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Evening star., 1953-05-10
REFRIGERATORS
WAREHOUSE SALE

WAREHOUSE SALE
ses esps cur 8 LEs SHasr sPRseses sRRss aRs Il this
Jtl FttESFEfG Slsoss. co. =, $50 s0nifsn. @1i st.
REFGR.. Admiral: 2 cu.-ft.; freezing
family Size, 4 burner thermostst;
S11O ea.;' excel. cond. JE. 4-2752
REFGR.. Hotpoint; excel. cond.: sac.
REFCR.. shelvador. late mod. top
freezer, defroster, S125; wardrobe.
$40; fitted week end. SIS. EN-. g.
REFGR., late mod. coldspot. S1oo;
canopy for patio. $50; auto Uni
versal coffee. S15. EN-. 3-0O1O.
REFGR.-aHotpoint. 36 inches high
movi1s 6y %1x24 Mant;assio seHasei $55 Prae; new;
Apt: 10l. 800 s. Washington st..
REFGR.. s-cu.-ft. oE. yrs. old, a.
excel. cond.; S125. OIL. 6-e764.
REEeRs., rseond; and guar. ss5 5V up,
GgM Gg s!soSa 3 9aAscH' 1922 M st. Nv"
REFaSssS:.O sSOOsi Guaranteed; sse.5o lt Up:
es:g SsSa teFs tTass fUYasss sMa 9 nsT sTa 1SSe:
sERyfcE, is4l 4 + st. sntsA NJ. Ii. aA s.osos' s.
REFGR.. 11-cu.-ft., GE. with sep.
coss $780, saRins ssh. gz siSf
RIDING MISUNDERSTANDING and
intermediate classes; ring and trail
$40. Crescent 232 W.
RIELEssModReminston 81. 22 target
eaeh ef; seG HD 21aSs gsGt gDngs9 Gy $50
RUG. Am; Oriental, '7Isx5h: excel.
or after 5 ewes. AID. 2-5166. 10
RUGS t2), 9x12, gray Mohawk broad
loom loon rugs; excel eond;; $50 each.
silver 81; 75eGa; spPins, Md i9l4o Dallas AVE.
9x12.. $50; 9x12 Administer, S35:
l2x15 sculptured. .S125. SANITARY
RUG CO.. l06 Indiana ave. NV.
tSssEHESr';s 80 '"T@'' Es9 e5sH 5s; w.
RGGs@sarouk, GjGsCo sx12, sasb; 1ssahan,
pert. eond. ia. S-ss6i. Wv 10 IL :"
fss' nss sfoo skaFs'toH g. sa59gf saSgs6 s.s IKE
quality. outstanding values; Us sa-
isx14.s. iSx1, stAAs Adams H49.saGSiss.e 9saGSisse cn'neSe'
RUGS, Chinese, 3-pc. matching set;
rose background; never used. JU.
ex12s. sx1o. 6x9. sx12,
D blend plGS ,sh shest; H,s desk; Du. 5,,s2s3. 49,,
i3, $50 ca. Also scatter size. Reas.
R9fGS oxi1e i,nardsf H ~: S.Svso.
ured, Taupe background, $50; sxlO
BACKGROUND. SIS; good cond. EN-.
RUGS, rose broadloom. 12x15 it..
ks Ss nss sse S. a' oE se .4 free% e0ndEsnsF dfssss
R1G, axf5' f5o' ali Wv wool o1'1at With pad, ?
s1o0; blue. silk spread; doSble, 3
RUG S1R Dsafn saRaAiSNWooi.l II 71asl hand hooked,
reversible. Chinese; group. $40. 2
3x5s, ? 2x4s and l 6x9. JA. 2-9532.
RUG, 9x15, blue wool, with pad. $75;
ehild,s wardrobe. like new. S@5. EN-.
home. oL. 4-7e3a.
RUGS, Karastan, beautiful, excellent
condition; four room sizes and sew
eral scatter sizes. Cost about S2,-
400; will sell for S1.50O or separ-
ateiy reasonable. Also lovely Pro-
vincial design. bleached mahogany
twin beds. satin tufted headboards,
complete with custom-made bed
spreads and matching draperies
Price. $3.50. Apt. 7O6, THE BROAD
MOOR, WO. 6-Sl75.
RUG. Wilton velvet. 9xl2. good
RA. 3-2637.
RUGS - Antique, Faradan, b3xSo,
blue and red. OIL. 4-6OO7.
RUGS-Abaca natural color manila
hemp, 9x12 or 9x1S; woven in l 1T
squares; new. IA. 7-S475. -l2
RUGS-Karastan's, 10 6x14s, pastel
Louvre pattern: also one 3x9 and
one 4lax7Ia, excel. cond.; priced to
sell EN- o-oOS2
Evening star., 1953-05-10
WASHERS
WAREHOUSE SALE
See our ad under Appliances in this
paper. SILVER SPRING. GAS g.
EEIL1ECsTRdIC. CO.. $50 Bonifant St.
WASHERS
WASHERS

