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Evening star., 1950-05-18
laps Link Peace Pact
And Bases 10 Visit
NU. Defense Chiefs
ey shs Assesieted Pssss

TOKYO, May 1s.-Japan stud
led carefully today an announce
ment that two top United States
defense officials WIN be here next
month.
The announcement said only
that Defense Secretary johnson
and Gen. Omar Bradley would
visit Japan next month on q Far
East command tour.
The announcement offered lit
tie in the way Of q hint as TO the
real purpose Of the visit. But
most Japanese think their visit
will have an important bearing
on two major issues In Nippon
peace and American bases here
after the treaty.
Cold War Talks Seen.
There was speculation, too, that
Secretary johnson and Gen.
Bradley are going to talk with
Gen. Macarthur, occupation COM
mander. about the cold war In
the Orient and Americas strate-
gic position out here; that they
will discuss what the United States
can do militarily in such hot spots
as 1ndo-China; that they will dis
cuss Formosa, which most mill
tary men want to deny to the
Chinese Reds. Most Of the spec
ulation, however, centers on
peace.
The Japanese believe they are
ready for a treaty, as apparently
do most Allied countries.
British Commonwealth experts
in London are drawing up a draft
Of a proposed japanese peace
treaty. Philippines officials have
said they want treaty as soon as
possible. British and American
officials have agreed a treaty is
urgent.
The Russians long ago men
toned q peace pact, although they
wanted to say who should write
1t. The Chinese Reds said a few
days ago they favor swift conclu-
0AOA4 Va u VI CdUys l. 1lS 1LuSSl6IlS
and Chinese Reds would like to
get the United States out of Japan
as soon as possible.
Departments at Odds.
It Is no secret among the Japa-
nese that the United States De-
fense and State Departments are
at loggerheads on a peace pact
for Japan. News reports from
the United States have said the
Defense Department opposes q
pact because it might weaken
Americas strategic position in
Asia while the State Department
and Gen. Macarthur want peace
quickly.
That is the issue the japanese
think Secretary johnson and Gen.
Bradley are coming here next
month to discuss-that and future
American bases in Japan.
The latter issue has had japan
In a ferment for months. Those
opposed to American bases after
the treaty include the Commu-
nists.
Evening star., 1950-05-18
Russia Refuses TO Ease
Austrian Occupation
BY the Associated Press

VIENNA, May 18.-Russia has
refused to take any steps toward
easing the burden Of four power
occupation in Austria.
The Kremlin has notified the
Austrian minister in Moscow that
the Soviets categorically reject an
Austrian note sent to France, Rus
sia. Great Britain and the United
States last February.
The note listed % demands,
ranging from the reduction of
troop strength to complete non-
interference In Austrian internal
affairs.
The Western powers agreed to
give it sympathetic considera-
ton"
Russian rejection of the note
was expected.
Evening star., 1950-05-18

The labor force of Japan cur
rently totals about SO million per-
sons, or nearly one-half the ma
tion's population of 80 million.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-05-25

Mittie McBee Johnson Weds Richard Warren Aiken
In BeoutifuI Service At St. Mory.s Saturday

