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Evening star., 1949-03-24
Impusse Over West Germany

The gravest handicap to the consolida-
ton Of Western Germany is continuing
disunity among the three occupying pow
ers as to how 1t shall be accomplished.
Such consolidation would seem to be i'm
perative in face OF Russian opposition to
the entire process-an opposition which
has just entered upon a new phase with
the adoption Of Communist constitution
for the 100000 Germans living in the
Soviet zone. Yet deep-going split exists
between the Americans and the French,
involving basic policies and methods.
This split has existed from the first. The
French do not wish q revival of either
German political or economic Unity. Po-
litically, they desire a loose federation of
autonomous German states, functioning
under strict Allied controls. Economically,
they wish an internationalized Ruhr and
a favored position for themselves in their
occupation zone, to say nothing of the
Saar industrial region, which has been
virtually incorporated with France.
The French viewpoint is understandable
and abstractly logical, considering its
tragic experiences from German aggres-
would be renewed II q strong Germany
again arises. Yet the American view
point, shared substantially by the British,
Is that the French thesis Is unrealistic
and impracticable in the long run. The
continued augmentation OF Germany
would, as our authorities see 1t, entail the
gravest consequences. Economically, 1t
would so hinder German recovery that
the Western zones could not become self
supporting and therefore would be con-
tinuing charge on the Western Powers
taxpayer. Also, the economic recovery Of
West Germany is vital part of the
broader West European recovery program
envisaged by the Marshall Plan Politi-
cally, it would ulcerate German national
feeling and render 1t susceptible to Com
munist Establishments. for the recovery of
German unity with the aid OF the Soviet
Union. That argument even now forms
the strongest basis for Communist propa-
ganda.
All this was threshed out at the tri-
power conference in London last June,
and the French reluctantly accepted a
AAASNAAASA
acceptance in principle has never been
translated into concrete action. Our occu-
pational authorities fatty charge the
French with systematic sabotage of the
agreement by interminable delays on spe-
cific points. Such wrangles among the
Allied High Command render impossible
the PRONUNCIATION Of new occupation
statute which would bring the London
agreement into effect. Meanwhile, the
West German leaders sit around with
their draft constitution, unable to do
anything without Allied assent.
This chronic deadlock within the Allied
High Command suggests removal OF the
matter to higher level by new con-
ference of the top diplomatic heads of the
three powers. But that would be merely q
renewal of the London Conference, which
ostensibly had reached solution. One
difficulty is that If America and Britain
bear down too hard on French recalci-
trance, the existing French government
might fall and De Gaullist regime take
Office pledged to still more intransigent
policy toward Germany. And that could
entail an even deeper rift within the
Evening star., 1949-03-24
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE

O. Which of the Rothschild brothers was
the greatest financial genius?-W. T. G.
A. Nathan Rothschild, 1777-1836, gener-
ally has been regarded as the financial
genius of the family whose original name
was Meyer. He made his home in London.
BY employing carrier pigeons and fast SAIL
ing boats he was able to utilize his own
special sources of information. Receiving
the first news OF the battle of Waterloo, he
bought and sold stocks which brought him
a million pounds profit. ~
@. Where does Latakia tobacco come from?
Il. N. T.
A. Latakia is grown in Syria and derives
its name from the city and district where 1t
is produced. Small quantities Of this dark,
richly aromatic f1re-cured tobacco are blend
ed with American tobacco in the manufac-
ture of some cigarettes and, to some extent.
of pipe tobacco mixtures.
@. What are the chances of . person
being killed by lightning?-R. L. w.
A. The National Bureau Of Standards has
killed by lightning is in 375000. This is
an average figure. and does not represent
the risk If person exposes himself to cer-
tain conditions favorable to lightning stroke.
Q. How should a boys corduroy trousers
be washed?-P. H. M.
A. Prepare a suds Of luke-warm water
and soap. Souse the garment up and down
in the suds until clean, rinse In several
waters. and hang dripping on the line. Do
not wiring, because 1t mars the material.
When dry, brush with q soft brush. Do not
iron.
Evening star., 1949-03-24
Mrs. Doyle Commended


