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Evening star., 1953-01-06
Approisinq the Columnists

Lets have more columnists who
have faith in America, hope for its
future and take the trouble to find out
the facts before writing" says Ronald
w. May, in your December 80 letter
column, in the course Of many-Sided
diatribe against David Lawrence. It
Is serious matter to impute an un-
familiarity with the facts to one who
makes a living out Of reporting and
interpreting facts. Despite this, Mr..
May failed to show single inaccuracy
of fact. but confined his complaints to
Lawrence's attitudes" Criticisms"
and "outbursts." In a word, he doesn't
care for Lawrence's opinions.
If Mr.. May really wants an example
of absolute factual misstatement. I
refer him to the December 80 column Of
Lowell Mellett, whose point of view he
probably prefers.
It is not true. as Mellett asserts. that
Dean Acheson'S well-known statement
Alger Hiss. On the contrary, 1t was
made after the second trial, after all the
evidence was in and after Hiss con-
viction Hence, Mellett's didactic ex-
plantations that an indictment is in no
wise a conviction and that no man
can be adjudged guilty before convic-
tion are wholly irrelevant. Hence it
does not follow that Acheson was acting
in accord with the dictates of Anglo
Saxon justice, whatever else may have
motivated him. Hence, for all Of his
ponderous irony, the parallel which
Mellett attempts to draw between
Mr.. Dulles early relationship to Hiss
and Acheson's subsequent action is not
a parallel at ALL The similarity is
really distinction. AS Mellett says.
Dulles believes man should not be
condemned without proof. Acheson be-
lieves a man should not be condemned
with proof.
No boxing match ever had more
frantic egger-oner than Mellett in his
painting anticipation of strife and i'm
potence within the new administration.
Generosity compels us to attribute his
distortion of fact to compound OF
ignorance and wishful thinking. So
say indeed "let's have more columniSts
who have faith in America. hope for
it's future and take the trouble to find
out the facts before writing"
Helen G. Bernstein.
Sometimes I vow that will never
read David Lawrences column again
but each night I find myself looking
it over to see if by chance can find
a constructive criticism. But seldom
find one. And what a column Mr..
Lawrence gave us on Christmas night
when our hearts were full of good will
toward men; a column filled with Ill
will toward men. vituperations and lack
of faith in our ability to solve our
national problems.
There is one conSoling thought,
Evening star., 1953-01-06
Suffrogettes More Orderly Nowadays ~
By Ann cottrell Free

THERE was no picketing. There were
l. no paradeS. No women chained
themselves to lamp posts and no mill
tant suffragettes were hauled to Jail.
Definitely, there was lack of fanfare
and furore at the United Nations the
other day when the General Assembly
went on record for equal political rights
for women.
Such smooth passage of this interna-
tional woman suffrage treaty was in
startling contrast to earlier women SUI
frage controversies here and abroad.
True, this treaty means little to vote
less woman until her country ratifies it.
Fifteen countries still deny women
equal political rights. Until these coun-
tries approve the u. N. treaty those
women will not lack for something to
talk about!
It was to these countries that Mrs.
Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed her
remarks in her valedictory address to
the u. N.
II hope" she said, ''that within the
next few years we will find that equal
suffrage has been granted to women
everywhere"
Mrs. Roosevelt was pointing the
finger at: Afghanistan. Colombia.
Egypt, Ethiopia. Honduras. Iran. Iraq.
Jordan, Libya, Liechenstein, Nicaragua.
Paraguay. Saudi Arabia, Switzerland
and Yemen.
In eight of these countries, the Mos
lem faith predominates and many of
the women are, or have been until
recently, in the seclusion of purdah.
But in such countries as Egypt, women
have crusaded hard for their rights and
appear to be on the verge of obtaining
them. The outlook is not SO good in
Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia-neither
men or women has electoral rights
there.
It is significant-and could mean bad
news for the women at home-that
Afghanistan, Yemen, Saudi Arabia,
Egypt and Iran abstained from voting.
But the combined pressure of women
at home and the U. N. may bring these
countries into line. Any one in doubt
as to the weight of that combined
pressure should look at the list of
countries that slipped in under the
wire before the treaty was approved.
Since the signing in 1945 Of the U. N.
charter, which enunciated the principle
of equal political rights. "a countries
have granted either full or limited
rights to women. Today women in 81
Evening star., 1953-01-06
Sequel to Open Garbage Can Case

