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Evening star., 1952-04-05
Prince Georges Phenomenon

Prince Georges County has performed
really newsworthy feat in adopting a larger
budget and reducing taxes at one and the same
time. Taxes nearly everywhere else are going
up as budgets grow larger. Yet the adjacent
Maryland county plans not only to spend a
ord-breaking SIS million the next fiscal year
including salary increases for teachers and
police-but to reduce the tax rate from 81 to
$1.98. How is this paradox possible?
The commissioners themselves have attrib-
uted the achievement to a treasury surplus of
nearly 81 million and about $54 million worth
of new taxable property in the county, which
should bring in about 100000 in tax revenues
next year. But, as matter of fact, the sur
plus exists mostly because of the inexperence
of the all-Repubican commissioners when they
drew up the current budget year ago, only
a few weeks after they had taken office. They
played it safe by grossly Understanding the
amounts of money the county could expect from
it's various sources of revenue. Also they in
herited some surplus funds from their Demo-
cratic predecessors, but the financial affairs of
the county were in such state then that it
was not easy to determine how much of that
surplus was real and how much was mere cam
paign oratory.
The commissioners of today are not the
green hands they were. year ago, however
The taxpayers can reasonably expect that esti
mates of county revenues in the new budget
will be fairly accurate. That means there will
be no sizable surplus to fall back on at budget
time next spring and the tax rate might have
to be pushed back up to 81 or even higher.
Another factor the citizens of Prince
Georges should take into account is that this
is an election year. Although the commits
sioners have denied that there is any political
motive in their move, they have adequately
demonstrated in the past that their interest in
the welfare of the Republican Party is no passing
fancy to say the least. A tax cut-even a.
two-p penny one--is not always good economics
but it is almost always good politics.
Nevertheless, the new budget is likely to
have popular support, with or without the two
cent cut, and it promises great improvement
in county services to the growing and demand
ing population of Prince Georges.
Great curiosity over the plumber on a Gov
ernment job who is paid $756 for weeks work
Just the fellow, perhaps. to install one of those
drains on the Treasury.
Evening star., 1952-04-05
An Elected School Board

Tax-supported public schools exist for
the benefit of the State. Their purpose
is to promote capable and responsible
citizenship on the part of the individuals
they train. Existing law, as interpreted
by the courts, guarantees to each indi-
vidua! equality of educational opportu-
nifty. It is an interesting speculation to
consider whether or not those responsible
for operating the public schools of the
District in manner that is contrary to
both the spirit and letter of the law are
miscreants.
This speculation becomes very inter-
esting when it is considered that judges
who interpret the law are ultimately
responsible for the control Of education
in this city. They appoint the board
that is Immediately responsible for
shaping educational programs and poll
cies under existing law. The judges
through their appointees have been re-
sponsible for the equality of the Sepa-
rate education which is required by law
that they have helped to interpret
Educators, laymen, casual observers
can readily see that the educational pro-
grams here are separate. but on exami-
nation they will discover too that the
programs are glaringly unequal. This
means that existing law is being broken,
and the extent of inequality indicates
that the law has been broken over long
period of years. No amount of double
talk can explain why appropriations
have not been divided in the exact pro-
portion of the number of Negro pupils
to the whole number of pupils.
Official Government reports Omitted
States Office of Education Circular No.
286, January. 1851, Page q disclose the
fact that approximately $40 less money
is devoted to the education of each
Negro pupil in the District than is de-
voted to the education of each white
child. This disparity has resulted in a
shortage of administrative, teaching,
clerical, maintenance and other neces-
sary personnel in schools for Negroes.
It has resulted in fewer school buildings,
pupil stations, recreational areas, sup
plies and equipment for Negroes.
Judges should not be required to ap-
point board members whose actions they
might be called upon to evaluate later.
The Board of Education is frequently
involved in court case. where the public
interest is concerned. The sponsors of
these board members should not be the
ones to try such cases. The obvious
solution to the problem is an elected
school board for the District. ..ar.
tr 81 George O. Butler,
And Associates of the Brookland Civic
Association. a.
Evening star., 1952-04-05
Toxpoyers Anonymous

The April issue of The Star reported
the National Capital Housing Authority.
had delivered check for $65,178 to the
District Collector of Taxes. The pay
ment was in lieu of taxes on 18 housing
properties under the Authority's man.
agement here. The properties contain
2,548 dwellings.
think it is regrettable that ordinary
John Doe home owners, who pay 10
times as much taxes by the sweat of
their brows, are afforded no publicity.
More likely they stood in line for half
day before a tax collectors window
in order to avoid dire penalties.
have also noticed many stories in
The Star covering District budget prob
lens. 1t appears that the District is
looking hither and yon for additional
sources Of money and that it will come
from the already overburdened tax
paying citizens.
AS you know, the bulk of any COM
Evening star., 1952-04-05
April Night

