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Evening star., 1952-06-12
This and That
By Charles E. TroceweN

ual would often end up by visiting a
psychiatrist.
In the cat world, such animals are
cards." as the slang has it. They never
act just like ordinary cats, and often
strike one as very strange acting.
They are not, however, mad.
They are just black cats.
It Is not for nothing, you see, that
black cats have got a reputation all
over the world
AS far back as witchcraft days, the
black cat was the chosen companion of
the poor woman who was accused of
being witch.
No doubt this came about because
black cats even then were odd fellows
There is no telling what one will do.
and certainly not why
It is difficult to determine the why
of human actions; it is almost impossible
to do so of animals.
Especially Of black cats. Probably the
melaniStic (black) form of all animals
partakes Of the same responsibility.
We have watched black squirrels in
the yard, and have found them Stunned
by all others.
The black cat gets along well with
other colorS Of his own tribe, but is sell
dom steady companion to humans.
Often he will bite out Of resentment
at being kept indoors.
Our dear old Thumper. who died Of
Evening star., 1952-06-12
Corer-Woshington Half Dollar

Generally, commemorative coins to be sold at
a premium are looked upon with disfavor, both
by the Government and the public. But there
exceptions to this rule, and the 50-cent piece
recently minted in memory of Doctor George
Washington Carver and Doctor Booker T. Wash
ington merits approval. It pays homage to
great scientist and great educator Both men
raised not merely themselves but thousands,
perhaps millions of their contemporaries out of
degradation. They began their careers on the
level of chattel slavery and largely by the exercise
Of their own talents and qualities, If not exclu-
sively thereby, improved their own lot and that of
all humanity. Neither sought fame or wealth for
his personal advantage. Both were idealists and
philanthropists in the best meaning of those
words. The bright silver coin which bears their
efigies also carries a representation of the map
of the United States and the inscription: "Ameri-
canism-Freedom and Opportunity for ALL" It
was issued at the request Of the Booker T. Wash
ington Birthplace Memorial non-prof1t organi-
zation incorporated under the laws of Virginia,
sponsoring national program of racial under
standing. Specimens of the token are on sale
in drugstores throughout the District at two
dollars EACH The proceeds of the extra charge
are pledged to the furtherance of the work which
Doctor Carver and Doctor Washington spent
their lives advancing
Evening star., 1952-06-12
New Sea Queen

In an eight-hour trial run, the United States
the American merchant marines new super
liner-has attained speeds officially described
as being considerably" in excess OF "a knots.
This means that she has travelled at a
rate in the neighborhood of 40 miles an. hour, or
substantially faster than any other large vessel
has ever gone before
AS far as speed is concerned Britain's Queen
Mary-which set record of 31.69 knots in 1888
must now look to her laurels. She must reckon
with the fact that the 53000-ton United States is
equipped to OUTRAGE her at will at any time
Moreover, all comparable vessels in the trans
Atlantic travel business must adjust themselves
to the competitive implications of the new 800
foot liner-a sleekly beautiful thing designed to
accommodate 1000 passengers and crew of
1000.
The United States, however, has been built
not merely to achieve commercial advantage
but to serve, if necessary, great troop carrier
That is why her exceptional speed (the exact
figure is military secret) is factor of prime
Importance. Certainly, in terms of security, the
Nation is stronger today for having such ship
available
Evening star., 1952-06-12
COLLEGE PARK, Md.

COLLEGE PARK, Md.
Dear Sir:
1--WE reared a black male kitten who
became a great pet in our household.
For 10 years he was never away from
home for more than day or two. He
would follow one about the yard like
dog.
"One day this black Persian left us
and we did not see him for about a
week. Then one evening we saw him
in our back yard. I approached to
within about 10 feet of him and called
him but he turned and ran away.
I'VE saw him four or i've times in
the next two weeks in our yard. We
called him but he seemed to be afraid
of us and ran. About month after he
left us he was seen by people who
recognized him about mile from where
we live.
"Since that time he has simply van
iShed.
How do you account for the actions
of this animal?
HAS he gone wild?
Sincerely. r. c. W."
Black cats are the individualists Of the
feline world.
Whether Persian or short hair, or
partly black and white, there seems to
be something in the mind of such cat
that makes him strictly his own master.
Also, that makes him act bit goofy.
In the human world. such an individ-
Evening star., 1952-06-12
For Services Rendered

