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Evening star., 1950-08-22
Imports From Russia, North Koreo

The Russian arsenal of North Korea
has been sending bombs and bullets to
kill of the cream of American manhood
in the foxholes of South Korea while at
the same time sending slave-produced
crab meat and furs here to kill of our
industries and. indirectly, have people Of
the United States pay for the bombs and
bullets fired by Russia's satellite. North
Korea.
The sending of Russian crabmeat to
our shores and the healthy patriotic re-
action against unloading such stuff in
our seaports is very reminiscent Of the
same healthy patriotic reaction against
letting tyrannically taxed English tea be
unloaded at Boston during the birth Of
our Nation. Although it Is well within
his Reciprocal Trade Act powers to stop
such imports Immediately. President
Truman has in no way indicated he will
do so. Thus. positive patriotic action Is
clearly left entirely to the energy and
sincerity Of each individual American.
An equally undesirable situation is
found in fur imports from the arsenal OF
North Korea-the reprehensible slave
Evening star., 1950-08-22

By snail. Of course, one means slug.
Just an old garden slug, despised by
all, but still very much OF living thing
in its own right.
If for a brief second we enter into
the life of any living thing, we then
come to have, perhaps only shortly, too,
a whole new regard for it.. At least. we
see that it does have q life of its own.
and within its own limitations has
aspirations, crosses. joys, and reverses
In any living thing this queer chain may
be seen, even in snakes, skunks, and
others. The hyena is an odd one, but
closely watched, for time, it begins
to show its good points. The same may
be said OF the coyote. and has been said,
In q big book or two. It is being seen
that the coyote, despite the hue and cry
against him. is both an efficient and in
teresting animal, with habits that would
endear him if he could be tanned.
Slugs are terrestrial gastropods related
to snails, but they have no shells.
Their sliminess. and their elongate
shape. are the two main things seen at
q glance.
Also their color.
From these three characteristics, arise
the name Of "slug" for any heavy piece
Of crude metal, and thence 1.-THE Slug" Of
Evening star., 1950-08-22

the japanese government which became
the framework Of the new constitution
Of present-day Japan.
Col. Bunker. magma cum laude grad
uate of Harvard, class of '26, has been
an aide-de-camp since 1916. Over his
desk passes most of the correspondence,
Washington cables and other matter
that Gen. Macarthur studies daily. A
lawyer by training, Col. Bunker has
been lauded for his diplomatic skill in
negotiations with representatives of
foreign governments, business and other
branches of the armed forces during the
last war.
The creation Of U. N. command has
not caused any major change in Gen.
MacArthur's command setup. Nor will
arrival of any United Nations troops be-
sides those of the United States. New
troops will come under the command of
1t. Gen. Walton H. Walker as part of
the Eighth Army in Korea. Naval and
air units will be integrated under Vice
Admiral Charles T. Joy and 1t. Gen.
George Stratemeyer.
(North American Newspaper Aniance.)
Evening star., 1950-08-22
BY Charles E. TroceweH
HI. b. Bradford.

printing. small piece of metal, lead.
gray and about slug length, line of type
in one piece.
We have Slug" meaning a disk
used. as a coin, and probably counter
felt.
A piece of metal for firing from gun
is sometimes called Slug"
To slug, of course, means to hit hard
with the fist.
Words are queer, and so are the ter
restrial gastropods. the slugs, which.
having no shells, must make up for it
by always being wet.
: This means the garden slug likes
rainy weather.
In lieu of it, he may take it into his
odd head to invade a basement, to seek
water in the laundry tub.
Tidy housekeepers sometimes are hor-
rified on seeing several of them in the
tub. but all the creatures are doing is
looking for water, their very life blood
One way to end them. If you feel you
must, Is to coat them literally with
table salt. two applications at half hour
intervals.
1t is good way to give ones self a
lesson in the dangers of eating too much
salt, for what it does to the snail. it may
do to the human insides, at least IN
some respecN.
Evening star., 1950-08-22
With Macarthur Since Correqidor
By Roy Folk