Miss Mittie McBee Johnson be-
came the bride of Richard Warren
Aiken in a beautiful ceremony at
ST. Mary's Episcopal Church in
Lexington on Saturday, May goth,
at five o'clock in the afternoon.
Officiating was the Rev. Robert
Donaldson, of Canton, rector of
st. Mary's. Mrs. Edgar Lumpkin,
organist, and Mrs. Robert Bran
min, Starkville, aunt of the bride
soloist gave a lovely program of
nuptial music preceding the cer-
emony. Mrs. Brannin sang"O Per-
feet Love-"
For this occasion the church was
decorated with huckleberry BRAN
ces on either side of the entrance
to the chancel thanked by baskets
of white gladioli. Vases of white
gladioli were used on the altar.
Candles were lighted by Ed
ward Thurmond, nephew of the
bride
Mrs. Robert S. Cockroft, of
Jackson, was her sisters matron
of honor. She wore a gown of
yellow marquisette made with
a bertha and a yellow halo in her
hair. Her bouquet was of shasta
daisies.
4 The groom's best man was his
father, Mr.. A. B. Aiken, of New
Orleans.
Ushers were Val Sessions, of
Bolton, and DR.. O. P. Waldrep, of
New Orleans.
The bride entered on the arm
of her father, Mr.. Henry Herbert
Johnson, by whom she was given
in marriage. She was never more
lovely than in her Renaissance
wedding gown of antique Duchess
satin made with a deep yoke and
Gala lily pointed sleeves of hand
drawn antique Alencon lace. The
skirt was gathered full into a long
fitted midriff and ended in a swe-
eplng court Train.
A bonnet of shirred net caught
on either side with orange bios
SONS held her double veil OF bri-
dial illusion which fell in two tiers,
one to the waist and the other to
the tip Of the train of her dress
Her bouquet was of gardenias and
tuberoseS.
Reception Held
Immediately after the ceremony
a reception was given by the
brides parents at their home
104 College Street.
The reception rooms were dec
grated with baskets OF Queer
Anne's lace, white gladioli anc
sweet peas.
The brides table was covered
with a cloth of Madeira cut
work and conferred with the
three-tiered wedding cake. Sill
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-05-25
Clubs

yer candelabra held burning
white tapers on either side,
Assisting in serving at the re-
ception were Mrs. w. E. Thurm-
ond, sister of the bride, Miss
Patricia Scobey, Mrs. Richard
Temple, and Mrs. William Ellison.
Mrs. o. P. Waldrep, sister of the
| groom, of New Orleans, kept the
brides book.
Mrs. johnson, mother Of the
. bride, was attractively gowned
in a gray sheer with which she
wore a corsage of pink carnat-
ions.
Mrs. Aiken mother Of the groom
chose a silk figured print. Her
corsage was also of pink carna-
tions.
After the reception the couple
left for a wedding trip to the
Gulf Coast and TO points in Flo
| rida.
The brides travelling costume
was a suit of brown celanese
with matching accessories and
she wore a corsage of gardenias
from her wedding bouquet.
Among the out of town guests
present were: Mrs. H. V. John
son, grandmother of the bride,
of Starkville; MI. and Mrs. Robert
Brannin, Starkville; Mrs. F. z,
Browne, Lauderdale; Mrs. Cum
life McBee, and Mrs. r. c. Nc
Bee, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. D.. G.. Nc
Bee, Mrs w. c. McBee, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernard Trippett, all Of
Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Barbour
Yazoo City; Mr.. and Mrs
Henry l.. Harrin 6 ton
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Wilburn
; Pickens; Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Coun.
tiss, Jr.; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Helms
Joe A. May, Mr.. and Mrs. Dick
Smith, w. j. Crisler, Jeff Ham, Jr
Misses Belle Hutchinson, Joy
Roberson, Margaret Nell
vain, Ernie Lakewood, Hugh /!
McInnis, Jr., Miss Mary Clover
all of Jackson; Miss Jane Craw
ford, West Point; w. c. Trotter
University, and w. c. Trotter
Jr.
1, After their wedding trip thu
couple will be at home in jackson
where Mr.. Aiken is in the insuI
ance business.
Rehearsal Supper
Mrs. w. E. Thurmond and Mr.
Robert S. Cockroft, sisters of tn
bride, entertained with a suppe
party on Friday evening at tn
Lexington Country Club after
the rehearsal.
The brides table was spread
with a green linen cutwork cloth
The ce%nterpiece was a large old
fashioned bouquet made OF ind
|ividual iced cakes in paste
shades and surrounded by min
nature vases holding tiny nose
gays.
Artistic arrangements of swee
peas, roses and Queen Anne
lace were used throughout tn
room.
Members of the wedding part.
and the families were present.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-05-25
Personals
Virginia Herrmon
Honored On Birthday