WASHERS
See our ad under APPLIANCES Of
SILVER SPRING GAS & ELpc. CO.
$50 Bonifant ST.. JU. S-S03S. -13
WASHING MACHINE-Easy Spin
drier. Good condition. $35 or best
MACHINE. wrinser type.
postwar model in good condition:
by original owner: $25. JU. 9-6947.
MACHINE, Easy Spinner,
good condition; reasonable. Ii. g.
WASHING MACHINE, wrinser type.
In good condition; $50. RA. 1884.
sssafS l1Ss 9 'M!zSeaals1; 4 n.ys., v..a,,
best offer. ia. 7-619O.
WASHING MACHINE. Universal,
wringer type: 2-speed agitator: auto.
i timer I g sT,,n and ppmP; $S5, ia: 4-o293:
Frigidaire. 1852 de luxe model.
Just like new; original cost, 5000:
will sell for S1S5. XII. S-6274.
Evening star., 1953-05-10
MISCELLANEOUS FOR sALE

SEWING MACHINE CLEARANCE-
Priced to sell; White rotary. console.
$3.50 another console, $50; Singer
portable, $3.50; Standard portable.
$3.50; featherweight portable. 1912
Lee hwy. IA. 2.4914.
SEWING MACHINE CLEARANCE -
Priced to sell; White rotary console,
$3.50: another console, $50; Singer
portable, $39.50: Standard portable
S29. 80; featherweight portable. 3S12
Lee hwy. IA. 2-4914. IS
SEWING MACHINE. treadle, Singer
round bobbin; good condition; $50
sEwrNc: N S;of MACHINE, Singer console
very good condition S46, WE
SEWING MACHINEs-Extra speciall
Beautiful singer round-bobhin con-
sole, darner att, only $50. so. Sin.
ger portable, S39.5O. Featherweisht
Singer. new machine. 3S12 Lee
SEWING MACHINE, portable, only 9
mos. old, practically brand-new. $65.
sEWING MACHINES - Repossessed;
several Singer consoles may be
bought for balance due. SINGER
SEWING CENTER. 3I07 Wilson
blvd Arl Va Ia 7-3R0O 10
Evening star., 1953-05-10
VACUUM CIEANERS

We have o good stock Of used and re-
conditioned vacuum cleaners, from
brands also. Substantial savings on
floor models and demonstrators.
Kenmore tank and upright cleaners.
Used vacuum cleaner motors and
cords. only S2.25 sold as is while
they last. Call Ii. 7-75o0. for free
SEARS ROEBUCK and co.
ell BladensburE Rd. NE.
Evening star., 1953-05-10

