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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23
This and That

Templeton Jones. bird watcher, has
come up with new one.
Pigeons, according to Jones, cannot
see small seeds and grains.
Their eyes demand something larger,
such as peanut butter waters and the
like, he says.
Jones got this idea through feeding
the birds that congregate at the bus
terminal. Usually there was nothing on
hand to give them except the peanut
butter connections. and they liked them.
The birds got so used to seeing the
waters thrown down. that the moment
they saw Jones, who Is not exactly q
wafer. they began to fly in from the
trees across the way.
T.. +
what eyesight!" said he, to himself.
''They recognize me-"
This was not really remarkable, for
Templeton Jones is unique, Of course,
and by no means a splinter.
This good man, however, seemed to
think the pigeons said. one to another,
There comes JoneSy!"
One morning he distracted handful
of the best seeds and grains. including
plump sunflower. from the bird feeding
station out by the garage.
He put the seeds In bag. and showed
the bag in his left-hand pocket.
"1u give these fellows . treat, this
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morning." he said, with simple satisfac-
ton. as he walked away.
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The pigeons and others, including
starlings and sparrows, saw him arrive
There he is" nodded one pigeon to
another.
Nov watch him." said the white
banded tan bird.
Jones strobe purposively to the center
of the concrete to one side Of the
terminal
This is the traditional place for feed
ing the birds.
Two pigeons rose on strong wings
and made for the top Of the station.
Evidently it is not pigeon etiquette to
fly directly in.
The wisdom Of centuries demands
that little spying be done at first, to
see whether it is friend or foe. (Not a
bad idea, especially in 1852. These
pigeons know a thing or two).
Jonesy took out his bag Of seed and
opened 1t wide.
With sweeping motions Of his hand,
he threw the food right and left.
They can't miss that" he said to
himself, with satisfaction. "Now watch
them come down."
Not Q pigeon moved. BY this time,
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Nixon Incident

The height of generosity: 50 to 100
disinterested friends co donating $16,-
900 to a Senator just to save other tax
payers from paying their fair share Of
taxes.
The height of naivete: Believing that
anyone is so philanthropic.
The height of gullibility: Believing
that anyone is naive enough to accept.
Jan Jensen.
Williston, N. Oak.
"Deep-freeze," "mink-coat," "corrup-
ton" and 1.-THE mess In Washington"
have been among the words used by
Republicans against Democrats in this
campaign. I have commended that cor
rupt individuals are not the exclusive
property Of either party, but I certainly
had not expected that the vice-presi-
Dental candidate selected by the Re-
publicans would fall into the mess"
category after only two years in the
Senate.
The "deep-freezes" and mink coats"
were only accepted from friends" to
supplement inadequate incomes and
expense accounts" also. II these thou
sands Of dollars of Senator Richard
Nixon's were not declared as "income,"
were they declared as Campaign funds"
and reported to the proper State and
national authorities? And can any Re-
publican voter or any other individual.
say that Senator Nixon has not con-
tributed to the mess in Washington"
since he has not denied the existence
Of this friendly fund" but offered ex-
cuses for its reason for being?
Lillian H. McNish.
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BY Charles E. TroceweN
e. L. Mcneil.

there were half a dozen Of them, q
dozen starlings and two dozen sparrows
watching the proceedings with deep
suspicion.
"Why don't you fellows come DOWN."
asked Jones. Don't you like seeds?".
Not bird moved.
Then the light broke.
The seeds. scattered, were practically
invisible on the weathered concrete.
Templeton Jones, man Of action as
well as philosopher. went to the auto
matte vending machine, put in nickel;
got out packet Of waters, and walked
back to the seed.
Nov, watch this boys" he called. and
broke open the package and began
sprinkling pieces Of wafer among the
sunflower seed.
There was q great whir Of wings, as
one bird after the other saw the crackers.
Good old Templeton Jones was coming
across at last!
Soon pigeons, IL starlings and "a
sparrows were snatching at pieces of
peanut butter waters and seeds. To
Jones, at least, there seemed to be ex-
pressions Of surprise on their somewhat
stupid faces as they seized sunhower
seeds for perhaps the flrst time in their
lives
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members. They are devoted not only to the
founding principles, but to an additional one
resulting from the phenomenal increase in motor
trafhc-safety. Among outstanding traffic
safety projects of the association are the School
Safety Patrols, with total membership of
$4,000 boys and girls in this country and Canada
charged with protecting the lives of 1875 million
school children, and driver training programs
sponsored in the schools by the AAA in co-opera-
ton with other groups. Thus, the AAA is pro-
tecting not only the interests of its members.
but the public interest and welfare as WELL It
has become vital public service organization
in this thrilling, fast-moving and dangerous
mechanical age.
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Police Strength and Crime

