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Evening star., 1950-12-24
"A Reckless Gesture

I want to commend the editorial in
The Sunday Star for December II, en-
titled "A Reckless Gesture" In this
editorial The Star has correctly ana
lyzed the situation concerning the
drive to oust Secretary Achesen. 1t Ill
becomes the Republicans who voted
against Mr.. Acheson to base their opposi-
ton on the argument that he has lost
the confidence of the country, when
everybody knows that these very Repub-
licans have been driving since midsum-
mer, by every possible means, to under
mine Mr.. Acheson. There has been a
selfish political campaign carried on to
destroy confidence in the Department of
State and in the Secretary at a time
when confidence was most needed.
Senator McCarthy's irresponsible
charges against the loyalty of the per-
sonnel of the State Department have
been thoroughly discredited by the hear
ings of the Senate committee of which
Senator Tydings was chairman, and by
the report of that committee. But
nevertheless, by the constant repetition
of misstatements of facts. Senator
Mccarthy and others have sought to
mislead the country and bring about the
There are certainly many people
throughout the country who deeply hope
that these tactics will not succeed. Your
editorial strengthens their hand. I trust
that it secures thoughtful consideration
by those Senators who are doing so much
harm to national unity at this time, and
that it will affect their thought and
action.
Wendell Berge.
Although ! have been known as Re-
publican for many years. want to con-
gratulate you on your excellent editorial,
"A Reckless Gesture" 1t is distinct
shock to many of your readers, as it
evidently is to you, to realize that the
Republican leaders (many of whom are
fine. Christian gentlemen who in times
past have evidenced qualities of true
craftsmanship have apparently become
inoculated with the germ of that dread
disease known as McCarthyism.
Every intelligent American should
promptly enlist in the crusade which you
and the editors of other leading news
papers all over the country are now wag-
ing to steady the nerves and restore the
sanity and stamina of the many good
citizens who have been led to believe that
Mr.. Acheson, rather than MIR. Stain, Is
the arch f1end responsible for the present
crisis.
The action of the Republican leaders
will not soon be forgotten. It was
grave mistake. It will win neither votes
nor respect for the Republican Party in
the long run. What is much more i'm
Evening star., 1950-12-24
Spires Of the Spirit
On Being on Gods Side

Again and again, Abraham Lincoln
revealed his almost uncanny faculty for
going to the heart of a question with
telling phrase or an apt story. With
words swift and sharp as rapiers. he
had a disconcerting way Of puncturing
pretenSions and exposing pious profess
sions. When some partisans were in
sisting on putting a divine halo around
their cause and claiming the proud
distinction Of having the Almighty him
self as an ally on their side, Lincoln.
with q moral insight like lightning
lighting UP dark landscape. had the
perfect comment. In substance he
drawled: It is not as important to as
sumo that God Is on our side as it is to
be sure that we are on Gods side.
The German Kaiser was not the first,
or the last, to raise the banner Of ME
and God" over aggressive schemes
which could never rightly claim the
blessing of the God of goodness, mercy
and justice. The melodramatic cru
sades of the Middle Ages left trail
of agony and broken bleeding humanity.
They were launched under the mis-
taken slogan: God wills it," Across the
ages it Is plainly discernible that God
willed nothing Of the kind. The duped
crusaders were not marching with God
in their campaigns to capture an empty
eastern tomb
1t Is easy to sing confidently, Goods
truth is marching on" assuming. as we
sing. that we are keeping step with
divine truth. But. after all, this is the
vital question: Is the alleged truth with
which We are marching Gods truth?
Some of the most tragic pages of
history reveal in the perspective Of the
centuries that men often have mis-
taken their own selfish ambitions and
the naturalization Of their own stub
born prejudices for the truth which
makes men free.
It is laudable thing that in this day
OF destiny the Congress of the United
States has summoned the people of this
Nation to throng the churches on a day
OF prayer. In all the national strategy
which Is being formulated for this crisis
and which. for many years to come, in
manifold ways will affect every man,
woman and child in America. there
Evening star., 1950-12-24
The Great Life
By Bruce Borton

