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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-21
New VA HOSPITAL Site

The proposal to use the Soldiers Home
grounds as the site OF q new veterans
Hospital has in its favor the fact that 1t
would solve, in one move, two long-stand-
ing problems. First, 1t would answer ade-
ouately the question of how to make better
use of the large Soldiers Home reservation,
and, second, it would open the way for
much-needed expansion of Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery.
But in transferring the hospital project
from the originally planned Nevius tract
location, adjoining Arlington Cemetery, to
the Soldiers Home area, the Government
also would be creating new problems which
should be carefully studied before final
decision is made. Construction OF a. nine
million-dollar hospital center, with pos
sibly extensive administrative Offices IN
conjunction Herewith, would impose addi-
tional traffic and transit loads on already
congested streets of that Northwest section.
To be considered, too, is the effect OF such
q development on the surrounding residen-'
tial areas. And there is the possibility that
some more satisfactory use might be made
of the Soldiers Home grounds. In, all such
questions it is essential that the advice of
the National Capital Park and Planning
Commission, of District authorities and OF
other interested agencies be obtained and
weighed.
What to do about the scenic but mislo-
Gated Soldiers Home reservation has been
q puzzle to Washington's planners for
years. When the home first was estab-
nshed by General Winfield Scott after the
Mexican War, the surrounding land was
used mostly for farming. Since the plan
was to provide restful rural atmosphere
for the old soldiers, the choice OF site was
q natural especially since the home
was to have its own farm. But the only
farm still surviving in that area is the
homes dairy farm. A city Of homes and
community business centers has grown up
all around the reservation and far beyond
it in all directions. The anomaly of this
in-town rest farm in city pressed for
space has led to numerous futile proposals
for removal Of the home to site more In
Keeping with the purpose of Its founders
2 It was inevitable that the Soldiers Home
tract would receive consideration in con-
nection with the quest for suitable site
for the new Veterans Administration Hos
pital in the Washington area. At first VA
officials favored the Nevius tract location
on Lee boulevard, overlooking the Potomac
River and Arlington Cemetery. Their
ardor for this site cooled, however, as
result of opposition from Arlington County
authorities, who preferred tax-producing
private development there. Adding to VA
troubles was litigation Instituted by owners
of the site seeking higher valuation for
the land. The litigation required Fed
eral payment of 1891 TAB for the land
much more than had been allotted for plr-
chase of a site. The Soldiers. Home loca-
ton would not only have economical adj
vantages but, if VA Offices were moved
there, would be in line with dispersal
trends, advocated for the atomic age. The
proposal deserves careful study by Federal
and District planning groups.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-21
Saws Blimps Have Right of Way
Over Heavier Than-Air Aircraft

Over Heavier Than-Air Aircraft
To the Editor Of The Star:
It would seem from the editorial appearing
in The star for November 10 enGueo
aBIimps Should Stay Clear that the eoltors
of The Star have contracted the disease SO
prevalent in Congress OF yoicing opinions Oh
subjects az which they know little or mourning.
Before you condemn either side, QUICK
check of existing Civil Air Regulations wouio
be advisable. SUCH check would reVeA
that: IL A lighter than-air aircraft, lie.
blinp. dirigible or free balloon, has the rient
If ways over heavier than-air aircraft. ~
the blimp was operating with full knowledge
and consent of the Washington area CAA
controller and the Washington National An
port tower and, hence, was where 1t had
,erfect right to be. In addition it was prop
er,y lighted as required by CAA Regulations,
Part Is.
I do not wish to condemn the pilots Of the
converted Bit, but do know from nrst-s
hand experience with the Army Air Force
during the war and as pilot since 1941 that
many military as well as commercial pilots
have the habit Of leaving George tthe
automatic pilot) at the controls as long as
possible. sometimes even within sight OF the
field. Naturally, do not know that such
was the case With the Bit but certainly q
blimp lighted with flashing navigation lights
and neon sign is q predominating object
and II the pilots did not see 1t, would sug-
gest that they be subjected to 81 (dying)
physical Immediately. JOHN BEEBE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-21

