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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-01-27
President Boyor's Visit

This city has the pleasure and honor
today of greeting President Celal Bayar OF
Turkey. Together with his wife, he will be
here for little while on state visit After
that, he will devote nearly month to touring
our continent from coast to coast. No guest
from overseas could be more welcome, and he
Is likely to find that fact warmly demonstrated
wherever he travels among Americans.
For Americans, with good reason, have
an exceptionally high regard for Turkey. In
deed, particularly since the end of the Second
World War, that country and our own-despite
the great physical distance between us-have
drawn much closer together than at any time
In history. We have done this both as allies
in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and
as peoples who have acquired unusually strong
feelings of respect and friendship for each
other-feelings whose cordially and depth
are strikingly emphasized by President Bayar's
presence here in our National Capital. He Is
the first Turkish chief of state ever to have
come to the United States.
Why is it that the Turks have impressed
our public opinion as deeply as they have?
The answer, wholly apart from their accom-
plishments in developing their own country,
can be found in their tough-fibered courage
and their devotion to the cause of independ-
ence. These fine qualities of theirs have been
OlSpldyeQ nOL only III GIlc way tIlcy 4ldFC
defied and refused to be cowed by threatful
pressure from their giant Soviet neighbor, but
also-above abby the bravery and sacrifice of
the troops they sent to Korea to fight under
the United Nations Command against the
criminal aggression of Communist tyranny.
It is for reasons of this sort that the
United States has special place in its heart
for Turkey. BY word and Decd the people of
that country-which once was called the "sick
man of Europe"-have shown that they are de-
termined to stand firmly on the side of the free
world even though they are next door to Russia
and can feel the hot and menacing breath of
Red totaltarianism on their necks. Certainly,
there are no stauncher or more resolute allies
in NATO than these valorous people who visit
us today in the person of their distinguished
President
Mr.. Bayar, during his stay here, is ex-
pected to ask for increased economic aid to-
help Turkey expand its exports in order to
earn foreign exchange for the purchase of its
own military equipment. But the request,
which is likely to be granted, is only incidental
to the main purpose Of his visit. That purpose
Is to make clear to the world including Russia
not least of ALL that his country and ours are
united as never before in the great common
allied endeavor to deter aggression, preserve
freedom and build decent and enduring peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-01-27
Ruise for Congress

One reads with certain amusement
and admiration of the intrepid pro-
ponents of q $12.500 salary increase
for judges, Congressmen and Senators,
and even higher in other posts. There
is no dearth of defense for the fact that
the law makers, law enforcers and law
expounders are now grossly underpaid.
The economics of recent years has
caused Steadied whiting away Of
dollar values so that once attractive
and adequate compensation is now
nothing short of an imposition. The
beneflciaries Of the proposed congress
sional and judicial pay increases have
all eloquently testified to their less
than living remunerations for their,
life stations. While we are feeling
sorry for them and they for themselves
they don't seem to have the will or the
fortitude to press for their full claims
because Of impending ideas of No
vember," when they must again go be-
fore the electorate.
Federal judges ought not be placed
in the same category. Theirs are ap-
pointive posts for life and the quality
Of justice they dispense is intimately
bound up with serenity OF mind and
soul born Of good living. We can not
pay too much for their talent and ex-
perience.
But what about the plight of the
average Government employee? Why is
the administration apparently only
willing to throw them a few extra
crumbs by way OF augmented fringe
benefits retirement and overtime
factors. when most Of these employees
neither retire nor work overtime? What
they need is relief now, while they live
and work and strive for better living
How far do pay checks go with present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-01-27

taxes, housing and food costs? Ask any
little housewife who has just left SIS
or $50 at that super super market and
had no trouble carrying out the bag
under each arm.
Equity and simple justice require that
the Government payroll be included
with those of the others, legislative and
judicial, in any new plan to restore the
value of their purchasing dollars by
providing more of them, by the same
token that it is sought to increase
those of the higher order. The reports
of the economists to the contrary, cold
practical realism is what counts The
$500 salary of today does not restore
one to status quo based on it's So 800
Of 1889. AS almost every one knows, it
actually misses the mark by at least
$500. In moments of professed con-
Germ and Self-intereSt they sometimes
talk about an $500 proposed Govern
ment raise on Capitol Hill, but more
often they just don't mention it or else
think it will be too expensive.
One is led to believe that Congress
need not look upon November, 1854,
with any apprehension or fear of ret
ribution If only they will look over
their shoulders now and do the right
thing for those in the same boat with
them. lest that boat run onto the rocks.
A. L.
In The Star, January Is, Representa-
tive Burdick Republican, of North
Dakota gives his opinion Of how the
Congressmen's pay raise should be eff
fected. Instead of Jump from SIS 900
to $27,500 it should be increased $4,000
at the end Of each two years until a
top OF $4,000 has been reached.
That would be far better example
and inspiration to the already over
burdened taxpayers.
Henry p. Ames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-01-27
Complaint From BrookduIe

