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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12
Spires Of the Spirit

Once red was but color. Now 1t
shouts of a conspiracy, diabolical
conspiracy against decency and mo-
rality. Now Red symbolizes a scourge
threatening the painfully accumulated
treasures of q thousand years. Red
represents slaviSh concentration camp
for untold millions of humans shut out
from the light of the truth which makes
men free. Red is shorthand for the
flood of villainies and denominations
which have flowed from the poisoned
springs of the Kremlin, contaminated
by the warped theories Of Marx mixed
with the sinister expediencies OF Lenin
and Stain.
Communism is perverted religion.
It has been called religion because it
demands of its devoteeS absolutely
everything, body, soul and spirit. Into
the spiritual and political vacuumS OF
the world it comes as substitute Tor
Christianity, because 1t promises Para
disc on this side of the grave instead
of alleged postponed 'pie in the sky"
It paints final worldwide brotherhood
of equality. Let it be admitted that, in
lands beyond Russia. at first many
high-minded people were duped by its
But, long since, every shred Of pretenSe
has been snatched away. To all who
have eyes to see and hearts to feel there
are sufficient horrible exhibitions OF the
bitter harvest it brings to make ques-
tionable the moral and intellectual in
tegrity of any sane person who espouseS
the system.
Perhaps crucified CZechoslovakia
would be exhibit No. !, where the Red
regime has changed life from a glad
adventure in liberty to nightmare Of
horrors and RECOMMENDATION. The army
of refugees flying from the Red terror
in East Germany speaks more elo-
quently than could the Voice Of Amer
lea.
There are three fundamental. I'M
bridgeable differences between Judeo-
Christianity and the religion Of the
Reds. These have to do with God, with
man and with morality. Communism
has no place for God. There is no
allegiance higher than the state. Its
leaders speak with disdain Of the "holy
water" of Christianity. Matter is every
thing, spirit is a delusion. The Red
philosophy denies the supernatural,
root and branch There is absolutely
no ground for compromise or reconcil-
iation.
Then there is the nature of man.
Christianity teaches his greatness as
being created by God to love and to
serve Him with eternal life as his des-
tiny. Communism takes from him all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12
Letters to The Star

hammered outburst to Senility. More
likely. she, In common with most lib
eral" Americans. accepted the venom
Gus vaporings emanating from the dis
eaSed brains Of left-wing newspaper
columnists as having some foundation
in fact That this unfortunate error
may not be repeated, in the event that
we are favored with further visits by
Lady Astor, the Ambassador might
present her with an embarkation gift
of a subscription to the Congressional
Record. It is also suggested that he
inform Her Ladyship that. If she is
unable to curb her propensity to COM
nit verbal homicide, she will find
more deserving target in the Very Rev.
(Red DEAN Hewlett johnson of the
Church of England.
M. C. Lyddane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12

and would submit to no regulations
which required the placing of numbers
on their machines" He would never
number his machine, and he knew of
hundreds who would not. They would
take the matter to the Supreme Court
Of the United States before complying
with any such measure" Meanwhile,
the Commissioners were preparing "a
series of regulations on the subject of
automobile operation in the District"
and 1t was understood that "a license
or permit will be required" of every
driver. The regulation which made
license tags obligatory went into effect
in 1907. In any case, that is the i'm
preston of Inspector Earl P. Hartman
and Sergeant Sidney Malone, unofficial
Police Department historians.
about George Washington and the
cherry tree possibly was
Woshin9ton'S validated in part by the
Aotchet? following paragraph in
The Star of April 10,
1908: "a day or two ago, while workmen
were engaged in repairing the old house.
the home of Mary Washington, the
mother Of George Washington, in Fred
ericksburg, a small Ratchet was dis
covered hidden between the ceiling and
the floor Of the upper story of the
building"
On April z, 1903. Woodward &
Lothrop advertised "a reSplendent
Easter store sparkling
GIFTS for with newnesS gathered from
Eoster everywhere worthwhile
teeming with suggestions Of
the joyous Easter festival so near at
hand more than ever alert to meet
the expectations Of its public" Among
"Rift things" mentioned as available to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12
Spires Of the Spirit
The Religion Of the Reds By Essdssk ssex2 ors
By Frederick Brown Harris
Minister, Foundry Methodist Church;
Chaplain, United States Senate