italian colonies issue was turned over to
1t by the Great Powers after they had been
totally unable to come to an agreement
among themselves. Under the terms of
the peace treaty with Italy it was stipu-
lated that the decision of the General
Assembly was to be final In the matter.
The prestige value of this delegation of
authority for the United Nations is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-21
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. When did the term ARMED Forces"
come into official use?-M. T. M.
/ A. The Department of Defense says that
the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard.
National Guard, and their components were
officially designated as the Armed Forces OF
the United States on theenactment OF Public
Law 253-80th Congress- titled, National
Security Act of 1947.'' effective July rs, 1947,
with President Truman's signature.
O. How does the daily production of coal
per man in Great Britain compare with that
of miners in the United States?-R. B.
A. In 1913 production per man per day in
Great Britain averaged ~ tons. In the
United States the figure was 6la tons.
O. What is the most dangerous play in
footbau?-E. T. H. =
A. It Is generally agreed that the wide
open forward pass is the most dangerous
play. Halfbacks and ends are the most ex-
posed to fatal injury of all the players.
O. Does the farmer derive more income
from livestock or from the growing of crops2
w. T. N. ri
A. In recent years, livestock has brought
the farmer slightly larger return than
crops. The estimated revenue from livestock
and its products in 1913 was SIT, 424, $50 900,
and from crops. 593.844, 900.
@. What members of the royal family OF
Great Britain rank ahead of the Earl Of
Hardwood in the order of succession to the
throne?-K A. C. ~
A. In this respect the Earl of Hardwood Is
preceded by the Princesses Elizabeth and
Margaret. the Duke Of Gloucester and his
two sons, the Duke Of Kent and his brother
and sister, and finally his mother, Princess
Mary the Princess Royal. -
q. Who invented the tin CANT. B. S.
A. The first cannery In the United States
was established at New Orleans in 1917 by
William Underwood. It was not successful
and Underwood soon moved to Boston, where
he began the canning Of pickles, jellies,
catchup and sauces. The earliest tin cans
were laboriously made and sealed by hand.
Complete automatic can making machinery
was not used until 1885,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-21
This and That
Bv Chorles r. Traceu,ell

ny u HOItGS H. TuCSUEu
Templeton Jones has made a discovery
about dogs
=. Not all dogs, but just German shepherds,
police dogs. Is most people call them.
= These fellows. evidently. bark only when
they see somebody, not hear them. 10
Whether this applies to all breeds. Jones
doesn't know. He would like to.
II always thought" he told us. that all
dogs barked when they heard footsteps"
It seems that Jones passes q place where
they have couple penned up.
They are in cage. all very neat, with nice
houses inside, and plenty to eat. and plenty
Of fresh air, but not much space.
For such big dogs. this seems somehow
wrong to Templeton Jones.
Police dogs ought to be free ranging. just
as they are in the movies.
The last time Jones was at movie was
one Saturday afternoon.
The children Of the neighborhood had all
of the seats, all, that is, except the one Jones
slid into.
AS his eyes got accustomed to things. the
kids began to cheer.
And no wonder, for there was Rim Tin
Tin coming over the ridge! (This was q
long time ago.
Jones still recalls the triumph Of that
shout Of gladness, as the great dog appeared
on the ridge. running for the life OF his
master.
The kids leaned forward in their chairs.
They shrieked, they cheered, they beat
their hands together and they stamped their
feet.
And the beautiful dog came on. and on,
and on, to the uproar Of thousand young
threats.
Beautiful, wonderful dogs. these. wherever
they are.
a bit afraid Of them. one is, at times, espe-
cially when they come UP barking.
Stopping just a few feet away. with the
head lowered, and that deep growl, police
dog is frightensome thing.
It Is then that Jones always puts into
effect something he read once.
do not act afraid" the article said. "Ex-
tend the hand quietly, without making any
move to touch the strange dog.
Speak calmly, in an authoritative toni" "
1t went on. Let the dog smell your hand.
He must be acquainted with you. before he
will accept YOU"
Jones hoped the present pair wouldn't get
They looked too big, too thick through the
chest and shoulders.
They parked nightly at first when any
one came by.
Then, one day. curtains appeared on three
sides of their pens.
And the dogs stopped barking at all except
the mailman
They could see him.
- ~
This was loss to Templeton Jones' Tor
he loved the sight of the beautiful dogs.
He tried stunning his feet bit; as he went
by.4 No dice, as the slang has IT. The big
dogs were as silent as II they had not been
there
He wanted them to at least bark at him!
The next day he shufied his feet again
and this time. with rush and bound, the
dogs came roaring at him.
Some one had left the gates open!
Jones heart stood still.
Mice doggie." he gulped. Nice doggie."
The nice doggie roared even louder. and
shifted the air with keen antipathy.
II hope am speaking calmly" said Jones.
extending his hand. I
sWoo1, wool, wool" roared the big dog.
II was Just as II he were saying, oh, boy.
can Sc you now-and woof. woof. wool to
you. you chuckle headi"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-21

