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Evening star., 1952-12-25
Modern Significance of Christmas

Even from strictly secular point of view
Christmas is occasion of impressive sgnif-
cance No other festival compares with its
impact upon life in the civilized portions of the
world. People who do not respond to its religious
appeal nevertheless appreciate its cultural and
social value 1t is the theme of some of the
noblest paintings and works of sculpture in
existence. Architecture reflects the sacred mar
rative in monumental churches. 1t is the subject
of memorable prose and verse in more than
hundred different languages and dialects. The
music of Yuletide is the grandest that we know.
But this year Christmas comes with particu-
lar emphasis on the Importance of the doctrine
which it illumineS-the doctrine of justice and
fellowship and peace as living principle among
men. The birth of the Carpenter who also was
Prince of the House of David marked the be-
ginning of a new conception, new movement,
a new cause in this earth. His mission was
intensely practical, applicable for the correction
of evil among nations classes and individuals.
AS expressed by George William Curtis, it was
labor in behalf of "a bright friendly, benefcent,
generous, sympathetic, mutually helpful world"
The effect of the Saviours teaching is evident
annually, as Charles Dickens said, in ga good
time; a kind forgiving, charitable, pleasant
time"
The Scriptures tell how Christ gave His life
of others to yield "the last full measure of devo
tion" to the support of ideal ends. It likewise has
motivated long careers of selfless devotion to the
common good No other force equals its value
to the universal human family. Even in countries
where Christianity is denied or forbidden it's
power of benefaction is felt. Materialism has not
Cancelled its blessing. The historic implications
of the Nativity and of all that followed upon that
central event of human experience" are indeed
those of salvation.
It cannot be denied that the fulflment of the
ministry of Jesus in terms of brotherhood and
harmony is feasible. Many of the best aspects of
civilization trace back to Him. Wherever His
philosophy has been put into practice, its worth
has been demonstrated, its quality established.
This year most notably great numbers of men,
women and little children are joined in prayer
that the Christmas vision may come true Mil
lions want release from greed, contention poverty
and war. They believe that freedom from these
plaques and curses may be obtained by general
acceptance of the Holy Child of Bethlehem. Such
is the meaning of this years Yuetide observance.
Evening star., 1952-12-25
The Christmas Star

The star which guided the Magi to Bethlehem
Is part of the mystery of Christmas, and science
as yet has no explanation of it. According to
the story told by st. Matthew, the moving light
was seen "in the east" and journeyed west across
the sky until cit came and stood over where the
young child lay" The wise men beheld it with
exceeding great joy," but it is not reported that
other persons noticed it.
One clue discussed by several modern writer's
is to be found in the account of King Herod and
the massacre of the innocents at his command.
All infants from two years old and under" were
ordered slain. From this it has been argued that
the Christmas star may have led the Mag for
many months and that they came from India or
China, rather than from nearby countries. 1t
would follow that the star that halted over
Bethlehem was visible to the wise men at least
for a relatively long time.
But the behavior of the star does not con-
form to that of any heavenly body with which
astronomers are familiar. There is no reason to
think of it as fixed star. Neither is there any
cause for belief that it was comet. Conceivably,
it could have been nova" or exploding STAR"
but here again theory remains only improved
theory. The same remark applies to the sugges-
ton that the Christmas star might have been
a conjunction of Venus, Jupiter and Mars such
as is understood to have occurred in B. c. Such
meeClng Woulu nave ldSIeo onIy DrleAy, Willie
the star of the Magi seems to have been constant
perhaps for as long as the two years of the story
OF Herod
From strictly religious point of view the
whole problem is feasible of solution simply by
conceding that the star of the first Christmas
was a supernatural phenomenon. Those who
disagree say it was merely myth. Somewhere
between these two attitudes there should be
room and opportunity for speculation and study.
Possibly Someday the riddle will be read. Mean
WHILE the larger mystery to which it belongs loses
nothing of its traditional power of attraction
Evening star., 1952-12-25

contributed widely through his lectures and
writings not only to his own selected field, but
to general medicine as well.
Dr. Christie believes his retirement is a be-
ginning, not an ending. He can hardly wait to
get his hands, one burned with the potent
x-rays into the business of raising azaleas and
little fishing
These things will be done in Florida. Wash
ington, and particularly its doctors, will miss
the kindly counsel of an old and good friend.
Evening star., 1952-12-25
ReoI Meaning
Frank d. Slocum.

