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The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05
WASHINGTON LETTER

WASHINGTON -- The Korean
peace conference scheduled to
begin at Geneva, Switzerland, on
April rs. will be one of the most
unusual in history. Many people
are saying in advance that il
will not bring peace to Korea.
Most people here are confident
that collateral considerations will
far outweigh the purpose which
gives the meeting its name.
Nevertheless. everyone agrees
that the gathering will be mo
mentouS.
Most interest in the Geneva
conference presently stems from
the fact that Red China has been
invited to participate. Fears have
been expressed here that this is
an opening wedge, if not long
step, toward recognition of the
communist regime in Peiping.
Secretary of State John Foster
Dulles has assured the American
people that this is not so. He has
said Red China is being invited
not TO be honored "but rather to
account before the bar of world
opinion.
How this works out will be
watched very closely by all the
world. Since Soviet Russia has
agreed to Red China's participa-
tion on the basis stipulated by
Secretary Dulles, observers here
believe Moscow can be relied up
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05
LOUIS f. BUDEM
Support This Courageous Stand

the main report" to the secret
conference seems to have been
given by one of the Red fugiti-
YES from justice.
Time Wasted
Events at Berlin should teach
us what might have been known
long ago: ii is impossible TO
negotiate Nth Soviet Russia or
eny of its satellite regimes.
Walter P. McConaughy, Director
of the Office of Chinese Affairs
in the State Department. has
stated with respect to Red China
what can be applied to the
whole Soviet camp: I'VE see in
the arrogant, incorrigible, un-
yielding position taken by
Chinese Communist mouthpieces
wherever they appear at a con-
ference how difficult it is to
negotiate even the simplest
matter with them. The current
negotiations in Korea are an ex-
ample" And then Mr.. McCon-
aughy adds: There is nothing
to be gained from diplomatic
relations with such a regime,
which believes in the use of
diplomacy as weapon of pro-
paganda and Subversion rather
than as a means of constructive
diplomatic intercourse.
Those considerations not only
show the folly of recognizing Red
China, they also indicate that
negotiations with the Kremlin
are wasteful of time and des-
tructiye of American power and
prestige.
Correct Estimates
Mr.. McConaughy appreciates
that recognition of Red China
must be resisted" He under
stands that such an act would
be "an unthinkable betrayal of
the Chinese government and its
people on Formosa and like
wise a grave disservice to the
mass of Chinese people on the
mainland suffering under Com
munist dictatorship" II is
pleasing to read such cIear-cut
and courageous words.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05

sides. The blind partisan who
sees things only in terms of ex-
tremes stands a good chance of
being at least partially wrong.
II is not our intention to enter
upon the substance of the Brick
er Amendment. This is an involv-
ed constitutional issue which
hardly could be discussed in this
brief space. Undoubtedly both
sides have at least some solid
arguments in favor of their posi-
tions. What disturbs us rather
are the extreme arguments used
by some partisans.
For example, there is the type
of argument which brings up the
most drastic type of abuse con-
ceivable as an objection to a Civ
en- line of action. In the Brick
er controversy, some persons as
Sert that our Bill Of Rights might
be nullified by treaty power.
Here the assumption is that we
have a President who is willing
to disregard our basic rights.
Next we assume that a Sentae is
so supine that a two-thirds ma
jority will pass such a treaty.
Finally we postulate a Supreme
Court which would permit trea-
ty to violate basic Constitutional
rights.
A Broader Principle
Our reaction to this type of
argument is rather brief. If the
country is in such bad way
that all the above could happen,
then no Amendment to the Con
stitution is going to save it. If
all three branches of our govern
ment conspire to deprive US of
our rights, then our democracy
is already fatally corroded. We
do need Constitutional safe
guards-possibly changing con-
ditions may call for new ones.
But somewhere along the line
we must trust our democratic
process and the basic decencies
of human nature.
We use the Brieker controver-
sy only to illustrate a broader
principle which crops up again
and again. The principle is this:
we can paralyze badly needed &C
ton If We let our fears of the
widest possible abuse prevent
us from acting. Action sometimes
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05

