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Evening star., 1952-06-11
Area Control and LocuI Fures'

Your June editorial, Area Control
and Local Fares" has hit the heart of
the transit problem in highlighting a
phrase of the District Commissioners:
recognition of the length of the haul
and the cost of the service" This is a
necessity not only from the standpoint
of equity to the individual rider. regard
less of his place of residence, but as a
means of assuring continued profitable
transit operations. The reference to
District riders as group, as compared
to Maryland and Virginia riders as sep
arate and distinct groups, however, is
an unfortunate depression. The setting
of transit fares cannot be based on po-
litical Jurisdictions. but must be based
on economic areas, cost of service, and
value of service.
Many Washington riders are now pay
ing more than their fair share of the
cost of transit operation inside the Dis
trict." Under the fat fare system, a
rider going five blocks pays the same as
one travelling the maximum possible dis
tance Of IA miles. The individual short
haul rider is thus carrying more than
q fair share of the costs, and in the
aggregate all riders are paying more
than they should since the high short
haul fare discourages short-haul riding.
Yet short-haul riding in volume is the
greatest contributor to net earnings.
Let us assume, for a moment, that
the entire Metropolitan Area is single
municipality. Would we stop talking
of city operation of transit and start
referring to operations as suburban at
the existing D. c. boundaries. or would
we recognize the downtown area of D. c.
as a focal point or base zone, with a
gradual decline in density occurring as
we travel in any direction from that
downtown area?
With area regulation of transit, the
eventual fare structure would probably
be based on this concept; with base
zone including the downtown dense
traffic area, and concentric circles Of
zones spreading out from that base zone.
The zones would be somewhat irregular
in shape, to allow single-Zone travel
within economic centers outside the base
zone. Fares within each zone would be
relatively low, and fares between zones
progressively higher as the distance
travelled increased. Zone boundaries
would ignore political boundaries. ex-
cept as they might by accident coincide.
With such fare system. the short
haul rider would get the lowest fare.
yet by encouraging his patronage in
volume, the transit system would realize
its greatest aggregate net income from
him. The distance rider would pay
fair price for his longer ride, based on
his length of ride and not on which side
of an invisible political line he might be.
The District rider, under efficient area
regulation, will not be subsidizing un-
Evening star., 1952-06-11
Objects to Calendar Chance

j. P.'s proposal for calendar reform
makes the same mistake as that of the
World Calendar Association-the mis-
take of the blank day which will do vio-
lence to the faith and practice of every
Catholic. Protestant and Jew who cares
about the observance of any particular
day of the week.
When calendar reformers come UP
with a proposition which will pre-
serve the weekly cycle. they will get the
respectful attention of church people
of every faith.
Until they take an interest in recog-
nizing the conscientious convictions of
earnest Sunday keepers and Sabbath
keepers they will have continued and
determined opposition.
Donald F. Haynes,
Minister. Alexandria Seventh-Day
Adventist Church.
Evening star., 1952-06-11
Farm in Spring

What Joy filled gears We spent upon
farm!
The memory OF those days Wiu euer
cling.
Although each season held magic
charm,
think 1De youngsters treasured most
the spring.
We roamed the hills from da,On till
dusk each day.
We matched the dandelion fling coins
of gold
To Woodland gypsies; meadoUlark. and
And ,ce knew the joy OF udtching buds
unfold.
To eager minds, the farm in spring
reUealed
tdiryland of loreliness each hour.
We youngsters loUed those golden days
When field
And wood uniCrdpped their gifts OF
leaf and fouer;
Retrdcino Natures De1lth upon each
clod
Announcing uonderS Graded in the
Anne Bonner Morlex
Evening star., 1952-06-11
The KremIin's New Envoy

