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Evening star., 1949-11-25
Mr.. LiIienthuI's Service

From time to time, during his almost
twenty years of public service, DaVlo 4.
Iilienthal has been an embattled hgure.
This has been true not so much because
he has deliberately gone out looking Tor
arguments as because he has been the
pioneering and emphatic head OF two
gigantic and highly controversial enter
prises-the Tennessee Valley Authority
and the civilian-controlled Atomic Energy
Commission In a sense, therefore, be-
cause of the very nature OF his WORK, IL
may be said that the guments-some OF
them very hot and bitter-have gone out
looking for him.
Yet. in resigning now from the Acc to
return to private life and engage with
"greater latitude" in the discussion OF pub
lie affairs, Mr.. Lilienthal may properly say
of himself that he has ridden out all the
great storms of his career with hylng
colors, the latest instance being the COM
plete collapse of Senator Hickenlooper's at
tack on him for Incredible mismanage-
ment." At times, because of certain lido
syncrasies of his own and tendency to
deal brusquely with matters that have
seemed unimportant to him, he may have
rubbed people the wrong way and thus
made the water hotter for himself when a
different attitude might easily have made
1t cooler. That said, however, the fact
remains that the record of his achieve
ments in IVA and the Atomic Energy
Commission constitutes in itself an en-
during monument to the fine, distinguished
and uniquely important service he has
rendered to the American people.
Although some may read special mean
ings into it, Mr.. Lilienthal's resignation
has long been expected, and it apparently
reflects nothing, more significant than the
fact that he has been hankering, for a
considerable time, to be private citizen
again and enjoy the greater freedom OF
that status. A successor Of equal gifts
and drive will not be easy to find, but his
continuing counsel can be counted upon in
our atomic affairs. At so, with all his
exceptional energy and experience, he still
has much to contribute to Nation that Is
richer now for what he has done already
Evening star., 1949-11-25
Cosmic Clouds Studied
By Carnegie Institution
Vast Aggregation of Minute Particles
Floats Around Rotating Earth
Bv Thomas r. Henry

Cosmic clouds float around the rotating
earth. They are vast aggregation OF in
1lnitesimably minute particles-electrons,
protons and nuclei Of atoms-which con-
Stitute a hitherto unsuspected element OF
the solar system. Hydrogen nuclei have
been detected in them, and they may con-
sst chiefly of this mother gas Of all creation.
These clouds may be smoke puffs from
the SUM-" They may have drifted into
the solar system from far distant parts Of
the universe, or they may be something
left over from creation. At present practi-
cally everything concerning them is a mystery
which scientists of the Carnegie Institution
of Washington are trying to clear at the
institutions upper atmosphere research
station at Derwood, Md.
Radio Pulse Probe System.
About the only way of studying them IS
through system of radio pulse probes set
up to analyze the bottom layer of the iono-
sphere, the three-layered electrical blanket
around the earth which reflects large
band of radio waves and makes all long
range broadcasting possible.
For this, extremely sensitive apparatus has
been assembled to make more than 1000
pulse probes an hour over wide range
Of wavelengths The minute fractions OF
seconds required for different wave lengths
to be echoed back to earth, and the amount
which returns, give much information which
could be acquired in no other way.
Among the facts gathered thus far is that
these clouds fall towards the bottom Of
the ionosphere at rate of about mile
and half second. This gives no indica-
tion. however, of the speed with which they
may be hurtling through space before they
are gathered up by the earths magnetic
field. This may be as great as 40 miles
second.
Positive and Negative.
It is certain, Carnegie scientists say, that
such a cloud must consist of approximately
equal numbers of positively and negatively
charged particles. Otherwise they would blow
up. They could not be held together by
gravitational attraction.
Some of these clouds may be enormous.
Others there now is reason to believe, may
not be more than few miles in diameter.
With the new system of radio probes It Is
expected that much will be learned Of their
frequency and their composition.
Recent researches are beginning to asso-
ciate the lowest layer of the ionosphere with
weather on the earth's surface. Observations
of its behavior, it is believed, may give the
earliest indications of coming weather
changes. One comparison is to the surface
of stream flowing over very rough bot
tom, the bottom in this case being the
turbulent atmosphere directly above the
earth's surface where weather phenomena
become apparent.
Evening star., 1949-11-25

