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Evening star., 1949-05-30
Modernizinq Afqhunistun

The urge to "go modern" which grips
even the remotest parts of Asia Is nowhere
more strikingly exemplified than In Af-
ghanistan, the erstwhile Secret Kingdom"
ensconced In the tangled mountains that
rise beyond the northwestern frontiers of
India and PakistAn.
Until recent years Afghanistan has been
almost as inaccessible as Tibet. It's inhabi-
tants, fierce fighters and fanatical Mos
lens, consumed much Of their savage en-.
ergy in inter- tribal feuds, united only In q
Jealous regard for their wild Independence.
Lying between the British ana Russian
Empires, Afghanistan was regarded ~ q
buffer state" by both, since neither could
tolerate having 1t fall into the others
hands
The drst attempt to modernize Afghani-
stan occurred In the years after World
War I. The reigning monarch Amanul-
lah, having visited Europe, came back
with his head full Of Western ideas. Un-
fortunately. he scandalized his reactionary
subjects by such reforms" - lifting the
wells Of women and ordering his officials
to don frock coats and striped trousers.
This precipitated an uprising headed by
. bandit chief who drove Amanullah into
exile and made himself king. But his
gangster regime soon proved intolerabls
and counter-revolution ousted the ban
dit leader and set q leading general on
the throne who founded the present
dynasty.
He and his son, the reigning Zanir Shah,
have proceeded more sensibly and surely
in the task Of bringing Afghanistan
abreast OF the times. Religious customs
and tabus are disturbed a little as pos
sible. But modernisation Is proceeding
along political and economic lines. A
constitution has been granted, limiting
the hitherto absolute power of the mon
arch, and recently elections were held for
the lower house Of parliament by universal
male suffrage. Perhaps even more notable
are the economic improvements that are
under way. Much of Afghanistan Is arid.
though reclaimable BY irrigation. It's
economic life is also handicapped by q
virtually total lack of roads. Both those
deficiencies are eSbeing tackled BY q series
Of engineering works. AMI 1t Is interest
ing to note that for this the United States
is responsible.
An American company some years ago
got the contract to build dams and roads
at cost Of some $l1.000. 900 And the
Afghan Government Was able 10 find those
dollars chiefly because Afghanistan pro-
duces the finest sasacul wool n tbs world
Evening star., 1949-05-30

summed up, 1t was found that appropria-
tons far exceeded original estimates Of
revenues that would be available.
There is urgent need for some method
of bringing appropriations under overall
scrutiny and control. The loose procedures
Of the past have imposed upon the tax
payers huge deficits that might have been
avoided had Congress operated along sound
business lines The omnibus appropriation
plan offers some hope OF relief.
Evening star., 1949-05-30
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
,ortter, although II 10 permissible for
a Driter knoirn to The Star TO use
non, de plume. Please be brtef.
Evening star., 1949-05-30
Veteran Of First World War Speaks
In Behalf Of Career Employees

To the Editor OF The Star:
regret that the Civil Service Commission
allows Government agencies to discharge
faithful. career employees. Many Of these
employees have given the best years Of their
lives to the Government. when they could
have obtained better opportunities in the
commercial field. canpot conceive why
various veterans organizations urge dis
missal Of these career employees. As World
War veteran myself. am opposed to any
Federal employe being compelled to relin-
quish his or her position just to accomnno-
date me because I happen to be q World
War veteran. These World War II veterans
have had "the cream of the crop" as far as
veterans benefits are concerned. World War
I veterans did not get:
i. $40 q week for 50 weeks.
z. @. I. Loans.
g. College education. and other benefits.
(World War veterans had to be injured in
line Of duty.)
hope the LAnger bill or other legislation
will right the injustice done our career
employees. CHRIS. c. MURPHY.
Evening star., 1949-05-30
Questions ond Answers