The District Commissioners have written a
necessary sequel to what has become known as
THE Case of the Open Garbage Can" They
have adopted tenement-inspection regulation
designed to plug small but serious loophole in
the local inspection ordinances. That loophole
was disclosed by the Supreme Court in 1949
when it cleared of wrongdoing housewife who
mad torcibly resisted District health inspector
who was seeking to check on reports of insani-
tary conditions in the womans apartment The
Court OF Appeals in two-to-one decision held
that such inspection without warrant was
unconstitutional. However the Supreme Court
bypaSSed the constitutional issue and held only
that the housewife violated no law or ordinance
when she refused to permit the inspection
The new inspection regulation approved
after years of debate and study should prevent
recurrence OF such an abSurdly frustrating
problem Tor District inspectors. At least, it will
serve notice on the public that failure of a
tenant or owner to permit inspection of his
premises for health or safety purposes is illegal
and punishable by law. Such inspection autho-
rity Is essential to the protection of the public
as Justices Burton and Reed, in dissenting from
the high courts majority ruling, pointed out.
The Districts futile fight in the courts to
defend the right of its inspectors to enter
premises without warrants for the purpose of
investigating suspected health or safety hazards
attracted Nationwide attention. The National
Institute of Municipal Law Officers intervened
on the Districts behalf with a pleading that
gave the case its appropriate popular name.
THE case of the open garbage can," the insti-
tute's attorney told the Supreme Court, may
not be as intriguing to students of constitu-
tional law as case involving freedom of speech
or. assembly, but the assemblage of germs can
have an equally far-reaching impact . The
puolic-health problem is predicated upon the
basic principle that improper practices must
be corrected and abated before they reach a
state OF nuisance and glaring danger"
The Districts, new. inspection rule is based
on that sound principle and therefore is clearly
In the public interest. The new regulation
eventually may be tested in the courts, but it
Is hard to see how health or safety inspection
could be claSsed as an unreasonable search of
the type outlawed by the Constitution.
Evening star., 1953-01-06
American Investment Abroad

August Maffrey, New York Banker and
former member of the board of directors of the
Export-Import Bank, has made some provoca-
tive recommendations on the problem of
encouraging American capital investment
abroad His recommendations were contained
IN report requested by the State Department
and submitted to the Technical Cooperation
Administration of that department..
Mr.. Maffrey concerns himself with two
approaches to the problem One is to increase
United States Government lending through the
Export-Import Bank by doubling the banks
present $4.5 billion lending authority and per-
mitting 1t to loan to foreign individuals and
corporations without the guarantee of their
governments. The other is to encourage by
various means the placing of private American
capital in foreign ventures.
Among the devices which Mr.. Maffrey
suggests in the second category are tax con-
ceSSlonS to private American investors and
greater guarantees against loss of principal
through wars, appropriation or exchange
restrictions. He proposes greater Government.
service In disseminating information on in
vestment conditions abroad and the negotiation
OF treaties providing "fair treatment" of Ameri-
can investors abroad.
The last official census of American private
investment abroad, released lastAmonth by the
Commerce Department but applicable only to
January /, 1851, showed a total of $12 billions
so committed. OF this total, $3.5 billions were
concentrated in Canada where the most favor
able political and economic climate exists for
American capital, while another $22 billions
were placed in Western Europe or its dependent
terrltoritieS Latin America, where investment
conditions vary between countries, commanded
the largest total at $4.6 billions.
There is no gainsaying that great invest
ment and development opportunities exist in
many parts of the world, but the attraction
of these is diluted dangerously by the postwar
nclnations toward naturalization and expro-
priatonS. This threat was made even sharper
by the recent acceptance by the Economic Com
mittee of the United Nations of Uruguayan-
Bolivian resolution indorsing the right of ma
tionalization without mentioning compensation.
Significantly, the only dissenting vote was that
of the American representative on the COM
mittee.
The breakdown shown in the Commerce
Department cenSuS-and the figures undoubt-
edly are larger today than they were two years
ago-makes it clear that American investors
are not averse to foreign opportunities but that
they quite logically prefer to take their risks
where the temper is most favorable.
Mr.. Maffrey takes cognizance of this ele-
ment, of course in his suggestions for protect
Ing American capital. But he is placing a
greater reliance upon American protection,
through insurance and tax concessions than
upon assurances and guarantees from abroad
He does introduce new emphasis with regard
to the so-called underdeveloped countries
where the naturalization fever has been high
est-by proposing that the American capital
how mostly to Western Europe and Japan, free
Evening star., 1953-01-06
Unimpressed by Science