STUDIO CogcH7BED and 3 pillows,
like new. North 1929. mornings.
STUDIO COUCH. Simmons. maple
almost new. Call JU. 9-18s3. 10
SUPPLY CABINETS, wardrobes.
%stsi' 4sas! Is Sarsin:; i1s ,9sR cf today CO
TABLE, 4 chairs wrought iron. glass
TOP; perfect eond; reasonable. EN-.
TABLE s1S ~ medium s.uszs size maple wing,
TsRtES sas RFaSaE'es eslv:a % aSov 4S1at ssS:
Excellent Condition. After 'I pm. a
Sunday. OIL; 2.3169.
plastic seats: $40. Central se5sss.
Asc 81 Ter fern ssnd In %eks9
lot; After 4 pm. Sunday, Oh. 2
rAstti sa4 Pshos:; "a, s:;os5sl 5ss7lss droD-lsaf;
rm:.. 4ox26, S35: magazine stand,
solid mahog;, lge;, $50; co. 6-69s5.
TABhE@solid d1en Las. mahos s9 2unssn a Phyisi ti
sSsiPs sfss. D'd wo .ns s5ssIP P'hGt Rat
TABLE. mahos. drop leaf, 12x44. also
pads, $36; nearly new Lewt sweeper,
$40. Tel. EN-. 2-2340..
TABLE, mahog. drop-leaf Duncan
PPhyfe; exec: ccond.; opens 64x42.
TAPE REcORDER, crestwood, porta-
BILE; almost new; peri. cond.; was
$3.50; sac. S100. AID. 2-S562.
TAPE RECoRDER-webcor, sacrifice.
$40: Also CUSTOM Hin. radio and
beautifully hand made:
brought from Paris, France: SO
inches wide; S25. JU, 5-314S.
Evening star., 1953-05-10

PIANOS FOR RENT
Low summer rates now in effect. For
details about our famous RENTAL
PURCHASE PLAN call KITS
1880 G st. NV. RE. 7-6212. -16
PIANOS - Baldwin, Acrosonic, spinet
an console models Designed. built
and guaranteed by Baldwin. EQUIP.
with Baldwin patented Full Blow
action Wide variety case designs
E EXCLUSIVE AT HUGO woRcH
925 G. st. NV.
Established 1879
PING PONG TABLES-New, reg. size,
folding, 2 sections. painted. For be-
sinners. $26, S35 and $40. AD.
PIN BALL MACHINEs-1B assorted,
$40 UP: Call Sun. after IL am.
WA. 1886.
PIPE-USED
Also used bathtubs, sinks. radiators.
structural steel angles and channels,
WASHINGTON RAG d BAG CO..
216 L ct. s.w. Phone DI. 7.6007
PLAY PEN, foldup style. and plastic
pad: also Teeter Babe; in excel
eond.; reas. WA. 7-S367
PLAY PEN, excel, cohd,. IS. EN-.
2-0265.
Evening star., 1953-05-10
MILLING MACHINES

One Browne g. Sharpe No. 2 with
vertical attachments; one Diamond
No. l with Motor in base: one U. S.
hand mill, This is . real opportunity
Faction 9 FSGSs of oriTinsl cost U1n eail SUNDAY
srenFaodd. aR s3 Nd D@ 2P. 42Gg 79Y4o $7th So So
MIXER, commercial, Hobart, loot.
z bowls; used saSsy very little reasonable
eass eomDressO4. esSsloHsa S. FAB fA aosss 81 air
MOTORS-i/10O to 100 h.p. and re-
sxch. cARTY. 1908 14th. NO. 7-osa4.
MOTORS. for fans. power tools, etc,
S.. Rear 1925 Taylor st. NV ia.
MOToRS--1-h.p; AC,, $40. .4-h.p.
MoToRs MOI Ss fE" Fos sURNERs tssE IA turnsces nnSsa
fans, pumps. refrigeratorS, washers,
any size, make or type in stock for
instant exchange at lower flat-rate
prices. Why waltz Bring your mo-
tor with you, walk out with exact
EPMsA E9ST1PSssS Esplsssment sa7s ELECTRIC
MOVE H'~;; CAMRRAs. A.0GS; Protectors, &C.
SE. 7.s4s4. '1s1EHsi sRENNiER. s.' sss FPs. "a.
Mov1E PRoJEcToR-E.tats has 2
1e:mm., viii sell one. Kodak 750-
case. S126. EN-. 3-8752.
MULTmITH 10. No. 6101S2, light
fixture, work orRaniEer with Q com
p4rtments; cleaned and recond.
$3.50 supplies with sale. Firm dis
500. EX. 3-465O. EXT. IA. 10
OFFICE EQUIP.-Desks. chairs, fling
cabinets. adding machs.. typewriterS.
ealc. reas. Call today. CO. 5-4625
week, 1112 14th st. NV, DI. 7-7372
Evening star., 1953-05-10