For the third week in the past four
weeks. we in the Brookdale area have
had only one garbage and trash collec-
ton per week instead of the two per
week which we are supposed to have
yet the Washington Suburban Sanitary
Commission has no hesitancy whatever
about increasing it's charges period
ically.
The service" and sanitation" prac-
ticed by this organization are as bad
as the trash and garbage that are left
lying around the neighborhood back
yards after collections are made.
DiSguSted,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-01-27
New Chart Depicts
Heut-Humidity Rotio
1t Stroiehtens Out Some
Popular Prejudices

Relative temperature humidity in
both summer and winter varies enor-
mously across the United States-and
somewhat at variance with popular
prejudices.
The Weather Bureau has just pub
lished a chart showing mean stimuli
taneous temperature and humidity at
approximately 800 stations for the four
seasons over the past % years.
In January, the chart compiled by
w. P. Day Of the National Airport fore
cast center shows, the high for both
cold and humidity falls at Devils Lake.
N. OAK, with mean temperature Of
rs F. and an average humidity of
81. A close runnerup is Sault Ste.
Marie, Mich, with mean temperature
of 16 F. and mean humidity of 50.
Compared with these cities most Of
the country would appear to have
fairly eQuable winters. Comparative
figures for mean temperature humidity
figures for January:
Washington, 37.9-58; Boston, 32-63:
Chicago. 27-70; New York City, 34-62:
Philadelphia. 32-65; Jacksonville.
60-64.
4uma, Af1Z., appears 10 nave ABOUT
the best record, 64-29.
The summer picture differs strikingly.
but the picture Is not as clear cut.
Block Island. R. l.. comes close to the
top with mean July temperature Of "a
and mean humidity of 70. During
the same month the mean tempera-
ture at San Juan. Puerto Rico, is 80
and the mean humidity rs.
A striking difference pointed out by
the compiler is that between Eureka,
Calf, with a mean July temperature
Of 81 and mean humidity of 80, and
Red Bluff, Calf, less than 100 miles
away, with mean temperature of 90
and a mean humidity of 26.
Comparative figures
Washington, 82-54; Boston, 1870;
New York, $3.50: Philadelphia, 81
ST; Chicago, 78-59.
The country's two largest cities ap-
parently have almost exactly the same
sort of summers, so far as these two
variables are concerned.
Mr. Day points out. however, that
the temperature humidity index cam
not be considered altogether an index
of human comfort. Such factors as
amount of sunshine. windiness. ETC..
play important parts and these are
not taken into consideration in the
charts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-01-27
Change in Toke-Home Poy

Senator Mundt, Republican. of
South Dakota was questioned as
to what the administration was
doing to avert recession. He cited.
as first example of action, the 10 per
cent reduction in income taxes which
would give the public immediate re-
lease of additional spending power"
and thus act as an aid toward stabili-
cation of the present economy
Apropos this. it might be interest
ing to mention one individual weekly
pay check which with the 10 per cent
tax cut and the increase to 2 per cent
in social security withholdings, now
nets exactly cents less than previous
ly. refer to my husbands wages. My
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own check boasts the munificent in
crease of "a cents.
At present what concerns me is not
so much that our income will not peg
nit for increased spending power, but
will our combined net take-home pay
increase of 80 cents cover the an
nounced rise in price of / cent per
pound for bread?
Jessie B. Solomon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-01-27
10 Protect the Public

