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Evening star., 1953-02-19

Harold A. Kemp

It is too bad that Harold A. Kemp did not
live to see his ong-cherished dream of clean
Potomac River come true. He had done so much
to bring the dream closer to realization it
is conceivable that his labors would have met
with success within few more years.
AS member of the Interstate Commission
on the Potomac River Basin and later as chair
man of the commission Mr. Kemp had been
forceful figure in the movement to stop the
dumping of raw sewage into the Potomac. He
practiced his beliefs while serving as the Dis
trict's director of sanitary engineering, pushing
relentlessly the District program for pollution
control. Meanwhile, he took an active interest
in promoting joint action by Virginia commu-
mites in reducing the amount of untreated
sewage entering the river from the Virginia
shore He had the satisfaction of living long
enough to see encouraging progress being made
toward the goal of q river free from dangerous
contamination.
Evening star., 1953-02-19
Macbeth Does Murder SIeep'

Mans inhumanity to man has been demon
strated in many ingenious ways through the
centuries, but one of the most Machiavellian
now bears a number at the United States Patent
Office It's horrible alarm clock that refuses
to stop until the weary principal gets out of
bed-and stays out. It's all DONE according
to the official papers on this monstrous> device,
by photo-electric eye that focuses balefully
upon the tired character who is simply trying
to catch those last few stolen minutes of
Slumber.
A Mr.. Coogan of Pennsylvania, probably
an insomnia, is credited" with inventing this
instrument of heartless vigilance. And so
complete is his determination to destroy this
"gentleSt of the deities" that even the electric
plug cannot be yanked out without wide-awake
application of a screw driver Wake up, Mr..
Coogan If you think anybody is going to buy
one of those things you're Just dreaming.
Evening star., 1953-02-19

members is upheld, it should be
dropped. Judge Mccarthy has demon
strated judicial qualities raising him
above petty political pressure. Such
pressure could easily rebound to the
disadvantage of those attempting it.
Non-partiSan elements are working
desperately to retain control of the
board. which will be the case if even
one of their candidates is named. To
judge by an avalanche of telephone
calls resulting from my letter about
the Buy in Washington" proposal,
many parents and some teachers are
anxious that present control be broken
up.
There seems also to be a rising re-
sentiment over dubious text and refer
ence books being used in Arlington
schools. Here. it seems to me, is field
we'll within the province of the PTA.
Since individual parents are not given
access to these books, PTA committee
of unquestionable loyalty and training
could perhaps go through all of these
books to determine whether material
Of un-American or anti-American tinge
is contained in any school book. Parents
undoubtedly would support such an in
vestigation Fundamentally.
Charles w. Carter.
Evening star., 1953-02-19
By Charles E. TroceweN

beautiful song, except in a sense. but
a song nevertheless.
If it is its song, then it bespeaks
happiness, because the birds are happy
in way mankind can no longer attain;
we lost it with the Flood, or at least
with the famous tree of good and
evil in the Garden of Eden.
Whether one looks upon those
stories as fundamental facts or as
parallels, meaning something else, it
is possible to think of them as literally
true.
We have lost something out of life
that the birds still have, and 1t must
be true happiness, the inner sort, Of
which the angels sing.
Think of the doves song, then, as
primitive happiness, for 1t is that.
To most of us it will sing Home,
Sweet Home" in it's own peculiar way,
for 1t was one of the first bird songs
we ever heard and comprehended.
It is peculiarly the song of the small
town, the little place far away where
we were born, to which we hope to
return someday and probably never
will.
That is the fate of Washingtonians,
to think they will 60 back, and they
never do.
They stay here year after year,
strangers in the city, at home but
never quite at home. The turtle dove
shall sing their requiem, and the blue
bird fly over.
Evening star., 1953-02-19
Farewell to the GAR

An Associated Press dispatch from Los
Angeles announces the passing out of existence
of the Grand Army of the Republic Bible,
q flag and other relics are to come to Washing
ton for preservation in the care of the Women's
Relief Corps an auxiliary society. These treas
ured articles seem destined long to survive the
last Union veterans of the Civil War. In 1865
there we're more than million men and boys
who were eligible to belong. Only relative few,
however, followed the lead of DR.. Benjamin
Franklin Stephenson into the original post at
Decatur, Illinois, April 6, 1865. When he died in
1871, the GAR appeared to be only futile gesture
toward such fellowship of veterans as he had
dreamed But other leaders took up the work,
Evening star., 1953-02-19

