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Evening star., 1950-01-30
No Time for Bickerinq

Against the background of the O'Mah-
oney Committees long-view report on
Washington's highway needs, current
pickering among District and Federal high
way and bridge planners becomes mex
cusable. At a time when these officials
should be working shoulder-to shoulder
toward realization of two-hundred-mil-
lion-dollar traffic-relief program Of the
nature described in the report they are at
an impasSe over bridge sites And the Ma
tional Capital Park and Planning Com
mission, created by Congress to bring
farsighted leadership in building better
city, is even proposing a halt to further
bridge construction until existing traffic
bottlenecks are eliminated.
But the best relief for present bottle
neckS is to be found.in new channels for
traffic-new bridges, freeways of the White
hurst type, and similar bold, though
costly, projects. Instead of abandoning
plans for immediate construction of a
fourth bridge across the Anacostia River,
we should be going ahead with plans for
more than one new bridge over that stream
and for additional crossings along the
Potomac, from Alexandria to Great Falls
Meanwhile work should go ahead on
interim relief measures, such as under
passes, street widening and relocation,
corner cutting and the like, although it is
absurd to consider these piecemeal under
takings as an adequate substitute for
major relief projects.
No one proposes the launching at once
of all phases of the far-reaching highway
program envisioned in the report of the
Joint Economic Committee. That is at
least twenty-year program-longer than
twenty years If the present rate of high
way fund allotment is adhered to. Today
the District is spending only about ten
millions year on highways and bridges,
about equally divided between repairs and
new construction.
Included in the long-range program are
some projects which cannot fairly be con-
sidered as primarily District responsible
ties. The proposed bridge between Alexan-
dria and the Blue Plains area is a good
example. That would be essentially by
pass for the benefit of u S. Route / traf-
fic. In a similar category is the proposed
new bridge over the upper AnacoStia to
serve the uncompleted Washington Bal
timore Parkway. The Federal Government
is financing and building this parkway as
far as Fort Meade, because of its military
value. 1t would be logical to assess the
cost of the parkway bridge against the
Federal Government, in view of the ma
tional aspect of the whole enterprise.
In fact, SO many governmental interests
are involved in the orderly development
of comprehensive highway system in the
Metropolitan Area that, as the O'Mahoney
report suggests, an overall co-ordinating
agency may become necessary to effect
joint action. This is subject for explora-
tion by commission of inquiry of the
type proposed in the pending sasscer bill.
Evening star., 1950-01-30
A Dubious Victory

Although the Government won its battle
to bring Judith Coplon and Valentin A.
Gubitchev to trial even though the FBI
had tapped wires in it's investigation, the
victory was unquestionably tainted one.
Judge Sylvester Ryan, presiding at the
trial, took the position that the Govern
ment would have to satisfy him that its
entire case against the alleged conspirators
was based on evidence from sources other
than wire taps. The Government succeeded
in satisfying the Judge on this point, at
least pending the presentation of Its case.
Judge Ryan also ruled, however, that the
FBI acted "unlawfully" in tapping the
wires, and that the fact that the Attorney
General authorized the taps "imparts no
sanctity to them: they remain unlawful
and prohibited"
This boils down to two highly undesirable
results One is clearcut judicial finding
that the FBI violates the law (the Federal
Communications Act) whenever it taps
telephone wire, no matter how serious
the case under investigation. The other is
that the FBI can tap wire only at the
expense of incurring grave risk that its
case subsequently will be thrown out of
court.
In The Stars judgment, this is thor
oughly unwholesome situation. The FBI
ought not to be in the position of violating
the law. At the same time, wiretapping is
an almost indispensable tool in the inves-
tigation of such serious crimes as espion-
age, sabotage, and kidnapping.
So the remedy, it would seem, is to press
upon Congress the urgency of revising the
law to permit the FBI to tap wires in
appropriate cases under proper supervi-
sion. 1t Is highly doubtful that Congress
ever intended the FEC ban on wiretapping
to apply to agencies like the FBI. But
the courts, in their wisdom or lack of
wisdom, have held otherwise. Therefore,
it seems to The Star that the Attorney
General and the President should ignore
the almost hysterical campaign that Is
Evening star., 1950-01-30
Are Employers People?
A Foe of FEPC Wants to Know
To the Editor Of The Star.

