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Evening star., 1951-02-28
Full Inquiry Still Necessary

Chairman william NJ Boyle. Jr, OF the
Democratic National Committee has moved with
commendable promptness and decisiveness to
clean up what has every appearance OF being
sordid political scandal In Mississippi He has
ousted the acting Democratic National Com
mttee member for that State who headed
''Trumanite" faction accused by Senators Stennis
and Eastland of offering Federal jobs in return
for political contributions
It may be assumed that Mr.. Boyle had in
formation of his own to support his drastic
action He had promised earlier that If the
evidence warranted, he would "take whatever
steps are necessary to protect the name of the
Democratic Party in Mississippi" Af1davits
previously read to the Senate and charges made
by Mississippi publisher were so sensationally
specific as to call for full investigation. Persons
other than the acting national committeeman
have been named.
Mr.. Boyle's breakdown has the effect OF dis
sociating the national committee from the
criticized activities of persons claiming to rep
resent it in Mississippi. But it lessons In no way
the need for a thorough inquiry of the sort
demanded by Senators Stennis and Eastland
and by the States House delegation. resou-
ton to authorize special investigation Is pend
ing. 1t ought to be approved. Meanwhile, If MIR.
Boyle can do anything more to correct condi-
tions in the Southern State, so much the better.
Evening star., 1951-02-28
BY Charles E. TroceweN

ture must be taken quickly, because they
soon change.
Vitamins and many other factors also
have their being in crystal forms. with
varying patterns
Snow in a big city is both nuisance
and hazard. 1t soon loses its crystalline
beauty and becomes dirty gray mush.
1t is difficult then to see any wonder in it.
It is only at the beginning of the city
snowfall that the lover of beauty is
satisfied, but for a few hours at least
he may revel in one of natures. most
wonderful paintings. Then every gate
post and stump and even old bucket be-
comes a strange feature of the fairy gar
den. Now and then, as in one OF our
recent SHOWS, the heavy wet fall outlines
every branch and bough to give new
beauty of line and structure to the old
familiar trees and shrubs of the neigh
borhood.
Melting snow offers many pleasant
pictures to the watchful eye.
Yonder panSy plants peep up through
the ice as jauntily as if it were spring.
redbird hops around among them
and finds piece of bread dropped by
another bird.
Shadows on the snow Of birds flying
across the yard intrigues the watcher.
These are among the every day wonders
one must not miss, along with the claw
marks of the birds and the footprints Of
animal visitors. There is no mysterious
sign of 6 here, but they are very interest,"
ing and beautiful.
Evening star., 1951-02-28
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All letters are subject to condensation.
Letters to The Star

much-needed permanent branch library
east of the Anacostia river. True, these
last two matters had been acted upon
In previous years, but past action is not
effective when new budget is under
consideration.
After a debate lasting more than an
hour and half, the Federation voted to
request appointment of Milk Commits
sion for the District of Columbia so that
local milk prices would not be deter
mined by the Virginia Milk Commission,
and asked that the local milkshed be
enlarged to permit importation of milk
meeting U. S. Public Health standards.
Finally, 1t voted not to oppose an in
crease Of ten cents per ride in individual
and five cents in group taxi rates as re-
quested by taxi drivers, but to oppose
any change in group riding regulations.
Two committee chairmen withheld re-
ports at the last meeting because Of the
lateness of the hour.
In addition to the above actions. 1t
heard committee report on constitu-
tional amendment which would change
the meeting night. and was given prog
ress reports by other committee chair
men. 1t is engaged in promoting what
seems likely to be its most successful
annual dinner. judging by advance
ticket sales. To do much more, the
Federation would have to rush through
every vote without due deliberation.
The complaining delegate may have
been Influenced by the fact that the
presidential candidate he nominated was
defeated in last November's elections;
this could account for his belittling the
accomplishments Of the present admins
tration. Also. he is an expert in delay
ing tactics. which do not work towards
a record of high accomplishment.
Mrs. Edward B. Morris,
Secretary, Federation of Citizens Asso-
Citations.
Evening star., 1951-02-28
Police Recruitment

