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Evening star., 1953-06-03
G. O.P. Hurd-Money Policy

A recent experience has left this
writer with complete sense Of bewild.
erment as to the road this adminiStra-
tion is taking with reference to the
average American family. am not
referring to the great international
problems with which we are confronted,
tidelands oil. private versus public pow
er, decapitation Of the slum clearance
and public housing problem by the
House, etc. refer to the daily problem
and struggle Of meeting ones budget
and providing for his children's educa-
ton.
The largest bank in the city had been
helping this writer over the past few
years with the necessary loans to send
his children through college. Payments
against these loans were made regular
ly and on time. The interest rate was
established at per cent. However.
(and this is the point ! wish to stress)
when the bank was approached to re-
new this loan, the writer was informed
that the interest rate would be hiked
to 8 per cent. Apparently it made
no difference to this bank that the
United States Government had raised
its rate by only one-half per cent. Its
excuse for upping the rate to per
cent was I'VE have to make UP for the
errors Of past administrations" All this
in the face Of the facts that this par
ticular bank paid regular and increased
dividends during past administrations
and has never been In so healthy q
financial condition.
Here then is the "hard money" policy
of the Eisenhower administration ex-
hibited in its 9awest state. The little
fellow, struggling to provide his family
with the minimum decencies which q
democracy such as ours should provide,
finds himself squeezed between the de-
1lationary policies Of big business gov
ernment, and these elements In our
free enterprise system. who because Of
their control of the monetary policy,
can pretty well determine the manner
in which the average American family
should live.
Is this what we voted for last No
vember? The American people are
quickly being disillusioned about the
great Crusade" Already they see their
"big mistake" In. having voted for
something they didn't want or ex-
pect. The answer will come soon and
in most explosive manner, come the
elections in 1854. Reader.
Evening star., 1953-06-03
Recognizing D. c. Government

Plans for reorganization Of the Dis
trict Government aroused unprece-
dented citizen interest last spring. Over
whelming approval was given the Com
misSioners' plan for reorganization by
citizens groups at the Senate hearing
in May, 1852.
Now that the first years work on re-
organization is drawing to close it
would seem highly desirable that Dis
trict residents have chance to partic-
ipate in the evaluation Of what is
being done to change their government.
AS an interested citizen I made in
Quiries at the District Building and
found that organization survey reports
are freely available to the public as
they are completed. Those on sanitary
engineering and water registrar, ncens-
ing and inspection, department Of cor
rections and board Of parole, and high
ways and traffic are now ready and
others will soon be.
Even q curSory examination Of these
documents cannot fail to impress the
reader with the professional skill and
concentrated industry Of the manage
ment officials who prepared them. An
the light Of what would be In the in
tereSt of more efficient and more eco
nomical government for all Of our peo-
pie should certainly be considered along
with the statements Of District officials
whose intimate association with the de-
partments surveyed would necessarily
affect their reactions.
E. Elizabeth r. Delman.
Evening star., 1953-06-03
Expectancy

He GIsDGys has a bright, erpectant air
About him. and his lite is adequate.
Because he looks for good In everyone
He meets. he finds IT.; lDlsere another
might
NeUer note q melloiDinO of mood.
He iOGlks each day ,Dith head held high:
his eyes
The leuel of his telloDnten's, and they
Return his look and feel iDithtn them
SelUeS
Belief that something wonderful may be
About to happen. They haze caught the
Oloto
OF his expectancy, and their otrn sky
Bri0htens q little as the sun breaks
through
Upon them. And they feel sense OF
strong
Wellbein0. and good iDiH the whole dag
long.
Billy B. Cooper
Evening star., 1953-06-03
This and That

in the air. They can travel for hum
dred feet or more.
Jones like to watch them 60 from
tree to tree. He spots them, as any
one can. by their direct flight. and the
way the wings seem to nutter in q sort
Of rapid windmill fashion. # this Is
not q plain description, the thing Is
very plain In the seeing,
Templeton Jones has found the
popular superstition about these
marvellous insects very hard to do any
thing about.
The popular belief Is that the
"grubs," as most people call the nymph
stage, damage trees and shrub roots.
The truth Is that the cicadaS in the
ground feed of the sap Of the roots
and at most do no more than little
root pruning, always a good thing.
The changed "locusts" in the trees
still eat sap, but when the trees are at
their maximum growth strength, so no
harm whatever is done.
The branches that fall, after the
eggs have Matched and the new breed
Of cicadas have been waited to the
earth, are not large, and constitute
only q pruning Of the trees. Again, no
harm is done. But just try to tell some
persons that.
They also ''know'' that the "W'' on
the backs Of the creatures means war.
They point to 1886 and triumphantly
say that war came in 1889 or there
about. # that were true, the world
would be in for another one about 1856
or 1857. editors note-Not q bad
guess, as gueSseS go0
Evening star., 1953-06-03
Admiral Rudford in 1949

