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Evening star., 1953-08-30

CLOTHING SALESMAN, capable Of
selling mems furnishings and hats
good opportunity to earn good sal
ary. Ask for Mr.. Frederick Levy
FREDERICK MEMS WEAR STORE
- Experienced; must
have automobile. Salary. Room 20,
6iIl u SS SALESMAN, SALESMAN small debit
R XS TalaTz TEr Pgs P2NsrrRSNGN sSNntsSleon co
2o93a0, N. 10th ST.. Arl.. Va. "a
COLLECTION MANAGERS ASSIST
ANTS-Excellent opportunity for ex-
perienced installment men. Salary
open. Apply to Mr.. Sher, Else
MANS 601 18th st. NV.
S-SALESMEN--Lge. ma
tion-wide company has several op-
eningS for collectors, statesmen or
established routes in Washington
D. c. $500 and up per month to
start assured. Experience not neces.
sary. Increased earnings after. short
training period. Vacations with pay.
bonuses, pension plan and grour
hospitalization. Call MR.. RASk1N
O IN 10 m TIA Q-aR00 II
Evening star., 1953-08-30

COOK, white, specialist in italian
foods. for well-established suburban
business on concession basis Must
have references. Box 397-S. Star.
Evening star., 1953-08-30

doWntown nfsce sn iU blS1 TorA ca,i IN mouEIn snnt
ONCE, RE. 7-O194.
Evening star., 1953-03-18
Seth w. Richardson

The caliber of the service which Seth w.
Richardson rendered the Nation may best be
gauged by the nature of the assignments which
he accepted, self-sacrificingly, from the Gov
ernment. Again and again he was picked to
do particularly difficult tasks and always he
responded in a way that earned him the
gratitude and respect of his superiors, his
associates and citizens generally.
AS Assistant Attorney General under Pres
ident Hoover, as chief counsel for the congress
sional committee investigating the Pearl Harbor
disaster, as first chairman of the Loyalty
Review Board and as first chairman of the
Subversive Activities Control Board this self
styled contentious Republican" was an exem-
plar of impartial, fortnight and tireless devo-
ton to duty. His loyalty-program assignment
proved to be exceptionally arduous for he was
pioneering in a post that involved decisions
that were certain to be controversial. In this
Job, as in all the others, he was motivated
by desire to serve the public interest, regard
less of criticism and preSsures. His was the
crucial responsibility Of trying to protect the
rights of the individual while protecting the
security of the Government. He carried out
this responsibility with an earnestnessrA calm
ness I'D fairness that belied prediaaons Of
Evening star., 1953-03-18
UNIVERSITY TERRACE.

"Dear Sir:
1--WE have been feeding mockingbirds
in our back yard for several years and
again this past winter we had a single
one staying over that came each morn
ing and evening to our feeding station
for currantS.
During the course Of the winter, he
became increasingly mean and persist
emily drove cardinals and all other
birds except sparrows away from the
station.
During the past two months, how
ever, he has been deteriorating quite
rapidly and sat on our back steps In q
hunched-up manner Of sick chicken.
I noted that he would travel across our
yard on foot rather than flying.
4 4
Because Of his apparent illness, we
have watched him very carefully and
have been meticulous in our frequent
rationing Of currants for him. How
ever, one day last week he failed to
put In an appearance and we immedi-
ately observed four other Knockers that
were engaged in q considerable war
which seemed to be for the possession
of our yard.
"I, therefore, assume that our old
habitue has either died Of old age or
Succumbed to bird war. ] know that
we have at least one and possibly two
young. sleek looking mockingbirds that
have taken over our feeding station, so
/ presume that they are the winners
In the war for the possession Of our
yard.
81 have been informed that IN the
winter the male bird stAks north TO
guard whatever territory l1has Staked
Evening star., 1953-03-18
This and That

