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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14
Lines for An American
A Poem for Flag Day.

n 1VCn AOE rag lay
Who does not loDe his nGtive land
Has neuer stood upon the sand
And matched the little tGrbor lights
Wink on and of on foOoy nights.
Who has no heart for hills of green
And rolling plains. has neuer seen
As / haze seen. my otDn dear home;
That mountain totDerin0 like a dome
OF some cathedral, ancient, tall;
It's forests rising as the tDGn
OF distant bGttlements in line
Fortified NTH spruce and pine.
Who cannot k,lo1O the THRU Of spring.
The beauty of bluebiTd's iDirO,
The pink and iDtitc of orchard boNOh
That April rain and sun endotC.
Is blind to all the honlely things
That louing ones otDn country brings.
Who cannot tramp the city street
With eager eyes and milling feet;
Who has not heard the city's> sound.
Its horns, its whistles all around.
Can 1sever kno1D the peace he gains
In quiet little country lanes.
From shore to shore. By car or train,
Bv riuer boat, or streGnIined plane,
All Travellers who IoUe this place
Come home at last to tDGrm embrace
That only he can understand
Who dearly loves his nGttue lGHdI
Jeon Gender Souls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14
A Century of War on Bugs

One hundred years ago today Townend
Glover Q813-1883) went to work in the Bureau
of Agriculture of the Patent Office. He was
the Governments first official entomologist,
and the centennial of his appointment is being
celebrated throughout the Nation as the be-
ginning of this country'S systematic war on
bugs. Before 1854 the general attitude toward
insect enemies had been fatalistic. Since that
date it has been increasingly intelligent and
purposeful No food producer now would argue
that nothing can be done about horn flies,
armyworms, chinch bugs, corn borers, grass
hoppers, japanese beetles gypsy moths and
boil weevilS
Something really is being done about such
pests More progress has been made in fighting
them during the past two or three decades than
was accomplished in many generations pre-
viouSly. The work started by Mr.. Glover has
been carried forward by professional entomolo-
giSts with ever-growing intensity. Such men
as Leland OSSian Howard (1857-195O and his
immediate successors in the Federal service
have proved that it is possible to win in this
imperative war. The elimination of the Medi
terranean fruit fly was victory of that sort.
Similar campaigns are in progress on many
different fronts. The drives against the bugs
preying upon our oak, elm and spruce trees are
particularly important. Newly invented in
Secticides can be distributed by airplane over
endangered vegetable and fruit crops at cost
of few dollars an acre. The alternative to
conservation efforts of this kind would be an
intolerable surrender to perilouS aspect of
nature. WaShingtonianS generally are more
familiar with the bug problem than most city
folk because the Nations chronological activity
is conferred here, and some of the most eminent
insect-fghters are our neighbors. Today is their
day, and we salute them with appreciation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14
Extra Book

It becomes apparent, after winter Of read
ing that the shelves which hold the books are
no longer adequate For months now, just one
more book has been squeezed into place so often
that there is no further room for adjustment.
The unwelcome task of deciding which are ex-
pendable is at hand.
Despite the promise made to oneself last
fall, there are books as yet unread These must
stay until time can be found to go through them
Others which have been read and enjoyed are
good enough for rereading, and these, too, must
stay. Two or three are borrowed books, and
they must remain until one can recall from
whom they were borrowed. There is no question
about the dictionary the thesaurus and the
book of quotations. They are the first put back
on the shelves
But what of the primer and Speller? There
is no longer a use for these, surely. And what
Of the college text, which once seemed such a
burden that one would have been glad to have
it gone? These-the primer, the speller and the
college text-are the books that bring annual
anguish to the one who must find room on the
shelves. OF what further use can they possibly
be? And yet, there is something about them
which leads them back to the shelves each year.
One is down, now. to the final choice. One
book remains to be considered. It's binding is
damaged, its pages yellowed. A couple Of those
pages have come loose at the center. One argues
with himself that it is cheap book, Of no use
to any one, and, reluctantly, carries it to the
trash can. But there is no guarantee, until the
trash has been gathered, that it will not find
its way back to the shelves, to be scanned once
more when room is sought for an extra book.
This task Of finding space on the shelves is not
an enviable one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14