Lax LEGISLATION and Drinking .sas-
Held Responsible for Crimes Against Children
To,the Editor Of The star: r.
There are two reports Of the brutal murder
of little girls one six years OF age and one
seven, in The Star Of November 18.
One Of the criminals said he had been
drinking all day"
These savage attacks upon children seem
to be common thing.
Men who will drink enough to put them IN
the condition OF savage, have not brains
enough to be at large among people.
And what Of legislators who allow intoxi-
eating liquors to ,how full and free to make
savages M brainless men?
Let us not try to straighten out the affairs
OF foreign countries until we can prevent
savagery at home. n. B. BRADFORD.
Evening star., 1949-11-25
Expresses Disappointment
In Reception Of AlJolson
sro &S.a rditor ~ 1shA Star.

My curiosity as to what happened to the
AL Jolson celebration is enough to kill several
cats. It was announced that he would arrive
at $40 am. Thursday, at Union Station, be
escorted to the Commissioners office, receive
the traditional key to the city, be proclaimed
the personality of the year by the Variety
Club, and Saturday was to be designated as
AL Jolson day in the District Of Columbia
What happened? It was reasonable to
assume that such famous native Of Wash
ington who has been instrumental in giving
Washington so much free advertising
through moving pictures and radio would be
welcomed by several hundred persons upon
arrival. However, the committee Of four
men and 10 beauty queens for atmosphere
were the only ones present. Even the pho
tographers were late, but finally got the usual
shots in few minutes
Although the temperature was way down.
AL was herded into an open car for ride
to the District Building. followed by TIVE
closed cars bearing the queens" At the
time Of getting into the car Mr.. Jolson was
in tears Whether it was the cold or the
apathy of Washington to his arrival. do
not know. My guess is 1t was the latter.
Here is warm-hearted man who has
Evening star., 1949-11-25

it actually traced back to Constantine.
Jack Finegan, in his Light From the An
cient Past" published by the Princeton
University Press in 1s4e, gave it as his
opinion that on this spot was "the true
place of Golgotha and the sepulchre OF
Christ" Christianity as living force in
the world depends not so much upon
buildings, however sacred and historic, as
upon the spirit which it inspires in human
hearts,
Evening star., 1949-11-25
Sex-Crime Law Believed
Working Effectively

To the Editor Of The Star:
During it's first year Of quiet, steady, con-
tinuous enforcement, the Districts sex-crirne
law seems to have justified its widespread
reputation as "the best law Of its kind in
the country" Any statute that benefits
not only the community but also the in
dividual offender is worthy of special niche
in the legal and pathological Hall OF Fame.
More than that, however, the promotion
and passage of this particular legislation
evidences the fact that Washington, despite
it's rather complicated and ponderous legls-
lative mechanism, can secure needed laws
If the public is aroused. Congress is shown
the need, and real teamwork is developed
in the intervening promotional, educational
and public relations processes. Nor is 1t
necessary for such projects to drag along
interminably. AS we recall the history OF
this law, the elapsed time from inception
to passage and Presidential signing was un-
der year.
This is a good example of what can be
accomplished for the public good when laity
and specialists get together on proposal,
and the Fourth Estate joins wholeheartedly
in the effort. AS regards this final category,
The Star can take special pride in the ef-
fectiveness of it's pioneer and notable sup
port We well and gratefully remember your
excellent series of articles and your numer-
GUS eueCIlVe eolIoIlalS poulVAAs uP WIG AiAA
portance and urgency of the problem.
No law, as has often been said, can hope
to eliminate, wholly, the crime with which
it Is designed to cope. Washington will
continue to have sex offenders, but we are
assured at least, that their number prob
ably will tend to decrease and that society
will have more efficient and intelligent pro-
lection from those whose backgrounds and
mentalities indicate potential chronic malig-
nancy in this field. Any statute providing
such assurances surely can be counted
major community asset.
RAY H. EVERETT
Executive Secretary. Social Hygiene
Society.
Evening star., 1949-11-25
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
Uriter, although 1t is permissible for
Uriter k7oDn to The Star to use
nom de plume Please be briet.
Evening star., 1949-11-25
Commends The Star and Mr.. Nicely
; For Articles on Jet Airliners

