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Evening star., 1950-10-24
A Matter Of Five Stars and One Fan
To the Editor Of The Star:


"A CCORDING to a recent Associated
Press dispatch, the only Distin-
guished Service Cross awarded by the
Air Force in the Korean war has been
given to Maj. Gen. Earl E. Partridge,
commanding general of the 5th Air
Force. for daring reconnaissance flights
penlnd enemy lines in unarmed planes"
wonder if this decoration-normally
awarded for conspicuous gallantry in
action above and beyond the call of
duty and ranked only by the Congress
slonal Medal OF Honor-was awarded to
all personnel who made reconnaissance
flights in unarmed planes behind enemy
lines-or just the major generals.
Observer.
Editors Note: Gen. Macarthur, in
citing Gen. Partridge for the high
award, said he performed repeated acts
of extraordinary heroism" in recon
naissance flights in unarmed aircraft
deep into enemy territory. He con-
tributed largely -. to the ultimate sue
cess OF the United Nations forces.
Where acts OF courage were common,
Gen. Partridge's fearlessness and cou-
rageous leadership were outstanding {. . :"
Behind the official commendation
lies story of American ingenuity which
departed from military tradition to meet
new set of conditions in the field.
1t probably could have happened no.
where else but in Korea, where the un-
expected is routine and even the gen.
erals-like the GIs with their plyers and
bailing wire-are forced to improvise.
Anywhere else two stars would be
considerable brass to be floating about,
by night and day. behind the enemy
lines in grasshopper plane. But five
stars propelled by one fan is an inno-
vation for the cynics to ponder.
Gen. Partridge, tall lean, taciturn
and easy-going by disposition, often
went alone. On other occasions he had
volunteer companion who squeezed
his bulk into the small cockpit-Leut
Gen. Walton H. Walker, Gen. Partridge's
Army counterpart.
1t seems clear from the dispatches,
and the tales of returning servicemen,
that there were times when one lucky
North Korean could have bagged with a
single shot the commanders of our air
and ground forces in Korea. Some of
the flights were in single-engined, liai-
son aircraft, unarmed and vulnerable
to ground fire because their speed and
altitude were low.
The front-line presence Of the top
command, in the weeks when 1t was any
body's war, was lift to morale. But
the two generals had more than that
Evening star., 1950-10-24

in mind. They were operating as
team to lay out plans on map more
accurate than anything pasted up at
headquarters.
The two. better than any members of
their stats, knew what to look for, how
to interpret what they saw. and what
to do about it.
The Red Koreans, even their worst
enemies will admit. were wizards at dis
persion, concealment and surprise. It
took old heads to figure an enemy which
had thrown away the rule book. OBJ
servers from the air were apt to see
only field workers. refugees or even
friendly troops in areas where Red
strikes were being prepared
Gen. Partridge. among other things,
is qualified combat observer, in addi-
ton to combat pilot and aircraft OBJ
server. On his observation missions he
few F-80s, Bits and CATS as we'll as
dge-hoppers and light trainers.
The two generals few the first night
reconnaissance attempted by the United
Nations forces. They checked bridges
on the Han River and traffic on the
roads coming down from Seoul, far
behind the lines.
One OF Gen. Partridges personal
Evening star., 1950-10-24

Puppies sometimes seem just auto
matte toys, but they have way OF work.
ing themselves into your affections.
Taking care of them is not easy, be-
cause so many things can happen to
them.
Here is list of the more common
happenings:
/. They can get run over.
2. They can be poisoned.
., 8. They can run away.
q 4. They can be stolen.
S. They may eatttoo much.
Il 6. They may eat enough-but not be
nourished.
Sizing up the mental nature of the
pup is one of the most important things
for the family to dc" but too often this
chore is overlooked.
1t is especially important in regard to
our first item.
Some young dogs seemed fairly des-
tined to be crushed by cars.
This comes about because of their
too friendly nature.
They not only lack traffic sense, as we
say, but above all they do not believe for
an instant that any human being is 60
ing to hurt them.
Here is q psychological impasse, one
Evening star., 1950-10-24
Coolidge Foundation Anniversary

