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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
Sod Anniversary for Romuniuns


Nine years have elapsed since the
Soviet seizure of Romania in 1945.
This is sad anniversary but, under
the present circumstances, the only sig
nificant one for Romanians and their
friends in the West It is a reminder
Of Russian enslavement of Eastern
Europe. and Of the dangerous STRATEGY
cal advantages thus obtained by Mos
COW in its aggressive plans for world
domination.
We hope The Star will publish this
letter as homage paid to the suffer-
ings Of the enslaved and a warning to
the free.
Two weeks after the Yalta declara-
tion-on February ~. 1945-Andrei
ViShinSky delivered in Bucharest q
brutal two-hour ultimatum to King
Michael for the ousting Of the legal
government of Gen. Radescu. The
Red army had already disarmed the
police force, occupied the governments
buildings and was patroling the streets
with mechanical units. BY means of
such overt and implacable pressure the
Red army imposed the installation, on
March 6. 1945, Of so-called Romanian
government composed of Soviet agents.
All this was perpetrated at the time
when the entire Romanian Army was
fighting on the front. then being the
fourth most important force in the
Allied camp.
Since then this stooge government
has carried out the Soviet directives Of
Communist terror-regimentation, eco
nomic colonialiSm to the benefit Of
Moscow and war preparations against
the West. 1t was nevertheless recognized
by the Western powers in the frantic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
New York's Disgrace

The latest development on New York's
water front merely brings into the open de-
f1ant contempt for law and order which has
long prevailed along the docks of the Nations
greatest port.
OficerS of the racket-ridden international
Longshoremen's Association have officially in
dorsed the strike which began some three weeks
ago In open defiance of Federal court injunc-
ton. For a time 1t was called an unauthorized
or wildcat strike. But now this pretense has
been dropped. The lila and its officers currently
are in open defiance Of the injunction.
In the face Of this it is ridiculous for New
York'S Mayor Wagner to be calling upon Presi-
dent Eisenhower to end the strike. This strike,
u it can be digniled by that term, should be
ended right in New York City.
The means of doing it are available. The
Federal court should proceed without further
delay to command respect for its Injunction.
The fiction that the lila is a legitimate union
or that the strike is in good faith should be
discarded The men responsible for the defiance
Of the court should be fined and jailed if
necessary. Meanwhile Mayor Wagner should
see to it that adequate police protection con-
tinues to be available. The strike has been
crumbling under the impact of a determined
move by ALL lockers to go to work. 1t will
continue to crumble if the LILA leaders are ap-
propriately punished, and If the goons and
thugs are kept under tight control by the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
A Kind of Comfort

At the height Of his terrible power during
the Second World War, when he vowed that
victory would be his and that his Nazi Reich
would live on in glory for thousand years.
Adolf Hitler banked more than little on the
ability Of German scientists to develop new
weapons His gamble was not altogether IRA
tional. Actually, he might well have won it if
at the start of the conflict, instead of toward
the end he had had available large quantities
OF the fearSome W. rocket.
Today, measured against the scientific
progress that has taken place since 1945, the
W. does not seem to amount to very much in
spite of its great Supersonic speed and a range
that enabled it to terrorize British cities from
launching sites in France. Yet it still must be
regarded with measure of awe as the fore
runner, the prototype, the essential expert
mental model, of the intercontinental missile
that will surey-sooner or later-be stored In
the arsenalS of all the worlds major powers.
How soon? The answer is anybody's guess
But just the other day Premier Malenkov sug-
gested that the Soviet Union might be armed
with the weapon in the jnot-too-d distant future,
and there is no doubt that our own country is
moving as fast as it can in the same direction.
The thing may thus be much nearer than is
generally supposed. In fact, according to Pro-
lessor Herman Oberth-honorary head of the
GERMAN society 1Or space research, ana one
of the developers of the V-2-another year of
experimental work will make it possible to build
rockets capable of delivering atomic or hydro
gen bomb devastation to any spot on earth
within As minutes
Whether it becomes reality in year or
not, however, the intercontinental missile
which would make man. piloted bombers obso-
lete and defy interception-is certainly on the
way. And what it means, as Professor Oberth
has Said is that in case of an about conflict
every big city in the world could be destroyed
in matter of hours. Even so, although the
prospect is an appalling one, the professor has
derived kind of comfort from it: He believes
that it is full of such tremendous danger that
no nation will ever again dare to start total
war.
The same rather hopeful thought has oc-
Cured to number of others, in high places
and low. Perhaps it is excessively wishful, but
there is at least the possibility that the horrors
implicit in modern military technology will
frighten the world into establishing an endur-
ing peace. In any event, assuming his sanity,
no aggressor today can be disposed to gamble
as Hitler did in 1889. For the new weapons
have made about war an instrument not Of
rational national policy but of universal catas-
trophe and in that. very fact may rest man
kinds best chance to avoid 1t permanently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
No 'Hondout' Involved

