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Evening star., 1953-05-02

the outcome of this case. Eventually
the sergeant will stand trial. he may
be convicted and he may have to serve
some time. But somewhere. someday.
he will be behind the wheel Of another
automobile. Want to bet?
ID. c. MOtOriSt.
am not a father, but doubt very
much if there was single parent in
the Washington area who did not share
my anger and rage when reading of
the needless traffic deaths of Patricia
Dodge and Inez Richie. AS was to be
expected, the driver of the car accord
ing to the police was speeding far be-
yond the limit and had been drinking.
What difference does that make now?
Time and again the question has
been put forth: How much longer are
we going to tolerate drinking drivers?
And, for an equal number of times, the
same question has been evaded by those
who could answer, or forgotten en-
tirely. 1t is obvious we are not cog
infant of the number of deaths caused
by drunk motorists or, if we are, an
m-nct-interested" attitude is preva-
lent. All too many times the victims
brought to their deaths by these poten-
tial murderers are highly respected
citizens of the community.
This all paints a beautiful scene for
the death gallery-doeSn't it? More
over, it will continue to do so until
we repudiate our soft and tender atti-
tude exhibited toward the murderers
behind wheels. The fact that, we have
gone completely overheard on the idea
of rehabilitation" doesn't enter the
minds of our legislators or court judges.
They are very satisfied when they can
dispose of q case with their pet phrase:
I'VE have tempered justice with mercy"
We, too, will have to be satisfied as long
as we cling to the utterly stupid notion
that the welfare and dignity of indi-
vidual criminals land drunk drivers
should be treated as such) take pre-
ference over the welfare and safety of
the community.
don't know the attitude of many
others. especially parents, regarding
this particular subject, but as for my
self, would prefer to see 10000 drunk
motorists hanged or electrocuted rather
than have to read another tragic story.
Kevin O'Malley.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
Compensation

He cannot sell the land, although his
boys
GroDn notr, long hare been absent
from the farm.
AtDGy from home and married. they
intend
To earn their Likelihood In other iDork.
And haze acknowledged they Diu neuer
come
Back to the land. But still he DorkS
the soil,
Mostlt alone, but other times NTH help
OF nearby neighbor youngsters. These
hare been
Long. lonely years for him. The fertile
loan,
The trim 1Dhite house, the neatly painted
barns
Are notD his compensation for the loss
OF cherished dreams. These things he
cannot sell.
He cannot set price on land his heart
StM loues, of Which he Is himself q
part.
Billy B. Cooper
Evening star., 1953-05-02
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.


Q. Who was the first person to OBJ
serve that fat people as rule do not
live as long as those of normal
weight?-B. T. H.
A. Hippocrates pointed this out many
centuries ago. and today his observa-
ton is supported by evidence that ex-
cessive overweight does tend to shorten
the human life span..
@. When was the steam locomotive
whistle invented?-R. S. S.
A. 1t was invented in England about
120 years ago by an organist, following
a grade crossing accident between a
train and farmers cart. The device
was at first called steam trumpet"
@. What makes a mosquito bite
itch?-O. B.
A. AS the insect bites it leaves
tiny drop of formic acid, which irri-
tates the skin and causes the itch.
@. How much has the cost of living
risen since the Korean war?-J. D. c.
A. From the beginning Of the war
to January, 1853. the rise in cost Of
living amounted to about 1914 per cent.
@. Is it against the law to sell
silencer for a gun?-R. w. M.
A. Federal laws prohibit the sale or
use of silencers for guns.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
Grave Alarm Justified

