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Evening star., 1951-03-31

There was real emotion in the
voice of Vincent Auriol, Presi-
dent of France. when he assured
a large gathering in Washing
ton that the French people
would fight any aggression and
that to think differently would
be to insult his country.
Nobody doubts that the
French can fight. 1t was the
rottenness of the French gov
ernments preceding World War
II which was chiefly responsible
for the defeat of the 110 French
divisions. There were heroic
feats during the tragic 40
days" They were lost to the
world. however. because the
chaotic military situation did
not permit them to be reported.
One French brigade resisted
in the Maginot line long after
the armistice and surrendered
only when Marshal Petain per-
sonaily ordered it to do SO.
The French battalion now
fighting in Korea is living up to
the traditions Of Frances most
glorious military days. But the
doubt which many Americans
have about Frances capabilities
of resistance in the near future
against a Soviet onslaught are
based on other factors than the
physical courage of our ally.
In >the past "politicianism"
has defeated that country.
There are no indications that
this has been overcome Suffl-
GENTLY to obtain real unity in
the event of another war.
France, like the rest of West
ern European nations, has been
greatly weakened by two costly
wars within less than quarter
century. The Western Euro
pean nations. which at the out
break of World War II mustered
some $50 divisions, will be able
during the next two years to put
in the field not more than one
third that number. The poten-
tial enemy-the U. S. S. r.
Evening star., 1951-03-31
Lowell MeHett:

The President of France and
his Foreign Minister are being
kept too busy while here, we
can hope, to read or listen to the
big domestic news. Or to look
at same on television. For it is
news that gives us no pride.
dealing as it does with the wide
spread breakdown of morality
in this lush country. At worst
We can hope our distinguished
guests are too polite to notice
the state of our domestic house.
hold. .-,l. al~. .-. ,.z.,....
On the other hand we trust
they do not fail to take notice of
the state of our international
morality. They are not likely
to, of course. since that is of
direct concern to themselves.
And what they see must be re-
assuring.
Meeting in Washington, on an
equal basis. are the foreign min
listers Of all the American re-
publics, the fourth such meet
ing in the history of the West
ern Hemisphere, all within the
last dozen years. The conditions
surrounding the meeting, the
atmosphere in which it is held,
testify to something relatively
new in the world and in the
United States. That is a for
eign policy, or at least a hemi-
pheric policy. firmly based on
respect for the rights of others.
What President Roosevelt called
Evening star., 1951-03-31
Constantine Brown: .~st IL.
France Still Lacks Real Unity
'PoIiticonsn' Which Defeated Nation in Past
Has Not Yet Been Overcome Sufficiently

has a potential 200 divisions,
well-trained and equipped with
the latest weapons.
The alliance with the United
States is of the greatest impor-
tance to these nations. But it
would be foolhardy to imagine
that we could make up the de-
ficiency in ground forces i'm
mediately after the Reds begin
an offensive. That is the real
situation insofar as the Allan
tic pact is concerned.
The military men, on whom
rests the responsibility for fight
ing a successful war, know that
there are Immediately available
in anti-C Communist countries of
Europe at least 81 combat-ready
divisions with nearly as many
reserves behind them.
They lack only some types Of
modern military equipment.
without which these forces will
be compelled either to remain
inactive or face certain defeat,
in these days when physical
courage is less important than
good tanks. guns and planes.
The French political men,
who are supposed to be the
voice of the people," actually
are preventing these forces from
joining the North Atlantic de-
fense system.
1t has become clear now that
we may not count on any Ger
man troops unless Western Ger
many becomes a sovereign state.
Under the pressure of public
opinion. expressed through Con-
gress and by the advice of our
top strategists, the American
Government is willing to grant
the Germans equality with the
other free nations in the West
ern European concert.
The French government OPP
poses this, explaining that it's
people would not tolerate an
unrestricted Germany" Under
these conditions Gen. Eisen-
hover, Allied Supreme Com
mander in Europe. for the pres
ent has written off the Germans
Evening star., 1951-03-31