Commends The Star and Mr.. Nicely
For Articles on Jet Airlinefs
To the Editor OF The Star:
Please permit me to extend my heartiest
CONGRATULATIONS to you and to Frederick
R. Nicely for the two splendid articles ap-
pearing in the Star on November 13 and
November 20, concerning the development
of Jet airliners in England and the United
States.
The lucid explanation Of the matter.
obviously based on painstaking research,
undoubtedly will be most helpful to real
understanding of the issues involved.
The Star and MIR. Nicely have performed
a valuable public service in providing the
basis for sound thinking and the establish
ment of sound policy on a matter OF vital
concern to this country's aeronautical future.
E. e. MILLER.
Evening star., 1949-11-25

given us one of the finest moving pictures
to come out of Hollywood, getting an un-
deserved snub. My thought is that if a
celebrity rates the "key to the CITY," then we
should go all out to give him good welcome.
regardless of the cost or inconvenience.
P. FREDERICK DRYER.
Evening star., 1949-11-25
Disposal Of italian Colonies
Discussed With Emphasis On Ethiopia

To the Editor Of The Star:
The easy acceptance of the solution pro-
vided by the u N. Congress OF the disposal OF
the italian colonies shows decided variation
in the principles this country has always
stood for. In this matter, this country Is
STOPPING to the level Of the prewar diplomacy
of European countries, decided contrast to
the declared views of various leaders in this
country. The average citizen shows little in
terest in this but to make the U.N. work. 1t
will have to give the fullest publicity to all
details of its actions, and these details In turn
should be given the fullest publicity among
all member nations
To return to the matter Of the Italian COL
onies: These colonies were acquired by con-
quest-Eritrea and southern Somaliland from
the Ethiopians' and various Somal tribes.
Italy had no right or justification to take
them. Other European countries, notably
England and France, acquired territory in
the same area in the same way, and Ethiopia
was cut OF from the sea. Ethiopians had
every reason to dislike the British and
French. just as they disliked the Italians
When Mussolini came to power. he forced
Ethiopia to ally herself with Britain and
France. So in the past war. Ethiopia was an
ally of ours, also. Her ruler excited consid-
erable sympathy from the common people
here. but higher circles seemed decidedly
cool to him. Why?
So in the peace talks, this country created
policy Of obtaining as favorable q peace for
Italy as can be arranged. But Russia blocked
the settlement Of the colonies problem. and
in fact if 1t were left to some Of our diplo-
matte bargainers. Italy would have received
all her colonies back intact. During all this
time the common people here were not urged
to make q decision affecting our foreign
policy. Oh, no! Leave it all to the State
Department.
So it goes to the U.N., q body supposed to
be devoted to preserving and enhancing all
kcfa the highest ideals Of mankind. Do they
consider the wants Of the people involved in
their decision. Do they give them chance
totyoteon where they want to go? Do they
considershow they can get along If they be-
come Independent? No! They simply form
a voting bloc and dispose Of the problem.
What farce! Have they considered any
colonial problems affecting other nations
near the Italian colonies? Would Britain or
France be ohended If their portions Of So
moliland would be given independence? Why
doesn't the U.N. consider the problem Of the
Sudan, which belongs to the Egyptians, and
which Britain has4held for many years, and
refuses to give up?
# No, my dear Sir think you have the
wrong idea, in company with many other
people, when you say that the wishes Of the
Ethiopians have little political or economic
weight. To be more correct, the delegates Of
the U.N. thought so, and you acquiesce, by
implication, but it amounts to the same
thing You are simply going along, as we all
are, with policy In foreign affairs which
has netted nothing but trouble In the past.
WILLIAM p. THOMAS, jr.
Evening star., 1949-11-25
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer to any question
Of fact by writing The Evening Star Information
Bureau. 316 Eye st. Me- washington z, d. g.
Please incloss three t3 cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1949-11-25


