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Evening star., 1949-03-23
Currency Bottle in Berlin

The pronouncement of the three West
ern powers that henceforth the West Ger
man mark shall be the sole legal currency
in their sectors of Berlin further empha-
sizes a situation as fantastic as 1t Is un-
precedented.
Perhaps the best way to try to visualize
that situation is to imagine washington
slashed monetarily in twain, Capitol street
forming the border between two mutually
inconvertible paper currencies. The at
tendant complications would be enhanced
by the fact that the civilian population
would not be physically segregated, many
residents of the eastern half working in
the west and vice versa, each category
having its own ration cards but being paid
in the currency valid for place OF en-
ployment.
Berlin's currency tangles began last June,
when the Western powers decreed none
tary reform for their combined occupation
zones in Western Germany, validating the
new currency for their respective sectors
of Berlin. This move, bitterly denounced
by the Russians was one of the chief causes
precipitating the Soviet blockade of West
ern Berlin, countered In turn by the West
ern air lift"
Until now, the resultant monetary chaos
has been tolerated by the Western powers,
partly in order to permit the United Ma
tions Security Council to work out a solu-
ton of the problem. But the U. N. COM
mittee charged with this task has recently
thrown up its hands in despair, all its at
tempts to bring about compromise having
ended in failure. Meanwhile, the Soviet
backed East mark has circulated in West
Berlin as legal tender for certain purposes,
although its exchange value has averaged
only about one-ffth that of the West mark.
Henceforth, though no longer legal tender,
its use by the civilian population will not
be forbidden or penalized. Nevertheless,
its legal disestablishment will render the
East mark virtually valueless in Western
Berlin. The large amounts of East marks
now held by Western residents will pre-
sumably be dumped across the line in
short order.
Although this drastic move will doubtless
cause considerable temporary hardship,
the Western Allied authorities feel that 1t
Evening star., 1949-03-23

the floor Of the Senate, March is, branded
the present compromise with the filibuster-
ers as "the biggest sellout in the history
Of the country"
Our leader, Mr.. White, had the courage
to tell the whole truth, which Senator Nc
Grath could not stand.
We are united behind Mr.. White and be-
hind our President. We pledge him our
continued support that the civil rights pro-
gram. which he advocated and by which he
was elected. might be reality.
MRS. LILLE M. JACKSON,
President. N. A. A. c. P.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
so Doys. or II?

President Truman has indicated that the
North Atlantic Pact will be signed, as
planned, on April 4, which would be
seventeen days after the text Of that
agreement was put before the people.
Senator Watkins OF Utah believes there
should be an interval OF sixty days between
the publication Of the text Of the pact and
its signature.
It Is hard to know how much importance
should be attached to this disagreement
The President would have been entirely
within his rights had he decided to hold
up any publication until after the treaty
had been signed. In fact, that Is the
usual procedure. But an exception has
been made in this instance because, to
use the Presidents words, "of the i'm
portance Of the present. treaty"
There can be no question OF its impor-
tance. Senator Vandenberg has told the
United States Conference of Mayors that
1t Is the most important step in American
foreign policy since promulgation of the
Monroe Doctrine. Senator watkins be-
lieves that with ratification of the treaty
1--WE shall have become 50 involved in the
affairs and troubles OF Europe and of the
rest of the world that we shall not be able
to withdraw, but we shall be involved in
them forever" The Star agrees with both
statements, although it believes we are
going to be irrevocably involved in the
affairs and troubles of Europe in any
event, and favors ratification of the treaty
in the belief that this would mean fewer
troubles, not more troubles.
It Is important, however, to have the
largest possible measure Of public support
behind the treaty II and when 1t is ratified.
Quite possibly, . majority of the people
are already in favor of ratification. But
If any significant minority holds 4 diff
ferent view, it unquestionably would be
desirable to win them over as proponents,
If that can be done by public study and
debate of the pact's provisions.
Senator Watkins fears that once the
pact has been signed there will be heavy
pressure on the Senate to ratify 1t as a
matter Of good faith, and he does not
believe this can be compensated for by
full debate after signature. This probably
Is not an idle fear, and since it is likely
that pressure Of other business will prevent
Senate consideration of the treaty before
May or June, 1t Is hard to see any COM
pelling reason for signature by April L.
This newspaper is unreservedly In favor
Of ratification Of the treaty without any
material change That Is merely another
reason, however, why The star would look
with misgiving on any approach to
ratification which smacks Of steam ROLLER
tactics, or which could reasonably be in
terpreted rs such. The North Atlantic
Pact finds its Justification in the logic of
our times. And the more this logic Is
explored, the more compelling will be the
case for ratification. If this is a sound
view of the situation, then the proponents
of the pact may discover that needlessly
early signing Of the treaty will give its
opponents a better argument than they
could have found in debate on the merits.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
No Mandate to President

