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Evening star., 1951-01-09

poses which to many listeners
did not sound as significant per-
haps as it really was.
Broadly speaking, the Truman
message was well conceived and
we'll developed. 1t promulgated
clearly the American concept of
anti-communism and of de-
fense of Europe. For the first
time America declares that Red
China is a ''puppet government"
and places directly on the Soviet
government in Moscow the re-
sponsibility for "fomenting"
revolution in China these last
few years.
This is an important disclo-
sure from an official source as
high as the presidency of the
United States. It is the fore
runner of another pronounce
ment which may be expected
soon-namely, that physical
control of Chinese territory is
maintained by the Communists
only because of external aid
from Russia and does not war;
rant admission of the Red Chi
neSe regime into the United
Nations.
Indeed. once the Communist
faction in China is declared an
aggressor and once the United
Nations forces are prevented by
military action from achieving
their objectiveS in Korea, the
opportunity of Communist China
to take her place in the family
OF nations may be said to have
been completely lost so far as
both diplomatic recognition and
admission to the U. N. are con-
cerned.
Perhaps the most interesting
straw in the wind is the speech
of Sir Gladwyn Jebb. spokesman
from Great Britain in the U. N,
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ther tax our slim ground force.
The Secretary of State, who
has become more cooperative
with Congress than at any time
in the past, pointed out two fac
tors which make such a solution
difficult. One is that the Brit
iSh government and the Com
monwealth - particularly India
are strongly opposed to the
Nationalists in principle and to
Generalissimo Chang Kai-shek
in particular.
Britain would much rather
adopt a policy of surrender to
the Chinese Communists than
allow the use of Nationalist
forces, even if they had a good
chance of winning against Mao
Tze-tung.
They are urging us today
even more strongly than in the
past-to place the Peiping pup
pets in the United Nations, rec
ognize their government and
then hope for the best solution
we can get of the Korean prob
lem. Mao. they say. may agree
to some vague face saving de-
vices.
Although the British recog-
nize that the Chinese armies
not only are equipped but also
commanded on the highest level
by Russians, they still believe
that sometime in the future
possibly In the next so years
the Chinese may break away
from the Russians. Meanwhile,
they hope to be able to carry on
trade, to the benefit of British
merchants and industrialists.
The second factor that wor-
ries Secretary AcheSon is that
If we give the green light to
Chiang's armies to land ON the
mainland. the Soviet govern
ment may intervene directly in
the war. The reported Is Soviet
divisions concentrated on the
Siberian border close to the
eastern frontiers of Korea are
Evening star., 1951-01-09
Doris FIeeson:
Doris FIeeson:
Ovation in Years

When President Truman
turned from the well of the
House into the center aisle to
take his departure following his
State of the Union message, he
impulsively reached out his
hand and patted the hand of
the Secretary of State who, as
usual. had the corner seat. Both
beamed. clearly well pleased
with the reception of the mes
sage.
The President had been con-
ciliatory and with a few light
brush strokes had indicated he
would press for only so much
of the Fair Deal as would fit
into national mobilization. The
Congress responded by giving
him the warmest ovation he has
received in years.
LIE real tests, however, Will
come later when the President
has to ask Congress for some
measure Of consent to the
means by which he expects to
gain the ends applauded yes
terday. So far he is operating
in a wide area of agreement
with those ends.
Despite Herbert Hoover, who
is, after all, a private citizen,
Senator Taft. the key Republi-
can In congressional action, did
not join the isolationists last
week end, The Senator has a
habit of expressing himself in
pessimistic and negative terms:
he is always spelling out the
things he won't do and rather
grudgingly and tersely conced-
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ing the things he guesses he
will have to do.
Hence he produces very diff
ferent effect from such sanguine
characters as Gen. Eisenhower;
yet there is not too much diff
ference in the conditions the
two men laid down for Amer
ican military aid to Europe. Also
the Senator is now saying that
he will support establishment of
huge international army to
defend Western Europe if Gen.
Eisenhower and Congress ap-
prove it.
AS a practical matter, unless
Gen. Eisenhower does approve
it, after his survey of conditions
In Europe. very few Democrats
or Republicans would choose to
do it. including Mr.. Truman.
And If the General says it must
be done, the constitutional
question OF formal consent by
Congress will recede far into the
background.
The President noticeably did
not discuss that constitutional
question yesterday. He probably
never will.
In a scholarly volume, "The
President, His Office and Pow
ers," Professor Corwin of
Princeton examines all the evi-
dence relating to the question
OF the extent to which the Pres
ident is obliged to consult Con-
gress on foreign policy. Mr..
Corwin concludes that strong
Presidents present Congress
with fats accompli in this field
and have, by and large, easily
gotten away with it.
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taken as an indication OF Rus
sia's intentions.
Mr.. Acheson explains that the
mutual defense treaty signed in
Moscow in February between
Russia. China and Korea calls
for Intervention of Soviet forces
if the forces of the other sigma
tories are threatened.
The same argument was Of
fered last July when Chang Of
fered three divisions for Korea.
The State Department contended
then that inclusion Of the Ma
tionalists certainly would cause
the Communists to pour their
forces across the Yalu River
against our numerically inferior
troops.
The offer was turned down.
but the Chinese Communists
still intervened when the North
Korean armies were defeated.
Military opinion in Tokyo is
that the Russian troops in the
Far East are definitely ear
marked for action in the future.
If they are not needed in the
final cleanup in Korea, they
certainly will be used for an Of
fensiye in Japan. which Is con-
sidered inevitable if our defeat
in Korea is complete. The fact
that four of the Is Russian di-
visions are airborne is very sig
nificant.
The lack of cooperation
within the United Nations is
expected to be fully exploited
by the Kremlin. 1t is obvious
that the nations which sup
ported the Korean operation
last June-and which now are
pressing us to accept the Chi
neSe Communist terms-are in
terested solely in Americas aid
for Europe's defense, even at
the price of sacrificing the
whole of Asia to the Reds.
Under these conditions, Japan
is bound to become the next
target of the Soviets. And In
the near future, too.
Evening star., 1951-01-09
Dovid Lowrence:
Portisons Put on the Spot