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
wrtter, although It T. psrntsstbls for
1Driter kno,Dn to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-21
Comments ON Price Of Milk
In Cleveland and Here :

To the Editor Of Tine star
have Just returned from trip to Cleve-
land, Ohio. While there was sent to the
store for milk. Imagine my surprise when
I paid is cents for quart of homogenized
Vitamin . milk! Delivered it's 10 cents.
Just thought some of the local home
makers would be interested.
So as not to end on sour note. may l
take this opportunity to tell you that no
newspaper in Cleveland meets the high
quality of The Star?
MRS. HERBERT r. ROLLER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-21
Tribute to Representative Jameson
As One. Who Loved the Scriptures.

To the Editor of The Star:
In memory of the passing of William D.
Jameson, once House member from Iowa.
who died Friday, November Is, as reported
in The Star, want to pay my simple
tribute as fellow Iowan and admirer.
He was close enough to worship among us
In Takoma (Which means high up near
heaven'o and live long enough to tell about
that experience in his own sheet. The Win
dow Seat, Just before he left for his old
home in Shenandoah, Iowa. this year. -
But what he had done by example. he
also set forth in precept. Earlier this year
he addressed the students of the Seventh
day Adventist Theological Seminary AS
good Presbyterian he loved the Holy Scrip
lures. From these he chose his subject when
he spoke to the students. He exhorted them
to agive tie best III their ministry and then
to bring the message down to earth, so
common persons can put their teeSh in it,
Mr.. Jameson defined seven areas in the
prayer life Of Christian as follows:
/. Realization, for God is my Father.
2. Gratitude, in the morning and eve
ming prayer.
8. Meditation, during the hours Of the
day.
4. Task prayer or prayer for each task
5. Spot prayer, such as "bless the Lord
or trust in the Lord"
6. Prayer of desire, or the personal need.
Z. Prayer to do coed deeds, and then DO
them in kindness to others.
This great man admitted that he had been
in Washington Is years before any one
spoke to him about the beauties of a Chris
tian life. Perhaps in the whirlwind of daily
living we forget that some one needs that
little word Of thoughtfulness, a kind deed in
itself. So when William D. Jameson found
the secret of prayer he spent his declining
years admiring those Christian beauties
and describing them to others as he saw
them.
am glad that happened to drop in and
listen to Mr. Jamieson-s words (Which now
have the aura Of last will and testament i.
and feel that was enriched by them.
CHARLES ALLEN RENTFRO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-21
Questions and Answers

Of fact BY writing The EvenIns, Star Information
bureau. 316 Eye St ne. Washington 2. D. c..
Please inclose three (3) cents for return postage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-21
Resents Effort re Halt
Importation Of Outside" Milk

TO the Editor Of the Star:
see BY your paper OF November 10 that
the Maryland Virginia Milk Producers AS
ISOLATION has asked the. D. c. Commissioners
to halt importation Of milk from outside
the washington marketing area.
In March, 1913. this Association was in
dicted by special grand jury, which
charged the Association with engaging 10
conspiracy to fix prices and restrain trade IN
the milk industry here More recently the
Supreme Court refused to dismiss the in
dictment, and the Association must stand
trial on charges Of engaging tn these mon-
.opolistic practices
Yet this same association has the audacity
to appeal to the Commissioners-th the men
responsible for the welfare OF the citizens
Of this community - for their help IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-21
Is In Doubt About Which God
And Which Laws To Accept

