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Evening star., 1952-07-12
Senator Toft's Future

The first long step to heal the scars of
bitterly fought Republican convention was taken
within few minutes of yesterdays nomination
of General Eisenhower when the convention
winner crossed the street and was greeted with
warm pledge of cooperation by Senator Taft.
The Ohio Senator, son of President and
career man in the service of his party and Of the
Nation, was acting completely "in character"
when he clasped the hand of the general and
promised his support both in the forthcoming
campaign and "in his administration after he is
elected" For along with the Senator's ambition
to be his partys nominee for this great Office
nothing has so marked his tenure in public life
as his single minded devotion to Republicanism
and to what he considers the true interests of
his country.
Senator Taft has made it abundantly clear
that he believes the country needs change
in political administration and there are many
millions who agree with him. His party has
chosen General Eisenhower as its candidate
before the people to provide that change. The
Senator's strength and vigor as campaigner,
plus his experience and prestige in the Congress,
are qualities that can be of great value to the
Republican nominee in the next few months
and Of further immeasurable value to him in the
next four years If he should be sent by the
American people to the White House.
The many who have admired and respected
Senator Taft for so long have no reason to feel
otherwise today. His services to his party and
to his country are not by any means at an end
and may indeed be still to reach their finest
hour.
Evening star., 1952-07-12
Our Protest to the Danes

The Danish government has set forth a
persuasive argument in rejecting our American
protest against delivery of a Copenhagen built
tanker to the Soviet Union. AS far as the strict
letter of our own law is concerned, the protest
is justifable but its reasonableness is certainly
open to question on other grounds.
Thus, the first fact that needs to be kept
in mind is that back in 1948-before the cold war
had become semihot-the Danes entered upon a
firm contract to build this and another tanker
for Russia, together with five smaller cargo
vessels. In exchange, the Soviet government
committed itself to ship timber, steel and other
goods to Denmark, and the commitment appar-
emily has been honored up to now. ~
In other words, the Danish Russian contract
became legally effective more than two years
prior to the time, in 1851. that Congress passed
the law under which our protest has been filed.
That law-the so-called Battle Act-proyides for
cutting of American economic and military aid
to any of our overseas allies who ship strategic
items to the Soviet Empire. OF course, the
soundness of such provision, the necessity for
it, is matter beyond question. What is not
beyond question, however, is the wisdom Of
trying to apply it retroactively to tanker con-
tracted for in 1948
Speaking for Denmark, Foreign Minister
Kraft has been at pains to emphasize that the
1851 American law is thoroughly justified and
that his country, since the laws passage, has
made no new Russian deals involving any of the
prescribed goods. But as for the tanker-a
10000 -tonner-he has summed up the Danish
position with these words: "We fully understand
the motives and sentiments which prompted the
United States protest. but there seems to be no
legal basis for halting delivery of the ship. IT.
was built under an old contract which we cannot
break"
This view deserves sympathetic considera-
ton, the more so because our protest seems not
to have been filed until about week ago, by
which time the completed vessel had already been
manned by Russian crew waiting to set sail
with it for the Soviet Union. In such circum-
stances, as practical matter. is it reasonable
to argue that the Danes should have Cancelled
the contract and stopped delivery at the very
last minute?
Denmark is one OF our staunch allies in the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and this
issue ought therefore to be handled in friendly
and understanding spirit.
Evening star., 1952-07-12
Alexundriu Traffic Survey

I should like to ask you to extend TO
your readers the sincere thanks OF the
traffic engineers who conducted the CITY,
wide traffic survey in Alexandria.
Traffic is the biggest municipal prob
lem confronting Alexandria as well as
many other cities. It is only through
newspapers like yours that the public
can be told of the many traffic problems
and the unreasonably high toll IN lives
and property being taken daily. In all
cases if one of the three "E's" (educa-
ton, enforcement and engineering)
had been applied. death, injuries or
expense could have been avoided.
Kenneth w. Smith,
Traffic Engineer, City of Alexandria.
Evening star., 1952-07-12
The Generals Partner

