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Evening star., 1949-10-20
Now-Get Him q Team

Depressed Washington baseball fans may
be expected to react favorably to the
appointment of Bucky Harris as the new
manager of the lowly Senators. They will
be under no illusions, however. They know
that even the one-tin1e "boy wonder" who
piloted the Mats to their only world
championship cannot do the impossible,
any more than Joe Kuhel could do It, To
be a successful big-league manager, one
hrst has to have big league team to
manage. ~.
Apparently President Clark Griffith and
Bucky have no illusions on the job ahead,
either. They are reported to have agreed
that a rebuilding project is necessary if
Washington is to justify its acceptance in
major league circles. This will require a
lot of new material to bolster the many
weak spots in the present team. There is
need, too, for rebuilding confidence and
morale of the team-not to mention the
hometown fans.
Bucky Harris has record that shows
his adeptness at rebuilding sagging teams,
at getting the best out OF even mediocre
Evening star., 1949-10-20

the difference between whether the Sen
ator from Nebraska and may be here"
Needless to say, in the presence of such
authoritatively stated urgency, Mr.. Wherry
interposed no further objection to the
amending bills immediate consideration
With equal common sense, the Senate as
a whole thereupon adopted the measure
without dissent, and the House then fol-
lowed suit. The result is that the Acc
will have greater freedom of action in
carrying out technical" expansion pro-
gram whose reported cost will range any
where from $500 900 to s5OO,0O0,0o0, or
maybe considerably more.
All this, of course, ties in with the
Presidents recent announcement of an
atomic explosion" in Russia. Although
details are lacking, we may safely assume
that we are going to spare no effort to
maintain our supremacy in A-weapons.
That is good. Still, what is not good Is
that we are living in an age when every
body has to be so secretive that nobody
can escape feeling the willies Posterity-
If there is going to be one-should sympa-
thize with us.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
Senator Dworshuk's Return

Washingtonians should be gratifed over
the return to the Senate of Henry C.
Dworshak of Idaho, appointed just last
week to the Office left vacant through the
death of Senator Bert H. Miller.
The Senator Is, of course, no stranger
to Washington. He served four terms in
the House before being elected, in 1916, to
the unexpired term of the late Senator
John Thomas by 1000 majority. His
two-year service in the Senate was marked
by an intelligent interest in District affairs
as chairman of the Senate District Appro-
priations Subcommittee and as a member
OF the District Legislative Committee. In
both capacities he was a helpful and
understanding friend of his unrepresented
constituents of Washington.
He went down to defeat in the '48 elec-
tions to his Democratic opponent, who
rode with the Truman tide. But the
defeat was relatively narrow, and Senator
Dworshak ran ahead of his national
ticket. In sending him back to the Senate.
Governor Robbins, a Republican, has
selected the man who was second choice.
in 1s4S, of the people of Idaho. His many
friends in Washington are glad to see
him back.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
Prairie Gold

The sunfoUers stand IL, the prairie tDind
Wearing a halo, golden beaned,
For they remember an old naoon-rise
That blossoned and painted the Indian
skies
Where pioneer canpfres cleaned.
Like plainsnen rooted In prairie soil
They ,oake to the chime OF the prairie
r1in
Conceded in the pain of a Nations birth,
Coined from the treasury of earth,
Wearing a golden stain.
They Deathered Me choppers" and hot,
dry 1Uinds,
Untarnished still, tDhere the plninsman
lies.
Under the breath OF a>scorching sun,
Thev saw the arroU and heard the gun
And matched the neto Nation rise.
ERIS GOFT.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
Philadelphia vs.. SuitIond

A small tug of war has been in progress
between Boston, Philadelphia and Suit
land, Md, for the large force of punch
card operators, mostly women, who will
be hired in connection with the 1850
census. This temporary force will amount
to about $500 before the work is over.
That means sizable payroll
The 80th Congress was asked to provide
adequate buildings at Suitland to take care
Of the work, but the request was turned
down. Secretary of Labor Tobin thought
the work should 60 to Massachusetts, to
take up Stacking employment there. Sena-
tor Myers wanted it located in Philadel
phia, for the same reason. The President
Is said to have sided with Senator Myers,
perhaps because of the availability of
Government buildings there that could
be used.
The House looked over these propositions
and stuck out for Suitland, proposing a
temporary building there. The Senate
sided with Senator Myers, against Senator
O'Conor of Maryland and the House. The
conferees have finally pumped for Phila-
delphia, but have inserted a provision
which may complicate the matter. For
the census authorities will not be per-
mitted to evict the Veterans >Administra-
ton. And the force of workers may
land in a Government warehouse, which
was not designed for any. such operation.
So the work will not be done in Suitland.
Whether the transfer of some personnel
from Suitland to Philadelphia and the
recruitment in Philadelphia there of addi-
%ihpa1 nersonne1 will serve eff7ciencv and
economy is yet to be determined. Efici-
ency and economy have not been the prime
objectives.. Like so many other decisions
of Government these days, the decision is
Influenced by such added considerations
as spending Government money in the
spots that need it most
Evening star., 1949-10-20
For Area Coordination