Little Betty Virginia Herman,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Herman, observed her first
birthday with a delightful tea
party given by her mother at her
home.
Sharing this happy occasion
with Betty were Gay Herring
with her mother, Mrs. Lee Herr
ing; Sara Cargill Jackson, and
her mother, Mrs. Chatwin M.
Jackson, Jr.; Brenda Berman,
daughter of Mrs. Joe Bermail, and
Renee Gilliland with Mrs. L. B.
Gilliland; Betty's two great aunts.
Mrs. Claudia Hyman and Mrs. A.
Jacobson. Assisting the hostess
we're Mrs. Leroy Paris, Mrs. c.
A. Moore and Miss Meta Moore.
The party was held on t
porch of the Herman home made
festive for the affair with color
ed balloons. Miniature baskets
and horses filled with candies and
balloons were given as favors.
The beautiful birthday cake
was conferred with a doll candle
and embossed with pink and
white frosting. The cake with ice
cream was served at the conclu-
sion of a delightful afternoon.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-05-25
Popular Bride Elect
Honored With Shower

Miss Bee Johnson, popular
bride-elect of Richard Wstren
Aiken, was the inspiration for a
delightful party given by Mrs.
Dick Temple and Mrs. l. R. King
at the home of the latter on Thur
sday afternoon, May 18th.
AT the conclusion of the after
noon the bride-to-be was presen-
ted with a clothes basket which
had been deliberately decorated
with pink bows and white paper
and silver wedding bells and fill
led with many useful and beau
tiful gifts.
Fifteen guests shared this
happy occasion with Miss john
son.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-05-25
James Reedy Is Host
To Eighth Groders

MI. James Reedy, home room
teacher of the eighth grade. gave
q swimming party on Tuesday
afternoon of last week honoring
his students in this grade at the
Lexington Country Club.
This enjoyable affair was held
from loo p. m. to 500. Lifeguards
were Bobby Pepper, Charles
Sykes and George Written.
Mrs. Denton Rosamond and
Mrs. Norman Weathersby wers
chaperones and provided the food
for the occasion which was hoe
dogs and Cokes.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-05-25

Miss Maxine Leard, Jackson,
spent Tuesday in Lexington at
tending to business and visiting
her new nephew, Gordon Leard,
Jr., at the Community Hospital.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-05-25

Miss Patricia Scobey, Ole Miss,
spent the weekend in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. O. L. Ellison. Pat
came especially at this time to
attending the wedding of Miss
Bee Johnson.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-05-25

The many friends Of Mrs. Jin
Reid are welcoming her bach
home for the summer. She span1
the winter in New Orleans win
her sister.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-05-25
Robert Brady Cole
Arrives In Illinois

Major and Mrs. Brady Cole an
nounce the arrival of a son Robert
Brady, at the hospital in Collins
vile, Illinois, on Friday, May 10.
Mrs. Cole, who will be remem-
bered as the former Rosalie
Moore, and son are reported to
be doing nicely.
Mr.. ad Mrs. r. c. Moore of Lex
ington are the maternal grand
parents and Mrs. z. p. Cole, OF
Cleveland is the paternal grand
mother.
Robert Brady is being wei
coined by his sister and brother,
Alethislie and Richard.
Mrs. Moore is with her daugh-
ter in Illinois and will be there
for some time before returning
home.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-05-25

Mrs. eugene Herman and
Betty are Jackson visitors today
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-05-25

Baxter Wilson has returned to
his home in Beaumont, Texas,
after visiting his mother, Mrs.
Baxter Wilson.
Evening star., 1950-07-14
Home Buying Declines
During t949 Despite
Construction Record
BY the Asseeiatsd Press