A resident of Van Ness street wants
to know if 1t is unusual to have turtle
doves walking in his yard "as they do
in spring"
No, F. j. B., we have had them in
our own place all winter.
One can be pretty sure that what
ever one sees, in nature, is the usual
thing.
1t may not be usual, however. for q
particular location.
For instance, in our small yard, II
a bluebird were to appear. we would
emulate the comic page and cry "Awk!"
The dove is a wholesome character
to have around.
Though his head is too small for
the rest of him. he is pleasant bird
for any garden.
Already his spring cry is heard.
A few of them live all winter in
almost every suburban neighborhood.
Over in Arlington as many as 40
appear here and there in groups.
We have never had more than six
at time, and seldom less than two,
sometimes three probably q male
looking for q mate)~
The dove is variously known as turtle
dove, mourning dove. cooing dove.
It sets it's own pattern for behavior.
being so unlike most species; 1t glides,
or waddles, through the grass much as
a ship at sea through the waves.
It resembles pigeon, to which It
IL closely related, but cannot be mis-
Evening star., 1953-02-19

the interests Of ex-soldiers, sailors and Marines
naturally coalesced and by 1890 there were 4oe,-
4S9 accredited badge holders The number still
was above 10000 in $780, but it fell to 10000
during the next decade and by 1947 there were
only 66 survivors. Now the end seems to have
come. There are only two bona fide Union
veterans living, and the GAR certainly will be
done when they depart.
OF course this gradual decline TO the van
ishing point was indicated from the start Each
tick of the clock spelled a decrease in GAR
activity. Yet the story of the inevitable con-
clusion makes sad reading to all who can re-
member such. grand patriotic parades as moved
down Pennsylvania avenue whenever GAR en-
campments were held here. Step by step, mean
while, the Boys in Blue and their former enc
miles, the Boys in Gray, drew together in ma
tional principle and purpose.
Evening star., 1953-02-19
This and That

taken for one. The dove is named
turtle" because its markings on back
and wings do somewhat resemble the
pattern of some old tortoise.
It is called mourning" because in
the old days the settlers found it's
normal call on the sad side. We must
not forget that they were in a strange
land. very odd place. as far as their
previous life had taught them.
They probably were more uneasy
than they ever let on afterward. They
must have listened long to the birds,
and found many of their cries somee
how reminded them of home.
The lonesome COO of the dove surely
struck them as melancholy, and we
can understand why, but heard in
the clear light of our own land, we
cannot think it unpleasant or even
mournful. It does have. 1t is true.
slight melancholy tinge, but this is
such only as is associated with the
contralto voice. The voice, wherever
heard, strikes many listeners as sad
The clear high soprano, on the other
ear. leaves q mental reaction Of hap
piness.
Probably most persons think of the
call and cries of the dove as melan-
choly, we admit.
It is possible. however, to educate
ones self out of this way Of thinking.
Just listen to the bird carefully and
realize that this is its song. not very
wide range song. Of course, nor .
Evening star., 1953-02-19
Problem in Moral Responsibility

My name is Michael Pokrass. am
IL years old. live at 6155 Thirty-first
street NV, Washington Is, D. C. I
have always been taught not to keep
something that isn't mine. But the
other rday-WedneSday,t the 5th of Feb
ruary-1 got on bus at Connecticut
avenue and Nebraska, and walked to
the back Of the bus. There, lying on
the seat were three one-dollar bills I
picked them up and took them to the
bus driver and gave them to him. On
my way back to my seat, man said to
me: ''You shouldn't have given him the
money; he will probably pocket it."
wonder If he (the passenger) was
right. for when got home and told all
this to me parents, they said I did the
right thing by giving the money to him
(the driver); but should have given
him my name and address, because if
no one claimed It, it would be mine. So
I called Capital Transit, and they said
the money hadn't been turned in.
My problem is: Should or shouldn't
I have given him the cash, because the
bus driver didn't feel a moral re-
Sponsibility.
Michael Allen POkrass.
F. s. was almost tempted to keep the
money, because I have been saving up
to buy dog.
Editors note: The Capital Tran
sit Co. has advised Michael that sew
eral drivers were operating buses
at the time and place mentioned and
all denied knowledge of the incident.
The company said it would be help
full in such Investigations to have the
badge number of the driver. The
company has expressed its regrets to
Michael.)
Evening star., 1953-02-19
PTA and Politics

With the prompt metamorphosis Of
its Buy in Washington" movement
into Buy Arlington" campaign, the
Arlington Parent-Teachers Association
has made one important step toward
restoring the organizations former po-
sition Of community usefulness. The
next step will, or should be, to remove
it definitely from politics.
II plan Is under way, as Iyhave been
informed, to exert pressure upon Judge
Walter T. Mccarthy to appoint three
hand-picked candidates to the Arling-
ton School Board in the event an
custer order against three present
Evening star., 1953-02-19
Home Rule Opposed
Reader.