The movement for better coordination
of planning and governmental activities
in the Washington Metropolitan Area has
suffered, ITSELF from lack of co-ordina-
ton among sponsors of the plan. 1t Is
reassuring, therefore, to have the Inter-
federation Council assume active leader
ship of this promising effort. The program
is foredoomed to fail unless civic groups
In the area unite in supporting legislation
to pave the way for more effective joint
planning and action throughout this urban
region, regardless of boundary lines.
Following up its general Endorsement of
the area coordination program several
months ago, the council now plans to
appoint committees from the nearby
Maryland and Virginia counties to press
for State approval of the proposal. For
State as we'll as Federal legislation would
be necessary to carry out the ultimate
objectives The council wisely is on record
tn favor of passage by Congress of the
Sasscer bill, which would create a Mary
Virginia District commission to study
ways of bringing about better co-opera-
ton among the varied authorities within
the Metropolitan Area. One possible out
growth OF such study might be plan
for joint handling of public utility prob
lens by three jurisdiction agency. There
Is need, also, for better integration OF
soning, highway planning, traffic control,
police and fire protection and other public
services in fringe communities around the
District. Representative Sasscer, sponsor
of the commission of-inquiry proposal, has
included taxation among prospective sub
jects for study, but the Arlington Civic
Federation opposes tax inquiry for
reasons set forth in letter printed else
where on this page.
The Star believes, however, that the
sasscer bill, in its broad purposes, offers
sound legislative approach to solution
of some of the major interarea develop
ment problems. The States will be free
to adopt or reject any part of the pro-
gram which the proposed commission
might formulate. It is to be hoped the
citizens of the affected area will put up
q united front in behalf of such legisla-
ton when 1t comes up for action next year.
Evening star., 1949-10-20

outfits, of instilling team spirit where none
existed before. He thrilled local fans by
bringing the American League pennant
to Washington in 1924 and 1925, and
his winning ways were repeated in
New York in 1947. He has never
managed last-place team-until now.
He has, one consolation in assuming
charge of the Mats. He takes over when
they are at their lowest ebb in history.
1t is hard to see how they could do any
worse and remain in the league. If they
do even little better during the forth
coming three years of Harris manage
ment, Bucky will be entitled to take the
credit. And If they climb back among the
pennant contenders, the fame of Stanley
Raymond Harris will be secure.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
Letters to The Star
Arlington Federation Clarifies
Its Position on Area Co. ordination


Its Position on Area Coordination
To the Editor OF The Star:
The Executive Committee of the Arlington
Civic Federation has directed me to write
you in connection with your editorial Of
October 7. entitled The Sasscer Bill Is
Broad" That editorial was apparently
written without full understanding of the
action of the federation or the purpose
behind such action.
The federation's position in the matter
can be summed up briefly as follows: It
voted to mot approve the Sasscer bill" and
to request the Interfederation Council ito
carry out its plan of obtaining legislation to
investigate the needs and methods for CO.
ordinated planning and action to regulate
public utilities in the Metropolitan Area"
AS you have pointed out, the Sasscer bill
is broad" and If I judge the sense of the
federation accurately, that breadth, which
includes the question OF taxes Is its prin-
cipal objection to the bill. In addition to
the federations strong position on the public
utilities question: it is my belief that 1t would
approve a study of the areas of Conflict
and confusion" relating to fire and police
protection in fringe sections and sundry
highway, parking. zoning and other prob
lems," common to the Metropolitan Area.
However, it would appear that very little,
If any, value could result from the intro
duction of the tax question into the study of
problems confined to the Metropolitan Area.
That question is plainly one which affects
the entire States of Virginia and Maryland
as we'll as the District and should not be
allowed to confuse study of the more local
problems. believe that the Arlington Civic
Federation would lend it's full support to a
plan Of study which might result in improve
ment in all areas mentioned above except
that of taxes. T. OSCAR SMITH,
President. Arlington Civic Federation.
Editors Note: See editorial For Area
Coordination" in another column on
this page)
Evening star., 1949-10-20
Urgency and the WiIIies