gon Of discretion and virtue to be
bruised so slightly by the Senator's
club Of guilt by association.
This latest smear indicates the fraud
ulent nature of the Senator's one-man
crusade. Our tax money should be
used to fight communism, not his per-
sonal battles. How much was wasted
in investigating so infinitely the private
lives of the friends, family and business
associates of Mr.. WEIGH?
Robert d. Wallick.
Every American can fight commu-
niSn. not by suSpecting his teachers
and his friends Of Communist leanings.
as Mccarthy advocates, for this is Just
what the Communists want, but by ed
ucation. Education is the Achilles heel
of communism. Stuart Kaplan.
Will we ever wake up? Here in our
midst, spawned in the lush soil of Wis
consin, we have one of the most dan
gerous demagogues the world has yet
produced. Not since the days when !
used to listen to Hitler rant and rave
over the radio have felt such ominous
misgivingS. Betty SierS.
I stood 20 minutes in line before
being admitted to the Caucus Room
and enjoyed listening to the anti
Mccarthy sentiments Of my fellow
Americans all the while. overheard
not one word of praise for the blustery
Senator, but only the kindeSt words
81. ta "A VNTiYARiNIAS
An Interested Spectator.
I have not seen mention Of the fact
that one danger in stopping the pres
emit "hassle" is the fact that Mccarthy
will return to the Craftsmanship Of the
investigative committee. That will al
low him to vent his vindictiveneSs on
all those who have taken the opposite
side. Is this not considered danger?
B.
Mr.. WEIGH says he is gentleman.
do not agree with him. For days he has
been pulling every trick he knows. out
of his old bag. to try and ruin the
career of young Roy Conn.
Observer.
Your editorial of June 10 on McCar-
thyism is succinct and pungent indict-
ment of methods which are menace to
everything decent in American public
life.
That you express shock. however. at
such manifestations, is little difficult
to understand. One does not expect a
display of social niceties or evidence
of human conscience on the part Of
a gorilla.
Harry r. Lee.
AS one of the great American jury"
I feel that Mr. Jenkins in his last ques-
tons to Senator Mccarthy on June 9
disclosed a most shocking disregard Of
professional ethics. Who is stacking the
deck?
Gertrude Sternlinger.
Usually in a good clean fight the
referee will step in and stop the on
slaught when one of the contestants
becomes dangerously abused. That
was the situation at June 9's hearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14

for these young midshipmen and their families
Secretary Thomas has given assurance that
nothing Of the sort viii happen again. Just to
make doubly sure, the Senate Appropriations
Committee, which already had ordered the
Defense Department to speed UP its security
investigations. ought to keep watchful eye on
developments.
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tempts to win sympathy by tears. But
he was merely pretending outraged
innocence-incidenta his favor1te
role.
Marian F. Mamult.
Here's hoping Lawyer WEIGH has
some more crying spells. for they may
not have any factual bearing on the
case but they are. to say the least, en-
tertaining.
Harold S. HarwoOd, Jr.
X
The conduct of Senator Symington
has been the source of great deal OF
amusement to the American public. He
speaks Of the dignity Of the United
States Senate. but actually he, and not
Senator Mccarthy, has made the term
a joke. How can he possibly think he
is acting with dignity when he cannot
even answer a question directly, but
instead revertS to the diverSionary tao
tics of which he so often has accused
Senator Mccarthy? The American pub
lie, composed of intelligent people. auto
matically find themselves on guard
WHICH, L11Cy AAC0A OOA4AO OAAV kSCAoA0VOAAVAJ
stating: 81 always tell the truth"
Mr.. Symington has prejudged the
entire matter Why can't he be big
enough to admit it and step down?
Mrs. John c. Chevalier, Jr.
One of the leading characters in the
French Revolution was Robespierre, an
attorney Of ruthless competence and
vindictive scurrility. Today. after 100
years, what may be his reincarnation
sits in the Senate in the questionable
dignity Of United States Senator.
Rudy Berdaus.'
am high school senior. Our classes
have been watching the Mccarthy
hearings on television. I wish to say
that am very happy with all the won
cerful publicity these hearings have
gwen the Democratic Party. In the
last election many people said it was
time for a change. They got one all
right. Nothing as ridiculous as this
ever went on in Democratic administra-
tons.
Wendy Lindgreen.
The recent rhubarb between Welch,
Mccarthy and Fisher has left many
people puzzled and especially the un-
warranted attack and abusive language
used by WEIGH on the Senator. Nc
Carthy should have realized that you
should never lower your guard and
leave an opening when dealing with
BrutuSeS.
Let's look at the record and then
think. The National Lawyers Guild
was founded in 1887. In September
1889 Earl Browder. General Secretary
of the Communist Party in the United
States, admitted that the National
Lawyers Guild was Communist
transmission belt.
In 1910 many alert, intelligent
lawyers resigned and denounced the
guild as being Communistic.
In spite Of the above available public
information and the warnings OF
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1DriteTs' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject TO condensation.
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when Senator Mccarthy mercilessly
flayed and pummeled his opponent far
beyond the propriety Of the ring. Sen
ator Mundt has stepped in on other
occasions, when the discussions became
irrelevant, and can't understand why
he was so silent on this violent occa-
sion. It was pathetic and .diSgraceful
display of one mans zeal making him
blind to all that he might ever have
known as decency and respect. Mr..
Cohn has made an excellent showing
as witness.
r. ]. HertzOg.
Senator Symington certainly knew
what he was talking about when he
suggested to Secretary Stevens that
if he were going to play with Mccarthy.
he should forget all about the Marquis
of Queensberry rules. If the security
of this country rests in the hands OF
Mccarthy and his friends, Heaven
help US!
Mrs. L. NJ. Plumb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14
Gertrude Sternlinger.

