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Evening star., 1951-09-20
Greece and Turkey Included

With Denmark deciding not to vote against
the idea, all IL nations belonging to the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization have now unan-
mously agreed "a single dissent would have had
the effect of veto) to enlarge their great all-
ance to include Greece ana Turkey as full and
equal partners. The agreement, reached yester-
day at the Ottawa Conference. is in accord with
the logic of the present world situation. 1t is
also in accord with the simple, common-sense
fact that these two countries-in terms of spirit,
political philosophy, geography and military
strength-are admirably qualified for member
ship and plainly entitled to the mutual protec-
tion it affords.
AS originally put forward by Denmark and a
few other members who have since changed their
minds in favor of the unanimous affirmative vote,
the objections to Creek Turkish admission have
included the following: Cd That such move
would stretch the Atlantic pact to geographical
extremes 90 that the pact's one-for- -all-and
all-for-one guarantees of mutual assistance
against armed attack ought not to be extended
to the Eastern Mediterranean; and 90 that the
extension would strain the NATO structure and
create serious new operational problems, espe-
cially in the sense of upsetting plans for the
ALLEGATION and distribution of military equipment
among the various Allies.
. But these and similar criticisms have failed
to pass the test OF close inspection. Geograph-
ically speaking Turkey and Greece (whose terri
tory extends to within less than 100 miles of the
Italian boot occupy strategically vital position
in the Eastern Mediterranean, the whole of which
is of top Importance to the Atlantic community.
Italy-a NATO member from the start-doeS not
have greater significance in that respect which
is one reason why the Greeks and Turks have
been associated with the pact in consultative
status regards planning for sea defense
against Red aggression. That association has
not pleased their next-door Soviet neighbor; it
involves risks that call for full treaty protection.
Beyond that even if the inclusion of Greece
and Turkey may involve some temporary strain
on the Atlantic pacts military resources, the
strain is of little consequence when measured
against the fact that the two countries are
capable, together, of mobiliZing ready-to-hght
armies totaling we'll over million men. More
over, despite being right next door to the threat
ening Soviet Union, they have shown to very
striking degree-both on their own soil and in
faraway Korea-that they are one with the West
In their determination to stand up bravely and
tenaciously against Red aggression. The NATO
alliance will be all the stronger because of their
membership In it.
Evening star., 1951-09-20
j.. R. HHdebrond

Every newspaperman dreams of doing such
work as Jesse Richardson Hildebrand did-good
work, unhurried work, satisfying work. He grew
up in the business of writing as naturally as
tree grows in field. All things interested him
as subject material He was an enthusiast about
people. His zeal for knowledge was harnessed to
zeal for Its characterization. He made an art
Of informative features as frankly popular
aspect of journalism.
When The Star employed Mr.. Hildebrand in
1917, he still was young, but he had learned his
trade so thoroughly that he was regarded as an
ace. DR.. Gilbert Grosvenor brought him to the
staff of the National Geographic Magazine on
the strength of fine reputation earned in
Washington as reporter and editor and the
selection was happy one for Mr.. Hildebrand
and for the magazine. Gradually he became in
effect the managing editor of the most successful
periodical of its kind the world ever has seen.
The public he served ran into millions. He
labored to the end that every reader should be
richer in experience.
Mr.. Hildebrand himself produced some of
the most notable articles published in the
Geographic during his association with it. His
impressions OF Budapest, Edinburgh and Copen-
hagen; his biographies of the explorers Marco
Polo, Vasco da Cana and Captain James Cook;
his studies OF cotton. rubber glass, railroading
and aviation; his history of sports and games;
and his accounts of travel in California and
Mississippi all added up to great achievement.
He was a journalist in the finest sense of the
word-conscientiou thorough, a keen observer
and an accurate interpreter. He was, moreover,
gracious gentleman, whose death Is . great
loss to his many friends.
Evening star., 1951-09-20
Conspiracy for 81?

