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Evening star., 1953-01-07
By Charles E. TroceweN

Temp Jones remained man who could
laugh-even at French teacher.
What a teacher she was!
Cold, sallow, utterly without imagi-
nation, she taught French with a rule
of iron.
There was no love in her France; at
least If there was, she hid it beneath
her grim features and peeled back hair.
Poor lady The thoughts of youth
are cruel, cruel thoughts, often indif-
ferent. usually thoughtless.
Young Temp Jones despised her and
so despised French, the subject.
That day she asked him, suddenly, to
give complete sentence in the Ian
guage, Temp was perplexed.
Not for long. however. The young
Jones was resourceful, just as the older
one Is.
In a fash, he replied with "sen-
tence" that set the whole classroom in
an uproar.
"Oui," he said, with bland smile.
''That." said the acid one, "is not
sentence"
"Oui.' grinned Templeton Jones.
"a complete failure" Missed the
teacher.
"Oui. oui." agreed Templeton Jones.
Evening star., 1953-01-07
Reasons for Redevelopment

Arthur F. CAROLS December 20 let
ter to The Star arguing that redevelop-
ment Is only a. matter Of concern to
property owners in the proposed area
to undergo change deserves some reply.
Mr.. Carroll has to be introduced to
certain elementary facts of life. To
city is an island unto itself. If. partly
as result of slum conditions. juvenile
delinquency, fires and the tuberculosis
rate are unusually high in certain areas
of the city, the citizens of other parts
have to pay the price. Sometimes, it
is an exorbitant fee. Not long ago.
the newspapers told Of the murder
of q boy in the Northwest by q
boy living in Dixon court. a slum in
the Southwest. The deplorable slum
conditions that exist in one section Of
the city create poisons that spread
to every part Of the city.
The suggestion is also made that II
public officials did their job, South
west Washington would redevelop it.
self. This is an old chestnut. The
perennial cry Of the stand-patter is
that if only things were left alone.
everything would be all right. Usually,
this Is accompanied by mutterings
about carpetbaggers and, in this. our
correspondent runs true to form. Well,
what has prevented the Southwest
from lifting its own face all these years?
We were through all this three years
ago when Marshall Heights was up for
redevelopment. Congress listened to
the pleas Of the local civic association
that the people there were ready to
swing to the task. But as q Star re-
porter recently wrote, this prophecy
has not yet been fulfilled"
It really can't be. Redevelopment is
much bigger than slum clearance and
building repair. It aims not only to
knock down dilapidated homes and
stores but to plan the community as a
whole, keeping in mind the overall
plan for Washington. For this reason,
it is too big task for individuals to
assume, even if they wanted to.
Finally. Mr.. Carroll's attack upon
"do-gooders" evidences little sympathy
for people living in slums The most
human tendency is to leave things
as they are even If that's precisely
where they shouldn't be. Besides. his
criticism comes at particularly inap-
propriate time. Has he forgotten
that we have just finished celebrating
the birth Of the most famous do
gooder" In history.
Murray Friedman,
Washington Housing Association.
Evening star., 1953-01-07

published ads urging clemency for Julius
Rosenberg and his wife Ethel In an editorial
published December 29-presumably the basis
for the placard-it was explained that the ads
we're accepted "in the belief that they represent
an expression of the right of petition" and that
The Star did not feel justified in abridging that
right by closing its columns to the plea in behalf
of the Rosenbergs.
Whether the death sentence imposed on the
Rosenbergs is to be commuted to prison
term is a matter for decision by the President.
And in making that decision he will be
governed by the facts in the case and by his
Judgment as to whether the interests of justice
and of this country will best be served by COM
mutation or by letting the death sentence
stand
Federal Judge Irving kaufman, who
presided at the trial and who imposed the
penalty last week denied petition for reduc-
ton of the sentence. And in that connection
he reviewed the essential facts in the case
facts which have been distorted and mis-
represented in much of the propaganda that
has been put forth in behalf of the Rosenbergs.
Among the pertinent facts cited by the
Judge are these: % The Rosenbergs were on
the "top rung" of the successful conspiracy to
steal this country's atomic secrets and turn
them over to the Russians. (2) Their guilt,
in the judges opinion, was proved beyond any
doubt. (3) Their "traitorous acts were of the
highest degree" a. This was not simple
case of trying to help wartime ally and friend,
for the conspiracy which began in 1944-45 con-,
tinued on into 1950-long after Russias hostility
toward this country had become perfectly evi-
dent. (5) The Rosenbergs have shown no sign
of repentance and have not been willing to
assist the Government in tracking down other
members of the espionage ring, as did their
fellow conspirators who received prison SEN
tences. (6) Under the law, the maximum prison
sentence that could have been imposed is 80
years-which, with time of for good behavior,
means 20 years. Cd One reason why the law
authorizes the death penalty is that it may
have deterrent effect on others who might be
tempted to betray their country. With 20-year
penalty, that deterrent effect would be mini
mized If not lost.
On the basis Of these facts Judge Kaufman
saw no reason to modify his original sentence
Neither does The Star.
Evening star., 1953-01-07
Beside the Point