One spring evening more than 1900
years ago. a band of soldiers entered
the Garden of Gethsemane. At their
approach the little company of Jesus
disciples trembled and then melted away
until He was left alone.
Not quite alone. And there followed
him a certain young man, having a
linen cloth cast about his naked body;
and the young men (soldiers or members
of the mob laid hold on him. And
he left the linen cloth and fled from
them naked"
This young man was Mark 1t was in
his mothers home that the Last Supper
was held. He was not one of the original
disciples. We know, however, that he
was associated for time with Paul and
later with Peter. Listening to them talk
about Jesus and quote His words Mark
began to compose book. Thus it was
that We came to have the Second"
Gospel, which, in point of composition,
Is the first-a brief, straightforward
story, with brisk action and little dis
course-just the high spots of activity
and achievement that would appeal to a
young man.
In less than an hour you can read the
whole of Marks little book. And that
might be an interesting way to spend
an hour on this Christmas Sunday.
One thing surely will strike you as
astonishing. Most of the dogmas over
which Christians have conducted their
fiercest debates and waged their cruelest
wars are minimized in Marks narrative,
If, indeed, they are recorded at all.
The two outstanding truths about Him
which Marks little book, and the other
three Gospels leave with us are these:
"He went about doing good" And 'He
had compassion on the people. He had
compassion on the multitude"
There are many churches, many
creeds. many forms of worship; there
are many men and women who attend
no church. But insofor as any human
being has within his heart compassion"
and the desire that his life may do good,
rather than harm-to that extent he
shares the spirit of the Great Life.
tcopyriEhtA 1850 King Features Syndicate. Inc)
Evening star., 1950-12-24

ment who are bearing the burden of the
world.
To the President, to the Secretary
OF State and his department, and to the
greatest OF our generals, Douglas Mac
Arthur-all OF whom have done so much
for our country with so little support
this voter gives her full confidence and
loyalty.
Lorraine Bernard Roberts.
1t is not surprising if the country has
lost coincidence in Secretary Acheson, in
view OF the campaign of lies and half
truths conducted by the Republicans.
Now, having worked to destroy the
peoples confidence in the Secretary of
State. they blame him for it.
Mr.. Acheson must be truly remark
able fellow if he is responsible for all of
our present ills, as the Republicans seem
to imply. Are we being asked to look for
leadership to party whose membership
in Congress acts in such an irresponsible
manner in time of crisis?
r. L. Matthews.
AS an absentee voter in Minnesota,
have supported Republican candidates in
the past, but more and more I am be-
coming alarmed and deeply ashamed of
their reckless behavior and smear tactics.
Ellen Overlook.
Although independent in politics. I
am by parentage or heridity more of a
Republican than a Democrat. But I
have lost faith in the Republican Party
as it is at present constituted and operat-
ing. I like men like Vandenberg-
who are really statesmen and not just
politicians. But I would rather not be
associated with self-Seekers who spend
most of thei1 time criticizing and tearing
down regulations, and thus diScredit-
ing the very Government that makes
them possible.
"U. S. Unity"
Evening star., 1950-12-24
Qualifications of q Commissioner

Commissioner MaSon's illness in recent
months and the fact that his present term as
District Commissioner is drawing to close serve
to encourage speculation as to a successor
Among those being mentioned is Representative
Mary T. Norton whose long service as member
of the House will end with the 81st Congress-
Mrs. Norton is so we'll known in Washington
she has been such consistently good friend of
the District of Columbia and she is so able a
woman in her own right that such an appoint
ment would be generally popular. But the law
which requires that District Commissioner must
have been an actual resident of the District of
Columbia for three years preceding appointment
and, during that period, claimed residence no
where else" would seem to bar her.
The residence qualification, however, has
been shown to be more apparent than real. In
1918 the right of Oliver P. Newman to hold the
office of Commissioner was challenged by w. j.
FriZzell, a Washington citizen active in the work
of the citizens associations He sought to have
the Attorney General and the District Attorney
bring quo warranto proceedings, but both officers
declined. He then obtained permission from
District Court to bring such proceedings himself
as a taxpayer and citizen in the name of the
Government. The case was tried by jury, he won
1t in District Court and in the Court of Appeals.
But the Supreme Court reversed holding that as
a taxpayer and citizen Mr.. Frizzell was not an
interested party and also holding that officers
appointed by the President and subject to his
removal the Attorney General and District Attor-
ney would not grant permission to citizen to
bring such proceedings and the court had no
power to do so.
The upshot of the decision was that there
was no way to invoke the residence qualification
in court and that discretion in the matter lies
with the President and the Senate. Mr.. Newman
was confirmed despite his lack of qualification
as to residence, and served two terms. The rea-
son for the residence requirement, of course, is
to protect the people of the District against the
Presidents use of the commissionerships as jobs
for nonresident politicians Most of the Presi-
dents have abded by the spirit of the law, despite
the evident lack of legal means to prevent an
infraction.
AS member of Congress, Mrs Norton has
made her residence in Washington for some rs
years-though obviously claiming residence in
New Jersey. In itself, her appointment would be
well received. AS far as the law is concerned,
however, her appointment would in effect render
1t meaningless.
Evening star., 1950-12-24
Trim the Fat
"U. S. Unity"