statement had placed in first
position for 'the forthcoming
conference in Berlin" the work
ing out of a Five Power con-
ference with the participation of
Red China. That was represen-
ted as an imperative condition
for the 'lessening of interna-
tional tensions"
Also outlined in that same
issue of NeW Times were
proposals which, later, were
said to have surprised" the
West. One was the suggestion
for Scrapping the European De
Tense Community and getting
the United States out of Europe.
The other was the ironical in
Sistance that healthy democra-
tic elements" govern the cleo
tionS in ermany such
"elementS" IN Communist Ian
attage being Soley the Commurt-
lStS themselves.
Only One Meaning
The same note was struck by
the December issue of Political
Affairs when it repeated caus-
tic remarks about the United
States Government made by
Andrew Stevens" in his main
report to the secret Imperialism
through the Big Business Eisen-
hover administration" was ae-
cused of working with might
and main" to prevent peace and
ITO press forward with all its
preparations for an anti-Soviet
war"
Only one meaning could be
drawn from such Soviet fifth
column vilification of the Presi-
dent-thdt MoScoW'S intentions
to prevent any reasonable sol,t-
ton of international affairs iros
well understood By IT'S agent in
this country.
might explain that Andrew
Stevens" is put ir quotation
marks for a good reason, name
Iy. that il is clearly a fictitious
name. There is no one in any
leading position in the Commun-
ist Party with such a name. and
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05

on to have a trick or two up its
sleeve.
And apart from this particular
consideration, there are some
who believe that Soviet Russia
did not fare altogether as we'll
as it had hoped to at the recent
Berlin conference. II is true Rus
sia prevented anything construc-
tive being done. but in achieving
this end it exposed itself and its
policies 10 the world more than
il had wanted.
Secretary Dulles said the Ber-
lin meeting showed that Moscow
wanted these things in Europe
land they cOrresponded very
closely to the findings which the
N.C.W.C. News Service corre-
spondent eabled directly from
the meeting):
To hold East Germany; to al
low unification of Germany only
on terms that would permit COM
munists to control the elections
in ali OF Germany; to keep troops
in Austria: to offer the West,
as the price of Soviet good
will" a Soviet-controlled Europe
in which the United States would
be only an observer.
It is we'll known that Soviet
Russia has been using interna-
tional conferences for propagan-
da sounding boards. If its recent
venture in Berlin turned out bad
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05
Inquiry Corner

for sustaining his strength, Dur
the penance and the commen1-
oration of Christ's death on FRI.
day is more important than the
obligation not to waste 70 o d.
For the family dinner it is pos
sible to call the pastor and be
dispensed. for such a situation
would seem to be a reasonable
cause for eating meat.
@. Why is there so much dis
SenSion among the Catholics IN
Italy? Wig are they so intoler-
ant of ProtestantS oUer there,
refusing to let them hare free
dom of tcorShip2
A. The Catholics of Italy are
still free men and have right
20 disagree as do any free men.
They do not disagree about the
Faith, but there are many who
are careless about practicing
the Catholic religion. The Ca
tholic Church is not identified
with the civil acts of the Italian
government, and in fact that
government has not been parti-
cularlv favorable to the Church
d during the past seventy-five
years. The clipping you enclos-
ed implies that religious free
dom is being restricted whereas
the private practice of religion
is not restricted. Just as in So
called Protestant countries (e. &.
Sweden) there are some restric-
tions on religious propaganda
aside from the state-religion, so
there is in Italy. II is Italy's
business. Italy does not take
orders from the Church, but the
Catholics of Italy may approve
the government restrictions on
those who come from America
to convert" them and mock
Catholic belief. Even the lax
and fallen-away Catholic resents
missionaries mocking his old
religion. Follow the Catholic
Press for the TRUTH of these
reports.
Q. When IS the feast of Saint
Philomend?
A. In Omer Englebert's Lives
of the Saints" it is listed for
August 10th. In the Missal un-
der Masses for Certain Places"
it is given as August 18th. In
1902 the name OF st. Philomena
was given to an unknown martyr
whose bones were found in the
catacomb of Priscilla. There was
a broken tablet near the tomb
with the inscription, ''Filumena,
Pax Tecum". Since that time,
devotion to her has sprea
throughout the world. st. John
Vianney, the Cure of AIRS had a
special devotion to her and at
tributed to her the wonders he
accomplished.
Send questions to Father Ed
ward F. Healy, The Inquiry
Corner, The Catholic Times,
Box 636, Columbus (16) Ohio.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05
" 4SHINGTON LETTER
Ceneud Meeting: MOmentOus

