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The Miami times., 1952-02-02
Greater Bethel AME.
Church News

Sunday began new confer
ence year at Greater Bethel
AME Church. Rev. w. F. Ball
started the new conference year
with great sermon, using as his
text "Keep Your Mind Stayed
on Jesus" Choir No. l, the senior
choir, rendered the music.
After having a wonderful con-
ference in Ft. Pierce, the opening
sermon being given to DR.. R. A.
Jackson and his choir No. 2, the
evening sermon to DR.. Hunter
and his choir of Ft. Lauderdale.
The business session on opening
day was huge success, Bishop
John A. Gregg, presiding. AS
honored guest to climax the con-
ference, Bishop Bonner from
South Africa delivered an abled
sermon, to my mind, it was
great sermon and lecture, as well
as, lesson to all mankind.
Bishop Gregg in his courteous,
energetic and unassuming man.
ner, a manner in which every
member of the 18th Episcopal
District love him. l think his lay
men as well as his ministers love
him for his fairness, his ability
and his respect for his ministers
and laymen ability. Bishop Gregg
asked Presiding Elder Frank j.
Jones to pray before the giving
of appointments for another con-
ference year. DR.. Jones filled the
hearts of every christian to the
extent that the holy spirit was
in his holy temple. An endorse
ment read by DR.. R. A. Jackson
of st. Paul, Miami, endorsing DR..
w. F. Ball, pastor of Greater
Bethel for the bishopric, which
was passed unanimously. The
pastor is attending the last of the
conferences, the Tampa Confer
ence which is convening in Clear
water. He will return for the SER
vices Sunday.
Sunday being the 4th Sunday,
the Gospel Choir will render the
music Sunday evening, TOO pm.
with Mr.. Linton c. Berrien at the
organ and the Senior Choir will
render the music Sunday morning
at ii o'clock with Mrs. Cloie
Sweeting at the organ. Plan to
attend church Sunday.
MEMS DAY
The third Sunday in February,
the 18th, has been set aside as
Mems Day. Mr.. Edward Cherry,
vice chairman of the Stewards
Board has been chosen as the
general chairman, Mr.. E. M
Blocker, vice chairman. Men OF
Greater Bethel please watch your
church bulletin Sunday for the
names of all captains.
The Miami times., 1952-02-02
Mt. Sinai B. Church
YOUTH REDEDIcATIoN
CERNIHE

To strengthen the fellowship
between the youth and adults in
the church and to win unchurched
youth to Christ, the youth of Mt.
Sinai Baptist Church rededicate
themselves to Christ and the
church.
An invitation is extended to the
public to be present at this SER
vice Sunday, February 10 at IL
am. The guest speaker will be
Mrs. c. B. Miller, president of the
Florida East Coast District BTU
Congress. F9
The Miami times., 1952-02-02
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Evening star., 1952-03-05
No Civilian Pinch?

The Associated Press report that some off,
cials are beginning to back away from predictions
of a serious squeeze on civilian goods extending
into 1858 is both good and interesting news.
These doleful predictions have been heard on
all sides from time to time, and Defense Mobiizer
Wilson repeated the shortage theme as recently
as last January. But now it appears that some
thing was wrong with the calculations, and the
AP says that if official hopes are borne out,
and If no new military emergency arises, it
appears that the average consumer may escape
entirely the long predicted mobilization squeeze,
except as he may be squeezed by higher prices
This is turn of events which suggests once
again that our economy functions best with
minimum of interference and regulation from
Washington. If able and honest men-and those
directing the mobilization program are both
honest and able-f1nd two months after making
it that they erred in highly important forecast
. certain doubt is bound to be cast on the
competence of 'big government" It is neces-
sary, no doubt, to set up governmental controls
In time Of war or in a period of intensive
preparation for war. But those controls should
be junked at the earliest possible moment,
despite the clamoring Of people who seem to
think that this countrys only hope lies in greater
rather than less regulation Of the economy from
Washington. It is simply too big job for any
official or group of officials, no matter how well
intentioned.
Evening star., 1952-03-05

