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From Dec. IS Till Xmas Open Every Night 'T;l9 pm.
CHINAWARES:

M w ANS
Tea sets from 2 90 (also Kutani
set
Dragon design coffee set IA 95
Dragon design vases in differ
ent sizes
Rice bowls. Children's and ad-
ults in different designs and pric-
es
Dishes in different sizes and
prices
Obuki
Incense burner
Donburi 95 cents and 129
JAPANESE KIMONOS AND
ACCESSORIES:
Maru Obi
Natsu Obi
Nagoya Obi
Child's Obi also ready made obj
Obi Age
Shigoki
Shibori
Fri
Ready made kimonos for child
rem and adults
Silk materials for kimono
Zori
Tabi
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-12-11

For Sale. Beauty Shop
Full equipment Owner leaving
city EA 1887.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-12-11

For rent Brand new One-bed-
room unit Electric heattng II6
18th South and Washington. Gil.
1907 evenings
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-12-11

FOR CHILD EDUCATION Life
time present. World Encyclopedia
book n9 volumes) $40 down. Sc
month Call EA 317S.
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UNIVERSITY OF wBsH. LIBRARY
SEATTLE :, WASH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17

SEAMSTRESS. white. experienced.
for slip covers and draperieS. Work
in shop. Full or part time. KRONER
UPHOLSTERY & DECORATING; ~.
SECRETARY, under a5, able to meet
Apply Jae new ISsSt YORK suT pGcoRAT:
ING CO. Oh 18th st. NV -21
taking shorthand. COUNTY FAIR
sTENo SE PHI 81 permanent HiH pc post.
ton; excel. opportunity; 6-day. 36ls.
AS; age $50. sSi-50; salary. $3.50. Can
sTENoGRxPHER. e1per. preferred:
pleasant working conditions: 6-dsy.
40.hour week. Call MISS YIN0-
STENoGRAPHER-JR.. beginner. sss
"o-35. typing and shorthand; our
w sSd ss Gays leave ave Sen 5.n hts:
non-profit cafeteria, Apply RIM. 400.
personnel ONCE. SIS l4th st. NV.
lis
STENOGRAPHER for national trade
sition d az! :sD a R Rff" SR. ABBY Ply
STENOGRAPHER, white part time.
., days week. convenient hours:
vicinity Georgia ave and Pinev
Branch Write experience and phone
number. Box 1l7-H. Star.
in accounting dept.
Of natl headquarters of Catholic or
ganization. Must be able to take
Gictation. 5-day week. vacation and
disqualification plan. Call RE. e
sTENOGRAPHER. for general ONCE
work; in real estate office. Salary
open: 35-hr. wk. Opportunity for
advancement Please state bus. ex-
per-, refs. and salary expected. Box
S-H. Star. lis
time; for INSTITUTE OF LAM
GUAGES AND LINGUISTTCS,
GEORGETOWN Univ. 1919 Mass. ave.
NV. Compensation to consist Of
free tuition to attend evening Ian
suage classes and laboratory IN
HUI. 3-5335 q to $40
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed Proposals for construction of
Weyanoke Elementary School, To-
Gated on Braddock Road near Little
River Turnpike, Fairfax County, Vir-
ginia. will be received BY the County
School Board Of Fairfax County.
Woodson. Fairfax Court House. viz
Finia. until 100 o'clock pm. East
ern Standard Time. March 20. 1854,
at which time they will be publicly
opened and read. Copies Of Draw
ings. Specifications. other proposed
contract documents are on file. open
to inspection at ONCE Of superin-
Sets OF documents may be obtained
from Robert A. Willgoos and Dwight
G. Chase. Registered Architects.
Fairfax and Montgomery Streets.
Alexandria. Virginia, upon deposit
OF 900 each for first two sets.
time set for receipt Of bids. docu-
ments are returned unchanged. de-
post will be refunded to any con-
tractor who has submitted a bona
fide proposal for general contract.
To non-bidders, $4,000 for each set
deposit will be refunded. Additional
sets Of Drawings, specifications may q.
post of $4,000 per set. On return
OF same within 80 days Of ulti-
mate time set for receipt of bids
$50. 90 OF said deposit will be re-
funded. Each bidder: required to
submit with his bid. bid bond, or
certified check made payable to
County School Board Of Fairfax
County. in amount Of fve (5) per-
cent Of bid submitted. No bid may be
withdrawn for period of 30 days
after ultimate time set for receipt
of bids. Right is reserved to reject
any or all bids. waive formalities.
Bidders: registered as Contractors
in Commonwealth OF Virginia. The
attention of the bidder is. invited
to Title 54. Chapter z, Code Of
Virginia. 1850. which requires evil
dence Of a certificate Of registra-
ton before his bid may be received
and considered on q general or sub
contract of $4,000 or more. In
compliance with this requirement
the bidder will place on the outside
of the envelope containing his bid
the following notation: REGISTERED
Contractor. Virginia Certificate No:
- 10" (current year,. and
he will insert the following state
ment in his bid over his signature:
REGISTERED as a Contractor under
Title 81. Chapter z, Code OF Vir-
ginia. 1850. Certificate No. -
10" mh17
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
PAINTERS
Furniture Warehouse Manager