The farm wite standing at her door in
Spring
When apple blossoms scent the evening
air,
Can feel the pull OF lite. the upUard
suing
Out in the petaled darkness. Waiting
there
For sun and rain to lift each fragile
seed,
For times reneUal of each leaty
bOugh,
The bud that siUells within rose or
10eed,
The neW moon climbing up the
he1UenS noU.
She feels the pull of life, and busy hands
Are quiet 1Cltile this moment of delight
Sits SloiUly over one Wlto understands
The magic in teemin0 April night.
For only to a iDonaan can earth bring
The hidden. secret tUonder of the Spring.
Catherine {. Berry.
Evening star., 1952-04-05

munity'S real estate taxes evolve from
small property owners who, by dint of
hard work and desire to be self
supporting, constitute the backbone of
any city On the average I think it is
safe to say that such families pay real
estate taxes of from $100 to 5000 a year,
whereas families in subsidized public
housing projects apparently pay only
$26 per year-but, of course, with much
more fanfare.
If it is desirable to pay tribute to the
taxpayer. and think it is commend
able idea, The Star might cast an appre-
ciative eye toward that stalwart group
known as the Lawn Mower Brigade"
who constitute the taxpaying Offices
best contributors.
C.. p. Harness.
Evening star., 1952-04-05
Crisis in Steel

Even at this eleventh hour, it is appro-
pirate that the Government should be making
desperate efforts to bring labor and industry
together again on the proposed steel strike.
Chairman Feinsinger, whose Wage Stabiliza-
ton Board handed down the very recommended
tions that have contributed so much to the
present impasse, conferred separately late yes
terday with each side He plans to see each
again today. He says he is in New York with
instructions Ito settle it" (the strike threat and
that he is ready to stay until hell freezes over'
to accomplish the purpose.
Mr.. Feinsinger should bear in mind that
plies some giving as well as taking. Whether
he has been empowered to make any price con-
cessionS to the steel industry in return for its
acceptance of either what the board recon-
mended or what labor demands-the same thing
at this point-has not been disclosed. For its
part, industry made substantial new offer on
Thursday and it's rejection by labor brought
collapse of the negotiations The union people,
highly pleased at the Sterilization Boards orig
inal recommendation, have made it their mini
mum demand with every indication that they
are willing to strike rather than make any con-
cession. In this atmosphere the prospects for
genuine bargaining do not appear bright
Meanwhile, Government defense and mobili-
zation authorities reviewing the scene last night
seriously affect the entire rearmament program.
1t is a conclusion that has seemed rather
obvious all along.
Evening star., 1952-04-05
His Own Worst Witness

The sordid Internal Revenue mess has pro-
duced no case more disturbing than that of
former Assistant Commissioner Daniel A.
Bolich. Resigning under fire last fall, he now
refuses to answer pertinent questions about his
extra income since 1916 on the shocking ground
that to do so might incriminate him. Mr..
Bolich has the constitutional right, Of course,
to refuse to testify against himself. But, in
effect, he is damaging witness against him.
self when he declines to tell House committee
why he received substantial income beyond his
Government salary.
All of the collectors who have been fred
for proved or alleged wrongdoing in Office were
political appointees. Mr.. Bolich, however was
a career employe of the bureau wha since 1922
had risen from minor job in the intelligence
unit to No. man in the bureau, a, post which
he held for three years. The Assistant Commits
sioner resigned last November after a bureau
agent had begun an investigation of Mr.. Bolich's
financial affairs. In view of the agents testi-
mony to the committee about large gifts which
Mr.. Bolich received from sundry persons, it is
astounding that the bureau should have per-
mitted Mr.. Bolich to resign BY so doing the
bureau encouraged suspicious that it was more
concerned with covering up possible scandals
than with exposing them. Subsequent revela-
tions of widespread corruption and irregularities
in the bureau have served to strengthen the
suspicious, for most of the revelations were
made not by the administration but by con-
gressional committees.
Fortunately for the public, the Bolich case
will not end with the completion of hearings
at the Capitol. A Federal grand jury in New
York is investigating Mr.. Bolichs handling of
tax matters during the period of his mysterious
affuence in Washington There is hope, there
fore, that the simultaneous Investigations will
come up with the answer not only to the ques-
ton of MIR. Bolich's unexplained wealth, but the
questions of why the bureau was so long in
becoming curious about it and why, when it
did become curious his resignation was &C
cepted in an apparently routine way.
Evening star., 1952-04-05
Reviving a Discredited Plan

