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Evening star., 1950-09-01
Secretary Johnson's Defense

Defense Secretary Johnson's letter to Repre-
sentative Taurielo is about as good defense as
could be made by man who is in an indefensible
position.
In saying this, The Star does not mean to
imply agreement with all of the criticism of Mr.
Johnson Some of those who are most critical
now of his "false economies" were anything but
critical at the time, and The Star believed then,
and believes now, that the principle of getting
the maximum benefit from each defense dollar
is both sound and necessary if our economy is to
survive the demands upon it.
The real question is whether Mr.. Johnson as
an individual, or as the representative OF the
administration, went too far with his economies.
It would be useless to deny that this country,
at the time, was woefully unprepared to cope
with the aggression in Korea. Had more money
been available earlier, and there were plenty of
advocates of more money in the defense estab-
ishment, our degree of preparedness certainly
would have been greater On the other hand,
the cost Of being fully prepared for any aggres-
sion anywhere would have been prohibitive. We
are not and probably never will be that ready
So all of this debate to the extent that it
is not purely political debate, comes down to
the matter of whether there was an error of
Judgment as to the minimum preparations
required. The evidence indicates that such an
error was made. But even if that is not correct,
even If the judgment, in the light of all the
circumstances was sound, Mr.. johnson remains
In an indefensible position.
It is indefensible because public opinion,
shocked by the humilitating defeats in the early
phases of the Korean war, is not interested in
explanations. Those people who are aroused are
looking for some one upon whom to vent their
Evening star., 1950-09-01
Nozis Held GI 'HypernethodicoF

arities" the German soldier was alerted
to capitalize
Americans were viewed as being care
less with radio conversations. American
security during hours of darkness also
was careless, according to the Germans,
particularly on rainy nights.
The enemy depicted the American as
tending to start their attacks late in the
afternoon and to "call off the war" at
midnight. The individual soldier was
more tenacious" on the defensive than
in the attacks. American infantry and
tanks tended to stick to streets and
roads; tanks avoided woods and heavy
underbrush.
On the credit side, the Germans found
the GIs had effective teamwork between
infantry and tanks and between tanks
and planes.
American artillery. too, was given more
than honorable mention. The Germans
ton, accurate fire, plentiful supply OF
ammunition, greater range than COM
parable German types, aerial reconnais-
sance and extensive use of white phos-
phorous.
The American replacement system was
found effective, as was the Yanks' ability
to learn quickly from their failures and
from the enemy.
DIR. Hugh M. Cole. author of "The
Lorraine Campaign" did not overlook
the propaganda aims of the American
troop appraisal.
The reports contain much that stems
from the politico-military dogmas of the
Nazi party or that obviously was intended
to raise the morale of the individual
German soldier, " he wrote.
Evening star., 1950-09-01
Odd Gyrotions on UNIT

