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The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-04-09
MONSICNOR HIGGINS
Catholics And UN

sion, But it should begin to take
form here below; its beginning
has a value, not only as a means
TO a future realization, but as
a preliminary rough draft there
of Every factor of hate or dis
cord which divides, which OPP
poses mutual understanding and
love, will increasingly be OPP
posed by the Christian. Every
thing which may aid in bringing
minds and hearts together will
be abetted. Therein lies the basis
for an untiring activity in the
political, economic, and social
domain which is carried on in
this life and which applies direct
ly to the temporal order"
The application of this very
pregnant summary of the Chris
tain law of human brotherhood
TO the field of international re-
lations is. | think, patiently, il
not transparency, obvious. Father
de Montcheuil who wrote it re-
ferS to the necessity of creating
whatever objective conditions are
necessary TO facilitate the appli-
cation of the universal law of
charity. Paramount among these
objective conditions is an inter-
national organization charged
with sufficient power, coercive
power if necessary, TO maintain
order and peace in the world
community of nations and to give
flesh and blood to what would
otherwise be vague and ineffect-
i've sentiments of human brother
hood.
If it be said by way of rejoin-
der that the United Nations as
presently constituted is not such
an organization, those of us who
believe in the UN would be we'll
advised, in my opinion, to con-
cede the point as gracefully as
possible without rancor or embar.
rassment. We can then go on to
remind the critics of the UN, in
the name of political prudence,
that the present United Nations,
with all its admitted imperfec-
tions, is better than nothing and
is certainly capable of being per-
fected as time goes on.
This is the realistic attitude
taken by the bishops of the Cath
Ollie Church in the United States.
They are realists in the best
sense of the word. They are the
official guardians and interpre-
tiers of the moral law within their
jurisdiction, but they do not be-
lieve that abstract disembodied
moral principles will automatical-
ly or inevitably produce results
if applied in a vacuum. They re-
cognize the necessity of institu-
tional reform. in the nature of
things, is almost inevitably a dis
couragingly slow process.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-04-09

but neglects his duty to God IS
violating the FIRST command
ment, by which we are bound to
love God He is not really a good
man in view of the law of God
which determines goodness, ale
though this neglect may be part
ly due TO prejudice or ignorance.
He may not have heard the
truths of religion properly !ex-
planned and may really be kind
and generous man in many re-
spects. Comparisons are general
ly unfair. however, and the sin.
full churchgoer may also be sim
cerely trying TO live a good life.
II is possible for people to Judge
Catholic or any practicing
Christian on the basis of his evf-
dent moral failures and ignore
the many virtues and good ac-
tionS of such a man. 1t is true
that Catholics should consider
the force of bad example and
remember that membership in
Christ's Church does not guara1-
tee salvation. "He that loves me
keeps My commandments"
Q. In a recent magazine artf-
Gle it said that Martin Luther
didn't marry untiL eight gears
after he left the Church. 1t
also states that LutheranS hare
only Baptism and the Lords
Supper as SdcrdmentS. for the
Bible doesn't m ention any
others.
A. If Luther's departure from
the Church is dated in 1917
the statement is true. In 1928
he married Catherine Won Bora,
an ex-nun, although as late as
November "a, 1924 he wrote
that he had no inclination to
matrimony. In 1920 Luther
spoke of Baptism, Penance and
the Eucharist as Sacraments,
but in 1921 he explained that no
one had to receive even these:
IF anyone does not wish TO be
baptized, let him please himself
about ii" Catholics accept
seven SacramentS because the
Catholic Church, which was in-
stituted by Christ teaches that
there are seven. We can show
evidence from the Bible for all
seven and abundant evidence
from Tradition in the e early
Church, fifteen hundred years
before the Reformation.
Q. What IS the difference be-
tlOeen hereSy and dpostdSy?
A. Heresy refers to denial of
one particular teaching of the
Church, while apostasy is used
only for complete rejection of
Christian teaching. A hereto
still processes the Christian faith,
but rejects or changes one or
the other doctrine. An apostate
must be one who has acceptedi
the faith and now rejects it,
while in the wide sense a per-
son who holds heretical belief
by membership in a heretical
sect may be called a hereto.
Send questions to Father Ed
ward F. Healey, The Inquiry Cor
ner, The Catholic Times, Box 636,
Columbus 06) Ohio.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-04-09

