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Evening star., 1952-01-21

Universal Military Training must be
accompanied by legislative program.
Meanwhile the Administrative MAN
agement Division is continually studying
and recommending how the Govern
ment's business can be handled more
efficiently.
BY about October hearings get un-
derway. They are dress rehearsals for
agency officials who have to 60 before
congressional committee later. Rec
concentrations made after the hearings
go to Director Lawton and his top assist
ants for review. Their recommendations
go to Mr.. Truman. Decisions are made.
Agency heads are notified, There are
appeals, and decisions are made again.
Work is started on a suggested draft
OF the budget message. The Prepara-
tions and Reports Branch begins to get
into type the sections of the budget on
which there is final agreement. Experts
from the Government Printing Office go
down to the Budget Bureau, and work
Evening star., 1952-01-21

We like to see such books In the hands
OF persons on the buses and streetcars,
trying their best to read against the
blah-blah Of the inflicted radio an
nOuncer.
We watched one woman take all sum-
n1er to get through "The Big Fisher
man." and wondered how she got any
; narrative value out Of it at all, she
took so long at it.
The SNOWFALL" effect of good story
is something not always understood.
Not every great writer seems to under
stand it, either.
Herman Melville, whose centennial
is this year. would stop his narration Of
two men In boat q thousand miles
from land and give dissertation on
the various kinds of sharks that inhabit
the Pacific.
It is impossible, really. to imagine two
men alone in rowboat suddenly for
getting their danger and thinking about
descriptions and life habits Of sharks
or any other fishes.
1t Is not as well realized, perhaps,
that reading narrative must be done
fairly consecutively. or 1t loses a great
deal of its power.
Any one who reads story, a narra-
tive, should go through it as quickly as
possible, in all fairness to the writer.
Then, If they want to 60 back and
dawdle, that Is their business; indeed.
such . procedure often has much to
commend 1t. Even Jane Austen's gentle
stories benefit from fast reading, The
reader Of stories has . duty to the
writer as weIl as to himself. To break
the narrative now By innumerable
waits and delays II bad. Both reader
and writer a2fer. that way.
Evening star., 1952-01-21
Waste Of Unemployment

Ioffer a suggestion which hope will
be deemed appropriate and worthy for
consideration by some committee Of
Congress.
Vast sums have been and are being
wisely spent by industry to reduce the
labor cost per unit Of production. 1ndi-
vidual enterprise will appear to profit
to the extent of the displaced labor, but
the Nation first, and all industry ulti-
mately, will suffer to the extent that
such displaced labor remains unem-
ployed with reduced spending power.
Since the value of labor is forever lost
If not utilized, a program for continuous
full employment appears necessary. Such
program would require the co-ordinated
effort of Government and industry with
planned backlog projects to take up the
slack of employment as it occurs and
convert otherwise idle potential labor
into some more durable form of wealth.
It, may seem timely for Congress to
create an agency to conduct accounting
and engineering studies seeking maxi
mum utilization Of the total labor force
and the elimination of the waste of un-
employment. Such studies continuing,
should enable legislation and admins
tration which will most quickly reduce
national debt and taxes and contribute
to the general welfare.
Earl r. Jones.
Evening star., 1952-01-21
Defense of the Suez

