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Evening star., 1954-09-13
sy The Associated Pres.

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. Sept,
13.-A remark Mrs. Margaret
Deibel made on a nation wide
television program last Friday
has paid of like q slot machine
lin nickels.
Mrs. Deibel, appearing on the
Garry Moore Show, said she and
her husband Charles were con-
tented with their modest way
of living. Shortly after the re-
mark, nickels began flowing
through the mail to the couple S
Mt. Pleasant home.
The Deibels arrived home late
last night to be greeted by ex-
cited friends and neighbors who
told them of the piling up mail.
So far $4,000 letters have
turned up at the Deibel home
most jingling with coins. but
some crinkly like they have bills
stuffed inside.
Postmaster James Hooker ex-
poets $4,000 more letters for the
Deibels in today's. first delivery.
And he estimates they'll keep
coming for a couple of weeks.
Evening star., 1954-09-13
By the Associated Press

In a case going back more
than $50 years, Insurance Com
pany of North America has
asked the Supreme Court to
consider a $747,047 claim which
arose from the French seizure of
American ships prior to 1900.
The company's action is an
appeal from a decision of the
United States Court of Claims,
which held that it did not have
jurisdiction to pass on the merits
of the case.
The company, founded in
Philadelphia in 1894, says the
sum it seeks was paid to policy
holders whose American-owned
Evening star., 1954-09-13
Temple U. Junior, 19.
Named College Queen
BY the Assoeiated Pres.

ASBURY PARK, N. j., Sept.
13.-Miss Ginger Steen, 19-year-
old blue-eyed Junior at Temple
University, yesterday won the
second annual National College
Queen contest.
The 5-foot-8-inch brown
haired beauty defeated 26 other
contestants for the crown worth
about $4,000 in scholarships and
other prizes.
The new college queen, rated
for beauty and brains-all con-
testants submitted essays and
told the judges of their college
works the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Rubin Steen of Phila-
delphia. Her father is a butcher.
Evening star., 1954-09-13

hands only, had smashed into
the couples home.
4 At first Mr.. Hicks, death was
attributed to a routine accident.
An intensive investigation be-
gan after the hand throttle of
the car was found to have been
taped wide open.
Evening star., 1954-09-13
Senator Hill Honored

CHICAGO. Sept. 13 R.-The
American College of Hospital
A d Illustrators yesterday
awarded an honorary fellowship
to Senator Hill, Democrat Of
Alabama, for his services to the
cause of hospitals in America" !"
The Alabama Senator was CO.
author Of the Halliburton Hos
pital Survey and Reconstruction
Act passed by Congress in 1916.
Evening star., 1954-09-13
Company Seeks $747, ,O47
For Ships Seized Before 1900

ships and cargo were seized by
the French.
The company tried first to col
lect from France. Then after a
treaty of 1900 in which France
and America released each other
from similar claims, the COM
pany sought repeatedly to OBJ
tain its. money from the United
States, either through courts or
Congress. The most recent ac-
ton stems from a 1948 revision
of law which the company con-
tends gave the Court of Claims
Jurisdiction.
Robert B. Ely III of Philadel-
phia, counsel for the company,
asked for q writ of certiorari. I
Evening star., 1954-09-13
MuIenkov Gets Roses.
From California Florists
BY the Associofed Press

SAN DIEGO, Calf, Sept. 13.
"A shipment of II white Cali
fornia roses was on the way to
Premier Malenkov of Russia to-
day as a peace symbol for him
and his 16 top associates in the
Communist government.
The roses were sent air ex-
press by the California State
Florists Association at the con-
clusion of its annual convention
here yesterday as expressing 1.-The
hopes of the Wastern world for
peace"
Evening star., 1954-09-13
Warning Letter on Safe Driving
Found in Crash Killing Six

20. Charter Oak, an airman
third class stationed at After
bury Air Force Base, Ind: 10
Ann Hansen, l8, Charter Oak;
Leonard Burr. Is, Council Bluffs,
and Gary Baker, is, Dunlap.
The other youth was not iden-
titled
Evening star., 1954-09-13
Maine Goes 10 Polls
Today in Election Of
National Interest
BY the Assoeiassd Press


