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Evening star., 1952-12-04
CHEVY CHASE.
Dear Sir:

Dear Sir:
"I am amazed at your saying it Is
unknown why people don't want others
to read over their shoulders-wel, II
you can't figure it out, I would love to
give you an idea that you might think
over.
"I personally hate to breathe in the
exhalations of another person. If any
one is close enough to me to read over
my shoulder, his breath Is bound to sur
round me.
"This is most distasteful to me.
Having been medical research
editor for years and years. naturally
know something about germs.
with the sinus troubles people have
and other irregularities. you can rest
assured I for one can tell you why
don't want people breathing on my
back while reading over my shoulder!
Sincerely, F. G. l."
Mrs. must use her car all the time,
and not be subject to the ups and downs
of bus riding, as so many OF us are.
We are all so closely packed, there,
that it is impossible to get away from
the sneezers. the coughers. the just plain
breathers.
It really doesn't make any difference.
whether one looks over ones shoulder
or not, the breath is still pretty close.
As matter OF fact, reading over the
shoulder" Is only phrase.
Evening star., 1952-12-04

mystery in the fact that the designs resemble
those on certain playing cards of outstanding
beauty believed to have been created about 1446.
The unidentified artist responsible for the cards
may have been commissioned to decorate the
Giant Bible likewise. Or, it has been suggested,
the man who worked on the Giant Bible
may simply have had access to primer of design
to which the man who engraved the cards SINH
larly was indebted. Dorothy Miner, keeper Of
manuscripts in the Walters Art Gallery in Bal
timore, has written fascinating pamphlet,
discussing these theories. She hopes that the
publication of her booklet may stir up researches
that will solve the mystery. Meanwhile, the Giant
Bible is on public display in association with the
Gutenberg Bible and other treasured Scriptures
in the Library of Congress balcony.
Evening star., 1952-12-04
Mess in Montgomery

Now that our President-elect rs well
on his way to cleaning up "the mess in
Washington let's turn our attention to
Montgomery County, which certainly
needs cleaning up, too.
Recently, Montgomery County has
been forced" to put on drive to secure
foster mothers to take care Of all the
deserted, dependent and delinquent chill
dren within its limits. Is 1t reasonable to
suppose that county which, though
not the richest in the State and not the
most backward socially either, still
boasts q population we'll above average
in income, could possibly be in such
dire need for proper care Of its children?
Surely, if this is true, something must
be very wrong with the administration
of its welfare department and its courts.
Perhaps a thorough investigation is
Evening star., 1952-12-04
And So 1t Became Known as q StrowVote
By RondoIph Leiah

THE Pope'S creation Of "a new cardi-
l. mails, bringing the College of Cardi-
mails up to full strength Of 70 members
for the first time in many years. fore
shadows stronger fight against COM
munism. It also ties up in several ways
with current American political prac-
tices. This is because the college is not
only the oldest legislative executive body
in the world today. but because 1t also
has had direct influence on a number
of our political fetishes which we have
come to regard as distinctively Ameri-
can.
One OF the least important Of these
influences has been in giving us the
name and the idea Of the straw vote.
At least 600 years ago. the College Of
Cardinals in conclave had system OF
signals to indicate to the outside world
the trend Of its balloting. On each in
geniously secret ballot. the special sheets
Of paper on which preferences were in
dicated were burned in a chimney whose
outlet was visible to the waiting popu-
lace. On this fame Of ballots the talley-
men threw straw, to make a heavy
smoke. If the result were still in doubt.
At times these officials Of the college. in
violation Of regulations, tried to give
more specific signals as to the fortune
of a particular candidate by throwing
on special kinds Of straw to give OF spe-
cial color effects and thereby to indicate
the progress of their favorite. This be-
came known as the straw vote. Even
tually the phrase passed over into Amer
ican political jargon and practice.
Our own constitutional provision of
a minimum age of 80 years for Senator
comes straight from a similar age limit
adopted in the 17th century for the
episcopal. or senior. members OF the
college. For the two remaining ranks
in the Observation-Disclosures and
cardinal-deacon-age limits were %
and % years, respectively. This was re-
flected in our 25-year minimum age for
members of our lower house. Such
restrictions are unknown to British and
French polity, on which we are generally
supposed to lean for most Of the me-
chanics of our political system. They
grew. Of course, out Of the scandalous
abuses connected with Renaissance ap-
pointments of juvenile cardinals.
The elevation of Stepinac, Archbishop
of zagreb, who was imprisoned by Tito
for six years and is now conditionally at
liberty, apparently means that the Vati-
can wishes to honor him as foe Of
communism in any guise, whether Of
the Stain or Tito variety.
Equally significant is the filling out OF
the number of cardinals. After the shock
of World War II, which left Italy, France
and Austria. chief props Of the papacy.
almost in ruin, the Vatican made one Of
Evening star., 1952-12-04
Idiots and Their RIGHTS