Selection of Senator Nixon to be the Repub-
lican running mate of General Eisenhower in the
presidential campaign was practical and rea-
Sonable political decision.
AS a young man in politics, the vice presi-
dental nominee should exercise that appeal to
youth which the general has emphasized SO
many times is essential to Republican victory
and to the leadership of the Nation A lawyer
by profession and naval officer during World
War II, Mr. Nixon already has demonstrated a
strong attraction for the voters of his own State
of California. His place on the Republican presi-
dental ticket this year should greatly strengthen
the partys bid not only for that important bloc
of Is electoral votes from California-they have
gone Democratic in the last five national elec-
tions-but also for the West as whole.
The Californian's potential value to the
ticket should not, however, be considered limited
strictly to geographic qualities. In his rather
short career in the House and Senate he has
shown himself to be Woodworking, middle-of-
the-road type of legislator, WHO was personally
popular with his colleagues on both sides of the
Capitol and on both sides of the party aisles.
His experience on Capitol Hill and this quality
Of personal popularity would be Of obvious adj
vantage to an Eisenhower administration that
would be building entirely new fences with the
legislative branch.
During his acceptance speech last night,
General Eisenhower remarked at Senator Nixon's
particular ability to "ferret out" subversive in
fluences in our Government, and his persistence
in eliminating them. It was reference to the
Senator's work on the House Un-American Ac-
tivities Committee and his key role in breaking
the Alger Hiss case. With this interest and
ability recognized, it is worthy of note that the
California Senator has never applied the blum
derbuss tactics Of Senator Mccarthy in fighting
subversion, distinction which may also have
political value
Evening star., 1952-07-12
After the Big Blow

There appeared on your editorial page
of July an article by Robert K. Walsh
entitled: $50 That's Why It's Called
Windy City," It commences with q
statement referring to the meteor
illogical currents that prevail in and
around Chicago. am not refuting this
belief but am herewith presenting some
interesting information relative to the
subject. .
on February 26. 1s4s. Iwrote to the
Chicago Historical Society and inquired
about the origin Of Chicago's nickname.
The Windy city. stated that had
found two versions Of this. both seeming
to be appropriate. The first is the most
widespread, that Of the prevailing winds
which blow in from Lake Michigan.
The other is one which may have
found while browsing through some
books at either the Chicago Public Lie
Evening star., 1952-07-12
Korea and Common Sense

The State Department is said to be cool to
a reported British suggestion that special team
of political advisers be organized to work directly
with General Mark Clark on problems connected
with the war in Korea. The GOODNESS should be q
complete freeze. The idea does not merit serious
consideration.
!. AS matters stand, the supreme commander
Of our allied United Nations forces operates in
anything but military vacuum. Wholly apart
from the fixed directives that limit the scope of
his authority there is close liaison between his
headquarters in Tokyo and Robert Murphy, our
Ambassador to Japan. Similarly, as chief of the
u. MS armies in the active theater of war,
General Van Fleet is in constant contact with
John Muccio, our Ambassador to Korea. In
turn as far as political decisions are concerned,
MIR. Murphy and Mr. Muccio are always in touch
with Washington.
! Over and above all this, the necessary
machinery already exists for effective liaison
between the United Nations command and the
representatives-civilian as well as military-of
Britain and the other powers allied with us in
the struggle against the Communists in Korea.
If there have been Observation-Disclosures as
the recent "snafu" over the air attacks on the
enemys power plants near Manchuria-that
does not mean that the machinery itself is faulty;
itmeans only that the machinery'S users have not
used it as effciently as they should. Certainly,
the present setup cannot be improved any by
piIing on to it new political advisory group.
On the contrary as the State Department
has Indicated, such group-made up of Ameri-
can, British and other members-would tend to
clutter up the situation and give the Communists
ammunition for propaganda campaign depict
ing the u. N. command as being so unsure OF
itself or so impulsive and reckless, as to require
special political guidance lest the common allied
front be shattered by dissension Further, there
can be little doubt that the advisory organization
would be cumbersome and that its liaiSon opera
tions with General Clark's staff might easily
have the effect of causing vacilation and delay
at times when prompt military decisions could
be of the most vital and urgent Importance.
Right now, both politically and militarily,
the allied U. N. position In Korea seems to be
encouragingly firm, II not actually impregnable.
indeed. because of the strength of that position,
Evening star., 1952-07-12

father, William Howard Taft, which hung
in the dining room Of her grandparents
home. too have been impressed by an
autographed portrait Of the elder Mr..
Taft which for many years has resided
next to my bed. but were I given an OPP
portunity to vote in this election I
certainly would not affix the accomplish
ments of truly great man to his sons
record and thereby say that the son was
equally as great.
If hundred million-odd Americans
were to take this attitude this Nation
might find itself in very embarrassing
position. Franklin D. Roosevelt served us
admirably as President and undoubtedly
there are many portraits of him hanging
in both dining rooms and bedrooms
maybe we're just lucky that Elliott isn't
running!
Clifford f. Thomson.
Evening star., 1952-07-12
Pensioners WindfoII'