Intelligent, aggressive, able, warehouse
supervisor with considerable experience in
shipping, receiving scheduling and personnel
administration wanted for an important posi-
ton with an established furniture retailer
Excellent working conditions many company
benefits, liberal buying privileges and paid
vacations. For sober, industrious man who
meets these qualifications we offer starting
salary of 200 year with subsequent in
creases and greater responsibilities to follow
Please send complete resume of your ex-
perience and particular talents for this job
to Box 276-G, Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
PROPOSALS

GOV. OF DIST. OF COL. DEPT, OF
HIGHWAYS. Mich. 15. 1884
in RIM. 404, 400 Pa. Ave: NV.
Wash. I, D. c.. until 2 PM, EST
Mich. 20, 1854 and then publicly
opened 1 nsta psao A iVf from r1wSs
point 400 #. east Of 33rd st. to New
York Ave. consist. of 10000 cubic
yds. of grading work, Fed. Aid Prof.
ect SF-52(5). Proposal forms. specns
and drawings. obtainable. without
charge. from Supervisor, Contr. &
Bond Section, Procurement once.
RIM 400. 4o9 Pa. Ave. NV. (Tel.
MA. $4,000. Ext. 1919.
mild, 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
CREDIT UNION
COLLECTOR
AND OFFICE WORKER

We are seeking the services Of o
young man who has some collection
experience and has knowledge OF
credit accounting. Minimum salary,
$50 so per week, plus mileage allow
ance Must own automobile and
Prefer some one with not less than
high school education, 27-37 years
of age. Please write giving age,
race, marital status. education and
previous employment record to Box
102-H, Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
PROPOSALS

rHE PUBLIC housing ADMINS
posals until 300 pm. on the 31st
day Of March, 1854, for the sale and
ings of masonry and frame construc-
ton. containing $50 dwelling units
OF the Jubal Early Homes Project
Va.-44231, Arlington, Virginia. in
accordance with the specifications,
which with bid forms and instruc-
tions to bidders. may be obtained at
the MANAGEMENT ONCE in the COM
munity Building. Jubal Early Homes
Project. South Eads Street and Goth
Street. South, Arlington, Virginia. or
F iTem o ssats S Scf Hous, Mash han
istration, Room 907B Longfellow
Building, 1901 Connecticut Avenue
NV, Washington 25. D. C. (Tele-
phone Executive 3-4160, Ext. 211W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17

When answering advertisement
addressed to Star boEea do NOT
snciose original references photo
graphs or other materials OF per-
Sondl pdlue. Cones serpe the puy.
Pose. ORIGINALS may Get lost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
MEN
NOTICE

Recently opened factory branch OF
national manufacturer OF mainte-
nance equipment and supplies, is
interested in filling the positions of
Co. Reprs. and District Mgrs. APP
exper. Only men with cars who are
avail immed. need apply. Call RA
6-1202 for personal interview.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17