Are Employers People?
A Foe of FEPC Wants to Know
To the Editor OF The Star:
Are employers people? Are they human
beings? Are they citizens? Are, they en-
titled to the equal protection Of the laws?
Under FEPC. man will be compelled to
hire man whom he does not want to hire
and to pay wages to an en- uploye who will
hurt rather than help his business.
Not only will he be deprived Of his right
to hire but also Of his right to fire. Incom-
petence in any hyphenate employe will have
to be proved to the satisfaction OF a gov
ernmental functionary who will be search
ing for racial or religious prejudice and will
himself be prejudiced against the employer.
The great mass Of just plain Americans who
do not belong to any minority will be in
jured. The unhyphenated will have to stand
aside and wait until all the hyphenates have
been served.
FEPC is fascist legislation. In Musso-
linis Italy members of the Fascist Party
had to be hired before any others and they
could not be fired without the consent of
party council. A law giving employment
preference to all Democrats would be no
more unjust than one giving such prefer
ence to all adjectival Americans.
Silver Spring. Md. HOMER BRETT.
Evening star., 1950-01-30
Strunde Revolt

# the refusal of some 10000 coal miners
to return to work on three-day basis is
revolt" it is difficult to imagine that
John L. Lewis is unduly disturbed by it.
For it is revolt which serves Mr.. Lewis
purposes exceedingly well.
In the first place, the full-time strike
hits at the big steel companies and the
commercial producers, whose influence in
mine operator circles is strong. This will
not hurt Mr.. Lewis bargaining position
when he resumes negotiations with the
operators on Wednesday.
Of greater interest, however, are the
legal effects of this revolt.
The striking miners represent about one
sixth of the membership of the United
Mine Workers. These strikers have resorted
to strong-arm tactics. Some mines where
the men wanted to work have been closed
down by rowing pickets," euphenlism
for goon squads. A few nonunion mines
have been dynamited, but no UNIV mem
bers have been charged with these offenses.
The fact remains however, that the
bulk Of the miners are working on three
day basis. So far, at least in President
Truman's judgment, this has kept coal
reserves just above the critical level. In
other words, revolt or no revolt, enough
coal is coming out of the mines to make
1t difficult for the President to invoke
the national emergency provisions of the
Taft Hartley Act, even if he wanted to
do so.
And what if he should invoke the law?
How effective would it be-? How many
other miners would then refuse to work?
Mr.. Lewis could say, with respect to the
miners engaged in the revolt, that he has
tried to get the men back to work and
that they have refused to heed him. Since
the injunction provisions of the law are
not applicable to individual miners, it is
quite possible that the Taft-Hartley Act
would prove, in this situation, to be an
ineffective instrument.
Mr.. Lewis may or may not have planned
1t this way. Possibly the situation has
gotten beyond his control. But it looks as
though the things that are happening in
the coal fields are playing into his hands.
He detests the Taft-Hartley law. In all
probability, he would like nothing better
than to show that he is beyond its reach
Evening star., 1950-01-30
A Comment on the Hiss Case:
There Is Something Rotten"
To the Editor Of The Star:

"A IOmmcut on the HISS case:
There Is Something Rotten"
To the Editor Of The Star:
jury has convicted the late President
Roosevelts adviser at Yalta, the incumbent
President referred to the case as "red her
ring" Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt defended Hiss
by trying to discredit the reliability of
Chambers testimony, the Secretary of State
is friend OF the accused and two justices
OF the Supreme Court have appeared as
character witnesses for him.
1t should be clear now that attempts to
abolish the House Un-American Activities
Committee and to suppress FBI information
dealing with subversive groups have been
made for the purpose of covering up the
bungling tactics Of high New Deal officials.
How can we have confidence in the pres
ent administration in the face of the treach-
cry that has been unfolded? There is some
thing rotten-and it isn't in Denmark
ERIC ERICKSON
Evening star., 1950-01-30
Some Grateful Words
For School Concerts
To the Editor of The Star.

