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Evening star., 1950-09-23
To the Editor of The Stor::

VOUR recent editorial, Traffic Light
L it's" suggests to me the desirability
of bringing to your attention several
facts concerning the installation of traffic
signals in the District.
The greatly accelerated increase in
traffic has created a backlog of some rs
intersections where the installation of
traffic signals is now justified. Due to
unprecedented demands upon the some
what limited highway fund, the District
has been unable to overcome this back
log as rapidly as it would have liked.
High hopes are, entertained that the
Commissioners and Congress will find it
possible to approve the estimates for
signal installations for the fiscal year
commencing next July !, so that about
half this backlog may be overcome.
The placement of all traffic signals in
the District is not determined by any
ones opinion but by the facts in the
form of warrants" for such installa-
tions. These warrants, developed over
a long period of years by such nationally
prominent groups as the Institute of
Traffic Engineers and the American
Association of State Highway Officials,
of Public Roads and adopted as stand
ard by the Presidents Highway Safety
Conference, include such factors as Cd
traffic volume, CD heavy turning move
ments, CD number of pedestrians, "a
accident frequency, 60 through high
way consideration co to obtain a pro-
gressive movement of traffic and to in
sure co-ordinated signal timing. and CD
a combination of two or more of the
first six warrants.
On the basis of the seven warrants,
all intersections requiring signals are
given priority" and they are installed
commencing at the top of the list as
rapidly as availability of funds permits.
Fourteenth and D streets S.W. met
warrants 2, and and part of l and
8. Hence. its high priority on the list.
We had a particularly bad situation
at Fourteenth and D streets S.W. be-
cause pedestrians had little chance to
cross Fourteenth or D streets except
Evening star., 1950-09-23
Rhee Government Claims

AS close observer of the Korean
situation during the past two years.
have been surprised and confused over
South Korean Ambassador Chang's re-
cent contentious that the Syngman Rhee
government should have jurisdiction
over all of Korea following the termina-
ton of hostilities there.
The United Nations General Assembly,
in recognizing the Republic of Korea on
December IL. 1948, declared that there
has been established a lawful govern
ment (the government Of the Republic
of Korea), having effective control and
jurisdiction over that part of Korea
where the Temporary Commission was
able to observe and consult" The obvious
Interpretation here would seem that the
Republic of Korea was considered the
de facto government in South Korea
only.
Another puzzling point is why Mr..
Chang suggests the holding of elections
only in North Korea after the termina-
ton of hostilities. It is true that South
Korea held elections last May, but it is
equally true that vast majority of the
citizens repudiated Syngman Rhees re-
gime. (Pro-Rhee groups won only As
Since the South Koreans-who have
amply tasted e-action-overwhelm
ingly rejected the administration. what
incentive could Mr.. Chang possibly fab
ricate for the North Koreans, who have
not lived under Rhees rule? While they
have undoubtedly experienced repres-
sive Communist dictatorship during the
past five years. they have observed moth
ing which would make DR.. Rhee's regime
appear an improvement. If DR.. Rhee's
regime has the overwhelming backing
which Mr.. Chang suggests, what has
South Korea to lose by joining in
nationwide election?
Korea's problem is grievous. The United
Nations must do a great deal of SOUL
searching upon this issue. I do not be-
lieve its troops are fighting to impose
the unpopular Rhee regime upon the
Korean people. Let us hope that the
postwar Korea it visualizes will be one
Of, for and by all the people of Korea
and that its government will be elected
by true, democratic procedure.
Dorothy w. Allen.
Evening star., 1950-09-23
Pedro de Cordoba