The political and military developments
occurring in Southeast Asia today warrant fully
the grave alarm that is now being expressed in
Paris and Washington. The pity is that such a
vulnerable position viS-a-vis the threat Of
Communist aggression was not recognized long
ago when adequate countermeasures might have
been taken with no risk and at relatively little
cost
The military situation and the strategic
factors involved are simple to understand Laos
and Cambodia, two of the three associated
states Of Indo-China form corridor running
from the China border to the Gulf of Siam and
between Viet-Nam and Thailand. While the
French for seven years have been fighting
costly but inconclusive war with Communist
led Mimi forces mostly in the Hanoi-Tonkin
Gulf sector, Laos and Cambodia have Slumbered
on-unarmed and undefended. BY the simple
device of diverting three Chinese equipped di-
visions from the Hanoi front-leaving still
enough forces to keep the French -Viet-NameSe
bottled up in that Sector-the Viet-Minh have
overrun a substantial portion of Laos in ap-
proximately two weeks. Not until this invasion
started were the LaotianS even modified for
defense and there has been little indication
that any important native fighting strength
can be mustered in time to be of value.
showdown appears imminent before the capital
ClCy Oh AudNSpEdOdNS, DuC SCdCcHlcAGS CIldt VIC
townspeople will fight with all their forces
to defend their independence and liberty" offer
about as little encouragement as prayers that
the spring monsoon will halt the invaders.
The French reaction to this crisis has
taken two general forms. One has been to rush
some troops-probably not many-into the
threatened area by air and to attempt some air
strafing of the attacking columns, at the same
time deploring the fact that greater American
assistance is not at hand. The other has been
to worry about whether an appeal to the United
Nations or increased American assistance would
compromise the French colonial position in
Indo- China and eliminate their contention that
the whole struggle is merely civil rebellion.
The American reaction, summed up by Sec
retary of State Dulles, has finally reached the
point of considering the situation "a serious
new problem which diSturbS all peace-loving
people" and of further considering diverting
military aid from Europe to Indo-China. Un-
fortunately neither has an immediate impact
upon the Viet-Minh forces and there is reason
to doubt that military aid dispatched now would
be in time to help the cause.
The political element constitutes serious
problem in the picture. 1t is relatively easy in
ASiatic Indo-C China for the Chinese Communists,
for example, to picture this struggle as
crusade against white imperialism and to
capture thereby the minds of the native popu-
lation. Military successes are portrayed as
evidence of Asiatic superiority and loss Of face
Evening star., 1953-05-02
Discriminating Reader

With SO many news sources Spouting
malediction, both literal and rhetorical.
it is quite refreshing to discover a new
commentator or feature writer with
cheerful outlook. Such was my pleasure
when read your Ruth Deans story on
the Spars the other day.
The last time that became enrap-
tured by quality of writing and pres
entation that was exceptional was with
your Centennial Anniversary special
section. With my evening meal before
me, I thought I would just glance at
the pictures and the headlines before
starting to eat. But became so capti-
vated, by what to me had been prophecy
and great adventure, that I had read
every word of the first Is pages before
I realized that had not touched bite:
and I finished the remaining Is pages
before leaving the table.
For another anniversary edition we
will have to wait Is to so years; in the
meantime. let us have more stories by
Ruth Dean on subjects of general
interest.
Charles B. Philibert.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
Against Hunt Races

Isn't it about time for the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to AMI
mails to take notice of what is going
on at steeple chase races? Or is this
too big bite for the society to chew?
The Star of April 10 announced one
horse down. two others stumbling over
it, and three riders thrown at Middle
burg. mo one hurt" On April 81 The
Star announced WAR Gold, speedy
gelding jumper, who was destroyed yes
terday after being injured at the 18th
fence in Saturdays Maryland Hunt
Cup, has been buried where he fell"
Horace Hammond, the rider was taken
to the hospital in an ambulance.
I'm not at all concerned with the
human beings. 1t is the unfortunate
horses that I'm thinking of. In the
days of horse cavalry there might have
Evening star., 1953-05-02
Reorganization Plan No. 6

