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Evening star., 1954-06-01
Discriminatory Rehousing Ban

discriminatory restriction on Slum clear
ance and redevelopment would be eliminated If
Congress accepted the wise recommendation of
the Senate Banking and Commerce Committee
that rider on the 1949 Housing Act be repealed
This rider has raised a permanent barrier
against plans of the District Redevelopment
Land Agency for improving two notoriously
rundown residential communities in Washing
ton, Barry Farms in the Southeast, across the
Anacostia River, and Marshall Heights, at the
extreme eastern corner of the District. There
should be no such statutory barrier anywhere
in Washington.
The ban on redevelopment of the two areas
was inserted in the housing law as a result of
ill-founded opposition to the DRLA program.
The civic protests resulted from failure of the
agency, then just cropping its way in new field
here, to inform occupants of the communities
adequately as to the purposes, scope and bene-
f1cial aspects of redevelopment. This was espe-
cially true of the failure to convince the resi-
dents that they would not find themselves
without shelter when the operations were car
ried out. Congress resolved the controversy by
deciding that If Marshall Heights and Barry
Farms residents did not want their neighbor-
hoods to be "redeveloped," so be it,
But the rider was born of misunderstand-
ings and emotions-poor foundations for any
legislation. The facts are that both areas are
afflicted by substandard housing. Many dwell
ings lack plumbing or other modern necessities
and conveniences Living conditions are un-
satisfactory, to put it mildly. And District au-
thorities assert that the situation in both COM
munities cannot be improved without major
reconstruction of the whole subdivisions. Right
now private builders are interested in under
taking sweeping improvement at Barry Farms
provided they can obtain governmental CO.
operation of the sort authorized for Southwest
redevelopment. Nothing can be done, however,
as long as the congressional mandate against
any such improvement Of Barry Farms or Mar
shall Heights remains on the books It is in the
interest Of residents of those two sections as
well as of the general public to remove the ban
which prevents these blighted communities
from benefiting from redevelopment under the
1949 law.
Evening star., 1954-06-01
An Appeal to Reason

In his remarks at Columbia Universitys
200th anniversary dinner, the President was
talking about Senator Mccarthy, not to him.
- It would have been useless for him to talk
to the Wisconsin Senator. For If anything is
clear it is that Senator Mccarthy has burned
his bridges and will not voluntarily turn back
Unless restrained by his party leaders, he almost
certainly will plunge on from one responsibility
to another.
There is possibility, however, that some
people who might have been inclined to follow
Senator Mccarthy can be persuaded not to do
so. And it was to these, it would seem, that
the President was really speaking.
His major premise was that Americans
should not help the Communists divide America.
Yet this is what Senator Mccarthy for all of
his patriotic professions, is doing. And, clearly,
1t was this that the President had in mind
when he said that 1--WE must not permit any one
to inspire quarrelS that eventually find good
citizens bitterly opposed to other good citizens,
when basically all would like to be joined in
effective opposition to communism" It was
this that the President had in mind when he
said: LET us not lose faith in our own institu-
tions and in the essential soundness Of the
American citizenry lest we-divided among our
SelveS-thus serve the interests and advance
the purposes Of those seeking to destroy u.s."
Ihls rebuke to "demagogueS thirsty for
personal power and public notice" comes at a
critical time. The Communists, assuming that
they will not deliberately resort to war will find
themselves driven little by little toward a
tolerable negotiated settlement. It may take a
short time or long time, but the forces which
make for human happiness and prosperity,
given chance to work, are irresistible They
can be blocked only by war or by disorder and
division within the free nations
Those who follow the leadership of Senator
Mccarthy are helping to create the latter con-
dition Some of these followers are so convinced
OF the rghtness of the Senator's cause that
they will be deaf to any appeal. But there are
otherS-one hopes many others-who will
refuse to believe that those who oppose Senator
McCarthy's destructive and divisive tactics are
necessarily either traitors or fools. These are
the people to whom the President was speaking
in the confident belief that voice of reason
still will be listened to in this land of ours.
Evening star., 1954-06-01
Water Everywhere, but

