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Evening star., 1952-08-02
Treatise on the Weuther

Irving N. Hoffman's letter treating
with the weather and speculating on the
present long-range trend Is thesis Of
universal interest. The theory presented
is worthy Of note. For an inkling Of the
future. however dimly revealed, the en-
piriciStS' doctrine of cauSatiOn compelS
the student to look backward into the
past.
Our world during its long history has
undergone changes Of climate, which
may be called extreme, to wit:
1. Moist and hot-producing the ex-
ceedingly abundant vegetation. which
with the passing Of time became our ex-
tensive coal fields.
2. Cold and dry-which produced the
tundra and the steppes, examples of
which exist in Siberia and Outer Mon
golia today.
d 3. Cold and damp - producing the
great ice ages, when ice caps covered
most Of North America, and practically
all of Europe. Examples exist today at
both poles.
4. Hot and dry-producing the great
deserts on land that once was fertile
under more favorable conditions of rain
and temperature. The Sahara, for ex-
ample. once was lush veritable garden,
where our species thrived.
These various climates have recurred
several times each. and have endured for
painfully long periods Of time, long even
by geological reckoning. Ice caps 1000
feet thick covered Europe at least four
different times. In between times i'm
mense forests grew so as to impede, if
not well nigh to preclude. all travel and
communication. The majestic noun
tains that today grace Southern Cali
fornia and that trap the pregnant clouds.
causing the arid climate Of the great
Southwest. have been built up and worn
down at least twice.
That the climate Of the world is in
state of flux is indiSputable. That the
long-range trend is toward a warmer
and dryer climate appears to be the
case based on weather observations dur
ing the past 100 years. The record of
100 years. however. is painfully meager
on which to base an intelligent long
range calculation, which must comprise
a period of tens Of thousands. or even
Evening star., 1952-08-02

administration, but in 1897 accepted an
appointment by the newly elected Nc
Kinley as a member of a monetary
commission which went to Europe un-
successfully seeking to pave the way
for international bimetallism.
The election of 1900 again saw Adlai
Stevenson as a vice presidential candi-
date. this time as the teammate of Will
liam Jennings Bryan, but the Demo-
cratic issue of agrarian reform was not
won the Spanish American War, and
President William Mckinley was tri-
umphantly reelected.
Now IS. Adlai Stevenson went back to
Illinois, where. seven years later, the
Democrats of his State chose him to
run as candidate for Governor against
Charles S. Duneen. Even in his ad-
vanced age, Stevenson lost the election
by a margin of only $4,000 votes.
He died in Chicago in 1914 at the age
of 70.
OF Adlai Ewing Stevenson, the men,
orable Speaker Of the House, Champ
Clark, wrote in his memoirs:
"He was one Of the most popular
campaigners in the land, and was the
delight of the multitude. Stevenson
always spoke right out in meeting and
did not mince his words. One thing that
commended him to his audiences was
his handsome presence. Tall, slender.
well-knit, lean Of flank, he always re-
minded me of q race horse. His infor-
nation was wide and varied. his voice
musical and far-carrying. He had the
nose, eyes and chin of q fighter, which
he was"
To many, these words equally At an
other Stevenson.
Evening star., 1952-08-02
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE

EvSu1uk star lnlofmatl0n bureau, 12OO ] street,
NM. NV. washington 4. D: G.. and inclosins 3 cents
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE
@. Which is the tallest building in
the world? The largest?-P. M. b.
A. The Empire State Building in New
York City is the tallest. The largest
Office building in the world Is The
Pentagon, in Arlington County, Virginia.
q. Is the Missouri longer than the
MissiSSippi?-E. A. c.
A. Yes. The Missouri River is 2,466
miles long. from its headwaters in
Montana to its mouth above st. Louis,
Mo. The Mississippi River has length
Of 1880 miles, from its headwatefs in
Minnesota to the Gulf Of Mexico.
@. How much heat energy Is needed
to operate o one-horsepower electric
motor for one hour?-W. w. L.
A. The National Bureau Of Standards
says that one horsepower $3.50 foot
pounds per second) is equal to TOT
B.T.U.s per second. Multiply by $500
to find the energy required for one hour.
Evening star., 1952-08-02
Questions and Answers

The stars readers can get the answer 10
an, sny question Of fact by either writing The
NV, Washington 8. D. c.. and incosng cents
return postage, or by telephoning ST. 1868.
Evening star., 1952-08-02

Pe1,-1,anaes may be used If letters carry
1Driters' correct names and addresses.
Ali letters are subject to condensation.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1952-08-15
OF Little Things

