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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
Praise for Crosby Moves

It is refreshing to read the excellent
articles written by your foreign CORE
spondent, Crosby s. Noyes. In cover.
ing the European political scene, Mr..
Noyes has revealed depth of per-
ception and spirit Of impartial in
curry seldom equalled by other Amert-
lean correspondents.
Mr.. Noyess recent article, .Mendes-
France. Man Of Uncertain Destiny, is
Stubborn Fighter" Is the first in
formative and objective account Of
Frances new premier that ! have read.
and 1t does credit to The Star to
have published such unbiased facts
concerning the current polite al
thought In France. Heretofore, it
seems that American opinion has been
obscured on this subject by super
hcial newspaper reporting that In
evitably oversimplifies foreign news,
and by those perennial, all-knowing
commentators who either base their
conclusions on secondhand "facts" or
else deliberately falsify data to satisfy
their own theses.
1t would be q blessing II all American
newspapers could afford an independ-
emit foreign correspondent Of Mr.. Moves
stature. It would free us from those
daily syndicated columns which seem
to go round and round in a vacuum.
grinding out canned opinions that can
be catalogued like groceries in super
market. sincerely believe that Amer
leans are quite capable Of synthesiz-
Ing the news and of coming to their
own conclusions, provided they are
given all the facts in an impartial and
penetrating manner. We need far
more foreign news than we are getting,
and think, far less editorializing from
armchair experts.
l.. w. thurman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
Atomic Strike

It does not appear that the strike by
CIO production workers at the U235 plants
in Oak Ridge and Paducah is threat at
this time to the security Of the United
States This, however, is a circumstance
which should not be permitted to obscure
the really ominous implications Of the
walkout.
This strike, the first OF its kind, was
called by the union in the face of an ap-
peal by the President to stay on the job
until fact-1nding board could investigate
the wage dispute. Thanks to the efforts of
non-union personnel, however, the produc-
ton Of U-235, essential in the production
OF atomic and hydrogen weapons, is con-
tinuing. The best guess seems to be that
the enormously complicated operation can
be kept going, at least until Monday. After
that, II production stops, the expectation is
that the plants will be ruined by the
condensation Of atomic material flowing
through the miles and miles of tiny pipes
and porous barriers. II this should happen,
according to one Government spokesman,
there would be nothing left to do but
"blow up" the plants and start all over
again.
Presumably, this is not going to hap
pen. Certainly the President, during the
time that the plants can be kept in opera
ton, will seek Taft-Hartley injunction.
And it is inconceivable that the courts
would refuse to grant 1t, or that the strikers
would decline to heed it.
It is worth remembering, however,
that Taft-Hartley injunction is effective
only for limited period Of time. After
that, as far as any law goes, the workers
are free to resume their strike. Thus, If
this strike does nothing else, it focuses at
tention on the exceedingly f1imsy legal base
on which our national security rests-as-
Stunning that union demanding nine cents
an hour more than the employer is willing
to pay should choose to hold out to the end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
Help for Korea

There is no fighting going on in Korea
now, but the Korean people still are existing
not truly living-under conditions of war.
The country is wrecked, 9 million of its cit
liens are homeless, 100000 children have
lost both parents Factories, churches,
schools, hospitals and other facilities have
been devastated and looted President Eli
Senhower did not exaggerate when he said:
"The plight Of the civilian population in
Korea Is desperate. Aid to Korea Is
urgent"
To help in meeting the need thus set
forth, the American-Korean Foundation
has been organized and is functioning under
the leadership of General James A. Van
Fleet and DR.. Howard A. Rusk. A Washing
ton committee is headed by Mrs. Robert Low
Bacon. On strictly non-partisan, nom
political level, the national organization
and its local branch are striving to raise
$40 million for Korean rehabilitation The
money will be spent In rebuilding enter
prises and for the training of doctors, nurses
and other skilled persons for work in the
afflicted areas.
What the foundation mainly hopes to
accomplish, however, is something more
than emergency assistance. It aims to in
sure the survival of the heroic spirit of the
Korean community. This is value whose
significance has been demonstrated histori-
cally again and again, not merely in recent
tragic years but dating back to time before
written records were kept. Even in their
darkest hour the people of the Republic of
Korea proved their moral right to tolerable
future. Americans who fought side by side
with them are agreed that life, to be worth
ivyio CT ho
ship. SO liberty and Korean aid are iden-
titled, and those on either side of the Pacific
who serve them are contributing to global
emancipation from armed conflict, coercion
and resultant poverty and suffering. Here
is a noble cause, well deserving of co-opera-
ton on the part of Washingtonians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
III Could Tell You 80.