of against intruderS and that the fe-
male goes south and returns to her
mate when spring arrives. Is there
any truth to this theory?
Sincerely yours. w. D. W."
Our correspondents mocker proba-
bly, neither died Of old age nor sue
cumbed to bird wars.
He may have died of bird fever or
ornithosiS, as it is now called. (The
preferred name once was psitticosis.)
This Is severe malady that attacks
not only parrots but many native song
birds. It may be transmitted to hui
mans, and when this happens the one
attacked usually remains two or three
weeks In q hospital, and requires at
least six months to get over the effects
Of the disease. The germ Is transmitted
through dried excreta, so all persons
interested In bird feeders had best see
to 1t that, when they clean up, q wetting
down with the spray Of the hose Is car
ried out first.
The legend that the male mocker
remains, the female goes south for the
winter, probably Is true. though at
times 1t is difficult to prove which sex
stays. The birds look alike, for all
practical purposes, so that when one
is alone there Is no comparison possible
with the mate. Usually the male Is
slightly darker, and possibly q little
larger.
Mockers are able, persistent fellows.
We watched one the other day get
ting himself drink on Brookeville
road.
This Is marrow. busy thoroughfare.
Cars 60 By fsst IN both directions
Evening star., 1953-03-18
By Charles E. Trocewen

that what may be called trafic scis-
Sors is exerted on unfortunate dogs,
cats and sometimes birds.
There was O small natural puddle
out In the road, q crack In the road
bed, In which some water had gathered.
The mockingbird was drinking from
this as best he could, but the onrushing
cars caused him to dart up and 'away
almost before he had started.
He was very clever at 1t.
Several times we thought q car had
him, but each time the flash Of white
from the wings showed that he had
escaped.
True mocker persistence made him
come back again and again.
The best thing that neighborhood
could do for its Knockers would be to
establish more bird baths-and to
keep them filed at all times.
Early spring days see q tremendous
bathing going on. Natural watering
places are often unified, and when
baths are left empty. too. the birds that
stay here find 1t difficult to bathe and
drink.
Every bird wants to ego In" just as
humans do, when spring comes. You
can't blame them. All bird lovers will
do well to remember this. and see to
it that their garden baths are kept
filled at all times, now. A good thing
would be for every yard to put ID at
least one new bath. IF there Is one
on q pedestal, then sink small dish
IN the earth. II only sunken ones
abound. then establish pedestal bath.
Any way you look at it. water Is one
Of the fWonders Of the world. and the
birds t1sfnk 90. too.
Evening star., 1953-03-18
Marshal Tito Visits London

The visit of Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia to
Britain contains significance much greater
than appears in the pageantry of troop re-
views and the, exchange of somewhat stilted
diplomatic greetings.
It serves to formalize, to an even greater
degree than did the recent visit of Foreign Sec
retary Eden to Belgrade, the fact that Commu
mist and non-Communist nations-when not
committed to either military or theological
aggression-can establish mutuality of in
terests that gives to the term "coexistence"
a peaceful and genuine meaning.
1t has not been unusual in Europes history
for heads of state to gather in ceremonial meet
ings and to sign alliances of enduring friend
ship Unfortunately, too many of these have
ended in enmity and war. It may be too
much to expect that the international asso-
Citations of today will prove permanent and
that friends will never again fall out. Obvi-
ously, there are selfish reaSonS-BritiSh and
Yugoslav-why each Of these countries should
now be seeking the others good will Tito
has committed the cardinal sin to commu-
nists, he has led his country away from the
sinister domination of the Kremlin and its
design for world conquest into state OF
isolation that is unique for Communist
country. He apd his country need friends;
they have found them first in an alliance with
neighboring Greece and Turkey they are seek
ing them further in the West in general and
Britain in particular. The West, including
Britain, have equally good reasons for respond
ing to this gesture from Belgrade. The threats
to world peace today are being manufactured
in Moscow, not in the capitals Of the West,
and any country that scorns participation in
or submission to the Kremlin conspiracy can
ask fairly for friendly consideration.
It is not yet known whether Tito's visit
will result in any formal pact with Britain or
whether he is even seeking one His country
already is receiving economic and military
assistance from the West and it is probable
that the pace of this aid will increase. He is
in position to speak with some authority about
the thought processes which may be con-
trolling the Kremlin in this period of change
and his advice should have concrete value
There are valid reasons, of course, for
Western disapproval of some Of the practices
of ntoism in Yugoslavia but in the last analy-
sis, concern about this rapprochement between
Yugoslav and Briton, Communist and non
Communist, should be. .centered more in Moscow
than elsewhere.
Evening star., 1953-03-18

