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Evening star., 1949-02-18
Who Said It-if ANYBODY?

The off -the-recOrd press conference, an
institution which came into widespread
use during the war, has its psrils as well
as it's advantages. Army Secretary Royal
can attest to the perils. He admits he is
the high American military official" who
recently gave a restricted interview on Far
correspondents in Tokyo, but he denies
emphatically that he said what some Of
the correspondents said he said.
This is more than a tempest in a Jap
anese teapot, because what Mr.. Royal was
supposed to have said contradicted existing
American policy with respect to Japan.
Specifically, the high American military
official" was quoted among other things
as saying that American troops would pull
out of Japan in event of war with Russia.
Mr.. Royal, at an on-the-record press con-
ference at the Pentagon. insisted that he
said no such thing.
Ordinarily that would have ended the
whole misunderstanding" except that
news agency correspondents in Tokyo have
continued the debate. The United Press
man, who said he took 'copious notes" at
the Royal interview, quoted from them to
corroborate the reports that Mr.. Royal
had made the remarks in question-but
for background purposes only. A reporter
may use background" information pro-
vided he does not reveal its source Reu-
ter's, the British news service, even pub
lished verbatim transcript" of the
interview But two Associated Press cor
respondents who attended the conference
in Tokyo asserted that no notes or tram
script were made and that they did not
hear Secretary Royal or any other high
ranking official say anything about an
American plan or intention of withdraw
ing from Japan.
From all of this two deductions are logi-
cal: First, that no change in American
policy toward Japan is contemplated, and,
second, that Mr.. Royal will be reluctant
hereafter to discuss off the record any
thing more controversial than the weather
Since there are times when background
or off-the-record press conferences are in
the public interest, it would be unfortunate
if the Tokyo incident served to deprive the
press of this source of enlightenment on
important problems The incident shows,
however that both officials and corre-
spondents should never conclude such a
conference without clear understanding
of what was said or implied-and exactly
how much, If any, of this was for publica-
ton.
Evening star., 1949-02-18
Privilege and Justice

To the Editor of The Star:
Uppermost in the minds of the men who
drafted the Federal Constitution was the
tyranny that had been thrown off when the
Declaration Of Independence was declared.
They were determined that such state Of
affairs should never exist in the govern
ment they were to organize. In order to
protect the rights. privileges and establish
justice, they vested the sovereign power OF
the Nation in the people. This put the
people above the Government
The Constitution Of the United States Is
the powers delegated by the people to the
Federal Government. Congress has the
power to exercise exclusive legislation In
all cases whatsoever over the Capital not
exceeding 10 square miles. This gives Con-
gress the right to sit as legislative body
for the District of Columbia, But 1t does
not authorize Congress to deny the inhabit-
ants their inherent rights. nor does 1t give
Congress the power to change our repre-
sentative form of government by denying
the inhabitants their privilege and right to
elect representatives to take an active part
in the affairs of their Government. In order
to further protect the rights of the people,
checks and balance were placed in the Con-
stitution so no officer. department or tempo
rary majority could be despotic, because the
people are sovereign and above the Con-
RTeSS ana UIlelT SOVEREIGNTY Is COIlCIUllcN Ny
the supreme laws of the land which the
people themselves have ordained and estab-
lished Submission to the law constitutes
strength and power. If this were not SO. our
organic law could shackle the gigantic
energy of the American people and they
could be reduced to helpless prey by men
of selfish interest and freer politicians
They intended that liberty and order should
be inseparable and the rights Of the people
secure.
They knew where liberty rises, virtue
would grow wealth would increase, knowl-
edge would expand and the American
people would go on to greater attainments
in literature art, science, religion and good
government.
The men who signed the Constitution
gave to the American people the greatest
democracy this world will ever know. They
are all members of the democracy of the
dead where all are equal and will live in the
memory of men until the last page of human
history has been recorded because they put
no halter on American justice and unbridled
American liberty so she could stand erect
and balance her scales Of justice equal for
all mankind.
JAMES OBELTON HOLMES.
Evening star., 1949-02-18
Higher Pay for Teachers


