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By Charles E. TroceweN

months. suddenly will have no more
of it. but goes to another sleeping
place, and seems just as we'll satisfied
there.
AS for why they snore, the answer is
just the same as why human beings
snore, the nose gets stopped up, and
they breathe through the mouth.
The old reliable reason, why humans
snore. is that they sleep on their backs.
Cats seldom do this, and even if they
did. the mouth would not drop open.
The human mouth opens because the
jaws are made that way. There is even
a gadget on sale at a certain New
York "sleep store" to keep the sleeper
on his side or stomach. When he rolls
over on his back, hard wooden ball
presses into him causing him to roll
over again.
That cats dream there can be no
question This is because the sub
conscious mind, which does the dream
ing, is basically the same in all living
things. The human dreams. the cat
dreams, the dog dreams, and all are
doing the same thing, speaking the
same hidden language although they
do not say word. The Language" they
use is older than time. 1t came into
creation coeval with it, and makes it
self heard" in twitching and other
movements, symbolic of things heard
and seen in the land of dreams. If
there is anything that shows the re-
lationship Of all living things it is this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06

windows seem tightly in place. and II any cold
air is entering 1t Is not at the windows. At this
point, 1t becomes challenge to find the source,
and the search becomes more determined The
determination itself offers no clue and. as ones
mind wanders over the possibilities, the thought
enters that there may have been false note
in the glowing terms with which the real estate
agent described the advantages Of this particu-
lar house.
But mental apology is made to the real
estate agent when it is finally discovered that
some one has left the basement door open
the door which leads to the basement where
mlsdirected late-summer baseball had shattered
q window. The door Is closed, bit sheepishy
and the tools are gathered to repair the broken
window, amid reminders that II one would at
tend to emergencies as they arise, the house
would be more comfortable place when the
wind blows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06
When the Wind Blows

The winter wind brings the disconcerting
thought that the house it not as solid as it
should be. It is not that the house is falling
apart; life would be simpler if it were as notice
able as that. When the wind blows it is COM
forting to be inside, until some one mentions
that there is a chilling draft across the floor.
BY straining the senses, one begins to feel it
himself
The search begins, half-heartedly, for the
source of the draft. One knows, soon as it
is begun, that the search eventually will become
determined one. Nonetheless it is half-hearted
at the start, because of mans confidence In his
knowledge of where such things originate.
cursory test is made at the bottom Of the
outside doors, the usual offenders, but it is not
there. The windows are next, but the storm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06
The Transit Mess

Latest developments on the Capital Transit
front confirm the findings of special consult
ant employed by the District Public Utilities
Commission. His report can be summed up In
one phrase: Local transit is in mess. He urged
that further study be given to the problem by
an interim Metropolitan Area commission.
There are many other suggestions for improv-
Ing conditions, most OF them as old as Wash
ington's traffic troubles. But the study commits
sion plan, already under consideration at the
Capitol, holds the best promise for ultimate
relief.
1t probably took the transit expert, Leslie
Williams. far less than month to decide that
the Metropolitan Area public-transportation
mess is of king-size proportions, requiring king
size measures He found what transit riders
already know-that bus and streetcar fares are
going up while service is slowing down. Decin-
ing patronage, he found, is bringing greater use
OF private cars and greater congestion on down.
town streets during rush hours. And that
means more bottlenecks and still slower trans
portation. His report was made before the ex-
plosive decision of the Public Utilities Com
mission to launch a court attack on Capital
Transit's financial policies.
After indorSing numerous relief measures
previously tried here in varying degrees, from
shuttle buses and fringe parking lots to pre-
ment hours and parking bans on main
thoroughfares, Mr.. Williams mentioned, rather
vaguely, proposed rapid transit" rail and bus
system for the central city. He pointed out
that Capital Transit's 500 streetcars, "if oper-
ated on separate public financed rights of way"
could provide Washington with a rapid transit
system. There are number of possibilities
for developing rapid transit needed" he told
the commission "and studies should not be still
born in subway controversies" At the same
time, he admitted that subways might not be
necessary and that it may not be feasible to
incorporate rapid-transit rail facilities in the
central mall of the new expressways"
All of this is looking pretty far into the
future. because the expressways which the ex-
pert apparently emissions do not exist today
Meanwhile, we must continue to struggle with
the immediate problem, using such piecemeal
interim remedies as are available and prac-
ticable. The problem is so big and so complex,
as the Williams report makes plain, that
major, comprehensive study seems to be the
best approach to a solution. A study commits
sion of the type apparently favored by Mr.
Williams is called for in the Broyhill bill, pend
ing in Congress. Such an inquiry might bring
a recommendation for new permanent COM
mission proposed by the consultant Metro
politan Area "co-ordinated transport authority"
to operate all public transportation facilities in
the area. Let the comprehensive study of
WaShington's transit mess come first, however
Revolutionary regulatory or operating proposals
can then be considered more intelligently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06
To q Beloved Teacher

