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Evening star., 1950-05-13
The Science Foundation

At long last now that the President has
signed the necessary legislation, the National
Science Foundation will become a working
reality. Although all parties concerned have
been agreed on the idea of establishing it, its
advent has been delayed for five years as
result of sharp differences over how best to
organize and administer it. The measure Just
approved by Mr.. Truman-who in 1947 vetoed a
similar bill, largely on the ground that it would
be administratively unworkable-has reconciled
those differences satisfactorily enough to insure
a good start for the new enterprise.
To be headed by board and director, the
foundation will operate as an Independent
agency of the Government. It's chief function
will be to promote basic research and education
in the sciences. To that end, besides playing an
important indirect role in connection with
national defense, it will undertake activities
designed to stimulate and coordinate expert
mentation and exploration aimed at opening up
new frontiers of knowledge in medicine, physics
engineering biology and other fields in which
fresh discoveries and additional progress can
be of inestimable value to the health, the eco
nomic well-being and the safety of the American
people.
Stated another way the foundations prime
responsibility will be to mobilize the Nations
brains-our most precious natural resource-in
a co-ordinated and continuing effort TO keep the
United States not merely abreast Of other coun-
tries, but if possible well ahead of them IN basic
research and applied science. Accordingly, as
soon as it is organized and operating the new
agency will work closely with universities and
other institutions engaged in fundamental
research will serve as a kind of clearing house
for technical information, and will do such other
things as grant scholarships and graduate fell
lowships to persons with special scientific talent
In its potentialities at least, the foundation
thus promises to pay rich dividends to the
Nation, and for that reason the President has
hailed its coming as "a major landmark in the
history of science in the United States" There is
no way, of course, of estimating in advance what
its contribution will be, but there can be little
doubt that the money we invest in it will be
money decidedly well spent. Certainly, in the
age of the atom, supersonic flight and other
wonders, our country needs such an agency and
can profit great deal from it.
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one who heard the case for the second
time reversed his vote. Whose rights
were unprotected and by which deci-
sion?
Concerning the Georgia voting system
Mr. Stokes did not mention that it is
quite similar to our method of electing
the President of these United States
One suspects that there is much more to
the Georgia method than was mentioned
Those who have "read our history" will
recall that our system of electoral votes
and representation of the States in Con-
gress represents great compromise by
great statesmen of 1887, in order to re-
solve almost insurmountable problems
Braxton HI. Tabb. jr.
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Juvenile Delinquency

What is happening to our traditional
American home? Crimes are being COM
mitted on every hand by young people
against their parents, brothers and sis
tersy and young friends. These crimes
are on the increase.
Why should this be so? Is it because
mothers and fathers are becoming in
sensible to their responsibilities as vir-
tuous and honest homemakers for the
future young leaders of our world?
Could it be that parents are becoming
more selfish and don't care how Johnny
and Susie grow up, just so Mother can go
of to bridge parties while Dad visits the
beer parlor with his old pals? Sooner
or later. these children will bring shame
and dishonor upon their parents.
No, 1t isn't Johnny's or Susie's fault
that they are delinquents. The children
more often than not follow in the foot
steps OF their parents. The comics and
movies have very strong influence too.
II parents are ashamed of what their
sons and daughters have done. let them
examine their own lives and characters
and see what sort of example they set
for their children!
Nv AAoSAl Id OClilB odlu dUOut JeSIl-d&e
lawlessneSs-what about parents who do
not make the home attractive where
boys and girls may have the affection
and sympathy Of a loving mother, and
the wholesome companionship of good
hearted father, including the Joy of read
ing the Bible?
I'm only teen-ager. 18 years old, but
I appeal to mothers and fathers every
where to help these boys and girls who
are going to make or break the future
Of our great America!
My home is a happy one II things
go wrong at school or any other place
(Which Of course will always happen), I
can be sure that Nom and Dad will
understand my problems. They are here
to encourage me to do better things
just wish that every troubled or broken
hearted teen-ager could have a Christian
home like mine.
Elaine Rentfr0.
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Song for Betsy Ross

