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Evening star., 1952-10-14
Crockdown on Drug PeddIers

The teamwork evidenced by several law
enforcement agencies in the latest breakdown
on drug peddlers in Washington Is encouraging
to community not yet recovered from the
shock of the Jim Yellow" charges of police
corruption in that field. The reorg$nized police
narcotics squad, after careful detective work.
has rounded up 10 of the city's bigger dope
peddlers. The series of raids was described by
United States Attorney Irelan as only FIRST
step" in continuing" effort to make Washing
ton unsafe for drug racketeers. Almost simul-
taneously six additional dope sellers were given
stif prison sentences in District Court. 1t all
added up to bad news for the heroin and
marijuana SmuggerS and sellers.
If the breakdown is to be really effective
however, it must be, as Mr.. Irelan suggested
a persistent program, not just sporadic series
of raids Morals Squad Chief Clarence Lutz
pointed out that as long as there are drug addicts
in Washington, there will be a market for illicit
narcotics too attractive for the peddlers to
ignore The knocking of of 10 peddlers helps
to cut of the supply, but there are many more
peddlers still at large The "black book found
on a recent raid listed the names of IS known
peddlers, addicts and others involved In the dope
racket The police have their own list of suspects
for Investigation and possible future arrest.
Police Chief Murray is confident that his
department now is doing an honest effective
Job of enforcing the drug laws He is receiving
the cooperation of the United States Attorney
in his determination to rid the city of the Shiny
crowd that has sought to corrupt his men and
to spread the dangers and miseries OF drug
addiction here. If the courts also do their part
by giving the convicted peddlers the long SEN
tences they deserve, the permanent breakdown
ought to have q telling effect.
Evening star., 1952-10-14
Big Question in ArIinqton

The lack of enthusiasm in Arlington over
the proposal to convert the county into city
is noteworthy, although not altogether surprising.
The latest evidence of the widespread unenthusi-
asm was provided by the replies Of nine of the 10
candidates for the County Board to question
aire on the subject. The 10th candidate did not
bother to reply. No candidate was willing to give
unconditional Endorsement to the plan to incor-
porate. Three were against incorporation now
three preferred to withhold judgment pending a
report by the University of Virginia'S Bureau of
Public Administration and three thought incor-
poration might be good thing sometime in the
future.
The uncertainty of the candidates for Office
is matched by that of many of Arlington's voters
The Arlington Citizens Study Commission,
appointed to advise the voters on the charter
referendum, November 4, has delayed making
up its mind until it has digested the report just
received from the Bureau of Public Administra-
ton at Charlottesville. The report has not been
made public
In the absence of authoritative advice from
the commission and the bureau, the citizens of
Arlington have been considering such advice as
they can get from other quarters. Standing out
like sore thumb is the diScouraging fact that
Arlington would lose substantial amount of
State highway money if it decided to become
city in name as well as appearance. This annual
loss would amount to more than 100000, it is
asserted. This is because as a county, Arlington
does not have to bear any part of the cost of
building primary roads of the State system. AS
a city, however, Arlington would be assessed from
one-fourth to one-half the cost Of such construc-
ton. With taxes soaring and governmental costs
rising steadily, the prospect of losing half mil
lion dollars in State funds is not relshed by the
taxpayers.
There are advantages to Incorporation such
as the right to annex land, to grant transit
franchises and to elect Federal clerical employees
to municipal Offices So far, the possible BENEFITS
seem to have been overshadowed by the threat
to Arlington's pocketbook. It will take very per-
suasive report by the Citizens Study Commission
or the Bureau of Public Administration, or both,
to stir up much enthusiasm for incorporation at
this late stage. And there has been no indication
80 far as to whether these groups win advise for
or against incorporation. Arlingtonians hope
that this advice, whatever 1t may be, will be
forthcoming as soon as possible. The time for
studying and discussing the problem is getting
exceedingly short.
Evening star., 1952-10-14
Anniversary

1t tDds not an act nor yet iDord: more
like
A sigh: time passing: a flying bird:
thought
Perplered. and you and I changed
somehow,
And consciously stirred BY something
aDe feel
May be goodbye to some young
loneliness,
Blithely oro,on and treasured betDeen
US:
Leapes falling, the sky gray SCUM.
tDe measure
A strange road marked our otDn.
and it does not
Appear to US Dery clear erdctly HON
De happen
Here: through spring and summer iDe
trGDeled far
ToUard this destination rhere ipe are:
grateful
For bonny autumn Ueather. together.
Grace Meredith
Evening star., 1952-10-14
That Trend to AdIoi

