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Evening star., 1952-11-12
SUBMARINE:
By Comdr. Edword l. Beech, U. S. N.
CHAPTER III.
WAHOO.

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To tell the story Of U. s. S.
. Wahoo, it is necessary also to tell
the story of Mush Morton.
More than any other man. 1t.
Comdr. Dudley w. Morton-and
his Wahoo-showed the way to
the brethren of the Silent Service.
He was positive, intolerant, quick
to denounce inefficiency if he
thought it existed; but he was
lprecise by nature. absolutely fear
less and possessed of a burning
desire to inflict damage upon the
Japanese enemy.
Just why Morton felt that de-
lstruction of the Japanese mer-
ichant marine was his own private
job will probably never be ex-
planned. for he and Wahoo sleep
forever somewhere in the Sea of
Japan.
But all that is immortal of both
of them is indissolubly paired in
the archives of a grateful (but
forgetfuD Nation and in the minds
and hearts of a few men who
knew them.
Morton died. perhaps believing
that his message had not been
received by those for whom it had
been intended. perhaps with a
bit of bitterness that he could
convince no one to follow where
he led.
But he need not have worried,
for after him came a host of
names which. by their very fame,
proved that his ideas had fallen
upon fertile soil. Trigger, Tang,
Barb. Tirante, Harder-these were
some of his disciples: The school
of "outthinking the enemy: the
believers in the coldly logical eval-
uation of chances. followed by the
furious slashing attack; the devo-
tees of the competition to bring
back the most ships.
A Daring Plan.
1t wasn't long before the first
plan churning around in the rest
less brain of Wahoo's new cap
tain became evident to the crew.
Only recently had it become
known that the japanese for some
time had been using a harbor
known as Wewak as a major stag
ing area. The location of this
harbor was loosely determined to
be somewhere on the northeast
coast of New Guinea, but its posi-
ton was known to our forces only
by whole numbers of latitude and
Longitude.
Morton planned to find Wewak,
enter the harbor unsuspected, and
raise as much fuss as possible.
Eighr days out of Brisbane,
Wahoo silently dived. at O330. just
Ia couple of miles north of the
suspected anchorage. AS dawn
broke, her periscope made con-
tlnuous and wary observations.
If there were any lingering
doubts that the new skipper meant
to follow through with his daring
plan. they must have been dis
PEELED by this time, for he calmly
ventured right into the anchorage
area, deftly avoiding a patrol of
two anti submarine torpedo boats
which had just got under way for
their daily sweep. Nothing was
seen here, however, except a tiny
tug and barge which MuSh did not
conside' worth bothering with.
1t is difficult to describe the sit
uation in which Morton had de-
liberately placed himself. He had
entered submerged, but in broad
Saylight a suspected enemy har-
bor. He was in shallow water-a
very Dad place to be if your pres
ence is detected Moreover, there
were enemy craft about, and in a
position to do something about the
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periscope! If you really make
them good, you won't have tt
worry whether he sees it or not
"Bearing-mark!"
"Three five eight"
'Set!" The TDC operator re.
ports that he is. at that precise
instant, on the target.
"Fire!"
Fire one!" repeats the firms
key operator into his sound power
telephones. as he presses the firms
key.
Meanwhile the TDC operator
who is the ships gunnery anc
torpedo officer, has been watching
a stop watch and at the same
time turning a crank set low ir
the face of the director before
him. This introduces spread,
causing successive torpedoes tc
follow slightly diverging tracks
When his stop watch indicates II
seconds after the first fish has
been fired, the TDC operator
snaps, "Fire!"
Fire two!" repeats the firms
key operator into his phones
his brass knob.
Roger Paine, operating the
TDC. waits until bis stop watch
again indicates 10 seconds, anc
then repeats, "Firei" Three tor.
pedoes churn their way towarc
the unsuspecting destroyer.
Cautiously Dick O'Kane runs ur
the periscope. Suddenly he curses
They're going aft! He has speed.
ed up!"
At the same moment a report
from the sound man: 1.-TWO hun.
dred turns, sir!"
That's 18 knots" says Morton
The nto Roger Paine, Lets leac
him a bit. Set speed 20 knots!"
"FIRE!"
Destroyer Spots Fish"
A fourth torpedo heads for the
enemy.
A cry from o'Kane-"Cease fir.
ing! He's seen the fish! He's turn.
ing away! Down 'scope!" The
periScope starts down.
Leave it up!" Mush's voice ha.
taken on a new quality, one moi
heard before by Wahoo's crew. A
fighting. furious voice.
AS the periscope starts up again
all eyes in the coming tower in
stinctively turn toward theil
skipper. This is something en-.
tirely new and unorthodox. why
that will make sure he sees us
and will surely bring him right
down on top of us! What can the
captain be thinking Off"
AS if in answer to the unspoker
thought. Morton speaks again, ir
the same reckless. furious tone as
before. We'll give him a point OF
aim all right. Let him come after
Us! Wait till he gets close. anC
we'll blast that tin-can clean into
kingdom comet"
Morton's plan is indeed unprec.
edented in submarine warfare
although obviously it has not been
thought up/ on the spur of the mo-
ment.
Wahoo is going to remain at
periscope depth, instead of going
deep and trying to evade the work.
ing over with depth charges she
has invited. She will leave the
periscope up in plain view-it be-
ing broad daylight, remember-to
make sure that the enemy de-
stroyer knows exactly where the
submarines. Seeing the periscope
Of course. the Jap will also know
the exact depth to set on his
charges.
But as he rushes in to make this
apparently easy kill, Wahoo's bow
will be kept pointed toward him,
and at the last possible minute,
so that he will not have a chance
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THE EVENING STAR