ToKYO.-With the public spotlight
l. centered on American military
leaders in Korea, the ''men around Mac
Arthur" are forgotten. Yet it was on
their advice that Gen. Macarthur urged
on President Truman the decision to
throw back the North Korean attack.
And 1t is these men who are laying out
the strategy Of this war.
Three Of them have been with Gen.
Macarthur since 1941. They escaped
by PIT boat from Corregidor with him
and fought their way UP to Japan from
Australia under him.
The most important of these today
is Maj. Gen. Charles A. Willoughby, Gen.
MacArthur's ca or intelligence officer.
Born in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1892,
Gen. Willoughby was naturalized in 1918
in Gettysburg. Pa.
The general. six foot two inches tall, is
fairly good tennis player. In the days
when his occupation duties were not too
heavy, he was frequent player on the
courts Of the Tokyo Tennis Club.
Gen. Willoughby's section at general
headquarters is veiled in great secrecy.
Documents are stamped "secret" in
heavy, capital letters and typlStS are al
ways sure to cover up their work when
they leave their desks.
Another Corregidor veteran. Mai. Gen.
William F. Marquat, throughout the last
war was Gen. MacArthur's antiaircraft
officer. title he still retains. He has
been decorated for the performance Of
his ack-ack guns during the early days
of the Pacific war. With the loss Of our
air power. Gen. Marquat's AA. fire was
our only defense against hundreds Of
Japanese planes.
Mustached, carrier Of swagger stick.
Gen. Marquat heads Gen. MacArthur's
economic and scientific section. On his
shoulders now falls the greatest share
of the occupation duties. since rehabili-
tation Of the Japanese economy is to-
days prime aim Of the occupation.
Evening star., 1950-08-22
Teachers Legislation Jommed

The news item recording arrival of $50
British teachers in exchange with Amer
ican teachers reminds local school teach
ers that they cannot participate in the
foreign teacher exchange program in
cooperation with the United States Of
fee Of Education.
The failure to include District of Co.
lumbia teachers in the exchange pro-
gram would be remedied., however. by
legislation proposed to Congress, passed
by the Senate IN the first session of the
81st Congress. but now bottled up in
the House District Committee. It is to
be hoped that the House District Com
mittee and the House will approve S.
2028 to permit District teachers to have
a part in the intercultural and interna-
tional education program.
Local 27 points out that two other
bills of particular interest to District
teachers, and thus to District citizens,
are before the same House committee.
The Senate has passed S. 1880
(amendeD. bill which iberalizes the
present teachers sick leave act by allow
ing the i'll teacher out of school for an
extended period to pay substitute dur
ing this period. This bill. which has
had the support of teachers in the local
schools, is the product of democratic
compromise, should be considered by a
House District subcommittee.
The third bill of interest. also passed
by the Senate and before the House sub
committee. is S. $3.50, which proposes to
reclassify high school teachers who met
the Board of Education requirements
before 1947 but who do not have the
masters degree. This bill has also
been strongly supported by teacher and
civic organizations.
A people without the right to govern
itself must look to others to take an
interest in its problems. We hope that
the House District subcommittee will
shortly see fit to consider these three
bills Of concern to District teachers.
Paul Cooke,
President, Local 27, American Fedora
ton of Teachers (AFH.
Evening star., 1950-08-22

in January. 1s4s, the Karens have been fighting
to set up an independent state and the Rangoon
government has been trying to suppress the
movement. 1t is not surprising that DR.. Seagrave
should be suspected of being on friendly terms
with the rebels, for he has spent most of his life
among the Karens and Kachins, ministering to
their medical needs and aiding them in other
ways. Born in Burma of missionary family Dr.
Seagrave learned to speak Karen dialect before
he learned English 1t is only natural that he
should have many friends in the rebel region. II
he has mixed politics with medicine, it is indeed
"a serious matter" DR.. Seagrave deserves the
full assistance of the American Government in
the protection Of his rights as an American
citizen, whatever charges are made against him.
Evening star., 1950-08-22
Figure in freight