serious community and political prob
lem.
The step Immediately needed here is
the setting up Of q National Capital
District Survey Commission (this is
merely a suggested nalne) to function
along identically the same lines as did
the New York and New Jersey Port
and Harbor Development Commission.
It would be necessary to have legisla-
tive grants to provide the money to
finance the survey to be made by this
commission.
It has been suggested that in setting
up such commission, we must not
overlook the fact that we are dealing
with three different sovereignties. This
is quite true. and feel that the three
sovereignties should be treated as equals
for the purpose Of doing this job. This
does not necessarily mean that their
financial contributions would be equal.
but it does mean that the sovereignty
Of each would be fully respected. It
might be feasible to appoint three mem
bers from Maryland. three from the
Evening star., 1953-03-18
Conflicting Justice in MARYLAND

Two SeX-caSe news stories on the same page
OF yesterdays Star provided shocking evidence
of conflicting administration of justice in nearby
Maryland. One item reported the sentencing
TO jail for 30 days Of physical education
teacher convicted of simple assault on an
8-year-old Riverdale girl. Police had accused
the man of molesting the child in school
basement The other story told of the freeing
OF Montgomery County man on suspended
sentence after he had pleaded guilty to assault
before Trial Magistrate Oscar J. See in Bethesda
Police Court.
There is nothing shocking, of course, about
the jail sentence given in the Riverdale case
The shock comes when one reviews the facts
before Judge See in the case of Roberts C.
Griffith, 33-year-old air-conditioning contrac-
tor. The testimony showed that Griffith not
only had moleSted number of teen-age girls
at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School but that
he had record of sex offenSes, larcenies and
other serious charges dating back to 1887.
Introduced in court was the following partial
police record:
Indecent assault. three charges, D. C.-No
disposition noted March q, 1887.
HouSebreaking, grand larceny, larceny, D. c.
Probation; May 20. 1885,
Indecent exposure, two charges D. C.-Re-
leased on bond; September 16, 1910.
Indecent exposure, D. C.-Fined 5000; Febru-
Indecent exposure D. C.-Fined $3.50: March
13, 1912.
DiSorderly conduct. Prince Georges County
No disposition noted June l, 1945.
Indecent exposure, Montgomery County-No
disposition noted; April 10, 1947.
Larceny, D. Go days; November H. 1947.
Indecent exposure, D. C.-Referred to proba-
ton officer June 5, 1947.
Montgomery County police say that this
record is not up to date The defense attorney
told the court that his client had been under
pSychiatric treatment but had discontinued
the treatment. The court was told that one
pSychiatriSt had said that he could not give
assurance that the treatment would result in
cure. However, Judge See, in ordering suSpen-
sion of sentence, instructed the defendant to
continue treatment and report to the court
once a month
But on the face of the mans record and
the psychiatristS reported statement it is hard
to understand what is to be gained by turning
this man loose again. He has proved himself
to be a menace to the community who should
be jailed for as long as the law allows or COM
mitted to an institution until it is safe to
release him.
Evening star., 1953-03-18

