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Evening star., 1949-04-15
The Pact and Red Propaganda

Since Andrei Gronlyko seems by nature
to be a rather phlegmatic man, it Is not
surprising that real fire and vibrancy are
lacking In the text of his General Assem-
bly, attack on the North Atlantic Treaty.
But the real reason for the texts dullness
probably rests not so much in the per-
sonality OF the Soviet Deputy Foreign Min
lister as in the fact that his argument is
as stale as a slice of last weeks bread. 1t
is an argument, moreover, so overworked
and so palpably untrue that Mr.. Gromyko
even If he had the eloquence of a
Churchill-could hardly breathe life or
feeling into it,
For what he has just said Is nothing but
the same old cracked and wheeling phono-
graph record that the Soviet propaganda
machine has been playing over and over
again ever since the Atlantic Pact first
began to take shape, The tune has long
since become as familiar, and as boring,
as some of those popular songs that are
done to death by our radio disc jockeys.
BY this time all the world knows how 1t
goes. The pact Is the handiwork OF 'im-
perialistic warmongers" 1t is an "ag-
gressive" alliance cooked up by Anglo
American ruling circles" ;. its purpose
is to isolate" Russia before "unleashing"
a new global conflict in which the United
States and It's co-conspirators hope to de-
stroy the U. s. s. r. and "the countries of
Peoples Democracy" -. and so on f.. 9.
and so forth.
Mr.. Gromyko's argument-the Kremlins
argument-cannot stand up, of course,
against the facts of history In the postwar
world. Those facts are clear. One of them
is that the United States-which was then
the mightiest of all powers-took vi day
as signal to demobilize almost completely
and to work in the United Nations, in a
virtually disarmed state, for an enduring
peace. Another fact Is that the other
Western allies followed the same course.
Still another is that they learned, when it
was nearly too late, that their high hopes
for decent, cooperative international
society were illfounded, that the Soviet
Union was dedicated to policy Of OBJ
structionism and direct and indirect ag-
gression, and that unless they formed
common 'front.' they would be inviting the
Kremlin to overwhelm them one by one
until the whole of Europe became part of
a Red totalitarian empire.
That is why the Atlantic Pact has been
called into being. Practically unarmed
countries like little Denmark and Norway
have become members of 1t not because
they wish to attack Russia but because
Russia has made them fear for their own
independent survival All twelve of the
pact's signatories want merely sense of
security with which, with the help of the
Marshall Plan, they can 60 about the
business of achieving economic and po-
litical stability. Nothing could be clearer
than the defensive nature of the alliance.
Mr.. Gromyko, parroting the hackneyed
Moscow propaganda line. describes that
alliance as something aimed against the
Soviet Union, but the fact is-and he and
his superiors must know it-that 1t is
aimed only against the threat Of further
Russian aggression.
There are many other points 10 Be made
Evening star., 1949-04-15
Liquor as a Contributory Factor
In Prevalence of Crime.

Liquor A. a Contributery Factor
In Prevalence Of Crime.
To the Editor Of Tn. Star
1t is TO be hoped that the ples recently
made by Judge Almond w Scott from the
drunk court bench will fall on the ears OF
Congress. We are spending billions OF dol
lars to rehabilitate Europe Congress will
ingly appropriates large sums OF money 10
reclaim lands. forests and rivers. Human
beings are our most precious natural re-
source" Is not their reclamation Just as
important? Can we really afford to waste
their potentiaiities? Or allow alcoholics 70
become crimlnals7
A statement recently has been made that
national crime has increased In almost the
exact proportion as national consumption OF
liquor. Il blacked out after few drinks"
has become q common alibi for crimes OF
violence, and many other crimes and major
social problems are associated with liquor
Perhaps not all OF those who appear rrgu-
larly in court on charges OF drunkenness
can be salyaged But even II just few were
returned to society as useful. setf-respecting
and law-abiding citizens. the money would
be well spent. A chronic alcoholic In not
lust a bum" as 80 many people SEEM tn
think He Is . seriously III person who needs
proper csre and treatment. Just a. does q
person Ill with tuberculosis. Z. X. NJ
Evening star., 1949-04-15
Cut in Congressional
Grants for Needy Depiored
To the Editor Of The Star

This writer wishes TO add his Amen to
the recent article entitled Cut in Grants 10
Needy Seen as Tragic" by Rabbi Gerstenfeld
Those in Office at our local level, speaking
in behalf of the neediest, ask for a fish and
are given a stone" by those in authority
on Capitol Hill-lip service instead of life
service. How long, o Lord. how long?
JOSEPH D. KAUFMAN
Evening star., 1949-04-15
Letters to The Star