It is interesting to note in The Star
Of December 80 that DR.. N. E. Collias
of the American Association for the
Advancement of Science has presented
that learned body with method for
talking with the chickens. In con-
templating the Importance OF his
spectographic tracings of all the varia-
tions of a cluck, purr, a raucous cry
of a fighting cock or mother hen,
am dumfounded! Why hasn't q mimic
from an amateur radio show, or a
farmers boy Cor a farmers daughter
for that matter) reported full transla-
Evening star., 1953-01-06
Beneath the Lone Pine

Here. on this slant of hillside. let ~
pause,
Pause here. together, underneath the
trees,
And sense that time. from ,Uhich lore
casts all fntDs,
Stops In its flight In this high hour
Ue seize.
Let US hold this for all the years that
U1it,
Preserving 1t NTH herbs Affection
kftoiDS,
And seal NTH Darntth of DotDs comn,en.
SurGte
With depths of springs from which
lope's beauty HotDs.
But, hold! It being Uinterttme these
elnls
Are bare of promise. so let US proceed
To the lone pine ahead that orer,Dltelnrs
The day Nth 0reenness for our
special need, 2-"
And pledge to that tDhich each OF ~
ull find -
In the others face, By fortdness Under.
Edword D. Gornss =
Evening star., 1953-01-06

countries may vote in most elections
on an equal basis with men. Nine
countries impose certain qualifications
on women or allow them to vote in
local elections only. New Zealand led
the way for women in 1892 and Greece
is the last to follow suit by her action
Of June, 1852.
The Soviet bloc extends equal rights,
but abstained from voting on the treaty.
Soviet delegates felt the treaty did not
go far enough and they introduced
Evening star., 1953-01-06
TV Commercials

That editorial "Overstepping the
Bounds" was very we'll done as an ex-
preston of the viewpoint of those who
are thoroughly disgusted with the price
television programmes are willing to
pay to get an audience.
Here's still hoping for a gadget at
tachable to the television set of every
owner who desires it which will register
with signs and gongs in the office of
the appropriate vice president, if not
the next meeting of the board of trus-
tees. the word cheap" every time we
discharge the pleasant duty of turning
the selector away from the channel
with offensive commercials.
Donald F. Haynes.
Evening star., 1953-01-06
Melting Pot Full?

I noted in The Star Of December %
q statement by Senator Lehman
regarding the McCarran-Walter Bill.
in which he again reminds us that we
are "a nation of immigrants and their
descendants" This, Of course, is no
answer to the questions: "Are more
immigrants good for the country, or
are they being brought in for the hoped
for good of the immigrants rather than
for any purpose Of ours?"
It appears that Senator Lehman has
never heard the expression Enough Is
enough" Whatever, we needed in that
respect in the horse and buggy days is
no key to our present needs.
Senator Lehman's memory cannot
be so bad that he does not remember
that when we got involved in the en-
demic feuds of Europe. we had some
where between and 10 million unem-
ployed and were going in the red to
the tune of billions year after year.
May I ask how it can be expected that
such a situation will not be recreated
when this mess is over, if it ever is?
Now, I have a very good suggestion
for all those displaced people: Let them
take over large tract of land in unde-
veloped Africa and do as some Of our
ancestors did, build up great country,
The opportunity is there. Are we not
told what great works are being done
in Palestine, which holy place had gone
to seed?
George Washington Williams.
Evening star., 1953-01-06
Pen-n1n1es may be used II letters carry
t0riters' correct names and addresses.
Ali letters are subject to condensation

