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ing of Mr.. Stevens. but he has
a quality of detachment about
the history he is making that
would be useful to some Of his
confused adversaries.
He has heard brave words
before. What has been scarce
in his immediate vicinity are
brave men ready to take risks
equal to those he takes habit
ually.
It has been evident since he
took Office that President Ell
senhower tends to rely on
group decisions with respect to
politics rather than on his own
instincts. It was this that
trapped him in his first en-
counter with Mccarthy during
his campaign.
He had planned to show
where he stood on Mccarthy
ism in Wisconsin by making
a stirring defense in that
State of his mentor and pro-
moter, Gen. George Marshall,
attacked by Mccarthy for fol-
lowing a strategy of defeat
helpful to communism. Nc
Carthy coolly told him that
would go better in New York.
When the President took the
problem to advisers, they sup
ported Mccarthy. The Presi-
dent omitted the reference
in Wisconsin; praised Gen.
Marshall in the East.
There can be no question
among those who understand
Mccarthy that from then on
he has not feared Eisenhower.
1t is still to be proved that
this is a safe conclusion. None
theless, the same Eisenhower
habit Of relying on the group
view in politics persists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
Dovid Lowrence

There are lots Of things
worse for the Republican
Party than losing an election
next autumn. One Is to let
the American people lose con-
fidence in the dollar. This
could result from an abandon
ment Of sound economic poll
cies by the Republican Party
and q display Of political
cowardice in the face Of mi
nority pressures. :.
II the Republican Party
in Congress which has pro-
claimed itself as the party Of
sound money" now yields to
expediency and votes to cut
of IS million persons from
the payment Of all income
taxes and initiates the Demo-.
cratic Party. which has for
many years kept the budget
unbalanced by spending bill
lions for political purposes, the
American people will lose faith
in both parties and come to
believe there Is no hope here
after Of maintaining the integ-
rity Of their monetary unit.
When people lose faith in
their monetary unit it is the
same thing as a run on a bank.
Loss Of confidence and panic
enSue. Prices rise precipitate-
ly, savings are wiped out, and
the currency eventually isn't
worth the paper it is printed
on. This is what happened in
Germany in 1923 when a
mark, previously worth 20
cents. became virtually worth
less. It took a million marks
to get q taxicab to go a mile.
The bankruptcy of the central
government causing the loss
of private property to the
citizens in this panic helped
to condition Germany for
Hitler'S faSciSrn.
When the Republican Party
took over in Washington on
January 20, 1858. the busi-
nessmen Of America felt that
at last an administration had
been inaugurated which would
balance the budget and assure
the people that, the savings
bonds they own would be
redeemed with dollars that
would buy at least as much as
they did on the day the bonds
were bought.
Today the Governments
ability to borrow money to
meet a deficit when the budget
is unbalanced rests solely on
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can do the most good.
And this situation Is not
confined to Egypt alone. A
coupe similar to that which
affected Naguib occurred in
Syria where the tough. though
venal, President Adib Shish-
ekly was overthrown by an.
other military junta. There
have been indications for
nearly year that of all the
Arab countries the Syrtans
were more likely to fall prey:
to. Soviet intrigues. Incidents
and demonstrations before the
American Libraries In Syria
weree pretty good weather
vanes.
Apparently the Point Four
program and donations to
schools and hospitals from
Washington have less impact
on certain leaders than q
well calculated distribution of
funds to certain individuals
and groups. It is easier for
the Soviet agents of Molani-
medan faith from Azerbaijaf
and Turkestan to make close
contacts with the natives
than 1t is for the American
diplomats. These Mohamme-
dams have an easier access to
the hearts-through the purse
of certain Arab leaders than
our own official and unofficial
representatives. They have
also an effective talking point:
French and British inperiaI-
ism supported by the Yankees.
In some diplomatic quarters
the developments in Egypt
and Syria are regarded as the
kremlin's answer to the Turk
ish-Pakistan alliance and cur
pledge to provide the latter
country with military equip-
ment. The Reds have never
been slow in countering our
diplomatic moves on the in.
ternational checkerboard. a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
Dorothy Thompson
Nosser, Egypt's Real Leader
Young Kevouonss Assumption of Power Not SURPRISING:
Ruling Council Gave Noguib Only Temporary Leode rshin