Discussing the National Security Organiza-
ton, the Hoover Commission on Organization
of the Executive Branch of the Government
wrote: "Singeness of control is the essence of
efficiency. The present scattering of authority
is expensive, promotes rather than curtails
service rivalres, and destroys the very principle
of unification. Accountability is most strongly
enforced when the President and the Congress,
in the peoples name can call single official
to book for his conduct of Government Oper
alton"
President Eisenhower has leaned strongly
toward this theory, and toward some compa-
rable views expressed by former Secretary of
Defense Lovett, in his reorganization plan for
the Department of Defense. The basic and
simplest point OF the plan, a point which is
supported in the accompanying message from
the President to the Congress, is to strengthen
both the control and responsibility of the Secre-
tary of Defense and his top echelon of civilian
associates This echelon, in turn, would be
strengthened through the appointment of addi-
tional assistant secretaries and the vesting in
them of authority which is now spread among
several boards and individuals of currently
lesser rank.
Also rejecting the Presidents intent to
increase the civilian influence in management
of the department are his proposals for re-
organizing the supply and procurement ma
chinery for the services and his Qualification of
the functions of the separate Secretaries of
Army, Navy and Air Force with the view of
making them truly responsible admins
traitors"
At the same time, on the professional side,
the President took the precaution in his mes
sage to emphasize the freedom of action which
will be available to the military authorities in
emergency or wartime situations, and their
continuing responsibility for strategic and op-
irrational planning and direction. To facilitate
these functions, he has proposed steps calculated
to relieve the Joint Chiefs of Staff of some of
their present work load in order that they will
be better able to perform their roles strategic
planners and military advisers"
1t was not expected that creation of the
Department of Defense through the National
Security Act in 1947 would prove to be perfect
and permanent formula for the military estab-
liShment. The tests of time and experience
were needed to determine the merit of the uni
fication theory and of the structure created to
carry it out. The past six years have provided
time and the demands Of shooting war in
Korea and cold war throughout the rest of the
world have given opportunity for experience.
President Eisenhower's current reorganization
plan is intended to correct some of the short
comings which have been revealed. His ap-
proach places high premium upon selecting
top-caliber civilians to exercise top control and
to bear top responsibility. No system can over
come mediocre execution and, If Congress ap-
proves the Presidents plan the responsibility
will be upon him and his Secretary of Defense
to select the highly qualified men needed to
assure that the department fulfills its vital role.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
Science SimpIified

take this opportunity to congratu-
late you on the excellent reporting done
by your anonymous staff member in his
story headed Obscure Milky Regions
Now Explored in New Light" which ap-
peared on page Bio of your April 27
edition. Your reporter has presented a
complex scientific story in way that
makes it completely comprehensive to
one who is an interested amateur in
matters. dealing with terrestrial
events.
Mrs. John Putnam Marble.
Evening star., 1953-05-02

"Mr. President, 1 Rise to Pint of OIL"
always claimed and held, and that con-
f1rmation is necessary because the ma
jority opinions in the recent California
and Texas cases have cast cloud on
the States titles. For more than 100
years the Supreme Court held that SUBJ
ject to the right of the Federal Govern
ment to control navigation and fish,
cries. the title to the beds of navigable
waters, including those in the three
mile limit. was and is vested in the
States.
do not believe there is oil worth $50
to $1O0 billions in the historic limits"
or even recoverable outside those limits.
AS patriotic American hope there is.
But, whatever the recoverable amount
there may be, it will not be lost to our
use if the States title is confirmed and
they lease for its discovery and develop
ment. The oil, like that produced on the
mainland, whether from private or pub
lie lands, will be processed and be avail
able for war or peace. There is no rea-
son for hysteria either by politicians or
the public. E. C. Finney.
Evening star., 1953-05-02

for the white man. Successes evaluated in such
terms make further victories more easy Therein
lie the added threats to Cambodia and even to
Thailand and Burma. Flanking the rest of
Southern Asia and penetrating deeply into the
Southwest Pacific region, Indo-China represents
a prize of great potential value to the Com
munist cause.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
SuitIund Parkway Tragedy

Sergt. Howard Lowe, barreling along
the Suitland parkway. killed two little
girls. From the photo of his horribly
dented car. one can only speculate at
the pitiful condition of the small bodies
that made such an imprint on hard
steel.
But the names of Sergt. Lowe and his
two young victims will drop from the
papers-although in such an instance
I think it would be interesting to follow
Evening star., 1953-05-02
Germun Unificution

Regarding German unification, be-
lieve that discussion of the subject can
only be successful within the frame
work Of an overall policy dealing with
the future of Eastern Europe. The for
mutation of such policy should include
informal talks with officials of the gov
ernments in exile of these countries as
to possible future integration with the
free states of Western Europe.
Results of this policy formulation
would be: u) The Western allies
would be in good position to bargain
effectively with the Soviet Union on
German uni1cation and for the even
tual freedom of its brothers behind the
Iron Curtain. (2) The United States
would gain proportionately in leader
ship of the free world through aSSum-
ing positive position.
do not mean to suggest that hard
and fast concessions should be de-
manded. However, one must have an
established position before one can
bargain at all.
Dorothy Jacobsen, jr.
Evening star., 1953-05-02

disparage the heroism Of Americas
fighting men. but do question whether
or not CT sweating out mortar at
tack would be compensated by the
honor of it all.
American fighting men are the best
in the world but being only human,
they might have some slight tendency
to "let George do it,"
The days of King Arthur and his
round table are over, Senator.
RealiSt.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
Psychological Warfare

