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Evening star., 1949-03-28

an extended rest. that effort is likely to
suffer a setback.
Thus, the two events coming together-
Admiral Leahy's retirement and General
Eisenhower's illness-serve to point up the
need for new legislation to permit the
jos to reach decisions by majority vote,
instead of unanimously as now required.
AS long as the unanimity rule prevails,
affirmative action will depend largely on
how effectively Leahy or an Eisenhower
can reconcile opposing viewpoints AS
the news amply demonstrates, however,
such men are not always available
Evening star., 1949-03-28
Idaho and the Atom

The great significance attached to the
development of nuclear reactors is dra-
matically underscored by the announce
ment that the United States Atomic
Energy Commission has selected a vast
area of Idaho as a national testing station
for the project
Located in the Snake River plains re-
gion, the site is comparable in size to the
giant Hanford plutonium works on the
Columbia River in Washington 1t en-
braces approximately 1000 acres, includ-
ing the 173, ,0O0-acre Navy Proving Grounds
at Arco. All but about 10000 of this total
is Government-owned land, and since only
100 or so persons live in the area, and
since residents with grazing rights will
receive special consideration, the estab-
lishment of the station is not expected to
entail serious hardship for any one.
A few other statistics illustrate the scope
OF the project. At the peak of construc-
ton, according to the Atomic Energy
Commission, 5000 workers probably will
be needed to build the facilities, and 1000
permanent employes-including scientists
and techncians-may be required to keep
the station in full operation AS for cost,
In addition to the $120000,000 budgeted
for reactor development in fiscal 1885, the
overall functioning of the enterprise may
involve the expenditure of several hundred
million dollars over a period of years, with
the final figure possibly reaching billion
or more.
The Justification for all this rests in
the fact that reactors-sometimes called
Lou
to the further development of the atom
for both military and beneflcent peace
time purposes Besides their vital role In
the production of fashionable material and
radioisotopes, they hold out the tremen-
dously significant promise of enabling man
to use atomic energy for industrial power
and as means of propulsion for seagoing
ships and big aircraft. Thus, at the
projected new station, which will build as
well as test them, the work will include
special concentration on one type that is
already in the design stage to make
possible, in the not-too- distant future, an
atom driven naval vessel.
What the Idaho project means, in short,
is that the United States is now embark
ing on a historic and potentially revolu-
tionary new phase of atomic development.
Although existing installations like the
Argonne National Laboratory In Chicago
will continue their reactor research, the
facilities around Arco, when they come
into operation, will be the great center Of
all progress in the building and proving
of advanced types of "nuclear furnaces"
for military, industrial and propulsive
purposes. AS such, 1t will be Q kind Of
Evening star., 1949-03-28
PHILOSOPHER

The jealous riuer clutches at his knees,
Committing ,Dith the sleek, resenttnI
stones
Beneath him; overhead, lo,D-arching trees
Snatch, envious. at each cast; shrtH
10t1d means,
Nunabino red hands to stifened awkpdrd-
ness,
With eager malice nipping ears and nosAI
Finding each fssure in his battle-dress:
Through ,pader- leaks an icy trtcEs
fo,Ds;;
Above, the sullen clouds shut OF ths
A tug to tar his leader fragile -haired-
rdinbo,o flash belo,D foam -tecked rnn.~
And when the skeptic asks him hosc -
Jared,
Chilled to the bone, dog-,Deary, snppsr-lats,
'Twirt teeth still chattertng hs OsH
n,urn,ur, "Grsdt!"
HAROLD WILLARD olkAAOM.
Evening star., 1949-03-28
Leohy, Eisenhower and the jos