It Is enlightening to see your article
dated June 9 referring to the Nairn,
Arcola subdivision. AS one of the early
home owners in that section and with
three small children of my own, I am
certainly relieved to see a genuinely
Independent newspaper come to the
front for this subdivision.
1t seems relatively small figure for
the cost Of the extension of the main
sewer trunk line that would apparently
eliminate this most unhealthy condition,
let alone bring healthy source of reve-
nue. by development of this area
I feel that your paper has done more
for this community than all the efforts
tried and failed before through the po-
litical do-nothings.
Thank you very much for the service
you have rendered. Robeft M. Moore,
Evening star., 1952-06-12

such people should come into power
through Taft's election we could expect
the same trickery and evasions in our
Government. We have surely had
enough of that.
So, if Taft is nominated, this is one
family, up to now Republican, which
will not vote for him under any circum-
stances.
We hope that Ike will be nominated
because we believe he is honest, sincere,
capable-and courageous enough not to
condone or want to profit by immoral
political cheating. s-t.
Three HOosiers.
r
When Gen. Eisenhower was COM
mander of the armed forces in Europe
favorable publicity captivated the fancy
and quickened the hero-worshipping in
stinct of Americans. His military lead
ership was crowned with success after
success. Supplementing this career were
the attributes of a spontaneous smile
and radiant personality. While never
considered scholar. he had, at least for
a short time. headed a university and
donned faculty gown. This was the
aurora which his campaign managers.
absentee spokesmen and party SWITCH
Evening star., 1952-06-12
Arab Journalist Misquoted
GuilfOrd Jameson.

Reference your story of June titled
"Arabs Favor Taft" by Ernie Hill, am
sorry to say that was misquoted in
some parts, words deleted from other
quotations and that the story as it was
printed changed to certain extent the
intended thought. Secondly, would
like to stress the fact that any state
ments I gave to the correspondent pre-
sented my personal view and not high
sources in the legations in the United
States" AS you must know, all mem
bers of diplomatic services are keen not
to give any views on internal affairs Of
the countries in which they are per-
forming their duties. and the Arabs are
no different in that manner.
Issa Ell Korashi,
Press Section, United Nations.
New York City.
Evening star., 1952-06-12
"Misnumed Fair Trude'"

note your editorial in the Sunday
Star of June l, "Misnamed Fair
Trade" We are interested in the con-
cluding paragraph of the editorial, In
opposing the bill, the Federal Trade
Commission stressed that the courts have
been reluctant to authorize fixing
powers even to Government. The COM
mission rightly pointed out that the So
called fair trade prices need not be
tested by any standards of reasonable
ness. Instead. it commented. their pur-
pose presumably is to serve a special
groups pecuniary interest. rather than
that of the public"
What annoys and disturbs us and the
people we represent, independent busi-
Evening star., 1952-06-12

double pneumonia despite the best Of
the wonder drugs" could do for him,
often scratched and bit when he was
angry at some feline companion.
He would take it out" on his human
friends. who, much to their credit, all
ways understood that this was lust his
little way. v
Sometimes cats are lured away by
better food some place else.
All cats, not just black ones, can grow
tired OF scraps. or canned dog foods, and
succumb to the lure Of real fresh meat,
fish, canned salmon, liver, and so on,
offered by some friend of cats.
His desertion will be gradual, Just as
our correspondent describes. He may
simply get lost. for time, and be taken
care of by friend of cats, of. whom
there are increasing numbers in the
world, as the value of these animals is
more and more realized.
This person will regard the cat as
friendless. and will feed it and take care
Of it. without ever realizing that it be-
longs to some one else.
In time. the cat attaches himself on
a semipermanent basis to his new home
At last he adopts the new family. and
never goes back. He is not wild, not
even bad cat. but simply one who, in
his feline fashion, is getting on in the
world. He may find life more comfort
able there. far from dogs-and small
boys.
Evening star., 1952-06-12
The Omission