WdSIllngtOn, u. c,
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER I2, 1852
Evening star., 1952-11-12
Titanium for Planes

LOS ANGELES-One aircraft
manufacturer expects to save 800
pounds in weight per plane dur
ing 1858 by substituting titanium
for aluminium and stainless steel
in various parts of a new trans
port plane.
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North Curolinu Womun
Heads UDC Aquin
BY the Associated Press

BILOXI, Miss, Nov. 12.-Mrs
Glen Long of Newton, N. c., was
reelected president-general of the
United Daughters Of the Confed-
eracy today.
Seven other officers were re-
elected during the convention
here.
One new officer was elected.
She is Mrs. Kimball K. Kennedy
Iof Baton Rouge. La, chosen his
torian-general.
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HEIR TO JAPANESE THRONE
-Tokyo.-Crown Prince Aki-
hito, 1S-year-Old SON of EN-
peror Hirohito, was officially
declared heir apparent to the
japanese throne, one of the
last important ones in the
world. He is wearing the
centuries-Old japanese cere-
monial robes and Kammuri
(coronet), signifying his new
position. -AP Wirephoto.
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HElP-WOMEN
ASSISTANT
CASHIER

Permanent position in our accounting
yrs. OF age; some BACKGROUND in in
general office work and cashlering
Is desired; 5-day 40-hr. week; reg
ular salary increases. Apply per-
sonnel, Room COS; open weekdays
S:S0-5, and Sat. 81. No phone
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Refrigeration Maintenance
Age 26-4o. permanent position. all
around maintenance work; expert
ence in restaurant; air conditioning
and refrigeration; must have car;
meals furnished; disqualification, in
employment benefits. Apply HOT
SHOPPE, INC, Room 20oy I34t G
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YOUNG MAN wanted to work IN
coffee store. Apply 1918 E st. n W.
YOUNG MAN. 1925. draft exempt
high school education. to work in a
sieTlcsi SpianSd capacity IN our home Office
position where you can work your
way UP: 5-day. 37l2-hr. Apply Rm.
300, personnel office. EQUITABLE
LIFE INSURANCE CO. SIG 18th
YOUNG MAN. helper, to learn 'S sp-
piiance servicing. $40 Upshur st.
NV. Do not phone. 80
YOUNG MAN. white, to learn whole
sale supply business. Excel. opportu-
NIFTY. Apply JOSEPH GUSS g. SONS.
Young MAN for sales and admin
istrative position with expanding To-
essential than sales exper.; must
type. Call RE. 1928. 80
YOUNG MAN. white; old established
auto dealer has excel. opport. in
parts dept. for ambitious young
man; must have D. c. operator S
permit and be able to furnish good
rel; excel. salary. 5-day gk.. paid
unusual opport. for Korean vet
See MIR, Hart. MCNEIL MoToRs.
SStudebaker dealer 141s P st. NV,
YOUNG MAN. white. eligible for vet
eranS Job training. to learn confec-
ton and making of high grade ice
cream; good opportunity. For appt.,
co. 1881. 70
YOUNG MAN-soda fountain: with
experience on packing ice cream.
GOOD opportunity; hours II noon to
= pm. 1177 Columbia I'd. NV,
YOCNG MAN who is willing TO Os cam
credit and collection business. Per
manent position; good chance for
adyancement. See Mr.. Klein, MAR
YOUNG MAN, under 30. able to
type business letters and make him
sen generally useful in local office
Q! large manufacturer: 5-day week
and usual company benefits. In
reply give full particulars and salary
oeslred. Our employees know of this
az BOZ 62-M Star, 30
YOUNG MAN. general once work: no
experIenee Mi3S necessary: excellent sal
ment, Apply in person, ELI RUBEN
YOUNG MEN. i; i7-a4: IA free to ira travel
Fla, this winter and return, Perm.
work Salary plus commission and
bonus. Average more than S364
acct. See MIR. KETTNGR. Chastelss ChasuJs
ton Hotel. 18th and r sts. NV.
am to IL noon: 5-9 pm. No
phone calls. so
VY@rPNY~ 49,
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HElP-MEN
MATURE MEN, 45-75; light pleasant