To the Editor of The Star:
Most of the voteless citizens of the District
know that the teachers received no such
average salary increase as 81 per cent, nor
$500 additional salary in 1947. nor any sum
of increases that have kept pace with the
rise in cost of living. In other words. Dis
trict citizens should be aware that Repre-
sentative Bates, Republican, of Massachu-
sets and his reasons for opposing the $3.50
increase for teachers are both open TO
question.
Although the entrance salary for eie-
mentary- school teachers was increased over
a period of years from the ridiculous figure
of 81, 400 to 81 500, the average increase IN
the teachers salary has been only IS per
cent-not 80 per cent. Many high school
: teachers and college instructors moved only
from $4,000 or So 200 to $4,000: some junior
high school people received but Is per cent
increase; some college people received less
than 20 per cent from the last salary IN
crease These figures show the absurdity OF
the 80 per cent statement.
No teacher received $500 increase in
1947: in fact, many received but $3.50 and
were denied the annual 500 increment.
Representative Bates claims that District
teachers received $500 in 1947 are not based
in law nor in actual practice.
An important point, however, in consider
ing whether teachers should get the $3.50 in
crease is realization that the last salary law
for teachers P. L. 1863. 194O sought to es-
tablish pay scale that would attract quail
fed workers and end the annual appoint
ment of hundreds of temporary teachers.
The law neither established pay scale COM
parable with teachers in other large cities
nor with professional workers In the Federal
Government And. of course. the salary
schedule failed to end need for temporary
teachers
Now the present salary bills seek to pro-
Evening star., 1949-02-18
Lines to Ny Neiqhbor

Here, vhere your land meets mine, your
Dicious fence
Is almost lost beneath impartial sno,o;
Your hostile stubble and the innocence
. OF my clean sod are one beneath ths
sloD
Descent of winter's peaceful ,ohite. Your
land
And mine cannot be separated by
Mere legal documents, or by a>strond
OF Jagged toire. Consider not0 our SKY;
No barrier divides it, and the tull
OF, sno,p, as rain, is yours as much as
mine.
So / ertend my hand to you and call
You friend: in spring your morning.
glory Dine -
Will curl about your fence posts, up and
oDer,
TO lay It's trail phtte blossoms tn MY
-cOSETTE MIDDLETON.
Evening star., 1949-02-18
Would Ban Strikes

To ths Editor Of The Star:
am in full agreement with IS. H. p" in
his letter Of February 10 printed in your
paper in relation to the "closed shop" How
ever he does not 60 far enough. Organized
strikes should not be longer permitted in
country where continued prosperity de-
pends on an uninterrupted flow of goods and
services. am firm believer in the rights
of individuals and unions and also the gen.
eral public. No one should be denied work
because he does not belong to a union: also
the consuming public should not be denied
product or a service because Of clash
between employers and organized labor.
If employer and labor cannot settle a
dispute by arbitration, put it in the hands
of National Board of Arbitration and then
require both to abide by their decision
Strikes have no place in democracy where
every one Is supposed to have equal rights
r. BENTLEY THOMAS.
Sandy Spring. Md.
Evening star., 1949-02-18

national institution. Little can be ex-
-pected from the Soviet and satellite dele
gates except continued cuttlefish tactics.
Nevertheless a spreading of the charges
and the evidence on the record will en-
tighten the free world and mobilize public
opinion against one of the worst aspects
of the tntalitarian state
Evening star., 1949-02-18

vide a cost-of Living increase to help all
workers who must pay price for food.
clothing and other essentials far in excess
Of the normal level. Representative Bates
here must consider that for a family of four
the Nations Capital is the most expensive
city in the world.
District citizens should make every effort
to support a cost-of Living increase for all
Of its employees PAUL COOKE.
Faculty, Miner Teachers College.
Evening star., 1949-02-18
Senator Taft's Labor Law

Senator Taft's Labor Law
To Editor Of The star:
Senator Tafts effective exposition and
support of various features in his labor law
certainly make the Presidents opposition
to the Taft-Hartley bill seem kind of silly.
From the way the hearings on the labor
bill are going it seems the new law should
be called the Taft Hardly. Truman" law.
-, L. RICHARD GUYLAY.
Evening star., 1949-02-18
Questions and Answers

A reader get the to any question Ut
bureau. sI6 / street NE, washington 2, D. c.
Please inclose t3) cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1949-02-18