The teacher spent herself, noble coin,
To purchase something only she could
sense,
IntdngibleS to deity shape and Join
With tGngibleS. her thought of re-
compenSe
Was cast in vistoned hope to guide, to
lead,
Imparting more than learnings
naked frame,
She kneD urerringly a students need
And hotD to SerUe q striving students
dim
An education 1UuS to her state
That 1Dent beyond the bookiSh class
room bounds.
And she 1Uas moued ,Uith zeal to edu-
cate:
In lines she helped to shape her
Uoice still sounds.
The teacher spent herself, a coin OF
gold.
To purchase W1lat the classroom
challenge sold.
Florence Pedieo lonsson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06
"FESSENDEN STREET.
"Lear Sir:

"Dear Sir:
Tell me If you think cat can sorrow
over the loss of cat friend, in this
case his brother.
1.-The two lived together affectionately
for five years. then one died, and now
the other does not seem to mind at all.
II have studied the survivor care
fully, trying to discover the slightest
sign of sorrow, but so far have not been
successful.
II would not want him to worry, 1t
is true, but they lived so closely to-
gether, you would think that this one
might miss his brother.
"They used to eat out of the same
dish. Now Tommy. the one left. eats by
himself, and does not seem to mind.
They slept in the same chair Tom
my goes to sleep by himself, now, and
sleeps as soundly as ever. even snoring.
What is the reason cats snore: Ours
often dreams, we say he is catching
mice, his paws witch.
very truly, H. M. c."
It is impossible to know if cats miss
their friends.
One may believe. however. since this
Is a universal experience, that they do.
They seldom show it.
OF course. cats have no.way of under
standing. since they have no words.
Understanding. in the human sense, is
impossible without words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06
Proposed Columbus Monument

AS an American writer on inter-
American topics who has long found
the Columbus Memorial Library of the
ran American Union extremely help
ful, both in its collections and person.
mel despite sadly limited budgets, read
with annoyance an article distributed
internationally by our Department of
States United States Information
Service about an unworthy political
scheme of SO United States Senators to
waste large sum on a useless monu-
ment to Columbus in WASHINGTON.
Count me as an American who op-
poses the waste of funds on a second
and more elaborate monument to Co.
lumbuS in our National Capital. The
splendid Columbus Memorial Fountain
in its commanding setting in front of
the Union Station, seen by millions of
persons every year. does not satisfy
certain politicians apparently intent on
seeking favor with large voting bloc.
II these citizens want more elaborate
monument to Columbus. let them raise
the funds and not assault public Golfers.
II Congress has money to spend honor
ing Columbus, let it make an appro-
prlatlon to increase the inadequate
budget for acquisitions. space and per-
sonnet of the fine Columbus Memorial
Library of the Pan American Union.
Washington is too full of useless
monuments. Congress for cheap parti-
san political motives some Is years ago
voted to erect temple to the practical
Thomas Jefferson instead of a badly
needed national theater and opera
house, still lacking in the worlds rich
est capital. Here is an opportunity for
our impractical politicians to make up
for that crime under a Democratic
administration. Charles A. Gauld.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06
Case for Home Rule