The District Council on Law Enforcement
has given timely impetus to the movement to
divest the Juvenile Court of exclusive authority
to waive its jurisdiction in certain criminal
cases. The councils 7-to-6 recommendation
that the United States Attorney be given power
to prosecute major juvenile offenders In Dis
trict Court is in line with legislation introduced
by Representative OHara, chairman of the
House District Judiciary Subcommittee. 1t re-
fleets the concern of the community over the
failure of the present Juvenile Court system to
provide adequate protection for the public
against teen-agers with adult criminal char
acteristics.
The closeneSS of the vote by the council
adoeS not mean that the council was split almost
down the middle on the question Of relieving
Juvenile Judge Cockrill of her exclusive waiver
powers. AS a matter of fact at least half OF
the minority already was on record as favoring
q new system under which the United States
Attorney would have right to recommend
waivers to Judge Cockrill and to appeal to the
chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Appeals
in the event his recommendation was rejected
by the Juvenile Court. These three council
members had composed the majority of spe-
cial committee studying the waiver problem.
But the full council, after long discussion,
voted in favor of the committees minority
view that the prosecutor should have full
authority to decide whether Is and II year oldS
accused of felonies should be tried in higher
court. Similar authority was proposed in every
case involving capital offense
It is significant that all rve members Of the
committee agreed that there are obviously a
number of cases which the Juvenile Court is
simply not equipped to handle" Yet that
court has waived jurisdiction in only small
number" of cases in recent years. The commit
tee found that the rights Of the community had
not been adequately considered in the courts
preoccupation with the rights of juvenile Of
tenders brought before it. Somebody or some
court however, ought to be considering the
welfare of the community in relation to juvenile
crime. Legislation which will insure proper
protection Of the public against the sort OF
hoodlumiSm and vicious criminality that has
disgraced the city recently is urgently needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-01-27
Auto Tos Suggestion

At last report. it was the plan of Dis
trict authorities not to issue new auto
mobile license plates for 1886, but
to supply owners with small metal tabs
to be affixed to their present plates. 1
wonder If the authorities are aware of
a situation which may make this plan
unavoidable, or at least undesirable.
On many cars, including mine, front
license plates must be mounted on the
front bumpers in such way that they
bear the full brunt of the many small.
harmless bumps which inevitably occur
while maneuvering cars in and out of
tight places.
AS result, my front plate has be-
come so SCARED and bent that its num-
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Letters to The Star

bers are barely legible. Where enamel
has Clipped OF. the metal has rusted,
and I don't see how the plate can sur
vive another year of such wear and tear.
have noticed many front plates in
this condition.
AS solution suggest abolition Of
the front plate, plan which seems to
work well for Maryland and other
States. To prevent discarded front
plates from falling into the wrong
hands. motorists should be required to
surrender them to the authorities as a
condition to receiving their metal tabs.
MOtOrist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-01-27
Unworronted Gunpioy

Although no one was hurt-fortunately-
there are some lessons to be learned from a
recent "mistaken-identity" shooting incident.
A policeman in plain clothes, investigating
false report Of burglary attempt, tried to
stop car coming out Of an alley in the
early morning fog. The policeman thought
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-01-27
Mr.. MoIotov's Opener

In an Introductory paragraph of his OMEN
ing speech to the Big Four conference, Foreign
Minister Molotov has declared that the Soviet
government cannot accept the point of view
OF those who are ready to agree in advance with
the futilty of the Berlin meeting" But in the
same speech-throughout the bulk of it-he has
made mockery of this predatory remark by
giving voice to proposals and demands that
seem deliberately calculated to insure that the
current talks will end in complete Illustration
and failure.
Thus sounding like an old phonograph
record that has been played over and over
again, Mr.. Mclotov has done little more than
repeat what he and Soviet propaganda organs
have been saying for months and years past
He has demanded the summoning of a five
power conference-in May or June-that would
include Communist China He has dashed out
at the foreign policy of the United States
particularly against the maintenance of Amer-
can overseas bases in the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization. He has sought to drive wedges
between us and our key NATO allies. He has
played upon French fears of resurgent German
militarism He has attacked the Vests plan
for holding free elections as a prelude to
unifying Germany and integrating it into the
European Defense Community. He has insisted
that the EDO project must be scrapped And
he has said nothing that he has not said before
about treaty for Austria
In sum, although it is possible that his
views will be modified before the conference
ends, Mr.. Molotov has indicated that Soviet
policy has undergone no change for the better
since Stains death At any rate, apart from
repeating the Kremlin's drearily familiar line
of propaganda, all he has had to offer at the
initial Berlin meeting is an agenda under
which the first item to be discussed will be- his
for TT with Pod
Next in order of priority, among other issues,
will be the German question, and after that
will come consideration of the Austrian treaty
Secretary Dulles, backed by Mr.. Eden of Britain
and Mr.. Bidault of France, has agreed to this
procedural arrangement, but he has made
clear that he has done so only to avoid weeks
of futile argument" He has made clear, too,
that the idea of an early parley with the
Chinese Communists is totally unacceptable
and that Mr.. Molotov's stale views on Germany
and the EDC-not to mention American over
seas bases-will continue to meet the frmest
kind of Western rejection.
What remains to be seen now is whether
the Molotov speech-deplored by Mr.. Dulles as
profound disappointment" represents
position that the Kremlin intends to cling to
unyieldingly or whether some Of its more dis
couraging points will be moderated before the
Big Four meetings come to a close. No out
slider can be sure about that, one way or the
other, at this stage. What is clear, however, is
that the conference will get absolutely nowhere
unless there is change in the Soviet views
that have been presented thus far. Lacking
such change, their the most to be hoped for
from Berlin is further strengthening of West
ern unity in the teeth of Russia's continuing
intransigence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-01-27
Questions and Answers