Inc eleventh chamber music festival provided
by Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge at the Library
OF Congress will be staged Saturday, SUNDAY and
Monday. 1t marks the twenty-fifth anniversary
OF the establishment of what now universally is
recognized as one of the most interesting and
valuable musical enterprises of our time. The
thlrd day OF the festival will be the sponsors
eighty-sixth birthday. She is coming to Wash
ington for the occasion, and her friends will make
her welcome.
But the public also must wish to show Mrs.
Coohdge some appropriate sign of it's gratitude
for her benefactions. She herself is musician
OF distinction Her life has been devoted to
harmony, especially to that branch of the art
OF music which consists of concerted melodies
produced by 'stringed instruments. The prevail
Ing popularity of chamber music everywhere
traces back IN large part to her philanthropies
She provided not only the funds but likewise
much of the guidance and direction of the Berk-
shire festivals beginning in 1918 and running
through 1888. Her work took on national aspect
In 1925 when she arranged with Dr. Herbert
Putnam to finance the construction of an audi
torium for music within the fabric of the Library
OF Congress. What resulted is one of the finest
and most efficient facilities of its kind in the
world. 1t has been praised by long list of
Vlrtuosl who have appeared upon it's stage-and
by thousands of listeners who have heard them.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Coolidge has aided in the
creation of notable music as we'll as in its public
performance. She has endowed many composers
who otherwise might never have written any
thing. The commissions she has awarded have
paid the grocery bills" of these authors, and
it is stipulation that their original manuscripts
are to be properties of the Library of Congress-
How much Mrs. Coolidge has spent in her
promotion of music as art and in personal
assistance to musicians is anybody's guess, but
1t Is known that the total amount exceeds half
million dollars. Still more important than the
money, though, is the gift of her own endeavor,
her own wisdom and wit, her own helpful philos-
ophy of life which she has given freely and with
out solicitation. The renaissance of chamber
music in America is attributable to Mrs. Coolidge
specifically, and all music lovers aware of her
generosity thank her for 1t.
Evening star., 1950-10-24
Swimming Pools Must Wait

The Voldlng OF Arlington County'S referen-
dunn OF August last on the swimming pool bond
issue can hardly be called a catastrophe. The
referendum was authorized only two weeks in
advance of the day for voting, at time when
many residents of the county were on vacation.
The $500000 bond issue proposal Squeaked
through by only 35-vote margin, an unsatis-
factory margin on a question of such Importance
from the fiscal standpoint alone.
Judge McCarthy's decision does not mean
that the swimming pool issue is dead. 1t means
that Arlington will have more time to consider
the pool problem in relation to other vital needs
such as schools and sanitation, At the time of
the pool vote the county was hot and bothered
by the weather, but not by the immediate chal-
lenge of two additional referenda that could
impose more than $40 million debt on the
county. Arlington next month will vote on
900 bond issue for schools and on 81 ST.
600 bond issue for new sewage treatment plant.
Both propositions are far more urgent than SWIM
ming pools, however desirable such recreational
facilities may be-.
There seems to be little likelihood that the
swimming pool plan can be put before the voters
again as early as the November election. When
the question again comes to VOTE however, it
will be in different FORM The invalid refer
endum of last August was on the question of
whether the county should go into debt through
bond issue for swimming pools-two for white
and one for colored. The court now has admitted
that it made mistake in authorizing this ques-
tion to be polled at that time. The law requires
that the voters first be confronted with the basic
question of whether or not they want public
swimming pools The question of how they shall
be financed, if approved, is one for subsequent
determination. That is not enly the legal way
to settle the swimming pool issue, but the sensible
way, as well.
Evening star., 1950-10-24

projects was a jeep and truck recovery
park near Seoul-one of humiliating
size, because it was American-made
equipment seized during and after the
Reds quick thrust at the capital.
He would start out about pm and
arrive in the gathering dusk to find
the Reds as busy as bees cannibalizing
the wrecks and repairing newer vehicles.
The general let the Reds go on wasting
man-hours and spare parts until they
got convoy ready to roll. Very soon
thereafter the convoy had visitors in
the form Of United States Air Force
bombers. The general saw to it per-
sonally.
1t is Of course true that hundreds Of
younger men took the same sort of daily
risk as Gen. Partridge took, spotting
targets for air and ground gunners,
lifting out the wounded and running
errands. None of them, as yet, has
received the coveted DISC. Neither has
any fighter pilot or bomber crewman.
The consensus among the airmen,
however, according to pilot who left
the front October 10, is that their COM
mander won the medal not because he
was major general, but in spite Of it,
Evening star., 1950-10-24
Mr.. Richardson's Tough Job