Newsletter in January, 1907.
O. What university has the statue Alma
Mater?-R. j. ...-
A. The University of Illinois has such .
statue. It was donated by the sculptor Lo-
RADIO Taft, graduate Of the institution. with
contributions from the alumni.
@. Which Presidents of the United States
were mus1cal?-O. c. r.
A. Most of the Presidents were interested
In music. Jefferson was skilled violinist
and found this instrument never ending
source Of delight" Wilson was an accom-
plished singer and in his younger days often
sang solos. He was noted for holding the
high note at the end of "The Star -Spangled
Banner" Harding played several instru-
ments and once organized q concert band.
After his election to the presidency he had
hopes of making Washington the Nations
musical center. few Presidents, on the
other hand, had no taste. for music. Grant
claimed that he knew only two tunes Of
which he said, Zone is Yankee Doodle and
the other isn't"
O.. Can the military fingerprint file. If held
by the FBI, be used for any other purpose
than military identifcation?-K. G. N
A. The Federal Bureau of Investigation
says that military f1ngerprint cards on file in
this Bureau have been Of invaluable assist
ance in identifying persons whose identity
is unknown. Included in this group are
victims Of amnesia, persons killed In dis
asters and unknown persons whose death
may be due to natural causes. Many times
through the use Of military fingerprint cards
it has been able to assist persons seeking
the whereabouts Of missing relatives. The
apprehension Of persons AWOL or who have
deserted from any of the various branches
Of the service has often been brought about
through Identification effected with military
f1ngerprint cards.
(, @. Are the tiny bones found in smoked
herring digestible?-C. E. z.
A. The bones in herring are digestible,
but if the herring have not been well cooked,
the digestion of these bones may be a very
bone that has not been chewed properly.
Q. Is there difference between a tommy
gun and submachine gun?-J. T. M.
A. All tommy guns" are submachine
guns, but all submachine guns are not
tommy guns" The tommy gum is named
for its inventor and is Thompson SUBJ
machine gun of IS ACP caliber It fires
230-grain bullet. NJ
@. How nearly complete is submarine
when 1t is launched?-v. r.
A. Ordinarily, submarine is about IS per
cent complete when it is launched After
launching it goes to the Quitting dock for
finishing touches and is readied for its trials.
Evening star., 1949-11-25
Disapproves Proposal To Gust
Soldiers Home for v. A. Hospital

Soldiers Home for v. A. Hospital
To the Editor of The Star:
Seldom does The Star take the wrong side
of the various proposals effecting the welfare
of the men who have successfully defended
the United States Government, and in SO
doing obtained from the Mexicans enough
money to establish home for themselves in
their old age.
General Scott certainly established
monument to his men when the Soldiers
Home was located in the suburbs of the Ma
tional Capital and it was not mislocated.
We can say that Washington, D. c., also was
mislocated. The Soldiers Home is located
where the old men can reach shopping
CENTER places of amusement and clubs
within Is or 80 minutes, instead of having
to board train or bus to reach their places
of amusement.
VA hospital in this locality would be an
error In judgment except as an economy.
tate site and sell half of it to real estate
men, who would benefit financially. We old
veterans, who helped pay for our Soldiers
Home by contributions over the years, feel
that we would suffer grave injustice If we
were kicked out now.
Put the VA hospital where the site and
money already have been approved. and
where the hospital belongs-in the quiet of
the country.
This is not the first time that proposals
have been made to acquire the Soldiers
Home property Bringing in the Veterans
Administration is the "red herring this
time to gain approval of the land grab.
Let those who helped to pay for this beau
tiful reservation help to keep it just where
it is. c.
Evening star., 1949-11-25
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. What was the first Illustration to be
published in an American newspaper?-V.
o. T.
A. The first illustration in an American
newspaper was woodcut reproduction OF
the new flag of the United Kingdom and
Scotland which was published in the Boston
"News-Letter' in January, 1907.
Evening star., 1949-11-25
Deplores Exploitation OF Sex
As a Contemplate Expedient
To the Editor OF The Star:

To the Editor OF tn. Star:
Every reader OF report on the assault OF
a helpless child such as you published re-
Gently must be indignant over the outrage.
But it would be interesting to note how many
readers, editors, movie directors and edu-
Gators see any connection between such 2
tragedy and the unwholesome emphasis on
sex which prevails in most Of our channels
of instruction and entertainment The use
of an instinct, sacred in its purpose yet
dangerous when excessively stimulated, as
a means Of attracting attention for business
purposes. should be recognized as the con-
temptible expedient that it is.
Perhaps the abnormal assailant Of an in
nocent child bears heavier moral respon-
sibility than the clever men who exploit his
passions to line their own pockets. But more
probably he does not.
DISGUSTED READER.
Evening star., 1949-11-25

@. What university has the statue Alma
Mater?-R. j. ,o.---. ,..-.,
A. The, University of Illinois has such
statue. It was donated by the sculptor Lo-
RADIO Taft, a graduate of the institution. with
contributions from the alumni.
Evening star., 1949-11-25

