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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-05-03
10 Nations Meeting
To Complete Charter
For European Council
BY the Assoeiofsd Press

LONDON. May 3.-Envoys OF
10 nations met here today to COM
rlete a charter for the first Council
CT Europe, o step toward old
world unity.
They hope to sign the charter
by Thursday and call the first
meeting OF the new council at
Strasbourg, France, this summer.
Participating are Britain.
France. Belgium. the Netherlands
and Luxembourg. founders of the
Brussels Alliance, and Sweden,
Denmark, Norway, Italy. and
Ireland, by invitation.
Bevin Opens Meeting.
Britain's Foreign Minister Bevin
opened the historic meeting In the
gilt and crimson Queen Anne's
room Of st. James Palace. All
nations were represented by their
foreign ministers except Belgium,
whose Paul-Henri Spaak is repre-
sented by an envoy until he can
arrive tomorrow.
Before the group is a draft con-
stitution, for completion and sig
nature. The draft proposes that
the Council Of Europe should con-
sist Of:
/. A committee of Ministers.
including one Minister from each
government. empowered to consider
oil questions of common concern
except defense.
Q. A consultative assembly Of
81 members authorized to discuss
common problems particularly
economic, social, cultural and
juridical ones-and make recon-
mendations to the committee Of
Ministers.
An informed source said the
Foreign Ministers also must grap-
pie with. the problem Of defining
just who may participate in as
sembly debates; how to finance
the entire project, and the makeup
Of its secretariat.
Greece, Turkey Seek Places.
Applications for membership
have been submitted by Greece
and Turkey for consideration at
the current sessions. French For
eign Minister Robert Schuman
told newsmen in Paris yesterday
that he favors admission Of West
ern Germany after it becomes .
republic.
The London Times offered an
editorial suggestion today that the
group probably will consider ex-
actly what it is supposed to do.
since defense will be outside its
province and economic problems
already are being handled by the
Organization for European Eco
nomic Cooperation.
THE real answer" he said. lis
that the Council is an attempt
to give an official expression to a
feeling of European unity which
has been one of the most marked
and encouraging political develop
ments since the end Of the war"
But it still asked whether its aim
is to create q United States Of
Europe. and II so, in how many
years."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-05-03
Preston Harding Is Named
Driver Of Month Here

Preston r. Harding. who has
driven large Oil truck for 20
years and more than 10000 miles
without an accident, last night was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-05-03
YugosIovio Complains
Cominform Bars Her
From Bike Races
BY the Associated Press

BELGRADE, May 3.-Yu-
goSlavia complained today
because the Cominform coun-
tries, feuding with this gov
eminent, have excluded Yu-
goslavia from the annual
Prague-Warsaw bicycle race
which she won last year.
The official Communist
newspaper Borba said two of
last years Yugoslav winners
so far have received only pho
tographs of the motorcycles
they should have received as
prizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-05-03
Plot to ScuttIe Vessel in Port Charged

present safe place until she can
move without endangering more
lives, the spokesman said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-05-03

CONTINUED From First PAGE
Evening star., 1949-12-15
The Knife Shurpeners

The long-knife men of the administra-
Non are getting ready to give General
Eisenhower the works. The blades are
being sharpened and the advance scouting
parties already are stalking their man.
All of this Is not without its amusing
side. A year and half ago many mem
bers Of this down-with Eisenhower bril-
gade were f1guratively on their knees
pleading with him to accept the Demo-
cratic presidential nomination. It was
mot that they liked the general more or
the President less. But they thought that
they would lose with Truman and they
believed they could win with Eisenhower.
30 General Ike was their man.
But now the general has committed the
unforgivable sin. Or perhaps it should
be stated In the plural. He has said that
the people should depend more on their
own efforts and less on Government hand
outs. And he is showing signs Of being
receptive to a Republican nominations
development which, If it should come to
pass, would gravely threaten the position
which has been held for so long by the
administration and its labor and city
machine allies.
So the knife sharpeners are at work.
General Eisenhower is being accused of
opposing security for the little fellow"
when he enjoys ample security for himself.
They do not mention that his security Is
the reward Of a self-sacriflcing career in
the Army and of exceptional service to
his country in time of great crisis. He
gets no credit, and he will not get any,
for possible sincerity of motive. All that
the knife wielders care about is that he
u threatening their privileged position
and that, If he comes openly into the
political arena, he, will be dangerous
threat. So they are beginning to give
him the works, and the worst is yet to
come.
Evening star., 1949-12-15
When Words Fail