Chaplain. United states senate
question is asked Are you a Com
munist?" the real test is: Do you
affirm or deny the spiritual verities
which are the very foundations of this
Free Land? Have you given your al
legiance to system which accepts
lying, treachery, deceit and cruelty as
= instrumentalities for the accomplish
ment of its purpose? In the search
ing blaze of that question for one to
hide behind the fifth amendment must
be interpreted as a confession of guilt.
Any suspect using that bulwark of
freedom as a refuge for treachery Is q
coward and a traitor.
But. Of course. in dealing with the
termiteS we must be careful not 10
damage the national structure. We
must never use un-American methods
IN fighting un-Americanism. Whenever
that is done we are surrendering to the
very evil forces we are combating But
this is a time not only for confeSSing
our faith; there must be new purpose
and new passion in the practice of
our dearly bought freedom. Added to
our cherished bill of rights must be an
equally compelling bill Of respon-
sibilities.
Our democracy must be purged Of
Its betrayalS II it is to live at home
and be At for export to the ends of
the earth. 1t is high time in America
we realize that a mild, matchmaking,
bleached Christianity cannot success
fully combat a militant, masterful
paganism. Too often this desperate
crisis finds us with a religious faith
which is timid. tame and tepid, in a
land too largely devoted, even in a
struggle for survival, to gadgets, COM
forts. money making and pleasure.
The worldwide misery on which the
Red vultureS feed must be lifted to
levels of more abundant living, If any
part Of the earth is to be safe. Some
time ago, q member of the United
States Congress returning from parts Of
Europe and Asia where, at first hand,
he had seen fanatical communism
blazing with the intensity Of an acety-
lene torch, exclaimed: would to God
we had the flaming zeal and the con-
Stunning beliefs that would make us, as
Americans, in this decisive day match
with the intensity of our convictions
the sacrifice and the devotion of the
deluded Communists" We cannot beat
something with nothing. We must meet
the spurious religion of the Reds with
the glorious religion of Redemption.
Simply to tell the world what we
are not is insufficient. To show by our
flaming zeal what we are will fling us
into a resistless crusade on whose ban
ners of freedom is emblazoned-"God
wills til"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12

shoppers were: Easter eggs with whistles
inside. hens in baskets. Foxy Grandpas
coming out of eggs, chickens with
baskets on their backs, ducks under
parasols guarding nests. stuffed rabbits.
rabbits drawing carts. Happy Hooligans
riding on elephants, automobile and
carriage bags to be carried under the
arm as they carry them in Paris:
MetSuke pocket books, mounted in
oxidized silver; jeweled belts lin elabo-
rate designs.R Putzki hand-painted but
tons, French picture frames ready for
photographs, Quadruple- plated silver
flower vases, desk furnishings. pretty
little bonnet pictures" travellers clocks.
jaFdiniereS, china fern dishes. cut-glass
bon-bon holders, Charles Dana Gibson
plates, Holland rose bushes. tulip and
daffodil water pitchers, Colonial-pat-
tern vinegar cruets. snowflake curtains,
mems cravats, "in all the new weaveS
and colorings, including the famous
KeiSer Barathea"; womep's black lace
all-over hose. with double heels and
toes: French bridal sets Of fine nain-
sock. consisting Of three matched
pieces" $16.75 complete.
The new Minister Of China gave to
The Star for April II, 1908, formal
statement In regard to the
Lesson IN spelling and pronunciation
Chinese Of his name. "The first
part" he said. Corresponds
to your John and is spelled C-h-e-n-
t-u-n-g, all one word-Chentung. The
middle part is my family name-Liang.
pronounced as II 1t were spelled L-e-e-
a-n-g, the letter 4 in our language
always having the sound Of your doubls
e. The latter part is plain Cheng.
My full name. therefore. Is Chentung
LANG Cheng." As to his title. the en-
voy explained that "Sir" had been be-
slowed upon him by the British SOW
ereign, and 1T would be ungracious In
me not to assert my right to the title"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12
Burs

congratulate the anonymous letter
writer who signs himself H. w.. because
the points which he brings out in argu-
ment against repeal of the McCarran-
Walters immigration bill happen to be
some Of the best have yet read in
favor of complete revision of this vicious
and politically unhealthy law.
1t is true. all of us owe our allegiance
to the country which by the grace of
God we inhabit, but we owe a certain
amount Of allegiance also to mankind,
no matter from whence it emanates.
AS an Englishwoman born, could be
among the first to thank MessrS. Nc
Carran and Walters for alloting us the
highest immigration quota in the bill,
but if I did it would be mere egotism,
because understand quite well that
Englishfolk find the quota unnecessarily
overgenerous and that there are numer-
GUS countries and peoples abroad who
need this ALLEGATION much more vitality.
In their case it can mean the difference
between life and death.
To look facts squarely in the face, it
seems that the United States has been
amply and justifiably repaid in mate
rial riches and abundant production for
the bread of helpfulness which in the
past and up to the present she has sent
out on the waters of world necessity, so
why reverse the procedure now? Statis-
tics tell us, by the way, that whoever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-04-12

