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Evening star., 1952-09-27
Correcting Mr.. KnebeI

have been deriving great amuse-
ment from Fletcher Knebel's even.
handed spooning out of just desserts to
this years contestants in our quadren-
nial favorite sport. However, on Sep
tember II felt he departed from the
good dhumored policy Of letting the chips
of opinion fall where they may in his
crack about the lifting of controls on
housing credit, "The administration
thinks there's nothing worse than in
flation-except holding an election
without enough of it to blame on the
Republicans" In this. he entered in
stead the realm of misrepresentation
It is a matter of record that the law
required the administration to lift these
controls. If anybody forced such an
action prior to an election. it was the
Congress we may think about
the political implications of the step.
am not attempting Judgment as
to whether this misstatement of the
facts was deliberate or inadvertent, but
do bemoan the fact that Knebel would
permit his record Of perspicacious satire
to be marred in this way. Reader.
Evening star., 1952-09-27
Good Advice to Arlington

The recommendations Of Arlington CountyS
Citizens Study Commission on Local Government
are in line with good administrative practice in
up-to-date cities. The commission tavors an
indefinite tenure for the county manager
subject to termination by the County Board-and
complete authority by the manager to appoint
administrative heads. It's advice will be OF
interest to all voters for the tenure and authority
questions are among several key questions to be
decided at referendum November 4.
Under the present law, the county manager
is employed on q year -to-year basis. Originally
he was permitted to choose his own department.
heads, but court ruling deprived him OF this
power and transferred 1t to the County Board.
The study group composed of 81 citizens pointed
out that this system is unfair to the manager
and not in the public interest. The professional
city or county manager, the report said prefers
the freedom of an indefinite term because
clash between the governing body and the
manager permits him the freedom Of resignation
rather than continuing unpleasant relations until
the termination of the contract date.
Since the manager is held accountable for
all administrative activities, the commission
pointed out, he should have the right to pick his
own men for key jobs. It Is manifestly illogical
to vest full administrative responsibility In a
manager who Is forced to accept department.
heads chosen by some one else. Transfer OF the
appointive power from the board to the manager
would relieve the board of "all sorts OF pres
suring," it was stated. The commission did not
say so, but it is only natural that board whose
members necessarily are involved in politics
would be subject to political pressures. It would
be wise to remove department heads as far from
the influence Of such pressures as possible.
Arlington voters will await with interest
further recommendations of the commission
especially that concerning the question of
incorporation of Arlington as city. The ad-
vantages and disadvantages of incorporation
have been debated at some length by civic and
other groups, but many of the voters have not
made up their minds one way or another. 1t
would be well that the voters await the advice
of the commission on this vital issue-for the
decision is bound to have profound effect on
the future Of the growing county just across
the Potomac River.
Evening star., 1952-09-27
Bonn Stands Fast

Presentation to the West German Bundestag
of the Communist East German proposals for
reunifcation of the country appears to have
backfired propaganda-Wise on the puppet spon-
SorS.
Encouraged by the agreement of Bundestag
President Ehlers to receive delegation and
their Recommendation of a reunification plan
bearing the Communist stamp, the visitors to
Bonn arrived in Polish transport plane with
obvious hopes that their appearance in the West
German capital would set off a friendly dem
onstration and provide springboard for new
attacks upon the Tightening relationship between
the Federal Republic and the Western powers.
The actual reception was quite different
from these hopes. Only handful of pro-Com-
munist sympathizers appeared at any point
during the visit while larger crowds of free
Germans made clear their disapproval OF the
delegations presence and the regime which it
represented. Herr Ehlers received the visitors
with restrained formality and answered their
proposals with long catalogue OF Communist
misdeeds in East Germany and offenses against
the Federal Republic. He concluded by advis-
ing them that there would be no purpose in
seeking to remain in Bonn beyond the 48 hours
allowed for their visit, implying clearly that the
West German parliament would not look favor
ably upon them or their suggested discussions.
In brief, the Communist plan called for
setting up inter parliamentary committees OF
the two states for study of alderman elec-
tions, formation of an alderman government
and the making of peace treaty with the
World War II foes of Germany. Closely parallel
ing the Moscow proposals on the same questions,
the East German plan contained no provision
for safeguarding the freedom Of elections or even
of adjusting the intra- German grievances. The
apparent objective was to set a stage for pro-
tracted conversations from which the familiar
Communist propaganda charges might be echoed.
To the Western powers, the Bonn reaction
toward the mission is heartening confirmation
of the steadfastness Of the Adenauer govern
ment on one level and Of the free German
people on a supporting level.
Evening star., 1952-09-27
Questions and Answers
By Gould Lincoln