Amid the adjournment rush the other
day, the Senate heard some creepily cryptic
remarks before 1t amended the Independ-
ent Offices Appropriations Act in order to
make 1t easier for the Atomic Energy
Commission to undertake certain "tech-
nical" construction.
The remarks were made in the course
of a successful bipartisan effort to persuade
Minority Leader Wherry Of Nebraska to
agree to immediate consideration of the
amending bill. The men who did the
persuading-Senators Mcmahon, Hicken-
looper and Millikin-were the very same
men who not long ago favored what they
now wanted struck away What they
wanted struck away was time consuming
procedure limiting the Aces authority to
build things nobody can talk about.
Said Senator Mcmahon, chairman of the
} Joint Congressional Atomic Committee:
II merely want to make sure that the
adjournment Of Congress will not result
in the program being delayed for three
or four months" Said Senator Hicken-
looper, ranking Republican member of the
committee: "Tl1is bill is of very great
Importance. -. should hate to think
that any delay or accident might prevent
its passage" Said Senator Millikin, an
other important Republican member of
the committee: "In word, without going
into details, the commission is confronted
with vitality important tasks in
somewhat unknown and experimental
areas of superimportance" Again
at another point, as kind Of clincher,
Mr.. Mcmahon said: :" four months
difference in time in the construction OF
facilities and Installations might well b.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
Non2segregated Playground
Asked for Br0okland-W WoOdridge Area
To the Editor of The Star:


Asked for Brookland- -WoOdridge Area
To the Editor Of The Star:
The readiness with which you noticed and
expressed, editorially. sympathy for the
Cleveland Park citizens in their quest for a
recreation area is praiseworthy. You doubt
less will be equally quick to champion the
cause Of certain Brookland citizens who are
engaged in similar effort. Their children,
several hundred in number, have no out
side play space-except the streets. This
condition is due to the rule of the Recrea-
tion Board which officially forbids them to
do what they often do after the recreation
officials have gone to supper. that is, to use
the grounds as other youngsters do.
The solution for this problem is easy, and
it will not require spending more of
the taxpayers money for land. Within the
Brookland- Woodbridge area are facilities and
room enough for the recreation of all it's
present inhabitants and more. The solu-
tion. therefore, is to acknowledge that the
privilege-now accorded only to the whites
of using the play areas belongs to all
citizens of the District, just as the properties
themselves belong to all District citizens.
j. w. HAYWOOD, Jr.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
A Sidelight On Sammy Baugh's
Activities Off the GridirOn
To the Editor Of The Star:

A Sidelight On Sammy Baugh's
Activities Off the Gridiron
To the Editor Of The Star:
I live next door to a clinic where they
treat many persons for that most distressing
multiple sclerosis afaiction. Among the many
patients there some time ago we're a couple
from Connecticut. The husband, fine man
with an ever ready CHEEKY smile was the
patient The little wife was standing by in
every way. One OF. her daily duties was to
wheel her husband from the hotel nearby
to the hospital, by no means an easy task,
but she did it so courageously and faithfully
that she won our admiration.
One day as she bravely pushed the heavy
chair, two fine-looking young men came
swinging along. AS they passed the wheel
chair. one Of them turned around and said:
Let me take hand at that job" He then
pushed the helpless mans chair up hill to
the hospital.
When the little wife discovered who the
young man was when she returned to the
hotel later on and related the circumstances
to me, her eyes were wide and shining with
pride for the young man was-Sammy
Baugh! Sammy Baugh is great football
star. but think he is also the embodiment
Of what this old world needs today. under
standing and sympathy. fine gentleman
and American. FAY K. BEAM.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
Difficulties of 4 Stranger
In Driving Through Washinxton

