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Evening star., 1954-06-07
Lend -Leose-Soviet Version

Volume "a of the Great Soviet Encyclope-
dia" has just come off the presses with another
typical example Of how the men Of the Kremlin
like the fctional big Brother in George
OrwelpS spine chilling 1984"-have made q
real-life art out of upending the truth and re-
writing history into monstrous perversion Of
itself
The example has to do with our American
lend-lease aid to Russia during the Second
World War. In terms of dollars, that aid-made
up of aircraft, tanks, small naval vessels, mer-
chant ships, munitions, food, industrial equip
ment, etc-amounted to approximately $11 bill
lion. 1t was help extended in period of great
Soviet desperation, and there is no doubt what
ever that it played vastly significant role in
enabling the Red army to hold out against Hit
ler's legions and finally hurl them back. Indeed,
Stain himself once publicly hailed it as one of
the decisive factors insuring victory.
But that is not the story that is told in the
"Great Soviet Encyclopedia" There is no men
ton there of Stalin's comment. Not word is
said about how the Kremlin-unlike the other
governments that received lend-lease-has re-
neged on its wartime agreement to pay back a
small part of the aid. Nor is there even the
slightest suggestion that the agreement will ever
be honored. Instead there is just vile mixture
of libel and distortion giving the impression that
the Russians-who did not have to put out a
ruble for it-were forced to buy our help at
exorbitant prices in order to satisfy the greed
of American profiteers.
In short, according to the "Great Soviet
Encyclopedia" our lend-lease program was not
an instrument designed to promote allied vic
tory but merely villainous arrangement set up
to serve as zone Of the greatest sources of en-
richment of the American monopolies." This Is
the kind of thing that is being necessarily pre-
sented as the gospel truth to the Russian peo-
pie. Orwells grim fiction is not fiction over
there; it is an everyday realty-an ominous
reality strongly suggesting that the Kremlin
will stop at nothing to make q decent peace
impossible.
Evening star., 1954-06-07

Of wit, charm and an Incompatible ioie de
vivre. And now that she has exhibited rare
semantical ability in coping for such nagging
crossword-puzzle perennials as the three-toed
sloth, Margaret Rose cannot but have conquered
the dubiety Of any British subject who may have
wondered whether the Princess, prediction for
London's night clubs family suggested an in
tellectual vacuity.
AS any crossword puzzle addict can tell you
on either side of the Atlantic, the notion is
absurd.
Evening star., 1954-06-07
letters to The Star.
Pen-nanes may be used If letters carry
Writers' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.

make rules governing the conduct Of
the armed forces of the Nation; this
too goes to the Congress exclusively.
Ike should have read the Constitution
on. this point before he took his oath
of Office and so realized that the eternal
vigilance which protects liberty is ex-
erted, not by. but against the presi-
dency.
To clinch this subordination Of the
Executive, the President is deprived Of
any veto over what. Congress does to
amend the Constitution. Even the
modicum of power which the Constitu-
ton does accord him can be removed
by a legislative act which his Office
has no power to oppose. The power to
crack down" thus resides in the legis-
lative, not the executive arm. not only
of our Government but of any other
in the free world where dictatorship
does not obtain!
Alden Potter.
Evening star., 1954-06-07
By Ann cottreIl Free

A RE white-collar workers Of the
"A world in danger OF losing their
collars?
The answer, in view Of evidence COM
piled recently, seems to be "Yes."
But the question Of how to hang on
to them or perhaps to change gracefully
to q blue collar is being deliberated in
that city of great deliberations-Ge-
Evening star., 1954-06-07
A 'Diyisive' Eisenhower

The dangerously divisive influence
in the current quarrel over the
power of the President. specifically
his power to fix rules governing the
conduct Of the armed forces OF the
Nation, is Ike Eisenhower, not Joe NC
Carthy.
The truth, to which the President
gave lip service in his Memorial Day
speech at Columbia, Is that as Tar as
the Constitution is concerned his posi-
ten is entirely unsupportable and is,
therefore. the dangerously divisive ap-
peal of one who is evading the truth
and appealing to the mob, daring to
assail his chief critic only by an
innuendo which prevents q fair and
direct retort.
Throughout the free world, with its
parliamentary governments, the tenure
of Office by the executive is entirely
dependent on the will Of the legislative
arm. If the premier cannot obtain
vote of confidence in support of his po-
sition ON an issue, he is forced to resign
and stand for reelection. Thus . vote
such as that on the Bricker amend
ment, in which nearly two thirds OF the
legislators opposed the executive arm,
would in most democracies force the
premier out of office.
In accord with this principle Of domi-
nance Of the legislator over the admin
iStrator our own Constitution gives our
Congress the power to impeach the
President and discharge him from Of
flee, this for the specific purpose Of off,
setting the danger Of one-man rule
through such an Office as President.
Our Constitution distrusts, not the
legislator. but the executor of the will
of the people. Specifically, it does not
even accord the President the power to
Evening star., 1954-06-07