If Betsy Ross could wdlk this little street
This Independence Day. and see her red
And white and blue Old Glory tDdrino
here.
or by some curious potoer turn her feet
Into city square, and. overhead
And all around her. find repeated dear
Familiar stars Dithirt their fields OF blue.
And stripes she helped to fashion long
ago,
Could she contain her jov. and pride as
DeH?
For eUen tDe today. who neUer knetD
The pleasure OF such fdo-creGtton. olot0
With strange emotions Dhich ice cannot
tell
In ordinary words, to see 1t high
Aboue US. utterly 1dtr against the sky.
ELAINE v. EMANS.
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sign you are on vacation and constitute
the burglars invitation.
Fortunately. foreknowledge Of these
things gives the vacationist certain ad-
vantage over the burglar. You can make
1t more difficult for him to victimize
your house by taking few simple
defensive precautions:
1. Tell your neighbor the exact dates
during which you will be away, so he
will be in position to keep a watchful
eye on your property and can notify
police authorities If suspicious individ-
uals should loiter around your house.
Whenever possible, it might be well if
the neighbor visits your house at inter-
walls and gives realism to its appearance
of being lived in. A helpful neighbor
Evening star., 1950-05-13
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE

@. What animal is most dangerous to
man?-J. G.
A. A number Of wild animals have
been named from time to time, but Of
all the animals in the world the most
dangerous to man is the rat, according
to George C. Goodwin Of the American
Museum Of Natural History. Rats can.
and have, reduced the worlds popula-
ton faster than any other agent. includ-
ing war.
@. How great is the pressure exerted
by wind Of hurricane force?-G. B. o.
A. At 100 miles an hour, wind exer-
cises a pressure Of 80 pounds a square
foot. Winds of this velocity are usually
thought Of as hurrican winds. In winds
of tornado velocities, such as 200 and
800 miles per hour. the pressure is l20
and 280 pounds to the square foot.
@. What is the origin of the custom OF
initiating people who cross the equator
for the first time by ship? L. B. w.
A. The ceremony of Crossing the
Line" Is traced to the Vikings. the war
riors and sea rovers Of northern Europe
during the 9th, 10th and 18th CEN
turieS. With them it was serious pro-
cedure and severe tests were given TO
find out if the novices could stand the
hardships Of sea life.
Evening star., 1950-05-13
Letters to The Star
A pseudonyn, Is permissible only
10hen letter carries correct name
and address of 1oriter. Please be brief.

Hiss and Coplon cases, etc. Painful as
1t may seem to some, it takes a tough
Marine like Mccarthy to wade in where
others fear to tread and bring these
facts to light. No one who is absolutely
innocent so far has been hurt, and none
will be.
G. A. G.
think, if the truth were available
some people would be amazed at the
number of persons who are wholly in
agreement with what Senator Mccarthy
is trying to do, If not entirely with his
manner Of doing it.
can recommend another poem by
Robert Browning for Mr.. Acheson to
quote: 1.-THE Pied Piper Of Hamlin." II
he will substitute Communists for
rats" he may even derive lesson from
it himself.
I. Ward.
Why did you publish the outrageous
and trashy letter. signed by Sylvia West.
appearing in recent issue? stttttn
Is not Mr.. Acheson. as our Secretary
of State, now representing our interests
abroad, entitled to a measure of respect
in your columns?
ss.sassss I Mary Hodges Clark.
lEditors Note: The Star, more than
once, has expressed its respect for Mr..
Acheson. This particular part of the
paper, however. is devoted to the opin-
ions Of others0
Evening star., 1950-05-13
Don't Invite Burglars Into Your Home

