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Evening star., 1949-09-02
For Arub-lsrueIi Stability

In sponsoring the creation OF Speclal
group to survey the economic problems OF
the Middle East, the United Nations Pales-
tine Cancellation Commission has taken
potentially important step toward working
out lasting Arab-Jewish peace settle
ment in the Holy Land. The project seems
the more promising because 1t will be
headed by Gordon r. Clapp, the able and
ley Authority.
As head Of the survey group, MIR. Clapp,
who will be on relatively brief leave from
the iva, will have the responsibility OF
directing an overall study Of the eco
nomic potentials of Palestine and the
neighboring Arab countries. On the basis
Of the study, he will then supervise the
drafting OF report to the United Nations,
with recommendations for 4 program OF
action designed to encourage the whole
region--regardless Of political differences
to cooperate as unit In an effort to
bring about joint increase in living
standards and lay the foundations for
mutual, long-term prosperity.
Few areas of the world are as much IN
need of such an undertaking. A study just
completed by one of the State Depart
ment's Near East experts shows, for exam
ple. that one out of five children in the
Arab states dies before its first birthday,
that q third are gone before the age OF
ten, and that the average life expectancy
is only IS years. as against our American
average of 66.8. In addition, the ordinary
Individual there can look forward to earn
Ing an annual income Of no more than $4l.
These and similar factors, coupled with
the additional strains and stresses caused
by the recent Palestine war, clearly call
for far-reaching corrective action.
Such action, however, cbnnot be had
unless the israeli and Arab governments
put aside bitterness and work together in
the only way that can insure either side
q peaceful and reasonably prosperous
future. A President Truman has put It,
unrest and the threat of recurrent war II,
this strategically vital region can be elm
mated only through "the initiative and
cooperation" Of the states located there;
not unless they themselves act wisely and
afi1rmatively together can real progress be
made toward the solution Of their own
grave problems"
The clapp survey, of course, can DO
much to encourage that kind of progress.
1t can prepare the ground for a systematic
effort to improve the utilization OF the
Near East's actual and potential resources.
It can st up such objectives for instance,
as the development Of hydroelectric power
along iva lines-to improve agricul-
tural output and promote industry. With
objectives OF that sort before them, and
with American technical assistance under
Evening star., 1949-09-02
Hans Kinder
FOUNDER AND coNpgcToR,

FOUNDER AND CONpQCIOE,
1931-1e4e
Let there be music here tonight, not tears
Nor grief, for one whose gifted hands
lie STILL
May s0e remember noao tun1ultous cheers,
Recapture melody and kno,o the thrill
OF rising on its soaring, outspread toings.
The 1oind intones q gentle requiem;
Htqh In q tUilloto tree, a night bird sings
An elegy of harmony for him.
See Uhere the moonlight lifts trail baton
As, high aboue the riuer, silken tones
Are rtstnq In q rich orchestral pattern.
Triumph is here that kno1ps not grief
nor n1ounst
That 1Dhtch he laid on n1usic'S sacred
shrine
Is tndestructible gift diUine.
MATTE RICHARDS TYLER.
Evening star., 1949-09-02

and conviction Of, treason, bribery, or other
high crimes and misdemeanors'
Just who has bribed whom in this ugly
"misdemeanor' activity of General Harry
Vaughan and others around the White
House?
I wonder where Disguised discovered that
the President sis becoming increasingly pop
ular". His language in public utterance and
the language of his aide recently, heard by
the world, coupled with so much scandalous
political exposure, recall to mind saying of
the great Chinese philosopher, Confucius:
1T is better to sink in the sea than to sink
among men,
ISOBEL GREGORY DEXTER.
Evening star., 1949-09-02

Confucius Quoted &,
With Reference to Exposure
To the Editor Of The star:
A person signing his letter "Disgusted'
(The Star, August 19) said: something
should be done about the smear artists :"
and stated that under the Constitution any
who attack !. without cause can and
should be dealt with and controlled"
But I wonder II Disguised is aware that
in Article II Section Of the Constitution 1t
says: 1.-THE President, Vice President and all
civil officers Of the United States, shall be
removed from Office on impeachment for,
Evening star., 1949-09-02
War Among Women

