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Evening star., 1950-04-19
A Political Prosecution

The Department of Justice has nothing to
be proud of in its prosecution of Former Con-
gresham Roger C.. Slaughter on charges of
violating the Lobbying Act On the contrary.
the responsible officials should be ashamed of
forcing a man to stand trial on the basis of
evidence" such as that produced against Mr..
Slaughter.
This case had its inception more than
eighteen months ago, when the Justice Depart
ment was headed by Tom Clark, now member
of the Supreme Court. It came on the heels of
a political fight between the President and Mr..
Slaughter, who was a member of the House from
Kansas City. The President was determined to
purge" his fellow Missourian. The fraudulent
voting in that contest, in which Mr.. Slaughter
was beaten, was investigated by the Department
of Justice but it can hardly be said that the
investigation was conducted with vigor and
determination.
Naturally, after that discreditable episode,
there was some lifting of eyebrows when Mr..
Slaughter was indicted. 1t looked then like
political prosecution. And that is what it looks
like now.
motion to dismiss the indictment was
jected several weeks ago by Judge Schweinhaut.
But it was clear, from the language of his mem
orandum opinion, that he refused to dismiss
because he had been led to believe the Govern
support its contention that Mr.. Slaughter had
not acted merely as an attorney but also as a
lobbyist in the ordinary sense of that term.
When the case came to trial before Judge
Holtzoff, however the Government made
miserable showing. 1t produced nothing which
could be called evidence to support its charge
Of lobbying As "evidence"' of lobbying, the
prosecution offered to show that Mr.. Slaughter
had made telephone calls to members Of Congress
which were paid for by some Of his clients But
the Government attorneys admitted they did not
know what had been said in any of these con-
versations.
In other words, they were willing to convict
q man of a crime on the basis of sheer con-
lecture. Judge Holtzof quite properly refused
to accept such evidence" as that and promptly
found Mr.. Slaughter not guilty.
On the record of this case, Mr.. Slaughter
seems amply justified in his contention that the
charges against him were politically inspired.
And 1t seems to The Star that Judge Holtzoffs
verdict of acquittal amply demonstrates the wis
dom of the founding fathers in removing our
Federal judges as far as possible from the influ-
ence of partisan politics
Evening star., 1950-04-19
The Atom and Submarines

The Atomic Energy Commissions recent
announcement of an extensive revision" in it's
research program-particularly in reactor de-
elopment-strongy suggests that an about
effort has been decided upon to make a reality
Of the still theoretical atom driven submarine.
Work on this highly significant project first
began to take shape late in 1948 when the Chicago
Operations Office of the Acc revealed that the
Westinghouse Electric Corporation had been COM
miSsioned to build an experimental nuclear re-
actor for adaptation ito the propulsion of
Navy vessel within the shortest practicable time"
Official reports have since made clear that the
specific objective of this undertaking is to develop
an atomic engine for submarines and that West
inghouse, in collaboration with the Argonne Ma
tional Laboratory, has made important progress
to that end.
It is because Of that progress apparently,
that the Acc, acting on recommendations made
by the General Electric Company, has now decided
to have the GE-operated Knolls Atomic Labora-
tory defer construction of a "power-breeder'
reactor near Schenectady, N. Y Instead of work
ing on that project-which would have had
to do with breeding" nuclear fuel and har-
Messing such fuel for industrial purposes-the
Knolls technical staff, in addition to taking part
in an expanded production program at the Han
ford Works in the State of Washington, will
concentrate on the design and development of
an atom engine for ship propulsion.
This change in plans means that two Of
the Nations greatest electrical companies-vigor-
Gus commercial rivalS-will henceforth be en-
gagged in kind of competition to speed up the
arrival of what promises to be far-reaching
naval revolution AS the Acc has explained. the
task of both GE and Westinghouse will be to
develop reactors designed to meet similar per-
formance specifications, but each will take diff
ferent approaches involving different technical
and engineering problems. The fact that there
is business rivalry between them is likely to lend
a wholesome competitive zest to their Efforts
q zest that can expedite more progress.
OF course, nobody in the know is giving out
any hints as to when workable atomic ship
engine will be available Yet, whether it comes
within two years or ten, there be little doubt
that it is coming. And when it does come, it
will almost certainly revolutionize not merely
naval power, but seagoing transportation in gen.
eral To appreciate this we have only to keep
in mind that weight unit of nuclear energy
Is estimated to be the equivalent in power of
100000 weight units of gasoline In other words,
relatively speaking, something like spoonful
of 1t would be enough to fuel extraordinarily long
voyages. AS far as submarines are concerned, 1t
could open the way to exceptional submerged
Evening star., 1950-04-19
The American Abroad