confusing and irrelevant consideration Is
being injected into the debate over the Loyalty
Review Boards adverse finding in the case Of
John Carter Vincent.
This was touched upon by Secretary Ache
son in his announcement that another board
will review the finding in the Vincent case. He
said that 1--WE should not by inadvertence take
any step which might lower the high traditions
of our foreign service to the level established
by governments which will permit their dip
lomats to report to them only what they want to
hear"
He was referring to the Loyalty Boards
comment on reports by Mr.. Vincent from China,
which were described as being studied praise
of the Chinese Communists and equally studied
criticism of the Chang Kai-shek government"
The Foreign Service Journal now has Joined
this criticism of the Loyalty Boards finding.
The Journal is more specific than Mr.. Acheson,
making clear it's feeling that the board should
have been explicit in stating whether it believed
Mr.. Vincent was honestly reporting the political
situation in China as he saw it, or whether he
was distorting his reports in the interests of
Communist conspiracy. The Journal also i'm
plies, however, that the boards finding against
Mr.. Vincent is apt to intimidate foreign service
officials SO that they will be afraid to make
honest reports to this Government
One trouble with this is that the boards
adverse finding certainly was not based solely
on Mr.. Vincent's reports from China. A number
of other factors were taken into consideration
and there is no reason to suppose that the
Journal has had opportunity to examine this
additional evidence, since it is not an official
publication.
There is another and more basic conSidera-
ton, however. The only valid question in this
case is whether there is or is not reasonable
doubt as to Mr.. Vincents loyalty. If there is
reasonable doubt, on all of the evidence, he
ought to be fired, regardless of the effect on the
morale of the foreign service If there Is not
reasonable doubt he ought to be cleared, and it
would be poor service to Mr.. Vincent to leave
any implication that he was cleared for fear
that otherwise his colleagues in the foreign
service would be afraid to do an honest job.
Evening star., 1953-01-07
MoryIond's Legislative Outlook

Maryland's General Assembly, convening
today for three-month session. will have an
opportunity to enact some general legislation
that is of special interest to the Washington
Metropolitan Area. The subjects range from
highway development to improved local gov
ernment. Nearby Maryland delegations will
need the support of their colleagues in other
parts of the State in solving some of the
problems of particular concern to Greater
Washington. ~
A Statewide problem with unusual local
significance is the financing of the costly
highway improvement program recently an
nounced by the State Roads Commission. Some
OF the more important projects given a, priority
listing in that program are designed to relieve
serious traffic congestion in the rapidly growing
counties across the District line The projects
are among highway Improvements regarded by
the National Capital Planning Commission and
the Regional Planning Council as essential to
the orderly development of the Nations Capital.
Included are the intercounty link of the outer
belt highway around the District, the Annapolis
Freeway, the Washington National Pike (from
Frederick to the District line) and several ap-
proaches to Washington through Prince Georges
County.
Even If spread over a 12-year PERIOD as
proposed by the State Roads Commission, this
necessary highway construction cannot be done
unless more money for highway work is made
available, through new sources of revenue The
Legislature will be asked to decide whether the
funds should be raised by an increase in the
gasoline tax, higher automobile registration
fees, tolls or other devices. The Roads Com
mission has indicated it favors the toll system
on several major highways, but legislative
authority would be needed to put such plan
into effect. Success of other States with the
toll-road system has stimulated interest of
Maryland and Virginia authorities in the plan.
In addition to general measures to increase
local autonomy in county and city government,
the Legislature will be confronted with gov
ernmental-reform proposal relating particu-
larly to Prince Georges County. This is the old
plan for merging the nearly two score towns of
the county's metropolitan area into Maryland
City" A hearing on the proposal has been
promised by the Prince Georges delegation
All in all, the outlook is for busy legisla-
tive session at Annapolis, with good prospects
for beneficial results of far-reaching nature.
The Washington Metropolitan Area will watch
the proceedings with understandable interest.
Evening star., 1953-01-07
Frances Ex-Prenoiers Set Up Another