In naming Interior Secretary Mckay to
head a special cabinet Committee on Water
Resources Policy, President Eisenhower has
taken step designed to promote the conserva-
ton and wise utilization of vital national
asset whose abundance in our country is not
what it used to be. In fact, because of the
ever-growing drain OMIT, there is more than a
little reason to worry about what can and should
be done to husband it.
Up to now, as the President has pointed
out in letter to Mr.. Mckay, the Federal Gov
ernment has depended largely on "piecemeal
or stopgap measures in dealing with this
problem. But such measures have fallen short
of what is needed to cope with what has been
happening in terms of water supply and water
demand. Wholly apart from agricultural re-
quirementS, our steadily expanding industrial
economy has developed an extraordinary and
constantly increasing thirst for this commodity
-aptly called white coal"-and the same holds
true for our American population, which has
been multiplying at a rate approaching IS
million every 10 years.
It is because of this sharply mounting
demand (the same problem is troubling other
countries, too) that the President has instructed
his special cabinet committee to undertake
comprehensive study of the subject and submit
its findings to him by December with clear
cut recommendations for strengthening and
modernizing present conservation and utiliza-
tion policies. The Importance he has attached
to the project is emphatic and rightly So AS
he has written to Mr.. Mckay, "If we are to
continue to advance agriculturally and indus
trially we must make the best use Of every
drop of water which falls on our soil, or which
can be extracted from the oceans"
Evening star., 1954-06-01

talents becomes most clear when one looks back
upon the span Of her newspapering. 1t is rela-
lively easy today to evaluate the men who have
had major influence in the making of history
for the past 20 years. It was not so easy while
their deeds were new and their impact was
fresh. The many honors accorded Mrs. McCor-
mick attest to how well she performed this
important function Of interpretive Journalism.
Perhaps even greater evidence is given by the
more personal honor and affection paid to her
through the years by her colleagues of the
press and by her readers of all professions and
occupations.
Evening star., 1954-06-01
Billy Gruhum's Crusade

Let me express my delight with the
Inspiring editorial as I'm the Cold and
the RAIN" published in The Star May
26, dealing with Billy Graham's crusade
in England.
However, I would like to question the
implications Of the editorial. It seems
to me that this report would give one
the feeling that Billy's large crowds are
rot attributive to the peoples spiritual
hunger. as Mr.. Graham has so often
indicated. The editorial asks, what
other preacher of The Word could
draw 100000 people out into the open
on a cold, rainy day?" Undoubtedly,
Billy is radiant personality and a
great Bible expoSitor, and this accounts
for much of his success. And yet there
are many other famous and brilliant
evangelists and clergymen who do not
draw crowds that can begin to COM
pare with those Of the Billy Graham
Crusade. Most Of Mr.. Graham's sue
cess is, in my opinion, due to the needs
Of the people to whom he speaks and
to his nasterful style of delivery. When
ne speaks you feel he isn't preaching
at you but to you; you feel that he is
not pointing you toward God but lead
ing you to Him. Billy has an eye for
international news and heart for suf-
fering mankind. This is the Billy Gra-
ham that thrills thousands, a minister
who seeks to bring all people to a
saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and
not man who seeks self -glorifcation
in his accomplishments.
Richard Markley.
Evening star., 1954-06-01
Ours Not Largest Regatta

Recently a Board of Trade discussion
developed the fact that thousands OF
visitors are drawn to Washington as
spectators and participants in various
aquatic activities, and that the value
of the Potomac, with all Of its poten-
tialities, has never been fully realized.
Following this, writer for The Star
Pictorial Magazine of May 9sreferS to
the intercollegiate Rowing Regatta.
held off Hams Point on May is, as
"said to be the worlds largest rowing
regatta"
The writer holds no particular brief
for the English. Nevertheless, atten-
ton is directed to the Oxford-Cam-
bridge boat race on the Thames where
100000 or more spectators line the
river banks each year, sometimes in
rain or snow, to witness one race only,
and light or dark blue ribbons are
worn all the way to Scotland to show
ones interest in the race and crew
preference. Likewise, in July, the course
at Henley on Thames is lined with
houseboats, punts and skiffs, in addi-
ton to thousands of spectators on the
river banks. There are nine events, and
in one event alone, the Diamond ScullS,
there have been as many as fifteen
races. There are no unnecessary
charges or fees to witness these regattas.
The merchants and city authorities are
well satisfied with the enormous busi-
ness turnover through expenditures by
the thousands of visitors.
Following is Washington's record:
An estimated $4,000 last year: $4,000
alumni in this area, and $4,000 specta-
tors this year for the rowing regatta
held of Hams Point on May IS.
Apparently, there are too many eco
nomically minded, materialistic. un-
poetic individuals who gauge the re-
gatta's success by the amount Of money
taken in at the gate. A charge for
seats may be legitimate where labor
has been used to erect stands. etc., but
the charge to enter Hams Point. prop
erty constructed and maintained by
Evening star., 1954-06-01
Prods Congress on Trude Policy