DRIVER OFFICE CLERK. white. age
23-35; some tipping, helf in ONCE
and shipping; start $50 wk. Call
Mr.. Silverman, Ii. 7-3304.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. have Va.
drivers permit; good future. Apply
in person. SUPER GARDEN MAR
kET. 4233 N. Fairfax dr., ia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
MAN-$90 A WEEK

Branch Office OF natl. CO. has vacancy
for man 22-40 with previous sales
or public contact exper. Weekly in
centive income. Car and ability to
start at once essential Apply
Thurs. only II am. or $50 pm.
SHARP. HANOVER CO. 1899 1rv-
MAN, white, to help in once and
warehouse; learn business and be-
come salesman: excellent opportu.
nifty. Box PAID. Star. 17s
MEN (2) for Catholic work; light,
pleasant, permanent; $40 to $50 LIST
few weeks, rapid increases for those
who qualify. Phone HUI. 3-7700,
MR.. MIRABELLA, Wed. and Thurs,
9 to 3 pm. III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
TYPIST

To type letters. but must be willing
High school graduate, white. Per-
manent. A little switchboard experi-
ence or letter reviewing might be
useful. Aforementioned bldg. Cash
bonuses. leave plan. other benefits.
Northwest location. Call
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
HElP-MEN

REPRESENTATIVE
Must have sales and layout expert
ence. NEWS SHOPPER OF MONT
GOMERY COUNTY. Call Mr.. Paulin
OIL. $1,000 for appt. 10
ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER for
popular make new and used car
complishments with your previous
EMPLOYERS; your employment within
the last 10 yrs. must withstand
thorough checking as to ability.
integrity and honesty. Give particu-
AUTOMoTivE ACCOUNTANT-Here
is q real opportunity for man with
thorough knowledge of automotive
accounting, pleasant conditions. paid
vacation. unusual company bene-
FITS for family man: $500 per
month to start, increasing to 5000
per month. with yearly bonus. Box
30b-G, Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17

SECRETARY, for
busy engineering and construction
office. college background preferred;
must be fas. and accurate; perm.
position; salary, $70; 5-day week,
9-5: pleasant surroundings. Call for
appt. DI 7-1677. 30
OPERATOR - Full
time: filing. tipping required. Phone
fast, accurate. rBM e1psr.
preferred; $50-S6O; 5-day week;
Bethesda area. OIL. 4-6S40. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
HIlP--MEN

YOUNG MAN. IS TO Is. with general
small chain Of general merchandise
stores and to train and supervise
their personnel; salary open. State
qualifications. past exper. Box OCH.
Star. -1S
MAN-opportunity to learn
mass g wiling to ssas
at bottom and work up gradually.
See Mrs. Cassidy HARTFORD &C
CIDENT g. INDEMNITY CO.. 1000
Vermont ave. NV. --19
YOUNG MAN, white. with d. C.. per-
e m willing to LEARN A PoTmea 5HSs
SINK TOP CO., 2l15 18th st. NV.
EMPLOYED MEN-Earn $2b wRly.
part time servicing our customers
in your neightborhood. No car or
1 meet pubic asi sGt s9 Sss BE 1 .ss pn
COLLEGE GRADUATE between ab
and 80 who Is particularly inter.
ested in specializing In the sale of
Investment properties IN large
Box 1850. Star. III
AMBITIOUS COLLEGE STUDENT
wk. and can work evenings and
Saturdays. call MR.. CAMERON,
Otis 4-6963. IL am. to 2 pm. --23
EXPERIENCED sewing machine-vac.
uum cleaner man, to open new store.
Excel. opportunity. Mr.. JOHNSON
YouNG MAN, 25-45. with selling
experience. to help with sales and
management. We sell and install
car motors. Real opportunity to
ADVANCE yourself. 1920 14th st. NV.
AVAILABLE AT ONCE--Good Raw
leigh business in Frederick, Fau-
Selling experience helpful but not
necessary. Car needed Write fer
particulars RAWLElGH'S. Dept.
DCC-l4-TT Richmond. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17

to sell Luxianne coffee.
We offer q guaranteed salary plus
commission, trRnsp. furn. and OPP
portunity for promotion, To quail
fly. man must be married. between
25 and 35. and willing to work
For appt. call RE. 1862. 8 to IL
Am. and to pm.
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alto MTCuANyO