President Truman has given new reason
for urging Congress not to pass universal
military training legislation at this session, but
it is less impressive than his earlier one. There
may have been some basis for MIR. Truman's fears
that UNIT debate might complicate passage
of emergency legislation, although some of the
Democratic leaders in Congress had no such
fears. But the President omitted this explanation
of his attitude in his letter to the Senate and
House Armed Services Committees Instead, he
advanced the argument that postponement of
action until January is advisable because training
facilities are not Immediately available.
More logical by far was Defense Secretary
Johnsons request to Congress for action now on
standby UNIT plan, so that 1t would be ready
to begin functioning whenever instructors and
camps became available. Strangely, Mr.. Johnson's
letter received White House approval before it
went to Congress, yet the President almost
overnight dssociated himself from the request
of his Defense Secretary for immediate legisla-
ton. Despite these confusing gyrations of the
executive branch, Chairman Tydings of the
Senate Armed Services Committee began hearings
with view to bringing bill to the floor before
the session ends. The House cor1mittee waited
to see what the Senate might do. There were
indications that, with any real encouragement
from the White House, Congress might find time
to enact UNIT law, on standby basis, at this
session.
The Presidents request for delay, however,
has killed all chance of UNIT legislation at this
session. This means deferment of the politically
touchy issue until after the November congress
sional elections Mr.. Tydings and other Senator'S
who have had the courage to face up to this
issue, regardless of political considerations,
deserve commendation. The disturbing prospect
is that the longer the UNIT bill gathers dust on
a shelf, and the more the President discounts
it's urgency the harder 1t will be to resurrect and
pass it. This will be especially true if there is
any substantial improvement in the war situation
between now and the convening of new
Congress.
Suspense, in this new kind of baseball, is
where club lis only Il runs ahead in the 7th.
Evening star., 1950-09-01
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. Do the majority of present-day
automobiles require high-test gasoline
to prevent knocking?-J. l.. <.
A. About three quarters OF the cars
now in service will give adequate anti
knock performance on regular-grade
gasoline, according to the National Bu-
reau of Standards. Some of these cars
may knock slightly at low speeds while
climbing or accelerating, but the
knock is not severe enough to affect en-
gine power. Premium grade gasoline Will
not improve the power and economy OF
any car which operates without objec-
ticnable knock on regular-grade gaSo-
line at the normal spark setting.
O. Can you name some persons who,
after the advent of Christ, claimed to
be Messiahs?-W. c. r.
A. Tnsre have been several in Jewish
history. Ir the second century Bar CO.
cheba was hailed as the Heaven-sent
deiiverer of Israel During the Middle
Ages th.re were several others. The best
known Of the pseudo -Messiahs was Sab
batai Zevi Q626-1676), who won large
following.
@. To describe a dwelling as a "Ve-
netianed house" is intended to convey
a certain mental picture. Does the
phrase succeed?-A. T. T.
A. Perhaps in 1850, the expression
"Venetianed house" does not suggest a
definite mental picture. In the 1870s
and 1905, however, the phrase was cur
rent and therefore, vivid. It meant a
house furnished with Venetian blinds,
or shutters.
@. Approximately how long ago was
the custom of blessing animals on Holy
Saturday taken to California?-P. A. H.
A. The old Spanish custom was taken
to California in very early days. Ami
mails were annually driven to missions
in order that they might be blessed. The
custom is observed today.
Evening star., 1950-09-01
R. R. Strike Editorial Approved

just note to record my 100 per cent
approval of the editorial appearing in
your issue of August "a entitled, Total
responsibility"
I believe the sentiments expressed
therein will appeal to the vast majority
of Americans.
This is unionism at it's worst.
Maj Gen. L. ID. Gasser.
Evening star., 1950-09-01
Questions and Answers

The stars readers can get the answer to
any question of fact by either writing the
NV. Washington 5, D. c.. and inclosing cents
return postage. or by telephoniLs ST. oOoo.
Extension 35S.
Evening star., 1950-09-01
Guumuniuns Chose 'Guumuniuns'

On August % you published query
from Carleton R. Ball who, logically
enough, wished to know the reason for
calling the people of Guam Guam
anians"
The native inhabitants of the Marianas
Evening star., 1950-09-01

Suspense, in this new kind of baseball, is
where club is only IL runs ahead in the 7th.
Evening star., 1950-09-01
Russio's Right to Expect

Guam Echo
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-24
Immoral Freedom
|Likened To
Slavery By
Catholic Prelate

NEW YORK (ANP)- Rubbish
and garbage in the backwards and
vacant lots of Harlem are the re-
suits Of "a freedom that is s1a-
very" Msgr. John S. Middleton,
secretary of education of the
Catholic Archdiocese of New
York, said here.
He addressed members of the
Catholic club of New YORK at
their annual communion breakfast
at the Park Lane hotel after Mass
in the Lady Chapel of St. Pat
rick's Cathedral
Msgr. Middleton likened the in
difference to waste disposal to
the recent rioting Of high school
students at City Hall and in Fol-
Square, and declared that both
conditions were manifestations Of
irresponsible freedom.
Characterizing the student de-
m~onstration and incidents of van
dalism as consistent with the phil
osophy of education that els en-
crying from Teachers college,
Columbia university" the priest
asserted that an irresponsible a!ti-
tude toward freedom was being
taught and ga philosophy Of the
absolute self" was being evolved
in public schools across the nation.
He considered these circum-
stances to be threatening demo-
cracy, he said, just as was COM
munism with it's denial Of personal
liberties, and emphasized that
freedom that is psychological but
not moral ends in panic and con-
fusion"
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-24
Boy Confesses
Beating Aged
Benefactor