We al,oays kneD Grandmother didn't
care
For dogs and cats. and yet ,De nerer
thought
Ho,o tolerant she pas to hare them
Dhere
She had to pork around them. Times
1De brought
Our kittens and expected her to tell
Us they ,oere stDeet and lopely land to
touch
Them in the baroain) though we knev
1t Del.
And. oh. our puppies must hare
plagued her much,
And those belonging to her sons before
We came along. We Uere too close to
see
1t then. but nop ne realize. NTH more
Distance. and iDtsdom OF our years.
that she
Should haue been thanked for being kind
to small
And prankish pets she didn't ,oant at
all.
EIoine v. Emons
Evening star., 1952-06-12
The Court Loses

Chief Judge George Barse's decision not to
seek reappointment to the Municipal Court is
regrettable but understandable As the first and
only chief judge of the local tribunal since its
reorganization in 1912, Judge BarSe with charac-
terlst1caLy quiet determination, has had leading
part In bringing the court to its present state of
emclency. He has right to be proud of the fact
that the court is just about abreast of its work.
despite 56 per cent increase in cases during
the past six years. This increase has imposed
heavy additional administrative burdens on the
chief judge. At 66, he is entitled to take things
easier
When Judge Barse reluctantly accepted
10-year appointment to the then new chief
JudgeSh1p the court was handling about 10000
cases year-less than half the present load
The court was more than 900 cases behind in its
docket Trial delays were defeating Justice in
many cases. Judge Barse and his colleagues
began long, uphill battle to bring the docket up
to data battle made more difficult by rapid
rise in number of civil and criminal cases during
the war years. After repeated urgngs by Judge
Barse, Congress eventually added three new
judges to the bench, bringing the courts strength
to Is judges. The court gradually began to bring
its docket to current status.
The chief judge was unsuccessful, however,
In securing adequate clerical help to handle the
expanding administrative work. Despite the
doubling OF the administrative load in the past
six years, there has been no increase in the size
of the clerks staff. Judge Barse has asked for
Is additional clerical workers. but the Commits
sioners diSapproved the request for economy
reasons. Judge Barse renewed his plea in his
recent annual report
The chief judge during the past 10 years has
set an example of tireless attention to duty that
will be hard for successor to emulate He took
no vacation at all last year and seldom has taken
q full vacation since his appointment to the
court. And he has done lot of homework at
nights and on holidays. Judge BarSe has fully
earned the rest to which he looks forward His
departure, however, will be loss to the Municipal
Court
Evening star., 1952-06-12

to name names To identify any Of the people
who had been threatened, he told reporters,
would only expose them to further reprisal
This is not new charge against the Byrd
machine" 1t has cropped up before and it un-
doubtedly will crop up again-always without
benefit OF names or facts. The trouble with this
style of campaigning is that it doesn't pay off.
Most people think it is silly And if there are any
victims OF machine reprisals in Virginia, they
have not heretofore been numerous enough to
vote the evildoers out of office.
Evening star., 1952-06-12
Virginio's Silly Season

Francis Pickens Miller, who Is trying to
unseat Senator Byrd in Virginia, has told Rich
mond audience that he is waging fight for
freedom from economic reprisal."
He said he had heard of numerous cases In
which Virginians have been threatened with
economic reprisals if they dared to differ with the
so-called Byrd machine. Their notes are called,
he said and their children's education Is threat
ened Their chance to make living Is threat
ened If they don't play ball"
Needless to say, MIR. Miller was not prepared
Evening star., 1952-06-12
Republican Keynoter