We are always delighted to hear from
persons who have seen evening gros-
beakS, but wonder why they all think
their discoveries unique.
More than month ago this column
gave an account of these beautiful birds
in nearby Maryland and Virginia.
The latest report is from M. H. Of
Arlington:
I'VE follow your column In The Star
every evening with great deal Of in
tereSt. and since we have come down
from New England; and few months
ago we have become greatly interested
in the birds which you speak about and
which we see in our yard.
I'VE thought you might be interested
in knowing that this morning three
pairs Of evening grosbeaks came to the
feeding station and stayed for some time.
drinking the water and preening them
selves on dogwood tree.
I'VE didn't know what they were
until we looked them up, as we had
never seen them before.
"Is it not very unusual for them to
be this far East? According to our
bird book t'Birds Of AmericaD they
come East very seldom.
They we're certainly splendid sight
"Have any others been reported to
you?
4
I'VE now have q number Of steady
customers at our feeding stations. There
are the cardinals, Of course, which are
constantly joy to us, as well Is NUM-
bers Of nuthatches. woodpeckers. tit
mice. doves. mockingbirds. etc. There
Evening star., 1952-03-05
This 1 and That
BY Charles E. 'Trocewen

is one which puzzles us. He seems to be
of the nuthatch family, about the size
Of a sparrow, slate gray, with yellow
patch on his back above his crossed
wings. He has long narrow bill and
eats the suet as well as the bird seed.
''To turn from birds to another phase
of life-does the very hot weather here
in summer make it difficult to have
tropical fish?
From the number Of them sold In
stores I should imagine not. but even
In New England have had trouble with
them during hot spells, and ! have
wondered how they survive the hot
weather down here"
Tropical fishes do very well here at
all times of year, provided proper man
agement is given them.
In summer. this means that they must
not be allowed to get too much sun
shine.
Too much sun. In our climate, builds
up excess algae, with the chance of the
aquarium going cloudy: it also may
overhead the water, and so cut down on
air.
IN hot weather it is best to move the
tank back from the window. and see
that green paper or other shield is
put on the sunny side.
II possible, it is best to thin out the
number Of specimens in tank In the
summer. so that the balance Of life,
water. oxygen and plants viii be easier
to arrive at, and safer to keep at the
proper point. So -.e
Evening star., 1952-03-05

politician. He had nicknames galore:
Little Magician. Red Fox of Kinderhook.
Flying Dutchman and American Talley-
rand.
Whig methods were too undignified
for the Democrats. They wanted to dis
cuss issues. The Wings had no plat
form, refused to be pinned down on
issues. They were too busy marching.
believing about log cabins. drinking
from barrels that contained other than
cider, rolling huge wooden balls from
city to city. and singing:
"What has caused the great COM
motion, motion, motion.
Our country through?
1t is the ball G-rolliug on
For TippecGnoe and Tyler, too,
And tDith 'em tDe'H beat little Van.
Van, Van,
Van Is a uSed-up man,
And tDith 'ent 1De'H beat little
V1n."
Log cabins 40 feet high appeared on
street corners. Hanging conspicuously
was the latchstring, symbolizing Har-
rison's farewell to his soldiers when he
Evening star., 1952-03-05
Whot They Like About the South

It is surprising and gratifying that
the politicos are looking to the South.
When Senator Taft promised at least
one cabinet post to- Southern Dem
ocrat if he is elected President. he was
making a bid for the 118 Southern
electoral votes-nearly half Of the 266
he needs to win.
The fact that columnists In The Star
are urging careful consideration Of the
Southern vote is pleasing, too. Time is
at hand to make recommendation for
the cabinet post appointments of which
Senator Taft spoke. Senator Byrd
would make an excellent Secretary Of
Defense. AS Postmaster General he
would give us much better postal service
at much lower cost to the taxpayer.
Senator Byrd also has knack for flg-
ures and would make good Secretary
of the Treasury. xnal
Another Southern Democrat who
could serve in the cabinet with dis
tinction is Senator Russell. He is emf
nently suited for the defense post. His
knowledge of foreign relations would
make him fine Secretary of State.
Senator Taft has made his bid. Others
had better do likewise.
Ray A. Sullivan.
Evening star., 1952-03-05
Air for the Unknown String