conspiracy for ~!
1t almost seems as though there were
conspiracy between some politicians
and writer's who would do anything to
get President Truman renominated and
reelected and those who hope for his
denomination but would oppose his elec-
ton again. Both groups are trying to
get Mr.. Truman to accept third term
nomination. Both prophesy his accept
ance with great confidence. But they
may have given too little thought to
the interrelation of the 22d Amendment
Of the Constitution, limiting a Presi-
dents tenure to two terms and Mr..
Trumans sense of humor.
While the amendment was pending,
the President broadly hinted that he
probably would not accept nomination
Tor q second term No one imagined he
would stand for a third term. If this
reform measure was to prevail. the votes
OF many Democrats were necessary.
Good party men might have been loath
to vote for ratification if to do so might
be construed as slap at the President
in office. Consequently a clause was
inserted exempting from the third term
prohibition the incumbent President.
The reasons underlying the amend
ment. however, apply to Mr.. Truman
precisely in the same way and to the
same degree as they apply to subsequent
Presidents.
The American people thoroughly be-
leye that their system for protecting
minorities and individuals through obe-
dience to written Constitution affords
the maximum of liberty and well-being.
They fbelieve the adoption of similar
systems by other nations would give the
best chance for world peace and free
dom without aggression. These beliefs
are we'll known and much respected in
many other countries.
Third-term advocates are asking Mr..
Truman to shape his course contrary
to that which the Representatives of
great majority of the people have de-
clared to be in the best interest of the
country, and contrary to the spirit of
the Constitution as now amended.
Acceptance of the nomination by Mr..
Truman. followed by his reelection,
would make us not only recreant to the
spirit of the Constitution as now in
force, but ludicrous at home and abroad
He and the voters would have followed
the example of the Gallo king in the
ancient couplet:
The King of France NTH ttpenty-
thousand men
Marched up the hill and then
marched doUn again.
It may take an unusually keen sense
of humor to appraise ludicrous situa-
ton at ones own expense. But it is
probable that Mr.. Truman has this very
quality. Also he enjoys springing a
surprise. He may add to the dictum of
a former President and announce:
do not choose to run contrary to the
principles Of the Constitution as recently
amehoeo. Eugene w. Burr.
Evening star., 1951-09-20
Letters to The Star
Pen-''an1es may be used if letters carry
Urtters' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.

This is. of course. a substantial added
expense.
The Senate. however, seems inclined
to consider as an unimportant luxury
this practical aspect of maintaining an
American home in family where trag-
edy has struck.
Under present law. the death Of a
spouse eliminates the substantial savings
effected by the Joint income tax return
OF husband and wife.
The House has recognized the fact
that this loss is augmented by the ad-
ditional cost of providing housekeeping
services for any home where there are
dependents. AS common justice and
decency indicated House members there
fore voted to allow the non-married
head of a household one-half of the
benefit enjoyed by married couples.
This seemed little enough, but it was
not sufficiently small for the gentlemen
of the Senate Finance Committee. They
have decided that one-fourth of an
American home is sufficient for any
group so unimportant it does not have
the lobbying strength of. say, farm CO.
ops. or the influence in high places Of,
say the soft-drink, interests.
If principles are still consideration
in this Nation. it would seem that family
heads who have suffered the tragic loss
Of mate should either receive 100 per
cent of the benefits of married couples
(who do not even have to have depend
ents). or they should receive nothing at
all. How can there be a percentage in
right and wrong?
The reasoning of the august Senators
in deciding that one fourth Of an Ameri-
can home is adequate in these troubled
days seems bit beyond the comprehen-
sion Of those mortals who move in a less
rarefied atmosphere.
Puzzled.
Evening star., 1951-09-20
hood OF extending the session Just to act on

hood OF extending the session Just to act on
UNIT.
Congress does not have to be in session
when the UNIT commission submits It's report
But unless the threat of another world war is
more acute than 1t is today or than 1t was last
June, UNIT is not apt to fare much better at
the hands of Congress than 1t did at this ses-
sion. 1t is a dangerous mistake to put of
training youth to serve their country until an
attack has been launched by an enemy. To do
so is disservice to the young men who must
do the fighting and to the Nation as a whole
Evening star., 1951-09-20
Tickets to the Moon

