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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-11-10

plain to anyone who doesnt eome
from clam ehawdeF country
What a great weird this would
be If We could ali see that nest
prejudiees are matters Of tatte
only. Some like hot eoHee. Some
like il iced Some people like . ten-
psrate glass Of beer. Others prefer
iee-eald Lemonade. Ny grand
mother used to say. ~Preiudics
that sees only what it pleaaea.
cannot see very plain"
&e &.,-e
Evening star., 1949-11-11
MPs and SPs to Disappear
Here Under Unified ,ASPD'

Servicemen on the town soon
will see concrete evidence Of uni
fication among the armed. serv-
ices police forces.
The familiar Here comes an
MP" or Look out for that SP'
will be warnings Of the past, for
in about two months-after all
the red tape is unwoupd-it1l be
the "ASPD," or Armed Services
Police Department.
The new set-up will be formed
through the unification of the
Provost Guard of the Military
District of Washington, the Shore
Patrol of the Potomac River Naval
Command and the Air Police Unit
of Headquarters Command. But
the ASPD actually will work un-
der supervision Of the Military
District of Washington and be ad-
vised by the Air Forces Discipli-
nary Control Board.
A new armband Is being de-
signed. The letters it will bear, II
any, have not been determined.
Leggings and uniforms will be
identical. but the color has not
yet been chosen. The ASPD will
man Is radio-equipped vehicles
painted jet black with gold let
tering.
According to the Military Dis
trict of Washington, "for purely
administrative purposes, the men
will be divided into three platoons,
but actually they will eat, sleep
and work together"
Evening star., 1949-11-11
Trained Teams Offered
For Tolerance Talks

Mixed teams have been made
available to speak before District
groups seeking q better under
standing Of racial and religious
tolerance.
The team members have COM
|pleted attendance at a four-week
seminar, which ended last night
in the Federation of Churches
Building. l75l N street NV
Sponsors Of the seminar were the
Interchurch Fellowship Of Wash
ington and the Anti-Defamation
League Of B'nai Birth. Each team
will have a'Protestant. = Jew and
q Negro.
District groups desiring the ap-
pearance Of the teams can con-
tact the Interchurch Fellowship
according to Miss Joan williams
executive secretary. of the group
and leader of the discussion.
Evening star., 1949-11-11
Congress Heights Citizens
To Keep Out Subversiyes

There will be no subversives in
the Congress Heights Citizens AS
sociation. If President Harry A.
Leibrand has his way.
Mr.. Leibrand told the group
he personally investigated people
who apply for membership in that
organization.
I'VE need new application
for-membership blank" said the
president. that prospective men,
bers could sign saying they are
not members Of any subversive or
ganization."
Mr.. Leibrand was reelected
president. Others elected were DR..
Warren r. Ferris and Mrs. Alma
Allen, vice presidents; William l..
Evening star., 1949-11-11

Local provost marshals already
have begun search for person
mel for the new organization, ask
ing for volunteers. Each service
will supply SO enlisted men and
two officers. Those selected will
be trained for five weeks. They
will then replace all military,
naval and air police operating
within q radius of 10 miles from
the heart Of Washington,
Evening star., 1949-11-11
Matthew'S Named Minister
Al Canadian Embassy

w. D. Matthews, counselor at
the Canadian Embassy, has been
promoted to the rank Of minister
at the embassy. it was announced
today.
In his new post. Mr.. Matthews
will act as q deputy to the Cana
dian Ambassador. Hume Wrong,
in the, continuing consultation
Evening star., 1949-11-11
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. G. A
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER IL

agreed on at the British Canadian
money talks held here last Sep
tember.
Before his transfer to Washing
ton earlier this year, MIR. Matthews
was Canadian Assistant Under
secretary Of State for External
Evening star., 1949-11-11

/ Bryan, treasurer; Mark Hetrick
and Mrs. Louise Shelton. secre-
taries. and e. j. Read and r. z.
Elliott, trustees.
The meeting was held in the
Congress Heights School, Nichols
avenue and Fifth street Sc.
Evening star., 1949-11-11
More British Cool

British coal production in 1948
totaled 20s,00 900 tons. 1900, 900
tons more than 1947 production,
but still below the prewar level.
Evening star., 1949-11-11

