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Evening star., 1949-03-26
The Root Problem

Bernard Baruch has emphasized the
obvious in declaring to the Conference OF
Mayors that "the crux of our problem'-
the problem of the Nation and the world
"is that there is no peace" But though
that fact may be as self-evident as the
nose on ones face, it Is nonetheless the
sort of thing that many people tend to
overlook when they talk about issues like
higher or lower taxes, the future OF free
enterprise, or the vices and virtues OF
economic planning
So, despite the obviousness, 1t is peril
nent for q man Of Mr.. Baruch's stature
to remind everybody that 1t Is more or
less futile to make q great to-do over
issues Of that sort "in world OF alarums'
where there is too much possibility OF war
for people to be sure about domestic plans
and policies. Before everything else, as
Mr. Baruch sees the situation, 1t is neces-
sary to determine how best Ito achieve
4 decision in the peacemaking." That is
the root problem. Until we have tackled
It satisfactorily, we can hardly develop a
dependable approach to problems like tax
rates, government controls, business pro-
grams and the size Of our armed forces.
In other words, as long as the threat
Of war hangs over everything, political
and economic decisions in the civilian
sphere are likely to be made up largely
of improvisations subject to overnight
changes situation in which free enter
prise, for example, must be hard put to
function with full vigor. Indeed, in Mr..
Baruchs judgment, Nothing can have
meaning except as 1t Is related to our
peace strategy" For his own part, he
believes that we still lack that strategy,
and he recommends that something be
done about it by action to have the cold
war and it's problems weighed as whole
by persons who have time to think"
But though he is undoubtedly right In
describing the need for peace as the most
basic need of our time, there is some
reason to question Mr.. Baruch's assertion
that we have no strategy regarding it.
Certainly, the Marshall plan for Euro
pean recovery, the North Atlantic Treaty,
the prospective ornaments aid to the
signatories of that treaty. and the steps
being taken now to prepare long-term
program for the development of the earth's
backward areas are all part of a pattern
of Affirmative action-a pattern OF far
reaching strategical significance in terms
of achieving "a decision in the peace
making" preventing war by discouraging
aggression, and building new better and
safer international society.
Yet, even though Mr.. Baruch seems to
underestimate the scope and Importance
of our anti-war measures, his emphasis
on the peace problem-a problem whose
solution is essential to the solution of most
other problems-serves as a useful re-
minder to all of us that until we solve
1t, neither our own country nor the world
at large will be able to get very far with
Evening star., 1949-03-26
Putrinony

That little nest egg saued through fifty
years,
So trugally, so ,oisely husbanded
Against catastrophe of illness dread
Or incapacitation-teach fears:
Those fruits of authorship, OF scholars
brain
Disciplined, learned, gallant on their
SHELF
Tents in the classic tongues he loDed
himself
And vearned their glories to inpart
again.
These ,Dere gracious heritage indeed,
Bestowed on him who sorroDs, lett be-
hind;
Yet erer, through each tointer's chill and
storm,
Things an appraisers eye Mould nener
heed
-Wor,, slippers, old school sweater-bring
to mind ..,...
Daily his fathers lope, protective, aoarn,.
HAROLD WILLARD GLEASON.
Evening star., 1949-03-26