It is naturally matter Of concern to learn
from the Federal Bureau Of Investigation'S
latest crime report that lawlessness in Washing
ton increased % per cent during the first half
of this year. That figure compares with the
increase of ga reported for the Nation as
whole. The only crimes that decreased in num-
Der during those six months were murder and
non-negligent manslaughter. All other serious
crimes rose markedly over the similar half-year
period of 1851.
The greatest increase was in the burglary
category-45 per cent There were 2708 Of these
housebreakings, safe crackings, ETC., from Janu-
airy to July of this year, and 1854 OF them last
year. This would be more alarming than 1t Is
were 1t not for the fact that the Police Depart
ment is confident that the picture with respect
to such crimes has changed materially for the
better. They base this confidence on the fact
that several gangs of safe-crackers and other
burglars which were on the loose during the first
half of the year have been broken up. Numerous
burglary cases were solved with the arrest OF two
major gangs and many other robberies may have
been the work of these criminals Several other
HOUSEKEEPING groups were rounded up during
the period in question.
Another factor possibly bearing on the
increase was the unavoidable reduction of patrol
operations because of reduced appropriations.
During the first half of 1851 the department
received enough money to put the force on a
six-day week, which meant more men available
for beat duty. Toward the latter half OF the
past fiscal year, however, when it became evident
that funds for this extra work would be scarce,
the number of men on the street was reduced.
Failure of Congress to appropriate funds asked
to continue the six-day week has resulted in the
loss of the equivalent Of rs patrolmen. Police
Chief Murray contends that well-patrolled city
is given wide berth by the average burglar, hold
up man and automobile thief.
Congress is in poor position to criticize the
department when it fails to give it the strength
which Congress, itself, has authorized The
authorized strength of the Metropolitan Police
Department is 1880. It is today short of that
number by 206 men, Until recently, 1t is true,
part Of this shortage resulted from inability to
find sufficient qualified applicants for police
jobs. A recruiting drive last summer, however,
has brought in number of applicants who could
be taken on If funds were available. The figures
released by the FIJI, based on the departments
own records indicate that every available recruit
for Washingtons police force should be signed
up until full strength has been attained. It is
UP to Congress to see that Chief Murray has all
the men needed to keep this city In the fore
front OF well-policed cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23

Taft's election was released. Then he
waded into Bryan but his campaigning
took the form of open letters. One
scored the appointment as treasurer Of
the Democratic National Committee Of a
man who had been identified with the
Standard Oil Co., then being assailed as
trust.
Another line Of attack on Taft was
based on his membership in the Unitar-
ian Church. Roosevelt bitterly resented
this and took steps to counter it.
In October Taft came to Washington.
T. r. wrote in advance asking him to
stay at the White House, but added, II
don't know whether your staying at the
White House would hurt you; consult
the managers and then do just what you
think will give the least chance for
trouble" He also said that "the one
thing is to make every move so that it
will help in your campaign"
Taft stayed at the White House. When
Sunday came, T. r. gave his most
emphatic answer to those who had
criticized Taft on the score of his reli-
gion. The President accompanied Taft
to the candidates church. He took care
to point out in letter that it was the
same church where Edward Everett Hale
sometimes preached. DR.. Hale was chap
lain Of the Senate.
Taft, wrote T. R., was "just dear; he
is great big generous fellow" It was
an opinion that the vagaries of politics
changed emphatically by the cam
paign Of 1912.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23
likes Tough Decision

