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Evening star., 1952-03-27
This and Thot

Henry James might have taken such q
human incident and made 1t into some
thing great.
The bird, the bald-headed doctor, the
poor lady dying, the plaintiye wail at
the end
These are ingredients that need no
embroidery, however. but only to be
stated simply, as our correspondent has
done. to make the reader feel their
pathos.
The amazing little parakeets have
worked their way into thousands OF
hearts.
Some have vocabularies Of more than
q hundred words.
It is always an amazing thing to hear
human talk from birds throat.
Crows are the largest talking birds.
Sometimes they can be taught several
words, even sentences. but by and large
they cannot compete with parrots and
parrot-like birds. The black n1ynah
bird has q fair vocabulary.
In the old days the tongues Of crows
were split. on the idea that something
had to be done to them to make them
takers. but today it Is known that this
procedure is totally unnecessary.
This is because these large birds are
very intelligent. The other day one Of
them flew down into our yard. the first
crow to visit us for years. 1t has always
been regret that more Of these big
fellows do not fiy down. Perhaps 1t Is
better for the smaller birds at the iced
ing stations, though as far as our OBJ
servations 60 they seldom hurt them.
The crow Is 50 large akd heavy that
Evening star., 1952-03-27
18th STREET.

l1Cn SI6EEl.
'Dear Sir;
sometime ago I stopped in build
ing, where my family and ! had formerly
lived for many years, to see an old
neighbor, Mrs. D.
"She had been shut-in. With her
at the time of my arrival was her niece.
nurse, who admitted me when rang.
also Jacko, parakeet.
"Jacko was so gay and saucy, and !
could see at glance JOY to this dear
lady.
'.Mrs. D.'s daughter had given Jacko to
her mother for Christmas, when very
young bird.
"I suggested that Mrs. D. write to you
and tell you what q joy Jacko was to
her and about the way he would run
across the back Of the chair and look
into the bright fiat metal knobs on each
end and say Pretty Jacko.' and how ne
would light on the doctors bald head
when he would call.
.She reminded me that her sight was
gone. SO said, Maybe ! will write TO
him for YOU She seemed pleased.
Next day wrote her little note and
mentioned when felt better would
tell you, for her. about Jacko.
We'll, this morning, much TO my
surprise and quite by accident. Tor our
paths have been so far apart these last
few years. learned that Mrs. p. had
died
After hearing this, this morning. I
phoned Mrs. DIS sister, and among other
things she told me that Jacko now keeps
saying, Where is Mama? 1want Mama !
e Respectfully. NJ. Gs
Evening star., 1952-03-27
Why We Need New Bridges

Highway Director Robertson made 1t very
clear to the House Appropriations Committee
why washington needs more bridges across the
Potomac River. He cited some startling trafnc
statistics to prove that something will have to
be done soon to increase facilities for crossing
the river.
It is hard to believe, for example, that the
Fourteenth street bridges now carry heavier
traffic load than any two-way bridge IN the
world The one-way north and south spans are
crossed by an average of more than 10000
vehicles every a hours Two-way trafnc over
the second most heavily travelled bridge, the
San francisco Bay Bridge, amounts TO only
Evening star., 1952-03-27