Although 1949 set a record in
.new-home construction starts,
purchases of houses fell below the
mark Of earlier postwar years. the
Federal Reserve Board reported
today.
Only 1.6 million houses were
bought last year compared with
more than 2 million in each Of the
previous postwar years. the board
said.
The decline in house purchases
came despite some lowering OF
prices as a result Of reduced build
ing costs and a greaJer turnout OF
economy" models. The average
price dropped to 5000 last year
from $4,000 in 1948.
Plans to buy new and existing
houses this year were "at least as
numerous" in 1950-before the
Korean outbreaks they were 8
year ago, the board observed, add
ing that the same was true fol
autos and major household ap-
plicances.
On automobiles, the report
showed about II million families
bought cars at an average price
Of $3.50, before deduction fol
trade-inS. Families with incomes
below $4,000 bought half the new
cars sold.
Evening star., 1950-07-14
Civil War Fort Visit Features
Weekend Parks Activities

lecture, "In the Land Of the Sky
Blue Waters" tells the story Of
the geology Of the Great Lakes
region, the Indians and fur trad
ing. It also illustrates a cruise
from Niagara Falls to Lake SUI
perior aboard the Inflated liner
Noronic.
There will be q supplemental
film depicting the life of Scan
dinavian fisherfolk Of Lake Su-
perior. Musical backgrounds for
the films were arranged by Mrs.
Kuhl.
An historical tour. Of Fort Ste
vens Park and Battle-Ground Ma
tional Cemetery. where the 40
Union dead Of the. Fort Stevens
skirmish are buried, will be con-
Quoted Sunday from $3.50 to 4:30
pm. Historian Stanley w. Nc
Clure will be in charge. The tour
will be organized at the fort. on
Rittenhouse street. between Geor-
gia avenue and Thirteenth street
NV.
A nature hike in the woods of
the former Letter estate. under
direction Of Howard White, park
naturalist, will be conducted to-
morrow. Special buses viii leave
1416 r street NV. at 2::30 pm.
Persons driving private cars will
meet at the gateway of the es-
tate, just 1.8 miles north Of Chain
Bridge on Virginia State High
way %. The hiking will be rough.
Evening star., 1950-07-14

Jerry Farrell, IA. of 216 Ana
costa road Sc. wanted most
of all to ride the big roller
coaster. When last questioned
though he explained that he spent
most of his time watching my
little brother take all the rides
in Kiddieland. He brought his
brother, John, S, along as his spe-
cial guest.
This is the first summer outing
the Kiwanis Club has given, but
judging from the guests entnu-
siasm it won't be the last.
Nine-year-old John Burke. 615
Morris place NE, summed the
day up when he said: 1--WE had
a swell time already. I hope I get
to go on every ride and on the
boats again."
Most of the children are pa
tients of the Kiwanis orthopedic
clinic at Children's Hospital.
Bradley Edelblut was In charge
of the days activities.
Evening star., 1950-07-14

Cotton candy and hot dogs dis
appeared in record time yesterday.
when more than 100 crippled
children took over the Glen Echo
Amusement Park.
The children, all victims of po-
lilo, cerebral palsy or other Grip
pling diseases, were guests of the
KiwaniS Club of Washington. And
more enthusiastic guests there
never were.
Not a ride was untried when
the day was over. and not a Stom-
ach was empty. The only thing
empty was the huge carton that
once held nearly 1000 hot dogs.
Whether in wheelchairs or on
crutches, the energetic boys and
girls were on and off the merry
go-round and in and out Of the
cotton candy booths more times
than you could count.
In the afternoon they settled
down and watched swimming
and diving exhibition, staged by
Bill Armstrong of the Ambassa-
dor swimming pool.
Evening star., 1950-07-14
20 Additional Employees
SOUGHT for Jail Work

