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Evening star., 1953-01-05

grees. But that sounds like too round q
number to impress the public. I'll make
it Seven,-Seven the magical number
down the ages. Seven Wonders Of the
World, Seven Against Thebes. 80. Yes.
that's it! We will enhance our reputa-
ton without wasting public money. A
scientific fact has struck me in the face
right here alongside this center OF
learning"
Hence today's standard formula:
Lowest tonight, 80 in City, Is in Sub
urbS.'
Literally speaking. there is no city
weather. Washington weather is
graphed at the National Airport across
the Potomac. There is small alibi
station at 24th and M streets NV, in
which weather experts can take shelter
in case Of a sudden public outcry. But
there are no salaried reporters or OBJ
servers in the suburbs. Furthermore
land this is something that might well
be called to the attention of the new
Attorney GeneraD there have been
strange goings-on in the few volunteer
stations on which the anti-suburban
propaganda is based.
Years ago there were 40 volunteer
reporting stations. with equipment of
a kind, but with no sharp discipline.
Today there are only 10 stations. mostly
in Montgomery and Arlington Counties.
There is none in Fairfax County. Thus.
more than half of the suburban area
is without scientific representation.
And how can one explain, In grow
ing population. the decline in the
number of persons willing to make
these reports? And who knows but
that these rural weather reporters
originally were subsidized by nervous
owners of city property seeking to
arrest the drift to the country by kind
Of reign of terror on the meteorological
level?
Also why is the truth never pub
lished in summer-"95 in City. IS in
Suburbs!" Perhaps that is what made
some volunteer weather reporters turn
in their crystal balls and quit.
Actually there are scientific records
every winter which should give the
Evening star., 1953-01-05
Federal Workers Lose a Leader

Government employees have lost the active
services of staunch friend and defender with
the resignation of Chairman Robert Ramspeck
of the Civil Service Commission. For more than
two decades Mr.. Ramspeck has been raising his
voice in the interests of Federal workers, either
as member of Congress or, more recently, as
head of the csc. While he Is leaving public life
to enter private industry, he may be expected to
continue unofacially his support Of the merit
system In Government. Such support will be
more than welcome.
Mr.. Ramspeck leaves behind him many
evidences Of his understanding Of and concern
for the problems of Government workers. Not
the least of these is the automatic, within grade
system of promotion which provides what has
Evening star., 1953-01-05

citizens (many Of them suburbanites)
are in constant chorus against taxation
without representation on the political
level but make no protest against spend
ing suburban tax money to support
weather reports which misrepresent the
suburbs.
1t began harmleSsly enough many
years ago when the chief Of the weather
bureau. who was probably an ex-farm-
hand, walked past one Of the huge air
expulsion ducts Of the Library Of Con-
gress. 1t was cold night and the fetid
air from the Library blew his hat of.
Thereupon the scientists imagination
raced after q new idea almost as fast
as his legs raced after his derby.
"Ah," he cried, ut is hotter in the city
than in the country because Of these
wonderfully heated and understanding
buildings. Perhaps 20 degrees hotter.
No. on second thought. make it 10 de-
Evening star., 1953-01-05
Literary Censors
Harry Hansen, Editor,
The World Almanac.

6ttSb0by SSuSOsS
In 1914, John Milton examined in
exhaustive detail the evil implicit in
State licensure Of reading matter. One
cannot help feeling there might have
been no Gathings Committee had the
prospective members Of that committee
first familiarized themselves with the
Areopagitica.
The increasingly bold attempts at
thought control are deeply disturbing
and one must be grateful for the dis
Senting opinions Of Representatives
Celler and Walter regarding the ma
jority report issued by the committee.
Milton said Suppose we could ex-
pei sin by this means; look how much
we thus expel Of virtue: for the matter
Of them both Is the same; remove that,
and ye remove them both alike. This
justifies the high providence Of God,
who, though he command US temper
ance, Justice, confluence. yet pours out
before us even to q profuseness all de-
sirable things, and gives us minds that
can wander beyond all limit or safety.
Why should we then affect rigor con-
trary to the manner of God and Of ma
ture, by abridging or scanting those
means, which books freely permitted,
are both to the trial Of virtue. and the
exercise Of truth?"
Would that those Tho would abort
the function and content Of our litera-
ture could be persuaded tn understand
and act upon the faith of those men
who believe that free choice is an
inalienable right of every individual.
Paul A. Harris.
Evening star., 1953-01-05
One Centenuriun to Another

