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Evening star., 1953-09-25
Vishinsky's FiIibuster

In his capacity as chief Soviet delegate to
the United Nations, Andrei Vishnsky is engaged
in what looks very much like a f1libuster
designed to sabotage the Korean political
conference even before it starts. 1t is supposed
to start within the next few weeks, but his
conduct suggests that the Communists are out
to put it off Indefinitely.
Thus, despite the fact that the General
Assembly has just answered him with an en-
phatic no" ViShinsky apparently intends to
keep on demanding-along with the Kremlns
puppets in Peipng and Pyongyang-that the
Assembly reconsider, redebate and reverse its
decision of last month against inviting India
and other "neutralS" to participate in the
projected conference. In other words, he has
indicated that he will hammer away at this
issue as long as possible, and he has intimated-
In his typically threatful manner-that the
Communists will boycott the conference unless
the u N abjectly agrees to let them have
their way.
Needless to say, the issue is completely
phony This is the more true because Am
bassador Lodge our chief U. NJ delegate has
made clear that the proposed two-sided meet
ing between the belligerents will be free-after
it starts, and if it startS-to take up the
question of whether it should be broadened into
a round table" affair open to "neutrals" like
India But such considerations cannot be
allowed to interfere with ViShnsky's Commu-
mist argument-an argument evidently calcu-
lated not only to spread a poisonously false
propaganda picture of an anti-Indian anti
Asian United States, but also to delay, or wreck
in advance, the Korean political conference.
The dangerous thing about all this, as Mr..
Lodge has suggested, Is that the longer the
conference is delayed, the greater grows the
possibility Of incidents that could strain the
Evening star., 1953-09-25
The Commissioner Leadership

The District Commissioners are exercising
the sort of community leadership we have the
right to expect of them in calling a conference
OF citizens to discuss the problems of juvenile
delinquency.
Out of this preliminary meeting, scheduled
for October T. The Star hopes for creation of
permanent group, serving directly under the
Commissioners and receiving their guidance and
official support.
The purpose of such group should be to
discuss the best methods for co-ordinating the
activities Of numerous public and private
agencies whose fields of responsibility bring
them into contact with juveniles.
That type of coordination is by no means
an answer In itself. There is no quick easy
answer to the problems of which juvenile
delinquency is a by-product. But it should
represent a sensible tangible and attainable
beginning in any effort to enlist the applicable
forces of the community in some organized
effort. Moreover, The Star has been informed,
by those whose opinion it respects, that the lack
of such a co-ordinating body, enjoying the
prestige of official recognition by the Commis-
sionerS, is one defect which should be remedied.
The Star commends the Commissioners for
taking the leadership in bringing about re-
newed consideration of a very serious COM
munity problem.
Evening star., 1953-09-25

present truce to breaking point-to q point
where a renewal of full-scale hostilities would
be difficult to avoid. Why then do the men of
the Kremlin, through Vishinsky, resort to fill
clustering tactics in the Assembly? If they are
interested in working out peaceful agreement,
why are they acting SO contrarily? The ques-
tionS speak for themselves-and not reaSsur-
ingly, especially in view of signs that the
Communists in Korea are violating the
armistice with extremely suspicious movements
of air power.
Clearly enough, we are in a situation
demanding the utmost vigilance. Communist
pledges and promises seemingly have no more
durability than a wave in the sea. We must
expect that a Korean political conference, if
one ever is held, will be full of traps and
Illustrations. Vishinsky is leaving little room
for doubt on that score.
Evening star., 1953-09-25
BETHESDA, Md.
Dear Sir:

Dear Sir:
What good is imagination?
Sometimes you use the word as If
in praise, but in my life I have never
seen much good in imagining things.
I adhere to the practical. which you
also praise. at times. I think being
practical is far better than being imagi-
native.
Imagination is all right for kids.
and maybe for novel writer's, but in
the everyday life-which you also boost
it is the practical attitude that car
ries off the prizes.
When I start imagining things, 1t
seems that / always imagine the wrong
things. When I stick to the eminently
practical, at least do not worry my
self.
How about it?
yours truly H. J. L."
A practical and imaginative old
Quaker combined these qualities when
he heard burglar in the next room.
Selling his revolver, the old man
walked to the door. and spoke gently:
Friend, 1 would do thee no harm
for the world, but thou standest where
I am about to shoot"
The burglar was vanquished by
combination of imagination and prac-
ticality of the very first order.
Imagination is what every child is
supposed to have.
1t is something many adults fail to
possess.
Sometimes, as above, they rather
Evening star., 1953-09-25
They Deserve Better Treatment

