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Evening star., 1952-04-12
Letters to The Star

Importance is the Wisconsin primary"
and that the write-in votes for Senator
Taft and Gen. Eisenhower in Ne
braska may be revealing" In these
two States, where the voters used their
heads instead of their hearts, Senator
Taft was the victor by many thousands
of votes. Nevertheless, Senator Lodge
claims that the voting to date shows
that Gen. Ike is leading the field,
although the number of Taft delegates
is greater than those of Warren, Stassen
and Eisenhower combined. Here, in real
truth, we have "wishful thinker"
Another editorial, April 2, Senator
Taft Does Better" deprecateS the Taft
victory in Wisconsin with the observa-
ton that his popular vote did not exceed
the combined votes for Warren, Stassen
and Eisenhower. This editorial writer
may also console himself with the
knowledge that Gen. Ike received
one-haR of the no delegates for StaS-
sen.
It is high time that we elect a PreSi-
dent who, trained in the science of gov
ernment has the interests of all tax
payers at heart. Only by such an intel
lgent choice will we, at long last. put
an end to the 20-year alliance between
the labor bosses and the White House
and the politically motivated, socialis-
tic and inflationary fiscal policies of the
present administration, which have
brought the Nation to the brink of eco.
nomic disaster.
Since Gen. Eisenhower placed his
stamp of approval on the New Deal by
voting for Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1914,
he is quite clearly not the man.
M e. Tvddan0
Evening star., 1952-04-12
Not Convincinq'

During the past four years the Department
OF Interior has been asserting phony claim to
control of some so District Fairgrounds
About 10 years ago the solicitor of the
department ruled that the Fairgrounds were not
under the control of the Federal Government.
But the Interior politicians were not satisfied.
In 1948 new solicitor came out with ruling
which reversed his predecessor. This opinion
went to the Attorney General for confirmation
and he ducked the question as long as he could.
A few weeks ago. however, it was learned that
the Justice Department had finally put together
a brief supporting the Interior Departments
claim.
This was done in connection with a suit
which had been brought to outlaw segregation
at two Fairgrounds, one of them being the Trini-
dad tract. The plaintiffs, in addition to seeking
an outright ban on segregation, also asked the
court to rule that control of the Trinidad and
similar Fairgrounds rests with the Interior De-
partment, and not with the District.
The argument in support of this request is
somewhat involved. The gist of it is, however,
that Congress, in 1912, implicitly repealed legis-
lation passed in 1924 empowering the National
Capital Park and Planning Commission, in its
discretion, to buy land for playground purposes
and then assign it to the District. The District
is required to reimburse the commission for the
cost of the land and it was in this way that
the Fairgrounds claimed by Interior were ac-
quired. Had the 1924 legislation actually been
repealed, as claimed, then the assignments to
the District would have been invalid, and the
department would be free to put its non-segre-
cation policies into effect.
The Interior Department, in this suit, had
a chance to obtain court ruling on the va
lidity of its claim Judge Pine asked the Gov
ernment lawyers whether they were seeking
affirmative reef-in other words, did they want
him to decide whether the departments claim
to control the Fairgrounds was valid? The
lawyers said they did not want such ruling.
In that situation, the court did not rule
directly on the question. Judge Pine held the
present segregation policies to be valid, however,
and said that the reasoning of the Interior
defendants with respect to the question of play
ground controD is not convincing"
The fair inference from this is that the In
terror representatives did not ask for a ruling
because they feared it would be against them.
Therefore, if they return in the future to press
their claim, the District authorities should re-
ply: You had chance to secure court ruling
ON your claim, but you were not sufficiently con-
vinced of its correctness to risk asking for
decision. Why expect us to take your claim
seriously?
Evening star., 1952-04-12
When the General Returns