The officers and members Of the Dis
trict of Columbia Pharmaceutical AS
sociation wish to take this opportunity
of expressing our congratulations to
The Evening Star upon the occasion of
its Tooth Anniversary.
It is a source of deep qualification to
the citizens of our community to have
a newspaper such as The Evening Star
whose tireless. fearless and unbiased
coverage of the daily news events is
so adequately presented. This is par
ticularly true in your coverage of the
vital problems which arise in connec-
ton with the rapid growth of our Ma
tion's Capital.
We Of the District of Columbia Phar-
maceutical Association, which includes
large number of the drugstores Of our
community. deem it privilege to be
a part of the vast distribution system
of The Washington Evening Star.
We are equally proud to point to the
fact that we are celebrating our Tooth
anniversary of service in the field of
community health.
Aaron A. PaulsOn.
President, District of Columbia
Pharmaceutical Association.
Evening star., 1953-01-05
Second Chance for Mr.. Vincent

President Truman'S approval OF Secretary
Acheson's proposal to appoint new board to
review the much-reviewed case of John Carter
Vincent will have undesirable as well as de-
sirable consequences
Mr.. Vincent, career diplomat accused Of
conniving to undermine the Chinese Nationalist
regime of Chang Kai-shek, had been cleared
by the State Department Loyalty and Security
Board. This finding was reversed, however. by
the Presidents Loyalty Review Board in what
Mr.. Acheson reveals to have been three-to-
two decision.
Although Mr.. Acheson pays tribute to the
Loyalty Review Board, the fact is that this
action amounts to an expression Of no conf
dence In the board. This is an undesirable
result since it is difficult to see how the present
board can continue to function as reviewing
agency.
On the other side of the ledger is the fact
that there has been much doubt, as evidenced
by the three-to-two vote, concerning Mr.. Vim
cents guilt. And that doubt is the more
disturbing because it has been impossible.
under security regulations, for the public to
see and appraise all Of the evidence on which
the review board acted
Mr.. Acheson presumably has studied all
of the evidence and Is not satisfied with the
A1AAV1AAs. A41Aos VI COuIDc, 4S udtuKAl SluCS ue
had previously affirmed the exoneration of Mr..
Vincent by the State Department board. Still,
nothing has been advanced which suggests
that Mr.. Acheson and the President are not
acting in complete good faith. If the doubt
in their minds is so large that they are willing
to assume responsibility for rejecting the rec
ommendation of the review board, and II they
are willing also to assume responsibility for the
possible consequences, there is no rational basis
on which those who have not had access to
the facts can condemn their decision.
After all, Mr.. Vincent faces the penalty
of a ruined reputation and wrecked career.
If he is guilty he deserves this penalty. But If
he is not guilty, the grossest sort Of miscarriage
of justice impends. In view Of this Messrs.
Truman and Acheson have acted courageously
in seeking another look at the record in the
Vincent case, and this is said without intending
any reflection on the members of the Loyalty
Review Board who have served faithfully and
well in their thankless task.
Evening star., 1953-01-05
Presidents by the Numbers

I was greatly interested in your edi-
torial page article entitled "On Num-
herring Ike's Niche in History" The
Hodgkins letter showed an apptecia-
ton Of the difficulty. and the Perkins
explanation covered the ground. The
only way out would have been to give
every term o number. but 1t is too late
for that.
At the World Almanac we regularly
encounter this question, as new readers
begin studying the enumeration. An
other subject Of inquiry is ''Who was
the, first President?" This Is a trick
question, involving acceptance Of Ger
tain premises. the delight Of amateur
historians. The World Almanac an
nually publishes its view that it stands
by George Washington.
Harry Hansen. Editor,
The World Almanac.
Evening star., 1953-01-05
Not at Home on the Runqe

In regard to your article in The
Sunday Star Travel and Resort Sec
tion December singing praise OF Tue
son. Ariz., may ask few questionsa
Is the author native Of Arizona, and
if not, how long did he live there?
It was just such an article which
caused us to move to Arizona. And the
only reason newcomers could possibly
like it here is because they have to.
They spend what they have getting
here, then are stranded and cannot
earn enough to get out Of here. If you
are rancher or cotton grower, fine!
Come on out. If you are not wealthy.
make sure you buy round-trip ticket.
Former Washingtonian.
Evening star., 1953-01-05
Twilight Summary