PORTLAND, Me-. Sept. 13.--
Hurricane-battered Maine goes
to the polls today in an election
watched nationally for possible
influences on the makeup of the
next Congress.
At stake, in Republican eyes,
is continuation of 20 years con-
troll of all top offices in Maine,
and a chance to point the way
to G. o. P. victories in the Al
States voting in November.
Democrats insist the issue isn't
the elections effects elsewhere,
but what's best for Maine"
They've called for an end to go
years Of one-party government. "
Reduced Vote Forecast.
Generally fair weather was
forecast, but Hurricane Edna,
which raked the States most
populous areas Saturday, is ex-
pected to cut the total vote. In
1850. the last ''off year." 240,1
ballots were cast.
The polls must close by Z pm.
(EST) although vote-counting
can start at S pm. in communi-
ties with fewer than 800 persons.
A smaller vote may benefit
Democrats whose most spirited
campaign in 20 years has been
concentrated against reelection
of Republican Gov. Burton M.
Cross. The Democratic candi-
date is National Committeeman
Edmund S. Muskie. 4 I
Mrs. Smith Opposed.
Also asking reelection are Re-
publican Senator Margaret Chase
Smith, whose 95, 1000 victory mar
gin six years ago is a record, and
three G. o. p. Congressman.
Opposing Mrs. Smith, who
never has been defeated for pub
lie Office, is Paul A. Fullam, who
never sought one before. Mr..
Fullam teaches history at Colby
College.
Representatives Robert Hale,
Charles p. Nelson and Clifford G.
McIntire are opposed, respec-
lively, by James c. Oliver,
Thomas E. Delahanty and Ken
meth B. Goliath.
Mr.. Oliver, former Republican
Representative from the First
District. was defeated by Mr..
Hale in 1912. Mr.. Hale seeks
seventh consecutive term, Mr..
Nelson a fourth and Mr.. Nc
Intire a second.
Vice President Nixon, while
vacationing in Maine, called the
election ''the first Statewide
test of the Eisenhower admins
tration's program" He called
for "an even greater &C. o. PJ
majority than ever before"
Smaller Margin Seen.
The States political writer's
figure that even Mrs. Smith will
get nothing like her $4,000 mar
gin in 1948. Ano one writer,
Peter M. Damborg of the Gan
nett Newspapers. predicted re-
election of Gov. Cross by only
5000 to 10000 if the total vote
reached 240.000.
In the last "off-year" election
there was no Senate voting and
Frederick G. Payne was re-
elected Republican Governor
with vote of 145,823 to 94.304
for a Democrat and 1850 for a
Estates Rights Democrat" Mr..
Payne was elected Senator in
1852.
Mr.. Payne's percentage in 1850
was 60.4. In the 20 years since
Maine last had a Democratic
Governor. the Republican guber-
material percentage has run from
SIT to 70.3.
Gov. Cross got the SIT per
cent two years ago. But then
there were two independents as
well as Democrat in the race.
Evening star., 1954-09-13

GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY-The Rev. Carl S. Hess
digs the ground construction school
and for Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. 1885
Macarthur boulevard, NV Participating in the ceremony
yesterday the Rev. Francis Chodnc assistant pastor
The school will classrooms, Office
and kitchen The building designed by architects
Hamilton Wilson and William H. Denton, jr, and will be
built by the Segret Construction Co. Star Staff Photo
Evening star., 1954-01-20
Look at the Forest!

Columnists David Lawrence and Constan-
tine Brown have suggested that the Russians
may have won some kind Of preliminary
tactical victory in the compromise to which we
have agreed, on site arrangements for the i'm
pending Big Four conference in Berlin.
Perhaps they are right But The Star
ventures the belief that an acceptable settle
ment with the Russians, II there Is to be one,
will not be forthcoming in an atmosphere which
attaches great Importance to the question of
how many meetings are to be held in West
Berlin and how many in East Berlin.
Bitter experience has taught us that we
must not hope for too much from any meeting
with the Russians. And experience also teaches
that we must be careful not to yield on matters
affecting basic principles and vital security
interests. But surely the question of where a
particular meeting is to be held cannot be too
important. In this quest for an acceptable
settlement-to which the alternative may be
another world war--we should be willing to
meet at any time and at any place. Let us
not lose sight Of the forest because Of the
trees.
Evening star., 1954-01-20
This and That

