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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-13

The society column Of The Star for
May "a. 1904, was filled with a detailed
account of the
.Lonehom- Foromond wedding Of Ivy
Wedding Story L La IT., to l. It.
comte de Faramond de Lafajoie, Naval
Attache at the French Embassy. st.
Matthew's Church was the scene Of the
ceremony, the Rev. Thomas s. Lee Of
ficiating. Because the brides family
was in deep mourning, only few in
vitationS were issued. Among those
present were: Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt
and Miss Alice Roosevelt, the Secretary
of State and Mrs. Hay, Admiral George
Dewey and Mrs. Dewey, the French
Ambassador and Nine. JuSSerand, the
British Ambassador and Miss Durand,
Countess CaSsini, the Chinese AmbaS-
Sador and his young daughter. the jap
aneSe Ambassador, the japanese Min.
lister, the Belgian Minister and the Min
lister Of Haiti. Miss Langham was eS-
corted to the altar by her brother i'm
law, Baron Speck-Sternburg. German
Ambassador, and attended by her sis
ter Violet and q cousin Of the BRIDE
groom. Yvonne de FelzinS. The best
man was Vicomte Charles de Cham
brun. Ushers included Capt. Fourier.
Prince de Bearn. Mai. Won Etzel, Herr
Won Verdy du Venois, Prince Hatzfeldt.
Col. Raspopow, Percy Wyndham and
Count Hoyos.
For six nights beginning June 6.
1904, the open lot at Fifteenth and H
streets NE. was occupied
Poin'S by 1.-The largest outdoor ex-
Pompeii hibition on this terrestrial
GLOBE" otherwise known as
the most stupendouS, startling and sci
entific spectacle the world has ever wit
nessed"-PainS gorgeous 100000"
production of THE Last Days Of Pom
peii." A stage "as large as an entire
city block" had been built for the show.
Five acres Of massive picturesque
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-13

these words: 1.-THE Associated Press
understands that King Edward will be
accompanied to Kiel by a member Of
the cabinet. probably Foreign Minister
Lansdowne, so that the Foreign ONCE
will be in a position to keep in touch
with all developments and advise the
King on the spot" World War IS
in the making. So was World War II.
the rise of the Soviet Union as q new
type Of imperial power and today's
cold war" between communism and
democracy.
The Star Of May 6, 1904, announced
the death of Maurus Jokai at Budapest
the previous day. He was
Jokoi ''the Walter Scott Of Hun
Decd gary" but he also was a great
political figure. THE famous
Twelve Paragraphs Of 1848. outlining
Hungarian demands for freedom, were
read by him If not actually written
by him. He was an incarnation OF
Magyar nationalism in practice as well
as in theory. His novels. plays. poems.
journalistic activities and spirited con-
versation all aimed to promote patriotic
feelings in readers and listeners. When
he spoke in Parliament crowds came TO
hear him. His editorial direction OF the
Hon newspaper added to his popularity.
In 1894 the whole kingdom united to
do honor to the NeStor of Magyar
writer's by celebrating his golden jubilee
as a national festival" More than 800
volumes came from his pen. One Of his
last works bore the title. "Old Is Not
Aged It was published when he
was ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-13
They Hold the High Cards

