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Evening star., 1949-10-24
Quotes Scriptures on Inequality
OF Recent Federal Pay Increases

Quotes Scriptures on Inequality
OF Recent Federal Pay Increases
To the Editor OF The STAR
I have observed that in the general raises
Of salaries by the recent Congress session.
the man in the upper brackets gets larger
percentage Of present income than the fel-
low at the bottom. For example, in the
Service Pay Bill the top men get SO percent
increases and the enlisted man at the bottom
gets five.
II there is any complaint. the authors OF
the bill may cite the Scriptures (Matthew
XIII, 12l, as follows: ITO him Whomsoever
hath to him shall be given and he shall have
more abundance; but to whomsoever hath
not from him shall be taken away even that
he hath"
Now II anyone doubts the capacity of any
one to take away from the citizen something
that "he hath not" he may interview the
tax collector. The rule Of abundance to the
higher brackets applies to the civilians as
well as the military in the recent upsurge.
We are informed that the Government can
not command the higher brain power to
serve unless 1t keeps boosting pay. We need
college brain trustees who are In the know
such, We assume, as Abe Lincoln, who grad
uated at the head Of his class at Cracker
Barrel University and Harry Truman, who
came magma cum laude from the Gents
Furnishings University In Kansas City.
JERRY A. MATHEWS.
Evening star., 1949-10-24

will inevitably listen to Communist blan-
dishments and Russian promises.
1t is to ameliorate this downward trend
and check the drift toward acceptance of
Communist and Soviet enticements that
the high commissioners of the Western
Powers and the West German government
have concerted measures to relieve West
Berlin's financial and commercial crisis
1t would seem to be salvage operation
fully as important as the air-lift, though
in less spectacular guise.
Evening star., 1949-10-24
New I ests Indicate Error
In Light Speed Estimate
Radio-wave Measurement Adds
10 M.P.H. to Old Figure
BY Thomas X. Henry

The speed of light, the standard measuring
rod Of the universe, is almost 10 miles Sec
ond faster than has been shown by the mcGa
precise measurements in the past, Coast and
Geodetic Survey tests indicate.
These tests have been reported to the
American Geophysical Union by Carl j. AS
lakson Of the Survey staff. They are based
on the use Of "shoran," the war-developed
mechanism Of DR.. Stuart w. Selley of the
Radio Corp. of America, by which echoing
radio waves between three fixed points are
used to determine distance.
Radio waves presumably travel at precisely
the speed of light waves in vacuum. This
now is officially accepted as 299776 kilome-
ters q second, or approximately 186,219
miles. The speed of both varies minutely
with density and composition Of the atmos-
phere and several other factors for which
allowance must be made.
Mr.. Aslakson used shoran to measure 47
lines varying in length from Ct to 367 miles.
Six Of these previously had been measured
with extreme precision by Geodetic Survey
engineers.
Other tests were made of the distances
between the ground and plane, the altitude
of which was determined with great accu-
racy by other means. In every case the
shoran gave too short measure, when the
accepted light velocity was used. 1t was
found, however, that the discrepancies dis
appeared when an arbitrary figure of 16
kilometers second was added. That the
error was due to use Of the wrong light speed
seemed apparent from the fact that it in
creased progressively with distance.
The possibility of errors in the technique
still must be admitted, Mr.. Aslakson says in
his report, and the speed of light is too
fundamental constant to be changed with
out far more intensive tests.
That there can be any difference between
the speeds Of different kinds of radiation,
such as radio waves and visible light also Is
considered inadmissible.
Neutron radiation, the heavy artillery Of
the atomic world, is from six to eight times
more deadly than X-rays of the same inten-
sity, according to Atomic Energy Commis-
sion scientists.
This is the type Of radiation which is
emitted at the instant of the explosion of an
atomic bomb. 1t is responsible for the two
deaths that have occurred up to date in the
commissions laboratories.
The far greater virulence Of the neutron
rays is shown by all tests thus far under
taken-reddening of the skin, killing of
masses of cells and of entire animals. Quail
tatively, however, the effects appear to be
about the same as those of x-rays.
The X-ray is immaterial, like ray of light.
It kills by its effect on cell chemistry. The
neutron. however, is material body with
solid Weighable mass and part of its killing
effect is due to impact. 1t also makes some
OF the elements of the body themselves radio
active, so that neighboring tissues are killed
Evening star., 1949-10-24
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE

O. How many air raid alarms were sounded
in London during World War II?-H T. E.
A. Air raid alarms were heard in London
1923 times between September 8, 1885, the
date of the first, and March %, 1945, the
date of the last.
q. Where is the most heavily Travelled
stretch or road in the United States? M D. S.
A. According to the records of the Public
Roads Administration, although there is no
recent information, the honor is generally
given to the highway just past Newark Air
port in New Jersey, where the average daily
number of cars is 5000. AS many as 102, 900
have been counted in one day.
@. When and where can the B-36 be seen
in action?-C. S.
A. The Department of Defense says that
the Air Forces Consolidated -Vultee, six
engined B-S6. may be observed in flight in
the vicinity of Carswell Air Force Base Fort
Worth, Tex, where the 7th and 11th Bomb
Groups. both equipped with B-36s, are sta
toned. In addition during the past months
the B-36 has been on display at several avia-
tion exhibits in which the Air Force particle
pated. Future exhibits at which the B-36 may
be shown will be announced from time to
time in the local press.
@. Were swans ever used for food?-F. L. G.
A. In England swans once were source of
food and cygnetS were regarded as delicacy.
For centuries in the ancient swannery at
Abbotsbury, Dorsetshire, swans have been
protected. This is now the only big swan
sanctuary in Europe.
@. How much weight does a basketball
player lose during single game?-R. v. N.
A. A basketball player may lose three or
four or even as many as six or eight pounds
during game, chiefly in perspiration.
@. What eventually became of Mary
Magdalene? K. L.
A. There is no agreement among Bible
scholars as to the fate of Mary Magdalene.
According to the belief Of the Greek Church.
she retired to Ephesus with Mary, the
Mother Of Jesus, and died there. There is
q French tradition that she migrated to
Marseilles with Lazarus and Martha.
@. Which of the consultations covers the
largest area in the sky? G. P. M
A. Hydra is the most extensive conStella-
ton, stretching one-third of the way round
the heavens. No other constellation includes
stars so widely separated.
@. Does cold weather affect the running
of clock? L. c. E.
A. Temperature affects clocks unless they
are specially compensated for temperature
changes. Most clocks tend to gain in cold
weather and to lose in hot weather.
Evening star., 1949-10-24

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address of the
aDriter, although it is permissible for
a ,Driter kno,On to The Star to use
a nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1949-10-24
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
One can't help wondering what President
Trumans thoughts are in the lonely hours
Of night when the days work is done. The
future Of the republic is his to decide, and
all around him are indications that we can
not avoid depression, bankruptcy, war and
revolution.
The 10000, 900 900 national income will
burst If the steel, coal and aluminium strikes
continue into the new year. The President
cannot possibly employ the injunction power
of the Taft Hartley Act without offending
the labor leaders to whom he is beholden.
The evidence that we will suffer $7,000,-
000, 900 deficit in the present fiscal year spells
insolvency. Smarter men, including exSen-
ator Byrnes Mr.. Nourse and ex-President
Hoover, have testified that the Federal Gov
ernment eventually must default on its obli-
cations.
Every pressure group-the farmers, the
veterans, organized labor-have had laws
passed which secure for them income for
work not done. The day Of an honest wage
for an honest days work is gone. The po-
litical party that urges thrift, hard work,
increased production never can gain power.
Too many people have been indoctrinated
to the theory Of free ride. When the
merry -go-round grinds to halt, the revo-
lutionists will pick up the pieces; and guys
like me will never again be able to write
letters like this. JAY HENRY.
Evening star., 1949-10-24