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O. Are there any living descendants
of Martin Luther and his wife Katha-
rina?-S. A. A.
A. Six children were born of this
marriage There are descendants of
the daughter. Margaret, and of the
son, Paul, but only on the female side.
Certain Luthers of today trace their
descent to Martins brother. Jacob.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-01-27
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. What is the explosive force of an
H-bomb in terms of TNT?-F. I. D.
A. 1t is estimated to be equal to S
million tons of TINT. The H-bomb is at
least $50 times more powerful than the
Hiroshima atom bomb. and one could
probably destroy everything within a
300-square- area.
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Pe1i-nnn,es may be used II letters carry
iDTiters' correct names and addresses.
AL letters are subject to condensation.
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Among the additional duties the teacher
doesn't get paid for is deciphering the scribble
from the irate parent. complaining because his
child isn't being taught penmanship.
Middle age, says woman who has doctored
around quite bit, is when the CHEEKY physician
stops asking "Hows the old girl?" and begins
inquiring well, how's the young lady?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-01-27

Editors note: President Broadwater
of Capital Transit told the Payne sub
committee that the company has no
racial prejudice. citing the fact that
CTC now has 375 colored employees
whose pay ranges from the lowest to
highest" levels.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-31
Chicago Groin

CHICAGO. Aug. 81 R,.--An easier
tone prevailed in grains at the opening
on the Board OF Trade today. Dealings
were rather slow.
Selling pressure was not heavy. But
grains lacked support from commercial
and export interests and this was o
factor In the lower trend.
Wheat started a to q lower, Sep
Z higher, September ST .66s4-is. oats
unchanged to a lower, September as
and soybeans V to " lower. Septem-
Der S3.0234-$3.02.
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New Parish School
To Open in Landover

A new parochial school will
open for the first time at 8 am.
September 8 at Landover Hills,
Md.
It is the parish school of st.
Mary's Catholic Church, just of
Annapolis road, Landover Hills.
The school is part of a $3.50. 900
project which includes also a
new church and renovation Of
the old church into a convent.
The new church. although not
fully completed inside, was used
for the first time August 90.
Only first and second grade
pupils will use the school at the
outset. Some 1870 pupils have
been enrolled for the two grades
and will use four of the schools
10 classroons. For the present,
the others will be used for other
purposes. including temporary
quarters for the four Salvatorian
Sisters assigned to teach at the
school.
Eventually it is hoped to ex-
pand the school to % classrooms.
The project also includes a
new parish hall and cafeteria in
the basement Of the new church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-31
Stock Prices Lower;
Aircraft issues OFF
One 10 Two Points
BY The Associated Press

NEW YORK, Aug. 3l.-Air-
craft shares were sold freely to-
day in q declining stock market.
In early dealings, losses went
to between / and 2 points in the
aircrafts, and In several other
sections of the list.
Everything was down in KEY
sections Of the list with few ex-
ceptions. Falling away were the
steels. motors, rubbers, stores,
.adio-TV, utilities, coppers, chem
icals, railroads. oils, airlines and
motion pictures.
General Dynamics opened on
1000 shares off 1ss at 681a. and
other losses of a point or more
included Montgomery Ward,
Boeing, North American Avia-
ton. Republic Aviation, and
Standard Oil IN. j..
Also down were United States
Steel, General Motors, Goodyear.
United Aircraft. Lockheed, RAJ
dio Corp, American Telephone,
Anaconda Copper. Dow Chemi-
cal, Westinghouse Electric, New
York Central, Pan American
World Always. and Loew's.
The bond market at the OPEN
ing was mostly unchanged to
lower.
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Planners Hunt Stute-Owned
Unused Lund and BUILDINGS

The director said. "We have
reason to believe that at least
one or two State institutions
might very well give up some of
their present holdings. In that
way. the properties could be put
to use and the State might
realize added tax revenues"
In regard to acquiring land
where needed, he said the COM
mission feels land costs are on
the upswirig and that this is
the time to buy.
Mr.. Pasarew said considerable
time would be needed for the
study because there is no de-
tailed survey of the holdings of
all State agencies.