District Of Columbia and three from
Virginia. constituting a body of nine
distinguished citizens, to serve without
compensation. but authorized to employ
the technical help necessary to complete
the study within two-year period.
realize that this is a Sketchy letter
and that it leaves untouched mary
aspects Of the local problem, including
the important question Of parking IA
cilities. At a recent conference, MIR.
Sanders, Of the Board Of Trade, sug-
gested that there are certain things
urgently necessary here which could be
tackled at once. without waiting for
the development Of comprehensive
plan. It may well be that the parking
problem should first be tackled. Our
local merchants have already been
sorely hurt by the migration Of indi-
viduals and business to outlying areas,
and this process is sure to continue
unless prompt relief Is afforded for q
condition that is growing worse every
day.
Wilbur LoRoe. Jr.
Evening star., 1953-03-18
Let Merit Alone Decide

The prospective retirement of Deputy Chief
of Police Lloyd E. Kelly has aroused speculation
inside and outside of the Police Department re-
garding successor. Deputy Chief Kelly rose to
his high post in the department because he had
an outstanding record during his "a years of
police work He did not need outside pressures
or political influence to gain advancement That
is the way it should be in law-enforcement ad-
ministration, for the good of the service
1t is said, however, that congressional and
other circles have begun to evidence an interest
in the vacancy to be created if, as expected,
Deputy Chief Kelly is retired for physical dis
ability. This is not unusual, since members of
Congress have proper interest in good police
administration in Washington. Unfortunately,
there has been tendency in the past on the
part of some legislators to go too far by inter-
eSting themselves in the candidacy of this or
that officer to the exclusion of other officers
perhaps better fitted for promotion to key job.
And some officers have sought political support
for posts that ought to be filled solely on the
basis of merit, without regard to politics.
There are number of good men in the
department who could serve we'll as deputy
chief. Chief Murray has adopted the practice,
in filling vacancies, of consulting the superiorS
of men in line for such promotions and exam
lining their records of service before making
recommendation to the Commissioners. This Is
q sound policy. It should be followed in connec-
ton with the impending retirement of Deputy
Chief Kelly and the filling Of the chain of
vacancies created by his departure.
Evening star., 1953-03-18
Touch Of Home at the Front

Much to my surprise have on this
date received from you the presidential
inaugural editions Of The Star. which
in themselves are treasury Of informa-
ton on the Inauguration and the WASH
ington scene during that significant
period. Reading The Star again. after
lapse Of nine months, was a pleasant
experience-and touch Of home.
do not know why or who had cause
to remember me by sending The Star
to me in Korea. Since was at one
time subscriber. perhaps you chose
to remember me in this fashion. In any
events, please accept my appreciation
for whoever the donor might be for
these valued editions. shall share
them with other ex-Washingtonian
in the area. M. J. Stroh,
Major, u. S. A.
Evening star., 1953-03-18
Court Reporting

Pro- bono publico responsibilities are
certainly aided by accurate news cover
age such as your paper gave to the
opinion our Court Of Appeals rendered
March in holding that man was
appointed to represent as a sex psy-
chopath should not be confined with
lunatics.
can assure you that my confidence
in The Star was reafirmed by the in
formative and unbiased report you
carried. It explains to me why so many
people in Washington look to The Star
for their news information.
Charles Ef1nger SmoOt.
Evening star., 1953-03-18
Unpaid Teachers

Being q member Of the public school
corps in the District, was naturally
interested in the article in The Star.
entitled Congress Gets District Plea
for Teacher Fund" Why should Com
missioner Camalier, Board of Educa-
tion President Sharpe and Superin-
tendent Corning have to plead for
$4,000 to pay for substitutes in the
District schools?
A most insidious morale destroyer
among the teaching personnel is that
Of the continued reminder Of INSULT
cient substitute funds. Billions are
voted for defense Of our country, bill
lions are voted for overseas relief, raises
are granted to this group and that, and
the group in the Nations Capital that
Is trying to mold the citizens Of tomor-
row is told that the money for substi-
tutes is running out.
When the Office worker is Ill. his
work can accumulate. but oh, how diff
ferent 1t is in the classroom. At 8 am.
the 35 or 40 Johnnies and SuSies are
there and the taxpayers expect them
to be taught.
We are told that the emergency is
recognized by the chairman Of the Dis
trict Appropriations Subcommittee, but
what blow it was to read that in lieu
Of the failure Of Congress to approve
the item at issue, "the only alternative
would be for substitute teachers to
work without pay until funds for the
new fiscal year beginning July l are
available"
Morale? Such situations do not tend
to raise it. At time when living Is at
an all-time high, the school teachers
dollars do not stretch any further than
those Of any one else.
Mildred M. Mott,
Third Grade Teacher, Ketcham
Elementary School.
Evening star., 1953-03-18