In the current discussion Of the role
played by Admiral Radford in the So
called B-36 investigation of 1949, the
fact seems to be ignored that the ad-
miral was interested in much larger
issues than the B-36, or Navy versus
Air Force power. AS he said in the last
paragraph Of his statement before the
House Armed Services Committee, at
that time:
Strategic bombing should be pri-
mary role Of the Air Force. However,
the United States is not sound in rely
ing on the so-called strategic bombing
concept to its present extent. This
concept is symbolized by the B-S6 de-
livering the atom blitz. In the minds
Of our citizens this fallacious concept
promises short cut to victory. Our
citizens must realize that its military
leaders cannot make this promise-that
there is no short cut. no cheap, no easy
way to win war. We must realize
Evening star., 1953-06-03

IF you see Templeton Jones stoop
down, pick up something, and place 1t
on a tree trunk, you can know that he
is taking care of his cicada friends.
The locusts, as they are popularity
called, although they do not belong to
the grasshopper family at all. seem to
require q great deal Of care.
Millions Of them die, from one cause
or another, including the excessive
rains. In some suburban blocks there
have been so many dead locusts on the
streets and sidewalks that the whole
block is given bad smell.
Jones finds that q little aid, as he
goes along. puts many wandering
locust back on the right patch which.
for cicada. is tree trunk.
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The cicadas have no preference when
1t comes to trees but treat locust trees.
the oaks, the naples and others alike.
These wonderful insects are the
cleanest Of all bugs and only wriggle
slightly when picked up.
Jones finds it best to hoist them
from the sidewalk by the wings. Some
times they kick and struggle and even
make q slight noise, but no harm t.
done.
Thousands Of them manage to get
on their backs and, like all insects. are
unable to right themselves.
Turning cicadas right-Side-up is
another JoneSian pastime. It is best.
he has discovered, to remove them.
when picked up, to q tree trunk, or
lacking that, to shrub.
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They really fly marvelously well.
often in Q straight line 10 to Is feet
Evening star., 1953-06-03
BY Charles E. TroceweN

Templeton Jones says that the ci-
cadas make at least four noises, varia-
tions Of a burr, or buzz. and that there
Is cry Of alarm. made by the males
when frightened. Sometimes they
make this noise when picked up.
The whole chorus Is grand musical
sound to those who will listen closely.
Not only can the four or five different
songs be differentiated, but especially
the longer note, with falling inflec-
ton. Jones says this one Is given by
insects on the lower branches Of trees,
or even In bushes, and that sometimes
the cicadas may be watched in making
It.
Templeton Jones claims he has seen
them sing this song, which he says the
males achieve by lifting the abdomen
to a horizontal position, opening the
lower drumheads and letting out q
full volume Of sound.
It Is when the abdomen drops again
that the falling infection or abrupt
cutoff is heard. So this marvellous
note is seen to be q combination Of
acoustics and position change, but how
many at time can make exactly the
same postural change Templeton Jones
has not yet discovered.
The hum Of the multitude, then, is
not all there Is to the eieada singing.
or drumming. Actually, the sounds.
according to Jones, constitute what he
calls q. singing drumming and are not
exactly like anything else on earth.
Those who dismiss the cicada music
as that awful noise" Templeton Jones
says, need some lessons in music appre-
citation.
Evening star., 1953-06-03
PorentoI View of Nearby Schools