70 the Editor OF The Star:
It has been claimed by Fair Deal support
ers that President Truman won a mandate
from the people in the last November elec-
ton. The voting Of Congress since the last
election certainly doesn't indicate that.
Congress has finished II weeks of its first
session without having made good on any
Of the Presidents principal campaign prom
ises Even his threats Of another give 'em
hell" mud-slinging tour Of the country. un-
les t.1-J get busy and do something. has
failed to arouse them. The cold fact is Mr..
Truman received no mandate from the
majority Of the voters on November last,
and anything claimed by Fair Dealers to
the contrary Is purely socialistic propaganda.
NISH SHOWERS.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
North Atlantic Pact Fable

TO the Editor Of The Star:
The nations included in the North Atlantic
Treaty are like an accumulation Of loose
bricks which can be scattered or stolen one
by one.
The North Atlantic Treaty is the cement
which will secure these bricks together 80
that to scatter them will not be as easy or
when one is taken all must be taken or none
at all. LEWIS KAN1Ck.
Evening star., 1949-03-23

acquire additional momentum until
balanced economic pattern Is evolved.
combining Western Europe itself with Its
overseas colonial dependencies,
Evening star., 1949-03-23

Now that bombing craft can girdle the
globe without stopping, one Is given
wholly new and breathless conception OF
the pincers movement.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
SEGREGATION a Glass Privilege

OSSI e8dtIoH N1dSS IIVHeEe
70 the Editor Of The star
It Is. indeed, quite easy to denounce segre-
CATION when living in some exclusive apart
ment-hotel as the Henry Wallaces do. or in
some secluded suburban estate as the Roose-
velts and many other wealthy families do.
Should Supreme Court ruling, denying the
right Of segregation to the poor make 1t a
privilege Of the rich? LOUISE JOHNSON.
Evening star., 1949-03-23

Just tapping the teen -ager's phone con-
versation would get the listener nowhere.
One must first crack the code consisting
Of silences OF various lengths, each with
its special significance
Evening star., 1949-03-23
Questions and Answers

A reader can Get Ms answer TO any question q
bureau. sis street NE. .Washinsten !. D. e.
Please nclose three (3) cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
Time to Study Pact


The North Atlantic Regional Security
Pact certainly is a proposal of great sig
nihcance. Many Americans believe that 1t is
a move for peace. but many others fear that
1t may increase the tensions between East
and West. Under the circumstances is it
not a mistake to act upon it hastily? If It
Is to be signed April 4. how can Americans,
and also people Of other nations have time
to study 1t adequately and discuss its posi-
bilities? ELIZABETH F. HASWEIL.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
xsss'~""" Letters to The Star ssa1ss,:>

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address of the
Driter, although 1t IS permissible for
tortter knoUn to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be briet.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
Bonished Melody

The old piano, once the 'oalnut queen
OF an adoring parlor, 1o,D must hold
Her sorry court do,pn in the barr-betpeen
Tuo rival soveretgns, Decay and Mould.
on silent nights her ertled majesty
Wraps thing shatul OF spiders Ueo
around
Her shoulders and remembers poiondntly
The pompous years she filled NTH regal
sound.
And dreaming thus, perhaps she hears
again
The once familiar rhythn1s OF Bszet
Or sauors some n,azurkd BY Chopin
Secretly there among the corn and hay.
JOHN NIXON. Jr.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
Researchers Without Children

