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remembered mostly as 3 great
Texan. Certainly he was that,
but he also was q national
figure for whom there was q
strong movement to obtain
the Democratic presidential
nomination in 1856. He also
was o protege Of Andrew
jackson, and, except for cir
cumstances, the political mani
tie Of Old Hickory might well
have fallen on Col. Houston.
The victor In the Battle Of
San Jacinto, which In 1885
freed Texas from Mexico, also
was one Of the most versatile
and colorful Americans OF the
18th, century.
In "The Autobiography Of
Sam Houston" UNIVERSITY OF
Oklahoma Press: So. the edi-
tors, Donald Day and Harry
Herbert Ullom. have at
tempted to weld q fragmen-
tary memoir and numerous
letters. The result Is hardly
an autobiography, but II does
shed new light on the ideas,
plans and dreams which mo-
tivated his stirring life. The
quoted statements Of Houston
required many explanatory
paragraphs which are inter-
spersed throughout the book.
The whole Is decidedly inter-
esting, though it necessarily
leaves much that was puzzling
and contradictory about the
man unexplained.
In War Of 1872
Sam Houston was born in
1898, seven miles from Lexing-
ton, Va. Later the family
moved to Tennessee. Young
Sam won his spurs. as they
used to say, under Gen. jack
son during the War Of 1912.
The youth enlisted as q pri-
vate. In the Battle Of the
Horseshoe, in which Jackson's
regulars and their Indian allies
fought the Greeks, who had
gone over to the British.
Houston, by then an ensign,
distinguished himself. He won
q commission as lieutenant
in the Regular Army, but re-
signed 1t to study law.
These were among the pub
lie offices which Houston held:
Representative from Tennes-
see, Governor of Tennessee,
commander Of the Texas army,
president of the Republic Of
Texas, Senator from the new
State of Texas, Governor Of
that State.
In his youth he spent much
time with the Cherokee In
dians, who named him "The
Raven" (the title Of Marquis
James excellent biography Of
Houston), and he once ap-
peared in Washington as am
bassador from the tribe. Col.
Houston was, like his hero
Jackson, an irascible man Of
strong opinions who got into
duels and. once caned a
fellow Congressman on Penn
sylvania avenue. But he had
his softer side and an abiding
religious faith.
His lndion Friends
The warrior statesman was
largely self-educated and made
no pretenSe to formal culture
or literary style, but he could
express himself pungently, as
this book proves. Once he
wrote this lovely appreciation
Of his friends the Cherokees:
Certain 1t is that my early
life among the Indians was a
necessary portion of that won
derful training that fitted me
for my destiny. There I was
initiated into the profound
mysteries Of the red mans
character. and a taste was
formed for forest life, which
made me, many years after,
abandon once more the habita-
tions Of civilized men, with
their coldness, their treachery
and their vices. and pass years
among the children Of the
Great Spirit"
Evening star., 1954-11-21
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Evening star., 1954-11-21
A New Novel

The recent novels. at least
those I've looked at, are not
too impressive.
Gordon Merrick, author
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-04-08

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harm delicate fabrics or
irritate skin.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1954-12-24
The University City"
A New Meaning
For Chanukah

Let us give new meaning
To Chanuko this year;
The festival that celebrates
Success for those who dare.
The tale of old has been retold,
We honor all its heroes;
Let's add to this in maner bold
A custom new, apropos.
In ancient days the Maccabees
The Roman idols shattered;
They cleansed the Temple, lit the
Light,
Through Holiness inspired.
In honor of this festival
That praises moral courage,
Let us exemplify the deed
And to our faith give homage.
k4S we GdCI1 CdI1O1S 14S1AL 0AAA OACoo
In earnest conservation,
Let us each firmly here avoW
Our personal dedication.
To grace our homes with Sabbath
lights,
To start our meals with blessings,
To make each Friday temple
night,
No longer faith REFRESHING.
Thus Chanuko will doubly serve
Its role of dedication,
And we shall find in life more joy
Through spiritual regeneration.
DIR. Moses Joel Eisenberg
Temple Israel Brotherhood
Boston. Mass.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1954-12-24
Gainesville, Florida
THE PALESTINE REFUGEES
ISSUE AT u. n.