Danes are said to have eye and
time for little things. The day be-
fore the recent Fourth of July
celebration in the Rebild National
Park where the American indie
pendence Day has been celebrated
now for 40 years, State Forester
Jens Hvass made an inspection of
the Park. Close to the main path
along which he knew, the thous-
ands of people were to pass the
next day-he saw where a little
bird had built nest in a juniper
bush and was feeding three tiny
young just Matched from eggs.
This will never do" the State
Forester thought, in that crowd
she'll be scared out of her wits and
never have a chance to feed her
babies" And SO he gave orders
that the juniper bush was to be
fenced in SO the young should not
lack for food that day, and a fence
was erected with. posts and can
vas stretched all around the bush
Now in the park is a Lincoln
Log Cabin which houses a Dan
ish American emigrant museum,
relics from pioneer days. Last
year, when the festival was in full
swing, mother partridge was
seen coming out of the heather
followed by a brood of sixteen
chicks. She calmly paraded her
brood up the park to sanctuary in
the Log Cabin. And there she and
her family stayed the rest of the
year.
Do such things happen only in
Denmark Oh no! One day, in
New York, at busy Broad and Wall
Street, where stands the S o
Exchange, the banking house of
J. P. Morgan & Company, and the
statue of George Washington, at
high noon when bankers and brok-
ers come out to relax, a policeman
was seen stopping all traffic when
an alley-cat, carrying her kitten
in her mouth, slowly crossed the
street to get over on the other
side.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1952-08-15
American Tourists
Invade Denmark

According to the latest bulletins
that are coming to the Danish Ma
tional Travel Office in New York,
from the Danish newspapers-this
June almost doubled the quota of
American tourists in Copenhage
compared to last year. Americans
are being classified in the neXt-to-
the-top category of tourists in
Denmark, just topped by t h e
Swedes who live just a short trip
from Copenhagen and who come
by the thousands, to have a good
time in Denmark's gay capital.
The Danish National Travel Of
flee in New York has experienced
the busiest winter and spring in
the American travel trade, and is
now in full swing with plans for
the fall campaign, with spring in
mind.
Even the fall months in Den
marks seem promising, and the
tourist season, which a few years
ago just embraced July and Aug
ust, is now extending farther and
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1952-08-15
Echoes Of The
Golden Horns

Two Danish archaeologists will
try to solve what scientists in
Denmark regard as one of the
greatest mysteries of archaeology:
the secret which lies behind the
discovery in Danish village, with
an interval of a century namely,
1889 and 1884, of two ancient cold
drinking horns.
They were heavy drinking or
sacrifice" horns of the usual conf
cal shape, smooth inside and close
ly bound on the outside with bands
of solid gold on which were en-
graved human figures and animals.
Each had the inscription, in Old
Nordic written in the Runic alpha
bet: Il, Laegaest of Holt. made
this horn.' Of Nordic origin from
about 500 A. D., they We're worth
a-fortune. Unfortunately they were
not preserved for posterity. In
1902 they were stolen from the
Royal Treasure Chamber by a
goldsmith who melted them down
and was later sentenced to life i'm
prisonment for this crime.
Now, on the 15Oth anniversary
of this sensational theft, the two
archaeologists have begun their
Investigations, after preparations
lasting five years. The soil over
an area of 500 square meters
around the spot where the gold
horns were found, and an even lar
ger area, will be thoroughly ex-
amined with mine detectors.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1952-08-15

The picture shows cowboy
paying homage in an impress
siOnable fashion to AbsalOn, CO.
penhagen's founder.
farther, right from May and
through the whole month of Sep
TENDER.
For the first time in Tivoli's no
years history, the amusement park
will be held open right up to the
middle of September, and as the
Royal Theater will begin its sea-
son the first of September, the
tourists who visit Denmark in the
early fall will be able to enjoy both
the summer and winter attrac-
tons.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1952-08-15
AirfieId Farms

The Norwegian Parliament has
unanimously voted a total of So
million kroner toward construc-
ton of one new airfield at Rygge,
and expansion of two existing ones
at Lista and Bardufoss, all design
ed to meet maximum plane require
ments.
In a unique move, inspired by
the need to exploit every available
square foot for agricultural pro-
duction, Government authorities
have worked out detailed plans for
cultivation of all land between the
runWays and buildings of airfields.
The huge Sofa. airport, near
Stavanger, already boasts one Of
the largest grain fields anywhere
in Norway. Plans are now being
mapped for expanding the cult
waited area of Gardermoen airfield.
Henceforth. all new airfields will
be built with an eye to producing
grain for Norways bread basket.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1952-08-15