. In recent weeks, observation-disclosures who
care for their city have become increas-
ingly aware that the basic machinery
of the city government, which was de-
signed to meet the problems of the
1905. simply cannot adequately meet
the problems Of 1854.
More and more Of our residents have
come to realize that a home rule form
Of government, backed by effective
community effort which Is not now
feasible, Is essential for this city, If we
are really to handle the problems which
now beset us and which lie ahead.
The Case bill for home rule for the
District Of Columbia Is. 2413 was re-
ported favorably by the Senate District
Committee last summer. It is ready for
Senate action.
Both the Republican and Democratic
platforms urged home rule, and last
month the President urged home rule
in his state the Union message.
The Case bill itself was introduced
last year in the name of 80 Senators.
both Republicans and Democrats. It
is closely similar to bills which have
been passed twice previously by the
Senate. It Is backed by all those in
favor of home rule in the District. It
has been Endorsed by the District Com
missioners. It's latest Endorsement has
come from the District Bar Association,
which voted overwhelmingly in its ia
vor after hearing extensive debate by
experts on the subject.
Action can be expected from the SEN
ate. however. only if widespread sup
port for the bill is shown. Those who
care about their city enough to work for
its future should. therefore, write or
telegraph Senator Francis Case, chair
man of the Senate District Committee,
asking him to bring the bill to a vote.
Mrs. j. Borden Hartman,
Co-Chairman, Washington Home
Rule Committee, Inc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06
This and That

A dull sense of something wrong
yes, all living things have that, at times
No doubt that Is the way cats feel,
in such situation. The dog, having
better vocabulary, seems to understand
better, and to suffer more Or is it
that the dog has sort of sixth sense,
as the saying is?
Only once in our experience with
cats did one go around the house, after
the loss Of mate, and plainly look for
the lost one.
He made few meows, of strange
character.
It was impossible. watching him, to
feel that he did not miss the other.
Yet the question was, if he did, why
did not the others?
It would be difficult to prove that
they did. The daily routine was not
interrupted, there were no open signs,
and no loss of appetite.
If, weeks or months later, the lost
could suddenly have come into the
room, the others would probably not
have shown q sign of StrangenesS at
the event.
Cats, despite their reputation as mys-
terry animals, are very prosaic in their
daily lives.
Their meals count very great deal
with them. so do their routine habits,
which they can break, however, over
night.
The cat that sleeps in one bed for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06
Progress Report From Caracas

Although most of the fireworks of the 10th
nter-American Conference at Caracas have
centered as expected on the issue of communism
in the Western Hemisphere, statement of long
term Importance to the economic relationship
between the 81 republics was contained in the
address by Secretary Of State Dulles. 1t was
his clarifying announcement that the Export
Import Bank has not. as feared, withdrawn from
the field of financing development projects of
certain types not generally of interest to private
capital
In the past year, the bank has concentrated
more on its basic role of short-term financing
of export and import credits 1t has been
known, however, that the Latin American Divi-
sion Of the State Department has been urging
greater fexibility in bank policies so that some
development financing might be undertaken
in the southern republics. MIR. Dulles said this
henceforth will be done for projects (which are
in our common interest, are economically sound,
are within the capacity Of the prospective Dor
rowers to repay and within the prudent loaning
capacity Of the bank" At the same time he
reaf1rmed the Eisenhower administrations hope
that American private capital will account for
most OF our investment abroad, reminded his
audience that fair and favorable climate must
be provided for such investment, and expressed
the wish that increased vigor might be de-
VCAOPCA WAbilAAI oOLiiC VI Vic AdtIIl AHlCIlCdu
economies themselves.
While the statement of these views is not
in itself a complete answer to some of the
economic problems to the south, they imply
better understanding among the interested
governments and perhaps some action to suit.
On the issue of Communist nfiltration, the
Guatemalan reaction has run completely true
to expectations. Mr.. Dulles was markedly re-
strained in expressing his hope that the con-
ference might agree to making clear that there
is no place in the Western Hemisphere for
political institutions serving alien masters-in
other words. international communism Spe-
officially, he dsclamed any intent of inter-
ference in the internal affairs of the neighbour
ing republics. Despite this careful approach by
the Secretary Guatemalan Foreign Minister
Toriello Immediately accused the United States
of intervention and unwarranted domestic
meddling.
1t Is unfortunate that this senSitveness to
fancied intervention by the United States comes
to life so easily while the open maneuvering of
international communism through control of the
Guatemalan Labor Party-one Of the present
governments supporters-cauSeS no concern.
Communism is menacing force in Guatemala
and in some other spots in Latin America. 1t
cannot be driven out by resolutions alone, but
clear expression of inter- American antago-
nism to the Marxist theology should be forth
coming at Caracas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06