Average loot in holdups in the
United States in 194S was snors
than 5000.
Evening star., 1949-11-11

Affairs. The new minister, who
is 43, also served as an attache
at the Canadian Legation here
from 1929 to 1880.
Evening star., 1949-11-11

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, 1949-01-11

ing up stakes and heading for
the mainland, where, if no
thing else, there is a measure
of uncertainty to be ia d.
Perhaps it may be necessary
for the legislature to increase
salaries more in keeping with
the higher cost Of living, and
thereby declare the need for
added appropriations. And
who knows that all hings
pointing in one direction may
tend to hasten the return of
the Internal Revenue Taxes.
Be that as it may, the need to
look this one problem in the
face is immediate.
, 1949-01-11
PART Nv

If the teeth are to do good
work, escape early destruction
and last a lifetime, they must
be properly cared for and re-
paired when necessary,
Millions Of bacteria are pre-
sent even in a clean healthy
mouth. Most of the bacteria
are harmless. But some kinds
act upon bits Of food held in
spaces between the teeth, in
grooves on the chewing sur
face and form acids which eat
, 1949-01-11
DENTAL HEALTH and DIET
TRANDAILER JONES. NUTRITIONIsT
Department of Health. ST. Thomas, v. I.

through the enamel of the
teeth, thus causing a decay or
carrie.
Perhaps the greatest single
cause of tooth decay is over
indulgence in refine sugar. Su-
gar IS an excellent medium for
acid forming bacteria which
ultimately cause tooth decav,
SO In order to REFUGE the Incl
dence of dental carries refine
sugar should be kept at a min
mum. Since one does include
sugar in the diet and we hope
this be in moderation, the cas-
lest way to reduce acid forma-
ton is to brush the teeth
whenever possible after eating
sweet or sticky foods.
The frequency of eating is
also important in dental health
1t is during the first hour or
SO after eating that the great
est amount of acid is formed
from foo d S sticking to the
teeth. If one eats continuous
~ OF sweets, sodas, or chew a
lot Of gum containing sugar
the teeth are under a continu-
Gus attack. If on the other
hand one eats three. to four
times a day there will be little
time for conditions conducive
for tooth destruction to exist,
And this is reduced to negligi-
Bile period, if the teeth are
cleansed after eating and at
bedtime. Brushing the teeth
before breakfast contributes
nothing to prevention of den
tai decay but is a must for re-
freshing the mouth before eat
ing.
Unfortunately adequate diet
appears to be unable to pre-
vent tooth decay unless refine
sugar is used at a minimum
and attention paid to mouth
hygiene. Good teeth, like a
home, can be planned to be
trong, sound and beautiful.
But they must be built and
cared for according to certain
specifications. Nature does the
building but we must provide
the right food materials and
, 1949-01-11
EDITORIAL
LET'S KEEP OUR NURSES AT HOME

LEI ) KEEL OUR NURSES AT HOME =
PRACTICALLY EVERY department Of government has
been hit by the constant stream of immigration into the
United States from these Islands. Time was when it was the
exception tor persons permanently employed to resign and
set sail tor the mainland. Today it is almost the rule. This has
continued at a pace which has already affected the normal
living here, and will continue to do SO until steps are taken
to induce many of our employees to remain here and make
their contribution.
H DEPARTMENT which is being hit hard is the
Health Department, with many of the more capable and
efficient nurses leaving. This creates a double problem, first,
because requirements are difficult, and second, it almost
automatically turns back the hands Of the clock so far as the
flmctioning of the hospitals is concerned. 1t takes much time,
Tort and training to produce an efficient, capable nurse, one
who becomes an asset not only to the staff, but to the insti-
tuition as a whole. However, we are behoIding a situation,
which if not checked will indeed create a most serious pro-
blem. Because we are not in a position to offer our nurses the
--latest inducement in salaries and working conditions, we
sand to lose their services. And within a few years hospitals
on the mainland will have captured the best to be offered.
IT IS A RECOGNIZED fact that while there is little
comparison in size, and other conditions, our local hospitals
do give an adequate training which compares favorably with
that given on the mainland. And it is for this very reason that
so many OF our nurses find lucrative opportunities in the lar
ger hospitals OF the mainland. Perhaps the time has also come
when we need to reexamine our institutions in an effort to de-
termine the best course to take, 1t should be admitted that
no snap judgement can or will solve the problem, and that
no doubt some compromise will have to be made to the best
advantage of both the government and the nurses.
THE SALARY PROBLEM is perhaps the most signif-
cant, for there is no doubt that if these were sufficiently H.
crative, or even more satisfactory, a fully established citizen,
man or woman, young or old, would think twice before pull
Evening star., 1949-10-12
SiqnuIs Crossed

