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Evening star., 1950-11-23
THE EVENING STAR. Washington, D. c. Ali
THURSDAY,

invented and patented, go for a
dressing that Is as simple as q
wheelbarrow. I want a dressing
made out of corn bread, onions
pepper, a touch Of sage, and very
little else.
Jean insists on-and always had
some fool concoction that was
filled with chestnuts. oysters, ap-
pies, or other items that have nc
business being in dressing.
Carves With Grenade.
The second thing we fight about
is my inability to carve.
I try to carve, but when I finish
the turkey looks as If someone had
slipped a hand grenade into Its
middle and pulled the pin.
When I get through with a tur-
key it has my footprint on Its
back. and you couldn't tell the
neck from the breast. or the
breast from the drumsticks. or
the drumsticks from the thighs.
This never bothers me, but Jean
says a turkey doesn't taste like a
turkey unless it Is properly carved,
with the little legs on one side,
the little ears on the other, and
Evening star., 1950-11-23

y
think of the countryside when we
think of Thanksgiving. Riley'sI
frost on the pumpkin, fodder in
the shock and the ki-you. ki-you.
ki-you Of the strutting turkey
cock are the symbols And origi-
nally it was a farm festival, dat
ing as it does back to the days
when this was primarily an agri-
cultural country. If we lived in
town we were expected to gather
at grandmother down on the
farm for a proper celebration OF
the great day.
Blessings In Dividends.
It's not much that way any
more. This has become an In
dustrial nation, with the city folks
greatly outnumbering the farm
ers. The farmers still receive their
share of the blessings, of course.
or they have in recent years. Just
now they have cause for special
gratitude, since the election has
postponed the invoking Of the
Brannan plan or any like means
Of adjusting farm prices to city
pocketbooks. And crops have been
good.
Still and all. the big blessings
seem to have fallen in the cities
and suburbs this year. That seems
fairly clear from a reading OF
one days financial news. Tues
days for example. On that day
the directors of E. I. du Pont de
Nemours g. Co. declared year.
end dividend of $225 a share,
bringing the total for the year
up to $535, as compared with the
$3.40 of 1949, which was not con-
sidered a bad year for du Pont.
Part of this nice return comes
from du Points large holdings in
General Motors. which reported
the other day the greatest earn
ings of any company in history,
approaching the billion dollar
mark for the year. unless there is
a let-down in the final quarter.
Then there is Christiana Secur-
tiles Co. which owns q per cent
of du Pont and must have got in
on the ground floor. 1t declared a
dividend of $174.25 for the quar-
ter. making total for the year
of $407.25, as against $258.60 in
1949. AS ye sow. so shall We. reap.
Profits Popping Out.
Profits were popping out all
over that day. The Hilton Hotels
Corp. announced the largest earn
ings in their history. Cotton fu-
lures brought the highest price
since the Civil War. The B. g.
o. railroad, the country's oldest
and one that has seen its share
Evening star., 1950-11-23

the breast sliced as sheer as nylon
stockings.
So, it will be a delight today to
60 out to a nearby cafeteria and,
without a care In the world, wan.
der up and down the steam table,
picking out the dishes I want.
And. I can eat as fast as I want
to. No hanging around while
Uncle Jim takes three hours to
eat and tells stories I've heard
since my ears first went into oper-
alton.
Oh. thanks be for q cafeteria
Thanksgiving!
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Evening star., 1950-11-23

ment have made a top secret of
this Governments approaches to
Norway to accept the appoint
ment of Mrs. Mesta as ambassador
to Oslo. They apparently in
tended to spring this bombshell
on the American people and the
rest Of the world after the Nor
wegian government had given its
approval.
Violent Press Campaign.
But the Norwegian government,
which apparently was approached
in the customary manner, spilled
the ebeans-confidentially-to the
Oslo newspapers, which immedi-
ately started a violent campaign.
The Verdensgang, one of the most
influential newspapers in Oslo,
last Tuesday devoted a lengthy
editorial to the subject, conclud-
ing with these words:
1--WE know enough about Mrs.
Mesta and her qualifications as
ambassador to realize that the
Norwegian public. if she is named
to this state, is liable to wonder
whether or not the United States
Is even interested in cooperation
with Norway"
These are powerful, though re-
strained, words. ...
Other newspapers in Norway
also are sounding the alarm
against such a diplomatic catas-
trophe. A broadcast from Stock
holm. the Swedish capital, COM
menting on the uneasiness of the
press in neighboring Norway,
stated:
"We hear that the Norwegians
are somewhat upset at the pros
pect Of Mrs. Perle Mesta, present
American Minister to Luxembourg
Evening star., 1950-11-23
This Changing World
Press in Scandinavia Sounds Alarm
Against Mrs. Mesta as Norway Envoy