Regardless Of the merits of the idea,
in general. Gen. Mark Clark's offer of
$100, 900 for the first Communist de-
Serter with MIG sounds q little un-
Savory and there is reasonable doubt that
it will accomplish much in the long run.
Some Communist may be opportunist
enough to grab a little ready money.
but I'm afraid we will only succeed in
Stiffening the resolution of the more
theology bound Reds who may well take
human and legitimate satisfaction in
despising a foe who tries to buy of his
enemy.
believe that our largest weapon
and the only effective one in the long
runs in the rather patience demand
ing task of selling (not impoSing) the
idea of democratic way of life. Yield
ing to the temptation to snatch short
term advantages can only jeopardize
our integrity in the eyes of our oppo-
nentS, which is in the end the very
worst psychology.
II you are forced to offer your child
nickel in order to make him stop
breaking your dishes. your superiority
Is at a pretty low ebb-and your child
is the first to know it. Perhaps we'd
better take stock of our convictions and
let our psychological strength be the
offspring of that conviction.
L.C.B.
Safe Sanctuary'S not enough to offer
for a MIG: one hundred thousand
bucks. let's show 'em that we're big.
But let's make sure he understands,
before one Red relaxes, he nets-when
safe and sound he lands, $4,000 after
taxes.
10 Vial.
In The Star of April % there is an
item, Senators Generally Back $780,
600 Offer for MIG With Pilot" am
surprised and shocked that many Sem
ators are willing and anxious to sponsor
such an offer. Senator Maybank, DEM
ocrat, of South Carolina is reported to
have said THE United States cannot
buy its way toward peace with dollars"
And he is so right!
These Red pilots are being offered
safety and political asylum in a free
country by Gen. Clark. I realize
that all is supposed to be fair in love
and war. But it does seem to me that
by offering large reward for betrayal,
we are STOPPING to conquer. After all,
those who yield to this temptation are
traitors. Who wants to give asylum to
such characters?
Evening star., 1953-05-02
Great Oil Debate

Some OF the letters and articles by
columnists printed in your paper state
or assume that the pending legislation
relating to submerged lands oils give"
same to the States and deprive the Fed
eral Government of something it owns.
The fact is that the legislation merely
confirms the title which the States have
Evening star., 1953-05-02
Letters to The Star

been some modicum of excuse for that
pastlme. But the jeep and the tank
have rendered horse cavalry obsolete.
and removed the last shred of pretense
OF respectability to the sadistic abuse
of horses.
was reared in the West among farm
horses and ranch horses and where the
horse was an equal partner in the
sports and pastimes Of that area. But
any participant who undertook to abuse
his mount as they are abused in these
steeplechases would quickly feel the
heavy hand of his community.
Observer.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
Questions and Answers

The Stars readers can get the answer TO any
question Of fact by either writing The Evening
Star Information Bureau, 1900 I street NV,
WASHINGTON 3, D. c., and inclosing cents re-
turn postage. or bv telephonng Sterling 3-7363.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-10-01
Wiener -Silbiger

Announcement is made Of the
engagement of Arlene Sandra
Wiener, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Wiener, 1905 Vassar ave-,
and Gilbert Norton Silbiger, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Silbiger,
3510 East 154th st.
Miss Wiener is a junior at Flora
Stone Mather College of Western
Reserve University. Her fiance did
his undergraduate work at Reserve
and is now attending medical
school at Ohio State University.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-10-01
Y Gym Swim
Schedule

The YMCA Fall schedule for
for the Boys Gym and Swim
classes will start October 9Th, it is
announced today.
All day meetings will be held
on Saturdays and all night ses-
sions will be held on Mondays and
Wednesdays, as follows:
Boys Gym and Swim Schedule
Midgets, (9-10 years. - Gym,
1910 to 11:20 a. m. Saturday.
Swim, 900 to 1910 a. m, Satur-
day; $50 to 6:15 p. m. Monday
and Wednesday.
Preps, dip years. Gym,
900 to 1910 a. m. Saturday. Swim,
1910 to 1920 a. m. Saturday; 6:15
to 700 p. m. Monday and Wednes-
day. I
Seniors (13 to II years. -
Gym 11:2O to 1890 a. m. Satur-
day; Swim, 1890 to 1:15 p. m.
Saturday; 7:45 to $3.50 p. m. Mon
day and Wednesday.
Beginners Swim - 900 to 1000
a. m., Saturday; 500 to $50 p. m.
Monday and Wednesday.
Leaders Gym - $3.50 to 900
a. m. Saturday; 1910 to 1:20 p. m.
Saturday.
Jr. Life Saving - Arranged.
Swim Tests - 700 to 7:45 p. m.
Monday and Wednesday.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-10-01
MidgeIy Back With
Yosemite Films