SOFA, KRoEHLER - Green. excel.
cond,: recently purchased; 500.
AP. 7-7937 after / pm.
STAMP COLLECTION. Germany, old
states and occupation issues; cata-
loeue. $1,200;. sacrifice, $500. Also
smaller collections. LU. 1-1S0s
STEEL
We have large amount reinforcing
steel, angles and beams cut to size,
WREcK1NG CO. 1os7 srentWood
I'd. ne. AID. 2-6177. -15
STENoGRAPH MACHINE, newest
RsS;sr RSdsi; SsG' Md 4ol@ Seth st., Mt.
sTEREo PROTECTOR. T. D. C.,
5Sctn;;a radiant stereo silver screen,
3Qx40-in.; bought April '52 at S21O,
sell both for S106. Oh 2-2O37
after ] p.m.
STERLING SILVER
2seo. disc. on all popular makes.
Order now. 1120 10th ct. NV.
Evening star., 1953-05-10

OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Adding machine. typewriter. check
writer, desks and filing cabinets
EN-. 2-7311, bet. 9-5 wkdays. --16
OFFICE. FURN.--Will rent beautiful
exec. desk, library. table. chrS.. etc;
cheap. Furnish once compl. EN-. g.
O7S4. 10
OFFICE EoUIPMENT-Close out. 4
typewriters, addressograph $50.
cleo. water cooler and 96 mimeo-
graph; fluor. desk lights; desks.
MA. S-h&h1
Evening star., 1953-05-10

STORE FIXTURES, suitable 8 and
10c store; Counters. wall shelving,
whole or part. Apply Mr. AIDES,
1H51' kING.s' 1904 9TH St NV. pu.
sTovE-Apt. size. gas. $40; good
condition. Cali RA. 3-44So.
STOVE, gas. perfect condition.: re-
friserato61., defroster. Private home.
STOVE. Kitchen. gas: good cond. :,
clean: $25:. Overlook 3-12s9.
new. Sl75. Cali LU. l-411O. 10
STOVE, gas, apt. size, in working
order; $12.50. Call after IL am.
at 1904 14th st. NV.
STOVE, bottle gas. 4O-in. table top,
oven resulator; peri. cond.; S7b.
sToyE.. Masfe. Chef. SO in, oven
eeonnttr1odl; ent1d; excellent eond.; sob. ia.
sTORM WINDOWS. 1e-wood frame,
16 full screens. newly painted. Fit
tings incl; lot. S100. OIL. 4-4286.
Evening star., 1953-05-10

PASTEL BRICK
For patio. barbecue or flower box:
some still left from Home Show
Exhibit and short lengths at half
price. -
Bowie. Md. UN. z-757o
Evening star., 1953-05-10

TOMATO PLANTS. HYBRID
BURPEE BIG BOY, Sc DOZEN
uN1vERsfrY Pkoh PK Nd A AP 1890
COW MANURE AND
TOPSOIL
Very clean and the very best Manure,
SIS ton; topsoil. $40. Special on
load lots. Ask operator for EV,
4-7433 or Ev. 4-2s65. -.
CONTINUED on Next PssS.
Evening star., 1953-05-10
OFFICE FURNITURE SALE

goo desks-executive. Secretarial,
typist or clerical. $50 chairs-ex-
ecutive. posture or straight. as steel
file cabinets. ball bearing and full
suspension. 3 or 4 drawer. S25 to
S35 and others SO up. Tables. 9 to
16 II. Drive in to our sales room.
D. c. SURPLUS SALES. 511 New
Jersey ave. NV. III
Evening star., 1953-05-10

COMPLETE SELL OUT
LESS THAN COST
Entirety or pieces. Must
vacate. Variety shop. Mems
clothing. paint. tools, graders.
furn., linoleum. jewelry. toys
chandise. 2301 4th st. ne.
Open all day Sunday. HO.
2-95Sh and DU. 7.2406.
Evening star., 1953-05-10
At Terrific Savings

Small sales office offers unlimited
selection of the FINEST LEATHER
CLUB CHAIRS, SOFAS, DESKS.
LAMPS. ACCESSORIES.
Evening star., 1953-05-10
SEWING MACHINES