The stars readers can sst the ensvsf. %
any question Of fact b. either writi1e Tho
Evening Star Information Bureau. 1900 ] street
return postage. or 81 telephonine 81. TSe$.
By THE HASKIN SERVICE
Q. Where did bagpipes originate?-.
w. OBJ.
A. Probably in Southwestern Asia.
The bagpipe first appears historically
in Rome during the 1st century AID.
and the Emperor Nero is reported to
have played on it. In the British Isles
bagpipes have for many centuries
played a prominent role In folk music
and in military music.
@. What became Of Robert Wadlow.
the young college freshman who was
over 8 #. tall?-B. u.
A. Robert Wadlow Of Alton, H., died
July IS. 1910. at the age Of 20. His
death was the result Of an infection
incurred through the rubbing Of foot
brace. <s%
Evening star., 1952-09-27
They Are Right About This Tax

Two letters published elsewhere on this mage
today are typical of many which The Star has
received in recent years in justified protest over
the Districts unfair and much-evaded ner-
sonal property tax. The experiences of these
Two citizens with the discredited tax are familiar
TO most OF those who pay it. 1t is true as charged
tnat the tax is haphazardly and inequtably en-
forced AS The Star has said repeatedly in the
past, the tax should be wiped of the statute
books at the earliest opportunity
Nobody recognizes the need for repeal more
than District officials who are required by law
to collect 1t. Without additional facilities it is
impossible to do good collecting Job Any at
tempt to make house toulouse inventory of
personal belongings subject to the tax obviously
is out OF the question. The best that officials
can hope for is voluntary reasonably honest
assessment of his goods by each property owner
But 1t is diScouraging to the honest taxpayer
to learn that many persons do not pay any per-
sonal taxes at all, or pay ridiculously low sums
based on the taxpayers own estimates.
Under the circumstances, the assessors Of
flee in the past has endeavored in some cases to
guess at the value of personal possessions, TAX
ing into consideration the value of real estate
owned by the taxpayer. The guesses can be ap-
pealed by the taxpayer, but this process involves
an appraisal and most citizens would prefer
not to take chance on an appraisal. This
guessing system is unfair both to the District
and the taxpayers And any tax based on the
taxpayers own estimates of his tax liability
inevitably invites dishonesty and evasion.
Up to now, congressional alacrity in taking
up proposals to increase District taxes has been
matched only by alacrity in sidestepping pro-
posals to repeal any local tax, however imprac-
ticable it may be. The efforts to abolish the
local personal property tax nevertheless ought
to be renewed when Congress reconvenes and
carried on relentlessly until relief finally is
granted.
Evening star., 1952-09-27
Sentries Who Never Sleep

Sleeping sentries have been discussed.
but Of those who kept awake, nothing
has been said. am the mother of one
OF those who stayed awake. so long and
so much that now he can't sleep. Per-
Secutions also fall upon them. so it makes
no difference whether they sleep or wake.
they are all wrong, according to some
people.
The real trouble is, the elders in this
world are trying to put undue RESPONSE
bilities on the shoulders of our young.
One Of our papers published not long
ago the following: "Six Days Without
Sleep Kills" New York-It is impos-
sible to do without sleep indefinitely.
The Chinese are said to have had a
very painful method of torturing pris-
oners by preventing them from sleep
ing. At the end Of about six days they
would die"
The Army makes criminals instead
Of soldiers. Soldiers make themselves.
Mrs. E. E. Robey.
Evening star., 1952-09-27

liant spirit have brought new sense Of
dignity to millions Of Americans.
That Gov. Stevenson does not think we
must face the future in a mournful
mood or in despair is heartening. for he
is helping Americans to regain their
natural robust spirit-and he makes us
feel we can face our problems and solve
them with flying colors."
Gretchen Witt.
Evening star., 1952-09-27
Alien Son

He sired sir boys and fre of them mere
cast
In his oaon sturdy mold: but one, the
last,
Was like his irish mother. knopinD
secret nays ~
OF earth and sun, measuring the length
of days a#
By siluer dGppIed hours tDlere blue gill
and carp
RGinboiced the pool. Wind IN the ,Dil-
LOUIS harp
Was kin to him iDto dared hisyather,s
Scorn - &M
And lett iDild asters. like blue stars In
the corn. IA s.S
Alma Robson iiiabes
Evening star., 1952-09-27
More on Property Toxes