MATURE MEN, 45-75: light pleasant
work; 4-6-hr. day; about $50 wkly.
No experience or car nee. Apply
10-2. Rm. sol, 710 14th st. NV.
WANTED~Men who would like to
want experienced statesmen to sell
what We consider the most revolu-
tionary and practical product we
have handled in our Is years of
business. Protexa-Wall is it's name.
which takes the place of paint. It
is guaranteed for 10 years but tests
prove it will last at least 10 or 20.
Those men chosen now will get the
best territories for this remarkable
product. Our expanded advertising
ana merchandising program viii
guarantee you qualified leads. Phone
NA: 4151 for sppt. now. AMCO
PRODUCTS CO.. Is years at 1912
NJ st. NV. We do something about
the weather. 4
ARE YOU III a rut? Would you like
the opportunity Of earning } figures
year? One of the largest and old
est life insurance companies cur
rsntly doing an outstanding mer-
top paid in the industry is looking
for men who want to better them
selves. Drawing account arranged
for. those who qualify. Replies held
strictly confidential. Box 351-J, Star
LARGE EXPANDING organization in
Silver Spring has an opening for
a man to manage a collection unit
tinside)., college graduate or ex-
psrienced man preferred. excellent
salary. plus regular increases. paid
vacation and other modern benefits.
Apply in person to MR.. MINTEENS,
AT At Sax l3th' St. Silver Spring.
WE NEED : men with cars tor es-
Co. You, will be trained and paid
well weekly plus expense money E.;
perience not necessary. Apply
AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE. Mr.
T. J; Manness: La Plata. Md. Phone
observation-disclosures manager
downtown restaurant, must be capa.
bic, experienced, non-drinker. A. /
references, No Sundays or holidays
rH2S GGSd IS SaIaTE 4HE pI.K g9X lo,-R OF star o$
tribute fences. Work directly with
the factory for quick delivery Of &
quality product. Liberal commission
see the factory call LO 4-717S.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE. for out.
side work; straight time, no selling
Call MRS. CUMMlNS. at SH. l13S.
DISCHARGED VETERANS-Good pay
while training. National insurance
co. needs , men immed. See MIR
HICKS. 740 18th st. NV, MA. OSl s
EMPLOYED MEN-12 hrs. wkly.
ewes. and Sat, part-time work il
hrs., to suit you. About $40 wkly
Apply 81, RIM sol TO 14th st. n W
%
CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANl
desires trainee to become safety rep
Iesentative operating in Washington
This work is interesting and In
company offers good training, Sc
curlty and reasonable remuneration
AT least two years college engineer
ing or science. Intelligence, good ap
pearance and character are neces
sary qualifications. Preferred az,
around 30 years. Reply stating oual
lncations, etc. Box 342-R. Star. "a
THREE EVENINGS PER WEEK
PART TINE
$50 minimum. white. car NO, 654b
! MIR. GREEN.
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DRIVER PORTER

Must be careful driver with D. c.
permit and have good local refer
enceS; good salary and liberal dis
count on own clothing purchases.
Apply after 10 am, Mr.. Stewart.
The YOUNG MEMS SHOP. 1919
=
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HELP MEN tcont.)