tration of unemployment or the dead
ening effect of feeding an Office ma
chine year in and year out can cause
danger of social ferment.
So, in substance ILO says, "White-
collar workers, you have nothing to
lose but your collars"
Evening star., 1954-06-07
Pruise for Miss McGrorY

Please accept my thanks for the de-
lightful addition of Mary McGrory to
your news staff. She writes in manner
which makes every one who reads her
say II wish I had written that"
A. S. III.
Evening star., 1954-06-07
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.

". Are americans ana EngllSn peO.
pie correctly called Anglo-Saxons?-
T. H. P.
A. The term historically designates
the Teutonic Angles and Saxons who
came to England in the fifth century
A. D. from what is now North Germany
and Jutland. 1t is still used in broad
sense in reference to EngliSh-speaking
peoples, though in England as well as
in the United States today, the popula-
ton is mixed blend of cultures from
many lands.
@. When an airplane is flown at
supersonic speeds, how does it with
stand the great heat that is produced
by the friction of the air through which
it passeS?-P. NICK.
A 1t takes several minutes of sus-
tained Supersonic speed to bring the
planes skin temperature to the point
where the metals will fail. For this
reason flights at speeds far greater
than that of sound have been of short
duration. Overcoming this so-called
thermal barrier" is one of the major
unsolved problems in supersonic fly
ing.
@. Have the nails which were used in
the CrucifiXion ever been found?-
H. H. w.
A. According to tradition they were
found by Helena, the mother of Con-
Stantine. st. Ambrose and others record
that she had one nail converted into
a crown for Constantine and another
into bride for his horse. It is posi-
BILE that the celebrated Iron Crown Of
Lombardy is identical with this crown.
The holy nails which are venerated in
over 80 places in Europe are imita-
tions.
@. Is the Anti-Saloon League still
functioning?-T. C..
A. Yes, but under another name. In
January, 1948, its name was changed to
Temperance League of America. In
1850, the present National Temperance
League, Inc, was formed by merger Of
the. Temperance League Of America
and the National Temperance Move
ment of America.
@. What is the lowest age at which
horse may begin to race?-J. M. o.
A. Horses are not allowed to race
uIlIll tIlcy dLS OlIlC1duy CWO yCdIo Olu
A horses official age is reckoned from
January / of the year in which he was
born. Thus thoroughbred foaled any
time during 1852 became one year old.
officially, on January /, 1858, and two
years old on January l.. 1854, and
thereby eligible for racing.
c. How much of the worlds gold IL
in the United States?-M. McC.
A. The official gold reserve of the
world is nearly $40 billion. of which the
United States has approximately $22
billion.
@. What is the most populous city
of Alaska? M. /.
A. Anchorage, which had 11,254 in.
habitants in 1850. This is also the ter
ritory's youngest and richest city.
Evening star., 1954-06-07
Low Lax on Runaway Futhers

The present drive to collect back
parking fines in new reciprocal agree
ment between neighboring States shows
how easily the never tried or enforced
Uniform Support Act the runaway
father 'law') could be enforced. Ap-
parently. it is more important to fill
the Golfers of the Traffic Department
than to see that minor children are
properly supported. One Who Knows.
Evening star., 1954-06-07
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer to any question
OF fact by writing The Evening Star Infor-
nation Bureau ZOO Eye st. NV Washing:
ton D, D. c. Please inclose three go cents for
return postage.
Evening star., 1954-06-07
Admires Russians Courage

was deeply touched by the plea of
the former Russian secret police officer.
Nikolai Khokhlov, when he appeared
before the Senate Internal Security
Committee, of which our distinguished
Senator Jenner is chairman. I have
genuine admiration for Mr.. Jenner and
great faith in the loyalty and compe-
tence of his staff. They can certainly
be credited with doing much to eff
fectively combat the menace of COM
muniSm in this country.
From the individual human point of
view, Mr.. Khokhlov's plea gives us here
in America an opportunity to express
our admiration for his courage to break
with the diabolical force entrenched in
Russia. Frances Louise McCracken.
Evening star., 1954-05-02
Congress to Get Plea to Clarity
Policing of Pentdgon Section