The Navy's team of expert witnesses
before the House Armed Services Commit
tee seems to be having little trouble
getting its signals straight
Admiral Blandy, Atlantic Fleet COM
mander and one of the Navy's more
persuasive witnesses, testified to his belief
that the unification law should be amended
to prevent two members of the Joint
Chiefs OF STAFF from interfering with de-
velopment Of new weapons of the third.
This means that Admiral Blandy thinks
the Navy should be free to develop its
own weapons, and that the Army and Air
Force members Of the jos are not suffi-
ciently well informed on Navy matters
TO pass judgment on Navy weapons.
But If this is true, what about other
Navy witnesses who have been so extrava-
CANT in their condemnation Of the B-3e,
an Air Force weapon, and of the concept
Of strategic bombing, an Air Force de-
velopment? Perhaps these Navy critics
are endowed with some special genius
that has not been given to the Army and
Air Force members of the JCS Or can 1t
be that the Navy witnesses have simply
plunged into water that is over their
heads?
Evening star., 1949-10-12

nations cost Yugoslavia loss OF about
100000 during the first year Of opera
tions. Meanwhile, Russia had paid in less
than 10 per cent Of its SO per cent quota
of the capital stock, whereas Yugoslavia
had paid in more than 76 per cent OF its
so per cent allotment. Small wonder that
Yugoslavia declined Moscow's urging to
set up other joint companies covering
further segments of the Yugoslav economy.
However, DR.. Vilfan asserted that other
satellites have been more compliant in this
respect. He explained that "in some coun-
tries such as Romania, these companies
control all the key branches in the
economy"
ALI this is highly significant It reveals
the grave and genuine economic griev-
ances which contributed to Yugoslavia's
refusal to be further dominated and ex-
plotted by Moscow. 1t Is fair assumption
that such economic exploitation is as dis
tasteful to other satellites as to Yugo-
slavia. But only Yugoslavia, free from the
immediate domination of the Soviet army
has been able to kick over the traces.
Evening star., 1949-10-12
SesquicentennioI Assured

Congressional approval, at long last, OF
the three-million dollar Sesquicentennial
appropriation constitutes a victory over
misunderstanding and Misrepresentation
q victory in the celebration of which the
whole Nation may join with Washing
tonians. The final debate on the House
: floor over the Freedom Fair was typical
of the opposition which the program
encountered during its rough journey
through House legislative channels.
AS Representative Mary Norton of New
Jersey aptly pointed out, one would think
from the tenor of some of the critical
comments on the floor that the observance
OF the 150th anniversary of the founding
Of the National Capital was just a local
stunt, in which the Nation at large had
little or no interest. That is a peculiar
attitude to take regarding a celebration
a national event and which President
Truman, ex off1cio chairman Of the Sesqui-
centennial Commission, has declared to be
of worldwide significance.
The program tentatively laid out by the
commission calls for national participation
in the anniversary observance. All of the
States will be represented in the exposi-
tion of the Nations progress during the
past century and half. Some of the
States beat the Federal Government to
the wire in appropriating funds for the
celebration. Many industrial Arms and
organizations have agreed to enter ex-
hibits in showcase of industry" designed
to show the economic development of the
country under the free-enterprise system.
Unfortunately, the delay in Congress in
providing money with which to start
construction OF buildings and to prepare
grounds and exhibits has cut short the
time in which to prepare for the big fair.
A tremendous concentration of effort will
be necessary to open the celebration on
April IS next as scheduled, with formal
opening of the exposition in Anacostia
Park to follow on July 4. The commission
STAFF will need the wholehearted support
of the entire community in the few months
remaining. Without this active support
the Freedom Fair cannot measure up to
the standards set by the President and
Congress. -
Evening star., 1949-10-12
Exploited Satellites