The ease with which the Taft forces have put
across their candidates for Republican keynoter
and temporary convention chairman demon
strateS that they are in full control of the party
machinery. It also indicates that they will not
hesitate to use their power when the chips are
down to get the nomination for Senator Taft
General Macarthur has good many qualii-
cations as keynoter He is an excellent speaker
and he has not inconsiderable following of his
own. The only drawback is that he has been
openly supporting Senator Taft, while the making
of the keynote speech ordinarily is entrusted to
some one not identified with a particular
candidate.
The chances are however, that any advan-
tage which accrues to Senator Taft from this
arrangement will be largely psychological. It is
hardly to be expected that General Macarthur
will convert the keynote address into nominat-
ing speech for Senator Taft.
More practical advantages 60 along with
the choice of Walter S. Hallanan, national COM
mitteeman from West Virginia, as temporary
chairman. Mr. Haanan is an ardent Taft
supporter and one of the managers of the sena-
tors campaign. And he will be in the presiding
officers chair when the crucial preliminary
decisions are made on the seating of rival
delegations-the delegates who can spell the
difference between victory and defeat for both
Senator Taft and General Eisenhower.
Mr.. Hallanan may prove to be an impartial
temporary chairman. But the Eisenhower
hackers are keeping their fingers crossed and
well they might It would have been easy, and
perhaps smart politics, for the Taft forces to
have picked a temporary chairman who is not
committed to any candidate. That would have
done lot to deflate the steam-roller charge that
is building up against them. But they picked
q Taft partisan instead and that fact certainly
justifes the apprehension in the Eisenhower
camp that no holds will be barred in the fight
for the contesting delegates.
It may be that the Taft hackers are not too
concerned at this time with the consequences of
a possible all-out fight on the convention floor,
or with the adverse results that may flow from
deep and bitter party split. Their first concern
is to get the nomination for their man, and that,
as practical matter, is understandable. They
ought not to forget, however, that nomination
won by methods similar to those employed in
Texas and Indiana may not be worth much
against a strong Democratic ticket. If the Eisen-
hover hackers in any considerable numbers are
alienated by strong-arm tactics, the history of
the last four presidential elections could easily
be repeated in November.
Evening star., 1952-06-12

SUOJecL 20 CO1LUeHSQL1On.
ness and professional men, is the vigor-
Gus action of the antitrust agencies in
opposing this needed legislation to pro-
tect independent business. If these anti
trust agencies are so much concerned
about the danger of this fair trade bill
to serve a special group, why don't they
take the same position in condemning
the special consideration given to the
farm groups, labor organizations, rail-
roads, aeronautical and maritime indus
tries? What is wrong about giving equal
fair protection to independent business
to protect it against the minority in
terests in distribution circles which know
only one law, the law of the jungle, to
kill and destroy efficient independent
business. :. George J. Burger.
X
Your editorial on the "Misnamed
Fair Trade" bill should be read by
every consumer and small-business man
in the country. AS you point out, if
Fair Trade" means II to Is per cent
higher prices, such restrictions on COM
petition leave serious doubt that they're
in the public interest.
~ oCCAAo OOO CAidI ooI4Ic VI CIlc 1OICeS
hghting maximum price levels in this
uncertain economic time are prominent
IN this battle to fix minimum prices.
The Star deserves appreciation from
consumers and small business for its
editorial pointing out that Fair Trade"
seems to serve special groups "pecuni-
ary interest rather than that Of the
general public"
James Richard Connor,
Evening star., 1952-06-12

overs had envisaged would blind the
voters to earthly campaign issues. When
his name was advanced by Senators
Lodge, Duff and Carlson. aside from q
few utterances at Columbia, nobody
knew where he stood. Even some we'll
known large newspapers editorially de-
Tended such pig-in-a-poke selection by
the q. o. p.
BY clever timing by his trusted back
ers, Gen. Eisenhower arrived in the
United States just one month before
convention time. On Sunday, June /,
while in military dress, he had reached
the peak Of his brief. budding political
career. Donning civilian clothes he went
to Abilene to make the speech which his
planners had hoped would lash the New
Deal-Fair Deal Democrats and cause the
Taft opposition to crack. But the at
tack was more like few pith balls
tossed out to bounce innocuously against
a parapet rather than decorating po-
itical blasts tearing holes in the en-
trenched Democrats. He did not even
turn any phases like government by
mink and wink" which are seasoning
for any political gathering. A kind
radio commentator termed it neither
inspiring nor dynamic" 1t was an anti
climax approximating almost that Of
WILKES party acceptance speech in
Indiana. The generals staunch col
umnist admirers seemed lacking in
words to conceal their diSmay and dis
appointment.
The intangibles Of personality and
charm had been relied upon, but these
too fell fat. Whatever the post-mortem
findings, the speech had failed to cata-
pult Eisenhower where he could head off
Taft. Hopes faded fast and pail has
engulfed his forces. Like the hopes Of
the Confederacy faded with Pickett's
charge at Gettysburg. so the crest of his
political fortune was just before his Abb
lene speech.
Paul ID. Boone.
note with interest Doris Fleeson's
article of June S concerning Gen.
Eisenhower's speech at Abilene, Kans.
which was captioned His First Speech
No Barn-Burner."
The last two paragraphs intrigue me:
"His manner of indicating it. how
ever, distressed many who thought it
unworthy of him to deal such oblique
blows 4aS: Americans instinctively and
properly dread the kind of secrecy that
surrounded Yalta.'
Altogether, the design is little too
much like raising hell about fire with
out telling exactly where it is. who
started it and how to put it out"
Personally. think the answers are
simple. The fire is in Korea. It was
started by reason of the spontaneous
combustible material planted at Yalta
by F. D. R. Gen. Macarthur was about
to put it out when Fireman H. S. T.
turned off the water in the hose.
r. r. Baltimore, ST.
Evening star., 1952-06-12
Judge Pine Handicapped