The commission authorized by Congress to
consider the need for raising the pay of judges
and members of Congress should be interested
In the case of the late Chief Justice Vnson.
Papers filed in District Court have disclosed that
the Chief Justice had only small amount of
worldly possessions to leave his widow and other
survivors His net estate, apart from some
insurance and realty holdings, listed
only $1100. The Federal judiciary has no plan
for survivors benefits.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has ap-
proved a bill to set up an annuity system for
widows of Federal judges, but it was showed
aside in favor of legislation for a comprehensive
study of the whole subject of compensation for
members of Congress and of the judiciary.
Ironically Chief Justice VinSon as directed by
law, was to have named several members to the
commission but he did not complete this task
before his death. President Eisenhower, Vice
President Nixon and Speaker Martin to
name the remaining members. The Senate
Judiciary also favored pay increases for Con-
gressmen, judges and United States attorneys.
This proposal also was deferred, pending the
commission report.
But the Senate committee received ample
testimony as to the inadequacy Of judicial pay
and the desirability of providing for judges and
their survivors an annuity system similar to
that enjoyed by civil service employees foreign
service officers and military officers and men.
1t was brought out that several younger judges
have resigned recently because of failure of
Congress to raise their pay that it is increaS-
ingly difficult to persuade the most desirable
men to accept appointment to the bench and
that some widows of Federal judges are in
serious financial straits. This whole problem
bears on the effectiveness of our machinery of
justice 1t is, therefore, one that calls for
immediate attention and solution. Early
completion of the commission of inquiry is
the first step toward obtaining badly needed
legislative relief for an important body of public
servants. They deserve better treatment at the
hands of their Government.
Evening star., 1953-09-25
Not to Be Tolerated

The TOP leaders of the construction unions
of the American Federation of Labor have acted
with commendable firmness in joining together
for a breakdown on wildcat walkouts and
work stoppageS on the atomic project at
Joppa, Illinois.
This project-a big power installation to
generate electricity for the great new gaseous
diffusion plant at Paducah, Kentucky has
been given very high priority for the fastest
possible completion. Nevertheless despite its
vital Importance to our expanded A-weapons
program, it has been slowed down by no fewer
than go on-again- off again strikes called for
the most capricious and ineXcusable reasons.
special AFL investigation has placed the CHIEF
blame for the situation on shockingly ire
sponsible leadership in Local sos of the iron
workers union.
Accordingly, emphasizing that the walk
outs and stoppages have been wholly unjustl-
fed and in complete violation of existing
labor management contracts, the AFL parent
unions, besides moving to take disciplinary
action against the local leadership behind the
trouble, have told all their members working
on the Joppa project to stick to their jobs and
disregard any present or future picket lines
AS one of their spokesmen has put it, I'VE
have spent so years building up our reputation
as responsible trade unionists who stand by our
agreements. We are not going to let a few fell
lows who have no real concern for the welfare
of their members tear down all we have accom-
plished."
1t is largely because of this kind of attitude
among labor's top leaders-an attitude de-
manded by the defense needs of the Nation
that our A-weapons program has been upset
by relatively few strikes in the past couple OF
years. In fact, as the Atomic Energy Commits
sion has declared in its recent report to Con-
gress, the record for continuity of work at the
Aces operating installation has been generally
outstanding, with very little time lost on most
projects. The main exceptions, apart from the
trouble at Joppa, have been the major strikes
that ended at Paducah and Dunkirk, New
York in the fall and winter of 1852.
This comparatively good record will con-
tinue if the parent unions make fixed policy
of resorting to measures like the Joppa crack
down to keep reckless local labor bosses from
starting or condoning contract violating wild
cat strikes Certainly, considering our atomic
programs vital relationship to the Nations
security all such strikes are altogether un-
pardonable, and they should not be tolerated
even for q day.
Evening star., 1953-09-25
Star Stan Photo.