If the Commissioners have any reason to
suspect that Communists are occupying "sensi-
tive" posts in the District government it is their
duty to investigate with a view to house.
cleaning. But Commissioner Donohue, who was
shocked" to learn there is no loyalty program
for District employees, has stated that he has
no evidence of Red fifth column in the
municipal establishment. In the absence of
such evidence, or even of any indication of sub
version, there can be no justification for drag
net operation of the sort proposed by the
Commissioner
1t seems that Mr. Donohue is just begin
ming to catch up with the history of this sub
ject-for it is an old one. Back in 1948, while
Federal loyalty procedures were being strength
ened, some one thought it would be good idea
to investigate everybody on the District payroll
The Commissioners appointed committee to
look into the matter. After careful study the
committee reported that such a program was
unnecessary for the good reason that there
already existed adequate machinery for check
ing on the reliability and integrity of District
employees. 1t was pointed out that the Hatch
Act and other laws provided ample authority
for getting rid of faithess employees, if there
were any. The committee not only recommended
against a District loyalty program but against
continuation OF the committee itself.
Nothing has happened since then to warrant
revival of the ill-advised plan Investigating the
loyalty OF Federal employees in really sensitive"
agencies like the Defense Department, the
Atomic Energy Commission and the State De-
partment is one thing; subjecting District OFF,
cials and workers to a sweeping investigative
process is something else Unless Mr.. Donohue
can show cause why it would be shocking to
maintain the status quo, he would be wise to
drop the whole project.
Evening star., 1952-04-05
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE

BY THE HASKIN SERVICE
@. What material has the highest
kindling temperature or what material
will take the highest amount Of heat
before it will burn?-T. B.
A. The National Bureau Of Standards
says, assuming that burning means COM
bining with oxygen while giving off an
actual blaze, three metals all have melt
ing points above 1000 degrees F.. They
are: Tantalum, tungsten, molybdenum.
@. In Manila, which custom is fol-
lowed-does an automobile keep to the
left or the right?-R. r.
A. Formerly, all vehicles followed the
European rule of the road. which was to
the left. Today, an automobile in Manila
keeps to the right.
@. Are comets self f-luminous?-A.
N. w.
A. Comets are not self-luminous but
radiate only after absorbing sunlight.
When far from the sun they receive
little light and are exceedingly faint.
Evening star., 1952-04-05
Stretching q Pension

Failure of the Senate to pass legis-
lation which would grant the military
services pay raise commensurate with
that granted to civil service personnel
last year is, without doubt, discrimina-
tory and unfair, especially with respect
to retired military personnel. This is
especially regrettable in view OF the
factual published data released by the
Government which shows the recent
rises in cost of living.
While it is recognized that few, but
very few, retired officers enter civil en-
ployment, after retirement from military
service, at high rates Of compensation,
by far the greatest number are forced
to rely entirely on their retired pay as
the sole source of income. This is
especially true of the many who have
been retired with physical disabilities.
To. this large group, the current Senate
action, unless modified to raise the
base pay increase substantially in con-
ference, is catastrophe in the face OF
official recognition of the current up
ward trend of living expenses on all
fronts
A retired officer who has established
his home in the District to enjoy his
declining years can read recent news
paper headlines only with dismay: Gas
Rate Boost 114% Approved by PUC";
"Cut in Government Appropriations for
D. c. Probably Result in Real Estate
Tax Boost" Meeting such obligations
can mean only that such an individuals
family must prepare to lower further
their living standards which were ad-
justed downward about so per cent
upon retirement. Yes, said so per cent!
Retired pay, considering loss of allow
ances, is barely over so per cent Of in
come on active duty, and the pay is still
subject to income tax, both Federal
and local.
E. s. V.D.
Evening star., 1952-04-05
Pruise for Macarthur

Appropos your Macarthur editorial,
we may fairly say that whatever his at
titude toward the presidency. his visible
conduct is uneXceptionable. Many take
the superficial view that if he is willing
to accept election to the highest Office in
the land, he should not only come out
and say so, but should also engage in
an undignified scramble to that end.
This, however, directly negates the prin-
ciple that the Office should seek the man
rather than the other way around-of
which we are not seeing so much.
If, as this writer believes. Gen. Mac
Arthur is nominated by the Republi-
cans, it will not be due to any happen
ing in the hySterical pre-convention
campaign, not to any monotonously re-
iterated generalities or vague promises,
not to any bush-beating, Misunderstanding.
wind -jamming or tub-thumping, and
not to the last-minute convention hub
bub. 1t will be due solely to Gen. Mac
ArthurS record-as widely known and
admired by the vastly overwhelming
majority of American voters, a majority
approaching unanimity.
Besides prolonged Capitol hearings
after Truman had recalled him in such
diSgraceful manner. Gen. Macarthur has
made some 20 major speeches covering
many phases of our public questions and
always at the invitation of responsible
bodies. All of these were dignified and
fortnight in the highest degree While
severely critical of various policies of
the administration, they were without
rant or self-serving declaration or mod
ern gobbledygook or weasel-wordage so
common in these difficult days of Or
ganized confusion and baseleSs wars
If that isn't the kind of man we want
for President in this proud land, then
our tastes have sadly deteriorated since
the days of Washington and Lincoln.
Ellis o. Jones.
Evening star., 1952-04-05