Eyery year, from late August until
Labor Day, the battle between the sexes
slackens up a bit while little cool war
between the ladies engages all their atten-
ton. The issue is whether to dress as
though it were November or, in cQnsidera-
ton of the temperature, to go on as II 1t
were still summer. Just about THIS tlme,
it is the pleasure Of certain type to step
out as though on her way to a football
game. Her hat is feathered, her dress Is
of autumnal hue, her stockings are clocked
and her shoes are suede. AS f1nal cut,
her pocketbook matches her ensemble.
The cotton-clad holdouts, on the other
hand, clinging stubbornly to summer and
a wardrobe just barely got in shape, plough
on, doggedly, barelegged and sandal-shod
sourly eyeing the chic herald OF the new
season and inwardly harboring misgivings
of dowdiness and reaction. They feel much
put upon anyway, having spent good deal
of the summer since the Fourth OF July
looking into air-conditioned windows that
feature velveteen berets and tweed coats.
Previousness on the part of merchants she
can countnance, but when her own turn
against her, 1t is too much.
Men,, always neutral and observing spec
tators, If they notice it at ALL reserve the
right to be bemused by the spectacle Of
women, who so bitterly resent each passing
year, rushing out to greet a season before
it is properly here. The truce is signed on
Labor Day. Any girl who wears a cotton
dress after that bravely courts the risk
of being labeled eccentric, a misguided
creature who puts comfort above style and
therefore not worth much attention.
Evening star., 1949-09-02

"Official Objector" Editorial
Commended by Tree Appreciator
To the Editor of The Star:
Thanks and thanks again for your Won
derful "Wanted-An Official Objector". The
reason Washington is sweltering in this
awful heat is due to asphalt instead of trees.
When I came to Washington the trees on
Connecticut avenue met at the top K street
had lovely ones. And what have we today?
Just steaming cauldrons!
On Pennsylvania avenue. Sc, a little
beyond the Capitol. there are beautiful. old
trees in the middle of the street. How long
will they remain?
You are doing good work. Keep it up.
MRS. M L. WALKER.
Evening star., 1949-09-02
Thinks Senator Taft
May Be the Twinkler

Senator Anderson of New Mexico Is re-
ported to have said in Ohio that President
Truman's eyes twinkled when he thought of
the coming battle for Senator in that State
in 1850. {.
1t may be that Senator Anderson has
judged the situation correctly, but 1t also
might be that the contest might be similar
to the battle Of the Byrdss in Virginia re-
Gently, in which case Senator Taft's eyes
would do the twinkling instead Of President
Truman's. r. e. MILLER.
Culpeper, Va.
Evening star., 1949-09-02

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address of the
1Driter, although it Is permissible for
1uriter kno1Un to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1949-09-02
By THE HASKIN SERVICE

D. G. !nfqrmation Bureau l, Sl6 Eye st; Ne Wash h-
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE
@. Do monkeys use their right limbs more
than their left, like most human beings?-
L. Med.
A. Monkeys and other animals in general
do not use their right limbs any more than
their left. In some species, however, one
limb is used more constantly than the other.
@. At what age do wisdom teeth appear?
Il. o. r.
A. They may be cut anywhere between
the ages of II to 40. About 10 per cent Of
the people never have them at all.
@. Is it necessary to replace the spark
plugs in an automobile every 10000 miles.
or can they be used longer than that with
out loss of power or efficiency, if the por-
celain is not cracked and if the electrodes
are not pitted too badly?-O. r. G.
A. The National Bureau of Standards
says that It Is not necessary to replace q
spark plug, in an automobile until the elec-
trodes have eroded so much that it is not
possible to adjust the spark gap to the proper
width, providing no other defect is present
which would make the spark plug unservice-
able. This amount of electrode wear may
occur in 10000 miles. but usually much
more mileage than this can be obtained be-
fore the limit of wear is reached. Power
and other operating characteristics of the
engine are independent of the age of the
spark plug. so long as 1t continues to fire
regularly.
@. Does the Federal Government pay
the States any money for the upkeep of
rural roads?-E. w. C.
A. The Bureau of Public Roads says that
the Federal Government contributes to the
maintenance Of roads only In Federal areas.
It does not contribute to the maintenance
of highways known variously as United
States highways, Federal-aid highways, and
State highways.
Evening star., 1949-09-02
Thanks Expressed
For Community Movies
To the Editor of The Star.