Researchers Without Children
70 the Editor Of The Star:
The centennial Of the discovery of gold in
California soon will be celebrated How
many then will recall that just about 1849
there was completed a work started the
previous decade by two American doctors?
1t definitely determined men died Of not
only typhus fever but of another. This
these researchers dubbed typhoid"
The writer we'll remembers when. some
40 years ago, one Of his family had typhoid
fever. 1t was no uncommon occurrence
then. In 1900 the death rate was above
80 100000. Today 1t is less than a
100000.
This saving of human life resulted from
the labors of a. say, score of researchers
May student Of eugenics ask: Why does
the research type commit race suicide? They
have two, one. often no children. Meantime,
norons breed like rabbits. c. M. GOETHE.
Sacramento. Calf
Evening star., 1949-03-23
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE

Q. What is the average yearly consunp-
ton Of coffee and tea per person IN the
United states?-B. c. H.
A. The average consumption Is 20 pounds
Of coffee and "a pound Of tea per person In
a year, according to the Department OF Ag-
riculture. This Is equivalent to 800 cups OF
coffee and 145 cups Of tea.
@. Is there periodic change in sea level'
&C. E. w.
A. Sea level is determined by careful OBJ
servations made by specially prepared in
struments over period Of time. The level
Of the sea changes constantly, and period
of 10 years is taken to constitute full
tidal cycle. Observations over this period
may be taken to give accurately mean sea
level at any place.
O. Please give some information about the
American Humane Association.-R. Y.
A. The American Humane Association Is
a federation Of almost 600 societies for the
prevention Of cruelty. Organized in 1877, 1t
serves as a clearing house for humane or
ganizations throughout the country. The
headquarters is in Albany, N. Y.
Q. Should a bride rehearse her wedding?
-B. B.
A. The bride supervises her wedding re-
hearsal, but traditionally does not take part
in it. A friend or relative usually Is asked
to be her understudy.
@. Where was Prince Philip Of Edinburg
born?-M. r. N.
A. Prince Philip was born at Mon Repos
on the island of Corfu June 10, 1921. His
parents, Prince and Princess Andrew OF
Greece were living there in exile.
Evening star., 1949-03-23

Critics of Closed Shop Commended
TO the Editor Of The star
would like to congratulate Angelo j.
Cottone on his stand against closed shops.
as expressed In his letter to The Star. March
H. I admire his courage in expressing his
views.
We read where union bosses have testified
before the House Labor sub committee, and
all Of them have condemned the Taft-Hart-
ley Law.
But. as Mr.. Cottone states, Il have yet to
ind co-worker. union member who is op-
posed to the Taft Hartley law" Why does
not the House Labor Committee pick at ran
dom don't let the labor bosses pick 'em)
few union members. and allow them to
express themselves? WALTER S. SMITH.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
Policemen's Salaries

IOlICeHeH 0dIdIleS
TO the Editor Of The star:
have just read two articles in The Star
entitled Police. Other D. C. Workers Talk of
Quitting After Pay Setback" and d. c. Rob-
berries, Murders Rise"
How does the government expect to main
tain an eficient police force without paying
adequate salaries?
Policemen are qualified workers, mentally
and morally. They work all hours around the
clock in all kinds Of weather, never get paid
for overtime and risk their lives daily to pro-
tect the citizens Of this city.
I am sure that none of them wish to re-
sign their positions. but they must have ade-
quate incomes to support their families.
When is something going to be done about
1t? A POLICEMAN'S WIFE.
Evening star., 1949-03-23
Civil War Memorials Again

