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Evening star., 1952-10-27
The Difference of Opinion in WSB

Reports of an impending settlement of the
coal strike come the heels of an attack by the
labor members of the Wage Sterilization Board
on the board majority, representing industry
and the public. The labor members say the per
pay day increase in the coal contract could
have been allowed in lieu of certain fringe bene-
fits. Their claim was that the fringe benefits
in the coal industry are below those in other
basic industries and that the majority was
inconsistent and unfair in not approving the
full $1.90 pay increase to compensate for this
difference.
The board majority had met these charges
before they were made publicly.
When the majority opinion allowing ST.
of the pay increase was announced on October
13, Chairman Archibald Cox said:
We have considered the various arguments
made for approval Of the full increase, such as
contentious that the excess is needed to COM
pensate the miners for fringe benefits enjoyed by
other workers. Our examination of all
available statistical information convinced us
that these arguments are not supported by
fact and are contrary to stabization policies
applied to all other workers.
A statement issued on behalf of the public
members of the board pointed out that the
uniform policy of the agency, expressed in gen.
eral regulations, provides separate and distinct
standards for increased wage rates and for
granting fringe benefits" After noting that
exceptions had been made in cases involving
peculiar relationships within industries, the
statement added that there is no such relation
ship in the present case. There is no basis in
this case for violating the uniform rule applied
to other workers"
The statement of the public members then
added:
But even if the board could accept the
'in lieu of" argument this settlement could not
be approved in full. In addition to the wage
increase of $1.50 day which approve. the
United Mine Workers bargained for an addi-
tional contribution of 10 cents ton payable
to the Welfare and Retirement Fund The
contribution is the cost equivalent of 70-cent
increase in daily wages. Under WSB regula-
tons specific approval of the royalty payment
is not required, but if the value of the package
settlement is to be our standard of Judgment,
we must value the entire package Under our
decision the value is 1920 day or 275 cents
an hour This is more than any other major
settlement. And from an overall point of
view the fringe benefits now enjoyed by
bituminous coal miners measured in cost per
man-hour at least equal to those now
provided in the steel industry. The miners
fringe benefits also appear to be substantially
greater than those prevailing in industry as
whole.
It is clear from these statements that the
board majority did give full and serious con-
sideration to the fringe-benef1t issue. The an
nounced judgment, a courageous one, was that
resort to such "flimsy excuses for wage increase
honest stabilization program" would be a fraud.
Evening star., 1952-10-27
They Can't Stand Exposure

Never firing of doing violence to the truth,
Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky and all the
Kremlin's stooges throughout the world are still
mouthing the colossal lie that American forces
have resorted to germ warfare against Red China
and the Communists in North Korea. So the
United States has decided to try once again to
expose the complete falsity of the charge, this
time by calling upon the United Nations General
Assembly to set up machinery for an impartial
investigation. But the move though 1t may
accomplish something as counterattack in the
field of propaganda will fail to get the slightest
degree of cooperation from any Of the authors
of this utterly poisonous tall tale.
This is about as certain as anything could be.
After all, in the 11-nation Security Council last
July, the Soviet representative vetoed proposal
approved by the 10 other members-to have the
International Red Cross conduct thorough
going inquiry into the charge. At the same time
both the North Korean and Chinese Communists
served notice that they would never open their
borders to such group. Although the veto
cannot be employed in the General Assembly,
similar obstruction will be the order of the day
when our new American request comes up for
full consideration. AS Andrei Gromyko has
shown already, the Russian delegation will rant
and rave and spew forth vituperation in support
of the vitriolic demands of Pyongyang and Pei
ping that they be allowed to participate in the
debate. And then the Assembly, rejecting the
demands, probably will vote overwhelmingly in
favor of creating an investigating commission
of some kind, whereupon the commission will
find itself barred by the Kremlins puppets from
entering the areas where our forces are supposed
to have used meteorological weapons.
Such situation is virtually inevitable. AS
they have shown by their past performances in
this matter, the Communists do not want an
impartial inquiry. They do not want it, naturally,
because they know that project of that kind
would hold them up to the contempt and con-
demnation of all peoples not trapped in the dark
behind the Iron Curtain-hold them up, in the
full light of day, as men guilty of black crime
against the effort to promote peace, guilty of
deliberately fabricating one of the vilest and
most vicious hate-incting hoaxes in modern
history. Accordingly, it seems safe to predict
that our American move will get nowhere in
terms of launching real investigation The
most to be expected of it is that it may put the
enemy sufficiently on the defensive to force him,
in due course. to stop giving voice to his dirty.
worn-out lie.
Evening star., 1952-10-27
House For Sale