ly, it can be expected that Mos
COW will strive to reeoup its loss
es at Geneva.
Purely in the light of past ex-
perience, many observers are
fearful that the Geneva meeting
will not bring peace to Korea.
Pyun Yung Tai, Foreign Minis
ter of South Korea, has been
quoted as asking in connection
with the Geneva conference:
when will America realize the
utter uselessness of holding con-
ferenees with the communists.
Communists only attend confer
ences to gain time for their ends
or to win concessions. You never
gain anything by talking with
them"
But Secretary Dulles has ex-
pressed a faint hope that Moscow
may now want peace in Asia. He
said he realizes that Moscow
would not have accepted the US.
terms for Korean political con-
ference unless it expected to
benefit thereby. But so do we.
Il can think of some Soviet
benefits that we do not like and
should prevent. But | do not
wholly exclude the idea that the
Soviet Union might in fact want
peace in Asia"
Certainly the whole world will
be peering intently over the
shoulders of those who sit at the
Geneva meeting.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05
MONSICNOR HIGGINS
Black And White

involves risks, but inaction in the
face of grave social problems also
is risk. We risk the grave con-
sequences of ignoring the de-
mandS of social justice. Possibly
far greater evils may arise than
those we fear may result from a
proposed remedy.
In the Bricker controversy Just
cited, the argument given is pro-
posed by groups which we may
call conservative. But there are
certain liberals who do not hesti-
tate to use the same type of ar
gument. We have a phrase "anti-
anti Communist" This is used to
describe a person who is person.
ally opposed to Communism, but
who somehow manages to find
fatal flaws in every measure de-
signed to curb Communists. If
one Congressional investigating
committee seems to abuse its
powers, then all committees in
vestigating Communism are sus-
pect.
When the Internal Security
Act of 1850 was under debate Gas
the Mundt-Nixon bilD all sorts of
horrendous consequences were
predicted as a result of its enact
ment. 1t became law over Presi-
dental veto and has been in eff
feet for over three years, with
none of the dire consequences
evident as yet.
Fundamental Honesty Essentist
On the other side of the pic
ture, there are those who attack
all labor unions because of abus-
es on the part of the few. Many
persons sit tight in face Of the
demonstrated evil of racial segre-
cation, again because of the inn
agined consequences of change.
In such areas as public housing
or the economics of medical care,
we likewise find wild extremes
in partisan viewpoints.
Fortunately democracy in the
United States has proved strong
enough TO survive intemperate
debate. Somehow we have mud
died through to a better society
in spite of our CassandraS of the
right and left. At the same time.
we cannot safely overlook the
fate of democracy elsewhere. Ex-
treme rigidity was a factor in
booming the Weimar German
Republic, just as it is paralyzing
France today.
This means that Americans
should learn more self-discipline
and even fundamental honesty in
debating social and political is
sues. Wild exaggerations, loaded
statistics. exceptions made the
rule, and the like are dangerous
and dishonest. They are divisive
forces in a democracy. Unless we
can hold together by the internal
cohesion of common principles
and ideals, we cannot make our
democracy work. A nation which
does not hold together this way
faces the danger that force may
be needed to bring about unity.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05

Q. When a person has been
accommodated bg marrying
outside the Church can he re-
eeiue the Sdcrdmentdls like
ashes. palms etc? The person
| hare IN mind raises the child
rem Catholic and does eUerg-
thing else possible to observe
the ldtoS Of the Church.
A. A person such as you de-
scribe may receive the sacra-
mentals. According to the
Church Law (Canon No. 1149)
blessings may be given to cate
chumenS, and when there is no
special prohibition of the
Church to non-Catholics. Canon
No. 2260 states that, IAN ex-
communicated person may not
receive the Sacraments; after
declaratory or condemnatory
sentence he may not receive
even the Sacramentals." Only
certain special cases come under
the designation of "declaratory
or condemnatory sentence" so
ordinarily excommunicated Ca
tholics may receive the sacra-
mentals.
Q. DO loe hare to confess
missing Mass if it is not our
fault? Are you bound to do
anything If you can't get to
Church for Mass - anything at
homer.
A. 1t is good practice to
mention any serious act or
omission such as missing Mass
on Sunday if there is any doubt
about its sinfulneSs. 1t is pos
sible for people to excuse them
selves VIII they have no
adequate excuse, and mention
ing the sin as doubtful enables
the priest to clarity the point.
If the Catholic is certain that
it was in no way his fault there
is no reason why he should men,
tion it in confession. There is
no obligation to do anything
else when it is impossible to
get to Mass, but it is commend
able to say some special
prayers at home. from the Mis-
sal or prayer book or by pray
ing the rosary.
@. What should a person do
Who orders meat and dfterlUard
discovers 1t is Friday? Should
he let good food go to pdSte
Ho0 about a Dife at home tUho
has the family dinner Nth meat
and remembers it is Friday?
A. The obligation of abstain
ing from meat on Friday and
the other days appointed is a
grave one. Unless there is
some serious eason such as
financial or health considera-
tions OF some urgency the man
who orders meat and then rem
embers must return ii or abb
stain. II may happen that a
man has nothing adequate in
his lunch and must eat meat
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05

