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Evening star., 1952-02-04
Continue the Regional Teamwork

Not to be lost sight Of in the public reaction
to the Regional Highway Planning Committees
report on local highway needs during the next
eight or ten years is the exemplary INTERRUPTS
dctional teamwork which made the report pos
sible There was time not so many years ago
when it would have been futile to propose such
q cooperative traffic survey as the committee
has sponsored. It was difficult then to interest
governmental units of the nearby counties in any
highway problem except those Of their i'm
mediate communities. But with the rapid growth
of the Washington Metropolitan Area there has
developed widespread recognition of the fact
that the traffic troubles of each community are
related to those Of the whole region. No single
community can cope with its own traffic prob
lens without the aid of its neighborS.
significant step forward in intercom-
munity cooperation was made when there was
created regional committee, consisting Of off,
eal representatives of the following local, State
and Federal agencies: The District Of Columbia
Department of Highways, the Virginia Depart
ment of Highways, the Maryland Public Roads
Commission, the Bureau of Public Roads of the
Department of Commerce, the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission, the Department
Of the Army and the various public transporta-
ton lines serving Washington and its suburbs.
Under the supervision of this group have been
made the important trafnc counts ana analyses
constituting the so-called Origin and Destination
Traffic Survey of the District and its environs.
Part Of the findings in this technical study
Of traffic movement formed the basis Of the
report issued by Engineer Commissioner Robinson
last week on immediate and future traffic needs
Of the District Of Columbia. Similar reports are
to be released later on the needs Of nearby Vir-
ginia and Maryland. When all Of these reports
are available, a complete picture of traffic prob
lens and suggested means of relief for the whole
Metropolitan Area will be had. Just the District
portion Of the report has shown how suburban
communities are closely tied into Washington's
traffic tangle Highway and bridge approaches
to Washington are matters of joint study and
Joint responsibility. This joint interest extends
beyond the field Of private traffic and public
transportation. It reaches into such fields as
pollution control public utilities police and fire
protection and other public safety and service
activities. That is why an area-wide study Of
regional cooperation and coordination such as is
proposed under the pending Sasscer bill is highly
desirable. Joint pressure on Congress by all the
Jurisdictions involved would help to bring about
this overall study.
Evening star., 1952-02-04

covering the general field Of ethics in
Government.
Mr.. McDonald's associates at SEC
know they, too, may be In for a supreme
struggle with Congress. even though the
immediate issue is whether Mr.. Nc
Donald will be confirmed as chairman
of the Reconstruction Finance Corp.
Watchers from the sidelines are be-
ginning to wonder what turn the con-
gressional investigations will take. That
question seemed easy to answer a month
ago. Today the matter involves strange
questions OF timing, some accidental
and others perhaps planned that way.
If President Truman had appointed
Evening star., 1952-02-04
Politics in Prince Georges

Party politicians and their satellites
in Prince Georges County are nlobiliz-
: ing to defeat the home rule and county
manager recommendation Of the sur
vey report. How horrible it would be
If they were forced to contemplate the
prospect of an efficient and honest
county government under q competent
non-poltical manager. There would be
no Doodle in the form Of county busi-
ness to hand out to the deserving faith
full, no jobs or appointments for the
clubhouse ward heelers, no coming or
other decisions to help the machine
politicians or their friends In the real
estate and banking business.
Some county organizations which for
years manifested truly amazing COM
placency in the face Of corrupt and
inefficient government are now rushing
into print to denounce the findings
Of the survey. It happens by sheer
coincidence that the leading and NOV
ing spirits in these organizations are
ex-candidates and would-be candidates
of partisan political groups who have
been or expect to be fattened on the
taxpayers dollars. After all. what right
do taxpayers, benefiting neither from
county Jobs or county contracts, have
to destroy the vested interests Of politi-
cal machines In the spoils system? They
can't appreciate what chunk Of county
insurance business or favorable re-
coming means to conscientious politi-
clan Of either party. Why even the
present ofnceholderS, who rode into Of
flee on the crest of q popular revolt,
shudder at the thought that the county
might put its insurance business out
on bids Our worthy Republican lead
ers, having by now discarded the county
manager plank in their platform Of
1850, are indicating that they will stand
shoulder to shoulder with their Demo-
cratic brethren in protecting the politi-
cal preserves against such un-American
ideas as business methods in govern
ment.
In considering the question Of home
rule charter and county manager please
do not for moment overlook the pure
motives which constantly dictate the
thinking and the actions Of our politi-
cal friends.
Independent Voter.
Il && p.
The present form Of government In
Prince Georges County has certainly
not demonstrated itself to be an ade-
quate system Of running SO million
business. The county commissioners
are handicapped by not being able to
enact or repeal local laws. All legis-
lation goes through the State Legis-
lature.
An analysis of the findings Of the
survey (rnade by Public Administration
Service, Chicago) reveals that we have
much to gain by greater coordination
Of the services and departments of the
county. Also. it is obvious from an
analysis Of the survey findings that this
is not job to be undertaken by an
amateur. If we are to place our county
on sound, businesslike management
plan, then we must have some one who
is professionally trained and experienced
to do the job.
In drawing up home rule charter
the people OF Prince Georges County
Evening star., 1952-02-04
Congress Is Specializing on the SEC.