The name forgotten De cannot sag it,
(EUer the calling OF ,Disds that blotDU
There are no strings on iDhich toe can
play tt
What haze zoe lost that ne used to
knoD?J
Sometimes, almost. the night rain tells
it,:
or sudden fragrance from long ago:
Lights that stir on q ticilioht Tiuer:
Trees In a forest hushed NTH snoU.
Lights that stir on ditwilight rtverl :.
One NTH God Dien the first light
stirred
From the forniless Uoid. on the face OF
the UGters--
I'm the beginning iDas the Word"
The Word, the name. and the song for
singtngi
Were 1De as gods. and remember yet?
Poioer to create as ned be creating
DO we remember. and stiH forget?
This Is a guest that's beyond beginnings:
No one knoiDs pls1t the end tOil be :. :.
Wings OF a sea guH. seeking. seeking.
Wings OF a sea gull lost at sea.
Anne Montgomery Young
Evening star., 1952-03-05
BETHESDA.

" BETHESDA.
Dear Sir: q.
MY feeding tray has been quite busy
these days and q fund Of pleasure and
amusement to US and the children.
Among the usual visitors, however,
we're group Of small birds that we could
not identify, nor did Birds Of America
contain It. sa5 s
There were about or 8 Of them.
They were slightly smaller or about the
same size as sparrow. They were olive
green backed, extending about o bit
more than half way down the back.
There the wing feathers and the
tail met In series Of black and white
VS.. to the end Of the bird.
"The breast was duller olive, fading to
gray toward the legs and under the
wings.
as my description suficient? II so
Z ! should appreciate response. Thank
you. and here's to more feeding trays
and greater variety Of birds.
Sincerely, B. T."
These birds are goldfinches, or wild
canaries. IN their winter dress. At this
time Of year the goldfinches and the
i evening grosbeaks seem very much alike.
to the casual eye, except that the gold
finches are to 5h inches long, and the
grosbeaks 8K inches.
The evening grosbeaks appeared here
first about four years ago. being driven
from the west by lack Of food.
Since then. hundreds Of them have
been observed here, and they are no
longer ncvelty-except In the eyes Of
every one who sees them for the first
time.
Evening star., 1952-03-05
CupituI Trunsit's UItimutum