The seventh season of Round the
World Adventure Series opens
October 7th with the showing Of
"Yosmite".
This Full-Length - all color
Travelogue Film was produced and
will be narrated by Stan Midgley.
Stan Midgely, the man with the
beard and the bike has won top
audience vote for three years run
ming. He is still laugh provoking
charmer, and the chuckelogue cap
er all over the national park that
has everything promises another
number one vote by the arm chair
travellers of the Series.
A laugh minute is scheduled as
the movie begins in YOSEMITE
VALLEY after a winter snow
storm. Then follows spring in the
HIGH SIERRAS. Later in spring
an ascent of MT. WHITNEY.
Tickets for yosemite" and the
19 other travelogues scheduled are
now on sale at Burrows, 419 Euclid
ave. and at Masonic Auditorium,
Both and Euclid ave. Open to the
Public.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-10-01

Our good neighbor, Cleveland
Heights, is setting out the first Of
80 trash holders bearing the ad-
monition "Use This Box. Don't be
Litter Bug" as it starts pro-
gram for greater municipal clean
liness." Who knows, the "cleanli-
ness porgram" may be another
challenge between these two neigh
bors who already have a friendly
sports rivalry in high school cir
cles.
A supporter of Daylight Saving
Time suggests it be made effective
through October. "We lose too
many golden daylight hours in
this glorious autumn weather" he
writes.
This column received a good let
ter in which a citizen noted GER
tain conditions about town. But
the writer requested omission of
his name which puts finis on
it under Leader regulations that
signatures appear on all published
communications. Try again.
Preliminary to re-surfacing Euc-
lid ave. from Doan ave. east, work
on filling in rail slots started Tues
day. 1t won't be long until the re-
is underway which means
that some IL to Is days later Euc-
lid ave. will be boulevard from
city limit to city limit as far as
East Cleveland is concerned.
A lot Of East Clevelanders
should be reaping full blessing of
the Biblical saying: at is more
blessed to give than receive" judg-
ing from they way they shelled
out for peanuts in the Kiwanis
Youth Service fund drive. It's just
another sample of the close knit
community spirit which has long
since made US famous among
communities.
If you want to travel the Car
dinal Special to Toledo for that
Shaw-Libby game on the Both, bet
ter get signed up through the
Shaw Athletic office. Its a real
sports package bargain in con-
venience.
In closing, what did you do
today to help keep East Cleveland
neat?
ECB
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-10-01
Varied Films At
Library tuesday

The second movie program Of the
East Cleveland Library will be
held on Wednesday evening, Oc-
tober 7th, at 8 pm. The movies
are: yosemite National Park"
Liberia" presents interesting
scenes of life in this African Negro
Republic.
"Father And Son" is the human
story of young man who returns
to his native African village. At
first he distresses his father by
his new ideas, but ultimately he
is able to introduce modern ideas
on navigation, medical treatment
and agriculture.
AFRICAN Fauna" pictures wild
life taken on the Hoefler expedi-
ton in Kenya Colony, Uganda, and
the Belgian Congo. Telescope lens
makes possible closeup shots of
elephants, lions, crocodiles an d
other hard to photograph animals.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-10-01
Service
Clubs

It's the outstretched hand at
East Cleveland Kiwanis for James
w. Tuttle, new member. Mr.. Tuttle
is an Illuminating engineer at Nela
Park and the family resides at
27151 Harrington ave., Euclid.
East Cleveland Exchange Club
luncheon speaker on Tuesday, Oc-
tober 9th will be George Camp
bell of the Speakers Bureau of
the Cleveland Electric Illuminat-
ing Co. Mr.. Campbell, who was
blind until the age Of Is, will
give talk entitled "Out of the
Shadows.