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Evening star., 1950-09-11
Rosh Hoshonoh

Ine annual New Year observance of the
jewish community serves many purposes beyond
InoSe OF tne immediate occasion. Rosh Hashonah
REMINDS people OF every religion that the roots
q tner tnlnking 60 back to a very distant past.
NOBODY knows when men first began to deyelon
the philosophical elements of a calendar. They
obviously had been making progress for long
wnhe before they became conscious of any pat-
tern Of time more intricate than that OF day
ana night. Tradition afhrms that 1t was from
tne stars that they learned the principle of
periodicity But II may be that It simply was
the coming OF spring and the fading of summer
into autumn that taught them the essential divi-
sion OF time into months and the grouping Of
months into years.
kOr many centuries the Jews have beprn
their civil year with the first day of Tishri This
corresponds with the economic year and has a
direct connotation with harvesting. A certain
natural logic is manifest in the Arrangement. It
is fair that date of accounting should be re-
lated with one on which those who have sown
are possessed of what they have reaped SINH
larly, the spiritual significance of Rosh Hashonah
follows rule psychologically correct. The
righteous are judged in recognition of their good
deeds, the sinful with regard to the evil thev
have wrought. For the latter a span of ten DAYS
until Yom Kippur is allowed for repentance
Thus the scales which are the zodiac sign of
Tishri really are weighted with mercy
Such ideas must have appeared in human
intelligence in very remote antiquity. They are
plainly primitive, but it cannot be denied that
they spring directly from observation and from
understanding Of life. Their sources are as
mathematical as the adding of two and two to
make four. So 1t happens that no matter how
far people may stray from the basic truths of
their existence, there always will be a magnetic
reality to draw them back. 1t is here, in the
motivation of New Year, that folk wisdom shows
its power. Men normally want the chance to
start over again. They crave the opportunity of
forgiving and being forgiven. Their instinct
prompts them to welcome an occasion for wiping
the slate clean and beginning new account.
History credits the Jews above all other ma
tions for setting up practical code of ethics for
the guidance of people living under conditions of
voluntary association. 1t is in that respect that
the children Of Abraham are recorded among the
founders of modern democratic civilization. Rosh
HaShonah is important, then, to Genties also.
The whole worldwide human family has been
advantaged by the annual reafirmation of it's
ancient formula of reward for merit and punish
ment for wickedness. No more recent device of
Judgment is more equitable.
Evening star., 1950-09-11
Bird in the Roin

Small bird, tilted ON the poplar Houoh,
Singing as though your heart mere Nest,
Tell me. tDlty are you singing noun
Swinging, singing NTH such zeaA
Though the rain beats doDn On -
tall, green tree
And the dripping leaves that hide 80
nest,
Are you certain the tvorld tDiH be
Bright NTH sun In q little sp1tile,
Warm and safe for you and me:
or are you bent on a bit OF guile
To rend the heaUy clouds apart
With a quick stDeet note like sudden
smile?
Small bird singing, hotD do yoH start
Such Joyous song on dark day?
H0tD
Can / learn the message OF your hearth
KATHLEEN SUTTON.
Evening star., 1950-09-11
Turiffs on the Pan

Americans have chosen socialism. We
have faced and are facing every day.
the question whether we want socialism
or democracy. We have curtain in our
country that is just as effective as the
Russian iron curtain-only ours is made
Of steel bars. and foreigners are allowed
to peek In and see us.
Democracy is based on freedom. which
includes freedom Of trade as we have
between the States. Socialism needs
curtain to contain itself. otherwise it
cannot exist next to democracy. Some
parts Of socialism are good, such as
Federal social security; but we must not
lose sight Of the fact that what we ac-
tually want to do is to modify democracy
with few Of the good points Of social
ism. and do not want to 60 to all-out
socialism.
Our so-called protective tariffs are
the greatest cause Of world unrest as
we are starving out every other country
but Russia. Why? Because we are the
only buyer in the world today. and We
refuse to buy. Our industries are no
longer infants, and we are OF the gold
standard. Nothing but selfish greed
compels us TO keep our high tariffs. Ger
tainly to destroy tariffs quickly would
cause chaos. but slow reduction to
zero would cause only minor difficulties
which would be negligible in proportion to
the benefits to the majority of the peo-
pie. This same majority would be able
to buy more for its dollar by buying for
eign goods. and with healthy neighbors
we need never fear war. 1t has worked
in the United States and win work in
the United Nations.
But the argument is that all our indus
tries would be destroyed when foreigners
flood the market with their cheap goods.
This is a naturalization for greed. If
I buy one dollars worth of goods from a
country, that country can't eat this dol
lar, nor can it get gold for this dollar.
This dollar can only come back and buy
something from another American.
Thus these countries would be forced
to buy back from us. and our industries
would have the same business as If we
had bought directly from them. True, a
few industries will suffer, but what is that
compared to the number of people who
will not be slaughtered in another war?
What do our tariffs mean to foreigners?
They mean that we have the paranoid
philosophy Of Hitler; that we think we're
super-race. Can we actually believe
in and have faith in a democratic gov
ernment, when we are afraid to share it?
M. & B.
Evening star., 1950-09-11
British-Russion Trade Trouble