Norway's ceiling prices on lum-
ber-fir and pine-have been rails
ed by about % percent, or we'll
over 200 kroner per standard.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1952-08-15

Taxes on tonnage and freight
earnings of Norwegian shipping
companies, recently approved by
the Parliament, are expected to
produce total receipts of 120 mill
lion kroner.
Evening star., 1952-10-10
|Mrs. Nicholson
|Gives Luncheon

Mrs. Jesse Frank Nicholson was
hostess at luncheon given today
in honor of Miss Flavia Lee and
Mrs. Peter Platou Stabell. Miss
Lee is to marry Mr.. David Brown
Nicholson on October "a and Mrs.
Stabell, sister of Mr.. Nicholson,
is here for the wedding on a visit
from her home in Oslo, Norway.
Among the guests who attended
the luncheon, held at the Chevy
Chase Club, were Mrs. William E.
Lee. mother of the bride elect;
Mrs. Jesse w. Nicholson, mother
Of Mr.. Nicholson, and Miss Lees
attendants who are to be Mrs.
Hugh F. Richardson and Mrs.
Richard M. Lee.
Also there were Mrs. Corcoran
Thorn, ST., Mrs. John l.. Hamilton,
Mrs. j. Grove Seely. Mrs. Landra
B. Platt, Mrs. Alan M. Ferguson
and Mrs. Donald E. De Veau.
The centerpiece was fashioned
Of individual bouquets of white
carnations and tiny pink sweet
heart roses tied with q white satin
ribbon. Each guest received a
miniature corsage.
Evening star., 1952-10-10
By Betty Beole

The incompatible Greta Gar
DO, Author John Gunther,
Writer Geoffrey T. Hellman, and
author and correspondent for
the Manchester Guardian Ais
tair Cooke, were among the
galaxy of notable names at
a glamorous dinner in New
York the other evening. A
handful of Washingtonians
went up for it and had their
eyes knocked out.
Scene of the party was the
fabulous Gramercy Park resi-
dence of Ben Sonnenberg. the
famous public relations man
whose amazing story has been
told in both the New Yorker and
Harper's. Ellen Borden Steven
son had been entertained by the
Sonnenbergs a week earlier.
To see the inside of this house
was a treat in itself but to run
into the elusive Garbo in it,
afforded one Of those rare ex-
cursionS into the exotic that
provides dinner conversation for
months or years to come.
Miss Carlo, it seems, has a
poodle cut that frames her beau
tiful face with a mass of brown
ringlets. A much smaller per-
son than our Capital contingent
had anticipated, she turned out
to be agreeable, lively and gay.
Her current romantic interest,
diet tycoon Gaylord Hauser,
who's responsible for the present
fad for that awful tasting stuff
called yogert. was not there,
though it had been said in ad-
vance that he would be.
John Gunther and his lovely
looking wife announced that
they would leave the end of
this month to spend eight
months in Africa where he will
write another book entitled you
know what.
The late Otto Kahn's son,
Gilbert. and his wife, were there
and English Lord Edward Mon
tague-Beaulieu, who, one person
said, was going to study public
relations under MIR. Sonnenberg,
and another said was going to
lecture in the United States on
the stately homes Of England.
In any case. another story since
heard is apparently quite true
that before. his departure for
America. Princess Margaret
took his young lordship aside
and advised him on the proper
conduct of an Englishman in
the United States.
What knocked the eyes out
Of the Washington guests was
the amazing dwelling of the
hosts. Two houses made into
Evening star., 1952-10-10
Emily Post Advises

A wife writes: I'VE live in a
large apartment house. It has
neither elevators nor a doorman in
attendance. There are bells in the
lobby and outside each apartment
door. When the lobby bell rings.
we have to push a buzzer to per-
NIT the person to enter the hall.
The person then has to walk up
two flights of stairs to our apart
ment. I think that when the lobby
bell rings it is both proper and
courteous for me to open the door
of our apartment and wait at the
open door to greet whoever it is.
However, my husband disagrees
with me about this and thinks
should wait until the caller rings
the bell outside our door before
opening it. Will you please give
us your opinion on this?"
I think it depends upon who the
person is. If a friend or someone
whose visit you are expecting. il
is certainly more courteous to
await her Cor in many instances
him at your opened door. If your
visitor is a stranger who has not
made his identity clear to you,
opening the door with its chain on
after he has rung your bell could
under the circumstances be wise
rather than rude.
Business Cords
Dear Mrs. Post: I am having
business cards printed and would
Evening star., 1952-10-10
Miss HoNopeter
Becomes Bride