To the Editor Of The Star:
In his letter in The Sunday Star, r. L.
Giss speaks OF "so-called man-made laws
which are in conflict with the laws Of God"
To which God does Mr.. Giss refer? There
are several gods which have following on
this earth. There is the Hebrew Jehovah;
there is the Christian Jehovah, derived from
the Hebrew God: there is the Moslem Allah:
there is Buddha; there Is Brahma; perhaps
there are other important gods in which
various men believe and who have given
their laws to men through prophets.
Which Of these several gods and their
laws are we to accept? From the form Of
the word I understand that theology" is
the science Of god. But theology certainly
has no standing among the other sciences.
The great trouble with the theologians is
that they pretend to be perfect, they insist
that they and they only know the laws OF
God. whenever anyone claims perfection.
he is lost All human things are imperfect
and must be improved. Who claims perfec-
ton denies that he can be improved and
that puts him beyond hope
Perhaps the theologians Of the world
should gather together to see II they could
revise all of their laws and thereby present
q more practical, that is to say, workable
set of laws of our moral guidance. But
can we trust the theologians to accomplish
any such revision of moral law? doubt 1t.
Mr.. Giss speaks Of "the authority of God,
the Creator Of Heaven and Earth and the
inalienable rights of human beings" II this
is to constitute definition Of God. what
other properties or attributes OF God can
we derive from this definition?
It seems to me that we need not only
intellectual freedom in religious matters but
some intellectual activity.
CHARLES r. M. FUTILE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-21
SARAH H. NEWMAN.
Would Exploit Submerged Coast Resource.
To Pay National Debt

Would Exploit Submerged Coast Resources
To Pay National Debt
TO the Editor Of the Star:
The editorial can Essential Trusteeship"
in The Star of November IA, should be Of
interest to all. It calls attention to de-
cision Of the Supreme Court that the State
has authority to compel owners Of land from
which timber has been removed to re-seed
or re-stock their cut-over areas in order
to maintain sufficient forest reserves
This decision, along with that Of the
Supreme Court year or two back to the
effect that oil and other material beneath
the water bordering the shore lines of States
are the property of the United States, leads
to the suggestion that since there are $1,000
miles Of shore line to the continental United
States there probably is sufficient untouched
wealth beneath these waters to pay the $50
billion dollar debt of the United States If
that wealth Is applied, by means of royalties
or otherwise, to its discharge. We have sew
eral States in the Northwest that largely
support their school systems from the appli-
cation Of revenue received from State
owned land.
While the laws Of our country, both State
and Federal, are largely committed to- the
principle of comforting upon owners the
legal title to all matter that lies beneath the
surface. as well as the surface thereby
resulting in an immense burden upon tax
payers, these decisions may point the way
to derive untold revenue from the wealth
beneath the waters bordering the shore
line OF the country. This wealth is now
demonstrated by the oil being pumped from
the waters adjoining California and Texas
. FRANK LYON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-21

strengthening the monopolistic hold which
the association has on this market. It need
hardly be pointed out that closing the mar
ket definitely would not be in the public
welfare
Milk has been shipped into this ares from
outside ever since the war. and our Health
Department has been able to do . very
satisfactory job In making sure that the
health of milk consumers was safeguarded
- even during the hectic. crowded. over
burdened days Of the war period. am
certain we can continue to depend on them
for continued protection.
Let us not move hastily to cut OF outside
supplies. remembering the time when this
same association threatened in a public
hearing to cut OF our milk supply unless
the Federal Government authorized an in
crease in their prices. Let us be alert to
this threat to the free fow OF q wholesome
and essential food and to this threat to the
traditional American spirit Of free competi-
ton.
Evening star., 1949-09-22
False Report Charged
In Motorcycle Injury

A mechanic today was under
charges OF trying to foist the
blame for a motorcycle accident
en- another man, who said he was
only a passenger on the cycle.
Police arrested Billie r. Ball, 81,
OF Forestville, Md, on a charge of
giving a false report to them on
August Is. After his arrest Tues
Gay on . warrant by Traffic
follceman Frank White, the de-
1enoant also was charged with
Evening star., 1949-09-22