A reader ear get tire answer 70 ana sqssitsn ~
fact hy sritlns The EFsslas hiaF IRfeFm sstea
bureau. ale I street NE. wsshinsaaa &
Please ihesess three tst esnts fet rstarn nassass
Evening star., 1949-05-30
\, THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. Are there many coal mines In the
United States In which fires burn cosatinu-
ously7--T. L.
A. A recent report listed over 90 sTss
burning II, coal beds In seven States.
Evening star., 1949-05-30

O. In what work OF fiction does the Iona
sentence OF | 900 words occur7~-E q, q,
A. The 0o0-word sentence may be found
In Ulysses" by James joyce. published in
1884.
Evening star., 1949-05-30

mugwump is q Republican whose mug was
on one side and his wump on the other.
The 1884 campaign was lost to Grover
Cleveland.
But the mugwump type was revived and
continued in 1895. 1910. 1914 and ie4s with
the same disastrous effect
In spite OF the successful congressional
campaign Of le46. with the clear cut issue
OF Have you had enough2" they are de-
termined to try again with . straddie, q
typical mugwump program. Therefore they
should not object to being called mugwumps.
MRS. ALICE r. HErTMULLER.
Evening star., 1949-05-30

O. In what year did the Navy Department
start giving temporary ratings 10 enlisted
men7-R. J. z.
A. The Department Of the Navy saya that
the Navy Department started giyinx tenn.
porary ratings to enlisted men In ieA2.
O. What animals In the Wild state are
most friendly 10 human eetnss9~~M o N.
A. The mountain lion or puma has this
reputation. especially IN South America.
Another animal that rarely. II ever. attacks
man Is the eheetah.
@ Where vas John Alden. the Mayaower
Pilgrim. born IL %. w.
A. The birthplace Of John Alden 10 not
known. The name Alden appears In tho
Doomsday Book and Aldens have been found
from early times IN the eastern counties Of
England.
q When was the nickname Murderer
Row frst used Of the Eew YoTk Yankses7
--S NJ
A. the Yankee team of is7T. one Of the
great baseball teams Of all time. saw the
start OF the term "MurdeYsrs Row,~
@ II has been said that snakes are t'rnsd.
II this trae7-p. J. %.
A. Snakes are usually tirnid. They avoid
nsht and when Directed uy 10 escape. Il
Ia only when eofnersd that they siriGs.
@ When was soap arst wrapped up In
separate eakes7-N w.
A. william Hesketh Lever tissi-is7sl,
British soap manufacture was probably tina
first person 10 wrap and name soap. Before
his time soap was sold In bars a. II eans
from the factory. and pieces we're Cut %
~ needed.
O. How old Ia eiyillxaiion1- Sd. o. d.
A. Human civilization Is about ors mil
lion years old according 70 the bess sssa-
mates. This ngure Ia based upon kfciaaeo-
logical exploration Of extinct civilizations.
the study Of primitive people sftJ lsvtng
and fnyeafixnftona into the nature af mar
Evening star., 1949-05-30
Tells Why She Now Favors
Compulsory Health Insurance


70 the Editor Of The Star:
I am . registered nurse. and I thought
I always would be against compulsory health
insurance; but from personal experience
I've changed my mind.
A year ago had . nephrectomy-or re-
moval Of q kidney--And that operation took
our life savings tmy husbands and mine).
Money that We had hoped to use Tor an
education Of our two small boys But even
this money did not cover Al expenses. we
are still paying OF the doctors and at the
rate ct which We are able to pay 1t viii
take at least another year. In the meantime
there is no money going back into our say
ings which leaves US with that UNCERTAIN
feeling! What II another operation were
necessary on any Of us2 What could we do3
Now mind you. we have disqualification.
all this expense was for extras like laboratory
fees, blood transfusions. intravenouses.
x-rays, and. Of course, doctors!
am certainly open for suggestions. What
would you do-you who are against health
insurance. II. NJ
Evening star., 1949-05-30

II. 3. 0cuthgate. IN The Star Of Nay a.
makes many eensral and. BY now. sserecsyped
charges of intolerance on the part of the
spauiah government. The last one beane. ~Nos
even funeral service can be hsld b. Pro-
tessanta" he then says. .~Tneae fscts are
irrefutAble."
What fsctsf When ns gives them. les him
state the sources of his information ard
document his assertiona- Reasonable pecpae
would Ike 70 have moFs than Mesuiy h1 ipae
dixit. xANCI6 JOdM&H
Evening star., 1949-05-30