being selected as next ambassador
to Norway. Mrs. Mesta has been
a leading society hostess in WASH
ington, but Europeans have never
been convinced that for this rea-
son she would make a good dip
lomatic chief"
Newspapers in Oslo and other
parts of Norway recall that when
Nine. Minister'S name was men
toned sometime ago as minister
to Denmark the Danish people,
their government and the press
reacted so violently that Washing
ton awoke to the fact that Mrs.
Mesta was not wanted in the
Danish capital. Instead she was
shuff1ed off to Luxembourg, where
her parties and undeniably pleas
ant personality have made her
most popular among the nations
social set. Norwegians are of the
same opinion. however, as the
Danes.
Should End Ambitions.
This should put an end to the
ambassadorial ambitions of Nine.
Minister insofar as any of the
Nordic kingdoms are concerned.
But in certain quarters in Wash
ington there is a good deal of
speculation that since the doors
of the royal palaces in the Viking
states seem to be shut in her face,
President Truman may be- think
ing Of playing a real trick on the
Madrid government.
Last October the United Nations
General Assembly rescinded the
1916 resolution withdrawing dip
lomatic chiefs from Spain. AS a
result most U. N. members now
are free to send new ambassadors
and ministers to Madrid. The
British already have indicated
that they plan to send an ambas-
sador soon after the new year.
SO, IN all PROBABILITY, WILL the
French.
Mr.. Truman Is still hostile to
the idea of having full -fledged
ambassador in Madrid and stated
publicly that it will take a very
long time" before an American
ambassador presents his creden-
tials to Generalissimo Franco.
Some Of the Presidents entou-
rage, who are equally hostile to
the chief of the Spanish govern
ment, are reported to have sug-
gested sending Mrs. Mesta's name
to the Spanish Foreign Office for
the usual acceptance. The chances
are that the Spanish government
will reply with a polite but en-
phatic Thank you. no."
Evening star., 1950-11-23

start here have agreed to come
in for cocktails Monday evening
in the civilized surroundings Of
her modern-muralled home.
Many people will act superior to
this social gesture but practically
nobody will refuse to come. Wash
ington loves the parties which 1t
pretends to deprecate and. besides,
Mrs. Cafritz, who takes her hostess
role seriously. gives her food and
drink a personal attention not too
often encountered in this city OF
mass production hospitality.
Some Good Possible.
It's even barely possible that
some good might come Of a few
hours Of enforced putting of of
the sour sportsmanship too evil
dent In the premises for comfort.
The gloaters and the moaners
alike have been favored by Mrs.
cafritz; II they find they can
exist in the same drawing room.
anything might happen.
Nobody has ever contended that
the late Evalyn Walsh Mclean
was a heavy thinker and her lavish
parties in some respects reflected
values that are in permanent dis
repute. But they also reflected
that continuity. tolerance and
warmth of life in Washington
which help give the city much Of
its appeal.
Mrs. Mclean, as Mrs. Cafritz
will on Monday. made the lion
and the lamb sit down together
handed them a drink and let them
get acquainted. Partisans who
would not otherwise have had So
cial contacts met at Friendship
and their partisanship was ameli-
Grated. If the admirers of the
two-party system and the recent
returns mean what they say, they
should be the first to cheer, since
Evening star., 1950-11-23
On the Other Hand
Wonderful Thanksgiving This Year,
But There Are Taxes and the War