@. How nearly complete is submarine
when 1t is launched?-V. r.
A. Ordinarily, a submarine is about IS per
cent complete when it is launched After
launching 1t goes to the outftting dock for
finishing touches and is readied for its trials.
Evening star., 1949-12-18

INTERESTED in saving $65 this coming year?
Il Edward W. Mehren, a bustling 40-year- old
eager beaver from Beverly Hills, is the fellow
who thinks he can do it for you - with
'bens, links" and bits"
Those are the names of the new 212-cent,
7l2-cent and H. cent coins Mehren is cur
rently trying to get Congress to authorize
He thinks they're the answer to what ails our
pocketbooks. Singlehandedly, he says, these
coins could lick imitation.
The American people buy rs billion cups
of coffee year at 10 cents each" he explains
That costs us two and half billion dollars
year. In 1899 at nickel cup we paid one
billion, ESQ million dollars for those same cups
of coffee. We can't go back to Nickel too
many restaurants would lose money. But if
coffee were IN cents cup, we'd save ~
cents cup, or 625 million dollars a year, on
this one item alone
with these three fractional coins, lO-cent
items like coffee, bus and subway fares and
ipsticks would come down to ~ cents;
15-cent hot dogs would be 12l2 cents; you
could buy only one of 2-for- -25-cent canned
goods in grocery stores. All told, we'd save
five billion dollars year, around $65 for
every family"
Mehren had tougher time naming his
three coins than he had naming his three
children, Michael, 8, Timothy, 4, and Kath-
Evening star., 1949-12-18

leen, 2. He discarded jime and dickle for the
712-cent piece Gime for jitney and dime,
dickle combination of dime and nickeD;
jenny and hafnik for the q 22-cent coin Genny
acombination of jitney and penny and quine,
or half-quarter, for the l2I2-cent piece.
He's finally decided to stick with ben" for
the 121-cent piece in honor of Ben Franklin,
who was noted for his thrift; link" for IN
cents, both in honor of Abraham Lincoln and
because it is link between nickel and a
dime; and bit" half of quarter, which is
commonly known as two bits"
His Ties Advertise
30 HE can get into conversation with stran-
gers on planes, in restaurants at newsstands
and in stores, Mehren wears ties hand painted
with golden disks marked 2H cents, IN cents
and l212 cents. He has found his neckties
such wonderful opening to talk about his
crusade that he hands them out as gifts to
Congressman, businessmen and reporters. He
even had special coin bow tie painted for
the President. but so far there's no record of
Mrs. Truman ever letting him wear it.
In case the coin tie doesn't get rise out of
fellow passengers on plane trip, Mehren may
duck into the washroom and emerge wearing
tie painted with cups of coffee, buses, sub
ways, hot dogs, candy bars, lipsticks. They
Continued on page 20
Evening star., 1949-12-18
E (
HOW TO STRETCH
A DOLLAR

You might be carrying 21z-, 7h- and l2h-cent
pieces in your pocket if Edward Mehren puts
over his one-man campaign for fractional coins
He says they'll save us five billion dollars a wear
BY HELEN COTTON
Photograph by Arthur Could
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15
Annual Chamber OF
Commerce Dinner
Was Big Success
(eontinued fsom nrsE page,

things to think over during the
coming months. His topic was 1T
Is Later Than You Think"
Among the distinguished guests
present were Mrs Jonathan S. Will
lis, president Of the Milford New
Century Club: Miss Hazel Sapp,
president of the Milford Business
and Professional Girls Club; Mrs.
Herman r. Phillips, members Of
the Milford school board, former
Secretary of State and present May
OF of Dover, William J. Storey,
Mayor of Milford, C. v. Wilkerson;
CITY Manager of Milford, Harry F.
Eressler; Secretary-Treasurer A.
e. Humes and the eight members of
Milford City Council.
The eight past presidents Of the
chamber, namely: Irwin G. Bur-
TIN, Haswell Pierce, Robert H.
Yerkes, Edwin L. Fisher, Raymond
Masten, George r. Sheaffer Harry
d. Mayhem and Harvey nj Phillips,
n., were all present and introduce
al. A sketch of accomplishments
of the chamber during their respec-
tive tenures of Office were outlined
THE benediction was given by
Rev. W. Edwin Tull, pastor of the
Church of God.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15

All owls have wings with soft
end margins, permitting them to
fly without making a sound.