Some members of Congress have been quick
to open a sharp attack on the Kremlin's decision
to name Georgi N. Zarubin to succeed Alexander
s. Panyushkin as Soviet Ambassador to the
United States 1t is difficult, however, to get
excited about the matter. After all, the change
seems quite unspectacular, and the indications
are that it is not likely to mean much-either
for good or ill-as far as American Russian rela-
tions are concerned.
Zarubins congressional critics have attacked
him principally on the ground of his having been
the Soviet envoy to Canada during the period
0944-46) when the KremlinS agents. operating
out of the Russian embassy, were carrying on
extensive and largely successful atomic espionage
in that country. But Zarubin himself, in the
judgment of the Royal Canadian Commission
that investigated the conspiracy, was not person.
ally involved This may seem rather unbelievable,
but apparently his conduct was automatically
correct and technically innocent-enough SO to
make him acceptable to the British government
when he was named later in 1947, as Ambassador
to London, the post from which he was recalled
few weeks ago.
In these circumstances, now that Zarubin
has been chosen to replace Panyushkin, it is
hard to see much point in the effort of few
Congressman to make big issue OF our Govern
ment's willingness to accept him as the kremlin's
envoy. He may be tainted with the suspicion of
espionage, but that holds true for every repre-
sentative of the Soviet Union, and as long as
we maintain formal diplomatic relations with
that country, the question of accepting or
rejecting its ambassadorial choices cannot be
determined merely by trying to figure out this
or that mans spying potentialities. The Stain
dictatorship, for its part, has received George
Kennan as our new envoy to Moscow even though
the controlled Russian press has loudly and
mendaciously attacked him as warmongering
American spy.
Actually like Panyushkin, Zarubin in Wash
ington probably will be little more than kind of
automatic mouthpiece or note-carrier for the
Kremlin OF course, he will be expected, too, to
attempt ferreting out as many of our secrets as
possible, but presumably there will be security
safeguards against him as against all other
Soviet representatives His presence here thus
is not likely to heighten the present menace to
our country. Conceivably, he may even have
instructions to promote an improvement in
American-Russian relations. In any case he
can hardly make those relations much worse
than they are already.
Evening star., 1952-06-11
Lights on Columbia Pike

Less than week ago Arlington County
put into operation series of new traf-
fic signals along Columbia pike. The
beneficial results have been few while
the interferenceS with normal traffic
movement have been many.
All one has to do to be convinced
that the disutility of these lights is all
out of proportion to their utility is to
drive from Bailey'S Crossroads to Wash
ington along the pike in the morning
rush hours. Practically every intersect-
ing road, however small, has one or two
lights which operate when only one
car approaches the highway. Therefore
few cars are Questionably convent
enced by virtue of the lights. while
thousands of cars stop-and-go all the
way in. The loss in time from the
crossroads Is not less than 20 minutes
and can sexceed 80 minutes. Danger Of
accidents is increased because, even
though the lights are so numerous that
it is practically impossible to do over
25 or 80 between lights. the irate motor
ist is encouraged to make time when-
ever the opportunity presents itself.
which usually is in Washington or Just
before he gets there.
I. for one, and ! am sure there are
others. think these lights are ridiculous
and almost entirely unnecessary. I have
sympathy with the Districts traffic
problems because you evidence that
the problem is being handled nationally
and you are doing the best with the
facilities at hand However. I have no
such sympathy with a traffic depart
ment that spends thousands of unneces-
sary dollars to delay traffic even fur
ther on highways which should be
streamlned for continually increasing
flow Of traffic.
Arlington COmmutOr.
Evening star., 1952-06-11
Letters to The Star

profitable suburban" operations. First
OF all, the two Virginia transit COM
panies are right now much more profit
able per dollar of investment than Capt.
tai Transit operations in the District.
Secondly, let us recognize that we can
take any transit line, chop off the piece
OF its tail farthest from the downtown
area. and show that operations on that
particular portion are improbable. We
could probably cut off pieces in success
sion and as the line diminished in
length. the remainder would be less and
less profitable, since we would lose the
revenue contribution of passengers from
the outskirts. In addition to that eco
nomic fact any actual physical separa-
ton. with a requirement for transfer
and resultant slowing of service, dis
courages patronage on the separate
suburban" portion and again loses reve-
nue. contributions to the transit system.
believe that you may safely assure
the District riders that they not only
would not suffer under area regulation.
but it Is probably the only way that
adequate service at q reasonable price
can be assured.
Gerald j. Glassman,
Executive Assistant, Arlington
County Public Utilities Commission
Evening star., 1952-06-11
No Explanation