The suggestion of Prime Minister Churchill
before our Congress last week that at least token
forces OF United States, France and Turkey join
those of Great Britain in defensive positions
in the Suez Canal Zone has met with an UNDER
standable resistance on the part Of the Egyp-
tians, with outspoken disapproyal from many
members OF the Congress and with no indorse-
ment from any official quarters within our
Government.
Closely following Mr. Churchill's expression,
and following also the reactions noted above,
the British Foreign Office in London was re-
ported as explaining that the Prime Minister'S
remarks on this subject had been msinterpreted
that he was proposing such joint operation
only after Middle East Command had been
set up and after agreement had been reached
with Egypt, presumably as partner, as to the
functionlng of such command It would seem
that this explanation should be accepted in good
faith, although it must be noted that Mr..
Churchill not often SO charged, was guilty at
least of ambiguity if that was the meaning in
his mind.
Without disputing the Prime Minister'S asser-
ton that the $4,000 British troops now stationed
in the Canal Zone might be well employed
elsewhere" certainly it would be difficult if not
impossible to establish either moral or legal
grounds for the entry of troops of any other
IOrelgn power INTO EgypLlan territory Without
Egyptian sanction. It is true that the waterway
is international in character and that its Sc
curity is important to the Western powers but
it is likewise true that the zone is within the
borders of a sovereign country that has neither
invited nor agreed to the presence of American,
French or Turkish troops. In no other instance
OF our expanding network of defense bases
around the world have we imposed our military
establishments without willing agreement on the
part of the host country.
In the case of the British presence in the
Suez there is at least the foundation of the
1886 treaty, even though its validity is now
clouded by the uniateral Egyptian abrogation.
This agreement, however, did not extend priv
ileges to any powers other than the two princi-
pals, nor did it give to Britain any right to
invite other nations to share its responsibilities
IT. however Mr.. Churchill was in fact think
ing in terms OF Middle East Command agree
ment in which Egypt would be joined, the COM
bined force idea would then warrant study.
Although Egypts original rejection of the four
power approach included opposition to the prin-
ciple of having foreign troops on her soil during
conditions short of war, 1t is possible that agree
ment might be worked out on this score
But first things must be done first. The
top priority must be accorded to exploring all
possible avenues for a settlement of the Anglo
Egyptian dispute. When that is accomplished
be glad 10 consider a new association with the
West in respect to area security and the me-
chanics for achieving it.
Evening star., 1952-01-21

That reason is found in the relatively low interest
rate averaging about 80 per cent over ten-year
period but considerably lower in the first years
of the bonds life. Many opportunities exist
today, and a lot of them have high degree Of
safety for investments that bring greater rate
Of return.
It is to combat this problem that the
Treasury is reported considering revision of the
redemption schedule to increase the attractive
ness of the bonds as short-term investments It
is an alternative that merits serious consid-
Grafton.
Evening star., 1952-01-21
1t Is Still WRONG

II. Lester Hooker, member OF the State
Corporation Commission of Virginia, has sug-
gested in letter to a nearby resident that The
Star did not understand what it was writing
about when it editorialy criticized the illegal
but ill-advised" practice Of the commission in
accepting free personal telephone service. Mr..
Hooker's letter, acknowledging receipt of a clip
ping Of the editorial, said it is readily under
standable why the public might be confused" by
such articles. He proceeded to explain that the
1902 State constitution, the revised constitution
of 1928 and an amendment of the State motor
vehicle law in 1885 required public utilities to
provide free services to the commission.
Apparently Mr.. Hooker himself was confused
about the editorial, or else he did not take the
trouble to read it. The Star specifically stated
that the practice was authorized by the 1902
constitution. It did not mention the later acts
confirming the arrangement because 1t was not
at that time aware of them. Concerning these
acts Mr. Hooker wrote: "This is mentioned to
show you 1t is the policy Of the State and in no
way can be rightly construed as courtesy or
favor bestowed upon the commission or its en-
ployes by any transportation or transmission
company"
But the fact that the State on two occasions
since 1902 has reiterated the policy does not
make it right. The Stars original editorial COM
ment still stands: Legal or not, the principle
involved is a bad one that ought to be discon-
tinued." That Mr. Hooker, whose commission
right now Is considering plea for higher tele-
phone rates, can see nothing wrong about the
legalized practice Of taking free personal tele-
phone service from public utility Is regrettable
indeed. Whether Mr.. Hooker or the other mem-
bers Of the commission can see no wrong In 1t
or not, the current General Assembly ought to
initiate action to abolish the practice.
Evening star., 1952-01-21
Concerned About His Country