To the Editor of The Star:
A word on rent control It would be an
excellent idea if the Senators and others
who rave about the good" features of rent
control would buy few houses and rent
them to the loWincome group at the rental
they require owners to rent their houses for
Most of these advisers never hired or paid
mans salary
There has been lot said that this law
would protect the small-income owners. 1t
certainly has done the reverse The apart
ment houses in Washington receive better
deal than the small-home owner 1t is no
trouble for them to show an increase for
janitor, maid, coal, oil and other costs.
When you figure the apartment houses in
Washington are and have been since. 1910
approximately 100 per cent rented then note
the number receiving an increase, you can
readily see that they are being taken care of.
Apartment. houses in Washington in prewar
years were approximately IS per cent rented.
The individual home owner does not fare so
well. as he cannot claim COAL maid janitor
and what have you, but he has all the other
costs in the repair line and the increase in
taxes water and insurance. I speak from
experience. The rent commission demands
that one. incur debt before it will grant a
small-home owner an increase in rents
I could have increased rents before rent
control went into erect, but did not do 50
as I have always tried to be fair with ten
ants and kept rents as low as possible. How
ever, costs have more than doubled. and
tenants have had several increases in in
come. Several months ago I asked the Rent
Commission for an increase in the rent of
four small houses. On three no increase
was granted. On the remaining one. re-
ceived an increase Of $3.50 per month
Rent control has worked gross discrimi-
nation against owners of small prewar
homes. 1t should be repealed as all other
Government controls were repealed. The
war is over do not believe that this law
is constitutional when an emergency does
not exist. WAS
Evening star., 1949-02-18
s.ma i~ Letters to The Star ~~.p.~. ..r

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
Uriter, although 1t is permissible for
Driter knoDn to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1949-02-18
Bv THE HASKIN SERVICE.

O. When and where was the first Joe
Miller joke book published?-D. r. G..
A. The first one was published in England
in 1899 and sold for one shilling. This was
after the death of Miller. an actor who
played regularly in Drury Lane. specializing
in comic roles. and who was described as
solemn, iliterate fellow. In the original
volume, entitled Joe Millers Jests. or
Wits Wade Mecum," Joe was the butt Of 247
collected Jokes.
Evening star., 1949-02-18

@. What is meant by Weasand Oh
snuff?-V. A. F.
A. A weasand is a container for snuh.
made from the throat membranes of cattle.
@. Please give a definition Of the term
CongresSman.-E. E.
A. Strictly speaking, a Congressman is
member of either the Senate or the House
of Representatives. However. member OF
the Senate is usually referred to as Sen
ator and a member of the House as Con-
gresham. The official title Of member
of the House is Representative.
O. What is good soil for window eardens
IN. c. j.
A. A good garden loam mixed with
little sand sifted leaf mold, and a small
amount of good general fertilizer well
mixed with the soil is recommended The
addition of little charcoal helps to keep
the soil sweet.
O. What variety of moth has the largest
wing spread?-G. N. T.
A. A record specimen of the Hercules
moth, Coscinocera hercules. which Is found
in Australia and New Guinea. measured
II inches from wing tip to wing tip. The
caterpillar of this giant moth is inches
long and an inch thick.
c. How did the Enoch Arden law receive
this name?-A. R. N.
A. It is derived from poem of the same
name by Alfred. Lord Tennyson. published
in 1864. The hero. sailor, returns from
an enforced absence of years to find that
his wife, thinking him dead. has married
his friend. For her sake he does not reveal
himself, and dies broken hearted.
Evening star., 1949-02-18

O. Are there any poisonous snakes in tho
vicinity of Washington? E. r. S.
A. The Smithsonian Institution says that
the copperhead snake is the only poisonous
snake found within Washington and nearby
suburban areas.
Evening star., 1949-02-18
The Landlords Side
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
am doctor who was financially success
ful and invested my money in many houses
which hoped would provide an income for
old age or illness.
Now I am fairly old and very i'll with heart
trouble and should not work if I am to live
few more years. But must work because
the rents of my houses are frozen at pre-
war prices. while taxes. insurance and espe-
cially maintenance charges have scared. SO
I practically lose money. 1t is true that I
could sell the houses. but if this were done
could leave nothing for my wife and chron-
ically i'll child. I am hoping that justice
may prevail.
When served in World War I and World
War II overseas I did not think that this
could happen here. believed that would
always own these houses for the benefit Of
myself and family.
DISnI.USIONED VETERAN.
Evening star., 1949-02-18

