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Evening star., 1951-10-14

OF subversion and security weaknesses in our own
community. An unfavorable light has been cast
upon the organization because of the aflliation
of such persons as Frederick Vanderbilt Field,
an evident sympathizer today with the Com
munist cause. Further evidence, if produced in
a responsible fashion, may or may not bear out
the charges that the institute itself was an
instrumentality of Communist policy
Mr.. Swope, whose personal character and
reputation have not been attacked, refutes such
charges. To support his position he asks that
institute officials be permitted access to the
organizations files, now impounded by the sub
committee, and that they be permitted time and
opportunity to present explanation and defense
in public hearings.
The American way of life and of law assumes
innocence until guilt is proved. The proving of
guilt requires more than circumstantial evidence
or even of unsavory association The Senate
subcommittee would add to its own stature and
in the long run to the responsibility of it's f1nd-
ings If the Swope suggestion were given dis
passionate attention.
Evening star., 1951-10-14
Our Next District Attorney

The District Bar Association is polling its
membership in search of suggestions for
successor to George Morris Fay as our United
States attorney When the votes are tabulated
1t is expected that the association will recon-
mend three candidates to the Department of
Justice.
Whether any attention will be paid to the
bars recommendation is an open question If
Mr. Fay's case is trustworthy precedent, it may
1 be ignored. He was picked from the
departmental staff by the then Attorney General,
Tom Clark and his appointment was announced
just few minutes after Mr.. Clark had received
delegation from the bar association, which on
that occasion had indorsed one other man for
the job.
In the circumstances, it was perfectly clear
that no attention was paid to the recommended
tion OF the local bar and that there was never
any intention of considering it.
That ought not to happen again. There are
sound arguments in support of the proposition
that local District attorney should be chosen
from the local bar. stranger to the local bar
is certain TO be lacking in the important expert
ence that comes only from familiarity with local
procedure and practice. That is a handicap
which can be overcome, and Mr.. Fay did over
come it. The fact remains, however that, other
things being equal, lawyer trained in local
practice is better equipped for the post than
stranger to that practice,
This is one reason why The Star hopes that
the Attorney General and the President will give
serious consideration this time to the recon-
mendation of the bar association. A further
reason that the District is entitled to the same
consideration that would be accorded voting
municipality. In no other city would United
States attorney be appointed in total disregard
of the wishes of the local bar and the local
community,
Evening star., 1951-10-14
Spires of the Spirit
Heortbreok Ridqe

Heartbreak Ridge is a range Of hills
now being lifted into sharp visibility for
all the world. It focuses the heartbreak
Of all men Of good will on this terrestrial
ball. 1t is new height in the geography
OF valor. 1t Is fresh landmark Of a
"courage~which is fear that has said, its
prayers"
Historians have listed the decisive
battles on which. across the centuries.
has hung the fate of nations. Such is
the struggle now raging on the strategic
soil OF Korea. That ancient land, long
centuries before. the grandeur that was
Rome and the glory that was Greece,
was called the Land Of the Morning
Calm 1t was here that, in June Of the
mid-twentieth century year, the aggres-
sor launched his perfidious blow. In this
murderous attack a supreme hour struck
for the free world and, also. for the
physical and mental slaves behind the
iron bars shutting out the light of truth.
In the instant decision of the United
States which made it possible for the
U. N. to unloose the fateful lightning of
Its terrible swift sword. the final failure
Of tyranny was sealed. A supine sur
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green light to atheiStic materialism in
its attempt to achieve world dominion.
Freedoms sons, as unprepared for
such an onslaught as were the farmers
at Bunker Hill, hurled their quickly
mobilized might against the pagan
hordes. Their valor was freedoms pledge
to the startled and fear-haunted world
that they shall not pass!" The cost of
the struggling months since then, i'm
mortalized by exploits of intrepid
daring matching any page of history, Is
vividly symbolized by the poignant des-
ignation "Heartbreak Ridge" The
Heartbreak battle of Korea will live for
ever bracketed with Thermopylae and
with Tours. turning point in the north
ern sweep of Islam. If there comes from
the reeling. smarting. numerically over
whelming foe an agreement for a
"Cease-Fire." it will be because before
Heartbreak Ridge and up its slopes.
under conditions which stagger the
imagination to conceive,
These died in war that We In peace
might live.
These gave their best so we our best
could give"
These two words. Heartbreak Ridge.
Evening star., 1951-10-14
Ponomo's Blow to the Reds