Former Police Chief Barrett has legal right
70 refuse to give any explanation of the $17,0
ne allegedly spent in excess of his known income
over 33-month period. If he wants to assert
that right, as he has done, the Senate District
Crime Committee cannot compel him to answer
questions.
The committee, however, can make and has
made record against Mr.. Barrett that is damn
Ing in~its implications.
This record indicates that Mr. Barrett is
unwilling to answer any questions at this time
about his financial affairs because his income
tax returns are being investigated by the Federal
authorities. Under the law, that is a sufficient
reason.
But the people of Washington will look be-
yond legal forms. They will want to hear some
better reason why Mr.. Barrett if his returns are
in good order, is unwilling to put the facts on
the record. They will want to know why, if he
has satisfactory explanation of the 1900, he
does not insist on stating it,
Mr.. Barrett has attempted to make rather
fine distinction in this matter. Ordinarily wit
ness in his position refuses to answer questions
because of possible standardization Mr. Bar
rett refraned from stating it that buntly He
said that he was unwilling to testify against
himself
This sounds less ugly, but it adds up to the
same thing. The simple fact is that Mr. Barrett
Is under suspicion, and damaging testimony
against him has been put on record. AS long as
he refuses to give his explanation, if he has any,
the people of the city are not going to be per-
suaded of his innocence of wrongdoing simply
because he used soft words to turn aside the
legitimate questions the committee tried to ask
him. And as long as Mr. Barrett persists in
refusing to answer those questions for whatever
1o hos
1t should be cut off if there is any lawful way
of doing it. <aaa. s4e ss@
Evening star., 1952-06-11
Miss Trumun's Bodyquurds

read in The Star that Margaret Tru-
man is going abroad for several weeks
and that three Secret Service men are to
go with her. think that is outrageous,
I don't think she needs any one. but
surely one Secret Servic man would do.
Here we are taxed to death to pay
for such luxuries for the Presidents
daughter. We of the middle class are
not able to afford five hundred mile
trip. but have to pay exorbitant taxes
in order that the higher ups may have
grand trips. think it a shame.
M. B.E.
Evening star., 1952-06-11
Discipline on Koje

Brigader General Boatner and his troops
are to be commended for the stern action they
have taken against the war prisoner desperadoes
on Koje Island The Communists at Panmunjom
and elsewhere can be counted upon to cut loose
with their biggest lies to exploit the incident as
fully as possible for propaganda purposes, and
they may even go so far as to infict reprisals on
American captiveS in their hands. Yet, whatever
their reaction, the fact remains that every rule
of law and reason completely justif1es what has
been done to put an end to situation that
neither the United States nor its United Nations
Allies in Korea could have tolerated any longer.
The troubles on Koe, of course, have been
deliberately manufactured Coming to head
some weeks ago with the "kidnaping of General
Dodd-then the commander on the island, but
since denoted to colonels rank because Of his
handling of the stuation-the Righteousness
there has been systematically fostered by fanati-
cal minority of Communist prisoners. These
"hard-core" agitators, trained for the purpose
and undoubtedly acting on orders surreptitiousy
transmitted to them have been dedicated to the
task of whipping and terrorizing their fellow
captives into line (diSsenters have been brutally
slain) to create turmoil One objective of the
turmoil has been to give propaganda ammuni-
ton to the Red truce negotiators at Panmunjom
Another objective, according to evidence in Gen.
eral Boatner's hands, apparently has been to
pave the way for an all-Out revolt aimed at Selz-
ing control Of the whole of Koje.
1t is against this background that General
Boatner has acted and he has done so in keep
ing with both the letter and spirit of the Geneva
convention on war captives Under that conven-
ton, the 10000 Communist prisoners on Koje
have been exceedingly we'll treated but thou
sands of thenl-caught in the tight control of
their trouble making minority-have responded
to the treatment with conduct grossly violating
the obligations that the convention imposes on
the captured as well as their captors. To stop
these violations and to restore discipline, the
American command has broken up the islands
big compounds into much smaller units, and in
the process-despite appeals for peaceful CO.
operation-it has had to fight battle with the
inmates of the most notorious compound of all
No. 76, with about 6,4O0 POWs AS result, in
addition to one of our own soldiers, 81 of these
POWs have been killed, IL of them having been
speared to death by Red fanatics after attempt
ing to comply with General Boatners orders
Profting from the lesson taught in No. 76,
other unruly compounds have submitted with
relative meekneSS to the commands delivered to
them, and there is therefore good reason to hope
for a new order of peace and discipline on Koje.
Gratifying as this is however, there is also reason
for some sober thinking about the nature of our
Red enemies Even in captivity, surrounded by
barbed wire and armed guards, they have dis
plaved a savage lawleSsness that makes clear
the folly of trying to deal with them as II they
were civilized in our sense OF that word.
Evening star., 1952-06-11
By WiIliom McGoffin