To the Editor of The Star:
1t was the consensus of the last meeting
of the Palisades Community Recreation
Council that the series of outdoor movies
presented in Palisades Park by The Star was
very beneficial to the youngsters Of this COM
munity and enjoyed by young and old alike.
Composed of many neighborhood groups
such as PTA, Scouts, churches, American
Legion, etc., the Council wishes to express
its thanks to The Star for performing this
splendid public service.
HAROLD GRAY,
Acting Secretary, Palisades
Community Recreation Council.
Evening star., 1949-09-02
Desires Vice President Barkley
To Refuse Unnecessary Medal.

Desires Vice President Barkley
To Refuse Unnecessary Medal.
To the Editor of The Star:
T notice in your issue OF August ~ that
President Truman has asked Congress to
appropriate S2,500 for gold medal to be
made and presented to Vice President
Barkley, such appropriation having been
authorized by recent law, stated to be IN
recognition of Mr.. Barkley's distinguished
public service and contribution to the gen.
eral public welfare"
This is to express the earnest hope that
Mr.. Barkley will have the grace to de-
cline such medal and protest against its
making.
That in a time when economy is ad-
mittedly necessary the taxpayers money
should be spent, even in small sum.
by the Congress for jewelry for one OF It's
own executive officers, as the Vice President
mirht be called, is not pleasant to think
about.
Even this small sum is as much as years
salary for q minor clerk. But it is the idea,
not the amount of money, that is deplorable
resent the idea that well-paid public
servant, who has had his salary raised
beyond the figure for which he took the Joo
and who has a tax-free expense account,
would be expected to accept an expensive
medal for proper performance OF his duty.
Where will such. venality end? Or are
there innumerahle concealed examples OF
such gifts to Government employees? The
man who most appropriately can ask to have
the practice cease is Vice President Barkley.
WEARY TAXPAYER.
Evening star., 1949-09-02
Questions and Answers

reader can get the answer to any question oi
fact by writing The Evening Star. Washington
D. c.. Information Bureau, 316 Eye St. Ne Wash
ington ?. D. c. Please inclose three CD cents for
Evening star., 1949-09-02

Tickets on the Long Island Railroad
are to be sold in slot machines, and for a
heavy play there's no lure like an occas-
sional jackpot-say round trip to Yellow
stone.
Evening star., 1949-09-02
Bread Lines" of Hoover
Surpassed by New and Fair Deals

Surpassed by New and Fair Deals
To the Editor Of The Star:
The New Dealers and Fair Dealers always
can remember the bread lines" under Her
bert Hoover but never seem able to recall
the "boondoggling," welfare and subsidy
lines under themselves.
What difference, pray. is there between
receiving handouts from the Government
and from charitable organizations? FL
nances for both are furnished by the public.
The only discernible difference is that the
politicians in Office when the Government
handouts are made proclaim to high heaven
their benevolency to the "pee-pul" while the
charitable organizations keep their giving
under their hats.
Yes, there were "bread lines" under Mr..
Hoover as Lowell Mellet pointed out in one
of his recent smear Herbert Hoover" COL
umns. But never in all the history Of the
Nation have there been more people receiv-
ing handouts from the Government than
during the New Deal and Fair Deal admin
istrations. Why, they've even got the good
old, substantial American farmer standing in
the subsidy lines. j. j. SPERRY.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23
Work Starts
At Dock

Construction of the long g.
waited Kodiak Ice and Cold
storage plant on the city dock
got underway Wednesday moro
ing.
AL Long, construction super.
inteDdent for the job, arrived IN
town early this week and immed-
lately began hiring workmen and
making plans.
A pile driver belonging to
Harry l anders is being readied
and the piling will be- driven
soon.
AS it is driven a deck will be
constructed. A fish shed will be
set up and Mr.. Long will take
penetration tests for the concrete
piers that will support the cole
forage buildings.
Upon completion of the tests
the architects can complete their
plans and drawings, he said.
Material for the FISH shed is on
hano and other materials will
arrive On future boats.
Mr.. Long expressed his thanks
to various business men for help.
ing HIM get started and for pro-
vlding nun with a pick up truck,
which was furnished by Jake
Foley.
Wallis Geor &c, pre- sident of the
company, IL due here this week
end, Mr.. Long said.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23
Power Off During
Construction