Few Americans have rendered more
faithful service to their country than has
Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy. With his
retirement at 49, as Chief of Staff to the
Commander in Chief, he has brought to
an end public career of notable ashieve-
ment-a career which has fully earned
for him the Presidents high praise and
the numerous other honors that have been
bestowed on him.
For Admiral Leahy, apart from being
an able naval officer, has played a large
and constructive role within the past
decade in variety of important fields.
He has done so as wartime Ambassador
to Vichy France, as presidential adviser,
and finally as kind of elder sailor
statesman sitting down, in his capacity as
the Presidents representative in the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, to offer advice and guild
ance to those who have been charged
with the heavy task of making America
militarily secure in the postwar world.
In the latter role, until a recent illness
made him inactive Admiral Leahy's
function was to serve as sort of mediator
between the conflicting views of the Army,
Navy and Air Force members of the JCS
4NOW CAIdG 41C LOO 1COA Gu, OA1lCc VI
Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief
to which he was named by President
Roosevelt-will be allowed to lapse as a
wartime post, but number of his peace
time duties will be taken over by Sidney
w. Souers, executive secretary Of the
National Security Council
Coupled with General Eisenhowers ILL
ness, however, Admiral Leahy's retirement
leaves the Joint Chiefs Of Staff without a
mediating influence. After the Admiral
had become inactive, the former Supreme
Commander of our armed forces in Europe
was drafted from Columbia University to
serve as temporary presiding officer of
the jos and as chief military adviser to
the Presidents role designed to enable
him to help cut down on inter-service
conflict and bring about further unihcation
Of our defense establishment. But now
that his doctors have ordered him to take
Evening star., 1949-03-28
Travelling Is Expensive

Hearings before the House Committee
on Executive Expenditures have produced
some convincing testimony in favor of a
larger expense allowance for Government
employees whose duties require them to
travel. The testimony of DR.. George Manov
OF the Atomic Energy Commission is
indicative of how unfair the present So
a-day allowance Is in these days of high
lodging and eating costs.
DR.. Manov had been a chemist with the
Bureau of Standards for a good many
years before he was transferred to the
Atomic Energy Commission. Having never
been on a travelling assignment for the
Bureau of Standards, he did not know
what he was letting himself in for when
he undertook his Acc task of visiting
half hundred scientific laboratories in
scattered parts of the country. DR.. Manov
told the committee he had to cover more
than $4,000 miles and stay in thirty-six
cities and towns before he had completed
his official tour. He had not travelled very
far before he saw that his Sc daily allow
ance would fall far short of paying for
his hotel room, meals, taxicab fares, tips
and incidentals. He began hunting for
second and third rate hotels and restau-
rants and figuring ways to save on food
and other costs. Despite all his thrift,
including Juggling his own baggage, avoid
ing tipping when possible and resorting
to other ways of reducing expenses, he
found at the end that the trip had cost
him $273 out Of his own pocket.
Similar experiences have been detailed
to the committee by Chief Postal Inspector
James J. Doran, B. F. Sheehy, budget
director for the Labor Department, and
other Federal officials. All witnesses
agreed that Sc day is totally inadequate
to pay for good hotel accommodations,
meals and other necessary expenses. A
bill now pending before the House would
increase the allowance to $40 a day. The
bill deserves to be passed.
Evening star., 1949-03-28
Thanks for Concerts

70 the Editor Of The Star:
Just few words to let you know how
much we enjoyed your airings Of the Ma
tional Symphony during the ~Neighborhood
Concerts.
The Star is making great cultural con-
tribution to the Nations Capital. contrl-
button which beflts it as 4 social political,
and cultural center in the Western Hemis-
phere. ~-
In combating the exigencies- Of modern
life. great music goes far In soothing our
cares and fllling our esthetic needs
:. We hope that you again viii sponsor these
concerts during the lo4s-50 season. Ihanks
ZEN oT1CKNEY.
Evening star., 1949-03-28
Celebrating Greek independence