Panan1a's action in cracking down on mer-
chant vessels which have been carrying the
Panamanian flag into Communist harbors was
long overdue. The use of Panama'S colors by
non-Panamanian concerns seeking to get around
trade restrictions elsewhere was a subterfuge
that reflected on Panama itself. The trick
had threatened hemisphere solidarity at time
when unanimity of Western action against the
Chinese and North Korean aggressors was essen
tiaI.
The O'Conor subcommittee of the Senate
Commerce Committee found that two-thirds of
the ships which called at Communist ports in
the Far East since the first of this year were
under Panamanian registry. Yet it was regarded
as virtually certain that none of these ships
actually was owned by Panamanians Inquiry
showed that while these vessels were registered
under names indicating Panamanian control,
ownership in many cases actually could be traced
to European or Asatic countries. Senator OConor
said that while no direct link with United States
firms had been found, it was "rumored' that
some of the anonymous organizers of cover-up
firms were American citizens or were aliens resld-
ing in the United States.
1t was obvious, of course, that Panama did
not have the merchant marine or the resources
to engage in the Far East trade to- the extent
indicated by the number of vessels under its
nag. Panama mas QdQ an dDuOTHdlly large IIcl-
chant feet for years, because of inducements
offered to world shipping. There are few govern
mental controls in normal times and taxes are
far cheaper thar in most countries. AS result,
the little Central American country has risen to
tenth place among maritime nations in size OF
merchant feet registered in its name. The set
up was a handy one for firms desiring to do
business with the Reds under assumed identities.
When Panama's attention was called to the
Senate committees findings officials there prom
tsed to act. They have carried out their pledge
faithfully. The government has issued an order
prohibiting ships of Panamanian registry not
only from entering waters controlled by the
Communists but from anchoring in nearby
waters either Shipment of war materials to
any port or area where they are likely to find
their way to the Chinese Reds or North Koreans
also is forbidden. That this is not just paper
breakdown is evident from the fact that punitive
action already has been taken against more than
score of ships and more actions are pending
in several cases under investigation. All of this
is reassuring to the United States and to the
United Nations for it means the plugging of
serious loophole in the barrier against aid from
Western sources to our enemies in Korea. Pan
anna has dealt the Red aggressors a blow that
really hurts.
Evening star., 1951-10-14
A Vote for Our Security

The House has acted with admirable dis
patch and good judgment in approving an
appropriation Of SIS billion for the mutual
security program.
Republican attempt to make a further
deep cut in the already shorn funds for "eco-
nomic" aid was beaten down, and that is some
thing that should be welcomed by all who believe
that our own security is linked to the security
of Western Europe and that General Eisenhower
is doing an honest, competent and intelligent
job of directing the rearmng of Europe.
Most of the argument in favor of cut was
aimed at the so-called economic funds. But as
Representative Gary of Virginia properly pointed
out, the economic aid contemplated in the bill
has been completely integrated with the mill
tary program And when Republicans raised
the question as to how, in view of our own
fiscal problems, such large appropriation can
be justified, Mr. Gary replied. "Only in one way,
and that Is by the consequences we may face
If we do not embark upon this program. be-
lieve from the bottom of my heart that we are
dealing today with the security of America the
very existence of America. If did not think
so I would not be here arguing for this bill"
That is view that is supported by the
reports which have reached this country of the
recent maneuvers by the forces under General
EisenhoWer's command. Participating in these
maneuverS were troops from the major North
Atlantic nations-some 100000 ground troops
plus perhaps an additional 900 men in the
several air forces. Divisional and corps maneu-
vers were not attempted--the troops are not yet
ready for that. But in the judgment of pro-
fessional observers, including our own military
men, the force that was on display was at least
twice as strong as any force that could have
been put in the field year ago. Even more
encouraging was the attitude Of participating
troops-and attitude of enthusiasm and deter
mination to fight if aggression should come
This report from the maneuvers can be
discounted as one sees fit. Certainly it is true
that there does not yet exist in Western Europe
a military force that would be capable of effec
lively opposing determined Russian attack.
That, however, misses the real point.
The important thing is that progress-real
progress-is being made. And that progress, in
the judgment of every competent military
adviser, is highly significant element in main
tanning the security of the United States. This
is why it is gratifying that the House resisted
attempts to cut the appropriation to level
that would have gravey threatened the whole
Eisenhower program. And this is why it is so
important that the Senate should follow the
example which has been set in the House.
Evening star., 1951-10-14
Voter.