The Department Of Corrections
is asking for 20 additional men to
do custodial work in the jail,
workhouse and reformatory, Of
ficials of the department said
today.
They pointed out that, on sew
|eral occasions. at the workhouse,
there have been only eight men
on duty watching the prisoners
from midnight to 8 am, and they
believe this number is too small,
Last year at this time, there
were about TOO prisoners at the
workhouse, while now there are
about 1.100.
Evening star., 1950-07-14

A colored movie trip to the
Great Lakes country and a visit
to one of Washington's Civil War
forts will feature weekend rec
|reational activities in the National
Capital Parks.
The movie trip, at 8:15 pm. to-
morrow at the Sylvan Theater
on the Washington Monument
Grounds, will be conducted by
William C. Kuhl, past president
of the Washington Society OF
Amateur Cinematographers. His
Evening star., 1950-07-14

The National Geographic Soci-
ETY. says that salt wells provided
the chief income Of Shawneetown,
Illinois Oldest city, in its early
daYs.
Evening star., 1950-08-21
This and That

If you are a friend of dogs, do not
let this story get you down.
Remember, it happened a long time
ago. in forgotten Army post.
Most OF its actors are gone, too, with
the exception of the dog owner. who told
us this simple story of pioneer life.
Dogs were everywhere then, as they
are now.
The faithful dog always fulfills need,
be it pedigreed or just plain mutt.
Whether it is lap dog or big fell
low. the dog meets mans desires. We
have the ugly dog to catch and hold, the
thin graceful one to run swiftly as the
wind.
We have work dogs, and dogs for
farms, dogs for the city home, and even
little dogs for apartments.
Mans best friend, as he has been
called, has multiplied himself into q
hundred different forms. ~
AL this, as far as can be told, just to
please man. e
That man has something to do with it,
OF course, is evident
If it were not for the questing mirj
of humanity. there would be no reason
for the vast difference of appearance
AND habits and coats and manners the
caeine race has taken on.
Instead, no doubt we would have three
Evening star., 1950-08-21
BY Charles E. TroceweN

The one exception was an old trapper.
named Bill.
Old Bill was a mean so-and-so.
He especially disliked dogs. 1t was
rumored on the post that a dog once
had taken the seat of his trousers away
from him.
The old man was necessary, however.
in the Indian country, in those days.
Often scouts and trappers were tolerated
for their real service.
The Colonels dog, Ned, was a hand
some fellow.
. Don't let him get near Old Bill"
some one advised.
Mostly Ned was kept tied up, at night.
but this time he got loose.
The next morning the Colonel went
to hunt for the wanderer. If still In the
post, he would be found, he knew. but
if he had got outside the reservation,
it would not be so easy.
The Colonel rode along in the sun
shine, and as he passed Old Bills place,
he looked over.
There. pegged on the wall of the
cabin, was a yellow skin!
It was Ned.
Old Bill had got MIN.
The Colonel sighed. and rode on. There
was nothing else to do, in those days.
In that far Akry post. in the old-tims
West.
Evening star., 1950-08-21
Opposes Industrial Concessions
Samuel r.. Bauer.

was very much interested in the
splendid article by Thomas L. Stokes in
The Star entitled New Hold-up Act
Defense Program Again Seen Blocked
by Big Industry as Before Last War"
Mr.. Stokes is to be complimented for
bringing his observations to the atten-
ton of his readers, when he makes the
following comments
g.. 3. Relaxation of antitrust laws
where the military regards this as neces-
sary for defense production. which is
provided in the defense production bill
already passed by the House and now
before the Senate.
e.. During the last World War, there
were some ITS to 200 cases Of suspension
Of antitrust prosecutions for the dura-
tion on request Of the military.
". This time complete exemption
from antitrust prosecution, not mere
postponement, is permitted under the
conditions set forth.
". It is very unfortunate in view
of the increasing threat from monopoly
to our kind of democratic, free enter
prise economy. especially since we are
Evening star., 1950-08-21