United States trade policy Is at stake.
President Eisenhower said that the
Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act is the
heart Of our trade program. yet this
Act will expire June IL unless Congress
takes immediate action. It is the basic
law under which the President Is au-
in return for tariff concessions from
other countries.
For well over year other nations of
the free world have been waiting for
the United States. under the new ad-
ministration, to decide on its permanent
trade policies. AS these countries have
revived and improved their own trading
position many of their policies have
necessarily remained tentative as they
have waited for Qualification of the
United States policy. Further delay on
the part of the United States could
lead to serious consequences, such as
decline in United States exports, in
creased pressure for trade with Commu-
mist nations. and grave international
political repercussions.
The League of Women Voters Of the
District Of Columbia is disappointed
over the postponement of action on the
full program. Last years postpone
ment of one year was long enough.
But we also think the Trade Bill must
have thorough consideration by Con-
greSS and the public.
We urge Congress to pass the interim
one-year extension Of the Reciprocal
Trade Agreements Act with no Grip
pling amendments or riders. We also
urge all citizens having an interest in
the United States trade policy to COM
municate their views to Congress and
the House Ways and Means Committee
at once. The situation is crucial.
Mrs. John F. Latimer.
President, League of Women Voters
Of the District Of Columbia,
Evening star., 1954-06-01
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

Dear Sir:
Some time ago found what took
to be praying mantis cocoons in the
wood.
II brought them home and wired
them to some of the shrubs in our
back yard.
Most Of them are on lilac bushes,
but few on Forsythia. To date, not
one of them has Matched out. They
hang there as inanimate as a prayer.
do you think got 'duds,' or will
they produce nantes later?
II have heard a great deal about
these insects and would like to know
a little about them that is authentic.
Such as. do they really pray?' and If
not, where do they get the name?
VERY truly. c. v. L."
The praying mantis is q natural
curiosity.
It is sometimes mistaken for a large
graSShopper. but a careful inspection
shows it to be entirely different.
Many Of the largest ones are de-
scendants of specimens brought from
China many years ago.
There Is also q smaller type from
Europe. The French sometimes call the
insect the pray God" q name derived
from the way it folds its front legs.
Here again, careful look will reveal
that 1t Is anything but q prayerful
attitude on the insects part. What the
creature is doing is holding those long
front legs. with the pincers at the ends.
Evening star., 1954-06-01

sidered innocent until proven guilty"
has been slowly and painfully wrested
from the tyrantS of the past that we
may enjoy its protection today
According to this law, Mr.. Hensel is
innocent unless Senator Mccarthy can
prove his charges. Likewise. Mr.. Carr
Is also innocent unless the Army can
prove its charges. The burden Of proof
rests on the accuser, not the accused.
The American people should view with
alarm any effort on the part Of Senator
Mccarthy, his committee or any one
else to minimize, jeopardiZe or nullify
this law. Once this precious right Ito
be held innocent until proven guilty"
has been taken from us, the stealing
Of few radar secrets from Fort Mon
mouth will seem to be only a case Of
petty larceny.
The testimony of Roy Cohn under
direct examination was like refresh
ing breath of cool air over humid
swamp.
For some weeks Stevens and Adams
have squirmed and turned in q mire Of
muddy waters, like startled eels.
The American people know and see
what Is going on in these hearings.
My thanks to The Star for a correct
Interpretation.
Evening star., 1954-06-01
Segregation Decision