ELYRIA, O. (ANP)- Charles
Smith, II, alumnus of the Ohio
Boys Industrial school, admitted
to police here last week the vici-
Gus beating Of a retired woman
college professor who aided his
release from the school. Smith
igned a confession saying he beat
Miss Mary Sinclair, 70, with a
four-pound 14-inch steel nail cut
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-24

group of which the woman was a
member. He is being held without
charge pending appearance in
juvenile court.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-24

Strong Resolution
CLEVELAND (ANP)- A fight
ing resolution calling for FEPC
civil rights, and the end of con-
gressional witch hunts was pass
ed here last week at the national
| convention of the Amalgamated
| Clothing Workers Of America
union.
Chief speaker on civil rights at
the meeting was DR.. Charming H.
Tobias, director Phelps-Stokes
fund. In his address, "The Real
Issue Behind the Civil Rights Pro-
gram" DIR. Tobias stressed two
points.
1. The Importance of first class
citizenship for all citizens in Am
erisa or else possible loss OF
America prestige and economic
leadership in the world.
2. The Importance of recogniz-
ing that every human personality
regardless of race, color, creed, or
national origin, is sacred. Non
recognition of this fact is more
harmful to those who think along
preiudiced lines than to the VIC
TINS of such thought.
Following his address 1000
delegates and friends cheered DR..
Tobias at the Central Armcry.
After the applause a white wo-
man from Georgia introduced one
O fthe most dynamic and specific
civil rights resolutions ever CT
fered by any group.
1t called for:
1. Passage of federal aid state
fair employment practice acts.
2. Enactment of a federal anti
lynching bill.
8. Passage of state and federal
laws outlawing poll taxes and
other restrictive voting laws.
4. The banning of segregation
and discrimination in the armed
forces, in interstate travel, in all
educational institutions, and hous-
] ing developments and other pro-
jects supported by public funds.
5. Establishment Of safeguards
including the right of the accused
to face his accuser and cross-ex-
anime witnesses to help govern
ment employees combat false ac-
cusations and gossip and project
their jobs.
6. Defeat of Mundt-Ferguson
bill and other thought-control leg
islation.
7. Abolition ofthe "misnamed'
un-American activities committee.
8. Rules for conduct of cong.
ressional investigating committees
for safeguarding the rights of in
dividuals.
n
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-24

For best results advertise In
the Daily Express. 1907 German
town ST., by calling HEmlock 1O76.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-24
Miss. Legislature
Introduces Three
Bills

BATON ROUGE, La. CAMP
Solons in the Louisiana State Leg
islature now in session, last week
introduced three bills which total
ed $1,66O,O0O tobe spent on Ne
gro education.
Two bills for Southern univer-
sity were introduced, n calling
for $4,000 to be spent for ex-
pansion of the agriculture pro-
gram, and a second urged the APP
preparation of $1,500,000 for cap
ital outlay at the university.
A third bill asked for the ap-
preparation of $15O,Ooo for CAPT
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-24

A suit by Miss Alice Mullins
against the two Jones brothers,
noted policy kings, and Charles
Craig for alleged false arrest was
dismissed without prejudice in
federal court after the defend
ants attorney had made an out.
of-court settlement.
Miss Mullins filed suit in con-
nection with her being arrested
and jailed in connection with an
alleged $1,000 theft at the cur
rency exchange operated in the
Jones Brothers retail store. She
was freed in this case when wit
nesses were "out of town. or "un-
able" to attend the trial.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-24

ter and tossed her into a ditch.
His reason for beating the wo-
man was that he was angry for
the woman's refusal to loan him
her car togo to a dance in San
dusky. Miss Sinclair, retired head
of Oberlin colleges mathematic
department, was reported in fair
condition. She was taken to the
hospital in a semi-conscious state|
Smith was released from the
boys school at Lancaster last
January through efforts of a
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-24
Jones Brothers
Suit Settled

CHICAGO (ANP)- A $780,
900 lawsuit against the Jones
borthers, Ed and George, was
settled out of court last week for
$2,750.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-24