FOR ScnOOl concerts
To the Editor Of The Star:
We are writing to let the public know
how much the symphony concerts do for
the schools all over Washington.
Each Friday we listen to the concerts over
Station WQQW. The time they start is
2 pm.
Not every one is able to attend because
there Is not enough room. On January IS,
when went, was the first time have seen
as well as heard symphony orchestra.
thought 1t was very interesting.
Paul Hume Is the man that narrated the
story of pee Wee the Piccolo" and he did
it very well. also like the way Mr. Mitchell
conducted the orchestra very much.
We are grateful to Paul Gable and Alfred
Johnson, the heads Of the music department
in the Washington schools. The reason we
are grateful to them is because they are the
ones that make up the program notes and
send them to the schools every week. The
notes help us to understand what the music
is about.
We hope other people will become in
terested in the concerts when they read this.
MARY 10 THROWER,
Fifth Grade, Blair School.
Evening star., 1950-01-30

And he may succeed. But if he should do
this, If he should demonstrate that the
Taft-Hartley Act is incapable of protecting
the public interest, he would be we'll ad-
vised to consider the possibility that he
might be forcing Congress to act on more
stringent legislation.
Evening star., 1950-01-30
Questions and Answers

reader can get the answer to any question
81 fact by writing The Evening Star Information
Bureau, 316 Eye st. ne. Washington 2, D. C.
Please nclose three (3) cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1950-01-30

AS neither Fritalux or Finebel seems an
appealing name for the new economic line
up of France, Italy, Belgium, the Neither
lands and Luxembourg, perhaps the entire
matter should be referred to Britons, who
reduced Sevenoaks to Snooks.
Evening star., 1950-01-30
Some Excerpts From q Sermon
By the Late DIR. Newton
To the Editor Of The Star:

Some Excerpts From Sermon
By the Late DIR. Newton
To the Editor Of The Star:
The New York Times for Thursday, Janu-
ary 26, carries the announcement of the
death Of DR.. Joseph Fort Newton of Phila-
delphia, a consecrated Christian leader, and
truly great pulpit orator DR.. Newton had
triumphant faith which cut with ami
hilating force through the doubts and diff
culties raised by materialistic philosophy
and materialistic living.
The finest tribute that can be paid to his
memory is to quote directly some of his
own beautiful and moving words. I have
before me sermon by DR.. Newton entitled,
'"The First and Final Truth" This sermon
is founded on two great texts from the New
Testament, whose meaning can perhaps be
adequately summarized for the present pur-
pose by presenting the language of the OPEN
ing sentence: "He that loveth not knoweth
not God; for God is love-" Il John IV-sJ
Let me reproduce from this magnificent
sermon very few sentences which. when
fitted together, will perhaps give faithful
picture Of some Of DR.. Newton's most char
acteristic ideas.
Every preacher has but one sermon to
preach, no matter how many subjects he
may select or how many titles he may use.
It is the story OF his own heart, the truth
made real in his own experience. To
know that God is love, meaning by love no
soft sentiment but creative passion,
moral principle, spiritual fellowship, is to
know the meaning and glory of life. Once
we are persuaded of that truth, we have
found that power in God and in ourselves
which enables us to endure and triumph
over anything that life or death can do
to u.s.
zone Of the amazing facts in the history
Of the modern soul is the spiritual inferiority
complex in man in face Of the physical
order. Faith once so mighty has be-
come tirnid, abashed, apologetic and on the
defensive. as If suffocated by sheer size and
bludgeoned by mere bulk. Why should it
be so unless 1t be that we have lost the
Key and clue to the meaning of life? -
Where is our religion If Its creative faith
cannot subdue the new material universe.
as uncurtained by science, to spiritual mean
ings and find God, fact In the Uni
verse and part of (which has never ac-
cepted Identification with outer force and
fact? Love transfigureS the weary weight
of an unintelligible world with wonder and
joy. God is Love. He is known only
by love, and faith attains reality only in
love. Not by argument, not by philosophy,
not by logic linked and strong useful as
these may be after their. kind. do we win the
first and final Truth that sets us free from
fear and dark Fate, but by such love as
lived in the life Of Jesus and which He can
kindle in our hearts The depth and purity
Of our love Is the measure Of our knowledge
OF Hin. whom to know Alright is life eternal.
Evening star., 1950-01-30

being waged against any overlapping, and
ask Congress for legislation which will
permit restr cted overlapping and the use
as evidence of pertinent information so
obtained.
Evening star., 1950-01-30
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
Drtter, although it is permissible for
priter kno,Un to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1950-01-30

How wonderful to reach the ripe age
OF seventy as boss of all the Russias. etc.
In which every one speaks so highly of
you or else.
Evening star., 1950-01-30

"For a noiseless potato chip, break it in
two and let the halves melt in the mouth"
This is thought daintier than letting it lie
awhile on a wet bar
Evening star., 1950-01-30

Beloved, If God so loved us, we ought also
to love one another. God Is Love, and he
that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God.'"
csc.
Evening star., 1950-01-30