For the Western world, one of the most
significant and useful results of the split
between Tftos Yugoslavia and the Soviet
Union is the series Of disclosures the Yugo-
slavs are making about the relations
between Soviet Russia and its satellites in
Eastern Europe An especially interesting
peek behind the Iron Curtain has just
been given by Dr. Josef Vilfan, Yugoslav
delegate to the United Nations Speaking
before the U. N. General Assemblys Eco
nomic and Financial Committee, DR.. Vilfan
explained the intricacies of the economic
arrangements entered into between Soviet
Russia and the satellite governments,
especially the workings of those "joint
activities between them.
According to DR.. Vilfan, these mixed
corporations are, in practice, jug-handled
affairs, with Moscow putting almost moth
ing in and taking almost everything out,
despite the fact that, ostensibly, they were
to be fifty-ffty propositions with an
equitable break for each partner. So far
as Yugoslavia was concerned, two of these
Joint companies were set up-one concern
ing Danube River traffic, the other air
transportation. Both were established early
in 1947, and functioned until they were
liquidated by the Yugoslav government last
July. Up to that time the river traffic
company (JuspaO had been dominated by
Its Russian managing director, who
ignored his Yugoslav colleague in company
policies. These consisted of series of
iyo D,,cc Sc 4oxyo
rigging of transportation charges and 4
throwing of business to Soviet as against
Yugoslav river shipping. These discrimi-
Evening star., 1949-10-12

northern Brazil Thus only portion OF
the water in the Gulf Stream actually
comes from the Gulf Of Mexico. Much
more Of 1t derives from the Caribbean.
Swinging north, the current breaks into
at least four branches, one each for Ice
land, Greenland, Scotland and Scandi.-
navia. In the Polar zone the warm water
gradually sinks to the depths and disap-
pears. But the routine courses it follows
do not alter. The Gulf current goes where
nature permits 1t to 60. 1t is not lawless.
On the contrary, 1t is disciplined and gov
erned as the stars are in the sky.
Evening star., 1949-10-12
A Promising Inquiry

Representative Davis of Georgia was
properly cautious in Interpreting available
statistics on crime trends in Washington
and In comparing them with conditions
in other cities. But the general crime
picture which he presented to the House
was dark enough to warrant the decision
to conduct thorough investigation. It
is hard to believe that law enforcement
in Washington cannot be improved.
Mr.. Davis quoted from reports Of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation and the
Washington Criminal Justice Association
in support of his contention that law
lessness is on the increase in Washington.
It is true that other large cities have
experienced similar increases in crime
since the war and that wars usually bring
an upward curve in murders, assaults,
robberies and sex crimes. But it is shock
ing, nevertheless, to know that 13,O29
felonieS were reported to local police last
year and to read of new crimes being
committed every day.
There Is no cause for complacency
on the part OF the police, the prosecutors
or the judges. All three branches of law
enforcement should welcome any inquiry
which will expose weaknesses in the setup,
The recently discharged grand jury felt
that there were deficiencies somewhere
along the line, else 1t would not have had
to deal with so many "repeaters." The
Criminal Justice Association from time to
time has called attention to shortcomings
Of the various. agencies and their pro-
cedures. Officials Of that crime -analyzing
association should be able to give helpful
hints to Representative Davis and his
colleagues on sectors that should be ex-
plored during the hearings. The citizens
OF Washington will look forward with
interest to the investigation authorized by
the House. If the inquiry points the way
for more effective enforcement in the
Capital, 1t will be worth the cost and
trouble, many times over.
Evening star., 1949-10-12
Constant Gulf Stream