the speakers purpose. But if it be as
sumed that the utterance in the case sup
posed would not be treason. whatever the
speakers purpose, the immunity would be
afforded, not to encourage treasonable ef-
forts to aid in the enemy's triumph, but
in order that in the course of the normal
activities Of political opposition, the ex-
preston of honest criticism and sincere
conviction as to what is best for the coun-
try may not be fettered by fear of a jury's
finding Of traitorous purpose in the passion
and tumult of a subsequent prosecution for
treason. Assuming that the utterances in
the case supposed would not be treason,
they might still be punished as sedition
49,
In the present case, however, it cannot
be said that what Chandler did was merely
exercising his right of free speech in the
normal processes Of domestic political op-
position. He traficked with the enemy, and
as their paid agent collaborated in the
execution of program of psychological
warfare designed by the enemy to weaken
the power of the United States to wage
war successfully. We have found no indi-
cation of reluctance on the part of the
trainers of the Constitution to punish as
treason any breach of allegiance involving
actual dealings with the enemy, provided
the case is established by the required two
witness proof"
In the Chandler case as well as in the Axis
Sally trial the patriotic motives of the
defendant were advanced by counsel. On
this Judge Magruder wrote:
THE argument is made that treason is a
crime dependent upon the actors motives;
that the jury should have been told that the
defendant could not be found to have an
intent to betray' if they believed that he
acted from patriotic motives upon the sin
cere conviction that what he did was for the
best interest of the United States. Appellant
is surely wrong in that connection.
In the first place, consider the subtle task
which would be imposed upon the jury by an
inquiry of that kind. Man has a pro-
pensity for self-deceptive naturalization to
justify to himself conduct which, deep down,
proceeds from motives he would be reluctant
to acknowledge Did Chandler carefully in
quire into the supposed facts upon which his
intense views and opinions were based? In
weighing the evidence. did he make con-
scious effort to discount the distorting in
fuence of his prejudices. before arriving at
his conclusions? Whether Chandler was sin
cere' in what he did. whether he had the
heart of patriot, is matter that may be
sifted out at the last Great Judgment Seat;
but the law of treason is concerned with mat
ters n,6re immediate"
Evening star., 1949-03-26
Letters to The Star
Sees Need of German Help


To the Editor Of The Star:
In case of a sudden move by Russia the
countries of Western Europe probably would
be invaded by large bodies of Russian troops
before America could take effective action.
The power of the Air Force would be limited.
It might be possible to drop atom bombs
on Moscow. but to drop them on Denmark
or Belgium would be fatal to our own allies.
Germany. under present conditions, would
be little better than an open thoroughfare
to Belgium and the North Sea. France has
been deliberately weakening Germany for
fear of armed aggression. England has
been dismantling German factories just to
prevent competition with her own manu-
factures In so doing she has invited dis
aster by smoothing the way for Russia to
reach the North Sea and invade England.
Nations signing the North Atlantic Pact
all are afraid of Russia and all are in need
Of food and other supplies from America
Apart from this they are filled with Jealousy
and suspicion of one another. Real unity OF
action is almost impossible. In the last
war France settled down on the Maginot
Line; she allowed herself to be outfanked
and left the English to make a disastrous
retreat at Dunkirk. Who can be trusted?
The United States would do well to find
out If any plans have been made to
strengthen Germany. Germany now is the
weakest link in chain which at best is
precarious aggregation of incongruous ele
ments. We have not been very successful
in China. Our present plans are not destined
to assure success in Europe. In two wars
America has just saved the day by an un-
comfortably narrow margin In spite of the
Secretary Of States optimism, Russia may
feel encouraged to test American power
third time. provided that careful prepara-
ton is made by infiltration and propaganda.
Has not the siege of Berlin already been
decisive victory for the Russians? How much
precious gasoline is being used up daily?
What chance would American occupation
forces in Germany have If Russia actually
decided to use anti-aircraft guns and fighter
planes to break up the airlift? Ought we
not to organize the Germans themselves,
so as to be able to defend their fatherland?
Germany has the resources to make her the
strongest link in the chain. instead Of the
weakest. H. P. CARTER,
Springfield. Va.
Evening star., 1949-03-26
Hopeful Attitude Toward Pact
To the Editor Of The Star:


If any one should believe that war is in
evitable, it should be the present generation
which has been born in depression, nursed
on China's weary conflict and matured
through the second World War in 80 years.
AS one of that generation. I can remember
distinctly the sinking of the Panay, Hitler's
sweep across Europe. the Battle OF Britain,
Pearl Harbor and many other incidents
which marked my childhood and Adde'S
cence The fact that the United States
would enter the war was quite obvious to
me.
More than decade has passed and we
are faced with an almost identical situation.
However, your Sunday report on the Atlantlc
Pact has given me more optimistic outlook
on the future. It is gratifying to realize that
our leaders have benefited from the expert
ence of the past IS years I sincerely nope
that the unity which the participating ma
tions are striving to achieve will enable the
children of the coming generation to be
citizens Of a world whose people are IN
pursuit of happiness and not each other:
RALPH P. FASH.
Evening star., 1949-03-26
A Victory for Common Sense