was amazed at the brazen effrontery
of President Broadwater Of the Capital
Transit Co. in giving voice to the ulti-
matum that the company be permitted
to earn a rs per cent return on its
investment-or elSe-the else being that
a public transit authority take over the
system.
have been engaged in railroad trans
portation service for nearly 81 years,
and in that entire period have never
heard railroad management hold out
any hope or demand. much less a take
it-or-leave-it ultimatun, that the rail-
road should under any and all circum-
stances earn return of rs per cent on
its investment, or should, in lieu thereof.
be taken over by some Governmental
authority. And certainly no one can say
that there is any other transportation
system In this country controlled by
more regulatory power than are the
railroads. AS recently testified to by
President George M. Harrison Of the
railroad clerks union before an ener-
gency board-"the railroads really live
in glass house"-inaSmuch as their
every transaction is subject to some
provision of the Interstate Commerce
Act or directive Of the commission issued
by authority of that Act. ~
It is well-known fact that for many
years the railway transportation systems
of this country have not earned even
the moderate return Of so on their
investment, Notwithstanding which the
industry has made far greater strides
In improved plant, equipment and serv.
ice during the past IS years than at any
other prior period in history. and. by
utilization Of the improved plant and
equipment and modern techniques Of
operation. are rendering greater trans
portation service to the public than at
any previous time,
During the several years that ! have
been in Washington there have been
several rate increases granted Capital
Transit and atathe same time there has
been an abandonment Of an appreciable
amount Of rail mileage with its at
tendant maintenance and replacement
costs, and taxes thereon), and substitu-
ton In few instances Of bus tranSpor-
tation on roadways provided by and
maintained by the taxpayers, thus
creating appreciable savings In trans
portation and maintenance costs to the
company. Notwithstand shrinkage
in service and an increase in fares. it
appears that the company has only to
make request on the tiblic Utilities
Commission and It Is granted. In other
Evening star., 1952-03-05
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States, the public service commissions
are serving as protectors of the public
as well as regulators of public utilities,
and they have no hesitancy in refusing
these requests when not in the public
interest. For instance, note refusal Of
the Virginia Commission to grant the
request Of the telephone company re-
Gently for an increase in rates.
The long suffering transit riding pub
lie in the District are due consideration
which up to the present has not been
forthcoming. The Congressional COM
mittee responsible for District affairs
should forthwith cause to be instituted q
ssweeping investigation of Capital Tran
sit, including its apparent easy efforts to
obtain fare increases while at the same
time decimating the service provided the
public. without any apparent deterrent
efforts on the part Of the P. u. c.. -.
Transitus.
Evening star., 1952-03-05
UNIT Not Needed RIGHT Now

One might be tempted to support
passage Of the UNIT bill If only to re-
move from Representative Wilson'S nose
the ring by which the boys from the
Pentagon have been leading him around
on the issue. Objections to the measure.
however are too fundamental to be
waived for even so laudable an act of
charity The traditional American re-
sistance to any permanent system of
militarizatioi1; the fact that this Nation.
alone among the major powers, still
holds the line against this final evidence
Of dedication to the supremacy of mill
tary force; and. finally, the fact that
UNIT as now offered represents a
crowning FLIP of dishonesty in an Sd-
nninistration that IS no stranger to this
moral faaltAthese are considerations
that may not be put aside. The argu-
fnents that are being used against this
bill are, as Chairman Vinson himself
points out the same old arguments.
And they will remain the same as long
as the issue resolves itself into struggle
between those forces supporting and
those opposing any device for the mill
tarization Of American youth. 90
The basic dishonesty in the present
UNIT bill lies in the fact that it repre-
sents desperate effort on the part Of
its advocates to get something, anything
at all, on the books while the present
world tension can be exploited in it's
behalf. UNIT is not an immediate need;
in fact. its sponsors have had to struggle
with the problem Of getting it started
without interfering with existing man
power programs. The dishonesty is
further compounded by covering the un-
pleasant concoction with the prettiest
and sweetest coating that Chairman
Vinson and his fellow confectioners
could prepare. The finished product is
now presented in the fond hope that
the American public will forget what it
should have learned from it's experience
with selective service: that once the
door is opened by the passage of the
law. 1t is relatively easy to eliminate any
annoying limitations or restrictions
placed on the conscripting authority in
the guise Of legislative Safeguards"
Gordon G. Zahn.
Evening star., 1952-03-05
The Senote's Big Opportunity