nently realistic
in their apprai-
sal of the Unit
ed Nations. In
many instances
they have pub
licly endorsed
the UN, not in
deed as a per
feet organiza
ito n but at
least as q step,
a very lmpor-
tant step, in
the right di-
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-04-09

tage of the
want of knoWl
edge concern
ing Commun
ism W h c h
marks so much
of American
leadership, the
Reds and their
friends have
succeeded in
bringing a high
degree of con
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-04-09
LOUIS +. BUDENZ

The Soviet fifth column in our
midst has now proved that II IS
one of the most powerful forces
in American life. Taking advan-
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-04-09

The record will show that Off
cial religious organizations in the
United States, Catholic, Protes-
tant and Jewish, have been emf
Evening star., 1954-05-07

Robins prefer long lengths OF twine.
cord, string, though they run the risk
of hanging themselves.
The birds. of course. know nothing
about that
At this time of year they simply look
around for material, and seize what
they find
It is amazing how often. in fact in
almost every case, they spot length
of cord at least three or four feet long.
They pass over shorter lengths.
A pair started nest building opera
tions just outside the dining room
window
It was o'clock in the morning. but
already they had three-foot piece Of
rough cord hanging from the selected
spot in top crotch of tall lilac.
X
It is a heady fragrance. the lilac
smell, always at its best in early morn
ing and at. twilight.
The dew on them
Probably that is what enhances the
lilac fragrance at dawn, but what does
it at twilight?
Maybe it is no more than lack of
breeze. then. so that the odor has a
better chance to stay around.
The robins flashed in and out the
bush, with the female making three
trips to the father robins one.
Neither paid the slightest attention
to the long piece Of rough twine or
cord, as it dangled from the crotch.
The nest so far was rudimentary. but
Evening star., 1954-05-07
By Charles E. TroceWeN

do not like them around at nesting
time. Not that some of them. owing to
circumstances. do not make the best
of things. They remain put" on
nest in the most unlikely place. There
is story of bird that built nest on
a stick of dynamite, and another Ga
robin that built on locomotive cow
catcher. and laid her eggs in one town
and Matched them in another.
X
The tops of the book cases make a
perfect shelf, and since there are cats
in the house, the reader will know
who sleeps there.
The cats love to watch the birds, too.
They chatter at them in ancestral
feline fashion.
OF all the birds. nothing excites a
cat as much as blue jay. That big
rascal, with his yell and bounce. sets
the cats on the book case to chattering
angrily.
''If could catch you." the switching
cat tail says, as plainly as words, Il
would tear your feathers out and eat
you for my dinner"
No cats watched the robin builders
that time, so it must be ancestral fear
of human beings that drove them away.
They may return. There is no telling
about the birds, since their ways, while
according to pattern, are varied from
specimen to specimen. The nest build
ing of the robins usually extends from
three to seven days.
Evening star., 1954-05-07
This and That !.

enough of it was made to show that
it listed badly.
Robins often make the nest in this
crooked way. The watcher wonders if
they know no better, or have some
to fall out, but it also would precipitate
the babies! Or. at least, give them an
inclination that way.
These robins spent about an hour
over the nest, which still was very in
complete when they few away.
The next morning they did not ap-
pear.
The sun was shining. the lilac frag-
rance was just as heady as ever. but
there were no robins flying in and out
between the heart-shaped leaves of
green, as Walt Whitman called them.
X
Had the birds resented the human
heads sticking up behind the rather
high windows?
These three windows have bookcases
beneath them, rather perfect fit, the
Top of the cases coming exactly to the
bottom of the windows, which have
been painted in, that is, they are never
opened.
It is easy to stand there, elbow on
the cases, looking out.
The watcher of the nest seldom stops
to think that the birds nesting out
there may be bothered or worried by
the peering faces.
Birds have. had many thousands Of
years to get used to people, but they
Evening star., 1954-05-07
L letters to The Star.