The return of Gen. Naguib
as President Of Egypt, while
1t. Col. Nasser assumes the role
Of Premier. has proved the for
mer's popularity with the
masses without disproving the
latter's power in politics.
The 37-year-old Colonel
Nasser has been from the out
set the real leader of the
revolutionary council which
is. in fact, Egypt's government.
since it deposed King Farouk
and dissolved Parliament and
the parties. Gen. Naguib was
not a charter member of this
group but was brought in to
provide a facade for the young
revolutionary Nationalist, all
under 40 and all unknown,
who had taken the long chance
in their coup d'etat that they
might be shot against a wall
in a few hours.
But the government struc-
ture as represented by the
king. his court and ministers,
and the parliamentary parties
and oligarchy was so rotted
through that 1t collapsed with
out resistance. Few in any
class mourned its passing-or
thought it prudent SO to
express themselves-but every
body wanted to know who
its gravediggers were, and the
revolutionists were concerned
Immediately to create an
atmosphere Of confidence.
For this purpose Gen.
Naguib was admirably suited.
He was popular with the army
and highly unpopular with the
king, who repeatedly had in
tervened to prevent his adj
vancement. A pipe-smoking
ia tn erly personality and a
humorous speaker, mature
enough - in the vigorous
middle 50s-he was calculated
to inspire public confidence.
He got an extremely good
international press, especially
when Egypt celebrated the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01

biles, trucks and accessories as
they stand, without permitting
an automatic reduction that
would go into effect otherwise
on April /. This means about
81 billion a year to the Treas
ury and that would give lee
way for reductions in other
directions, either in personal
income taxes or in other excise
taxes more in the nuisance"
category. The latter has been
proposed by Speaker Martin
a fiat 10 per cent cut that
would cost 81 billion.
Gen. Eisenhower already has
declared for continuation of
the excise taxes as they stand
on liquor, cigarettes, etc., as
well as for maintaining cor
poration rates at their present
levels. The latter also would
be reduced automatically on
April /. unless Congress de-
crees otherwise. However, there
is considerable sentiment in
Congress to let both the excise
and corporation reductions go
into effect April /. Therefore,
II the administration could
keep them as they are, it could
more easily defend reduction
in other taxes of a similar
amount, II it finds it wise to
seek such, either for political
or economic reasons, or both.
Keeping the corporation tax
rate as now would mean an
extra 81 billion for the Treas
ury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
Life in the u. S.
Pop Teaches
TruthfuIness
All Too Well
BY the Assoeiotsd Press

SAN FRANCISCO. March L.
Officers. seeking to serve six
traffic warrants on Theodore
Martin. ST., went to his home
Saturday.
They said Mrs. Martin assured
Officer jeremiah Taylor that
Martin. an auto mechanic, was
not at home.
But Theodore Martin. jr.. 3,
knew differently. "Daddy's in
the front ROOM" he proudly told
the policeman.
The policeman went into the
living room. There were empty
chairs, a rug on the floor, an
unoccupied sofa-but no Mar
tin. ST.
Look in the sofa" little Ted
shouted gleefully.
And there was Martin under
meath.
He was booked at City Prison
and held in lieu of $35 bail.
Said Martin: That's all right.
I've always told Ted to tell the
truth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
Doris FIeeson-
Questions the Will to Win
White House Pulls Punches in Bottles With Mccarthy;
Principle Seen Abandoned in Scramble to Cover Up

The Presidents conferees
in the Stevens matter and
their known views include:
Vice President Nixon. a
leader in the don't rock the
boat" school which wants
every contest with Mccarthy
compromised to save both the
G. o. P. faces.
Senator'S Dirksen and Mundt.
who think the only thing the
matter with Joe Is that he
plays a little too rough some
times and it doesn't look good
in the newspapers.
Deputy Attorney General
Rogers. a Nixon intimate and
the brains behind the Brownell
strategy of out-playing Nc
Carthy by cooperating with
the Jenner committee for
which the Justice Department
produced the Harry Dexter
White case complete with j.
Edgar Hoover as star witness.
Presidential counsel Stanley
who has supported the treason
thesis against the Democrats
and shows no public abhor-
renee Of Mccarthy.
Maj. Gen. Persons, a presi-
Dental aide who apparently
can't overcome the habit Of a
successful Army lifetime which
is to get along with Congress
at any price.
II others present, including
presidential assistant Adams
and Assistant Secretary Of
Defense Seaton. pleaded for a
stronger line than the White
House communique indicated.
the pipeline has the facts all
wrong. It was apparently
agreed the President must be
kept out Of 1t without refer
ence to the principle involved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
! Year Break