President Truman was fortunate in obtaining
the services of Seth w. Richardson as chairman
of the new Subversive Activities Control Board,
created under the McCarran Act. No person in
or out of the Government is better qualified to
undertake the difficult task of making the Red
registration provisions of the Internal Security
Act work. He will have the assistance of BIZ
partisan group whose willingness to serve in in
what is certain to be a governmental "hot spot"
Is commendable
Making the registration part of the law work
will not be easy, because of the cumbersome pro-
cedure required for effective enforcement So
cumbersome can the process become-if the Com
munists wish to take advantage of all the legal
delays possible, which, of course, they will-that
1t may be many months, or even years before the
first organization is forced to register It was not
surprising that the 30-day registration deadline
expired yesterday without single registration.
Nobody, including the sponsors of the law ex-
pected any group or person to register voluntarily.
They must be forced to do so-and this is where
the board comes into the picture.
The boards job is to determine, on the basis
OF evidence presented by the Attorney General
whether particular organization is an action"
or a 'front.' group within the meaning of the
act, and hence required to register with the In
ternal Security Section of the Department of
Justice. The organization cited by the Attorney
General has the right to be represented at
public hearing before the board to offer evidence
in its own defense and to conduct cross-examina-
ton of witnesses. Thus, if the American Com
munist Party is cited to the board for non
registration, the stage may be set for repetition
of the disgraceful scenes which attended the
New York trial of the partys high command"
In anticipation of this, the law authorizes the
board to eject any lawyer who is guilty of mis-
behavior of type that obstructs the hearing.
If the board finally rules against the organi-
Evening star., 1950-10-24
Reservists

Miriam Ziony.
Reservists
The inane letter which appeared under
the caption "Scolds Selfish Reservists"
is beyond the comprehension of this re-
servist. Did this common man" (shades
OF Karl MarxD expose himself to the
rlgors OF war and death during the last
conflict? Or is he awaiting the call Of
draft board? Unfortunately his attitude
is reflected by many of the uniformed
and un-uniformed.
1t may interest those whose knowledge
Is limited that hundreds of reservists
attended drills for many months without
compensation of any kind, and many still
do. I happen to be one of those who at
tended regularly for two years without
any recognition other than the personal
satisfaction of being prepared. The fore
sight OF small group of determined
individuals helped promote long over
due legislation for inactive duty training
pay for reServists. This pay, however,
is contingent upon rigid requirements
such as attendance, class of the unit, etc.
1t is of interest. too. that the Reserves,
during World War II, contributed no
small part to the success of the mission
"a fact not widely publicized.
OF course it is unthinkable that any
reservist would prefer following his
chosen career to serving 20 or 80 months
in uniform. Leaving his loved ones,
breaking friendships. making arrange
ments for his family to live an alb
normal life, etc. take but three weeks.
When Johnny Comes Marching Home"
no adjustments are necessary, other than
to find the rung of the ladder he left
if Disguised Taxpayer" isn't perched on
it.
It is undeniable that an inventory of
reservists-aS recently suggested by The
Starts most important. How many
have died during the Korean skirmish?
Who now hold positions which should
be given precedence over military service?
Who are physically fit to serve? Let's
count noses on our front line of defense
so that weary taxpayers can strike. prof.
iteer, deal in the gray market and other
wise promote programs to slow down or
defeat the defense effort. Most important
of all is that, because of the Reserves and
similar organizations, they may still be
able to pay taxes and even vote.
Norman G. Smith.
"Disgusted Taxpayer" remarked about
the common man" paying for the re-
servists' training. If that kind of paying
is sign Of commonness, then the re-
servists themselves are fully qualified for
the common state. for they. as civilians,
are helping to carry the load too.
have been a reservist (Army and Air
Evening star., 1950-10-24
Primary Coveroee