am native born, in fact my folks
came to this country as settlers and
refugees almost hundred years before
the Revolution. AS q citizen I am be-
coming more and more concerned. This
Nation Is supposed to be composed of
Individual capable Of thinking and act
ing freely and intelligently. Such is no
longer the case in many ways. We are
becoming rapidly people who are SNUG,
soft and self-satisfied, whose basic pol
icy, in the majority, is "Me frst-I care
nothing about what the rest of the
world thinks or does"
The present policy Of appeasement,
confused and ignorant thinking and lack
Of spiritual backbone is bringing us
rapidly to defeat here, in Asia. Europe,
Evening star., 1952-01-21
Old Help Unwonted

hope this provides some consolation
to the letter writer signing himself
Confused" for regardless of magazine
and newspaper articles stating that
older men are more capable, more de-
pendable. ETC., they still are being given
the run-around as far as jobs are con-
cerned.
This is the story Of a self made man
and what happened to him when he
became older. A boy in our crowd left
high school after two years and took
employment as bank messenger at $35
month. Six years later we we're mar
ried. BY then his salary, with promotions
in the bookkeeping department, had
become 500 per month.
After 81 years in the banking business,
he was forced to resign his position as
an executive, place he had held for %
years. No reason was given. but we as
sumed it was a case of inside politics" {"
He was then chosen for Government
sponsored retraining course for execu-
tives at Harvard Business School The
Government paid the tuition. Needless
to say, my husband came through with
flying colors, receiving a certificate of
graduation and Harvard key.
Coming to Washington in September.
1943, my husband acquired position as
an accountant with the RFC. He
worked there three years, then trans
ferred to another Federal agency where
he worked as project auditor for year.
Not having that magic qualification
known as status" he was discharged
with regret by the head of the depart
ment.
Our 'sPop" then took an examination
based on experience and education,
rating 92% and his name was placed
on the Government register. That was
three and half years ago. Is there
chance for an older man? Definitely
mo" We filed out many forms and
answered newspaper ads without result.
My husband did find little job for
a while. For $50 a week he kept the
books and swept up the office at the end
Of the day.
A few days before Christmas notice
came from one of the Federal agencies,
stating that my husband was being
considered as an accountant at the SAL
ary of $1,000. 1t was too late. Pop died
in June, jobless and DISCOURAGED. He
tried so hard to come back.
Nom.
Evening star., 1952-01-21
Secondary School Meets

Citizens of Washington should be
grateful to The Star for returning to
the city the colorful indoor meets that
made Washington an athletic center
several decades ago. It is doubtful, that
any Of the big meets to be held this
season will excel The Star meet of last
Saturday night The timing was good.
the officiating excellent, and the per-
formances noteworthy.
Fortunately. the Star Games, unlike
their predecessors Of 30 years ago, have
made it possible for the best athletes
of all races and creeds and nationalities
to compete for real and not synthetic
championships. Cornell, Brown, Penn
State, Seton Hall. La Sale. the Navy
teams all had colored athletes. In the
AAU events colored and white boys
from many organizations took part.
What Washington needs today are
some good indoor and outdoor games
for secondary school tracksters. In
the decades gone by, Bill Foley's high
school track teams were envied by high
schools all along the Eastern Seaboard.
In late years. only the colored high
teams are regularly represented in the
meets held in Baltimore. Philadelphia,
Camden, New York, Schenectady and
elsewhere.
Facilities at the National Guard
Armory afford place to which high
school athletes from 100 miles around
would be attracted. Officiating and di-
rection shown by Dorsey Griffith, How
ard Bailey and Kip Edwards leave moth
ing to be desired for experience and
know-how. Thousands Of boys would
be inspired to engage in training for
this individual type of sport and grow
physically fit. We could have the max
ings Of potential Olympic champions
right here In our town. The Star could
Evening star., 1952-01-21
UNIT is Not Enough