healthy maturity. the better able to
carry a gun against our 18-year-olds.
Not to mention the WHO and other in
voluntary drains on the U. s. taxpayers.
Our school buildings are falling to
pieces. many of them. Why is it more
glamorous and appealing to shell out
so generously for any but our own?
When all is said and done, we look to
our own children to maintain and pre-
serve us a Nation. Will the Nations
ministers tear-jerk for them? And If
they did would the response be as great?
What has come over us?
Mrs. James Corby.
Was very much interested In your
article on "Our Child Care Problem" and
wondered how many people in the Dis
trict and suburbs really knew about
this condition.
People get vision sometimes Of doing
big things and the vision becomes blurred
and they go on to something that may
not amount to half as much in value.
Is not building a child's foundation for
his life as important as churches, schools
and hospitals? There are so many dis
eases and sicknesses about us in our
everyday life. Too, we do all we can for
medical work in foreign fields.
pray God will bless your effort to
awaken the public. I hope you will keep
this issue alive and have articles for
long while about the condition until
something drastic Is done toward cor
recting things.
Why not go back and learn the names
Of those who have worked against this
effort for so long?
sang once at National Training
School when the minister of our church
and I went to services there and it gave
me heartache to see the very young boys
who were there. r.
My son and I were visiting my sister
in-law in Baltimore some years ago and
/ said to her il I had lot Of land over
there I'd want to have some Of 1t set
aside for children to play on and she
answered me that money or land had
been set aside for several years for
children to have recreational spot and
nothing had been done about it for a
long while. Do not know what has been
done as yet.
Was thinking about verse in Bible
about giving glass of water to child,
that it would be doing it for Christ.
/, Children are living monuments to God.
would count far more in His sight II we
build a place to keep them in health
than to build a cold building for sight
seeing persons. .
Hope the ball you have started will
keep rolling until those who are opposed
to this much-needed effort will do their
part in getting this housing project
started and finished before habits are
formed that will take years to correct in
these young lives.
Mrs. b. F. Coe.
read your article about miserable
Evening star., 1952-03-27

conditions existing in children's homes
IN Washington. It seems almost unbe-
lievable, with so much graft and cor
ruption in the city. that helpless children
are allowed to live under such conditions.
am wondering If there is not some way
to get movement started to improve
such conditions. If so, would be very
glad to offer my services in my spare
time. am a good typist and have
typewriter at home. and if it would help.
would type letters. to civic-minded indi-
viduals or perhaps our congressman to
help promote better living conditions for
these children. Sometimes a very small
pebble can roll along into something big,
and one interested individual may start
something worth while. If can do any
thing, please let me know.
Mrs. Lucy L. McConchie.
Crime investigation is not enough to
make America safe from criminals.
believe that the real trouble lies in the
home from which criminals come. When
we can seek out the homes Of destitute
families, of families impoverished or
broken up or even mentally Ill or de-
generate and strive to improve their
condition spiritually as well as econom-
ically, then we can hope that in the
generations to come there will be little
chance for the seeds of crime to flourish.
When whole community can get to-
gether to help one needy or degenerate
family, then feel sure that in the long
run it would be far less expensive and
safer than seeking the criminal after he
ypaoff1ritu Wo RnrtQin1V
have the mediums with which to edu-
cate the people, and If we are to make
our society safe from wrongdoers, then
it is the duty of each one OF us to stamp
out criminal tendencies before they get
a foothold It is not enough that we
provide schools and churches II we can't
reach little further into the home and
environment. I am not suggesting that
we investigate every home. but believe
that when a child comes to the attention
Of juvenile authorities, every effort
should be made to investigate the back
ground of that child so that we can ind
out where the real trouble lies.
Nancy Cornell.
It is the inherent right Of all children
to have security and protection. These
are showed aside-for what?
How absurd to spend so much money
to fight communism and at the same
time, right at our front door, to allow,
through the deplorable condition, seeds
Of hate, misunderstanding and frustra-
tion to develop among those for whom
we have assumed responsibility.
To all intents and purposes we put
children In that home because they are
either unwanted or neglected.
/ highly recommend that the children
of all who voted against the appropria-
ton spend month at the home-their
story at the end Of their stay would
make interesting reading.
Julia F. Peacock.
Evening star., 1952-03-27
A Place to Beqin