Quaint curtained little room Of pansled
blue!
Amid your painted turnishtnos Of Utts
And nursery prints IN storied border
bright
Left from the eager time phen lite iods
neD,
The child that ! haze been Is present
still.
! see her nloDin0 here from, place to
place,
Bird-hke and quick and free, alert OF
face.
ol-lipped, aloot and proud. The secret
thrill
OF natures loneliness she often feels:
OFT slips, dream foated into golden
clin1es,
Do,Dn the long DRIFT OF slotoly dropping
rhymes
Yet In her heart their silent glory seals.
Now on you both I turn the final KEY
Locking the changeless chest OF
memory.
Ruth Mary Weeks
Evening star., 1952-10-27
Railroads and Union Shop

During the recent steel strike many
persons criticized. and rightly so, the in
tervention of the Wage Sterilization
Board and its subsequent recommends
tion OF the union shop in the steel in
dustry. In fact, Congress later went so
far as to take away the WSB's jurisdic-
tion in labor disputes, except to advise
on stabilization policies and that only
upon request.
- The steel strike was settled without
the union-shop. There seems to be the
impression that as result, there is little
danger that this monopolistic, discrim-
inatory type of labor contract will be
extended over industry. Any such i'm
preston is in error. The drive has not
halted. On August 20 the Eastern rail-
roads granted a union shop for the So
called n-operating unions, represent
ing approximately half million workers
on these roads.
I am glad to say that the Southeastern
railroads. for which I speak in this mat
ter, and the Western railroads have
turned down the union-shop request.
The Southeastern carriers declined to
meet with the unions to negotiate such
an agreement. We told the unions that
our opposition was to compulsion-not
to unionism.
The railroad case is similar to the
union-shop phrase of the steel dispute in
several respects. AS was the case in
steel, Government board which studied
the railroad controversy recommended
the union shop. We do not question the
boards motives or sincerity. But we do
question whether q Government board
should throw its great influence in favor
of contract which forces a man to join
a union against his will in order to earn
q living.
The union shop is defended on several
grounds-that many industries have 1t.
that comparatively few persons are COM
PEELED to join a union against their will
and that non union members should not
be allowed to get the benefit of unioniSm
without contributing towards the ex-
penses of obtaining such benefits.
These arguments fall when closely
examined. The union shop is wrong IN
principle and its prevalence or legaliza-
ton cannot hide the fact. Furthermore.
the arguments that comparatively few
Evening star., 1952-10-27
Stick to Issues