The Arlington County Board
has decided to ask the help of
Congress to clear up police jur-
isdiction of the Pentagon area
mo mans land"
The board made the decision
after receiving a report from
Carlisle Johnstone, public safety
director, saying that attempts to
clear up the situation have been
fruitleSs so far. Mr.. Johnstone
said he did not believe anything
would be done until the situa-
ton is decided by Federal
statute
The "no-man's land" includes
sections under exclusive jurisdic-
ton of Arlington police, Park
police, Pentagon police and mill
tary and air police, together with
some under concurrent jurisdic-
tions, Mr.. Johnstone said. In
addition, he said, there is also
a controversial area involved" :"
Policing "Sidestepped."
The Arlington Advisory Board
of the American Automobile AS
Sociation had told the board that
traffic law enforcement has
been sidestepped by police au-
thorities who were unwilling to
take action unless assured they
had authority to do So"
The hazy jurisdiction also
clouds solution of crimes in the
area.
In other business, the board
decided to buy the former recrea-
tion and administration build
ing at George Washington Car
Evening star., 1954-05-02
Rockville Will Elect Mayor
And 4 CounciImen Tomorrow

Rockville tomorrow will elect a
mayor and four councilmen for
two-year terms after one of the
bitterest campaigns in the city's
history.
Polling places will be open
from Z am. to 7 pm. at the fire
house, St. Mary's Catholic
Church and the Lutheran
Church on Viers Mill road.
Three full non-partisan states
are in the field and during the
past two months the air has been
filled with charge and counter
charge.
1900 New Voters.
The Citizens for Good Gov
ernment have been primarily
responsible for the interest in
the election and helped put
1900 new voters on the books
that previously listed only 1900
registered voters.
The CGG slate has been the
prime target for the slate headed
up j. Warren Milor. Mr.. Milor
has been critical of the fund
raising campaign of the group
and called on the United States
Attorneys Office in Baltimore to
investigate the matter.
United States Attorney George
c. Doub, in letter to Mr.. Milor,
Evening star., 1954-05-02

said it was "the policy of the
Department of Justice to enforce
strictly the provisions of the
Federal Corrupt Practices Act
and the Hatch Act"
II have accordingly referred
your letter to the appropriate
Federal agency for investiga-
tion," he said.
Discussed With csc. c-e
The CGG slate, headed up by
Dickran Y. Hovsepian, includes
three Federal employees. The
group had discussed the mat II
with the law officer of the Civil
Service Commission.
Mr.. Hovsepian also had been
granted clearance by his en-
ployers, the Army Map Service,
to run for mayor.
The CGG slate, besides Mr.
Hovsepian, includes John E. OK
ley. Alexander j. Greene, Wen
dell r. Turner and James B.
Robertson.
Mr.. Milor has as his running
mates, Oscar T. Fraley, Hamil-
ton w. Wells, Lowry Riggs and
Alec Lazor.
The third slate headed by
Edward H. Hit, includes Mrs
Elizabeth Talon. Walter M
Baker. M. w. Bradshaw and
Robert w. Bridges.
Evening star., 1954-05-02

John Davis and Malkiah Char
ity, jr.
BERWYN HEIGHTS
The polls will be open here
Tuesday from 7 am. to 8 pm.
at the fire house. Nine candi-
dates. including three incum-
bents, are in the race for five
seats on the board of COM
misSionerS.
The candidates-George c,
Hudgins. Edward Lucic and
John P. Wintermoyer, incum-
bents: and Mortimer c. john
stone. Robert F. Burnett, Roscoe
D. Dwiggins. Donald E. Gourley
Austin r. Green and James E
Ridgeway.
Evening star., 1954-05-02

councilman, 5605 Warwick place,
and Mai. Gen. Thomas j. Han
ley, U. S. A. F.. (retired). 4704
Essex avenue.
The council seats Of Mrs.
Joseph O'Brien and Alex H. Van
Keuren. jr.. will be vacated and
neither is seeking reelection.
In a three-way race for the
two council seats are Maxwell
Conklin. 1922 Cumberland ave-
nue.. Robert E. Mitchell. $3.50
Warwick place. and Jesse Vein
stein. ATS Essex avenue.
The election will be held at
Somerset School from 6 to 8 pm.
Evening star., 1954-05-02
Silver Spring Cited
For Good P|anninq;
Hyattsvi|Ie Criticized
E. H. Hit
By Alex K. Preston
Stor Stoff Correspondent