that the Soviet is winning the
battle of propaganda in Berlin"
On the same day, the special
correspondent for the Nao
York Herald Tribune wrote of
another fruitless day
Nowhere was there even a
hint, in all this reporting of an
other setback. that the sad out
come could have been known
far i'm advance. Through its
Communist international press,
Moscow was constantly advising
its followers that il would stand
firm for impossible terms. Ii
this column, based upon regular
reading of these Red directives,
could have warned of the fate
of negotiations" the general
secular press could also have
done so.
imperative Condition
On the eve of the Berlin
conference. the Neir York Times
of January % reiterated what
had been running through the
international Red press for
year or longer. II made clear
that Soriet Russia aronld accept
no other conditions than the
recognition of Red China IN
some decisive form. Communists
throughout the world were made
to understand this beyond doubt
in this January repetition of the
Soviet relationships statement
of Dece mber 81, 1853. That
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05

social pro b :
| e m S. 7 is
point is that is
sues are rare
ly corr e city
seen o nj y in
terms of black
or white, all
wrong or COM
pletely rig ht.
Few important
c o n [ roversies
arise without
rOu,a hacsc in
truth on both
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05

which insisted
upon negotia
ii ms with
Soviet Russia
The NeW York
Times of Feb
ruary II ran a
special dis
patch from the
form er Ger
m an capitol
which went so
far as to say
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05

The newspapers now admit
that the Berlin meeting of the
Bic Four has turned out badly.
Included are those Journals
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-03-05

The recent controversy over
the Bricker Amendment illus
trates a point which can hardly
be overStressed in dealing with
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OCTOBER IS
NOVEMBER z

Two Eastern Montana SoIes featuring
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-21
SIS Million Charity
Gifts From D. c. Area
Reported in Survey

The residents Of the WASH
ington area contributed some
$85 million for charitable and
religious organizations, last year,
according to q report prepared
by the America the Beautiful
Committee.
The survey was made by the
group as part Of a new observ-
ance 1t Is starting during the
period Of February 10 and az.
The group said 1t wants to
interest people in a "re-exami-
nation Of the homely virtues
which made our country a won-
derful place to live" These vir-
tues include earning" saving, /"
Investing" and sharing" the
group added.
DR.. Harold M. Dudley execu-
tive director Of the group, said:
ut was from q devotion to ideals
and to the desire to share some
thing fine with others, coupled
with q willingness to make small
and large sacrifices. that our
area has developed into o truly
good place In which to live"
DR.. Dudley said that the $85
million amounts to about $50
per person. This amount rep
resents a little more than 2.5 per
cent of the total estimated" he
added. I'VE might well ask our
selves II this is sufficient in view
Of the needs, especially when we
consider that our expenditures
for amusement or recreational
purposes alone are estimated at
SIS per person In the area"
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Welfare Department
Official 10 Retire

Marion A. Stephens, budget
oficer Of the Department Of
Health. Education and Welfare,
viii retire from Government
service March l.
Mr.. Stephens served In this
post during the terms Of all
Federal security administra-
tors and was the first budget
officer Of the department.
Before his appointment as
budget officer Of the Federal Sc
curity Agency in 1914, Mr.. Ste
phens was in various capacities
with the Civilian Conservation
Corps and the National Youth
Administration.
A native Of Texarkana, Tex,
Mr.. Stephens is q past COM
mander Of an American Legion
post In Meridian, Miss, and O
former officer Of several Ma
sonic organizations. He also is
an Army Reserve major.
Mr.. Stephens lives at 1860
Lanier place NV.
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