Our form of government exists by
virtue Of two basic principles: Cd ma
jority and minority, (2) the right Of the
majority to govern and the right Of the
minority to criticism. Supporting these
basic principles are series OF condi-
tions which must be observed for our
form of government, as we have known
it, to survive. These are: Cd the opposi-
tion party must respect the majority's
right to govern, (2) the governing party
must not seek to perpetuate itself by
the unethical use of its powers, and 90
each party must observe sense of fair
play when opposing each other in the
conduct of government.
Perhaps fair play is the most difficult
to observe, for power corrupts, and those
in power wish to remain in power. The
more the opposition Is frustrated in its
attempts at legitimate and responsible
criticism, the more violent will be the
clashes between them. The more the
party in power seeks to remain in power
by illegitimate means, the more reck-
less will be the attacks Of the opposition,
resulting finally in the complete ami
hilation of one or the other Of the two
great parties.
Each party must respect the basic
principles and conditions. and each
must reject any attempt to circumvent
the principles in order to attain some
illusory advantage. Our system Of gov
ernment has vicious enemies in the
form Of communism and other forms OF
Marxism, which stand ever ready to ex-
ploit any weakening in the system, and
who seek to gain power by any means.
fair or foul. Both great parties must
respect the others existence and recog-
nize the contribution each makes to the
maintenance Of freedom in this Nation.
The history of both parties contains
memorable contributions to the growth
and welfare Of this country, but we must
ever be on guard so that neither party
is enticed to accept the philosophical
rantings Of the radical elements, who
preach in effect the eventual subver-
sion of our basic principles. Instead OF
hiding behind the skirts of our great
Democratic Party, let the MARKHAM
philosophers and Stalin's yes-men es-
tablish their own political parties and
label them appropriately, so that we
may be able to weigh their merits. If
they are bringing better world to us,
they should not fear to stand in the
open.
Both national parties in this connec-
ton are obligated to present their cases
Evening star., 1952-10-27
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. Please explain just how the heat
of volcanoes is used to produce electric
power in Italy.-N. K.
A. Steam produced from underground
contact Of water and hot lava pushes
to the surface at a pressure Of four
atmospheres. 1t is piped to turbo-gen-
orators and then to cooling towers.
Generators at Larderelo can turn out
2 billion XVIII. Of electric power in q
year.
@. At what age does a growing boy
need the largest amount Of food?-
E. E. H.
A. In preparing food budgets, nutri-
tionists allow more food for boys 13 to
20 years of age than for any other mem
bers of the family During this period
of rapid growth and development, a
boy needs more calories also more pro-
tein, vitamins and minerals than at
any other time.
@. Does the moon give the same guam
tity Of light in the first and last quar-
ters?-H. K.
A. The moon of the first quarter gives
slightly more light than at the last
quarter. This is due to the distribu-
tion of the darker areas on the moon.
The eastern half Of the moon as seen
from the earth has more dark areas
than does the western, and when the
moon is at first quarter 1t Is the western
half we see.
@. What per cent Of British voters
voted in the last general election in
that country?-M. L. L.
A. Eighty-three. In Italy's last elec-
ton 90 per cent Of eligible voters went
to the polls.
Evening star., 1952-10-27
Letters to The Star.

are coerced and that these should be
compelled to contribute to the unions on
the theory of benefits are arguments
that can be brought against minorities
everywhere.
It Is inescapable that if man can no
longer earn a living except by paying
dues to a union and submitting to union
discipline, he must become the subject
Of private government in order to live.
Inescapable too is that the union shop, If
extended to all industry as is the intent
of the union leaders, will give such
leaders such power that this country will
have labor faSciSm
There is talk of rewriting existing
labor legislation to do away with the
comparatively few existing restraints on
union leaders. Instead, the talk should
be directed towards eliminating the pro-
visions which allow a union shop which
in turn results in compulsion of the in
dividual. thus creating a mockery Of
democracy.
A. j. Bier,
Manager. Bureau of Information Of
The Southeastern Railways.
Evening star., 1952-10-27
The Era of Godgets

Sponsors of the 44th annual National Bus-
ness Show in New York's Grand Central Palace
have reason to feel stuck up. One of the most
popular attractions is fountain pen that dis
penses glue.
Aiming their attack at the paste-pot trade,
the makers of the glue pen include two car
tridges each good for 5000 sticky dabs, at
modest price. Some of the other gadgets come
higher, including $1,000 desk that has built-in
Evening star., 1952-10-27