ton of hen talk and fowl language be-
fore. and forwarded same to the proper
authorities?
just what use this will be is beyond
me. Maybe after intensive study, an
adept student of the language could ask
Old Biddy to lay him an egg for break
fast. Ray Hogan Hayes.
Evening star., 1953-01-06
of to q Bad Start

American motorists have gotten off to a
terrible start this year in the Nationwide cam
paign to reduce the slaughter on the public
highways. Ned H. Dearborn, president of the
National Safety Council, correctly described the
accident record during the New Year holiday
period as "disgraceful." 1t was disgraceful be-
cause so many of the more than 400 deaths
were avoidabe. Despite warnings of the council
and other safety authorities, recklessness on the
highways sent the fatality total to an all-time
high for four-day New Year celebration. And
only week before that the Nation had set
new record for traffic deaths during four day
Christmas holiday season.
Analyses of holiday accident records in the
past have shown that the majority of deaths
and injuries on the highways have resulted
from crazy driving, much of it induced by
drinking But the sad fact is that many other
wise normal sober citizens killed themselves or
killed other citizens by reckless behavior of one
sort or another-speeding, passing on hills and
curves and other chance-taking maneuvers.
The only bright spot on the accident picture as
a whole is the fact that deaths during the two
recent holiday periods fell slightly below esti-
mates based on past performance, raised in
percentage to accord with increased registration
of motor cars during the year. This suggests
that the educational efforts of police, traffic
and safety groups are really worth while, how
ever needless some motorists may be of the ad-
vice given. The National Safety Council is justi-
fed in keeping up it's good leadership in the
safety-education field.
How the Reds get the idea that Americans
are imperialists is hard to say, unless they are
thrown of by the emhlens of empire on our
motorcar grilles and the royal insignia on the
81 so necktes 4
Evening star., 1953-01-06

@. How did the custom originate Of
presenting distinguished person with
the key to the city?-L. H.
A. In the walled cities Of medieval
Europe it was found practical to give
a key to the gate to any distinguished
and trusted person, so that he could
come and go without being challenged
by the guard.
Evening star., 1953-01-06

amendments pertaining to women in
non-self- governing territories and trust
areas.
For several years women of many
nationalities have exerted tremendous
effort within the U. MS Commission on
the Status of Women. With this
victery-ironically so little noticed in
this land of such great equality-U. N.
women move on to the next items on
their agenda. They think the u. N.
could do with more women!
Evening star., 1953-01-06
Every Inch q Ludy

wish to pay tribute to our depart
ing First Lady. Mrs. Truman, who for
seven years has set fine example as
wife. mother and White House hostess.
Her unaffected sincerity and high
standard of womanhood are among the
fine qualities that have endeared her
to the whole Nation.
Jennie ESmOnd Wright.
Evening star., 1953-01-06
Questions and Answers

The Stars readers can get the answer to any
question OF fact by either writing The Evening
Star Information Bureau, 1900 street NV,
Washington 3. D. c.. and inclosing 3 cents re :.
turn postage. or by telephoning Sterling 1898.
Evening star., 1953-01-06
Letters to The Star

however. When writer exudes such
chronic pessimism and defeatism many
people lose interest in what he has to
say and just put him down as an old
fault finder. It would behoove Mr..
Lawrence to examine his own soul
and conscience to find out how many
of the shortcomings he attributes to
others may be found within himself.
How refreshing it is to turn to the
columns of Doris Fleeson, Lowell Mellett
and Thomas L. Stokes who give us
honest. intelligent criticism after study
ing the facts; and above everything else
they show that they have faith in
America. Agnes Winn.
Evening star., 1953-01-06
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. What is the estimated yearly cost
of forest fires in the United States?-
L. c. l..
A. Close to 81 billion. This is the
estimated loss in charred timber, ruined
rangeland. wildlife. recreation and SUBJ
sequent erosion.
Evening star., 1953-07-29
SpeedLaw Point System
Revised by Keneipp