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tcrfter. although II Is nc--snuaie f~
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Evening star., 1949-04-15

witness stand reveals himself as an FBI
aide Little did they dream that the trusted
comrade in treachery was nothing at heart
but q dirty American.
Evening star., 1949-04-15

To every form of assault there Is a de-
fense, and the answer to the unbreakable
phonograph record will come along In due
course
Evening star., 1949-04-15
Questions and Answers

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Evening star., 1949-04-15

To the Editor ss Tne ssss
read In your paper tina. the various
medical societies Of the District had re-
auested the pound TO turn over dogs 10
them for vivisection purposes. and this
greatly troubled me.
II Is my belief that God created the dog
for the express purpose OF being . friend
to mRn-one who would be faithful TO him
In times Of stress and n comfort In his
loneliness. In order 10 Be such . fTierd.
It Vas necessary for God 70 erdow the doc
with feelings much akin 70 those possessed
by humans-feeiings OF love. understanding.
and. yes. even pain
I haye. read much on the subject Of vivi-
section, and cannot be convinced that
sensitive animai--a dog--does not suffer In
describahie physical and mental torture
while being dissecssd By the medical stud
ents.
rieaseY lat II have no more Of this ersseity.
a DO0 OWNER
Evening star., 1949-04-15
In Other Words, Our Orchestra
Is Something to Be Proud Of

Is Something to Be Proud Of
To the Editor Of The Star:
The Star recently published a letter by
William B. Ober with reference to an article
featuring the National Symphony Orches-
.tras new conductor. Howard Mitchell. and
I do not quite agree with the opinions he
expresses.
First, Mr. Ober believes that the orches-
tras audiences have been insulted by Mr..
Mitchells statement that not more than
handful Of listeners could tell the difference
between our orchestra and the Philadelphia
Symphony. Second. he alleges that this
handful" Is the only part Of the audience
that counts.
It is a matter of some regret that there
are. and always will be. those individuals
who take pleasure in twisting the meaning
of others statements 1t should be q source
of pride to Washington's musically minded
compares favorably with other great SYM
phonies. even though 1t may not yet have
attained the heights OF which 1t is capable.
As for the handful that counts. I feel
reasonably certain that a conductor values
and appreciates far more the support and
regular attendance of sincere music lovers
than the spasmodic appearances Of a tenn
peramental handful" who show UP only
when Rubinstein or Traubel ara on the
program and otherwise remain at home for
fear they might be subjected TO inferior
orchestra playing" Inferior playing is one
thing that seasoned audiences of the Ma
tional Symphony Orchestra need have no
fear of.
Personally. would like to say a hearty
bravo" to the men OF the orchestra and Mr..
Mitchell. wish them a successful season,
with many others to follow.
OLLIE NJ. sALoNEN.
How the Fateful News
Came to the Girls at Arlington Farms
To the Editor OF The Star
. It's 4:3o Monday afternoon. April IL. and
time for all the desks TO be cleaned of.
typewriters To- be put away. and then home
for nice quiet evening Of washing clothes.
hair and listening 10 my fsvorite radio pro-
gram-.My Friend. irma."
But as We enter ourprivate domain. Nebras-
ka Hall. one OF the Ave halls which over
1000 Government girls call home. con-
spicuous sign Is waiting to be read And %
what do we do? We read it, Notice: In
portant! There viii be a meeting Of MI
residents In the lobby tonight at T:3o. Please
attend!' What's up. Doc? was the first ques-
ton to enter our minds. Radios too loud7
campaign for CARE packages' But no
one knew.
And 50 along about 7:3o O'Clock the lobby
was jammed with curious and anxious girls
wanting to be In on the word" Finally.
Miss Haueland. assistant director TO Miss
Dorothy KnoeIk. who was visiting home In
Wisconsin at the time. got up and asked for
silence 1t wasn't long before the hall Was
as quiet MS q church on Easter morning
And Miss Hauslands voice was carrying
the sad but true news: Tor some time
nov r1lmors have been flying around regard
ing the ciosfnr of Arlington Parma
up until this time, Il has only been runner.
Evening star., 1949-04-15
Readers Oppose Allegation Of DOGS
For viviseetion Use

