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Evening star., 1950-07-28
The Will of the People

l. In April 1s4S, the Joint Chiefs of staff made
recommendation, based solely on military
considerations, that the administration should
advocate a balanced military establishment
commensurate with the 10 air group program
for the Air Force This program would have cost
an additional 50 billion in fiscal 1s49, and the
Joint Chiefs conceded that other factors such as
the impact of the cost of the program on the
national economy, should be taken into account
Thus was posed what Defense Secretary
Johnson has described as a dilemma. 1t was a
dilemma which was resolved, however in favor
of economy at the expense of program deemed
desirable as military matter. In his recent
appearance before the Senate Appropriations
Committee, Mr.. Johnson, who was not Defense
Secretary at the time in question, stated the
matter this way: "T11e President, his advisers
in the Executive branch of the Government, and
the Congress solved the dilemma at that time
by deciding that the fiscal considerations were
equally as important as the military The
substance of that decision has been repeatedly
ratified by the President, his advisers in the
Executive branch and the Congress, all OF whom
reflected the will of the people of the United
States"
Events have shown that the wrong decision
was taken We would be much better off today
had the dilemma been resolved differently. That,
however, is water over the dam. So far as our
immediate problem is concerned there is nothing
to be gained by criticism which is the product of
hindsight.
But Mr.. Johnson's statement that the erro-
neous decision reflected the will of the people
is one of those sweeping observations that should
not go unchallenged. The faulty decision was
made for the people, not by them. The people
had not the information upon which to base any
Judgment as to the soundness or unsoundness Of
the decision The responsibility rests with the
President, the Congress and those who advised
them. 1t was they who miscalculated the nature
OF Soviet intentions in 1948, not the people of
the United States, and it is a little late in the
day to be naming the people as accompliceS in
that particular error
Evening star., 1950-07-28
Should the Law Let the Seller Beware?

granting of credit is readily ascertain
able" he says. Surely judge or jury
is endowed with the Judgment necessary
to determine bad faith or good faith
with the same ease as they can find
negligence in an accident, although they
may not be operators of automobiles
good faith under the provisions of the
Rent Act, although they are not land
lords"
The existence of a small group of
credit stores which depend upon busi-
ness with persons of little responsibility
has been recognized by no less an
agency than the Justice Department.
The legislative section Of the depart
ment has considered drawing up a law
which would restrict the operation of
credit stores which "lure" customers by
promises of impossible bargains and the
easiest Of terms. The idea was given up
because the department felt it could not
interfere in problem which, in this in
stance, centered about mere handful
of merchants in the District.
That such situation exists, every one
admits. although differing perhaps as
to its seriousness. Since we have persons
of little responsibility it is asked, must
they be protected from themselves?
That would seem to be the underlying
philosophy of this bill. And it was the
underlying philosophy Of a decision
later reversed-handed down by Judge
Kronheim in June. 1949.
In voiding a contract between
jewelry store and an $18-a-week coal
hustler. Judge Kronheim said he did not
think there was any sound basis for
granting credit in such a case.
Terming the transaction serious
business error" Judge Kronheim said:
IT don't think Congress contemplated
setting up Small Claims Court for the
purpose of correcting such error"
In reversing this decision, the Munic-
cipal Court of Appeals said: Distressing
cases Of overcharges and overselling are
often encountered. but we know of no
remedy under existing law. except that
of education of the buying public" The
court denied the transaction was a
gamble"
Whether Mr.. Celler's "bad faith" law
will pass its legislative hurdles is prob
lematical. But even should it fail, 1t may
be an indication of eventual legislation
which would grant the courts regulatory
powers far beyond those Of injunctions
and restraining orders.
Evening star., 1950-07-28
By Wallace (. Clayton