While riding a streetcar happened
upon an editorial in the Transit News
entitled Ease the Squeeze" From it
I gathered that Capital Transit Is "bar-
rel-thumping" for law restricting use
of downtown streets exclusively to tram
sit vehicles. This is bordering on dis
elimination against private automobile
owners, and to me is quite unpalatable.
Mind you. I do not disagree with the
notion that the person who drives his
private auto to his job in the downtown
area, and then expects to find reason
a malady bordering on idiocy. Never
theless, I am reasonably certain that I
would fight, If necessary, to retain for
the idiot" his right to drive downtown.
There are those who contend that un-
limited use of private autos downtown Is
the prime cause of traffic congestion,
and undoubtedly there is truth in this
Others will as doggedly support their
belief that the complete elimination Of
all buses and streetcars from the streets
would speed the flow of traffic irnmeaS-
urably. There is a measure Of truth
in this statement also. Blind adoption
of either of the suggestions presented
above will not solve the congestion prob
lem. There are other ways.
If, for example, Fourteenth street NV.
were cleared of all croSs-traffic, traffic
signals, and all other but transit vehicles.
it could become a streetcar expressway
extending from the business section to
the District line, providing a means of
speeding passengers to and from work
in minimum of time.
The problem of clearing streets of
croSS-traffic could easily be met by the
free use of overhead or underpass
type crossings for vehicular and pedes-
trian traffic. It is to be understood that
these one-way streets would have speed
laws prohibiting speeds only in excess
of 40 m.p.h., for example.
The values of real estate bordering
such freeways would doubtless plunge to
the bottom, and some people would
suffer. Nevertheless, as Harland Bar
tholomew, city planning expert. has
stated: 1T should be evident to all who
are generally interested in the present
as well as the future welfare of our cities
that the streets of our central business
districts be cleared for expeditions mass
transportation flow, regardless of whose
individual interests are involved or
whose toes are stepped upon."
Certainly. let us all do what we can
to "easy the squeeze" but not by out
lawing "Mr. Motorist" from the streets
he paid taxes to use.
II. Bernard Lindstrom.
Evening star., 1952-12-04
The Soor Still at Issue

The overwhelming election victory of the
pro-French government of the Saarland on Sun
day indicates clearly currently popular pref
erence for retaining the present political and
economic ties with France. It does not how
ever, remove the tiny and ndustrially rich border
state from its historic role of being trouble
some issue in French German relations. Chan
cellor Adenauer and other West German leaders
already have declared they do not recognize the
vote as true expression of the Saarlanders' will
Prior to World War I, the Saar was part
of the German Empire and its population today
is largely Germanic in language and cultural
heritage. It's coal and steel economy, however.
is linked closely with that OF Alsace and Lorraine
and France sought annexation of the Saarland
when it regained the two other provinces after
the first war. The compromise reached then
was to place the little state under adninistra-
ton of the League of Nations, where it remained
until plebiscite of 1885 restored it to Germany.
Under French military occupation from 1945 to
1947, the territory was given internal political
autonomy and status of economic union with
France in the later year. The degree of political
independence was increased in 1850 and the
economic union was formalized by convention
which placed the valuable Saar coal mines under
French management for so years.
The Saarland has been prosperous in these
postwar years through its economic association
with France. In addition, Frances Foreign
Minister Schuman has cultivated pro-French
sympathies by proposing that the Saarlanders
share the management responsibilities in coal
and STEEL and that the territory be European
lied" by making Saarbrucken the capital OF the
supranational coal and steel community The
election reflects the effect of these suggestions.
Meanwhile, in resurgent West Germany the
issue of bringing the Saar back to ''the father
land" has become an increasingly bitter one.
Negotiations between Bonn and Paris over the
territory's future broke down few weeks ago,
and open German electioneering against the pro-
French government in Saarbrucken preceded the
Sunday vote Charges that the Europeanization
plan is merely a screen for making the Saar
permanent French protectorate were broadcast.
The fact that parties favoring return OF the
area to Germany were barred from the ballot
prompted call for boycott of the voting, and
drew criticism of the United States and Britain
for not insisting on "free" elections. It is on this
point that the West German leaders are disputing
validity of the balloting although s3 per cent of
the eligible voters were recorded. OF this sur
prisingly large turnout, about IS per cent sup
ported the pro-Frenchl government.
Evening star., 1952-12-04