My three children are receiving the
splendid educational opportunities pro-
vided by the Arlington County schools.
Since frequent change Of residence pro-
vides q basis Of comparison Of school
systems, feel deeply grateful for this
advantage, and therefore obligated to
relate my experience with the program
Of admitting 5h-year-old children into
the first grade.
My youngest child is completing the
first grade. He is very large for his age.
and had always shown social and
mental security beyond his years. Thus,
it seemed he would benefit by the pro-
gram admitting him to enter school
last September at 5h years. However.
by the time the year was half over, 1t
was apparent he should not have en-
tered school. Completely frustrated, he
did not make friends with his class
mates. He would loiter to avoid reach
ing his classroom until long after the
starting time. He failed to participate
in group play and was passive and
unco-operative.
BY the time these symptoms could
be evaluated as proving his emotional
unreadiness for the first grade. the year
had advanced so far that his removal
would have given him a sense Of defeat
and failure. Consequently, various de-
partmentS Of the school system CO.
ordinated their efforts to lessen the
damage done to this one little boys re-
action toward school. The Psychology
cal Services, the Mckinley School prin-
cipal, and his teacher have all shown
incredible patience and interest. How
ever, 1t was clearly an imposition to
which they should not have been sub
jected.
During the year numerous parents
have stated in Mckinley School curri-
culum meetings that this program had
q damaging effect on their children.
some stating the lack Of adjustment
lasted for years. No parents with expes
rience with the program expressed
themselves as approving it.
Mrs. Horlacher of the Psychological
Services emphasized 10 me that first
grade work is very different from kin
dergarten-spec planned for the
first educational and emotional needs
Of the child. She also pointed out that
in the ungraded primary Of our schools,
a child starting at the proper time has
the opportunity to advance to his mem
tai level. Thus, no time Is actually lost
and the child is spared frustrating
experience. The admission Of children
emotionally unready poses problems for
teachers for which they have no train
ing and takes a disproportionate
amount Of time, with consequent neg
lect of children ready for first grade
education.
For the sake Of the children, hope
this program is permanently aban-
doned, and that we may soon have q
true kindergarten program initiated In
Evening star., 1953-06-03

It is known that some Of our U. N. friends feel
differently from us on the question Of ad-
mitting Red China to the u. NJ, but apparently
that issue has been set aside In the present
stage OF the armistice negotiations. American
feeling has been made plain enough without
taking threatening and arbitrary stand on
the matter before 1t becomes necessary. 70 do
so would remove the advantage Of dexibility i'll
our negotiating position and endanger the unity
finally achieved with our u N. associates
Evening star., 1953-06-03
Good Budget Progress

Tentative House approval Of the District
appropriation BILL and especially of the full
$12-million provision for meeting the Federal
share Of running the city, is reassuring to those
who have feared a repetition Of last years
unSound economy" slash Of the Federal pay
ment. This Is one item that cannot, in good
conscience, be considered legitimate subject
for an economy operation. There Is no "fat"
whatever in the slim sum which the United
States now contributes toward the cost of
maintaining the National Capital. Any cutting
Of this amount is apt to strike bare bones.
The local budget, as whole, was carefully
trimmed before it went to the Capitol The
House Appropriations Committee further re-
duced the total by about 3.5 per cent, so that
it stands at $1463 million. This figure was ap-
proved by the House yesterday in preliminary
vote. Since the House in the recent past has
been inclined to chop down the total, rather
than to increase it, there is little prospect Of
restoration by the House of any item, before
final passage.
When the bill reaches the Senate side, how
ever, every effort should be made to reinsert
in the measure provision for payment Of IN
grade mandatory pay increases for school
teachers The House committee eliminated this
item in the belief that savings from retirementS,
designations and deaths Of teachers would pro-
vide "kitty" from which to pay the raises.
But school officials declare the savings will
not be enough to meet the obligatory
bylaw-and that upward of 46 teacher vacancies
cannot be filed If the cut is allowed to stand.
Congress would be doing q disservice to the
school system If 1t aggravated the already
serious teacher shortage through such short
sighted bit of economy
Evening star., 1953-06-03
Civic Dispute

Thinking residents Of Washington
who have taken an interest in the
civic problems besetting us must cheer
the action Of the Friendship Heights
Citizens Association in withdrawing
from the Federation Of Citizens AsSo-
Citations in protest over what they have
stated as the "entrenchment Of special
interest groups" Is 1t sound demo-
cratic principle for any civic organiza-
ton to permit an unlimited tenure of
Office?
Let their action inspire other citizens
groups to register their protests of any
undemocratic processes present within
the Federation, as well as within the
supporting bodies-the various area
associations themselves.
Washington Residents.
Evening star., 1953-06-03
Conquest of Mount Everest