Although cloud d-tDrGpped. the eager sun
Hus left behind a path OF gold.
And night pith footsteps, shGd0w-spun.
Descends to guard her gentle fold.
Already through the nseGdosc-sky,
The lambs of night serenely craze
Their tiny bells are cleaning high
AboUe the OIoaD of sunset haze.
A homewGrd bird NTH tisH round note,
NotU breaks the stiffness like q dart
And tiDiligIt passes, UGgue, remote.
Awakening peace tDitlttn the heart.
Anne Bonner Morley
Evening star., 1953-01-05
Presidentio! Press Relations

The problem of how presidential press rela-
tionS are to be conducted particularly the
question of whether or how the press-confer-
ence system is to be continued, is one OF the
many administrative details yet to be defined
publicly by President-elect Eisenhower.
There has been speculation that the con-
ference system might be abandoned entirely,
or that previous custom of requiring writ
ten questions in advance might be restored.
One rumored alternative Is that more fire.
quent radio-television reports to the Nation
might be initiated, with the daily contact be-
tween the press-which includes radio and
television as well as the newspapers-and the
White House limited to dealing with a press
secretary. It has been suggested even that
the press room now used by correspondents
might be moved out of the White House en-
tirely in order to minimize or eliminate en-
tirely the practice of interviewing White House
visitors.
The matter of Presidents relations with
the press is one Of some importance to more
than the President or the press alone. It is
q relationship which bears directly upon the
accountability of the Chief Executive to the
American people, providing channel by
which the former may rather easily inform
the public Of his actions and intentions and
by which the public, through the inquiries of
Tic press, may SAplOTe 1uEGLlcT IIle OcSlSu Oh
administration policies. Obviously, it is only
one Of several methods for accomplishing these
purposes. Messages to Congress, formal state
ments, radio-television reports to the Nation
and numerous other opportunities exist for a
a President to discuss his plans and his deeds
with the people. None of these should be cur
tailed, for the times demand this type of ex-
change President requires public support;
the public, in turn, needs information and ex-
PLANTATION on which to base its evaluation of
Government policies.
It is true that. on occasion, Presidents have
made unwary statements in the give -and-take
embarrassing, or even harmful to the national
interest, but they have been rare and safe
guards exist through the restriction upon di-
rect quotations without specific permission and
use of the of-the-record privilege. And Of
course the President does not have to answer
any question he chooses to avoid.
The United States is the only country to-
day where the public press has direct and
frequent contact with the chief Of state. It Is
more than coincidence that it is the country
where the public Is best informed Of its Gov
ernment'S actions and detectives, circum-
stance that has been highly important in our
willingness to play a leading role in world
affairs The practices which have been en-
ployed in achieving this high measure of pub
lie understanding may not be wholly perfect
Any revision Of them, however should be un-
dertaken for the purpose OF improving this
reciprocal exchange Of guidance and informa-
tion rather than inhibiting it.
Evening star., 1953-01-05

become known as "Ramspeck raises" He has
been the sponsor of numerous important meas
ures relating to pay, leave and retirement of
civil service employees. During the recent surge
OF criticism Of the scandalous conduct Of some
public servants, Mr.. Ramspeck vigorously de-
Tended the rank and file Of Government work
ers for their faithfulness, efficiency and integ-
rity Reciprocaily, Federal employees can point
to their longtime advocate as good example
of the type Of public servant the Government
can Ill afford to lose. They will wish him well in
his new endeavors.
Evening star., 1953-01-05

taxable report when the mercury dips
below the freezing mark. On such
nights the skunk penetrates the great
wall of deodorants erected by man with
an all-pervading special concentrate
stronger than Charlie Dawes pipe. So
when the air of Fairfax County is
clean and sweet on pleasant winter
nights. even these little beasts are more
reliable than the city forecaster who
says: "32 in City; Is in Suburbs!
Randolph Leigh
Mclean, Va.
Evening star., 1953-01-05
Cont Stund the Turiff

The statements in the letter of Sid
ney Koretz December 20, captioned
High Tariffs" conform to the ritual
ism Of the tribe Of seudo-scientists.
and theorists called Economists"
His last statement that there can be
no lasting peace in the world unless
there is freedom Of trade. is a part
truth. The whole truth is, there can
be no freedom Of trade. or peace within
our country. or with other countries.
SO long as tariffs-high, or low tariffs
are collected.
The only way to avoid high, and low
tariffs, and also avoid entangling alli-
Evening star., 1953-01-05
Oscar HI. Brinkman.
Modern Music

