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Evening star., 1951-10-13
By Colt HendIey, Jr.

WHAT would happen in the District
w if one Monday morning the Su-
preme Court suddenly outlawed segre-
gated school systems?
Without doubt, a troublesome situa-
tion would develop as school officials
struggled with new administrative prob
lens. In addition. the psychological ad-
justment of Washington residents to
this touchy problem might come slowly.
Dr.. E. B. Henderson, vice president of
the District branch of the National
Association for the Advancement of
Colored People and head of the physical
education department in the colored
schools, holds this view:
If some high court were to outlaw
segregation, the sudden attempt to inte-
crate might have more OF less tragic out
come. On the other hand, if we begin
now to indoctrinate our children with
the understanding that races are COM
posed of inferior and superior individ-
uals, and that all peoples should be re-
spected. there would be less shock when
segregation is abolished"
Many people agree with DR.. Hender-
son that the elimination of segregation
oo PuUIlC pOl1Cy is ncVlLdOle. The
courts are clearing away the race BAR
rierS day by day in all phases of life
in the United States.
District school officials, RECOGNIZING
the problem they would have on their
hands if the dual school system were
abolished suddenly, have embarked on a
new project of 'intergroup education"
In the public schools.
After several years of work, a group
of teachers, both white and colored.
have drawn up Handbook on Inter-
group Education" Dr. Carl F. Hansen.
associate superintendent in charge of
curriculum planning. recently presented
this handbook to the Board of Education
for APPROVAL.
Board members currently are studying
the handbook carefully before voting on
it as part of the recognized curriculum
of the schools.
THE aim of intergroup education is to
develop a consciousness and apprecia-
tion OF the dignity. contributions and
basic unity of all the ethnic, racial, re-
lgious, social and economic groups
which enrich the American way Of life,"
the handbook states.
DIR. Hansen said the outline of educa.
tion practices suggested. "if intelligently
applied will improve intergroup rela-
Evening star., 1951-10-13
This and That

Templeton Jones is great admirer Of
squirrels.
These bushy tailed ones intrigue him
no end. Their odd long faces. beady
little eyes. small ears. magnificent
tails
Such details make a squirrel. adding
up to bundle of fun, frolic and merri-
ment.
That such little bundles come to all
suburban yards and to many city ones
never ceases to be matter of wonder
to our friend Jones.
Surely one who finds any simple old
bottle thing Of beauty would find
something intriguing about squirrel.
Most afimals appeal to him for the
same reasons they appealed to the poet,
Walt Whitman.
Old Walt went into ecstacies over the
animals because they did not whine
about their condition." etc.
With Jones it is rather a plain ad-
miration for their completeness.
Human beings are so incomplete that
they must put on clothes each morning
before daring to appear in public.
Squirrels, dogs, cats. horses, COWS
All Of these and others need no
adornment but are equipped for the day
and night in seemly garb.
Even their tails are modest coverings.
Templeton Jones is one Of many local
squirrel admirers.
Evening star., 1951-10-13
Homicide on the Highways

President Ned Dearborn of the National
safety Council has good reason to speak out
strongly against mollycoddling of "crazy traffic
Tools who are committing homicide on the
hlghWayS"-and getting away with it in too
many cases. AS head of the council he is on
the receiving end of reports and statistics from
all parts of the country indicating that "in-
competent and disinterested public officials" are
too easy on reckless drivers.
From these records he gave the annual
National Safety Congress in Chicago the follow
ing bill of particulars against the killers and
potential killers at the wheels of automobiles:
They don't keep their cars in good condition
They diSobey traffic signs, signals and regula-
tions They speed. They zoom from one traffic
lane to another and back again They pass cars
on curves and hills. They take chances at rail-
way crossings. They start late and hurry in
desperation to reach their destinations to save
few minutes for nothing. They drink and
drive They drive when they are tired or Sleepy
They show off. They are smart-alecky They
disregard the fundamental rules of courtesy"
Such drivers sent the August toll of traffic
deaths to 3,560-more than for any preceding
month Of this year. 1t was the largest fatality
list for August since 1941 and II per cent higher
than year ago. BY September / the national
toll of dead on the highways had reached %. .O3O
for the eight months of 1851 per cent higher
than for the corresponding period of 1850. The
all time overall traffic death list now is close to
the one-mlon mark. The millionth traffic
death is expected to occur in December.
Despite this ghastly record many law en-
forcement authorities continue to deal leniently
with drunken and other reckless drivers All too
often fragrant offenders some with long records
of traffic offenses, are let off with fines instead
of being sent to jail. There few notable
eptions-Detroit, for example. There police,
prosecutors and judges have joined in a stern
breakdown on reckless drivers, especially the
alcoholic variety. Jail sentences instead of fines
are the rule And the number of serious acci-
dents has dropped remarkably in Detroit.
Detroit has set an example which other COM
munities should follow.
Public support for such policy is essential,
of course. The public in Detroit is Wholeheart-
edly behind the authorities there and the people
elsewhere undoubtedly would support sterner
traffic law enforcement if given the opportunity.
In fact the people should demand it, for they
provide the victims for highway killers. 1t is
an old axiom that community receives the
type of law enforcement it wants. If it is
content with lax enforcement, that is the kind
it most likely will get.
Evening star., 1951-10-13
Italian Peace Treaty