as members of his defense force.
Again under the pressure of a
realistic Congress, the Ameri-
can Government is urging its
Western European Allies to in
clude Spain in the overall de-
Tense system. There can be no
fear in France about the hos
tility of that country as there
is in regard to Germany.
The Spaniards and the
French have had no fight since
the days of Napoleon-and then
the French Emperor was the
aggressor. Because the French
Socialist parties do not like the
form of government across the
Pyrenees, the Paris government
has voted the entry of that
neighbor with a real military
force behind it in the Atlantic
pact.
1t is true that the British
Labor government is equally
opposed to an alliance with
Spain. But, according to those
who believe that Europe is
doomed unless all nations will
ing to fight Red aggression are
banded together with the
United States, change of heart
on the part of the Paris gov
ernment would make a real diff
ference to the entire problem.
The same thing applies to
Frances and Britain's opposi-
ton to bringing Turkey into the
NATO. It is only with the as
sistance of these outsiders"
that an effective defense can be
organized.
This Nation has shown a
greater understanding of
Frances postwar problems than
anybody had expected. This old
and tried friend of the United
States was given unstinting
help. But in this moment of
supreme crisis involving all free
nations, it is difficult to under
stand the refusal of French
politicos to single out America
alone as the only source of as
sistance. And this is the only
real criticism which is directed
at France today.
Evening star., 1951-03-31

duties as an investigator Of the
subcommittee.
Mr.. McDermott told reporters
last night that he had received
Mr. Fried's affidavit at request
of Chairman Monroney. Mr.. Fried
asked that the document be
made a part Of the official rec
ord" of the subcommittee.
The majority counsel said the
subcommittee had authorized him
to release copies Of the affidavit.
Mr.. Becker received copy at
the same time.
Mr.. Becker asserted there is no
truth" in the document and that
he will say more about it later. ]
Evening star., 1951-03-31

of "allegedly prominent under
world figures"
A committee spokesman said
the Angersolas have been asso
Iciated with crime syndicate men,
bers in Cleveland. Northern Ken
lucky and the general Florida
area. He said they use the alias
King"
Senator Wiley said he and SEN
ator Tobey would seek prompt ac-
ton next week on a resolution to
extend the existence of the COM
mittee. He added that consid-
Grafton is being given to- seeking
S150,000 more for the committee S
work. II has received S265,000 to
date.
The committees existence was
scheduled to end today. Bul the
Senate yesterday voted an exten-
sion until May l, which Senator
Kefauver said would be for the
purpose of writing a report and
legislative recommendation and
not for further public hearings.
Evening star., 1951-03-31
.RFC Probers Consider
New Call for Dawson;
Maritime Inquiry Set
By Robert X. Welsh

The Senate subcommittee in
vestigating the Reconstruction
Finance Corp. will reopen the
question OF calling Donald Dawson
to testify, Chairman Fulbright
disclosed today.
Comments by President Truman
at a news conference. the Senator
said. seem to have put it up to the
subcommittee to decide whether
to invite, urge or subpoena Mr.
Dawson, an aide to the President.
The subcommittee, he added will
discuss the matter Wednesday.
That development came as
Chairman Edwin johnson of the
Senate Commerce Committee
planned to make public late today
detailed report on the sale of
war surplus ships to former Rep
tresentative Joseph E. Casey
Democrat. of Massachusetts,. and
others.
On the basis of that report
from the Commerce Department
Senator johnson said his commit
tee will start hearings immedi-
& ately on operations of the for
Imer Maritime Commission, now
the Maritime Administration in
the Commerce Department.
Broader Inquiry Likely.
Those hearings, he explain
are almost certain to go beyond
the transaction in which were
listed the names of M. Casey.
Admiral William F. Halsey, Julius
c. Holmes. Minister and Coun-
selor at the United States En-
bassy in London, and the late
Edward R. Stettinius, jr.. former
Secretary of State.
1T might take in a probe of ship
sales by the Maritime Commission
to nationals of other countries. y
Senator johnson said. I'VE prob
ably will look into the whole Mari
time Commission picture, domeS =
tic and foreign"
Mr.. Casey said today he and
some of his associates will confer
Evening star., 1951-03-31
Ancient Floor Uncovered