Having heard another concert by
contemporary American composers, I
am moved to comment on the remark
able improvements made in this art
in recent years. For centuries, COM
posers labored under the unfortunate
illusion that music should be "con-
course Of sweet sounds" The continued
demand for the older music. as shown
by the sale of recordings, etc.. can be
attributed to the inexpertness Of people
at large who lack the refined ear and
broad understanding required by mod
ern music.
Specifically, some improvements
noted are:
Elimination of mistakes on the part
of the players. These can be detected
only by a trained modern musician
equipped with score. Even then, con-
siderable allowance must be made for
Interpretation and feeling.
Softening- Of critics. Since the
modern composers are highly original,
there are no standards for comparison,
hence no basis for condemnation.
Infinitely greater variety. Such a
copious flow from the modern pens
naturally precludes playing the same
piece more than once or twice, in most
cases, since all must be given fair
hearing.
Introduction of "folk elements" This
plainly shows that modern composers
are. underneath it all. folks like you
and me.
Development of the discontinuous
coda. There is always q diverting little
surprise at the end of the work, be-
cause it comes entirely without warning.
With view to future developments,
it is clear that an era Of expanded
cooperation between composers, manu-
facturers and acoustical engineers is
at hand. Presumably, much research
must be done to develop instruments Of
sufficient loudness and sturdiness to
adequately express the violent forces
at work in the brains of modern musi-
clans.
Evening star., 1953-01-05
To the Editor Of The stor:

~ tHS 6UStUI UI tHe SIUIs
XXTHEN MARK TWAIN observed
w that nobody does anything about
the weather, he cartainly overlooked
the Weather Bureau forecasters. who
for decades have been trying to make
1t appear that suburban winters are
much more bitter than those in the
city. And conversely. neither do these
city slicker meteorologistS give out
lying areas credit for being more nvable
in the dog days Of summer than the
asphalt labyrinth that is Washington.
Strangely enough this situation is at
it's worst around here where influential
Evening star., 1953-01-05
Questions and Answers

Tho Stars readers can get the answer to any
question Of fact BY either writing The EvsntnR
WASHINGTON 3. d. O.. and inc1osing 8 cents re.
turn postage, or By telephoning Sterling 3-7363.
Evening star., 1953-01-05
Letters to The Star
Pen-1,1n,es may be used II letters carry
tDriters' correct names and addresses.
ali letters are subject to condensation

ances. and consequent economic-politi-
Cal troubles with other countries as well
as within our own country, or that Is.
the only way to bring about free trade
and democracy, general prosperity and
peace, is to collect no tariffs.
For in that case. goods which can be
produced in our country In quantities
sufficient for our needs, and which
would involve the development and
utilization of our God-given natural
resources and our labor and capital.
would not be bought. or accepted as
gifts from other countries, and our i'm
ports and exports would be exactly
equal.
Furthermore. if no tariffs were col
lected. the monstrous jungle Of bureau
cratic tax laws which has grown up in
our country since the turn Of the CEN
tury, and which serves to foster and
induce all forms and varieties of moral
delinquency, would necessarily be elimi-
mated. And the same. would be true
of that colossal and shameful public
loss that is the so-called public debt.
Robert e. johnson.
Evening star., 1953-01-05
Economic Note

Now that General Motors has given
Gen. Eisenhower three members of his
cabinet. the American people really
are becoming worried about imitation
and the depreciating trend of the
dollar.
We have noted Of late every one is
trying to keep the wolf from the door
of his 1858 limousine lest 1t leave
scratch on the door.
Jack Spratt.
Evening star., 1953-01-05
Boosts Brown

This is thanks from one reader for
the fine article done by Constantine
Brown on Senator McCarthy's very
real moral courage in fighting the
powerful Communist forces that have
Evening star., 1953-01-05
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.