Readers Reply to Charge That Spain
Denies Freedom TO Protestants
To the Editor Of The star:
The remarks OF the Rev. Mr.. H. g. South
gate In The Star on May % require an
answer. OF course. 4 dependable analysis OF
the political nature Of the present govern
ment Of Spain would require volumes. But
= brief allusion TO Mr.. eouthsates concern
for the plight Of Protestants In Spain will
reveal that his "irrefutable' statements
really are quite REPUTABLE.
Since Spain Is an overwhelmingly Cath
ollie nation. her bin Of civil rights naturally
Church teaches the true faith. II Ia signin-
cant. however. that non n-cathoiics are
allowed freedom Of conscience and OF wor-
ship not only In practice but In Law Pro-
testants certainly are permitted to conduct
services in their chapels and In their homes.
Their freedom 10 worship ~ they zee st Ia
respected but public demonstrations for the
advertisement of heresy are not an essential
element Of religious freedom" A. that
ambiguous term Is understood In Spain.
Mr.. Southgate opens his remarks with the
glowing and appealing declaration: "Reli-
gious freedom Is the basis OF all freedom"
minister must surely agree that only In
truth Is there freedom. The freedom men
claim In order TO teach error Ii licenae. In
stead Of making superficial and ili-informed
attacks against the Spanish government
because OF the religious convictions Of the
Spanish people. Mr.. Southgate might do well
70 define the limitations which truth neces-
sariiy places upon freedom.
Those who cry for unqualified religious
freedom In Spa!n--freedom whether In truth
or in error-tAke no coGnixance Of thu con-
pictely Catholic tradition Of the Spanish
people. For more than q thouaand years
before men demanded the right 10 teach
whatever version Of truth" was their fancy.
Spain Was Catholic In thought and In soul
/ respectfully submit that, no intelligent
observer would venture m esaiuation Of the
religious issue In Spain without taking mote
of thsse facts Convtncsd ~ shs q that the
holy Catholic faith is the scae embodiment
Of truth. Spain can oniy be- applauded for
her undaunted devotion 20 endurtnE values.
= xYN4 xrKN
Evening star., 1949-05-30

Compromising Republicans
Labeled sHgugwumps" and Stra1alers
70 IN ndissr sf TAs star:
Senator ealsonstaIl on the Meet the
Pren Program speaking for those Re-
pubiicans who are conducting dangerous
flirtataon with socialism. ccutended that
tl,cee Who are attempting TO be On boeh
sides are conpromisers, the moderAtion
PARTY between the conservatives ct one md
ths radicals at the other extreme--a faIlAey
Of distribution.
Whether aware cf II or not they are
returning 10 the musw1mp typs cf thinking
induIrod m ~ some Republicans IN tn
1854 prssi6entiaI campaign YoF tloss who's
memory does not extend back - faf: 4
Evening star., 1949-05-30
Franklin, Jr.. Born Abroad.
Not Eligible for the Presidency
~ ,ha uL4ttnr ~ ira &tas.

10 the Editor Of Tns star:
In Gould Lincoins column. appearing In
the May 18TH issue. 1t ID stated that as
result Of the election TO Congre8s Of Frank
lin d. Roosevelt, jr, the latter may Be
elected to the Senate or the New York
Eoverporship TO be followed soon after
wards by q nomination for President"
However, as Mr. Roosevelt was born at
Campobeilo Island. New Brunswick. Cam
ada, the Roosevelt summer home. such .
nomination would seem impossible under
the Constitution which requires that the
President be . native-born citizen.
The same error II also made IN Doris
Flecsons article on the same subject.
WILLIAM MeKnNIE.
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19
Stolen on Westcoast,
Horn Found In Tenn.

