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The Key West citizen., 1954-12-17
Soldier Will Tell General
Why He Wouldn't Salute
BY HUELL WARREN

EDGEWOOD, Md. lR - Pvt
Bruce A. Wallace, studious but
boyish locking at "a, has a date
with his general today to explain
how he feels about the flag.
The Army didn't like his expla-
nations after he failed to stand at
attention and salute as the Stars
and Stripes were hauled down at
sunset at the Army Chemical Cen
ter here Nov. 3.
Brig. Gen. John R. Burns is
studying still another explanation
Fw. Wallace made under oath last
week.
Gen. Burns said he would de-
eide, after talking to the young
mechanical engineer, whether to
order him tried by court-martial
or let it go at strong reprimand.
Wallace, from Ridgewood, NJ,
declined to say another word until
he sees the general, fellow alum
nus from Massachusetts Institute
of Technology.
The private got in trouble for
telling his company commander,
according to the company COM
mander:
Il do not respect the flag and
] did not feel it necessary for me
to render proper respect to the
flag at retreat if l am not in for
nation.
''My being in the Army has less
ened my respect for the country
| feel that my service is unneceS-
sary and a waste of time. | claSSi-
fly the flag as a symbol not requir-
ing respect according to my re-
ligions."
The soldiers father Dwight Wal
lace said later his son was only
'woolgathering" when he should
have been Saluting.
In his sworn statement of Dec.
6, Wallace denied he had said his
Army service leSsened his respect
for the country and was unneces-
Sary.
"As long as l was drafted | felt
the duty to serve when called, :"
he said. Il saw the Army as a
practical necessity,
"To me the flag is a symbol
and feel my beliefs in the Amer
lean way of life directly. And l
feel so with or without a flag.
81 respect the flag as | would a
crucifix."
Wallace said his training in the
Presbyterian and Unitaria a n
churches discouraged respect for
symbols.
Legal experts at End Army head
quarters at Ft. Meade advised
Gen. Burns there was no case
against Wallace for failure to sa-
lutte. since "he actually intended
nc disloyalty or disaffection among
the troops"
They suggested he might be tried
by a special court-martial on a
charge of actions "prejudicial to
the good order and discipline of
the armed forces" because of the
real feelings" he expressed to his
liutenant. Conviction could carry
sentence of confinement for three
to six months with loss of pay.
The End Army also suggested it
could be handled by some 'leSser
action" like company punish
ment." It usually means a repri-
mand and restriction to the post
for a week or so.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-17
TRUCK DISABLED

BATTLE CREEK. Mich. R-Sug-
ar was dumped into the gas tank
of the Salvation Army'S pickup
truck here. 1t will take $3.50 and
precious time to get the truck back
into working order so it can con.
tin"" with Christmas aid to the
needy.
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&c" cottage. During these three
summers, Gen. Lee devoted his
time. energies, and social graces
to bringing together the North
ern and Southern visitors at the
Springs. Many romances were
initiated by the generals gra-
cious introductions in the ball
room and drawing room of the
"Old White" as the Greenbrier
was known then.
Stogecooch Still Serves
Today the picturesque Green
brier stagecoach. built around
1879, tours guests around the
grounds of the hotel. The coach,
used originally to meet the train
when the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railway line first came into
White Sulphur Springs. lends an
aura of the ante bellum days of
the bellies and beaux of the mod
ern Greenbrier.
Even the highway, Route 60,
through the Greenbrier estate,
has historical significance, for it
follows old Buffalo Trail.
PATRICIA VENTURA.
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History and Old Charm Give
Allure to Todoy's Greenbrier