Those who have been putting the heat on
General Eisenhower for a quick decision In the
Nixon affair must have little understanding OF
the complexities of the problem facing the
Republican candidate. 10
II 1t should be shown that Senator Nixon
has been guilty of some illegal act. or Of some
thing that is plainly immoral, it would be easy
to know what to do. Or If he should voluntarily
withdraw from the ticket, the problem would
disappear.
But neither of these things is likely to
happen. Senator Nixon stoutly maintains that
he has done no wrong. And he has given no
indication that he intends to withdraw. So
General Eisenhower will have to make his own
decision
In doing this, he must try to be completely
fair to Senator Nixon. He should not be sold
down the river for the sake of political expedi-
ency. It is also necessary for General Eisen-
hover to weigh the possible consequences both
of keeping Senator Nixon on the ticket and Of
asking him to resign.
This, of course, is a decision that will have
to turn on the evidence. And this being so,
General Eisenhower is entirely right in waiting
until all of the facts are before him. But in the
last analysis he and he alone must make the
decision The suggestion that Senator Nixon will
60 unless he can prove to the overwhelming
number of American citizens that his financial
dealings have been as clean as hounds tooth
Is not realistic one.
Unfortunately for General Eisenhower, there
Is not any convenient way of ascertaining the
state of mind Of the overwhelming number Of
American citizens. This is something that can
not be resolved by poll or by guess. General
Eisenhower must make this decision himself for
the simple reason that there is no other way Of
making it.
AS he goes through what must be the tor
tured process of making up his mind. however, he
is entitled to a little sympathy. A man mex
perienced in politics. surrounded by advisers
who are giving him conflicting advice, must
strive for a decision which is both fair to his
colleague and which easily may spell the diff
ference between victory and defeat for the
Republican ticket in November. Small wonder
that General Eisenhower shrank from embarking
on this campaign. Had he known what he knows
today it is doubtful that anything could have
persuaded him to run.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23
Income Tex Experience

Income Tax Experience
read with interest the Presidents
statement in The Star on September 4
in regard to the handicapped people Of
our country.
But wonder If the President realizes
what some of these people are subjected
to by the Internal Revenue Office and
the commissioner, John Dunlap. I was
placed on job by the Federal Security
Agency in November, 1850, and in that
year my earnings were less than SITS.
In February, 1852, I was called before
the tax bureau and harShly reprimanded
for not filing same with my wife's re-
turn. had used this money for medi-
cine. She did not receive one cent of
this money.
The Internal Revenue Bureau stated
we owed $92.08 and this was paid $50
In cash and $6208 by check. On July
81, Of this year, one Of the deputy mar
shals by the name Of Phelps came to
the branch laundry store manage and,
without any questions, simply stated he
had warrant for me for income tax
evasionS. He stated I had left q bal
ance Of $62.08. told him I had can
celled check for this amount He then
demanded give him the check, and
I refused.
On the night Of July % called Mr..
Phelps. He told me If did not produce
the check. so he could get the serial
number. he would garnishee my wages.
On July "a he contacted the main Office
Of the laundry. and on July Is the man.
ager of the plant came to see me in
regard to the cancelled check. re-
fused to give it to him as my wife had
called the commissioners ONCE and
given him the serial number of the
check.
In the meantime, contacted the
Baltimore office, and have q letter stat
ing they received the check and the
account is closed. have made repeat
ed calls to Mr.. Dunlap's Office and my
wife has made four special trips to see
him but to no avail.
I now am asking the general public
where I would have stacked up in this
matter. If I had not had my cancelled
check. Mr.. Dunlap stated on Septem-
Der II, 1852, that his Office was cas-
clean as q whistle" Why doesn't he
admit this embarrassing mistake to
me?
e. L. Mcneil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23
Truman Can Make Own Campaign Rules
BY Froneis ?. DouoIos