MUNICIPAL COURT judges may soon
1VA be empowered to operate under
totally new theory of law in deciding
what should happen to man who owes
a store money he cannot pay.
Under bill introduced recently by
Representative Celler, Democrat. of New
York, chairman Of the House Judiciary
Committee, judges sitting on the small
claims bench. or poor mans court"
would be allowed to rule in favor of de-
fendant in debt action if it was de-
cioied the credit was extended in bad
faith.
What is bad faith?' That's some
thing each judge would have to decide.
with no established precepts of law to
guide him.
Proponents of the BILL including Mu-
nicipal Court Judge Milton S. Kron-
helm, jr., argue that it would not be hard
to decide. They offer as an example
case Of a $20-a-week laborer, with sew
eral dependents. He isn't too INTEL
ligent, and is easy prey to slick sales
man and some fiashy goods.
Before he knows it, he has bought $120-
worth Of clothing-nothing down, and
"all the time he needs to pay" After he
misses payment for few weeks-maybe
there was sickness in the family, maybe
he just got tired Of paying-he is ordered
into the Small Claims Court.
Economists agree a man with that
many dependents couldn't afford to buy
$120-worth Of clothes on an income Of
$50 a month. Did the store make the
sale in bad faith. depending on the
Small Claims Court to order the mans
salary attached?
Or did the store embark upon normal
business risk. trusting the man would
make small but steady payments until
the debt was wiped out?
That would be the question before the
judge. Advocates Of the legislation
argue the transaction was made by
merchant who knew the laborer couldn't
make the payments-thus bad faith" is
evident, and the verdict should be Or
dered for the defendant. He would walk
from the courtroom debt-free, and the
merchant would be left with legally
uncollectable debt.
Although no opposition to the meas
ure has crystalized as yet, some lawyers
argue that such judicial power would
be unconstitutional. in that 1t would i'm
Evening star., 1950-07-28
Conductor Galloway

In her review of the Sunday night
Watergate concert, Alice Eversman took
occasion to criticize the conducting
technique of Paul Galloway, the conduc-
tor Of the Sesquicentennial Chorus. This
shows lamentable lack of musical under
standing on her part. To those who have
been privileged to sing under Mr.. Call
away's direction, his energetic interpreta-
ton OF the music Is constant source of
inspiration, causing them to sing to the
best of their abilities throughout con-
cert.
His movements are not, as Miss Evers-
man suggests, violent and unpoiSed;
rather. they are evidence Of this great
mans ability to keep together an un-
wieldy group of $50 crowded musicians
through continual succession of chang
ing meters and tempos. His capacity to
give attacks and releases to different
sections of the orchestra and chorus, at
the same time imparting to them his
deep understanding of the emotional
quality of the music, is continual source
Of amazement to those who perform
under him.
AS to the lack of interest in the music
on the part of the chorus. does Miss
Eversman imagine that the $50 volunteer
members Of this chorus are coming to
three rehearsals week to sing music
they do not like under director who
fails to inspire them? Hardly.
If the music seemed to lack in vitality,
it was due to the faulty amplif1cation
which has plagued members Of this
chorus at each Watergate appearance.
hope this letter will be printed, as evi-
dence of the chorus members belief that
Mr.. Galloway is one Of the great choral
conductors of this day. and that theirs
is great privilege to sing under his
inspired direction.
John E. Preston
Evening star., 1950-07-28
John E. Preston
Reporting Subversives

The writer of headline in the July oath
Star reading, President Calls on All
Citizens to Report Subversives to FBI."
must have thought, privately. that that
headline belonged on the comic page.
Just what does President Truman think
Senator Mccarthy, the House Committee
on un-American Activities, and other
groups and individuals have been doing
for the past Is years? They have been re-
porting precisely these names of alleged
Evening star., 1950-07-28
NutionuI Guard 'Feud'

The editorial "It Takes Time to Get
Ready" which appeared in The Star OF
July %, was read with considerable in
terest by members of the National Guard
in the Washington area. and particularly
by the undersigned Generally speaking.
the editorial was eminently fair and en-
tirely correct. There, however. was one
glaring error which assume you would
desire to correct. refer namely to that
part which read, "The open feud be-
tween the National Guard Association
and the National Guard Bureau has not
helped morale"
For your information. there never has
been any feud or difference of opinion
between the National Guard Association
and the National Guard Bureau, for the
reason that the National Guard Bureau
of the Department of the Army is the
Bureau of the National Guard. and It
is the very core of the National Guard
system. The National Guard Bureau was
not a party to the recommendations OF
the so-called Gray Board, and, frankly
speaking, was not even in accord with
those recommendations Our difference
of opinion was with the members Of the
Gray Board and not even with the De-
partment of the Army. You will prob
ably recall that Kenneth F. Royal,
who was then Secretary Of the Army.
was not in accord with the recommended
tions of the Gray Board and took con-
trary position.
E. A. Walsh,
Major General. NG-Rtd.
President, National Guard Association
Evening star., 1950-07-28
Letters to The Star