Celebrating Greek Independence
To the Editor of The Star:
March Is for Greece is what July is for
US in America. The Greeks and the Aneri-
cans celebrate these days as days OF inde-
pendence.
President Monroe did everything he could
for Greek independence in 1921, and Presi-
dent Truman does everything he can to
preserve the Greek independence today.
America has . valid interest in Greece.
That interest is not business interest but
= purely altruistic interest. Greece Is an
outpost against the Reds. If 1t were not for
the Americans, the Greeks would have been
under Soviet domination long ago.
This year independence is being celebrated
in Greece not only March rs but for whole
week. Americans in Greece have participated
in the program under the leadership OF Am
bassador Grady and his wife. Greeks IN
America likewise are celebrating, both IN
WASHINGTON and elsewhere.
Celebrating the independence OF nation
is nothing new, but it is essential to preserve
and perpetuate the example Of the heroes
who gave us freedom and the right to pursue
happiness. sOTERIoS NIcHoLooN'
Evening star., 1949-03-28
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE

By THE HASKIN SERVICE
Q. Where is Marshal Petain living ut
present? How old is hem. s.
A. The former head Of the Vichy govern
ment in France is In prison on the island
Of Yeu off the coast of Vendee Marshal
Petain will be 90 years Of age this year.
O. Is cut glass cut with q diamond?-C, Y,
A. Genuine cut glass is done with q dia-
nond point. 1t cuts the glass In such q way
as to produce prismatic effects throughout
the piece.
Q. Can you identify the poem Of which
the opening lines are: "Old Ironsides at
anchor lay In the harbor of Mahon"?-L. A.
A. The lines "Old Ironsdes at anchor lay
In the harbor of Mahon, A dead calm rested
on the bay The waves to sleep had gone"
are from "The Main Truck, Leap for Life"
by George Pope Morris.
q. Where are the centers Of agriculture
and industry of the United States?-H G. Y.
A. The center of agriculture is placed in
the northeastern corner of Missouri: the
center OF industry in Northwest Indiana
These central points. determined by studies
and surveys. have followed the westward
movement Of the center OF population.
@. Why is self-indulgent person referred
to as Sybarite?-T. L. r.
A. The inhabitants Of Sybaris, in South
Italy. were proverbial for their luxurious
living and self-indulgence. tale is told by
Seneca OF Sybarite who could not rest COM
fortably because q roseleaf doubled under
him.
Q. Who were the four-star generals in
the United States Army during World
War 1?-E. L. s.
A. They were Gen. John j. Pershing, Gen.
Tasker H. Bliss and Gen. Peyton c. March.
@. Is there a town named Balbriggan?-
N. e. S.
A. Balbriggan is watering place in Ire
land, 81 miles northeast of Dublin. It Is
seat Of linen, cotton, calico and Is especially
noted for its stocking manufactures.
Evening star., 1949-03-28

Basket ball finished, we enter the season
of spring cleaning, when any dutiful seven
footer will gladly wash a few ceilings for
his poor old mother.
Evening star., 1949-03-28

With the many wrestling holds now
being demonstrated in the home, via video
the after-Easter bargain events should be
something to behold
Evening star., 1949-03-28

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address of the
,oriter, although 1t is permissible for
a 1criter kno,un to The Star to use
a nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1949-03-28

We imagine great deal of baby sitting
Is still done by grandmothers, as they
can't all be stepping out for rumba lessons,
Evening star., 1949-03-28
Questions and Answers

reader can set the answer to any question Of
fact by writing The Evening Star Information
Bureau. 316 street NE. Washington 2, D. C.
Please inclose three t3) cents for return postage
Evening star., 1949-03-28