Certain natural phenomena like the
Grand Canyon or the Atlantic Ocean are
apt to leave us cropping for words, but it
is perfectly all right because they don't
care. But certain social occasions, as for
instance, the showing OF colored slides at
friends, or the bridal shower, leave us
speechless when 1t is least forgivable. The
unwilling witness to "the pictures we took
on our trip is apt to spend all his adjec-
tives recklessly at the outset and so be
found wanting when the vista from behind
the cabin Is flashed for his applause.
Further, he may have been badly shaken
by the sight of a gray smudge on the wall
which he is told is the Rockies at dawn.
Requiring the greatest endurance, how
ever, are the three-deep family lineups,
each member of which is painstakingly
identified by the commentator who may
well be reminded of story as each blurred
face Is tagged. BY now the dazed and
blinded spectator may feel he has earned
the right to fling himself back on the
couch, close his eyes and murmur marvel
GUS" at intervals. This course is not
recommended. Too often he will f1nd that
the new slide Is only the same picture
being projected upside down, and that. he
is supposed to join in the chuckling OF the
operator.
There are those who feel, however, that
the cover Of darkness makes this time Of
trial less narrowing than attendance at
the bridal shower. These little get
togethers can make stone images out Of
the chattiest. The burden of expression
generally rests on the honored guest who
is expected to squeal with rapture: every
time she tremblingly undoes package.
Too soon she may be falling back on II
don't know how to thank you" Too often
this Is literally the case, for inevitably at
such gift-givings bulky objects turn up
which could be anything from tea cozy
to foot warmer. She may look around
the circle of her friends, but by now they
are CLASSY and literally beyond words.
1t has been frequently suggested that men
look in on these gatherings so that they
can for once see their women folk with
nothing to say.
Some day, perhaps, an enlightened citi-
zenry will substitute handclapping for the
feeble phrases which are scraped up for
such occasions.
Evening star., 1949-12-15
Trouble Ahead in Jerusalem

Although disavowing any intention to
affront the United Nations, the Israeli
Parliament, in voting to shift its meeting
place from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem within
the next ten days, has made clear that it
has no esteem whatever for the General
Assembly's decision to internationalize the
Holy City.
Under that decision-which Is only
few days old-fnore than two-thirds Of the
Assembly's members have decreed, in
resolution that is supposed to be legally
binding on all, that Jerusalem and its
environs are to pass under the permanent
rule of the U. NJ, with neither Israel nor
Jordan-which respectively occupy the
new and old sections of the city-having
any governing authority or sovereign
rights in 1t. Yet, directly on the heels
of this action, the Israelis have now served
notice that their Parliament Hhe Knesset)
will meet ,there-a move emphasizing their
announced determination to make the
place the capital Of their new state.
This development, however, even though
1t may be deplorably defiant Of the author
ity of the United Nations, is anything but
surprising. All through the debate that
led up to the vote for complete inter-
naturalization, the Israelis repeatedly
declared that they would not yield to
such decision, their view being that U. N.
control should be limited to the holy places
alone. King Abdullah's Jordan is on record
as having taken practically the same
position, which means that Jerusalem's
two occupiers are in q kind of common
front resolved to resist either actively or
passively- the General Assembly has
chosen to do.
It is for this reason that Britain, the
United States and several other countries
sought to head or full internationalization
with much more limited plan OF U. N.
supervision But the overwhelming ma
jority-made up chiefly of the Arab, Soviet
and Latin American blocs-decided other
wise, being motivated less by considerations
of the plans realism and workability than
by mixed considerations Of religion and
power politics. Given the cooperation of
Israel and Jordan, the project might work,
but without that cooperation the United
Nations, which lacks arms and which has
reason to back away from such difficult
jobs even in the best Of circumstances,
can hardly be optimistic.
That states the case mildly. And Gem
sral Romulo, president Of the recent
Evening star., 1949-12-15