might also remove papers and ad-
vertising items which are left ct your
front door.
2. Securely lock each window and
door If necessary. have extra locks
installed so they can't be opened by un-
authorized persons.
8. Don't let unknown callers and un-
identified loiterers know you are going
away. Don't advertise 1t in the news
paper.
4. Secure your valuables in some safe
place. Don't leave them lying about the
house
S. If you plan to be away over an ex-
tended period. it might be wen to make
the fact known to your police DEPART
ment. so the patrol oficiers on their
regular rounds can give your house
special attention.
Case histories have shown that the
more Of these simple precautions the
vacationiSt takes, the less are the
chances he will be a burglary victim.
And there's yet another important fac
tor working on the side of the vaca-
tionist-the seasons of the year.
A study OF crime statistics, complied
by the FBI. clearly indicates that the
various types of crimes committed
appear to f1uctuate with changes brought
about by the different seasons of the
year. Last year. burelaries in both urban
and rural areas followed a pronounced
seasonal curve. with low points in the
summer and high points in the winter.
Last year fewer burglaries were reported
to the police during June than during
any other month.
But if you happen to be one Of the
unfortunates, and the burglar succeeds
in penetrating all your carefully prepared
defenses-still. all may not be lost.
While the burglar is in your house.
he will-in almost every case-leave
some evidence of his identity which
may result in the recovery of your prop
erty and the apprehension of the crimi-
nal who violated your rights.
But this is neither the time nor place
for you suddenly to become an amateur
criminologist. This is job only for an
experienced and competent investigator.
Your job is to preserve the crime scene
exactly as you found it until the police
authorities arrive.
North American Newspaper Allianee)
Evening star., 1950-05-13
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer 10 any question
Of fact by writing The Evening Star Informa-
tion Bureau. 1900 Eye street NV, Washing.
Evening star., 1950-05-21
7an1paxfacts
arerea|Iy
the facts
Sanitary protection for women
is @ serious subject. Be sure
you Understand il clearly.

Ia m pax is a
scientifically i'm
proved method
for dealing with
this age-old
pro bl e m of
en-. The
doctor who in
vented Tampax
has used the
W elk n o W n
principle of IN
ternal absorption,
thus omitting
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Evening star., 1950-05-21

all the external harness of belts,
pins and pads .. The Tampax it
self is small, compact; you cannot
even feel its presence. 1t is ex-
tremely easy to insert with slim
patented applicators) and naturally
IL Is easy to dispose of. . . Tampax
cannot SHOW through" to produce
ridges or bulges and it causes no
odor. A months average supply will
slip right into your purse. :. Guard
your peace of mind next. time with
lampax, which you can buy at drug
or notion counters. 3 absorbencies
to choose from: Regular, Super
and Junior. Tampax Incorporated.
Palmer, Mass.
Evening star., 1950-05-21

TREAT -. How are Iolli-
IL pops being made safer for
children?
Plastic sticks which are soft,
flexible, and wider at one end so
they can't be pulled out of the
candy are replacing wooden ones.
= Mrs. M. E. r., Detroit, Mich.
WNOPPERS In WhGt NeW
England community is a public
Liars Bench" maintained from
Labor Day until July 4 for fisher
men,?
In the general store on Bailey
Island, Me. A sign above it says,
Fishermen Be Seated"
%. L. S., ScGrsdale, N. Y.
VICTIMS . How does the num-
Der of people killed in accidents
since Armistice Day, 1918, COM
pare With our combined losses tn
both World Wars?
Seven times as many were
killed in accidents.
= J. B., Collinsrille, III.
MOTOR NOTE What is
Cuba's unique system of car park
ing?
On even numbered days of
the month motorists park on
the side of the street where the
Evening star., 1950-05-21
SUZANNE SzAsx