The five weeks between General Eisenhower's
expected return to this country on June l and
the opening of the Republican convention will
be critical period for the general and his
political hackers.
General Eisenhower has done splendid job
as NATO commander, and he was fully justified
in asking to be relieved of his post on the premise
that "the specific purposes for which / was
recalled to duty have been largely accomplished"
He was also fully justified in assuming-the
assumption being implicit in his request for
relief-that he has received that "clear call" to
higher duty of which he spoke last January.
But the road ahead is not going to be a
smooth or an easy one. In New Hampshire and
Minnesota, the call for General Eisenhower was
loud and clear. It was muted, however, in
Wisconsin and Nebraska, and in Illinois the call
was overwhelmingly for Senator Taft.
So the plain fact is that General Eisenhower
has hard fight on his hands. He has said that
he will not campaign for the Republican nomi-
nation. And his hackers, if one may judge from
their statements, are hoping that the general
upon his return will not have to do more than
make a few public appearances and few
speeches couched in non-specific terms.
This hope is apt to be disappointed. The
Star has no doubt concerning the strength of
popular support for General Eisenhower. It is
very strong indeed. But that is not the same
thing as votes in the nominating convention.
General Eisenhower, upon his return, is
going to be under great pressure to do more
than speak in generalities. The voters as well
as the professional politicians are going to want
to know where he stands on the important issues
of the day, especially the domestic issues. There
are those who think it is smart politics to avoid
any such expression. But the experience of past
Republican campaigners does not indicate that
this is the correct view. In The Stars belief
General Eisenhower ought to speak out-both
because it is the right thing to do and because
in these times, it may very well prove to be
good political strategy.
Evening star., 1952-04-12
Our CITY at Its Best

I am so grateful for the courtesy and
kindliness found in Washington, will
you help me radiate my appreciation
through your superb Evening Star?
Since November I've been on crutches
due to broken foot, and have met with
the utmost thoughtfulness, patience and
consideration. Really. it makes ones
heart sing to know there are so many
understanding, wonderful folks &.
the bus drivers who stopped at my very
door or pulled close to the curb to make
the way easier d. the kindly men and
women, American or foreign, who Of
fered to assist me (. the seats given
on buses or streetcars by young soldiers,
white and colored p. the opening of
heavy doors &. and much more.
But the incest experience of all oc-
CURED the day of our cherry blossom
Evening star., 1952-04-12
Hill Lover

/ lore hill in summer, sUeet Utth
cloUer,
And dropsy under sun. and through
the faH
/ loue q hill NTH hazes drifting ouer
Its brow until the goldenrod and cR
The gentians stand as in a dream.
loue
A hill in winter, totpering bright aboUt
The palley like some giant trostA1
cake
But more than these. when cun,uh
are sUept
Like qalleons across the enormous lake
OF sky, and birds that venture forth
are kept
Suspended. silent, by the ,0inds that
sing
Around it. I must lore q hill in springi
EIoine '. Emons.
Evening star., 1952-04-12
WishfuI Thinker

AS a native. the writer has been a
reader of Washington'S leading indie
pendent newspaper for over so years.
Not the least of The Stars many appeal
ing features has been the enlightened
opinions and cogent reasoning OF its
editorial columns.
It was, therefore. with something OF
shock that the absence of these ear
marks of journalistic excellence was
noted in the "Wishful Thinker" editorial
in The Star of April /, in which it is
said that the Republicans, Gin addition
to presenting a constructive platform,
must also choose a candidate who will
appeal most strongly to the voters in
November. On the basis Of the showing
to date that man is Gen. Eisenhower.
New Hampshire and Minnesota re-
vealed an astonishing measure of sup
port for this absentee candidate"
Here, The Star oversteps the bounds
of editorial opinion and informs it's
readers that, of the prospective Repub-
lican candidates, it supports Gen.
Eisenhower in his quest of the nomina-
ton, although at one time the general
modestly said that he. was not qualified.
This decision is based. not upon the
qualifications of the respective candl-
dates for the presidency. but upon the
astonishing measure" of popular sup
port for the general in New Hampshire
and Minnesota as result OF the lnten-
sive campaigns of emotional ballyhoo
by his sponsors in those States.
The editorial rightly says: "Of greater
Evening star., 1952-04-12
Enforce 1t or Repeal 1t