Usually in a good clean fight the
referee will step in and stop the on
slaught when one of the contestants
becomes dangerously abused. That
was the situation at June 9's hearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14

tempts to win sympathy by tears. But
he was merely pretending outraged
innocence-incidentally his favorite
role.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14

Here's hoping Lawyer WEIGH has
some more crying spells. for they may
not have any factual bearing on the
case but they are. to say the least, en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14

AS one of the great American jury"
I feel that Mr.. Jenkins in his last ques-
tons to Senator Mccarthy on June 9
disclosed a most shocking disregard Of
professional ethics. Who is stacking the
deck?
Evening star., 1954-10-05
Their Background

Mr.. L0fstrand, Al, has been in
the State Legislature since 1916.
He was elected first to the House
of Delegates and was reelected
four years later. In January,
1852, he succeeded Dewitt S.
Hyde after Mr.. Hyde was elected
to the House of Representatives
from Maryland's 9Th district.
Mr.. Lofstrand is a member
of the Uniform Legislation Com
mittee of the Metropolitan Area
Traffic Council, the National
Capital Regional Planning Coun-
Gil, and the six-member BIZ
partisan commission to study
the laws governing operation OF
the Washington Suburban Sani-
tary Commission. He Is q men,
Der OF the National Board Of
Advisers to the Small Business
Association, and is county cam
paign chairman for the Re-
publican Party.
Mr.. Lofstrand is q manufac-
turer and inventor. He is vice
president, secretary treasurer
and general manager of the Lof-
strand Co. in Rockville and has
lived in the county since 1886.
He lives on an estate on the out
skirts of Rockville. He is married
and has a young son.
A native of Washington, he
was educated in public schools
Evening star., 1954-10-05
County Employees Warned
On Political Activities

Montgomery County merit sys-
tenn employees have been warned
by the County Personnel Board
that they are barred from en-
gaging in any type of political
activity.
The warning came in a per-
sonnel bulletin, noting that en-
ployes could be suspended or dis
missed for violation Of regula-
tions concerning political &C.
tivities. -
Employees may attend political
meetings, retain membership in
political parties and express pri-
vately their opinions on all
political Subjects" the personnel
board said.
But they may not distribute
political literature, work at the
polls, work in connection with
rallies, permit their names to be
used as Endorsements of any can
didate or platform, or solicit, re-
ceive or make any contribution
for political purposes.
Evening star., 1954-10-05
Truck Driver Acquitted
In Collision Deaths Of ;.

Morris Lee Mallow, a 24-year-
old truck driver from Upper
Tract, w. Va, was acquitted
yesterday of three counts of
manslaughter in connection
with the traffic deaths of three
Washington youths last June 2
on the Washington Annapolis
expressway.
Trial Magistrate w. Britton
Moore ruled in Upper Marlboro
Police Court that there was in
sufficient evidence to convict Mr..
Mallow, who has been free under
$1,000 bond.
The truck driver was charged
after a car driven by Milton
Conway Lawson, 10, of 3149
Queens Chapel road, Mount
Rainier, smashed into the back
Of his truck.
Young Lawson and two pas
sengers, David S. Harris, 18, of
1916 F street NE. and Donald
E Harvey, jr., II, of 1929 M
street NE. were killed instantly
Evening star., 1954-10-05
Democrat Says
u. S. Workers Are
Getting Row DeoI'