President Truman found him
self, in his message to Congress
on the "State of the Union,"
compelled by circumstances be-
yond his control to confine
himself to generalities and alb
stract statements on the world
situation.
At the very moment that he
was speaking, there was in prog
ress within the secret realm of
diplomacy some very important
exchanges Of views between the
United States Government and
the other governments of the
free world to obtain universal
support for a resolution to be
adopted in the U. N. Gen.
eral Assembly condemning Red
China as an aggressor and pro-
posing united action by U. N.
members.
Likewise. on the very day the
President was scheduled to ad-
dress the Congress, he was un-
able to reveal the future steps
which will be taken in a military
way in Korea because these
steps are still not crystalized.
The tide of battle there, which
Is adverse at the moment, could
result in a Stalemate that
would encourage the chances of
a cease-f1re agreement in few
weeks, or it could result in such
a concentration of American
forces within narrow perimeter
as to make the prime question
one of endurance in the be-
leaguered area, supported by sea
and air power.
So with both the political and
the military fronts virtually
closed off from public discussion
during these critical days, Mr..
Truman had to be content with
q proclamation Of general pur-
Evening star., 1951-01-09

the closet, where it has rested
since the premature lifting Of
price controls at the end Of
the fighting in the last war.
The black market never was
the sinister feature Of every
day living it was then alleged
to be. and there is little cause
to believe that it will play an
important part in the cost Of
living now if a fair system of
controls is established. Expe-
rience should have taught us
how to handle illegitimate oper-
ators, but, If it hasn't, most Of
us still viii be doing most or
all Of our business with legiti-
mate businessmen,
Evening star., 1951-01-08
Why Grow Old?
It's Marathon Time Aquin

in eight weeks. You can improve
your complexion, your hair and
your posture. You can be a
younger you eight weeks from
now.
My Marathon booklet gives
corrective exercises for all of the
most usual figure faults. but
am giving you an exercise each
day to do while you wait.
Today's exercise: Lie on the
floor on your back. with your legs
straight and your arms resting
on the floor overhead. Raise your
left arm and left leg at the same
time. Keep the left knee stiff
and touch the left hand to-. the
left toe, or leg, whichever you
can do. Lower arm and leg SIM
ultaneously. This time raise the
right arm and leg and touch.
Continue, alternating left and
right. This is a splendid. though
mild, abdominal exercise.
If you wish to join the mara
thon for loss of 20 pounds, a
loss In inches or to overcome
some other defects in beauty, send
Evening star., 1951-01-08
By Josephine Lowmon

If you decide you would like
to make yourself over. to see how
much you can improve yourself
in eight weeks time, you will have
a lot of good company. Thou
sands Of women all over the coun-
try are joining the why Grow
Old?" Eight-week Self-improve-
ment Marathon, which is offered
only once each year. This is
the week.
think marathon is popular,
because I can guarantee you cer-
tain results in eight weeks time
and also because it is fun to know
that so many other women are
trying to do the same thing you
are.
If your problem is overweight
you can lose from Is to 20 pounds
in eight weeks time, without
starving yourself. too. If you have
the correct number Of pounds but
have those bulges which are char
acteristic of a middle-aged figure,
you can take inches from them
Evening star., 1951-01-08

10 cents and a self-addressed,
stamped envelope with your re-
quest for the Marathon booklet.
You can carry this about in your
pocketbook in order to count
calories even when you are away
from home.
Address Josephine Lowman, In
care of The Evening Star.
Evening star., 1951-01-08
WAKING FLooR.