The Calvert Hills Citizens Association
wishes to express its appreciation to The
Star for its coverage of the recent Mary
land primary campaign.
Interested citizens of this and other
communities, who were serious in the
exercise of their voting privilege. were
aided considerably through the informa-
ton which your paper carried in regard
to all candidates. ~
Ernest B. NOVEL;,
President, Calvert Hills Citizens
Association.
Evening star., 1950-10-24
For the Artists Brush

Put this on canuass, if you 1Dill:
The blue sky stretched beyond q hill
So high and tDide itself can hold
Unneasured spread of autumn gold
Bridoed over by dark pines that trace
A Quizsical eyebrow on earth's face.
Beneath Whose arch the sheltered lake
Is a round eye-sottly opaque.
PEGGY LAWSHE.
Evening star., 1950-10-24
Thought for U. N. Day

Thought for U. N. Day
Five years ago the United Nations
came into being. It's purpose, as stated
by delegates from so countries on June
26. 1945, at the United Nations Confer
ence on International Cooperation held
in San Francisco, and ratified by go
member countries since then, is ito save
succeeding generations from the scourge
Of war .. to reaffirm faith in funda-
mental human rights, in the dignity and
worth of the human person to pro-
mote social progress and better standards
OF life in larger freedom F. and for
these ends . to employ international
machinery for the promotion Of the
economic and social advancement Of all
peoples. :"
The swords have not as yet been beaten
into ploughShares. nor the spears into
pruning hooks, Nor is each and every
member of the human family sitting as
yet under his own fig tree. But the
United Nations, and more particularly
its specialized Notwithstanding the
World Health Organization. the Food
and Agriculture Organization, the Inter-
national Childrens Emergency Fund, the
International Labor Organization, the
International Refugee Organization. and
the Educational. Social and Cultural Or
ganization-these offer eloquent testi-
mony to the fact that it is possible for
the large and small nations of all con-
tinents to live and work together in
mutual cooperation and assistance and
trust
The same spirit that has been made
manifest in the international endeavors
through the U. N. and it's specialized
agencies in overcoming famine and flood,
pestilence and disease, illiteracy and ig-
norance will some day be of avail in
overcoming the most deadly of all dis
eases-the man-made disease of war.
In celebrating this United Nations Day,
it would be we'll for the nations to con-
template the miracles that could be
performed if only the way could be
found to use for international health
and happiness and collaboration. the
billions of dollars and the human effort
and ingenuity that are still being used
Evening star., 1950-10-24

Force) since 1886. have seen a lot OF
good and not-so-good training, and have
met and learned about many conscien-
tious members and "sunny-d patri-
ots." In my estimation. the good train
ing and the conscientious reservists far
exceed the others.
What we have can stand improvement
AS with anything contrived or engi-
neered by man instead of nature-but
what we have I'd sure not want to be
without! Air Force Reservist.
X
Disguised Taxpayer" is a first-rate
drip, straight from the faucet. Probably
couldn't pass the physical for any branch
Of the services, and is so unhappy that
he has to have something to grippe about
Gives him something to do besides trying
to figure out how to save taxes. I pity
him and extend my sympathy to him.
Naval Reservist.
Evening star., 1950-10-24
Dilemma

I want to vote for the Arlington
County school bond issue. I have been
fighting on the side of better schools for
years. have youngster going to school
from 1890 to 4:30 pm. because Of over
crowded conditions. am well aware
Of the argument that we should not
penalize our children because we grown
ups have made such mess of things.
There are some serious questions, how
ever. Am doing the youngsters, es-
pecially those who are not yet of school
age. any service to vote SIS million to
do job that IS million should easily
do, and so exhaust funds that will be
badly needed for future schools? Do I
want to put that much money into the
hands of School Board which has
shown that it has neither the ability to
spend money properly, nor the inclina-
ton. nor the experience? Do want to
give this School Board, by voting for
this bond issue, an apparent vote of con-
fidence when there is no confidence?
I want to vote for the school bond
issue. I know that there are thousands
of others in the same position as myself
What terrible choice we will face on
A(o'enAoei - Howard r. Massey.
Evening star., 1950-10-24
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. What were the three seasons of the
ancient Egyptian year?-A. M. B.
A. The seasons were respectively, in
undation, sowing and harvest.
Evening star., 1950-10-24
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer to any question
Of fact by writing The Evening Star Informa-
tion Bureau, 1900 Eye street NV. Washington
B, d. c. Please inclose 3 cents for return
Evening star., 1950-10-24