attempt to reach the high plane Of
integrity which any Senator has
reached who has honestly served the
people he represents in the Congress!
I am World War II veteran who
will probably have to enter military
slavery again and serve under some
graduated Tennessee hillbillies-the Reg
ular Army, that is-and contribute moth
ing to our defense and welfare other
than scrubbing pots and pans from
dawn to dusk under the disguise of
kitchen police.
One Who Hasn't Forgotten.
Evening star., 1950-07-28
EIIwood Memorabilia

am preparing an authorized biog-
raphy of the late Prof. Charles A.
Ellwood of Duke University and shall be
grateful to any of your readers who can
furnish me with recollections of events
in his life or any other biographical
data. John e. Owen.
Athens, Ohio.
Evening star., 1950-07-28
War TerminoIoqy
James X. Hall.

Since the one basic reality of war-of
all war and every warts the hideous
unspeakable agony of manned and mu-
tilated men. would it be too much to ask
of news and radio commentators that
they cease to report it as II it were a
glorified, relished sporting event?
Many find offensive such expressions as
"tlat evened the score" I'VE bagged
seven tanks" and the like.
Theresa I'll. Russell.
Evening star., 1950-07-28

another report that will state the situation less
politely and come right out and name the
Kremlin. In that case, the U. N. may contem-
plate expulsion, though Russia-as permanent
member of the Council-can veto any such
action.
Evening star., 1950-07-28
Questions and Answers

The Stars readers can get the answer 10
Eps,,91 fs 0f Iast Dy sasr S ns Ine
NV, Washington 5. D. c., and inclosing cents
Extension 35S.
Evening star., 1950-07-28
Juzz Fan

wish to speak in behalf of modern
jazz music, which was severely con-
demned in letter to The Star.
Current jazz or swing music should
not be used as an excuse and basis for
the elimination of transit radios. Much
of the music which comes in the name
of jazz and swing has no af1liation
with it other than the name. Even
the name is inappropriate in describing
this type of music, and often proves
detrimental to its acceptance and prog
ress. The good and bad exists in all
things. and so-called jazz and swing
are no exception to this rule.
Milan Dineen.
Evening star., 1950-07-28
A pseudony1p Is permissible only
ahen letter carries correct name
and address of 1Uriter. Please be brief.

subversives, and all they ever got either
from President Roosevelt or President
Truman was big laugh. 1t is largely
because these warnings were laughed of
by two Presidents that we are in our
current mess in Korea today.
Franklin Snow.
Evening star., 1950-07-28
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. What is the proper place to hans
a wall map?-. o. r.
A. map should be hung on north
wall If possible since it is the convention
in map making to put the northern
part of the map at the top. In this way
the directions east and west on the map
will be towards the east and west Of the
earth,
Evening star., 1950-07-28

O. Why are pullman cars given names
instead of numberS?-R. G. S.
A. The first pullman cars bore num-
bers and then letters. The supply Of
letters soon ran out and the numbers
conhicted with those of other cars.
Names began to be used in 1865 when
the car designed to transport President
Lincoln's body from Washington, D. c..
to Springfield. ILL.,, was named Pioneer.
Evening star., 1950-07-28

@. Is an American serviceman sta
toned in Japan allowed to marry Jap
anese woman and bring her home?
&C. M.
A. All servicemen in Japan have been
instructed by their commanding officers
that if they marry japanese nationals
congressional action will be necessary to
permit entry into the United States of
a japanese bride because of existing
immigration laws. "a.
Evening star., 1950-07-28

Q. Please list the corporal and spirit
ual works of mercy-T. G.
A. The corporal works of mercy are:
To feed the hungry; to give drink to
the thirsty; to clothe the naked: to ran
som the captive; to harbor the harbor-
less; to visit the sick: to bury the dead.
The spiritual works of mercy are: To ad-
monish the sinner; to instruct the ig-
norant; to counsel the doubtful; to COM
fort the sorrowful; to bear wrongs pa
tiently; to forgive all injuries; to pray
for the living and the dead.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1950-09-21
Real Estate
Transfers