Without the ,Dorld's blue-white,
The tDind at iDindoDs loud.
Within by lou freight
His body Is botDed.
So near is he tonight
Behind his crenky chair
Shadows close on the light,
Dark climbs and claims the stuir.
He pokes the failing fire.
A log rolls. sparks. The showers
Rain NpsDGrd and expire.
Burnt minutes shoulder hours.
One instant In that room
Seemed summer. But Its Leaves
Go back into the gloom.
Again the tDtnter orieves.
He quits the hearth, the dny,
The ash. and sloD NTH sleep,
Forgets hotD burned aUuy
The fame he could not keep.
And dreams him back to be
Green as his first desire,
As once tDGs the dead tree
That ted his evening fire. :,
4 CARLTON DREWR1
Evening star., 1950-08-22
Letters to The Star
A pseudonyr1 is permissible only
1Ohen letter carries correct name
and address of 1Driter. Please be brief.

who can and does know how to do a good
job at all times and Is proud Of it.
A Marines training is tough. He
therefore prides himself in being able to
take it." The individual Marine may be
able to be beaten (maybe even "Ex-Army
Infantryman" might be able to make
him breathe harD. However, when that
individual joins with others to become
the Corps-they cannot and will not be
defeated. Is there anything wrong with
being proud Of the fact that your outfit
is always highly trained and always the
first one ready to protect our country?
Cope.
Tread the letter by "Ex-Army Infantry
man." running down the Marine Corps.
and was amazed. But, of course, every
one has perfect right here (thank God)
to his opinion. and the Marines can take
detractors along with everything else
they have to take. They are good, and
they know they are good, and it is lucky
for us they are. too!
Marines are drawn from all walks Of
life. from all social classes, from the rich
and from the poor, from boys who have
been to the most exclusive prep schools
w tkAO0G WA4O AAdNG A00 tC4y &4tVAC 4O4 A44eA
education. What makes them like they
are? Whence this pride, this braggado-
clio, this terrific morale and esprit de
corps. this fighting will and famed valor?
It can't all be the basic training they
receive at Paris Island, though that
plays an important part. No, 1t is that
these boys know they are special, and
have a special task to do which they are
specially selected and trained to perform
and which they take great pride in
doing to the very best Of their ability.
individually and collectively. They know
it is proud thing to be Marine, they
have a tradition Of pride and success
which they live up to and glory in, even
If it means to die. That is why they
brag-and who can blame them?
So. God bless the Marines. each and
every and as for "The Halls Of Monte
yuma to the Shores Of Tripoli' coming
in for criticism, for my money that is
just poetic license. The Marines have
proved their metal in every emergency
everywhere and don't have to apologize
to any one. More power to 'em!
Madam Citizen.
Evening star., 1950-08-22
Standordizing Western Arms

Joint military action by the United States
and its allies has been seriously hampered in
the past by differing standards for arms and
armament. AS result of difficulties in this
respect encountered in World War II, this country
began discussions of the problem after the war
with Britain and Canada. Tentative agreements
were reached regarding standardization of many
types of guns, ammunition and other military
equipment. Little has been done in the naval
field however. It is against this background
that the current talks on naval Standardization
are taking place. The only surprising thing about
the discussions is that they have been so long
delayed
If the plans of the three powers turn out
expected, it will be possible readily to compose
naval task forces out of feet units of the British
and Canadian navies, without running into am
munition and other difficulties Crews of one
nation could transfer to ships of another without
benefit of special instruction in equipment or
procedures.
The emphasis on naval Standardization has
been direct outgrowth of the Korean crisis
Until then the three countries had allowed their
naval arms to deteriorate in the belief that
large naval actions were paSSe. The Pacific
trouble has shown that navies still are in
dispensable. Carriers and other ships are being
brought out of mothballs and reconditioned
for combat. Allied fleet units have joined our
Seventh Fleet in the action area and are oper-
ating under American command. This type
Of combined operation would be far more effec-
tive, however if supplies were interchangeable
and methods of using them more uniform Uni
cation of this nature is the objective of the con-
ferences recently begun. The program Is q
common-sense one that makes for the better
security of the Western world.
Evening star., 1950-08-22
Peace Cross Floods