its famous strategic pauses before filling
up its death-depleted list of cardinals.
which would inevitably reflect the
geographic emphasis to be placed upon
grand policy. Even after the appoint
ments of 1916, when that body was
almost recreated by 80 new appoint
ments, the total strength of the college
was only 54. In the six years since those
appointments were made, papal policy
seems to have shaped itself more def
nitely.
The new appointments indicate
stronger emphasis on the English-speak-
ing and Latin populations, and less on
those in the Teutonic lands. Twenty
seven Of the 70 Cardinals now will be
Evening star., 1952-12-04

Italian. This is about in line with the
policy of modern times under which
Italians have kept about one-third Of
the red hats. as contrasted with IS to
80 per cent in earlier times. France has
seven cardinals. The Spanish Portuguese
lands, with growing emphasis on South
America, have IS members. The English
speaking lands have 10, of which five
are in the United States and two in
Canada. China, Syria and Armenia have
one cardinal each. The rest are in Teu-
tonic or Central Europe. The cardinals
from that area include a German, a
Pole. a Hungarian and an Austrian
whose actual territorial Jurisdictions are
behind the Iron Curtain.
Evening star., 1952-12-04
Pen-nanaes may be used If letters carry
,Uriters' correct names and addresses.
AL letters are subject to condensation,
Letters to The Star .

in order A competent juvenile judge
and several well-trained social workers,
with an eye to keeping children in the
homes they already have rather than
taking them away to become public
charges on the flimsiest excuse Of par
ent wishing to shift responsibility for
their care, would bring the problem well
on the way to solution. At present, not
even an adequate investigation of such
complaints of one parent is being made.
Former Resident.
Evening star., 1952-12-04
Bible Student


ism and humanitarianism intrigues me
as student of the New Testament.
presume that Mr.. Zywicki agrees
with st. Paul when he said, Ephesians
iv, Is, Wherefore putting away lying,
speak ye the truth every man with
his neighbor"
And again, in Romans iii, z, st. Paul
tells us that we must not utter false
hoods even to promote the truth of God,
saying: For if the truth of God hath
more abounded through my lie, why am
I also yet judged as sinner?"
Now, st. Paul, called by Christ himself
"his vessel Of election" said, 2 Thes-
salonians iii. /: If any man will not
work, neither let him eat" Is not this the
very blood and sinews Of secularism?
Again, the Apostle Of the gentiles said,
Galatians v, IA: "For all the law is full
filled in one word: Thou shalt love thy
neighbor as thyself." Isn't this the very
thing that the humanitarians, the posi-
twists, and the enlightened materialistS
are saying?
am sure that Mr.. Zywicki places the
authority of the Bible above all simply
human documents. At least he should.
But then perhaps he is not one Of those
whom Christ came to save, for Christ
said, st. Matthew TX, 10: "For I am not
come to call the just. but sinners"
Obviously only sinners can be secular
lists, humanitarians and Christians.
A Sinner.
Evening star., 1952-12-04
By THE HASKIN SERVICE