DEBIT MEN-Experience unnecessary
We train you to sell and collect.
Health and accident, life and hos
pltali2atton insurance: guaranteed
ancome to start. Paid vacation
Bonuses. Pension plan. Group hos
pitalization. For lifelong career
ard fast increase In earnings. Ap-
ply in person 8 to IL am. only.
1915 14th st. NV. 81
DELIVERY BOY for neighborhood
drugstore; over Is; full time: nc
nights or Sunday. Ii. 3-449S. 80
DELIVERY MAN, for grocery store
Apply NORMANDY MARKET. 500S
Benning I'd. sc. go
DENTAL TECHNICIAN, good expert
ence, general worker; rapid advance
ment; good working conditions.
PleaSe give phone. Box 133-R, Star
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81 AZ W. -s1l
ROUTE SALESMAN, permanent posi-
ton, tnar,n excel: earnings. 5-day wk;
PER-TRU-ADE BOTTLING ' CO.,
6lol Blair I'd. NV, GE. 0153. -29
SALESMAN-Storm windows, fencing
and siding; highest dollar paid for
your efforts. For appt., KE. 7-0520.
SALESMAN. exper.. mems clothing
and furnishings: for our ne. store.
FREDERICK 70l H ST. ne. II
SALESMAN wanted to sell to in
dependent grocers and others.
Salary and comm. Box lin. Star.
SALESMAN-No canvassing. young
nan with car excel. opportunity and
good future for yaung. aggressive
man: man; prefer Pretfera6ly single; guaranteed
SS,fld SMelldiI;established est Arlington firm in
IA. $4,000. 40
- Excellent opportunity
FOR young man to associate himself
With national paint organization.
Our present, opening is for an ag-
Phone sH and aea mR Ee'f nE sassnaR
SALESMAN-S3es commission. quick
cash plus bonus. Earnings $500 to
Sdd;2OO mo. Leads. TU. $500, Ext.
tUt. I'll
SALESMAN-Experienced. For Iouor
store, Good job. Must know the busi-
ness. Has to be a ltvewire. Apply for
interview, 2449 Good Hope rd. Sc
SALESMAN-Experienced in selling
mems sportswear: good pay. excel
lent working conditions. many store
SPORTS SHOP, 10th and E SITS. NV
retail store. Experience
in selling mems wear. Good salary
perm position. SURPLUS SALES
CO. 425 10th st. NV. -
SALESMAN-Old established office
MachlneS concern wants young man,
phone for appointment. Ii. 3-0GSS
days. or OIL. 101S ewes. Same con
Germ would like to also employ ex-
perlencec, salesman with government
SALESMAN AL - Retail store. men
SALES CO. 425 10th st. NV. ~ 03 3
SALESMAN WANTED for large re-
TAIL store. Excellent salary and
working conditions. Apply SURPLUS
SALES COMPANY. 925 Penna. ave.
SALESMAN. colored. to work ass as rep
Must be. neat, intelligent and have
selling ability, minimum salary gaur-
anteed plus other bernits State age
and qualifications. Box ism,
star. 81"
SALESMAN with car: 500 wk,; raises.
Ihis prominent wholesale concern
sells its products to every type
merchant. Must have ability and
personality to sell new customers.
Age @5-4O. lively" Apply in per
TI1c,eA son AMERICAN PAPER PRO
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HELP-MEN
MACHINIST

Research development firm has sew
eral openings for full-time machinist
Good pay and benefits for qualified
INC, BeiheSna. Md OIL. 1HHR Il
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MAINTENANCE MAN-CapabIe of
making repairs throughout hotel
and apt, bldgs. See MIR. GRADY
GORE, Jr.,. at 2100 Massachusetts
ave, NV. after Q pm. -3I
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MEN
COLORED