buildings are even numbered;
on odd-numbered days, on the
opposite side. This gives mer-
chants an even break.
- w. NJ, Cincinnati, Ohio
BARGAIN .. Uncle Sam has
agreed to sell Britain some /, 1885,
900, 900 dried eggs. What UGs the
price agreed upon?
One cent per dozen.
M. L., Wichit0, Kan.
DIFFERENCE =. The US.
consumes 375 pounds of paper
per capita euery year. Hoso much
does India Use per capita?
Only one pound.
B. X. r., Hollywood, Calf.
D1STAFT -. . What percentage
of Americas adult WOmen are
gaiJuliy employed today?
Nearly one out of every three.
X. L., Phoenix, ATiz.
CONDUCTED '' W. M<..>
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NY Unaccepted contributions cannot
be acknowledged or returned.
Evening star., 1950-04-24
George n. Seriven Dies;
Was Policeman 80 Years

George N. Scriven. q Metropoli-
tan policeman for more than 30
years. died Tuesday In Miami. Fla.
1t WAS learned here today.
Mr.. Scriven. about 10 years old.
had been living in Florida since
his retirement from the police
force 10 years ago.
Born and reared in washington.
he was q resident here until his
retirement. He spent most of his
career detailed to the Corporation
Counsel's once. according to his
colleagues in the Association of
Retired Policemen. Of which he
was q member.
Mr.. Scriven Is survived by his
widow. Mrs. Martha NJ. Clague
Scriven. and q son. William N,
Scriven, Barboursville. Va.
Funeral services were to be held
at 2 pm. today at Fort Myer
Chapel. An Army veteran. he will
be buried In Arlington Cemetery.
Evening star., 1950-04-24

4NAAs 44S0SNOk
was an ardent fighter for civil
rights for Negroes. One of his
most persistent fights was to
abolish restrictive real estate COW
enants against his race. He was
a participating counsel when the
covenant cases here went before
the Supreme Court. On May 8.
1948, the court in a 60 decision
declared such covenants unen-
forceable under either Federal or
State laws.
Harvard Law Graduate.
Mr.. Houston. a native Of Wash
ington, was a graduate of Amherst
College and of the Harvard Law
School. He won Harvard's Shell
don Travelling Fellowship award
for a years study abroad, and
spent that time doing post gradu-
ate work at the University Of
Madrid.
Admitted to the District Bar in
1924, he entered law practice with
his father, William L. Houston.
The Offices are located at 615 F
street N. w. A former member
Of the law firm is Judge William
Henry HASTE, former governor
of the Virgin Islands and now a
judge Of the United States Third
Circuit Court Of Appeals at Phil
a delphia.
Mr.. Houston was vice dean Of
the Howard University School of
Law from 1925 to 1885 and for a
time was acting dean.
Council for NAACP.
He had been special counsel for
the National Association for the
Advancement Of Colored People
and later a member of its national
Evening star., 1950-04-24
Guy T. SfrahIey, 56, Dies;
Phofoenqrayer in GP0

Guy r. Strahley. 56. photoen-
graver at the Government Print
ing Once, died Unexpectedly yes
terday Of q heart attack at the
Washington Sanitarium. He lived
at 8402 Queen Anne drive, Silver
Spring.
Born in Atlanta. Ga. ne was a
photoengraver for the Atlanta
Journal for several years before
coming here In 1896.
Mr.. Strahley worked briefly for
The Star and spent the rest Of
his career with the GPO.
A veteran of World War I. he
participated in several campaigns
in Europe. He received the Pur-
pie Heart and the Silver Star. In
Silver Spring. he was a member
Of the Ernie Pyle Post Chapter No.
4, Disabled American Veterans.
Mr.. Strahley is survived by his
widow. Mrs. Beatrice G. Stranley;
a son, Conrad F. Strahley, $500
Queens Chapel road. Hyattsville;
a daughter. Mrs. Margaret Bowra,
Long Island, N. Y, and two grand
children.
Evening star., 1950-04-24