Whether we like it or not, the United
States has become the leader OF the world
the free world. should add. Every
American abroad, whether an official or
a private citizen, is an integral part OF
that great republic on which the eyes OF
all free thinking men are turned. Great
privileges confer great responsibilities.
To be an American citizen is great
privilege, and great are the RESPONSE
bilities that he has to shoulder.
Just like an actor who has the atten-
ton of an audience, the American
himself the focal point of any foreign
milieu that he happens to be in.
Foreign" is what want to underline.
Living in such country as the United
States is blessing, blessing that
don't think is fully appreciated by those
who enjoy it. as it is by those who have
been fortunate enough to find haven
here from prosecutions and terror in the
Old World. People here, no matter from
what part of the country they come.
understand each other. They can joke
and be themselves: they can brag and
criticize and still they can be understood
and appreciated. But not so abroad.
NOJ only an ocean separates ILLS ueW
continent from the Old World-it is more
than that. It is question of different
mentalities-very different mentalities.
It is not enough to know the English
language or to have lived amongst Amer
leans abroad to know the United States.
Only when one has lived certain time
in America, can he begin to see and
realize its mentality-for it has a men
%ol nf ayhiph has r1n nnIIa1
So it cannot be expected of people who
Evening star., 1950-04-19
New Atomic Toy Pistol
Developed by Physicists
Instrument Soon to Ba Used
For Precise Measurements
By Thomos r. Henry

A featherweight cyclotron has been
developed by U. 8. Bureau OF Standards
physicists.
This instrument. operating On pre-
eisely the same principle a. the giant
machines used for atom smashing. s
basically about the size Of Q pack Of
cigarettes. II is called the "omesatronS
and Is intended for some extremely pre-
else physical measurements rather than
for hurting atomic cannon balls against
the hearts Of atoms.
The cyclotron atomic particles such a.
protons and neutrons, move in Q circu-
lar magnetic path and at each revolution
are given Q push until they are moving
at velocities approaching the speed Of
light. Thus they can be focused into
O beam which strikes atoms with enor-
NOUS force. small cyclotron would
weigh several tons.
Atomic Toy Pistol.
Comparatively the omegatron 10 An
atomic toy pistol. It's purpose, as de-
veloped by DR.. J. A. Nipple and his
associates Of the Bureau staf. Is to de-
termine precise weights Of atomic par
ticles Moving in the circular magnetic
path heavier particles. like the nuclei
of atoms. are accelerated less than
lighter ones, such as single protons and
neutrons. N..r
The differences measured are ex-
tremely precise. Thus the omegatron
becomes one Of the most delicate
weighing devices known. It is intended
particularly according to the Bureau
physicists to make precise determina-
tions of the makeup OF various RaSses
and to establish standards Of atomic
measurement which can be used IN
laboratories throughout the world.
At present the apparatus has some
what bulky superstructure. but this Is
being reduced to the point where the
whole machine will At In the top Of an
ordinary desk.
Northern and southern Ireland. at odds
on almost everything else, have Joined
hands in q major scientific project
study of the contents of space between
the earth and the center OF the vast
Milky Way galaxy.
The Universities Of Armagh IN Ulster.
OF Dunsink In Fire. and Harvard are
partners in this project. now being di-
rected by DR.. Bart j. Box at the Harvard
observatory at Bloemfontaine in the
Orange Free State. A special telescope
of high resolving power has just been set
up there under the joint auspices Of the
three institutions.
Curtain Of Star Dust.
The center of the billion-star Milky
Way system. of which the whole solar
system is an infinitesimally minute part.
lies in the general direction Of the con-
stellation of Sagittarius in the southern
heavens. Nightly. this passes directly
over Bloemfontaine. In this direction, as
also in the direction Of the neighboring
constellation Of Scorpio. stars grow
thicker and thicker with distance.
The actual center Of the galaxy.
around which everything revolves. never
will be seen. A black curtain OF star dust
hangs In front Of each and beyond each
of these consultations. The Irish astron-
omers and the Americans. however. pro-
pose to get as precise o picture as pos
sible Of the composition Of the great star
conglomerations in front Of the curtain
and possibly to penetrate . little way
behind 1t. ....,, ,..s-t<.. D..
Evening star., 1950-04-19

speed over tremendous distances without benefit
of snorkels.
Beyond that, assuming success in developing
naval atomic engine, the advent of such an
engine undoubtedly would bring with it knowl-
edge Of vast Importance in harnessing nuclear
energy for industrial power and for the propul-
sion of things like airplanes. In effect the Aces
latest announcement thus serves as another re-
minder that the atom is pregnant with around
the-corner revolution
Evening star., 1950-04-19