AUTO MECHANIC
Must be thoroughly exper.: have own
tools or do not apply. Excel. op-
portunity for dependable. homes,
man for advancement to shift mana
ger Apply in person only. SUIT
LAND PARKWAY ESQ SERVICE
CENTER, S. Capitol st, and Suitland
pkWy. Sc IL
AUTO SALESMEN-Wash old
est Chevrolet dealer has openings
for 2 automobile statesmen: expert
ence preferred but not necessary.
Our commission plan is one of the
most liberal in the city: transp.
furnished. Phone or see Mr.. Hamil-
ton. BARRY-PATE MOTOR CO..
AUTO SALEsMEN-We viii add two
men to small sales force. LARGEST
potential in the city; salary and
commission. A money making deal.
See Mr.. Steele. AUTO WHOLE
SALERS. INC. 1881 BlAdensburg
Rd. ne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
HELP-MEN tcons.,

WORK for personable
young men, $40 per eve. Elk. 3.
1858 MR.. THOMAS. lie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
HO. 2-2476

MATTRESSES. apply CLUB LA
CONGA. after 5 pm. 9412 Balti-
white, experienced. WA.
1852. -23
exper. in food and liquoTI
excel. earnings; apply In person,
no phone calls. 1905 Rhode Island
ave. ne. -lS
white; part-tims night
work. Apply 312 Kennedy ct. NV.
lis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
AUTO SALESMEN

AUTO SALE0MEN
for new car sales and for used
car lot. experience necessary: our
new commission plus bonus pay
plan Is very attractive. Plenty Of
floor time to help obtain leads. We
are looking for a real go-getter for
each of these positions and will
this a real paying proposition to
successful applicants. See Mr.. Miller
in person, No phone calls please.
l. p, Stafford NASH INC. s507
ColeSville I'd. Silver Spring, Md
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
MEN
TO TRAIN FOR

Asst. mgrs in Ice. volume retail ice
cream and candy stores. Retail sales
experience preferred. Excel oppor-
tunity for advancement Paid va
cations and other employee benefits
Call JU. a-473S between. l2 and 3
for appointment for interview
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
AUTO statesmen

Two responsible aggressive hard
hitting men with a successful sales
BACKGROUND Must possess ambi-
ZION to earn $4,000 or more per
year This Is a proven possibility
selling the new Ford Associate with
one Of Washington's largest and
most successful dealers. Complete
training and everv sales help TO In
sure top results. Floaters need not
apply. For interview appointment.
Ph n3ns A AE,x 252 ~ 6 ask for gob
Ford Dealer, 3040 NJ st. NV. III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
STENOGRAPHER

Interesting work in our retail oper-
atoms ONCE. Must be able to type
80 w.p.m. and take dictation at
80 w,pm. Pleasant telephone voice
essential.
dav 40-hr. wk., paid vacations. CO.
operative group ms, many other
COMPANY benefits. APPLY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
HELp WANTED AGENCIES

ATTENTION, WOMEN
MANY INTERESTING JOBS
COME IN AND TALK IT OVER
EXPERIENCED OR BEGINNERS
5-DAY. rs TO 40 HOUR WEEK.
Will Save You Time and Money.
AHANv p0cTTrONIc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
MANY POSITIONS

SECYS., Alex, Wa S65- $40
SECY. -STENOS. ---- S275
SECYS., 20-40 yrs. legal $3.50
SECYS., some college ------ $500
SECYS., travel privileges --- $3.50
SECYS.. assoc. S275
RECEIPT. -SECYS.. rusty shthnd., S225
SECY. -STENOS., good short-
hand and also rusty short
hand $5O-S65
SECYS.. knowl, of bookkpg. $685. 65
GOOD TYPISTS - sos
elk. -TYPS., learn dictaphone S225
ASST. BKKPR.- TYPS. - S55-$60
CLERK. TYPS,. beginners $500 Sl75
RECEIPT. -TYPS., Va. S235
CLERK TYPS.. insurance exper.- $50
LAB. WORK. chem. or home &c. sos
JR. UNDERWATER Trainees 5000
COMPTOMETER TRAINEES $40 up
FRONT DESK CLERKS 500
COLLECTION CREDIT $3.50. $55-S6O
OTHERS
NATIONAL EMPL. SERVICE
HOS 18th st. NV. Elk. 3-727O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
NEED A JOB?