CATINA, Sicily.(P.-A large mo-
sale floor probably dating from the
fourth century before Christ has
been uncovered in excavations
near here. A leading archeologist.
Prof. Biagio Pace, describes the
mosaic as beautiful example Of
the imperial Roman era.
Evening star., 1951-03-31
Butler Probe Diverted
by Heated Argument
Between Investigators
By W. H. Shippen

senators investigating the But
Ter campaign in Maryland were
confronted today with a heated
controversy within their own
staff.
Louis H. Fried, subcommittee
investigator whose impartiality
had been questioned by Republi-
can members, charged in a
lengthy affidavit last night that
Minority Counsel Ralph E. Becker
had given confidential informa-
ton to prospective witnesses.
Mr.. Becker replied the charge
against him comes from a man
with an obsession and an obvious
bias" He added that the author
of this document apparently has
no evldepce and merely speculates
and argues with himself"
Both men are serving the sub
committee which opened public
hearings six weeks ago on charges
Of election irregularities brought
lagainst Senator Butler, Republi-
can, and his hackers by former
Senator Millard E. Tydings, the
defeated Democratic candidate.
Fried Job Expires Today.
The term of temporary employ
ment of Mr.. Fried and other in
Ivestigators expires today, although
Mr.. Becker and the majority
counsel, Edward. A. McDermott
will continue to serve the sub
committee until its affairs can
be wound up.
| Mr.. Fried declared in his sworn
statement that he believed Mr..
Becker guilty of malfeasance in
Office in that "he or his agents
advised Mr.. Jonkel' of informa-
ton being assembled about the
money Mr.. Jonkel had received
and spent without knowledge of
the Butler campaign treasurer.
About week after the public
hearings opened in February, Jon
NJ. Jonkel. former Chicago public
relations expert. and Mr.. Buffers
campaign manager, reported in a
letter to Campaign Treasurer
Cornelius P. Mundy that he had
received and spent more than
I$27 900 in contributions never re-
ported to Mr.. Mundy.
Letter Made Supplemental Report.
1t was Mr.. Fried's contention
that MI. Becker let Mr.. Jonkel
and others know the subcommit-
tee was inquiring into this matter
before the Senators were ready to
bring it out through sworn testi-
mony at the hearing.
Mr. Jonkel. in his letter 10 Mr..
Mundy, listed the receipts and dis
bursements from such information
as he could collect that long afte,
the campaign.
Mr.. Mundy. while rejecting Mr..
Jonkel's request that he make a
supplemental report as treasurer
!
forwarded. a copy of Mr., Jonkel's
letter to Mr.. Butler. Mr.. Butler
transmitted copies of this cor.
respondence to the Senate in tn,
form of a supplemental report OF
his campaign expenditures and re.
ceipts.
I Release of Data Charged.
Mr.. Fried charged that the min
ority counsel has been transmit
ting or causing to be transmitted
information of highly confiden-
tial nature" to prospective wit
nesses or their representatives.
Mr.. Fried charged that Mr..
Becker. either personally OF
thorugh his associates. tried to
embarrass and intimidate him in
the performance of his official
Evening star., 1951-03-31

Switzerland was founded in
meeting of the representatives of
three cantons on a meadow called
Ruth in 1907.
Evening star., 1951-03-31

REMINGTONS FORMER MOTHER R-IN-LAW HANDCUFFED-
New Yorkrs Elizabeth Moos (ight, former mother nlaw
of convicted peurer William Remington handcued she
stands with United States Deputy Marshal Mae Maher at Inter-
national Airport after her arrest charge failing register
foreign agent Mrs MOOs taken into custody she
arrived by plane from She of the hackers of
the recent StockhOme Peace Petition labeled by the Gov
ernment Communstinspired trick Mrs Moos attorney
said returned voluntarily to indictment of
five officers of the former Peace Information Center
-AP WirephOto
Evening star., 1951-03-31
Luncheon Speaker Named

Wash B. Williams will be the
principal speaker at a luncheon
meeting of the Democratic Club
of the District at 1890 pm. to-
morrow in the Dupont Plaza Hotel.
Evening star., 1951-03-28