Of hard times. declared o "a div
idend on its preferred stock and
looks forward to another good
year because Of 1856 new industries
along It's freight tracks. It also
asked the !. c. G. to sanction an
increase in commuter fares In the
Baltimore and Washington areas,
as did the Pennsylvania railroad.
And out In Milwaukee. the direc-
tors Of the Milwaukee Road. gath
ering to celebrate the lines Tooth
anniversary. did so by declaring
a special 50 dividend. Leo Crow
ley. chairman Of the board. re-
ported at a pre-Thanksgiving
luncheon that the road has spent
$183. .000. 900 since the end of
World War II In maintaining its
property, $210. .000, 900 In main
tanning road equipment and $751;
000.00 for new equipment, addi-
tions and betterments to road
pIOpcIty.
Just a few items in one days
news. to which can be added an
other telling Of SO percent in
crease in life insurance purchases
in October, compared to the same
month Of last year. The total,
more than two and q half billion
dollars.
Not bad Thanksgiving season,
except for one thing: The House
Ways and Means Committee Is in
session seeking to determine what
kind OF tax program is indicated.
And one other thing-the not so
little war we are now in and the
prospect Of q bigger one to come.
Evening star., 1950-11-23

Win Things IN
our apartment so confused that we
have had to "bell" ourselves, as
well as the cat. to keep from get
ting lost, we are going to eat out
today.
Won't Eat in the Dark.
Jean wants to go tosa place that
has candles for lighting, but I am
holding out for electric lights.
Why women think it glamorous
and romantic to eat by a flicker
ing candle has always fascinated
me. Who is best remembered.
Edison or the man who turned out
the first candle?
And which can you see better
by. a 100-watt bulb or a weak
spined candle that leans like
tallow Tower Of Pisa? I like to see
what I'm eating. and I believe that
the majority of husbands are in
my corner. II / want to eat in
the dark, then I'll make my din
ing room into a game room and
have the table set up in one of
the clothes closets.
Thanksgiving is supposed to be
a happy day, a day Of great cheer,
but the McLemores-my own pri-
vate branch. anyway-always
fight on Thanksgiving. We fight
about two things.
The first thing we fight about is
the dressing for the turkey. This
is because of different back
grounds, I suppose.
Jean, coming from a family
which didn't have to buy things
on the installment plan, has taste
buds geared to high class or fancy
dressing.
I. coming from a family for
which the installment plan was
Evening star., 1950-11-23
Anything Might Happen
Hostess Gwen Cafritz to Pour Martins
On Post.Election Troubled Waters

they contend that the parties do
and should consist of congeries
of interests, not Of people all Of
one mind.
Dim Political Prospect.
In the political field no such
assaults on the current impasse
have been recorded. President
Truman has not yet invited his
legislative leaders to a conference
about prospects for the special
session which opens Monday.
The appropriations for Defense
are said to be unready. there is
bitter argument about other legis-
lation.
Surveying the dim prospect, one
wise old stager suggests that if
Senator Taft takes 1t into his head
Monday to move to adjourn the
whole session the administra-
ton would find itself In a very
interesting fix. The House will
not be so badly off for an oc-
cupation; the Ways and Means
Committee is tearing off a tax
bill which is certain to be very
controversial. Chairman George
Of Senate Finance already has
admitted to a strong suspicion
that the Senate cannot handle
taxes before January.
Many Senators learning such
facts via the long distance tele-
phone are saying that they think
they won't return just yet. Dem
ocrats especially admit to feel
ing that they are willing to wait
almost indefinitely for news Of
what's in store for them.
Evening star., 1950-11-23

firing of the
present era of
i'll feeling. Mrs.
Cafritz. whose
t a ] e n is and
pleasure lie in
t he amenities
Of life. h S
reached for a
t el e p h one to
the w h ! t e
H o u s e and
Capitol. TIL e
result is that
leading figures
in the Donny-
brook about to
Evening star., 1950-11-23

ington, do more
t o S link the
North Atlantic
P a c t tn n
French opposi-
ton to the Or
ganization of a
German army?
According to
r e ports this
W e e k from
Scan d ! n a v j a,
this appears to
be the case.
he White
H ouS Sc a n d
Stale Denart-
Evening star., 1950-11-23

AAA5 t4AeAAAAh1s 80
day to voic e
your gratitude
for q bountiful
harvest, If you
have had one
and, If not. to
express y o u r
appreciation for
t h e generous
Providence that
permits you. in
any case, to live
in this which
we call Gods
country.
Evening star., 1950-11-23

enough to get
som e on to
wash and dry
t h e dis h e S.
Also, to scrape
the roaster, a
mean job If I
ever had one.
The business
Of settling in a
new home has
a thou S a n d
griefS - maybe
two thousand
but it also has
its advantages.
yTy;+t, Shi~.r ~
Evening star., 1950-11-23
By Lowell MeHeff