ing personalities Of the ex-Premiers'
club.
So Mayer was given the nod after he
indicated his willingness to serve as
Premier.
A clean-shaven and tight-lipped
member Of the De Rothschild family.
Mayer had the advantage of not being
associated with any particular pro-
gram. He is radical socialist, a
party known to the electorate as 1.-THE
radis1es" because they are taunted with
being red outside but white within.
They pride themselves on being flexible
and supple.
Mayors chance for the premiership
stemmed from the good job he did
as Minister Of Finance at the end of
the black market era.
He had the bright idea Of calling In,
on one day, all of the 50O0-franc
bills in the nation to be replaced with
new issue. If you traded in any
normal quantity Of them. no questions
were asked. and you got your money
, over the counter. but If you came in
with several wads of them, you had
to explain to the tax authorities how
you came to have so many outside
pank account. They were worth ap-
proximately SIS each.
Black marketeers found it very diff
cult to explain that they found wads
OF big bills the most convenient way
OF financing lawful operations.
Lots of people had to wait six months
to have their money changed. while
the government investigated their ex-
plantations. Many who could not stand
investigation did not turn in their wads
at all, to the great benefit of the treas
ury. That transaction virtually broke
the black market in France and Mayer
received credit for it.
On the other hand, the operation
made him many enemies in business
and commercial circles, but he was
perhaps the best man available to stop
the franc from sliding and succeed
Antoine Pinay in his "save the franc"
program.
North American Newspaper Alliance)
Evening star., 1953-01-07
Thut 'RodicuI' jefferson
Reader


We enter 1858. we citizens of the
United States. in an atmosphere of fear
and dread. We are fearful of treach-
cry abroad and at home. And fear,
wearing the mask Of national interest,
directs our every action. Peoples
abroad, who at one time looked to us
as friend of the oppressed and the
down-trodden, today wonder if Ma
tion Of accuSers and counter -accuserS
qualities for their affection and respect.
At home, we are constantly reminded
that our problems, local, State and
national, are caused by subversives
within our Government, our schools
and elsewhere.
A suggestion that citizens Of skin COL
oring other than our own are entitled
to live without restriction is viewed as
Subversive or of alien philosophy. We
must be careful with whom we associ-
ate as association itself is, If not proof
Of guilt, at least evidence of possible
.disloyalty. Innocent until proven
guilty" has given way to reasonable
doubt" Men of Infamous reputation
engage In. professional accusations. Un-
substantiated statements become raw,
unevaluated intelligence" The legis-
lative branch Of our Government has
put aside many of it's duties to embark
upon program Of investigation. Nom
conformity has become synonym for
treason.
We hear little about the Constitution,
the natural equality of man, the right
of free speech and all personal free
doms. The word subversive has become
new guide-post, defined by oppor-
tunitieS, to include many expressions
of opinion on topics concerning our Ma
ton and its relation to others through
out the world. Would-be saviors Of our
way of life demand, as the price of
national freedom. complete allegiance
to their manner of thinking. The dis
covery of a real traitor is given as cause
for action against imaginary ones. Our
definition Of subversive Is constantly
being broadened and in so doing the
list Of suspects becomes longer.
We might well listen to a most star
Ting and radical statement made in
1901:
IF there be any among us, who
would wish to dissolve this Union or to
change its Republican form, let them
stand undisturbed as monuments of
the safety with which error of opinion
may be tolerated where reason is left
free to combat it"
Thus spoke Thomas Jefferson upon
the occasion of his first inaugural.
Raymond A. Silver.
Evening star., 1953-01-07

right to clemency."
This, of course,
is a ,misrepresenta-
ton of The Stars
position in the case
of the Rosenbergs,
convicted a to m / c
espionage a G e n t S .
There is no such
thing as a right to
clemency," W hic h
is granted in the
discretion Of tn e
President, and this
newspaper has not
undertaken to de-
fend such a nom
existent right. On
two occasions, how
,>, TLo Cko~ hoo
Evening star., 1953-01-07
Nixon Still Controversial