witch-hunt hysteria in administration Of the
loyalty program With Mr.. Richardson's death
the Nation has lost tried and trusted public
servant.
Evening star., 1953-03-18
Safer. Sofety Zones

Another person has been injured at
q street-car loading zone-or "so-called
safety zone." Could not cables or chains
be extended along the street side of
these platforms, such as at 18th street
and Pennsylvania Avenue and in front
Of Union Station, to prevent passengers
from being jostled or crowded of into
the path Of on-coming autos?
Some persons become panicky when
trapped on those strips between swift
moving cars on one side and swirling
traffic on the other, with no protection
whatsoever.
have noticed such protective meas
ures in other cities, so why not in the
Nations Capital? Safety Always.
Evening star., 1953-03-18
Letters to The Star

of the county who are as aware Of the
disgraceful condition as Mr.. Lee.
John C.. eager.
Evening star., 1953-03-18
Beware, Montgomery


The Star is noted for its fairness,
30 know will be allowed space for
my latest peeve. In your March .
edition read that our Senator from
Maryland, Lofstrand. is introducing
bill advocating selling wine and liquor
in some Of the restaurants in Silver
Spring and Bethesda. Beware. citizens
Of Montgomery County, you know the
District is closing bottle clubs. and you
will inherit their patrons. Never let
your proud county become dotted with
dives of all sorts like Prince Georges
County. Stop 1t now, before it begins.
e. L. M.
While e. Brooke Lee makes it clear
that the mess" In Rockville must be
cleaned up, the phobia he mentions
has reached proportions which neither
political party can bring under cor
rective control. If honesty in the gov
ernmental agencies of Montgomery
County is to be restored, then a force
full effort must be made by all citizens
Evening star., 1953-03-24

Keep Hair Salon Perfect through
Romantic Evenings. New confidence be.
longs to the woman who knows that her hair 10
looking it's best all evening long. Spray Net gives
your hair lasting, invisible protection that keeps
1t softly, smoothly in place and leaves it looking
silky, caressable without further attention.
Evening star., 1953-03-24
The Finishing Touch

Most important Of all-remem.
ber-even the loveliest, most radi.
antly shampooed hair. cannot assure
your charm unless it Is perfectly
eroomed, and stays that way.
That calls for a hairdressing! Not a
greasy pomade or hair oil, but the
wonderful new kind Of hairdress.
ing that makes hair obey the new
soft way, with no oily aftcr-hlm.
There is only one such hair dress.
ing .. Helene Curtis SUAvE:, the
cosmetic for hair. You see. Suave
contains miracle Curtisol-so light,
90 penetrating, a few drops makes
wavesfall gently,naturally oplace.
assures that "just brushed"look
Spray Nets Are Neso
Another good way to make your
hair behave and keep stray ends in
place is with liquid spray net. If
you've never used one, you're in
for pleasant surprise. Applied over
your curls, q spray net keeps your
hair-do in place all day-even pre-
vents your tresses from dropping
when it's windy or damp outsidel
Helene Curtis Spray Net does this
without stiff.looking lacquers, softly
-. naturally -. invisibly! It's
ideal, too, as quick curl-setter.
just Spray Net your hair after you
have put it up in pin curls-and it
will dry twice as fast a. usuall
Last but not least, keep your hair
expertly trimmed and shaped
through regular visits to your beau
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to care for at home and the time
you spend on Il will show in much
more beautiful fesultsl