Another familiar landmark
here is the Presidents Cottage.
also built in 1916 by one s. Hen
derson Of New Orleans. a fire.
quent visitor to White Sulphur
Springs.
After Andrew Jackson first
came to White Sulphur in the
1830s this historic resort be-
came the Summer White House"
Of many Presidents. Several of
them found accommodations in
the beautiful cottage built by
Mr.. Henderson. This is how it
became known as the Presidents
Cottage.
John Tyler is said to have
carried his bride, the beautiful
Julia Gardiner of Virginia, across
the threshold as he spent his
honeymoon in this cottage in
July, 1874.
Visited by Is Presidents
History is a little vague as to
just how many Of the Presidents
visiting White Sulphur actually
lived in this cottage, but, all told,
Is Presidents have visited the
Greenbrier: Andrew jackson,
Martin Van Buren,. John Tyler,
Zachary Taylor, Willard Fill
more, Franklin. Pierce, James
Buchanan. Ulysses S. Grant.
Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester A.
Arthur. Benjamin Harrison, Will
liam Howard Taft and Wood
row Wilson.
In 1882 the noted Baltimore
architect, John H. B. Latrobe.
built his own cottage as the first
residence in what became the
popular Baltimore Row. The cot
tageS Of South Carolina Row.
patterned after Baltimore Row,
were built soon after this and
are still favorites with Green
brier guests Of today.
Gen. Robert E. Lee and his
family spent the summers Of
1867. 1868 and 1869 in Baltimore
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
w. Va.
For many generations the
charm of modern antiquity has
allured visitors to the Greenbrier.
well-known holiday center. Now
entering its 176th year, the re-
sort has many historical attrac-
tons.
The springhouse, one of the
oldest in the United States, re-
calls the days of 1778 when a
Mrs. Anderson was the first white
woman to battle in the soothing
sulphur waters bubbling from
the earth. This was the making
of one of the most famous spas
in America. for word of Mrs. An
derson's "cure" soon spread, and
pioneers began to make yearly
pilgrimageS to the area.
In 1903 James Caldwell, who
owned the property at that time
and who was a gentleman of
much business acumen, decided
to build a tavern to accommodate
the crowds. A section of this
first tavern still stands today and
is in use as part of what is now
known as the Lester Building.
Cottage Colonies Storted
BY 1916 a cottage colony
sprang up, for it was becoming
more and more fashionable by
this time to tour the springs"
Paradise Row, which was a fav-
orite of honeymooners, and Ala
bama Row were built by them.
Today these lovely white brick
cottages with little piazzas in
front are still very much a part
of the Greenbrier.
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First Bermuda Selling Direct from Washington!

For the first time in history a
cruise ship will embark from
Washington. D. C., on May 28th,
when the S. S. "Silverstar" will
sail on 6-day cruise to Ber-
muda. A second sailing is sched-
uled for June 4th. Reservations
are open for both sailings on the
completely aforementioned S. S.
"Silverstar" for the round-trip
cruise. The round-trip, all-expense
fares are from $95 up, plus taxes,
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RESORTS.
MACS HEAD, N. C..

ANDERS0NS COTTAGES
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open June 40 with Measure Tor
Measure. " followed on June 20 by
1.-THE Tanning of the Shrew."
"Oedipus Rex" win open July Is.
James Mason. British stage
and screen star, will play the
lead roles of Oedipus in "Oedipus
Rex" and Angelo in Measure for
Measure. He will be supported
by an all-Canadian cast number
ing about so.
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Shakespeare Festival
Tickets in Demand
STRATFORD. ONTARIO

STRATFORD, ONTARIO
The demand for tickets for the
Stratford Shakespearean Festival
at Stratford, Ontario. is running
well ahead of last year, when the
festival got of to an suspicious
beginning.
Festival performances will
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o 8. Labor Department says "geca
your eyes, profitsbly taking eur IL
Evening star., 1954-12-26