Will you consider 1884 per mo-? We
need men under IS with cars In
terested In permanent employment
Call ia. Q-1066 Thurs. for per-
sonal interview.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
Automobile Salesman

We have o position open for an ex-
perienced. high-grade automobile
salesman Of good character. II you
have q good record Of accomplish
an opportunity to make q connec-
ton with large Chevrolet dealer
ship. Excellent working conditions,
TRANSPORTATION furnished. liberal COM
iisssoSNsi01 EAVRgGyL IF M sah AD
ard Florida ave. NV. -17
BOAT BUILDER and railway repair
man. Call Annapolis. Colonial g.
1871; after $50 pm. call 10.
4-64u3. liz
BoOKSHOP POsTTToN--Night man
aser. Interesting position for man
with initiative. $50 pm TIL mid
night. Mon. Fri. Apply In person.
AIRPORT BOOKSHOP
National Airport. D. c. lis
BRICKLAYERs-lO men. Apply at
Conn. ave. and rear Of 5000 block
q %s St Rr Slaiss d Inc Hilerest Heights
BUTCHER wanted for DOS. store;
must be reliable and sober. 20.
BUTCHER. capable man. take charge
meat dept. must be sober, with
GARDEN MARKET. 1888 N. Fair
CARPENTERS t2). frst-class meehsn-
les only. for store-hxture work.
Thursday morning 10. 1851.
CAR WASHER. must be exper. and
handy around gas station. No phone
calls. .CONNOR'S. INC. 272l Nay
CARPENTER. 1st-clasS mechanic.
500 per hour, need car. Call MR.
HUMPHREY. JU. a-3l54 after 8
pm,
Carpenter wANTED--can Oath
ersburp a7-1
CASHIER. white, for wholesale house;
must be accurate with figures, not
mind long hours, steady. sober. $50
TO start. We will train. Apply l0l 5
& 81 SW ond fnnr Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17
FARI n. DAVIS. ATTORNEY.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the District of Columbia. Hold
ing Probate Court.-No. S4651. Ad-
mfnistration. This is to Give No.
tice: That the subscriber, of the
State of Maryland has obtained
from the Probate Court Of the Dis
trict of Columbia, Letters Tesla
meutary on the estate Of Mabel s.
Nash, late Of the District of Column
bia, deceased. All persons having
claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof, legally
authenticated to the subscriber. on
or before the 18th day Of Septem-
Der, AID. 1854; otherwise they may
by law be excluded from all benefit
OF said estate. Given under my hand
this 4th day of March. 1854. EARL
H. DAVIS, 900 F ST., NV. (Seal.l
Attest: THEODORE COGSWELL.
Register of Wills for the District
of Columbia. Clerk Of the Probate
Court milo 1874
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17

SALESMAN
with knowledge Of photographic sup
piles and equipment with old and
reputable frm. Good pay. annual
bonus. disqualification. life insurance.
paid vacation and sick leave: 40-hr.
week. Box 9s-G. Star ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17


Sell radio SPOT announcements. Local
station. Leads. Full cooperation
HIGH weekly commission. ST. 3-06a0
~ SERvICEMAN-Exper. with know
ledge Of antenna work. Pub time
With good refs: only, DOwD's
R ZAP -! = TELEv1sIoN. EN-, 2
UPHoLSTERER wANTED-call liz.
2-95OO
wATCHMAN. for transp. CO.: partly
plight work and some Sun. work,
BOY. to run errands and to make
himself generally useful. ADLERS
ENGRAVING SHOP. 1908 @ st.
MAN for once work. In machine
shop. Apply Mr.. REED. 1112 Con-
MAN, capable Of supervising frosen
food and order dept. experienced
only. Apply 1905 Wis. ave NV.
MAN. personable. clean cut: service
calls; established route. Must have
car; guaranteed salary olus COM
mission on calls and ear allow
ance. Call II. 1896. Is
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PART TIME-$45 WEEK

Man. 22-45. white. with car, able to
ewes. and Sat. No canvassing. Earn
ings paid ykly. Apply HANOVER
CO, 1929 Irving st. NV, Suite / ..
Wed only, 7:3O pm. SHARP. III
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SAFEWAY STORES INC.