Monuments to Southern Heroes
To tn. Editor Of The Star:
In The Star of March II appeared =
letter from Eric K. Shilling, commencing
an article by Henry McLemore in regard
to Civil War monuments I. too. read Mr..
McIemore's article, and would like to
answer both him and Mr.. Shilling.
Perhaps neither Of these gentlemen had
ancestors who served under the world-re-
nowned Robert e. Lee or Stonewall Jackson,
or they would have . different viewpoint
Contrary to the opinion Of many, these
monuments do not keep alive old hatreds"
but serve to perpetuate the memory Of the
many heroes who gave their lives to main-
tain their States rights" Was the me-
mortal commemorating the raising Of the
American nag at Two Jima erected for en-
during hatred Of the Japs or to honor our
brave Marines? If you would do away with
the monuments. you might rs well change
the name Of some Of our finest universities,
such as Washington and Lee. Or destroy
all monuments pertaining to the Revolu
tionary War on the assumption that they
keep alive hatred" Of the British.
The Illustrations Mr.. McLemore used are
not typical You can find no more loyal
citizens of the United States anywhere than
those in the South. Perhaps these lines
from the State song of one of our Southern
States will illustrate:
"Yet too true to herself e'er to yield TO
oppression,
Who can bow to just rule with more loyal
submission?
- whose doors open faster
At the knock Of q stranger, or the tale Of
disaster?"
No, for the very reason that we now are
fellow-citizens Of q united country, We still
honor the memory Of those who fought
for what they believed was right.
MRS. ROBERT TAYLOR.
Evening star., 1949-03-28
70 the Hditor Of The Star:

10 the Editor OF The Star:
In The Star of March %, my eyes caught
the misnomer. civil War"
Never having read Henry McLemore's
column. missed the article referred to in
your letters column by James D. Grist, but
am very glad that he did not and heartily
indorse his statement.
THE War Between the States was not
fought in vain and Southren history still
Is being taught impartially to the youth OF
today There are over 5000 taxpaying men,
bers Of the United Daughters Of the Con-
federacy in Virginia alone. This orsanisa-
ton Is represented In every State In the
Union and some foreign countries. Its chief
aim IL to keep alive the brave deeds Of our
heroic dead for love maketh eternal"
II Mr.. McIemore could attend Q General
cenventioa q tlae United Daughte1S q tho
Evening star., 1949-03-28
Medical Researchers in DANCER?

Medical Researchers in DANGER?
TO tn. Editor Of The Star:
According to 4 recent item in The Star,
the families of two medical research work.
ers at Johns Hopkins University have been
threatened by anonymous fanatics.
In all probability their anonymity ex-
presses their cowardice; yet there always Is
the possibility that some mentally unsound
individual may picture himself as crusader
in shining armor and do something of this
kind-to society's deep regret. One, there
fore, should look with considerable suspicion
upon the members of such organizations as
would foster these fanatics. They may be
cracking up" mentally.
1t is not generally known that medical
researchers are constantly using themselves
as guinea pigs" before applying their newly
gained knowledge on the sick; yet one need
only review the thrilling story of Walter
Reed or the young Midwest physician who
recently submitted to many times the fatal
dose Of curare in order to establish the
danger levels of this valuable anesthetic.
aid, to know the truth. Furthermore, much
Of this important kind Of work is going on
right here in Washington-at the medical
schools Of Georgetown, George Washington
and Howard Universities. Let's give these
men and women who are risking their lives
for humanity q break-and let them have
the unwanted animals they need for their
preliminary work. These animals will suffer
less under an anesthetic than they will at
the pound A MEDICAL STUDENT.
Evening star., 1949-03-28

To the Editor Of The star
In your column of letters to the Editor
they speak Of monuments reminding people
of the Civil War.
But it Is in the minds Of people that the
main trouble lies. When things remind any
Of us Of past performances and our hearts
do not respond to love and forgiveness. there
is something radically wrong. God should
and will make all people lovable and for
giving. Why not learn to forgive and allow
God to help US forget? w. W. GERRY.
Evening star., 1949-03-28