Traffic Court Judge Thomas
Scalley yesterday accepted the
word of a police private. who is
also a lieutenant commander in
the Coast Guard Reserve. over that
of an Air Force lieutenant-colonel
and fined the latter SIS in a traffic
mishap.
Pvt. Marion G. Randall of the
Harbor Precint was the complain
ant in the case. He was off duty
and in civilian clothes when he
stepped from an M street curb on
Maine avenue S.W. on the night
of March 18.
His version of what happened
next was in complete conflict with
the testimony of 1t. Col. William
B. Taylor. 81.
Failure to Stop Charged.
Pvt. Randall said that Col. Tay-
lor, who was driving a station
wagon, not only failed to stop at
Evening star., 1951-03-28

a stop sign there, but failed to
yield him right of way as a
pedestrian. The policeman said
the left fender of the car brushed
his leg. spinning him around SO
that his hands smashed in the
window of the drivers door.
Col. Taylor. who is stationed in
the Office of Chief of Staff, denied
this. He said the policeman, un-
known as such to him at the time,
apparently Jumped" in front of
the car after the vehicle had
stopped for the stop sign and
started again. He added, more
over. that instead of falling, Pvt.
Randall swung his fist into the car
window.
Ran After Him.
"He then turned and walked off
without a word" the colonel tes-
titled. II jumped out and ran
after him and told him, brother,
Evening star., 1951-03-28

I'm going to have you booked at
the nearest precinct"
1t was not until after their ar
rival at the Harbor Precint sta
ton that Col. Taylor learned Pvt.
Randall was policeman, the colo
mel said.
The colonel, who lives at 1909
North Columbus street, Arlington,
Evening star., 1951-03-28
Colonel Fined as Court Accepts Policeman Version Accident

has filed a complaint with police
officials over Pvt. Randalls "irre-
sponsible conduct" He said he
also plans to appeal the courts
Iruling.
Evening star., 1951-03-28

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Evening star., 1951-09-13
Virginia Studies Boost
In Welfare Payments
BY the Assoela,ed Press

RICHMOND. Va, Sept. 49,
State welfare officials said yes
terday Virginia's public assistance
program expenditures would have
to be increased by $4,000 if the
State were to realize the full bene-
fits OF a pending Federal bill.
The bill. already passed by the
Senate. would boost public as
sistance payments from So to So
Ia month. It prescribes standards
for present State and local pay
ments for State to receive the
maximum Federal aid.
Evening star., 1951-09-13

and probably will be introduced
soon. 1t would raise the examina-
tion fee for dentists from $40 tc
$50; dentists annual registration
fee from SIS to $40. Dental
hygieniSts examination fee would
be increased from SO to SIS, their
reciprocity fee from $40 to SIS,
and their annual registration fee
from SO to $5.
The per diem fee for each mem
Der of the Board of Dental Ex-
aminers would be raised from $40
to SIS for each day they serve
as board members.
Evening star., 1951-09-13
Congress Asked 10 Vote Dental Fee Increase Here

The District Commissioners
have asked Congress to pass a bill
proposed by them to increase the
fees of dentists and dental
Ihygienists, payable to the Board
of Dental examiners.
In a letter submitting the bill
to the Speaker of the House, Com
missioner j. Russell Young said
the increases were needed because
of the increased costs of the Board
Iof Dental Examiners and the
higher number of those applying
for licenses.
The bill went to the House Dis
ltrict Committee for consideration
Evening star., 1951-09-13
Southeast Package Store Transfer Under Study

The Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board today has under consid-
Grafton the application for a
transfer of a package liquor store
from 1914 Eighth street Sc,
to 4404 Southern avenue Sc.
The license for the package
store at the Eighth street ad-
dress is now held by Harry v,
Parmateer. and he desires to
change the license to the South
ern avenue address in connection
with Alfred Gordon Parmateer.
Mr.. Parmateer has previously
Evening star., 1951-09-13
Moody Named as Judge
In Airline Contest

Senator Moody, Democrat, o1
Michigan has been appointed tt
the panel Of judges in Trans
World Airlines' aviation writing
and photography competition.
Senator Moody, a reporter be-
fore he was appointed to the
Senate. will serve with Howard
M. Lesourd, dean Of the school
of public relations and commu-
nications at Boston University,
and e. o. Coke, TWA vice presi-
dent.
Evening star., 1951-09-13
India Seeks Rudio Link

NEW DELHI P.-India is ne
gotiating for the establishment OF
a direct radio-telephone circuit
with Iran and wireless link with
Indo China, the communications
ministry here announced,
Evening star., 1951-09-13
Apprentice Plumber Gets District Council Award