Internal Revenue Commissioner Dunlap is
talking sense when he says that Congress ought
to give him the means of enforcing the new
gambling tax law or else repeal it. There is
mo appreciable enforcement of the law now,
because Of inadequate funds and personnel. To
complicate the situation, the constitutionality
of the statute is questioned by some attorneys
and the Government does not seem to be In any
hurry to bring test case before the Supreme
Court. The sooner the law is brought to such
a test, however, the better for the cause of law
enforcement generally. AS long as the law re-
mains unenforced, either through lack of appro-
prations or official reluctance to establish its
validity there will be growing disrespect for the
law and for those charged with enforcing it. Mr..
Dunlap, justifably enough, fears that "the re-
suit will be widespread cynical contempt for all
types of taxes"
Commissioner Dunlap warned Congress
while the legislation still was under considera-
ton that the 10 per cent excise tax on gambling
and the $50 tax stamp required in connection
with the registration of gamblers would be
futile without additional funds and. staff to en-
force these provisions He asked for 1000 agents
and other personnel to do the job. So far Con-
gress has failed to grant this request. Further
more the House ordered $35 million cut in the
bureaus operating budget for next year. The
little that has been done toward enforcing the
gambling taxes has been accomplished by the
bureaus already overburdened racket squad,
charged with checking on income tax returns
of known or suspected racketeers. AS compared
with estimates by sponsors of the legislation
that up to $400 million year would be netted
in additional taxes, actual collections since last
November have approximated slightly above 81
million About SIS million of this was in excise
taxes and the remainder in revenue from the
sale of about 10000 stamps. For the entire local
collection district embracing all of Maryland
and the District of Columbia. only Is stamps
have been sold-most of these going to slot ma
chine operators in counties where these devices
are legal.
The constitutional issue revolveS around the
laws requirement that gamblers must register
their names, home addresses, all places of busi-
ness and the names and addresses OF all en-
ployes An equity case in which local man.
Hayes L. Combs, charged that this requirement
was in violation Of the constitutional protection
against self -incrinaination reached three Judge
appellate court here last year but was dismissed
on the ground that the appellant did not come
into court with clean hands. The court COM
mented, however, that it believed the law to be
constitutional The case was appealed to the
Supreme Court which declined to review 1t. This
refusal to review cannot be construed as an up
holding of the laws constitutionality by the high
Evening star., 1952-04-12
Regulating D. c. Primaries

The bill to regulate the primaries in
the District. now being considered by
the Senate District Committee, deserves
the support of Washington residents.
The District League of Women Voters
has long urged such legislation; we sup
ported the Capper and Smith bills. and
we are grateful to Senators Nicely and
Duff for introducing the present bill and
for holding hearings on it so promptly.
Just one hopeful suggestion: We would
like to see the measure broadened by
Incorporating provisions for a preSiden-
tial preference primary so that District
citizens, although excluded from the
balloting in November. may have as
direct voice as possible in the selection
Of nominees.
Mrs. Lloyd S. Luther,
President. D. c. League of Women
Voters.
Prince Georges Phenomenon
The Stars recent editorial, prince
Georges Phenomenon" might lead
the average reader to think that
the Prince Georges County Commission
ers were entirely responsible for the
astounding feat of discovering surplus
in the treasury and making good use
of it,
The truth of the matter is that Will
liam r. Turner. executive secretary of
the Citizens Committee for Good Gov
ernment in the county, began pointing
out this surplus more han year ago
to the commissioners. For long time
they would not admit that there was
any surplus whatsoever. In fact they
claimed there was deficit. A debate
was held at Upper Marlboro between Mr..
Turner and a Mr.. Lowry, commercial
auditor, who finally admitted most re-
luctantly that there was some $4,000
surplus available for appropriation and
SIS million further in existence if steps
were taken to remove restrictions. The
surplus has been growing month by
month, and by July it will amount to
$24 million.
This spring three of the commissioners
asked Mr.. Turner to assist them in
ascertaining the amount of revenue they
could expect for the coming year. The
amount they arrived at and will use in
the new budget very closely corresponds
to the amount Mr.. Turner has predicted
all along.
It is a valuable service Mr.. Turner
has rendered. Almost all agencies of the
county government will benefit from his
aStuteneSs.
virginia S. Wolf
Evening star., 1952-04-12
Questions and Answers