It will come as a surprise to many in
the current generation Of radio and tele-
vision listeners to learn that 1.-THE Voice Of
Firestone" theme song which begins, IF I
could tell you of my devotion" was written
by Mrs. Harvey S. Firestone, who has died
at the age of 70.
The song was composed by Mrs. Fire
stone after the death of her husband in
1888, loss to her which was reflected in
the words and music. It is, perhaps, not a
great song, nor point of vast Importance.
In this age of crumbling values, however,
it surely can do no harm to know the
story of this little song when once again 1t
is sung by an artist on the Firestone pro-
gram. Nor can it hurt any Of us to know
of this devotion which survived the ups and
downs of long and happy marriage
marriage which began In the relative pow
erty OF $25-a-mouth flat in Chicago and
which proved impervious to the too-often
destructive effects of subsequent fortune
counted high in the millions.
Government atomic specialist pre-
diets an airplane that will be able to fly
around the world several times without
stopping which, If the airports get much
buster, may be necessary while waiting for
place to pslk. a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09

In some respects the latest statement
from the Federation Of American Scientists
Is merely another dissent In the case Of DR..
j. Robert Oppenheimer. And since the
author Of the federation's statement did not
have access to all Of the evidence, his dis
agreement with the finding against DR..
Oppenheirner need not be accepted as
meritoriouS.
There may be considerable merit, how
ever, in the federation's appeal for review
and overhaul Of our security clearance sys-
tenn. The federation is concerned, and
rightly so, with the possibility that the neg
alive aspects Of what 1t calls Security by
exclusion" may be permitted to outweigh
security by achievement" This Is fancy
way Of saying that the real security inter-
ests Of the United States may be served best
by using men Of exceptional talents, even
though there may be some question con-
corning them as security risks. To put 1t
still another way, is more lost than gained
by barring such men from secret defense
work?
It cannot be said that either the Gray
Board, which returned the original 2-to-1
finding against DR.. Oppenheimer, or the
majority members of the Atomic Energy
Commission believed that more was being
lost than gained in this instance. Both re-
ports stressed that DR.. Oppenheimer's serv-
ices as consultant had been drawn upon in
only slight degree during the past year.
There was considerable evidence, however,
that the Gray Board in particular was UNI
easy with respect to some Of the restraints
under which it was obliged to function. It's
report stated that 1--WE are acutely aware
that In very real sense this case puts the
security system Of the United States on
trial, both as to procedures and as to sub
stance" Then, without in any way suggest
Ing that it thought the Oppenheimer hear
ing had been less than fair, this comment
was added:
We do not recommend reinstate-
ment Of clearance.
It seemed to us that an alternative rec
ommendation would be possible If we were
allowed to exercise mature practical judy
ment without the rigid circumscription Of
regulations and criteria established for US.
In good sense it could be recommended that
DR.. Oppenheimer simply not be used
consultant, and that therefore there exists
no need for Q categorical answer to the diff
cult question posed by the (security risk
regulations, since there would be no need for
access to classified material. The board would
prefer to report finding Of this nature.
The board explored this possibility, and
its report went on to set forth the practical
reasons why it was felt the preferred proce-
dure could not be followed in the case Of DR..
Oppenheimer. The result In his case, how
ever, has satisfied no one. Certainly there
ought to be willingness on the part OF all
concerned to explore the possibility Of im-
proving procedures which made 1t necessary
to classify man like DR.. oplenheimer as a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
Two Ladies' Dressed Alike

was rather startled when I picked
up my Star and beheld the First Lady
of the Land wearing my dress as she
stood with the President at Gettys-
burg in front of the White House fire.
place recently presented to them.
Mollie Parnis did not do this little
number either, nor did Madame Schia-
parelli: bought it in little shop in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09

security risk after he had been found to be
discreet with secret information and fully
loyal to the United States. II the study
proposed by the federation might serve as
means to this end, it should be undertaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
Schools for Boys and Girls?