After all the shouting az the CapltOl over
the scandals in the Internal Revenue Bureau,
there is something incongruous in the hedging
that has been taking place on the Senate side
over the administrations plan for cleaning up
the bureau. The demands for executive reform
brought, among other actions, presidential
proposal for q sweeping reorganization of the
tax-collection agency In line with recommended
tions Of the Hoover Commission. But that pro-
posal had as one Of its main provisions the
freeing of the collection system from the pres
sures and temptations Of political patronage.
That was the hitch. Senator'S have never been
enthusiastic, as q group, about relinquiShing any
patronage rights. It Is not surprising that the
reorganization plan, after House approval, has
met with trouble in the Senate Executive Ex-
penditures Committee.
President Truman's urgent request to the
Senate for approval of the plan followed indi-
cations that the bill might be held up for
further study by the committee refusal of
the Senate to accept the reorganization plan
now would kill it for this session. If there is no
adverse vote in the Senate before March IA,
the plan automatically will become operative
To reject the proposal now in favor OF further
study would be delaying action that would be
inconsistent with senatorial cries for prompt
revenue reforms # the critics of the Presi-
dents plan had something better to offer, their
warnings against too much haste in reorgani-
cation could be justified. But no better plan
than that calling for removal Of collectors from
politics has yet been produced.
The pending plan, as Revenue Commissioner
Dunlap has pointed out to the committee, en-
braces the main points of the Hoover Commis-
sions programs and Of other groups which have
studied the bureaus defects. Mr.. Dunlap has
answered effectively number of questions
raised by opponents of the plan-but it is an
open secret that the main.bone Of contention is
the proposed substitution Of civil service selec-
tion of collectors for political appointments.
The Presidents latest message in support
Of the legislation has the effect of placing re-
sponsibility for effective house cleaning at the
Internal Revenue Bureau on the Senate. # the
Senate blocks this chance to place the tax
collection agency on merit basis its outcries
over corruption and inefflciency In the Govern
ment will take on very hollow ring.
Evening star., 1952-03-05
Library Of Congress.

assured them the latchstring would al
ways be out. Live raccoonS scrambled
on the roof and inside cider and harder
stuff was ladled out generously. There
were parades five miles long with log
cabins and Tippe-Canoes on wheels
and choruses roaring 'Tippecanoe and
Tyler, Tool"
Wings by the thousand pilgrimaged
to the Tippecanoe battlefield. Farmers
went around wearing canteens of hard
cider. Dignified Senators appeared sat
the Capitol in coonskin caps.
A Philadelphia distiller named E. c.
Booz put out a new brand in bottle
shaped like log cabin. A new word
booze-was born.
The Wings were quite successful in
making Harrison clodhopper in con-
traSt to the "princely" Van. Harrison
got 240 electoral votes to Van Buren's
60.
But the Whig triumph was short-lived.
Harrison held Office 80 days. On April
4, 1841, harassed to the end by Office
seekers who even invaded his sickroom.
Harrison died.
Evening star., 1952-03-05
The Fight Must Go On

The fight for adoption Of some form Of
universal military training must 60 on. It is
unthinkabe that parliamentary tangle of the
sort which led to recommittal of the pending
UNIT bill to the House Armed Services Commit
tee should be permitted to defeat a national
defense measure of such Importance. The House
sooner or later will have to vote the supple
mentary UNIT bill up or down on its merits.
That it was prevented by skilled maneuvering
by its opponents from reaching that showdown
vote yesterday is shameful.
From the debate on the floor of the House
one would have thought that the question to be
decided was whether UNIT was good or bad But
that question was debated and decided last year.
Congress at that time voted in favor of six months
OF military training for all youths of 49, to be aug
mented by seven -and-one-half years of reserve
instruction. The sole question which Congress
now must decide is the rules under which the
program is to function. Until these rules are
written into law. of course, the training machin-
cry will remain imperative. The strategy Of
opponents of UNIT, therefore, is to stall off the
start OF UNIT indefinitely by stalling of action
on the supplementary legislation.
Congress should not let the opposition
strategstS have their way. There Is still chance
Of bringing the UNIT bill, or some acceptable
version of it, to vote in both Houses at this
session. The House Military Affairs Committee
could report the bill back at more favorable
time or House action could come after Senate
approval of the legislation. If neither of these
courses Is regarded as practicable now, there
should be renewed determination to carry on
the battle for UNIT at the next session. It would
reflect no credit on this Congress, however, to
have the records show that it muffed a supreme
opportunity to contribute to the Nations pre-.
paredneSs at this critical hour.