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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-03-20
Weapon Case Ruling
Challenges Law on
Lack Of Warrant

Constitutionality of an amend
ment to the Maryland Bouse
Act. which permits admission in
court of evidence seized without
a warrant in concealed weapons
cases. was attacked yesterday by
a Rockville (Md) trial magis-
trate.
Trial Magistrate Walter H.
Norman refused to accept in
evidence a pistol police, without
a warrant. had taken from a
defendant.
Freed by the judge was Will
liam jackson, 80, colored, who
had been searched by police on
February 27 in the Lincoln Park
section. Police had received a
telephone call that jackson was
carrying the gun.
Judge Moorman's acquittal of
jackson was appealed irnme-
diately by Assistant States At
torney j. Hodge Smith. The
appeal can go only to the Mont
gomery County Circuit Court.
UpholdS Defense Counsel.
The trial magistrate said he
based his decision on the Fourth,
Fifth, and Fourteenth amend
ments to the Constitution and
the 22d and 26th articles of the
Maryland Declaration of Rights.
All involve due process, unlaw-
full search and seizure and self
incrimination.
The ruling came from Judge
Norman after a 2O-minute re-
cess, during which he looked up
precedent. His action upheld
arguments by Barnard T. Welsh
and George Moore, defense at
torneys.
The controversial Bouse Act
bars the admission in evidence
OF material gained by illegal
search and seizure in misde-
meanors. The law has been
amended. however, by the Gen.
eral Assembly. to permit the use
OF evidence seized without a war
rant In gaming cases in three
counties and In concealed weap-
oI1s cases throughout the State.
In giving his decision, the
Judge quoted former United
States Supreme Court Justice
louis Brandeiss In 4 similar case:
THE greatest dangers to liberty
Turk in the insidious encroach-
ment by men of zeal, WE'LL
meaning but without under
standing"
Gaming Case Held Different.
The Maryland Court of APP
peals has ruled the gaming
amendment does not infringe
on personal liberties, according
to Mr.. Smith.
Mr.. Smith, in attempting to
block Judge Moorman's action,
said it generally is understood
that questions of Constitutional
law in criminal cases should be
ruled on only by the highest
courts. He added that he thought
the Maryland Attorney General
had ruled likewise.
Judge Norman retorted:
"AS far as this court is con-
cerned, the interest is in pro-
tecting the rights of the indi-
vidual. Attorney general or
no attorney general, a trial mag
istrate can rule on due processes
of law"
Judge Norman released Jack
son under $3.50 bond and over
ruled a defense motion that an
appeal by the State would put
their client in double jeopardy
He said the Court of Appeals
has ruled double jeopardy does
not apply to appeal from mag
istrate court to a Circuit Court
in Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-03-20
By lhe Assoeiosod Press

By he Assoeintod Press
ANNAPOLIS. Mar. 20.-Yes-
terday's legislative developments
i,,rl.1deel.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-11-13
WASHTNCTON LETTER
Catholic Press And The Reds

tactic they have helped to sow
considerable confusion and doubt
in the ranks Of loyal Catholics.
Suppression of the Catholic
press has not been an overnight
measure, but one carried out
over a period of years. In Czech
osloyakia, for example, some
newspapers survived until 1949,
while in Hungary one or two Ca
tholic newspapers still exist, al
though subject to rigid state CEN
sorship. Hungarian Catholics at
one time had two dailieS, %
Weeklies, and about 30 other pub
lications, with an aggregate
yearly circulation OF 20,000,000.
The fate of the Catholic press
behind the Iron Curtain makes
tragic reading. Before the Red
ascendancy, CzechoSlovakia had
a strong and vigorous Catholic
press; today it does not even
have one parochial bulletin. In
Poland, the Catholic press had
reached truly impressive pro-
portions. with an information
agency, various dailies and about
$50 newspapers. Now there is
pitifully scant number Of publi-
cations whose circulation is dras-
tically restricted because of in
adequate paper allotments.
Abolition Of the Catholic press
complete, or near-complete--
has not been enough for the COM
munists. Book-publiShing firms
have been confiscated, Libraries
closed, and books considered
harmful TO the regimes destroy
ed. On top of this, pastoral let
ters and ecclesiastical circulars
are censored. Even church
preaching has been carefully reg
ulated lest priests touch upon
certain forbidden topics. Through
all these measures, the Reds
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-11-13
LOUIS F. BUDEM
Cardinal And 'PriUdte Citizens