The political court of the United
States has rendered its decision. In
dictatorial manner it has brushed aside
long accepted and desired traditions
supported by the voice of the people in
the State statutes of nearly half OF, our
States. and heretofore found to be con-
stitutional by our most distinguished
and experienced justices. The decision
is shameful deprivation of the rights
Of our people, and a disgrace to the Ma
ton.
Abandoning law and giving its reason
as psychology the court found an effect
Of inferiority on Negro children by
segregation. The inferiority complex ap-
parently is noticeable to no one except
the justices. BY this psychological de-
cision the court in oStensibly removing
discrimination, created the greatest act
of discrimination and bias in history. It
failed to consider the psychological ef-
feet on white children, stepped in the
traditions of their forebears, the found
ers and defenders Of this country, and
Of the millions Of Negroes, likewise
gallant defenders, and happy with their
own race as created and intended by
God. Washington Father.
Evening star., 1954-06-01
Volunteer Fireman. "


fectly capable of taking our own
emotional pulses. Senators, there Is
no need for you to tell us what we will
or will not stand for. We will tell you.
Mrs. Edward p. Didier.
Counsel for Mr.. Hensel made state
ment Of fact which some Senators and
some Of the American people may have
forgotten in this "age Of Communist
hunting" He said, "FOr 1000 years the
basis Of our Anglo-Saxon law has been,
man is considered innocent until
proven guilty"
This, to me, was one Of the most
pertinent statements of the entire hear
ing. Our system of justice for the
common man d.e., all of us) depends on
this law; it is an integral part of our
democratic freedom Of which we are
so proud. This freedola Ito be con-
Evening star., 1954-06-01
Messrs. Carr, cohn ct al.

Francis Carr is not only a man
against whom some rather weakly
presented charges were made. He is
also q man who has yet to substantiate
his own very ugly countercharges. He
should be heard.
The Senators would be wise to re-
member that what they apparently
view as q large harmonious lump
the public-is actually composed of in
dividuals. And we individuals are per-
Evening star., 1954-06-01
Letters to The Star J.

taxpayers. is unsportsmanlike and un-
ethical.
This old-timer regrets the material
ism and commercialism of the present
era. Rowing has always been an inter-
national. time -honored sport. It is
older than baseball. football, etc., and
the rowing regatta may still have a
great potential. provided proper con-
sideration is accorded visitors.
James s. McGruer.
Evening star., 1954-06-01
More Applause for Miss MeGrory

Mary McGrory is doing a wonderful
job in reporting sidelights on the Nc
Carthy hearings. This is not only my
opinion but the opinion of great num-
ber Of people with whom I've discussed
the subject and the press coverage Of
same. Whenever the conversation turns
to the hearings, some one in the crowd
always quotes Miss McGrory and COM
ments on her outstanding writing and
reportorial ability. All agree.
My only complaint is that have to
turn over flve or six pages until I find
her by-line. She should be on Page /.
Keep her stories coming.
Henry g. Leader.
Evening star., 1954-06-01

Pen-nd11es may be used II letters carry
1OTiterS' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
Evening star., 1954-06-01
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ton D. c Please inelose three lSl cents for
return POSTAGE
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.
@. When was the baseball box score
invented?-E. E.
A. Henry Chadwick, the Father Of
Baseball" invented the scoring system.
which was first used on July 5, 1883.
Q. In recent years it has become the
custom for groups Of school children to
visit Washington, D. c. in the spring.
Approximately how many come each
year?-M. j. A.
A. In 1853. about 5000 groups, aver
aging so students each, visited WASH
ington during the 2h months ending
in mid-June.
Evening star., 1954-06-01
Questions and Answers

Of fact by writing. The Evening Star inior.
NATION Bureau. 1900 Eye St NV, Washing.
, 1954-10-07
Dr.. Mrs. Roy Anduze
Going to Chile; Pres.
Approves Trip

DR.. Roy A. Anduze, Director
Of Medical Services for the
Virgin Islands has been de
signated by the y. S. State
Department as an adviser to
the delegation Of specialists
attending the Fourteenth
PASO Conference to be held
at Santiago, Chile, from Octo
Der 8 through %, inclusive.
DR.. Anduze has been mott
fled by the Surgeon General
that his nomination to the
conference has been approved
by the President.
He will be accompanied by
Mrs. Anduze.
, 1954-10-07
Frederiksted Youth
Promoted 10 Corporul

ERMAN ~ Thomas r.
Blake, whose wife, Gwendo
.lyn, lives in Frederiksted,
was recently promoted to cor
poral in Germany while serv
ing with the 47Oth Engineer
Field Maintenance Company
Continued on page a.
, 1954-10-07
ALEXANDER THEA.
TO FEATURE STAGE.
SCREEN SHOW
I STAGE SHOW rs
BROADWAY HIT