To the Editor OF The Star:
Certainly! Did not President Truman
several months ago say that if the steel COM
panies failed to produce, the Government
would take over?
This strike was maneuvered through an
ultimatum by stooge Phil Murray in the
same manner that Cordell Hull put through
the famous Roosevelt ultimatum to Japan.
DO what we say or else!"
This strike is part of the blueprint for
naturalization of industry. This is appar-
ent from still another source. John L. Lewis
intimates that he may permit his captive
subjects to do some work if there is
bona f1de Government seizure and opera
tion of the mines for the account of the
people and not of the coal operators"
Think that over! The men of vision who
pioneered the coal industry and invested
heavily in opening, operating and maintain
ing the mines apparently are not people"
according to Lewis line OF thought.
How can Americans stop this social revo-
luton" as the pinkos like to call national
confiscation and robbery?
Can't State pass simple law making it
a capital ofense for anyone using violence
or threats of it against people for doing
legitimate work? Every sensible person
would favor such law Only those with
criminal intent would oppose it.
A. H. McGOOM.
Evening star., 1949-10-24

For purposes OF rendering movie actor
inconspicuous in public place, large
toy panda would seem quite as effective
as the standard harlequin sun glasses with
Neon rims.
Evening star., 1949-10-24

Always something new in medical expe-
rience-like the Cambridgeshire (England)
case OF paralysis, which turned out to be
grandfather with both legs in one leg of
the pajamas.
Evening star., 1949-10-24

United States, or of engaging In espionage.
This is simply court action to compel
compliance with a perfectly reasonable
law that ought to be enforced without
favoritiSm to anybody.
Evening star., 1949-10-24

Russia may top the atom with the cosmic
ray, which in turn may be topped by the
United States with deadlier hydrogen
thing. Do we hear some small nation
asking: Would you two like to be alone?"
Evening star., 1949-10-24
Limit Of Taxation Believed
Reached in MONTGOMERY County

To the Editor Of The Star:
I quite agree with the man who wrote
about taxes in Montgomery County. Ours
have gone up twice the original amount.
Does it pay to have pride and make your
homes look their best? Why not have a
shack?
heard Elsa Maxwell the other night: Her
father told her never to owe anything, and
it's getting to look that way. We are taxed
to the limit, think. READER.
Evening star., 1949-10-24
Questions and Answers

A. reader get the answer to any question
Please inclose three (3> cents for return postage
Bureau 316 Eye st. me-. Washington 2, D. C.
Evening star., 1949-10-24

Congressman got no takers for the
proposal to open up Fort Knox for look
at the gold. If it's gone, it's gone, and if
it's there, it won't rust.
Evening star., 1949-10-24

Q. How many air raid alarms were sounded
in London during World War II?-H. T. E.
A. Air raid alarms were heard in London
1928 times between September g. 1899, the
date of the first, and March %, 1945, the
date of the last
Evening star., 1949-10-24


against superior Japanese naval forces, a
situation normal for Naval High Command
In time of war. But General Bradley should
know that opportunity to get into the front
lines is not matter of choice
AS for his reference that only "a few" are
in opposition to the present trends, would
say that the whole Navy has such feelings,
with the possible exception of a few "yes
men," who sometimes compromise or even
surrender. And it might surprise him to
hear that a secret check in the Army would
reveal feelings similar to those of the Navy.
Doubts II Heads Should Roll.
Well, where does that leave us? I, for one,
want the right answer. Rumors say that
"heads will roll" That will get us nowhere.
The suggestion OF General Mark Clark that
I'VE must ruthlessly eliminate from the ma
tional military establishment those who do
not believe In uniacation! and will not accept
decisions when they are made is not very
constructive. He would have to eliminate all
of the Navy and many of the Army. His
testimony indicates that he is thinking Of
unity of command in the theater Of opera
tions" to which we all subscribe. Or does he
think that Eyes men" will add to our national
security? do not The Navy must never
relax in Its determination to demand the
weapons necessary to perform its assigned
job in national security. It, and only it,
is qualified to say what they should be.
A 2-to-1 vote In the Joint Chiefs Of Staff is
no criterion.
Those who endorse the "law of the land"
as something to be followed blindly are lead
ing us to disaster. Any course Of action must
be deeply rooted in popular understanding
and popular support. Admiral Denfeld
reached the highest stature when he said
that unification must be based upon mutual
confidence, trust, and respect. That does
not exist today Why? Because self-seeking
individuals and groups, domestic politics and
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-09-30
Denmark
FOOD AND DRINK
What We Eat, How We Eat
1t, And What We Do
Not Eat