for more specific proposals on this
matter.
In Mr.. Labouisse's judgment.
some positive step. as far as COM
pensation is concerned. would
help. However. the UNRWA di-
rector notes that there are obsta-
cles in the way; he says: even thu
relatively simple matter of the
payment of the blocked Arab &C.
counts has been made undulY
complicated. despite the fact that
the foreign exchange required to
cover the transfer has been made
available" And who is putting
the obstacles in the way but thu
Arab governments?
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1954-12-24

While talking about an actress
friend, Judy Holiday confided:
"She's so happy her boyfriend
likes her husband" And, while
discussing a famed novelist now
living IN Hollywood, she remark
ed: "de read the Kinsey Report
and was amazed to discover he'd
wasted his whole life by going to
bed and sleeping"
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1954-12-24

THE POSITION OF REFORM JUDAISM ON WORSHIP AND
ADULT EDUCATION will be clarified result Of statement:
by of which the above pictured prominent
Statements will be submitted deegates
representing the nations Reform temples Forhd Biennial
the Union of American Hebrew Congregations Feb
ruar 1916 in Los Angeles Dr. James G. Heller New York ef
of Joint Committee Ceremonies; Dr. Solomon
Feehcf Pittsburgh head Of the Joint Commission ON Education
presented by Commission Social Action of which Cyrus
Gordon Rockville Centre w. is chairman The major themes Of
have be known the "Ihree Es,
standing for Education (adu sudies) ExaaOn (Orsp), and
Ethics (sOcial morality.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1954-12-24
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is impossible now, that the coun-
try could not take back what
would amount to hundreds of
thousands of fifth columnists, for
he speaks of Israel's willingness to
discuss compensation claims; the
American delegate, however, calls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10
Bullet Tossed In Bonfire
Strikes Boy, 9, in Jaw

A 9-year-old boy was recover
ing in District General Hospital
today from injuries suffered
when a bullet tossed in a bonfire
by an older companion struck
him in the jaw.
The police juvenile squad
planned hearing on the incl
dent, which involved three coll
ored boys playing in a rear yard
in the 400 block Of o street S.W
yesterday.
Police said an 11-year-old
started the fire. into which a
13-year-old threw a .22-caliber
bullet he said he had found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10

Horace and Ruth Morgan.
Ernest and Dorothy Parker.
Joseph and Hattie Scriber.
Russell and Audrey Smith.
Herman and Hazel Thomas.
James and Rachel Veney.
Alonzo and Lizzie Warren.
Roy and Marilyn Watson.
Ernest and Mamye Womack.
Robert and Mary Young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10
Births Reported in the District

From .. c. Bureau Of vital Statistics. j
, 1954-08-23

One advantage Of . free cOun-
Try is that the only people who
know enough 20 run Il haven't
lime to do anything but criticize.
, 1954-08-23
MODEL MARRIAGE

A Model marriage Is one in
Which the wife is q treasure and
the husband is q treasury.
, 1954-08-23

ever, we believe that our people ought to be told in plain
language which features Of the New Organic Act should be
considered for amendment OF revision, and if we know the
situation then we can work towards revision if and when the
time comes.
, 1954-08-23
MOST POWERFUL GOVERNOR

THIS ACT GIVES me more power than any other Gov
ernor Of the Virgin Islands ever had" So said Governor
Archie Alexander when he returned from Washington where.
he had gone to witness the signing Of the New Organic Act
for the Virgin Islands. And the New Organic Act does exact
y that.
IN "A DEMOCRACY, and especially under the Ameri-
can FLAG, where the system Of checks and balances is 50 firm
~ established, and every effort is being made to prevent
the concentration of power in the hands Of any single per-
son, the New Organic Act seems to go exactly in the other
direction.
THERE is MOR to all this than meets the eye. First,
the Governor has the exclusive right to ~reorganize the en-
tire government Of the Virgin Islands, without so much as a
single word from the legislature, and what is more, he APP
points his executive assistants in the other islands Of ST.
Crox and ST. John who are directly responsible only to him.
OF COURSE, THERE is no fear Of dictatorship. That
is not in the least involved, but it does seem paradoxical that
many powers which inherently belong to the legislature are
now taken away and given to the Governor. who in turn is
responsible only to the President Of the United States.
GOVERNOR ALEXANDER leaves the impression that
he will work for the general welfare of the people Of the Vir-
gin Islands. He is not power conscious, and there are indica-
tons that he will use his powers with understanding and
wisdom. He fully realizes what is involved, as is indicated by
his statement that he prayed to God that He giDes me the
wisdou to use this potOer tOisely for the tOeFdre Of the people
Of the Virgin Islands.
1T DOES NOT require much imagination to see the'pos-
sibiIities for domination which now exist in the office of
Governor. This starts with full power to reorganze, with the
right to completely ignore any voice whatever from these
narts. an don down to numerous appointments in all branches.
THE ACT IS passed. II is too latesto complain. How
, 1954-08-23
In the matter of the Estate of
FAITH PRESBY deceased.
Probate No. 2 1854