employer that the accused had been
tried and cleared "by due process of
law" Why then. since this is true. is
it necessary to have what Walter Lipp-
mann aptly calls administrative tri-
bunalS" examining evidence and rem
dering verdicts in cases in which
Federal employe is accused of being a
Communist?
The decisions of administrative
tribunals" do not possess the flnality of
verdicts handed down in court after
processing through our judicial system.
This is said with belief in the integrity
and qualifications of those persons Sc
lected to sit in judgment on such tri-
bunals. But the technique which was
developed by elements within the Re
publican Party which is now known as
McCarthyism makes it politically ex-
pedient for those elements to attack
the verdict of any administrative tri-
bunal" which does not confirm the al
legations made by this same element
against the accused, and the public be-
comes confused.
If, as Jimmy Durante says, Every
body is trying to get into the act" let
them do it in court, where the results of
the lights, camera and action" will be
focused on a verdict in which the
people can have confidence. .-
Lillian HI. McNiSh.
Evening star., 1954-05-07
Nee Curthyism Defined

have always been at loss to un-
derstand "McCarthyism." Now (thanks
to the televised proceeding I think I
know.
It is II think man who espouses
popular cause and Identifies himself so
closely with 1t that it soon becomes
difficult to separate the man from
the cause. He uses the cause to
achieve fame. power and possibly
wealth. Any who oppose him soon find
themselves in untenable positions. as
they seem to be opposing the cause.
He clutches the mantle of patriotism
and noble purpose tightly about him
and any who fail to see the shining
threads of red, white and blue Qike
the poor courtiers in Anderson's tale
of 1.-THE Emperor's New Clothes) are
considered unfit for public Office.
In his unassailable position as
champion of the cause" he extends
his power. The cause (and himself) is
placed above all. He obeys no rules
and bows to no greater power.
Such man, in this country could
fool the voters. intimidate the Senate,
infiltrate the FBI and subvert the
Army unless some one called halt"
If these televiSed hearings have
helped the American people to separate
in their own minds the man and his
motives from the cause which he
seems to represent, they have been
worthwhile.
Here in the good old U. S. A. we want
no man or any ism" to interfere with
government of the people, by the peo-
pie and for the people"
p -
Evening star., 1954-05-07
Drawing the Lines in Ohio

There is some handwriting on the political
wall in Ohio that does not make too pleasant
reading for the Republicans.
Representative George H. Bender, veteran
in Ohio Republican politics, won the party's
however, win it as easily as expected nor by the
predicted margin His opponent, Ohio State
Speaker William SaXbe-a relative yOungSter in
the States politicS-waged a vigorous and par
ticularly outspoken campaign against Mr..
Bender. Mr.. Saxbe lost by only $1,000 votes
out of 442 900 cast and he failed in his state
ment conceding defeat to extend any pledge of
support for Mr.. Bender in November. Further
more, even with this contest, the Republican
primary vote was well below the expected 525 900
which may or may not be an indication of
G. o. P. popularity in the State. If the party
really is split at least on the senatorial contest
it will have tough job on its hands this fall.
BY contrast, Democratic Senator Thomas
A. Burke, now filling by appointment the un-
expired term of the late Senator Taft, was
unopposed for his partys nomination. He car
ries, also, the Endorsement of Governor Frank
j. Lausche, one of the strongest vote-getters in
the history of Ohio politics.
Ohio went Republican in the Eisenhower
landslide of 1852, returning Senator John w.
Brcker by margin of more than 100000 over
his Democratic opponent At the same time,
Governor Lausche won reelection to keep the
Democrats in a strong position politically. The
State is sure to be a busy battle-ground this fall
with both parties likely to bring in some of their
"big guns" when the campaigning begins.
Evening star., 1954-05-07
Bus Incident