Inc Russian reaction to proposals for revision
OF the Italian peace treaty is neither surprising
nor deeply disturbing
In the atmosphere of threatened aggression
which Soviet Russia has imposed upon the world.
Italy by its own free choice has become associated
with the free nations who are not seeking i'm
perlalist expansion but who are determined to
direct their strength toward maintaining peace
as step toward this objective Italy has become
member of the North Atlantic alliance and has
made available to the defensive structure of the
alllance certain privileges for headquarter and
supply installations on the Italian peninsula AS
further step toward assuming its full RESPONSE
oliltleS among the free nations, Italy is desrous
OF increasing her own defensive armament be-
yond the restrictive limits of the 1947 treaty and
OF becoming member of the United Nations
The United States Britain and France the
major foes of Italy in World War II and CO.
Signers OF the peace treaty supporting Italy's
aspirations today and will undoubtedly take fur
ther action, with or without Russian approval
to formaze Italian freedom and full particle
patton in world affairs
II Soviet Russia chooses to conduct itself as
a minority opposition to such course it is be-
cause the Moscow Government has long since
abandoned any pretense of international CO.
operation and has forfeited any position of re-
Spect IN the community OF peaceful nations 1t
is unlikely that MoScoW's specious assertion that
Italian cooperation with the free world under
mines her equality and independence will carry
appeal or conviction to any Italians other than
those firmly committed to the Communist ide-
ology.
AS for the Russian effort to bargain for
reopening of treaty relations with Hungary Bull
gara and Romania 1t is little more than hypo-
critical mockery All of these countries have
been locked behind the Iron Curtain during the
postwar period with their governments shackled
to Kremlin control Their relationships with the
Western powers and their freedom in interna-
tonal affairs already far below the permissive
limits of the treaties which apply to them. 1t is
almost equally certain that their rearmament
under Soviet direction, already has gone far
beyond such limits
1t is the Russian choice that the world should
be so divided. 1t is fortunate that in the larger
portion OF the globe the principles Of national
dignity and Of mutual respect still prevail
Evening star., 1951-10-13
Star StaH Photo.

tionships Many of the suggestions al
ready are used in the schools he said,
but it is hoped this outline will give the
program of intergroup education a
drive and conviction" that the prob
lens within the community require.
Basically. the handbook suggests ways
in which understanding of different
groups of peoples may be taught chill
dren throughout the whole educational
program. Special courses in the subject
are not contemplated
Prejudice Is acquired and through
education it can be replaced by under
standing" the handbook declares.
The handbook suggests that as a
first STEP the program must be given
recognition by the Board of Education
and the school officers. Training pro-
grams to acquaint teachers with the
problems and methods of teaching the
subject must be set up
School principals are advised to main
Evening star., 1951-10-13
D. c. Educators Consider an Eventually