The downtown district Of Ko.
diak was without electric power
for 2 hours Friday morning.
The power was turned of
while workmen were set ing
poles for the new redistribution
system, along the old line.
For the next few weeks Ko-
dlak can expect a few temporary
outages, Leon Johnson, plant
manager, said yesterday. How
ever we will give ample notice to
users and we have a table
generator that can be hooked up
If necessary" he added.
The company plans to make
announcements over radio sta
ton WVCQ whenever power
outages are necessary.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23
Bob Hall Has
New Seabee

Bob Hall flew q Seabee from
Gulfport, Miss to Kodiak and
his first comment on landing was
sit was a nice trip" He arrived
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Hall went outside last
month to pick up another plane
for use in bis air operations a.
round the island. He planned to
get the plane IN Seattle, but was
forced to go to the southern town
to get the kind he wanted.
On the trip back he stayed ov.
er night in Edgely, North Dako-
Ia, where he visited his parents
and relatives.
He was held up for FIVE days
in Cordova because OF Indictment
weather.
Flying north from Gulfport he
was forced to land at Little
Rock, Ark, and remain for 2
days because of tornadoes and
rough weather throughout that
area
Leaving Seattle he stopped at
Poi Hardy. Annette Island. Ju
neau Yakutat Cordova and
Aneho age
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23
Ice Pool Largest
In % Years

Fairbanks (R)- If yon have
the right minute, hour, day and
month on your ice pool ticket
you will pay a terrific income tax
to Uncle sam.
The winners poke" this year
Is the heaviest in the 33-year his.
tory OF the great Alaskan guess.
ing game.
Fred w. Avery, manager Of
the annual Nenana sweepstake
contest, predicted today this
years 'swag" will be $ls5, 900.
That is $35, 900 more than last
year.
Old timers are standing vigil
over the RUDE Goldberg tripod
mechanism. prophesying a late
breakup They say there is no
chance the ice will 60 before
May 5.
The Tanana crust of ice is 40
inches thick under the tripod in
the center of the river
Guards have been placed on
the river where the tripod is 10.
Gated.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23
HaIibut Season
Opens May i

Opening of the halibut season
is tentatively set for May /, &C.
cording TO Mark Meyer, Fish and
Wlldlife agent He said the quota
is expected to be the same as last
years.
Roy Lind,ley, successor to
Mr.. Meyer, arrived here Mon.
day to take up his duties. His
family will come later.
The Meyers plan to leave for
Juneau after school 10 over for
the year Mrs Meyer and the
two younger children have not
YET retu ned from outside
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23
VFW To Raise Funds
For Cancer Society

The local VFW post is spon.
soring a drive ia this area foI
the American Cancer Society.
Alaska has been made a divis.
ion of the society and 75% of the
money collected remains here for
the fight against cancer. The re-
naming 25% is sent to cancer
society headquarters for research
John Mclaughlin pest comm.
ander. said yesterday.
Jars have been glazed around
town for those wishing to con.
tribute to the fund.
The dive must be completed
by che last of April, Mr. Nc.
Laugh|in said
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23
To Install
Elks Lodge

Members of the local Bills
Club will be formed into lodge
of Elks this weekend.
Over so members of the Elks
| odge OF Anchorage are due TO
arrive in town this morning by
special plane to participate in
the weekend ceremonies.
The formal presentation of the
new charter, number I772, will
be made and the election and in.
stallation of new officers for the
local chapter of the B P. o. E.
will be held this evening.
The visiting Elks are being
bllleted at the Montmartre Inn,
Kodiak Hotel and in private
homes.
Six y new members will be in.
itjated into the new lodge. They,
along with the members of the
Bills Club, will become charter
members of the new lodge.
A reception commit ee was
scheduled to meet the visiting
EIks at 9 am today Registration
of guests and the assignment of
quarters will follow.
A social gathering is planned
for the ladies this afternoon ut
the Montmartre Inn. Members
will attend various functions at
the lodge through out the day
and evening
A buffet sspper and dance is
planned for tonight.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23
Russian Easter
Services Tonight

Russian Easter will be ushered
in tonight, with the traditional
ceremonies at the Russian Orth.
odox Church at midnight.
Senafont Malutin will conduct
the services, in the absence of a
priest Father Gelasim Schmaltz,
who frequently comes here, will
hold services at Ouzinkie.
Good Friday services were
held yesterday afternoon.
Sunday services will be held
at 4 pm.
Everybody is welcome to at
tend the services tonirht. and
non.members are invited, Mrs.
John Malutin, of the Russian
Women's Club, SAID yesterday.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23
Miller Baby Dies
In Hospital

