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Evening star., 1954-08-01

associate presidents; Moy Woy Kim,
vice president Long Mon Chong and
Moy Gong, secretaries; Lee Kim,
treasurer. and .Moy Jim and Charlie
Beng. interpreters. kilograms Of con-
graduation were received from about
80 chapters of the order in this coun-
try, and addresses were made by promi-
nent Cinnamon from New York"
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Pau. Kruger, former President Of the
Transvaal republic. died at Clarens.
Switzerland. July IA, 1904.
Kruger and The Star Of the same
Dead day gave front-page space to
an account Of his career. He
had been born at Rastenburg. Cape
Colony. in 1925, and had trekked to
Natal as boy. Later. after the war
against Dingaan in which he had
participated, he moved over the
Drakensberg pass into the Vaal beyond
and helped to establish the Transvaal
state. Noted for his athletic powers
as well as for his maturity Of judg-
ment, he became q member Of the
volksraad and subsequently . member
Of the executive council under Burgers.
When British commissioners appeared
and claimed sovereignty. Kruger was
one of the representatives Of the
Transyaal community sent to London
to protest against the intrusion. What
followed was long contest between
Beers and British which theoretically
was ended by Britain granting self
government to the Beers and retaining
slIzerainfy Credit for the r0litfca1
and diplomatic success thus acknowl-
edged was given Kruger In the form of
election to the presidency in 1882. He
was reelected repeatedly thereafter
But the struggle with the British was
not terminated. Discovery OF gold in
the Transyaal complicated matters.
With Britain represented by Cecil
Rhodes and the Beers by Dom Paul,
as his own people called him. events
steadily developed toward war. The
conflict closed with the British
triumphant and Kruger In exile
Evening star., 1954-08-01
Sunday Evening vespefs

Amidst the hurly-burly of this town
hearings, filibusters and what have
you-there Is to be found q lovely
oasis out in the shadows of one of the
worlds great cathedrals each Sunday
evening. I refer Of course to the Sum
day Evening Vespers, the main theme
being religious drama. There is quiet,
contemplative worship, too, in q set
ting Of nature where God can be, seen
and felt just by the beautiful trees
and the song of the birds. OF course.
great noisy airplanes do drone over
frequently to remind us Of some Of the
insecurities of civilization, and what
those planes can mean If war sho0ld
come again to our world.
And that's why 1t is so wonderful to
have these services. Here we find truth
and the everlasting values expressed in
word, song and drama; something for
each to take home and feel his life en-
riched and new courage to face to-
morrow; to go on striving for that
better world.
It has been my privilege to work be-
hind the scenes with the fine people
from the different churches who have
put on these programs. They have all
given unstintingly of their time, tai
ents and efforts. Negro and white. they
have been great fun to work with and
great inspiration Men and women from
all walks of life, laymen all, have done
a magnificent job and will continue to
do so through the month Of August
when the series closes, the final service
being put on by the drama group from
our Presidents church.
urge you, one and all. go out and
spend an hour or so at the outdoor
amphitheater on the grounds Of the
Washington Cathedral any Sunday eve
ming. beginning at 7:45. You will be
amply rewarded and your presence will
be an inspiration to whatever group
is putting on the religious drama that
evening.
Belva s. Uppercue.
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ginning he discerned with q sort Of
sixth sense that its motives are always
base. as 1t plans not freedom but plots
letters for the humanity 1t defiles and
degrades. Never deceived by super
ficial pratings about peace In our
day, he has seen clearly that the
Soyiets' methods Of aggression and
subversion contemplate but the one
goal toward which that monolithic Jug
gernaut moves, the destruction Of the
United States and domination of the
globe by itself.
While the free world slept. he was
right as he shouted from the housetops
that any appeasement Of this federated
iniQuity is surrender on the inStallment
plan. He is right now in his solemn
warning that the terror which has
been inflicted upon his devastated
country presents vivid microcosm of
what its sinister design has in store for
the whole earth. He is right in his
assumption that every advantage given
to the now snowballing universal state
Is but an impetus for similar victories
everywhere. Who can gaze at the red
dening map today without knowing that
he Is frighteningly right? He is but real
istic in saying that it is either stand
now or an Armageddon little later un-
der more formidable circumstances. He
is right In refusing to accept that weasel
word "co-existence" In his vocabulary.
When this vile thing was only half
as strong as 1t is today and the policy
Of cooperation with agrarian reform
ers was advocated in high places,
Syngman Rhee was declaring that q
lamb cannot co-exist with lion. That
il the Soviet lion ever lies down with
the free lamb, the lamb will be inside
the lion. He is right in his conviction
that the pooled forces Of freedom in
the world are mightier. much mightier.
than the organized hordes Of tyranny,
Evening star., 1954-08-01