How regrettable that more children
are not taught the real meaning Of
Christmas.
Why not teach them the true and
beautiful story of the Christ-child?
Why just pretend that a jolly man,
whom we call Santa Claus, lives among
snow-fairies at the North Pole, and
that on each Christmas-the anniver-
sary of the Birth of Christine brings
us presents in honor of the gifts the
wise men brought to the infant Jesus?
A man regretfully said: "I had abso-
Lutte faith in my mother till learned
there is no Santa Claus"
Jennie EsmOnd Wright.
Evening star., 1952-12-25
Letters to The Star

people not only in Christian countries
but all over the world, as this time of
the year has long been the date for
great celebration and festivity by the
peoples Of the earth.
After this Christmas has passed, we
can look forward to the next, for isn't
half the JOY of something looking for
ward to it?
Star Carrier.
Evening star., 1952-12-25
Giving and Receiving
Star Carrier.

ut is more blessed to give than to
receive" But it is blessed to receive
gratefully. To receive gratefully is to
receive graciously. And the gracious
ness in receiving gratefully and in hui
mility is only exceeded by the gracious
ness in giving cheerfully and gener-
ouSly.
The gift given and received graciously
blesses both the one who gives and the
one who receives. And the blessing is
the blessing of fellowship between giver
and recipient-the fellowship in Him
whose birth we celebrate Christmas Day.
The gift of this fellowship is the
Christmas gift.
Frank d. SlOcum.
Evening star., 1952-12-25
By THE HAsKN SERVICE.

return postage or By teephonine ST 1853.
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.
@. Why is Maryland called the Old
Line State?-H. T.
A. Some historians claim that this
familiar nickname was received In the
Revolutionary War, because of Mary
lands regular troops of the line" Mill
tary writer's have stated that the troops
of the old Maryland line ranked among
the finest in the Continental Army, and
that their discipline was admirable.
@. How extensive was the collection
Of paintings in the gallery at Dresden,
Germany. before World War u?-N.T.S.
A. The Picture Gallery at Dresden
had $500 paintings in all and they
constituted, in the opinion Of many
critics, the finest collection Of paintings
in Europe. Included was the celebrated
Sistine Madonna by Raphael.
Evening star., 1952-12-25

Congratulations
AS a native of Washington, would
like to contribute my congratulations to
The Star. I am sure my father, who
came to Washington in 1847, was one
Of The Stars first subscribers, and he
stood by it as long as he lived. No other
paper had precedence over The Star
with him until he died in 1895. Feeling
it is one publication to be relied on as
just, impartial and conscientious. have
carried on the tradition. and at the age
of 81, I read The Star every evening from
A to c. May it reign another 100 years.
Carrie Golden Smith.
have the pleasure of transmitting
the following cable message addressed
to you from his excellency, President
Syngman Rhee of the Republic of Korea:
MAY congratulate The Evening Star
and The Sunday Star on your one
hundredth anniversary? All during the
dark years of my exile and the exile of
other Koreans in the United States of
America to try to regain freedom for my
country, must attest that The Evening
Star and The Sunday Star, through a
succession Of great editors, always have
shown unswervingly a dedication and
hope for the freedom, independence and
dignity of mankind everywhere. Signed.
Syngman Rhee."
Please accept also my sincerest con-
gratulations on the one hundredth an
niversary of your distinguished paper.
You Chan Yang,
Korean Ambassador.
Evening star., 1952-12-25
Questions and Answers

The Stars readers can get the answer 10
any question .s Of fact By either Tritins The
NV, Washington 8. D. c.. and inclosine cents
return postage or b. telephoning ST 1868.
Evening star., 1952-12-25

My belated congratulations to The
Star on it's Tooth anniversary. The
Star is certainly one Of the Nations
outstanding newspapers. and its impair
tial presentation of the news and fair
allotment of space to both sides of con-
troversial issues could well be the stand.
ard of more American newspapers.
May 1853 bring you continued success.
Mary E. Hammond.
Evening star., 1952-12-25

Pen-7,anaes may be used II letters carry
iOriterS' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-01-11