Now that the French National Assembly
has voted against the Laniel government, the
Communists at the Geneva Conference can be
counted upon to be more uncompromiSing than
ever in their demands for armistice terms that
would have the effect of enabling them, in due
course, to drag the whole of Indo-C China behind
the Iron Curtain.
This is the more true because the United
States-as Secretary of State Dulles has re-
emphasized in his Los Angeles speech-has no
present intention Of resorting to armed inter-
vention against the Communist Wet Mini
forces. Mr.. Dulles has made that fact very
clear by declaring that the President and Con-
greSS-barring open and direct military agrees
sion by Red China-would not be justified in
asking the American people to undertake the
risks and sacrifices of such action unless five
vital conditions were realized in advance
These conditions are ID that our Govern
ment be invited to intervene by the present
lawful authorities of the three Associated States
of Indo- China; co that the complete indie
pendence of Laos, Cambodia and Wet Nam
be clearly guaranteed by the French; co that
the United Nations show evidence of its concern
over the situation; "a that some of the other
countries of the area join with us in the collec-
tive effort, and go that France give firm
assurances that it will not itself withdraw
from the battle until it is won" Quite obviously,
certain of these points particularly the fifth
cannot be satisfactorily resolved at a time when
the National Assembly In Paris is irresponsible
enough to deny vote of confidence to Premier
Laniel in the midst of the crucial Geneva talks.
Clearly, in view of all thiS-in view of
Frances bitter internal division and governing
instability, and in view of the conditions set
forth by Mr. Dulles (they are certainly sound
and necessary conditions, no matter how de-
batable may be the wisdom of enunciating
them right now)-the Communists at Geneva
have most of the high cards in their hands.
And they can be expected to exploit them to the
full. For in playing this hard and dangerous
game of theirs for dazzling stakes, why should
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov or Chou En-lai,
his Chinese counterpart, be willing to COM
promise or make concessions in their effort to
win everything they can from Western coali-
ton riven with discord and irresolution?
So the outlook for an acceptable armistice
in Indo-China has become dim to the point of
vanishing altogether, and the result is that
the position of the free world has weakened
dangerously in one of the most Strategically
crucial areas of the globe. Accordingly, what
remains to be seen now is whether we and our
allies, having suffered this serious reverse, will
act together on time to prevent the Commu-
nists from becoming masters of all of Southeast
fast, and unless it is countered resolutely and
unitedly, it can have catastrophe consequences
for the West.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-13
Whats Wrong With SchooIs?'

Applause for the series of articles
in The Star on Whats Wrong With
Our Schools?" by Francis P. Douglas.
The outline Of facts presented should
be helpful to employers and parents Of
pupils, although education in schools
is such broad, long and deep problem
that only some parts of it could be ex-
planned in the space available.
People should not expect q youth
to be educated simply because he has
a school diploma. There is such
great difference in the intelligence and
character of individuals that the
brightest pupils in elementary schools
are better educated than the dulleSt
college graduates. The impossibilfty of
schools turning out uniform product,
like loaves of bread from a bakery, has
often been pointed out.
A note about the author. Mr. Doug
las, at the beginning of the first num-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-13
Spires of the Spirit
June Journeys

This month brings the tenth ami
yersaryfo Of the most momentouS June
journey in this neutrality-suspicious., Of
centuries. The destination on that
D-Day was the Normandy coast. Never
was a secret more securely kept.
Among the most touching photographs
of World War II is that Of the present
President of the United States, upon
whose heart and mind was the awful
decision where and when to strike. In
this picture he is surrounded by para
troopers with blackened features and
camouhaged helmets. The brave faces
of these young men, some of them to lie
dead in Normandy within few hours,
are poignant study in triumph and
strategy and in the invincibility of our
fragile dust. The expression on Gen.
eral EiSenhower's face as. he gazeS into
the eyes of these crusaders, on the eve
of their date with destiny, is one Of
fatherly pride and of agonizing solicit
tude. AS these warriors of the air
surround their trusted leader, the pic
ture might be captioned: I'VE Who Are
About to Die Salute You!" But those
who were so soon to start on that June
journey were greeting the unknown
with cheer.
These American boys were among
the many thousands of those who, like
the youths of Oxford, had been "care-
less boys at play; but when the bugles
sounded war they turned from their
games.
To seek a bloody sod
They gaze their merry youth 1Uay
For country and for God
The day came. The signal was given.
And they were of at last on an assign
ment that might have failed. When the
fateful news came that the invasion was
actually started, it was q memorable,
hour in the United States Senate. The
chaplain, knowing that his own son-in-
law. who came not back, was that day
jumping from the sky to the soil Of
France, petitioned, with the Senate
shaken with emotion:
We pray on this day Of days for
our dear boys, in this fearful baptism
of fire. We think of them today with
special tenderness, lifting them up
on the wings of our intercession as
knights of Thy righteous will they
assail the dark dungeons of thrall-
dom. Pour upon them Thy enrich
ing grace. as together they strike the
blow on that fair land where. the
grapes of wrath are stored.
And on this day to be remembered
from generation to generation may
all the preparation of these toiling
years, which comes to q fiery focus
in this supreme hour Of human des-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-13