fected with H. B. F. Macfarland as
president; Lyman j. Gage, treasurer:
and an executive committee consisting
OF John Joy Edison. Mitchell Dyren-
forth. Chaplin Brown, c. J. Bell, s. w,
Woodward. w. S. Knox. r. E. Doane.
l. w. Stone, j. T. Callahan, Lee M.
Lipscombe and A. w. Gould" Officers,
OF the Grand Army of the Republic and
OF the Confederate Veterans Association
pledged their support. Senator Joseph r.
Hawley, of Connecticut, declared that
I'm every relationship of life," Mr.. Nc
Kinley was perfect. His death was a
loss, but it was also gain, for it was
a benediction." The Rev. DR.. T. De Witt
Taimage likewise praised the dead Chief
Executive and pleaded that something
symbolic of home should be carved on
the proposed ARCH" Dr. D. j. Stafford,
of st. Patrick's Church, sent message
indicating that he. too, approved the,
campaign for Mckinley arch at the
Washington end of the projected me-
mortal bridge over the Potomac.
The death of Matthew G. Emery, last
Mayor of the City of Washington, oc-
CURED on October
Ex-Moyor Emery l2. 1901 and The
Deceased Star for that day
carried a long ac-
count of his career. Among other
claims to fame. he had cut. squared and
set the cornerstone of the Washington
Monument, July 4. 1848. He became an
alderman after the Civil War and was
elected head of the municipal govern
ment in 1870, serving until the terri
torial form was abolished by Congress
in 1874. Thereafter he was banker,
president of the Washington Market Co.
and of the Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
He also was active in the Metropolitan
M. T.. Churcha
Evening star., 1951-10-14
HitIer's Interpreter

How short can your memory get?
! cite the Belmont FAIRIES editorial page
article October on Paul Schmidt, Hit
ler's interpreter. concluding that
Schmidt is still convinced that what
the world needs is more political leaders
who are men of good will" There is
no basis for that statement except In
terpreter Schmidt's own apology for the
role he played as an assistant to Hitler.
We have warned Stain that We will
judge him by his actions. not his words.
We should judge everyone the same
way. Schmidt has not cleared himself
ry writing a book and trying to make
money out of his association with Hitler.
He is merely saying what he has to say
to make it palatable to dollar-rich
Americans without presenting a shred
of evidence that his foresight compared
with his hindsight.
FAIRIES notes that Schmidt once in
terpreted at the League of Nations. To
my mind. a turncoat is worse than a
man who never knew what he should
do. Hitler's chef walked into my office
in Germany and tried to sen me piece
On how he cooked for the dictator.
though, OF course. he detested him.
might have made some money by ghost
ing it for him. Instead, I pointed out
that Hitler would not have gone so far
on an empty stomach and proceeded to
Kick that son Of Bavaria out of my
office.
Now Hitler's generals and admirals
are trying to regain power through their
Association Of German Soldiers" We
have already relinquished authority to
ban them. Are We going to accept them
INTO the fraternity because they have
climbed OF the bandwagon of a dead
dictator?
Evening star., 1951-10-14
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Driters' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.