This piece is being written late wednesday so we're lust guess
the dark Tony stechr who hasn't had the boxing
games time plans a boxing show January
is fact that unless promoter furnish the with
boxing natural it a losing
a neighbor-
hood of $4,000 The boxing locally has suffered because there
ri 10 outstanding attractions,
right already ready
My guess
night a stag party Of mine
who was about to leave for the service The oastmase gave
guest a gift Of guests
sitting whispered that should
Military Etiquette: My friend William Wayne Carlson writes
When arguing with sergeant be you're right then let
the matter drop"
predicted week Walter winchel who usually makes
other people blush tate-taeng being exposed
by the New York Post series Of II articles That will doubt
make WV. blush himself spite the getting
The interest high that that the
jump better than a hundred during
One of the big mysteries about town concerns North Side
liquor which bugarzed recently involving large
piece interesting is that few days
after the robbery the victim bought back the checks at fifty
Gossip that grand jury in for
some hefty questioning
Alderman says
of Mistaken for Rabbit"
BY time you this will be sixty percent
My Herbe phonng for dental appointment found the
dentist out I'm call back" said Herbie when
AGAIN."
Guys impress me-.
True love is when wife stands husband
nights with old friends who professionally socially
out some tell me the honeymoon is over when she isn't nerested
I've husky player
Amateur fighters talk about their than profess
guys spend
heavy drinkers.
Any a goes a figure in poor health
Carl 7. Rowan the Morning big
HOW FAR FROM SLAVERY LOOK Magazine gives
a spread Of pictures will
make you understand the other side better.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-01-11

tournaments, so that the men and
women of our organization can
take advantage of the many OPP
portunitics presented under the
American Bowling Congress and
the Women's International Bowl
ing Congress, for which we
fought so hard for recognition
Only by entering into these con-
tests and taking an active part
when we have the opportunity can
we prove ourselves worthy of be-
ing a part Of these great organi-
cations Our organization is open
for membership. II you or your
friends are interested in bowling,
contact the Statistician, Mrs.
Rosamond Johnson. $50 Rondo,
St. Paul. or G. c. Underwood,
Scc'y. 1872 Clinton Ave So,
Phone Locust 3377.-Mrs. Helen
Underwood, publicity.
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"T'"----' - -T--TT'-7- -TT-7 TTT"T 0T|T
writer, william Ogden Bill" Carlson. it's
Mikan's own life story plus pictures, plus a
whole section for the youngsters on how to
play the game Of basketball
In other words, tts $4,000 worth Of bas-
kctball instructions by a $4,000 a year star
for two bucks. You can't miss on this.
While was changing clothes 10 90 out for
New Years eve with Anabone, l asked her:
What suitH I wear" the quick rctort from
Anabelle was: Wear the one with the checks
in it,"
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played their football at Negro Colleges.
BarssdaIe suspended the Baltimore Bullets has
been reinstated
The Twin city teams will resume play this week
The Halle Brown Jrs dropped opadcd ball at the
Mayor Daneys the Globe
Boston Whrwnds 60
Trottcrs sIt throughout the
Lights Thursday Haywood Toussan
CFIoneyboy Conway to most Of write up
with 1852 Bowl history and the Big Ten
champion again thrasng champion Stanford
T. any grid throughout
country year year the Big Ten plays the finest
ball n the nation.
Stevens halfback Illinois scored
the way of all West Coast champs
member of the Stanford basketball team for the
secon year. Sanfords first Negro athlete.
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Baker Refuses To
Argue With Sampson

Philadelphia. - CAMP - Jose
phIne Baker has issued a call for
unity Of all Negroes in their
struggle for equality in the UsA
and throughout the world Asked
for a comment on a statement
made IN Paris a few days ago by
Mrs. Edith Sampson, criticizing
the Negro star for her denuncia-
tions Of American racism, Miss
Baker said she would not engage
in a public controversy with Mrs.
Sampson.
Il think it is most important
that Negroes be united at this
time" she said Il do not intend
TO engage in a public discussion
with Mrs. Sampson now. Our
strength lies in unity. It would
be ruinous TO our peoples cause
if we started fighting among our
selves"
Mrs. Sampson, former alternate
q. S. delegate to the UN General
Assembly and currently touring
European countries on a State
Department mission, said in Paris
that she was tired of hearing
Josephine Baker "malgn the
United States and praise France
for its handling of race problems. "
She described French coloniahsm
as "a blot on the world conscience
today"
Miss Baker stated that she has
for years supported the various in
dependence movements in the
French colonies. 81 am against ex-
pIoitation and Colonialism every
where" she said. She added that
she is fighting racial discrimina-
ton wherever it exists.
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Almost About
Everything
By Percy villa

PLENTY on PARAeRAPHs EoR rHE PRIcr or ONE :.
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Women Bowlers Pluy
In CRY Handicap