The successful attempt OF British team
to reach the top Of Mount Everest was an
nounced to the world as gift to Queen
Elizabeth II on the eve of her coronation, and
it always will be remembered in connection
with that event. But it would have been great
news at any time. The achievement of Colonel
John Hunt and specifically that Of his asso-
ciates, Edward P. Hillary Of New Zealand and
Buhtia Tensing of Nepal, is by no means
overshadowed by the crowning Of the new
sovereign to whom they proudly offered their
victory.
Indeed, the climbing Of the highest of all
earth'S hills has points Of resemblance with the
proceedings at Westminster Abbey. Both enter
priSes arose out Of human aspiration toward
ultimate ideals The conquest Of the lofty
Himalayan peak was an important objective,
as Dr. Noel Odell of Cambridge told the summer
geography school at McGnl University in 1948,
"in order that the spirit of adventure may live
among men," Exactly because Mount Everest
was the hardest Of problems for alpinistS, it
attracted many parties of climbers. The first
scientific reconnaissance expedition was led by
Lieutenant Colonel c. K. Howard-Bury in 1921.
An attempt under the captaincy Of Brigadier
General C. G. Bruce and Colonel e. L. Strut was
made the following year. Then in 1924 major
effort was launched with General Bruce and
Lieutenant Colonel E. r. Norton In charge. That
campaign came to grief when George Mallory
and Andrew Irvine were lost in a cloud Of
choking mist In April, 1885, two British planes
were flown over the peak, the observers in them
reporting their impressions that the last thou
sand feet Of the ascent were practically
insuperable.
But another expedition went out under the
direction of Hugh Ruttledge in 1896, and there
were still further endeavors in 1898 and 1851.
Swiss party headed by DR.. Gabriel Chevalley
seemed to have an excellent chance Of success
in 1852, but high winds and uncomfortable cold
drove it back when it was only $50 feet from
the top. The Hunt group was reported starting
from Katmandu on April 20 last. It's setting
forth conceded roughly with that of an Ameri-
can assault ON K2, second highest Of mountains.
Whether so much labor and expense can
be justified in strictly pragmatic values may be
debatable, but there can be no question about
the utility Of exploration as such. ANY enter
prise which adds to human knowledge Of the
conditions of human life on this planet is de-
fensible. The heroiSm involved in winning over
an obstacle Of the character of Mount Everest
is in itself an asset Of authentic worth to the
human race.
Evening star., 1953-06-03
Mr.. Rhee's Truce Views

President Syngman Rhee has spoken out
in timely fashion to head OF the danger Of a
rift between the Republic Of Korea and the
American-di directed United Nations Command.
Within the past few days, some Of his top
neutenantS- ntS-presumably with his approval
have voiced the threat that his government
would ignore any truce based on the u. Ms
proposals and that ROK forces would "go it
alone" and continue the shooting struggle
against the Communists. But now he has dis
avowed that idea, in full recognition of the
hard realities of the situation-part rticularly
the reality that his country could not possibly
fight on for very long without American aid,
which naturally would not be available in the
event of an American signed armistice.
In keeping with this reality, Mr.. Rhee has
declared to his countrymen that common
sense and wisdom require that we cooperate
with the United States at any cost" and accept
anything" that President Eisenhower wants.
This Is another way of saying that the Republic
Of Korea is prepared to abide by truce If the
Communists make one possible by agreeing to
the u. MS proposals. That is what the Eisen-
hover administration and other allied govern
ments want, and they are convinced, regardless
Of South Korean fears, that an honorable
armiStice can be achieved on such basis. AS
for longterm peace settlement, however, that
is something else again-a complex of deep
uncertainties justifying the grave misgivings
Of Mr.. Rhee and his followers
Thus, although they would be engaging in
a dangerously unrealistic act If they rebelled
against truce agreement at Panmunjom, the
South Koreans have good reason to be afraid
Of a settlement-or lack Of settlement-that
would leave them with only half country.
After having suffered tremendous casualties
and incalculable economic losses, they have
right to feel entitled to peace giving them a
united, free and genuinely Independent land
q nation capable Of supporting itself, nation
that would not be pathetically vulnerable to
renewed Communist aggression in the future
It is this prospect, this fear Of being left in
state Of permanent weakness, that has led
many Of them to resist the idea of an armiStice
as "sellout" and surrender" to the enemy.
Accordingly, there is great deal of sense
in President Rhee's reported effort to get from
the United States, in exchange for South Korea's
acceptance Of truce, firm guarantees Of post
armistice economic aid and an unequivocal
pledge Of full military support in case the
Communists attack again. This is something
that should not, Of course, be solely an Amer
lean responsibility. II the enemy agrees to an
armistice-still big 'ff"-the United Nations
as a whole, and not just our own country
should commit itself to support and protect
the gallant ROK government and people along
the lines Mr.. Rhee Is said to have proposed.
Evening star., 1953-06-03
Three RS Modernized