People fearful of the possibility of "one-
man rule" in the Atomic Energy Commission
should now feel more than treasured by the
compromise that has been worked out on the
proposed change defining the status of the
commissions chairman.
AS originally drafted, the change would
have designated the chairman-who at present
is Lewis L. Strauss-as principal officer" Of the
Acc. This set off sharp debate In which
commissioners Smyth Murray and Zuckert
supported the not-too- persuasive view that the
nov phrase might destroy the co-equal status
of the agencys five members and thus create
a kind of czardom in the al-important atomic
field.
Actually, since the disputed change also
provided that action by the commission would
require approval by majority vote, this view
seemed extravagant and ill-founded. In any
case, however, there is no justification for it
now. For the compromise tentatively agreed
upon by the Joint Congressional Atomic Com
mittee-and Endorsed by four of the commits
sioners, with Mr. Murray alone voicing some
reservations describes the chairman merely as
the Aces official spokesman" retains the
majority-vote provision and specifically estab-
fishes the co-equal status of all the members
It also declares that execution" of the agencyS
policies and decisions is to fall within the chair
mans province.
This last point apparently adds measure
of administrative authority to the Acc chair
man, and in that sense it seems to be in line
with a unanimous Hoover Commission recon-
mendation to improve governmental efficiency.
Despite his criticS-some of whom have been
lrresponsible-Mr Strauss has sought no more
power than that, and If the compromise
actually provides him with it. a. 1t appears to,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-13
BY Frederick Brown Harris
Minister, Foundry Methodist Church;
Chaplain, United States Senate

10000 crosses on the Normandy coast
tell forever Of those whose date with
death insured that others to follow
could keep their date with life
Alan Seeger wrote nltingly about
those who Ito their pledged word" were
true and did not fail deaths rendez-
vous." One r6ading his haunting lines
penned other verses regarding the rem
devious with life. each beginning with
Il have q rendezvous with life" and
ending:
Yet fear deeply, too,
That death tOiH seek and find me
Ere keep Hfe'S rendezvous.
John Galsworthy speaks of a man
who. when death came, had experienced
everything else but life itself. He had
missed that. These June journeys to
commandments at high schools and
shady, college campuses speak of prep
aration to keep this date with life. For
these new battalions of youth in cap
and gown it is the commencement"
for q journey longer than that to Nor
mandy Beach on D-Day. The goal Of
true education is not the loaded mind,
but the lighted mind.
At the top Of q recent commence
ment program was printed this SEN
tence: He conQuerS who conquerS self"
Counting the rosary of college years, a
man now useful in the busy worlds
affairs paid superb tribute to one of
his old professors. Said he of him: HE
threw me bunch of keys and set me
to opening doors for myself"
An education adequate for life'S Jour-
ney is not book of formulas; it is a
bunch Of keys. Any so-called education
is woefully defective unless it furnishes
one key that opens the opulent room
Of the unseen and the eternal, which
is an escape from stuffy mortality into
eternity. And so. with wiStful thoughts,
we link two June journeys. OF the
one that led to D-day and to Normandy,
we say:
o valiant hearts. tDho to your glory
came
Through dust OF conflict and through
battle flame,
Tranquil you lie, your kniohtly virtue
proved,
Your memory hGllo,Ded in the land
you loDed.
And reviewing the mighty army who
this month commence the journey
across the years to be, we offer this
prayer for all who, in the schools of
America. seek the truth that shall make
them free:
Let those learn tUho here shall meet,
True tDisdom Is tDith reverence
crotDned,
And science tDGlks tDith humble feet
To seek the God that faith hath
found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-13
Guatemala and the Americas

Guatemala's extremely leftiSt government
has now ordered 30day suspension of all con-
stitutional guarantees. In effect, this means
that freedom of the press and other civil rights
affecting individual and group liberties have
ceased to exist in the country for the time being.
It could also mean something more ominous and
permanent than that-Something serving as q
prelude to Communist coup.
The staging of such coup is very real
possibility. Indeed, the government itself
since it is already strongly influenced by them
might connive in turning over full control to
the Communists. They are riding high down
there, and the recent arms shipment from Red
Poland has very probably given them a great
deal of additional strength. Accordingly, now
that the constitution has been suspended, they
may move out in the open to take over the whole
of Guatemala for the greater honor and glory
Of the Kremlin. And If that happens, then
Honduras and other neighboring states will be
threatened with serious trouble. The situation
is thus one that. calls for the kind Of hemi-
spheric meeting that Secretary of State Dulles
has Just said he favorS-a meeting Of the for
eign ministers of all the Americas
Such a acknowledgements to begin in
July-will be altogether in order because Guate-
mala seems definitely in danger of becoming
captive of international communisn1-a captive
that would quickly be menace to its neighbors.
The Rio de Janeiro pact and the Caracas decla-
ration provide for common action to cope with
any threats of that kind, and the inter- Ameri-
can community should not hesitate to invoke
them If need be.
Studying the classified ads 1t strikes us
that very few are for mice wanted, while each
day reports more psrakeets lost. Maybe what
the world needs is not so much better mouse
trap a. an improved parakeet cage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-13
PostoI Pay