History was made at the New Theater in
New York on the evening of Saturday, October l,
1910. That was the night when Maurice Maeter-
linck's Blue Bird" had its initial American per-
formance The beauty of the production was
great achievement in itself, but even more COM
pelling was the beauty of the script as read by
one of the most distinguished casts ever assem-
bled on any stage. Most of the parts were SYM
bolic and therefore demanded high poetic inter
probation. The role of Fire was taken by Pedro
de Cordoba, then % years old. He appeared in a
red and yellow costume Stimulating flames, and
his movements and gestures were correlated to
that conception so that 1t was proper to say, as
the critics did, that he danced his presentation
throughout.
Nobody attending that opening ever could
forget the supplementary drama of it. "The Blue
Bird" was a tremendous hit, and young Mr.. de
Cordoba shared the credit with Gladys Hulette,
Louise Closer Hale Cecil Yapp and long list of
contemporary artists now vanished from show
business. Crowds f1ocked to see the fantasy while
it remained in New York. still other thousands
saw it when it went on the road. The story was
a natural theme for the movies, and it had two
cinema adaptations, both of which served to
promote new interest in the legitimate version.
Mr.. de Cordoba stayed on as Fire until his
costume was worn to ribbons. Later he was
associated with dramatic companies headed by
Geraldine Farrar, Jane Cowl, Margaret Anglin
Katharine Cornell, Glare Eames and other
famous stars. His temperament spirit and
manner suited him for famboyant assignments
such as those he had in Captain Blood" "The
Mark of Zorro" and "The Sea Hawk"
But his fashy triumphs represented only one
side of Mr.. de Cordoba's art. He could play
serious, even solemn parts, and toward the end
OF his career he frequently was cast as priest,
bringing to the work his deep baritone voice and
his searching yet philosophic eyes. It was appro-
pirate that he should die with his missal In his
hands, but copy of Maeterlinck's classic fairy
tale was well within reach at the end.
Evening star., 1950-09-23
British Steel Comes Next

Winston Churchill may have been overStating
his case when he accused the Labor government
OF sabotage" in its decision to 60 ahead with
the naturalization of the British steel industry.
Mr.. Churchill has partisan interest in this mat
ter, and perhaps his accusations should be dis
counted for that reason.
Nevertheless, there are grounds for doubling
the wisdom of the Governments decision, espe-
cially at this time. For one thing, it is stoutly
opposed by such neutral or liberal newspapers as
the London Times and the Manchester Guardian,
the former having described the decision as
"foly." For another, there seems to be no valid
economic reason for nationalizing steel, and this
lends strength to Mr.. Churchill's assertion that
the real motive lies in "the malevolence of
socialist politicians"
Certainly the British steel industry has per-
formed well Unlike coal, where sagging produc-
ton and labor troubles seemed to call for ma
tionalization, the steel industry has been eff
GENTLY managed, has maintained production and
has not had strike in so years. On this record,
1t seems a risky business to invite trouble
efficient operation of the steel industry is ur-
gently required in the interests of the defense
Of Britain and of the West.
The government, however, has decided to
take the plunge, and it has survived vote of
censure by the slim margin of 306 to 800 in the
House of Commons. That, to say the least, is an
unsure basis for such momentous experimental
ton, and the results will be awaited in this
country with the greatest interest.
Evening star., 1950-09-23
Mr.. Keneipp on Traffic Lightitis'

custom themselves to it's operation. Like
wise, it requires the close observation of
traffic engineers during the first few
days, at least, to iron out the kinks and
make whatever adjustments are re-
quired. This was done in this case, and
1t was found that the time required for
the pedestrian crossing and the left turn
movement could be reduced to but IS
seconds out of the total of 30 seconds
in the cycle. Even though this adjust
ment was made promptly, there was
some confusion and delay during the
first couple of days, which resulted in
complaints from motorists.
Since the adjustments were made, our
engineers and I have made numerous
and frequent time checks. Starting at
the new bridge and proceeding north
past the new D street signal distance
OF IL miles, we found we could negotiate
this stretch during both the morning
and evening peak periods of traffic in
but little more than the legal speed limit
Of two minutes and 81 seconds.
1t should be remembered that the two
Highway Bridges carry about $4,000
vehicles per day. AS many as 4,200
vehicles come into Fourteenth street
during the peak hour alone on a buSi-
ness day. of which 1880 go through the
intersection of Fourteenth and D streets
S.W. This latter number is lis greater
than that shown by traffic counts made
in June. 1850. Many of these vehicles,
having just left Virginia's higher speed
zone, find it difficult to slow down when
reaching the Districts more congested
section at this, the first traffic light en-
countered in the District Naturally, they
don't like to stop or slow down. Some
are even inclined to forget momentarily,
at least, the pedestrian attempting to
cross the street.
But in our job, we must take cogni-
Zance of the whole public-not merely
one segment. And we are using all the
facilities at our command to merit the
confidence that we think the we'll
meaning people of our city have placed
in us to solve the city's increasingly
serious traffic problems.
George {. Keneipp,
Director of Vehicles and Traffic.
Evening star., 1950-09-23
Disturbing noises at night are nothing