legal committee. He also was
general counsel Of the Association
Of Colored Railroad Trainmen and
Of the International Association Of
Railway Employees. Since 1910 he
had been q vice president Of the
American Council Of Race Rela-
tions.
Mr.. Houston In 1914 was ap-
pointed by President Roosevelt as
a member Of the Fair Employment
Practices Committee. But he re-
signed in December. 1s45. when
President Truman refused to en-
force an FEPC order requiring the
employment Of colored operators
on streetcars and buses here.
During his career the attorney
also had waged q fight to open
State schools Of Oklahoma and
Missouri to Negroes. Last week
the Maryland Court Of Appeals
handed down q decision on q case
Mr.. Houston helped launch. The
decision said that q State school
of nursing must accept colored
girl student.
Suggested for Judgeship.
In l947 q campaign was launched
by his supporters to win appoint
ment for him to the District
Board of Commissioners. At vari-
GUS times his name has been sug-
gested for judgeships here. He had
served as q member Of the District
Board of Education from 1888 to
1885.
Mr.. Houston. who lived at 36l1
New Hampshire avenue NV,
served as a Field Artillery lieuten-
ant in World War I.
At the time of his death. his
wife. the former Miss Henrietta
Williams, and q 6-year-old son,
Charles H. Houston, jr., were Wis
iting in Baton Rouge. La. Mrs.
Houston had gone there to recu-
perate from an illness. She was
visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas
Taylor. wife of an Army major.
who heads the military depart
nent at Southern University,
Baton Rouge.
Evening star., 1950-04-24
Rev. Richard Lancaster, 81,
Dies in WardensviIIe
sy ,hs Asso<is.ss Press

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. April
24.-The Rev. Richard venabls
Lancaster. 81. who occupied the
pulpit Of the Fredericksburg Pres
byterian Church for IS years un-
til his retirement in ls4S. died
yesterday at his home in wardens-
vile. w. Va.
Funeral services viii be held at
3 pm. Tuesday in the church.
A native Of Ashland. Va. Mr..
Lancaster attended Randolph
Macon College and Union Theo-
logical Seminary. He also did
graduate work at Princeton Uni
versity. At the outbreak Of World
War I. he entered the Army as
chaplain. serving in France with
the 18th Infantry Division.
Survivors include his widow.
Mrs. Alma Warden Lancaster:
four daughters, Mrs. Herbert Early
of Alexandria: Mrs. w. r. Dacey,
Arlington: Mrs. Frank Moss, Fred
erickSburg and Miss Natalie Lam
caster. q student Of Peace College.
Raleigh. N. c.; a son. Richard
Venable Lancaster, jr.. Richmond:
two sisters, and three brothers.
Evening star., 1950-04-24
1n Mrtttnrtant

BATTLE, LASTEE. tribute of love and
SsDdsGn Sso.4 t4E * n Of wSo
this life one year ago today. April "a,
o the memory Of that morning.
AS we stood by the bedside with aching
And saw the one we loved so dearly
DEVOTED sIsTERs AND BROTHERS. I.
DORSEY, JAMES J. IN remembranee Of
ny NV dear father JANIS .;spS J6sHUa DOE
today. April "a, 1882.
do not need this special day
To bring you to my mind.
The days I do not think of you
Are very pREoT2p asEe E h9s, SLAUGHTER. :.
DORSEY, JOHN =: II loving Is@e%-
DORSEY, who left US fourteen years
ago today, April a., 1885.
His sweet memory is all that we have
IoyISg XaS1r DAUGHTERS MAGGIE AND
FRASER, RALPH E.. In loving memory
Of oyE dear sen husband BAN ian and DADDY tHo
years ago today April "a. l94s.
One dear to our hearts was called away
Two long years ago today.
God gave us strength to bear our sorrow
No No one Knows the silent heartaehe.
Only those who have lost can tell;
Not dead to US who loved him,
Not lost, but gone before.
His memory is all we have now.
His cares are all at rest.
Dear daddy, so kind. so loving. so true,
God only knows how we miss you.
CHILDREN, PIP" BETTY AND
WAYNE.
MAZZEO, SALVATORE. In loving memory
of our dear husband. father and grand
father. SALVATORE MAZzEO, who left
US one year ago today April "a, 1949.
We all miss you, dad.
HIS LOVING WIFE, CHILDREN AND
GRANDCHILDREN.
CLARK H. PACKARD, who passed away
six years ago today. April "a, 1914.
MOTHER, SISTER AND BROTHERS.
SANFORD, BERTHA CHEW. Memories Of
sadness cling to this day. the seventh
anniversary of the death Of our dear
wife and mother. BERTHA CHEW SAM
FORD, who passed away seven years
ago today, April "a, 1943.
As twilight stoops to draw her shawl
Across the tranquil sod.
Her soul is filled with sweet content,
At peace. at home with God.
Sadly missed by
DEVOTED HUSBAND, JOSEPH H. SAN
FORD; LOVING DAUGHTER, CORA
L. JOHNSON
Evening star., 1950-04-24
Riqsbee's Murder TrioI
Postponed Till Thursday