Thanksgiving. Not merely a day
for stuflng yourself with turkey
and cranberries and generally eat
ing your head of. A day for CIV
Evening star., 1950-11-23
By Constantine Brovn

Will the personality of the
charming American Minister to
Luxembourg. Mrs. Perle Mesta,
the former No. hostess in Wash
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-01-07
GRAND JURY SCORED ON JAIL pR0p0SAl::
 TOUT OF BAILIWICk"

The recent grand jury's recom- mendations that a new jail be built and the present structure be turned into a museum, after hay ing it's wiring investigated, brougA.s forth blasts from two directions today.
 In fact, whitening Juneau "Taku" was strictly a Force 1 breeze compared to comments is sued by Museum Curator E. L.. Keithahn and U. s. Marshal Will liam T. Mahoney.
 Mahoney declared the building on Federal Hill was rewired only two years ago, and that the gov- ernment would never give up the property, although it might tear the building down" for some rea- son or other.
 Keithahn's statement was pre- ceded by the observation that he wished to cast mo reflections on other acts" of the grand jury.
 Tn fact" he said, they asked for psychiatrist. I believe they need one"
 In regard to their recommenda- tion which would move him and his priceless collection from the Federal Building to the old struc- ttre, he said.
 "Yes, by all means, build the public enemies jail de luxe and turn the 'antiquated structure in- to a Territorial Museum. Better still, why not move these cut throats, rapists and thieves into the Baranof Hotel? They would enjoy the lobby, with it's proximity to the Bubble Room"
 After taking a deep breath, he goes on:
 T suppose it is the duty of the grand jury to make recommenda- tions concerning care of jailbirds. After all, it is responsible for their being there, in a sense.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-01-07
RIFLE, PISTOL CLUB
 ELECTS; SHOOTING
 PLANS ARE MADE

The Juneau Rifle and Pisto Club held it's annual election oi officers Thursday night, January A. w. Boddy was reflected as Presi- dent of the club with Earl Grass ST. as Vice President and Henry A Harmon as Secretary, Oscar Wat crude Treasurer, and Ed Zigler, as Range Officer
 A well-organized shooting pro- gram that would help develop the clubs primary interests of training safety and marksmanship in the use of firearms was discussed.
 Hope was expressed that it would be possible to build up in Juneau real field of recreation for 10th young and old and men and women in a craftsmanship program.
 Weekly shoots were planned and possible inter -cluc and inter-city matches discussed.
 Enlarged membership is hoped for and dues will remain at $5 a year, with club members receiving the privilege of purchasing ammu- milton and targets at costs through club facilities.
 Rifle Club members voted to eX- tend an invitation to the public to stop in at the AB Hall on meet ing nights, to look over the cluos facilities, and watch some of their activities.
 The well-equipped indoor range in the AB Hall used for small bore practice with both rifle and pistols is available through the courtesy of the Juneau City Council.
 The clun also has access to the outdoor range at Mendenhan Gla- cier that is maintained by the US. Forest Service and has been said to be the most beautifully located rifle range in the world.
 A discussion was held at the illtctlllS HUI SQdy III iCSdlO tO oAiS reckless use of firearms and pro- miscuous shooting of property Members of the Rifle Club pledged themselves to report to the proper authorities any acts of Instructions and expressed the belief that all citizens of Juneau should cooperate in solving this problem.
 It was decided by the Club to hold scheduled meetings during the week in the AB Hall with Tuesday night for ladies and Thursday night for men with daily and weekend privileges for all members.
 At the close of the meeting Presi- dent Boldly extended an invitation to the public to participate in tEe shooting program and encouraged all memt CTS to contact interested persons so that the club could build up it's membership and put on real constructive shooting program.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-01-07
WEEKLY ALASkAGRAM ANSWER BLANK
 Ist Weeks Set, I-6

Editor
 Alaskagram Contest P. O. Box 763
 Anchorage, Alaska
 Listed below my answers to Alaskagrams to of the Alaskagram Contest and also enclose each of the six Alaskagrams for the week.
 Wrapped in small piece of paper is enclosed 25c in coin to make my eligible under the rules. Puzzles Name of Place Extra Letter Mo- ------------ Mo- -.------------ Mo- 5-.---,,----------------- MO- b F. o. Box is Town
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-01-07