Politicians, especially as election day draws
near, have a positive genius for detecting sig
nif1cant trends that are not visible to the naked
eye of the uninitiated. So perhaps this is why
Wilson Wyatt, Governor Stevensons campaign
manager, is able to discern an extremely sub
stantial" transfer of voters from the Eisenhower
camp to the Stevenson camp-a mass movement
that has not been observed by every one.
Mr. Wyatt did not have great deal of sup
porting data to offer He named about a dozen
persons who, he says, have switched-most of
them individuals who might be suspected of hav-
ing been at least secretly in the Stevenson camp
right along. Supporting data is only useful, how
ever, in convincing others that trend has been
detected. Fortunately, it is not essential to the
actual detection of the trend itself.
Mr.. Wyatt is quite positive about what he
has found. When reporter indicated some
skepticism, Mr.. Wyatt said he is sure there is
definite trend" because it is "emphatically no
ticed in everything we have had to do here at
the headquarters" week or so ago, he added,
this trend was only somewhat noticeable" but
now it is something that I'VE would regard as
really emphatically obvious"
This would seem to Just about settle the
matter as far as Mr.. Wyatt is concerned 1t might
be wise, however, for those who have not seen
this trend with their own eyes to wait until the
Republicans are heard from For the G. o. P. has,
or used to have. some pretty keen trend detectors
of its own. They spotted vastly encouraging
trend in the closing days OF the 1885 campaign
the year in which the Republicans triumphantly
carried Maine and Vermont. Again in 1910 and in
1914 this same heartening trend was plainly seen
by the G. o. P. spotters although it was nowhere
in evidence on election day. The year 1e48 was
something of an exception. Since Governor Dewey
had that election in the bag anyway, it was not
necessary to look for trends, and of course, none
was observed.
Still, this should not be taken to mean that
there is no such thing as trend left. Over the
years, the political trend has amply demonstrated
that it is hardy specimen, well able to survive
and blossom again despite any amount of cold
shouldering by the voters So it is quite possible
that Mr. Wyatt has detected a trend, and he has
every right to enjoy looking at it while he can.
Some one ought to tell him, however, that he is
in for disappointment If it turns out to be moth
ing more than that same old trend the Republic
cans have been spotting for 10, these many years.
Evening star., 1952-10-14
Financial Hangover Ahead

cannot help but reply to Harold
Kronstadt's letter of October 8. Like
many Democrats, he is sincere but ILL
informed. What Mr.. Truman Is saying
to the people is depicted in the editorials
and political cartoons as "mud-slinging
smears" because that is exactly what
they are. On the other hand these same
adjectives are not used in reporting
Republican speeches accusing the ad-
ministration Of bringing on the Korean
War. Of socialism, corruption from top
to bottom and being Communist-con-
trolled and riddled because these ac-
cusations are all well-founded.
AS to the so-called prosperity of our
country, on which many are drunk, it
Is indeed false since it is fed by our
wars. 1t is not due to any good sound
economic basis and house built upon
the sand shall not long endure. Yes, we
have prosperity Of a sort but few can
look beyond the present. It is like the
man who jumped from the Woolworth
Building and opined as he passed the
goth story window Everything is all
right, so far"
My family have been Democrats for
generations but some Of them wouldn't
like 1t bit If continued to support
the present Democratic administration.
Anne Jinkins.
Evening star., 1952-10-14
Seeks Facts on Reds

There is wide difference Of opinion on
the question Of Communist penetration
in our Government. The question as to
what extent such penetration or infiu-
ence has existed, as well as the best
methods to fight it, would be advanced
if the public could get more facts in
stead of opinions, propaganda and polit-
ical argument.
I suggest the following as partial list
of situations where facts and unvar-
nished truth are imperatively needed
now in the interest of national unity and
securing peace:
/. The reasons to support the several
important and far-reaching concessions
made at Yalta with respect to the ex-
pansion of Russia's position in the Far
East?
2. The reasons why China was ex-
cluded from the Yalta Conference?
g. The reasons why, for all practical
purposes, the United States stood aside
in China and permitted communism to
overrun that country our longtime
friend and ally?
4. The detailed facts which would
explain why spokesmen and officers of
the United States Government were
justified in issuing statements and
making reports condemning the Nation
alist Government in China. while at the
same time they encouraged the so-called
agrarian reformers who were also Com
muniSts?
5. The detailed facts and reasons
justifying the suppression of the Wede-
meyer Report on China?
6. The reasons and facts which justi-
fed the United States to abandon its
historical position on the open Door"
in China?
Z. A careful, detailed statement of
all of the facts involved in the Amer
asia case, including detailed statement
Evening star., 1952-10-14
McGruth FouIed