Assembly, also states it mildly in declaring
that the plan to move the Israeli Parlia-
ment to Jerusalem "complicates an already
complicated situation" Actually, short Of
a miracle of sorts, real attempt to enforce
the internationalization decision is likely
to lead to serious trouble for the U. n,
which has more than enough trouble on
its hands right now.
Evening star., 1949-12-15

In my own name, arrived. have never
since seen such beautiful pearls.
FORMERLY A COUNTRY GIRL WEST
OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, NOW A
STAR READER,
Evening star., 1949-12-15
remain hum,

It was when a dozen hearty visitors piled
into his hospital room for an informal get
together that the wan character in the
traction splint decided medicine had be-
come too socialized
Evening star., 1949-12-15

Communistic despotism over all of Asia.
The educational value of Moscow's action
on the Orient should thus not be under
estimated.
Evening star., 1949-12-15
Traffic Islands Objected to
: As Dangers in Dim Light

To the Editor Of The Star:
It is very surprising that there have not
been more accidents because Of the traffic
separation island at Reno road and Tilden
street. It is very dangerous, hardly notic-
able and not visible at dusk unless one knows
1t is there.
use white lines which are visible in fog and
dim light.
Remove the danger. the sooner the better.
And then these terrible islands along 18th
street.-The street is not wide enough to
warrant them. Some one in the Highway
Division has gone haywire and is not using
common sense in this matter.
A HIGHWAY ENGINEER
Evening star., 1949-12-15
Thanks From the "Young City"
OF Falls Church, Va.
To the Editor of The Star:

OF Falls Church, Va.
To the Editor Of The Star:
My colleagues on the City Council have
asked me to express their warm appreciation
to your staff for the special interest, so it
seems to us, you have taken in the affairs Of
this young city and for your efforts to re-
port these activities with high degree Of
thoroughness and consistent fairness.
Nowhere, it seems, were your efforts more
effective. and more appreciated, than in the
recent coverage Of the citys school bond
election. This splendid job deserves special
word Of commendation, which we gladly
give. You contributed to the gratifying re-
suit in this election by your clear delineation
Of the facts and your editorial support.
We thank you. ALBERT M. ORME,
Mayor, Falls Church, Va.
Evening star., 1949-12-15
Dissents From Editorial
On Jordan Story
To the Editor Of The Star,

To the Editor OF The Star:
An editorial on Page A-1o of The Star for
December S, captioned Truth or Smear?"
doesn't line up with the facts In an article,
captioned Jordan Called to Tell Probers
Uranium Story" on Page of the same
paper.
Your editorial writer ends his first para
graph with. the words, "a lot Of irresponsible
poppycock" and in the last paragraph he ex-
presses desire, I'm fairness to the dead Mr..
Hopkins. who cannot speak. and in order to
end any public confusion, etc."
Now let us end any public confusion caused
by his irresponsible poppycock."
First, former Air Force Major George
Racey Jordans story does not accuse the
late Harry Hopkins Of shipping uranium
materials and atomic secrets to Russia dur
ing the war.
But Maj. Jordans plausible factual state
ments prove that Harry Hopkins did ex-
pedite these shipments and more to the
Russians. AS right hand man to President
Roosevelt, he was the chief expediter Of
about everything and everybody that was
shipped to Russia via lend-lease or otherwise
during the war. including himself. That was
his job,. according to the Big Boss at that
time. II not. what was Harry Hopkins
doing In Moscow?
Maj. Jordan acted in 1iaison capacity
with Russian officers in expediting delivery
Of planes to Russia. That was his Job, but
when those planes came through loaded with
everything, as described, the major became
suspicious. When he asked for help, he was
told Ito be helpful to the Russians in every
way" Nevertheless he opened some Of those
many suitcases, one with particular interest
because 1t had memorandum on the front
in handwriting on White House stationery,
which said, Had a hell of time getting
these away from Groves. H. H."
Now MIR. H. H. did have access to said
stationery and could have used it as memo
to impress the Russians. II expediter H. H.,
were alive, he would explain all, by telling
us that he had received the same instruc-
tions as the major, but his were from the Big
Boss who Is dead and cannot speak. No
smear so far.
The. editorial asks question, "How could
anybody give away the bomb-making secret
at a time when nobody knew it?"-1943.
That question represents confusion, and in
fairness to the living let me ask: In 1943.
what had been going on at Oak Ridge?
What was 1t. Gen. Leslie r. Groves Army
chief Of the atomic bomb project, doing
there? What about that Manhattan District
approved shipment Of uranium materials and
heavy water to Russia? What did the Rus
slams want that uranium 90. neutrons pro-
tons, heavy-water, cyclotron, energy pro-
duced by hssion, ETC., for-to dye their
socks? If they didn't know what they had.
why all the secrecy? Yes, all Of those no
bodys did know 1t. except Maj. George r.
Jordan. ARTHUR r. COCHEL, Sr.
Evening star., 1949-12-15
Letters to The Star
How Mr.. Bergman Aided