The subject of mans domination by
the machine has been the object of
amused and/or Mortified speculation for
some time. Your editorial on the Space
Cadet" strip was somewhat in this vein.
The thought of Pogo and the human
verities outmoded doubtless threw many
of your readers into mood Of heavy de-
lection.
Fortunately. however. the same edi-
ton carried the story of the Robinson
Turpin fight. For reader with philo-
sophie turn Of mind, the facts 1t brought
out were eminently reassuring. The fight
promoters, recovering quickly from the
dominating effects of electronics. were
not to be awed for long by an upstart
maze of wire and tubing and quickly
trained the elements to serve their ends.
One could not see the bout. or hear 1t
on the radio unless he went to Madison
Square Garden, or forked over $2.40 for
an exclusive TV viewing at the theater.
This can only be interpreted as con-
quest by man (and his true master, the
dollar) over the machine.
am amazed at your lack of perspi-
Guilty in this matter. Mr.. Editor, you
have too little faith in mankind. Rest
assured that when space ships begin
their scheduled runs to the moon. you
may hurry aboard as quickly as you
please, but you will find that some srnil-
ing little character, suave and unobtru-
sive in checkered coat complete with
swagger stick, has bought out exclusive
rights to the observation platform, and
has set up turnstile there.
Arthur Zasada.
Evening star., 1951-09-20
Artist Arthur Szyk
Puzzled.

Anent the item in The Star, Septem-
ber 13. telling of the death in Connecti-
cut of Arthur Szyk. the artist and illus
traitor, it will interest your readers to
know of the dedication he wrote for
the book Pathways Through Bibleland.
1t reads: I'm March, 1943, my beloved
70year-old mother, Eugenia Szyk,
was taken from the ghetto Of Lodz (Po-
land) to the Nazi furnaces at Maidenek
With her voluntarily went her faithful
servant. Josefa, Polish peasant To-
gether. hand in hand. they were burned
alive. In memory of the two noble souls
dedicate the pictures Of the Bible as
an eternal Kaddish (sanctificationO to
these great souls"
Herman Felter.
Evening star., 1951-09-20
Income Tox lnequitY

There can be no more tragic disrup-
ton of family life than to suffer loss OF
a wife and mother.
Nothing can replace the loving counsel
and guidance that is lost, and there can
be no adequate substitute for established
home making activities. There can only
be an effort to keep the home from dis
integration by employment of house.
keeper. Or, that being far beyond the
economic range of the average house
hold, at least part-time maid service.
Evening star., 1951-09-20
New Poqe in Life for Dean Of Booknen'

When Dr. Putnam finally was named
librarian emeritus by unanimous vote
Of Congress in June, 1888. he was able
to say that the Library Of Congress had
surpassed all rival institutions in size,
resources and quantity of work per-
formed. Much of this growth was
attributable to the librarian personally.
He had secured private endowments
totaling more than 81 million to finance
various activities.
DR.. Putnam's personal unselfiShness is
indicated by his refusal of the offer of
Henry Clay Folger to be director of the
Shakespeare Library at four times the
salary he received as Librarian of Con-
gress. Public appreciation of his devo-
tion has been expressed In the gold
medal Of the Roosevelt Memorial Asso-
citation, presented in 1929: honorary de-
grees given by Bowdoin, Brown, Prince
ton, Columbia, Wisconsin, Yale, Williams,
Harvard and New York University, and
election to the American Academy of
Arts and Letters and the American Acad-
emy Of Arts and Sciences. He is mem
Der Of the American Philosophical So
ciety, Hispanic Society. American Anti
quarian Society, Massachusetts, Histori-
cal Society, Colonial Society, Royal
Asiatic Society and the Grolier and
Century Clubs.
Married to Charlotte Elizabeth, daugh-
ter of Charles w. Munroe, October 5,
1885, DR.. Putnam is the father of two
daughters-Shirley. now Mrs. Eliot
O'Hara. and Brenda, the sculptress who
created the figure of Puck for the Folger
Library Fountain and many other works
in marble and bronze. The family resi-
dence is at 2025 o street NV. Mrs. Put
nam died in 1928.
At 80, the librarian emeritus is far
from inactive. He appears at his office
at the library practically every weekday
and many Sundays. Most afternoons he
visits the Cosmos Club to meet old
friends and perhaps to play few games
OF billiards. He smokes pipe OCCASION
ally and allows himself one cigar a day.
All his letters are written in his own
copper-plate hand. He reads old books
as well rs new. His memory is phe-
nomenal, his wit as keen as ever, his
sense OF humor as compelling.
Leaving town yesterday, DR.. Putnam
did not tell his colleagues where he was
going. but they ventured guess that he
was headed for New England, perhaps
to North Haven, Me-, where summer
after summer he has enjoyed his prin-
cipal hobby-boating on coastal waters.
Evening star., 1951-09-20
Nobody Wins q War