Q. Is cut glass cut with q diamond?-C. r
A. Genuine cut glass is done with q dia.
mond point. It cuts the glass In such q way
as to produce prismatic effects throughout
the piece.
Evening star., 1949-05-02
Mother and Infant Rescued
From Roger Heights Fire

| A mother and her 6-month-oid
daughter were rescued yesterday
by a neighbor when FIRE damaged
the kitchen OF an apartment al
5406 Hamilton street. Rogers
Heights. Md
Mrs. Lorraine Bell. %. and the
baby we're taken 10 Leland Me-
mortal Hospital by the Brentwood
Rescue Squad after the neighbor
investigated when he saw smoke
pouring from the first-foor apart
ment.
The baby was not affected by
the FIRE. but Mrs. Bell was treated
for smoke sickness and released.
the hospital reported.
! The neighbor. according 10 fire.
men. entered the apartment. car
ried out the baby and then re-
turned and got Mrs, Bell.
-Four Prince Georges volunteer
fire companies confined the dam
age to the kitchen Identity Of
the rescuer was not learned.
Evening star., 1949-05-02
Planners 10 Enforce
Building Regulations

Building regulations in that
part of Takoma Park in Mont
gomery County and in Kensing.
ton and Garrett Park will be en-
forced hereafter by the Mary
land National Capital Park ano
Planning Commission.
The commission announced
that 1t was 'resuming' enforce
ment in order to achieve better
compliance with regulations.
A spokesman for the commits
sion stated that the decision was
reached after conferences with
officials of the towns and of Mont.
gomery County. He said the loca
staffs have been unable to cope
with the enforcement problems.
The communities have relied
upon single part-t time inspectors
The commission has seven full
time INSPECTORS.
Evening star., 1949-05-02
|l4MunicipoI Elections Are Held
In Nearby Maryland Counties

Municipal elections were being
held today in IA municipalities in
Prince Georges and Montgomery
Counties.
Going to the polls in either an
nual or biennial balloting were
residents of Mount Rainier. River
dale, College Park. Cheverly, Ed
monston, Bladensburg. North
Brentwood, Fairmont Heights. Hy-
attsville. District Heights and
Cottage City. In Montgomery.
elections were being held in Drum
mond, Somerset and Garrett Park.
In the first eight Prince Georges
towns listed. mayoralty races were
taking place. although in Blad-
ensburg, North Brentwood and
Fairmont the incumbents were
unopposed.
Voting was light in Riverdale
and Hyattsville but was said to
be heavy in Mount Rainier.
In Hyattsville. firemen were
providing transportation in their
private cars for persons unable
otherwise to get to the polls. One
of the questions on the ballot
there is a 100000 bond issue for
the fire department.
Most of the other communities.
several of which also were to vote
on referenda, do not open their
polls until evening.
Evening star., 1949-05-02
Battle, Arnold EXPIRES,
Regret as PriIIaman
Quits Governor Race
BY the Assoeiotsd Press

RICHMOND. Va, May 1.-TWO
Democratic gubernatorial candi-
dates, John S. Battle and Remmie
l.. Arnold, last night expressed
regret that Nick Prillaman had
dropped out Of the primary race
for Governor Of Virginia.
Mr.. Prillaman, Mayor Of Mar
tinsville and the fifth Democratic
candidate to announce himself for
the governorship. Saturday with
drew from the race in favor OF
Francis Pickens Miller. Mr.. Pril-
laman then said he would run for
lieutenant governor on the Miller
ticket. Mr.. Miller said he was
encouraged and pleased" by Mr.
Prillaman's action.
Battle Issues Statement.
II regret to terminate a very
pleasant association with Mr.
Prillaman," was Senator Battles
formal statement.
IT have never discussed the lieu
tenant-governorship with Mr.
Prillaman," Mr.. Battle said IN
answer to a question.
NOW we VIII have to maks IT
a four ring circus. " Mr. Arnold
said. a. F-~- -
Besides Mr.. Miller, Mr.. Hpold,
and Mr. Battle, Horace II Ed
wards of Richmond. Is ID the
Democratic race for Governor.
Mr.. Arnold said he had made
no effort to get Mr.. Prillaman to
withdraw from the race. NOR did
L make any effort to get him to
run with me-"
Mr.. Arnold said if both he and
Mr.. Prillaman are elected in their
respective races they will be able
to get along.
Cooperation Anticipated.
st am. sure" Mr.. Arnold said
'"that If he (Prillaman) is elected
lieutenant governor, he will have
his best support in carrying out
my program"
Meanwhile, campaign head
quarters for Senator Battle said
two. former Richmond mayors will
back him.
The new supporters are j. Full
mer Bright and Gordon B. Amber
Heretofore the two former mayors
have been on opposite sides in po-
litical campaigns.
Evening star., 1949-05-02
Where to Vote Today
In Prince Georges
Town Elections