TO the Editor Of The Star:
understand that the medical faculty is
asking the Commissioners OF the District 70
allow the dogs Of the District Pound TO. be
turned over TO medical schools and clinics
for vivisection.
II Is because of my conviction that II is
unmercifui to torture dumb animals. that !
petition you 10 oppose this action.
Most Of the dogs at the pound we're pets
In private homes but have strayed from
their owners.
Take your stand on the side Of humane
action TO dumb aninais and ynu will b.
blessed MRS. PAULA FERGUSON.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24
Soldier Reburied

The remains of Corporal Reginald
d. Wilmoth, who was killed at Oki-
nawa on May 4, 1945, were brought to
Oakland on Sunday afternoon where
services were conducted at ? o'clock
from the Bolden Funeral home. Rev.
George w. Simpson, of the Evangeli-
cal United Brethren church, Loeb
Lynn, officiated. Interment was in the
Fairview cemetery near Table Rock.
Deceased was a son Of Harold f.
Wilmoth of Bcrwyn, Md, and the late
Sicela T. Wilmoth, and was born De-
cember !, 1924, in Westernport.
He was aged 20 years at the time
Of death. He entered service on June
Is, 1913, and saw action in the Philip
pine campaign, where he was a mem
Der Of the 287 field artillery. He was
killed at Kayzee ridge, Okinawa and
buried temporarily in the nth divi-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24
Fifty-Six Students
Make Term Honor Roll

Fifty-siX students made the term
honor roll for the first semester
in Oakland High school. Their names
follow:
Fred Thayer, Milton Arnold, Mona
Evans, Nellie Fulk, Helen Harmed,
Rosemary Haines, Dolores House,
Charlene King, Emily Martin, Betty
Lewis, Lois Murray, Sue Liller, De-
lores Paugh, Jane Humberston, Betty
Lou Sanders, Nina Lohr, Connie
Smith, Peggy Shaffer, Pattie Smith,
Barbara Winters, Carl Lohr, Gladys
Wensel, Dolores Witherup, Walter
Moon, Dale Custer, Freda Baker, AL
len Paugh, Harland Kelley.
Wilma Bernard, Lorene Shaffer,
Tom Mersing, Mamie Bowman, La
Donna Bell, Bernice Shaffer, JoAnn
Browning, Mary Spiker, Faun Friend,
Norma Browning, Lola Upperman,
Elaine Jenkins, Betty Crane, Patty
Yutzy, Jean Jordan, Dixie Dewitt,
Maxine Zimmerman, Helen Jordan,
Jean Reams, Helen Roy, Alice Lohr,
Barbara Sanders, Norma Roth, Mitzi
Markedly, Phyllis Sisler, Betsy Phil
lips, Harriet Swartzentruber, Peggy
Riley. Oakland High Acorn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24

reau of Mines office from Annapolis
to Western Maryland and to aid adj
ditional state inspectors.
Jenkins opposed having reversible
fans except at gaseous mines. John
Jones, president of district 16, UNI
w, said m e mines in Maryland
have no fans at all and pointed out
that one of the causes for the death
of five men at Kitzmiller was the
lack of a reversible fan. Jones said
state approval of the Nethken mine
was monumental blunder."
The parties could not agree on the
quality of air. The present law re-
quires 10 percent oxygen and not
more than 125 percent carbon di-
oxide. The Kimble bill proposes 1873
oxygen and not more than 5 percent
carbon dioxide Jones backed the Kim
bic proposal as did w. Dan Walker,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24

Jr., Fairmont, W. Va, of the Federal
Bureau. Jenkins said the present law
is adequate.
In outlining his bill, jenkins advo-
Gated numerous exception for ere
covery work"
The Kimble bill calls for rock dust
ing up to 40 feet of the working sec
ton. Jenkins proposed so feet.
Both bills call for adequate fire
protection equipment and it appeared
it will be left up to the inspectors to
select the equipment for the individ-
ual mines.
Jenkins said the transportation of
permissible explosives on man trips
should be allowed. The kimble bill
says mo" The operators would re-
quire electric lamps only in gassy
mines The Kimble bill would cover
all mines.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24
Garden Questions Answered

How far apart should beans be
planted? How deep should beet seed
be planted and how long a row of peas
is necessary to feed the family?
Even the experienced gardener for
gets the answers to these and other
questions from one spring to the next
Consequently, the answers to such
questions have been compiled in an
Extension bulletin intended primarily
for Maryland 4-H'ers but available to
any gardener in the Free State. The
title is "Maryland All Club Garden
Primer" and it is circular No. 140.
Copies may be obtained from the Ex-
tension office in each county or from
the Bulletin Room, University of
Maryland, College Park
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24
Mining Laws Due
For Overhauling
State Commission in All-day
Session at Cumberland Last
Saturday