1875 g street NV. is leased to q
business concern.
In the case of the YWCA res.
taurant, the opinion held the or.
ganization's charter does not au.
thorize operation of a public res
taurant as one Of it's Legitimate
purposes"
At the same time. the city law
department ruled that merchan-
disc and equipment in four other
tax-exempt organizations are not
subject to personal property tax
They are: the Golden Rule Store
154l Seventh street NV, operated
by the Bible Way Church OF
Christ; the Thrift Shop, 800 Ninth
Evening star., 1949-09-22
Tax Opinion Approved
On MCA Furnishings

The Commissioners have ap-
proved an opinion by Corporation
Counsel Vernon E. West that res
taurant equipment and furnish
ings in rented rooms at the YMCA
and the YWCA are subject to per-
sonal property taxes. despite the
general tax exemption of both or
ganizations.
The opinion, prepared at the re-
quest Of Tax Assessor Edward A.
Dent, pointed out that coffee shop
equipment owned by the YMCA at
Evening star., 1949-09-22

driving on suspended permit and
passing another vehicle on the
right.
Judge Milton S. Kronheim, jr.,
set his bond at $500 and ordered
Municipal Court trial October S
Pvt. White reported that, when
he answered an accident call on
Bladensburg road at Lewis street
NE, he found Ball standing near
the cycle. On the ground uncon-
scious was Richard Parks, 81, of
6409 Buchanan street, Seat Pleas
ant.
The policeman reported Ball
gave a name, which later proved
to be fictitious, and asserted he
was a passenger on the cycle
Evening star., 1949-09-22
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. c.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER

Department Of Forests was under
way today.
Making the check are Richard
D. Jones Of the Forest Service and
Karl E. Pfeiffer, assistant director
OF the state department of forests.
The inspection has been COM
Evening star., 1949-09-22

which, he said, the injured man
had been driving.
Parks remained unconscious for
five days in Gallinger Hospital,
suffering head injuries, body cuts
and bruises. It was only after
learning Parks side of the story
that Pvt. White took out in search
of Ball. He arrested the defend
ant at his place of work in the
200 block Of Pennsylvania avenue
Sc. No plea was entered yes
terday.
Evening star., 1949-09-22

street NV: the store at 1249
Seventh street NV, operated for
the benefit Of the Hebrew Old Age
Home. and the book store and
dress shop at 200l Massachusetts,
avenue NV, operated by the
Junior League.
Evening star., 1949-09-22

Iran will get $60,000,0 900 in ret
roative payments for oil royal
ties, under a new concession
agreement with the Anglo Iranian
IOil Co, Tehran reports.
Evening star., 1949-09-22

pleted for Washington and Fred
erick Counties and the men are
currently working in Allegany and
Garrett Counties.
Evening star., 1949-09-22
Forestry Work Inspected
In Flood Control Project

BY the Associated Press
CUMBERLAND, Md. Sept. o.
Inspection of cooperative forestry
work and the Potomac River flood
control program of the Maryland
Evening star., 1949-12-09
Chapman 10 Break
Ground Dec. II for
National Amphitheate|

Interior Secretary Chapman
will turn the first spade of earth
to begin construction of the Ma
tional Memorial Amphitheater in
Rock Creek Park, near SIXTEENTH
street and Colorado avenue NV.
at 10:30 am. December II.
The National Capital Sesqui-
centennial Commission said a
group of film stars will be flown
from Hollywood for the cere-
monies and several Broadway
stars will participate.
Paul Green, Pulitzer prize
winning dramatist, who has been
commissioned to write a SYM
phonic drama as a highlight of
the Sesquicentennial he<e next
year, will be on hand. A group
of his New York associates will
attend the ground-breaking cere-
mony, officials said.
Attorney Joseph c. McGar-
raghy. chairman Of the execu-
tive committee Of the commits
sion, will be master of ceremonies.
Secretary Chapman will be the
principal speaker. The Army