How Mr.. Bergman Aided
An Immigrant Boy
To the Editor Of The Star
The death Of Mr.. Bergman leaves me with
keen sense Of personal loss.
never had the good fortune to meet the
grand old gentleman, but his gently satirical
yet always good natured cartoons contributed
greatly to my understanding OF our country.
its ideals and attitudes
When I was brought to Washington by
my parents Gas young Immigrant quite
overwhelmed by the intricacies Of this strange
language, English) Mr. Berryman's cartoons,
especially his little Teddy Bear, assured me
through their international language, that l
was among friends.
Later. when I became Star route boy Cat
IS month";, derived vicarious satisfaction
from the knowledge that was bringing Mr..
Berryman's genial sketches into the homes
of so many Washingtonians
I quit cartooning course because des-
paired of catching Mr.. Berryman's subtle
approach. have, of course, heard criticisms
of MIR. Berryman's art, but these criticisms
only reflected on the uncomprehension and
lack of sympathy in the critic.
For me, Mr.. Berryman's cartoons were
the unbroken link between me, the bewildered
young immigrant, and the confident Il hope)
today.
hope his son, Jim, makes as solid con-
tribution to Washingtonians native and
foreign born.
Truly, Mr.. Bergman was 'Mr. Washing
ton" to me. And, have reason to believe,
thousands agree with me.
He was more than q brilliant cartoon
list. He was an institution. One of those
rare individuals. real friend to man. De-
parted master cartoonists will place him high
in their pantheon. GINO j. SINH.
Editors Note Mr.. Simi's tribute to Mr..
Bergman Is published as representative
Of the sentiments expressed in q num-
ber Of letters from Star readers, and be-
cause the story which Mr.. Simi relates
would have been source of pride and
comfort to Mr.. Bergman. All other let
tiers are acknowledged with deep ap-
probation.
Evening star., 1949-12-15

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
,Driter, although 1t Is permissible TOR
1ortter kzoDn to The Star to use
a nom de plume. Please be brtet.
Evening star., 1949-12-15

Though prices may be upped, thanks to
the mighty Lewis one is not compelled to
buy coal. This is under the consumers
own willing and able" clause.
Evening star., 1949-12-15
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer TO any. question
Of fact by writing The Eyenlng Star Information
1urean 3l6 Eye st. ne- washington 2, p e.
Evening star., 1949-12-15
Memories Of Arbuckle Premiums
Stirred by Mansfield's Cartoon

memories OF AfDuCkke FfemiumS
Stirred by Mansfeld's Cartoon
To the Editor Of The stars: q @
Dick Mansfelds cartoon Of Sunday. De-
cember 1, concerning Arbuckle coffee,
brought back some happy childhood MEM
cries. Since our family drank coffee only
on special occasions. we very carefully saved
each wrapper until we had enough Arbuckle
signatures for premium. My first jewelry
came from the Arbuckle Coffee Co. It was
Evening star., 1949-12-15
Reader

He draws the curtains, and turns out the
light,
Thro,os to the Goals the fuel they
require,
Then settles back, to read long IN the night,
In the great book, tohose authors
name Is Fire.
EDWARD b. GARNER. |
Evening star., 1949-12-15
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.