O. What is meant by a "weasand" OF
snuff?-V. A. F.
A. A weasand is a container for snuff.
made from the throat membranes of cattle.
Arizona sun., 1949-06-24
FAITH-OUR SALVATION

The Arizona Sun wishes here to warmly thank those
persons who have generously aided in the discussion of
the most timely topics affecting the Negro citlzenry
of Phoeni-that of Negro "Chamber of Commerce."
The idea met both favoraby and unfavorabe reaction
In democracy freedom of expression national her
tage.
If is allergic to bearing "corns he detests
shoes where the who barefOoted because
of the maady After all will not the corn find It's nch
in the shoe?
There royal path to success-from the inadequate
articles of confederation born OF the greatest
documents the world has known which permits
everyone to enjoy his of life That supreme law OF
land reaches from the bacrobed urbane of the bench
the civil minded Negro Phoencian. It that
Negro Chamber of Commerce is not necessarily the
death knel to Negro progress and racial lntergraOn
For those of us who bewal the thoughts of Negro
Chamber of Commerce-and feel that with such
for ourselves than those reassung words evoked from
lips of great champion of the Negro rights We have
nothing to fear but fear ITSELF"
Negro Chamber of Commerce does not mean "Jim
Crow 1t will the first distinct expression of
needs and desires.
Too many of content to hich-hike along lifes
highway and ask the other fellow to solve problems
We have neither the courage the faith to stand alone
In this dilema baracade ourselves with baTrage OF
criticism against who attempts to oust from
unholy ride
We have examples where Negro Chambers Of Com
have and flourishing, in their respective
ocates they too braved the ordeas of radical criticism
when first started but later became the bridge of Negro
trust which both friend and foe crossing amicaby
The Negro of Phoenix will not be OStraclzed by at
tempting civic unity. It would be step forward in the
direction of progress babys first step certainly not
his best step, but without it, could learn to walk
We must not be afraid to trust the integrity of
of other races.
Success in endeavor will only come when Negro
Phoencians gain faith in themselves faith in humanity
and faith in their Creator
Arizona sun., 1949-06-24

one of the largest in the country
per capita-and not the least ac-
tive.
"But Brown has been a special
target of the reactionaries, in and
out of the city of Richmond For
his support of FEP in California
he was hailed before the notorious
Tenney Un-American Committee on
the eve of the November 1916 gen.
eral election and subjected to
typical red-baiting TRADE of the
Senator from Los Angeles who
played a smelly role in defeating
Proposition II.
"Short, wiry, mustached, Brown
bristled back at the burly Tenny in
a scathing denunciation of the Un-
Americans for their efforts to de-
feat FEP.
'In that hearing room sat Harold
Sawallisch, form r state as
semblyman who is now the at
torney for the Richmond Housing
Authority (the biggest landlord in
the country.) Sawallisch uses his
office to intimidate progressives,
leads local red hunts.
But when the local FEP ordi-
nance hit the Richmond Council
floor, SawalliSch and his local CO.
horts were conspiciously absent.
Brown was backed by large dele
cation.
1.-THE final chapter for elemen-
tary economic rights is far from
written in Richmond. Unaffected
for the most part is private in
dustry. Enforcement of the ordi-
nance will require a watchdog
committee.
But the NAACP is not stopping
here. A target in private industry
was picked non t his ago-the
worlds largest sugar refinery, Cali
fornia-Hawaiian in Crockett
"The NAACP went to the CIO
Warehousemen's Local 6, which
has jurisdiction over a portion of
the plant. When the two ,organiza-
tions sat down on the problem of
jobs for Negroes, there were only
four Negroes working regularly at
the plant.
To-day between As and so are
regularly employed. Working to-
gether, the NAACP and the union
are breaking down jimcrow at
C & H. It won't stop there, either.
Whatever the outcome of the
NAACP national conference in Los
Angeles in July-there is one
branch, at least, which can make
a substantial progress report-pro-
gress achieved by militant, progress
sive outlooks, not by tying to the
coattails of the Trumanites as some
national NAACP figures have in
sisted.
"Roy wilkins most Communist
dominated branch of the NAACP
may yet set a new pattern in the
struggle for the liberation of the
Negro people"
Arizona sun., 1949-06-24