Disturbing noises at night are nothing
new.
Martha Washington was so annoyed
by dog barking near Mt. Vernon that
she got her distinguished husband to
write the owner letter.
And it did no good, either.
Templeton Jones grandfather was
handler about such things.
He did not content himself with writ
ing letters.
He took action.
It was after the Civil War.
Henry Jones was young lawyer.
A cl1oleric man. he had been known
to throw law book at the judge.
In those days. lawyers rode the circuit.
Henry Jones had an old horse, and
saddle bags, too.
He went from town to town to try
cases.
At that time there were wildcats, and
even bears, roaming the Indiana forests.
It had not been so many years ago
that redmen roamed them, too.
Grandfather Jones rode so much. he
said he could smell bear at one thou
sand PAGES.
Probably he could; men in those days
Evening star., 1950-09-23
They Should Be Screened

I have read with interest and deep
sympathy the communication from Ray
H. Everett entitled Screening Unsteady
Youngsters"
During the years of the recent World
War II the Covenant-First Presbyterian
Church, now the National Presbyterian
Church. provided sleeping quarters and
Saturday night dinners and entertain
ments for some $4,000 soldiers, sailors,
and marines, as we'll as wacs, waves
and spars. I initiated this program at
the start of hostilities and even in the
days of the draft. We had the salts
faction of feeling that we were conserv-
ing considerable character. This was
entirely volunteer and self financing
undertaking on the part of the Church.
Mr.. Everett calls attention to the neces-
sity of the Government taking hand
and screening the women, especially, who
will be coming to Washington in droves.
Our Government was guilty of care
lessnesS in this matter during the second
war. Young women from all parts of
the Nation were lured to Washington
by the promise of employment with at
tractive remuneration. The Federal
Government had notices in all the post
Offices throughout the country, appealing
for young women to come to Washington,
promising them salary and accommoda-
tions. Upon their arrival at Union Sta
tion or elsewhere there was great negli-
gence in the matter of their reception.
Irecall how on one occasion the Travellers
Aid Society called me by phone to say
that the Society had some twenty young
women of high school age. from Arkan-
sas, who had been promised employment,
reception and proper accommodations.
No one was responsible for looking after
them, and the secretary of the Society
solicited my assistance in this, as on
other occasions, to provide them tempo
rary housing, which we did Their story
was of the lure presented by the Federal
Government in their home town post
Offices, and the still further lure when
they were hurded together in some
concentration place before entraining
for Washington.
The result of this heller -skelter ar
rangement for many of those young
women was to find themselves entrapped
in fourth-rate rooming houses, with most
casual restrictions, where presently the
moral casualties became terrific.
If the present situation repeats the
experience of 1912, it will be we'll for re-
sponsible parties in Washington to do
some proper screening. Thanks to Mr..
Everett for his foresight.
Albert Joseph Mccartney.
Evening star., 1950-09-23
Thoughts After Reading