Onhand it might seem that Representative
Bxoyhill's appeal for more Federal aid to North
ern Virginia'S schools is out Of line with his
States traditional stand against Federal in
volvement in local government Actually there
Is no conflict between the two matters. He is
seeking amends for Federal encroachment
over which Mr.. Broyhills 10th district had no
control and which has imposed onerous bur-
dens on public facilities in the areas concerned.
Congress has recognized that the Federal Gov
eminent has certain obligations to meet in this
connection-but indications at the Capitol are
that appropriations adequate to meet those
obligations may not be Forthcoming.
The problem which Mr. Broyhil brought to
attention Of the House is not confined to nearby
Virginia communities Maryland suburbs of
Washington, too, have suffered from the impact
Of Federal expansion in the Metropolitan Area.
As the expansion has continued, more and more
taxable land has been removed from State tax
lists. And coincident with the diminution in
revenues has come an enormous increase in
demands for public services and facilities, eSpe-
cially schools. Most of this increased. demand
has resulted directly or indirectly from the
enlargement of Federal holdings and activities
In the suburbs, with the attendant influx of
Government workers and their families.
Schools have been particularly hard hit by
this populatlon growth. Nearly every 1ur1Sd1c-
ton on both sides of the Potomac has been
forced to resort to bond issues to cope with the
classroom shortages. increasingly large allot-
mentS Of current revenues have been made to
schools, with correspondingly heavy levies on
taxpayers And the expansion goes on. Mr.
Broyhil cited figures indicating that the school
populations in most communities of his district
are expected to double by about 1860. He did
not exaggerate when he told his House COL
leagues that the school load would reach 'in-
tolerable" proportions unless more Federal aid
Is forthcoming.
He is correct in denying that such aid
would be "handout" 1t would be only fair
payment in lieu of taxes lost through Federal
invasion Of taxable real estate. This obligation
should be fully met, not only because it is the
Just thing to do but because, as a matter Of
Self-interest, the Federal Government should be
concerned with providing better schools and
other facilities for children Of its employees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
This and That j..

Cali work and no play makes Jack or
Charlie dull boy"
But our correspondent is right, of
course. Correspondents are always
right. aren't they?
"T STREET.
Dear Sir:
This letter has been in my resolu-
lions for years. Have you or do you in
tend to put This and That in book
form?
1T is such a refreshing experience
for me each day as read The Star.
pass it on to friends in other States
and keep some in my scrap book.
II feel that posterity should have the
benefit Of your observations, philoso-
ply. and power of expression about the
everyday things, customs. animals,
birds. insects, etc., and especially your
study Of mankind.
I'm this workaday world Of D. c.,
with political turmoil, slow transporta-
ton by Capital Transit bus, and
changeable weather, find your column
brings me back to the real things in
life that we so often lose in the rush
of today. Sincerely. A. M. s."
And here comes ANNE j. Of Airing
ton, to ask:
please send me any information
concerning animal oddities. Any sort
of oddly would be appreciated as it
is to be used for a biology report"
Well, now, Anne, wouldn't it be nice
If we did your school work for you!
But we would be hurting. rather
than helping. because the research one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
The Spark

Jud GYi1dle Uas a tense, dynamic mite.
A scdnt fUe feet OF fuss and
Illumination;
With agile mind contrivino day and
night,
He kept US in perpetual agitation.
Nothing that tp1s Mould suit him. so
it seemed:
on projects and campaigns. some
Shre1Dd, some curious,
To bring about the betterments he
dreamed,
He droue himself and US in progress
furious.
When finally ,De laid hin, underground
Who'd kept our villaoe In a constant
tissy.
One naurmured. ,Dith cautious glance
around,
"ThGnk goodness. Jud's RELAXED at
laSt-or Is hep"
But ,Dten he crossed the riuer. Atlas
cheered
And great Zeus chuckled In his curly
beard!
Harold Willard Gleason
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
CONNECTICUT AVE.