On the point Of unsanitary conditions
our houses cannot be condemned, as
the Health Department we'll knows,
since these have finer plumbing IA
cilities than many So-called proper
street dwellings," We suggest that if
such sweeping course of action is
taken by the Commissioners, it will
be deliberately re-creating the very
situation which gave rise to the need
for the enactment of the alley dwelling
law in the beginning. Let the action
begin on existing Slun1s where the need
is great, but not on lovely homes which
have been restored, remodeled and
artistically decorated.
We certainly feel that the ultimate
decision should be based on a fair rec
ognition of the facts: that we took the
initiative and with private capital
transformed neglected. ugly area into
a picturesque, modern, healthful COM
munity. a not insignificant result in
cident to our efforts being the increase
in the value of the adjacent properties
and a considerable increase in the rev.
enue of the government of the District
of Columbia.
Evening star., 1953-09-25
Views on Delinquency

Since juvenile delinquency is receiving
some publicity, please allow me to state
my views.
will not say much about the preven-
ton of Juvenile delinquency as it really
is long-range program involving the
production and development of good
fathers, mothers and family groups.
This entails a correction of many faults
in our social and economic structure,
the practice of planned parenthood,
sterilization of certain males and fe-
males, complete institutional care of
certain types of families in addition to
using other means to develop better
morals and customs.
Most any casual observer can notice
our great lack of public interest and
adequate facilities. The first approach
should be to stimulate and maintain a
keen public interest and persuade Con-
gress to provide adequate facilities. A
careful study of the present facilities
would disclose their inadequacies in
regard to overcrowding, feeding, cloth
ing and housekeeping.
The basic philosophy of all institu-
tions dealing with delinquents should
point to security, hope, trust and fair
play. This should emanate from the
top echelon in the administrative
setup. 1t is my belief that these insti-
tutions should have a strong educational
and propaganda program designed to
develop good future citizens. There
should be strict sorting of the popula-
ton under care based on the offense
committed or the repetition of it. The
worst offender should receive the most
intensive care. Rewards and honors
should be provided. There should be
system of punishment which serves to
deter infractions of the rules Of the
institution. Punishment should not
cause any body injury.
The placing of homeless children
in an institution with children with
police records is bad. They should be
in foster homes, if not possible, they
should be ir1> special institutions.
Since we don't send adults to Jail
for not going to college don't see why
we send children who won't go to
school to an institution where other
children have police records. A very
careful study should be made of each
case, determining if physical or
mental defect exists. If necessary, place
them in special schools but not in
domiciliary institutions.
Institutions for the care Of juvenile
Evening star., 1953-09-25
New IndustriuIizution

Some of the thinking Of our in
dustrialists in the Eisenhower cabinet
reminds me of the old days.
A community with which I am IA
miliar was rather SNUG and controlled
very largely by a few successful in
duStrialists, leading merchants and
bankers. They were satisfied with the
status quo in the community. Wages
were low in the area; they did every
thing to discourage other industry
which wanted TO come in. These new
industries might sap the labor supply
and higher wages would have to be paid
by all employers.
Things we're we'll enough in this
community. Finally an outsider pur-
chased one of the newspapers and i'm
mediately sensed what was holding this
city back. He shrieked about what had
occurred and went about attracting
new industries to the city, with wonder
full results. Higher wages were paid
than ever before; the merchants pros
pered and the city grew rapidly.
I have stated this because scme
members of the Eisenhower cabinet
now deem it unwise to help industrial
ize foreign countries because they fear
the competition which might arise by
so doing. How foolish an argument!
Chester M. Way.
Evening star., 1953-09-25
Once Alley Always an Alley Under Law?
To the Editor of The Stor:

THE District is holding public
l. hearing on September % for oc-
cupants of reconstructed alley dwellings
with regard to recent suggestion that
the Alley Dwelling Act deadline of 1855
be strictly enforced with respect to va
eating all such structures as dwellings
irrespective of their condition.
According to the 1894 law those
structures which do not come up to the
requirements set forth can be ordered
razed. However, even the homes now
restored, it is suggested, should no
longer be permitted to be occupied.
Such suggestion is very strongly
protested by those of us who, during
the years of backing and filling by the
District government and the Congress,
have achieved the spirit of the law by
actually accomplishing slum clearance
through our own efforts, our own saw
ings and with the encouragement of the
District government, which issued the
permits not only to restore existing
structures, but to build additions.
A group of eight brick houses in Ter
race court NE, only one-half block
from the Supreme Court and one and
one-haf blocks from the Capitol is an
instance well in point. The Star first
made known to it's readers our hopes
and ambitions in its excellent article
of August %, 1947, following up with a
second excellent article of october 20,
1949 showing the results obtained by
our efforts. Surely no better example
of private enterprise and achievement
for the good of the community and
ultimately the city of Washington can
be shown than in this effort of ours and
those like it now taking place elsewhere
in the city.
In 1852, Thomas J. Hayes 3d., As
sistant Engineer Commissioner, in urg-
ing the Commissioners to study this
situation, called the law too arbitrary,
giving the Commissioners, as it does,
no discretion in cases where the own
erS have rebuilt old dwellings on
streets that technically are designated
alleys because of their width, i.e., less
than 80 feet in width. At that time
Mr.. Hayes called the homes in Terrace
court and Beall's court in Georgetown
"eminently satisfactory" adding that
the law measures their acceptability
solely in terms of street width.
Street status. per Sc. does not give
any guarantee against Slum conditions
as is all too clearly evident to any one
passing along Massachusetts, avenue
between New Jersey avenue and North
Capitol street.
Mention is frequently made that
alley dwellings are too often concealed
dwellings. Such is not the case for
Terrace court, since these homes with
Evening star., 1953-09-25
Autumn Gorden

Do,Un stalk and stem the glory goes
That fingered in the summer rose.
Tall hollyhocks gay in the sun
Sink into earth NTH bloom unSpun.
No wonder that the cynic sees
In fading gardens dark DEGREES
OF change that fashions into dust
The beauty in Which mortdlS trust.
But he who looks ,Dith Uillino eye
Along the garden disles can spy
The roses hidden in the deD
And in the dust spring smiling through; J;
And see where shadows blend and pass
The summer smiling In the 0rdssi
Arthur Wallace Peoeh
Evening star., 1953-09-25
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.

BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.
@. Do scientists believe that the
unusual weather experienced in many
parts of the world is an indication that
our climate is changing?-E. w. F.
A. There is abundant evidence that
a long term change is taking place in
world weather. Mean annual tempera-
lures have risen in many places by
l to degrees. Although summers have
become warmer, the most striking
changes have been in winters. Meteor
ologists cannot at present explain the
changes that are going on but offer
many suggestions. There have been
dramatic changes in world climate in
past eraS.
@. What is a mackerel sky? Does 1t
foretell any certain type Of weather?
". T. o.
A. When cirrocumulus clouds appear
in layers or patches OF small white
masses at high attitudes, usually in
lines and in regular groupings, they
are said to form a mackerel sky. The
name is derived from the resemblance
to the patterns on mackerel's back.
Such a sky often precedes a change in
weather. especially from calm to
windy. If this type of cloud is followed
by lower and thicker clouds, rain and
warmer temperatures may be expected.
@. Is there any pain associated with
the donation of blood?-R. D. S..
A. The process is described authori-
tatively as no more painful than a
needle prick, and donating a pint of
blood has no harmful effect on the
donor, for the blood is quickly regener-
ated.
Evening star., 1953-09-25
Transportation Plan

Another bridge across the Potomac
at E street will not solve Washington's
traffic problems It is not the capacity
of the present bridges that causes trat-
fic bottlenecks, but rather the collec-
ton and dispersion of traffic using
those bridges. There are always too
many autos in downtown Washington.
Another bridge will only encourage
more autos to converge there.
What Washington really needs is an
efficient, cheap, mass transportation
system to rapidly transport commuters
from a few central points in Maryland
and Virginia to downtown Washington.
Local bus systems could transport peo-
pie to these central points, from whence
they< could be whisked into town via
suburban train. Parking areas also
cauld be provided near these central
points Operating on convenient sched-
ules with low fares. this system would
be patronized by great many persons
who now drive to work.
r.. S. PearSe.
Evening star., 1953-09-25
Ella Dokin Brown
oIeo Johnson Brown