1t will be complete duplication Of an
existing highway which is already be-
ing improved rapidly.
Mr. Wehrly gives the impression that
most of the routes to Washington are
now State and Federal highways, there
fore. the county must not do anything
to help Washington commuters. If that
inference is intended. it Is certainly
based on false reasoning.
Additional roads toward Washington
would be entirely feasible and there
is no law against the county building
them. In fact. that is where the real
urgency in road-building exists, since
that is where the bottlenecks are.
think the trouble may be that much
Of this plan was originally drafted be-
fore the war, and it has never been re-
examined by fresh and unbiased minds,
uncommitted to outworn programs.
f X. S. Coulter.
Evening star., 1951-10-14
Best Cure for Blues
o., D.
By Bruce Borton

Passing through Louisville one dav in
his youth. Abraham Lincoln paid a call
on his friends the Speeds. He told them
he was feeling low, just couldn't seem
TO shake off his depression. Mrs. Speed
nstened for while, then slipped out of
the room. She came back carrying a
g1t which she announced would surely
cure Mr. Lincoln.
1t was Bible, and destined to be his
constant companion for years Tell
your mother" he later wrote Mrs.
speeds daughter. II intend to read it
regularly I doubt not that it is
really as she says. the best cure for the
blues"
My brother Robert, a Lincoln ad-
mlrer and collector, has discovered no
less than nine Bibles were either owned
by Lincoln or played some part in his
public career. One White House visitor
wrote: 1T was his custom while waiting
for lunch to take his wornout Bible and
lie down on the lounge and read
Another friend. frequently invited to
breakfast, wrote of being 'unfailingly
Impressed when our Christian president.
his arm around his son, with his deep
earnest tone, each morning read chap
ter from the Bible"
The Psalms seem to have been his
favorite reading. He said: "I find in
them something for every day of the
week"
He loved the greatest-the 23rd, the
brave words written by young David
while a fugitive from the murderous
wrath OF King Saul: THE Lord is nv
Shepherd; shall not want. He maketh
me to lie down in green pastures: he
leadeth me beside the still waters. He
restoreth my soul Yea, though 7
walk through the valley of the shadow
of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou
art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff
tney comfort me Surely goodness
and mercy shall follow me all the days
OF my life; and I will dwell in the.
house of the Lord forever"
Doubtless also his favorites included
what I call the famous nines". The
90th. credited to MoseS-the noble chant
of an old man: Lord, Thou has been
our dwelling place in all generations
-. A thousand years in Thy sight are
as but yesterday when it is past. and as
a watch in the night ;. So teach us
to number our days that we may apply
our hearts unto wisdom =. :"
The 18th: "The heavens declare the
glory of God; and the armament show
eth His handiwork :"
And the 91st: HE that dwelleth in
the secret place Of the most high shall
abide. under the shadow of the
Almighty. -"
tcopyrtsht. 1851. Kins Features syndicate Inc. -
Evening star., 1951-10-14
Rodor Goes on Guard Duty

There Is a measure of reinsurance for the
public in the Air Force announcement that
series of long-range radar stations is nearing
completion on our frontiers The building OF
this detection and alarm network has been
rush job, with private industry playing an i'm
portant part in the project The network should
materially strengthen national security-but it
will not guarantee it, of course ANY radar screen
is helpful, though not nfaIlble in detecting
enemy air attacks. Our screen, unfortunately,
is not as extensive in circumference or in depth
as our military experts would like to have it
in these threatening times. Its existence even in
limited scope is bound to be matter Of concern
to our potential enemies, however for it consti-
tutes a serious hazard for an invading air force.
Plans for the radar outposts were laid soon
after the close of World War II. At that time
most of the wartime radar Spotting posts along
our coasts and In the Arctic frontier regions were
being dismantled in the hurry to demobilize.
There were not many of these posts and their
equipment was obsolescent even before the war
ended. AS the cold war grew hotter, the Air Force
became more and more urgent in its appeals for
funds with which to build a new and better
network. The original plans called for series
OF outer rings of radar stations, reaching far
beyond the mainland of Canada and the United
States, but this was found to involve too much
system was a compromise, designed to provide
a maximum of security for minimum expendi-
ture.
The project is joint undertaking of Canada
and the United States. Canada, for example has
passed law authorizing American technicians
and other personnel to join with Canadians in
operating the stations in Canada. Special at
tention has been given Alaska and the Arctic
Circle approaches to the North American con-
tinent. The number and exact location of the
stations is, of course, military secret. The
equipment, much of it especially devised for the
particular uses of the network, was built by the
General Electric Company. New-type "radomes"
of rubber and plastic to protect the installations
from snow and wind have been provided.
Each installation requires the services OF
several hundred men rotating on 24-hour basis.
The task of training these experts is under way.
The responsibilities of these radarmen along our
frontiers can hardly be exaggerated On them
will rest the burden of spotting an enemy attack
on this country by air and of flashing the alarm
to own air forces The need for careful
selection and training of this group of defenders
of the Nation is obvious Our radar screen will
be only as efficient as the technicians manning it.
To torture woman 1t Is only necessary to
mark and leave around the house press photo
of Mrs. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, at Saratoga,
in a $4.95 hat
A watermelon without seeds is a reality at
Purdue University. The hunt, back in our home
town, was for watermelon without farmer.
Evening star., 1951-10-14
Food for School Cufeterios
Disguised.