The announcement that the pro-
ponents Of so-called local government
for the District are employing a paid
lobbyist is, to me. the last resort in a
desperate attempt to drag our clean
District into the mire of venal local
politics.
believe it beyond dispute that there
is less graft in the District of Columbia
government than in any other city of its
size, or larger, in our country.
We do have doubtful police dealings,
and what city hasn't? But there is no
graft in public improvements, and what
other city in the country has the ad-
vantage of an engineer commissioner
Evening star., 1953-02-19
japanese Art

May urge all who can, as thousands
have, to see the priceless current
exhibit of Japanese paintings, screens
and scrolls at the National Gallery of
Art. giving the American people this
unusual opportunity for appreciation of
the artistic achievements of the
Japanese?
And for invalids. older people and
those in delicate health, to obviate
gallery fatigue, let me call attention
to the excellent equipment of self
propelling wheel chairs, to secure the
free use of which it is only necessary
to speak to the captain of the guard
at the entrance. In this manner I have
twice been through the rooms, liking
the arm exercise, or, having a friend
volunteer the easy effort of pushing
the chair.
Eames Mac Veagh.
Evening star., 1953-02-19
Letters to The Star

trained at West Point and under no OBJ
legation to any local group?
am native of the District and for
many years was active in civic affairs,
and because my father was Gov. Shep-
ards secretary when the Boss really
pulled the city part way out of the
Potomac mud and the mire of local
politics have been keenly interested
in the attempts to give the local polit-
1coes finger" in our pockets.
We certainly do not need two adj
ditional commissioners to represent the
women and the Negroes and start
"claSs" jealousieS.
I would like the great privilege of
voting in presidential elections, but
emphatically do not want so-called
home rule. For the sake of good gov
ernment. leave well enough alone.
Henry C. Morris.
Evening star., 1953-02-19
Following the Wrong Trail

There seems to be considerable confusion
planned or otherWisc-in the latest turn taken
in the investigation of the Voice of America by
Senator McCarthyS subcommittee.
Most of the subcommittee's recent session
was devoted to an effort to find out whether
Author Howard Fast is or was a Communist.
And as might have been expected he took
refuge in his constitutional right to refuse to
answer possibly discriminating questions.
For the purpose of this inquiry, however, it
Is not very important to know whether Mr.. Fast
Is Communist, a fellow traveller, or just
another left-winger. The important thing to
find out is what use, if any, the Voice made of
his writings. and what the motive behind such
use may have been.
Mr. Fast was brought into the picture when
a memorandum signed by an administrative
officer of the Voice was uncovered. The memo
contained this paragraph: THE reputation
abroad of an author affects the actual utility
of the material. If he is widely and favorably
known as a champion of democratic causes, his
credibility and utility may be enhanced. SINH
lary if-like Howard FaSt-he is known as a
Soviet-indorSed author, materials favorable to
the United States in some of his works may be
given a special credibility for some key
audience"
On the face Of this memorandum, there is
nothing suspicious about it, In fact it seems
to take quite sensible approach to a propa-
ganda problem. And to repeat, what the
committee ought to be finding out is precisely
what use, if any, was made of Fasts writings.
In this respect it is unimportant, except per-
haps for headline purposes, to ask him whether
he is Communist. For even if he is Com
munist, the right kind of investigation might
show that the Voice of America used his
writings to the advantage of this country by
broadcasting material favorable to the United
States to areas of the world in which a Soviet
Endorsed writer would be believed, and in which
an anti-Sovet writer would not be believed.
Evening star., 1953-02-19
Questions Cubo's Friendship

In The Star edition of January 20
there appeared page -long ad paid by
the Cuban Tourist Comm. One of the
bats used in that ad reads: Cuba is
and always has been loyal ally of the
u. S. A."
Where did the Cubans get that "loyal
ally" stuff? There isn't place in this
hemisphere where the United States
as in Cuba. What sort of ally are the
Cubans? And there isn't a single Gu
ban soldier fighting in Korea at our
side, while the Republic of Colombia
has full battalion.
They are allies just to grab our tour
lists good American money. The Gu
bans are also used to calling the Puerto
Ricans "our brothers in race and Ian
guage." Yet they stab Puerto Ricofs
principal industry in the back by grab
bling the largest portion of the Ameri-
can sugar quota and still wanting more
and more, in spite of the fact that
Puerto Rico is part Of the United
States and the Puerto Ricans are Amer
lean citizens and over 10000 young boys
from this island are bravely flghting in
Korea for the dear old flag and many
have given their last sacrifice for our
Nation.
It is hoped that the new Republican
administration will look into this mat
ter promptly and do justice where JUS
tice is due. Puerto Rico is loyal part
of our Nation. Why don't we begin do
ing justice at home instead of protect
ing foreign country where the people
forget that it was the United, States
that went into war with Spain and
fought for Cuban independence?
Julius L. PietrantOni.
San Juan, Puerto Rico, U. S. A.
Evening star., 1953-02-19
Vatican and Diplomacy