A letter on this page today from the Reverend
Colbert H. Pearson, pastor of the Berean Baptist
Church, asks The Star to "tell us what to do"
to provide adequate facilities for the institu-
tional care Of the District of Columbias de-
pendent and delinquent children
The root of the problem here is the pattern
OF inaction, woven through the years, under
which one postponement follows another. This
habit of delay has developed state Of mind
which complacently accepts conditions as they
are in the vague hope that something will turn
up. Without energetic and continuing pressure
from the public, nothing is going to turn up
and nothing is going to be done.
The first thing to do now is to enlist the
interest and the valuable help of the District
Commissioners and their budgeting authorities
in having replaced in the pending District
budget an item of $4,000 for planning additional
buildings at the proposed new childrens center
near Laurel, Maryland
That should be followed by the personal
appearance of interested citizens before the
Senate Subcommittee on District Appropriations,
which will soon begin hearings on the District
budget The money required to prepare these
plans is less than the money which has been
asked and which probably will be granted, to
buy more chemicals to dump into the city's
water supply, in keeping with the new fad of
huoridation now sweeping the country. It Is
passing strange how quickly we embrace these
new notions while neglecting measures OF more
fundamental Importance.
The citizens of Washington should maintain
q constant pressure on the District Building
authorities, through letters and petitions and
visiting delegations, to provide money each year
for the consistent support Of a construction
program already approved in principle. Like the
old sailor, the District has so many things it
would like to do that 1t does not know where to
begin. The money for the necessary planning
is good place to begin to remedy the disgraceful
neglect of many decades In providing decent
quarters for the care and treatment of unfortu-
nate children who, through no fault of their
own, have become the responsibility of this
community.
Evening star., 1952-03-27
After You, My Dear Sir!

Those amiable characters Alphonse and
CASTOR, have disappeared from the comic pages.
In their palmiest days, however, they never put
on bowling act, each deferring to the other, that
could equal the recent performance OF Senator
Neely on the one hand, and Messrs. Young, Fay
and Barrett on the other.
On March 10, after the Senate District Crime
subcommittee had been told that Lieutenant
Carper accepted bribes from dope peddlers Sena-
tor Nicely addressed challenge to Commissioner
Young, former District Attorney Fay and former
Police Chief Barrett. He called upon them to
come forward and explain to the people OF
Washington "how, even on a remote basis, this
(alleged corruption) could have existed under
their noses without their finding out about II
and doing something about it"
This implied that the officials, at best, were
incredibly negligent in discharging their duties
Two days later Mr. Fay replied. He defended
his record and said he was ready at any time
to answer questions the committee might wish to
ask. Commissioner Young followed suit, saying
he was willing to appear before the committee
any day, at any time, and urging that under
cover men and Federal narcotics Investigators be
called so that the charges could be fully explored
These sentiments were echoed in statement by
Major Barrett, although he did not expressly
state his willingness to testify
AS~~S~N >>~~~-~~o~
Tuesday, however, nothing had happened. Sena-
tor Nicely said he would reopen the hearings
Immediately If any Of the officials wanted to
testify, but there the matter was dropped.
It is hard to understand this Alphonse-
CASTOR act It is hard to understand why the
officials in question have not demanded an OPP
portunity to be heard in public session. And u
Is harder to understand why Senator Nicely, as
chairman of the subcommittee, has not insisted
as he has authority to do-that they appear and
testify.
The Star does not believe for minute that
these officials had any knowledge Of the alleged
pay-offs to Lieutenant. Carper. But one enect
of Senator Neey's statement is to raise some
doubt on this point. And that doubt should be
cleared away by testimony given under oath II
the officials In question do not insist upon
testifying, the committee should take the initia-
tive and formally call upon them to appear.
Unless that is done, unless there is an end to
this deferential bowling to each other, some doubt
will linger in the minds Of some people, and that
can only be injurious to the community.
Evening star., 1952-03-27
While There's Faith There's Hope