MEMPHIS. Tenn When Joe
Morris was member OF III.
onel Hampton's band two wears
ago his trumpet was stolen from
the bandstand while they were
playing dance engagement IN
Los Angeles. Calf. The loss was
very much regretted for il was
his first instrument.
Now a bandleader in his own
right and featured at Palace The
atre here, he took a walk be-
tween shows. passing pawn
shop on Beale street. He was
startled ON glimpsing the stolen
instrument in the window with
a for sale" tag on IT,
Talking TO the owner he was
told that il had been brought
there about l8 months ago and
as the gent who had pawned n
failed TO return within the IL
months time limit il was now
on the market for sale.
Paying the fifteen dollars for
il. Morris returned to the the
atre. polished 1t and at the next
show blew it with much vigor
What's puzzling him now is how
the horn travelled all that dis
tance and who stole it.
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19
Sonny Thompson Crew
Finds Mythical Well

ST. AUGUSTINE. Flat may
have been the warm climate
or a coincidence by bandleader
Sonny Thompson and his band
from now on will the Fountain
of Youths biggest boosters and
not regard the tales about It as
mere history book propaganda
since they tasted the water flow
ing from IT,
Having heard about the myth
ical we'll discovered by explorer
Ponce de Leon in 1913 one Of
the first things they did on ar
riving here TO play a dance date
was visit the spot
They took along two gallon
lars to fill with tho water, stor-
ing them in the back OF their
deluxe station wagon Since
drinking the water several Of
the bandsmen told Thompson
that many OF the aches and
pains they had complained Of
had disappeared and already
they were feeling like high
school lads.
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19

day night after being notified
that the checks were waiting
his signature only. He explained
that he had left town Monday
and that the payroll checks were
not made out in Superintendent
Malcolm Rogers office until
Tuesday afternoon.
Meanwhile, at meeting Of
the Ypsilanti Township, irac-
tional one, school board in Viii
low Village Wednesday night,
action was taken TO give the
teachers pay boost during the
next school year.
The board adopted the l948
Michigan Department Of Labor
cost Of living index figure TO
which Village teachers salaries,
by agreement are geared. The
l948 cost Of living index was
1871. representing an increase
OF Al over the l947 index Of l53.
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19
RUN NEWS

mission toward the cities and
townships in helping them with
their maps and plans and zoning
problems. The supervisors voted
10 receive Mr.. Hurrell's report
and TO approve his l949 recon-
mendations.
TWO FIRES IN VILLAGE
An apartment was gutted and
others threatened in a fire in
Willow Village last Saturday.
The home Of The Dolphia Duke
family at 1873 Swansea CT. was
destroyed by a blaze OF unde-
termined origin. Project firemen
were able TO extinguish the
flame in time to save the apart
ment.
Rev. ]. Edgar Edwards. head
OF the Village Interdenomina-
tional Churches. and vice presi-
dent of the NAACP along with
John Mansfield, p H. A. Repre-
sentatives and an executive
member Of the NAACP stood by
during this emergency. The Rev.
Edwards supplied clothing, while
Mr.. Mansfield had them settled
very comfortably in another
apartment for permanent resi-
dence. Mr. Jacque DeLaurier
said that plans are under way
whereby the community will get
together and pledge themselves
TO buy or replace furnishings
other than clothing destroyed
BY the fire.
ANOTHER FIRE
Another Swansea CT. resident
suffered loss by fire when his
car burned Saturday at the cor
ner OF Stony Creek and Whit
taker Roads. Township friemen
answered the alarm but the car.
owned by Cannon Boatright l4l3
Swansea CT, was counted total
loss. Firemen believe il started
by the hot exhaust ignitIng
leaking gasoline.
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19
U. OF M. ACCUSED
OF JEALOUSY

The University OF Michigan S
position on the MSC-Micnigan
football schedule has been sharp
ly criticized by Michigan State
News. Spartan campus news
paper.
In an editorial, the State
News Thursday accused Michigan
officials Of pursuing policies of
open mstelalism. II claimed
Wolverine officials stopped to
an all time low Their football
policy has no higher purpose
than making money"
Declaring the Michigan con-
duct case a shadow on the
principals and ideals Of col
lege athletics the editorial
said: Let VA hope that in the
years 10 come the Sparians
will not take advantage of
any rival as the University Of
Michigan has taken advantage
of Michigan State. Let US hope
that the Sparfsns will never
be as franiicallY fearful and
jealous Of a rising football
power"
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19
TWIN-CITY
RI g h Ii g h + $