I'D rather be right than President"
Is the familiar statement Of famous
American statesman who never reached
the presidential pedestal.
America is acclaiming a rugged per-
sonality who by the will Of his people
Is President Of the Republic Of Korea
and who admiring and approving multi
tudes around the world believe is right.
It Is a notable event which history
records this summer Of 1854 as the
United States unrolls the official red
carpet for man who has been SLAM
dered as much as washington. vilified
and ridiculed as much as Lincoln.
feared ais much as Cromwell and loved
as much as Phillips Brooks. All this is
tribute to sSyngman Rhee who, after
great tribulation, Id this high hour Of
global destiny Is both right and Presi-
dent. and President because he is right.
BY some sections Of the press his
steadfastness is labeled stubbornness,
his being logical is being called unpre-
dictable. He was right during the long,
dismal years Of hopes deferred as he
insisted that America had vital stake
in atoning for the wrong that she did
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He has the bitter remembrance that
about half q century ago America stood
aside and allowed his ancient land. with
culture older than our own or of her
captors, or Of China, to be enslaved
by an aggressive empire so close to
her shores. He was right when, after
years of torture with price set upon
his head. self-exile he came to this
free land to lift his voice with ali the
vehelnence Of Moses before Pharaoh,
Let my people go!"
Here, with Spartan discipline. he
conditioned himself, training IN great
universities as q scholar and o states
man. Here. ct the clear springs Of
democracy, he drank the elixir Of free
dom under the personal tutelage and
friendship Of woodrow Wilson. AS the
years Of his exile heightened deeper
and deeper. there was etched on his
heart q detailed map of his manacled
land. in whose soil, in season and out
Of season, he was intent on planting
the grapes of wrath. Here, across the
years, he bound to himself as with
bands of steel Koreans and Americans
who dreamed Of "The Day"
From the first he was right In his
appraisal Of the Conmunistic menace.
He sensed the utter Nervousness Of
that diabolical system which has no
pity or conscience. With detestation
which possesses him he loathes It's mo-
tives and its methods. From the be-
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This Plan viii Be a Flop

It is hard to imagine more ineffective
way of ridding the public highways Of me-
chanically unsafe automobiles than the
one proposed by Marylands Department OF
Motor Vehicles. The department, through
q press release, has announced plans for
voluntary system of car inspection. There
is no compulsory inspection program in
Maryland. But any system which depends
on the willingness Of car owners to submit
their vehicles regularly for inspection at
private garages Is certain to prove flop.
Sensible car owners do not need the
stimulation of any oflcial campaign to
induce them to have their automobiles
signs Of disorder, whether 1t be slipping
brakes, worn tires or engine trouble, such
motorists take their cars to service sta
tion for examination and repairs or re-
placements Too many other owners are
careless about these. important matters,
however. It will take more than an appeal
by the Motor Vehicle Commissioner or his
deputies to get them to have their cars
checked for defects Nothing short Of ON
cial compulsion will do the trick.
In fairness to Maryland's Motor Vehicle
Commissioner, Thomas B. r. Mudd,, It
should be pointed out that the voluntary
inspection plan was Matched up only after
repeated requests to the General Assembly
for compulsory inspection legislation had
been rebuffed. Two inspection bills that
would have forced owners to have their
cars inspected died In committees at the
last session. However, the Legislature asked
Mr.. Mudd to prepare report for next ses-
sion, to help in writing bill that would
"please everybody" His experience with the
voluntary plan ought to provide plenty Of
!. evidence Of the need for compulsion. Ger
! tainly athe voluntary arrangement will
please nobody but the driver who is bent
Evening star., 1954-08-01
Feeling Their Way