The House has rendered a great service
to the country by shelving the ill-con-
ceived, fantastically costly Rankin veter-
ans pension bill. This victory for common
sense government was the result of the
statesmanlike courage of 208 Representa-
tives in voting their convictions despite
formidable pressure from some organized
veterans sources. The majority which sent
the bill back to committee was not voting
against the veterans" Many of them
were veterans themselves. They were vot-
ing against scheme which would have
saddled veterans and nonveterans alike
for many years with billions upon billions
of Federal obligations for which no
method of payment was provided or even
suggested.
Chairman Rankin of the House Veterans
Committee comedies that recommittal of
his bill means its death. It deserves the
fate which has come to it. And the de-
mise of the pension bill should mean the
death, also, of other equally Objectionable
bills which are pending before the Rankin
committee. These include bills to pay cash
bonuses to veterans at costs ranging from
$4,000 100000 to $45 600, ,0000 The House
roll-call vote Thursday flashes the "stop"
sign on further attempts to push through
this Congress any veterans legislation
which has for its primary purpose vote
getting rather than essential aid to really
deserving victims of war service.
Evening star., 1949-03-26
This and That
Bv Charles z. Trdce1DeH

Templeton Jones was wearing a new pair
of shoes.
Now there was nothing startling about
that since Jones is dressy fellow.
1t was the price that made Jones look
down at his new "kickers as he walked
along to work.
Twenty seven dollars
Even the dapper Jones was not used to
paying so much.
The new shoes were British made. thank
you, really three pairs Of shoes in one:
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AS he walked along, as conscious of his
feet as boy in his first dress shoes, Tenn
pleton Jones saw small stone on the side
walk.
Now there was nothing very strange about
that, either Stones of various sizes have
mysterious ways of appearing (mostly at
the hands and feet Of small boys).
It had been q long time since Jones had
been boy. small or otherwise.
But in him. as in all male beings. resided
the urge to kick stone when he saw it.
He pulled back his foot took good aim,
and gave lusty kick.
Away went the stone.
1t was a good job Jones thought with
pride
,
propelled by the Jonesian toe.
Down tree came squirrel.
After the stone went the squirrel.
Poor fellow!" smiled Jones. to himself.
He thinks it is something to eat"
At this point. momentary panic struck
Templeton Jones.
Heavens! His new shoes. He had forgotten
all about them!
he r. l. n<al hi yYnh cfN ar
rock, as the kids used to call them. with his
brand-new expensive shoes.
He feared to look down at the toe.
If there Is anything in the world Jones
dislikes it is scuffed shoe.
He has an unreasonable hatred Of the
scuffed shoe.
He watched the squirrel.
He dared not look down. To think of the
big scuff on his beautiful new shoe
He preferred to look at the squirrel, still
investigating the stone.
"He is sure" Jones commented to him
self, that it is nut of some strange sort.
"roo bad little feller, I should have
brought some peanuts"
Jones once had carried peanuts for the
squirrels. Carried them, that. Is, until that
fateful day when he had pocketed few choco-
lates by mistake, and then forgotten them.
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When Templeton Jones finally remem-
bered the chocolates, they were sticky
mess, almost impossible to get loose from
the cloth.
That was why and how he gave UP carry
ing food for squirrels.
His advice to any one desiring to carry
food for squirrels is succinct: Nuts.
The squirrel finally gave up investigating
the rock and made back to his tree.
Jones felt very bad about 1t ALL but he
felt especially bad about his new shoes.
TIE time had come to look down at the
fateful toe. It could be put off no longer.
One look, he knew, would reveal all.
Taking his courage in hand and remind
ing himself of the beauty Of the day. he
suddenly looked down.
The toe of the right shoe cleaned back
at him.
Not so much as a speck of dust greeted
his eye. t--
Templeton Jones walked along proudly in
his expensive new shoes. as proudly as any
small boy.
Evening star., 1949-03-26
A Scot Speaks Out