payers recently by President
Eisenhower. He suggested at a
news conference 10 days ago,
you will remember, that fur
ther tax relief to boost pur-
chasing power-that is, to 60
into consumption-would be
among measures which the
administration would offer if
the current "readjustment"-
-as the administration calls
it-should not readjust, but
unemployment should grow.
He fixed March as the test
month. Employment usually
turns upward then. # it
doesn't. then restorative meas
ures will be in order.
Very cleverly. Senator
George took this cue for his
personal exemption increase
proposal. It would add some
SIS billion to purchasing power
and cost the Treasury the
same annually. The veteran
Georgian was not born yes
terday; In fact that event took
place rs years ago last Janu-
airy 20. Since he came 70 the
Senate in 1922 he has absorbed
some politics along with an ac-
emulation Of knowledge about
taxes and finance. in which he
Is also regarded as an expert.
Also he Is respected and Is q
safe. conservative fellow.
Now along comes Treasury
Secretary Humphrey to put
his foot down-and hard-on
the Democratic scheme Of In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
Thon1os [. Stokes
Thon1os L. Stokes
Both Parties Aiming to Please
Republicans and Democrats Moneuver in Conoress
To Give Taxpayer Best Election Year Break

The Eisenhower administra-
ton is busy trying to devise
strategy to counter Demo-
cratic tax reduction maneu-
vers. Out of the competition
for voter favor in this election
year there should come some
thing nice for the rank and
file taxpayers. both Democratic
and Republican.
Democrats in Congress, as
we know. have selected as their
issue an increase in personal
exemptions. House Democrats
decided some time ago to seek
an increase in the personal
exemptions from 5000 to 500.
Senator George Of Georgia.
ranking Democrat on the Sem
ate Finance Committee, has
set the sights somewhat higher
for the party at the other side
Of the Capitol. He proposes an
increase from $500 to $500 this
year. and to $1,000 next year
and thereafter.
Republican leaders are flnd-
ing that they probably viii be
unable. to hold their own ranks
In the face Of this attractive
bid from the Democrats. They
are looking for something.
equally alluring IN its stead.
90 that what comes out win
bear q Republican label.
Their strategy has begun to-
reveal itself.
The door was tipped open
Tor some possible additional
relief Tor rank and file tax
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01

theoretically, to draw out Colonel
Nasser himself. heard only ex-
pressions of devoted loyalty to
Gen. Naguib and gained the i'm.
preston that Colonel Nasser's
supporters were more precipi.
tate than he.
The internal power situation
also was known months ago to
the Cairo diplomatic corps, some
OF whom were carefully cultivat-
ing Colonel Nasser. I did not
hear from them apprehensiofis
that a change in personalities
would mean a change in policy
toward the West, or a change for
the worse.
FReiessed by the Bell Syndicate Incl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01

first anniversary of the revo-
luton. seven months ago.
There, Naguib as the father
OF the new Egypt, was the
center Of attention on an
impressive series of occasions
staged for visiting journalists,
whom he handled we'll in a
straightforward candid man
ner. with the members of the
council-the real power-keep-
ing themselves in the back
ground.
Nevertheless. even with the
presidents name and face blaz-
oned daily over the front pages
OF the Egyptian press and ex-
tolled en- the radio, there was
evidence that his position was
shakey. Within a few hours of
my arrival in Cairo had raised
the question with a member of
the government regarding the
succession, and been informed
that that was provided for. The
man of the future would be
Colonel Nasser<
1t was thus apparent that
Nasser already had a force be-
hind him impatient to pass to
the next phase. But when I tried
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01