The Star has really lived up to It's
great reputation In cataloging the re-
port Of the Chelf subcommittee Is blow
below the belt" at J. Howard McGrath,
former Attorney General September 80
editorial)
Actually. when every high-ranking Of
fetal in the Department of Justice
knows the basis upon which New
bold Morris was selected to investigate
corruption in the Government, and the
sincere efforts Of Mr.. McGrath to secure
the services of an outstanding figure free
Of political alliance, this report is worse
than blow below the belt. It is really
deliberate Justification. because the COM
mittee either knew or reasonably should
have known the true nature and back
ground Of the transaction.
To spend more than $4,000 Of the
public money and produce an outright
Evening star., 1952-10-14
Air Travels Wide Horizons

Admiral Land, president of the Air Transport
Association, is probably being conservative when
he estimates that the scheduled airlnes of the
United States will carry more than IS million
passengers on their domestic and international
routes in 1860 The estimate for 1852 is slightly
more than 26 million.
Transport aviation really came Of age during
World War II when the military services, aided
In large measure by experienced civilian opera
Evening star., 1952-10-14
Stevenson's Stund on Medicine
Blueprint for Library

Believing with many Washingtonians
that it would be a grateful and thought
full tribute to the memory of Andrew
Carnegie if his most generous public
library gift to the city could be conserved
and expanded, the writer wishes to sug-
gest one way by which this gift. the
present District Of Columbia Public
Library, could be preserved and ex-
panded for posterity.
East and west wings. classical
in design, could be added to the
present structure thus solving all fu-
ture growth problems. These wings, of
four stories and basement, should be
covered with white marble to harmonic
with the present library.
The wings should extend south to-
wards K street so as to form with the
facade of the Carnegie gift three-sided
Evening star., 1952-10-14
McCorthy's Methods

Senator Mccarthy said on the Youth
Wants to Know" TV program that Gov
eminent workers slipped him the evi-
dence he used to find Communists in
Government, the names of which we
have been waiting for ever since his ad-
dress at Wheeling, w. Va, on February
9, 1850. This is pretty sad picture of
Evening star., 1952-10-14

abortion like this is the very worst kind
of un-Americanism.
But upon reflection you'll realize that
any report this particular committee
might render would have to be below the
belt. because Mr.. McGrath is such a
really big man and these pignies have
been standing on tip-toe to hack at his
shoelaces.
Jones.
Evening star., 1952-10-14
Too Lonq

Congressman Dawson in a speech be-
fore the Elks' convention in Atlantic
City asked the question-concerning the
tenure of the Democratic Party in
power-"How long is too long?" James
A. Farley answered that question in
a forum recently. He said certainly
the Democratic Party has made mis-
takes. but one could not expect any
party to remain in power 20 years and
not make some mistakes.
Twenty years is too long for this
Nation to be drenched in blood and
bled white with war and rumors of war.
Twenty years is too long for mothers
hearts to ache. Twenty years is too long
to burden the Nation with staggering
debt that will be inherited by our grand
children's grand children.
Voter.
Evening star., 1952-10-14
Political Strip Tease

The left wing insisted that Nixon
tell all and he did. They didn't think
anyone could be that honest. Very en-
barrassing. Nixon was within his rights
to ask Stevenson to do the same. Stew
enson apparently couldn't do quite as
clean a job of it. To throw up smoke
screen, he revealed his income tax which
was not involved in the issue. So what?
Now he asks Eisenhower and Nixon
to do the same.
If the Republican Party and the
American people fall for this diver
sionary strip tease act which the left
wingers have proposed for all candi-
dates, they will have good reason to
believe that they can make us swal-
low anything.
There Is one thing the left wing
minority group hasn't reckoned with.
They are dealing with a lot Of good
Americans who may have become thor
oughly disguised with the whole sorry
mess and revert to common sense
like they did in Wisconsin.
Right Wing.
Evening star., 1952-10-14
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE.