The American people are willing and
anxious to help in the mobilization pro-
gram, but we demand that the admins
tration cut out all wasteful expenditures
during the emergency. The greatest
political pork barrel is the padding Of
the Government payroll. All Govern
ment agencies should be ordered to re-
examine and streamline. abolishing all
unnecessary jobs.
This is no time to harbor parasites. I
am sure there are entire sections which
could be abolished. and the branches
would percolate just the same. Those
employees could be utilized in essential
jobs.
Government EmplOye.
Evening star., 1950-12-24
By Frederick Brown Harris
Minister. Foundry Methodist Church;
Chaplain. United States Senate.

Without the recognition of that kin
ship to the common Father. in which
are the roots of all freedom, then, CO.
ercive RECOMMENDATION at last is inevitable.
It is but the rattle of once living things
gone to seed.
Even ordered natural law implies that
ultimately the universe itself is on the
side of Righteousness. That means that
Gods will, His increasing purpose, is
coming out at last and, though often
hindered and set back by human blum
ders and folly and sin its ultimate vic
tory is sure.
To march on through dark days with
that invincible truth is to be on Gods
side. This, at least, has surely emerged
from the long travail of the ages, that
where there is no vision the people
perish" and that where there is moral
apostasy there comes inevitably national
decay. That is what the Bible means
when it says that the stars in their
courses fought against Cisera. 1t is
very little thing to claim that the stars
are with us. 1t is everything If we are
with the stars.
Forbes Robertson, the actor, tells that
In his London club there was a rather
vehement atheist named Crow, who con-
stantly voiced his disbelief In Christ
and Christ's precepts. until he was
silenced by quatrain. written by one
Of the members, which was soon being
generally quoted:
We've heard. in language highly spiced,
That Crow does not believe in Christ:
But what we are more concerned to know
Is whether Christ believes in Crow"
Said an effusive young lady to a great
theologian and preacher at one of Ok
fords colleges, do tell me, what do you
think about God?" To which the great
scholar replied: THAT. my dear young
lady. is a rather unimportant question.
The only thing that signifies is what
God thinks about me-"
Oh, America, into the stern and bitter
days to be. with purpose ribbed and
edged with steel, march mafraid to
smite with the lightnings of God all, at
home and abroad, which defiles and
debases mani The decencies Of the uni
verse are with you on Gods side.
Evening star., 1950-12-24
Letters to The Star
Pen names may be used If letters carry
W1ters' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.

portant. 1t will certainly tend to shake
the faith of our valuable allies in the
capacity of the United States to lead the
peace-loving nations in this time of
common peril.
Men must indeed be in q desperate
and jittery frame of mind to thus evi-
dence primary interest in their party
rather than their country.
American Citizen.
Your editorial, "a Reckless Gesture"
was below your usual high standard of
clear, unbiased thinking. No doubt, you
are correct in questioning the wisdom
of the Republican resolution calling for
the dismissal of Mr.. Acheson. The time
for it was poorly chosen, even If 1t is
granted that Mr.. Acheson should resign
or be dismissed. But when you say that
the general lack of confidence in Mr..
Acheson Is the result of "a prediction
partisan maneuver" or a "get Acheson
campaign-marked by measure of dis
tortion and falsehood which seldom has
been equalled" you are saying some
thing which it would be very difficult to
prove.
That there was bitter partisan at
tack on Mr.. Acheson and that there
may have been distortion and falsehood,
this correspondent neither denies nor
condones. He merely challenges the prop
osition that these things were a major
or even minor factor in breaking down
public confidence in Mr.. Acheson and
in the foreign policy Of this country for
the past ten years.
In the light Of events, no smear cam
paign and no Misrepresentation were
necessary to cause people to lose con-
fidence. All that any one had to do to
realize that something was radically
wrong with the State Department and
our foreign policy was to read the papers
and do little thinking. A great many
people have done just that.
Critic.
While the members of Congress still
are launching their vitriolic attacks on
our Secretary of State and his depart
ment, and men are giving their lives on
a foreign front. many voters are asking
themselves these questions:
How long is this farce to continue?
What really worthwhile legislation have
Mr.. AcheSons accusers accomplished? In
the recent election, whom did the Ameri-
can public vote for and what did they
get-a construction gang, or a wreck
ing crew?
Let us place the blame for failure
where 1t belongs-on these name calling,
do nothing members of Congress who
have for months practiced mental and
political assassination on the hard
working, sincere leaders of our Govern
Evening star., 1950-12-24