But when it comes to making recommendation for the Terri torial Museum and Library It IS getting a little out of it's balllWlck. This jury didn't even pay us the customary visit. Perhaps they didn't even know where we were. None of the names on their roster are familiar in our library and museum patronage"
 Keithahn wasn't worried the re- commendation would be taken ser iously, but wished to inform fu- ture grand juries of this:
 Be it known this is an educa- tional and cultural institution; its priceless collection of books and antiquities can never be replaced and must be housed in fireproof building, safe from dampness and vermin; that it must be accessible to schools, Federal and Territorial offices which use it's library fac ilities daily, and of easy access to visitors from Outside who consider it a mecca for every Alaska tourist
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-01-07
NATIONAL CANCER
 MEET HELD HERE;
 DIRECTORS CHOSEN

Representatives from nine AL askan towns, from Petersburg tc Nome, were present at the Thurs day night meeting of the American Cancer Society in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, giving a territorial complexion to an or ganization still in its swaddling clothes.
 In spite of indictment weather a number of members of the local or ganization were present to hear the progress report of Field Command CT Mrs Mildred R. Hermann, and to participate in the election of board of permanent directors for the organization.
 Plans for future activity of the American Cancer Society in Alaska were evolved by Mrs. Hermann in conjunction with the staff of the national office during Mrs. Her mann's attendance at the Society's annual meeting in New York last October when she represented AL aska as a lay-delegate.
 Stressing the cooperation of the national office of the society in underwriting the expenses of the Alaska division and in developing new material suited to Alaska s unique needs, Mrs. Hermann also pointed cut that as a result of her visit to New York a Jason with the American Cancer Society's committee of Federal employees, headed by E. L. Bartelt, of the Fed eral Treasury Department in Wash ington, D. C., had been effected and that B. Frank Heintzleman. Regional Forester and Alaska Com missioner of Agriculture had ac- cepted the important post of chairman of the ACS committee of Federal employees in Alaska.
 pr. c. E. Albrecht. Territorial
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-01-07
20 ARRIVE HERE ON
 PAN AMERICAN FLIGHT

Twenty passengers arrived at the Juneau airport yesterday on the flight originating in Seattle. From that city were Helen Amos, Guy Benningfield, Charles Goldstein Shirley and Judith Begge, A. E Heacock, Luther Huffman, Curtl; Mason, John Morrison, Marion ano John Nicholson, Carl Olson, MT and Mrs. Charles A. Penn, William Richardson, Marvin Smith, Sorer Sundet and c. D. Yaggy.
 Harold Meats and A. J. Larson had boarded the airplane at An nette Island.
 The southbound flight was un- able to leave Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-01-07
HUSKIES, DUCKS
 WIN GAGE GAME5
(By the Associated Press)

tBY the ASSOClateu rleoo'
 Two teams low-rated by the ex- celts in preseason solicitations the hustling Huskies of Washing ton and Oregon's in-and-out Ducks found themselves at the top of the Pacific Coast conference north ern division heap today
 Both won the opening games of the regular basketball campaign last night.
 Washington, sparked by two batt- ling guards, easily took Idaho into camp at the Husky pavilion, 67-43. Oregon got it's gears meshing smoothly to down Washington State at Eugene, Ore, 5l-48.
 The same foes square off in the second games of the weekend series tonight with no change of loca- tion.
 The Huskies' victory was their 11th in 12 starts, including pre- season encounters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-01-07
JOIN ALL ALASk A I1l This Exciting GM1ne
Keepup i'm the Race ... Re Sure YOu Get Every Issue of The Empire

Today's two Alaskagrams, and G. wind up the first week of this great all-Alaska contest
 Alaskagrams to should be mailed as unit accompanied by the Weekly Answer Blank.
 When you have airmailed this first weeks set, you are officially listed as contestant and will receive by return airma the complete Official Rules governing the contest.
 You or members of your family may submit many solutions as you wish but only cash prize will be awarded to any individual or to any single household.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-01-07
WHAT YOU DO TO WIN

Here's how you take part In this big opportunity! Every issue tnis newspaper will publish Alaskagrams in consecutive order, six each week for 12 weeks-a total of 72 Alaska grams.
 Each Alaskagram is group or scra mbIed letters which form mean ingless words or n0nsensicai phrase. After an Alasakgram IS unscrambled the letters form the name of a place in Alaska; how ever, there is one superfluous letter -an extra, additional letter whicn is not needed to form the word.