@. How is the age of clam determinedi
-B.S.P.
AThe age of clam is determined by tho
heavy ridges found on the shell. These
ridges are usually a quarter Of an inch apart.
The average clam on the market Is between
four and seven years old.
@. Why was Calamity Jane given this odd
nickname?E.L.S. . @zf&
A. Shankle in his book, American Nick
names" says Martha Jane Canary wa8 given
the sobriquet Calamity Jane" hccanseS she
was unlucky in her enefariouss activities: be-
cause she was quick to become angered, and.
having been constantly armed, was quick to
become involved in disastrous quarrels; be-
cause she was considered to be one who
brought catastrophe Of some kind to her
most intimate associates, It being said that
eleven Of her twelve husbands suffered un-
timely deaths because Of her; and because
she was, wherever she went, certain to cause
some sort Of trouble or mishap as result OF
her unrestrained, unconventional. and In
temperate conduct. 80
@. Are bloodhounds ever kept as pets?-
H. McH. *
A. In America and Europe, bloodhounds
are mostly kept for special work. namely to
find lost persons and to track down crinni-
nails. Few Of these dogs appear In shows.
In 1948 only about $50 were in service in
this country.
@. How much are the members Of the
Supreme Court paid? Are their salaries tax
free?-H. r. s..
A. The salary of the Chief Justice Of the
United States is $25.500 year. Associate
justices receive $4,000. All salaries are SUBJ
iect to taxation.
Evening star., 1949-12-15
This and That
By Charles E. Trace,UeH
THIRTY SECOND STREET.

sDear Sir:
Each winter the red-bellied woodpecker,
one Of the most strikingly colored birds of
this area. pays me an occasional visit the
first OF this season on November ~.
"Is there any food that can be placed on
a tree or shrub that will encourage him to
pay us more frequent visits?
very truly yours, L. r."
Evening star., 1949-01-23
Wales Milland Learns i. S. Baseball for His Art

Ray, "are those who are foolish or
those who crave publicity with not
too much to back them up. The
greatest example of that is girl
l never met, Dixie Dunbar
I'D read something about Dixie
every day for two years, then I
never saw another thing about her.
What happened to her?" The last I
heard of Dixie she was married. She
didn't make many pictures, but she
was very nice kid. ~S
Milland has been married only
once, to Muriel Webber-and for
18 years. They separated year or
so ago-for a few weeks. Never
again." said Ray when they recon-
ciled. He now defends the reputed
brief marriages of the film capital.
The Millands have one son-Dan-
iel, aged 8. Last November they
adopted a 4-year-old girl, Vic
toria, shortly after Mrs. Milland lost
her expected baby.
"She looks like one of those things
you see on top of a cake" says Ray.
1T was such a wonderful surprise.
didn't know that she would look
like, although the authorities for
the institution had, of course, given
us her family history.
Il had to meet her for the first
time in a hotel in New York. I de-
layed getting there because I was
sure she'd have a runny nose and
handy legs. We didn't have to take
her, she was brought on approval.
I fell for her right away. She's just
beautiful with blond hair and blue
eyes. Daniel is insane about her"
AS If Ray isn't! But" he con-
tinues, we're not going to spoil her.
We made the mistake of giving
Daniel everything he wanted"
Milland is somewhere in his mid
die 4O's. He has done we'll out
of Hollywood and vice versa. He
used to be with the Life Guard
Regiment in England before he
turned film actor. He keeps his
figure by skipping lunch, except for
interviews.
(Released by North American Newspaper
Alliance)
Evening star., 1949-01-23
BY the Assoeioted Press
HOLLYWOOD.


| Van Heflin is making another
costume picture and he's glad, for
a fairly sound reason.
II have q horrible time selecting
clothes for q modern picture" he
said. I'm not clothes conscious.
Most fellows learned. something
about dressing in college. But my
fraternity made me stay in the
basement whenever we gave a
dance"
About period clothing. however,
Van is particular. For Madame
Bovary" he told the tailor to make
his dinner coat hike up on one
shoulder, so he could keep pulling
| it down. "The character I portray
would have to borrow dinner coat,
and it wouldn't fit," Hef1in ex-
planned. "It broke the tailors heart,
but that's the way want it.
The designer had sketches for
dozens of outfits. Van protested. His
character in the films, he said, would
own no more than four suits.
AS for everyday clothing, Van
has a special dislike for tight collars.
He always finds an excuse to unbut-
ton the top of his shirt. Il have II
black ties and they go with any,
thing. I have also assorted gay gift
ties, which I don't like although I
like to see bright ties on other
people. But being Scottish I never
throw away my gift ties. I wear
EN-"
Stage wardrobe, he says, is much