The landing of British troops in South Korea
may soon bring to head the growing indignation
on both sides of the Atlantic over Britain's con-
tinued shipment to Russia and her satellites OF
materials essential to war. While the British
Government so far has Tended of demands by
Winston Churchill and by other critics, including
American Senators, for an immediate halt TO
such exports the first report of British casualties
In Korea may force change in policy. For 1t Is
quite possible that some of the tanks and guns
used to kill Allied troops in Korea were made with
machine tools shipped to Russia by the British
Board of Trade, a government agency.
1t is true that the British government has
taken belated steps apparently designed TO
prevent the filling of any new orders from behind
the Iron Curtain for critical materials The first
of these steps was taken last April when
shipments of arms and related components to
any Communist-controlled country were barred.
Two weeks after the Korean outbreak Britain
clamped export controls on all products made Of
steel, copper or aluminium. 1t was implied,
although not specifically stated that the controls
would be used only against Communist trade.
But there was big loophole in these controls
1t was decreed that they would not apply to
any shipments in fulfllment of contracts already
made. And there are lot of unfulflled contracts,
dating back as far as the 1948 trade agreement
between Britain and Russia. Thus, although
Prime Minister Attlee has just declared that his
government will export nothing likely to weaken
Britain's defense, he still holds that there is
moral obligation to fill these old contracts
which in effect serve to strengthen the Soviet
war potential. The heaviest shipments are
yet to come for British industry is just beginning
to ship in large quantities the machinery and
Evening star., 1950-09-11
Medics Disseminated Against?

1t has been a source Of amaZement to
me and doubtless to many other young
doctors to observe the manner in which
the American Medical Association and
the physicians of the United States have
failed to voice their opinions vigorously
over current medical draft legislation.
In the first place, there appears to
have been general acceptance of the
figures announced by the various services
as to the number Of doctors needed.
ostensibly figures which were based on a
World War II formula which proved to
be unnecessarily high. The American
Medical Association should be consulted
as to the ratio Of doctors required to
serve specified number Of soldiers, with
due consideration to the honest medical
needs Of the civilian population. How
ever. 1t seems that whatever figure is
asked by the Army. Navy. Marine Corps
and Air Force. there is tendency by an
uninformed public to accept these re-
quirements as they are given to the press
by spokesmen for the military services.
No apparent differentiation is made be-
tween the specialists, for example
among obstetricians. gynecologists, and
pediatricians; specialists rarely needed
in the armed services excepting the needs
of service dependents. If the American
Medical Association were consulted. there
would be less likelihood of such specialists
being placed in administrative jobs, or
other jobs in which their training is not
utilized to the best advantage. This
contributes to q twofold blunder. It
hinders rather than helps the military
service while at the same time it deprives
the civilian population Of needed medical
care.
In the second place. an arbitrary
standard has been established affecting
those who served less than 80 days in
World War II. Those in the Navy Via
program did not require basic training,
while those In the Army Specialized
Training Program (ASTP) did. This
automatically gave the ASTP inductees
q 90-day advantage, including the bene-
fits of the CT Bill of Rights, while V-12
trainees, II they did not serve 80 days,
didn't receive single benefit under this
bill, yet will be called first under present
legislation. Additionally, the Navy gen.
orally discontinued its Viz training be-
fore the Army did, thereby deserting
their medical students before the Army
deserted their trainees. Again inequity
resulted when the ASTP considered
medical school as active duty, whereas
Via did not, thus allowing more Of
ASTP trainees to qualify for benefits
under the CT bill, while at the same time
gaining for them q more liberal exemp-
tion proviso under current draft laws
Without going into the other three
similar medical training classifications
and analyzing them in like manner. let
1t be said that more equitable method
could be set UP, considering such things
as benefits received versus time served,
marital status, children, dependents.
speciality training and eligibility for G1
benefits.
It was pointed out time and again to
those Of us in the training programs
that we were best serving our country
by remaining where we were and at
tempting to keep up good grades. We
were told that it costs more than $4,000
Evening star., 1950-09-11
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would mean abandonment OF many areas
to infiltrstion by Communists, who would
see to 1t that the solution Of their prob
lens was not provided by the people
themselves, but that these problems
would be resolved for the benefit OF Rus
sian imperialism A war resulting there
from would be much more costly than
Point -Four.
II we don't help others to help them
selves, we will enable Russia to use them.
Those Asiatics who freely choose Com
munism should have It, but like RusSia's
own powers, ther ability to impose it on
others by aggression Of any kind should
be nullified by action of the UN.
ID. Il. Carleton.
Evening star., 1950-09-11
A Fifth Star for General BrodIey3