not permit fear Of some possible future abuse
to stampede them into taking the first step
toward an amendment of the Constitution
which would seriously impair this country's
ability to measure up to the role in world af
fairs which has been imposed upon us by
destiny and by our own greatness as Nation.
Evening star., 1953-03-13
Spending 10 Prevent
Crime Would Cost
Less, Youngdah| Says

The Nation is spending too
much for jails and mental insti-
tutions and not enough to pre-
vent the ills making them nee
essary, according to Federal
Judge Luther w. Youngdahl.
Preventative measures, such
as an adequate public assistance
program, would cost the taxpay-
ers much less, Judge Youngdahl
told meeting of United Com
munity Services supporters yes
terday.
Judge Youngdahl addressed a
luncheon session in the YWCA,
at which leaders made public q
report urging greater relief ex-
penditureS here. The jurist COM
mended the report and said it
bears a lot of repetition in Con-
greSS."
Would Increase Relief,
77""'''n"ton citizens, he said.
should lobby for higher District
.~--r4 payments. bigger public
assistance staff and other i'm
provements. A bigger relief
budget, he conceded, would take
more taxes. But he asserted the
benefits would be worth it.
Crime costs many billions of
dollars every year." the jurist
told the session. "You should
read the pre-sentence investiga-
ton reports that come to the
judges.
Were paying the costs of
these things. We've been send
ing youngsters to reformatories
instead of spending money for
psychiatric social workers. It'll
cost you a whole lot less if you
build in a preventative way"
Sees Little Fraud.
Judge Youngdahl said he
thought the report showed that
relief funds here are being spent
generally effectively and added
that ."there is very little fraud,
very little chiseling." What
chiseling there is. he added, "of
course should be prosecuted"
Mrs. David L. Bazelon, chair
man Of the UCS committee on
public assistance, summarized
the special report. She said UCS
leaders "feel we can we'll afford
an adequate program of public
assistance"
The report was approved by
the UCS Family and Child We'll
fare Section.
Evening star., 1953-03-13
Youth Held on Assault
And Housebreakinq Count

A 19-year-old youth charged
with assaulting a precinct detec-
tive and with HOUSEKEEPING was
held for action of the grand jury
yesterday under $500 bond.
He is James M. Punch, 10, col
ored, Of the 2300 block of Cham
plain street NV, who waived a
preliminary hearing before
United States Commissioner Cy-
ril s. Lawrence.
Punch is accused Of attacking
Detective Clarence w. Knots
after he and his brother were
arrested by the officer on Mon
day as housebreaking suspects.
He escaped during the fight.
police said. but Detective Knots,
Of No. 3 Precinct, Subdued the
other man. He is RoZier A.
Punch, 81, Of the Champlain
street address, who was held on
Monday on the same charges.
Detective Knots spent his day
of Wednesday following leads
that led to the arrest Of the
younger brother, police said.
James admitted 20 housebreak-
ing cases and Rozier, one, ac-
cording to police.
Evening star., 1953-03-13
Arlington Housewife Pays Bill
For 18th Baby of Maine Pair

When the 18th child Of Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd Brooks, of Pitts
field. Me-, arrives this week, the
bill will be paid by an Arlington
housewife.
Mrs. Robert Ray, 1903 North
Eleventh street, Arlington, said
she read an Associated Press
story in the Star about the
Brooks family. She decided to
give them q hand.
She sent a letter to Mr.. Brooks
and inclosed a check for 500.
Il read how you are feeding a
family Of Is on $50 a week." her
letter said. For this reason, I'm
Evening star., 1953-03-13

came at q good time. With so
many children, it's been impos-
sible to save and this will let me
pay the doctor all at once"
About the possibility the new
baby will be a boy, Mr.. Brooks
had this to say: 1T can't be a
boy now. It will spoil the record"
Evening star., 1953-03-13
D. {. Navy Reserve Pilots To Train on West Coast