tain in school buildings democratic
atmosphere. They are warned to be
aware OF tension within the school and
community. They are asked to encourage
teachers to take the intergroup training
programs that are contemplated.
Heads OF departments are asked to
make critical examinations of textbooks
and courses Of study to determine the
effectiveness of treatment of intergroup
relations. They are asked to encourage
teachers to make full use Of all oppor-
tunities in their subject fields for inn
proving human relations.
Teachers are advised that they are
the focal point" in any intergroup edu-
cation program. They are asked to main
tain belief in human dignity and re-
spect for each individual as a person and
encourage in the children a sense of
open-mindedness. fair play and consid-
Grafton for others.
The handbook goes into detail about
how intergroup relations can be worked
into the present curriculum.
In English classes, for instance, stu
dents should read works about and by
different ethnic, racial and national
groups. Full and frank discussion should
be encouraged. In social studies, the
appreciation Of the basic freedoms of the
country should include study of Situa-
tions where freedoms are violated.
Science classes should point up the
fact that there is no proof of racial
superiority or lnferiority; that biological
differences within groups are greater
than differences between groups. School
libraries should have representative
work by and about various groups.
Although the handbook recommends
that suitable situations for natural in
tergroup experiences for school officers,
teachers and students" should be pro-
vided, apparently there will be no i'm
mediate move TO allow activities between
schools of the colored and white divi-
SionS.
These intergroup experiences will be
within the framework of the Board of
Education policy"-which is segregation
by race.
1t is because of this strict policy of
racial segregation in the schools that
Board Of Education members are study
ing the proposed handbook with a care
full eye. DR.. Hansen and other school
officials feel adoption of the handbook
by the School Board would be a start to-
ward providing a cushion for the shock
that many come if the dual school syS-
tenn falls.
Evening star., 1951-10-13
Objective in Prince GEORGES

Neither the news article carried by
The Star October 4 nor your editorial
october 8 has given the background
leading to the decision by the Citizens
Committee for Good Government that
it will take the first step to obtain home
rule for Prince Georges County by cir
culatlng petitions next year to place
the question Of establishing q Charter
Board on the November, 1852, ballot.
Further. your editorial is not correct
in its statement that the Citizens Com
mittee is launching an immediate cam
paign for charter form of government.
Actually, the Committee is actively
preparing plans for a workshop on the
forthcoming survey report. This will
provide the opportunity for interested
members of the Citizens Committee
and of other county organizations to
study the various phases of the survey
and recommendations under the guild
ance of persons who have professional
background in local government.
William r. Turner,
Executive Secretary, Citizens Com
mittee for Good Government.
Prince Georges County.
Editors note: The Stars editorial
comment on the launching of the
charter campaign was based on the
Citizens Committees announcement
on october that "the intent of the
committee is to initiate a movement
that will permit the voters of Prince
Georges County to decide for them
selves whether or not charter shall
be drafted
Evening star., 1951-10-13
SEQ Fuiiii Case

Mr.. Berlyman's delightful cartoon of
october 3. showing the G. o. p elephant
saying. Bravo to Mr. Gabrielsons
campaign issues of "crime. corruption
and communism" but asking, Nov tell
us what we are going to be FOR" tragic
ally illustrates that no one is speaking
for the people.
The people should recognize that we
are in the midst of a constitutional
crisis, and that should be the issue in
1852.
Socialistic legislation foisted upon us
at home and internationalism, together
with the whole United Nations system,
are robbing the people of their birth
right and costing them their constitu-
tional guarantees, particularly under
Article w. Sec. which provides a
Republican form of government to the
several States.
The California Court of Appeals de-
cision in the Sci Fujii case, permitting
Japanese ineligible for United States
Evening star., 1951-10-13
Plot Against Mccarthy?

Has it occurred to you that all this
widespread smear-wail of Mccarthy
ism" carries overtones Of A.PAism?
The background of many sources Of
the squeal would seem to support this
deduction.
John ]. O'Connor.
Former Member of Congress.
New York City.
Editors Note: The American Protec-
tive Association, secret anti-Catholic
society," to which Mr. O'Connor refers,
died a natural death in 1919
Evening star., 1951-10-13
Service Poy Cuts DepIored

l was gratified to see your recent
article regarding flight pay. For several
years military personnel have been try
ing precariously to keep up with the
rising cost of living. Our one small pay
raise several years ago Immediately was
nullified by the canceling of service
mems tax exemption; Army and Navy
Evening star., 1951-10-13
Letters to The Star
Pen-nan1es may be used il letters carry
Writers' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.