Mr.. Mcdonald to head an agency other
than the sensitive" RFC, would there
have been doubts and delays such as
are indicated behind the closed doors
OF the Senate committee which last
year hauled RFC over the Goals? !
II the RFC nomination had not been
sent TO the Senate at almost the mo-
ment House Commerce subcommit-
tee launched the first flll-scale exanii-
nation Of SEC. would Mr.. McDonald's
nomination have gone through the
Senate in routine fashion, Republican
though he be?
II Capitol Hill were not so currently
conscious Of ethics. would the House
probe Of SEC and the Senate considera-
tion Of the Mcdonald nomination con-
flict so sharply or veer 80 toward study
Of complaints that some former SEC
commissioners took big jobs or legal
fees from corporations doing business
with SEC?.
Those 'ifs" are as big as the question
as to whether Senate Banking sub
committee viii go beyond the Mcdonald
nomination and undertake broad in
vestigation Of the past life and present
times of SEC. That Is what the House
Commerce subcommittee planned to do
In closed hearings which started three
weeks ago.
Its announced purpose was to deter
mine, among other things. how well
SEC has lived up to the spirit as well
as the letter Of the laws it must admin
lister. Chairman Heller. Democrat. Of
New York promised there would be no
whitewash.
There the matter stands. The legis-
lative curb Is alive with tips. Closing
time may be some weeks distant and
futures are more doubtful than ever.
Mr. McDonald's position, while OF a
point or so, is not under personal at
tack. Committee activity in both
branches Of Congress is brisk and mostly
behind the scenes.
But according to latest reports from
generally Informed sources" SECS
stock is still fairly high and its record
Of surviving congressional crashes and
clashes is about as good as any in the
Government.
Evening star., 1952-02-04
Finding an Old Geography

From dusty years you come to me.
MY childhood trGDel agency
That guided me to France and Spain
Without a steamer or plane.
/ visited. there III my home, 80
Canals OF Venice. hills Of Rome.
I satisfied my irGndeTlust.
Then let my passport gather dust.
Notr thinks an older trGueler. ~
Hon perfect youthful journeys mere.
For In reality fssd So
Some lands freQueHted IN nIy mind
Intrigued me most as sltotDR b. NoN.
when distance 0lortfed the Deitr-.s.
Louise crenshow RoY
Evening star., 1952-02-04
Atlantic Commander