Civil War Memorials Again
To the Editor Of The Star:
In his column Of February 26 Henry Nc
Lemore says: 1T is high time that all me-
MORALS dedicated to keeping alive the
memory Of the Civil War be abolished"
Eric K Shilling says. Amen" don't.
would invite Mr.. Shilling and Mr. Nc
Lemore and Mr.. Truman to come to my
native South Carolina and spout that gospel.
I'll guarantee them plenty of hog and
hominy and chicken, and will keep the Ku
Klux off them.
won't guarantee to keep the OARS and
the UDCs of them.
They won't come, however. They like to
snipe from afar. JAMES D. GR1sT.
Hard Words for Filibuster
To the Editor of The Star:
Now that the great filibuster fight of 1949
is over what may we conclude with regard
to it? The following conclusions seems in
escapable:
l. The South won and the Senate lost.
2. OF the alternative amendments Of
fered to the rule limiting debate, the least
liberal amendment was adopted.
g. The voting requirements of the new
rule (64) to close debate are less liberal
than the old rule of 1917 two-thirds Of
those present and voting).
4. The loopholes in the old rule have been
plugged, but at a price-unlimited debate
on motions to amend the cloture rule itself
which makes it well-nigh impossible ever
to liberalize the cloture rule.
5. BY giving up" the power to filibuster
the Journal and the power to filibuster
motion to take up. the Southerners gave
up" something which they had acquired by
trickery, something. which the trainers of
the 1917 rule never intended anyone should
have.
6. BY their dilatory tactics the Southern
filibusterers once again rendered the Senate
helpless and contemplate and earned for
themselves the disgust and condemnation OF
the American people. Will any Senator ever
again seriously refer to the Senate as the
most august deliberative body in the world"2
WINTHROP GREENE.
Evening star., 1949-11-18
CHICKEN SALAD:
PECAN DRESSING.
(Front B. II. M, Winston.

SHteU, ~. VI
Chicken Salad: One hen, 4
or more pounds. Cook in salted
water until tender. When tender,
chop meat finely. add half as
much celery chopped finely.
Dressing: Four egg yolks, / small
teacup vinegar. " teaspoon mus
tard, salt and pepper to taste,
! heaping teaspoon flour. Cook
in saucepan until thick and add
"a pound butter. When cold add
beaten egg whites, cup sweet
cream whipped. This is an old
fashioned chicken salad and 1t is
delicious.
Pecan Dressing for fruit salad
frozen: Three egg yolks. 2 table,
spoons vinegar or lemon Juice,
tablespoon sugar, pepper and
salt. Cook in double boiler. When
thick add cup whipped cream
and / cup Of pecans.
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OLD HYMN.
(From F. B., Chevy Chase.I,
Here is the old hymn requested
by G. B., Bay Pines. Fla. We
might never have found 1t since
the quotation he gave was not
the first line.
REST FOR THE WEARY"
Ya hA to ~lA
There remains . land Of rest:
To fulhll my souls request
There Is rest for the weary;
On fn +. The sss:s Sss:t ,ss ea. Of Of 'GEEds.S Es:S
Where the tree Of life 10 blooming, f.
There is rest for you'll
He Is fitting up my mansion.
roy whsn MY .ss shs 'as nos s. sssna Transient
In that holy: happy land.
Repeat as above.)
Death itself shall than be vanauished,
And his sting shall be Withdrawn;
There is we rest 'o Tor Ii the 1snn weary mora
Hepeat as above.1
Shout your itriumphs Il you TO- 90:
zien's rates win open for you,
You .h.li md an entrances throush.
tRepeat as above0
copied the full hymn from an
old hymnal. Songs for the
Sanctuary" dating back at least
to 1883.
I cannot quote the Evolution"
poem. but any library Of respect
able size should have 1t.
LITTLE LULU"
from L. A. E., Wasllington.)
The Little Lulu books are by
Marge. and are published by the
David Mckay Co.
from Z. 4. r. w., Wnshin0tonJ
For Mrs. L. w. L., Arlington:
For free catalogue listing titles
of attractive books Little Lllu and
Her Pals) and many others write
to David Mckay Co., WASH
ington Square, Philadelphia. Pa.
I hope that this will help you
secure the books you wish to
locate.
4
COLA EXTRACT.
Iron, +. w.. ArlinDton.J
Mrs. II. q. g.: You can buy the
cola extract from the food shop
Of the large department store on
r and 1lth streets.
Evening star., 1949-11-18
By borboro Bell