The inSpirational power Of the SeSQuicen-
tennial drama, Faith Of Our Fathers" still is
having its effect on the hired staff of the Ses-
quicentennial Commission. Taking their cue
from the never-say-die spirit Of those who
fought at Valley Forge and Bunker Hill, General
Manager Paul Massmann and his never-say-die
colleagues refuse to admit defeat. More than
three months after the executive committee of
the commission recommended abandonment of
the whole works the indomitable staff is still
holding the fort. Not only are they holding
on to their postS-and their salaries-but they
are fighting back, with sort Of propaganda
warfare They are spurred by the thought that
while there's Faith" there's hope.
The latest mimeographed barrage from the
SeSuui front uses ammunition provided by the
Controller General in the form of decision
that the commission legally can continue to
exist until December 81 next. Thus encouraged,
the star not only is evidencing no intention OF
quitting but is planning now to put the Sesqui
play on television and in the movies Mr..
Massmann has announced that he hopes to
sell the TV and flm rights for $4,000. That
happens to be slightly more than the amount
Of the deficit which the commission would incur
II Faith Of Our Fathers" were continued for
another season. The budgeted cost of the pro-
duction for this summer would be 1885, not
counting 100000 which is being asked for per-
manent improvements to the amphitheater in
Rock Creek Park The estimated income, accord
ing to Mr.. Massmann, would be $266,0O0, pro-
yided the television and movie people come
through as planned.
But however legal it may be to spend all or
part OF the money remaining from the s. million
Sesqui fund (the balance Is about $l.4 milion),
the fact remains that the executive committee
has voted to close the books and return the
balance to the Treasury. In these times OF
budget reduction and general economy the COM
nittee's recommendation makes sense. But Mr..
Massmann and his star do not see It that way.
And while they are continuing their battle Tor
more Faith" their total pay Is going on at the
rate Of $52,2O0 year It Is time to haul down the
nag, spike the publicity guns and consign Faith
Of Our Fathers 70 respected place u District
history.
Evening star., 1952-03-27
The SompIer Of the Spring

As II to try the iDill
Which gfues land its north
A plopmG'l wGlks his Hill
For samples OF the earth.
Here he breaks a clod,
There he moUes stone:
His patient thoughts are shod
With seasons he has kn0tDn.
For though a slope may seem
InGniMate as clay,
Beyond the summers dream
Into a harvest day
"A man must cast alone
And strength for strength Glloie
(The WiLl he meets. his oiDU
Before he sets his ploiD.
a Charles Molom
Evening star., 1952-03-27
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

NV, washington, u. C.i and inclosinE. CenM
return postage or By telephoning ST. 1858.
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.
Q. What portion Of Berlin is under
the rule Of Soviet RusNa?-I. D. E.
A. Soviet Russia hpias the largest Sec
ton OF the city-aboga 49,, including
most Of the former government build
ings.
@. What other breed Of small turkey
is there besides the Beltsville White?
go.
A. Another is the Jersey Buff. Like
the Beltsville White 1t is small enough
to At easily into the home oven.
@. Is the earth within the Milky way2
w. H. H.
A. Although the earth appears to be
surrounded by the Milky Way. 1t is in
fact q part Of 1t. as it Is also the entire
solar system.
@. Are the majority Of divorces un-
contested?-G. z.
A. Yes. In the United States about
85 per cent Of divorces are uncontested.
Evening star., 1952-03-27
Questions and Answers

The Stars readers can get the answer 70
any question Of fac, BY either ,sntn ysTntttins The
NV, Washington, D. c., and inclosinE cents
return postage or by telephoning ST. 1868.
Evening star., 1952-10-02

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Main Building
Evening star., 1952-10-02
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The Geauga Republican-record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1922-1952, 1952-02-28
Chayd0u Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Revenaugh
OF Oak Harbor recently spent
the day with Mrs. Lena Cottrell
who has returned to her home
after spending nine weeks at
Cory hospital.
Mrs. Harold Holmes flew to
New Orleans to make arrange
ments at the Edgewater Park
hotel, Mississippi, for the Theta
Sigma Upsilon sorority's eighth
national convention to be held
in August. She is national con-
vention chairman.
Claudia, the seven year old
daughter of Mr.. and'Mrs. Claude
Shaw, changed her parents
plans last Friday to spend the
weekend in Akron. Claudia
broke out with measles and her
daddy had to stay home with
her while her momma took Dav-
id to Akron.
Mrs. James Radcliffe, Mrs.
Robert Neill and Mrs. Charles
PhippS will be the leaders in
Chardon'S observance of the
World Day of Prayer at the Pill
rim-Christian church this Fri
day starting at 2 pm.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Carlson
returned a week ago Tuesday
from a vacation in Florida.
Janet Babcock was home from
Ohio University for the wedding
OF Marguerite Barnes. Her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Bah
cock, took her back to Athens,
Sunday.
Mrs. Myrtle Rodgers of the
Geauga Couty tuberculosis &
Health Association attended {
two day Training Institute
for Executive Secretaries hele
at Columbus, Ohio on February
10Th and goth.
The Geauga Republican-record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1922-1952, 1952-02-28
Frank Llndens
Celebrate 4Oth
Anniversary