The recent letter of Attorney Warren
Woods. dated February %. complaining
of the youth, lack Of experience and
training of Capt. Roy B1ick's vice squad.
brings to mind a problem about our
police force, which is not the fault OF
police officials. Mr.. Woods letter con-
cluded with the important statement
that "the business of investigation OF
vice activities should not be in the hands
of unframed. uneducated youths who
have never lived in our city" 1t could
be added that all types OF police work
should be in the hands of trained ex-
perienced men who are thoroughly
familiar with their job and with the
District of Columbia.
The truth is that the low salary scale
for police, the 51-hour work week with
court time spent without pay when
working the 4-12 and 1878 shifts when
all others in the District and Federal
Governments have been working five
days per week for years, have made the
Job of enforcing law so uninviting that
it is impossible to get the most desirable
type of recruit.
Who suffers as a result of all this?
The public, of course. And the public
will continue to suffer until higher
salary and better working hours. COM
parable to those of other District and
Federal workers, make the job not only
inviting to recruits. but more satisfac-
tory to the experienced men. who have
been disappointed with recent efforts
to bring about improvements.
Observer.
Evening star., 1951-02-28
Clements and the KremIin

Two years ago. while attending sessions OF
the United Nations in this country, Foreign
Minister Vlado Clements of Czechoslovakia
heard rumors that the Kremlin had begun to
take dim view of him-so dim, in fact, that
some of his friends apparently were moved to
warn him that he would run into serious trouble
II he returned home. But DR.. Clements, vet
eran Communist, discounted all such talk and
felt secure enough to go back to Prague Not
long thereafter-in March of last year-he sud-
denly resigned" from his key post in the puppet
Red regime of President Klement Gottwald.
But that was not the end of his story. few
months later-in June-Dr. Clements, having
been accused of being western minded" and
''Titoist," went through the customary party-llne
practice of abjectly berating and despising him
self in public for having committed the sin OF
"bourgeois nationalist deviationism." However,
although the Gottwald regime thereupon gave
him banking job, he was not yet back in the
good graces of the party On the contrary Viliam
siroky-his successor as Foreign Minister-pub
licly announced that DR.. Clements would be
further dealt with" for having ever dared to
suppose like Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia that
the Kremlin could do wrong on any subject at
any time or that there could be such thing as
q Communist country or Communist individual
independent of the Soviet Union.
Foreign Minister Siroky assailing his ousted
predecessor for once having deplored the Nazl-
Kremlin pact that started the Second World War,
summed up his June harangue with these words:
'It means that Comrade Clements lost his faith
in Stain But Communist must have uncondl-
tional faith in the Soviet Union and the Great
Stain in every situation and under all circum-
stances" And now, after lapse of some months,
the attack has been renewed. DR.. Clements, 1t
seems is to be further dealt with" (along with
q number of lesser party fgures) not merely for
the. "Titoist" crime of bourgeois nationalist
deviationism" but for the more heinous offense
OF being TRAITOR" spy" and "saboteur" who
has played leading role in dve-year "con-
spiracy" to kill President Gottwald and return
Evening star., 1951-02-28
Ann RutIedge

welded to him not through union
but through separation"
The bond tUas deep but tDas 1t sure to last
If they had Hred their mortal span
as one?
Toll or some unseen sorrow might hare
cast
Relentless shadows on their youths
bright sun.
Ltncoln's compassion and her gentle
a0dyS,
Her great dependence on his lite and
strength
Gaue promise OF radiance OF days
That might haze carried them their
liues full length.
The end that Mary Lincoln bore too sceH
Would haze 1Deighed crushtroly on
tender Ann.
Perhaps her early death that rang k,seH
In his great heart tDns part OF ictss
plan
To keep their loue upon dsathless plane.
Their separation may haze been mans
gain.
Barbare PaImss
Evening star., 1951-02-28
joseph II. McGonn Knew Congress When