Cook. carpet seamstress, was trapped
on the third floor and rescue was de-
layed because the first ladders available
were too short. almost every man IN
the crowd -. seemed anxious to con-
stitute himself q fireman and give
orders. Trouble was experienced by the
police In keeping back the excited
spectators. and this, 1t is claimed, was
due to the failure of the telephone to
work when an effort was made to sum-
mon extra policemen" The brisk
blaze" finally was extinguished. DAM
age was estimated at $1,000.
Following a custom established
some years ago." w. r. Hart. repre-
senting John r. Nc
Mr.. McLeon's Lean. president Of, the
.cld Places Washington Gas Light
Co.. visited every engine
house Of the District Fire Department
on December %. 1904, and presented
each Of the firemen -. five dollar
gold piece" The Star Of the next day
explained that he made the rounds
in an automobile and was accompanied
by Rawlins Hume and "Chief" Billy
Madigan. Each Of the battalion chiefs
and the deputy chief engineer received
$50 In gold.
A dispatch from Baltimore to The
Star Of December 90. 1904, told how
Harry Underhill
WaIton-von Motre walton. chief
Wedding clerk Of the new
willard Hotel.
Washington, and Martha Louise Van
Matre were married at the Stafford
Hotel. Baltimore, by Rev. Donald s.
Colt. "a novel feature of the wedding
was that Mrs. II. l. Van Matre. the
brides mother. heard every word Of the
ceremony by long distance telephone In
washington"
Evening star., 1954-12-26

The Star on December "a. 1904, said
editorially: "A merry Christmas! What
does 1t mean? What
Merry should it mean? Not an
Christmas occasion for getting, nor
for noise-making, nor for
mere feasting for the pleasure of the
body. nor for simple relaxation from
the cares Of the world. But for the
spread OF wholesome happiness and
kindly cheer, for the giving Of that
which will tighten the burdens Of
others, kindly word of greeting and
encouragement. If not substantial
token. The conventional phrase that
marks the day should have q personal
message every time 1t Is uttered, not
a mere service Of the lips expressing
no true wish Of the heart. A hearty
grasp of the hand. with a sincere word
OF good cheer. viii mean more than
a costly present rendered as q duty,
as payment for past receipts, or a
bid for future favors"
According to The Star for December
20. 1904, the last survivor of the Rev
"a, olutionary War was Dam
Lost Wor lei r. Bakemen of New
Survivors York. who died In 1869
aged 100 years. It was
believed that the last survivor Of the
War Of 1912 was Hiram Silas Cronk,
born in 1900. and The Star described
him as enjoying life at the home Of
q daughter at Ava, N. Y.
The building occupied by the Hub
Furniture Co., ct the southeast corner
Of Seventh and D streets
Hub Northwest. was the scene Of
E;,s what The Star called - brisk
blaze" on December is, 1904.
Minutes seemed like 90 many hours.
and the Fire Department came In FOR
adverse criticism" when Mrs. Mary A.
Evening star., 1954-12-26
Letters to The Star.
Pen-'aanaes may be used II letters carry
1Oriters' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.

along the land front. was subsequent
ly in position to check each statement
he made in that session, and they were
all supported by fact. His anti-coramu-
nism at that time was beyond question.
His knowledge and Judgment were Sc
cure. On subsequent visits to Asia, I
consulted Mr.. Ladejinsky numerous
times. He, never gave me bad advice.
His material contributions to non
Communist system Of land reform have
been so great that he has frequently
been called ''Russia's greatest enemy in
Asia On an experimental farm In
India his ideas were referred to as "the
only alternative to Russian commu-
nism."
am certain that Secretary Benson
would not FIRE Mr.. Ladejinsky without
cause, but do believe that in this case
he must explain-not to America,
which does not know Mr.. Ladejinsky,
but to Asia--the reasons for the dis
missal II there is something in Mr..
Ladejinsky's past which do not know
I have witnessed one Of the extraordi-
nary tragedies Of our time. But II he
was fired from the very front lines of
the fight for freedom because Of triv-
ial wfim, then the action is senseless
and should be corrected.
James A. Michener,
Chicago.
Editors note: Mr.. Michener is
author Of the Pulitzer prize-winning
Tales Of the South Pacific" and
other best sellers.)
Evening star., 1954-12-26
A christmos KyrielIe