CLARIDON - Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank w. Linden of Claridon,
celebrated their fortieth we'd
ding anniversary on Sunday,
Feb. II. A buffet supper was
served to so guests. The center
piece was made of red and
white snapdragons. A white
wedding cake with red roses
was given to the couple by
their children, Vivian, Milton
and Harry. Jack Schron of the
Glenn Tool Co. gave them 40
red rose buds. Many beautiful
gifts and cards were received,
as well as a phone call from
their son, Harry. Guests in
cluded friends from Lacka-
Wanna, N. Y, Lakewood, Brook
Park, Parma, North Royalton,
Collinwood, Euclid, Chardon
and Claridon.
The Geauga Republican-record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1922-1952, 1952-02-28
Women to
Sell Flowers
at Festival

The Chardon group of the
Womens hospital association
will sell flowers during the
Geauga Maple Festival, it was
decided at their meeting last
Wednesday.
Mrs. John Baker presided
over the meeting which was at
the home of Mrs. Frank Kun
stel on King Memorial highway.
The group also voted to aid
in the style show and dance
the county group is planning.
The Chardon group will be the
hostesses to the next county
meeting planned at the Thra-
sher house next Wednesday,
Mar. 5. The meeting will fea-
ture a "silent auction"
The Geauga Republican-record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1922-1952, 1952-02-28
Shower
Surprises
Mrs. Pokorny

Mrs. Joe Pokorny was the
guest of honor at a surprise
shower held at the home of Mrs.
Elsie Pokorny Wednesday eve
ming, Feb. 13.
The table centerpiece was a
beautifully decorated cake sur
rounded by white gladioli and
green's. The pink and white
theme was carried out in white
candles, pink napkins folded as
diapers; pink booties pinned to
the white tablecloth completed
the table decorations. The many
lovely gifts were presented in a
basket trimmed in pink and
white crepe paper.
Following games and the op-
ening of the gifts, dainty re-
freshments were served by the
hostesses, Mrs. Elsie Pokorny
and Mrs. jeanette Woodin.
Attending were the following:
Mrs. Amelia Guy of Cleveland,
Mrs. Dorothy Orient and Mrs.
Mary Jane Dunlap of Paines-
vile, Mrs. Patricia Barstow of
Mentor on the Lake, Miss
Nancy Barnes of Chesterland,
and Miss Dorothy Bushner of
Huntsburg.
Mrs. Hilda Liska, Mrs. Fran
ces Speck, Mrs. Kathryn Patter-
son, Mrs. Bessie Schwindl, Mrs.
Dolores Taylor, Mrs. Hazel
Stone, Mrs. Margaret Wingard,
Mrs. Diantha Carke, Mrs. Kaye
Feigle, Mrs. Peggy Hoffman,
Miss Mona Fowler, Mrs. Gladys
Sangris, Mrs. Alvera Sangris,
Mrs. Jean Daniels, Mrs. Elinor
Kinkelaar, Mrs. Frances Farkas,
Mrs. Ruth Edelinski, Mrs. Ne
vada Strong, Mrs. Mary Bos-
worth, and Mrs. Ann Kempf, all
of Chardon.
Sending gifts but unable to at
tend were Mrs. Josephine Bluhm
of Rock Creek, Miss Emma
Bluhm of Cleveland, Mrs. Max
inc Street, Mrs. Mae Wetherbee,
Mrs. Alma Pokorny, Miss Betty
Doersam, Miss Judy johnson,
and Mrs. Lillian Wingard of
Chardon, and Mrs. Martin Po-
korny of Florida.