citizenship, to hold real estate in Los
Angeles, though he was prohibited from
taking title under California Alien Land
Act OF 1920, is an alarming Illustration.
This decision would permit japanese
and even Soviet citizens to purchase and
hold all the land in California as under
the United Nations Charter we must
make no distinction in regard to race,
language or religion.
Madalen Dingley Leetch.
Legislative Chairman.
National Society of New England
Women.
Evening star., 1951-10-13
Democrats in Control

Can any one really be as naive as
NJ. B. MS letter of October 4 makes
him appear?
Doesn't he know that both the House
and the Senate are controlled by the
Democrats, and that those Republi-
cans can't put through any laws
"wrecking our country and squeezing
the little fellow?" And that even if, by
some miracle they could, the Democratic
President could veto them?
When Senator Taft sis running
around all over the United States and
accepting his salary" he is travelling at
his own expense. and paying for his own
food and lodgings; he isn't going by
private train or plane, paid for by the
taxpayers, and getting his meals, and
those of a cortege of poker playing
Pendergast machine politicians, paid for
out OF the funds of the Naval Station at
Key West. as is some one on the Demo-
cratic side whose name I need not
mention.
One Of "Those Republicans"
Evening star., 1951-10-13
Questions and Answers

The stars readers can get the answer to
any question of fact by either writing The
NV, WASHINGTON 5 D. c. and inclosing 3 cents
return postage or by telephoning ST 1853.
Evening star., 1951-10-13
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. What golfer holds the distance
record in driving?-E. T. P.
A. The record distance Travelled by
golf ball unaided by wind or roll on hill
is 43O yards. The driver was Craig Wood
Omitted States of America) playing at
st. Andrews, Scotland, in the British
Open in 1888. R. c. Bliss is credited
with longer drive-44s yards at Herne
Bay, England, in August, 1918, but there
was 75-foot drop in the roll.
Evening star., 1951-10-13

@. What is the name of the island
on which Haiti and the Dominican Re-
public are located?-V. C.
A. The official name in English of this
island, the second largest of the Greater
Antilles, is Hispaniola.
Evening star., 1951-07-22
Don't Go Too High

AN AMAZING number of accidents
happen on Tor Off ladders. If
stepladder isn't tall enough, people
will set it on two chairs and an
orange crate. They'll stand on top
of it on tiptoes, or come down
facing out instead of in. If the
spreader (that hinged metal strip
between front and back breaks,
they'll make shift with a piece of
rope, or nothing at all.
Here are some tips from the
National Safety Council on lad
ders: do not carry heavy or bulky
objects up them. Don't carry nails
or screws in your mouth. Set base
of ladder one fourth of the ladders
height away from the wall. Set top
of ladder above the point where
you wish to work, and stay a
couple of steps from the top.
/ just looked out the window
at my neighbor. He doesn't fool
with work since his operation.
He's just sitting in the shade, cool
ing off his bare feet. Think | ought
to tell him his toes are in a patch
of poison ivy?
Evening star., 1951-07-22
Protect Your Toes

l HE National Safety Council has
more advice for holsters. Protect
your hands by wearing heavy
gloves. Be sure of your footing.
Wear sensible, hard-toed shoes.
Don't be ashamed to ask for help
if the load is too heavy.
A housewife in our neighbor-
hood was helping her husband with
the lawn recently. She was using
a along-handled bamboo rake, when
suddenly she let out a yelp. The
handle of the rake had been split
and taped sometime before. Now
the tape had worked loose and the
split had pinched her hand.
That's just minor mishap.
Many new gardeners fail to
put their tools away properly.
If left out in bad weather, their
handles rot and split and they can
in1ict' painful splinters. If left
lying with the blade or prong side
up. they can pierce feet or fly up
and hit you. If hung incorrectly
or propped against walls, they can
fall and you'd better be wearing
a steel helmet.
Evening star., 1951-07-22

straight. He got hold of the clumsy
sack by diagonal corners and
lifted it by Strengthening his legs.
For this performance, Mr.. x
would have rated "A" But in
stead of giving the load a boost to
his shoulder, keeping his vision
clear, he tried to carry it down the
stairs in his arms, blocking his
view completely. Result: he went
feet over fertilizer. wound up with
a broken arm.
Evening star., 1951-07-22

the worst of it. l have a date with
the hospital next week. Small
hernia.
My neighbor's troubles are not
uncommon among home owners,
particularly those who are spare
time gardeners. Fine summer
weather brings these fellows out
by the thousands, and lures them
down the path to the doctor soffice.
He's Nc Fool
CONSIDER the case ofMr. X, who
went to the store room over the
garage to get a 5O-pound sack of
fertilizer for his lawn.
Mr.. X is no fool. He knows the
right way to lift. Just like the pic
lures in the safety bulletins, he
knelt down, keeping his back
Evening star., 1951-07-22
BACKYARD DANGER
by Leonard Paris