Washington Naval reserve
pilots. whose flying territory is
usually the Eastern Seaboard
flatlands, will have mountains
and the Pacific to contend with
next week.
A full transport squadron, VR
661, from the Anacostia Naval
Air Reserve Training Unit, will
be airlifted across the Nation,
beginning tomorrow, to begin
two weeks of active duty.
The Reservists, all from the
Washington area, will join the
Evening star., 1953-03-13

inclosing a check for 500 hoping
it will help buy food or pay
the doctors bill for the new
baby"
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks have IL
daughters. The other member Of
the family is Benjamin Webb,
Mrs. Brooks 78-year-old father.
The new arrival will bring the
family to Is.
Mr.. Brooks is working only
part-time at wooden mill be-
cause it Is the slack season. He
said:
II appreciate all we have re-
ceived. especially this check. It
Evening star., 1953-03-13

Fleet Logistic Air Wing. flying
out Of Moffeet Field, Calf. for
transport runs the length OF
California.
Squdaron 661 is commanded
by Comdr. Robert H. Proctor, jr.,
of 120 East Thornapple street.
Chevy Chase, a Civil Aeronau-
tics Administration official.
During the two weeks, the
squadron will be inspected by
Capt. Robert E. c. Jones, COM
manding officer of the Reserve
unit at AnacoStia.
Evening star., 1953-03-13
House Passes Extension
Of GI Dependents Aid Act
BY the Associated Press

The House yesterday passed
and sent to the White House q
bill extending until July l, 1855,
the Servicemen's Dependency
Assistance Act.
The law provides for $3.50 to
$96.90 a month, according to
rank and the number of depend
ents, in Government assistance
payments to supplement service
mems family pay allotments
ranging from $40 to $50.
Evening star., 1953-03-13
1b More Beef
inE!|9'IdFrozen
Beef Pot Pie!

Yes! Up to II more beef! No bone,
no fat, no gristle-just big, meaty
chunks! Tender, f1aky top crust. No
so00y Mndercrmst! Colorful garden
vegetables! Rich, brown gravy! No
defrosting! Just bake till crust il
golden brown. Nutritious, money
saving one-dish meal! Bakes in II
usual time. 77-year-old Kentucky
recipe! Be sure you get ONLY
Morton Beef Pot Pie!
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-06-16
Annual 4-h Picnic
Attended By 200

The Annual Madison County All
Picnic which was held at Camp
Clifton was attended by over 200
All members, parents, advisors
and friends, according to Robert
Eby, Association County Agent.
The program started with the rails
ing of the flags and then the group
assembled on Vespers Hill for the
morning Vespers Service. The YES
pers program was planned and
conducted by group of junior
leaders.
After the picnic, there were
games of softball and volley ball
as well as the usual trip through
the Clifton Gorge. The Clifton
Gorge is one of the most scenic
spots in Ohio around which many
legends have developed. Each day
of the All Camp, the campers go
across the Gorge to Byron State
Park to the Swimming pool. In
this way, they have an excellent
opportunity to see some OF the
wonders of nature" in rock for
nations.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-06-16
Man Gets 50 Day Sentence
Plus $500 Fine By Mayor
Warren E. Foster
At Fort Lee, Va.

Pvt. Warren E. Foster, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay M. Foster of
Box 408 RR 3, London, Ohio, COM
pleted basic training at the Quar-
termaster Replacement Training
Center, Fort Lee, Va, on June 13,
1853.
Pvt. Foster was inducted into
the Army on March 19, 1853. Be-
fore entering service, he was
graduated from Ohio State Uni
versity.
While in pasic training, he re-
ceived instruction in combat skills,
including handling and firing wea-
pons, battle indoctrination, camou-
flage, dismounted drill, squad tao
tics, compass and map reading,
with night and day problems, BIZ
vouac manuevers, first aid and de-
fensive measures against chem
archaeological and Pathological
warfare.
Presently, he is being trained in
a specific Quartermaster military
occupational speciality This spe-
cialized phase of instruction will
qualify him in one of several
Quartermaster positions. Upon the
completion of training he will be
assigned to aunt in a permanent
position for which he was trained.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-06-16
Auditor OF State
Says Payments At
Pool Are Illegal

The London City Council has
withheld payments of swimming
pool funds here due to recent find
ings by the state auditor, it was
made known Monday. The find
ings" by the state auditors office
were believed to mean that fund
payments in past years are illegal
due to the fact that the city does
not have an ordinance setting sal
ary and other payments charged
to the swimming pool operation.
Heretofore, a yearly report was
made to the Swimming Pool Com
mission which had been considered
satisfactory.
1t was revealed that a new ord
nance has been written but that
certain facts and figures are need
ed to complete the ordinance in
order that the Council can proceed
with its passage. The Swimming
Pool Commission members, Bryan
Jenkinson, Ernest Lowery, and
Ray E. Ballenger. have been re-
quested to attend the Thursday
council meeting. A spokesman for
the council said that no payments
can be made until a satisfactory
ordinance can be drawn up. The
matter is expected to be cleared
up promptly, it was said.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-06-16
Registered Rams
Distributed Here