Difficulties of Stranger
In Driving Through Washington
To the Editor of The Star:
Recently I left city of the deep South
with the intention of driving to New York
City. AS progressed through Mississippi
Alabama, Tennessee and Virginia-mostly
at night was impressed with the improve
ments which had been made In the intra-
city U. s. Highway markers and I thought
to myself that whoever was responsible for
this was certainly on the ball.
passed through Meridian, BIRMINGHAM.
Chattanooga, Bristol and so on without a
oobble; but when I entered the city limits
OF washington an arrow directed me to turn
on H!ghWay 70 and that was the end of
the highway markers.
1t was one am and for one solid hour T
drove around the streets of Washington
before could find some one awake in the
sleeping Capital Of this Nation who might
olrect me to Highway No. l. Although I
followed his directions implicitly, found
mySeI at one OF the rose-petal circles from
which so many of the streets of Washington
emerge. This happened to me three times.
until finally kind-hearted gentleman rode
with me to Rhode Island avenue.
because OF the few and between U. s.
nlgnWay markers in the city limits of Wash
ngton, whose size and capacity for con-
Iuslon are equalled only by those of Bal
Slnore: l was delayed for nearly three
nours IN leaving the city limits Of Washing
ton.
1t Is not my intention to complain hit
precisely the same thing happened to me
tne last time I attempted to drive through
washington at night. This was in Septem-
Der OF 1941. AN UNHAPPY TRAvEI;ER
New York, N Y.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
Chest Contributions Called
Heart-Warming, Not Impersonal

To the Editor Of The Star:
Recently there was letter in The Star
protesting the trend toward impersonal
giving and referring specifically, as I re-
member, to the current Community Chest
drive. Nothing need make giving through
the Chest cold. objective, unmoving act
except the attitude of the giver himself, as
see it. It's just as easy and quite heart
warming to give because one is aiding babies,
old people. harassed mothers of problem
and underprivileged children or others in
varying circumstances ,of need-because
one is thankful that he can help. Is it
necessary to be personally introduced to
everyone aided? The glow of giving can
be as great for me when trust someone
else to use my pennies where they are most
needed as when give directly.
MARTHA HUME.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
He Thinks 1t Will Take More
Than Harris to Put Mats on Their Feet

70 tne Editor OF The Star:
Wen. Clark Griffith is back to his old
tricks. Bucky Harris rode to fame on
Veteran-studded baseball team exactly Is
years ago. He is still riding. Harris failed
at Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Buffalo
and San Diego.
He came back to Washington in 1885 and
stayed until 1912. No progress. Washing
ton, potentially the best baseball town in
the country, will get Harris again.
His greatest claim to fame is Sid Hudson.
Look his big league record over. There is
gong to be wholesale stoppage of fans to
the park sometime. and with Harris back
again TO produce nothing again, it might
start this year. for one, after 18 years q
fan, will stop going. I. J.
Evening star., 1949-10-20

England copies America in many ways. and
both countries can learn little things from
each other. That's part of the democratic
way of life. Personally. having served along
side the United States Air Force and greatly
admired the wonderful job they did. am
sure they will continue to do equally as well
whether they wear Air Force blue or khaki.
LEONARD L. BERMON.
Ex-Flying Officer, Raj,
Evening star., 1949-10-20
A Comment From Mr.. Baruch
On "A Time for Preparedness"
To the Editor of The Star.

My congratulations and thanks for the
intelligent and thorough editorial of October
6, entitled "A Time for Preparedness"
Doesn't this fit in with the huge program
Congress has just voted for the United States
and the world and the intimation from Gen.
Hershey that he will have to put the Draft
Act into effect again?
On every other phase Of preparedness and
atomic energy control the President has been
unwavering and far-sighted.
BERNARD M. BARUCH.
New York, N. Y.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer to any question
Of fact by writing The Evening stsr Information
Please inclose three (3> cents for return postage.
Bureau 316 Eye st. ne, Washington ., D. C,
Evening star., 1949-10-20

Despite appearances, therell be Navy
as long as there's an Army. What other
wise would we do for grid classic to
which tens of thousands can't get seats?
Evening star., 1949-10-20
Republicans Challenged to Follow
States Rights Principles of Southerners

While the Democrats of the Truman
persuasion consider long-range strategy to
put over so-called civil rights legislation,
with the aid Of Republicans, Gen. Eisen-
hover comes out against unbridled power
of statism (meaning Federal Government
and Republican leaders claim that they are
against enlarging bureaucracy or increasing
the power and expense of the Government.
Why. then. do not the Republicans follow
the lead of the Southern Democrats who are
against converting the local laws of q few
States into far reaching new Federal
bureaus? T. c. GREAVES.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
Ex-RAF Officer Says England
Proved She Was Democratic Bulwark
To the Editor Of The Star.