Before you start that
repair job, read these
neck-saving tips
ssC oMETHlNC there is that
~ doesn't love a WALL" my
nelghbor remarked recently. Since
he is not man given to quoting
Robert Frost unless sorely tried,
| lifted an eyebrow.
And that something is me-" he
continued. He held out eight
Vlvldly blue fingers, and gestured
toward pile of stones for a wall
mes been building, Those things
|Selgh a ton. Two tons when they
~'lle down on your fingers. He
aiook MS head And that isn't
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-12-21

Keep up with what's EoInE on In
the Twin Citicu by reading the
leading Negro wrcl'Iy of the town
every week.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-12-21

The bishop urged the AME mem.
bers OF South Carolina and others
Of the state to use the ballot in an
effort TO secure more opportuni-
ties and TO protect friends OF the
race
Bishop Reid asserted: Negroes
in South Carolina and all over the
south who fail 10 vote today are
traitors 20 the best interest Of the
race and a dsmnAtion to good So
ciety.
Don't let the fearless fighters
for all out democracy Of the races
feel that we are ingrateS. II IL
almost dangerous to fight for Ne
groes," he asserted, He criticized
Negroes who are too lazy and
indifferent" TO strive for every
night and privilege which all
Americans should enjoy
He paid glowing tribute to
Judge J. WRites waring. as per
haps the most servicable and
courageous American today" He
also mentioned UN Mediator
Frank p Graham. former presi-
dent Of the University Of North
Carolina; President Truman and
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ARsi-Nl0aFO Politics
losing Ground In
VlTulnlo SauHo

Richmond (ANPl II Ia be-
coming safe for politicians to
champion the cause of Negroes
without ALWAYS sounding their
political death knoll Harry s
Truman Is the INST u, = Prrai-
dent to crawl out On the limb for
Negroes without running his poh-
teal nlgutc
The state elections IN Virginia
ON Nov. q pointed up the same
trend In this state for political
candidates who haVr something 60
offer 10 the voters II Is consider.
"a significant Tor example, that
the Democratic incumbent, Arml.
stead l.. Roothc defeated his Re
publican opponcnt Mrs Viola
Reid by poll ot ShSo votrs to
1887
Boothr IL the Virginia House
delegate who introduced five bills
In the Virginia General Assembly
In 1850 seeking the end " segrr.
cation in travel In the state. His
proposals were killed behind
cloaed doors In the So.Callcd
Courts Of Justice Committee after
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There are morr than lAO, 600
Cnlorrd prtruitcTs IN this city
with population of isi9 h6S
Detroit Negroes owns some ~
the finest homes In the country
They also lead the race IN bust
ncssrs owned and operated by Ne.
gTurs
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NoN-VoTINc NEcRoES
BfTRAY THEIR RACE
SAYS AJAE BISHOP
BY Carter Jewel

Georgetown, S. c. lamp -
Negroes who fail to vote were
called traitors to their race by a
bishop Of the AME church at the
closing session of the Palmetto
Annual Conference at the AAIE
church here last week. About s.
900 people heard the address, but
many had TO listen TO 1t over the
loud speakers on the outside Of
the church.
The address was delivered bv
the Rt. Rev Frank NJ. Reid. bis
hop of the South Carolina confer.
ence OF Bethel AME church, pas.
tored by the Rev. II. B. Butler
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Present plans tn Increase sub.
stantiSlly the number ~ Negro
voters In Virginia by the newly
created state body for this pur,
pose under the leadership of Dr.
Harry Penn OF Roanoke will en-
courage liberal white politicians
10 seek an end VI racial scgrrga
ton and racial discrimination In
Virginia