The Commissioners have shown good
judgment in limiting to $22 900 the amount
to be spent by the Motor Vehicle Parking
Agency on Washington's first official fringe
parking experiment. Although Congress ap-
propriated 100000 for the program here,
the understanding was that the full amount
would not be used unless there was some
assurance of success of the undertaking.
The best way of testing the plan is to make
a small start and, If results warrant, go
on from there.
That Is the idea behind the decision to
open a municipal parking lot, free to the
public, at the intersection Of South Capitol
street and Firth Sterling avenue Southeast.
The site was picked for several reasons.
First, 1t is hoped that many drivers who
otherwise would cross over the congested
South Capitol street bridge during rush
hours will park their cars on the Anacostia
side and proceed into the city by bus. Means
Of relieving traffic conditions on this bridge
have been under study for long time. The
second objective is to relieve parking and
traffic stresses in downtown Washington
by keeping up to 460 vehicles Capacity of
the LOTT from entering the central area. The
third objective is to prove that parking
facility on the outskirts Of the city, but well
served by buses, will attract motorists fed
up with driving and parking worries.
Other cities have found that fringe
parking is of real help In easing congestion
in business districts. If the South Capitol
lot measures up to the hopes Of trafnc and
parking authorities, Congress undoubtedly
will be happy to have all of the 100000
appropriation used for extension Of the
program here.
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and that united they would be un-s
conquerable and would batter down the
refuge of lies now protected from the
explosive power Of truth by the self
accusing curtains set up by those who
fear the light. He has nothing but
scorn for policies Of putty. instead OF
iron, n1eekly adopted for fear of irri-
tating an enemy out to destroy freedom.
But, above all, he is right In the
faith which has sustained him, con-
ddence which ruthless brute force can
no more sever than sword can sever
sunbeam That faith is that the
spiritual verities for which our enemies
substitute the blaSphemies Of denial are
the most potent weapons In our hands.
For him I'm God we trust" and Under
God" are no mere pious slogans. To
him, prayer is more potent than any
bomb, and more things are wrought
through its imponderable power than
this world dreams Of.
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Syngman Rhee Is God intoxicated
man. praying with Christian love even
for his enemies. The God which Marx
is for him the reality behind every
sham. the dynamic behind every
thought Of his brain, every beat Of his
heart. every breath Of his body. He
looks at the atheiStic system we face
with pity and sorrow, knowing that a
pagan denial does not change the final,
irreducible. inescapable Denominator
Of the universe GOD. Thus has he
been sustained across the years which
have tried his soul by q faith which
has Shone only more brightly in the
darkness: The Lord is my light and
my salvation. OF whom shall / be
afraid?" =.
His return to the shores Of the
strongest nation on earth, which
backed his cause. and ours as well as
his, is one Of the most striking re-
versals Of all history, as one gazes al
most incredulously at the now open
doors at which he once knocked in
vain. We hail him now as President
OF nation whose future is woven into
the fabric Of our own destiny with
crimson strands Of mutual sacrifice.
The soldiers Of King Charles said Of
George Fox, founder Of the Quakers,
that he was stiff as a tree and pure
as bell" That tribute was from
his enemies Beaten and bruised in
many prison and by many q scourge
of lies, that apostle Of the inner light
could not be bent. We salute with
pride and admiration the stalwart,
rugged President of Korea, stiff as a
tree and pure as bell, q tower of
strength for the free world.
Evening star., 1954-08-01
Our Progress With the Atom