The Stars readers can get the answer TO
any question Of fact by either writing The
Evening Star Information Bureau, 1900 ! street
NV. Washington d. c., and inclosing z cents
return postage or by telephonng ST. 1863
Evening star., 1952-04-12
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE

@. What American prisoner Of war was
exchanged for the British general. Lord
Cornwallis?-S. E. r.
A. Henry Laurens. merchant and
statesman. While on his way to nego-
tiate treaty with the Dutch, the ship
on which he sailed was captured by the
British and Laurens was taken prisoner
He spent some time in the Tower of
London.
Evening star., 1952-04-12

@. Butter and margarine are said to
be colored with annatto. What is an
natto?-L. A. r.
A. 1t is a salmon -colored dye that is
made from the pulp of the seeds of the
tree, Bixa orellana, of the West Indies,
tropical America, and Africa. Annatto
paste is used to color various foods,
especially butter. cheese. and margarine.
@. For how many campaigns were
battle stars awarded for service in World
War u?-R. w. M.
A. The Department of Defense says
there were At campaigns for which bat
e-participation credit could be awarded
to eligible personnel in World War II.
O. How much does it cost to issue
one copy of a large mail-order cata-
logue?-W. A. S.
A. The general catalogues of one of
the biggest mail-order houses cost ap-
proximately $3.50 each.
The Detroit tribune., 1952-04-19
BY LUTHER WEBB

tive ,ldeaiiai election thar =
single Negro delegate na been
tJr'9naie n being counted In
The Detroit tribune., 1952-04-19

The .one delegate 10 The
COP convention docs nof pre-
sent an OPIUM silc view for a
minority as iarge as greater
Detroit Negro popa4a'i9n Aci
uAl,v i; is me second consecu
The Detroit tribune., 1952-04-19

So tar Or. o n. Sweet and
9en. Diggs are the only two
ifce members 10 seek the nom
inaii)n The present DcmOcra'lt
oorgTessman Is Thaidcu, Mac
fo~icH His Detroit secrcisfy
- Str2 Mardls Mar,hall s,>iel
OF hep. ChaTleas Whiio
The Detroit tribune., 1952-04-19

Young Spike Briggs is OK
pecied 10 do the rlghi ihing and
give 10 Detroiis loyal ia seball
fans team OF the kind We
would like 10 see. Need we say
more
The Detroit tribune., 1952-04-19

LIMrLIGHTlNG ~lsh Libby
musi Her social fid BIT.
about peiroiters may be found
on the Women Page II YOU
isii - iind your name. call her
al No. 4 S20s.
The Detroit tribune., 1952-04-19

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Department a. app A,
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The Detroit tribune., 1952-04-19

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Evening star., 1952-08-19
WAREHOUSES WANTED
INDUSTRIAL PROP. FOR SALE

iTORAGE OF OFFICE FURNITURE
Approx. 5000 SO IT. Call ST. 1850.
Evening star., 1952-08-19
HOUSES SALIVA. tcent.) }