The agency keeps three basic nles.
One has to do with known criminals.
In the other two are millions of prints
taken during the war as q factory Sc
curity measure. and by the military
forces.
The use Of fngerprints in pressing
veterans death and disability claims
against the Government is widespread.
The FBI keeps all its fingerprints in
the old OPA Building, a seven-story
structure that Is guarded closely.
Some 1900 experts man the "1dent"
department on a 24-hour. seven n-day
basis-two full shifts until midnight
and a skeleton force until am.
These offices. which are several blocks
from FBI headquarters. receive more
than 5000 prints day. A police de-
partment. asking for a check on an in
closed set Of prints. has all available
Evening star., 1950-04-19

information IN the mails within SO
hours.
On occasion. "Ident" can do even bet
ter. When the body Of Elizabeth Short.
Los Angeles famed BLACK Dahlia," was
found in q vacant lot there. the police
had her Identification in less than an
hour
The tourists aren't shown the whole
fingerprint works. Much Of it is rou-
tine. done in Offices where quiet must
be maintained. But they are shown
exhibits-oversized photos Of well known
gangsters' prints.
One agent says he can't explain why
tourists often pay more attention to the
prints than they do to the display of
guns and equipment Of the same
gangsters.
1T might be-" he ventured. because
they have fngerprints. too"
(Chicaso Daily News serviceJ
Evening star., 1950-04-19
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE

O. Did John d. Rockefeller. jr. own
the site on which the United Nations
headquarters buildings are to be con-
structed?-T. o. z.
A. Mr.. Rockefeller provided the funds
for the purchase Of the site. He did not
own the land. The city OF New York alse
donated land.
Evening star., 1950-04-19
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer TO any question
Of fact by yriting Ths Evening star Information
D. c. Please inclose cents for return post
Evening star., 1950-04-19

Q. What is the total number Of makes
Of automobiles that have been placed on
the market in the United States at one
time or another?-C. II. N.
A. According to . carefully revised
list by Automotive News. the total "A
1892 names, excluding trucks and COM
mercial cars. Out Of the old makes therS
are q survivors.
Evening star., 1950-04-19

@. What areas in the Netherlands
were flooded by salt water in the last
war?-G. M. NJ
A. At the end Of World War II. two
major sections Of the country were
flooded. One was Walcheren Island Id
the Schelde estuary. where dikes had
been preached by the Allies before the
invasion. The other was q reclaimed
district north Of Amsterdam. flooded by
the Germans before they retreated.
Evening star., 1950-04-19

@. What proportion OF American, peci
pie live in prohibition areas2-B. L. 90
A. On the basis OF 1949 population figo
ures. 1872 per cent Of the people Of the
United States live In dry" areas.
Evening star., 1950-04-19

c. Why cannot empty liquor TASKS b6
returned to the manufacturers and used
again?-H. B.
A. There is provision under the
United States Bureau of Internal Reve.
nue. Regulation No. 13, whereby certain
authorized collectors having o permit
may collect the empty bottles for reuse
by certain dealers. 1t Is. however, 4
complicated system and an expensive
one. Therefore. little use has been made
OF the provision. The bottle must be-
returned to the original bother. ThfS
ownership is designated by the bottler0
own Identification mark on the bottle. :"
Evening star., 1950-04-19

A pseudoaaynn is permissible only
U1,en letter carries correct name
and address of 10riter. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1950-10-15

"Hew my mind ehanged-when took the clothes of
the line They felt softas soft any wash I've
had with three rnsngs They smeled and sweet and
looked cleaning clean! Why. usually I have to
bleach to get sheets and shirts SO white"
Evening star., 1950-10-15

Fronk didn't expect to be satised-but No-Rnse
Surf because have big wash and time is important It
wonderful 1.-THE hours saved and all the back
breaking work of rinsing afraid it good to
be true :"
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1950-03-31
MOTHERS BEDSIDE