any question OF TACT Dy eltner Writing The
Evening Star Information Bureau. 1900 street
NV, Washington 8. d. c., and inclosing cents
return postage or BY telephoning Sterling 1858.
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.
@. How much money is expended an
nually by the Veterans Administration?
w. M.
A. In fiscal 1851, the total expendi-
ture was $685., sol ,085.20. and the an
nual expenditures in recent years have
ranged from $2,271 ,318, ,333.42 in fiscal
1945 to $9,752. .892, 1871 .63 in fiscal 1850.
@. Is Albert Einstein an American
citizen?-A. F. P.
A. Yes. He became citizen Of the
United States in 1910.
= @. Who wrote: IF winter comes, can
spring be far behind"?-J. D.
A. Percy Bysshe Shelley. in Part v Of
lode to the West Wind"
Evening star., 1952-12-04
Elementary Homework

I was interested in a letter in The
Star on November 18 headed "Just An
other Day?" signed Arlington Parent"
quite agree with this parent that the
meaning of Armistice Day. and other
American holidays, should be taught in
our schools, but what is the duty Of an
American parent?
Should any child reach the age of 8
without having heard, in the home itself,
the meaning of these days?
Mary M. Crawford.
Evening star., 1952-12-04
Questions and Answers

The Stars readers can get the answer TO
any question Of fact by either writing The
NV, Washington g. b. C., and inciosinr 8 cents
return postage or BY telephoning Sterling 1868.
Evening star., 1952-03-16
8 REpROOMS-$16.950
LAUREL REALTY co.
s720 Flower Ave-, g. s. JU. $500
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
$5. ESQ CASH. TOTAL PRTCF

81, ,750 CASH, TOTAL PRICE
1907 WALKER MILL RID. Sc.
7-rm. house. barn; ~ acre; az mi
d. &C. Elec.. tel, view; needs bath
and small repairs. OWNER, HI 1878.
CHEVRRLY--Assume $1,000 CT
loan: beautiful brick Colonial; 6
rms; In excel. cond.; min. transp.
to heart OF WASH; beautiful rec.
rm., Anchor fenced yard with patio
and outside frepl. Mrs. Jones, UN.
$3.50, FINCHAM q CO.
CHEvERLY---S4. 900 to 5000 down;
very near st. Ambrose new school;
3-bedrm. brick Colonial; garage;
finished recreation rln.; Wall-t0-WAI
carpeting on large liv. rm. and din.
rm.; many more extras. Mrs. Jones,
UN. 1888. FINCHAM d CO.
CHEyERLY is s minutes from Union
Station BY commuters train and
Offers you more house for the money
man you can buy elsewhere. See
this 2-story brick. without fire-
place. but with perfectly plastered
recreation room and Q 2-car garage;
sssing $1a:500; a. STANLEY
CHEyERLY--open sunday 70 2.
New 3-bedrni., very attrac:. quality:
meet ali your requirements: excel.
value. SIS.a5o. Consider your home
In trade. Follow Gchertzer signs in
Cheyeriy to 5tj10 Hawthorne ST.
w CLIFFORD sCHERTzER. RE.
/ 90 DO iboMa. 81; M sso Mo.-rvo-bedroom
huealow, basmelit, porch. immediate
possession. Hyattsvtlie area. JOHN
n. JOHNSON. WA. $3.50. --16
Evening star., 1952-03-16
MODERN REALTY CO
OPEN / TIL DARK
Woodmoor-$23,9 $50
10110 Pierce Drive

p5swsE os .nss s5st GSlonsl S asa S;,s fST T.S d.
guest-size din. rm. equip. kit. with
breakfast nook, side porch, 9 bed
rms, 2 tiled baths; full bsmt., "a
bath. outside entr.. gar. lge. level
fenced lot; conv. to shopping
ssSnSI:' srsSnspI;' L public and nd. paT,ochila,l
I'd. to Old Bladensburg I'd. IA Cor
ners). right to Lexington dr.. left
on Lexington dr.. to Pierce. left on
Pierce to home.
Evening star., 1952-03-16
JU. 1850. WA. 1914
5-Acre Estate