Good stock OF electric trade-in mod.
popular makes. from $IN.95 to Ss5.
Also floor samples and demonstra-
tors. Call II 7-750o, for free home
trial.
SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO.
Evening star., 1953-05-10
MACHINE TOOLS

Atlas. Model TF-b4. Timken bearing,
bench lathe, hr. stand. vert. jack
lamp. tool cabinet. compl, with in
dependent, univ. and Jacobs chuckS
tool post, grinder. mica undercutter,
milling attach, boring table, wood
working tool rests and chisleS, other
accessories. $1,000 value. Bargain
priced. Will sell as a whole or
accessories sep. Inspection, Sun.
10 It'll. 8 Call JE 3-O117. 10
MATTRESS-Foam rubber. 54x76x
4 inches. $50 Uncovered; FALLS
Evening star., 1953-05-10

(dOH(h SALcS' JE. Z-oUoO.
MEAT CHOPPERS. slicers, scales,
saws, coffee mills, mixers; rebuilt:
SALES Hs AGE AGENCY. os1sp s5so Mt: DAPtoN Pleas.
ant st. NV. Call HU. 3-8070.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES - Ultraviolet
light, good cond.; sinusoidal ma
chine; General Electric sun lamp, in
Property may be seen at $50 ri upton
st. NV. Ill
MEMS SUITS. 4 tropical worsted. l
winter; size 40-42 long stout. ia
9-57S9 evenings. Ill
MERRY Y-GO-ROUND child's, port
able. $50; fan, SO; light, fluor.,
40-w., $40; all like new. ia. 9-1795.
MICROSCOPE, mon ocular, high, low
and oil emersion lens, movable stage.
500. LU. 2-942S.
MICROSCOPE-Bausch and Lomb;
S125; also converted Japanese rifle,
new stock, action and Sights, $50.
Phone RA 3-SI25 -IO~
Evening star., 1953-05-10

Reg. S4.b0 gal. now S2.25. All colors
best DUAL. outside and in. LEVEN-
THAI, 1880 18th st. NV. HU. $4,000
Evening star., 1953-05-10

SEWING MACHINE. Singer Taiior,
$50; !.,.o,, Alsoo electric pottable. .$fS'
GeBa eArGent I'd. ne. Ia. 6-6oSA,
Evening star., 1953-12-20

greenhouse and watched
closely while summing in large
wire baskets outdoors.
This year, the trees were
adjudged sturdy enough to
begin their permanent vigil
at the memorial, erected to
honor New Zealand'S allies in
both World Wars. It was be-
fitting that the city council
should have Mr.. Nixon plant
them on his good will tour.
The Auckland Star, giving
a glowing front-page account
of the incident, reported that
the Vice President and Sir
John Alum, the Mayor,
planted the female trees and
Mrs. Nixon the male. The
Vice President had four
spadefullS around his tree in
no time, it stated, and was
eager to go on when Sir John
stopped him.
The newspaper further said:
HE planted a foot high holly
as a symbol, Mr.. Nixon told
watchers. This tree symbol
ICES Christmas and good cheer
in America, and it's growth
here symbolizes the friendly
relations between our two
countries.
The article, in its last
sentence, summed up the
apparent feeling of friendship
Mr.. Nixon had put across that
morning: His plane took off
for Australia at 9:45-just 80
minutes after he planted that
tree of good mill"
Evening star., 1953-12-20
meri@n Holly Becomes Tree Of Good Will in New Zealand
By Meredith s. Buel

TTARRY w. DENGLER sat
Ill at his desk at the Uni
versity of Maryland, thought
fully studying a faded news
paper clipping. It was just
big enough to fit in the palm
Of his hand.
Who would have thought"
he asked after a moments
reflection, that this two
paragraph news item could
play a part in strengthening
the friendship ties between
two countries?" He was talk
ing about the United States
and New Zealand.
But there was more to it
than that. The clipping
printed four years ago
touched off a chain of events
which was to help Vice Pres
ident Nixon in his recent role
of a good will ambassador to
that country. (Mr. Nixon, as
President Eisenhower's per-
Sonal emissary, has been
visiting the heads of South
Pacific, Middle and Far East
ern countries, a trip which
has taken him and Mrs. Nixon
some $4,000 miles.)
One October night in 1949,
Mr.. Dengler, forester for the
univerSity'S Agriculture Ex-
tension Service, was relaxing
and reading The Star in his
home, 3108 Lancer drive,
Hyattsville. His eyes roved
the pages until a small item
caused him to do a double
take.
The story, in essence, stated
that Auckland, New Zealand,
planned to plant trees typical
of World War II allies around
its multimillion- dollar War
Memorial Museum. Soon its
city council would write to
these countries. asking for
trees.
But Mr.. Dengler decided to
do the writing. Friendship
Evening star., 1953-12-20