The recent increase in pay for people
Of our armed forces has thrown me into
quite a quandary. particularly as sit
here holding the first tangible results
q Government check in the amount Of
$15.95. This represents what Congress
considers just dues to my husband,
rear admiral, veteran of World War I
and World War II. holder of the Navy
Cross and the Silver Star, retired physi-
cally for disability suffered in World
War II.
Now, what can't figure out is whether
to blow this windfall in on new car to
replace our 1941 model, or to replace
my 1884 fur coat with Washington
mink. Hmmm!
Navy Wife.
Evening star., 1952-07-12
Sons Unlike Fathers

Tt was somewhat Of q shock to me to
note that Dorothae Newton in her letter
of July seemed of the opinion that
political integrity and capability were in
herited qualities. It appeared that the
confidence which she vested in Bob Taft
stemmed from the favorable impression
granted her by the portrait of his noted
Evening star., 1952-07-12

it would have to be the rule Of "spin the
clock" @
could not help but notice, and get q
quiet chuckle during the prayer for
guidance at the convention. After the
clergyman mentioned to God many of
the good things Americans have. he said
these are the most prosperous times in
all history" If do not quote quite cor
rectly. do have the correct words at
home for I wrote them down exactly as
said, but I'm not writing this from home.
I lived in the Hoover days. and how
well remember the dole. the unemploy-
tnent (my own husband had to work
nights outside his regular business to
feed and clothe our growing family:
Government employees were reduced Is
per cent of their salary in order to help
balance the budget. There were the Tea
pot Dome scandals, and the general con-
dition Of the poor man, and an un-
balanced budget.
Yep, just had to chuckle when the
good reverend enumerated all the bless.
ings we Americans now enjoy. Draw
your own inference. But human nature
is what it is, and 1t is now election
time - so anything goes. but Of
course, the reverend did not know he
was boosting the Democrats when he
made that prayer. It was good one.
Observer.
Evening star., 1952-07-12
D. c. Delegates Token to Task

AS soon as the Districts six unpledged
delegates arrived in Chicago, Chairman
j. c. McGarraghy called them behind
closed doors and illegally reversed in
StructionS given them at District State
convention to remain uncommitted. He
committed the delegates to Senator Taft.
I feel that the Republican National Com
mittee should take appropriate action
against the chairman of our delegation
for his unscrupulous action.
Edwin j. KirSchner.
Once again old-line members in con-
troll Of the District Republican Commit
tee have cast their votes on the losing
side. Yet, when they went before the
voters of the District, the delegates at
the local Republican convention, and in
all their utterances, they repeatedly
pledged not to cast their votes until
balloting time in order to insure the
District place on the winners ballot.
They have broken that pledge. They
have failed the Republican Party here
in the District They have done great
disservice to Washington voters.
Herbert S. Rosenberg.
Evening star., 1952-07-12
Veterans and Politics

Veterans organizations are faced with
major danger. High officers may cause
their groups to be linked with political
candidates, factions or movements.
1t is obvious that veterans groups can
be done irreparable harm if. for any
reason. the public has reason to believe
that they are committed to partisan
cause or candidate.
The "hands-of" policy Of high officers
and veterans organizations during politi-
cal campaigns does not mean that in
dividuals are prevented from exercising
their rights as private citizens. They.
of course, can vote and give vocal sup
port among their immediate friends and
neighbors to candidates of their choice.
Warren L. Granger,
Past National Vice Commandant,
Marine Corps League.
Evening star., 1952-07-12
SchooIhouse in Summer