Now, we want the mental processes
fluid in reading.
Every reader, from slow to fast. from
one who comprehends quickly to one
who is slow in comprehension, needs to
keep his mentality fluid.
The fixed mind is no better than the
fixed muscle. Both tire quickly when
held at stretch.
The footnote is an ancient device to
get into a book more than might be
put into the book ordinarily.
The note incorporates sort of after
thought, which might be used in the
main text, but which somehow is in
the nature of an addendum.
Various devices have been used. Some
writer's put all the notes at the back of
the book, with mere reference to
them at the bottom of the page.
While this method gets them of the
page, it causes twofold perplexity.
Shall one look back Immediately. or
wait until the book is finished?
Looking back at once is real inter-
ference with the text. It really slows
up reading.
If the footnotes are saved to the last,
then the reader forgets to what they
refer.
To put the 'footnotes" at the end Of
the chapter is no better.
It simply means that one does not
associate the additional material with
the main text as well as when the notes
are at the bottom Of the page.
"Footnote" is an old word. meaning
note OF the foot Of the page.
Evening star., 1954-01-20

we'll fitted for the ~rapidity Of move
ment that made his master famous.
Yet the sculptor has chosen to place
him on a cumbersome, cocky, muscle
bound draft horse which, when put to
speed under the saddle. would collapse
in the first mile-if he lasted that long.
submit, Mr.. Editor. that >the hero
of the First Battle of Manassas Bull
RUM would undoubtedly turn over in
his grave If he realized what his fellow
Virginians have chosen for his monu-
ment on the field where he acquired
his deathless sobriquet.
Samuel j. Henry.
Editors note: The statue of Gen.
Thomas j. "Stonewall" Jackson. to
which Mr.. Henry objects, was widely
criticized by Confederate groups and
others even before it was selected for
a $22, 500 Jackson Memorial on the Bull
Run battlefield. The work of Joseph
Pollia, Italian-born New York sculptor.
it was unveiled in September. 1910.
Many Virginians thought better in
depreciation Of Jackson on horseback
was offered by F. William SieverS,
Richmond Sculptor0
Evening star., 1954-01-20
To Strengthen Internal Security

Attorney General Brownell has suggested
another way in which Congress can strengthen
the hand of the Federal Bureau of Investiga-
ton in its war on public enemies in general
and subversive elements in particular. He has
asked Congress to increase the penalties for
harboring Communist-conspiracy fugitives and
other Federal law violators. The FBI has
found that the light penalties of the present
law are not sufficient deterrent to those
willing to hide Federal fugitives.
The anti-harboring law now provides for
q maximum sentence Of six months and
$1,000 fine upon conviction of harboring a
fugitive from Federal justice Mr.. Brownell
wrote Vice President Nixon and Speaker Martin
that these penalties are too inconsequential ito
prevent Communist Party sympathizers from
concealing Communist fugitives" He cited
recent case as an example. Two national
leaders Of the Communist Party, indicted under
the Smith Act for conSpiring to advocate the
violent overthrow of the American Govern
ment, fled to California and went into hiding
in a mountain rendezvous owned by four
friends. It was only after long investigation
that the FBI traced the fugitives and arrested
them last August. The four friends of the
fugitiyes are awaiting trial on harboring
charges.
The Attorney General recommended that
Evening star., 1954-01-20
Declining Cigarette SoIes

Your recent news article regarding
the decline in cigarette taxes collected
in 1853 by the District of Columbia
ought to, be a warning to the Commis-
sioners who are now proposing an addi-
tional 1c tax (making total OF 2c)
on each package of cigarettes sold in
the District.
It is very clear that Washington
merchants cannot sell cigarettes which
cost them zoe more per carton in
competition with merchants in Vir-
ginia and Maryland where there Is no
tax whatsoever on cigarettes.
The sharp decline of IL per cent in
cigarette revenues to the District will
be multiplied several fold in 1854 in
the event that the Commissioners are
successful in perSuading Congress to
raise the local tax to &c. Not only will
anticipated revenue fall far short of
their calculations, but it will cause
Washington merchants to lose cigarette
business. This business is doubly i'm
portant to retailers because the pur-
chaser of a package Of cigarettes is
also a potential purchaser Of other
merchandise.
1t is time that our governing authori-
ties realize that the whole Metropolitan
Area is one trading area and they
should not impose economic dlSablll-
ties against their own merchants and
taxpayers.
Washington Merchant.
Evening star., 1954-01-20
By Charles E. TroceweN