like the holly tree" he muSed
over the line Emily Bronte
wrote more than 100 years
ago. What tree could be more
representative of American
good will than the holly?
The forester was vice presi-
dent of the Holly Society of
America.
To the council he wrote the
Society's wish to send young
holly trees. II made the mis-
take" he recalls, "of sending
the letter by straight mail,
which went by boat. 1t was
two months before I received
a reply"
But the return airmail
letter from T. w. M. AShby,
Auckland'S town clerk, assured
him the council would be de-
lighted to have the trees. In
the next four years, some 80
letters travelled the 10000
miles between Messrs. Dengler
and Ashby - and a close
friendship developed over
these typewriter messages.
First, Mr.. Dengler con-
Quoted a beauty contest
among holly trees. He selected
a male holly from Central
Maryland and females from
West Virginia's Allegheny
Mountains and Southern
Maryland. Then, at an an
nual meeting of the Holly
Society here. Commodore
James L. Findlay, Air Attache
of the New Zealand Embassy,
graciously accepted the trees
for his country.
After inspection by the Ag-
riculture Department proved
the trees were diSeaSe-and-
insect-free, the three 2-year-
old hollieS were airmailed.
That was in April, 1850. Since,
the hollies, while becoming
accustomed to the new cli-
mate, have been carefully
nurtured in an Auckland
Evening star., 1953-03-16
Fletcher KnebeI:
Potomac Fever

Millions Of Americans mail their income tax to the
tax collector Modern genius is five cent inspiration and
95 per cent knowing how to deduct it,
The White House Senator Taft's will be
basador to Ireland Ike hopes the boy will the Of
diplomacy-and sub-lesse of it to his old
United States and Britain planes
back at the Russians It's lucky the allies
in Ss thing together Well of ammunition
that fron-not long the British single left
to sell back to
The Government prepares to blow up model town in
Nevada by atomic explosion Eveyhng blowing these days
even the idea of a world that won't.
Ike sprans his wrist practicing golf the White House
lawn. Kes tough his fellow gofers-hes making
harder and harder for them to lose to him.
Douglas Stuart president of considered for
ambassador to Canada Almost time it to ba this
administration home At the end Of the first
inning General Motors Quaker OATS g.
The Government prepares to print money with
Baker Priests it, What this country
needs little spending moneya get nowadays is the
kind to bills with.
Evening star., 1953-03-16

been proceeding to carry them
out.
Chairman Mitchell has been
moving about the country
looking personally into the
Democratic situation. His
longest foray took him re-
Gently to the Pacific Coast for
inspections in California,
Utah, Idaho and Montana. He
came back buoyed up about
the interest and enthusiasm
he found among party work
erS Of the newer vintage who,
themselves: were set on fire
by Adlai Stevenson, and are
still on fire. and are ready to
sit up all hours making plans.
This fresh and new element,
some young but others young
only in spirit and verve, woke
up in the campaign to the
fact that some OF the old party
wheelhorseS, those who had
been in charge Of the organi-
zations, did not pull very
heavy in the last campaign
and had no great zeal for
victory. Some Of these old
timers were in politics chiefly
for business and. having cap
italized on 1t for business. and
got business. they were no
Evening star., 1953-03-16
Constantine Brown:

The protracted negotiations
in Madrid for an agreement to
include United States air and
naval bases in Spain and sub
stantial American support to
build up and modernize the
Spanish military forces are
expected to be stepped up soon.
Secretary Of State Dulles
does not intend to follow the
slow-motion policies of his
predecessor. At the same time
much of the French and Brit
iSh opposition to a tie-up with
Spain has been eliminated.
The military men in Wash
ington, London and Paris have
long favored an American
Spanish agreement. Their ef-
forts to create a strong de-
fense rampant at Europe'S
back door were frustrated by
domestic political considera-
tions." These have been over
come substantially in the
United States and diminished
in England and France.
Under the impact Of the
new Red aggressiveness the
Eisenhower administration is
taking serious and realistic
stock of the present world
situation.
If the new Soviet boss,
Georgi Malenkov. should or
der his hordes to cross into
Western Europe - a move
which many diplomats con-
slider still unlikely. but the
military cannot ignore-this
country could be caught with
a war on two fronts. No mill
tary man likes to be faced
with such a situation. It is
true that in the last war we
had two battlefronts. But it
was up to us to decide which
of these should have top pri-
ority. We decided that the
decisive campaigns should be
waged across the Atlantic and
adopted temporarily an Of
fensive- defensive strategy in
the Pacific.
The situation is different
now. We have been engaged
for nearly three years in a
Evening star., 1953-03-16
David Lawrence:
Synington Hits Defense Mess
Bitter Attack Against Hiding of Facts in Military Preparations
Didn't Get the Attention the Serious Issue Deserves

Perhaps the most important
speech on the subject of the
safety of the United States
that has been made in a de-
cade or more got scant atten-
ton here last week. It was
delivered by Senator Syming-
ton, Democrat, of Missouri
and formerly Secretary Of the
Air Force under President
Truman.
Senator Symington pulled
no punches. What he said was
a more severe indictment of
the Truman Administration
than any Republican ever
made. Likewise, it was an in
dictment of the American
press as well as members of
Congress of both parties who
have failed to ferret out the
facts behind a blanket of
secrecy that has hidden the
truth about the defense
mess" as effectively as if there
had been a dictatorship in
power in Washington.
TRUTH" said Senator Sy-
mington, as he spoke before
the Philadelphia Evening Bull
letin's Forum, "is essential to
the workings of a government
such as ours, one that is
based upon the consent of the
governed"
There are sentences in the
Symington speech that should
bring about the broadest kind
of Congressional investigation.
Yet, ten days ago when Sena-
tor Taft, Republican leader.
vaguely limited that such a
broad inquiry might possibly
be desirable, he was immedi-
ately jumped upon by other
members Of Congress and by
certain sections of the press
because it was said some COM
fort might be given the enemy
through the disclosure Of
"secret information''-the old
est Of alibiS to cover up in
competence and negligence.
But what Senator Syming-
ton is talking about the
enemy already knows. Only
the American people are being
deprived of the truth.
When the Missouri Senator
says the face of the world
was changed ION the day the
Soviet Union exploded the
atomic bomb in September.
1949," he not only takes issue
with Mr.. Truman-who says
the Soviet Union hasn't got
the bomb-but, without men,
tioning the former President,
the Senator went on to say:
Eight months later, in May
1850. our Government an
nounced that hopes for peace
were better than at any time
since World War II and that
therefore even less money
would be required for defense
Evening star., 1953-03-16

feel he has mo time for poll
tics" The truth is successful
Presidents have always had to
take time for it.
Early Eisenhower supporters
scent danger in the Eisen-
hover reluctance to take q
firm hold on his party and
guide it in the direction he
thinks it and the country
ought to go. They do not
minimize the difficulty of
Transforming a hardened mi
nority into a constructive ma
jority. They realize that no
one point of view can always
prevail and that various
strong-minded men in the
Congress must be conciliated.
They still feel that the gen.
eral has not faced up to the
fact that this is not only an
Eisenhower era in world af-
fairs, as Secretary of State
Dulles claims. but that the
Republican party is necessarily
the Eisenhower party now.
Republicans will continue to
win as he continues to be a
successful President; If he falls
on his face, the G. o. p. must
fall with him.
OF serious concern to this
school of thought are the col
lapse Of the enslavement reso-
luton, the concessions to SEN
ator Mccarthy and the fuss
over Charles E. Bohlen's nom
nation as Ambassador to
Russia.
Perhaps only coincidentally,
Paul Hoffman, former ECA
administrator and original
Eisenhower backer, is in town,
Attorney General Brownell,