Every so often somebody comes up with
the suggestion that the Gulf Stream Is
changing It's course. A few days ago fisher
men reported that the water was warm
within 22 miles Of the North Jersey coast
where normally it should be cold. Flying
fish, dolphins, Portuguese men-of-war
allegedly were observed where tuna and
bluefish should be running The warmth
Of the water mt Long Branch was found
to be 7e degrees where it should have
been only "a. Also, Weather Bureau per-
sonnel noticed q decline In salt density,
which was unusual.
far forthcoming would be needed to con-
vince Gulf Stream authorities Of any shift
worth mentioning. worldwide disturb
ance of nature would be needed to bring
about any permanent or enduring change.
The famous oceanic current first named
by Benjamin Franklin is related to all the
other. movements of the universal sea-
Throughout uncounted ages the American
side of the South Atlantic has been
warmer than the African, and the Euro
pean side of the North Atlantic warmer
than the American. Part of the explana
ton is to be found in the varying depths
Of the Atlantic bed. Much of the prevailing
status quo traces to the warm water COM
ing west through the Straits Of Gibraltar
from the Mediterranean and likewise to
the cold water coming south along the
so-called "cold wall" of Newfoundland.
Other influences are the streams of rela-
lively light water proceeding above heavier
water on lower levels. The air over the
Atlantic also inevitably affects the pattern
of movement. Above the Cult Stream near
the coast of the United States the atmos-
phere commonly is colder than the water.
The two trade winds furnish the motive
power for southern as well as northern
equatorial current. These mix to certain
discernibls extent OF Cape Sap Rogue In
Evening star., 1949-10-12

ingenuity did not end with the atomic
bomb. What, may We ask, is Moscow's
reply TO our lately patented folding bass
fiddle?
Evening star., 1949-10-12
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address of the
tortter. although 1t Is permissible for
Drtter kno,Dn to The Star to use
nom de plume Please be briet
Evening star., 1949-10-12
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer to any question
Of fact BY writing The Evening Star Information
Bureau. 316 Eye st.. n.e, washington 2, .: G.
Evening star., 1949-10-12

The sexes develop unevenly, for whereas
a girl child Of can defeat the old man
by going feminine, the boy is or 4 before
he perfects the unanswerable or mouse
trap-type question.
Evening star., 1949-10-12
In Support Of Legislation
For Teachers Sick Leave


For Teachers Sick Leave
To the Editor Of the Star:
AS former teacher here in the District
have been very much interested In the
pending legislation granting sick leave to
teachers.
One year when taught the first grade
there were two classes in the room, morning
and evening shifts. making q total Of 80
pupils. An epidemic of measles broke and
there were 40 cases in all In that one room.
remember dismally surveying the empty
seats and wondered vaguely how many more
there would be the next day. There was one
more case. 1t was mine. had been exposed
to measles in my childhood but never con-
tracted them. However, there seemed to be
limit to the strain my fighting corpuscles
could take and 40 cases was that limit.
Besides the bill for a substitute which I
had to pay out Of my meager salary, there
were the doctor. druggist and treatments CT
was no treat either for my eyes to be taken
care Of
Teachers are in the first class of all that
are entitled to sick leave and the last class
in the world who would abuse It,
FLORENCE BOOTH M1ILGAN.
Evening star., 1949-10-12
Atom Agreement With Russia
Described as National Suicide
Ia TIA Hdifar At rr1aa 2f

The foolish and ignorant advocate daily
that an agreement be made between the
Western powers and Russia to either limit
or outlaw the manufacture Of the atomic
It would be nothing less than national
suicide to enter into such an agreement with
Stain and his gang as 1t Is Z we'll established
fact that the best sworn word Of the Russian
leaders u entirely worthless.
HARRY DAN1El8. d
Evening star., 1949-10-12
Naturalness Of Rock Greek Park
Feared Jeopardized by Fast Traffic
To the Editor OF The Star:

am much interested in the news item In
The Star Of October 2 under the heading
"Whitehurst's Dream Freeway Will Be De-
dicated Saturday." and join with the rest
Of our community In being proud Of this
achievement. There is, however, one aspect
Of this traffic improvement near the mouth
of Rock Creek that is perhaps something to
suggest concern. Will it contribute to a
hazard for Rock Greek Park? Designed
for an easy flow of traffic in and out OF
Rock Greek valley" says your news item
In one place. It seems to me that we should
take great care to preserve the precious
area we have in Rock Creek Park and that
one Of the threats to this preservation Is the
attractivness Of the valley as the site for
q modern highway Of fast-moving trafic.
Al We plan further trafic improvements
hope ws keep clearly In mind the irreplacs.