There are few precedents to guide
President Truman In his relations with
Gov. Adlai Stevenson. Mr.. Truman,
therefore. has wide latitude in setting
precedentS himself. And he Is setting
one in his forthcoming whistle stop cam
paign to electioneer for Gov. Stevenson.
Strangely enough. only three times in
the past half century has it been possible
for the outgoing President to help
presidential nominee Of his own party, If
you rule out the instances where Presi-
dent has been named to succeed himself.
The three cases are these: The candi-
dacy Of William Howard Taft in 1908 to
succeed Theodore Roosevelt, the nomina-
ton of James M. Cox in 1920 to succeed
woodrow Wilson. and when Herbert
Hoover carried the Republican banner in
1928 and was elected as successor to Cal
vim Coolidge.
For all practical purposes the cam
paign at the end Of the Wilson regime
can be ruled out. Wilson was sick man
and in no condition to aid Mr.. Cox in the
campaign against Warren G. Harding.
President Coolidge. however, was in
good health, but he practically held him
self aloof from the campaign in which
Mr.. Hoover won over AL Smith. This was
despite the fact that in the election Of
1924 Mr.. Hoover, then Secretary Of Com
merce, had performed valuable services
for his chief. 49,
When 1928 came along. Mr.. Hoover
tried unsuccessfully to learn just what
President Coolidge had meant by his II
do not choose to run" statement. Later,
in May of that year, Mr.. Hoover had
some 400 sure delegates Of the 1000 to
be at the Republican convention. He re-
lateS in his Memoirs. published by Mac
milan, that he went to the President
again and offered to use his influence to
get the 400 to vote for the nomination Of
MIR. Coolidge. The President. Mr.. Hoover
writes, was skeptical about the 400 and
remarked only. IF you have 400 dele
gates you had better keep them"
So far as Mr.. Hoover's Memoirs 60, the
President took no part in the campaign.
In the case of Taft and Theodore
Roosevelt it was different. If current po-
litical lingo had been in use then, the
Democrats would have charged Taft with
being the Captive" Of the Roosevelt adj
ministration. The relations between the
two men are made clear in the latest
volume Of "The Letters Of Theodore
Roosevelt" edited by Elting e. Morrison
and recently published by the Harvard
University Press.
Taft's nomination was due to Roose-
welt. In letter written in the summer of
1908, the President said: ". last fall
found that unless was prepared to
take the nomination myself I had to turn
in actively and nominate Taft for Presi-
dent" T. r. was not above using ap-
pointmentS to Federal jobs to gain his
party ends. He wrote that while he ap-
pointed no man for the purpose of Great
ing Taft sentiment. he did appoint men
Gin recognition of the Taft sentiment
already in existence
Roosevelt dictated the platform as well
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23
A Team of Neiqhbors

The 25th campaign for the support Of the
Community Chest Federation agencies In the
washington area will begin two weeks hence
on Monday, October g. Solicitation for advance
gifts Is underway. Following a practice inau-
gurated last year, more than TOO men and
women sat down together as paying guests" at
a dinner last night at the Statler Hotel to
reminisce over past campaigns and to hear
some Of the details concerning the one about
to start.
The dinner turned out to be a pleasant
reunion Of neighbors. Almost everybody knew
everybody else. There were many new faces,
1t is true for quarter of a century brings great
change. But a conspicuous characteristic of
this gathering was the presence there of men
and women of the Washington area who have
identified themselves for so many years with the
good work of the Community Chest campaigns,
and have made this activity part of their lives
Widely representative of the various elements
that make community, drawn together by
common aim, they are a splendid team. And
although they crowded the big ballroom Of the
hotel last night, they are a mere handful among
the more than 10000 men and women now pre-
pairing to make this 25th campaign for funds
. success.
Much emphasis is correctly placed upon the
good work of the Community Chest agencies,
and the tangible benefits distributed to those in
need by upward Of hundred separate health,
welfare and recreational programs. Perhaps
more emphasis should be placed on the satisfac-
ton that comes to those who make these works
poSsible-those who contribute their time, their
energies and their funds to keeping alive the
spirit of friendliness and neighborliness that
draws together men Of good will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23
Attendance Officers