The school cafeteria bill which CEN
trallzes the buying for the D. C. schools
has been signed by President Truman
and one more terrible mistake has been
made. In nearby city the same system
has been joke for years for the simple
reason that when a centralized buying
system is set up. no consideration is
given to firms that sell quality mer-
chandise. On the other hand, bids are
placed for various canned foods and
other supplies that nine times out of
10 go to one or two small jobbers who
have nothing to offer but price and are
willing to pay the graft connected with
obtaining this business. The very fine
Evening star., 1951-10-14
Bus Strike

understand Mr.. Altman, car of the
w. NJ. & A., is going to use strikebreak-
ers in the bus drivers strike. In my
opinion. any man low enough to deprive
striking drivers of right to decent
job isn't to be trusted with passengers
lives. I think they are entitled to the
same pay as truck driver t$1.5O per
hour or Capital Transit bus driver.
I. Altman and the union won't settle,
then the Government should take over.
If this is done. the union will get mini
mum Of Is days leave a year. with all
Sundays and holidays and double time
for the latter.
Why doesn't Altman petition the Pub
lie Utilities Commission for a fare in
crease in the District equal to that Of
the Capital Transit Co.? II this was
granted. and it should be. he could
meet the bus drivers demands.
]. E. G.
Evening star., 1951-10-14
+ BY Frederick Brown Harris
Pastor. Foundry Methodist Church: Chaplain
afa

man-made and they can be man
a world filled with all the ingredients
for q new earth. Science now points
the way to lift the levels Of living in
all the planet to undreamed heights.
The astronomical sums now being poured
out for war could be channeled into
projects which quickly would remove
the glaring weaknesses and inequalities
which the fallacious aSsumptio MS of
communism exploit. II senseless war
could but give way to what is now at
least glimpsed by Americas Point Four,
then greater economic Well-being would
result throughout the world - todays
trickle would become torrent. Even
from the Heartbreak Ridge Of conten-
porary despair 1t Is an antidote for
pessimiSm to hear q voice like that Of
the president of Harvard, speaking to
thousands Of scientists before him. and
through them to listening world. AS
Q recognized thinker and scientist, he
new world war is by no means inevita-
BILE; that 1t will be avoided: that the
areas of cooperation among peoples
across all lines steadily will increase,
and that, furthermore. before the cen
tury closes man viii draw from the sun
all energy and power that he needs
for his expanding life. hitching his wag-
on of progress to that blazing star; and
that fresh water, distilled from the
oceans, will make 1t possible for every
barren wilderness to blossom as the
rose.
This is a conquest in which there Is
no taint of imperialism. 1t is the radiant
vision of those who fight at Heartbreak
Ridge, for they desire nothing for them
selves that they do not want for all the
earth. They fight as truly for the future
of Russia and of China as for their own.
They fight that heartbreak may change
to daybreak everywhere. as the shadowed
world rolls out Of darkness into light. for
"We men Of earth have here the stuff
OF Paradise-we have enough!
We need no other stones to build
The stairs into the Unfulfilled-
No other ivory for the doors
No other marble for the floors
No other cedar for the beam
And dome of mans immortal dream" {"
The fulfillment of this fair dream will
be the final victory OF the global Heart
break Ridge.