Pen-nan,es may be used if letters carry
1UriterS' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
Evening star., 1953-09-25
Letters to The Star.

delinquents should be adequately
stated. All the equipment and facilities
needed for care, rehabilitation "and re-
search should be provided.
r. G. James, MD.
Evening star., 1953-09-25
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer to any question
Of fact by writing The Evening Star Informa-
tion Bureau. 1900 Eye street NV Washington
5. D. C. Please inclose cents for return
Evening star., 1953-09-25
Not Only the Dead

r. G. James, MD.
Not Only the Dead
The Star long has devoted itself to
freedom of speech and the press. But
your editorial of September 18, mot
Only the Dead" was not in the tradi-
ton of your longtime objective.
The House Un-American Activities
released the testimony of three ex-
Communists concerning communism
in our churches. The committee did
not say it was it's opinion-it was only
the testimony of the said three indi-
viduals.
I am afraid you agree with the Ma
tional Council of Churches on this
issue But the hierarchy of the Ma
tional Council of Churches long. has
been known for its softness to commu-
nism. Dewitt o. Burke.
Dinner for Donohue
Officers and delegates of the District
of Columbia Federation of Civic As
sociations who have perfected plans
for the September % testimonial to
former Commissioner F. Joseph Dono-
hue are highly gratified by the en-
thusiasm and cooperative support that
have been given the project.
This gesture of good will grew out
of the general feeling of appreciation
for the efforts of one who many be-
lieve has a general spirit of humility
and tolerance, and who tried to point
the way toward true democratic prac-
ticeS in the Nations Capital.
1t is heartening in these days OF strife
and unrest to know that citizens cross
ing racial, religious and political lines
will rally to reaffirm deep-seated ap-
probation for individual effort.
The federation takes this opportu-
nifty to express its appreciation to the
citizens throughout the city for their
response and support in this program,
to be held at the Metropolitan Bap-
tist Church, 1925 R street NV, at
pm. September %.
Alice B. FinlaySOn,
Chairman, Public Relations Com
mittee.
DIR. G. Herbert Marshall,
President, D. C. Federation of Civic
Associations.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-01-23
MoMAN.s WORLD
Window Treatments
Vital in Creating
Atmosphere Of Room
BY Evtt0 Heller

Window treatments are most I'm.
portant In creating o pleasing and
spacious effect In rooms. Properly
treated. even widows with little %
offer dec0ratively In themselves,
can be assets.
Several windows together or
those separated by small wall
spaces should be treated az one
large window for best effect. Mar.
row spaces between the walls can
be covered with mirrors to create
spaciousness.
Several narrow windows together
should be treated with q single
drapery for best effect. When
drawn, the drapery win give pat
tern and interest 10 the room.
The trend toward larger windows
and wide expanses Of glass even In
smaller homes has influenced the
position and types Of drapery.
Most OF today's homes are much
too limited In sire 20 be cluttered
with lots Of furniture. much Of
which 10 simply beautiful wood.
but with no real purpose. No mat.
ter whether your home is done In
q traditional or modern style. tirni.
ture chosen should be purposeful.
Much Of the newer furniture Is
being used 10 serve not one purpose
but several. Sofas double for beds,
coffee tables convert 10 dining
room tables. dining tables can be
used as desks, etc.
In this way the size and purpose
OF rooms can be almost doubled,
and there is much 10 be saved in
the actual investment on furniture
which can be used in several diff.
ferebt ways.
Different styles Of furniture can
be used together with perfect taste
and even different coloFs In the
woods can DO used In the same
rooms as long as the furniture Is
properly scaled to the size Of the
room.
Open furniture used In small
rooms will give a light feeling TO
the room, II. for example, you
have a picture window. by all
means use open" furniture In
front Of II so you don't cut off the
view.
In placing the furniture. consider
the main interest In the room and
place the larger pieces Of furni.
ture around this unit so that II can
be properly emphasized.
Keep traffic lanes open. too.
when you place furniture. II should
not be necessary 10 move anything
as you walk In and out of any
room,