Willingness of the Defense Department to
accept a modified voluntary enlistment plan of
military training as starter should enhance the
chances Of completed congressional action on
UNIT at this session. The concession by the
Pentagon will give right of way to the Vinson
bill, hearings on which now are being held before
the House Armed Services Committee But final
approval by Congress of a definite UNIT plan of
whatever form will not be enough. UNIT is only
part of the overall training program recon-
mended by the National Security Training
Commission and by military authorities. Supple
menting it must be sweeping reorganization Of
the reserves, into which the trainees are to be
channeled. The existing reserve program is
totally inadequate for the poSt-UNT job.
Under either a temporary system of volun-
tary training or universal compulsory system,
graduates" of the training course automatically
would 60 into proposed standby reserve
either Army, Navy or Air Force. AS the National
Security Committee, composed of outstanding
citizens has pointed out, the six-month period
of training provided in the pending UNIT bills
is "too short, of course, to produce finished
soldier" That is why the Defense Department
Is pressing for Senate action on the House
approved reserve reorganization bill. That
measure would set up standby reserve to absorb
the trainees and to carry on their training. They
would be required to attend drills periodically,
take part in summer maneuvers and otherwise
keep informed and fit for call to active duty.
The reserve program, as thus revitalized
through UNIT, would be the only reasonably safe
alternative to huge standing army of staggering
cost. So passage of the reserve bill is just as
essential to national security as passage of UNIT
legislation. That fact should be kept in mind by
Congress as it considers the unfinished part of
the UNIT task begun last year.
Evening star., 1952-01-21
Marketing of Bonds

The announced plan of giant Swedish
consumers cooperative to float a 20-year bond
issue with built-in cost-of-living factor for
adjustment of the final liquidating value is an
intriguing experiment in the field of public
financing For in these days of volatile cur
rencies, increasingly threatened as the pressures
of world rearmament channel more and more
money and production into the economically
sterile area of munitions making, imitation is
specter that has been deeply disturbing to the
bond markets
AS in most countries, at least in those outside
Communist totalitarian control costs of living
have been rising sharply in Sweden. An index
figure of 100, keyed to such costs in 1885, was
matched on September 80, 1884, by an index of
200 There have been no indications in the past
four months Of any reversal of this trend, nor is
q change of direction foreseen in the immediate
future The story is much the same in the United
States.
The Swedish plan in this instance is to
provide that . a 8 per cent Understanding
issue should be paid of at maturity at the
minimum of its face value If the cost-of-living
index in 1872 should be at the same level or even
lower than it is today. If, however the index
has risen, formula will be applied which
could carry the payment as high as $50 per cent
of the face value. It Is protective inducement
ability Of the bonds.
While obviously not strict parallel in all
aspects, the task of our own Government in the
marketing of the Treasury Bonds is complicated
by the same factor Of public concern over the
eventual purchasing power Of the face value of
the bonds in dollars Statistics for the calendar
year 1851 show that public purchases of these
bonds had lower dollar total than in 1850 even
though the number of units sold was higher.
The drop is found in purchases of the bonds Of
higher denomination, $500 and 81 900 units, even
though more bonds between $25 and $500 value
were absorbed A comparable public psychology
Is reflected in the fact that cas-ins Of the bonds
before maturity also ran ahead Of sales.
Aside from concern over the final value OF
these bonds in terms Of purchasing power, there
Is another evident reason why investors, particu-
nsss ssns n % os 5sss psae s . are :sssi sss
Evening star., 1952-01-21
Questions and Answers

=, reader can get the answer to any question
81 tact 6y writing The Washington Evening Star,
.nIo[matlon Bureau. 1900 Eve st. NV, Wash.
ineton o. d. c. Please inclose cents for return
postage.
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.
@. During the Civil War Washington.
D. c., was in danger of being captured
by Confederates. What general saved
the city?-L. K.
A. Gen. Lew Wallace, later to become
famous as the author of ben Hur."
Though defeated. he succeeded in hold
ing the forces of Gen. Jubal Early at the
Monocacy River until reinforcements
reached Washington. This was in July,
1864.
@. What portion Of the national prod.
uct now goes for defense?-J. M.
A. About II per cent. BY 1852 It Is
expected that nearly 20 per cent Of the
national output will be used for this
purpose. Before the Korean war the
figure was 6 per cent.
Q. How many States bound Texas. the
largest State In the Union?-R. r.
A. In spite Of It's great size, Texas In
bounded by only four States: New Mex
leo. Oklahoma. Arkansas and Louisiana.
Evening star., 1952-01-21

on the copy to be set goes on far into
the night.
Pages are put into type, proofs taken
and checked. The big book grows. New
Years Day passes, perhaps unnoticed.
Mr. Truman's budget message comes
from the White House. It is set in
type.
Finally the book is put to bed. And
SO are q number Of Budget Bureau
workers.
Evening star., 1952-01-21
Pen-nanaes may be used If letters carry
1Driters' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.