Evening star information Bureau. 1900 street
NV. washington 3. D. c.. and inclosing 3 cents
return postage or BY telephoning ST. 1868.
By THE HASKN SERVICE.
@ When do country roadside mar
kets do the most business?-E. E.
A. Generally speaking, the most sales
are from to pm. on weekdays. Sat-
urday and Sunday business is many
times greater than during the week.
@. What is the best temperature for
storing eggs?-H. v. E.
A. According to the Department Of
Agriculture, the rule is to keep eggs cold
but above freezing at about As F.
@. What date has been proposed for
the adoption Of the World Calendar?-
G. C. E.
A. The first day of 1856, the date on
which both old and new calendars auto
matically merge.
Evening star., 1952-10-14
Communist at Columbia?

Regarding a statement in the New
York News that nine professors in
Columbia University are cited in the
files Of the House Un-American Activi-
ties Committee. why are they still pro-
fessors there?
If President Eisenhower of Columbia
University did not eliminate Communists
from his university, how can we be-
lieve, as President of the United States
he would be any more successful in
eliminating any Communists who might
be IN the United States Government?
]. E. b.
Editors note: The House commit
tee listed the professors among persons
alleged to have been associated with
Communist-front organizations
Evening star., 1952-10-14
Physicul Education

the District schools has been called friv-
olous. In answer to such criticism,
would like to point out that physical
education has progressed in the past
few decades into a broadening philoS-
ophy of living which now centers atten-
tion on the effect Of physical activities
on the entire personalities Of pupils
rather than solely their effect on muscle,
circulation. respiration and other body
functions.
During early 1900, programs Of So
called physical training" limited their
objectives to development of strength,
neuro-muscular coordination, posture
and physical endurance. Present-day
programs add to these objectives-the
social values derived from pupils learn
ing to play with each other. to give and
take, to choose and respect leaders, and
obedience to rules of the game. Basic to
this changed philosophy are the con-
cepts that physical education is a phase
of education rather than merely an ex-
ercise period and that physical educa-
ton contributes largely to the "seven
cardinal principles of education" The
content of physical education in the
District schools reflects this change in
philosophy and gives prominent place
to activity. games. dances and athletics.
Present-day schools universally pro-
vide regularly scheduled classes in phys
ical education in which the basic skills
of various games, sports and rhythmic
activities are demonstrated, taught and
practiced. The class program in physi-
cal education is always necessity. Be-
cause Of what can be contributed to
present-day youth by physical educa-
ton. many cities are adding to their
facilities personnel and time allotment
in this field Let us continue to provide
an adequate and well-rounded educa-
tional program in the District schools.
Wendall A. Paris,
President. D. c. Health,
Physical Education and
Recreation Association.
Evening star., 1952-10-14
Letters to. The Star

Of the specific reasons which Influenced
the United States Government to feel
justified in accepting guilty pleas (and
the imposition of insignificant flnes) Of
only two Of about nine or ten persons
involved in stealing important docu-
ments from the State Department and
other Government departments? Was
espionage involved?
1t should be remembered that in the
AmeraSia case, as in the instance of the
Wedemeyer Report. there was almost
complete black-out of information to
the public. This Is not democracy.
John F. Clagett.
Stevenson's Stund on Medicine
I am curious at the failure of your
paper and others have read to COM
ment editorially upon Gov. Stevenson's
statement october that he opposed So
cialized medicine. Every time the Gov
ernor agrees with Truman it proves"
that Stevenson is captive. What does
it prove when he unequivQcally dis
agrees? Stevenson Is an independent
and people know it. Truman got rid
Of Roosevelt's crowd; why should not
Stevenson be able to do likewise?
Mrs. J. ]. Douglass.
Evening star., 1952-10-14
Questions and Answers

The Stars leaders can get the answer 70
any any question @ Of TACT BY either writing The
NV. Washington 3. D. c.. and inciosing 8 cents
return postage or BY telephoning ST, 1868.
Evening star., 1952-10-14

entrance court. The existing 10 outside
steps and two ramps one must climb
would be eliminated and a paved ground
level court would lead through a one
story semicircular vestibule to the pres
ent basement level.
1t is a tragedy that the Mount Vernon
Park surroundings have been allowed to
deteriorate. It is most desirable and
logical location for first-class apartment
buildings. smart shops, etc. In Europe.
where the writer has lived for many
years. they correct such situations by
condemning large city areas and re-
building gracefully. logically and in good
taste. Almon C. Whiting.
Evening star., 1952-09-13
TOO Houses Included
In Home Week Display
Beginning Tomorrow
Continued From Page BID

