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Arizona sun., 1949-02-04
Paper Lining Doubles
Effect of Liuht Shades

Lights around the house often
seem dim at the time of year when
evenings are longer. But light
from lamps often can be increased
by arranging for simple and better
reflection.
Light colors reflect light, dark
colors absorb it. A white paper lin
ing or a coat of white paint-or
even white shoe polish on the in
side of a lamp shade may double
or triple the light given off.
Arizona sun., 1949-02-04

Instant1y-the moment
you put a few drops
of VickS Va-tro-nol in
each nostril-you'H feel
~,o,,~ o01d-ck1Jffod Y10cn
Arizona sun., 1949-02-04
LYNN SAYS:
Here's Help in Planning
Quickly Prepared Meals

Prepare meat loaf and casserole
dishes the evening beforeF refriger-
ate until baking time which will
take 20 to 30 minutes.
If you mix muffin or cake batters
ahead of time, store in cake pans
or glass jars and cover tightly. Re-
frigerate.
Have salad ingredients washed
and chilled ahead of time. Then
they just need tossing before the
dressing.
Arizona sun., 1949-02-04
Love Apple Popular

The scarcity of tomatoes in the
past years otherwise abundant
harvests recalls something of the
history of this romantic fruit
vegetable.
A sharp drop in production in
some of the nations principal to-
mato-growing areas means smaller
domestic stocks of tomato soup,
juices, stews, ketchup and chilli
sauce this winter. Unreasonable
weather is given as the cause.
One hundred years ago the to-
mato was just beginning an uphill
dght for respectability as a food
Arizona sun., 1949-02-04
Practical FrOck

HERE'S a neat, practical house
"A frock to start your day with a
smile. Cut on slimming lines, 1t
is gayly trimmed with bold ric
rae, a narrow sash ties in back.
The two handy pockets are op-
tional.
Pattern No. 1894 is for sizes 36, 80, 40,
q, a. as, 48, so and So. Size 38, 4ss yards
of IS or 39.inch: 31a yards trimming.
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Treating Our 'SickIy Potomac

The Interstate Commission on the Poto-
mac River Basin is fortunate to have the
leadership for the coming year OF Haroio
A. Kemp sanitary engineer Tor Inc
District. AS the new chairman OF the
commission, Mr. Kemp brings to his as
sienment not only wealth OF technlcai
knowledge of the commissions chle1 PROP
lem, water pollution, but an enthusiasm
for anti-pollution work that is invaluable.
And the commission needs enthusiastic
supporters in furtherance OF its movement
to impress upon the inhabitants OF the
Potomac River valley the urgent necessity
for an effective cleaning up OF their oan-
gerously contaminated river.
That the commission has made good
nrogress since it's creation in 1941 Is
matter of record Municipal officials, in
dustrial firms, farmers and citizens gen.
orally have been told, again and again,
how important it is to the welfare OF their
whole community that the Potomac waters
be rid of the pollution with which IL Is
afflicted Sources of industrial waste nave
been traced and eliminated, soil erosion
reduced and sewage-treatment faclllues
expanded. The river undoubtedly is
cleaner today than it would have been but
for the persistent campaigning OF the nVe-
jurisdiction commission.
Yet there is q vast amount OF work to
be done before the "sickly Potomac" as
DR.. Seckinger aptly calls 1t, can be con-
sidered safe for the people who live along
its shores. Huge quantities of raw sewage
continue to flow daily into the main river
and its subsidiaries-rnuch of it right here
In the Washington Alexandra Arlington
Fairfax area Industrial waste continues
to kill fish. Tons of top soil continue to
wash from once-fertile farmland into the
stream, muddying its waters and changing
its channels.
That the Federal Government should
have Jagged in encouraging the commits
sion in its splendid program seems IN
credible Yet, although it is member OF
the commission, it was not until last year
that the Federal Government appropriated
any money toward administrative ex-
penses of the commission. Then Congress
voted $500 for that purpose. This year
$1,000 was appropriated, although the
commission had asked the Budget Bureau
for $4,000. The request for $4,000 Will be
repeated next year, for this is the amount
determined by commission members as
the fair Federal share of the cost of main
tanning the commission. ALI the States IN
the compact and the District of Columbia
have increased their shares in recent years,
to meet the expanding costs of the cam
paign. The return on this small invest
ment in administrative funds has been
repaid many times over in benefits to the
basin, tangible and intangible. The COM
missions program should not be made to
suffer for lack Of support, either financial
or moral
Evening star., 1949-10-04
F. D. R. As Stamp Impresurio