@. When and why did the Salvation Army
begin using the kettle during the Christmas
season?-V. j. s.
A. The use of the kettle originates from
the old expression Keep the Pot Boiling"
and it was started in this country about so
years ago, first on the West Coast. Then the
idea took hold first in Boston on the East
Coast and gradually grew to embrace the
whole country
Evening star., 1950-01-30
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. How many dimes are there in mile Of
dimes?-E. NICK.
A. There are approximately 10000 dimes
to mile. If the dimes were laid edge to
edge it would take 89872.34 to extend one
mile. The diameter of dime is .705 inch.
Evening star., 1950-01-30
Multiplicity of Fund Drives
Is Viewed as Confusing

To the Editor OF The Star:
Is the Police Boys Club organization a
legally constituted part Of the police depart
ment? II so, when was the legislation
creating 1t enacted?
There is much confusion in Washington
relative to the multiplicity of campaigns for
funds and the legitimacy Of some Of the ap-
peals.
The Community Chest was created some
years ago to consolidate all Of the private
social agency campaigns for the conserva-
ton of human effort and financial resources.
The campaign slogan in the early days was
"Give once for ALL" Conditions today would
prompt the slogan "Give all for every
thing" Let's get together folks and put our
house in order. ANOTHER READER.
Evening star., 1950-01-30

@. Is aluminium found in any raw foods
and is it normal constituent of the human
body?-J. r. r.
A. Aluminium naturally is present in ordi-
nary drinking water in most foods, raw and
cooked, and in the human body.
Evening star., 1950-01-30

@. On what building was the first lightning
rod installed?-O. A. N.
A. The first lightning rod was installed on
Benjamin Franklin's house, 141 Market
street, Philadelphia, in 1749.
Evening star., 1950-01-30

belJduln rTankllnS mouse, 141 Market
street, Philadelphia, in 1749
O. How many ships did the u S. Navy
have when 1t was at peak strength during
World War II?-L. w. T.
A. BY the time the Japanese surrendered
the Navy had an1assed 100000 ships of all
types. ranging from 36-foot nine-ton LCvP
landing craft to the 45, 5,000-ton battleships
and carriers Of the Iowa and Midway classes.
Q. What English Queen contributed money
toward building the Lee home, Stratford-
on-the- Potomac?-H. w. E.
A. The Thomas Lee estate was burned in
February, 1923, with loss approximating
$4,000 pounds. When the news reached
London, sum of 800 pounds was sent by
Queen Caroline, wife Of George II, as gift
from her privy purse. There was also a
response from friends and business associ-
ates in the East India Company. These funds
were used in the construction Of Stratford.
@. How did mantels over freplaces origi-
nate?-E. D. P.
A. The mantelpiece was originally shelf
above the fireplace with pegs attached to it
on which wet mantels or other clothes were
hung to dry.
, 1950-01-25
MODERN ETIQUETTE
by Roberta Lee

@. When one is a guest at a
house party where there are SER
wants, should he ever give orders
to these servants?
A. Never. If extra service is re-
quired, the guest should make her
wants known to her hostess, who
can convey them to the servants.
@. Is it necessary to repeat the
persons name when being intro
duced2
A. Just "How do you do" is suf-
ficient, but it is always nicer if
you do repeat the persons name
after this greeting.
@. When taking a girl to a dance
isn't it the mans duty to have the
first dance with her?
A. Yes, always-and also the
last dance.
, 1950-01-25
w ANTED
GENERAL MANAGER BY
THE ST. cRo1X POWER
AUTHORITY

A graduate Electrical Engi-
neer. or its equivalent with
administrative and office ex-
p%erience.
The following qualifications
are desirable but not requisite:
l.. Practical experience in
maintaining a small Dis
tribution System.
2. Practical experience in
meter reading and meter
Maintenance.
3. Practical experience in
managing a business office
and in maintaining good
public relations.
Salary $4,2OO.OO per annum.
Please mail application and
references before February %,
1850 to:
THE ST. CROIX POWER
Office of the Chairman
Christiansted, st. Croix, Y. /.
December 81, 1949)
, 1950-01-25
ANsWERs

l. From the former practice of
buying and selling security on the
curbstone or in the middle of the
street.
2. Formulation of mortality
tables.
3. The piano..
A. The 117th.
S. Those Of Confucius.
, 1950-01-25
PUBLICATION