Readers who have identified The
Star with the best traditions Of fairness
and accuracy In journalism were sur
prised and disappointed by your edi-
torial on May 81, PAY Program in
jeopardy" The Star took the position
that the House Post ONCE and Civil
Service Committee had endangered
pay raise for classified Federal workers
by rejecting the postal Redistribution
proposal of Postmaster General Sum-
merf1eld and approving per cent
wage increase for postal workers.
Apparently The Star is under the i'm
preston that the CoYbett bill. H. r.
9245, excludes job Redistribution. On
the contrary, it specifically provides for
the appointment of a commission to
study Redistribution of postal jobs
and report to the next Congress. The
committee, undoubtedly, wanted
study more worthy Of reliance than the
biased and diScredited three and one
half month job done by eight men in
examining the giant postal structure,
with its $1,000 post offices and half
million employees.
The Stars stand is more surprising
for another reaSon-itS silent acqui-
eScence in q move to give the Post
master General q blanket grant Of
power. The Star over the years has
warned of the danger Of unlimited
power-and The Stars stand is upheld
by the lessons of history. Now the Post
master General asks power to set the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-13

that win be all to the good, and the co-equal-
ity Of the other members will still remain
undiminished.
In many respects, the controversy over this
matter has involved more heat than light and
more fiction than fact, but no serious damage
has been done. And now, If the compromise
holds up under further inspection to the
satisfaction of all parties concerned, the DOGGY
of "one-man rule" will be laid to reSt-happily
and permanently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-13
Campaign for Truth

I wish to preface my letter with the
opportunity to state that I value read
ing your editorial opinions, and am in
agreement with most of them.
Since reading in your paper about
the monitored telephone calls between
Senator Stuart Symington and Army
Secretary Robert Stevens and also
those between Senator Mcclellan and
Secretary Stevens, the question per-
Sisting in my mind is: What has be-
come of that old American product,
truth-our greatest and most powerful
weapon in the building of our great
country?
How about real honest campaign
to return truth to the Government OF
the United States of America?
mrs. Eugenia A. Remley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-13
Letters to The Star.
Pen-nGneS may be used if letters carry
1OriterS' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.

Der of the series would have been help
full. We always feel better able to I'M
derstand an authors writing if we
know something about his background.
In who's Who" we see that Francis
P. Douglas is a newspaperman, lecturer
on journalism, World War I veteran
with overseas service, once a radio
news director and city newspaper edi-
tor, father Of two children, a graduate
of Harvard University.
George Frederick Miller.
, 1954-08-09

Cool. That's the magic word
Tor summer. That's the way we
like to look. That's the way we
like to be. Everything else fades
IN Importance.
So why not be cool, asks
Katherine Potter, Proctor q
CANDLES beauty and grooming
authority /? It's easy if you try.
To cool off all over, a fragrant
bath in tepid water is the thing,
with lots Of good suds from your
favorite complexion soap. a
warm bath is more cooling and
refreshing than a cold one, says
Miss Potter, and she warns
against too vigorous scrubbing
an5 towel drying. Take it easy
shn says. Lather your skin to
~eEei.us cleanliness, but don't
s.rvh it, and when you dry, pat
...1an't rub. A generous slath-
ering Of cologne after a bath
, 1954-08-09

keeps your skin feeling cool, and
a dusting of powder helps TO
keep it dry. And don't discount
the Importance Of fragrance. a
lovely scent can make you tlrget
the temperature outside
Keep a cool head by washing
your hair often. Choose a style
that doesn't need much setting
like the new short, natural look.
ing colts, then keep it fresh and
clean with frequent shampoos.
Wear a minimum of makeup;
Clean it off and renew it several
times a day. Keep your legs
smooth and free of hair, and
your feet comfortable with re-
peated applications of foot pow
der. Wear cool colors. They look
cool and make you feel cool.
You just cant be too clean IN
summer. It's your best bet for
keeping cool.
, 1954-08-09
NOTICE
OF REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS

During the month Of August, 1854, the Registration
Board will meet for the registration of qualified electors IN
each district as provided below:
At the Court House Police Christiansted every 0
fer the residents of Ghfistiansed Town and Suburbs
from 4 pm. until pm. beginning August 2, 1854.
At the Court House Police) Christiansted every WE'D
NESDAY for the residents of Christiansted Country District
from 4 pm. until pm. beginning August 4, 1854.
At the Court House, Frederiksted, every TUESDAY for
the residents Of Frederiksted Town District from 4 pm. UNI
til s pm. beginning August 3, ] 1854.
At the Court House, Frederiksted, FRIDAY for the
residents Of Frederiksted Country District from 4 pm. until
6 pm. beginning August 6, 1854
The meetings during the month of September will be
announced subsequently.
All those persons previously registered need not register.
except in cases Of change Of residence. or continuous absence
from the Virgin Islands in excess of one year.
THE REGISTRATION BOARD
St. Croix, Y. I, U. S. "a, 9th July A. E. 1854
WILLIAM F.. MOORHEAD
Chairman Registration Board
, 1954-08-09
Municipal Council Bill No. 100.

4#~I
/. Municipal Council Bill No. 100.
Introduction of and 1st discussion in Municipal Council
Bill No. $50, Draft Of Resolution Assuring the Virgin
Islands Housing Authority that the Municipality of ST.
Croix will supervise and Operate certain Health Facili-
ties to be constructed in the D. Hamilton Jackson Ter
race and Housing. Proposed by: Eric H. Carroll (2nd
Member Off Christiansted Town & Suburbs and Herbert
+. Haywood list Member for Christiansted Town &
Suburbs9
2. Municipal Council Bill No. 157.
Introduction Of and discussion on Municipal Council Bill
No. Isl, Draft Of Ordinance to provide for the Retire
ment Of Municipal Employees. Proposed by Committee
of the Whole.
8. Municipal Council Bill No. 1873.
Introduction Of and discussion of Municipal Council Bill
No. 1873, Draft Of Ordinance to Abolish the St. Croix
Museum Commission and for other purposes. Proposed
by Committee of the Whole)
4 Municipal Council Bill No. 88.
Introduction of and discussion on Municipal Council Bill
No. 88, Draft Of Ordinance to provide for the establish
nent and Organization of a Municipal Fire Service PRO
posed by Committee Of the Whole
|. Municipal Council Bill No. sc.
End discussion on Municipal Council Bill No. sc, Draft
Of Ordinance to create an Authority for the purpose of
Operating Public Beaches, Municipal Parks, etc. On Com
nittee of the Whole.
6. Municipal Council Bill No. 161.
Introduction Of and discussion on Municipal Council Bill
No. l6l, Draft of Ordinance to amend Ordinance to eX-1
tend and define the limits Of Christiansted Town and
Suburbs. Proposed by End Member for Christiansted
Town eric H. CarrolD and 1st Member for Christian
sted Town (Herbert H. HeyWood)
Z Municipal Council Bill No. 162.
Introduction of and discussion on Municipal Council
Bill Nc. 1852, Draft Of Resolution Naming the Ball Park
in Frederiksted in Honor Of the late James w. Ross, Pro
posed by Eric I'll. Carroll, end Member for Christian
sted Town & Suburbsl Herbert H. Haywood, list Mem
Rnr% For CbTic4iorc+oJ Torro D.. C1brrbA OIL 49, q
Abramson, l2nd Member for Frederiksted TOWN.
8. Municipal Council Bill No. 1853,
Introduction Of and discussion on Municipal Council
Bill No. 1853, Draft Of Resolution, Naming the Ball Park
known as Parade Ground" IN honor Of ID. David CT
Canegata. Proposed by Eric Fl. Carroll, end Member for
Christiansted Town & Suburbs) and Herbert H. Hey
wood list Member for Christiansted Town & Suburbs)
g. Confirmation Of Ad-Interim Appointeess
Municipal Council Office Of the Chairman, Christiansted,
St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Friday, August s., 1854
ER7c. IT CARROLL
, 1954-08-09
ORDER OF THE DAY

for an extraordinary meeting Of the Municipal Council Of st.
Croix for the year 1854 Ninth Council, Second Session, Fri
day, August 10, 1854 at 200 o'clock F. M.
, 1954-08-09

Introduction Of and discussion on Municipal Council Bill
No. 161, Draft Of Ordinance to amend Ordinance to ex-
tend and define the limits Of Christiansted Town and
Suburbs. Proposed by End Member for Christiansted
Town eric H. CarrolD and LIST Member for Christian
sted Town Herbert H. Heywood)