Here Is the Uilldoe that kneW Wher I
Was Uery youno-it looks about the
same
Surrounding hills still steeple to the
sky,
But no one HUes here now to call my
name.
The house once home now comes tn
UtetU, and loi
The, bus stops here, and at no other
place
Within the ualdoe-strange that this
IUatch, and seem to see my mothers
face.
The bus noues on, and leaves the hills
behind
But my hearts dream is sheltering.
NTH SlotO
Sl0eet siluer lutes of memory, and kind.
Playing the tDords OF loue knotDn long
Avis Turner French
Evening star., 1954-05-07

subsequently condemned by an appeal board
which did not hear him? This Is the point
which encouraged the belief that grave in
justice had been done. Certainly no man, espe-
cially when he has served the Government for
% years, and even more especially when he has
been cleared at one level, should be summarily
dismissed without an opportunity to be heard
1t is this opportunity which now. has been
assured by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy
for Air, ]. H. Smith, jr. Mr.. Chasanow is to be
permitted to appear in person before the Secu-
rity Appeal Board and to present new evidence
It is to be hoped that the members of the ap-
peal board, despite their earlier adverse ruling,
will receive this new evidence with open minds.
Evening star., 1954-05-07
Cracking Down on Comic Books

Dorothy Thompson's April % column.
Comic Books The FaginS of 1854"
brings great credit to its author and
The Star for it's timely, public spirited
theme. Appearing as it does concur
rently with a similar article in the May
issue of the Readers Digest, entitled
Comic Books-Blueprints for Delin-
quency," by Fredric Wertham. MD.
these two articles should form the basis
for much provocative thought on the
part of all thinking parents of growing
youngsters.
Basically, these articles stress appar-
emily well-known facts that so-called
comics" are strong influence in the
development of juvenile delinquents
and that though laws may exist which
should curb Objectionable printed mat
ter, neither the laws nor law enforcing
agencies have been able to effectively
stop their distribution. In these arti-
cles it is stated that any legal action
taken against offending publishers is
met with outraged cries of censor
ship" and protect the freedom of the
press" Such statements cannot be
taken seriously by thinking citizens,
publishers or legislators, honestly in
terested in the welfare of children.
when these protestations are applied
> to the printing of filthy and morally
corrosive Comics"
Many church groups of various de-
nominations are actively engaged in
doing something about this sordid con-
dition. The Legion of Decency includes
it in it's pledge which has contributed
in elevating the moral standard of
moving pictures. While it is rightfully
the prerogative of church groups to be
the leaders in a crusade of this nature,
these good people can only accomplish
their objective in direct ratio with the
wholehearted support given them by
every mother and father who has the
future welfare of their children serious
ly at heart-businessmen, publishers,
distributors of publications and legis-
latorS, also. are parents.
Legal measures would not be. needed
to thwart the efforts of the publishers
of filthy books if all parents voluntarily
banded together and reflected their at
titudes towards these books by trading
only with merchants who have the
children's welfare at heart, and refuse
to carry in their stock and sell degrad-
Ing literature in their stores. 1t is my
belief that a cooperative effort of this
type might help to lick this problem.
j. H. S.
Evening star., 1954-05-07
Marshal Juin Promises-Stoys On