Here is q complete new ward
robe for dolly. Your young daugh-
ter will have fun by the hour
dressing and undressing her fav-
orite toy in these cute clothes.
They are fun to sew and each
piece requires very little fabric.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1928
is for dolls IL. 16 and 20 inches In
cluded. For exact yardages. con-
suit pattern.
For this pattern, send as cents.
in coins, your name. address, pat
tern number and size wanted to
Barbara Bell, The Washington
Star, p. o. Box 80. Station q,
New York 10, N. Y.
Ready for you now-the Fall
and Winter STYIIST. 81 pages
Of bright new ideas for every home
sewer. Free slipper pattern printed
inside the book. Send 25 cents
today.
Evening star., 1949-11-18
APPLE SAUCE.
(From Mrs. E. B. M, Washington j

From Mrs. E. B. M, Washington j
M. A. c. reports using about 2
cups Of water" in making apple
sauce. I, too, prefer Winesap and
Grimes Golden apples for sauce,
but find that just a few table
spoons Of water sufflces and even
then liquid must sometimes be
poured OF the apples after they
have cooked, as SO much juice ac-
cumulates. I use Just sugar and
cinnamon for seasoning. The
amount Of water depends upon
Evening star., 1949-11-18
TO WASH GLASSES?

(From Miss E. B., F.. CulpeperJ
Please give me information on
how to wash hollow stem cham
pagne glasses. Mine have sedi.
ment in them and I cannot get It
out.
X X X Il
CEMENT AND CIDER BLOCK?
From Mrs. A. W. r., Alexandria,
Could we have a few discussions
pro and con on cement and
cinder block houses?
Evening star., 1949-11-18
PEACOCKS.

(Front G.. W. McH., Arlington.)
In reference to Mrs. L. r. SIS
query about peacocks. I am sure
il she would get in touch with Mr.
Eugene Pierce, Orange avenue
Clearwater, Florida. he would be
able to, furnish her two or more
very fine peacockS.
Evening star., 1949-11-18
Readers CLEARING House
UNBAKED FRUIT CAKE.

UNBAKED FRUIT CAKE.
(Frons Mrs. H. F.. Washtn0to1J
Mrs. M. M. c. Of Alexandria can
ind . recipe for uncooked fruit
cake IN the November issue Of
Today's Women magazine. page
85. It's base : is scalded milk,
melted marshmallows and ground
graham cracker crumbs.
X X
LIVING QUARTERS? :
(Fron A. F. B., Arlington)
Will some reader who has lived
In the quarters assigned to the
Army and Navy Staff College at
Norfolk please give details about
living conditions, size Of quarters
what you are supposed to furnish
yourself and anything else you
can think helpful. Thank you.
Evening star., 1949-11-18