I sympathize with the woman who
signed herself Newcomer" in your Sep
tember issue.
My wife and have lived at 1905
Legation street NV. some dozen years.
For several years I sent in a list of our
personal properties, duly sworn to, Civ
ing approximate age and costs of our
furniture and equipment, and paid a
moderate tax. Then we were sent bill
for much larger tax which bill stated
that they were taxing us the average
amount for families on our street.
My wife and I, however, never have
thought it necessary to keep up with
the Joneses" by buying new stuff every
year. Instead, we spent our money giv-
ing our three children college educationS
and other training to fit them for active
life. I sleep on the bed that my parents
slept on 70 years ago, and it is good
bed still. Our piano. glassed in dish cup
board, table set, and in fact, nearly
everything Of Importance in house equip
ment except the parlor furniture was
given us either by my wife's family or
mine when we were married over 49
years ago. The parlor set was purchased
about 20 years ago from an old man,
who had sold his home and was selling
all his furniture. Probably it cost us not
over one third of its original value.
To appeal from this tax charge would
seem to mean having inspectors come,
who would list everything from the piano
down at replacement costs at today's
inflated prices, SO we pay yearly what
they have guessed at rather than fair
tax on equipment that has suffered the
wear and deterioration of from 40 to so
years.
F. L. L. Hitler.
Seeing Newcomers" letter in The
Star regarding the D. c. personal tax
on jewelry prompts me to get my long
planned letter on the inequities of the
tax off to you.
Because a new baby came, we couldn't
afford to buy anything new for our five
room house in the year ending last
June 30, therefore we took moderate
depreciation deduction in the value Of
the furniture from that reported the
previous year. Among other things, the
baby's buggy top now has holes punched
in it, our three living room chairs are
becoming threadbare in spots, and a
new washing machine is needed. Be-
sides, our 14-inch TV. which cost $3.50
two years ago. would hardly bring $50
cash now.
What did the assessor do? He at
tached little form to the tax bill stat
ing that same was based on my previous
years return (Which didn't reflect this
depreciation). Besides the unfairness Of
of this procedure, my notarized oath is
apparently not worth the paper they
sent me to put it on. Why should I
ever again be required to scurry around
the neighborhood, trying to dig up
Evening star., 1952-09-27
Cartoon on Mccarthy

About the rottenest piece Of journal
ism I've ever seen, and I've seen lot in
the past SO years. was your cartoon Sep
tember IL. BY what holy or unholy
right do you smear mud over hundreds
of thousands Of voters In Wisconsin,
and I'm not from Wisconsin? Half q
million voters go to the polls and trounce
every opposition candidate convincingly
Evening star., 1952-09-27
Stevenson and Robust Spirit

Your editorial Of September IS is in
deed a fine Restoring Declining
Art"-and it is gratifying that you give
this praise to Gov. Stevenson.
Philosophers tell us the highest type
of man is the man capable Of a spon-
taneous and joyous effort" and in these
times of dour and mournful faces we, as
a people. are fortunate to have a leader
who can be an inspiration to our Nation.
Gov. StevenSonS noble words and val
Evening star., 1952-09-27
'Tuft 'Bluckmuii'

It seems my letters. fortified by events,
always wind up giving DR.. Mattingly q
lesson in practical politics. had pointed
out in your columns on September that
it was difficult for many of us to support
candidate whose managers had
smeared our hero, Senator Taft. A good
many similar letters appeared in the
Evening star., 1952-09-27
NFFE Conventions

In your column September 20, there
appears letter signed by John F.
Connors, III" under the heading "Prej-
udice Blight" which indicates that
the reason that conventions of the Ma
tional Federation of Federal Employees
are not held in Washington, D. c. has
to do with the care of colored delegates.
AS an officer of Federal Employees
Union No. 2, the largest local in the
Federation, and one who has served in
an officer capacity for more than 25
years am in position to state that
the reason that the Washington locals
have never asked for the convention is
that We feel it should go to the other
cities In the Nation where Federal en-
ployes are less numerous. We in WASH
ington are satisfied to have our National
headquarters here. to have had the first
convention of the organization and to
have the many meetings of the executive
council Of the Federation take place
here.
The 1854 convention Of the NFFE
will be held in Dallas. Tex. and, as has
been the case at previous conventions,
our colored delegates will be present.
Henry G. NoIda,
First Vice President, Federal En-
ployes Union No. 2.
Evening star., 1952-09-27