The public is hereby notifi-
ed that motor vehicle license
plates for the: year 1850 have
now been received. All per-
sons concerned are therefore
notified that the special ex-
tension of time allowed for
use of the 1949 plates will ex-
pire on February Is, 1850 and
anyone found using these
plates after that date will be
subject to the penalty prescrib
ed by Section SO of Ordinance
of November "a, 1899, as
amended.
The 1850 plates will, as in
previous years, be issued by
the Department of Finance in
Christiansted, upon payment
of the respective fees and pre-
sentation of the required APP
plication, in triplicate, proper
ly certified by the police.
Department Of Finance, Chris
tiansted, st. Croix, January 90
1850.
L. r. CONRAD
Asst. Commissioner of Finance
st. Croix.
, 1950-01-25
AUCTION NOTICE

Al the request of Almeric L. Christian, Esq. attorney for and
on behalf OF jerome Leo Hazelhurst, Executor of the estate
OF August r. Bisserup, deceased, the Vendue Director will sell
at public auction
The household Furniture and personal effects
belonging to the said estate on
SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY. 1850 at $3.50 p. m.
at the former residence of the deceased
No. 81 King Street in Christiansted
The conditions of the auction will be read at the time of
the sale, but the articles may be inspected beforehand by in
curry of the Executor or his aforementioned attorney
The Vendue .Direcors Office, Christiansted, St. Croix
18th January A. D. 1850.
D. G. CANEGATA
Vendue Director
Fee; $500
Say Two dollars
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-06-02
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
NEW CHLORINATOR

The Douglas City Council held a special session Wednesday evening in City Hall called by Acting May or William Boehl
 Special attention was called tc the Douglas Chlorinator, which though large enough to accom- modate the present population would not be up to Public Health standards. if another 50 or more homes were built, as contemplated in the near future
 In answer to a request from the Public Health officials, the Coun- cil formed a resolution setting up the new Colonization system as number one priority on the citys calendar of improvements. The new water purifyer system would probably cost approximately s4,oOo. according to the Council, which would also include a cement hous- ing for the new plant.
 Mayor Mike Pusich was absent, due to his confinement at St. Ann's at Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-06-02
MACKENZIE IN TOWN

Allan Mackenzie, former owner of the Douglas Grocery here, is 2 visitor in town today, arriving in Juneau from Haines Wednesday After selling his interests in Doug las several years ago, he and Mrs. Mackenzie purchased and operated the Jaunita Auto Court at Kirk land, Wash, until February when they disposed of that property to return to their home country, AL aska. Since March they have been looking over the Fairbanks ano Anchorage areas, finally settling on a Lodge site about 40 miles from Haines ant. ,hree miles from the Canadian border, where tLeJ will establish a roadhouse or Lodge on the highway. Mrs. Mackenzie is staying at Haines, while Mac attends to business matters here and in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-06-02
TWO VESSELS GALL
 FOR COAST GUARD AID

Two vessels in Southeast Alaska waters called for Coast Guard aid late last night and early today after they had been disabled by engine failure.
 The fishing vessel 3lB935, owned by D. Dunn of Wrangell, called for assistance after running out of fuel south of Ketchikan. It was lowed to Foggy Bay, 35 miles south of Ketchikan, by the fishing vessel Frieda.
 A 52-foot Ketchikan- based cutter was sent to the scene to tow 1t to Ketchikan.
 The 52-foot vessel Munroe of Ju- neau, called for aid early this morning after its engine had broken down off Pt. St. Albans, seven miles northeast of Cape Decision.
 The vessel. owned by Oscar S. Sanvik, carried five persons. The cutter Cahoone was ordered to pro- ceed to assist the Munroe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-06-02
COMMUNITY EVENTS

TOD AY At 7:30 p.m.-Soap Box Derby meet ing in A.B. Hall. At 8 p.m.-Shrine Club meets, Scot tish Rite Temple.
 June 3 At 2 pm.-Rainbow Girls at Scot tish Rite Temple, last meeting before summer vacation. At 8:30 p.m.-Square Dance Assoc dance in Parish Hall. At 2:3o pm. = Baseball game = Coast Guard vs Moose. H June 5 At noon-Lions Club, Baranof. At noon-BPWC meeting in Ter race Room, Baranof. Ati7:30 p.m.-ACCA meets at Mirror Cafe. 0lEs
 June . At 6 p.m.-Rotary picnic. At 8 p.m.-American Legion Aux Hilary meeting in Dugout.
 June ! At noon-Kiwanis Club, Baranof.