BALTIMORE, May 1.-Silve1
Spring and Hyattsville were cited
as examples of good and bad
planning, respectively, by a
Prince Georges County real
estate developer before a group
Of about 100 State, county and
municipal planning officials to-
day.
At the first Maryland Con-
ference on Community Develop
ment sponsored by a score OF
public, service and commercial
organizations, steps were taken
to form a permanent organiza-
tion of the group. Two general
sessions and four workshops were
held in an all-day session in the
Baltimore Museum of Art.
Planning Resisted"
Harry A. Boswell of Mount
Rainier, who has proposed a
huge commercial development,
Gateway City," on the new
Baltimore Parkway at its ap-
proach to Washington, drew the
contrasts of planning in the
Washington area.
1.-THE people resisted planning
in Hyattsville 20 years ago." he
said. To-day you see narrow
streets and narrow sidewalks.
Some of the stores are closed
even new stores.
"Silver Spring, which was de-
veloped from an orchard, today
attracts people from Is miles
away while Hyattsville doesn't
even attract people within walk
ing distance.
The farmers interest in plan
ming was discussed by Herbert
R. Hopes. master of the Mary
land Grange.
"The most important factor
in the success of any planning
and zoning regulation among
farmers" Mr.. Hopes said, %.
is the necessity of getting COM
plete information about every
thing you are trying to do and
why it is being done, to as large
a percentage of your total popu-
lation as possible. What folks
do not understand. they are gen.
orally against. and this certainly
holds for planning and zoning." :"
Governor Speaks.
Gov. McKeldin told the gath
ering Maryland has it's share of
good and bad planning.
The Governor introduced DR.,
Abel Wolman, well-known con-
sulting engineer who was first
president of the Maryland State
Planning Commission and who
now is professor of sanitary en-
gineering at Johns Hopkins Uni
verSity.
Among other round-table par
Elephants were Mayor Irving C.
McCathran Of ashing to n
Grove; Laverne Johnson of the
American Automobile Association
IN Washington: Mayor WinSlow
F. Burhans of Hagerstown; C.
Warren Giauque of the Mary
land-National Capital Park and
Planning Commission. and Dean
S. S. Steinberg of the School of
Engineering. University of Mary
land.
Evening star., 1954-05-02
Public School Art Work
On Display in Arlington

Day-to-day art work Of Still
dents in Arlington public schools
will be displayed this week in
store windows of the Virginia
Square shopping center, the
School Department announced.
Representative Broyhiil will
open the exhibit at 1880 pm. to-
morrow.
In addition to the examples of
work done in everyday art
classes. there will be shown 80
paintings which will be sent to
schools in foreign countries un-
der an international art project
of the Junior Red Cross. More
than 1900 pictures will be dis
played.
Thirteen pictures by students
in foreign countries also will be
on, display.
Evening star., 1954-05-02

yer Homes, South Thirteenth
and Queen streets, for use as
a county recreation center for
colored citizens. The building
was bought from the Federal
Government for $4,000 and the
land for $3.700. The housing
project is being abandoned.
A proposal that women cross
ing guards be given the power
of arrest while on duty or be
replaced by policemen was pre-
sented by safety chairmen of the
Federated Women's Clubs of Ar
lington.
An ordinance setting penalties
for failure to conserve water
this summer was proposed by
County Manager A. T. Lund-
berg. The measure will be adver-
tiSed for public hearing.
Shortage May Recur.
Last summers shortage is ex-
pected to recur because a $1.3
million water system expansion
program will not be completed
before next year.
The State has preliminary
plans for a long-range develop
ment of Lee highway as a four
lane divided highway through
the county. the board was ad-
vised in a report from Clifton
G. Stoneburner, county highway
director.
A proposed bypass, estimated
to cost $12,725.0 900. is now con-
sidered impractical, Mr.. Stone
burner said.
Evening star., 1954-05-02
urkeys for Turkey Project
Sends Virginia Birds to IstonbuI