Long Stilled the hand .e
That penned this page,
Its dust across
The tpide earth bloDn
Yet he Dho moDed 1t
Walked 1Dith me
Just noD, and
Haze fully knotDn @
The Doice, the heart,
The soul of one .
For more than three rs-
Long centuries gone.
KATHERINE EDELMAN.
Evening star., 1950-09-23
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. What amount of shipping tonnage
is required to keep one man at the battle
front?-C. S. S.
A. In World War II it was found that
a little over one ton month was re-
quired to maintain a man at the front.
Evening star., 1950-09-23
Questions and Answers

The stars readers can get the answer to
any question of fact by either gritinE The
NV. Washington 5. D, c., and inclosins cents
return postage or by telephoninE ST. 5000.
Extension 35S,
Evening star., 1950-09-23

Justice Douglas speeches upset their
calculations. They are accustomed to
United States officials, whether ambas-
sadors or military missions, talking only
of Communism. They are not pre-
pared for the type of positive policies
Justice Douglas offered. Communists fear
less an open enemy than true competi-
tor in the field of ideology.
The great paradox of our times is
that Communists and professional anti
Communists follow the same tactics
against the forces of true progress and
justice.
Clovis F. McSoud.
*
It must not be forgotten that Justice
Douglas is campaigning for Office and
has his eye on the presidency in 1852.
James ]. Laughlin.
Evening star., 1950-09-23

Q. When was the first ironclad war
vessel used?-I. w.
A. The Tortoise boat. an ironclad war
vessel, was invented by vi Soon Sin In
the 18th century. 1t enabled the Koreans
to conquer the great Japanese general
Hideyoshi.
Evening star., 1950-09-23
@, Do all animals sleep?-A. E. @.

O. Do all animals sleep?-A. E. @.
A. Many of the higher animals are
known to sleep. Horses can sleep stand
ing up and dog can live longer without
sleep than without food. On the other
hand, some animals like guinea pigs
apparently do not need to sleep.
Evening star., 1950-09-23

@. How many States levy State sales
tax?-G. c. !.
A. Twenty eight. Preliminary data for
the first half of 1850 indicate that the
tax collected reached the record sum Of
$848 million for this period. =
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Twenty Art Club Gives Picnic

Twenty Art Club Gives Picnic
The Picnic given by members of
the Twenty. Art Club on the beau
tiful lawn of Mr. and Mrs. M Nc
Kinney, Tougaloo Street, July 4th
was enjoyed by all present Guests
were Mesdames Jessie Whitaker
and small grandson, Clarence of
Chicago; jamie Barney, Matte
Duckworth, Evangeline Byrd, Will
lie Mae Hawkins, Core Lee Mid
dleton, Ethel Fizer, Johnnie Mae
Clark, Cassie Lewis, Matilda Lewis,
Helen McCrea of Los Angeles, Mil
dred Washington, Amanda Turner,
Messrs. Guy Allen, M Mckinney,
Bill Turner, Crowsley. Members,
Mesdames Elease Thomas, Carrie
Washington, Maggie Allen, Selena
Calhoun, Sallie M. Holly, Mary w.
Edwards, Savannah Calhoun, Willie
Crawsley, Beulah Bailey, Effie Nc
Kinney, Ola Rogers and Master Ed
win Bradley.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-07-15
Intentions To Wed