In connection with the letter Of
Ethel Wilson about the Blair House
being designated as residence for Vice
President-elect Nixon, permit me to
make the following comment:
A residence for the Vice President
is an impersonal matter and the idea
has been promoted off and on for
many years. Personally I am in favor
of it, as are great many of my fellow
Americans.
feel that Miss Wilson is not a
very accurate thinker-perhaps she is
a New Dealer smarting under the re-
cent overwhelming defeat of that group
and has allowed personal prejudice and
resentment to befuddle her thinking
processes.
It is a matter Of record and general
Evening star., 1953-01-07

publican Georges Bidault had chance
to form such q bloc over the Christmas
hiatus. Rene Mayer had the best
chance. first because he had never be-
fore been Premier-and he was high
on the waiting list for chance-and,
second, he was in well with the lead
Evening star., 1953-01-07
McNutt on Ike's Team?

Ever since the election Of Gen.
Eisenhower and his attempts to COM
plete his official family, have been
haunted by the name of a man who
could do so much for the new admin
istration. That man is Paul v. McNutt.
Vernon w. Abbott.
Evening star., 1953-01-07
Segregation

Segregation
Some of the letters about segrega-
ton and integration indicate that many
Of the pro-segregationist base their
stand on the doctrine Of separate-but-
equal facilities.
Some progress has been made toward
equalization Of public facilities in the
10 or so years during which this doc
trine has been in effect. However, there
are still a lot Of inequalities. Is there
any reason to believe that the present
inequalities will be eliminated within
the next IS years If we were to continue
operating our schools and Fairgrounds
on the separate paradox?
Any one who thinks about it very Sc
riously will soon conclude that segre-
gated facilities cannot be equal.
Any good American believes in the
equality Of opportunity for all citizens.
If one person does not have as good
facilities as the other he does not have
would help erase the inequalities in
the D. c. public schools.
Having run out Of good arguments
for opposing desegregation in public
schools. several of your contributors
have begun harping on an old hack
neyed theme that integration leads to
intermarriage between races. This spe-
ciouS line of reasoning has been the
red herring used since the abolition of
slavery to keep colored citizens from
equal opportunities as citizens.
Although non-segregated schools have
existed throughout most Of the Nation
for many generations incidence Of in
termarriage Is so exceptional that its
occurrence brings headlines. When
people Of! unlike races or religions marry
they take q calculated risk in the pur-
suit Of happiness. Such marriages are
Of deliberate intent. No law forces
any two people to marry.
e. b. Henderson.
President, The Washington Fellow
ship.
have been reading with consider
able interest the argumentative gym
nastics being performed in your COL
umns by the supporters of segregation
in the schools. Segregation is not easy
to uphold from any truly ethical, moral
or religious standpoint. but many have
made earnest attempts.
One writer inadvertently got to the
real core of the matter when he said,
1.-THE whole thing Sits down to one
Of racial PRIDE" adding that when
Negroes gain sufficient pride there will
be no segregation problem! Yes, it's a
matter Of pride, but not Negro pride.
Rather, we white folks are the ones
beset with this pride-we are loath to
see our white schools attended on an
Evening star., 1953-01-07
Pen-n1n,es may be used II letters carry
tDriters' correct names and addresses.
ali letters are subject to condensation.

equal basis by the colored children.
Then there is fear. Deep down. we are
afraid that In some areas, the colored
people because Of numerical strength
might take over political control. Yes.
pride and fear are the real reasons we
favor segregation, poll taxes and dis
franchiSement.
Evening star., 1953-01-07
The Right to CIemency

With characteristic distortion, the placard
shown below in the hands of picket demon
strating at the White House in behalf of the
Rosenbergs says that The Star defends the
Evening star., 1953-01-07

@. Which is the second highest noun
tain in Eastern United States, after
Mount Mitchell?-A. H.
A. Clingman's Dome, a 6,642-foot
peak in Tennessee. Mount Mitchell Is
6,684 feet high.
Evening star., 1953-01-07
Questions and Answers
BY Thomos R. Henry

The Stars readers can get the answer to any
question Of fact by either writing The Evening
Star Information Bureau. 1900 street NV,
Washington 3. d. c.. and inclosing ceAts re-.
turn postage, or by telephoning Sterling 3-7363.
Evening star., 1953-01-07
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. Is Mexico's young volcano, Pari-
cutin, still active?-G. Y.
A. No, it suddenly became quiet early
In 1852.
Evening star., 1953-01-07