Norman Angel. in his book. "The
Great Illusion" points out that war pro-
duces no victors; all combatants are
actually vanquished. being bereft of
manpower, moral stamina and money
when the conflict terminates.
1t is related that a famous French
general. century or more ago. cried in
horror at the end of a bloody battle as
he surveyed the CORY field strewn with
slain men and others in the throes Of
agony: Mon Dieu! How terrible! How
ghastly! How absurd it all Isl"
And his troops had been victorious. :"
Edmund X. Goldsborough.
Evening star., 1951-09-20
Killed in Koreu'
Herman Felter.

For Congress not to approve regu-
lation to mark thousands of graves Of
American men buried in military ceme-
teries to read KILLED in Korea" is dis
grace. These men have given their all
while the civilian constantly says I'VE
are not at war"
Mother With Son in Korea.
Evening star., 1951-09-20
Questions and Answers

The Stars readers can get the answer IA
sRs question sts Of fact by either writing
NV. WASHINGTON 5. D. c., and inclosing 8 cents
return postage or BY telephonine ST 7362
Evening star., 1951-09-20

@. How many stanzas were there in
the "Star-Spangled Banner" as written
by Francis Scott Key?-J. Ed.
A. The original song had only four
verses. Several additional stanzas have
been written. One of the best known
is that by Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Evening star., 1951-09-20
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. What makes thunder louder at one
time than another?-R. w. o.
A. The United States Weather Bureau
says that the intensity of sound pro-
duced by lightning flash depends
mainly on the magnitude of the light
ming fash and the nearress Of the flash
to the observer.
Evening star., 1951-09-20

Q. What is the origin of the mold that
forms on bread?-B. o.
A. Mold is plant that develops from
tiny mold seeds that are floating In the
atmosphere everywhere. When the seeds
settle on food, and warmth and moisture
are present. they grow into visible plants.
@. Is it possible to grow coffee COM
mercially In the United States?-
H. McM.
A. The Department Of Agriculture SAYS
that coffee cannot successfully be grown
In this country.
Evening star., 1951-08-19
Self-Service Orchard

This year, Mr.. Purcell har-
vested about IS tons of cherries
and IS or 80 tons were picked
by the visitors. Mr.. Purcell's
share Of the crop. harvested by
hired picking crews. went to a
freezing plant at Winchester.
His frozen cherries are used
mostly In commercial pies.
Cherry-picking time Is a
festive time at TippitS Hill and
Mr.. Purcell likes 1t that way.
Its a lot Of work keeping
everything straight" he says.
but we like tits a change.
Evening star., 1951-08-19
By James Birchfield

took hold and now about one
third Of the Purcell cherries
are harvested by the public.
Each year. MIR. Purcell an
nounces in the newspapers and
on the radio that his cherries
are ripe. And the next day.
pickers arrive from all parts Of
Northern Virginia, Maryland
and the District. Some pick
only half q day. others bring
picnic lunches and make a day
Of it. A few even bring tents
and combine the pleasures of
camping with cherry. picking.
Evening star., 1951-08-19
CHERRY harvest isn't