to the people on the real issues of the
times and not resort to bitter personal
attacks to which this campaign has
descended. It will be up to the people
then to insure on election day. when
they will exercise their sovereign power,
that both national parties remain
strong, free and honorable parties, un-
compromising with the enemies of our
fundamental and traditional principles.
Michael GavriSheff.
Evening star., 1952-10-27
Berutes Burkley

wonder If all Virginians are as riled
as by Barkley's speech?
Republicans have been accused of
everything. but when the Democrats
dare to criticize the only Democrat
worthy Of being classed as q statesman.
they better give up. When they misouote
their own party members. that's going
too far.
AS for Robertson and Barkley bragg
Evening star., 1952-10-27

to which the Patent Office was trans
ferred January, 1882, from the Interior
Department. It still remains under the
Commerce Department.
For further education of the reader
on the establishment of the Patent Of
flee and its wonderful history one is
referred to the Journal of the Patent
Office Society of July, 1885. Vol. 18,
No. 7.
William /. Lee.
Evening star., 1952-10-27

ging about how many generations their
families had been Democrats, isn't there
an old saying that wise men change
their minds. fools never do?
That odious comparison Barkley used
to describe Byrd's voting might be
apropos In Kansas and Kentucky, but
(SuhD he was talking about our most
beloved and outstanding Virginia gentle
man. hope Barkley won't accept any
more speaking engagements in Virginia
until he's had chance to shake of the
Pendergast mud and mire that seems to
have rubbed off on him.
N. M. King.
Evening star., 1952-10-27
Faulkner Free to Speak

AS a progressive, there are few things
on which can agree with school board
member Robert Faulkner, but, as a be-
lever In free speech, I am appalled, at
the attempts to suppress Mr.. Faulkner.
am particularly disturbed that these
attempts to gag" Mr.. Faulkner's views
(distasteful as they might be- were not
challenged editorially. This is not good,
and sets up standard of conformity
with mores Of silence" that results in
covering up deleterious and corruptive
practices.
We need people who talk out Of turn,
who refuse to be intimidated, who have
no respect for sacred cows" This is no
Endorsement Of McCarthyism. There is
happy medium between McCarthyism
and censorship. In fact, no one will
argue that McCarthyism is many times
superior to any form of censorship if
the persons attacked are given fair
and full opportunity to answer.
Which reminds me that Mr.. Faulk-
ner's four charges have not been an
swered or disproved. I agree, for in,-
stance, that too much time is being given
to physical education. and too much
space is given to other than classroom
activities.
G. j. s.
Editors note: The Star said edi-
torially on october 8: Zone may
disagree completely withviews he has
expressed without concluding that
those views unfit him for member
ship on the Board of Education. For
the alternative is to adopt the theory
that the standard of fitness for men,
bership on the Board Of Education is
strict conformity to a single pattern
of thought, and that in appointing
members the judges must be sure
there is no variation from that pat
tern.')
Evening star., 1952-10-27
Questions and Answers

The Stars readers can get the answer 70
any question Of fact BY either writins The
NV, Washington 8, d. c., and inclosing 3 cents
return postage or by telephoninR ST. 1858.
Evening star., 1952-10-27

Pen-ndn,es may be used II letters carry
tDTiterS' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1952-01-31