In spite of sharp differences of
opinion on some details, a lengthy
hearing held at Cumberland, Satur-
day, on Maryland's coal mining laws
disclosed that the United Mine Work
ers and Western Maryland coal oper-
ators are mot too far apart" on most
ideas for the ovcrhauling state mining
laws.
If the suggestions recommended by
both are legislated into law at this
session of the General Assembly, as
is expected, Maryland will become the
first state in the nation to enact
large part of the safety code as law.
The hearing took the form Of COM
pairing a bill already introduced in the
Senate by Senators Robert B. Kimble
(R-Allegany) and Neil Fraley (R-
GARRETT with an operators bill sub
mitted by Thomas B. Finan and VIM.
S. jenkins, for the Georges Creek and
Upper Potomac Coal Operators AS
ISOLATION. The two bills were identical
on many points.
The hearing was conducted by a
committee named by Gov. William
Preston Lane, Jr., followin" an in
vestigation of the disaster at Kitz-
miller last November when five men
were killed.
Many Points of Agreement
Among the things which appear
certain of enactment are:
l. State inspectors will have the
power to close mines in the event of
imminent danger. There is some dis
agreement as to exact language
2. Black blasting powder will be
ruled out.
g. Rock busting will be required in
certain mines.
A. All mines must be supervised by
a certified foreman.
s. Both federal and state mine Of
ficials will inspect a mine after dis
aster.
6. Adequate fire-flghting equip
ment must be provided at the mines.
Z. Fan houses and air ducts must
be fireproof.
8. Mines will be inspected more
frequently.
9. Provide an alternate escapeway.
There was also testimony heavily in
favor of moving the Maryland Blu
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24

The Kimbell bill would require that
all shots be fired by a certified shot
firer. Jenkins would have this require
ment apply only to gaseous mines.
In concluding, jenkins said the oper
ators and the union have the same
goal-maXimum protection consistent
with area conditions. He said, how
ever, it is impossible to go beyond a
certain point.
Weaver presented a formal state
ment from the Federal Bureau of
Mines. He said IS m of the pro-
visions in the (Maryland) laws re-
lating to health and safety are in
adequate, not specific, or otherwise
not in accordance with modern con-
cepts of health and safety require
ments in coal Mines"
He listed imminent dangerous con-
ditions as follows:
l Blasting with black powder on
shift.
2. Accommodations of methane.
3. Inadequate ventilation.
4. Accommodations of coal dust.
5. Inadequate rock busting.
6. Danger of roof collapse.
7. Provision of only one escapeway
or travelway.
8. Combustible housing around main
fan or combustible air ducts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24

Capt. Jacqueline Allison, officers
nurse corps, daughter of Mrs. J. d.
Allison, of Hector, Ark, and the late
Mr. Allison, became the bride Of Lieut..
Paul V. Fazzalari, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Fazzalari, of Oakland, at an
informal ceremony on January 27, at
the MacDill Air Force field chapel
at Tampa, Fla.
The ceremony was performed by
Captain Chaplain, Frederick Terhar.
The bride was given in marriage by
Maj. James Polkingharn, executive
officer of the 3O7th station medical
group, and traditional wedding music
was played by Dr.. Nellie Crandall, of
Tampa University.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24

Her maid of honor was LIST Lieut..
Florence r. Roche, ONO, while
Frank Fazzalari was his brothers
best man.
A reception followed at the officers
club.
The bride is a graduate of Hector
High school and St. Mary's School of
Nursing, Russellville, Ark. and Wash
ington University, St. Louis.
The groom is a graduate of Oak
land High school and the University
of Maryland school of Dentistry, re-
ceiving his degree in June, 1913. Both
will remain in the service until Au-
gust 1st.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24

sion cemetery near the city of Naha,
Okinawa.
His mother died in 1886. Surviving
are his father and stepmother.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24
Census Supervisor Named

Imminence of the 1850 census was
emphasized by the announcement Of
the Census Bureau that Langdon ;.
Backus, of Brownsville, Washington
county, had been named regional
supervisor for Western Maryland and
parts of Virginia and West Virginia.
His headquarters would be in Hagers-
town, and his territory would include
Garrett county.
Bacllus is now taking a training
course. His staff will consist of 20
statisticians, stenographers and tabu-
lators.
This will be the 18th decennial
census since the first one of 1890.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24