GUS threat" in their history-the threat that our
strategic bombing force, carrying A-weapons Of
the most advanced kind, will 60 all-out against
them If they dare to unleash war on our allied
world. We ought not to underestimate ourselves
on that score. If we and our friends abroad con-
tnue with our present defense build-up the
men of the Kremlin will have good reason to
abandon their policy of aggression.
Evening star., 1952-04-05
Letters to The Star !.

poor voteless District residents. AS one
who was born here, and has lived here
most of my life, am surprised and
pleased to find out at this late date that
we do have vote for the delegates to
the two conventions. AS I read your
paper, the system of voting seems pretty
antique and am delighted that the two
Senators are trying to make it more
democratic!
Mrs. Montgomery Blair.
Evening star., 1952-04-05
Candidates All Too Old

with all the presidential candidates Of
fered the voters so far. What we really
want to see in our newly decorated
White House is young President his
wife and several Children typical
American family.
Our forefathers decided that IS was
a good age for President and think
so, too.
M. n. L.
Evening star., 1952-04-05
Strophunqer's Woes

The operation of the Capital Transit
Co. has proven without doubt the great
advantages derived from competition. P"
With monopoly" you can get by with
the sloppiest operations possible and
there is nothing the public can do about
it. Collectively the public could do
something. but individually, no.
It certainly is to be hoped that the
hearings involving Capital Transit will
bring to light as much evidence" as has
Evening star., 1952-04-05
Questions and Answers

any question Of fact by either yritinE The
wv Washington D. c., and inclosing 3 cents
.eturn postage or by telephoninR ST. 1868
Evening star., 1952-04-05
District Budget Cuts
C.. p. Harness.

The House committees $5.3 million
budget reduction of District expenditures
is just one more reason why District
residents should have representation in
Congress. From their actions, it is
probable that these Congressman who
are on the House District Committee
have no knowledge of or concern about
the state of affairs in this city.
How many committee members
left their comfortable offices to person.
ally investigate those agencies whose
funds they are reducing? If they did.
it is inconceivable that they would slash
appropriations for child-walfare institu-
tions which are already overcrowded
firetraps with inadequate educational
and treatment facilities. Because of in
adequate funds and treatment facilities,
emotionally disturbed children are re-
leased to get into more serious trouble.
The lower budget will necessitate
dropping another 81 police positions as
well as lessening the street patrol. While
one Senate investigation committee at
tempts to lessen crime in the District,
another committee makes it impossible
to improve this situation. t-.
If the House committee has its way,
there will be less public-health clinics,
less firemen, less recreational facilities,
less services to veterans and less labor
ers to clean the streets, the sewers, etc.
These budget reductions will affect the
efficient operations of about 60 agencies
which, in turn, will affect over one mil
lion residents of this city. It won't af-
feet the Congressmen-Whoc can go back
to their home States.
I propose that committee of the
people be formed to bring to the atten-
ton of Congress their gross miscalcula-
tions of knowledge of existing conditions
in this city.
ILL I'll
Evening star., 1952-04-05

Pen-nanaes may be used If letters carry
iUriterS' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
Evening star., 1952-04-05
Fair Primary for D. c.

Senators Nicely and Duff should be
congratulated for taking the lead in get
ting fair primary for the District. How
much longer should the permanent resi-
dents be denied their voice in the affairs
of their Nation? Let us hope the men,
bers of the Senate and the House pass
the measure with the utmost haste so
we, too, can become a vocal part Of the
citizenry.
Mrs. John Sherman.
X
Most District residents don't know
that they can vote for delegates to the
Republican National Convention, which
nominates the Republican presidential
candidate.
There is bill, $4,000, before the Sen
ate District committee, which provides
a sensible primary law for the election
of such delegates
Ignorance would be lessened and
rights re-established by the passage OF
this bill.
S.V. Gammell.
Cheers for Senator Duff and Senator
Nicely! It gives me real thrill to see
two such men coming to the aid OF us
Evening star., 1952-07-13

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Evening star., 1952-07-13
By ELEM

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soopine. let in fresh tepid voter for rinsine.
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birthday.
The couple will reside in Ken
ton where Mr.. Heilman is en-
gagged in agriculture. He will
also resume his duties as presi-
dent of the Soy Bean Associa-
ton.
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