I suppose you would class me as an
average American citizen. born here and
proud Of it. and am thoroughly disguised
with men like DR.. David Bradley who wrote
a book entitled mo Place To Hide"
Only rat looks for place to hide when
things get tough. What I. John @. Citizen,
want to know is: Does Russia have the
atom bomb can she deliver it, when and
how many?
Let our Secret Service, F.BI., spy COM
mittee or some of the other agencies our tax
money supports and perpetuates find out the
facts and inform us about it.
mans no afraid gin he kens wha's
comm.
country which has nerve is ma afeard
O. any war of nerves." and. America has
nerve" not nerves." or maybe you don't
think so. ERNEST H. JOHNSTON.
Evening star., 1949-03-26

plans for healthier and happier economic
and social future. II we keep that con-
stantly in mind, then there will be less
inclination to resort to the strategy of too
little too late in meeting the great chal-
lenge before U.S.
Evening star., 1949-03-26
Questions About Marearine

Questions About Margarine
To the Editor Of The Star:
Why is butter color allowed in butter and
not in margarine? Why is legislation against
margarine not discriminatory and therefore
not constitutional? Why is this legislation
not in restraint Of trade and therefore SUBJ
ject to ban by Interstate Commerce? like
butter, but like the American ideals of fair
play and no prejudice much better than but
ter. FAIR PLAY.
Evening star., 1949-03-26
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer to any question o6
fact by writing The Evening Star Informstion
Please incose three (3) cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1949-03-26

up to our former good qualities of fair play
and kindness and not sink to cruelty and
treachery to those who have helped us.
A LOVER OF BIRDS.
Evening star., 1949-03-26

If an oversize stockpile of coal annoys
the mighty John L. Lewis, we are sur
prised he doesn't order the boys to put it
back in the ground.
Evening star., 1949-03-26

Head-hunting is passe in British Borneo.
Thus does civilization come to a quarter
where "a missionary in every pot" was
once the watchword of abundance.
Evening star., 1949-03-26

An Eastern jurisdiction finds nothing in
its law against living in trees. It's no
use, though-the internal revenue collector
comes through occasionally and shakes
them
Evening star., 1949-03-26

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
toriter, although it is permissible for
priter k11o1On to The Star to use
a nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1949-03-26

A box cached away by the late Jesse
James is opened and found to contain
nothing. And still they say you can't take
it with YOU
Evening star., 1949-03-26
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

O. How long have the five ballet positions
been known and used?-G. c..
A. The five traditional positions in ballet.
based on gravity and body mechanics were
codif1ed about 1670-80 by Beauchamps the
first director Of the Royal French Dancing
Academy. Ballet originated in Italy and was
carried to France about 1850 when the King
of France married an Italian princess.
Evening star., 1949-03-26

@. What is the largest single source Of
Government revenue in the United States?-
j. M.
A. The largest single source of Govern
ment revenue in 1947 was taxation Of indi-
vidual incomes, which amounted to IS per
cent of the total receipts, or $127 per capita.
Evening star., 1949-03-26

@. When and by whom was the Lafayette
Escadrille of World War founded? How
many of the fliers lost their ives?-D. D.
A. The Lafayette Escadrille was formed in
1916 by Norman Prince of Chicago. Until its
transfer to the United States Army in 1918.
it was commanded by the late Col. (then
Capt) Georges Thenault. a French officer.
In the squadron memorial near St. Cloud.
France, 81 members who fell in combat and
their French leader are buried. The tomb
of 1t. Norman Prince is in Washington
Cathedral.
Evening star., 1949-03-26
Increase for Postal Workers