~"oSS S 'SPPS
The historic decision of Judge David
A. Pine points up the fact that the
failure to grant the rights of full citizen
ship to the residents of the District Of
Columbia to participate in national
elections can be the Nations loss But
for the fact that this distinguished
citizen and great judge is a resident Of
the District of Columbia, his courageous
decision in connection with the steel
seizure would make him the unanimous
choice for President of all of his fellow
countrymen who believe in the main
stitutional republic.
GuilfOrd Jameson.
Evening star., 1952-06-12
Questions and Answers

me Stars readers can get the answer 70
sns,n any question; s,ss Of fact By ystinF The
NV, washington B. D. c.. and inclosing cents
return postage or BY telephoning ST. 1858.
Evening star., 1952-06-12
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.


@. Is there a. penalty for using an as
sumed name on q marriage ncense?-
c. c.
A. The fact that q name was stated
wrongly. either accidentally or on pur-
pose, would not in any way invalidate
the marriage. However, If this Is done
purposely it might render the person
who gives the wrong name liable to
charge of perjury. as all statements in
obtaining marriage license are re-
quired to be under oath.
@. How long can o whale remain
submerged?-M. G.
A. A whale can remain submerged
for as long as IS minutes. Before diving
it fills its lungs with q large quantity
of air.
@. Does homogenization change the
food value of milk?-B. E. l..
A. The food value is not affected by
the process, according to the Depart
ment Of Agriculture.
Evening star., 1952-06-12
Letters to The Star

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-04-03
Capt. Adell Gives
$500 ToHear.t Assn,

Capt. c. G. Aden commandlas
officer of the Key West Naval Base
has contributed $500 to the Ameri-
can Heart Association local branch,
DR.. Herman X. Moore, chairman
announced today.
The check will be forwarded to
the state branch for proper DISPOSE
ton.
DR.. Moore's letter of appreciation
to Capt. Aden, follows
"Your letter Of March Is, 1852
with a check for $4,000 made out
to the American Heart Association
was very gratefully received. The
check will be forwarded to the
state representative OF the Amcri-
can Heart Association for proper
disposition.
Il am very happy that you ani.
the men under your command
have taken this active step in the
fight against heart disease. With
such financial help as this there
is every reason TO believe u II re-
search will eventually reduce the
mortality and the morbidity from
heart disease. which is the leading
cause Of death in this country.
Please express nv thanks. as
the local chairman OF the American
Heart Association, for this contri-
button To all the naval activities
ashore and afloat in the Key West
area
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-04-03
iDAV 70 Have
4 eppy Sale Drive

The Disabled American Vet
Grams will put on a two day pop
py sale drive to raise funds Fri
day and Saturday, il. was an
nounced today.
Charles Papy, chairman of the
drive, said that they are raising
funds for the entertainments 81
DAY chapters 10 visit Key West,
and for other ] purposes The
DAVIS will gather at To- o,clock
Friday fhorfi6g 10 paohisze nv
.wo clav DRIVE II street oll6d-