Mr.. Joe McLaurin, 1922 Dreyfus
Miss Rosie Lee Webster, 227 Pat
ton.
Mr.. Vernon Clark, Miss Alice
Jean chatham, GIL Maple.
Mr. Robert B. Gardner, 257C
Prosperity, Miss Vernell Davis, 1915
Banks St.
Mr.. James Moore. 1880 Lynch
Miss Bernice P. Waites, 212 Oak
ley.
Mr.. William Ellis, Miss Willie Lee
Shepherd, Edwards, Miss.
Mr.. Oliver Kersh, Miss Matte
McClain. Rt 8, Jackson.
Mr.. Tommie Nichols, 1918 Wig
gins, Miss Alean S. Ransom, 73(
Maple.
Mr.. Hendrick w. Sutton, Alcorr
College, Miss Johnnie P. Tenort
1240 Valley st.
Mr.. Carlee Brinston, 1910 Moody
Miss Alberta Epherson, 722 Adams
Mr.. Willie Gibbs, 1901 Dansby
Miss Mary Lee Watson, 1906 Dams
by.
Rev. H. C. Chambers, 1916 N. Mill
Miss Essie M. Owens, West, Miss
Mr.. Saul Vaughns, 939 Salem
Miss Almeda Luckett, 1908 Flora
Mr.. Wilbur Harris, GIT Railroad
Miss lola P. Gee, 2727 Meadow.
Mr.. James E. Cooper. Crystal
Springs, Miss Eloise Bookner, Ter.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-07-15
JACKSON SOCIAL NEWS
BY SARAH McNEAMER HARVEY

20. The general public will surely
want to dine and dance at this,
the south's most beautiful place of
its kind for Negroes.
ALONG WITH others, we were
indeed sorry to hear of the death
of Mrs. Earnestine Cobbs Collins
who died suddenly in New Orleans,
La, July S. Well, we remember
this lady way back when with her
family, sister, Louise and broth
er, whom we think was called Doc
Mitchell lived out on West Pearl
near the corner of Clifton.
OVERLOOKING CHILDREN
will be hard to find anywhere, than
the two Johnson youngsters down
from Chicago visiting their grand
parents, Prof. and Mrs. Dansby and
the charming little miss here from
/ st. Louis, visiting her grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Bynum.
WE ARE STILL uncertain about
the LOWELL FUSON DANCE here
in Jackson, but we do know prom
otter Willie ]. Miller is playing this
ORCHESTRA in YAZOO CITY
Monday night, July II. COMING
ATTRACTIONS FOR THE SKAT.
ING RINK ROY MILTON
AUGUST Z, and ILLINOIS JAG.
QUIET, AUGUST Is.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-07-15
THIS IN THAT

WE OFFER congratulations to
the 60-year-old Farmer, Mr. Myrt
M. Coney down Pike County way,
who last year graduated from the
Rose Hill high school of which one
OF his sons is principal and this
week was naturally publicized be-
cause of his successful efforts to
boost 40-acre gift to 600 acres and
an annual income of $4,000
according to State Agent NJ M. Hub
ert, the Coneys have one of the
most highly diversified farms in
Mississippi. Their farm has become
a model for Pike County.
AT LONG LAST, the Opening
Date, for the STEVENS RESTAU-
RANT and LOUNGE has been an
nounced y. it's THURSDAY. July
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-07-15
New Garden Club
Holds Meeting

The initial meeting of the High
land Park Garden Club was held
Sunday, July 8, in the lovely home
of Mrs. Bertha Payton on Ann
aBnks Street. Highlight of this
meeting was the selection of the
clubs officers as follows: President
Mrs. Lucinda Rogers; Vice Pres
ident, Mrs. B. Payton; Seer AIRY
Mrs. Mary Lowe; treasurer, Mrs
Essie Jones. The clubs colors were
selected. Sharing in the tasty re-
freshments and other pleasures OF
the evening with the members were
guests, Mrs. Ollie Payton of Chica-
go and Mrs. James Cook of this
city.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-07-15
Les ROyales Meet
With Mrs. Griffin

Members of Les Royales Social
and Civic Club met in the home OF
the president, Mrs. Helen Griffin
IN Sunday evening, with Mrs. Grit
fin presiding over the brief business
session. Plans for the clubs mid
summer dance were discussed. Dur.
ing the social hour, the hostess serv-
ed tasty refreshments. The next
meeting is scheduled for the second
Sunday in August, Mrs. Sarah M
Harvey, hostess.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-07-15
Matrons of Clark M. B. Church
Meets