Commissioner F. Joseph Dono.
hue yesterday presented the first
Certificate of Completion award
ed by the District Apprenticeship
Council to an apprentice trained
by a District government agency
He is David K. Bowden, 27, a
plumber apprentice, who lives at
1884 Delafield place NE. He was
trained under the Office of the
Superintendent of District Build
ings.
A World War II veteran, Mr..
Bowden was registered with the
apprenticeship council in October,
Evening star., 1951-09-13

l94S, by Braden r. Fleming, su.
Iperintendent of District Build
ings. He learned his trade un-
der the direction Of George r.
Koehler. assistant superintendent.
He received credit for previous
experience. which permitted him
to graduate within three years.
Attending the presentation were
Mr.. Fleming, Mr.. Koehler, Direc-
tor Of Construction Archie G. Hut
son, A. w. Lee. employer mem
ber Of the District Apprenticeship
Council, and Gino j. Simi, director
OF apprenticeship for the District.
Evening star., 1951-09-13

attempted to transfer his license
to that area and several other
package liquor stores have also
applied for a transfer to that
area but ABC Board has always
refused to grant the transfers.
Evening star., 1951-09-13

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Evening star., 1951-06-23

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Evening star., 1951-06-23
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Evening star., 1951-06-23
Of U. n.
Advocated by Rabbis
BY the Assoeio.ed Press


NEW LONDON. Conn, June %.
"A more powerful United Nations
with an army Of its own. and
geared to become a world govern
ment, is urged by the country's
biggest rabbinical body.
That is the only real chance to
get peace and keep it, the Central
Conference of American Rabbis
declared.
The Nationwide organization of
Jewish clergymen resolved yester-
day that as first step. the U. N.
should be given "the power to con-
troll the production of armament. /"
and added.
The United States should lead
the way now in proposing new
comprehensive plans for world
control and reduction of all arma-
ments" s"-since previous arms con-
troll plans have failed.
The conferences 62d annual con-
vention, at the Griswold Hotel
was attended by more than 60o
rabbis from all parts Of the coun-
try and Canada.
Evening star., 1951-06-23
.Bergson Leaves oDM;
Correu to Replace Him
Rx fhe Associatad Press

Herbert A. Bergson resigned
yesterday as general counsel of
the Office Of Defense Mobilization
effective July /. His deputy, Ro-
dolfo A. Correa. will succeed him.
Mr.. Bergson, former Assistant
Attorney General in charge of
the ANTITRUST division, will return
to his private law practice in
Washington. He has been serv-
ing ODM without pay.
Evening star., 1951-06-23
Bob Hope Stricken III
AS Reservists Honor Him
BY the Associated Press

by the AsSoeiofeu FreSS
LONG BEACH, Calf, June %.
Comedian Bob Hope was treated
by a physician last night after
suffering an attack of acute in
digestion.
Hope was presented with a
bullet-pierced jeep from the Re-
serve Officers Association here in
token of his unlimited travel In
Ijeeps while entertaining GIs. He
complained of pains after he had
eaten a sandwich. The doctor
advised him to rest behind stage
and after while he drove his car
home.
Hope, who has appeared in 10
shows in the last II days. said he
was very tired.
Evening star., 1951-05-18
Foundation Head Ask,
Emphasis on Science
Study in High School

More emphasis on science
instruction in schools below the
college level. in order to meet a
severe scientist shortage, was
urged yesterday by the head of
the new National Science Founda-
ltion.
DR.. Alan T. Waterman. founda-
ltion director, told a new organiZa-
ltion of District science teachers
1.-The answer to the shortage is in
early recognition of pupils with
scientific aptitude and encourage
ment in scientific study.
He also said it would be helpful
If schools would realize the study
of science "is not a thing apart
but a necessary part of our cul-
lture."
DR.. Waterman said the founda-
tion, which has a congressional
authorization for SIS million-but
no appropriation yet-will con-
centrate at first on two major
goals: Fellowships for graduate
students, especially in the first
year, and support of basic scienti-
f1c research projects. For the first
time. he said. his agency will have
complete freedom to choose the
fields of research. instead of being
limited to medicine, agriculture,
atomic energy or some other
specific field.
| Membership in the new science
teachers group has been extended
to those in District white high
and junior high schools. Ar
arrangements for the firs+ meeting
were made by Richard L. Feldman
of Roosevelt, Ralph G. Watt of
Eastern and Mrs. Bernice c..
Lamberton of Paul Junior High.
/ Mr.. Feldman said the aim of
the group will be to explore the
place science now has in educa-
ton" and to study any changes
needed.