follow" in his path. The torch he has left
behind will continue to be upheld.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
FROM SEATTLE

Walter E. Garvin of Seattle is registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08

The Juneau units met Tuesday night and heard Capt. Arthur Walk CT and Capt. George Matson speak on training procedures, and view ed training film entitled "The Reserve Team"
 It. Col. J. D. Alexander, Adiu- tant General, announced the ac- tivation of the Anchorage unit of the 207th Infantry Battalion, with eight officers and 25 enlisted men as the initial organization. All of ficers and g of the men are vet erans of World War II.
 Colonel Alexander attended the activation and reported that U. S.. Army Alaska was represented by the following officers: Col, F. H. Black, chief of staff, representing Maj. Gen. Stanley L. Scott, who was absent because of illness; Col E. L. Upson, inspector general; Gel. William N. Taylcr, director of or ganization and training, and several other members of the general staff.
 Sen. Victor c. Rivers of the Third Division addressed the new unit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
YUNlMM! RECIPE CONTEST ENTERS
 SECOND WEEK

The Empires Menu and Recipe Contest got off to a slow start this week.
 However, we expect competition to be keen for next weeks cash prizes for the three best menu and recipe combinations.
 To start the ball rolling, we are publishing the three prize winning entries this week. There will be one Thursday and Friday, as well as to- Jay. with the announcement of the winners in their correct order on Friday
 Unfortunately, several excellent entries could not be considered be- cause the authors forgot to mention he names of the markets from whose ads the ingredients were chosen.
 It just so happened that the best recipes this week called for rice dishes. We have nothing against rice, but we'd like to see a little more variety next week.
 After this week, only the First Prize menu and recipe will be pub lished, on Friday. Second and third prize winners will be named on the same day.
 Remember, your entry must reach the Empire before noon Tuesday. The directions appear with today's prize-winning menu and recipe.
 Good luck
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
F ARRIVE JUNEAU,
 12 LEAVE VIA pAA

Passengers by the dozen travelled with Pan American World Airways yesterday: 12 persons left Juneau. 12 arrived and 12 were carried to other points.
 Arriving from Seattle were Mary Abren. Clarence Cheliquist, George Farman, K. H. Feeland. John Liddle, Neal Mcdonald, Robert and Michael Riley, George Ritchey. William Smith and Mrs. A. E. Tikkell, with baby Bruce.
 Going to Seattle were J. w. Oak ley s. s. Lee, Lois Melvin. MT. and Mrs. George Wilson, P. J. Gilmore Jr., Bruce Sung, Claudia Brown, R. w. Donk and Joe Verduff.
 Northbound, Ann Robertson and M. A. Miller joined the flight for Fairbanks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
BOY SCOUTS WILL ADMINISTER CITY GOVT. ON THURSDAY