OxACIO G0UdCG
Close in Montgomery County; 5 acres
beautifully Handicapped; plenty Of
lockwood; Colonial brick and frame;
rooms, 3 baths, 2 paneled sun
rooms, dreplaces; barn; 2-car ga
rage. with space above for quarters;
$4,000 down, excellent Gnsncinr. z.
Call JU. s-4937 ewes.
Samuel E. Bogley, Inc.
OIL 12fR nafhaeda Ma
Evening star., 1952-03-16
D. n Carmichael Realty Go.
A Charming BUNGALOW

Adj. Grade & Jr. High Schools
1IO w. GRANT AVE. TAKOMA PIX.
OPEN TODAY, 1-DARK
Come out nov and see this charming
pFeYar bull. 1h-story brick bunGa-
rd,, about / mi. past b. c. line and
adj; both grade and Y. high schools.
rms, tile bath, 2 bedrms.. screened
porch. full bsmt.;. stairway to attic.
which can be made into 2nd bedrn.
or den; gas a.-c. heat; lovely lot,
Good terms. with modest cash pay
ment. and priced low.
To reach; Go out Piney Hr. rd. to ir.
high school at Darwin ave-. right
" blks. TO Grant ave-. right to
JESS FISHER & CO.
1920 x st. NV. Realtor Ex. 1911
Evening star., 1952-03-16
CLASSIC RAMBLER
$47,500

1052e sWEETBRIAR PKwAY.
SILVER SPRING. MD.
This Is one Of the most attractive
new ramblers In the Washington
area. It features he. rms. lots Of
spacious closets. Beautiful liy. rm.
rored Roman brick fireplace; COM
parable din. rni. and perfectly
equipped GE kit; ideal laundry rm. !;
3 lovely bedrms. with ige. closets;
2a- baths. incl. glassed-in stall
radia,k heat; the most economical
to main ain. Situated on a lee.
corner lot, in aeighborhood of beau
tiful bones. Trades considered:
immed. poss. Directions: Out New
Hampshire extended to Overlook dr..
and follow our directional signs to
OFlen house
Evening star., 1952-03-16
HOUSES foR sALE--Mn.
SACRTFTCE

olney. Nd. geautifui modern S-bdrm.
mousse. fireplace; lge. garage; on "
acre handicapped. Custom built;
pre-war. School bus. FULTON 6-64e6.
Evening star., 1952-03-16
HOUSES FOR sALE--MD.
OPEN
Pictursssaue tunr,ss.s:aou 9 Forest Grove.

PICTURESQUE Fofese Grove.
Silver Spring. Md.
New 3-Bedrn1. RamblerS
Located lust OF Forest Glen I'd. ad.
joining new elementary school and
Sligo Creek Parkway. s generous
hedrms., fun waterproof bsmt.,
rm., complete kit, Keystone colored
cabinet. Dishmaster, dispcsai. ex..
breakfast nook. dining area. bedrms.
have sliding door closets; Ia baths.
ceramic tile. aluminium easement
windows. 12-ft. picture window; gas
heat; pretty lot with trees.
These houses are nearing completion.
Of AL brick construction ana in this
ideal quiet community. adjoining
this beautiful park and school, beng
offered at Q. price Of SCI $50 and
only 4 left to sell. This is indeed
an opportunity II you are looking
for the most for your money.
20 reach: Out Ga. ave. to Forest
Glen rd: right 3 blks. to Dameron,
left on Dameron. 2 blks. to project.
-.
Evening star., 1952-03-16
CHEVERLY

Det. brick and stone Colonial, slate
S0s sss: sSs sTn bsd4m. 5s1s rYS & ps
paneled rec. rm.. large Handicapped
lot. high elevation. May assume GI
loan. S76 mo- includes everything.
Substantial cash. Call owner. uN.
1920. W =
Evening star., 1952-03-16
Heights-S11. $50