Mollie J. Young to Lucien C.
Young, village of Caldwell, lot
357.
Eli and Mary Rogers to Lem
uel and Lucy Moore, village of
Sarahsville and Center town
ship, lot l and 2.75 acres.
Lafayette VanFleet ct al to
Union Carbide g. Carbon Corp,
Enoch township, A acres.
Leo E. Carter to T. E. Johnson,
Buffalo township, 465 acres.
Clarence j. Estadt and John
Wheeler to Caldwell Journal
Publishing Co., village of Cald-
well, lot Sc.
Beuiah Wickham by Lloyd
Wickham to Ivan Wickham,
Brookfield township, 121 acres.
Eliza d. and Hannah Jane Mer-
ritt to Harry l.. and Lavona
Merritt, Center township, 9.19
acres.
Albert Estadt to Union Car
bide & Carbon Corp, Enoch
township, 171.55 acres.
Carl S. and Marion A. Elliott
to Clement Robley and Mildred
Cutler, Noble township, 81 acres.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1950-09-21
Partition Case
Filed In Court

The filing of partition suit
in common pleas court was made
last week by Roscoe c. Klee of
Bellaire route 2 against twenty
five relatives and heirs of the
Alva Klee estate.
The suit was filed at the clerk
of courts office by Mr.. Klee's at
torney, L. c. Young.
Named in the suit were John
Walters, Annie Lowman, Delbert
Parrish, Charles Parrish, Frank
Parrish, Perley Parrish, Edgar
Parrish, Cash Parrish, Carlos
Parrish, Belle Ralph, Bertha
Aderholt, Martha Reed, John
Klee, Jr., Lewis Klee, Nina Gold
smith, Ella Meager, Ursula Klee,
widow of Alva Klee, deceased,
Henry Klee, Carl Klee, Frank
Klee, Paul Klee, Jack Klee, Jill
Klee and Regina Klee.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1950-09-21
Willard Polling Held
By Cambridge Officials

Willard Polling, 90, of near
Caldwell, pleaded innocent late
Monday when arraigned before
Justice of the Peace Laura Bax-
ter McHugh, of Byesville, on a
charge of arson and was bound
over to the grand jury under
$4,000 bond. In default he was
committed to the county Jail.
Polling was arrested by Sheriff
John H. Steele, Jr., of Guernsey
county, on an affidavit filed by
Deputy State Fire Marshal Reed
Wilson, of Pleasant City. The af-
fidavit charged that Polling set
fire to the home of David Hoag
in Byesville about one year ago.
Furnishings in the home were
damaged.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1950-09-21
Akron Man Fined
After Accident

Charles Mcdonald of Akron
was fined $25 and costs in
mayors court last week where
he was charged with operating a
motor vehicle while under the
influence of intoxicating liquors.
The Akron man, enroute to
visit his mother in Parkersburg,
w. Va, was picked up by the
highway patrol and brought to
Mayor Mel Johns office, follow
ing an accident just inside the
corporation limits.
The accident occurred when
the car driven by Mcdonald
struck truck carrying ten
cattle. The truck was operated by
Leo Rohn of Bolivar. Mcdonald,
his wife and Mr.. Rohn all es-
capped with only minor injuries.
Severe property damage to both
vehicles was reported however.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1950-09-21

ing up. Building materials are
an example. Labor is another.
In general though, the econ
omists feel We may expect slight
shortages to develop in some
things but the trend is slower
and more gradual than it would
be during an all-out war.
They say that an important
fact is that we are starting with
production of manufactured
products which is double our
production before World War ii.
We can turn some of this produc-
tive capacity to ornaments and
still have a lot for civilian use.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1950-09-21
Paul C. Dietz
Wins High Honors

Paul c. Dietz, of Beverly, rep
resentative for the Midland Mu-
tual Life Insurance Co., was
MAN of the Month for August,
this being the third time he has
achieved this distinction in the
two years he has been associat-
ed with the company.
This means that he was the
leader in those three months
among all agents of the company
in paid-for volume-a most note
worthy record for newcomer
to the business. Dietz is asSociat-
ed with the S. Byrl Ross Gener-
al Agency at Parkersburg, w.
Va, and is regularly among the
company's top producers.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1950-09-21
Probate Court
News