Saturday evenings downpour Of rain caused
the usual food at Bladensburg. All day Sunday,
when normal traffic Is swollen by the rush to and
from summer resorts on the Bay, thousands of
motor cars were creeping through deep water at
the Peace Cross many of them stallng midstream
which is a poor place to change horses.
For the information of these harassed travel
ers and others who through the years have be-
come accustomed to the recurring floods, several
steps have been taken that will bring permanent
relief-if and when they are ever completed The
Federal Government AUTHORIZED $4.5 million, in
the River and Harbor Bill which became law last
spring, to dredge the Anacostia channel and take
other steps to prevent flooding The Maryland
General Assembly, at its 1949 session, authorized
issuance of bonds for two and quarter million
and the State Roads Commission has been au-
thorized to use up to another million for build
ing and relocating roads and bridges in the vi
cinity. But these are all authorizations Congress
is not apt to furnish the appropriations for
another year or so. The bonds have not been
issued and no other money has been made avail
able.
So for the next several years-unless the
rapidly growing community of Marylanders who
are most directly affected by these recurring
floods rises up and makes mighty and continued
squawk-we shall have repetition of the food
with every hard rain. These floods at times close
or make perilous a small section of one OF the
most heavily travelled highways in this vicinity
It is a condition that has become progressively
more serious with the growing population and
Marylanders with votes ought to apply all the
pressure Of which they are capable to end 1t by
the start OF adequate construction, much too
long delayed.
Evening star., 1950-08-22
Mr.. Tydings Acts on UNIT

Chairman Tydings of the Senate Armed Serv-
ices Committee has done right in deciding to hold
hearings on universal military training, despite
the confusing attitude of the Administration on
the subject With Defense Secretary johnson
asking for immediate action on a standby bill
and President Truman throwing cold water on
the idea as far as this session is concerned, it
would be surprising If Mr.. Tydings' move pro-
crosses beyond the hearing stage. But even this
small start toward the eventual objective of a
comprehensive training program for American
youth is encouraging.
Certainly the Senate committee would be
justified in sounding out the Pentagon high COM
mand on its appraisal of the degree of urgency
of UNIT legislation. Mr.. Johnson already is on
record in favor of immediate" congressional
action on measure that would give the President
authority to institute the program when officers
and facilities for the training become available.
But Mr.. Truman has said he fears that debate on
this controversial plan at this time might i'm
peril action on more important defense bills
This fear may be justifiable, but if the debate
does not emerge from the committee stage there
will be no interference with the priority legsla-
tive program awaiting floor consideration.
1t is possible, as matter of fact, that Mr..
Trumans fear is groundless. It is conceivable
that had he come out with strong request for
prompt enactment of standby UNIT measure
Congress would have added 1t to the must list
without too much squabbling. That chance for
action at this session has been virtually killed by
the Presidents failure to back up his Defense
Secretary's letter to Congress. This bleak outlook
should not prevent the Senate and House Armed
Services COMMITTEES from doing preliminary
spade work on the several training proposals
pending. 4
Evening star., 1950-08-22

state Russia. Furs from Russia, pro-
duced by abject and hopeless serfs, por-
tray in the minds eye of all sensible
Americans picture of ill-clad, starving
and dying men. women and children
driven to get fur pelts so they could exist
for another day. While our fur industry
is amply supplied with furs farmed or
caught here. in Alaska, or in Canada, the
questionable Russian furs are mainly
known as Persian lamb. Caracul lamb,
Pony Russian sable, Kolinsky and some
kinds Of muskrat. mink and marmot.
Will the women of the United States
forgo the questionable luxury of slave
made fur coats and thus cut off the
flow of American dollars to pay for bull
lets fired by North Koreans?
Franklin T. Miles.
Evening star., 1950-08-22
Tying the Presidents Hands