GFrom Mrs. J. M. j., Siluer SPRING.
To Mrs. j. r. D., Silver Spring
You will no doubt receive many
answers to your query about as
phalt tile. Don't use anything
but liquid wax and that will not
need polishing. I have friends
who have tried to use paste wax
and an electric polisher to their
sorrow.
Evening star., 1951-01-08
LEATHER-TOP TABLE?

(From H. T. L., Mount RainierJ
My leather-to topped coffee table
is in good condition, except for
the leather, which has numerous
scratches on it. None of them
are cut through. however. and I
wonder whether any one knows
of a coating which could be ap-
piled to the top to improve its
appearance. If mot, has any one
had a new leather top put on.
and, If so, was it successful, and
is it very expensive?
Evening star., 1951-01-08
HYMN ROOK2

fFron1 Mrs. J. J. H., Brookuille.)
Songs Of Praise" a hymn book
for primary children, with songs
such as Jesus Loves the Little
Children, Jesus Loves Me, This
I Know: I Am So Glad That
Our Father in Heaven Tells of His
Love in the Book He Has Given. /"
1t is about one-half inch thick,
6xS inches, dark, stiff, black. So
many requests are granted, please
Lelp me III this urgent appeal to
get a copy. I'll be so grateful,
for my work is hindered without
Evening star., 1951-01-08
NYION PARACHUTES.

(From Mrs. H. M, WaShingtonD
Just saw your memo Mrs. r. O.
r. regarding nylon parachutes and
as am also interested In purchas-
ing this type Of nylon for curtain
making. would very much appre-
ciate hearing about your exper-
ience with it.
This is the first time I have
taken advantage of this medium
of idea for exchange and think it
a grand addition to any newspap-
er, as it helps people to help them
selves.
Evening star., 1951-01-08
AVOCADO PLANT.
From Mrs. w. G. r., J.,
Alexandria.

tFf0m MRS. w. u. K, Jf.,
Alexandria,
To Mrs. ] L. L., Washington,
on starting avocado plants, just
place your pits in a bowl with
fiat end down and keep water
in bowl. Not more than fourth
of pit covered when watered. Al
ways add water Don't pour re-
naming off. The only remain
ing recruitment is enough patience
to wait the required time: they are
very slow and refuse to be rushed.
After the many roots appear,
the pit will open at top and with
more waiting you will finally be
rewarded with the bud. You may
expect to wait at least three
months; I have three pits in a
coffee can that have been in for
Evening star., 1951-01-08
Cooking Hint

When you cook vegetables use
only enough water to keep the
vegetables from sticking to the
pan; you save vitamins this way.
And be sure to use whatever vege-
table liquid that's left in the pan
in gravies, soups and sauces.
Evening star., 1951-01-08
FOEM.
(From Mrs. M. B., WaShingtonJ

UNAWARES.
'They said. The Master is coming
To honor the town today,
And who can tell at what house OF home
What if he should come to miner
How would I strive to entertain
And honor the Guest Divine?
And straight turned to toiling
To make my home more neat
swept and polished and garnished
And decked it with blossoms sweet.
] was troubled for fear the Master
Might come ere my task was done:
And hastened and worked the faster
And watched the hurryins sun.
But right in the midst Ct my duties
A woman came to my door;
She had come 70 tell me htr +G n,oTe sorToTs
And l SAID, ! cannot listen.
And the, peddler turned away.
And said ~oh lst ne 9 stop top. and oi,. rest;
And my heart is full Of misery.
And comfort and help I seek.
z,;A AND , said ~ u am sTisyed nS. and sorry
I look for a great and noble Guest
And the. cripple went away.
And the day wore onward swiftly.
And my task was nearly done.
That the Master to me may come
And .,,tig ! ttnopght l would spring to meet
And serve Him with utmost care
When a little child stood by me
With face so sweet and fair;
Sweet, but with marks of teardrops,
And his clothes were tattered and old.
A finger was bruised and bleeding
And his little bare feet were cold
=. And said, Il am sorry for you."
You are Sorely in need Of care
You must hasten other where"
And at the words a shadow =
Some one will feed and clothe you. dear.
But am too busy now"
At last the day was ended
And my tolls were over and done,
MY house was swept and garn1Shed
And I watched In the dusk alone.
Watched. but no foot fall sounded.
No one paused at my gate.
No one entered my cottage door,
] could only pray and wait.
! waited till night had deepened.
He had entered some door. cried.
And sladdened some other home.
Ny labor had been for nothing
And bowed my head and wept.
Ny heart was sore from longing.
Yet in spite of 1t all, slept.
Then the Master stood before me.
And his face was grave and fair;
Three times today came to your door
AND craved your pity and care:
Three times you sent me onward
Unhelped and uncontrolled:
All the blessings you might have had
AND % your pnrS change anee to serve had fed"
How could I know 1t was Thee?"
Ny very soul was shade and bowed
In the depths OF humility.
And He said THE sin IS pardoned,
For comforting not the least Of Mine
N'N W ''EStS EMMA II 4. LENT.
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Readers Clearing House