the builders group. said in a
statement today:
ANY one who won't be able to
take drive this week end, during
the week. or next week end to see
the truly magnificent array of
homes of all prices and all types
will lose an opportunity that
comes very seldom.
This is our greatest observance
here in Washington of National
Home Week, not only from the
standpoint Of size Of the show, but
also from the standpoint of quail
ity, variety and price range.
Those who make a compre-
hensive tour of the homes on dis
play will certainly be impressed
by the versatility and productivity
of the Washington home building
industry in all it's branches, from
financing to architecture, from
craftsmanship to site planning"
Builders said almost 500 direc-
tional and location signs have
been erected in different parts of
the area. Any one driving in an
automobile will find such signs in
almost every area, it was ex-
planned.
Participating projects will be
marked with a sign. However,
builders suggested that any one
who wants to use part of the
weeks period to inspect construc-
tion need not confine himself to
projects of participating builders,
but may concentrate on construc-
tion in any area, whether or not
it is formally being shown.
Frank Calcara is chairman of
the Home Week Committee.
Participating builders are as
follows:
Aubinoe Construction Co., Fred
G. Behm. Bethel Construction
Co. r. H. Best. Inc. Edward A.
Blick, Inc. Boswell-Miller Con-
struction Co.. Bowling & Gard
ner. l.. f. Breuninger e. Sons,
Inc, NJ. T. Broyhill 6S Sons, J.
Wesley Buchanan q Son, Burman
& Hammond, Frank Calcara,
A. A. Carroza Co.
Carr, Inc, Phillips H. Clarke
& Co., Henry j. Connor, Inc,
Cooley Bros. Roy F. DeHaven,
Donley Construction Co., Inc,
Carl NJ. Freeman, Inc, Robert R.
Furman, Garland Engineering
Corp, Geeraert Construction
Corp, Goldsten Bros, Ed. C. Har-
grave Co., Inc, Frank L. Hewitt
Co, T. l.. Hinnant. Housing De-
velopment Corp, Larry Jerman.
Evening star., 1952-09-13

III. J. Korzendorfer. Co., Inc,
Lamon & Henderson.
Larchmont Construction Corp,
Joseph Light Construction Co.,
Luria Bros, L. C. Macpherson &
Lee Potter, T. j. McDonough &
Son, A. M. McLachlen. jr., R. H.
Mansfield. jr., Felix Marchegiani,
Meadowbrook. Inc, Merrimack
Engineering Corp. Metropolitan
Construction Co., Inc. Cuvier A.
Metzler. w. C. & A. N. Miller
Development Co.
Dan Ostrow Construction Co..
Evening star., 1952-09-13
Coop Homes Planned

Frederick J. Glasgow. Federal
employe, announced today he and
a group of fellow employees have
organized a movement to build
cooperative housing. He said they
have formed Group Housing, a
corporation which will trade as
Government Employees Co-opera-
tive Homes. Offices are at 1104
Vermont avenue NV.
Evening star., 1952-09-13
KENT
sofa Glenbrook Ter. NV.

Open Sat-, 4-8; Sum-, II
An address of reoI distinction.
Charming white brick, center-hoIl
Coloniol home of finest quality
on -one OF the city's top residen-
tiol streets. includes den and
lovotory or first floor. Three
beautiful bedrooms and TWO
baths on second floor. Children
Of Kent attend the popular Hor-
oce Mann Grade School. THIS
HOME IS OBTAINABLE AT A
VERY FAIR PRICE AND A $1O,-
900 DOWN PAYMENT WILL BE
CONSIDERED.
Directions Massuchusetts Ape. TO
Ward Circle. left on Nebraska Are.
into Loughboro Rd. and continue to
Mncomb ST.. left to Glenbrook Ter
race, right to home.
Evening star., 1952-09-13

Paragon Construction Co., Lou
Park (Parkview Construction
Coz Phillips & Co., J. H. Poladian
& Son, Dan Pollin, Inc, M. Pom
ponio & Sons, Inc, Potomac Con-
struction Co., Lou Richman, Rolls
Construction Co, Rossen 6s Rubia,
Inc, Randolph D. Rouse Enter
prises, S. F. & w. Corp, N.
Nathan Shapiro, Silver Rock De-
velopment Corp, Smell Construc-