grades of lieutenant general and general
would be vacated.
Gen Pershing, Of course, was named
General Of the Armies of the United
States in 1919. But his rank did not
go with the job he held after the war
that of Chief of Staff. His predecessor
and successor were four-Star generals,
and temporary ones at that.
The case Of the five-star generals of
World War IT was similar to that of
Gen. Pershing. Under the law creating
them. four Army dncluding Air Corps
at the time) officers could be promoted
to the rank of General of the Army,
after which the law would lapse. 1t said
nothing about the jobs the four should
hold. So. although both Gen Marshall
and his successor. Gen. Eisenhower, wore
i've stars, they did so by personal right.
and not because they weer Chiefs Of
Staff.
Their successors in that job. Gems.
Bradley and Collins, were-and are
four-star generals: Gen. Bradley per-
manent one as explained above, Gen.
Collins temporary one with the per-
manent, Regular Army rank of major
general.
In Army slang, the stratospheric ranks
three, four. and five-star-are known
as MEX rank" Some historians link
the term with the Mexican War innova-
ton Of promotion by brevet. while others
consider it snide allusion to the high
ranks affected by the military leaders
Of Latin America.
In any case, Mex rank in its strictest
application is rank given to an individ-
ual as reward for his personal exploits.
Gems. Pershing. Marshall. Macarthur.
Eisenhower and Arnold are examples Of
holders Of Mex rank by this definition.
Gen. Bradley's promotion would not fit
the strict definition of Mex rank. though
by looser application 1t could be con-
sidered Mex.
In looking to the purpose Of the pro-
motion under the Gurney bill. however,
one can see that rather than honoring
Gen. Bradley personally. the measure
would create big new rank for big
new job.
Evening star., 1950-09-11
Argues for Point Four

In a letter to The Star. B. C. Bien
(September q states that when the goal
Of the United Nations In Korea is in sight.
then the United States and the Western
Allies should commence the withdrawal
Of their armieS-because the problems
to follow should be solved by Asiatics,
not by us.
Concerning that, he maintains that
Point Four is unworkable because it
wCilld be too exhausting to our resources:
and. by introducing health measures to
underprivileged Asia, dangerous popu-
laticn increase would follow in already
ovefpopulated countries.
There would be no disagreement with
the proposition that Asiatics (and all
other peoples) should solve their prob
lens entirely by themselves. provided
they could do SO without upsetting world
peace. which depends upon non-aggres-
sion.
But when Asiatic peoples are used as
pawnS by powerful aggreSSor nation to
further it's aim of world domination, then
1t is impossible for the U.N. to ignore this
challenge to the freedom of its individual
member nationS-each one of which is
less free than it was before that ag-
gresSion
The goal of the U. N. should be def
nitely and completely achieved before
there is q withdrawal Of any Of their
armies.
Point Four contemplates not only di-
rect health measures but raising of the
standard Of living in all underprivileged
countries by program Of help In de-
veloping their natural resources for the
benefit of the inhabitants without COM
promising the peoples rights to govern
themselves. There would be no danger
to the free world. if population in
crease should result from such pro-
&, am.
Rather. there would be less opportu-
nifty for Communist rabble-rousers to up
set world peace by using these people for
their own sinister purposes.
On the other hand. failure to imple-
ment effectively the Point Four program
Evening star., 1950-09-11
Our Allies Must Do More