The first-dsgree murder trial Of
James A Rigsbee, charged with
the fatal shooting Of Joseph Chg
Joe) Scheve. was postponed until
Thursday when called up today
in District Court.
Defense Attorney James j.
Laughlin asked Judge Alexander
Holtzof for the postponement to
acquaint himself with the case.
Assistant United States Attorney
Cecil Heflin, who will prosecute,
made no objection.
Evening star., 1950-04-24
1n Mrmnrtant

MAGGIE Il. tribute of
love and devotion to the memory Of our
beloved wife land mother. MAGGIE E.
TAL1AFERRo, who departed this life
We who have known and loved her,
Whose passing has brought sad tears,
Will cherish her memory always
To brighten the drifting years.
HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER.
TOWERS, JOHN W. In loving memory
Of our dear husband and father, JOHN
w. TOWERS. who departed this life ave
years ago today, April "a, 1945.
dear son, CLIFTON TURNER, who passed
away suddenly two years ago today, April
"a, 194S.
In my heart your memory fingers,
Always tender. fond and true;
There is not o day, dear son,
That mother does not think Of you.
MOTHER.
Evening star., 1950-04-24
:. U. Education Workshop

A workshop on problems Of the
Catholic secondary school will be
held June 9 through June 20 at
Catholic University. it was an
nounced yesterday. The work.
shop will be open to administra-
tors and teachers of these schools
and to students in training for
such posts.
Evening star., 1950-04-24

! pm. .Wednes-
day in the
Howard Uni
versity Chapel.
Burial will be
In Lincoln Me-
mortal Gene
terry.
Mr.. Houston
died Saturday
at Freedmen'S
II o 5 p i a. he
had suffered a
heart condition
since October
13.
Mr. pn.1Sfnn
Evening star., 1950-04-24
los Million Cars Made

American motor-vehicle plants
have produced more than los mil
lion cars, trucks, and buses in the
past so years. The estimated COM
bined value Of these products ex-
ceeds $50 billion.
Evening star., 1950-04-24
Dr.. Sweet, Historian, Dies

WASHINGTON. Pa. April ~
R.-Dr. Alfred H. Sweet. So. head
Of the history department at
Washington and jefferson COL
lege since 1928. died Saturday
after a brief illness. He was
author Of "A History Of England"
a widely used textbook.
Japan forecasts q record 1850
fiSh catch.
Evening star., 1950-04-24
Services Wednesday
For Charles Houston,
Prominent Attorney

Funeral services for Charles
Hamilton Houston, 81, one Of
WaShington'S most prominent
colored attorneys, viii be held at
Evening star., 1950-04-24
Textile Executive Dies

STONINGTON. Conn. April "a
(R.-Moses Pendleton. 66. Of this
town. president Of the American
Woolen Co.. died at Sharon Hos
pital yesterday after q brief ILL.,
ness. He had been president OF
the wooden company for nearly
30 years and was a leader in the
textile field.