The turkey was named after
Turkey somewhat erroneously, as
you probably know-if you help
write the "T'' section of Web
ster's Unabridged.
WebSter's says the turkey was
so named from turkey cock.
first applied to the guinea cock.
which was imported from Africa
through Turkey into Europe. and
with which the American bird
was for a time identified"
Since this areas birds are
being imported into Turkey
through New York's Idlewild
Airport, they may come to be
known around Istanbul as Idle
wildS.
Evening star., 1954-05-02
Special Dispatch to The Stor

TIMBERVILLE, Va. May L.
Turkeys for Turkey, 10000
chicks and poults. will leave the
Shenandoah Valley this week
for Istanbul.
Goals to Newcastle" COM
ments do not apply here. The
Turkish government needs these
tiny goblers for foundation
fiocks. Charles w. Wampler and
Welby Spencer will accompany
the birds.
American-trained experts in
Turkey will see the birds are
started off properly. on ranges
| like those In this area.
Evening star., 1954-05-02
Council and Manager
Pay Raise Among
5MontgomeryB 5 Bills

Proposals to set up a referen-
dunn that would raise the pay Of
Montgomery County councilmen
and remove the $4,000 limita-
tion on the county managers
salary were introduced yesterday
as the councils May legislative
session got underway.
Only five bills and two reso-
lutionS were introduced, but it
was apparent that a heavy legis-
lative month was ahead.
Councilman George F. Nesbitt
introduced the resolution that
would provide for a referendum
on the amendments to the char
ter next November.
Pay Raises Offered.
One would raise the pay per
meeting for councilman from
$40 to $50 and increase the max
imum from $1,000 to $4,000
a year.
The County Charter Commit
tee had proposed that the $40
a meeting rate be retained but
the 81 300 limitation be removed.
Mr.. Nesbitt, who is not seeking
reelection. said that of the
present $1,000 maximum for four
year terms, $4,000 goes for car
operating expenses, and about
81 1900 for taxes.
Mr.. Nesbitt said the $4,000
limitation on the county man
ayers salary was considered
adequate when it was proposed
in 1899.
when recruiting for a county
manager now, it no longer fits
into the picture" he said.
Child Care Amendment.
Bill No. S introduced yesterday
would provide that appeals under
the new child care home
ordinance would go to the Board
of Appeals instead Of the county
council as at present.
Other bills introduced yester-
day included:
/. To permit the council to
advertise the annual tax sale
notice and list in more than one
newspaper.
2. To add q ninth member to
the present Cabin John Park
Fire Board.
3. To provide that appeals may
be made within 80 days after
a decision concerning Board of
Appeals matters by the Circuit
Court to the State Court of
Appeals. (This is in line with
recent State legislation)
4. To authorize the appoint
ment of two court reporters for
the circuit court at salaries not
to exceed $400 a month. (The
present law allows one with a
top salary of $3.50 a month";
All five bills and two resolu-
tions were set for public hearing
at 8 pm. May 13 in the new
county building, Rockville.
To Meet Earlier.
Councilmen, pointing to the
heavy schedule ahead. also
agreed to meet in legislative ses-
sion at 10:30 am. Tuesday in
stead of at 2 pm.
The council yesterday ordered
the county attorneys office to
prepare legislation that would
permit it to adopt a housing
code.
Other legislation considered
includes q revision Of the police
retirement system. tighter regu-
lations on the occupancy Of
buildings deemed unsafe and un-
sanitary, and a ban on erection
of signs in public rights Of way.
Evening star., 1954-05-02
Sheffield Quits as Head
Of Shen-v alley Packers
Spseiol Dispatch 10 The stor

TIMBERVuLE. Va. May L.
M. j. Sheffield. manager and
treasurer of the Shen-Valley
Meat Packers cooperative here,
has resigned. effective next Sat-
urday
Mr.. Sheffield became manager
of the SIG million Timberville
plant in June, 1850. His resigna-
ton comes after 46 years in the
meat packing business.
A. j. Jessee. assistant to Mr..
Shefield, has been appointed
acting manager and treasurer.
A native Of Russell County, Mr..
lessee. 40. is former county
agent Of Madison County.