25-35 yrs. of age. in good physical
condition and willing to give reg
ular attendance. 40-hr. wk. Positions
available for: Z
PAPER HANDLER
ELEVATOR OPERATOR
TRUCK DRIVER
Apply Personnel. Room sos; open
weekdays. .S:30-5 and Sat. 9-1 No
phone calls.
THE EVENING STAR
110l Pa. Ave. NV.
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DRIVER-PORTER

Fuil-time position: good salary; must
pc over 81; local refs. req. SUPER
LIQUORS, 1893 n. Capitol st. so
DRUG CLERK, exper.; top salary
and commission: excel. opportunity
5636 Conn. ave, WO. 5000. -2g
ELECTRICIANS AND HELPERS for
new construction. HARPER ELEC-
TEiG TSI3l2 SERvISE, Ii; 3-3735. =
on industrial and commercial work;
top vases. OF. 1414. 81
ELEC. HELPER-Perm. position with
est. lrm; excel. wages and good
working cond. JOHN G.. WEBSTER
6%1 F st. NV. =,
ELECTRICIAN with D. c. card. Ap-
or 91S III ReaT Tp 'i3 d4o5 6th st. me- am
ELECTRICIANS HELPERS wanted
good salary and steady work. white
EIEVAToRR oPERsA1T1o6fRE. aE;s FOR CO eolored. day. ys
work. Must be experienced, prefer
some knowledge Secretarial switch
board. Apply RESIDENT MANAGER
213o Wisconsin ave. NV. -3
ELEVATOR OPERATOR, white. Ap-
Pfn BY eleyat9r I9t9 starter, MUNsEY
ENGINEERS-Chief engineer and
watch engineer in large, new. eleVa-
tor..type. .air-conditioned apartment
building in NV. Washington. Chief
engineer will be given 1-bedroom
apartment in addition to good sal
airy. He should be experienced in
maintenance work. not over 80
married and have. no resident chill
oren. Watch engineer to live of
premises. Excellent opportunities for
dependable men looking FOR perma-
nent positions. Telephone Mr..
ROBERTSON OR. $500, for per.
sonal interview 8
ESTIMATOR. reupholSterlng: expert
need. TO make evening calls. Car
necessary. Box TOR. Star. -31
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PAINTER
Personnel Assistant
PHARMACIST

Full-time. perm. for active
Conn. ave drugstore. Top
salary, excel. working condS.,
paid vacation and other store
benefits. Apply WOODLEY
DRUGSTORE, 1927 Conn. ave,
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HELP--MEN
PRODuCF MEN

Experienced or we will train. Good
hours and pay.
APPLY IN PERSON
Shirley Food Stores Office
4G3 Swami Ave. Alex. Va.
RADIO REPAIRMAN. 500 wk., 5
days. steady Job. SLATTERY RA-
DIo CO.. 4237 Wis. ave-. WO. 4411.
RADIO TECHNICIAN to take charge
Of radio dept. of our company; good
on repairs and maintenance. See
Mr Peers. ARCADE PONTIAC CO..
1431 Irving st. W. 80
REAL ESTATE SALESMAN, exreri-
enced preferred; active Sc. and Md.
broker; leads furnished. Call LII.
4-43S2. T. PAUL MUDD CO., 1927
Pa. ave. Sc. 30
REAL ESTATE SALESMAN-Immed
ately; experienced, with car In
auire at CHAPMAN REALTY CO.,
INC, 1926 14th st. NV, RE. 1916.
REAL ESTATE SALESMEN-2 men
or women needed at once for ex-
panaing Va. hrm. Every aid Tor
closing sales: including mortgage
loans; 2 exclusive subdivisions to-
falling over 400 homes insures
steady income. Liberal commissions,
modern air conditioned office. Call
Mr.. VittOri, XII. S-ll42 20
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THE EVENING STAR

ll0I Penna. Ave. NV.
bAkERf GIRLS, part or full time:
Tor ewes, Sats. and Suns. Apply
N person. POSINS' BAKERY, $3.50
Ga. ave n "
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HElP--MEN
ABSOLUTELY
NO LIMIT