for the Reds In fully carrying
through their plans for penetra-
ton.
But everywhere throughout
the country the people have be-
come more aware, as a result of
the Congressional inquiries, OF
h0lU the Communists proceed IN
penetration. Also, they have been
convinced that the plea OF self
incrimination is actually a plea
of guilt. Recent conversations
which | have had with scores of
people in Ohio, Pennsylvania and
down in Florida have shown this
to be the case
New Battle Cry
The Daily Worker of October
q, as an illustration. in referring
to the contempt case of Julius
Emspak. declares: Like many
other witnesses, EmsDak refused
to let the Committee pry into his
personal affairs" That becomes
its battle cry. But then it goes on
to say: "0f the counts in his
indictment, So were based on re-
fusal to testify about union per-
sonnel or matters. The remain
ing 10 counts were based on re
fusal to testify about member
ship in the Communist Party, the
National Federation Party, the
National Federation for ConStitu-
tional Liberties, the Civil Rights
Congress. and such matters"
None of the items mentioned
are personal affairs" !" The ques-
tions asked OF Emspak referred
TO the United Electrical, Radio,
and Machine Workers Union,
the communist control of
which is well known. 1t was de
signated as Red-ruled in 1850 by
the CIO. The questions about per
sonnel had to do with those per
sons charged with being Com
muniSts. Emspak's refusals to
answer were merely refusalS to
aid the United States Of America
IN this ifeor-dedth battle IN
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-11-13
Food For Thought

The Norwegian Nobel Institute in oslo Norway
announced the 1858 winners of the various yearly
awards. This years Peace Prize went to General of
the Army George Catlett Marshall
At the same time as this announcement made,
Ii was also made known that the winner of the 1852
Peace Prize vino was not named last year, is Dr.
Albert Schweitzer
One can garner much food for thought and self
examination in studying the life of Dr. SehWeitzer
Now 78 years old Albert Schweizer has been
medical missionary in Africa for the past 40 years
Much of the Doctors fame rests upon this almost
half century spent among the uncvllized natives
of the Lambarene section OF French West Africa
The amazing part OF his story is though that he
was already world renowned a concert organist,
professor Of languages and philosopher before he
started what is regarded his "life's work" !"
Author OF one Of the standard works on Johann
Sebastian Bach Albert Schweitzer at 81 had attained
a place In the field of the arts that has never been
duplicated to this day. lie had won acclaim in three
separate fields Of endeapor, holding Doctors de
gree in each,
Having reached at this early age what might well
seem TO be the pinnacle Of success was OF little
satisfaction to Albert Schweizer Inflamed with the
example of Christ SchWeitZer left all this and went
back to school to study medicine.
He did this not because of love of collecting
degrees but in order 10 better fit himself TO serve
his feowman as a missionary in Africa. Seeing
statue OF St Peter Claver. the apostle Of the negro
slaves had changed the life of Albert Schweitzer.
These few facts taken from the life of this dedi-
Gated man can serve each of us the spring board
for profitable meditation.
Keep in mind Albert Schweizers early fame
Recall also how he willingly gave up this fame
with the pleasant living it meant to serve his Cod
by serving his fellowmen-the most abiect OF has
fellowmen.
Let us ask ourselves If we in our own lives have
matched the record of sacrifice and service for God
of Albert SchWeitzer. And then let remember
az members OF the True Church that Albert Schwei-
zer and his record could we'll make some OF us
feel little ashamed
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-11-13
Armed For Action