To the Editor Of The STAR
The resignation Of Mrs. Henry Grattan
Doyle from the presidency of the Board of
Education Of the District of Columbia came
as shock and constitutes a great loss to
public education in the Capital
She will be greatly missed by school and
public officials. teachers, parents, pupils and
her friends and devoted associates on the
board.
Her leadership and constructive planning,
coupled with her firm faith in the right,
brought cohesion and concord into the delib-
erations Of the board at all times. Mrs.
Doyle presided with consummate skill and
f1rmness. in her adherence to the dignity
and Importance of rules, procedures and
deliberations governing an educational body
once graced by the membership of Thomas
Jefferson. She was neither austere nor die
tatorial in her dealings with her fellow men,
bers or the administrative staff. Her sin
cerity, fair dealing and profound knowledge.
combined with an elfsh sense Of humor,
brought accord and Cooperation from all
sound thinking persons.
Her unexpected and regretted departure
from our membership, to enjoy well-earned
Evening star., 1949-03-24
Pyramid Club Reactions
Readers Disapprove Police Procedure
But Favor Lottery Idea

having full jurisdiction over the world war
potential, would not find it necessary to re-
tain such large forces as are now used to
protect civilization
Here's to world Pyramid Club-and one
that will end all wars, hope!
ROBERT T. STEWART.
Guiding the Gambling Instinct
To the Editor Of The Star:
The Pyramid Club craze has served only
to prove once more that there is strong
gambling streak in most of U.S. To call this
tendency wicked gets us neither here nor
there. The desire to gamble is widespread
and the question remains, What can we
do about it?"
Common sense counsels PUT it to good
use. Make it an asset to the community
rather than liability. One cannot legislate
naughtiness out Of people, but one can turn
these tendencies into positive and construc-
tive channels"
The District is in bad way financially.
Why not kill two birds with one stone? 1t
is time the District Commissioners seriously
considered instituting an annual lottery
modelled on the Irish sweepstakes and de-
clded by our own classic Kentucky Derby.
The writer is confident the public would
favor such procedure. Sooner or later.
some large city in our country will do this
on national scale. Why shouldn't we be
the one?
T1Y@ @Y3Y1
Evening star., 1949-03-24
Misdirected Enthusiasm

isn't 1t wonderful that a theme has
oeen thought up which within few short
weeks has spread like forest fire through
OUT the United States of America to point
where the telephone services are partially
disrupted with calls to relatives, friends ar.
qualntances. asking DO you have eight bits
ana two friends who have two friends who
nave nave two friends? If SO, join my Pyramid
Cluo and get some easy money!
1t Is truly democratic in that it discrim.
mates against no color. creed or sect but
embraces all high and low from the Execu.
tiVe' Judicial. Legislative. Army, Navy. and
80 on down to the peanut vendor.
Inc theme, while not particularly elevat.
Ing IN that its only objective is attaining
easy money, demonstrates that when in
terest really is aroused we stop at nothing
TO insure success. So, why not start this
same vim. vigor and determination to pyra
mldlng ideas which really are worth while
such as world peace, exposing and exter
minating the "Commies" and better na-
tional State and local government, thus
preserving for at least another generation
our American way of life and at the same
time showing the world that we are not
Just money mad? PAUL EASBY-S Y-SMITH
Evening star., 1949-03-24

Western camp over Germany at the very
moment when common front against
Russian Vaccinations Is imperatively
needed
Western Germany thus continues to be
serious source of discord for its occupiers
And a genuine meeting of minds appears
to be still remote.
Evening star., 1949-03-24

vacation, leaves void in the conposition
OF the board that will be difficult to fill,
Mrs. Doyle leaves the board with fine
record OF achievement and carries with her
the high respect and affection of all those
who. like myself, admired her superb citizen
ship. c. MELVIN SHARPE
Vice President, Board of Education.
Evening star., 1949-03-24
International Pyramids

The popularity of Pyramid Clubs sug-
gests that they might be used for much
more worthwhile and humanitarian purpose
At stake would be world security and the
end Of national miltarism
My suggestion is that a club be formed
with every country in the world participat-
ing. the United Nations to be the ultimate
winner and take and control all its winnings
forever. Each country would contribute
its war potential-military men, armaments,
etc.-to the pot. Think of the rejoicing,
for example, that would result If our coun-
try and Russia were paired off to attend the
same party and make their contributions
simultaneously! In fact that is just where
the initial start should be made.
OF course, many militarists would lose
out in the game; for the United Nations,
Evening star., 1949-03-24
Questions and Answers

reader can get the answer to any question Of
fact by writing The Evening Star Information
Bureau, 316 street NE. washington 2, D. C.
Please inclose three go cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1949-03-24