Louis Buster, 90, OF 1854 Tenth
street. Ecorse, was arrested BY
River Rouge police early Mon
day and turned over to De-
troit police where he was held
on an assault charge.
Witnesses said that a woman
passenger occupying the same
seat as Buster on a Greyhound
bus, was struck by him when
she protested against his adj
vances.
A male passenger who at
tempted to stop him was also
hit. The bus was In the Delray
section at the time. Buster forced
the operator TO let him off at
Cicotte street. Rouge police were
notified and arrested him under
the Coolidge viaduct The COM
plainant was a 38 year old Wyan-
dotte woman.
William Duncan. director of
Housing, is asking that all APP
plicants renew their applications
by Feb. 28th.
Duncan eXlained that the
Housing Commission has piled
up on extremely large backlog
OF applications from people who
no longer need emergency hous-
ing. This step was necessary, he
advised. in order 10 bring the
file up to date and start a new
file Of those interested in getting
housing.
All veterans who do not re-
new their applications within 80
days from the Feb. % date will
be dropped to the inactive list.
Veterans should bring a copy
OF their discharge when they
make new applications.
Non-veterans who are in
terested in emergency housing
may also file for consideration
at later date Duncan said.
Robert E. DuBey. director of
Adult Education in River Rouge,
announces the beginning Of the
winter session Of night school.
Included in their new schedule
OF subjects are accounting and
bookkeeping. auto mechanics,
blue print reading, college chem
istry. drafting, driver training,
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19
TEACHERS PAY DELAYED

Distribution of Willow Run
Village schools semi-monthly
$4,000 payroll was delayed be-
yond the due date because OF
the absence Of key school
official.
Signature OF Treasurer Percy
Holloway is required before they
can be distributed 10 more than
100 teachers and other persons
employed by the school district.
Holloway. manager Of plant
Company's Parts and Equipment
services for the Ford Motor
Division, is in Hamilton, Ohio,
al the company's plant there.
Mrs. Holloway said her hus-
band is not expected back from
Ohio until the latter part OF the
week. This was confirmed by his
office at the Generator Plant
here.
CHECKS LATE
Teachers charge that this is
the third time IN a year that
paw checks have been late be-
cause OF Holloway's absence from
the city. Arthur Collins, 22S
Outer Lane. treasurer OF the
Spencer School Parent-Teacher
Association. charged Holloway
with showing a lack OF respon-
sibility' for leaving town with
out making adequate prepara-
tions for the semi-monthly pay
rolls falling during his absence.
DR.. Malcolm B. Rogers, Super
intendent OF Willow Village
Schools said the master payroll
check had been duly signed by
the board. The holdup is in the
individual checks.
District Treasurer Percy Hol-
Ioway made an emergency re-
turn 20 Ypsilanti Wednesday
night 10 sign the $4,000 payroll
checks. Spokesman for the teach
ers Wednesday had objected TO
the payroll being delayed be-
cause OF Holloway'S absence. He
was on a trip for the Ford Motor
Company in Hamilton. Ohio.
Holloway flew back Wednes-
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19