"A blue print for action" is the term given the
publicity KIT compiled by the Caecheucal Guild OF
St Paul Minnesota to promote the fact that Christ
mas is Chrst's birthday. The KIT has received the
enthusiastic endorsement OF Bishop Ready, who
recommended its use to the assembled delegates at
the recent DCCW meeting admirable means
OF putting Christ back into Christmas
Included in this free kit are suggestions for Or
ganization on parish diocesan inter-city level,
special activity suggestions. notes publicity con
facts avaabilites OF special religious merchandise,
and complete directions for the campaign
Nothing in this kit is particularly new, accord
Ing TO Father Gales president Of the Guild, but
we thought it was time TO compile into one refer
ence volume all the activities that have been sue
cessfully used by church groups all the coun-
try The Guilds Xii should be the answer for the
many groups who would be than willing TO
work on christmas is Christs Birthday campaign
If they knew where to start.
eve hope il will lead the way TO increase inter
est in Christmas as great religious holy day, in
stead of Just another secuiarized holiday
The kit was prepared TO help individuals and
organizations who want TO join the growing cam
paign to emphasize the observance of Christmas
as religious day Material in the kit is OF pfac-
tical nature complete plan is given stepby-step.
II can be adapted to any organization and used IN
communities OF all sizes The full scope and work
ability OF the plan brought this comment from ta-
ther Daniel A. Lord Sd. noted lecturer, writer and
youth leader THE project looks fine. YOU seem TO
have covered the ground completely. My eongratu-
lationsi"
Requests ion this free KIT giving the "know-how'
of publicizng Christmas as Christs birthday should
be sent 10 Catechetical Guild l47 +. Fifth ST., 81
Paul, Minn
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-11-13
Hear. Hear!

We hesitate to give further life TO the following
news tidbit and would not If II were not for the
person who made The statement and the possibility
that II will undoubtedly be given credenee by some
This particular gem was cast out by speaker
and writer who amazingly has large following
and whose statements carry great weight with some
The speaker said that she did not think the us.
should outlaw Communists because she did not he
lieve that every Communist is dedicated 60 the
overthrow of tht government by force"
Now this dictum betrayS woelul lack OF knoWi-
edge on the part Of the speaker OF Just what Com
munsm is OF how It works and of ITS general IN.
tentions Or at least We hope il does II II doesn't,
then we can all be Just little bit more than
frightened For this statement was made by Eleanor
Roosevelt And The sad fact is that this lady has
much to do around the UN. and her words are taken
as gospel by many Of the unwary.
II Is unfortunate that this lady should hold the
position Of importance In the public eye that she
does Apparently wententioned, her statements
during the past few years on Communism and Com.
munists have been the Of much msinior-
nation.
Let us hope this latest regrettable hoop viii be
generally ignored and remain ineffective.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-11-13

All of our Catholic high schools in the city were
X-rayed in 1851 and viii be checked again this
spring
Christmas seals are financing research programs
to find new drug which viii hasten the cure of
tuberculosis.
They are acquainting more and more local folks
with the way to prevent tuberculosis through edu-
catonal projects for schools, civic and professional
groups, and the public at large.
tuberculosis is still the number health prob.
lem in Franklin County, with 97l new TB cases re.
ported here last year
When we buy and use Christmas seals We are
buying more than decorations for holiday cards
letters, and packages for Christmas seals are the
only income of the Columbus tuberculosis Society
and its yearTound fight against TB in this COM
munity
Do your part in supporting this vital community
project by buying and using Christmas seals during
the campaign which opens this coming Monday, No
vember 16 and ends Christmas Eve, Dec. "a.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-11-13

the right of the United States TO
protect itself from within. Mos
COW does not take any comfort
from the blow his words gave to
the Red snti-American propagan-
da which has been spread so
widely throughout Europe.
There are several reasons why
the international conspiracy seeks
To create bitterness against the
Cardinal. The first of these,
which even many Catholics do
not yet appreciate fully, is the
set determination of the krem-
lin to diScredit the entire Cdtho-
lic hierdchg an order 10 destroy
the Church. Another reason lies
in the new plan for systematic
reinjiltrution OF all agencies Of
government and opinion IN the
Western morld. The latter is now
a marked feature of the current
Communist line, and ways and
means of making this inffltration
a success have been the topic of
discussion in Political Affairs for
months. They are also reflected
in a number of recent issues of
the Nelo Times, coming here
from Moscow.
eued by coriiss Lamont
The Congressional inquiries
have been big stumbling blocks
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-11-13