Appointment of Admiral Lynde D. McCor-
mick as SACLANT (Supreme Allied Commander,
Atlantic) assures the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization of a naval chief well qualified to
conduct the special type of naval warfare to be
reckoned with in the Atlantic. Two world wars
have shown the necessity for concentrating
against the submarine menace in that ocean.
On both previous occasions we were tn-prepared
to meet the grave threat of U-boats to our supply
lines to Europe. With Russia building up the
most formidable submarine feet in world his
tory, it is Feassuring to know that an American
admiral with long experience in submarine war
fare will lead the combined Allied naval forces
against any new attack on the vital NATO
lifeline.
Admiral Mccormick is not only a veteran
submariner but an authority on antisubmarine
tactics His chief of staff will be naval aviator,
Admiral Cato Glover, jr. trained in aerial phases
of antiSubmarine work. While Prime Minister
Churchills approval Of the new command was
given reluctantly, Britain's former naval per-
son" at no time questioned the qualifications
of Admiral Mccormick for the key assignment
As concession to Mr.. Churchills national pride,
1t has been agreed that British Admiral Sir
George Greasy will head the Western Command
under SACLANT, a theater that includes imme-
date defense of the British Isles. Furthermore,
the BRUSH nome UeGb WILL AdFC d AICdouIS "a
independence not originally planned.
Although Mr.. Churchills dissatisfaction with
the original British consent to an American
commander in the Atlantic has held up organi-
cation Of the new command for nearly year,
the time has not been entirely wasted During
the DELAY thanks to the foresight Of Admiral
Fechteler Chief Of Naval Operations Originally
proposed for SACLANTl, a staff was assembled
at Norfolk and considerable amount OF spade-
work done Thus, Admiral Mccormick is able
IN take over the nucleus of working organiza-
ton Within few weeks he VIII start tour
of all NATo capitals to consult with defense
ministers and, particularly, naval authorities In
the Allied countries Out of these consultations
there should come a unity of purpose and naval
teamwork that will guarantee maximum OF
Allied naval strength in support OF General
Eisenhowers land power. SACLANTs JOB IS TO
render that support, quickly and effectively. If
the call to action should come. Any failure In
the Allied naval sector could be disastrous to
SHAPE, to NATo and to the free world.
Evening star., 1952-02-04
Dr.. corning's Puy Plon

DR.. Corning, superintendent u
Schools, has proposed, . new salary
schedule. Inspection reveals that the
principal beneficiaries will be DR.. Corn
ing and his immediate staff. The SUPER
inetendent will receive q 81 per cent
salary increase over 5-year period and
the assistant superintendents ~ per
cent increase. The lowly teachers are
to receive q Is per cent increase over the
same period. The increase that pr.
Corning recommends for himself will
place him in o higher salary bracket
than any governmental official other
than the President and the Chief Justice
Of the Supreme Court.
A teacher who has masters degree
will receive $500 year more than
teacher with bachelors degree, who Is
doing exactly the same work. Merit is not
the guiding factor but rather the pur-
chase Of semester hours. The 80 semester
hours required for the degree cost. on the
average, about $500, so teacher would
get her money back in one year and then
continue to receive an annual bonus
Of $500 for no extra effort on her part.
While there may be no need to dis
agree with the general proposition that
teachers salaries are too low, the one
sided scale proposed by DR.. Corning Is
no solution. It may also be noted that
an adjacent column In The Star carried
the story that the Congress is consider
ing another proposal Of DR.. Corning.
that he receive the same leave as the
teachers so that he viii labor from the
middle Of September to the middle Of
June, approximately nine months. for
$4,000. AS q taxpayer and a greatly
interested citizen, do hope that the
present School Board or its successor
will find way to restrain DR.. Corning's
exuberance for himself and his close
associates.
Walter C. Hess.
Evening star., 1952-02-04
Questions and Answers

The stars readers can Eee the answer -
any question Of fact. By either Wrtttne Tne
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NV. washington 3. .. c., and mclosinG cento
return postage or by telephoning 81 7s6S.
By THE HASKN SERVICE. i,
Q. What is the superstition aboutAtell-
ing time by observing the eyes Of Q cat?
-R. e. s. -
A. Chinese peasants believe that they
can tell the hour Of noon by looking
into cats eyes, because even ON cloudy
days the pupils Of the eyes become mere
sits when the sun Is overhead.
O. Where does kapok come from?--
L. C.
A. Kapok is the fiber found lining the
seed capsule Of the tree Ceiba pentan-
dra. known as the silk-cotton tree or
kapok tree. Vi
@. When is Franklin D. Roosevelt
day?-O. B. r.
A. January 80. It is observed as
legal holiday in Kentucky.
Evening star., 1952-02-04
Another commuter Plan

Commuter trains to solve Washing
toms traffic problem Is an excellent idea.
but commuter rates out our way Gin
Kensington) are few cents too high.
Maybe Capital Transit and the rail-
roads could pool resources to the extent
Of issuing some kind Of transfer. That
would be the best deal yet.
j. ii. Hoe.
Evening star., 1952-02-04
Unoccustomed as | Am