In approving Substantial increases" in our
armed forces stationed in Western Europe, Presi-
dent Truman has been at pains TO indicate that
his decision will go into effect only when as and
II the other members Of the twelve-nation At
lantic Pact match our effort with similar action
on their part" This is realistic, common sense
condition whose fulfllment is essential If we and
our allies in the free world are to succeed in
building up strong system of collective defense
against the towering menace of Soviet aggression.
The President, who has taken this highly
significant step in keeping with recommends
tions made by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has not
disclosed either the size or timing of the pros
pective substantial increases" He has merely
said that this new American commitment will
be worked out in close coordination with our
Pact partners on the basis of their stepping up
their own programs for the enlargement of
their armed forces and for the speedy improve
ment Of their preparedness in general. At pres
ent, Of course, in relation to Russia's enormous
mobilized strength, that preparedness is pre-
paredness hardly worthy of the name.
Since they are aware Of this glaring weak
ness In face OF growing danger, the overseas
members OF the Pact-notaby Britain and France
have formulated three-year programs for
marked increase in their rearmament and armed
forces But, as pointed out recently by the
deputies OF the twelve Foreign Ministers making
up the Pacts Council those programs, big as
they may seem, are definitely not big enough for
safety and they must therefore be expanded in
scope and accelerated in tempo. In effect, the
President now has said the same thing in his
statement announcing his approval of plans to
commit additional American strength to the de-
fense of Western Europe.
Undoubtedly, at their meetings in New York
this week, Secretary Acheson and the British
and French Foreign Ministers will take I'D this
matter in detail, so that the twelve-nation At
lantic Pact Council-also convening in New York
will be able to reach firm decisions to
strengthen the joint defense of free Europe as
rapidly as possible. These decisions ns-including
agreement on how best to rearm West Germany
within the framework of the overall security
system-are vitality needed. The Soviet threat
being what 1t is. there is no time to be lost in
arriving at them and putting them into effect
In way that will promote genuine collective
safety.
Certainly, although Western Europeans will
be heartened by the prospect of being fortified by
additional American forces, they must realize
tnat tney themselves must make an extraordinary
enort II the Atlantic community Is to achieve
security in the balance of power with Russia.
our combined Strength-theirs and ours-is in
many ways far greater than that at the disposal
OF the kremlin. But this superiority is condi-
TONED In large measure on their making great
exert1ons, along with U.s. in defense of themselves
ana the entire free world. Without such exer-
uons, the dark menace hanging over all of us is
bound to grow, not diminish.
Evening star., 1950-09-11
Letters to The Star

to train pilot, one who can utilize his
training almost Immediately In the COM
mercial field. Now. however. legislation
is brought to bear only on those trained
in the medical fields.
With all of the emphasis today against
discrimination in any form. the present
draft law for medics is clearly discrimi-
natory because the age limit for regular
draftees is 25, that for doctors so. Mar
riage and children seem to have no effect.
The least we could do would be universal
military training.
AS far as serving Is concerned, the
Armed Services offer no special appeal
to men who are accustomed to inde-
pendent thought and action. This ap-
plies to all trades and professions in
which q man is his own employer. How
ever, in time Of emergency We are drafted
and serve. No one is eager to go, but
we must.
AS a practical solution, universal
military training would be the fairest
answer for all concerned because it would
come closer to evaluating all of the vary
ing circumstances affecting the life Of
the individual and his past military
service.
Interne. u
Evening star., 1950-09-11
Questions and Answers
BY Thomas R. Henry

The stars readers can get the answer 70
any question Of fact by either writing The
Evening Star Information Bureau, 1900 / street
NV, washington 8. D. G., and inclosing cents
Extension 36S.
Evening star., 1950-09-11
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE

Q. Has there been a recent rise in
magazine advertising rates?-M. o. K.
A. At least four Of the popular maga-
zines have announced that. beginning
with the February. 1851. issues. adver-
Using rates will be increased from 4 to
II per cent.
Evening star., 1950-09-11

Q. How often should q baby be
weighed?-C. r.
A. Every week during the first six
months, and at least once in two weeks
for the next six months. From then on,
during childhood. the weight should be
checked at least once a month.
Evening star., 1950-09-11

@. Why does a cardinal sign his name,
Ignatius Cardinal Monahan?-B. Z. p.
A. In the first place, it has become
traditional for prelate Of this rank so
to sign his name. The custom is traced
to the fact that cardinal is not simply
a title; it is an integral part Of the
name.
Evening star., 1950-09-11

@. How large is the Eager BeaverP
". s.
A. The Eager Beaver is new Amy
truck. 1t weighs 2la tons and develops
las horsepower The six wheels have q
154-inch wheelbase. The truck Ia
equipped to operate both on land and
in water so deep that only the driver is
above the surface.
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He BrOughtHis
Loan Guarantee

CLIFTON. n. J-R-About
. week ago. a man walked into
the Lakeview Savings and Loan
association and asked about a
Dan The association said come
back in a few days and well
have the papers and the money.
The fellow came back all right
Only he didn't bother to sign
the papers He pulled out a gun
instead Of a pen. pushed the as
ISOLATION people into the vault
and escaped with $4,000.
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The
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WEATHERMAN
SAYS
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KEY West and Vicinity: Clear to
partly cloudy today through sun
day. Isolated showers near shore.
Continued warm and humid. Mod
crate b fresh southwest and
west winds diminishing and back
ms 10 south and southeast.
Feridas cloudyv and showery
with diminishing winds over
north portion this afternoon,
oseFwse partly cloudy weather
nna wiaeiy scattered showers
tsuugh Saaday. Continued warm
snd nafhex nultry.
2HronvlIle Thru IRE Florida
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Local Men
Unlisted In Navy
Here This Week

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LECALS


NOTICE or PUBLIC HEARING
Notice Is hereby given that a
public hearing viii be held b. the
city Commission u The CITY OF
Key West. Florida. sitting IS the
1ftr plan BaArd of The City Of
Aey West Florida, at SEQ p II
Monday. November 1885. 20 con-
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dence AB-.
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