We hear now so much about new
laws and regulations for the public
schools that one wonders why q most
important and morally far-reaching
regulation is not introduced in the
public schools of the United States for
the benefit of our youth
A very wise Judgment of European
educators has systematized their public
elementary schools and schools equiva-
lent to our high schools In separate
schools for girls and boys at the critical
ages of IA to Is.
Such system here would greatly
eliminate the dangerous daily proximity
Of girls and boys. AS the schools now
have to rearrange on account Of deseg-
regation, why not ct the same time re-
arrange them in separate schools for
the sexes? Would it not help our
youth to concentrate more on studying?
Marie Won Unschuld.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
Low Opinion of Mccarthy

AS veteran of World War II and q
parent, have low opinion Of SEN
ator Mccarthy and his cronies.
The Star, by admirable factual and
unbiased Journalism, has done much to
keep the menace Of McCarthyism from
spreading and poisoning the body
polite.
My wife and I have considered
migrating to another country, probably
Mexico We do not want our children
to grow UP in an atmosphere Of fear
and hysteria with the promise Of an
unwholesome dictatorship in the fu-
ture. Senator McCarthy's supporters,
including the Texas oil millionaires,
represent the lunatic fringe Of Amer
lean politics. Like Hitler, Mccarthy
appeals to the mass mind by Offering Q
phony patriotism based upon the cloy-,
ing phrases Of racial and religious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09

the picture-which looks like James
Cagney in a wig-which you label
Thomas Jefferson?"
There are Is well authenticated like
nesses of Jefferson which were made
from life (the mask Browere; traced
profiles by Saint Memin and Edme
Quenedey; busts by Ceracchi, Houdon
and w. j. Coffee; and portraits by
Mather Brown, John Trumbull, B. H.
Latrobe, Rembrandt Peale, Gilbert
Stuart and Thomas Sully) but the SIM
ilarity between any one of them and
your portrait" is difficult to see.
Subscriber.
Editors note: The portrait whose
authenticity is questioned was done by
Alonzo Chapel (1820-1885). It was not
painted from Hfe.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. Since cultured pearl Is o natural
pearl grown under controlled acondi-
tions, why is 1t not as valuable as o
genuine Oriental pearl?-E. r. K.
A. Though both are natural prod
ucts, the cultured pearl. as q rule
has fewer layers Of nacre on 1t than
natural Oriental pearl. Nacre is the
iridescent inner surface, whose thin
layers partly transmit and partly re-
fleet light to produce the beautiful
delicate luster Of the pearl.
@. Is sun bathing harmful to some
people? jim. K.
A. According to the United States
Public Health Service, 1t Is definitely
harmful in some cases. Any one suffer-
ing from tuberculosis of the lungs, heart
trouble, or any serious disease should
obtain medical advice before sun bath
ing. The same applies to elderly people.
Getting overheated in the hot sun is
dangerous for any one.
@. Do albinos have poor eyesight?
What causes this condition?-H. p. o.
A. The eyes Of an albino have pink
irises and red pupils. They are usually
oversensitive to light and apt to be
nearsighted or unusually farsighted.
Recent studies indicate that albinism
is caused by faulty chemistry in the
body, which prevents certain substances
from combining as they should to pro-
duce the pigment which normally
colors eyes, skin, and hair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
Poor Likeness Of Jefferson?

Your July 8 editorial page feature
article by John Dos Passos was an in
teresting one, but where did you get
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09

Bethesda, under six dollars. Her dress
was the very same, even to the rick
rack braid around the collar and skirt.
I wear mine to pick up groceries, hang
out clothes, teach vacation church
school, Mamie wears hers on outings
with the President.
Belva s. Uppercue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
Traffic Suggestions
Belva S. Uppercue.