Thirty-two registered rams will
be distributed at the Ram Distri-
button Day Saturday, June 20, at
/ o'clock, at the Madison County
Fair Grounds, according to Robert
Hunter, Chairman of the Ram Dis
tribution Committee. Ralph Grim
shaw Extension Sheep Specialist,
will be present to discuss care of
rams from now until breeding
time. There will lbe 81 Shropshires,
9 Southdowns, 2 Dorsets distribut-
ed through the cooperation of the
Madison County Sheep and Lamb
Improvement Committee, Produc-
ers Livestock Marketing Associa-
tion and the Agricultural Exten-
sion Service. Other members of the
committee in charge of the Ram
Purchase were Howard Dorm and
Jack Donahue. The sheep dipping
program will be in full swing the
first week of July. according to
Lowell Snyder. Chairman of that
committee. Anyone interested in
this service, and who has not sent
in their dipping cards, should call
the Agricultural Extension Office,
London Phone 241. by Saturday,
June 20.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-06-16
Man Fined $50
In Mayors Court

Martin White, Jr., West Jeffer-
son, received a fine of $50 and
costs in the court of Mayor E. p.
Speasmaker after ne had been ar
rested by Officer John Sherman on
charges of driving while intoxicat-
ed. White was also given a sus-
pended sentence Of 30 days in the
county Jail, Officer Sherman said.
The case was the most recent in
a series of crack-downS by Mayor
Speasmaker who has gone on rec
ord as saying that he will try to
put STOP to such offenses by
giving stiffer fines and sentences.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-06-16

A gold service pin studded with
a diamond, and symbolizing 80
years of continuous service, will
be presented to G. j. Eickman,
wire chief for The Ohio Bell Tele-
phone Company in London on
Thursday, at luncheon which will
be attended by company officials
and friends.
Eichman joined Ohio Bell in
June, 1923, in the construction de-
partment and came to London in
1885 as an neutrality-suspicious. and
was appointed to his present pos
ition in 1948.
He served in the 142nd Heavy
Field Artillery during World War
1.
He is a member of the Masonic
Lodge and the Telephone Pion-
eers, and resides at 4S N. Elm
Street.
Ike, as he is popularity known,
and his wife have made many
friends here who join in congratu-
lating him on this anniversary.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-06-16
Leo Timmons At
Munich Army Base

MUNICH, GERMANY = Sgt.
William L. Timmons, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Leo Timmons, Route l,
South Solon, Ohio, recently grad
uated from the Seventh Army's
Mont commissioned Officers Acad-
emy at Munich, Germany.
Sergeant Timmons, who is as
signed to the 816th Field Artillery
Battalion, entered the Army in
June 1916.
A veteran of World War II and
the Korean Conflict, he holds the
Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart
for wounds received in action,
Combat Infantryman Badge and
the Korean Presidential Unit Cita-
ton Badge.
He was a machinist in civilian
life.
The six-week course included in
tensive instruction in the techni-
ques of combat leadership, infan-
try squad tactics and the deploy-
ment of men and equipment in the
field. Students were carefully Sc
lected by their organization COM
manders before attending the
school.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-06-16
Railroad Agent
Earns Award

Joe Conrad, South Main Street,
agent for the Pennsylvania Rail-
road at London, was recently pre-
sented with a certificate marking
the completion of a college con-
ference course in problems of GUS
toner and community relations.
The presentation was made by
Hoyt Tribble, instructor of man.
agement training at Ogontz Center
of Penn State College, where Con-
rad received training. Conrad is
one of 4800 railroad employees
who has completed the college
course, it was said.
ANNOUNCE BIRTH
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell Engle
tHelen Peters) of near Mt. Sterl-
ing, announce the birth of a son,
Christopher Dean, at Grant Hos
pital Friday, June II. The baby
weighed six pounds, IL ounces.
DUNCAN RECOVERING
John Duncan, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Duncan, Graham Ave-
nue., is recovering after an opera
tion at Mt. Carmel Hospital
Thursday.
MRS. FETTRoW ILL
Mrs. Paul d. Fettrow, has en-
tered Mt. Carmel Hospital for an
operation.