Miss Florence E. Hollopeter.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
K. Hollopeter of Silver Spring. be-
came the bride recently of Mr..
John F. Patton. jr. also of Silver
Spring. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Paul H.
Orlander and took place at St.
Andrews Church in Athens,
Greece.
The bride was given in marriage
by S-Sergt. Weldon F. Storm and
Mrs. Mary E. Litz was matron of
honor. Serving the bridegroom as
best man was Mr. William r.
Caulfield and ushers were Mr..
Frank Litz and M/Sergt. Horace
B. Spence.
Mr.. Patton studied at Benjamin
Franklin University and is now a
member of the American Mission
in Greece.
The couple went to the Island
of Rhodes on their honeymoon
and will reside in Greece for a
year and q half before returning
here.
Evening star., 1952-10-10

one, most OF its walls are COW
cred with red cut velvet in
striking contrast to some Of the
white furniture and masses of
white flowers that fill the house
such as the white anemoneS
that were rampant in the din
ing room. Not a single electric
light is on the second floor
which is lit entirely Victorian
style by candles in brass wall
sconces and enormous brass
chandeliers. Sonnenberg has. in
fact, the largest collection of
brass in the world and just
polishing it keeps one servant
occupied full time.
In keeping with the Victorian
candlelight and brass, the host
ess received. as always, in a
Queen Victoria style black taf-
feta dress and her husband in
a specially designed dinner
jacket that's like a short Prince
Albert coat with black velvet
collar.
A further tour Of the house
revealed bedrooms with walls
Of emerald green silk, a small
room with black slate floor.
black walls and black uphol-
stored furniture. and a drawing
room on every floor lined with
red cut velvet. The party A.
nally ended up in the fourth
floor drawing room whose red
walls were hung with original
Gainsboroughs and. Whistlers
forming a charming backdrop
for the huge bouquets Of white
chrysanthemums and white
roses. While drinking in the
drama Of their surroundings.
the guests noticed that the
lights were gradually dimming.
Across one end of the room the
red curtains were slowly drawn
apart to reveal a screen. In a
few seconds they found them
selves looking at the first show
ing of Charlie Chaplin's new
film, 'Limelight." That is
luxury-with, or without Garbo.
Small Fry Tries to Steal Scene
No bride ever had more COM
petition as she walked up the
aisle than did Kathryn Holmes
Evening star., 1952-10-10
Exclusively Yours
Copitotes Dine With Gorbo in Fabulous New York House
Flower Girl Gives Bride Real Competition Way to Altar

Fortunate Tuesday afternoon
when wearing an exquisite gown
of heirloom ivory satin she was
escorted by. her handsome
brother-in-law, Bob Bassett.
Immediately preceding Kath-
ryn in the bridal procession.
fully enjoying the dramatic pos
sibilities of the moment. went
her 4-year-old niece, Pamela
Bassett, who was flower girl.
Blond. pretty, full Of beans and
dressed in floor-length frock
Of ivory satin, little Pamela was
performing the hesitation step
with all the emphasis of a pro-
fessional model.
Suddenly she stepped on the
hem Of her long dress and her
forward motion momentarily
came to a standstill. She
tugged at her little skirt but
found that it was going to keep
on getting in the way so with
unconscious nonchalance she
lifted it so high-above her
knee in fact-that it could no
longer cause her trouble and
wreathed in charm and smiles,
she resumed her hesitation step.
About half way up the aisle
she caught sight of the waiting
groom and did the most natural
thing in the world-waved to
him. Being the friendly type
as she got closer. she smiled and
waved again in the most in
triguing manner. BY the time
she had joined her mother, who
was matron Of honor, at the
chancel. she had done as much
as any experienced actress could
do to steal the scene from the
star.
Evening star., 1952-10-10
Back From France

Miss 10 Anne Gillette, daughter
OF Col. and Mrs. Douglas H. Gill
lette. returned here recently after
spending a year at the University
of Bordeaux studying information
al law and government. Miss
Gillette was graduated form Sarah
Lawrence College in 1851 and was
the schools first student to re-
ceive a Fullbright Scholarship.
She also was the one American
student invited to attend the
Quaker International Seminar for
World Peace.
Evening star., 1952-10-10
Invitations Issued