Many OF the thousands OF felix's who have
been taking lemon Juice for rbeaEnatte pain
have found that b. adding Two table.
apuonfuis OF AlienrU 10 one Tablespoonful
of Lemon juice in glass OF wafer. shey get
faster relief for the aefseE and pains caused
BY the equity phas-s Ss rheumatism. neps
rft4x and ia1ahago Ailearu IL q 20 year Ole
prescription nade Jest 70 rsitsve sGeh syup
sofnA CoatS little ~ araEgasts.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1950-03-31
ELIGIBILITY AND
EXPERIENCE

Primary. Tuesday. April IL. 1850
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1950-03-31
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Mother Tyler: the mother OF
the Mt. Olive Baptist Church cell
ehrateti her SSH birthday; March
26th at dinner with her pastor
and wife; Rev. and Mrs. 4. Kill
gore m the home of'-iief friends;
Rev. and Mrs. A. MeDuify of L.
Beardsleg Ave; who gfaciously
gave 10 her home. Mrs. Mamie
Mckay; Of the same address in
the home of her brother; Rev. A.
McDnffy Is doing nicely.
MOTHERS BEDSIDE
Mrs. Rose Jeanes; of n. 4th
has been al her mothers bedside
in Loda; ILL.,: Mrs. Katie Scraggs.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1950-12-07

One of the grander guys is, your
host of the jazz Scene" Bill Tun-
stall. Native of Atlanta, Georgia,
Morris Brown College claims him
as one of their own.
Bill has had much experience
along radio broadcasting lines since
coming to Seattle six years ago.
Plus doing news commentaries he
has been associated with four
other broadcasts.
Four nights a week Bill brings
into your home the old and new
platter releases you request. If
he hasn't played your favorite-
it's because he doesn't know it
so get busy and send yours out
KRSC way to Bill. Also tell him
how much you enjoy the Jazz
Scene" and your appreciation of
the effort he puts forth to give you
the nus you love.
Listen every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday nights from 1000 to
1890; On Saturday nights it's
10 to IL.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1950-12-07
O 2eth NUPTIALs

Miss Marietta Ellen White be-
comes the bride of Mr.. Delbert
Bryant at an impressive service
in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sun
day at $3.50 p. m. Rev. F. Benja-
min Davis reading the vows.
The new Mrs. Bryant is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
A. White.
For her marriage the bride
wore a dress of white satin and
white bead applique, a fitted bodice
white satin covered buttons, and
full skirt. Her Juliet cap had a
finger tip veil of net and Chantilly
lace. She carried a nose gay of
white roses, forget-me-nots. CEN
tered with white orchids. A touch
of blue, a penny in her shoe, a
bracelet of old, from the late Stella
jackson. Tie bride wore pearls
of her grandmother's, Mrs. S. H.
Jones who also designed and made
the wedding dress.
Miss Geraldine Jones, maid of
honor, wore apple green nylon
lace over white satin.
Bridesmaids were Misses Roberta
Rice, Hazel Williams, Pauline
Dunn and Mrs. June White, gowned
in pastel shades and carrying nose
gays. Little Miss Jessie Marie
Roston was flower girl in pale
pink.
The best man was James Sutton
Ushers were: Charles Lewis, Will
liam Gardner, Ronald Roberts and
Nickie Washington. Soloist, Ira
Jones; accompanist. Miss 10. Marie
Taylor.
Mr.. Leon White played the wed
ding march for his sister as she
entered the isle of the church on
her fathers arm.
A reception followed at the WV
CA. t 102 21st Ave. North.
The brides table was centered
with a maltese Heart Cross cake
donned in blush pink and silver
and a sepia bride and groom. Rose
buds and fern bordering the cake
on handmade lace cloth White
tapers holding ~glittering bows
knotted with pearl clips. and silver
service completed the table.
Mrs. Genevieve Washington SER
we'd at the punch table. Mrs. Al
toona Gambol cut the wedding
cake.
Mrs. Hope Ward and Mrs. Ruth
Johnson were in charge of the
gifts.
A background of white chry-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1950-12-07
S. e. CLUB
WELCOMES IT'S FRIENDS