Congressman's life, In those old days.
was seeds-vegetable and flower seeds,
five varieties of each, sent on request to
constituents. Congress voted $4,000
year for the purpose.
The seeds. packed In envelopes and
gathered into huge mail sacks, used to
be delivered to the congressional secre-
taries for mailing at the boarding
houses.
Some nights I'd come home and the
sacks would be piled so high around
the door couldn't get in," says Mr..
McGann. Then we'd leave them lying
around the Office at the Capitol, and
the mice would get into them. Oh, we'd
have an awful time
The first bill the young McGann
worked on was the rivers and harbors
bill of 1902, which carried an appropria-
tion of $63 million. This year, the
President asked for $500 million for
rivers and harbors and flood control.
Another change Mr.. McGann has OBJ
served is that they don't have the
orators. they used to. He can remember
when Representative Burton would call
them up to hurry over whenever one
of the Houses real spellbinders got to
his feet Mr.. McGann's favorite was
John Sharp Williams of Mississippi.
Democratic floor leader from 1903 to
1907. "the best rough-and- tumble de-
batter in the House." E. Bourke Cochran.
a Democratic member from New York.
was another one who could make the
rafters ring. Now, of course, under the
five-minute rule in the House, man
can scarcely clear his throat, much less
work up to the classical references.
Hearings were much more perilous
business. Everybody jammed into the
one-room committee Office, and the air
got so foul that on several occasions
congressman collapsed. They had some
sort Of ventilation gadget, but it poured
cold air down the nearest legislators
neck so they couldn't use it.
The work isn't as hard as it used
to be in the old days when they worked
IA hours day getting bills ready. But
1t still absorbs Mr. McGann. And he Is
not looking forward to retirement.
'I wouldn't know what to do." he says.
Evening star., 1951-02-28

A "temporary" halt century OF serUice.
and only members lucky enough to
be committee chairmen had Offices in
the Capitol.
He can recall, for instance. when the
House had it's own mail delivery system.
and horse-drawn wagons made the
rounds eight times a day to members
boardinghouses or apartments. Most
of the legislators had to conduct their
business at home.
In November of 1902, when Mr.. Nc
Gam brought his bride back from
Cleveland to clearinghouse on North
Capitol street, the congressional secre-
taries who lived above and below them
used to be clacking away at their type
writer's far into the night. It was the
only time and place they could do their
correspondence.
Looking forward to their golden we'd
ding anniversary, the McGanns now
live at 1345 Park road NV.
One of the big considerations in
Evening star., 1951-02-28
Federotion's Accomplishments

A delegate to the Fedefatlon OF Cltl-
zens Associations was reported (Star.
February 2D. as complaining at the
meeting Of his association that the Fed
Grafton is at "new low" in action; that
committee chairmen make mostly pro-
gress reports. He cited the last three
meetings as IAN all time low"
For the record. let us see what the
Federation did on January 20, February
8, and February II. In order. 1t reit-
Grated support for the Sasscer Bill which
would set up Metropolitan Area Com
mission to coordinate activities IN vari-
Gus fields; favored legislation which
would permit the Commissioners to settle
claims up to $4,000 instead Of the pres
ent $4,000; and opposed amendments to
ABC Board regulations which would pro-
hibit advertising of liquor prices.
It voted to request Congress to appoint
a commission to investigate transporta-
tion facilities in the metropolitan area
and make recommendations within one
year. It requested that the Office of peo-
ple's counsel be filled with a well quail
fed individual and the salary raised to
that of civilian members of the Public
Utilities Commission.
It voted to request the placing OF route
numbers on doors of street cars to per-
NIT identification of cars from any posi-
ton on loading platforms when doors
are opened. It reiterated the Fedora
tion's stand with regard to home rule
and national representation. ar voted
to request appointment Of new civilian
Commissioner who would, In addition to
other qualifications. be an earnest advo-
cate of home rule.
It voted not to request amendment OF
the local sales tax; urged the Commits
sioners to take appropriate steps towards
repeal of the personal property tax as
applied to household goods and personal
effects; and requested erection Of the
Evening star., 1951-02-28
An Excellent Choice

President Truman has made happy selec-
ton in designating former Representative Robert
Ramspeck of Georgia to head the Civil Service
Commission.
As member of the House for sixteen years
during ten of which he Chairman OF the
Civil Service Committee-Mr. Ramspeck worked
untiringly to improve Government personnel
policies and better the lot of employees. How well
he succeeded is demonstrated by just two OF the
many pieces OF legislation which he sponsored:
The Ramspeck- OMahoney Act, which gives post
masters permanent tenure and reduces the ele-
ment of patronage in appointment and the law
providing periodical merit increases in salary.
Mr. Ramspeck enjoys the confidence of Fed
eral workers generally, and the respect OF his
former colleagues on Capitol Hill. As chairman
Of the Civil Service Commission he can be ex-
pected to work always toward the ideal OF
civil service founded on merit, which In turn
encourages the development of Government en-
ployment as career.
Mr. Ramspeck is succeeding Harry B. Mitch
ell, who labored we'll for nearly eighteen years.
AS president-the title has been changed-of the
commission Mr. Mitchell directed mobilization
OF the vast civilian force of World War II, which
passed the three-million mark, and then, when
the peacetime shift in operations came he took
q leading part in the reorganization within the
commission
Holding a a.record for service on the commits
sion, Mr.. Mitchell overlooked no opportunity in
his nearly two decades there to press for policies
that would rebound to the benefit OF all con-
cerned.
He goes back to private life with the we'll
earned thanks of President Truman.
Evening star., 1951-02-28
CIV Admissions