The Atomic Energy Commission, In It's
10th Semiannual report to Congress, has
presented q gratifying and reassuring pic
ture Of continuing American progress in
virtually every field Of nuclear and therno-
nuclear research and development nom
military as well as military.
AS usual, of course, In commenting on
the programs ornaments phase, the Acc
has understandably resorted toIreticent Ian
guage But 1t has said enough In It's report
to make clear that the Nations stockpile Of
A-weapons-an arsenal characterized by
increased variety and versatility lis
growing rapidly In total numbers" It has
made clear, too, that there have been 'im-
portant" advances in developing thermo-
nuclear or hydrogen destroyers and that no
effort Isl being spared ito take every advan-
tage of such progress to assure that the
United States maintains It's superiority"
over the Soviet Union.
However, although their top-priority
significance oyershadows everything else at
this time in our atomic hydrogen endeav-
ors, these military gail1s-which also in
clude highly encouraging developments in
Harvesting nuclear energy to propel sub
marines and big bomber planes represent
only part Of the record Of achievement. For
the Acc, besides reporting a marked ac-
celeration in such things as expanding our
uranium resources and increasing our out
put of fashionable materials, has left no
room for doubt that the Nation through
projects involving pure physical research
and practical experimentation steadily
acquiring more and more knowledge about
the atom and is constantly making head
way toward utilizing 1t for wholly benef-
icent, non-military purposes. Our progress
in that respect holds out numerous bright
and far-reaching promises in terms Of con-
quering diseases, improving agriculture and
creating great new source of power for
industrial and other uses that can be of
immense value In promoting the economic
and social betterment Of all mankind.
Perhaps the most dramatic Of all this
non-military atomic activity is the work
being done to speed up the coming Of eco
nomically feasible nuclear power for civilian
needs. The Acc, both In the body Of its
latest report to Congress and In long
statement in the appendix. not only explains
the high significance of this undertaking
but also shows why private enterprise
despite some silly arguments to the con-
trary during the recent Senate f1libuster-
should be encouraged to play big role In
1t. And the same holds true as regards the
atoms other promises in such fields as ag-
riculture, biology and medicine.
These promises are very great. Ger
tainly, II the world could have good and
enduring peace, they could be brought to
fulf1llment that would enrich peoples every
where, and that is why it Is heartening to
know that our own country-even as 1t arms
itself with A-weapons and the H-bomb-is
making real progress toward putting the
atom to work for beneficent ends.
Evening star., 1954-08-01
On Appointing a Judge

The outcome or the conference between,
members, Of the District Bar Associations
Committee on Judicial Selections and Dep
uty Attorney General william p Rogers is
gratifying. Mr.. Rogers left the impression
with his visitors that he wanted the coop
Grafton OF the Bar Association and outlined
plan under which It could prove mutually
advantageous. There was helpful discussion
not merely Of names but OF principles to be
followed in filling vacancies on the local
courts.
There is unusually strong sentiment
now among members Of the local bar that
the vacancy on the United States Court Of
Appeals for the District of Columbia should
be filled by appointment Of an outstanding
Washington lawyer, whose experience in the
courts would enable him Immediately to
assume his responsibilities as Judge. II
the vacancy were filled by elevation Of one
Of the able District Court judges, the same
principle should apply in filling the result
ant vacancy in District Court.
This sentiment is not reflection Of
mere local pride OF the eight judges now
on the Court of Appeals, only one Of them,
Judge Prettyman, is really product Of the
local bar. Fully third, probably more, Of
the cases before this court involve contro-
versies of local origirl-as distinct from Fed
eral cases-involving Washington citizens.
At least third Of the judges should come
from the ranks of the Washington bar.
The appointing power, OF course, rests
with the President, not the bar association.
But there should be effective cooperation
between the association and the Depart
nlent of Justice in the screening process
alnIa IA0 Nt1a%y,
vacancies have occurred in the past the bar
association committee has submitted to the
Department Of Justice the names OF at least
three lawyers for consideration usually
with Indifferent results. Mr.. Rogers would
like to see the arrangement between his
office and the American Bar Association ex-
tended to the District Bar Association.
Under that plan-which Chief Justice War
rem followed as Governor OF California
lists Of possible appointees, or even single
name, are submitted to the bar association,
and suitable time is given the bar associ-
alton committee to comment on the char
acter, ability and reputation Of those under
consideration. It is known that Mr.. Rogers
has been favorably impressed with the con-
structive advice received from the Ameri-
can Bar Association in some situations, and
/, would like to have the same arrangement
with the local bar-which undoubtedly will
result from the conference just held.
We want the best qualified men for the
Federal judiciary, no matter where they
come from. But when they are available
from the local bar, for courts that handle
such volume Of local work, simple equity
requires that members Of the Washington
bar receive first consideration.
Evening star., 1954-08-01
Letters to The Star.