1S45 4th ST. NV.
$50 TO 80 AND TO $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17

CONTINUED on Next PaSsJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-17

Attorneys, sol Tower Building.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the District of Columbia, Hold
ing Probate Court.-No. S4702.
Administration is to Give
Notice: That the subscriber. of the
District of Columbia has obtained
from the Probate Court of the
District Of Columbia. Letters Of
Administration on the estate of
John E. Histon, late Of the District
OF Columbia. deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof,
legally authenticated. to the sub
scriber, on or before the 13th day
Of September, AID. 1854; otherwise
they may by law be excluded from
ali benefit Of said estate. Given
under my hand this 18th day Of
March. 1854. JOSEPH A. PIEPER.
1925 Varnum Pl.. NE. (SealD At
test: THEODORE cOGSWELL. Reg.
lister of Wills for the District of
Columbia. Clerk of the Probate
Court. mh17.24.31
Evening star., 1954-12-22
@0--s------ - 2-s.---
KrenoIin's Peoce Dove in Cage
MoIotovs Borrooe Of Threatening DIPLOMATIC Messages
TO British and French FoiIed to Intidote Our Allies

Soviets and viii we hear soon
that Molotnv has passed away
from some sincurahlc ailment'
Is rep0rtedly Stain did2 or
win Malenkov and the army
leaders, who are reportedly
the main power Iii the new
Red setup back the Foreign
Minister and renew intimida-
tion Of Western Europe <hy
saher rafting? When q West
ern diplomat fails. he is re-
tired with some superficial
honors. When q high-ranking
Red fails, they call for the
undertaken.
The best analysts on Soviet
affairs that the Pentagon and
State Department have cannot
give even an approximate esti-
mate of the shape Of things
to come. The ratification Of
the German arms agreements
does not cnange the fact that
1eutralisrn. neo-Marxism and
communism remain well inn
bedded In Western Europe.
The desire for peace and live
and let livt" Is stronger than
ever In all free nations Of the
world.
But the difference between
America and her European al
lies is that while the American
people seem determined to
draw the line and refuse to ac-
cept peace at any price, or the
Communist version OF co-ex-
istence even in the face Of q
Soviet military threat, the
same trend is not to be found
In Western Europe.
The rank and fiie in Brit
ain. France. italy and the
Benelux countries is willing to
give leeway to their govern
rnents so long as Russians show
no indication that their growl
or bark viii be followed up by
action. American observers
fear that II the Soviet general
staff should tell the triumyi-
rate running the U.S.SR. that
they are willing to make active
military threats the picture in
Western Europe may change
overnight.
And there is iInquestionably
q danger. according to our
military planners, that Mos
Evening star., 1954-12-22

As the country has grown,
the great quadrennial spec
tacles Of democracy in action
have grown larger and harder
to handle. The cold fact is that
no one city really today pos
sesses truly ample and COM,
Portable accommodations In
which convention participants
can live and work.
Democrats admit that in the
first real TV conventions -1952
they took b licking. For ex-
ample. their battle over the
loyalty oath was an unedifying
spectacle In which some of the
most distinguished names in.
the party appeared like petu-
liant children.
Perhaps that could not have
been averted. considering the.
emotional climate Of the occa-
sion, but one absurd anti
climax certainly could have.
This was the eloquent Adlai
Stevenson delivering his ac-
ceptance speech at 2 am. In
contrast. Gen. Eisenhower and
Vice President Nixon put on q
fine show at the supper hour.
In various other respects the
Republicans simply handled
their show better.
Politics is not an efiicient
business: 1t is emotional and
often accidental. But at least
next time. an effort will be
made to improve the technical
arrangements for playing the
great game.