Zulu natives and Indians in South
Africa had come to blows again after
a months lull
Buses and trolleys were again run
ming in Philadelphia after a ten-day
strike.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24
The most Beautiful BUY for Comfort

You'll enjoy and finer kind of comfort in this
car The perfectly relaxed comfort of "Fve-Foot
Seats plus extra generous head, leg and ebowroom
Moreover, it's car that breahes' for advanced
heating and ventilating system inhalcs outside air
and exhaes stale air
*Ieater and defroser units optional at extra COST
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24
The most Beautiful BUY for Styling

Millions of people all across America undoubtedly
your friends and neighbors, too-arc haing the
luxury look of Chevrolet for 40. It's the beauty
leader all rght-inside outside, and from cUery point
of view! For the bodies are by Fisher-fncst Of all
car bodies-found only ON Chevrolet and higher
priced cars
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-02-24
The most Beautiful BUY for Driving and
Riding Euse-wiih new Center
Point Design

What thrilling experience will be yours when
you take your first ride in Chevrolet for 40!
New Center-Point DISCRIMINATING Center
Point Steering, Center-Point Seating, Lower
Center of Gravity and Center-Point Rear Sus-
pcnsion-p provides driving and riding results
heretofore available only to owners of more
costly Here is another "frst" for Chevrolet
another vital contribution to low-cost motor
member-only new Center-Point Design can
give these finer motoring results; and only the
new Chevrolet offers Center-Point Design at
lowest COST
The Nome nugget., 1949-10-10

Present day scientists are coming around to the belief that the old gal vas, after all, pretty smart doctor. Her mullein tea was brimming with vitamins; the woolen sock she put around a sore throat helped keep the infiamed area warm and thus hast ened recovery; her fiery mustard plaster was even hotter than today's sun lamps; it would be difficult to ind anything to surpass her bone- set tea in it's diaphOretic (perspira- ton inducing) qualities.
 The doctor never questioned qul- nine as a preventative and cure for the shakes" (malaria) but they were pretty skeptical about her use of it as standard remedy for other ailments - particularly colds and muscle cramps.
 Recently, however, Drs. H. K. Moss and l.. G. Herman reported in the American Heart Journal that quinine in small dosages stimulates circulation by increasing power of the heartbeat and raising the blood pressure. This speedily removes waste products which cause the cramps.
 And now there's lot of talk couch. ed in ninety-cent words about basal meta bolism" and "antibodies" which boils down to . growing sus. picion that, while quinins does rios kill the cold virus, 1t does somehow condition the body to throw of infse. lions more quickly.
The Nome nugget., 1949-10-10
Man Will Try
 Fairbanks to Maine Dog Team Run

FAIRBANKS, C4) - Cecil A. Moore of Lewiston, Me, was doing today what he'll be doing a lot of, starting Nov. l,-he followed his sled.
 His sled, both runner and wheel equipped, arrived 10 days ago, and Moore arrived via Pan American today to prepare for his 5000 mile cross-country dog sledding jour ney from Fairbanks clear back to Lewiston, Me.
 Moore is 40 years old and in top physical condition from years of trapping, hunting, trail-break- ing and steel engineering for ra- dar warning towers in remote spots.
 His trip is sponsored by the Ce- cil A. Moore fund for underpriv- ileged children, under auspices of the Auburn-LeWiston Lions Club Of Maine.
 He says he plans StopOverS at each of 25 selected United States and Canadian cities where he will mail autographed cachets to stamp collectors. Receipts from stamp sales will go toward establishing a summer camp in Maine for under privileged children from around the United States.
 His time table has him leaving here Tuesday, Nov. 1 and arriving in Lewiston 12O days later. His route calls for the 'old winter trail" which will bring him to Dawson Creek, B. C., the Alaska Military Highway railhead some l,500 miles to the southeast.
 He has arranged for airplane food drops along the route, and will keep in touch with civiliza- tion via a tWo-Way radio. Mrs. Moore will fly to meet him on the trail for Christmas.
 Moore expects snow on the ground the entire route, but pack ed along some sled wheels for rid ing through towns and cities.
 He's recruiting his dog team here, and reports that his teen-age son hopes to raise Siberian Illus kies from pups he may bring back from the trek.