the confidence of the people
that the dollar invested in
Government bonds will be
worth q dollar later on. II
the people come to the con-
clusion that it isn't worth
buying Government bonds be-
cause these will purchase less
and less goods in subsequent
months. a panic and deep de-
preston may come sooner than
Is realized by the politicians
who today are openly urging
that the budget shall be unbal-
anced by many billions Of dol
lars q year in what Is often
called by the Understanding
name. deficit financing"
The issue is easy to under
stand. The Federal budget
after many years Of deficits
has at last been brought into
approximate balance. The cash
to be collected is estimated to
exceed the expenditures Of
Government for the coming
fiscal year. When this was
announced recently it created
q climate Of confidence in the
American dollar all over the
world.
Then the prophets of
gloom" got busy. From Demo-
cratic Party spokesman. anx-
ious to discredit the Republic
can administration, came
statements that q recession"
and perhaps a depression"
was in prospect. It is true a
business readjustment has
been in progress but this hap
pened also in 1949 and the
Democratic Party did not then
cry out for. a, cut In the tax
rolls and q bigger and bigger
deficit. In fact President Tru-
man at that time insisted that
taxes be raised.
Today. because it may seem
politically popular" some
proposals have been made by
prominent Democrats In Con-
gress which If adopted would
mean that upwards Of IS
million persons would be free
from Federal income-tax pay
ments altogether. Thus by
raising the present tax exemp-
ton by $500, a married man.
with three children who earns
up to $4,000 a year would pay
no taxes at all.
This would be fine II the
budget were balanced. but it
would cost the Treasury $40
billion a year in revenue. while
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
Duke of Kent to Take
Officer Cadet Course
~ the Assoeioted Press

LONDON, Mar. 1.-The Duke
Of Kent, seventh in line of sue
cession to the British throne,
has passed his examination to
become an officer cadet in the
regular army, it was announced
today.
The 18-year-old Duke enlisted
as private last September and
was posted to the famous mill
tary academy at Sandhurst for
pre-cadet training. Now he will
take Sandhurst's full 18-month
cadet course. He has applied for
eventual assignment into the
Royal Scots Greys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
Reason for DILIGENCE

DALLAS, Tex. (R.-Detective
w. P. Chambless may take more
than usual interest in solving
offense A-69676. assigned to
him yesterday.
Offense A-69676 reports that
somebody stole the chrome head
light rims from Detective w. B.
Chambless' car while it was
parked at his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
Doris Fieeson-

Events of the past week raise
the harsh question of whether
a real will to win against Sem
ator Mccarthy and all that he
stands for exists at the White
House. a
It has been fashionable since
Gen. Eisenhower was first
nominated to suggest that a
struggle for his soul-and that
Of the Republican Party -
goes on among his advisers
with a sturdy faction demand
ing a fight on principle. AS
the President prepares to meet
the press this week with their
inevitable questions about the
Stevens surrender, the problem
is to locate these men of prin-
ciple.
For the only thing actually
discussed at the White House
talks was how to get the Army
Secretary off the hook of his
unattractive press notices;
principle did not raise its in
convenient head. Nor did an
old-fashioned notion that open
confession Of error might be
good for the soul.
Instead the whole search
was for words to conceal the
extent and nature of the adj
miniStration defeat at the
hands of the Senator from
Wisconsin. What is even more
disheartening is that the naive
Secretary believed the result
himself and returned to his
Office again declaring he had
won a victory.
All these exercises in seman-
tics must have been vastly
amusing to Mccarthy. The
Senator's humor is often bru-
tai, as in his wisecracks follow
ing his successful brain-waSh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
Full of Cookies

DENTON, Tex. (P).-The Lone
Star Gas Co. had open house at
a new Office here. A small boy
came in and visited.
A host asked: Wont you have
some more punch?"
"No." said the boy, I'm full"
will you have some more
cookies?"
"No, I'm full of cookies"
Then. won't you put some
cookies in your pocket to take
home?"
mo-" said the lad. heading
out the door, they're full, too"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
Only q Small Bot

BUFFALO. N. Y. Dr.
Thomas Richards. who admit
ted in City Court that he struck
his wife with a baseball bat,
was placed Oh one years pro-
baton Saturday after his wife
asked that a drunk and dis
orderly charge be dropped.
1T was only a small bat"
she explained to Judge Cas-
inner T. Partyka.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
Thieves Outwuit Man