The number of points assessed
against a drivers record for
speeding will be according to the
number of miles above the legal
speed limit the motorist was
driving effective August 28.
This was disclosed yesterday
by Traffic Director George E.
Keneipp. He also said that any
one feloniously using a motor
vehicle without authorization
now will have drivers permit re-
voked.
AS to the speeding. in the past
unreasonable speed" has been
assigned three points regardless
Of the speed the motorist was
travelling.
Under the new plan, speed
estimated at 10 or 20 miles above
the limit will be assigned three
points. Speed more than 20
miles will receive four points and
if the speed is estimated at 40
miles above the limit, the motor
ist will receive seven points.
Evening star., 1953-07-29
Holland Blocks Bill
On Pepco 0verpass

A bill authorizing the Poto-
mac Electric Power Co. to build
a railroad overpass at Kenil-
worth avenue and Foote street
NE. was back on the Senate
calendar today. probably dead
for this session, after some fast
parliamentary maneuvers.
The bill had been held up for
some time on objection by Sena-
tor Millikin, Republican, of Colo
RADIO.
When it was called up yester-
day, Chairman Case of the Dis
trict Committee said the meas
ure had been cleared with Sena-
tor Millikin and it was quickly
passed by the Senate.
A few minutes later, however,
Senator Holland. Democrat, Of
Florida. asserted he had pre-
viouSly entered an objection,
which still stood. AS a result,
acting majority leader requested
reconsideration and the bill was
put back on the calendar.
Pepco wants the bridge to con-
meet it's Benning road plant on
Kenilworth avenue with Penn
sylvania Railroad tracks, near
the Foote street intersection. 1t
could be used to haul coal now
being delivered to the power
plant over Capital Transit Co.
tracks.
Senator Holland indicated he
had consulted transit company
officials. The Wolfsons and other
stockholders in the group con-
trolling the company are Florida
residents.
Evening star., 1953-07-29

area. The question of park beau
tif1cation is not involved.
The cost of changing overpass
plans to accommodate the coal
cars would not exceed $4,000.
according to an engineering firm
retained by the railway.
CAPITAL TRANSIT.
The transit company has fur
nished rail connection service
between the power plant and the
Pennsylvania and B & o roads
for more than 40 years. -
Public convenience and neces-
sity does not require removal of
Capital Transit tracks along the
avenue. Grade crossings exist
on other controlled-access roads
near Washington, such as the
Shirley highway at darlington,
Va, and on the Mount Vernon
highway at Alexandria.
Track elimination would de-
prive the utility of investment
and income without due process
of law.
No provision was advanced
for alternative methods of sup
plying the coal-hauling service
or for adequate compensation
for losses that would be suffered.
The Deane avenue grade cross
ing can be maintained without
seriously interfering with the
highway plan.
POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER.
When notified of District plans
for the Kenilworth DEVELOPMENT.
Pepco was asked about the i'm
porUance of the Capital Transit
tracks to Pepco operations.
The power company first said
the trac KS were necessary. Then
the District inquired whether it
could get coal and other supplies
either by underpassing or over
passing Kenilworth.
Pepco first considered an un-
derpaSs. It found this impracti-
cable because of the clearance
needed to bring in heavy gener-
ating equipment. It then favored
an overpaSS connecting with the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
Pepco negotiated with the
Pennsylvania for tie-in. A
Pepco spokesman said the East
Washington company then "got
busy" and hired the engineering
firm to make a study.
BY constructing a bridge, the
power utility would save a con-
siderable portion of the money
now paid to Capital Transit for
hauling coal. But Pepco would
bear the cost of switching cars
on its Benning property.
It believes the Deane avenue
grade crossing would be a dis
tinct traffic hazard when the
expressway is completed.