country destroying sewage complete
ly without dumping 1t in their rivers.
II such thing can be done then why
don't we do it?
I honestly believe that Just one right
man interested enough in this serious
matter could be the turning point. II
such q person exists I hope and pray
he may read my letter.
Mrs. Stewart w. Reynolds.
editors note: Definite. though
slow, progress Is being made to re-
duce sewage and industrial-waste
pollution Of the Potomac. The Dis
trict and nearby Virginia are engaged
in sewage treatment programs and
the Interstate Commission on the
Potomac River Basin not long ago
proposed $60-milhon anti-pollution
program.
Alcohol and Gasoline
It was pleasure to read Upton Sin
clair's article, High on the Highway"
He clearly states the alcohol
and doesn't moralize like so many
writer's on the subject. do believe he
missed one pertinent factor though
fatigue. It is probably of more signifi-
canoe than the actual amount Of alco-
hol imbibed. It, too, Is not realizable
at the time because OF the narcotic ef-
fectS of alcohol.
It would be far better If the inane
regulations governing taverns in the
District Of Columbia were removed, al
lowing people to walk, ride bus or
take a cab to a local bistro, deliberately,
instead Of shutting back and forth in
cars to adjacent counties in nearby
Maryland. Semiprohibition has effec-
lively obliterated any small gains over
prohibition-more diversified stocks Of
bootleggers is disclosed whenever raid
is accomplished. than during the pre-
vious era.
III, A, Sheehan
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on risking his own neck, as well as the pub
lies, by operating an unsafe automobile.
Evening star., 1954-08-01

Pen-ndmes may be used ii letters carry
aOriterS' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
Arkansas State press., 1954-02-12
Newport

Mrs. ]. A. Smith
The executive board of the
jackson county chapter of the
NAACP met at the home Of Mrs.
jeanne Wilson, Thursday night
Plans were made for county
wide membership drive
Arkansas State press., 1954-02-12

,ne club donated $40 Mrs D. Hawkins was happy recp
s Oh the beautiful quilt Mrs. Bernice paid tribute
~ honor TO Mesdarnes Annie Hunter Emma Caldwell for
~ Iahiuness over the years of the Sunshine club They
were given corsage and both expressed themselves in very
gae manner The hostess service very refreshing The
meeting was well attended, and will again March 4th
the Phyllis Wheatey branch will be Mesdames
Annie Harris Annie Hunter Emma Lamb France Wilson
MRS H. E. Cullins, president and Mrs Birch reporter
Dr. and Mrs E. A. Lee, Springfield Illinois, the proud
parents OF baby girl Edith Carolyn Mrs Lee the former
Miss Geraldine Dubisson of this city,
The Royal Hospitality club the residence of Mrs
Merton Bennett 1922 West 9h with the president presiding
This being election meeting moved second that all
officers be retained Games played and Mrs A. Mcah
won LIST prize Mrs Faye Scoggn and Mrs. Ella Riley
End prize delicious breakfast served by the hostess
The table centered with a mediocre cloth and beautiful
flowers Next meeting will be held the residence of Mrs
Zenoba Bryant 2123 Howard street. March st Mrs Annie
Harris president and Mrs. Della JONES' reporter.
South End Garden club is sponsoring shrubbery drive
for the Gillian park We asking for type of flowers
or donations that will help make the park beauti
full place swim and picnic Four five nice evergreens are
needed for the front entrance size and kind Please
Mrs lola Carter 1922 MAN, phone 24046 29644
call Rev. A. w. Kicks, 24956 Mrs lola Carter president
General Grant left recently for Los Angeles after visit
ing his mother Mrs. Della Ingram, 1912 lizard street.
Arkansas State press., 1954-02-12

Of Miss Pinkie Bell Fields to
Mr.. Allen. took place at the Ever
Green Baptist church. The bride
was very beautiful in her gown
Of white satin. The attendance
was very large. Pictures were
made of the wedding and will APP
pear in the paper later. Rev. L.
D. Champion, performed I h G
ceremony Mrs. Henry Thompson
rendered the music
Surprise Birthday Party
A surprise birthday party was
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Tulfatha
Hogan and Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Lovett, in honor Of their mother,
Mrs. Lee Maud Gibson. February
S at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fields. Mrs. Alma Lee Bowie,
and Mrs. johnnie Tins. Mrs.
Gibson was the recipient Of sew
cIdl gus
Mrs. v. A. White celebrated a
church anniversary at Jerusalem
Quinn Baptist church, Tuesday
night. Various choirs participant
ed on the musical program Miss
Lottie d, Wade. pianist. Mrs,
White received lovely gifts and
money. The evening was an en-
joyable one. Mrs. White Is vo-
cal music teacher, also supervi-
sor tof the juniors of the Friend,
ship district singing convention,
Rev. Pearce, pastor IL. Mr.. and
Mrs. Amos Singleton, and Ernest
Lowe were the weekend guests