WHAT is YOUR DESIRE, Health
Wealth or Happiness? IF you
want your desire fulfilled. Then
come to the Spiritual Meeting
Thursday night at 8 pm. 1929
West Second st. A Blessing
Awaits you. Private Reading Daily
Fu-7554.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1950-05-24

tai outlay at the State Industrial
School for Negroes was also
thrown into the hopper.
Evening star., 1950-10-28
Improving Middies Conceded
Good Chance to Upset Penn

in five years. again was expected
to be without it's two best ends,
Capt. Tom Bake and Bob Nc
Donald, who have been injured
since the Princeton game two
weeks ago. Otherwise, the Mid
shipmen were in good shape.
Penn, on the other hand, was
without it's star defensive half
back, Dave Coulson, who broke a
wrist in scrimmage this week.
Coulson was replaced by Noel
Schmidt, from West Catholic
High, who was a standout in the
losing battle against California.
Schmidt also was to be used to
relieve Warren Horton, the regular
blocking back. /
Navy wound up preparations at
dusk last night and entrained for
this city, checking into a down.
town hotel. Strangely, Penn blew
town on the eve Of the game.
Coach George Munger took his
squad to suburban retreat, which
is new custom this season. with
a campus like ours here in the
CITY," Munger explained, I'VE just
can't keep the boys together be-
fore a game. They live all over
town and its's difficult for every
one to get his proper rest"
Evening star., 1950-10-28
| 86-Yord Run
Aids Georgia
| Win Over Be
BY the Associoted Press

Georg1a's thrice-tied Bulldogs
still ranked with the Nations un-
beaten football teams today, but
they needed an 86-yard scoring
run by Bill Nixon to clinch a
19-to-7 victory over Boston Col
lege's winless Eagles at Boston last
night. The underdog Eagles were
threatening to win, or at least
tie up the game when Nixon got
loose.
The fleet halfback paced an
attack that saw the Southerners
dominate the action throughout
the first half and we'll into the
second. A 30-yard scoring pass
from Jack McKinnon to End Mike
Roarke put the Eagles back in
contention in the fourth quarter,
however, and they seemed to be
gaining momentum when Nixon
got loose on his game -clinching
jaunt.
Georgia took 1870 halftime
lead when Ray Prosperi passed
81 yards to zippy Morocco and
Nal Cook sneaked over from the
1-yard line in the second period.
Detroit upset Drake, 14-13, at
Detroit in a thriller won in the
last eight minutes of play on a
couple of touchdowns by Quar-
terback Johnny O'Connor. Drake
missed a tie when its first extra
point kick was nullified by a
penalty and it missed when forced
to kick again. Sam Chipparone
kicked both points for Detroit.
Johnny Bright, Drake speedster
and the Nations leading offensive
player, paced the attack that car
ried his team to a 60 lead at the
half, which was extended to 1870
early in the final period. He
picked up 212 of brakes 298 yards
on the rain-soaked field. passing
38 yards to Bob Binette for the
first touchdown. Frank Lorenzo
scored brakes second I'D on 81
yard run following a pass inter-
ception.
At Orangeburg, S. c.. Rudy
Wilcox of The Citadel scored on
Ia 5-yard dash in the first period
to give the Cadets a TO victory
over Presbyterian last night. Two
previous excursions into Presby-
terian territory proved fruitless.
but Bobby Carter set up the win
ming score by running back a
short kick by Walter Gooch 20
yards to the S., where Wilcox
took over.
Evening star., 1950-10-28
Redskins Hopeful
Justice and GHmer
will Worry Eagles

With Charlie Justices legs in
better condition and Harry Gilmer
calling the plays, the Redskins
hope to show the Eagles q diverse,
well-rounded offense in their game
tomorrow at Philadelphia.
Bones Taylor, lanky end who
has caught three touchdown passes
on two different occasions this
season, is remembered in Phila-
delphia for the same stunt in 1948,
his first year with the Redskins,
and undoubtedly will be a marked
man. Gilmer to Taylor has become
potent scoring combination for
the Redskins and with Justice to
alternate on running plays, Bones
may be even more effective even
If singled out for special attention.
The Redskins have Sammy
Baugh ready for action again, but
Coach Herman Ball indicated that
he'll be used sparingly If at all.
Baugh's right elbow, In which the
bone is Clipped. still causes some
pain when he passes. The Red
skins suffered more for lack Of
a defense than offense In their
last three games and Ball hopes
this phase Of their work will show
improvement.
Evening star., 1950-10-28
Gussy' y'sFinonciaI FutureRosy,
But She'dLike to Beat Pauline