But there is no "headnote."
Or. for that matter, no "bottomnote,
either.
Often footnotes are just as interest
ing as the main text.
Therefore, it might be good idea
to insist that the notes be set in exactly
the same type.
This might require few more pages
of paper, but what is few pages in
long book?
We speak up for more and larger
footnotes, then, in historical and bio
graphical material
The indicating signs, the little 1, 2.
8, ETC., the aSteriSkS, daggerS, etc.,
should be perfectly plain. Nothing is
more confusing than to have to search
for the 81" below to match the Il"
above
The good footnote, properly handled,
is sort of aside of the author. in
which he takes the reader by the hand.
as it were. ana gently leads him along
a slight bypath, so that when he comes
back to the main road he may appre-
ciate it more than ever.
In some books the footnote material
is more interesting than the main text.
In such a case, however, the author
would have done better to have incor-
porated most of his footnote material
in the body Of the work.
Fortunately, most writer's make no
such mistake. They handle footnotes
correctly and that Is why most sensible
readers have always liked them.
Evening star., 1954-01-20

ignored basic requirements-or per-
haps was not conscious of them.
refer to the strained and artificial
seat that General Jackson is made to
assume-knees on a level with the
horses withers (the point in front of
the saddle, in spite of the fact that
military men of the Civil War, both
North and South. rode long-with their
knees slightly flexed and toes barely
touching the stirrups. In proof I sub
NIT a photo of General Lee on
Traveller" showing the "long" stirrup.
rider relaxed. firmly forward and near
the horses center Of gravity
On the other hand, you will note
from the photo of General Jackson's
statue that his seat is the direct anti
thesis Of General Lees. a posture
utterly alien to him. for the excellent
reason that it is exhausting to both
man and mount.
Moreover. General Jacksons favorite,
Little Sorrell." light and wiry. was
Evening star., 1954-01-20

A distinguished literary figure recent
ly said that for many years he was
afraid of footnotes. but had grown to-
believe them an essential part Of good
historical and biographical writings.
Truly, it is only the superficial reader
who fears footnotes. The greatest
trouble with them is usually the small
type. In the first place. one does not
have to read them at all. or may go
back and read them later.
Footnotes do not in any way slow
the reading, and are best read as the
author intended.
The eye simply drops down, and the
mind takes in the words then goes back
to the main discussion in larger type.
It is not at all difficult.
h
The brief interlude, as 1t were, is
good both for eyes and mind.
A discovery of recent years is that
it is good. now and then, while reading,
to raise the head and look around, then
go back to the page. If the glance takes
in the great green outside, so much the
better.
The footnote enforces this short, brief
eye pause.
The head is dropped an inch. instead
Of being raised four inches. but the dis
tance makes no difference.
The main thing is to move.
Rigidity in reading not only tires the
muscles. sometimes bringing on cramps
Of arms and legs. but may even cause
Q certain nxity Of the mental processes.
Evening star., 1954-01-20
Bricker Amendment

The treaty provisions Of the Consti-
tuition Of the United States, wisely
formulated by the Founding Fathers
1876 years ago, have served the Ameri-
can people extraordinarily well.
strongly oppose any amendment which
would change them.
The Bricker Amendment would i'm
pose dangerous and cumbersome re-
striction on the administration of for
eign affairs and would drastically limit
our national sovereignty. 1t involves
radical departure from American ira
dition.
The difdculty. delay and confusion
caused by requiring implementing leg
islation by either Congress or the 48
State Legislatures. in addition to Senate
ratification, would make our treaty
procedure intolerably burdensome and
infiexible. Uncertainty as to the au-
thority of the President Is already a
cause for concern among foreign
powers.
The Bricker Amendment would hope
lesSly divide power over the conduct
Of foreign affairs between the President
and Congress and between Federal and
State Governments. It would create q
constitutional vacuum in our interna-
tional relations. It would bring back
the impotence and confusion which
prevailed prior to the Constitutional
Convention of 1887. AS Secretary
Dulles has said, it would turn back the
clock to the Articles of Confederation"
Many treaties properly affect internal
law, such as those which provide re-
ciprocal rights for nationals to acquire
property. carry on business and be free
from discriminatory taxation. Such
treaties are important to American citi-
Zens and American business abroad.
Under the Bricker Amendment they
would be subject to veto by any single
State, or to the whim and prejudice Of
an isolationist legislative minority.
A radical change which would weaken
our Executives traditional power could
be calamitous. The inability of France.
with its weak executive, to assume its
proper responsibility in international
affairs is convincing proof of the wis
dom Of the trainers Of our Constitution.
OF all times it would now be most
serious for the American people to
show a lack Of confidence in their
President by drastically restricting his
authority in international affairs.
Raymond Pitcairn.
Actions speak louder than words"
so take President Eisenhower's state
of-the- Union message with a large
lump Of salt. will await action,
weighing everything he urges on Con-
gress against this balance weight: Is
it good for America?
Is it good for America to have a
loophole open in our Constitution
whereby the United Nations can have
our President put treaties into effect
which nullify our constitutional safe
guards? don't think so. The Bricker
Amendment should have found an
articulate champion in the President
of the United States. That he doesn't
champion it, weakens my faith in what
he says.
EVA g. Tomb
Evening star., 1954-01-20
Reversing the Crime Trend