In the July issue Of The Star there
appears photograph of the East Cap
itol Street Bridge and its west ap-
proaches. While the c street connec-
ton westbound looks adequate for six
or eight blocks, it becomes definitely
inadequate west Of Sixteenth street NE.
It would be a far greater improve
ment if D street were made one way,
westbound from Twenty first street and
Oklahoma avenue NE. to Eleventh
street and Pennsylvania avenue NV.
Making D street one way, westbound,
and Constitution avenue one way, east
bound from Second street NE. to
Twenty-first street NE, will permit
traffic to box Stanton Square without
entering the latter. The only physical
change required would be reversal of
the direction of the streetcar loop at
Massachusetts, avenue and D street NE.
MOtOrist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
Common Man Locks Leaders

The tragedy Of this hour is the lack
Of leaders who speak for the common
man Of the world. The little people, the
world over. yearn desperately for an
alternative to the "either-ors" Of our
time. Millions Of Chinese want neither
Chou nor Chang: millions of Euro
peans want neither totalitarian col
lectivism nor laissez-faire capitalism;
millions Of Americans want neither
communism nor McCarthyism. II the
leaders do not arise who can plough
the straight. hard furrow down the
middle. the clash Of the far Left and
the far Right will mark the end Of our
age. And good radiance!
Y. ]. DOxieF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
Closing Stores on Sunday

read with disgust the article In The
Sunday Star OF July 4 regarding the
movement Of the Federation OF
Churches about closing business houses
on Sundays. Did it ever occur to
Protestants of which am one-that
the 7th day Adventists and some others
hold Saturday as their Sabbath? Do we.
as Protestants, close the doors Of busi-
ness establishments on Saturdays to
help them observe their Sabbath? Why
can't we be more liberal?
Blanche r. Cawton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
Letters to The Star

propaganda. There has been no indica-
ton from the McCarthyites that they
believe In the democratic principles
established BY those who framed our
Constitution.
The Senator from Wisconsin has
violated every concept Of decency apd
law as established under our Constitu-
ton. We hate to think of bringing our
children up in Nation where such
men are not punished but 60 their
way free and unrestricted. Democracy
can not long survive such threat.
J. Wilbur Potherby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09

Pen-ndntes may be used II letters carry
Urtters' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-09
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer to any question
Of fact by writing o The EyeniHE star i Intor
ton s, D. G. Please tncloss three f3l cents for
return postage
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-17
Mrs. Elliott Is
Reinstulled As
Auxiliary Head

Mrs. j. w. Elliott was rein
5 allied president Of the Women
of Farmville Presbyterian Church
9ti the annual business meeting
held Mondav, Dec 10. at 8 p. m.
with Mrs James R. Kennedy Of
Floating at the ceremony, new
officers. circle chairman and
committee chairman were chare-
ed with their responsibilities for
1865.
Other officers Of the auxiliary
are Mrs w F. Rhodes, vice
president; Mrs. x. L. McClenny.
secretary; and Mrs j. L, Cor
don, treasurer
Mrs F.. H watkins was chair
man Of the Christmas program
which ended with the reading
of Christmas Reflections" by
Miss Nancy Nelson. OF Longwood
college and Jim Nichols, Of Hamp-
den-Sydney College
During the business session.
Mrs Elliott read a con 1ensed re-
port Of the years work, and the
annual JOY Gift was taken for
distribution to retired ministers.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-17
Miss NJ. Shepard
Becomes Bride OF
r. Fl. Lynch, Jr.

Miss Katherine Marie SHEPARD.
daughter of Mi and Mrs Frank
D Shepard Of Nottoway Court
House. became the bride Of Ro3er.
Henry Lynch. u. son Of Nj ana
Mrs Lynch Of Crewe. at , HI
Friday Dec 10. in CreWe Tha
ceremony was performed by the
Rev Carl France.
Given in marriage ~ ner
father, the bride wore a brown
SUIT with avocado accessories ana
carried white gardcnias
a reception was held at tAe
brides home following Tie carc-
mony.
After a short Wedding uap NH
and MIS- Lynch Viii make their
home III CreWe
Mr. and Mrs Shepard and fam-
lily. are former residents of Farm
vile, and then daughter Mis-
Lynch is recent graduate n.
Farmville High School
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-17
Toys for Movies