Services were held at 10 am
yesterday at st. Mary's Catholis
Church for 15-month old Alice
Miller, baby daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. AL Miller, who died
Thursday morning.
The little girl had been at
Griffin Memorial Hospital for g.
bout a month and had been III
only briefly.
Burial was IN the local GENE
terry.
Besides her parents, she is SUP
vived by an older brother, Rom
aid. Mr.. Miller is o partner in
the civilian cafeteria at the base
and formerly owned the Victory
Cafe IN town.
At present he is q patient at
Seward Sanitarium, having gone
there from the base hospital ear
lier this week.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23
St. Mary's Parish
To Meet Thursday

A business meeting Of memb-
ers of st Mary's Catholic
Church will be held at 7:5e PM
Thursday evening at the COM
muDity center.
Members of the church choir
we've guests of Father Louis B.
Fink, S. j., at a dinner Wednes-
day evening at the Montmartre
Inn
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23
Pilot Falls From
Open Plane Door

Seattle (P)-A pilot for the
Sourdough Air Transport fell
AZ O feet to bis death this week
shortly af'et the plane took off
from Annette Island
The fiier was identified as
Dave Huydcke. Of Los Angeles,
third pilot on the plane. Capt
Ed. Bremen first pilot, reported
by telephone from Annette that
Huydcke was sucked" from the
plane as he sought to check q
draft around the door.
The plane, a CAT, was carry
ing 10 passengers and was IA
minutes out A, nette Island
enroute TO Anchorage
The Coast Guard said a ply
would fly north to join in the
search now being conducted by
aircraft and a cutter from the
Annette Island Base.
Mr. and Mrs William Lamme
| left on Thursday evenings plane
for Raymond. Washington, after
| receiving word of the death there
| of Mr. Lamme's mother They
plan to return in about two
weeks.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23

Martin Jensen, recently recov
cred from a heart aiment. left
Wednesday for a brief vacation
in Seattle He was accompanied
by Mrs. JeDsens mother MRS.
Ross Gaibreath, who returned to
her home after several weeks VII
it he.e.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23

The horticultural Society will
meet Thursday evening at the
home Cf Mr.. aud Mrs. Max Fol
som Knute 5olbsrg will lead the
discussion.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23
King Brothers Plan
Cannery On Barge

The barge Josy owned and
skipeered by Bill King is being
converted to q floating cannery.
AL and Robert King are help.
ing their brother with the work
and will assist in the operation
of cannery this summer
Equipment is due to arrive on
the barge LOIS Anderson and the
Denali
Bill King arrived on Mondays
plane from Seattle where he
makes his home.
Three applicants appeared be-
fore a city committee Thursday
night seeking the position of SUI
peuntendent of streets and city
utilities.
They were Mill Vokacek, Reu'
ben Tesa'ik and Mike Williams
'Che appointment will be made
Monday evening when the city
council holds its regular meeting
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1949-04-23

Winners of the WV Auxiliary Baby Contest their royal
robes and gterng with the three armed services judges
Mayor Lee Betnger Reading from left to right Chief Doug
las Grace USN father of of the winners Mayor Betnger
William c. Austin MOB sailor King Douglas "Chuckes Grace
Tom Miller Marine Corps Queen Sanda Lee Miller, apd Hor
L. Skeo Ft Greedy soldier (Photo by Gabe Byrd Del
Fasron Ill., NOB.)
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-07-22

The Kaibab National Forest in
northern Arizona comprises APP
proximately 10000 acres and
contains the largest stand of vir-
gin timber in the world.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-07-22
Field Workers
Visit Locul Heulth
Department Staff

Miss Ruby Ballard, u. S. Pub
lie Health service representative
from Washington, and Mrs. Will
lie Livingstone and Miss Ger
trude Butler, field workers in the
tuberculosis control unit, from
Jackson, were at the Jackson
County Health Department Tues
day investigating tuberculosis
records. This was a follow-up on
the May visit of the TB mobile
unit.
Mrs. Mary Lester and Miss
Mary Elizabeth Mitchell, of the
field unit of the Mississippi state
board of health, also were here
Tuesday in an advisory position.
Mrs. Lester acted as advisor to
the nurses and Miss Butler adj
visor to the clerks of the local
staff.