LONDON-A letter to the editor of
the London Times started a controversy
which ran in the editorial columns for
two weeks.
One H. H. Bashford. writing from the
hallowed premises of the Athenaeum,
one OF the sacrosanct clubs where digni-
fled old gentlemen go to escape from
their womenfolk and fall asleep in huge
armchairs over their coffee and port,
began it all with this letter:
Forgive this aside in troubled times:
but even in such times justice should be
Evening star., 1952-06-11
was accepted by the

Times. which carried an editorial on the
history of trousers, recalling how trou-
sers themselves were at first objects
OF scorn compared to the fancy knee
breeches which French aristocrats ia
vored. When trousers were first worn
they were referred to in polite society
as ''unmentionables."
"The triumph of trousers has been so
hard won that a kindly thought may be
given to Mr. Bredloser for the minor and
equivocal part he took in it," the Times
concluded.
Chicago Daily News Foreign service)
Evening star., 1952-06-11
His Worry Is Needless

In signing the bill removing the District
office of the Recorder of Deeds from the field OF
political patronage, President Truman expressed
fear that residence restriction in the legisla
ton might hamper the Commissioners in finding
qualified men for the job. Mr.. Truman's concern
is bit battling, in view of his most recent selec-
ton for the office The Senate District Commit
tee rejected the Presidents nomination Of Earl
Evening star., 1952-06-11
Questions and Answers

The Stars readers can get the answer 70
sns,, any QUESTIONS est & Of fact by Writing The
NV. Washington 5. D. c., and inclosing cents
return postage or by telephonins Sf. 7363.
Evening star., 1952-06-11
Teachers Estates

saw in your paper Of June that a
retired school teacher had left $4,000.
This doesn't justify the continued COM
planning of low pay for teachers. They
get good pay, short hours and long va
cations. What more do they want? Fur
thermore. judging by the actions OF the
young and the old in these times. the
old teachers didn't do such a good job
of guiding their pupils characters, nor
is the present generation of teachers
doing any better.
Louis F. Johnson.
A retired school teacher has left an
estate Of $4,000. That reminds me of
the story of the college professor who
was worth a million dollars, $999, ,999 of
which had been inherited from a long
lost uncle in Australia.
A. M. Stanton.
Evening star., 1952-06-11

Pen-nanes may be used If letters carrv
wr1ters' correct names and addresses.
ALL letters are subject to condensation
Evening star., 1952-06-11
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. What is considered to be the best
position for restful sleep?-N. H. D.
A. No set position is recognized as
being the best for sleep. All that is
necessary is that the sleeper make him
self as comfortable as possible.
Evening star., 1952-06-11

@. Are the Indians who live on reser-
vations required to have permission in
order to leave?-C. I. S.
A. For the last Is years Indians have
been entirely free to leave the reserva-
tions and to return to them whenever
they chose.
Evening star., 1952-06-11

@. Was George Washington appointed
to any Office after his terms as Presi-
dent?-T. H. H.
A. When war was threatened between
the United States and France in 1893,
President John Adams appointed Wash
ington Commander in Chief of the
Army"
Evening star., 1952-05-04
Champion Ponies Picked
Al BaiIeys Crossroads