The Minnesota Bowling AS
sociation, again made history in
the bowling world in Minneapolis,
when two teams, the Comets and
the Rollerettes, women from the
Northern Light League, were
entered and bowlcd in the City
Women's Handicap Tournament,
held at Melody Lanes alleys, Sun
day afternoon, at 4 p. m, Jan. 8.
Considering everything, the wo-
men did remarkably well and Were
a credit TO the organization. This
was their first tournament and
being the first colored women's
teams to bowl in league compcti-
ton under the Women's Intcrna-
tional Bowling Congress: the poise
and confidence expressed indicates
that they will be heard from again
in the near future.
The team totals for three games
were: Comets, 2533--R ollerettes,
1868. Members Of the Comets
were: Helen Underwood. starr
Shepherd Rosamond Johnson
Mary Russell and Edna Judy
Rollerettes, Elizabeth Hiatt, Bes.
sic James, Frances Duncan
Agnes Bailey and Therese Britt
High single game, Mary Russell
19l.
Sorry TO say the attendance in
support of our women was at a
low ebb. They deserved more co.
operation. 1t is the purpose Of the
Minnesota Bowling Association to
endeavor 10 enter teams in other
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Ed Sullivan In
BIoSf At w. w.
On Baker Case
by Charles Pierce

New York. -. lANPJ Invited
20 appear on Barry Grays radio
program and discuss the Jose
phInc Bakcr-Walter Wincheu
case, I'd Sullivan. Daily News
coIumnist and master Of cerc-
monies on the big Toast Of the
Town TV show talked freely a.
bout his former fellow worker on
the old Evening Graphic.
When Bcrnarr McFaddeu cstab-
Hshed the evening tabloid, he as
sembled a young group Of news
paper folk. including WinchcU
who was writing his first columns
for thcaler minded folks and Sui
livan was sports editor.
In the offices, Jerry Wald. now
a top-ranking Hollywood producer
was office boy The Graphic also
hired "A Negro photographer
Randolph Macdougald, now a
government employee in Washing
ton, d. c.
It wasn't long before there was
a clash Of personalities. The real
cause of the feud never was dis
closed, but over the years, Sulli-
van and Winchcn fell out.
The man who WestbroOk Pagler
denounced as champion Of the new
Gents Room" style OF journal
ism never mentioned Sullivan ex-
Cept in derOgatory terms. Foul
Bail" was the favorite expression.
But Sullivan never laid on Win
chell, although when the Graphic
folded, Winchell went TO the Mir
ror and Sullivan went to the
News
But when Sullivan got his
chance TO duel Winchell in neutral
territory the radio, ne laid II on
with gusto. Winchell was called a
character assassin and blamed for
repeated attacks on 10 Baker. Sui
Ivan pulled no punches, and dur
ing his broadcast, received numer-
Gus letters and wires congratulate
ing him on his stand
Meanwhile the Mayors Com
mittee ON Unity has pussy
footed into whltewash on the
entire affair.
Mayor ImpelIitteri refuses to
make any statement concerning
what has happened, but he did ap-
pear before thousands Of Negroes
at the Amsterdam News Debu-
tante Ball spouting some of his
platitudes
Criticism of the Mayors Com
mittec, headed by Edith NJ. Alex
andcr has been Caustic and sharp.
In this one case, outspoken citi-
zens say the Committee has
proven itself just another politi-
cal window dressing powerless
and afraid"
Other politicians who owe their
Jobs to the goodness Of the powers
that be, have SHE'D away from
making any statement ON the af-
fair, tryin to divert attention to
other occurrences. However, the
Sullivan talk and the Mayors
Committee whitewash have
Seventh Avenue buzzing
Miss Bakers 100000 suit win
send lots of "informers" scurry-
ing. lawyers say, since the burden
of proof of Winchells charges
/ against Miss Baker are believed to
rest on the authenticity of the in
formation furnished by the Win
chell stooges
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Roy Campanella, Dodger receiver, IS having an
operation his arm to have bone chip removed
We all hope it is successful.
Don Coleman and Ollie Matson both appear on
the Pro grds annual draft lists.
The Minneapolis Lakers proved beyond shadow
of a doubt that they handle the Harlem Globe
Trotters any time but for drawing full house, the
Lakers and the Trotters do that any time any
where
OF the fifteen odd Negro gudders currently
playing in the National Football league. only two
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-01-11

stings hardest hitter the
league McDougad only batter with the Yanls
the records make the selection look shy
baseball fans all around the circuit
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don't often slip commercial into column but
that's Of the biggest twodoa gift
It's George Mians autobiography, MISTER BASKETBALL"
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Ms.eMh