AANA6 AAvc ,OOV
OPEN FROM 9 PM.
116 Huron DIR. Here Is o fine house.
sensibly priced Large lot with shade
Iees. Splendid construction. First
room, full family-size dining room
and completely equipped Kitchen.
TWO unusually large bedrooms up-
stairs. $4,000 down and terms
less than rent. To reach: Across
Soutn Capitol st. Bridge to. Forest
from D. c. line. turn right about
blocks. 10. 2-0401; Sun, WI.
JAMES CARROLL
VIII consider your present home N
trade. Several other splendid yslues
in Forest Heights and vicinity.
Bring your checkbook as this homo
should sell on sight.
Evening star., 1952-03-16

Silver Spring$18.50O
GIG BONIFANT
Near st Michael's School
Prewar brick home located in most
desirable neighborhood conv. to pub
lie and parochial schools, shopping
and transp.; liv. rm. with frepl.,
din. rm.. mod. kit. tiled bath. 2
age attic; bsmt., gar. To reach: Out
Ga. ave, to Bonifant ST., right on
Bonifant to SIG; or out Colesville
I'd. to Dale DR.. Cat Mrs. K's), right
on Dale DR.. TO Bonifant st.. aight
to 616.
Evening star., 1952-03-16
HOUSES sALE-MD. tcent.,

Connecticut Ave. Estates
OPEN SUNDAY / TO 6 PM.
1895 BLUHILL ROAD
The owner wants quick sale OF this
attrac. 3-yf. .-old, 2-hedrm. brick.
semidet:. home; Ice. .liy. rnl,. sep
bSmt., gas heat, rec. rIn.. Ice. pch, I;
priced right; easy terms. SH. 0424;
eyes,, La. 6-S6OO.
Dir: Out Viers Mil rd.. right on
Centerhill st. to Bluhill I'd. and
Open" sign.
L. H Carmichael Realty Co.
Evening star., 1952-03-16
OPEN 2 TO $50 TODAY

Beautiful six-rm. brick, new rambler.
full bsmt. with inside and outside
entr. built-in garage, workshop, oil
a.-c. heat, concrete porches; lge. liv.
rm. with flreDlace. attractive din.
rm.. kit. and real tiled bath: many
other attractions; sodded lawn, big
gain price of $15.950, ipcluding
street improvements; substantial
cash. Directions: Riverdale Heights,
turn on Quintana st. on to Goth pl.
see "o9EN' o9g9dEg sign; XERTAaN RIA CORP.
Evening star., 1952-03-16

$500 HAYDEN DR..
SILVER SPRING, MD.
Spacious brand-new 2.story Dutch
Col. home with sep. dining rm., full
bedrms. Our very best value this
week end. Priced S16,26O.
To reach: Out Ga. ave. ext. to
Hildarose. turn left and follow open
signs to house.
Call SH. SOTO 'Til q Pm,
MONTGOMERY
Evening star., 1952-03-16
hASIr1NES
BIB 9th AVE

OPEN SUNDAY. / TO g PM.
see fsrss snIS rs gr6edrm. 1e n BUNGALOW with
pans.on attic; gas heat; take sd-
vantase Of large 4eS loan; this viii
not last long. Out Riverdaie I'd. to 70
S6th ave- ave risht I blk; LEFT TO 67th
AP. 2l93. exclusively with KIRRS
REALTY CO., Realtors. HO. 67TS.
Evening star., 1952-03-16
AVONDALE

Lovely brick home with bedrooms
and bath on 1st floor. with large
expandable attic suitable for more
bedrooms; living room. dining
room, modern kitchen. with stove
and REFRIGERATOR; complete 1st floor
plan; basement with, gas a.-c. heat
MACULATE CONDITIONS Price.
$4,000. Call Mr.. Mcintosh. Elk.
1880: ewes. MI. 65P5
Evening star., 1952-03-16
Woodmoor-$21,5O0
10612 I.ORAIN

Attractive brick Cape Cod; liv. rm.
breakfast nook. 2 twin-sized bed
rms. LIST floor; lge. finished room.
closets and storage space ON End
floor; full bsmt.. gar. storm windows.
To reach: Out Colesville road 2
blocks past Four Corners to Lorain
WOODMOOR AGENCY
ST 6555. Realtors.