The Presidents power to invoke various types
OF economic controls has been granted now by
vote Of S83-12 in the House and 84-3 in the
Senate.
But there is enough difference in the bills
passed by House and Senate to require consd-
cradle adjustment by the conferees in agreeing
on a measure that will accomplish its purposes
without tying the Presidents hands. The most
notable difference applies in the case of controls
over prices and wages-Something that the Pres-
dent was not ready to ask for at this time. The
House bill gave the President discretion in select
ing the items on which price controls would be
applied, providing that when the number of such
items began to affect the whole economy then
everything must be controlled. The Senate took
much narrower view. 1t says in effect, that if
the President attempts to control any prices, he
must go the whole hog and control everything,
along with wages.
1t can be argued persuasively, as it was
argued by Mr.. Baruch and in the Senate yester-
day, that this principle, is sound. Piece-meal
controls are not usually successful. But while the
principle may be sound, the practical effect of
the Senate requirement could be to leave the
President powerless to deal with extraordinary
price conditions in a restricted field. He would
have to control all prices-and all wages-H he
attempted to control any. Such wholesale con-
trolls would be justified only in case Of total war
and the President would use them only as last
resort The conferees ought to take the House
version. The President must be permitted to use
his discretion.
The Senate bill also takes rather gratutous
slap at the President in requiring that he place
all the powers of ALLEGATION and priorities in the
hands Of Secretary of Commerce Sawyer. The
plan had been to distribute such administrative
powers among several departments, with Interior
and Agriculture taking over some of the fields
lying within their normal jurisdictions. Mr.
Sawyer was to do the biggest part of the job
anyway. But it seems to be an unnecessary
hindrance to require the President to place with
Mr. Sawyer some Of the things that could be more
effectively done by other departments. Here,
also, 1t is to be hoped that the House bill will
prevail.
Evening star., 1950-08-22
Six TuIk Up for Marines

This is in reply to Mr.. Smarty Pants,
who signed his sarcastic letter "Ex-
Army Infantryman." From his child
ish communication, he is nothing more
than a jealous, ill-mannered soldier
who knows nothing of the Marines or
their history. I am the wife of fine
Marine who wears his uniform proudly,
having done his bit on Two Jima.
have lived in the family circle Of Marines
for the past nine years and would not
trade 1t for a "doggie post" ever.
II "Ex-Army Infantryman" reads the
papers, he should know that the Marines
have come to the rescue Of the Army in
Korea two or three times. I love the
Marine Corps and so do q few million
more.
A Loyal Marine Wife.
Il X
The ex-Army mans letter in Thurs
days Star was about as cynical and
short-sighted statement as ever have
read anywhere. In these times espe-
cially we need cooperation between the
services and, not q lot Of tripe Of that
sort.
.-> ,s, Marine Reservist.
~
Your printing Of the stupid, childish
letter signed "Ex-Army Infantryman"
knocking the proved fighting men of our
Nation, the United States Marines,
demonstrates well that we live In
democracy. where even the ignorant
have a chance to be heard.
u. s. Marine.
"Ex-Army 1nfantryman" sounds as
though he is person who cannot take
any ribbing. There always has been
spirit of rivalry between all branches OF
the armed services and probably always
will be.
have never been in the Army and
consequently cannot speak as to the
rigors of their training. However, I
spent 38 months in the Marine Corps
during the past war. both State side
and in the Pacific and participated in
the invasion of Okinawa. I firmly be-
lieve the Army had no more strenuous
training than experienced at Paris
Island and Camp Lejeune.
For "Ex-Arfny Infantryman" in
formation, the Marine Corps always has
been volunteer organization limited by
law to its size in proportion to the
Navy. Even during Selective Service in
World War II draftees were not just
dumped iny but came in only by their
own request and after passing rigid
examinations. In other words. Marine
was Marine because he wanted to be.
BY this method Of recruiting, the Ma
rineS were able to be somewhat
''choosey." and it is natural for any one
who has been a Marine to feel that he
Is just a little better than a soldier.
The Corps does not advocate loyalty to
the Corps above country, but it does
try to instill In q man from his boot"
days that he is member of q team
whose fighting qualities and loyalty to
his Corps and comrades is second to
none.
Former Leatherneck.
X 4
This letter is in reply to "Ex-Army
1nfantryman" which appeared in The
Star on August II.
The inferiority complex portrayed by
"Ex-Army Infantryman" is an interest,"
ing and pathetic case. He tries to ra-
tionalize the feeling of his own insuffi-
cheney by throwing stones at some one