Local 867. American Federation Of
Teachers, AFL. Is concerned about
quoted statement to the Board Of Educa-
ton as 1t appears in The Star of Sep
tember Is. The statement reads: "Mrs.
Williams also said the white schools
have 10 more attendance officers than
the colored and asked that the totals be
equalized."
This statement is factual error.
There are 10 attendance officers and
one chief attendance officer in Division
!, serving white schools. The staff in
Division II, which serves colored schools.
Is identical, with 10 attendance officers
and one chief attendance officer. There
have been 10 attendance officers and
one chief attendance officer in each di-
vision for nine years.
Isabel R. Ward.
President Local 867. American FEEDER
alton of Teachers. ALL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23
Silver Prophecy

As summer names. the fYefy
Lays his tiny lantern By.
But In the dusky branches hid.
The Tepetitions katydid
Nop scrapes atDGy on tuneless rings.
And though one cannot say he sings.
He calls back dear. remembered things
Offers for golden hours lost
A siluer prophecy OF frost.
lnsz BoreIoy Kirby
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23
Needs q Prefix

The confused and Irrational thinking
of so-called world citizens" zone
worlders" and "Citizens for United Ma
lions Day" is obvious from the contra
dictory name of such group meeting
with the State Department Friday. Sep
TENDER 26. They call themselves the
National Citizens Committee for United
Nations Day."
Merely giving this name its usual
meanings as understood by the ordinary
person brings out the confusing and
misleading contradiction of outright in
ternationalists calling themselves ma
tional Citizens" It seems to me that
no national" group interested in Amer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23
~ THE RAsKN SERVICE

dollar bill?-R. A.
A. The thickness of one paper note Is
.o039 in. but it may vary slightly from
one note to another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23

@. Does the United States import
petroleum?-J. G.
A. Yes. The United States is import
ing go Of its petroleum at present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23
Fear in the compoiea

was amazed to read in The Star Of
September 10 this quote from the
Republican candidate for the United
States Senate in Maryland: Perhaps
can't prove it, but there are more pinks
in the Government today than we ever
knew"
Now what is Mr.. Beall talking about?
He frankly admits he doesn't know, and
to avoid any future embarrassment he
protects" himself by saying, Perhaps
I can't prove it,"
wonder If the Republican Party by
using fear as their major weapon in
this campaign can destroy this great
country.
James j. Wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23
Letters to The Star

lean principles and ideals could possibly
be in favor Of the United Nations Day
or anything else connected with that
organization.
The name would be more correctly
descriptive if It started with the short
prefix inter-" Thus these guests Of
the State Department would then call
themselves international Citizens Com
n1ittee for United Nations Day" This
name would be accurate and under
standable and would be proper title
for such an internationalist element.
Franklin r. Miles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23

O. How long does q novel usually re-
main q best seller?-C. T.
A. The life Of the average best seller
is from three to IL months. but the
period Is highly variable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-09-23

Pen-nan1es may be used II letters carry
ioriters' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
Evening star., 1952-05-31
SD Billion in Orders
Reported by Pentagon
Bv the Associated Press

The Defense Department re-
ported yesterday it ordered $32
billion worth of weapons, supplies
construction and expansion of ex-
listing production facilities during
the first 10 months of the present
fiscal year.
OF the total obligations. $26.7
billion was for hard goods
planes. ships. tanks. weapons
ammunition, electronics and other
equipment. Clothing, fuel, SUBJ
sistence and other soft goods
items accounted for $3.5 billion.
The remaining $1.8 billion was
obligated for military construc-
ton, the department said.
OF the total hard goods ordered
$2.4 billion was procurement for
the mutual security assistance
program-weapons and equipment
for the Allies.
The Defense Department had
$18.5 billion still available for OBJ
legation as of May /. OF that $14.1
billion was for ordering { haro
goods items.
Funds available for obligation
during the fiscal year ending June
80 total $68.7 billion.