In recent issue of the George Wash
ington University student newspaper,
1.-The Hatchet." an article appeared en-
titled ITO The Trustees" In which the
university admission policies were
criticized for racial exclusion practices.
George Washington is one Of the finest
universities in the country and leads
many others in progressive educational
trends. It's outstanding position as
leader in modern educational policies
seems extremely anachronistic in rela-
tion to its culturally tagging admission
policies. What possible reasons can the
university have for excluding Negroes
from its classrooms?
On February 9. 1921, Congress char
tered George Washington University, then
known as Columbian College in the
District of Columbia. inserting in the
charter by special action the provision
THAT persons of every religious denom-
nation shall be capable of being elected
trustees; nor shall any person, either as
president, professor tutor or pupil. be
refused admittance into said college, or
Evening star., 1951-02-28
Time for Statehood
Observer.

Alaska should be admitted as State
to the Union People from the crowded
East should be urged to enigrate there;
they should be helped to develop large
industry and agriculture and from strong
National Guard divisions there, capable
of protecting that vast country.
Alaska should be helped to become
a rich developed, well-populated and
well-defended State. And this should
be done now
T. M
Evening star., 1951-02-28

denied any of the privileges. immunities
or advantages thereof, for or on account
of his sentiments in matters of religion"
It seems that an organization based from
its inception on nonsectarianism should
be equally as liberal in its views on non
segregation.
The student body of the university is
composed of students from all countries
from all races. A tour Of the campus
shows many variations of skin color and
racial temperament. Are not the Negroes
a race? Then why does center Of learn
ing that teaches democracy, equal rights,
and the sanctity of man, classify the
Negroes as being member of race
not equal to all others? Any possible
reasons they do have add up to this
one basic social injustice.
G. W. Student.
Evening star., 1951-02-28
By THE HASKIN SERVICE

NV, Washington s. b. C., and inclosing 8 cents
return postage or BY telephonlng ST 1868.
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE
@. Where is the grave of Helen Hunt
Jackson, author Of "Ramona"?-. S.
A. The author was at first buried near
the summit of Cheyenne Mountain, in
q place selected by herself. Later. to
escape the commercialization of relic
hunting tourists, her body was removed
to Evergreen Cemetery at Colorado
Springs, where 1t remains.
@. How are dogs accustomed to the
noise of battle?-W. r.
A. The dogs are engaged In some ac-
tivity which absorbs their attention while
small arms are fired at distance. As
the dogs subconsciously become ac-
customed to the noise the gunfire is
brought closer and closer.
Evening star., 1951-02-28
Hand Lotions q Luxury?

I wish to ask the Powers That Be,
those fellows who are busy right now
cooking up more taxes for us, If they
would consider the part that hand
lotions and hand creams play in the
lives Of women who do their own house
work.
Remembering my mother (before
hand lotions came on the market) with
her hands cracked and sometimes bleed
ing from being constantly in and out
of water, wonder how they can call
the thing that would prevent that con-
dition a luxury? Yet they do; there is
20 per cent tax on hand lotion, right
now, and 1t may have more excise taxes
put on it.
Most advertisers Of lotions and hand
creams stress the beauty angle. which
makes for more interesting copy. But
millions Of women use them as do.
to prevent sore hands. If were using
q lotion for beauty, I'd use it about once
q day. As 1t is. use it as preventive
of hand soreness about 80 times day.
Diane Loveridge.
Evening star., 1951-02-28
Questions and Answers

The stars readers can get the answer 10
any aues.ion q fac. t BY either ,si ,ysTitips The
NV, Washington s. D. c.. and inclosing 8 cents
return postage by telephonlng ST. 1868.
Evening star., 1951-06-04
SHOE SALESMAN
Experienced, high-priee shoes;
permanent position, excellent
salary and commission. Apply
COG 18th st. NV.