Presumably, the announcement that the Presi-
dent has picked him to succeed Admiral Hillen-
koetter means that he has recovered, and If that
is correct the selection is an excellent one.
General Smith came up the hard way, having
gotten his start as private in National Guard
unit. His rise to threestar generalship testihes
eloquently to the quality of his military career
career that was capped by distinguished service
as Chief of Staff to General Eisenhower while the
latter was in command of the Allied forces in
Europe. After the war, General Smith served as
Ambassador to Moscow, and his service there was
also Of the highest order,
Barring a recurrence I of illness from
which he has suffered, he should bring skilled,
vigorous and determined direction to the CHA.
Mr.. Truman is to be congratulated on his choice.
Evening star., 1950-08-21

or four standardized dogs, just as we
have few lions, or tigers, or two forms
of elephants.
The dog of our tale was collie.
This is very popular breed today.
Perhaps more books have been written
about this breed than any other.
You have to be personally acquainted
with good collie to love the breed
however.
Just seen as other peoples dogs, they
are likely to strike one as nuisance,
they are always leaping up on you. and
getting their dirty paws all over you.
To know collie intimately is to
understand the real intelligence, the
bravery, the love for children, the all
round capabilities of this wonderful
breed.
If you know a collie in that close
fashion, you come to love its funny face.
which is all nose.
Nothing in the dog world is finer than
to have collie pup press that long nose
into your leg, and look up with those
fine eyes,
It was this sort of dog the Colonel
had at the post.
He loved it, and so did el Fy one else.
almost.
Evening star., 1950-08-21
New Intelligence Chief

Rear Admiral Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter, direc-
tor of the Central Intelligence Agency has offered
a vigorous defense to congressional complaints
that his agency was caught mapping by the attack
on South Korea. He said CIA had warned of
heavy North Korean concentrations several
months before the invasion, but that it had not
predicted the precise time of the attack because
1T was its job to collate, but not to interpret,
intelligence information.
Be that as it may, the criticism of the
apparent intelligence failure has been so severe
that shake-up probably had become desirable.
There have been rumors since last spring-long
before the Korean incident-that Lieutenant
General 8fer Bedell Smith was slated to Head
up CIA AZ that time he was in poor health.
Evening star., 1950-08-21
How Long Will 1t Take to Win in Korea?

"A correspondent aUho has been In
Korea since before the tall OF Seoul
gtDeS some combat area opinions on
tDhen the. fighting can be expected to
end)
By Keyes Beech
ToKYo.-America can end the Korean
l. war in six months If 1t will. Or
America can let the war drag on for
ID months, two years. or-indefnitely.
That Is the consensus among top Amer
lean commanders with whom I've talked
during a 200-mile tour of the rapidly
shifting Korean warfronts. It also hap
pens to be my own opinion.
1t is necessarily an opinion based on
limited knowledge of developments in
other parts of the world, principally
what is being done at home to help
win the war. p
News reaching the front is sketchy at
best and frequently distorted. For ex-
ample. two weeks ago runaor spread
among cur troops that Russia had Or
dered the North Koreans to cease fire
In 70 hours under penalty of attack by
Russia itself. .,~.-,.
Which demonstrates that desperate
men will believe anything.
Regardless Of whether or not the feel
ing is justified. the feeling nevertheless
exists that people at home don't appre-
ciate the urgency of the situation.
On any number of occasions when I
asked, How long do you think the war
will last?" got this reply: "It all de-
pends on how much America is willing
to put into it and how fast. Six months
or next spring II we get what we need.
Eighteen months or two years If we
don't. Perhaps longer. If the Man
churians and the Chinese Communists
start f1ltering in it could last forever"
I'VE are getting our brains shot out
over here said one embittered CT. "And
what are people back home doing? Rush.
ing out to buy new automobiles"
From high-ranking officers I've heard
much criticism of what is described as
the Truman administrations business as
usual" domestic policies.
More than that. I've heard our un-