entitled both as a human being and
as a citizen of this country, we are
Just as definitely entitled to know if
it be his considered opinion that he
would proceed to protect another gen.
eral if the latter was shielding Commu-
nists. An explanation to the Nation
is in order.
Those in direct authority over this
soldier have the duty of allaying the
definite uneasiness which has inescap-
ably been generated by this mans own
declaration. If they fail here. then
members of Congress, other than the
Senator from Wisconsin, had best
courageously get into the act forthwith.
Charles A. CarricO.
4
1t is perfectly clear now as it should
have been any time this past year, that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06
Expanded Music Coveruqe

Members Of the District of Columbia
Chapter Of the American Guild of Or
ganists have noted with pleasure and
interest the increased coverage of mu-
steal activities in the Metropolitan Area
by The Stars expanding music editorial
staff.
Though We exceedingly regretted the
retirement of Miss Alice Eversman, a
gracious lady and reliable music editor
and critic, we applaud The Stars pro-
greSsive spirit of expansion. Your issue
of March /. for example, carried re-
views of six musical events of the pre-
viouS day. an impressive number of re-
views. far exceeding that of other pa
pers
We are especially grateful for the
complete coverage of our recent Festi-
val of Organ Music, February IS, 16, II
and %. and hope that our programs
may continue to merit your interest
and support.
Nancy Poore Tufts,
Dean. D. c. Chapter, American
Guild of OrganiStS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06
Local CORPORATION Law

"A long-felt need will be met If the Senate
follows the advice of its District Committee and
enacts new law governing incorporation OF
business firms in the District Of Columbia. Lack
of an adequate law has forced many corpora
tons doing business here to organize under the
laws of Delaware, Maryland or other States.
This illogical situation, while beneficial to the
States concerned, should have been corrected
years ago.
The existing law, as the Senate committee
reported last July to the Senate, has no provi
sion for such modern business undertakings as
mergers, reorganizations, domestication of for
eign corporations, issuance of no-par stock,
purchase of other corporations stocks, or the
buying or selling of real estate Except by real
estate firms. The restrictions on corporate
financing are so rigid as to bar formation OF
some corporations planning to issue stock under
rules of the Security and Exchange Commission.
The committee we'll summed it up this way: 1T
(the present District law is incomplete, obso-
lete and wholly inadequate for present-day
activities"
The law is obsolete because its provisions
were drawn up more than half century ago,
when corporation reorganizations, conSollda-
tionS, refnancing operations and similar ven-
lures were fewer in number and simpler In form.
There has been no major change in the 1901
corporation STATUTE Slice IL was AAoC cAAdCtCus
despite numerous attempts in recent years to
amend the law or adopt a new one. Last year
the House passed bill based on the 1916 model
code of the American Bar Association. Corpora
ton laws of most of the States are patterned
after this proposed model. The bill pending
before the Senate is slightly revised version OF
the House measure The Senate will be con-
tributing to the orderly and accelerated business
growth of Washington if it joins with the House
in providing the District with an up-to-date
corporation statute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06
Politics in South Asia