Waiver of notice on filing of
inventory filed in the estate of
Aloysius Coleman.
Affidavit filed claiming es-
tate of 0. P. Rowlands not SUBJ
Ject to tax. Schedule of claims
filed. First and final account of
Ruth L. Harper, administrative,
of the estate of o. p. Rowlands,
filed for hearing Oct. 81, 10 a. m.
Application for appointment
of guardian ad litem filed. An
swer of guardian ad Item filed.
Entry dispensing with new ap-
praisement and bond and order
ing private sale filed. Order of
sale returned and filed. Entry
confirming sale and ordering
deed and distribution filed in the
land sale of Lloyd Wickham, ad-
ministrator of the estate of Beu-
lah Wickham VS.. Ivan Wickham.
Bond approved and filed. Let
ters of guardianship issued to A..
L. Schafer in the guardianship
of Ada G.. Bell.
Affidavit claiming estate of
G. H. Zimmerman not subject to
tax filed. Affidavit in lieu of
schedule of claims filed. First
and final account of Gladys C.
Zimmerman, administrative of
estate of G.. H. Zimmerman filed
for hearing Oct. 81, 10 a. m.
Application for consent to set
tie claims without appointment
of guardian filed in the matter
of the settlement of claims of
Judy Jean Watson.
Certificate for transfer of real
estate issued in the estate of
Jacob Homer Shuman.
Letters of administration is
sued to Grace Parks in the es-
tate of Clarence O. Parks.
Affidavit filed claiming estate
of Nora Richner not subject to
tax filed. Schedule of claims
filed. First and final account of
w. V. Archer, administrator of
the estate of Nora Richner, filed
for hearing Oct. 81, 10 a. m.
Bond approved and filed and
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1950-09-21

letters of administration issued
to Leota E. Robinson in the es-
tate of Ira Lee Parrish.
Bond approved and filed and
letters of administration issued
to Earl j. Crum in the estate of
Mary J. Crum.
Second partial account of Ma
bel Tarleton, guardian of JOY
Michael filed for hearing Oct. 81
at 10 a. m.
Inventory and appraisement
filed in the estate of j. T. War
ner.
Petition to sell real estate to
pay debts filed in the land sale
of R. ID. Lowe, administrator of
the. estate af Loutitia Lowe VS..
Howard Lowe ct al.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1950-09-21
InfIationary Spurt
Now Past Issue

Farm and other business is
steadying a bit right now.
Extension service economists
at Ohio State University report
that the initial shock of the Ko-
rean crisis has passed. "We can
begin to see what course our
economy is taking"
We are not having an all-out
mobilization. Unless another cri-
sis occurs, we are increasing our
military forces slowly and in
creasing ornaments slowly. The
rush to buy things has tapered
off.
Economists note that televis-
ion sets are still plentiful. We
still have an abundance of sug-
ar. Electrical appliances are on
the market just as they were be-
fore. The corner gas station still
has a set of tires for anyone
that wants them, and so on down
the line.
But some shortages are show
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1950-09-21
Kennonsburu

KENNONSBURG Mrs.
Blaine Wilson and daughter, De-
lores, spent last weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Wilson in
Cuyahoga Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orion Baker and
children, Mrs. E. c. Baker and
daughter, Mary Lou, of Canton,
spent the weekend with Henry
Hague and Mr.. and Mrs. Ures
Massie.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lashley
and sons, Gary and Dennis, were
visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Thompson, of Div
ct, Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Parks
and daughter, Merle, of Cald-
well, were visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
r. w. Parks Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arch Wilson, oi
Akron, were visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. H. B. Wilson last week
Miss Wilma Wilson and Don Nc
Millen, of Coshocton, were Sun
day visitors.
Mrs. Ellis Long entertained z
number of friends at her home
Tuesday evening with a Stanley
party.
Tuesday evening, Sept. 26, the
Swing Kings male quaret, ot
Martins Ferry, will present ar
evening of entertainment in the
church here at 8 o'clock p. m
Members of the quartet are My.
ron Gibbons, Richard Milan
Tommy Kelly and David Milan
Miss Genevieve Rich, who j.
employed in Canton, spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. William Rich.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1950-09-21
Major Norman Imrie
Speaks To Lions Club

Attorney Clair A. Young and
son, John Tad Young, were the
guests of Major Norman Imrie
and the Marietta Lions Club at
the Wakefield in that city Fri
day.
Major Imrie, a special field
representative of the Ohio For
estry Association, addressed the
Lions on the subject, "Uncle
Sam and the Prodigal Son., a
lecture describing natures bal
ance of forest, water, top-soil
and wild life.
Tad Young, home on vacation,
is a student in Forestry and
Wildlife at Virginia Polytechnic
Institute, Blacksburg, Va.