CITATION
TO: Clifford Braffle, Harold Braffle, Gordon Braffle, Helen
Strom, Lucille Clowartz, Harriet Hansen, Hazel Butler,
Faith Noring, Unknown heirs and next of kin Of
Faith B. Presby, deceased.
you ARE EREBY CITED to show cause why the
written instrument signed BY Faith B. Presby, deceased,
dated October 9th, 1850 should not be admitted to probate
as the Last Will and Testament Of Faith B. Presby deceased,
at a term Of this Court to be held at Christiansted, st. Croix,
Y. ]. on the 10th day Of September 1854
Dated: August 18th, 1854 GEORGE Al. MENA
District Court Commissioner
Evening star., 1954-12-22
Won karajan 10 Lead
Berlin Concert Here

Herbert Won Karajan win re-
place the late wilhelm Furt-
waengler as conductor of the
Berlin Philharmonic Crchestra's i
forthcoming concerts here.
Andre Mertens, New York con-
cert manager. said today Mr..
Won Karajan will conduct the
entire American tour Of the or
chestra, which opens In Consti-
tuition Hall here February ~. A
second Washington concert is
scheduled for March 81.
Mr.. Mertens also announced
that the City Of Berlin will pay
the cost Of flying the orchestra
to this country.
Mr.. Won Karajan, an Austrian,
is well known In Europe and is
known here through his record
ings. He has frequently led the
Philharmonic Orchestra in Lon
don, the Vienna Philharmonic
and the Vienna State Opera and
the La Scala Opera in Milan.
The Berlin musicians viii play
26 concerts during their tour.
including appearances in New
York. Chicago. Philadelphia.
Baltimore, Detroit. Toronto,
Montreal and Boston. Patrick
Hayes is managing the concerts
here.
Programs for the 26 concerts
will be set in the next two weeks.
Mr.. Mertens said.
Evening star., 1954-12-22
Judge CockriII Lauds
Staff ON Case Backlog

The clerical stad at Juvenile
Court has been praised BY Judge
Edith II. Cockrill for reducing a
backlog of cases awaiting social
study.
In a statement yesterday,
Judge Cockrill said that as Of
November 80. 1854. there were
$40 special studies pending the
smallest number at the end of
any month since December. 1851.
AS recently as April. 1854.
there had been 543 case studies
pending.
The court, according to- one Of
its officials, has received 118
fewer complaints this year as
compared to this time last year.
The official said the drop does
not necessarily represent any
marked decline in juvenile de-
linquency. only that the court
is receiving fewer minor COM
plants.
Excellent cooperation Of the
court stat, Judge Cockrill said.
"has enabled the court to fa-
cilitate speedier disposition of
cases these statistics do not
represent figures alone these
statistics represent children, and
families of children who have re-
ceiyed help and guidance from
the staff and the court"
Evening star., 1954-12-22
Sassy Pedestrian Acquitted; };
Was Wordy but Not Defiant

was that Mr. Morris, going west
on F street N W., began to cross
Eighth street with other pedes-
trians but vas told to go back
to the curb by Pvt. Thomas. At
this time MI Morris made his
remark. Pvt. Thomas stopped
Mr.. Morris after he signaled the
pedestrians to cross the street
and aksed him. Whats the
matter with you?"
Il don't like the way you are
directing traffic" Pvt. Thomas
said Mr.. Morris told him. When
Mr.. Morris turned on his heel
about to leave, Pvt. Thomas
handed him a ticket for dis
obeying a policeman's signal.
This morning Judge Myers
acquitted MI Morris BIT told
him.
aYou sliollc take up your
complaints with traffic officials
or at the precinct and not with
individual officers, no matter how
much you disagree with them"
Evening star., 1954-12-22