TIME CHERRY harvest isn't
much of a problem at
Tippits Hill orchard. which lies
up against the Blue Ridge
Mountains north of Purcellville.
Va. OrchardiSt j. II. Purcell
simply opens the gates and
the neighbors come running
with their pals.
Several years ago. Mr.. Pur-
cell got the idea that people
would like to pick their own
cherries-and. In addition to
the fun they would have. save
the cost Of picking. His idea
Evening star., 1951-09-09

Woodward 8 lothrop, RCA Victor and WGMS have
combined talents to bring you half an hour Of dinner
music each week day evening, Monday through
Friday. You'll hear rich variety Of music :.
including everything from Boch to Gershwin Do
join US Mondays through Thursdays at g. on Fridays
at 5: 30 for relaxing music at the days end.
Evening star., 1951-09-09
Choose Your Own
BONUS
ALBUM

Six dollars worth of record olbums ore yours
when you buy an RcA Victor outomotic record
changer now You pay Just 2.95 for the As
rpm record attachment Then you receive
bonus certificate entitling you to your choice
Of the records and record albums listed on the
reverse side. Come to Woodward g Lothrop's
Record Shop, fourth floor tomorrow
Evening star., 1951-09-09
Records Keep Music
at Your Fingertips

Our Record Shops bring you all of the RCA Long,
Ploying IS rpm records YOU will hear on Show Cose
As You'll find that our record collection is one of
the largest and finest anywhere. You're invited to
come heor your fovorites. browse for new records.
WGL-Record Shop, Fourth Floor, Main Building
-. also the Pentogon.
Evening star., 1951-10-25
Teen-ase Skirts,
BIouses Reduced

100 Teen Age Wool FIonneI
and Royon Gobardine Skirts. AS
sorted solid colors in teen sizes
10 to l6 -----------
100 Teen Age Sleeveless Cot
ton Pique BIouses in yellow,
orange, pink and lilac. Teen
sizes 10 to l6-------
IS Teen Age Triple Ties in vel
vet and silk ---------
WA-Teen Age Apporel, Fourt
Evening star., 1951-10-25
Women's Shoes Greatly
Reduced yere 1926 TO 769S
now 6. AS and 1885

237 poirs-medium or high heels. Jsne Wand,
Johonsen. GroyfIex. Pumps, sondeIs. Red, ton,
navy Golf. Block. brown, navy, suede.
81 poirs-Matrix pumps, sandoIs and ties.
Block kidskin and eoIfskin or brown CON, suede.
1913 poirs-Pondoro pumps and onkIets, some
with pIotform soIes. coIfskin-bloek. novy. ton.
Suede-navy. Velvet-bioek.
WGL-Womens Shoes, New Shoe Center,
Second Floor
Evening star., 1951-10-25
NyIon BIousettes, 3.75

lCere S.99
40 sheer nyIon blousettes. flock dot fobrie.
Wee neekIine with Fuffie or iobot neekiine.
Were Now
50 Cotton Botiste BIousettes,
loce trimmed, wee neckline- 2.o5 40
IS BIousettes, Linens and NY.
Ions. Linens-rnondorin neck
line. Nytons-iobot neckline.
White, pink. Sizes 81 to 80 5.95 AS
W5L-Neokweor, First Floor
Evening star., 1951-10-25
Misses Dresses
Greet Reductions

Foil-into- winter foshion, including: one-p piece
woods, wide cotton eorduroys, two-pieee
fionnels. royon sobordines. A few royon foes
and royon erepes. Misses sizes.
Evening star., 1951-10-25