hair lacquer, lingerie boxes and
lots of other things. Besides that,
an outfit in New York is going to
start making Gussie Moran tennis
dresses and there's on orchid dis
tributor in Honolulu who's flying
over a flower called the Gorgeous
Gussie'."
In addition to these enterprises,
she's soon to appear in several
ads and has movie short sched-
uled in Hollywood early next
year. Despite her lucrative future
Gussy's thoughts right now are
on beating Mrs. Addie.
Too Busy for Romance.
Gussy will get plenty of chances
The tour is booked for more than
100 cities with several nights in
each of the bigger ones. That's
six months of tennis and will
keep Gussy so busy she won't
even have time for romance"
Gussy was snappily attired last
night in a white tennis dress
with gold sequins, but a press
box wit remarked, "If they keep
drawing like this, they'll be made
Of brass before the tour is over.''
But Gussy isn't worried.
Evening star., 1950-10-28
By George Huber

Steamboat Steve Wadiak, Chi
cago's gift to South Carolina foot
ball, is everything they say he Is.
This 22-year-old. 190-pound junior
runs hard and fast, f1attens would
be tacklers with jolting stiff arm
and has various other talents he
displayed to good advantage be-
fore a crowd of 1896 at Griffith
Stadium last night.
He wasn't exactly the whole
show as South Carolina spoiled a
homecoming game for George
Washington, "a to 20, but he was
mighty annoying to the Colonials.
He scored two touchdowns, one on
a 96-yard jaunt, passed to another
and had hand in the two drives
leading up to other Gamecock
scores.
He was busy boy, carrying the
ball "a times for 1872 yards. That
gave him total Of 706 yards in
"a carries in five games this season
for a healthy IA yard average.
1t was a good. hard fought game
that ended with q fight between
players Of the two teams. In the
last play Of the game, GW's
Charley Jones and Tommy Wood
lee of South Carolina tangled in
front Of the CIV bench and every
body got into the act. Affairs were
Strengthened before spectators
could join the dispute.
Max harrington, GW's director
Of mems activities, and Rex En-
right, the sc coach, had a con-
ference afterward and deplored
the situation generally. The Incl
Evening star., 1950-10-28
Marines Ready 10 PIT
|Ah-Star Backfie|d
AGAINST Scranton

The Quantico Marines will put
their all-star backfield on display
at Alexandria tonight when they
play Scranton University at George
Washington Stadium at o'clock.
The Marines are favored to win
their sixth straight game. but the
Royals are bringing the kind of
offensive and defensive record that
indicates Quantico can expect no
walkaway.
Only 20 points and a total Of 80
yards rushing have been marked
up by Scranton opponents in four
games so far. The Royals won
them all by lopsided scores-St.
Vincent's, 20-7: Lafayette, 20-7;
Cannon, 34-6, and Penn Military
College. 26-0.
Marine Backfield Talented.
Quantico's talented backfield
quartet is likely to spoil that de-
fensive average tonight, however.
Running for the Gyrenes are Eddie
Le Baron. College Of the Pacific,
at quarterback; Hosea Rodgers,
North Carolina. and Bill Hawkins,
Navy, at halfbacks, and Bob Far
rell, Holy Cross, at fullback. This
star quartet doesn't need much
relief, but backing them up are a
number Of others who could fit In
well at almost any college.
Dan Ferguson from Iowa State
and Lou Russell from Navy, for
example. can I'LL in for lie Baron
if Eddie needs a rest tonight.
The Royals are countering with
a pretty good backfield Of their
own. Scranton has several ball
carriers and passers Of almost
equal ability. The teams power
also is well balanced with a good
mixture of running and passing.
Scranton Has Tricky Passers.
Handling the passing are Dan
Shea and Lou Kovall, both rated
as tricky ball handlers, while
ready to catch are Ends Dom Col
angelo and John Kopa. Passing,
however. hasn't been Scranton s
big weapon this season. Like
Quantico, its ground attack has
worked so well there has been
little reason to take to the air.
Bill Newman and Pete Mondati
are Scranton's rushing and scor-
ing leaders. Mondati at fullback
was the teams standout last year,
but his average fell of bit at
the start Of this season when he
was injured. He is now ready
to go again.
Newman is the only senior in
the backfield. real power runner
who ranks high on the list of
Pennsylvania's leading scorers.