Matrons of Clark M. B. Church
Meets
The Matron of Clark M. B. church
entertained in the lovely home of
Mrs. Leila Johnson, 29O6 Flora ave..
Monday at 4. With. devotion, by
Chaplain Mrs. w. A. Jones. Mrs
Louia Taylor, Mrs. Cora Williams,
third vice president; Mrs. w. A.
Westerfield, presiding Topic high
ways of the spirit by topic instruc-
tor, Mrs. Hattie Ruth Haskin, bust
ness period by president and MEM
bers. The club was very happy to
have with them, Mrs. Lowe. presi-
dent of the New Hope Matron
club. The hostess served a delicious
menu to the following members:
Mrs. w. A. Jones, w. a.. Wester-
field, Louia Taylor, Bessie Eailand
ESSeila Porter, Cora Williams, Hat
tisAfqth Haskin, Lille Ruth Thomp-
son, Mrs. Lowe, visitor; Hostess
Pearly Stewart. Mrs. Leila john
son. The next meeting will be july
oath in the home Of Mrs. Pearly
Stewart, 2443 Elender ave. at 4 o.
clock. The president are asking all
members to be present on time.
Mrs. Coren Guynes, President
Mrs. Mary r. Jones, Leader
Mrs. Louia Taylor. Cor. Secy.
Rev. c. 1. West, Pastor.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-07-15
Mrs. Walker Entertains
Ladies Progressive Club

Mrs. Pearlie Walker on S. Gray
son street, was the charming host
ess to the Ladies Progressive Club
Thursday evening July 9Th. After
the business session, Mrs. Hender-
son presented a lovely gift to the
hostess from the club. During the
social hour a tasty plate luncheon
with iced drinks were served to
the following: Mesdames Victoria
Mitchell, Lorine Moore, Joseph Glib
son, Eva Wells, Pinkie M Hender-
son, Pearlie Caldwell and Della Nc
Afee. The next monthly meeting
will be in the home of Mrs. Lorine
Thomas on Louis street.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-07-15
Dukes and Duchesses
Observes the 4th', {

The popular Dukes and Duchesses
Club observed independence Day,
July 4th, in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernard Wade, E. Church ST.,
with the following sout-of town Wis
itors present, Mrs. Ed Loney of
Chicago, relatives Of the Wades;
Mrs. jeanette Iadybird) Catchings,
relatives of the Harold Hendricks;
Mrs. Eleanor Middleton of Chicago
shouseguest of the George Pattons.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-07-15

The addition of young Johnny
Rogers to the Roy Milton crew of
Solid Senders has greatly improved
the gand, especially in the rhythm
section. This young guitarist fits
nicely into the pattern of MIR.
Blues" and his music and crowds
everywhere are acclaiming this IT.
year-old schoolboy as the musical
find of the year.
Now on a dance and theater tour
which will take them through most
of the major cities in the country,
Roy Milton brings his Solid Senders
to the Jackson on August for a
limited engagement.
Roy Milton, Mr.. Blues HIMSELF
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Dyson Causey Marriage Told

Of interest to their many friends
is the announcement made this
week by Mr.. and Mrs. Filyour c.
Bankston, Olin Street of the recent
marriage of their lovely daughter,
Miss Hattie Causey to William R.
Dyson. The young couple is at home
to their friends at 1902 Lynch st.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-07-15
Wesleyan Service Guild Enjoys
Gala July lth Picnic

Wesleyan Service Guild Enjoys
Gala July lth Picnic
The Wesleyan Service Guild OF
Pratt Memorial Church motored to
Outside the morning of July 4th
where they enjoyed gala festivities
of the day.
Among the activities were fish
ing, swimming, sightseeing, and
picnic luncheon.
The activities of the day were
climaxed with a crab gumbo sup
per in Gulfport, at the home of
Mrs. Ola Williams, the mother-in-
law of Mrs. Hermione Williams of
Jackson College.
The group was composed of the
following: Misses Cleo Moore, Lii
lie B. Walker, Messrs Lucille Hobbs
Annetta Harper, Theresa Kirkland
and Miss Hattie Nelson of Meridian.