The sad case of the politician who said he
couldn't make speech and then proceeded to
nroye It may soon be thing of the past.
American University has announced that y
viu onen = new course next month for ghost
Evening star., 1952-02-04
Home Rule Bill

Your recent editorial comment on
elimination from the District home rule
bill of any provision for Federal pay
ment toward the expenses OF the Dis
trict overlooks the fact that the main
reason why such payment is needed
is the large amount Of tax-free Federal
property here. This situation is not
peculiar to the District. but it exists
here in more aggravated form than
anywhere else AS Federal activities
expand into adjacent Maryland and
Virginia communities, there will be
strong pressure on Congress to make
payments In lieu Of taxes" to the local
governments affected thereby. Presi-
dent Truman stated Nationwide
problem in his recent message to Con-
gress when he referred to the impair
iment Of local finances by withdrawal
from tax rolls of properties acquired by
the Federal Government.
Omission Of the provision for Fed
eral payment in the current home rule
bill ssnot valid argument against 1t.
however. No Congress can bind its suc-
cessor; any such provision is surplusage.
There is no way in which Congress can
U0 ECQuACU W CO4OA4UG OA4C - C6CAAo ~
called Federal contribution" or to
make any contribution. whether or not
the present local government is changed.
What is needed is a national policy
applying to Federal properties every
where. II the Federal Government con-
tinues to acquire property in the States
where people have the vote, it will not
be long before we have such q policy.
It is already in effect in some places.
One Of the strongest arguments for re-
storing home rule to the District is the
reputation by Congress Of the bargain
it made in 1873 when a SO per cent
Federal payment was provided for at
the cost Of loss Of local autonomy. It
is unrealistic to suppose that this would
have happened If the citizens OF the
District had continued to have the vote,
or that elected representatives OF the
people would make less impression on
Congress than the present appointed
officials.
The current home rule bill would set
up local government similar to those
which other cities have. It may not
provide all the American rights OF rep
resentative government, but it does pro-
Evening star., 1952-02-04
Letters to The Star !.

have an opportunity to put into It those
points which they feel should be in
charter. If the desire for a home rule
charter is shown by favorable vote
of the people at the time of a refer
endum. then the charter board, chosen
at the same election. has six months to
prepare a charter. Hearings are held
on the charter before it is placed on
the ballot for the vote Of the people.
There is one point which every citizen
should bear in mind. The success or
failure of movement for greater self
government by the people must come
from the people. The greatest heritage
Of the American people has been its
belief in self lf-government and our Mary
land State constitution includes the pro-
vision for home rule for the counties
If its citizens wish to have it. We should
all get behind the movement for home
rule charter for Prince Georges County.
Fannie M. Epstein.
Evening star., 1952-02-04
Pen-,,an1es may be used II letters carry
sDriters' correct names and addresses.
AL letters are subject to condensation.

vide the essential right Of represents
ton in the local government, without
which there can be no self-government.
This may not be your definition Of rep
resentative government, but 1t is the
definition most people have. It Ill be-
comes you to say that those who dis
agree with your definition are "hypo-
critical"
Evening star., 1952-02-04

Supreme Court Inconsistent?
It's amazing how the Supreme Court
can SO quickly uphold a new trial for
Judith Coplon. convicted Russian spy,
but still cannot determine whether 1t
is unconstitutional to segregate In public
schools in South Carolina without addi-
tional facts. r, B, Jones.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1952-10-16
Approve BIuft0n
As Host To Annual
Gardeners COnfab

John Boehr, the Bluffton Mems
Garden Club representative to
the North Central Regional Con-
ference of mems garden clubs,
was elected first vice president
of conference held last Saturday
and Sunday in Detroit.
Boehr attended the Detroit
meeting with Ralph Earnhart,
who represented the Allen county
club at the meeting.
Action was taken at the re-
gional conference to accept the
Button invitation to hold next
years conference here on the
college campus. Indications are
that approximately 200 delegat-
es from the four-state area in
Guiding Ohio, Indiana, West Vir-
ginia and Michigan will attend.
Kermit Herr, present editor of
bulletins published by the Bluff
ton and Allen County Garden
clubs, was also chosen editor of
a new publication to be sent out
at regular intervals by the
Conference.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1952-10-16
Methodist Group 81
Formed At COllefe