its streets. sewer and water sys-
TENS by finding more money
for improvement Of services that
have been strained to d breaking
point ID previous years.
This might be true for all
services except schools. With
many younger families in the
county. the school department
foresees an increase III the stu
dent population for many years
to come.
Below Other Estimates.
Mr.. Lundberg's population
estimate is below the 100. 900
figure recently estimated Ia q
Washington Board Of Trade sur
vey and In a separate guess by
Homer H0yt, economic analyst.
The Census Bureau estimated
the population was Isl, 900 as Of
last year. while the School Board.
which makes q house~to-il house
survey. comes up with that figure
for this year.
Three years ago the school
superintendent report had es-
tinlated the 1855 population
would reach ITS 900.
The 48-page report summarizes
activities of each department
during the last fiscal year and
includes a chart showing the
organization Of the county gov-
ernment and q. directory Of of
ficials:
Evening star., 1954-12-22

A 26-year-old District police
rookie and a man he had
charged with q pedestrian vio-
lation shook hands today in
Municipal Court and ended a
dispute that started four days
ago.
According to testimony before
Judge Frank H. Myers, Sam w.
Morris, 40, Of 1908 Quebec street,
Silver Spring. had "sassed" Pvt.
George w. Thomas after the
officer whistled Morris back to
the curb at Eighth and F streets
NV.
Mr.. Morris told Judge Myers
the policeman stopped pedes-
trian traffic from crossing
Eighth street although traffic
was frozen In both directions.
Pvt. Thomas told Judge Myers
Mr.. Morris said, she tthe po-
Hceman) doesn't know what he
is doing out there
What seems to have happened
Evening star., 1954-12-22

housebreaker also ripped her
hearing aid from her ear during
the struggle.
She said as far as she could
determine the burglar got only
SO cents for his trouble.
Apparently fearing his victim
might die In the close quarters
where he had left her, the
burglar either called police him-
self or had a friend call and re-
port to No. 18th precinct that q
woman was locked In a closet at
the Euclid street address.
Capt. Richard Felber. chief Of
the homicide squad, said Miss
Raymond most certainly would
have died m she had been al
lowed to remain much longer in
the condition in which she was
found.
Goes TO Sisters Home.
Miss Raymond went to the
home Of two sisters. Mrs. Mildred
Jones and Miss Virginia L. Ray
mond, residents Of Trinity Tow
ers, 1929 Fourteenth street NV.
after her rescue.
Mrs. Jones said her sisters
face had been badly bruised and
she was suffering shock. She said
a family physician had been
called to attend TO her. Mrs.
Jones also disclosed that Miss
underwent q serious
operation three weeks ago and
was still In q weakened condi-
tion when attacked.
IN addition to her two sisters,
Miss Raymond has two brothers.
LaFour Raymond, q real estate
dealer who lives at 1921 Farra-
gut street NV. and Col. Julian
&. Raymond, u. s. Al, retired, Of
Bowling Green, va, and q third
sister, Mrs. Mabel Bernhard, wife
Of ]. Walter Bernhard, ST., q Be-
thesda dentist. q,
Evening star., 1954-12-22
BY Sam Eostmon

The District today is only 10
days away from a record low
year for traffic deaths.
So far this year. Sc persons
have died as a result Of traffic
accidents mere. The city's best
year was 1852 with SIS fatalities.
The death toll today is seven
less than the figure on Decem-
Der % of the 1852 record year.
Only two persons were killed In
the last 10 days of that year. and
only one foI the same period in
1853.
Looking at these statistics.
traffic officials are optimistic
about Washington's chances Of
setting q new low in fatalities.
Evening star., 1954-12-22
Thieves corry OFF Sofe
Containing Over 81, 600

Thieves made on with q 200
pound safe containing between
$4,000 and $2.500 today after
breaking into the Chevy Chase
Liquor Store at 5546 Connecticut
avenue NV, police reported.
1t. Irving Lubore. chief Of the
safe squad. said burglars forced
the rear door Of the store after
breaking bars across the door.
The theft was discovered this
morning.
Evening star., 1954-12-22
District Is Nine Deaths Below
Best Traffic Safety Year