Tonight the Christmas Star hangs lctc.
Just as It hung 80 long ago;
Familiar carols sound again
with peace on earth. good iciH to men.
Our candle lighted totrldotCs Clo1c:
on baby pines soft-cGdenced snotD
Falls gently. haybfnOer as then
OF peace on earth. good iCiu to men.
We bon our heads In gratitude
For sky both clear and rGinboU hued.
For sun that smiles on hin and glen
with peace on earth. good iciI to men.
1t Is for us to seek and fnd
This Hight Of loue for all mankind;
When wiu the tcovld be filed o
with peace on earth. good mn 10 men.
When spery heart becomes Gp6rs.
May come, through universal prayer.
A btessedness beyond our ken,
With peace on earth. GOOD tCill to men.
lnez Sheldon TyIsr
Evening star., 1954-12-26
Greetings From Ex-POW

Ten years ago I spent Christmas in
your country as a prisoner OF war
looming from North Africa). and !
should like so much to give you and
your readers our sincere thoughts and
wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
1t was in your country that first
learned Of the true principles Of demo-
cracy Il was boy Of IL years when
Hitler came to power and l was con-
vinced that all peoples Of good will have
to dedicate themselves TO the great task
remaining before us Of bringing peace
into manifestation in all the world. of
establishing Gods principles of liberty,
justice. and Righteousness In all coun-
tries.
Christmas makes us write loving
messages to friends; we even say Merry
Christmas" to strangers on meeting
them. Toese feelings and impulses are
born of the spirit Of Christmas, the
spirit of love. the spirit Of God and His
sons wonderful birth. And Jesus
brought into the world understanding
and Interpretation Of His Fathers spirit.
for He came as revealer and the ex-
ample. So Christmas is the day to re-
joice in the birth Of Jesus, and In the
great Message, "Glory to God in the
highest. and on earth peace, goodwin
toward men, But true Christian has
to rejoice in and to follow that great
message day by day! One cannot take
Christmas OF the shelf. dust 1t. admire
it for q short time, and then put it
back for year!
We wish you and your readers
Merry Christmas. and happy,
healthy, and successful New Year.
Frederick and Helen Jaeger.
Berlin, Germany.
Evening star., 1954-12-26

hating English. that they are sorry but
the last Of the food has just been
served. Had you come with proper
credentials, you would have enjoyed .
cuisine above the art Of the American
to produce for like price. These are
in reality the clubs Of the Greeks. their
restaurants. their hotels, their places to
meet and drink. play cards. dance and
exchange the amenities Of life. j. !.
Difhcult as 1t ID to break down the
barriers, once you have been accepted
by the Greeks. nothing can exceed their
hospitality" Andre Xenophon. president
Of the Hellenikos Syllogos. was an
acknowledged leader Of the Greek COM
munity half o century ago, when these
words frst were printed. He conducted
q night school for the instruction OF
Greek men and boys in the English
language.
Evening star., 1954-12-26
Ludejinsky's cose

An amazing blunder has happened
in Japan. It could damage us grievouSly
throughout Asia. Wolf Ladejinsky has
been fired by Secretary Ezra Taft Ben
son from his job as agricultural attache
to the United States Embassy in Tokyo.
Security has been suggested as the
cause.
The magnitude Of this dismissal is
difficult to comprehend unless one has
lived In Asia. It is precisely as II Rich
ard Nixon and Adlai Stevenson were to
be charged with subversion. Mr.. Lade-
jinsky lis known throughout Asia as
communism's most implacable foe and
about the only American who has ac-
complished much in actually stopping
the drift of all Asian farmers to COM
munism. To fire him for security rea-
sons is truly incredible.
Mr.. Ladejinsky personally assisted
Gen. Macarthur In engineering land
reform in Japan, probably the only per-
manent revolution toward freedom at
tanned during the occupation. He ad-
vised Chang Kai-shek, was especially
helpful in India, and was so in demand
by all Asian countries seeking to avoid
communism that his services had to be
rationed.
Several causes have been suggested
for Mr.. Ladejinsky's present plight. He
speaks with Russian accent. He was
born in Russia. He once worked as
translator for Amtorg. American agri-
cultural colleges want their graduates
to be placed in positions like his. And,
finally. unspecified personal reasons
could be involved.
A person like me. writing in the dark
and without knowledge of the specifica-
tions Of bill. is under so grave han
dicap that prudence advises him to keep
his mouth shut. But In this case ]
cannot.
When I first went to Asia-where I
have done good deal of anti Commu-
mist work. happened to consult with
Wolf Ladejinsky. In a session lasting
several hours he discussed with me the
problems Of Communist penetration
Evening star., 1954-12-26
Fifty Years Ago in The Star -.