Any doubt that anybody may have had
about what part Franklin D. Roosevelt
really played in the production OF the
postage stamps of his administration may
be set at rest by reading OF Lena
Shawen's story entitled "A Presidents
Hobby" published last week. The author
of this documented brochure was employed
In that branch of the Post Office Depart
ment charged with issuing stamps. She
had exceptional opportunities to observe
the relations between successive Third
Assistant Postmasters General and the
President, and she also followed through"
after MIR. Roosevelt's death, obtaining from
Hyde Park and elsewhere data and illus
trations never before released.
The result is an authentic contribution
not merely to philately but, much more
important, to a better understanding OF
how the President worked. During his
tenancy of the White House 40 regular
postage stamps and 1874 commemorative
were produced and distributed. Each issue
was a problem to be solved, and almost
invariably Mr.. Roosevelt himself did the
solving. No postal label was sent to press
without his personal approval. II he OBJ
jected to proposed stamp, 1t was dropped
without further discussion.
On the other hand, if he desired a stamp
issued, there was no challenge to his wish.
The Scent Byrd Expedition Little America
adhesive of 1885 was case in point The
President suggested it in defiance of ira
dition. He also designed it, and Mrs.
Shawen reproduces his original pencil
sketch. She likewise shows his drawings
for the Susan B. Anthony, Mothers Day,
Virginia Dare, National Defense and spread
eagle airnail stamps. Equally interesting
is her display of memorandums which Mr..
Roosevelt sent to Postmaster General
Farley and other Post Office Department
officers From them it is learned that the
President himself selected the rich lilac
color of the beautiful Connecticut Ter
centenary commemorative and favored a
series of ten stamps picturing monuments
and public buildings in the Nations
Capital.
Mrs. Shawen's material is fascinating
throughout She has dealt with it unpre-
tendingly. What she has accomplished Is
9. distinct portrait of Mr.. Roosevelt in the
role Of philatelist in the highest execu-
tive position in the world. This is new
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Operution Airheud

The ground forces OF the Army are
taking to the air this week in maneuvers
which provide preview of what an
operation airhead" would mean in any
future war. Airhead Is word which came
out of World War II. It is the airborf1e
infantry's equivalent of the amphibious
forces beachhead. AS demonstrated to
President Truman at Fort Bragg, North
Carolina, 1t Is an operation fraught with
danger for any enemy against which we
might use 1t. Conversely, it poses threat
to our own country of which defense
experts are keenly aware. =
Airborne warfare has made deadly prog
ress since the Germans dropped from the
skies on their ill-prepared enemies In the
early days of the late war, and since our
own troops used similar tactics in Nor
mandy and elsewhere later in that conflict.
Lessons learned in that war have brought
drastic Improvements in our airhead tech
niques. The Improvements are designed
to improve the accuracy with which air
borne units approach their target areas,
to increase the efficiency and safety Of the
landings and to equip airborne units better
for defense and ofense at the airhead.
Thus, pathfinder teams will blaze the way
for operations and, with radio devices,
guide the big troop carriers and gliders
to safer landings. And the flying foot
soldiers will f1nd awaiting. them on the
ground big 105-millimeter howitzers Of the
type supplied regular ground troops. These
ton-and -a-half guns will be dropped by
parachute-a feat which would have been
considered impracticable in World War II.
In short, our postwar Army is prepared
to seize and hold by air, under favorable
conditions, an enemy base or other target
that might constitute threat to US. Un-
fortunately, the Army has only, two air.
Evening star., 1949-10-04
NOTHING to Wuq About