seek to wipe out every trace of
free expression, even in the
houses of God.
Nor is this the whole story.
Catholic leaders have been deep
ly concerned over the loss of
their newspapers, but they are
even more worried over the set
ting up of pseudo-Catholic publi-
cations that try to convince
readers that the communist
theology is perfectly consistent
with the teachings of the Chris
tian religion, and that every
good priest must in conscience
give unconditional support to
the regime and whatever meas
ures it thinks fit to introduce.
1t goes without saying that
faxed purportedly Catholic or
ganS do not hesitate to print ar
ticles defaming the Catholic
Church, the Pope and Bishops.
The plight of the Catholic press
in Poland was stressed in a men,
orandum presented to President
Beirut by the Polish Hierarchy
last May. why are Catholic
periodicals and publications de-
stroyed," the Bishops asked,
while publications of other de-
nominations or religious sects
appear without obstacles, and,
above all, what is most signifi-
cant, the self-Styled Catholic
periodicals and publications
that claim to be fighting eccles-
iastical diversion?'
Catholicism is being removed
from the life of the nation" the
Bishops wrote giving thus plain
explanation of the step-by-step
procedures which the Reds have
adopted in Poland and elsewhere
"a procedure in which the Cath
olic press has been marked for
destruction from the beginning.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-11-13

tDhlch ~ Is engaged.
Neither Julius Emspak nor
Corliss Lamont is merely a ''pri-
vate citizen" Emspak was an inn
portant member of the Labor
Advisory Committee to the Presi-
dent during World War IL. He is
national secretary-treasurer of
the United Electrical, Radio and
Machine Workers Union, which
has control of a number of sensi-
tive areas in American industry
connected with secret war materi.
al This control even goes into
certain processes connected with
atomic manufacture. When such
a man is charged by a number of
witnesses with being a notorious
Communists, functioning under
the name of Comrade Juniper
and that he has been present at
Red National Committee meet
ings and other sessions of the
conspiracy here, that is a matter
of public concern.
Initiate the Cardinal
Corliss Lamont has been q
member of more Communists
fronts than any other of the
veteran sponsors of such organi-
zations, with two or three excep-
tions. For years he was the head
of the Friends of Soviet Russia,
a counterpart of organizations
of similar character created by
the Communist international ap-
paratus in every country of the
world. This front, which has been
of immeaSurable aid to the Soviet
dictatorship. now functions under
the name of the National Council
of Ameriean-Soviet Friendship.
Lamont is more than on the
public stage. And his acts become
a matter of concern to this gov
ernment when one of his books,
distorted in favor of Soviet Rus
sia, is used as an authority by
Army Intelligence. That is the
astounding fact inhich led to his
being questioned.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-11-13

ciples of international life.
This was a very important
meeting. But the sad fact is that
even if the entire membership
of CAIP were to come to Wash
ington for the various sessions,
Trinity Colleges limited facili-
ties would not be overtaxed.
After 26 years of very success
full work in promoting a wider
understanding and a more eff
fective application of the Papal
peace program, the CAIP is limp
ing along with less than 500
active members. All of these are
recognized authorities in their
various specialities-internation-
al ethics, economics, political
science, international law, etc
but there simply are not enough
of them.
Many reasons can be advanced
for CAIP's failure to attract q
larger membership. Perhaps the
principal one has been a lack of
adequate publicity and promotion
which, in turn, can be traced
back in a vicious circle to a lack
of sufficient members. A second
airy reason is that CAIP, wisely
or unwisely, has specialized thus
far in producing scholarly stud
les and reports rather than so
called popular" pamphlets.
"Plans are being made to strike
a better balance in the future" "
Twofold Purpose
Whatever the reason for limit
ed membership, the time has
come to try to remedy the situa-
ton. Surely there must be thous-
ands of American Catholics who
would be willing to become parti-
cipating members of the Associa-
tion if they knew a little more
about it.
The CAIP is a private member
ship organization of American
Catholics interested in applying
Christian principles to inter
national affairs, promoting a
peace based on Papal and epis-
copal announcements, restoring
a fruitful knowledge of the
Catholic tradition of information
al law, and bringing this ever
developing tradition to bear on
American public life.
The Association was organized
by the late Monsignor John A.
Ryan, Father Raymond A. Nc
Gowan, Archbishop (then Fatherl
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-11-13
INQUIRY CORNER
What Is Meaning
Of Closed Retreat?