godparents for young William P.
Prescott. Mrs. Shirley Prescott of
Rockville, mother of Mr.. Prescott,
served as godmother for Susan
Randolph Prescott, along with
Mrs. Richard Mcneil of Chevy
Chase. James Davis of Rockville
was godfather for Susan.
On Friday, February Is, the Ju-
Nor Women's Society of Christ
Church is giving a card party for
the benefit of Church Mission
Work in Mexico. There will be
refreshments and door prizes.
Guests are requested to bring their
own cards. Mrs. Thomas Pyles
is chairman of the party which
will be held in the Parish Hall in
Rockville beginning at 8 pm.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1952-01-31
ORDER OF
PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to
procure a divorce a vinculo matri-
monii by the plaintiff from the
defendant.
The bill in substance states
That the plaintiff and defendant
were married March %, 1915, in
Alexandria, Virginia; that the
plaintiff is resident of the State
of Maryland, residing at Norwood,
Maryland, and has resided in
Maryland for more than one year
preceding the filing of this suit;
that the defendant is a non-resi-
dent of said State, residing at
Portsmouth, Virginia; that no chill
dren were born as a result of the
marriage; that after the marriage
the plaintiff and defendant lived
together as husband and wife I'M
til on or about October %, 1919,
at which time the defendant. with
out any just cause or reason, aban-
doned and deserted the plaintiff
and announced his intention to live
with her no longer; that such
abandonment has continued unin-
terruptedly since said date and is
deliberate and final and the sep
aration of the parties is beyond
any reasonable expectation of a
reconciliation.
The bill then prays that the
plaintiff may be divorced a vim
culo matrimonii from the defend
ant, and for such other and fur
Their relief as her case may re-
quire.
1t is, thereupon, this Both day
of January, 1852, by the Circuit
Court for Montgomery County, as
a Court of Equity, ordered that the
plaintiff, by causing copy of this
Order to be inserted in some news
paper published in said Montgom-
cry County, once in each of four
successive weeks before the Bird
day of March, 1862, giving notice
to the defendant, Cornelius c.
Owens, who is a nonresident of
the State of Maryland, of the OBJ
sect and substance of this bill of
complaint, warning him to appear
n this Court, in person or by So
icitor, on or before the Dist day
OF March, next, to show cause, if
any he may have, why a Decree
ought not to be passed as prayed
CLAYTON X. WATKINS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Montgomery County, Md.
True Copy-Test:
Clayton X. Watkins, Clerk. SS4
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1952-01-31
ORDER OF
PUBLICATION

The object OF this suit is to Sc
cure a decree of adoption by Or
vile Richard Thompson and Mary
Elizabeth Thompson, his wife, of
Baby Boy Dennis, infant, and to
change his name to James Herbert
Thompson.
The petition states in substance
that the petitioners are husband
and wife; that they are residents
of Montgomery County, Mary
land; that Orville Richard Thomp-
son is a physician; that Mary Eliz-
abeth Thompson is not employed;
that said infant was born May IL,
1861, at Iona Linda Sanitarium
and Hospital, Iona Linda, Cali
fornia, to Frances Lucille Dennis
and LaVaughn Earl Dennis, her
husband; that the said Francis Lu-
ellie Dennis and LaVaughn Earl
Dennis are non-residents of the
State of Maryland; that the last
known residence of the said Fran
els Lucille Dennis was the State
of California, and the last known
residence of LaVaughn Earl Den
mis- was the State of Oregon; that
their addresses are unknown to pc
titioners; that said infant was
placed in care of petitioners May
10, 1851, and that he has contin-
uously resided with them since
that time; that petitioners and
natural parents are members of
the Caucasian race; that petition
ers are of the Protestant faith,
but have no knowledge as to the
religious affiliation of natural par
ents; that petitioners have no chill
dren by birth or adoption; that
infant is not related to either pc
titioner; that petitioners desire to
legally adopt said infant and to
change his name to James Herbert
Thompson.
1T is, THEREUPON, this 29th
day of January, 1852, by the Cir
cult Court for Montgomery County
Maryland, sitting as a Court of
Equity, ordered that petitioners,
by causing copy of this order to
be inserted in some newspaper
published in Montgomery County,
Maryland, once in each of four sue
cessive weeks before the LIST day
of March, 1852, give notice to the
said absent and nonresident Fran
els Lucille Dennis and LaVaughn
Earl Dennis of the object and
substance of this petition, and
warning them to be and appear
in this Court in person or by So
licitor, on or before the 18th day
of March, 1862, to show cause, if
any they may have, why decree
should not be passed as prayed.
CHARLES w. WOODWARD,
Judge of the Circuit Court for
Montgomery County, Md.
True Copy-Test:
Clayton X. Watkins, Clerk. 1856