The Southern University Club
of Seattle again showed gratitude
to its many friends who have
helped to make its principles and
ideals a reality by entertaining
most graciously over one-hundred
guests at it's fifth annual Thanks
giving Dinner-D Dance. November
25th at the Craftsmen's Rendez-
vous.
Mrs. Bernie Haynes spared no
adjectives as she so ably welcomed
the guests in the most Southern
hospitable fashion.
Mr.. Meredith gave the history
of the club after which the pres.
Mrs. Myrtle Law explained the
clubs motto is Community Ach-
ievement.n Since Rep. Charles M.
Stokes has attained the highest
achievement of any of our group
this year, it was proper to honor
him and his able campaign man
ager. Gil Baker. To these two were
presented an inscribed bronze
bronze plaque. These were warmly
received by both. Still keeping in
mind the old adage, give credit
to whom credit is due" Mrs. Dor
othy Hollingsworth introduced all
club members by asking each to
stand. They are: Mesdames Eman-
uel Fair, Gilbert Baker, Louis
Jones John Eden, E. M. Davis,
Otis Law, Raft Hollingswort. Har-
old Grain, Lionel Haynes, and Mr..
Louis Jones, Gilbert Baker, w. F.
Meredith and Harold Grain. (Mr.
and Mrs. Gilgert Jones recently
moved to California. All of these
members are not S. u. graduates
but are graduates and students OF
various other schools who have
associated themselves with the
group because of their interest IN
the clubs constructive work in
the community.
After partakfng of the menu OF
turkey and all the trimmings the
group danced until 100 A. M.
by the Brown Trio music.
Watch your mail boxes for the
invitations to the clubs pre-Xmas
cabaret party. Be sure to R.S.V.P.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1950-12-07

santhemums was the setting for
the receiving line, and the photo
graphers, especially Little Master
Cortes White with his Brownie
Reflex camera. Mrs. Ernest White
chose for her daughters wedding
a navy blue lace over white satin
and wore deep purple orchids.
Mrs. Odessa Freeman of Port
land, Oregon was present for the
wedding.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1950-12-07

The Seattle Association of Col
ored Women's Clubs holds their
next monthly meeting at the WV
CA on 21st and E. Madison st.
at 8 P. M. Reports on success of
Armistice Day dinner will be the
main topic of discussion. The public
is invited. There are II clubs in
this Seattle Association.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1950-12-07
MARRIAGES

Mrs. Frank Allen Stokes an
nounces the marriage of her daugh
ter Gloria jeanne to Mr.. David
Howard Murphy on Thursday, No
vember %, 1850 at Spokane, Wash
ington. The young couple will re-
side at 529 w. Mansfield Ave.
Spokane, Washington. Good luck
and lots of happiness.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1950-12-07

The Infantry Center Chapel at
Frt Benning, Georgia was the
scene of the marriage of Miss Es-
telle Lyle of Seattle and Lieut..
Samuel E. Kelly. formerly sta
toned at Fort Lawton, as Post
Athletic officer for one and one-
half years.
The former Miss Lyle is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
H. Lyle, 81 23rd North.
The picturesque chapel was at
tractively appointed with white
tapers and the altar with white
chrysanthemums, Gala Lilies and
fern.
Solemnizing of the ceremonies
was on Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock. Chaplain (Major) L. M.
burden officiating.
The bride was given in marriage
by Major Elmer Hatton. Her Ma
tron of honor was Mrs. Lille Perry
The best man was 1t. Herbert
Parker.
The new Mrs. Kelly received
her education at Fort Collins, Col
orado high school and the Univer-
sity of Washington. Majoring in
Librarian, of which she worked
She is a member of Deta Sigma
for five years at the U. of w.
J Theta.
/ Eight groomsmen formed the
military arc for the recession.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1950-12-07
CUBS LODGES

in the Seattle area, from Spokane,
Washington. One day was pleas
antly spent with Mrs. zelma c.
Derrick, Grand Secretary of the
order of Eastern Star. The after
noon was spent in devouring good
food and discussing business topics
of the order.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1950-12-07
Did You Know Thot?

The invitations are in the mail
for the Prince Hall End Annual
Christmas Ball, at Collins Field
House, Friday night, Dec. 22nd.
1t is formal and please present
yourselves properly attired.
TheHeroines of Jericho had a
feast last Tuesday. November %.
at the Masonic Hall-haven't been
able to find out all the data
maybe they ate too much?
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1950-12-07

Mr.. Vim. Smith, Grand Worship
full Patron of Prince Hall Grand
Chapter. State of Washington and
its Jurisdiction spent a few days
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1950-12-07

Listen to Bill Tunstall on the
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10 to IL on Saturday
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