The District has been record
ing traffic statistics since 1928.
The worst year was 1884, when
the deaths hit 135.
Trafiic Director George r.
Keneipp pointed out that the
1884 figure is equal to about 270
deaths this year. as the vehicle
registration roughly doubled
since then.
Since 1884, there has been an
overall yearly decline in fatalities
with a few exceptions. Both Mr..
Keneipp and Deputy Chief Of
Police John j. Agnew, head Of
the traffic department, said this
improvement is the result Of
teamwork BY interested agencies.
Evening star., 1954-12-22

third street Sc, both colored,
were released after treatment at
District General Hospital for
cuts and bruises.
Two woman passengers, Miss
Lillian Horn, 20, colored. Of the
Fifty-third street address, and
Theresa Stokes, As, Of the A
street address. suffered severe
head cuts. They were reported
in good condition today III Dis
trict General.
The truck driver. Lucian C..
Funk. 4S, Of 4509 Temple lane
Sc, was not injured. police said,
Evening star., 1954-12-22
Small Crowd Attends
Pageant Program
|()n Cold EIIipse

Freezing temperatures not
withstanding, the Christmas
Pageant Of Peace marched
brayely into It's sixth day at the
Ellipse with full afternoon and
night program.
Only a handful Of persons were
present at noon when the days
first program got under way,
with the Rev. G. Shelby Rocks Of
the Lincoln Congregational Tenn
pie. speaking.
Mr.. Rocks topic was Get the
Glare Out Of Your Eyes" He
said many people were confused
by the trappings Of Christmas
and forget the true course.
Mr.. Rocks, In urging a revival
Of the true meaning of Christi
mas. said too many of us "are
blinded by our own desires and
values to see the values of Jesus
Christ"
1000 Tour EXHIBITS.
Last night, in shivery 24-de-
gree weather. more than 1000
hardy souls ventured outside
their autos for a closeup look
at the giant Christmas tree and
display. and to watch the even
harder performers.
About 1000 other cars passed
through the area as occupants
stole q quick look.
Winding the low temperatures
least Of all were the reindeer and
sheep on the scene. The sheep
went right on munching grass
and the reindeer we're so relaxed
they lolled on the frozen sod.
Many Of the visitors brought
blankets. Members Of the cast
also bundled up in them when
they had chance. When not
performing, they huddled In
trailers supplied for them.
This evenings program will
feature the Colombian Embassy
with colorful native dances and
songs and q message Of peace by
Ambassador zuleta-Angel.
CIV High Musicians.
Last nights audience was
cheered by q full hour of songs
BY the George Washington High
School band and chorus.
Among the songs were ..Hoiy
Boy The Christmas Greetings
March, I" March Of the Little
Tin Soldiers, !. Jingle Bells
Rhapsody 20 Come All Ye
Faithful .The Birthday Of q
King. and others. The soloist
was Charles Garris, and the di-
rectors, Ray Smith and Miss
Mildred Bane.
Another feature last night was
the George Washington Uni
versity dance group, presenting
Twelve Days Of Christmas.
To the wishes for q lasting
peace was added the recorded
voice Of Pakistani Ambassador
Syed Amjad All. The Ambassador
commended the leadership Of
President Eisenhower in q mes
sage that viii be broadcast by
the Voice Of America In Arabic.
Persian and Turkish.
Evening star., 1954-12-22
Five Hun as Car Rams
Truck in Souiheasf

Five persons were hurt yes
terday when their car side
swiped q parked auto and veered
across the street to ram q ce-
ment mixer truck head-on. po-
lice reported.
The srnashup was IN the 5400
block of Central avenue Sc.
The motorist. james M. Mel
son, 40. colored, Of the first
block of DeFrees street NV.
was charged with drunk driving.
coIliding and driving on the
wrong side Of the street.
He and two passengers. julius
Stokes. 81. of 1906 IA street Sc.
and John Love. 80. Of 40 Fifty
Evening star., 1954-12-22
Arthur Hirsh Estate
Valued ii 100000

Arthur Hirsh, president Of the
"A. & H. Plumbing Supply Corp.
left an estate valued at more
than 100000.
A petition for probate of his
will was filed in the register of
wills Office.
Mr.. Hirsh died November IA
at his home. 1851 Hemlock street
NV. He was 81. He left his
entire estate to his widow, Mrs.
Mollie Hirsh. The will named
her executrix. The petition for
probate was filed by Attorney G..
Brewster Chapman, jr.