Temp Jones remained man who could
laugh-even at French teacher.
Evening star., 1953-01-07
Letters to The Star

knowledge that certified public ac-
countants audited the books of the fund
Miss Wilson refers to. and in the minds
Of millions Of loyal Americans Mr..
Nixon has been completely vindicated.
He told the truth and it has been
verified. What more is needed?
It has been definitely established to
the satisfaction of millions Of American
voters that Mr.. Nixon is acceptable to
them in spite of that vicious last-minute
attempted smear and that brazen effort
to rob him Of his honor and dignity.
Lillian Sinclair Large.
Evening star., 1953-11-11

Set includes place settings Of large dinner pote breod
and butter plate dessert dishes, cups and souces we'll
large meat platter and one vegetable bowl Colors:
white with groy, teoI or mist green
53pece set including place settings for eight Of large din
plate breed and butter dessert potes cups
and coupe soups, plus meat platter, vegetable
bowl, creon1er and sugar. In white with groy 11s5
teal or mist green. If perfect 1906. u
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-04-30
OUR THANKS TO you

The Trade Winds Patio Restau.
rant and Cocktail Lounge wishes
to sincerely thank its many
friends and patrons for their loyal
support during the recent grave
illness Of Its owner, Joseph Lar.
arovici, and we are most happy
in announcing that Joe's conval.
essence Is progressing with salts
faction.
It IL also with pleasure that we
now can assure you after a short
and unexpected attack from virus
S (sabotagel that our standard
Of menues Is in effect as are our
summer prices.
So. too, win you find exeep-
tional entertainment nightly in
our ''Fantasea Room featuring
Judson Smith. popular song styl.
list and pianist. Again we thank
you for your valued support and
consideration.--Advt.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-04-30
POinci0,lG School
Sets Festival On
Friday, May 8

A very satisfactory meeting Of
the Poinciana Elementary School
Room representatives was held in
the school auditorium at 7:30 p. m.
Tuesday evening April 20.
The chairman, Mrs. Dorothy
Render, presided over the meet
ing.
II was decided to hold the an
nual May Day Festival on the
School grounds at 500 p. m, May
8.
Mrs. Ranes viii be in charge
Of the cake sale, assisted by all
room mothers. The cold drinks
win be in the charge Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cook, Mr.. and Mrs. Israel
and Mr.. and Mrs. n. d. Carey.
The decorations Committee is
comprised Of Mrs. McCarty, Mrs.
Whitford, Mrs. Alderman and
Mrs. keenan,. These ladies viii be
responsible for the platform and
decorations and throne for the
king and queen. Mrs. Carmen
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-04-30
Course Set For
Instructors I'm
Nursing

Aimed toward preserving the
health of the community and also
cooperating with Civil Defense, the
Key West Chapter Of the American
Red Cross has completed plans for
the training Of Home Nursing In.
structors, for the week Of May Is.
Any registered nurse or school
teacher interested In taking the
course are requested to contact
Mrs. Neil Knowles, Home Nursing
Chairman, telephone 2-7e28 or the
local chapter, telephone aS3eSI and
arrangements win be made for you
to obtain an application form. In
exchange for the course, the In
structor is requested 10 teach one
class Of Home Nursing.
Since this Is an educational pro.
gram conducted by the Red Cross.
any lady in the community win be
able to enroll as soon as the In
structors have completed their
training.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-04-30
Celestial Systems
Detected By Radio

WASHINGTON IN - Two scien-
lists say celestial systems far be-
You'd the range of existing tele-
scopes can apparently be detected
by radio which picks up noises
created BY heat and other radia-
ton.
DR.. Martin Ryle Of Cambridge,
England, and DR.. Rudolph Min
kowski OF Mt. Wilson and Mt. Pal
omar Observatories In California
described the evidence yesterday
at meetings Of the National Aead-
envy Of Sciences and affiliated
groups.
They mentioned no specific dis
tances. but said some noises
picked UP by sensitive radio de.
vices apparently stem from galax-
les far beyond the vision range Of
the eoo-inch Mt. Palomar tele-
scope.
And that's a long way. for Il
has an estimated range a. $500
billion billion niles.