National Dog Week has ended, but 1t was
Just another seven days for Washingtons
pups. Not single kind word about mans
best friend crept into the Congressional
Record, although this might be partly ex-
planned by the absence Of the House OF
Representatives, whose members are more
jealous in the mention Of small matters
than their senatorial colleagues. The rrst
dog of the land continues to be IN the dog
house as far as the White House is con-
cerned, and the Capitals canine population
has It's tail between its legs.
Not so long ago, of course, it was differ
ent. Nipping at the heels of the last
administration was one of the greatest
publicity hounds in history. Fala, the
Roosevelts' pet, broke up several official
meetings, made front-page news when
wed, provided a campaign issue when
lost, and set Congressman to barking at
each other.
cannot find room for dog In the Execu-
tive Mansion. Naturally, they understand
that when the lady of the house puts her
foot down, as Mrs. Truman is said to have
done, there is little more to be said. Still,
they feel that an ardent morning walker
could justify having four footed friend
on the grounds as an excuse for an extra
stroll in the evening.
Unfortunately, the first fami1y's apathy
is infectious. Some landlords snarl at
dogs as at children. Dogs in other cities
are always being patted publicly for their
kindness to their masters They rouse
families in case of fire, save small masters
from straying and show considerable
constancy and presence of mind. In
New York, no lady of fashion considers
her ensemble complete without a pampered
beast in tow, and Manhattan CANNES are
great boulevardiers. Washington dogs,
what few there seem to be, are thrown
the bone of contention, are mentioned
only when neighbors complain OF their
barking.
And yet dogs would seem to be excel
lently qualified for residence here. They
are naturally friendly and naturally
speechless, warm in greeting and easily
turned away and so would make the per-
feet politicians companion. But they are
honored only on milk-company calendars
Capital CANNES lead dogs life.
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Letters to The Star
Slowe School Parents
Prefer Comparisons With "The Best"
~ ~. Editor of the 6tar:

SlOWc SCnOOl xdIcuSS
Prefer Comparisons With "The Best"
To the Editor Of the Star:
A short item in your paper OF september
26 contained two statements that are mis-
leading, If not incorrect. 1t stated that siowe
school was completed last year, and that,
though 1t has diversified classes, there is no
part-time instruction.
Slowe School was so constructed as TO per-
NIT the addition of rooms on the top moor.
They are to be made, presumably When tne
need arises The present congestion proves
the present need for them. Therefore, the
building cannot be considered "compieteo
until very badly needed space has been pro,
vided In accordance with Its preoeslgneo
possibilities.
diversified classes tend to stymie the oper.
alton of one of the cardinal principles OF
educational practice-individualiz m
struction. At Slowe the situation is Worsened
by the presence Of two, three and even nVe
grade levels in one room. 1t Is manifest that
the instructive as we'll as the learning pro-
cess will suffer serious harm under this con-
dition. In reality, more disadvantages ana
fewer advantages are likely to be found tnan
part-time instruction offers.
Probably other schools in the DlStTlct
labor under greater difficulties. However, IN
the Brookland- Woodbridge area SloWe sur
passes all in inadequacy Of facilities we
parents of pupils at SloWe prefer 10 make
comparisons with the best.
~''' ]. w. HAYWOOD. Jr.
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Bv THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. How many more words are there IN
the Old Testament than In the New Testa-
ment?-G. G.
A, Over q century ago Thomas Hartwen
Horne, D. D., analyzed the English author
lied Version of the Bible and reported that
the Old Testament had 1884 words ana
the New Testament 181 1853. His statistics
were first published under the title Intro
duction to the Critical Study and knowledge
of the Bible" in 1918.
@. What constitute the Twelve Orra-
ments" found in Chinese designs?-M B. e.
A. They are the emblematic figures OF the
ancients-the sun, the moon, the stars, the
mountain. the dragon and the fiowery FOWL,
the temple-cup, the aquatic grass. the flames,
the grains Of rice, the hatchet and the sym
boil Of distinction. The Emperor was the only
person permitted to wear the full set OF
IL, painted or embroidered on his saeri-
hcial robes.
@. Please explain the term visibility" IN
connection with weather reports.-O. q. b.
A. Visibility is defined as the mean great
est distance towards the horizon at which
one may see by the normal unaided eye large
objects such as hills. buildings, smokestacks.
etc. and which distance must prevail over
the range of more than half the horizon.
@. What is the best color to use for an
outdoor neon sign, that is, what color Is
most easily seen in all kinds of weather?
ID. I. r.
A. The National Bureau of>standards says
that an outdoor sign composed Of glass tubing
filled with neon and rendered luminous by
passage of an electric current at high voltage
through this gas can have only the limited
range of colors, reddish orange to red:
neon sign with clear-glass tubing giving the
reddish orange color is more visible In all
kinds of weather than the red. If other gases
(srch as argon gas or sodium or mercury
vapor) be used in the tube. however. ana II
tubing Of various kinds be used, Wide range
Of highly visible colors dncluding orange.
yellow-green and greenish blue) may be OBJ
tanned. The visibility Of the sign depends
primarily on the luminous fux emitteo.
The selection of q color combination for an
advertising sign depends somewhat on the
colors Of other lights In the immediate
vicinity.
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Indicts Implied Discrimination
Against Negroes in Advertising
tn the Editor of the Star.