To see the threadbare arguments
favoring appointment of a United
States Ambassador to the Vatican in
Mr.. Lawrence's sensible column was
rather surprising. However, when he
implies there is a need ito keep in close
touch with Vatican policies" as many
of the principal countries of the world
are doing" and when he emphasizes
how significantly the Vatican's in
fluence extends" politically, his re-
marks indicate what independent
Protestants and non-Catholics have
observed and several pious, erudite
Catholics (e. g. Thomas Sugrue) have
eloquently protested: That the organ
ization controlled by the Vatican Is as
much political as religious move
ment.
But the old gsmbit about the vital
value of the Vaticans information
gathered from throughout the world"
seems to deserve particular scrutiny.
Historical observation indicates that
sacerdotal theological movements have
propensity to bend the circumstances
to effect designated responses Of
course. no impartial person would
deny the admirable diplomatic services
that the Vatican has occasionally per-
formed for the Western Allies. But
theirs is not the only clergy which has
fought tyranny. And while developing
patriotic sense Of public service, the
leadership Of foreign affairs agencies
OF nation which prides its free and
heterogeneous religious devotions might
better avoid even thinking of their
mission In terms Of a particular reli-
giouS organization.
Evening star., 1953-02-19
Kinship

HotU can tUe different be
Who of edrth's destiny
Are needed parts?
II knotCn BY other names.
The souls tDithtn the Jranrev
Hold kindred hearts.
BeSet by joys and dangers.
The lonely pass as strangers
Upon the tD1y;
All By Hfe's urge impGssioned.
In separate ntolds though fashioned,
Are of one clay.
RophoeIIo Hart
Evening star., 1953-02-19
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.


Q. What city was the first to bs
bombed from the air?-R. j.
A. Venice, in 1849, during siege by
the Austrians. The Austrians used
hundred large montgolfiers (balloons).
and 100 bombs. In spite Of elaborate
preparations, the effect of this novel
form of attack seems to have been
slight.
@. Is Damascus in Syria the worlds
oldest city that has existed continu-
ously?-M. D. Y.
A. Damascus has long enjoyed the
reputation of being the worlds oldest
city. New discoveries in Palestine, how
ever, indicate that Jericho may be older,
possibly with continuous history Of at
least 5000 years.
@. Was there ever q time when
silver was more valuable than gold?-
S. B. K.
A. In ancient times silver was re-
garded as more precious than gold. II
was highly priced in Egypt and in
Arabia, at one time, an ounce of silver
was worth ten ounces Of gold.
Evening star., 1953-02-19

State Department security.
"red herring" When is some one going
to do something about this problem
and give authority with responsibility
to qualified individual who Is not
ambitious to use this job as stepping
stone to something better but who,
rather, desires to see the job done be-
cause by all moral and practical meas
urements it should be done and done
without delay? Let's hope that this
problem is tackled effectively by the
new administration.
Valentine C. Wilson.
Rockville, Md.
Evening star., 1953-02-19
Questions and Answers

The STARE readers can get the answer to any
question OF fact by either yginting The EveninG il
Washington g. D c.. and inclosing 3 cents re-
turn postage or by telephoning Sterling 3-7363.
Evening star., 1953-02-19
Perhaps the Army Knows

There is only one thing that interests
me in the Jelke vice trial. Why isn't he
in the Army?
Evening star., 1953-02-19

Pen-non'es may be used II letters cnrrv
tortterS' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation
Evening star., 1953-10-29
HOUSES WANTED TO sUY