Be friendly,
Tangled grass; -
Thorns, lean d,D1y i
As small hoots pass.
=
With startled look,
He pnuses 7,o1D. -.
Be brother,
Sun -fecked bongh.
HiH-stredn1
Be mother gentle. 70 your brink
He comes alone, J
TO drink.
ROSE MYRA PHuLR4s
Evening star., 1949-03-24
Congress and the Sabbath

To the Editor of The Star:
Eva Wheatley raises an interesting oues-
tion in her letter in your issue of March 20
about congressional Sabbath Violation
The Bible defines the Sabbath as "the
seventh day." Is your questioner calling for
the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath
of the Bible by Congress?
My interest in the problem does not arise
from any desire to see Congress legislate it.
self into the observance of any particular
day of the week. This is good point to be
very practical and down to earth in the mat
ter of the separation of church and state.
If our national interest in that principle is
worth anything at all in terms Of practical
values we will not attempt to influence Con-
gress or any other assembly to observe or
recognize the Sabbath or any other Bible
truth or doctrine. DONALD F.. HAYNES.
Evening star., 1949-03-24

In San Francisco an architect proposes
building a mile high. Surely, though,
there are less drastic ways of getting away
from 1t ALL
Evening star., 1949-03-24
Pyramids and Lent
To the Editor of The Star:

TO the Edltor OF The Star:
Just as the Pharaohs of Egypt spent lavish
sums building their pyramids, so Washing
tonians have spent (and wastedD huge sums
during the past few weeks in seeming at
tempt to initiate these rulers of old
This foolish and Wasteful (and Illegal
spending of time and money is bad enough
In itself, but that it should occur during the
lenten season is, to me, the worst thing of
all. Lent is supposed to be time of spiritual
reaWakening for all believers in God. In
stead, thousands seem to have made it a time
for seeking after the material way of life.
the main idea being to make an easy dollar.
DOROTHY L. PEASLEE.
Evening star., 1949-03-24
Other Work for Police

Other Work Tor Police
TO the Editor of The Star:
The city is to be congratulated upon the
Police Departments big, brave vice squad.
These clever supersleuths have been able to
ferret out and arrest dangerous pyramid
der. 1t is rumored that there are others
still at large. But the Vice Squad and the
grand jury have the situation well in hand
and the danger is almost past. Soon we will
be able to sleep at night in peace.
Would it be out of order to suggest that,
when they have stamped out this truly hor-
rible menace, involving thousands of war
veterans housewives, business executives,
newspaper editors and other equally vicious
people, the Vice Squad turn its undeniable
talents to the suppression of the numbers
racket which involves the criminal elements
and dregs of the city? Or would that be too
dangerous and difficult? SIN.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21
SineS Praises State
Hospital for Chronics

The facilities and operation Of the
State-operated chronic hospital at
Camp Richie were praised by County
Commissioner Jonas Sines, who repre-
scented Garrett County at an inspec-
ton visit at the institution recently.
Sines said that the patients APP
peared to be receiving excellent care
and the food was described as Of the
very best.
The hospital has capacity Of 22O
patients with two wards set aside for
Negro patients, Sines said. Upon COM
pletion of another state-operated
chronic hospital at Salisbury on the
Eastern Shore the Camp Richie insti-
tuition will be used exclusively for
residents of the Western Shore. This
will give each county additional beds
under an allotment system. Garrett
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21
McHENRY