@. On Formosa, is there a mountain
peak which is higher than Mount Fuji
in Japan?-M. F.
A. There are five Formosan peaks
which are higher than Fujiyama.
Evening star., 1950-10-24
Request

My buddy donated his last two sheets
of paper to me. so could let you people
know how We American troops feel that
are fighting for peace in the world. Well.
our loved ones back home enjoy receiv-
ing letters from their sons. brothers and
husbands. Each and every one of us
has given to the American Red Cross.
But-there isn't any stationery in Korea.
Now, Red Cross. let's get some sta
tionery to us troops in Korea.
Soldier.
Evening star., 1950-10-24

@. How is the term dogma" defined?
%. Q.
A. In brief the word is defined as q
revealed truth defined by the church.
Evening star., 1950-10-24
Letters to The Star
Pen-aan1es may be used if letters carry
10riters' correct names and addresses.
All letters subject to condensation.

for the production of the implements Of
war and destruction.
Miriam Ziony,
Valley frontiersman., 1950-07-14

would be necessary for the private operators to maintain service Of this 88 about l3 represented the of marine insurance 43 the charter hire vessels required and remainder accounted for in increased cost of bor fue repairs It agreed by a however that this 88 would be heavy burden for the Alaskan to shoulder.
 It was then determined that by the Maritime Commissions furnishing the needed ships service the trade and assuming the necessary hull risks the required S8% could be reduced increase of approximately 35 Accordingly the carriers in the trade filed their tariffs reecng this which, incidentally the last increase that has been granted despite subsequent the Maritime Commission made available the vessels at an charter of $ 00 vessel which covered the remaining amount of needed revenue.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-07-14

Nh December 194S, follow ing the termination of the Interim Plan and at the end of a long and costly Mari time Strike, AIaska's ship ping industry faced an al- most total collapse. Only the Alaska Steamship Company accepted the responsibility of serving all Alaska and re- sumed its operations. The record shows that the cause of that crisis was politics. not conspiracy"
Valley frontiersman., 1950-07-14
NO PERMANENT SOLUTION PREPARED

Despite the complete cooperation of the Alaska Steamship Company, and presumably all of the other parties to the Interim Plan, in submitting full rec cords and information, by the spring of l948 it became apparent that no per- manent legislation would be prepar- ed in time to become effective at the ter imitation of the Interim Plan on June 30, l948.
 As a safeguard against complete chaos in the Alaska Shipping industry, the Alaska Steamship Company began a determined effort to have the provi- sions of the Interim Plan extended. We discovered an amazing and an incred- ible thing found that Governor Ernest Cruening was actively sabotaging any hope for this urgent extension through both the Maritime Commission and the Congress.
 After general agreement had been reached on House Joint Resolution 396, which would extend the provisions of the Interim Plan, Governor Cruening in- stigated substitute bill (H. J. Res. 4Ol) which would have tied Alaska shipping to the apron strings of the Interior De-
Valley frontiersman., 1950-07-14

parten vestng in that agency final authority in determining what carriers would be permitted Alaska and how
 When became apparent that this bill had chance of of the Interim Plan and publicly stated he favored it. When the of the Interim Plan finally passed the authority place effect discretionary and mandatory During this whole period the Governor continued his that Alaska shipping rates of this wod and that operators getting rich without Government aid.
 In the end the Maritime Commission refused 10 allow the bill take effect and consequently the Interim Plan benefits Alaska Water transportation terminated June 3 lo48 The result that all shipping operators thrown entirely upon their