HIT
The management Of the
new Alexander Theatre will
feature its first stage show on
Sunday Night, October 10th
through Tuesday, October IL,
the management announced
The show is the famous
Caracas Nights" Troupe Of
five international professional
artists, trained and managed
by DR.. j. ". Henson. Star of
the troupe is a World Famous
Midget, Sam Dopie. He is 8
feet tall weighs fifty-six
pounds and is an all-round
artist of great versatility; he
performs as acrobat, dancer,
musician, singer and coined
ian, and will appear in duet
act with the leading lady of
the troupe Madame O'Lindy,
the Master of Ceremonies of
Caracas Nights"
The other featured artists
are Miss Charlotte, Singer;
Miss Ducreat, Contortionist,
and Miss Selkridge, Equili-
briest. The show lasts for one
and a half hours. It is adver
tised as a Broadway Vaude
vile Show in St. Croix.
The troupe is on a West In
dian tour and has performed
everywhere with greatest sue
cess before capacity crowds.
Travellers from Trinidad, Bar
bados, Antigua and St. Kits
could not find enough praise
about this show and especial
~ about Sam @Miget" Dopie,
whom they call phenomenal.
The management Of the
Theatre IS combining the
stage show with q screen
show that will follow. This
combination has proved very
, 1954-10-07
7. B. Testing Of all
Cuttle in ST. Croix
TO Stdrt Soon

The U. S. Agricultural Re
search Service, formerly the
y. S. Bureau Of Animal In
dustry, announces that three
veterinarians from its San
Juan Office will be sent to the
island within the next couple
of weeks to start tuberculin
tests on all cattle in st. Croix.
Following the procedures
set forth in the Uniform Meth
DDS & Rules established by
the U. S. Livestock Sanitary
Association and, as approved
by the Agricultural Research
Service (ARS), all cattle in an
area must be tuberculin test
ed every six years in order to
maintain a status as an Accre
dited tuberculosis Free Area.
The last complete T.B. test
on all i7tthi the cattle IN st. Croix
was performed in March, 1913,
therefore as the six years
have elapsed, all the cattle
in the island is due for testing.
The AIRS asks for full coop
Grafton from all cattle owners
in order to carry out this
work as quickly as possible
The veterinary services viii
be free, The expense of hand
ling the cattle, building such
facilities as corrals, chutess
etc, must be borne by each
Continued on page II
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Agriculture and Labor and
1.-THE Department of Education.
They recommended that 81
lof 90 boards, commissions,
committees and authorities
be abolished and the creation
}of seventeen insular boards,
commissions and authorities,
thus making a totta of twenty
two.
Messrs. Nebrit and Washing
ton said: This proposal, like
any other, is not self operat
ing. 1t calls for a certain mea
sure of adjustments on all
sides, some give and take, and
wisdom and consideration. It
must be borne in mind that
the people involved in the is
lands are the same ones resid
ing there before the revision
Of the Organic Act and that
it is they who are governed.
! Publication Of the recon-
lamentations available to US
begin tomorrow.
~
, 1954-10-07

Ears SdLIiSlCu dllu
some on foot braved the rain;
the Rhythm Makers orchestra
played for the enjoyment of
the listeners but just before
the meeting the rains began
falling heavier It held up
but no sooner had Mr. Schade
begun than another doWnpour
sent the people scurrying for
cover. Following a quick con
sultation it was decided to
postpone the meeting until on
Saturday night, October 9 at
9 o'clock.
, 1954-10-07
Pldn Of Reorgdnizdtn Torrentidl Ruins
for v. ]. Government Cause Postponement
Leaves 2 Depts. Here Of Lee. TO SGT. Night
The plan Of the Reorganiza

The plan Of the Reorganiza3 Torrential5 rains last night
ton Of the Government of the forced a cancellation of the
Virgin Islands drawn up by scheduled lectures Of the Hon
Attorney James M. Nebrit, il. orable Axel Schade, First
and George i. Washington, Of Member for Frederiksted
Washington, D. c. has now Town and the Honorable Wal
been made public and reveals ter /. M. Hodge, First Member
that all seven of the nine de for Frederikstsed Country dis
partments to be established trict, both Of whom are run
will be in ST. Thomas and two ming for election to the new
will be here, if the reeommen Virgin Islands Legislature as
dations are approved. The 2 as Senators from the District
will be the Department Of and at Large, respectively.
Agriculture INC Laooi ao Several cars gathered and
1.-THE Department of Education. 49, - foo+ bra7zad H. rain.
1hey reconlhehueu Cld1 9 = the RHYTHM Makers orchestra