To the Editor of The Star:
I would be glad if you would publish
reply to the letter of Miss Pollock in The
Star on October IA, regarding England's
being unprepared for war and failing to be
bulwark.
AS an ex-RAF officer, let me point out
that defense Of Britain against air and sea-
borne attack was planned as far back as
1886, and, thanks to Mr.. Neville Chamber
lain, a million volunteers. men and women.
came forward before the war and by 1899
were trained for civil defense. It was these
people and the boys Of the Fighter Command
of the RAF and the Raj Volunteer Reserve
who saved the old country. and stood up to
the worst air attack in history. Britain
won the battle of Britain and this altered
the whole course Of the war in Europe. She
therefore did prove herself bulwark, and
in 1914 served as a jumping of ground for
some millions Of men on D-day.
I don't agree that the United States is
initiating the British in the matter of her
air force, and even if they were I see nothing
wrong with 1t. II Miss Pollock were to visit
England today she would be surprised how
Evening star., 1949-10-20

Devaluation and this new-type canasta
introducing a third pack of cards. leaves
everything as confused as the five Ia
carte luncheons on one check.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
has the disease arthritis

@. How long has the disease arthritis
been known?-J. S. E.
A. Arthritis is as old as the human race.
Careful examination of skeletal remains
indicates that man has always had the
disease and that in ancient times it was
widespread. There is evidence that the cave
dwellers were afflicted with 1t and that the
famous Neanderthal Man had a severe case.
Evening star., 1949-10-20

With the spread of this new belief that
money isn't everything, the robber with
a gun will have to be told that the whole
idea is behind the times.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE

Q. What Is the largest carnivorous animal?
L. L. Y.
A. The largest flesh eating animals are
the Kodiak bears, found on Kodiak Island
and on the Alaska peninsula. These bears
may reach a weight of 1900 pounds. In
spite Of their great size they are normally
timid
Evening star., 1949-10-20

Letters TOR publication must bear
the signature and address of the
,ortter, although it Is permissible for
q wrtter kno1on to The Star to use
a nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1949-10-20
@. Who invented the zipper?-D.

@. Who invented the zipper?-D. D. S.
A. The first slide fastener was invented by
Whitcomb l.. Judson in 1892 and exhibited
in the Columbian Exposition the following
year. In 1928 Bertram G. Work, president of
the B. F. Goodrich Company. hit upon the
word ripper" as a trademark for the COM
panys new galoshes which had slide fas-
teners.
Evening star., 1949-10-20

Q. Are there any "dry" States?-S. T. 8.
A. Mississippi and Oklahoma are the only
States now which are dry" although in
these States the prohibition is against
spirituous iquor-not beer. However there
are States in which municipalities. counties,
wards and townships may under State laws.
enact provisions relating to the use or pro-
hibition Of intoxicants.
Evening star., 1949-12-21
Where and When
Current Theoter Attractions
and Time Of Showing

Ambassador "A Farewell to
Arms; l. $40, $40 and 9 pm.
Capitol - Border Incident;
11:1o am, 1:5o, 4:35, tbs and
1915 pm. Stage shows: l. 3:45.
6:25' and 9:10 pm.
Columbia-"The Doctor and
the Girl; 11:25 am; 1:30, 3:35,
$40, 7::55 and $50 pm.
Dupont-"Man's Hope; 2:30.
S, TAO and 1920 pm.
Keith's-"H Holiday Affair; 11:15
am, 1:15. 1920, $40, 7:25, 10:45
pm. Sneak preview, s:05 pm.
observation-disclosures Di-
ary"; 11:15 am, 2:40. sos and
Gas pm.
Little-"You Can't Cheat an
Honest Man; 1910, 2:45. $40,
1855 and 1890 pm.
National - David Harum";;
1880 am, 1:20. 8. 4:40, 6:25,
8:05 and 9:45 pm.
Palace - "Oh, You Beautiful
Doll";; II am. los. 3:15, $40,
7::30, $40 and 11:45 pm.
Pix-"Venus Of Paris; 2:45,
6:10, $50 pm. and 1880 am.
Playhouse - "All the Kings
Mem: 11:25 am, 1880, $3.50, $40.
1850 and 10 pm. and midnight.
Trans-Lux - Holiday Inn;
IL am, 12:45. 2:35, 4:25, 6:15.
sos and 9:55 pm.
Warner-"A Farewell to Arms;
11:15 am, $50, 4:25, 7:10 and
9:55 pm.