S12.5OO - $4,000 CLASS - Small
homes with excellent rental returns
on small down payment and taken
over large GI or FILA loan. Several
available. ELIJAH G. ARNOLD (Col.,
Y; 8: A: ret.), Broker, EN-. 4335,
FOUR BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, brick
Cape Cod with bsmt. on "a acre;
10 min. to Pentagon, walking dis
tance to schools. Under $4,000;
large FILA 1st trust, very low down
payment to right party. ELIJAH G.
ARNOLD (Col. u. S. A.,.ret.), Broker,
EN-. 4335, OV. 4I45.
ATTRACTIVE STONE and frame
rambler: with 5 acres. in Vienna.
baths, attrac. din. rm. and kit.
Beaut. trees and brook. city util,,
access on :. roads, offers several at
ment. at 1900. Conv. terms,
LUCILLE COOK, Exclusive, CH,
$500. FA. 3272. -2l
TOPNoTCH RAMBLER, near WASH
lngton. Golf and Country Club
Three bedrms., foor-to-ceiling firepl.,
complete. elec. kit, huge screened
porch. Asking $2l 500, low down
payment, c. F. WOODROE. INC,
SIX-ROOM HOUSE, with cleo, good
basement, cistern under porch. 21s
acres: !. mi. east of Verbina Tavern
Shenandoah, Va, Route /, PAGE
Tf1p TT914nty; n.y., $4,000. Apply VERNON
Evening star., 1952-08-19
HOUSES FOR SALE-VA.
FAIRFAX-MODERN

ultra modern brick and redwood
rambler Is only 2 weeks from compile
ton, 3 bedrooms, tile bath, equipped
Kitchen, living room has picture
window and brick mantel wall; oil
heat; carport. Only Sl5,950 to one
lucky commuter who wants to live
IN the country yet have not only
city .conveniences but also q COM
pletely modern home.
MANNAS REALTY co.
2I16 Wilson Blvd. Arl. GL. 27s3.
EVenings-call Browning 740-J-2
Evening star., 1952-08-19

Cape Cod--Shown at its best. in
CLEAN; neat surroundings on level
plus glass-incl.. rear sun lounge on
1st fir; sub-hoored exnan. attic. !:
lge. bsmt. You'll be pleased with the
many improvements made on this
home prior to owners transfer to
ranged. Call OW. 9O9O.
Evening star., 1952-08-19
WAREHOUSES FOR SALE
WAREHOUSES FOR RENT


WAREHOUSE FOR RENT--Approxi-
mately. 2l5 feet. deep and 40 feet
wide. downtown location. Call Met
ropolitan 1876. -19
WISE, very low rent; has of. and
pkg: immed. poss.; good loc.: r.r.
spur; Mr.. BEALL. ST. 1921: ever.
WxkEHoUjsE OR SHOP. rear 4os
First st. NV: entrances; 3oxl0O.
Call MISS KERLEY. 10. 9-s222.
OUTSTANDING VALUE
In fine modern bldg nr. 8. Capitol
st. bridge. We have $4,000 So. It.
available at an attractive rental 10
JESS FISHER & CO.. INC.
1870 K st. NV. Ex. 1871.
New 1-Story Warehouse
1900 50. it.. I5' clear ceiling height.
truck and rail loading facilities. Mr..
Bladensburg I'd. ne. Immediate oc-
cupancy. Brokers protected.
KASS-BERGER, INC.
Ell. 500
Evening star., 1952-08-19
HOUSES FOR sALE-MD.

wooaed lct iSSsioo O5Ssf yDs near Hme Md UNIV Hn
to sell at. S12. $50; $3.50 cash and
balance in one mortgage. payable
$SS per mo. including everything.
Call today. WA. 5000. ROBERT s.
cod N Re eond FIii ssma sepp Snpe
rate din. area. expandable End A.;
$500 first trust; $4,000 cash. Call
ST. 53l1; ewes, OIL. 1921.
JOSEPH KINSKEY. REALTOR
Evening star., 1952-08-19
OFFICES 6 STUDIOS FOR RENT

tcontinued on Next Fags.I
Evening star., 1952-08-19
FLOWER AVE

Custom built for owner builder, this
beautiful, brick rambler is ideal for
doctors home and ONCE; erade-leyel
entrance to completely finished tsnit.,
full oath. office, ETC.; living quar-
ters all on one. floor, including liv
I'M. din. rm., kit, 2 bedrms.. and
den; large storage attic: 2-car det.
all schools. shopping.
Evening star., 1952-08-19
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY

BELTSYILLE. MD. in Home Acresl;
city water, fenced yard; very reason
ably priced and financing. BRANDON
CARMo6Y HILLS. MD.-Four-room
heat. Price, $1,000, half cash.
Q; B. ZdANTzINGER. JR.' WA. 1sl9'
ICHEVERIY.Brick Colonial in excel.
A buy at sir. 900, as little as $1,000
o pm. ROBERT S. Davis & co.
COLLEGE PARK PROPER-This fine
S-rm. home near Md. Univ. entrance
has. Iiv; rm.. din. rm.. kit. . bedrms.
and, bath; suitable for renting to
garden. outside flrepl. and sarage;
new finished knotty-pine recr. rm.
=, JSHN i M 4 WESTz.: AP. oaoo. @Si
JOHN H. JOHNSON, WA. $3.50. 81
HYATTSVILLE AREA This lovely
Colonial brick 4-bedrm. home on
small suburban estate has spacious
family; 1 y baths, oil h.-wh., q. acre
grounds. Reas. cash or will trade
ye9r y9aI hNme; sp 4, 81 SMITH REALTY. VA.
HYAfrsviLLE@1ovely ! 22fi sR Zoo; 2 bedrns.. Mr@
brick, bsmt.. eSpan. attic. fruit trees;
lge level-fenced lot; only S13,95O,
JOHN H. JOHNSON, WA. $3.50;
RByERDAaE 1,,e. 4.dge:d g owgsr tSs tFsnsfsF5sa
| rm. with plastered walls and firepl..
lge. rear porch, gas h.-w.h., fenced
lot; well financed. with S11 800 Az
6dst; t1aay sSa va per $685. @S paEs KosERr s can q
sPkTNGBkooR sPPkkEls 4 OK rERRAcE-1t's un-
usual; It's immaculate. It's adorable.
large ultramodern kit, modernistic
carport with attached workshop or
guest house. We can't describe 1t
adeouately. you've got to see it!
Owner transferred and wants to
Open to all offers. Wonderful OPP
/ portunity to assume lge. 4To CT loan.
Do yourself a favor and make an
apt. to INSPECT 1t now. Call THE
PERRY. e., BOSWELL CO.. WA. $500
TaKoMA / PARK TN SPECIAL, must be
sold. The cutest 2-bedrm. brick
home you've ever seen; beautiful
grounds;. firepl.; full bsmt.; Rusco
storm windows: Just on N. H. ave;
l 1LffOO VI DeSJ OueE. nhEFELL
REAL ESTATE, SH. 1103; eyes,, TU.
MEAN H1Hs MD. U.-very attrac. Cape Cod
bnnsalow b;nnsioss on Snsg lge: fenced lot Two
full bsmt... oil h.-w.h.; 2-car gar:
compl. with refgr.. stove and storm
windows: no reas. offer rejected.
ALVIN EPLING. UN. O3l3. go
$l.8OO DOWN--Modern 5-rm. brick
bungalow, Z. large bedrms.. separate
din. rm., large modern equipped
kit tile bath, auto, washer; situ-
ated on large level lot in excel
neighborhood. Owner forced to sell
immed. Full price, only $4,000
Call THE PERRY BOSWELL CO.,
| Wa $500. Open til s pm. 30
EOPEN--New country home with all
| city convenienceS. Custom built,
/ 6 rms. and bath; stairway to un-
i finished 2nd floor; $40 it. fronting
on Lanham Severn I'd, mr.. Glendale;
only 81 500; terms. For directions.
call UN. 0313. ALVIN EPLING.
SPACIOUS SUBURBAN HOME. 1 mi,
RisEs Mn: 1saso-ft. $780, 70 liV. Sign.e rm with S
/ lge. stone flrepl, elec. kit, laundry
room and bedrm. and full bath on
| 1st d.; end f., 19x30-ft. bedrm.
with firepl.. small bedrm. and bath;
j lge. handicapped lot: dry bsmt.: oil
heat. GERoME s. MURRAY. La.
LEAVING couNTRY-sacrif,ce for
$1,000 $1,000 sy option on on z houses o, on
;nE n,:, gniy; Of w "a. .PEEoSperty. Call