represent it faithfully. When
the Catholic scholars appointed
have checked a book and given
it a "Nihil obstat" they do not
say that the book is well-done,
but that it contains no error.
They do not interfere with the
authors freedom in content or
style. In addition to the Bible
books dealing with sacred theo-
logy, church history, canon law,
natural theology and ethics are
to be submitted. Prayer books
and writings about the saints or
mystics as well as any books
dealing directly with questions
of faith and morals are included.
No Catholic wants to misrepre-
sent C a t h olic teaching. The
"Nihil obstat" and the ''Imprima-
tur" (of the Bishop simply
state that the book contains no
teaching contrary to that of
Christ's Church.
@. Are there some books es-
pecidlly suitable for recent
conUert to follot0 up his instruc-
tionS?
A. There are many books
suitable for this praiseWorthy ,
purpose. The National Catholic
Almanac has a list which in
cludes such classics as Belief
of Catholics" by Father Ronald
Knox, Catholic Pattern" by
Woodlock, ''Externals of the Ca
tholic Church" by Sullivan and
Map of Life by Frank Sheed.
Some of the many fine books
on the Mass such as 1.-THE Mass"
by Father Dunney or "The Mean
ing of the Mass" by Bussard-
Kirsch should be included. Usu-
ally advice is available from the
priest who gave the instructions
or from the apostolic workers
in the Catholic bookstores.
@. What steps can q conScien-
tlouS parent take to protect his
children from the temptations
against purity Which are so conf
mon and po1Oerful in our day?
A. On the positive side Ca
tholic parent can have great as
Surance of his children's moral
safety if they receive Holy Com
munion often. A relationship
whereby children confide in
their parents ane keep up their
prayers and the full practice of
their religion provides a good
background. On the negative
side it is important to protect
children from occasions of sin.
Among these occasions would
be idleness, b a d companions,
drinking, immodest dress, in-
decent books, plays and motion
pictures.
Send questions to Rev. Edward
F. Healey, The Inquirey Corner,
The Catholic Times, Box 636,
Columbus (16( Ohio.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-11-13
Q. What IS meant by- d

@. What IS meant by.
CLOSED" retreat?
A. The Catholic Encyclopedia
defines a retreat as withdrawal
from the usual surroundings and
business distractions to a place
set apart for solitude, medita-
ton, seIf-exam m ination and
amendment of life". This is the
definition of a closed retreat.
A retreat given in a Catholic
school or college may have the
same general purposes, but does
not provide for the retreatant
withdrawing from his usual resi-
dence. In day-schools, for ex-
ample, the actual retreat extends
In practice, as a rule, from
morning Mass to late afternoon,
and the retreatant returns TO
his home as usual every evening.
1t is generally presumed that a
closed retreat lasts at least forty
eight hours, and that this time
is spent in a place set apart
for these exercises.
Q. What is the "nuptiaL bless
IN?
A. The nuptial blessing is that
special invocation of Gods spec
ial help and favor by the priest
for the Catholic bride. 1t is
given after the Pater Noster at
the Nuptial Mass, and may not
be given when the Nuptial Mass
may not be offered advent and
Lent. The blessing can be
received only once, so that If
a widow remarries she cannot
receive it, if she received it
for her first marriage. For a
just reason the bishop may al
low the Nuptial Mass and Bless
ing during the penitentiaI
seasons.
@. Could you tell me some
thing of the origin and nature
Of the Knights of Columbus?
A. The Knights of Columbus
are organized as a fraternal
benefit society of Catholic men.
1t was chartered on March 20.
1882, and has a membership of
more than 100000 in over 5000
councils. The purpose of the
society as expressed in the
charter are: to give financial
aid to members and their bene-
ficiaries, to assist sick and dis
abled members, to promote Soc
ial and intellectual interchange
among its members, and to pro
mote and conduct educational,
religious, social and relief work.
Q. Do all books tUritten bg
Catholics haze to be censored?
A. No. Church censorship is
required for editions of the Bible
and commentaries on the Sacred
Scripture. Since Christ commits
stoned the Church TO teach,
it is the responsibility of the
bishops to see that books repre-
senting Catholic teaching really