Quoting the Century magazine. The
Star for December Is. 1904, said: "A
century ago the Bible
Mony Bible was printed In 40 Ian
TronsIotions guages. It Is now
'" printed In 45o, and
new ones are being added every year.
Sometimes languages are practically
made by the Bible-that is to say. 1t is
the first book printed In some obscure
tongue, so crude that 1t does not even
contain words enough to express
thought Take, for example, the trans
lation just made for the Sheetswa
tribe In East Africa. They had no word
for Supreme Being or home, father.
heaven, house and other ideas equally
fundamental Other recent transla-
tions have been into Mare, Persian.
Uganda. Labrador Eskimo, Kongo
Baldo. Wedan. Fang, Madarese and
Nogugu. There are said to be on
the borders of the Indian empire alone
lob languages In which there is no
Christian Scripture printed"
A feature story on Washington's
Greek colony appeared In The Star Of
December II. 1904. read
locoI Greek ing In part as follows:
.commun;tv Down on John Mar
shall place, within
block Of each other. are the Heilenikon
Xenodochion and the Hellenkos Syl-
logos Outside there is nothing to see
but small signs In the Greek characters
and closely drawn curtains over the
windows Occasionally. foreign-lcck-
ing man enters or leaves. II you 60 In.
you win see only rows Of dining tables
and an aproned waiter or two. Yes. they
are restaurants, but II you think that
is all you are mistaken. II you seat
yourself at table and attempt 10 give
an order. you win probably be told. in
Evening star., 1954-12-26
Spires Of the Spirit
A Clean Sword

The most radiant dream Of the pres
ent fear-haunted day is the vision Of
the ancient Hebrew. prophets Of
golden era when swords shall be
turned into plowsnares" A glorious
future for the whole race awaits the
time when instruments to kill shall
be changed into instruments to till.
For food enough to feed the mounting
population is earth's paramount prob
lem. Yet those who WELD swords in
defense of righteousness and decency
dare not sheathe them as long as evil
men forge swords to enforce their un-
ethical designs by sheer physical might.
The fact is that there is nothing In
herently good or bad about sword.
The quality of sharpened steel may de-
pend on whether it is in the hands Of
q surgeon or a bandit. The cause gives
character to the sword. There Is
sword baptized in he'll. There is q
sword bathed in heaven. The bad
sword must always be met with the
good sword.
Good will, which is the climate in
which on the earth all fair and
fragrant things may grow. cannot CO.
exist in the chilling atmosphere OF
revenge and hate and callous tyranny.
AS the bells Of Christmas, with their
dulcet tones heralding peace to men
Of good will." fade away In the dis
tance the two things most discussed
and most desired as the world enters
the New Year are peace and freedom.
We use these words. Of course. with
the meaning defined in the dictionary
OF the free world. In the Soviet
regimented regime. freedom means the
will OF dictator, and peace means
the accomplishment Of tyrant's plans.
1t Is perfectly evident that II a
preponderance Of material weapons
are In the hands Of those who use
them to bring to pass their own
malignant purposes, then the only
peace possible between the lion and
the lamb. which it is prophesied shall
one day lie down together In concord,
Is for the lamb to be inside the lion.
Such an arrangement is the commu-
nlstic idea OF coexistence. That con-
summation of the present titanic
world struggle would mean that the
most heavenly things would be sur
rendered to the most hellish forces.
There are present-day peace-at-any-
price appeasers Of evil willing to label
that arrangement peace; but q peace
dictated by unethical force is but
the peace of slaves It follows that q
nation must be strong to make its
contribution to final world peace ef-
fective. A so-called peace gained by
constant retreat because of the black
mail OF superior force is not peace,
but war. A show of supine compro-