The myth that the Danes eat
too much arises partly from the
fact that they do eat too much
and partly because visitors from
abroad are a welcome excuse for
bringing out the very best they
have That is, what they consider
the very best. They know.
This is what a Danish menu
looks like when there are visitors
about. When there are no visitors,
it must be austere. But the au-
thorities are Danes, of course, so
they, too, are partial to visitors.
We begin the day with what is
practically a Continental break
fast, mostly a cup of coffee and
an assortment of rolls supplement-
ed in our wilder moments by a
boiled egg, marmalade, and some
sort of pastry. The younger gen.
GRAFTON have porridge. D e m a n d
kippers and the waiter will fall
down in a faint-if he knows what
kippers are. Ask for bacon and
you will be told that Danish bacon
can only be had in England.
Lunch-at home or away-con-
cocted on a foundation of "Fransk-
brod' (white bread) or "Sigtebrod'
Oight rye bread or "Rugbrod)
dark rye bread) which is most
health-giving and good for you
1t is loathed by foreigners.
It is becoming more and more
the custom, especially at restau-
rants, for the meal to begin with
single piece of Smorrebrod cher
ring or shrimps, or smoked salmon
if one is a millionaire) followed
by a warm dish of some kind
then possibly a little cheese OF
pastry, the latter being exception
ally fattening and delicious. Beer
is drunk with Smorrebrod and
possibly even Snaps. Both are
national drinks and potent. Snaps
more so than beer. Much more So!
There is no afternoon meal, but
nobody objects if you have a cup
of tea or a drink. Public soberity
is encouraged by there being no
closing hours at all. Drinks can
be had at all restaurants at any
time of the day-if there are any
drinks, that $50 that the urge
to consume alcohol does not over
whelm people at appointed hours
of the day and there is no need
to fill up to last until opening
time"
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-09-30
Swedish Credit
Grant To Russia

STOCKHOLM fig
ures arrived at in the course of
recent routine examinations by
Swedish and Russian government
representatives in connection with
the operation of Sweden's 1916
credit grant show the total utiliz-
alton to date of this credit as Kr.
174.OOO,OOO (S4S, 300, OOO,). with
orders thus far placed totalling
Kr. 1858, 100000 1899, 45O, OOO), of
which goods for an amount of Kr.
$4,000 1924, $50, 0OO) have been
delivered.
The relatively small deliveries
are due to the fact that orders
placed comprise preponderantly
capital goods, such as power sta
lions, steam turbines, plant equip
ment etc, requiring long periods
of delivery, in some cases extend
ing over several years.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-09-30
Civilian Defense
Planned In NORWAY

The Norwegian Office of Civil
ian Defense is rapidly taking
shape under a countrywide or
ganization and Quitting pro-
gram. Recently. the first of a
series of large orders was de-
livered, comprising equipment for
various branches of the service.
Material for fire-fighting. first
aid, and aircraft warnings is now
being distributed as are boots.
steel helmets. tools and rubble-
clearing equipment. 1t is reported
that this is only the first of a
series of purchases. and that an
equipment distribution center has
now been organized.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-09-30
Cement Shortage
Slows Building

According to Oslo press reports,
construction i'm and about the cap
ital is being slowed by a cement
shortage which has developed sud
denly.
Early this spring output of &C.
ment was sufficient to justify re-
moving this product from the ra-
ton list, and supplies held salts
factorily during the vacation per-
iod. Now. however, contractors
who have used up to 5000 sacks a
week have been able to get deliv-
cry on only tenth of that amount.
Producers report that break
downs at one of the major cement
plants are in part responsible. 1t
is also noted that an increasing
percentage of cement production is
being diverted to building projects
outside the capital. Last week,
producers and some of the largest
contractors conferred in an effort
to save the local building schedule
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-09-30
Swedish Queen
Is Now Engaged
To Be Married

Miss Lola johnson, who was
crowned queen of the Swedish
population in the Northwest last
summer, has announced her en-
gagement to Raymond w. Thomp-
son.
Miss Johnson is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Al E. Johnson, 1889
25th NE. and is employed at
Transport Clear.ngs of Puget
Sound. Thompson, the son of Mr.
and Mrs. w. C. Thompson, 5000
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-09-30