Biouses, It's vere 1925 to 229S
40 Blouses. Silks-bow or jewel neekiine with
seddIe stitch trim. costons-iobot neekIine.
Royons-jeweI nsekIine. hand detoi.
Leee BIouses, 1915 were 2795
IS Laes Biousss with wee neekIine or boot neck
line. Block.
WGL-Blouses. Third Floor
Evening star., 1951-10-25
Wolnut Room Fashions
Wool Skirts, $50

icere 1925 and 1895
81 skins-ploin eoiors ond pioids Assorted
eoiors. Sizes II to Is.
Were Now
IA kyIon Knit Suits, two-pecs
style Assorted colors, Sizes z,
l6, IS 1925 400
S. Sports Dresses, cotton cor
duroy. royon veIveteen. royon
sheers. Assorted styles, eolors. 22.95t TO
Sizes II to l8--- $500 I4.9S
IS Royon Sports Dresses. checks
and ottonons, solid color. block
assorted color checks. Sizes II
to 20 ------------------- 1875 1898
40 Royon Gobordns Skirts.
Brown. navy, block. Sizes Il
to I8 ------------------- 5.e5 s.s5
13 Joekets, royons and woods. 5.95 to
Sizes 10, Il. IA, l8---- $500 100
SO Royon Crepe Skirts. block,
novy. Broken sizes 1925 2.s5
WGL-Sportsweor. Third Floor
Evening star., 1951-10-25

1000 Boxes Of Stotionery. in
cIudine blue and ivory light
weight poper in single sheets
and oroy and blue regular
weight in single sheets. Quon-
titles from 48 sheets ond en-
veIopes to SO sheets and enve-
iopes
II MetoI Waste Pepper Baskets
with simulated leather covering;
slightly damaged ----
96 Boxes of Christmas Cords,
II cords to q box ----
WGl-Stotionery, First Floor
Evening star., 1951-10-25
Junior Evening Dresses,
1895 were $500 to 1925

IS evening dresses. just in time for the festive
season. In populor postes. Nets, ersondies.
royon toffesos-strepiess styles. Sizes 9 to IS.
Were Now
S. Junior Dresses. dork sheers
in nylon, or royon norquIsette.
Afternoon styles, olso few
two-piece dresses. Navy block l6o5t to
Junior sizes 9 to i5--- 1895 1925
so Junior BIouses. cottons and
royons. All washable. Toored
or softly feminine types. White, 5.95 to
coIors. Sizes 9 to l5---- 5.95 1.s5
100 Coots and Suits, oil
wool fobrcs. Toppers and
long coats. ToiIored suits. Is 90 to 1895 TO
Sizes 9 to l5--------- 1895 1895
W6L-Junor Misses Apparel. Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1951-10-25
Corsets Reduced

30 kylon Girdles and Pontie
GirdIes with nyIon toffeto pom.
els. Some nyIon and royon and
cotton eIostics in sizes 26 to
81, small and Iores ----
20 kyion GirdIes with tolon
closing, nylon toffeto poneIs.
nyion elastic. Sizes 70, II. 80
cnd 81 Observation-Disclosures
Evening star., 1951-10-25
Housecoots ond Lounge
Clothes Reduced

Is Denim Potio Points in lime.
pink, blue, Sizes 10 and IL
9 Cotton Striped Brunch Goats
in blue with white. green with
white. red with white. Medium
and Jorge
3 Rose print Royon Chollis
Houseeoafs in navy with upper.
Sizes 10 and 12----
3 Groy Printed Cotton Seer
sucker Houseeoots in wrop-
around style. 20Ia and z4h--
WGL-Neolisees. Third Floor
Evening star., 1951-10-25
Winter Goats Reduced

FuI-Iensth eoots in hish-foshion wool poodle
cloth, tweeds or yorn-dye woods. Fitted and
box styles. Three-quorter. beIted-baek eoots.
Short coat in fleece. All wintes-wesht. Also
group Of lightweight wool sobordnes, full
length, in black. navy.
Evening star., 1951-10-25
Children's and Teen-oee
Slippers, 1.85 were ESQ TO SO

13o pairs Slippers. including nyIon seuffs. felt,
olI-wooI slipper socks with xip-on soles.
Were Now
80 poirs Juniors and Teen Age
Shoes in suede, Golf skin and
elkskin Ieothers. Dress and
sport types in the group
Broken size range from "a 7.o5 to
W5L-Youne Shoe Shop. Second Floor