CONNECTICUT AVE.
Dear Sir:
Books and their bindings are fine.
'Templeton Jones is fine.
"Necks, as of recent date, are fine,
too.
But for month now the birds have
been singing before o'clock.
"Crocuses are up-and beginning to
wither.
Song sparrows are squirting out
music. There is little green haze all
around.
Spring is rushing right over us, and
nobody in this town seems to be cele-
brating it.
People like me, who sit at desks all
day long, need to be reminded Of
what's going on in the world.
II regard this as your department.
one Of Washingtons most necessary.
Sincerely M. j. S."
Tut, tut, nam.
For years we have written the
feathers off the robin, the song off
the wood thrush, and the bill off the
woodpecker.
Nobody, positively nobody, has writ
ten so many rings around the things of
nature in old D. C.. and points North
and South. meaning nearby Maryland
and Virginia.
Remember what the poet said:
THE world is so full of number
of things,
We all should be as happy as kings"
Or words to that effect.
Also recall that someone wisely said,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
cCurthyism and Reds

The extent to which Mccarthy has
been made synonymous with anti-com-
muniSm Is one of the most incredible
aspects of this strange interlude, and
one Of its most unfortunate. An inevi-
table result Is the alienation from anti
Communist activity of people who
could offer intelligent and theological
help-many of the professional class,
teachers, students. writer's. etc. Nc
earthly. as symbol Of anti-communism
has. on the other hand. made it in
creaSingly the cause Of the emotional
type. the jingoists. and the undelibera-
tive in general. whose chief contribu-
tions are unqualified suspicion and
belligerence.
It is important to steer away from
this association Of Mccarthy with the
campaign against Communist espionage
and influence. It must not be Nc
Carthy's baby. A study Of his record
shows endless reasons why he is not At
to be symbol or even an important fig
ure in this campaign. He is habitually
unfair. He has shown ignorance Of both
the American and Russian systems, and
particularly Of the difference between
Subversion In this country and normal
liberal thinking within the American
system. It is important to realize and
to impress upon others that there are
many other men in public life at least
equally vigorous and better qualified to
fight communism effectively. II any,
thing, many. would rededicate them
selves to Communist action II as
ISOLATION with Mccarthy were not in
volved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26

drive for appeasement of that period
and even a peace treaty" was con-
cluded in 1947 with it. Another of the
numerous international felonies of the
Kremlin was thus covered with the veil
Of respectability by the Western recog-
milton.
What has been the result Of this con-
doning of Soviet enslavement? Has the
appeasement brought peace to the West,
strengthened the security of the United
States or made co-existence between
freedom and criminal tyranny pos
sible?
Is not now the moment to denounce
the Soviet imposture and crimes,
break relations with the puppet gov
ernments and offer the partisans of
freedom in the world something worth
fighting for?
Mihail FarcaSanu,
President, League of Free Ro-
manianS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
Dubious Distinction

There can be no question as to the over
whelming popularity of the action of Prince
Georges Countys Commissioners in cutting IS
cents of the tax rate for the next fiscal year.
But the Joy was not universal Tempering the
immediate elation was feeling of regret in
certain quarters that some of the economies
which made the reduction possible were effected
at the expense of the countys already made
Quate health services.
The Commissioners sliced $25,665 off the
Health Departments request. Even the re-
quested amount would not bring the county's
health facilities and services to the level
recommended by national authorities. Today
Prince Georges County spends less on public
health than any other Maryland county,
according to a recent Community Chest
study. It's ten public health nurses are shame
fully overburdened. Whereas the recognized
ratio should be one nurse for every 5000 per-
sons, Prince Georges provides one nurse for
every 21,567 persons. County Health Director
Thomas Englar has stated that the present staff
should be doubled, at the least, in order to cope
with the Health Departments responsibilities
In detecting incipient diseases and providing
preventive care. More space for the staff is
urgently. needed.
DR.. Englar grimly summed up the problem
this way: "The things we should be discovering
In children in this county today are going un-
detected. But they'll be found out years from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
All Out, Hikers!