Richard e. Lankford, Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress
from Maryland's 5th District,
pledged last night to work to
restore prestige to public service
SO that the Federal Government
may once again attract and re-
tain persons Of intelligence, in
tegrity and industry"
In a hard-hitting television
address, Mr.. Landlord attacked
"the raw deal" he said has been
given Federal workers "by the
big business Republican admin
istration." ~
1.-The G. o. P. administration
has INDUCED itself in mass FIR
ings of career employees, flaunt-
ing of civil service laws and
wholesale insults to our faithful
Government employees %" he
said.
He called attention to an ar
ticle In last Thursdays Evening
Star revealing that Federal
Budget Director Rowland Hughes
had ordered all departments and
agencies to investigate the con-
duct Of its employees.
"Gestapo" Tactics.
Mr.. Lankford said 'this loose
ly drawn plan would result in a
Gestapo-like organization to pry
into Government employees pri-
vate lives"
Promising to work for resto-
ration of the merit system in the
career service and eliminate poll
tics in Federal appointments
and promotions, the 40-year-old
Annapolis attorney lashed out
at his Republican opponent,
Representative Small, for voting
on May 5, 1858, in favor of "a
bill to authorize heads of State,
Commerce and Justice Depart
ments to arbitrarily fire an en-
ploye, regardless Of civil service
laws and regulations"
Criticizes Labelling.
"Mr. Small tries to justify this
vote" Mr.. Lankford continued.
"by saying Democrats voted for
it also, but I need only remind
him that two wrongs still don't
make a right"
Mr.. Lankford also criticized
what he called "the Republican
political maneuver of labelling
many Federal employees security
risks" This, he said. "has had
a devastating effect on employees
who are innocent Of any Commu-
mist connection or Subversive ac-
tivity because the public cannot
divorce security risk from COM
munisni."
Evening star., 1954-10-05
Frederick Fair Opens Today
With Cattle Shows and Exhibits

tuels. A move to acquire them
was beaten in an election sew
eral years ago.
Saturday afternoon and night,
the customary automobile thrill
show is expected to pack 'em
in again as it has done Tor years.
Fine Display Of Produce.
Despite a serious drought dur
ing the summer here, advance
reports indicate the usual fine
displays. of country produce fea-
turing mammoth pumpkins and
luscious apples. And the natives
will see the latest thing in farm
machinery; which takes up one
whole section Of the grounds.
Boys come here from Wash
ington, Montgomery, Carroll.
Howard and Frederick Counties
Friday for the Central Maryland
Regional Future Farmers of
America dairy cattle, poultry and
livestock contests.
The exhibitors in many de-
partments are bidding for a
share of the $4,000 in premiums
allotted to the Frederick Fair by
the Maryland State Fair Board.
Evening star., 1954-10-05
Special Dispatch 10 The Star

FREDERICK, Md, Oct. S.
The Frederick Fair opens today
for five days and five nights, with
cattle, All and other depart
ments filled to overf1owing and
President Clyde w. Smith saying
only good weather is needed to
assure another successful ex-
hibition.
Gov. McKeldin will be here
with members of his entourage
tomorrow, traditionaly Cover
nor's Day at this preponderantly
agricultural show.
DR.. H. c. Byrd, Democratic
nominee for Governor, is also
expected to show up.
Harness and Mule Races.
Harness races, attractions be-
fore the grandstand, feature the
afternoon shows. There are
running races for county resi-
dents only and, as a comic at
traction, mule races, which
proved most popular for the first
time last year.
The grandstand attractions.
plus a girly revue, come on at
nights. There are no pari-mu-
Evening star., 1954-10-05
Lanham- -Seabfook Units
Honor Senator Fletcher

State Senator John Raymond
Fletcher of Prince Georges
County was honored by two civic
groups last night for his efforts
leading to sewer service in the
Lanham-Seabrook area.
A plaque and a pen and pencil
set were presented to him by the
Lanham Citizens Association
and the Seabrook Civic Associa-
tion at a joint meeting in the
Lanham Community Center. The
citation said he had devoted
his efforts far beyond his OBJ
legation" to successfully lead the
fight and that this demonstrated
bis single devotion to public
interest"
Evening star., 1954-10-05
9th District Candidates
To Debate at Bethesda