LYNN. Mass. (P).-Irked be-
cause his ice cream store was
burglarized twice during the
past week, George Roland. "a.
stood guard with a rifle all
Saturday night. Nary a thief
showed up.
Just as he dozed off yes
terday morning, the telephone
rang.
It was police reporting an
other break at his place.
Thieves stole nine cartons Of
cigarettes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01

in his automobile engine yes
terday.
When he lifted the hood he
found there was nothing wrong
with his motor except maybe
1t was a little crowded for
space. Nesting inside was a
furry posSum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
Dance to Aid Children

A round dance. sponsored by
Help for Limited Children, will
be held at $3.50 pm. Friday in
the Page School, 1901 North
Lincoln street, Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-01
Knock Is Just Postum

PHILADELPHIA, up. -
Robert Sachetti decided to do
something about that knock
Evening star., 1954-10-31
Citizens Groups Meetings

Hotel. Connecticut avenue and
DeSales street NV.
Manor Park-Whittier School,
Fifth and Sheridan streets NV.
Michigan Park-Bunker Hill
School Auditorium, Fourteenth
street and Michigan avenue NE.
Lamond Riggs-Christian Re-
formed Church, New Hampshire
avenue and Oneida street NE.
Tuesday.
Brightwood-Paul Junior High
School, Eighth and Oglethorpe
streets NV.
Columbia Heights-Columbia
Heights Christian Church, 1885
Park road NV.
Palisades - Palisades Field
House, Sherrier street and Ed
munds place NV.
Wednesday.
Association of Oldest Inhab-
itants-Old Union Fire House,
Nineteenth at H streets NV,
7:30 pm.
Crestwood - Roosevelt High
School, Thirteenth and Upshur
streets NV.
Washington Highlands Pat
terson School. South Capitol and
Darlington streets S.W.
Thursday.
Northeast Council - Twelfth
precinct, 100 Rhode Island av-
enue NE.
Evening star., 1954-10-31

The Federation Of Citizens
Associations will meet at 8 pm.
Saturday at the board room Of
the District Building, Fourteenth
and e streets NV.
The Federation will nominate
candidates for The Evening Star
Trophy. awarded annually for
civic achievement.
Other meetings of civic interest
during the week, all starting at 8
pm. unless otherwise indicated,
are as follows:
Tomorrow.
Minnesota River Terrace -
Greenway barbership, 1888 East
Capitol street.
National Gateway - Avalon
Heights Church Of Christ,
Twenty eighth and Douglas
streets NE.
Southwest - Jefferson Memo
rial Library, Seventh and H
streets S.W.
Progressive Citizens Of George
town-Christ Episcopal Church
parish hall. Thirty-f1rst and O
streets NV.
Stanton Park-Peabody School,
Fifth and c streets NE.
American University Park
Westmoreland Congregational
Church. Westmoreland Circle
NV.
Citizens Association Of Ia
koma-Takoma School, Piney
Branch road and Dahlia street
NV,
Dupont Circle - Mayf1ower
Evening star., 1954-10-31

Lansburgh's-FABRIc cENTER-Thrd Floor
The Arizona post., 1954-04-16

Orthodox Jewish life with America Isaac NJ Wise made
lasting contribution to the organization of Reform Judaism
Stephen Wise outstanding it seems me- not for
any contribution in specific field but for his
personality He may not have been great figure, but he
always dramatic figure Perhaps with the exception
Abba lel Silver he the greatest of the orators
the rabbs He had the physique and the that
drew attention wherever he went
Some people remarked that great lost
when became rabbi he said. don't think any
American humor in him. He could ad
lib easily He best that way remember 20 years
ago, when leading Zionist returning from Palestine,
planned of the lack of "know how" in the "Yishuv. Why
said Zionist n the of the purchase of COW, they
know little they may ask the rabbi to choose the cow"
At this, DR.. Wise who chairman of the meeting,
drawled "Wel, 1 that much better
off here There the rabbi chooses the and here
times choose the rabbi"
1T is sin to carry money Shabbas empty your pock-
here" said the plate passed around the
Free Synagogue services.
the story of his meeting with Freud. The