All outdoor people should be alert
over the coming week end to welcome
Justice Douglas and his intrepid mixers.
A fine gesture would be to walk few
miles with them as they swing into
the home stretch.
Particularly interested should be the
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. Cen
ter Hiking Club. Wanderbirds Hiking
Club. Audubon Society, Eagle Scouts
and so on.
This person for one does not feel
that we are yet slaves of the automo-
bile. Show your sentiment by coming
out and welcoming the group who car
ried our hearts from Cumberland to
Washington. Excelsior!
Thaddeus Zywicki.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
Likes to Be Puzzled

AS crossword puzzle fan Of many
years standing land sitting and one
who works them out in ink, may
commend you for your daily cross
word puzzle which has suddenly taken
a turn for the better. I mean by this
that they are definitely more challeng-
ing and a distinct improvement over
the former puzzles. which were so easy
to do that they were an insult to the
intelligence of your readers.
Nathan Leiderman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
Letters to The Star

had supposedly come to church to
worship God. McCarthyism is definitely
q political issue and as such has no
place in the churches. I am glad that
I am able to 60 to church and not be
subjected to political TRADES and mar
row-minded attacks on other denom-
nations.
Mary S.. Kinsey.
4
With sinking heart heard the ac-
count Of the sermon by Dean Pike. In
deploring the Senator who exacerbates
political division among us, the dean
found for himself an opportunity
to increase religious division. Which is
the graver wrong?
Martha T. O'Keefe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
Case of Dick Haynes

The squabble over the deportation of
Dick Haynes should be settled. If at
all possible. by letting him stay here
and keep singing. It is reported that
he owes the Government $4,000 in
back income taxes, but this is chicken
feed compared with the theater ticket
tax revenue that will be lost, as we'll
as the $4,000 he owes, if he is de-
ported. He and his lovely wife. Rita
Hayworth, are money-makers for Uncle
Sam and we should not take the chance
of losing her by deporting Dick Haynes.
1t is like killing the goose that lays the
golden eggs.
Internal Revenue should take hand
in this matter and work out a deal
with the immigration Service to keep
him singing and paying. I am sure the
taxpayers will have no objection.
James B. Coleman,
Richmond, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26

Ed Murrow recently made q no.
holds-barred attack upon Senator Nc
earthly. AS usual in such attacks, the
issue, that of Communist infiltration,
was ignored and America was called
upon to speak for or against the
methods" used.
One important factor was evidently
overlooked by Mr.. Murrow. Many of
us have become convinced that we can
not afford to be too critical about
methods" used by congressional COM
mittees as long as the violent opponents
of investigating committees continue to
use their own vociferous methods" in
about attempts to discredit and dis
courage such investigations.
Lila SOnnemann.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
Happy Days for Democrats

The Democrats are in clover! After
twenty years Of treason" they don't
have to take lie-detector tests-only
Republicans The G. o. P. has now
been in Office some IA months and
already the executive and legislative
branches are accusing each other Of
lying. Matchmaking and even i1astier
things. It taxes the imagination to
picture what they'd be doing to each
other II they could manage to stay
on for twenty years.
Kathryn +. Eager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26

now when the heart trouble and other diseases
show up" Before the Commissioners finally
approve the health budget for fiscal 1855 they
should weigh carefully this warning from the
health officer It is dubious distinction for
any county to lead the area in tax cutting when
1t also leads in public health deficiencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26