SHOE hoe REPAIRMEN. Phone oV.
SHOE STORE MANAGER, man 1-4 Ca
pable OF managing shoe dept. in
new large store in Hyattsville. Md;
salary plus. Apply QUALITY SHOP,
5S3ls Baltimore ave.. Hyattsville.
sHoRT-oRDER COOK, colored. for
eRANEss sGsf RRsPaygRaNSrF Ray lNS F'th5 ao1 n5p 1p.
SKIP fhHF & fodaiTTERG iTE GE sxpeTssne.s sTS7; or,v
evening. Mr.. JOSEPH. 7is sth St. 4.
snack BAR MAN-Reliable man To
take complete charge Of I-maS
stand, responsible for. ordering sup
pies: pies: keep keeping inventory; handling
SODA FouNrAiSS fSa N 4 MaNxGRE. q "a X. seek,
SODA FOUNTAIN MANAGER-Good
pay, good hours: Apply JORDAN's
CANDY 9aIS AND LuNcHEoNETTE, el6
sPoTTER. wool and silk, experienced;
man. BRENTWOOD VALET, 1918
R; asu l. ave sInses.. ne. NO. $500. Sunday.
Spray MAN. one with exper. spray
ing enameled household appliances;
4O-hr., 5-day wk.: excel company
BENEFITS. Call or see Miss Jones
st. ne, LA. 6-9520.
STOCK BOY, young man, 1923. op.
por. to learn bldg. material bust.
ness; perm. position, free hospital.
,zation. group insurance, vacation
discounts Call, AT. 1400 for appt
at HECHINGER CO., 18th and Z
SIS. ne. %
Evening star., 1951-06-04
ROUTE
statesmen

WE HAVE SEVERAL OPEN
INGS FOR MARRIED MEN
(AGE Is TO 40). NO EX-
PERIENCE NECESSARY
EXCELLENT SALARY AND
MANY EMPLOYE BENE-
FITS. THIS IS ONE OF
WASHINGTON'S B ES T.
PAYING JOBS. FOR FUR
THEIR INFORM TION
DROP BY AND SEE MR.
SPARKS ANY DAY BE-
TWEEN Z AM. AND S PM
AT 713 LAMONT ST. NV
Evening star., 1951-06-04

OFFSET PRESS FOREMAN, fioor
man, experienced on color work;
mod, air-cond. press rm.; hrs, 4
to IL pm; excel. working conditions
with good pay. Contact Mr.. Charles
Cook; 81; 5000. HAYNES LITHo-
OIL f Plant OPERATOR, exp.riene.d
with pipe fitting, oil burners, pumps,
steam boilers, welding, etc. neces-
Sary; must be sober and dependable;
good pay for right man. Call CHI.
PAINTERS, permanent Job, good
wages for experienced men, on resi-
Dental work. GIL. 1415. a
PAINTERS. white, Silver Spring area
Call 81. 5S9s or SH. 90S0 between
PAINTER FOREMAN. man with all.
around knowledge Of paint anc
colors, to supervise q large housing
project; year-around work, steadJ
employment to the man who car
qualify. Box SssS6-E. Star. 10
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MANAGER

Unusual opportunity for experienced
man to manage complete ladies' de-
partments. Apply Mr.. Ettlin 3rd a.
BONDS STORE. 1885 r st. NV,
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MESSENGER
METAL MEN

Must have exper. in operating shear
and cleaning and sorting metal. Call
RE. 0971 weekdays. -6
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HELP WoMEN
CLERK

For. retail dry cleaning store: steady
job, good pay and excellent working
conditions, wonderful opportunity
for advancement; experience PRE-
ferred but not essential Apply
CENTRAL CLEAGERS. 323 Carroll
Evening star., 1951-06-04
CLERK

To open mail, classify remittances.
file cards and assist supervisor; no
uate, over 20 yrs. Of age. not over
40, and have mad some supervisory
experience
Permanent position; advancement;
5-day week; r-conditioped bldg. |;
vacations, plus substantial benefits.
Call personnel department.