Advertising today is one of the biggest
businesses and one of the biggest propaganda
agents on the American scene. Advertising
(Which is earnest soliciting for trade, patron
age or support), gives rise to innumerable
financial, social and ethical problems. Re-
Gently, for example. whiskey company
abandoned plan to advertise by way of
television; more recently, Federal board
issued dictum In disfavor Of the now IA
NOUS (which Twin Has the Toni?" caption.
In short, public and professional advertising
is subject to modification in order to avoid
offending public sensibilities.
A Negro, I am irritated by the consistently
specious quality of our local advertising. by
all means try the cold sea food platter"
we are encouraged by dulcet, ingratiating
voice which daily describes the charm and
economy Of given restaurant via local
radio station. The arbitrary but never ex-
pressed addendum IF you are white" has
yet to be uttered by the charming voice.
apply for charge account by mail" be-
seeches the department store business Office
but never with the reservation, If you are
q Negro your chances are slim, good credit
rating or not" "Drive in," gaily solicits the
outdoor theatre, the pleasant looking tavern,
the one amusement park with merry-go-
round. And again, the silent censor, If you
are white"
Recently on local radio program rep
resentative Of the American Red Cross Gray
Ladies auxiliary organization gave an intel
ligent explanation of the groups work. At
the end Of the program. the speaker indi-
Gated that q woman who wished to qualify
for service should be between the ages OF
q and IS and would be expected to take and
pass a training course as prescribed by the
organization. There was no reference to
color qualifications. Yet, just few months
ago q distinguished Negro woman, wife OF
an army ofncer and mother Of q brilliant
son engaged as q research worker and col
lege professor, was denied membership IN
the Gray Ladies auxiliary. The woman had
had not only extensive training with so3diers
Evening star., 1949-10-04

borne divisions in present service-the
82nd at Fort Bragg and the 18th, recently
returned from Japan, at Camp Campbell,
Kentucky. Perhaps the Army's airborne
enthusiasts hope to produce greater ON
cial interest in airhead operations through
the demonstrations at Fort Bragg. Ger
tainly this is phase Of offensive defense
that the Nation cannot afford to neglect
in the air age
Evening star., 1949-10-04

In the Boston area, where she was an hon.
ored Gray Lady member, but by virtue of
her grown family, she had wealth Of time
to devote to the local organizations inter-
ests. The radio speaker well might have
quoted her third criterion for affiliation:
That Washington's Gray Ladies must be
White Ladies.
If we Americans, white and black are
powerful enough to survive the economic,
social and psychic rigors of bi-racial soci-
ETY. in the face of our allies bewilderment
and our enemies amused contempt. we
should be powerful enough to insist that all
advertising and soliciting agents and agen-
cies should be strong enough and powerful
enough and decent enough to proclaim fatty.
This Is for whites only
MARGARET JUST BUTCHER,
Howard University.
Evening star., 1949-10-04

presentation, and it leaves a constructive
impression. The Presidents Intervention
In the field of postage stamp production
was in fact much more benefcent than
some critics had indicated.
Evening star., 1949-10-04
VA Ruling Against Some GI Courses
Protested as Discriminatory"