Au Youngsters III Prince Ed
ward County ana nearby areas
are reminded TO bring a new toy
as the price Of admission if they
want tn attend the All-Cartoon
show sponsored by the State
Theater for the benefit OF the
Moose Toy Campaign on Satur-
day morning Dec l8 at 10 a. N.
The Moose in Farmville are
sponsoring the campaign to make
this Joyful" Christmas for
needy youngsters III the area.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-17
BACK FROM MARY BALDWIN

Miss Ann Kennedy VIII arrive
from Mary Baldwin College 10
spend the vacation with her
parents the Rev and Mrs. r..
Kennedy
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-17
Club Calendar

American Legion Auxiliary
Jack Garland Unit %, Tuesday
Dec q al 8 p m with Mrs S
w Putney j. co-hostess, MIS-
w. J. Gills IT, Christmas pro
gram
Women Of Moose. Monday DEC
20 at 8 p N IN Lodge Preparing
Christmas boxes Tor santa Claus
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-17
To
The HOnemdker'
Audrey S. Robinson
NEPCO Home Economist
To The Homemaker
FAMILY PREPARED TREATS

Christmas Fudge
3 cups sugar
a teaspoon cream Of tartar
4 teaspoon salt
l cup light cream
] tablespoon butter
teaspoon vanilla
= cup chopped dates
? cup chopped nuts
d cup chopped candied
red or green cherries
In alarge sauce pan combine
sugar cream Of tartar, salt.
and cream Stir place over low
heat until boiling. Stir enough to
dissolve sugar before boiling
point IS reached Wash down
CRYSTALS with the hot syrup. Boil
without stirring to form a soft
ball 1888 F.. Remove from heat:
drop in butter Cool without stir
ring Add vanilla then beat on
med speed until mixture loses
gloss and holds shape Add nuts
and fruit Pour quickly into butt
tered pan
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-17
waters
ID, 632) narshmellows
walnut halves

walnut halves
Combine sugar salt. mix, and
butter in large saucepan Cook on
low heat to soft-ball stage 1913
F.. Remove from heat Add mint
waters ana mershmallows Sir
until blended Pour Immediately
into buttered l3x9x2 inch pan.
Cut into squares. Place walnut
half on each Makes 100 squares
small
Takes place Of regular meetnr
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-17

Garden Study Club. annual
banquet. Thursday. Dee rs at
6.45 p N at LongWoQd House
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-12-17
Holiday MINIS
medium boiled potato
freshly boiled


medium boiled potato
freshly boiled
a ID > cup shortening
2 Id cOnfectioner'S sugar
Csifted
Mint or peppermint flavoring.
to taste
red and green food coloring
If minis are to be white. use
vegetable shortening. butter may
be used for colored mintS
Place warm boiled potato in
small mixer bowl and beat on
medium speed Add shortening
and beat until light. Turn to low
speed, and add confectiGner's
sugar gradually until mixture is
stiff enough to handle. Blend in
desired colors to portions of the
mixture Flavor as desired. Form
minis with cake decorator. or
form pencil shaped rolls and cut
at intervals to form pillow shaped
mintS Let harden overnight.
Glazed Nuts
Put cup shelled nuts u,
graduated sugar and dash of
salt in large skillet. Cook over
medium heat. stirring constantly
Cook until sugar melts and turns
a rich golden color At this point
nuts have glossy. even coating
OF syrup Transfer nut mixture
to WaXed paper or creased cookie
sheet Cool slightly Separate
nuts.
If you wish. dip III chocolate
glaze heat > cup semi-sweet
chocolate bits, tablespoons but
ter, and tablespoon hot water
over low heat. Keep warm on low
est heat Dip nuts III glaze with
, forks and dry on wire racks.
Easy Mint Fudge
4 cups sugar
ia evapOrated milk
> cup butter
teaspoon salt
II OF. pkg chocolate mint
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-01-02

a NFL record last season with ID pass
interruptions.
(Crazylegs) Hirsch who won that nickname for
the gyrating limbs that carried him to ALI
American honors at both Wisconsin and Michi-
gan and to pro pass-catching records, plays
himself in the motion picture, which co-stars
Lloyd Nolan and Joan Vohs. The film, Hall
Bartlett Production for Republic. was directed
by Francis D. Lyon.