Q. What Is meant BY q "Delta"
plane?-E. M.
A. The word Is generally applied to
planes Of triangular shape, like the
Greek letter delta. The true delta
plane has no horizontal tail, and "ele-
vons" on the trailing edge Of its wings
instead Of aileron and elevator controls.
Evening star., 1953-01-05

@. How is the name Of the Nays
carrier q. 8. s. Bon Homme Richard
pronounced?-M. r. Y.
A. Bon Omm Reshar.
Evening star., 1953-01-05

invaded not only Government depart
ments but also the schools.
Mr.. Browns articles are always inter-
esting and worth reading. He. too, has
displayed courage in Drawing Slander
and ridicule from the traitorous element
in this country.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-11-05

A Journal Classified
viii Paw Dividendsl
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-11-05
South Olive

SOUTH OLIVE - Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Harper and daugh-
ter visited over the weekend at
the &c d. Harper home.
The miscellaneous shower held
for Mr.. and Mrs. Don Kimbrel
at the home Of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Pryor, was well
attended. They received many
nice gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. James Milestone
and daughter and Mr.. and Mrs.
Wiley Harper and son visited
Harry MILESTONE and family of
Roseville. Sunday afternoon and
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Devoll,
Jr, are announcing the birth Of
daughter in Good Samaritan
hospital, named taunda Leah.
Relatives and friends were
notified of death of Mr.. Alfred
A. Swain, Buffalo, Sunday night
in St. Francis hospital, Cam
bridge. Funeral services was
held on Wednesday afternoon at
l:30 p. m. in Methodist church,
Buffalo. Burial was made in the
Lowell cemetery.
Mrs. F. o. Baker spent one
day last week with her mother,
Mrs. Shilling and family of Elba.
Paul Milestone spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs
Wiley Harper and son.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-11-05
QUAKER CITY NEWS

GLADDEN. rest home in Barnes
willie to Guernsey Memorial hos
pital for treatment, Saturday.
Mrs. Gertrude Connor return
ed to her home Saturday in
Cleveland after a weeks visit
with her mother, Mrs. Charles
knight.
Mr. and Mrs. Walla Beuhlcr
of Canton, spent Friday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Bundy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gould Ward of
Mt. Ephraim, spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Denius.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Moore
visited during the weekend with
their son, Ralph Moore and wife
of Dayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Bundy
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Leon Bundy and family of
Dayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Moore at
tended the football game at Co
lumbus, Saturday.
Mrs. Perly Hall is spending
this week in Columbus with her
daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Phillips
Mrs. Gertrude Spencer and
son, Alvin and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ruskin Hartley and son, Jay of
Columbus, visited Sunday after
noon with Mr.. and Mrs. Dale
West and family of Belmont.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-11-05
Walnut nidue
WAI.NIIT RIDGF

WALNUT RIDGE - Mr.. and
Mrs. Hidge King were recent
visitors with Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.
Horton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Leach
and family, Rodney Leach, Mr..
and Mrs. Kyle Stephens and
family have returned to their
homes in Canton after being
called here by the death Of their
uncle, John Leach. The funeral
was held Thursday at the home
Of Ace Leach. Burial was in the
Calais cemetery. Mr.. Leach died
suddenly from a heart attack in
GAINESVILLE, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Horton and
daughter, Christy spent the
weekend with o. o. Horton and
Otto Carpenter.
Mr. and Mrs. Nose Horton and
son, Earl, spent Sunday with
Mrs. Blanch Miller and son,
Otis of Barnesville.
David Spence, who is station
ed in Virginia with the armed
forces, called on Jim Horton on
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Lala Smithberger has re-
turned to her home after being
cared for the past week or two
at the home of Rosa Smithberg-
er. She underwent surgery at
the Martins Ferry hospital re-
Gently.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-11-05
Ava

AVA - Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Ritterbeck and family were visit
ing here one evening last week.
Mrs. Zella Danford Of Akron,
spent the weekend with her mo-
ther. Mrs. Lena Burlingame.
Mrs. Inez Perkins was visiting
last week in Cambridge.
Mrs. Rachel Hipsley and
Wilmus Kackley Of Pleasant City
were visiting Katherine Buckley
and family, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hawley
have named their new baby
Mark Michael HaWley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Neiswonger
were visiting her parents at
Caldwell, Sunday.
Henry Robinson of Canton,
spent the weekend with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Robin
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herb Hamilton
and family of Flushing, were
visiting here over the weekend.
Mrs. Ola Teeters was the
speaker at the rally day Sunday
at the Methodist church at Ava.
Several from here attended.
MIR. and Mrs. Sonny Rayner
returned home from a vacation
in Texas and Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Phelps and
daughter were visiting in Zanes-
vile, Saturday.