Africa and elsewhere. This is largely the
fault of all of us. but men in Congress, in
the White House and in the judicial
branches of Government are also di-
rectly to blame.
With maniacal .dictators and ruthless
thugs who know no law, you do not talk
peace and you do not use soft words if
you expect to live.
What has become of the courage,
vision, faith and backbone that our
forefathers who founded this Nation
showed and of the same grit displayed
by those leaders and men everywhere
who fought so long and so nobly for
freedom from tyranny?
p. A. Trapier.
Evening star., 1952-01-21
Billy Grohum

Il there ever was q time when people
of Washington and people all over the
world should turn to the teachings Of
the Prince Of Peace" it is now.
1t is deplorable when the Capital does
not have building large enough to
accommodate revival such as Billy
Graham is putting on.
If the city heads are so interested
in public safety they should do some
thing about overcrowdled buses and
streetcars.
Vt
Evening star., 1952-01-21
BY Froncis P. Douolos.

THE monumental sigh accompanying
I introduction today Of the budget for
fiscal 1858 comes not alone from
harassed and resigned taxpayers. A
good part Of that aggregate sigh is from
Budget Bureau workers. relieved now
Evening star., 1952-01-21
Letters to The Star

do much for the physical. welfare Of
our schoolboys. If 1t could extend its
sponsorship to an indoor carnival Of
track and field events for private, paro-
chial and public high school boys in
the Nations Capital.
E. b. Henderson.
Falls Church. Va,
Evening star., 1952-01-21

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aaGs 6y writing The o%sshinsten Evening Star
ington 8. D. c. Please inclose cents for return
postage. "
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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1952-03-06
ALLIANCE NEWS
SAXON LODGE BRANCH 3

Well. another month las passed
on and not to be forgotten be-
cause it has been quite eventful.
With our regular meeting On
Sunday February 10Th. and hav-
ing our Grand President Mr.. Bal
thes here on visitation and want
at this time to give him our
heartfelt thanks for having visited
with us.
Also we had our social member.
Sausage and Sauer Kraut Ban
quet and | know that it was really
enjoyed by each and everyone that
attended.
Now the month Of March is
here and our regular meeting is
on Sunday March 9th and this
is what | want each and everyone
OF YOU to remember.
This meeting is very impor-
tant one. You all know that we
have an amendment to our con-
stitution to vote on and also we
have a very important topic to
bring UP in regards to main
tainance of our Saxon Hall.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1952-03-06
HOMESTEAD, PA.
BRANCH s

Branch 6 has appointed a COM
mittee which is empowered to
promoe activity and the only way
it can be done is to appeal to the
Younger members especially to
those who were SO active playing
Basket Ball some time ago. La
dies and Gentlemen are requested
to attend the meeting Friday
March 9TH at I 80 p. IN. If YOU
wish to see this organization
prosper, and remain in existence
for years to come, it is everyones
move to back up this spirit of
enterprise. At present the senti-
ment is to organize Singing So
cietN At the time we didn't
own a Hall, we have had a lot OF
activity and today none. But we
have Hall. How long can we go
on, could>n we find time enough.
to devote a couple of hours ior
genial entertainment each week !?
- "Wo man singt, lass Dich ru-
hig nieder, boese Menschen ha-
ben kcine Liedcr.' Remember
silence leads to destruction, but
we wish to see construction
Come to the meeting March 9TH
and voice Your opinion.
The Committee
Jacob Fakesch. Paul Wohl and
Pr. John Rohrman.