To your earning capacity II you are
working in our organization. Arthur
Murray has openings for men. 22-30.
with pleasing personalities, neat ap-
pearance. interested in a business
career College preferred. Trained
for interviewing and supervising with
earnings of S4,000-SS,000 per year
Arthur Murray provides full trainine
program. Apply in person. ARTHUR
MURRAY'S STUDIO. 1106 Conn
ave. NV, 2-10 pm 81
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HeLP-MEN

SERvI"EMAN. for field repair, Of
conditions and excellent oppor-
tunity; full employe, BENEFITS. in
cluding vacation. capitalization
sick leave, pension, etc. Evening p sp-
Shallow, at G.E. SUPPLY CO., HU.
$500. go
ISERV. STATION ATTDS.--Lge. ESSO
Service station needs thoroughly
eXper service sta. men with selling
ability. Salary and comm. Apply
LEE PERSHING. ESQ, 2300 n.
Pershing dr.. Arl. OW. 7707. Il
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT,
part time; ewes. Apply 1900 Wis.
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT, ex-
perienced in lubrica ton; good salary
plus commission. CONNORS, INC,
sERy,GH TISl Nayl9S SrHf,oS ri s,s; ArrExDaSr,
salesman; refs; SO day, plus COM
5Ilt95 suNoco SERVICE, M Wis. ave, md
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT
night manager II pm; to 80
perienced service station man with
refs. need apply; salary, $500 mo.
BARRON'S SUNOCO SERVICE STA
TION, Wis. ave. and Rived rd. NV.
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT
Young, Young, man white. Apply $40
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT,
excellent working conditions. full
time. permanent employment. hos
pitaliZation and other benefits; 5l2-
day wk. No night or holidays.
sER%,df EGE$ Rsaey s1.TIos Sa35 ws MrN AVE. exper
full and part time. 3015 r. 1. ave.
ne, DU. 9172. 80
SERVICE STATION MEN
Full and part time; shift operators
and attendants; salary and commits
sion. Apply Mr.. Powell, CALSO STA
TION. 1896 Ga. ave-. Silver Spring.
SHEET METAL WORKER, lSt class,
exper. in tin roofs and cutter work:
only sober. man considered. OW.
SHIPPING WAREHOUSE MAN, tall,
fast; age 25-4o; So wk.; raises;
S6ca XMEkeAN Ek eRRX in pRfEg RfTsRn tR6b sR M
SHOE REPAIRMAN w. Experienced.
Refs. Permanent lob; top salary.
ia. 5-S4l6 80
SHOE SALESMAN, exper. not neces. :;
opportunity for advancement quickly
with this expanding, progressive
shoe chain. Apply G. R. KINNEY
CO INC. 3101 NJ st. NV
SHORT ORDER COOK, white: expe-
rienced; full-time employment: good
salar" and meals. LOUIS TAVERN.
62l Sligo ave. Silver Spring. 80
STEAMFIiTERS and helpers ior new
apartment house construction. Call
Mr. LEE at 81. DISC after ON.
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RECEIVERS
Experienced or We will train. Good
hours and pay,
APPLY IN PERSON
Shirley Food Stores Office
403 Swami Ave. Alex, Va,
Evening star., 1952-02-28
Letters to The Star I.
Pen-71n1eS may be used II letters corry
aoraerS correct names and addresses.
AU letters are subject TO condensation.

thirds Of the voters In that election.
This certainly Is not the American
system In operation.
Our whole philosophy Of government
depends upon choice of public officials
by majority vote. To retain this choice,
we must have two strong political
parties. no more. Third party move
ments always defeat their own purposes.
The Dixiecrats, for example, by their
own votes have helped to perpetuate
that which they most bitterly oppose
The same was true Of the Bull Moose
and Know-Nothirig movements Of the
past. It is doubly true Of the Nom
partisan party, born of high aims but
sunk to low level Of machine politics.
Its powerful leaders have opposed all
attempts TO liberalize the Hatch Act.
Those voters-two out Of every three
who turned down the NonpartisaYl
candidate only to see him elected, should
make Hatch Act revision q dominant
issue In this falls congressional election.
Only In this way can they remove the
tester from Arlingt0t's body polite and
assure election Of candidates by true
inajorities Only this action win prevent
the Government employees rights from
becoming further restricted
Charles W. Garter.