Eight college students met with
Rev. and Mrs. King to organize a
Wesley Foundation for all Methodist
College students.
Members will acquaint themselves
with the organization, nature, and
work of the Methodist church. This
group will provide for fellowship
with other students of the Methodist
faith.
Sunday morning October 5, the
group met at breakfast at the Meth
odist church and discussed the hist
DRY of the Methodist church and the
possibility of teaching Sunday school
classes, directing choir, and other
methods of service. The following
officers were elected:
President ---- Phyllis Clayton
Vice President --~ Betty DiIlel
Secretary Treasurer Winifred Fett
These officers will meet with Rev
and Mrs. King to plan future pro,
grams.
Button College has about twenty,
five Methodist students on the camp.
us.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1952-10-16
Two Rockport Men
Injured I'm Mishap

Two Rockport area men, John o
Cupp, rs, and J. Harold Marshall
81, were hospitalized Thursday even.
ing of last week after their car left
the road and crashed into a tree
about three miles southwest of Lima,
Cupp, driver of the car, suffered
facial and right leg cuts. Marshall
was cut about the chin and scalp,
Both were taken to Lima st. Rita's
hospital for treatment.
The accident occurred southwest
of Lima while the men were on
their way to attend an REA meet
ing, it was reported. 1t has not
been determined why the a went
out of control.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1952-10-16
Lions To Bolster SI,O15.35 Already
Contributed To Swimming Pool Fund

With most of their 1928 Com
munity Calendars distributed and
n of their major Embarrassing
projects of the year out of the way,
the Button Lions club will announce
soon the proceeds to be turned over
to the community's swimming pool
fund.
One of the principal contributors
to the fund, the Lions have already
turned over a total of s1,015.35 to-
ward the project. In 1850 contribu-
tions totaling S474.54 were made by
the service organization, in June of
1851 s25S.25 was added, and last
December the club turned in an adj
ditional $2s2.56.
The community calendar this year
carries the slogan, Lets Swim
count the days til Button has its
own pool" It is embellished with
the cut of a pert young thing in
bathing suit.
Members of the club report a
heavy demand for the calendars this
year which lists all of the com
munity's principal organization meet.
ing dates and important civic events
The club contributions to the
swimming pool fund were derived
from several other projects In addi.
ton to the calendar promotion This
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1952-10-16
FRED GETTLES
RETIRES after
80 YEARS AT news
Post Filled by Cliff Smith,
Former Foreman at CALI
polls Daily News

Fred Gettles who has been at the
helm of the Button News Publish
ing and Printing Co. mechanical de-
partment since 1913, last week laid
aside his printers apron and line
gauge after So years in the printing
business.
The retired shop foreman began
his newfound leisure with a trip to
Manhattan, Kansas, for a visit with
his son-in-law and daughter, Capt.
and Mrs. James Griffith and grand
daughter. A lifelong Democrat and
active in political affairs as a central
committeeman from this area, Get
ties voted an absentee ballot before
departing on his auto trip west.
Mr.. Gettles came to the News 80
years ago in the employee of the
late B. F. Biery, and later became a
stakeholder in the company until it
was sold last June. He continued at
his post until a replacement coula
be obtained.
His place has been filled by Cliff
ton Smith, who comes to Bluffton
from the Gallipolis Daily Tribune,
Gallipolis, Ohio. Smith, a native OF
Middletown, Ohio, has been in the
printing business 81 years and at
one time was associated with the
new News owner, Milton Edwards, at
the Millcreek Valley News, Lockland,
Ohio.
Mr.. Smith and his wife, Augusta,
are making their home at present
in the HAWTHORN apartments on
South Main street.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1952-10-16

The Rev. and Mrs. Ken Cummings
of Sparta, Mich, Youth for Christ
team to Portugal and Europe, will
present a program of music, Gospel
art and message at the Ebenezer
Mennonite church, two miles west
of Bluffton, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday nights, of this week begin
ming at 7:45.
The Cummings returned in June
from two years in Europe. This was
their second missionary tour of the
continent.
Rev. Mr.. Cummings, formerly head
of the america Back to God" Hour
as tenor %soloist, was also regional
representative for Youth for Christ
International's Great Lakes Region.
Mrs. Cummings effectively uses
"black light" in her dramatic picture
portrayals of Bible scenes and ser
mon illustrations to the accompani-
ment of her husbands tenor solos
and scripture presentations.