Champion ponies and Junior
horses were selected yesterday at
the first half of the annual Baileys
Crossroads Horse and Pony Show
judges were Mr.. and Mrs. Alden
Crane. All proceeds of the show
will 60 to the Baileys Crossroads
volunteer fire department.
Judging of the older horses will
take place today at 10 am. at the
showgrounds., -
Small ponies-Champion.. Chico; 14ha
nts 4evs 0Tssd Sad safsn maze Be1e By 6 81
points: owned and ridden by Beverly
tsrse PoniesnchamPon: n:rIs popf5sls; sIexn1.! 10
& PORTS, owned by Nanvy .Orme, ridden
By Barbara Graham,
Junior horses-Champion' April Dawn;
b. France Frances Hill, Reserve, Tiny; 10 points,
owned by A. s. Daley, ridden by Randy
and Bobbie Gardner. p.,.,,,.. n,n,,-
Small pony hacks. MakebeIieve;
2. Chico: 2. susan's Pride.
Junior Warmup-1. April Dawn: z. Bon
ME Lass; :. short Circuit.
Large hunting ponies-l. Black Sparkle'
2 Brownie: 3. Windward,
Small hunting Donies-1. Chico: 2.
2. barbara Batterton
Junior hack, cheececake; 2. Pretty
small pony hunting. attire-1. Chico;
2. Powder Puff: 4. Makebelieve.
Large pony hunting ting attlreMl Popsicie'
Junior. hunting attire--1; Short Cir
cult: .. April Dawn: 3. Stinker.
Evening star., 1952-05-04
A&S Glass Team Beats
Merrick Bows Club

Billy Hall struck out is batters
and allowed only two hits in pitch
ing AIS Glass to a 1912 victory
over Merrick Boys Club yesterday
on the Ellipse in Section II base
ball game of the Junior Glass,
Boys Club of Washington League.
Other results:
!, May Hardware, 8; Northeast KiWanis.
I. Industrial Home School, g; suitIand
Boys Club. g.: George Blues, 16; Alexan-
weller, 10; Miller Furniture. 8.
Midget Class az and under)-Corson
and Gruman, I6; The Grays. T. Merrick
Boys Club, 10; Sealtest, 5. Murphy's
ESQ, 9; Suburban Gas. 2. Alexandris
Boys Club, IL; District Fire Department
Senior Glass III and under)-Federa
Storage, 8; Washington Flour, 2.
Evening star., 1952-05-04
By George Huber

George washington University's
baseball team plays very important
double-header with Richmond to-
morrow on the Ellipse. The two are
running a eck-and-neck race for
the Northern Division champion
ship in the Southern Conference
and the team that comes out OF
tomorrow's two-game setto on top
likely will 60 on to the title.
CIV has the edge with a 5-l
record, with Richmond right be-
hind with Al. To get his Colonials
off to a good start tomorrow, Coach
Bill Reinhart will call on Pitcher
George Sengstack, a right-handel
recently loaded with new honors.
College coaches who like to bras
that their athletes also are goot
students can point out Sengstaci
as a shining example. Since pitch
ing his last game, a 7-hit victor.
over Washington and Lee Thursday
Sengstack has added to his fam
by being elected president OF tn
CIV Student Council for next yea
and by being chosen for the Ph
Beta Kappa honor fraternity.
That Phi Beta Kappa selection
q rare honor for Junior.
Generally it goes only to senior
and not to many Of them. Bt
Sengstack has been a scholast
leader at CIV since his freshma
days. As q frosh he topped all GN
Evening star., 1952-05-04
By Bill Leeteh

coves below Chain Bridge, wait
ing for the river current to SUBJ
side before continuing up the
Little Falls.
He said they were so thick in
EdeS Mill Cove. in which he floats
his feet of rowboats, that one
could Snag all he wanted from any
vantage point along the shore anC
from a boat could dip them ou,
with landing net.
Julius thinks it will be tomorrow
|or Tuesday, barring more uprivel
rains, before the water will permit
casting and snagging at Chair
Bridge. Also. we should be catch.
ling some rockfish as soon as thu
waters clear somewhat.
Some already have been dippes
up by netters on the Virgins
shore.
Herring have been extremel,
plentiful this spring. David A
Clark of Hyattsville. Md, has OBJ
served them in the Northwes
Branch of the Anacostia Rive
as far up as the 38th Avenu,
Bridge, which is between Hyatts
vile and Brentwood. Undoubtedly
clearing up pollution. somewhat il
this stream is responsible for thei
ascending it this far. It has beer
a long time, as far as we know
that herring have swan any dis
tance up this stream.
This species has also been as
cending Rock Creek up into tn,
park as far as the viaduct below
the Massachusetts, Avenue Bridge
Clarence Robinson, Allen Rob
erts, c. B. Rollins and j. X
Aitcheson of Alexandria, Va, hav,
brought back some great tales O
fishing for tarpon in Lost Man
River, Everglades, Fla. where the!
went last month. Robinson landed
the prize fish of the trip, a 100.
pound tarpon. 70 inches long ane
40 inches in girth.