apple and almonds. to give Is q
gift, container and all. or turn
out one plate and decorate top and
sides with pineapple and almonds.
Either way, let age at least a
month. Sprinkle sherry over cake
about twice a week while aging.
Can be made into smaller cakes
II desired.
(From Mrs. r. D. D., BethesddJ
One pound seedless raisins, l
pound pecans, l pound citron. !
pound pineapple. l pound cher
ries, 2 pounds graham crackers Il
pound to a box), 2 cans condensed
milk, / cup whiskey, ! cup wine.
/ teaspoon salt. teaspoon va
nilla, " teaspoon cinnamon, y
teaspoon allspice, 3 level teaspoons
cocoa.
Pour wine over raisins and let
stand while preparing all ingre-
dents for the cake. Grind or
crush crackers very fine and mix
with all fruits. To this add milk,
cocoa, spices. salt and whiskey.
Mix thoroughly.
Have pan lined with two layers
of wax paper. Press mixture firm
ly In pan, cover with wax paper,
let stand three days. Then turn
out of pan, let dry two more days.
This makes a delicious cake
without sugar. -four, eggs, butter
and of course no cooking.
This recipe has been used many
times in my Tennessee home town.
h
TAP DANCING.
fFron1 J. B., Washington.)
The Recreation Department
has announced still another way
to aid figure streamlining this
winter. It's tap dancing. A spe-
cial new group Of beginners is just
starting at Thomson Center,
Twelfth and L streets NV, every
Wednesday evening at Z pm. The
instructor is Mrs. Hazel P. Rich
ards, q normal school graduate Of
the Dance Masters Of America.
who has had excellent experience
In teaching all types Of dancing.
Both men and women win be
welcomed to the tap dance group.
For more detailed information call
Mrs. Mabelle Clarke ct the Rec
reation Office. Adams 1850.
Evening star., 1949-11-18
UNLOCKED FRUIT CAKE.
From Miss T.. Il. r., Washington. :,


from Miss E. 4. r.. WashtngtonJ
. For M. M. c.: Here Is Mrs.
a, r. AS recipe for uncooked|
fruit cake, clipped from the RcH
last year. /
one cup finely cut preserved
orange peel, " cup finely cut pre-
served lemon peel. cup finely cut
preserved pineapple. 2 cups cooked
prunes, / cup seedless raisins. !
cup seeded raisins, ! cup finely cut
citron, / cup candied cherries,
cut in quarters; cup chopped
walnuts, teaspoon salt. ] tea
spoon allspice, u teaspoon cloves,
l teaspoon mace. 2 teaspoons cira-
namon, Q teaspoons vanilla, cup
w pound butter or margarine. !
cup strained honey. 10 cups q
pounds) finely ground graham
crackers.
Slice preserved fruits. Add rail-
sins, prunes, nuts. salt, spices and
vanilla. Cream honey and butter.
pour over fruit mixtures and mix
well. Let stand at least u hours,
then add cracker crumbs and
knead thoroughly. Place in pans
lined with waxed paper, allow to
ripen at least "a hours before
serving.
Makes cake weighing about 8
pounds. This will keep for some
time.
Be sure to pack the finished
cake well In the pan with your
fingers.
(From Miss H. B., ArlingtonJ
The following, given me during
the war. was called Victory Roll
and is good enough to be called
fruit cake. A roll may be wrapped
In wax paper and kept indefinitely
In the ice box. just cut servings
rs needed. It is made as follows:
One pound graham crackers. l
pound marshmallows, l pound
dates or raisins). ] cup cream. l
cup nuts.
Cut up marshmallows and let
soak in the cream with the dates
and nuts. Roll out about " OF
the crackers. Mix all together
and set in ice box over night. Roll
out remainder Of crackers. Roll
out mixture on the crumbs. Make
into two rolls. Wrap In wax paper
and place in ice box. Serve with
cream or sauce.
(From N. C. v, Washington
No-Bake Fruit Cake: Three
fourths cup of milk. pound
marshmallow, / pound graham
crackers, l pound seedless raisins,
pint jar mixed candied fruit, 4
cups walnut or pecan meats,
candied cherries or pineapple,
blanched almonds. sherry.
Put milk In saucepan, scald over
low heat. Add marshmallows,
stir constantly and cook until
smooth. Remove from heat. Put
graham crackers into paper bag,
crush with rolling pin. Mix
crumbs with raisins. mixed can
died fruits and nuts. Add marsh
mallow mixture, blend well. Line
q 2-quart bowl, casserole or mold
with waxed paper. Add fruit
cake mixture. press down firmly
so it takes the shape Of the con-
tainer.
Decorate top with candied pine
Evening star., 1949-11-18
BALLET GROUP?

from p. r., WGSttn0tOnJ
! understand that I can find out
through the RCH II there Is civic
ballet group which Is open for
membership in D. c. I have stud
led ballet for q number OF years
and am interested In joining such
q group.