The two candidates for Con.
gress from Maryland's sixth dis
trict are scheduled to square on
in q debate tomorrow noon at
the Bethesda Naval Medical
Center officers mess.
Today the districts Repub-
lican incumbent, Representative
Hyde, continued a vote-seeking
tour in the western part Of the
district where his Democratic
opponent, Edward j. Ryan, has
his greatest strength.
Mr.. Hyde. accompanied by his
wife, made q swing through AL
legany County yesterday and was
scheduled to tour the Frederick
County Fair today.
Mr.. Ryan, who lives in Frost
burg. continued to concentrate
his efforts in Montgomery Coun-
ty. the populous home baliwick
of Mr.. Hyde. He had three
Montgomery County speaking
engagements on his schedule
today.
Evening star., 1954-10-05

there and at George Washington
University and Washington &
Lee University. His activities in
clude membership on the board
of directors of the Citizens Build
ing & Loan Association and the
Rockville Board of Trade. His
hobbies are collection Of antique
automobiles, guns and clocks.
Mr.. N0rthrop, who is AZ years
old, is a political candidate for
the third time. In 1916 he made
an unsuccessful bid for the Dem
ocratic nomination for the State
Senate, losing out in the primary
He switched to the House race
four years later and won the
nomination, only to lost in the
general election. During this
years primary campaign, he
headed the harmony ticket which
swept to complete victory.
Mr.. Northrop is an attorney.
He is a native of Chevy Chase
and still lives there at 8615 Con-
necticut avenue. He is married
and has two children.
He has been active in the local
government of Chevy Chase VIII
lage. M.., ,
In addition, he is vice chair
man of the Bethesda Chevy
Chase YMCA, a trustee of the
North Chevy Chase Elementary
School, and a member of the
board of trustees of Woodberry
Forest School, the Washington
Humane Society and the Be-
thesda Rotary Club.
Mr.. Northrop was a Naval in
telligence officer during World
War II, emerging with the rank
of commander.
He is a graduate of Woodberry
Forest School and George Wash
! ington University.
Evening star., 1954-10-05
Broyhi|! toAsk
EisenIlowerAid
In Transit Plan
Seeks to Have Study
Included in Budget
Message Next Yeor

Representative Broyhill, Re-
publican, Of Virginia disclosed in
a reelection campaign talk yes
terday that he is seeking White
House backing for his study of
Metropolitan Area transit prob
lens.
He said an attempt will be
made to have President Eisen-
hover include the proposal in
his budget message to Congress
next year.
His Democratic opponent in
the November 2 election. John
c. Webb, continued a series of
television campaign programs
last night by staging a political
fashion show with the aid of
Mrs. Nancy Kefauver, wife Of the
Senator from Tennessee.
Flat Look" at Campaign.
Mr.. Webb attempted to draw a
comparison between Dior's fiat
look" and the Republicans flat
broke look"
Mr.. Webb will speak at 8
o'clock this evening at the Not
tingham School, Arlington, at a
public meeting sponsored by a
number Of civic groups. Mr..
Broyhill will be represented
there by Emory Hackman, chair
man of the 10th District Citizens
for Eisenhower-Broyhill Com
mittee.
Mr.. Broyhill has scheduled a
talk at the same hour in Cedar
Knolls Restaurant before an
open meeting sponsored by the
Mount Vernon District Repub-
lican Women's Club of Fairfax
County.
Sees Need for Study.
Mr.. Broyhill said the transit
bill which was approved by the
last Congress calling for regula-
ton between Maryland and the
District but excluding Virginia
was vetoed by the President be-
cause of the regulatory feature.
He said a highly technical study
is needed first to ordinate ex-
isting reports on the problem
and determine the best future
course.
In an informal meeting with
a group of Falls Church resi-
dents during a coffee hour at the
home of Mrs. Lambert Miller at
610 North Eleventh street, Mr..
Broyhill reviewed aspects of his
campaign for reelection.
Running on Own Record.
Asked If he were running as an
"I-like Ike candidate" Mr.. Broy-
hill said he is running as much
on his own record as on Eisen-
hower's.
He reiterated earlier state
ments that the next Congress
will pass a pay increase bill for
Federal employees and will make
it retroactive to make up for the
veto of the S per cent increase
voted earlier this year.
Mr.. Broyhill termed IAN afro
cious lie" a statement attributed
to Mr.. Webb that Mr.. Broyhill
made no effort to get his own 10
per cent Federal pay bill report
ed out by the House Postal and
Civil Service Committee.