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Rodeheaver
We're dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alvey Dewitt and family.
Among those who visited at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. c. |. Wright,
Sunday, were: Mr. and Mrs. Mason
Rodeheavcr and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Orland Wright and family. Mr.. and
Mis-. Herman Rodeheaver, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Friend and two sons, Nh.
and Mrs. Milton Dewitt and Charles
W. Wright.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Savage enter
tanned at an Easter dinner Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Fl. Bateman and family, of
Swanton; Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Wright
and son, Of Cumberland; Mr.. and
Mrs. Earle Savage and family, Nc
Henry; and Mr.. and Mrs. Orland
Wright and family, of Hoye's Run.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Dewitt had as
their dinner guests, the quartet from
Bridgewater college. The quartet had
attended services at the Oak Grove
Church of the Brethren, and the con-
Gregation enjoyed their singing Sun
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Rodeheaver
and family, and Mr. Charles Wright
were shopping in Cumberland, Sat
urday evening, and visited their
sister. Mrs. II. f. Rodeheaver and
family, near Oakland.
Ronald and Donald Rodeheaver
spent Sunday night with their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Rode
HEAVIER.
Laurence Friend. a member of the
Air Corps, stationed near Washing
ton, d. c., accompanied by friend
spent the weekend with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Friend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Savage and
two daughters visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles l. Wright, Monday evening.
On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs.
Wright had as their guests, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Dewitt and daughter,
Eloise, Mr. Savage and the Oak
Grove mixed quartet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Rodeheaver
and two sons were in Cumberland,
Sunday evening.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21

Ever take quick look at string of backed up for
a traffic light? Looks almost like centpede wheels
We've put many parts and much of skill into
those cars that sometimes just looking at them,
ourselves feel like centipede on wheels.
Chevrolet dealers basic job is to provide reliable
noical transportation We have two ways to do itby
supplying Chevrolet and trucks to you folks and by
repairing and servcing the vehicles you already have
The war put the kbosh the first way After the
war; Chevrolet led the field trying to catch up was
first to build million vehicles in postwar year
since the has built half million cars and
trucks than any other manufacturer
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21
a Centipede-on wheels

Still more folks want Chevro1ets. Until they get
them it up keep the they have the road
We do it. We have good, steady mechanics and
parts men. We back them up with up-to- minute
testing equipment and tools. We have a continuous
factory training program to keep up on new
and better ways to keep your purring.
And when plentiful again. traffic lines will still
make feel like centipede wheels. It's Job %
that your operates smoothly and economically
whether it's been the road for months or years.
Meanwhile we're supporting 1909 Chevrolets estab-
lished policy Of delivering to the public many
possible at lowest possible prices.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21
BITTINGEK LUTHERAN PARISH
Curt II. Rune. Pastor

Sunday School: 10, Bittinger; 1O:45,
Jennings.
Worship: 9:45, Jennings; II, Bit
finger. Rev. Carlson will preach in
Meadow Mountain at s p m.
Monday, April %, Mr.. Trexler,
prominent layman of the United
Lutheran church, will speak to us in
Bittinger at s p. m. All are welcome.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21
CHURCH or az NAzARENE

NeV. James BaIIey, FasfOr
Saturday service over public adj
dress system, 1880 p. m. Prayer and
Praise service, 500 p. m.
Sunday, Sunday School at 200 p. m.
Preaching, 300 and 1880 p. IN.
Young Peoples service, Sunday,
Tuesday and Saturday, 1870 p. m.
Tuesday. Prayer meeting, 1870 p. m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21
DEEP CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH
Road 219, Deep Creek Lake

1000 a. m., Sunday School; 11:15
a. m, Morning Worship. Junior and
Adult sermons
1880 p. m, Evening worship.
Wednesday, 1880 p. NJ, Prayer ser
vice and regular monthly business
meeting.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21

9:15; st. Johns at II a. m.
Hear Zez TreXler Sunday evening at
500 He comes from North Carolina
with a great message. He speaks as
a Lay-worker to members of all
Christian churches.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21
MT. LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. w. c. Rogers, Pastor.

10 a. M. Sunday school and teach
ors' meeting.
1880 p. m, preaching service.
Tuesday, 7:30 p. m, prayer and
business meeting.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21
BETHEL METHODIST CHURCH
Mt. Lake Park

Rev. W. G. Rogers, of the Mt. Lake
Lake Baptist church, will be the
speaker at the Methodist church on
Sunday morning at the regular wor-
ship hour.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21
Sunday Services in the Churches
Of The Community
ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL
Rev. Austin SchiIdwachter. Rector

St. Matthew's, Oakland, 500 a. M,
folly Communion; HOO a. m. SER
vice and sermon; 10 a. m, Church
School.
Altamont log church. every Sunday
at 7:30 p. M, service and sermon.
Anderson Chapel. Swanton, $3.50
a. m, service and sermon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21
SWALLOW FALLS

Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Mellott, of
Vienna, Va, were visiting the for
mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. z. L. Mel
lott, over the Easter holidays.
Visitors Of Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben
Friend Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Friend and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Sines and family, all of
Cresaptown.
Miss Vergie Sines is visiting her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs Lester
Sines, Cresaptown, this week.
Miss Rosalie Sines, who has been
been confined to her room for several
days, is somewhat improved.
Misses Juanita and Violet Friend,
Baltimore, visited their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Alvin H. Friend over the
Weekend
Nh and Mrs. Herman Sines visited
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Luther Werdebaugh, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Werdebaugh
visited the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Lewis, Sunday.
Nus. Elizabeth Thomas, Hoyes Run.
called on Mrs. G. II. Sines last Thurs
day
Irwin O'Haver has been employed
by James Werdebaugh, building a
new house for him on the property of
his mother-in-law, Mrs. Edith Friend.
Delayed
Mr.. and Mr. Paul Winters. Cresap-
town, were visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Reu-
ben Friend over the weekend.
Visitors Of c. Il. Sines Sunday were
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Sines and family.
Eugene and Delano Sines and Arthur
Pyscll.
Sunday visitors Of Luther Verde
baugh We're Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Sines, MI. and Mrs. Delbert Friend,
iii. and Mrs. Harland Lewis and Mr.
and Mrs. James Werdebaugh and son.
Miss Nergie Sines and James Sines
visited their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Teets Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Ream and son
visited MI and Mrs Bert Ream Sun
day.
Perry and Charles Sines were visit
ors Of Theodore Sines Friday.
Miss Resale Sines was an overnight
guest Of Miss Audrey Miner Wednes-
day hight
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21
CHURCH OF ST. PETER THE
APOSTLE
Oakland. MARYLAND

Masses, Sunday at 500 and 1000
a. m. Confessions on Saturday,
from 500 to 600 p. m. and from 1880
to $50 p. m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21

and Kent counties are the only two
which do not have patients at the
Camp Richie hospital now.
Commissioner Norman Hess, of
Carroll county, was elected chairman
of the Board of Visitors of the hos
pital. 1t was pointed out that the cost
per day per patient is $4.S5.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-04-21

A warship blast was fatal to three
Navy men.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-12-08

Start rodeo in your town and
roundup the firms that display the
Union Label, Shop Card and But
ton.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-12-08

ing the APP not only advantage of
mass buying but also the unfair
advantage of increased prices to
consumers"
After long explanation of why
business firms sometimes make
more money by charging low
prices, Means concluded that "there
would seem to be a real possibility
that this bargaining power of the
APP has been used in ways that
are contrary to the public inter-
est"
Means also argued that Con-
gress must legislate on the issue
of what constitutes too much con-
centration of economic power-the
subject now under consideration by
the Celler monopoly investigating
committee of the House.
"Clear national policy in this
field needs to be made by the Con-
gress," Means said, "and this
policy should be in terms of size
as such, not in terms of monopoly
and competition. Now that great
progress has been made in dealing
with the problem of employment,
there seems to me no domestic pro-
blem more pressing than that OF
the threat of bigness to our So
ciety."
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-12-08
PAGE FIVE

freedom is an immediate RESPONSE
bility, not only for the United
States but for other free peoples.
Otherwise they will fall victim to
the Kremlin's imperalist drive"
The AFL stresses that the rich
resources of the region provide the
means for raising living standards
there and are also vital to the en-
tire world as raw materials.
Products Of the region are Of
great strategic Importance to the
United States, the AFL shows.
"For instance, tungsten is indis-
pensable for the high speed tools
on which mass production depends;
80 percent of our supply comes
from the Far East which has the
worlds greatest unused reserves,
and without which we could not get
the tin we need. For many
other products Far Eastern re-
sources are an immediate need for
our industries and indispensable in
time of war"
In conclusion, the AFL comments
that "trade with the Far East is
vital to us because we need the best
and must have steady
supply in the immediate future. If
these young nations are to keep
their freedom, they need the pro-
ducts we send them in return and
our help in developing their own
Industries and resources.
"To permit Soviet Russia to
close them into her walled-off econ
omic system, would mean poverty
and slavery for them, for Russia
can neither help them toward free
dom and self-government nor to-
ward the use of their resources to
raise living standards"