s,ti,c down Once she bagged
o,sr o. 600 fish. Last season she
raampion of the group. She
b,pe to keep the title next sea-
sol.
Ms CLYDE Stewart, Mrs. Annie
rcn Kigler. Mrs. Annie M. Willis
spsnt the evening with yours tru-
n sunday February z, On the
s,ek hSt are: Mrs. Wells, Mr..
Kellogg. Both are in Sidney Sum-
by hospital Mrs. Matte Lewis is
cooyalescing at her home on Wal
nut Street Don't miss the Son {.
: al the Recreation Building
T.5tusy IA and February 81.
Il promises to be something won
derful
Mr. OTIS Sabbath OF 322 Beech
wood street. River Rouge, went
pop calling on some OF his
friends IN InkSter last Saturday,
February % Among some OF his
friends he called oil. were: The
Thomas Kellogs, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugcne Willis Of Inkster, and
Nj. Mary Jane Willis of Ash
St rect OTIS is the younger bro
thsr Of Mr.. Clarence Sabbeth
who Is assistant Principal of the
Nonhrup School at River Rouge.
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Unit
No ESQ Of American Legion Aux
ih5ry gave an enjoyable Tea
Party IN Sunday. January 80.
1870 lrom 4 until 8 pm. at
1883 Harrison Road. Inks I er
Tacme for this occasion was
"Ameucanlsm"
The table centerpiece was OF
Rcd CarnatIon. White Snap Dra-
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19

Colouitt. Attend your meeting
February 7. l949 at 7 pm.
Joint Child Welfare meeting
held at Ford Motor No. l73
american Legion Sunday. Janu-
ary 30 at pm. attended by
Unit Chairman Neva Walker
: Post Chairman, John Apple.
Now for a. closing thought;
Now Faith is the Substance OF
things hoped for; the evidence Of
things not seen. So long. See
YOU next week. For news or ads
call 10. l-8267.
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19
INKSTER
JOTTINCs
py MRS. KELLOGG

Ms susie Lane who has been
Sndine m,I the winter with her
SS,,,ahtcr. i Mrs. Fred Elliott at ner
aaus ea nome on Martin Vile Road,
ls,, .n, last week with her daugh-
sp," y The Mrs. Henry Williams
g q75s Harrison. Mrs. Lane is a
u y h;ne pal of yours truly and
i, ~ III" Mad quite a long chat last
w TO night about the grand
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19

CONS. Blue Iris making the coli
ors of rhe u. 5. A. Cookies and
sandwiches decorated likewise. II
was a very colorful affair.
Program consisted of singing
Patriotic Songs, Pledge of allie
glance and the correct way in
which TO salute the flag OF our
country. Mrs. M. l.. Jones. the
Unit president, acted as Nj. C..
in absence OF chairman of the
day. Mrs. o. Simms and Ida b.
Mitchell poured tea for the sf-
fair. Games and questions were
asked and prizes awarded for
best Door prizes won by Mrs.
Doris Lyons.
Mrs, Fannie Nj. Roland has
been appointed to serve as choir
chairman at Veteran Hospital on
Sunday morning from 8 am. un-
Ill IL am. Mrs. Roland is Mrs.
Plunketts' successor. Mrs. Hazel
Foster has now been added TO
the rank of volunteer workers.
Legion Auxiliary Meets
January l8, l949. The Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary, lnkster
Trio rendered music for the
Testimonial luncheon at 1900
in Lincoln Park Club Rooms
of American Legion Auxiliary
No. 81. The trio received much
praise w. Morrison. p Reid, E.
Plunkett. Others in attendance
from Inkster No. 280 were the
1st Vice President. Evelyn Mat
ther and Secretary Johnny l..
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19

fencing. mathematics. mechanical
drawing. painting and sketch
ing. retailing and merchandising,
sewing. shorthand, sociology.
supervisory problems, tying and
welding.
Lessons in golf wiz also be
available beginning Feb. 18th.
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19
INSTALLATIONS SET

The Community Church viii
low Village. met Friday evening
al the home Of Mrs. Florine
Walker, 1890 Arlington c., and
made plans for the installation
OF new officers Feb 27
A song service followed the
business meeting. Refreshments
were served BY the hostess, Mrs
Florine Walker Assisting were
Mrs Juanita Williams and Mrs
A. Butler Mrs. Jeanette Shiv-
ers. president
The Detroit tribune., 1949-02-19

,imcs We had
last season and
W. also made
some new plans
for this season II
God is willing.
Mrs. Lane Is
quite a gal, she
Is Just 70 years
Young She can
stand on her feet
eight or &c n
ha,trg without