Doesn't Dorothy Thompson know
that the high schools (and elementary
schools) are engaged in teaching the
children how to live"-sans spelling,
grammar and geography?
Why teach child such things as
handwriting or English literature?
These will be Of no avail against the
atom bomb or an invasion from Mars.
Our children are learning important
things such as folk-dancing, mural
painting. music appreciation (listen-
ing to Johnny Ray records) and cur
rent events (reading items clipped
from yesterdays newspaper.)
We old-fashioned parents just don't
understand these modern methods.
We must adjust our thinking to these
levels.
Helen Jordan.
Evening star., 1953-06-03

that the best way to win a future war
is to prevent it. We must realize that
the threat Of instant atomic retaliation
viii not prevent it, and may even invite
it. We must realize that we cannot
gamble that the atom blitz Of annihila-
ton win even win war. We must
realize that If war is forced upon us,
we must win it, and win it in such
way that it can be followed by stable,
livable peace"
Admiral Radford believed that our
whole defense policy should be scruti-
nized. He said in his testimony: >
1.-THE time has come when the Ameri-
can public should be given all the facts
necessary to q real understanding Of
the problem"
Genevieve G. Hubbard.
Evening star., 1953-06-03

Old Alfred Sloane wrote many 'long-
winded stockholder reports, but they
never had to do any explaining. wish
had retained some Of them.
General Motors leaves the explana-
tions to alSo-rans. They need them.
Have q little faith The Defense
Department is in good hands. So is the
rest Of the Government.
J. Reid HammOnd
Evening star., 1953-06-03
Questions and Answers
By Thomos r. Henry

The stars readers can get the answer TO any
question Of fact by either vEitinE The EvsninG
Washington s. D. c., and inclosing 8 cents re-
turn postage. or bv telephoninG Sterling S-7363
Evening star., 1953-06-03
Ry THE HASKIN SERVICE.

By THE HASKIN SERVICE.
@. In what part Of the world is tho
population increasing most rapidly?
e. M. r.
A. According to current estimates it
is Latin America. 1t is possible that
when the 1860 census is taken. Latin
America will be ahead Of the United
States. In Latin America the popula-
ton has been growing by about three
million year, and In the United States
by two million.
@. How long does it take to drive over
the new Chesapeake Bay bridge? L. w. p.
A. Cars can make the shore e-to-shore
crossing In 8 or Z minutes.
Evening star., 1953-06-03

Pen-n1n1es may be used If letters carry
aoT1terS' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
Evening star., 1953-06-03
Feels Sofe With Wilson

Your May as editorial, Second Best
Is No Good" appears to me to be un-
warrantedly apprehensive. Did you
ever hear Of General Motors being sat-
isfled with any second-best perform
ance Of any kind?
Empty barrels make the most noise.
Evening star., 1953-06-03
PetrilIo OFF Kew

just who does this man Petrillo
think ne is-that he has impudence to
voice q protest" about the Army, Navy
and Marine Corps Bands playing too
much free music? Tell him to advise
his civilian horn-tooters and fiddlers to
join some OF these organizations, if they
can pass the strict requirements both
physical and musical. then they won't
have to cry about not getting paid. All
OF these service bands give a great deal
OF pleasure to many thousands Of peo-
pie, and hope he knows that.
Vara M. Gugert.
Evening star., 1953-06-03
Letters to The Star

the Arlington County schools. With the
budget cut necessitating curtailment. it
would clearly be folly to continue a
program injurious to the children.
Mrs. N. Clifford Smith. ir.