The Ambassador of Wet Nam
and Nine. Tran Van Kha have
issued invitations for next Tues
day at 6 o'clock. The party will
take place at the Wet Nam EN-
baSsy and will be in honor of Mr..
David Williamson. He was form
erly the Chief of the American
Special Technical and Economic
Mission to the Associated States.
Evening star., 1952-10-10
Society News:
Officials From Afor
Honored at Parties
Secretary Acheson Host at Luncheon;
Bolivian Vice President Entertained

the international Bank, President
Herbert E. CASTOR of the Export
Import Bank, Brig. Gen. George
H. Olmstead, director of the Office
Iof Military Assistance in the
Defense department. Mr.. Austin
F. Flegel, chief of the Thailand
Mission for the Mutual Security
Agency; Mr.. Norman Paul and
Mr.. Samuel P. Haynes, jr., also
of Mutual Security Agency were
present.
Assistant Secretary of State
for United Nations Affairs John
D. Hickerson was in the company
and also Acting Assistant Secre-
tary for Economic Affairs Harold
F. Linder, Acting Assistant Secre-
tary U. Alexis johnson. director
of Northeast Asian Affairs, Deputy
Director William M. Gibson of the
Far Eastern Affairs division and
Mr.. Kenneth p. Landon, officer in
charge of Thai and Malayan
affairs.
Prince Wan Dinner Guest
Prince Wan was honor guest at
the dinner last night given by the
Special Assistant to the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs and Mrs. Serge
Rips. Dinner was served in the
Carlton room of the Hotel Carl
ton with mounds of colorful
blossoms in the center of the
table.
Sharing honors with the Prince
were Deputy Minister and Nine.
Bunyararaphan and others in the
company included Ambassador
and Nine. Sarasin and their
daughter. Pimsiri, and Danish
Ambassador Henrik de Kauff-
mann.
Associate Justice William O.
Douglas was there and Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury and
Mrs. Andrew overly. the Very
Rev. and Mrs. Francis Bowes
Sayre. jr., Mr.. and Mrs. j. Burke
Knapp. and Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
MetZger. Thailanders at dinner
included the Minister and Nine.
Devakul, Second Secretary and
Nine. Pibulsonggram, Assistant
Military Attache, Mai. Ananta
Pibulsonggram; Miss Rajabun
Pibulsonggram. daughter of the
Prime Minister of Thailand; Mr..
Buntern Amatauakul, a member
OF the Thai delegation to the u. NJ,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Isadore j. Ak.
Evening star., 1952-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Willard
Ashley of Silver Spring announce
the engagement Of their daughter,
Marilyn Margaret. to Mr.. Smith
Barton Gephart. He is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Richard Gep-
hart of Harrisburg. Pa.
The bride-elect is a graduate of
the American University where
she was a member Of Delta Gam
ma Sorority. She is now associated
with the United States Civil Serv-
ice Commission. Mr.. Gephart is
also a graduate of the American
University and was a member OF
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
The wedding will take place on
February.14 at the Grace Lutheran
Church.
Evening star., 1952-10-10

like your advice as to the correct
form to use. Should they be print
ed Mrs. John Smith or Mary
Smith?
Answer: They are usually print
ed Mary Smith without title.
Mrs. B. Is Mrs. Brown
Dear Mrs. Post: Will you please
give me your opinion Of the prac-
tice of calling people by their last
initial? For example, Mrs. B.
or Mrs. c." instead of by their
full name. I know several people
who do this and to me it sounds
very rude.
Answer: To me it sounds very
strange. In fact. I can't remember
ever having heard initials in place
of names except as a joke or in 8
low-comedy part on the stage.
Evening star., 1952-10-10

What is the obligation of the
godparent to the 1ew baby?
Mrs. Post is sorry she cannot
ansUer personal mail. HoweUer.
her leatlet' ESQ, 1.-THE New
Baby." ANSWERS this and other
questions about the christening.
To obtain a copy, send 10 cents
In coin to her. care OF The Eue-
ming Star. p. o. Boz 80, Station
G, Ne1D York I9, N. Y
Evening star., 1952-10-10
Democratic Fete

The Stevenson -Sparkman Club
of the District of Columbia will
give a cocktail party at the Wom-
ans National Democratic Club
from S to z o'clock this eve
ming. Cabinet officers, members OF
Congress and other prominent
Democrats are on the guest list.
The party Is q forerunner to the
$50 for '53 fund-raising luncheon
to be held at the Statler Hotel
October %.
Evening star., 1952-10-10
BeoH-Price

The Westover Baptist Church
was the scene on October 9th Of
the marriage of Miss Margaret
Sue Price. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Edward Price, and Mr..
Harold Ward Beall. jr. He is tho
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Beall.
The Rev. Barker w. Hardison
off1ciated at the ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. Beall will reside in Ar
lington.
Evening star., 1952-10-10
CoNeqe Visitors

MIR. and Mrs. Wilson K. Hunte-
mann Of 400 Hemlock street NV
are visiting their daughter, Helen
at st. Joseph College in Emmits-
burg, Md.