To the Editor Of The Star:
There has been decline in prices-some
prices at least. But others have gone up.
Let me cite an example. Recently pur-
chased box of a leading brand Of soap
powder at national chain grocer's for Al
cents and grapefruit at the same store, three
for 10 cents. Two weeks later at the same
store purchased the same size box of the
same soap powder for 80 cents and grape
fruit at three for Is cents. It does not take
more than a third grade education to see
that the decrease does not affect the
increase.
am a postman. can earn only what
Congress says can. I do not own home,
nor am I buying one. Why? I simply
cannot afford it. I live moderately, not
cheaply nor above my means. enjoy few
pleasures such as q movie once week, a
daily newspaper, few flowers for the yard
and taking my wife and 2-year-old son for
an afternoon in the city park. borrowed
money to take a vacation last summer but
don't plan to leave the city this year.
My point in writing this letter is this
There are number Of bills pending grant,
ing the postal workers an increase in salary.
Congress should work out a compromise
and pass one. EMORY H. WEATHERS.
Starlings Find Friend
To the Editor of The Star
In days gone by, Americans were noted for
love of fair play, but it seems to have
evaporated in the case Of the starlings. They
did not buy tickets and come here of their
own free will as did our undesirable Com
munists and foreign criminals. The starlinss
were brought to help us, and no doubt they
were much frightened and very unhappy
at being caught and boxed and shipped
across the ocean. I wonder if the poor
things were seasick.
Our native birds nearly always catch in
sects on the wing, but the starlings do
better-they dig their sharp little bills into
the ground and get the pests before they
come up and do any damage.
Now, to kill our rescuers after they have
helped US Is not very creditable Let US live
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"BE STRONG AND OF A
GOOD COURAGE"
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OOO > CIlllO O1lOUlO d11OW 1lO
one to surpass him in courage.
Gods child should not take
second place to any one. Gods
children should always be in
the forefront.
There are only two lives:
one is the life lived for self and
the world, in the natural realm;
the other is the life lived for
God, in the spiritual realm.
Every man must choose for
himself which life he will live.
The natural man, as to his
mental and physical makeup,
is precisely the same as the
child of God; and both, as to
their physical makeup, have
many things in common with
the animal creation.
A man who is not Chris
tian may have a brilliant in
tellect, a strong. body, an in
domitable will. A Christian
man may have all these, but he
has more, for dwelling within
him is the Spirit of Almighty
God! The Christian adds to an
indomitable will, an unwaver-
ing and a conquering faith.
Therefore the Christian man
should not only be the equal
of the man of the world but he
should be by far his superior.
What has Christian to fear
when his hand is in the hand
of Almighty God?
IF God be for us, who can
be against us?"
You will notice that many
things which seem strange and
mysterious and hard to under
stand in the Christian life are
only temporary. Trials, diff
culties and adversities in the
Christians life are only tenn
porary because they are dis
ciplinary, they are permitted
for a wise and a holy and an
eternal purpose.
God called Joshua to lead
His people across the Jordan
into the land which He had
promised to Abraham, which
promise He reaffirmed to Isaac
and Jacob. His exhortation to
Joshua was, "BE STRONG
AND OF A GOOD COUR-
AGE"
God does not use a discour-
aged man nor a discouraged
people. God does not use man
who has lost heart.
So long as a man is right and
is rooted and grounded in the
eternal truths of Almighty God,
he cannot be discouraged nor
can he be "downed."
No one can be courageous
unless he is RIGHT. The man
who wavers, who does not
know what he believes nor
where he stands, cannot. be a
man of courage.
No one rises any higher than
his faith. According to your
faith be it unto you'll" The man
with no faith will live in the
dust; the man with little faith
will live on a somewhat higher
plane; the man with great
faith will live on the mountain
top.
If one person with undaunt-
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CONTINUED from page II
thrushes. A little later the
White-throated sparrows and
other of this general family will
be seen as they pass through
here on their way south.
If one wishes to see the birds,
or to hear them, one must be-
come "bird-conscious." Also,
take the time to teach children
and adults who are unaware
of the value of our native birds.
It won't be too long before
we will need to think about
how we are going to feed the
birds in the winter time. Suet
in holders, sunflower seeds,
bread crumbs, and small grain
seeds are the best food.