six weeks. The first tiny root
appeared about one week ago.
Good luck!
I have rooted them for years
and think they are beautiful.
Evening star., 1951-01-08
THANK YOU NOTE.
(Fron, Mrs. D. J. A.,

Many thanks to all the readers
who sent in suggestions concern
ing our trip by car to Southern
California with two children. We
did have a wonderful trip. much
to my surprise, and particularly
Evening star., 1951-01-08
STAIN FROM FABRIC.

fFr0m Mrs. r. H. NJ, Laurel.)
Answer to Miss v. p. Washing
ton: Write for farmers bulletin,
F 1474, stain Removal From
Fabrics; Home Methods" to the
Division of Publications, Office of
Information, United States De-
partment Of Agriculture, Wash
ington Is. D G..
Above booklet gives several ways
on dye removal; hope you will
find one to solve your problem.
Evening star., 1951-01-08
Conducted by
BETSY CASWELL-

enjoyed stopping overnight at the
Grand Canyon.
We were on the road nine days
and a workable schedule envolved
itself in no time. The play area
of veneer built into the back seat
of the car was a godsend, both
for maps and play. The California
sunshine is all that 1t is cracked
up to be. at least here in San
Diego but shall miss the interest
ing letters in the RICH.
MAGAZINE?
(From Mrs. F. B., Arlington.)
Can some one tell me where
might secure a copy of the De-
cember issue of Let's Live?
had never heard of the magazine
until today, but am anxious to see
this particular issue. My husband
inquired at three large newsstands
in Washington, but none of them
carry the magazine nor could tell
him where it is published. Thank
you.
X II Il II
COMMENT.
From Mrs. w. II. B.. Annundale. }
My hat is off to Mrs. r. P. H.,
Harpers Ferry, w. Va, who is
brave enough to venture to seek
space in defense of the African
violet in the RICH.
! can't understand how any one
having any appreciation of beau
ty, especially in plant life, can
object to space given to them in
the RICH. Since I became inter-
ested four years ago in raising
African violets. to me it's the most
fascinating hobby 7 know. They
are such adorable plants and
owe my wonderful success with
them mostly to information I have
gained from the RICH.
X X II II
PAINTING BASEMENT FLOOR?
From J. M, Washington.)
About 18 months ago a letter
appeared in RICH which had to do
with the painting Of basement
floors. In this particular letter it
called for the use Of waterglass.
I cut the letter out and planned
on painting our basement floor
accordingly, but unfortunately the
letter has been misplaced.
Any advice that the readers of
RICH could offer on painting base
ment floors would be greatly ap-
preciated. Thanks.
ADDRESSES IN BRAZIL:
REPAIR DOLLS?
From Mrs. c. w. S., Arlington
To S. G. H.-R., Bethesda: /
have just returned from 212 years
in Brazil and believe can answer
your appeal for addresses of shops
in Rio de Janerio. If you will
write to me through the RICH, I
will be happy to pass on the in
formation.
Now, will some one please tell
me where I can take several
ceramic dolls to be repaired?
Evening star., 1951-01-08

it. Don't know the publisher. Any
information will be helpful.
Thanks.
Evening star., 1951-01-08
AVOCADO PLANT,

(From N. r. B., HyattSUille.)
To Mrs. j. L. L., Washington: I
have had a lot of fun and success
with avocado plants. To start
one. I place four or five toothpicks
in an avocado seed and place it
in a small glass, pointed end up.
Keep lower half immersed in
water. The toothpicks support
the seed. Also, as the seed sprouts
it spreads and 1t is easy to remove
it if the toothpicks are in it. Be
patient! 1t may require six weeks
or two months. Shortly after the
root appears. the plant will start
to grow. When it has three leaves,
I plant it in a large pot. as it
makes a large plant. Good luck (!
Evening star., 1951-01-08
CERTIFICATE2

From Mrs. V. L. c., SterlinoJ
I am writing to see If you or
any OF your readers might know
where I could get the address of
some place where I could get a
marriage certificate with painted
pictures and flowers on it.
If any one would be SO kind
as to let me know through RCH,
it will be greatly appreciated. Will
be anxiously waiting to hear from
YOU.
Evening star., 1951-01-08
ALBUQUERQUE.