Where TO vote today In Prince
Gsorses town elections and poll
cIosing hours fo11pw
Mount inkr-munieipsl hall
wards and - and hrehonse
(wards . and ~, \ pm
Hyattsyille-Bosw we'll Burke Co
4321 Galiatin street ward II;
Justine Motor Co. $500 Baltimore
avenue ward -. home OF Mira.
william r. Bateman. sl23 Forty
second avenue ward b, and
Billhlmer Il Palmer Co.. II 10
Hamilton street ward -, pm
observation-disclosures, : pm,
College Park--municipsl building
wards l and - and Branchvtils
hYehouse wards 3. 4. 81, . pm
Edmenston-- Edmonston school. Z
pm.
North Brentwood--Firemen's hall.
Tp.m.
Fairmont Heishts-hrshouss :
pm.
cheyeriy-Ameriean Lesion hall.
3 pm.
District Heishts-nVhouse. 10 p N.
observation-disclosures ward IL
and 400 F1fty-sixth avenue. sunny
brook ward -, pm.
Cottage City--frehouse. q . m.
Evening star., 1949-05-02
NewFrederickA AirfieId
Dedicated by'Tydings,
I0fher State Officials
BY the Associo.sd Press

FREDERICK, Md, May a.
Mayors from neighboring cities,
Senator Tydings, Democrat. of
Maryland and other dignitaries
took part in the formal dedication
of Frederick's new $750,000 air
port yesterday.
The program was curtailed.
however, by a heavy rain which
forced cancellation of an air show
Field ceremonies were moved 10
the ballroom of the Francis Scott
Key Hotel. II
There two plaques were un-
yelled. One, for the new airport
was in honor of Frederick County
men and women who served in
World War II. The other, for
the administration building, was
in memory Of Navy 1t. William
P. Delaplaine, Sd.
1t. Delaplaine was the first
Frederick flyer killed in the last
war.
Senator TydlngS IN MS oedlca-
ton address discussed the role of
aviation. emphasizing its military
aspects.
Mayor Floyd c. Cutler OF Fred
erick and the city's aldermen
gave a luncheon for Senator Tyd-
-ings, Representative .Beall, Re-
publican. of Maryland. and for
mer Mayors Hugh w Gittinger
and Elmer F. Munshowef. Speak
ers included Joseph Hines. chair
man of the first Advisory Com
mittee on the airport.
The field has been in operation
since March, with All-American
Always stopping regularly on its
Western Maryland route.
Evening star., 1949-05-02
Falls Church Council 10 Gel
Plea 10 Change License Tax

The Fails Church City Council
tonight will be asked TO consider
amendments 10 the business
license tar ordinance. now In st-
feet.
City Attorney LaRue Van Meter
said the council viii be asked Ia
include barber shops and beauty
parlors In the ordinance. Pro-
visions applying 10 contractors
are 70 be clarified.
The council may consider APP
pointment OF q provisional school
board. which would be ready TO
act II control OF Psila Church,
schools is vested In the city. Pair
fax County now operates city
schools but Falls Church has
brought suit as a second-elasa
city 70 control schools within is
limits.