round activity since it was taken over as
community center. During the past fiscal year
more than 1876, 900 books were circulated by the
library. Thousands of children and adults use
the indoor and outdoor recreational facilities
To deprive Chevy Chase Of such popular COM
munity asset in response to pressure from
business interests would be bad mistake.
Evening star., 1952-09-27
Letters to The Star

notary to give my so cents to. when
the whole process is a joke?
AS long as this tax is going to be
collected, why not at least make at
temptS to collect it from every one
not just the relatively few who happened
to get their names on the rolls at one
time or another? Out of about 10 D. c.
residents whom queried in the neigh
borhood and at work. q few knew of
the tax but none paid.
Puzzled.
Editors note: See editorial, "They
Are Right About This Tax" on this page
today.)
Evening star., 1952-09-27
She Matches Man.

The Associated Press news item in The
Star OF September 13. about the woman
who changed to man is quite interest
ing. BY mere coincidence I came across
another item the very next day while
browsing through my books. 1t is verse
by William Lloyd Garrison, u8O5-1879)
the abolitionist and supporter of woman
suffrage, as follows:
Though woman never can be man,
BY change of sex and a. that,
To social rights, 'gainst class and clan,
Her claim Is just, for a. that.
For a. that, and a. that,
Her Eden slip, and a. that,
In all that makes living soul
She matches man, for a. that.
Robert Emmet Burke.
Evening star., 1952-09-27
Importance of VOTING

Eff Gees letter ("Danger in Not Vot-
ing'o in The Star Of September Is, re-
minds me of an old Government poster
which stressed the great Importance of
voting: bad officials are elected by good
citizens who do not VOTE"
Evening star., 1952-06-03

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Evening star., 1952-06-03
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LIVE IN; three months, starting June
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Phone RA. S574. -
GIRL wants g.h.w., or taking care
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H0USECLEANING, expert; heavy OF
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GikL. eoIored. wishes days work
I1. Iff1Periesseei 1essfsi. and city references
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night week: refs; $50. 81. 5913
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dren: $50. Reference. WO. 7494. -
age; live in; must have ref; n,
cooking; $50 wk. TU. 1926. -3
G.H.W., colored; live in or stay SOM
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G.H.W., white; not over 80 yrs; neat
live in; care Of emo. .-old child; refs.
$50 week. RA. 6903. a
COLORED GIRL wants days work
Mon. through Sat. NO. 1914.
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Evening star., 1952-06-03
SITUATIONS WOMEN

FORMER newspaper correspondent
writer, researcher in public affairs
desires full or part-time work in re-
search and/or writing with active
organization. Box 64-Z. Star. s.
train for position in legal f1ele
with well established hrm. Short.
hand, 100: typing, 65 words pei
min.; will accept min. salary. Phone
HO. 1887, Ext. 10Y, after 6 pm.
PRACTICAL NURSE EXPER., col.
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or child care. AK. 063S. ..
EXPER. COLORED GIRL wants Job
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FiRsAcficAff AZ NURSE COL. youle
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REG. NURSE, desires b-day workin,
week, during summer months. ex-
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TYPING, expert. reduced rate fol-
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Evening star., 1952-06-03
YOUNG LADY

For gift and greeting card depart
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auired; Apply after $3.50 am,
BREWOOD. 1917 6 st. NV. "a
YOUNG WOMEN, 25 to 40; high
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Warnsr Bldg. 18th and E SITS. NV
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hfssnssrY; hswis Room SGsg 4s4 Bone %eff Bldg MRS
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MISS WHITE. Elk. 5S67. %
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age and experience. Box IL, Star
REFINED LADIES - Part-time witt
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Samples furnished. Customers estab.
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Application. A. L. Kitchen, EMPIRE
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Evening star., 1952-06-03
HELP W0MEN

YOUNG LADY for general ONCE work
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permanent position. Apply MILE
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ma. 1923. -3
YOUNG LADY, 10 to 25. assist on
trip. California. return. Publishers
contact work; $500 month to start
transportation furnished; rapid ad.
vancement. See MRS. BURTON, 2
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No phone calls. New Colonial Ho-
tel. 116R 18th st. NV. A.
Evening star., 1952-06-03
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