From Mrs. B. W., Washington
would like to know any and all
particulars about Albuquerque,
N. Mex, since I and my family
would like very much to live there.
Due to climatic conditions here
in the East causing many of our
ailments. we have come to this de-
cision. Whatever we have learned
through statistics and pamphlets
of that fair city. obtained through
Of commerce and other
has been so perfect and
advantageous. but we are rather
afraid to take such a big step
without getting personal f1rsthand
Would appreciate
this information so much. and
hearing from a reader who really
has been there.
Evening star., 1951-01-08

See the carefully bound flat seams,
See the wide pinked seems in the skirt,
See the we'll shaped sefeovered shoulder pads bound omho
oil hidden but details pudding
BuntIy suits ore indeed morels their
Down to this pohpocket with curved
oPes Navy b buckskn beige. 10 20 1895
But remember BuntNs every e store these
ooos plus wopont red brown these plus
(oso at Sl395) and l4R 0 22A 1883
a ot
shnGnson an Com Avenue.
Evening star., 1951-10-23
British
|Officer


Mai. Gen. A. D. Cambell. chief
engineer Of the Royal British
Army, was the guest in whose
honor 1t. Gen. and Mrs. Lewis
Andrew Pick entertained last
evening. The buffet supper was
given in Mackenzie Hall at Fort
Belvoir where autumn flowers and
|fiags on the dark paneled walls
were enhanced by the soft candle
light.
Former Senator and Mrs. A.
Owsley Stanley we're among the
guests and others included Sir
|Alwyn and Lady Grove, Maj. Gen.
and Mrs. Stanley Scott. Maj. Gen.
and Mrs. George Mold and Mai.
Gen. and Mrs. e. r. Bullene.
Brig. and Mrs. n. e. Taber
were there and also Brig. Gen.
and Mrs. Bernard Robinson. Brig.
Gen. and Mrs. Gordon Textor.
Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Frank Bow
man, Brig. Gen. and Mrs. John
|Seybold and Brig. Gen. and Mrs.
Robert Lovett.
Canadian Engineer in Chief
Col. j. r. B. Jones. was in the
company as were Col. E. H. T.
Gayer, Col. L. r. Fayle, Col and
Mrs. Emil j. Peterson. Col and
Mrs. Earl Gesler. Col. and Mrs.
Lloyd Mielenz, Col. and Mrs.
Robert Des Islets, Col. and Mrs.
Stanley Reiff, Col. and Mrs.
Craig Smyser, Col and Mrs. Al
yelling. Maj. and Mrs. Merlin
Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Reins, Mrs. George Robert Holmes
and MIR. Kenneth A. Roberts.
Evening star., 1951-10-23
Nancy Lee Grant
Becomes Bride

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett William
Mcguire. newlyweds Of October
q, are making their home tempo
|rarily in Alexandria, prior to NOV
ing to San Bernardino, Calf. Mrs.
Mcguire was Miss Nancy Lee
Grant, daughter of Mrs. Benjamin
Ernest Grant of Alexandria and
the late Mr.. Grant.
Their wedding took place at the
Second Presbyterian Church in
Alexandra, the Rev. Benjamin A.
Lynt offlciating.
The groom, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Henry Mcguire Of San
Bernardino. Is serving with the
Army Engineers as an instructor
at Fort Belvoir.
Evening star., 1951-10-23
Two Debuts Set
hDevereux
Family

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph S. Dev-
ereux have two debutante daugh-
ters this year-Sybil and Virginia.
Sybil is a student at Merrymont
College and Virginia attends Man
hattanville College in New York
So far plans for their presenta-
ton party have not been COM
pleted but chances are that il
will either be during Thanksgiving
or Easter vacation as the Christ
mas debut season is already SC
crowded.
Other news in the Devereus
family is of q granddaughter
Marie-Louise Blair. She was borr
September 20 and is the daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Clay D. Blair
jr. Mrs. Blair is the former Mis-,
Agnes Kemp Devereux. TIL,
Blairs are now living at 4841
Chevy Chase drive.