A wave of slaughter of song and
game birds at the hands of young
sters with air rifles and 22s has
caused law enforcement agencies
to clamp down on the pactice. Be-
sides leaving a wake of dead birds,
many of these youths are endanger-
ing humans, pets and property.
Parents are asked to cooperate in
seeing to it that children with fire
arms and "BB" guns use them wise
ly but not too well.
Arizona sun., 1949-06-24

NEW YORK, N. Y.-The dreaded
tubercle bacillus, cause of tuber-
culosis, and the influenza virus,
are here revealed in exact pro-
portion to each other, at 1860
times their actual size. Striking
differences in size and form of the
organisms which produce tuber-
culosis and influenza are revealed.
Portraits Of disease-producing or
ganisms, in detail never before
possible, are now being taken with
the electron microscope in such
research centers as the Squibb
Institute for Medical Research at
New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Ever since the discovery of the
tubercle bacillus in 1882, scientists
and medical research workers
have been searching for a means
of combating it in human beings.
Arizona sun., 1949-06-24

When you ask the blessing don't
forget to include thanks for the
Union Label.
Arizona sun., 1949-06-24

have been searching for obs photo vsnza
Of combating in beings Vusows photo &Se"'
Similar work has been going forward the influenza virus Today
vaccnes available Influenza and modification of
strepomycn named offering
recovery to those suffering from tuberculosis.
Now with the aid of the producing
organisms Squbb
able to study approaches to their defeat -
Arizona sun., 1949-06-24

A child may dare
So drive with care.
Arizona sun., 1949-03-04
De Paur's Infantry
Chorus Thrills
Capacity Crowd

The de Paur Infantry Chorus,
composed of 35 ex-GI's, exhibited
perfect coordination of group sing
ing last Saturday night when they
were presented in concert by the
Phoenix Altrusa Club at the Phoe-
nix Union High School.
Under the direction of Leonard
de Paur, their presentations in
cluded songs by contemporary
composers, songs from World War
II, Negro Spirituals, work songs,
and songs of Faith.
A we'll filled auditorium enthusi-
astically received all numbers but
perhaps best received were, "Pve
Got Sixpense," marching song of
the Royal Air Force; Roger
Young." dedicated to the memory
of member of the Infantry who
was killed in action; deep River"
spiritual describing the River Jor-
dan, and the two faith songs =
spodi Pomiloi" and "The
Lords Prayer"
The Infantry Chorus was at
tired in costumes of evening dress
topped with tan combat jackets.
Proceeds to be used for the bene-
fit of Teen-age program, Spon-
sored by the Altrusa Club. The
concert was arranged by Mrs.
Archer E. Linde.
Arizona sun., 1949-03-04
MRS. SUSIEOBYVOTED
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Mrs. Susie Oby of 80 S. Monte
yuma ST., has been selected to re-
ceive the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
"Outstanding Woman of 1948"
award which is presented annually
by the Iota Chapter during Finer
Womanhood Week, which this year
will eliminate wit h appropriate
presentation ceremonies to be held
during the Sunday Morning Serv-
ices at The First Baptist Church,
5th Street at East Jefferson, Mar.
6, HOO am, and a reception the
following evening.
Mrs. Oby, native Arizonan, mo-
ther, and housewife, found time
during 1948 aside from her mani
fold duties, naturally entailed IN
the operation of a well managed
home, to actively take part in
many community activities. She
is an active member of Tanner
Chapel A.M.E. Church, and is well
known for her tireless and unself-
Arizona sun., 1949-03-04

ish work in this most important
field of endeavor. AS Daughter
Ruler of Grand Canyon Temple
No. 437, I.B.P.O.E. of w., the char
ity program was enhanced by the
institution of an annual Christmas
party for kiddies and baskets for
needy families upon the instiga-
ton of Mrs. Oby. She is an active
member of the Colored Women's
Federated Club, the Carver P.T.A.,
and the Phoenix Urban League,
doing fund of praise-worthy work
in its 1948 membership campaign.
Mrs. Oby, by her commendable
contributions to the religious, civic
and social welfare of this COM
munity, truly merits this signal
honor.
Second place was awarded Mrs.
Bertha Shelton, 1880 E. Monroe
ST., who merits honorable mention
for her outstanding contribution
to the community.