The tDindoUs stare NTH DGcdnt eyes,
The door is closed and barred,
No sound of running feet is heard.
No chatter i'm the yard.
The needs haze sprung up in the tUGlk,
The dust is thick and gray
on stones that once resonnded to
Small footsteps eDery day.
This desol1tion brings no 0rief
No tear or tUistful smile,
For happy are the hearts escaped
TO freedom for this iDhile.
Catherine {. Berry
Evening star., 1952-07-12
Letters to The Star !.

brary or the famous Newberry Library.
1t seems that back in 1892, the year
before the Columbian Exposition, Chi
cago's first worlds fair, Chicagoans,
whenever and wherever they went, had
boasted freely as to what great sue
cess the fair would be. Soon the people
throughout the Nation branded Chi
cagoans as very windy people, and thus
The Windy City" inquired OF their
version.
The reply received from the society
was dated March /, 1948, signed by
(Miss) Gladys Stack. Reference Librar-
ian, and follows: There is no way that
we can determine which Of the two
versions Of the origin Of the phrase The
Windy City is the correct one. Edgar
Lee Masters. for instance, accepts the
commonest version, that Of the strong
lake and prairie winds. while other
equally reliable writer's accept the sec
ond version as the true one. The de-
cision as to which is the more plausible
explanation. we leave to your discre-
tion."
Robert Emmet BURKE
Evening star., 1952-07-12

The stars readers can get the answer 70
Evening star information Bureau. 1900 ! street
return postage or oy teiephonine 81. 1893.
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.
@. Does baseball really curve or is
this merely an optical illusion?--R. Med.
A. Claims that the curve ball Is only
an optical illusion were disproved on
December /. 1941. by Freddie Fitzsim-
mons. when curve ball was photo
graphed.
@. Why are there air spaces in con-
crete or cinder building blocks?-J.
Mem.
A. The air spaces are primarily for
the purpose of tightening the weight Of
the block and to facilitate handling.
They also serve useful purpose in max
ing the blocks slightly better heat in
SulatorS.
O. Were many rubber substitutes
known to scientists before the outbreak
of World War NV. r.
A. When the war began about 800
different rubber substitutes were known.
Q. What is the salary Of the hbrar-
ian Of CongresS?-C. M. A.
A. His salary is $4,000 year.
Evening star., 1952-07-12
Chuckle for Democrats

Not having paid my poll tax in Vir-
ginia for several years, I'm not entitled
to vote in this election. I voted the
Democratic ticket when last voted, but
If were to vote in this election guess
Evening star., 1952-07-12
Passes for the Masses

Now we hear rumors of doing away
with the pass What will Capital Tram
sit think of next? It may be necessary
to increase the cost Of the pass and to
increase the cost Of tokens, but to
eliminate the pass will be detrimental to
business all over the city and its environs.
No longer will quick trip be taken in
the late afternoon to do little shop
ping. These trips often result in big
shopping and the merchants benefit
thereby. Restaurants and theaters will
suffer great losses. too. So the Better
Business Bureau should have its say
about the proposed elimination OF the
pass. This should be given serious con-
sideration by all the city officials. Give
us passes for the masses!
Lucille AgnieI Gaines.
Evening star., 1952-07-12

gia, fired the South with crusade of
diversified farming, soil restoration, con-
tour farming, scientific methods, uses of
fertilizer, and universally better educa-
ton.
Altogether. these were the permanent
boons accruing to people finding
themselves.
Mr.. Truman /. savior of the South?
'Sc0Op" Shutz.
Evening star., 1952-07-12
Questions and Answers
By Gould Lincoln

The stars readers can get the answer to
sny any question Of fact by either gyrinsins Jhe
NV, Washington, D, c.. and inclosing 5 cents
return postage oy telephoning 81. 1858.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-06-06
DANBURY

Miss Joan Kott is visiting at
the home of her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Riedmaier
of Defiance, o.
Mrs. Will Bauman spent the
week end at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Luther Paulsen of
Sandusky.
Marie and Dorothy Gulau of
Akron spent the week end with
their mother, Mrs. H. Geo. Gu
lau.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Kihlken at
tended the commencement eXer-
cises at Bowling Green State Uni
versity Friday. Their daughter-in-
law. Mrs. David Kihlken was a
member of the graduating class
Miss Audrey Hallier is spend
ing several days at her home be
fore returning TO the Bowling
Green State University for sum
mer school
All cottages and trailers along
the lake and bay were filled over
the Memorial Day Holiday Mr.
and Mrs. O. L. OFT have opened q
quick lunch stand at the lake
where they improved their lake
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-06-06
AUTO TOUR THROUGH DEEP SOUTH
REVEALED MANY INTERESTING
HICHLlCHTS To SCHOOL TEACHER