WANT TO SELL YOUR HOUSE OF
! farm? Csll JOHN CHRONAKER,
Sc. D. c GO.
WE DESPERATELY need homes to
sell in Montgomery County. Plenty
". CLIFFORD sHERTzER. ReaItor.
oL: 6;65g0 OF WA 7:39l1,-3
WILL PAY TOP CASH PRICE for
GRsa Rsf rsSTSnsfa fSF faoRRTEs RTE 7S45M MarvIa3S 3G
where equity is small. JOHN H.
HOUSES WANTED NOW. Quick sale.
viii buy, sell or trade. Ewes. EN-.
2-6916. L. T. GRAVATTE. Ma. g.
MOD. clean. 2 or 3 bedrm. home in
good D c. or nearby Nd. loe.; s.e.
pref Have subst cash. MRS. COX.
tu 2-al36 or ST 3-736S.
LIST YOUR HOUSE with Us; need
NV. and adjacent Marylanl homes
ROSS HAwoRTH. EN-. S-6s1s.
Evening star., 1953-10-29
RTTNGAT,OW

New cond., bedrms.. small rec. rm
and wash rm.: side drive; nr. every
thing. S50O-S1, 900 cash. Vacant
OWNER. Ia. 9-7010. so
Evening star., 1953-10-29
HOUSES FOR SALE-MD.
g BEDROOMS. 2 BATHS
S18 500
$4,000 DOWN
.SSume Large 1St Trust

Brick Colonial: liv. rm.. din. rm.,
kitchen. huge den with fireplace, on
1st A.; 3 bedrms. and bath, on Enc
fl. Full bsmt with recr. rm.. built-in
garage. Large, fenced lot. Near
schools and shopping. Vacant. I'm
mediate DoeSpsSiOn
Evening star., 1953-10-29
BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR RENT

LOT, cor. seth and Benning I'd. ne.
now occupied as used-cer lot. Two.
iishtsd. Mr.. % ALIEN Ii. 4coii /.
HEART OF BETHEsDA-Stores and
of1ces; In best locations, available
January /. Mr.. Allen. OIL. 2-b441.
HOWARD r. SCHAFER. S005 Wis.
1st aVfi f. sfsaeSaa sPhSf. s1o Hd + st. nw-Busi-
ness section, dept. stores and special-
ty shops. showcase privilege; reas.
Apply $40 F st. NV, Room 10. 80
COR. PA. AVE and 9th st. n.w.--2nd
A., about 1000 50. IT; suitable for
SSnndion union h,adG headquarters; insurance Of
RESTAURANT. so seats; nearby Va,
lease to tenant with $4,000 capital:
fne references. Box 263-x. star.
5.4OO SOFT. Ist-FL. SPACE in
shopping center with plenty OF free
parking, on busline, well suited for
any type business. Si.25 50, II.
TO RENT OR LEASE. to white Der.
curiegs ieyso on moe soi in0pS waIdSrf. srIs0 Ma
bet, 9-5 Mon: through Friday. IS
5000 IT, floor space. 1900 ft.
parking. OIL 2-6696: ewes. Oh
RESf OR LEASE, commercial prop
erty.. community type bldg; 1000
So. IT.: main street, Ia blks from
Fairfax Courthouse. ia. T-2248,
bet. 9-5 Mon. through Friday. go
end COMMERCIAL--New bldg. BOX
so. with loading dock and concrete
floor. lst and N SITS. Sc. CARL @.
ROSlNSK1 CO., Ma. S-g254.
FIRST COMM. store and 2 rms.
downstairs rms upstairs: suit.
for barber shop. dry cleaning or
snack bar 1913 18th st. ne. Cau
RA. 6-6527. -27
WIS. AVE, between Woodward n
Lothrop and Sears: store in prac-
tically new bldg. with full out-ofs
Sronnd osmt. parking space. EM.
Evening star., 1953-10-29
RETTRED COTJPIE
SPRINGBROOK
$500 DOWN
S125 MONTHLY
DIRECT FROM OWNER

ROSEMARY HILLS
English Colonial: 3 bedrms.. l "a baths
excel. cond.; fenced yard; screened
porch. patio. rock garden; play rm
in bsmt: outside entr.; Sl9.950;
terms arranged. JU. 5-S729.
Evening star., 1953-10-29
DEAD-END ST.
BETHESDA

Away from trsfhc and a aSperfect play
ground for children In congenial
neighborhood-a complete kitchen
with real dining space-kItchen aid
Observation-Disclosures, range, refgr
"a redwood-paneled wall surround
ing living room lreplace-raised
ceiling illuminated by fiuorescent
lighting-20 feet of picture window,
all facing a rear garden completely
sheltered from peighboring view
2 baths, 3 bedroomS-full daylight
basement-antioue brick. wide over
hang and entrance hall. Exception
ally large and graceful oak on lot
which is approx. IA acre. Price,
S24,950. with convenient financing
For sppt. call MRS. MORELAND,
10. 4-6012.