Marshal JUN has promised to be good
soldier and accordingly he will remain in his
post as NATO commander for Central Europe
There has been no question of Alphonse-
Pierre Juins capacities as a good soldier in a
military sense. AS professional in the military
service, he has proved these capacities in two
world wars and in related duties during times of
peace. Today he is the only soldier bearing the
proud title, Marshal of France. His admirers
are many in France and his prestige is high
But it is largely because of this public es-
TEEN that Marshal Juin's rather frequent and
sometimes unsoldierly sallies into the arenas of
political controversy have become matters of
occasional concern and significance It was so
in the latest inStance-two speeches in late
March in which the marshal described the
European Army concept as unavoidable and, in
any case, potentially dangerous to France Mar
Shal JUN originally was supporter of the
European Army idea and an outspoken advO-
cate of bringing German military strength into
Western Europes defense planning. In his pres
ent NATO post, he would be the commander in
chief of the proposed siX-nation, single uniform
army
The marshaIs reversal on the EDO plan,
based primarily upon the traditional French
fear of German military revival, and his unwill-
ingneSs to make formal explanation to Pre-
mler Lanlel had these several results: It is
believed to have strengthened French political
opposition to the community defense project It
has brought warning from at least one party
the Catholic Popular Republicans-in the pres
ent coalition government that it will withdraw
its support for Premier Laniel if the army treaty
is defeated. 1t brought the marshaps dismissal
from the two top'French military posts-adviser
to the government on defense strategy and vice
president of the National Superior Council for
Armed Forces. And it brought him an upprece-
dented official rebuke from the NATO Council
It is not yet so clear what will be the result
of the NATO decision to leave Marshal JUN in
his command post. AS good soldier and as
Frances highest ranking officer within NATO,
he can render continuingly high-grade military
service to the defense organization. Under what
appears to be pledge to do nothing further
that might be contrary to the policies and de-
sires of NATO" he will be removed presumably
from the controversy within French political
circles over the EDO. The fact that he is ac-
cepting this restriction upon his tendency to-
ward participation in controversy may Offset
some of the earlier effects If these suggestions
prove correct, the joint military effort in West
ern Europe should continue to benefit from hav-
ing the Marshal of France on duty.
Evening star., 1954-05-07
AnExpIorer 7 axes AnotherLookA Around
By John v. Horner

DR.. Gilbert Grosvenor has Travelled
hundreds Of thousands Of miles in his
SIS years with the National Geographic
Society. but he still hasn't had enough.
The first thing he plans to do in re-
tirement is take another long trip.
Those who know him well are not
surprised. He likes people and he
loves nature. His thirst for knowledge
appears Unsuitable and he prefers to
acquire knowledge at first hand. So he
and Mrs. Grosvenor have now de-
cided upon journey to Alaska.
I'm going to Alaska because I've
never been there" he explains with
logical simplicity. 1--WE always wanted
to go. Now is the chance. Well fly
to the West because that will save
time. Then we'll board boat for
our trip north because that will take
time. It will enable us to see and
appreciate the magnificent scenery
along the coast"
Seeking out the wonders and beauties
of nature, and then reporting on them
has been one of DR.. Grosvenor's de-
lightful duties at the National Geo.
graphic. Through the magazine he
has shared with millions of readers the
pleasure, excitement and suspense Of
such diverse experiences as q visit
to Russia, safari in South Africa.
exploration in Peru and the Orient,
and flight over the North Pole.
Mrs. Grosvenor always goes along
always except for the North Pole fight
in an Air Force plane. For both, the
best trip of all came in 1897. They were
the first couple to make commercial
flight across the Pacific. It was high
adventure, for in' those days the Pan
American Clipper took 19 hours on the
leg from San Francisco to Honolulu.
And in the words of DR.. Grosvenor, ut
was quite sensation to realize we
could pick up tiny Wake Island, which
is 1000 miles from any land"
In preparation for his brilliant ca
reer, DR.. Grosvenor enjoyed a number
of early advantages. He was born in
Turkey almost 70 years ago. His father,
the Rev. Edwin A. Grosvenor, was a
professor at Robert College in Con-
Stantinople, now IStanbul. He was a
learned man who wrote contemporary
history of the world and translated
Greek and French volumes into Eng
lish. Gilbert and his twin brother,
Edwin Prescott, used to help their
father by tipping his works on strange
early typewriters. They acquired from
him a lasting interest in photography
and engraving.
The professor was called to the fac
ulty of Amherst College and young
Gilbert subsequently obtained his first
degree there, magma cum laude. Not
long afterwards, Alexander Graham