An interesting travelogue of a
spring tour deep in the south and
west has been written by Mrs.
Grace Miller, of Oak Harbor, a
teacher at Carroll school, who
made the extensive trip with her
grandson, Tom Talan, by motor.
The educational tour started
when they headed from Oak Har-
Dor to San Antonio, Texas.
A description of the trip in Mrs.
Miller's own words follows: We
went to Indianapolis and Vincen-
mes, Ind, stopped over to visit
the George Roger Clark Memorial
(hero of the Indiana wars) then
we crossed Illinois and the Mis-
sissippi river at Cairo, into Mis-
souri,. We crossed the southeast
corner Of this state into Arkansas,
which has an eight-cent per gal
lon tax on gasoline. They sure
need it as some of the roads are
in terrible condition, both north
of Little Rock and about 40 miles
north of Texarkana
We passed the tornado area in
the vicinity OF. Judsonia We who
live in northwestern Ohio have
nothing to compare with the de-
vestation incurred in that area.
Great distances, where nothing was
standing intact. Trees broken off
from Is feet up to even with the
ground. Some houses appeared to
have been broken in two, as with
large knife. Others houses had
the roofs blown off and the rooms
just settled into the ground. Wrec-
kage and litter covered the sur
rounding areas for miles.
We drove through binding
rain storm over a very rough road
and decided to stay that night
in Little Rock, as reports were
coming over the radio that a tor
nado would strike some time that
night near Little Rock. But it did
not strike us reaching Alabama
and Mississippi, instead.
We started out the next morn
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-06-06

occupants Of buildings to shelter
areas. They would have the respon-
sibility of helping to prevent panic
among the population, rendering
first aid, and performing light
rescue duties. If needed, they
would help other services to fight
fires and clear debris.
They also would help restore the
orderly life of the community i'm
mediately after an enemy attack.
They would take a roll call of all
people in their areas. If anyone
were missing, or needed nursing or
medical care, they would report the
facts at once to the control center.
The warden service works
directly with individuals, fami-
lies, neighborhoods, and employee
groups. 1t is the link between
the specialized civil defense SER
vice and the people.
Women Have Important Role
Women must play an important
part in the warden service. This
is especially true Of housewives,
for most women are at their home
posts day and night. Usually they
know their own neighborhoods
better than men can ever know
them. Women should interest them
selves in the warden service an n
first step in the organization Of
civil defense for their neighbor-
hoods.
Outstanding men and women
who can assume responsibility are
urged to volunteer for the warden
service.
(The next article will discuss
other civil defense services.)
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-06-06

were winners.
Mr. and Mrs. George Thierwech-
ter, Detroit, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Cherry, Wayne, Ohio and Mr.. and
Mrs. Christ Arnold of Elmore were
Sunday guests recently of Mr.. and
Mrs. Vernon Fulton.
Mrs. Christ Ewersen, Mrs. B.
Brough, Mrs. Kenneth Meachem
and Mrs. Vernon Tilton attended
the Ottawa County Garden Club
tour, and heard Professor Refs of
Ohio State University at the Meth
cdist Church in Oak Harbor on
May %.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Paulsen and
Mrs. c. w Bunning attended T. o.
B. at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl McRitchie in Port Clinton on
May %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Walp and
Children of Perrysburg and Mrs.
Ellie Orlandis, Mario and Jeno Of
Maumee spent a Sunday recently
with Joe Curtis and Mr.. and Mrs.
Boyd Burning, and the new baby,
Terry Lee Burning
The Bay Farm Women's Club
met Tuesday afternoon May 27 at
the Community Hall. Following the
opening business meeting, Helen
Jennings gave reading, "a Tri
butte To Mother" Mrs. Emma HUI
ser, Helen Jennings mother, gave
the response. A memorial for past
club members was given by Mis-.
Mable Anderson, who also gave
Decoration Day reading.
A delicious luncheon was served
by hostesses Caroline Ewersen,,
Elsie Tilton, Gervase Lochotzki
and Virginia EWersen.