1t was q sleepless nj & h last
month for many residents of the
Bergen suburb of Laksvaag. With
out warning the afraid alarm
atop the Community House sud-
denly began to wall and thousands
recalled a similar night in 1910
when the sound was soon followed
by the drone of enemy planes
Several persons tainted. This time.
however it was merely a case Of
faulty wiring.
Ten Thousand radios cOnfiscated
in Norway by the Germans dur
ing the war and hereto unclaimed
were repaired and distributed by
July 1st. Sick and aged have re-
ceived a first priority. A residue
of scraps and worn out radio parts
from the giant repair job were
dumped into Oslo Harbor.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-09-30

Latona Ave, is studying music at
the University of Washington. He
is a viol.nist and intends to be a
music teacher. They first met each
other while attending Roosevelt
High School.
Miss johnson reported that she
will make trip to Sweden next
spring to visit her relatives in
S0dermanland. Undoubtedly she
will receive much publicity in the
Swedish press after she arrives.
She visited Sweden once before,
namely in 1886, when she accom-
panied her mother and sister. This
time she's going alone. .-.t
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-09-30

ments have reduced all prison
terms of more than s years by so
percent, while death sentences
must be confirmed by 2/3 of the
Supreme Court.
Administering the punishment
has made it necessary to establish
new prison and forced labour
camps. Rehabilitation and read
Justment Of released prisoners has
caused some problems, although
on the whole they have been solv-
ed satisfactorily.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-09-30
Introducing Scandinavia
Sweden
JUDICIARY

Even ldylldIl Cali UNDERESTIMATE
and use Swedish law for himself
And he need only go to single
volume in which all of Swedish
law is condensed.
But the main difference between
Swedish and Anglo-SaXon law is in
the jury system. Swedish judicial
procedure uses jury lin the An
glo-Saxon sense) only in press libel
suits. In ordinary trials panel of
elected laymen is used instead
Judges in the lower courts are
assisted by panels of TO laymen,
popularity elected for long periods.
Contrary to English and American
juries, this bench also has a voice
in deciding the punishment. And
if seven agree in opposition to the
judge, they can override him.
Courts
The lowest courts are the coun-
ty court and the city court. They
deal with ordinary criminal and
civil cases. Lay members of the
bench in city courts serve only in
serious criminal cases.
Next in rank are the six appeal
courts, called Royal courts. They
are not bound by the findings of
the lower courts but have the
right to try case over again.
The highest court and final court
of appeal is the Supreme court. It
has the same right of reconsider
ing and re-trying cases.
Recent reform has brought Swe-
dish court procedure nearer to An
glo-American practice. A change
in 1948 provides for oral instead of
earlier written examination and
cross-examination of witnesses.
Every Swedish citizen can be
represented in court by a reliable
person or plead his own cause But
only the 842 members of the Advo-
Gates society may style them
selves advocates or attorneys-at-
law. Unlike in Britain, there is no
segregation of barristers from
solicitors.
Swedish penal institutions have
been noted for humane treatment
of prisoners. The aim is to reform
rather than to punish an offender.
Swedens yearly crime rate is
not high, although it has risen
lately. From 1886 through 1910,
yearly crime cases totalled 1885,
800, rose to 168,3OO in 1945.
Penal institutions in 1947 held
some 1000 persons or about 8
for every 10000 inhabitants.
In addition about 500 offenders
were in mental hospitals. On pa
role or probation were 10000 per-
sons.
Those who served hard labor
numbered around 1000 Four of
these were life-termers. There is
no death sentence in Sweden.
Thirty of Sweden's penal insti-
buttons are walled, 20 are open,
having 1900 and 500 inmates re-
spectively. Those in open institu-
tons suffer no bars, cells, or
armed guards. They merely live
in camps or farms for 2O-3O per-
sons. Most of the work is out
doors: gardening, farming. lum-
bering.
All inmates are paid for their
work. Burroughs are granted as
often as four times year, enab-
ling the prisoner to visit home.
He can even write uncensored let