FOR SALE: Hudson Seal fur coat,
Mans Winter OverCoat, two
radios, floor lamp and other mis-
cellaneous items. HU. 5163. x-21
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Why msDoUsoId Was "ses, Rookie" Over minoso9

Official the League recentny released
publication Gil McDougad the rookie of the
stupid official
record
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GrHn's
FNIn's
Sports
BY JIMMY GRIFFIN

Canadian Art Darlington Negro profess
sonal hockey He currently playing Washington
n league
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CORRECTION

II was not as reported in the
Bethesda Baptist new last week,
Mr. Bud Alexander who is a
candidate for baptism, but MIR.
Robert Alexander Of 3S2s Clinton
Ave
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Want Ad rates are &c per word
minimum goo per insertion. Display
classified. Sl6s per inch. Copy aC-
cepted until Wednesday, y. m.
Remittance in currency, coin,
checks or stamps should accompany
copy mailed 70 office. Call BR. 1895
70 place ad
Evening star., 1952-06-11
Taxicab Dispatcher Gets
& Years in ILLEGAL Surgery

Kirk Amos Callenberger. As,
was sentenced yesterday to eight
years in the Virginia penitentiary
after he pleaded guilty to a
charge of performing an abor-
ton.
He had been accused Of per-
forming an abortion last Febru-
airy on Miss Martha Sweeney. 313
East Monroe street. Alexandria,
who died as a result. police said.
Callenberger was sentenced by
Judge William p. Woolls in Alex
andria Corporation Court. The
penalty is two years short Of the
maximum.
Police said Callenberger had
been a taxicab dispatcher and
formerly lived in the 1400 block
of Columbia road NV.
Evening star., 1952-06-11

WGL-GIomour Bor,
Millinery, Second Floor -.
oIso Bethesda Chevy Chase
Evening star., 1952-06-11
Physician Testifies
Against Druggist on
Substitution CHARGE

A Washington physician yester-
day told how a patient failed to
get expected results from a corti-
some prescription filled by a Dis
trict druggist and how she i'm
proved when verified cortisone
was obtained from the Pure Food
and Drug Administration.
The physician, Dr.. Maurice
Friedman, 2040 Belmond rd. NV,
testified, in District Court during
proceedings involving Albert Field
man, proprietor of Calvert Chem
lists, 2315 Calvert street NV.
Pleads No Contest.
Feldman had pleaded no contest
to charges he had caused ascorbic
acid pills, costing a cent apiece,
to be substituted for cortisorie,
which cost about 81 a pill, at the
time.
Yesterdays proceedings before
Chief Judge Bolitha' j. Laws were
in the nature of a hearing on the
no contest plea to determine what
punishment should be meted the
druggist.
DR.. Friedman told how he be-
came dissatisfied with the reac-
ton shown by a patient, a Mrs.
Carrie Newman, now deceased. to
the pills. He said she showed
dramatic response" when the
Pure Food and Drug pills were
administered. Mrs. Newman later
died of cancer. The cortisone was
not being used to treat her for
that disease.
A son of Mrs. Newman, VIII
liam Newman. testified that the
original pills were purchased at
Calvert Chemists at a price of
$22 for 20.
Pills Bought for Analysis.
Other witnesses told Of buying
|pills-supposedly cortisone-at the
drug store and then turning some
of them over to Pure Food and
Drug authorities for analysis. Re-
suits of the analysis have not yet
been brought out in court.
William McChesney Martin jr.,
Of the Federal Reserve Board, was
a character witness for Feldman.
He said he had done business with
the druggist and had found him
to be fair and above board.
The hearing is scheduled to be
resumed today.
Evening star., 1952-06-11
Power Company Denied
Rate Raise in Baltimore
By the Associated Press

BALTIMORE, June 1.-THE
Public Servcie Commission yes
terday refused to let Consolidated
Gas, Electric Light & Power Co.
raise it's charges for electricity
temporarily.
The company has asked per-
mission to raise its rates perma-
nently 10.4 per cent. Hearings
on that application aren't expect
ed to be finished before the mid
die of summer.
The company wanted to raise
it's rates in the meantime.
To do so, the PSC said, would
|put a disproportionate burden on
electric consumers and force the
company to pay an excess profits
tax.