Boy Scouts of Juneau met in { special assembly at the grade schoo Tuesday at which they chose thell Mayor and City Councilmen tC administer the affairs of the city Thursday, as part of the annua observance of national Boy Scout Week.
 Life scout Bob Ripke of Explorer Post 713 was elected Mayor by the group, winning from field of sey- eral outstanding candidates. Assist ing Scout Ripke in the City Coun- cil will be scouts Eddie Dull ot troop g, Harold McCann of troop 6O9, Ernie Kronquist of troop SIS, and Dick Klingbeil, Wayne Powers and Arthur McKinnon, all of the Explorer Post 713.
 Following the election of coun- cilmen and mayor, a special meet ing of the City Council was held al which the following appointments were agreed upon:
 Fire Chief, Gary Hedges; Police Chief, Thorleif Sharing; Superin- tendent of Schools, Donald Mac Kinnon, who was last years Mayor, Civil Aeronautics Administration team, John Hogins, Allan Engstrom, Donald McCann; Weather Bureau team, Dick Kadow and Dick PegueS, Coast Guard Headquarters team, Dick Folta, Mike Blackwell, Greg ory Ripke, and Donald Dull.
 City Engineer will be Christie Crondahl, while Jerry Wade was chosen to be City Street Foreman. David Hill will be City Health Off, cer for the day, and Mike Grum- melt will be City Attorney.
 A special squad Of traffic police men will consist of scouts Jack Hermle, LeRoy West. Peter Hocson' Skipper Museth, Bobby Jewett and Johnny Vavalis. Regular policemen under the new chief will be Ken meth McGee and Ernest Policy, while the new firemen's crew will consist Of Frankie DeLand, Gerald Shaw and Fred Allen.
 City Councilmen and the Mayor will be the guests of real-Mayor Waino Hendrickson at Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow noon, following which they will meet at the Council Chambers for ar orientation session. Other City Gov ernment Day officials will be eX- cused from school at o'clock in the afternoon, to report to the present incumbents who will brief them Tn the responsibilities which they will assume for the rest of the afternoon
 Scouts take their jobs seriously according to scout executive Maurice Powers, who requested citizens to cooperate in the educational ven ture.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
NEW UNIFORMS OUTFIT JUNEAU
 NATL. GUARD

Alaska National Guard Head quarters Detachment, Juneau, now is as smart in appearance as in performance, since receiving new uniforms. Members now attend all drill periods attired in the official garb.
 While many officers and men are familiar with "O.D.," five recruits and one fugitive from the Navy are having their first taste of the Ike" jackets and combat boots.
 These new uniforms are just that-new. Gone are the days when the National Guard got Army hand-me downs. All National Guard units now are being issued entirely new equipment and uniforms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
DEMOCRATIC. CONVENTION
 ON MARCH 2

WRANGELL, Alaska, Feb. 8-tR-- The Southeast Alaska First Divi- sion) Democratic convention was called today for March 2 in Sitka.
 Rep. James Nolan, Divisional chairman, made the announcement.
 He said the divisions A precincts will hold caucuses not later than Feb. 24 to elect delegates to the convention. Nolan said he expects about 40 delegates to go to Sitka.
 The convention will adopt a di- visional platform and elect divi- sional committee of not less than Is members" he said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
Seek Bids, 6 Airports
 In Alaska

SEATTLE, Feb. 8-iR-Invitations to bid on construction of six air ports in Alaska have been issVeG by the Alaskan department of avi- ation.
 The airports to be built are at Dil- lingham, Ninilchik, Skagway Fort Yukon, Seldovia and Kotzebue. Plans and specifications may be obtained from Director of Aeronau- tics, Alaska Aeronautics and Com munications Commission, Anchor age.
 Bids will be opened at 10 am. March 20.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
HOSpITAI NOTES

Albert Kiefer, Leo Whistler, Olive Montel, and Harold Warner were admitted to St. Anns hospital yes terday. James Gleaton, Mackay Malcolm, Mrs. Walter Jewell and baby boy, Mrs. Jimmie Meyers, and Mrs. Georg Danner and baby boy were dismissed.
 Mary Julaton of Juneau was ad- mitted to the Government hospital
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
FROM WRANGELL

MT. and Mrs John Krepps. of Wrangell are guests at the Bar anof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
MuNGER HERE

G. F. Munger of Seattle was ar overnight guest at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
RADCLIFFF IN

Harold Radcliffe of Ketchikan is resistered at the Gastineau Ho- tel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
FROM KET CHIKAN

Mrs. Violet Race of Ketchikan is registered at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
FROM NEW YORK

It. Courtleigh Sparks of New York City is registered at the Bar anof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-08
ROY ADAMS HERE

Roy Adlms of Iy3tchikan is stopping at the Baranof Hotel.