To the Editor Of The Star:
Everything for CT Joe, nothing's too
good for CT joe" That was a ditty in a
sketch on the radio about Congress when
the "GI Bill of Rights" was passed. The
sketch went on to say that the veterans
would see to it that their rights" granted
in the heat of victory were not forgotten
In time.
In the past month regulations put out
by the Veterans Administration, supposedly
interpreting the Appropriation Act OF Az
gust "a, 1949, may effectively clntall the
education of hundreds of thousands Of vet
Grams.
One of the worst features Of the new
rules is the placing of all schools, including
vocational, that have come into existence
since 1914, in the same category as non
vocational schools, such as. "' dancing
courses ''' bartending courses in mixology
""' personality development, ETC." ThS
means that all the new schools in brick
laying, tailoring, architectural drafting.
watch repairing or upholstering, which no
one could deny are strictly vocational; would
be handicapped in that veterans desiring
to attend them would have to provide COM
plete Justification that such course Will con-
tribute to bona fide use in the veterans.
present or future business or employment.
Whether or not the! Veterans Admintstra-
ton can be convinced that justification"
exists or not, it is Discriminatory unfair to
impose upon "post-1944' schools a hand1-
cap that will deter many veterans from go
ing through the red tape and time consuming
process of Classification"
Saws Schools Have Helped" Veterans.
The schools that have come into existence
since 1914 have performed tremendous
service to veterans and the community by
making available training services that were
meager or nonresident before 1914.
This is especially true in the vocational
or ''trades" schools What could Washing
ton offer In the line of tailoring, watch re-
pairing, upholstering, air-conditioning and
refrigeration, or bricklaying before 1914?
Not a small fraction of what is available
today. For the thousands OF veterans who
are not able to go to an established college,
and want to take vocational training, the
new restrictive regulations will be dis
criminatory penalty.
On September % Senator Taft introduced
bill S2596 in the Senate. This bill would
force the Veterans Administration to retract
these odious regulations, and prevent any
further repetition. The bill is backed by q
bipartisan group Of Senators.
Every veteran and veteran organization
should urge their congressional representa-
tives to back this bill. It Is in the interest
Of thousands Of veterans who may be de-
prived Of their "GI Bill Of Rights" that
these new restrictive regulations be re-
pealed. ALFRED COPELAND.
Evening star., 1949-10-04

A report from Kansas, no longer dry,
tells Of old-timers who only recently
learned that hard liquor comes in dkder-
ent flavors.
Evening star., 1949-10-04

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
1Ortter, although 1t Is permissible for
a ,Driter kno,on to The Star to use
non, de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1949-10-04

Unnoted perhaps by the general public,
a crisis has grown up in the cartoon field.
Practically no brow is left to John L. Lewis
on which to strap the miners lamp.
Evening star., 1949-10-04

For the Romeo in canoe, nothing could
be finer than the ukulele, now returning
to favor, as 1t is small, any one can strum
It, and It floats,
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Questions and Answers

Of fact By writing The EVENING star lntorTsti01n g
Please incioss three (3) cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Approves Readers Demand
For Authentic Music
tn the Editor of the Star:

am echoing the call of Jane B. Smith in
her letter to the Editor demanding more
and better music on radio programs.
Exile from the air waves the so-called
name bands" and other producers of noise,
vulgarity and maudlin sentiment and let us
have more of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven,
Chopin, Brahms and other carriers of the
great spiritual fire, music.
CHARLES M. FOSTER.
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Suggests Getting Better leadership"
II Needed in the Interest of Peace


II Needed in the Interest Of Peace
To the Editor of the Star:
Letters like those of Robert Tabb Stewart,
Justine Justice and Mrs. Ruth Parker Marx,
which appeared In The Star for September
q, should make Page /. Something is lack
ing in the leadership. both political and
economic, which would lead us down the
road to another world conflict. AS highly
resourceful Nation we should be the last to
admit that, having helped win the Second
World War, we are unable to solve the rela-
lively less difficult problems of assuring the
peace.
II we need better leadership, let's get 1t.
Enough of this muddling is enough. AS in
dividuals, you and I like to put our cards on
the table and consider the next move Also,
as members of a social group or corpora
ton, we feel it the part of common sense to
take stock of where we are going and make
necessary changes in our plans. Many an
individual has had to give himself boot
in the pants. And many a corporation has
had to discharge a president or vice presi-
dent In order to effect change in policy.
CLELL EDGAR BOWMAN.