A remarkable reversal of the local crime
trend is apparent in comparison of crime
totals for the past fiscal and calendar years.
Whereas major violations rose nearly per
cent during the fiscal year which ended last
June 80, Police Chief Murray has advised the
Commissioners that serious crimes dropped
approximately 10 per cent in number during
the calendar year of 1858. He gave several
reasons for the improvement, but perhaps the
outstanding factor was the assignment of more
men to street duty during the past six months.
The increased vigilance was made possible by
congressional restoration of funds used to pay
policemen for voluntary overtime patrol work.
The cutting off Of the special funds proved
to be false economy. The money had been ear
marked for recruitment of men to bring the
Police Department to full strength, but with
congressional consent, some of it had been
spent for overtime assignments when recruit
ing Jagged. With the end of the extra patrols
lawlessneSS began an upSurge that reached
truly alarming proportions early last year
Robberies and assaults became so prevalent
that Chief Murray finally called for overtime
volunteers on a non-pay basis. In this way
the emergency was met for the time being
Then, last year, Congress decided to restore
the personnel fund for the current fiscal year
Since last July an average of 100 men addi-
tional have been on the streets.
The effect of this expansion of police patrol
activities is evident in the crime figures for the
past half-year. They show decline of about
IA per cent in felonies over the comparable
period of 1852. The overall decrease for calen-
dar 1858 amounted to 10 per cent. The depart
ment is still short of its authorized strength
by ITS men, but the deficiency is being offset
by the overtime assignments. Recruiting is
picking up gradually, however, thanks to the
nd locf
believes there would be even less crime in
Washington If the departments authorized
manpower limit were raised to $500 from the
present 1890 OF course, sitter sentences and
vigorous prosecution have played important
parts in stemming the crime wave here. But
the comparative statistics cited by Chief Muir
ray in his latest report show that comprehen-
sive and alert police coverage can give the
prosecutors and the judges less work to do.
Evening star., 1954-01-20

the law be amended to permit imprisonment
for five years and imposition Of $4,000 fine for
such efforts to obstruct the course Of Justice.
This proposal Is only one Of several measures
which the Department of Justice will ask Con-
gress to adopt to further the drive on Commu-
mist plotters. Perhaps the most important Of
these is the often frustrated plan for legalizing
wire-tap evidence in Federal courts. A bill to
achieve this badly needed reform has been in
troduced by Senator Potter of Michigan. The
wire-tap authority would be extended under
this bill, only to include espionage and other
national-security cases. Congress can make
a substantial contribution to national security
by giving the FBT the legislative support that
it is seeking in order to do an effective job on
subverSiveS still at large.
Evening star., 1954-01-20
Cheer Line

Reference is made to that portion Of
your editorial Of January 10, captioned
Cheer Line" reading as follows
1T is said that President Eisenhower
himself originated the idea of revoking
citizenship Of Americans-native-b born
or naturalized-who hereafter may be
convicted Of violating the Smith Act"
May this humble correspondent re-
spectfully call your attention to letter
to the editor published in another local
paper August IL, l948. over said cor
respondents signature, from which
letter the following paragraph is
quoted:
when a person enjoying the priv
ileges of United States citizenship be-
comes a member of the Community
Party, what oath Of allegiance to that
party does he take? If. as one must sus-
pect. the Communist oath is a disa-
vowal Of allegiance to the United States.
does not that automatically disqualify
all American Communists from United
States citizenship"
Then in August. 1851. the following
quotation from another letter to the
editor:
by the oath they (American Com
munists) have taken to support their