While the behavior of India and PakiStan
in foreign affairs and in their continuing rela-
tionship with each other has been receiving
world attention important political events have
been going on in each country.
For several weeks past an increasingly in
tense election campaign for the Provincial Leg
islatule has been under way in East Pakistan.
A four party coalition called the United Front
is making such a determined and threatening
fight there that continued dominance of the
Pakistan government by the Moslem League
Party is being jeopardized. Prime Minister Mo-
manned Ali fully aware. of the threat, has been
carrying the fight to the United Front in fast
moving campaign tour through this most heav-
lily populated part of the divided country. The
voting takes place on Monday.
The Moslem League Party mot the same as
the Moslem Brotherhood which Is such power
in the Middle East was the hard political core
In the creation of Pakstan and prime mover
In the subsequent decision that it should for
mally consider itself an Islamic state. It's rela-
lively conservative PHILOSOPHERS and policies are
being challenged now by the more left OF center
elements joined in the United Front. National
ization of industry land reforms and price con-
trolls are among the opposition detectives. In
the light of the new Turkish Pakistani alliance
and the plans for extending American military
aid to the Asian country, it would appear greatly
desirable for Western interests, at least, that
the Mosem League and Mr.. Ali should continue
their political supremacy.
= Meanwhile in India combination of left
list parties-Communist, United Front and So
cialst-has captured at the polls majority Of
seats in the State Assembly of Travancore-
Cochin. Taking advantage of depressed eco
nomic situation in what is one of the most ad-
vanced states of India, the left-wing outfits got
the Jump on the Congress Party-which Prime
Minister Nehru heads-and won total Of 50
of the lit contests. Communists were elected
in % of these cases and it is expected that the
several leftist groups will stand together in the
formation of new state administration.
1t is unlikely that communism or any other
dangerously leftist theology is on the verge of
capturing either of these two South Asian coun-
tries. Their own political and spiritual tradi-
tions are strongly inimical to communism and
their governments have been alert to its menace
in internal affairs. Even so, it is disquieting
to see the extremists on the left picking up
strength at an important time in an important
part of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06
Disopproves U. 5. Ruise

The new Government pay raise ap-
proved by President Eisenhower is
ridiculous. am not an employee of the
Government and personally am not in
favor of raise for them. But if they
deserve raise. then why should Grades
l and not receive one? And isn't it
asinlne that Grade IA should get an
$500 raise while Grade gets $50?
This is really proving the old state
ment that the Republican Party is for
the rich and the Democratic Party for
the masses. John J. O'Connor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06
Daylight Saving

Here is a fair plan of action. Let the
Commissioners adopt daylight saving
one year out of consideration for the
golfers and others who desire it, Then
the next year they could fail to adopt
it out of consideration for the health
of the children and those who for
various reasons are opposed to clock
changing.
z n N
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Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer IN anv ou..+,o,
OF Iact by writing The Evening Star Infor-
NATION Bureau, 1900 Eye St. NV, aShing-
Won .. u. G. Please inclose three 81 cents for
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BY THE HASKINS SERVICE.

c. How are the heights of heels on
womens shoes measured?-U. r. G.
A. The height of heel is DESIGNATED
in the trade in eighths of an inch,
Thus 1913 heel is IA inches high; a
"a 8 heel inches high.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-06

ton Of power .. aiding the Com
munist Party"
John F. Schmidt.
Franklin, Pa.
Since 1t is presently clearly patent
that 1.-The Department of the Army
made serious errors in handling the
Peress case" (no less than the words
of the President of the United States,
one would like very much to know
who made these errors" and the
reasons therefor. Was it Gen.
Zwicker? Certainly the spectacle of
this man putting on his verbal dance
before the Mccarthy fire was anything
but edifying. And. in all and every
due respect to which the general is