of the Catholic Church with relation to
the Mccarthy issue. is to put it mildly.
Dean Pike seems to forget that it has
always been the Protestant Churches
who have protested loudly every time
the Catholic Church took issue on any
thing that, according to Protestants,
had any semblance Of politics. The
usual accusation has been that the
Catholics are trying to bring Rome to
the Capitol It is therefore hard to be-
lieve that Dean Pike would come all the
way from New York to accuse the
church of not mixing in politics and
to spread discord among the citizens Of
Washington. AS clergyman. which he
is, and not as politician. wouldn't it
have been more profitable to give a
sermon on charity-a much-needed vir-
tue in this day and age-rather than
use his parishioners' time to call the
church names? There is enough hatred
and intolerance in this world without
such sermons. However. we could all
use a sermon or two on charity or love.
Mercedes Alfonso.
Allah be praised for fortnight, able,
courageous and God-fearing men of the
stamp of the Very Rev. DR.. James A.
Pike and the Very Rev. Francis B.
Sayre. jr for their public discussions
and presentations of the facts behind
the camouflage. May their numbers
mushroom and their utterances crowd
the Always and headline the news
prints!
Bryan Coe.
I submit that the divisive deans
have performed singular disservice to
the public good. In their prejudiced
petulance they are not bearing the
heat of the day" but have only added
heat to the fires Of confusion. 1t is
unnecessary to add that they have
given very little light.
Dean Pixies sermon is offensive to me
and to millions of other Catholics,
lay and clergy alike, who detest
McCarthyism
The church has not spoken out
against Mccarthy because it is not
the policy of the Catholic Church to
interfere in matters that are capable
Of being handled on rational political
level.
Mad.
Deans Sayre and Pike could not
resist the opportunity to force their
own political views upon people who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
Marty Mccarthy

David Lawrence says Mccarthy nears'
martyrdom. What a foolish statement.
That makes about as much sense as to
state that Alger Hiss is near martyrdom.
Furthermore, this columnist is always
talking about McCarthy's Republican
following. That is where he is wrong
again. He should say his radical fol-
lowing. Let's get the commies and
radicals straight. Both Of these groups
have q place. but I haven't been able
to figure out where 1t is. When two
mad dogs are on the loose, don't let
one get away.
EK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-26
Mad.

resist the opportunity to force their
own political views upon people who
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-04-15
Couple To Wed

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry f. "Dcwey"
Rice have announced the engage
ment and approaching marriage of
their daughter Miss Rose Marie
Rice, Of Oakland, to James G. Fol
ey, il, son Of Mrs. Rose Foley Lee,
of Mt. Lake Park, and the late
James g. Foley, ST.
The ceremony viii be performed
Saturday afternoon, May !, at 3
O'Clock, DIST, at st. Peters Catho-
lie church. Rev. Fl. Michael X.
Carney will officiatc
Mrs. Elizabeth Dressman, La
Vale, will be her sisters matron
Of honor and Edward Rice will be
best man. Organist for the oc-
casion will be Miss Marcella kcrins
while soloist win be Charles l..
Briner.
This will be am open church we'd
ding and a reception will follow the
ceremony at the home Of the bride
elects parents, for all friends and
relatives.
Miss Rice is a graduate of Mt,
st. Agnes High school in Baltimore
and attended Cathelman's Business
school, Cumberland. She has been
employed in the First National
Bank in Oakland for four and one
half years.
Mr. Foley is a graduate of Oak
land High school and is veteran
Of World War II, having served
overseas for Is months He is now
employed at the Timken Roller
Bearing company in Canton, Ohio.
The couple will reside in that city.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-04-15
MARRIED

Harvey -Bowers-In a quiet home
ceremony on Saturday evening,
April 10, Miss Virginia Bowers be-
came the bride of Ray Harvey.
She is the daughter of Frank Bow
ers. Red Oak, and Mr.. Harvey is
the son of the late Dorse Harvey,
FaiIview.
Rev. Ross Speicher performed
the ceremony with Mrs. Norma
Truban as the brides matron of
honor and Leo Truban as best man.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. S. B.
Cooper, son Boyd, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Gibbs, Ny. and Mrs. Leo Tru-
ban and children, of Grcenbclt; Nh.
and Mrs. Aubrey Bowers, Washing
ton, d. c.; Frank Bowers, Mrs.
Ross Speicher and daughter, Iva
kathryn.
Refreshments were served fol-
lowing the ceremony.