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Evening star., 1955-02-25
How to Get Rid of Tempos

One Of the more noteworthy parts OF
the annual report of the National Capital
Housing Authority is a chapter titled RE
moval of Temporary Housing" Here is
recounted in detail how one governmental
agency has succeeded in formidable task
the wholesale scrapping of wartime struc-
lures erected "for the emergency" The
report shows what can be done when an
administrative body makes up its mind to
apply the dictionary meaning to tempo
rary''
James Ring, executive director Of NCHA,
discloses In his report that before the end
Of fiscal 1855 all the "tempos" built for
emergency" housing Of World War II work.
ers will have vanished from the local scene.
In all, more than 1000 dwelling units. cost
ing originally nearly SIG million, will have
been razed or removed. The majority Of
the structures, most of them little more
than shacks, already have gone. 1t was all
done according to plan and with minimum
Of fuss and opposition.
What makes the NCHA achievement
especially remarkable is the fact that the
agency was dealing with families, not Fed
eral Offices. There are no humanitarian
problems to be considered In aboliSh1ng the
tempos along the Mall-only bureaucratic
objections to giving up any space, once a
beachhead has been established. Mr.. Ring
and his staff on the other hand, had to be
careful to avoid imposing undue hardships
on any of the displaced families or individ-
uals. Evicted persons with insufficient in
come to rent or buy other quarters were ac-
commodated in available public housing
units. Aid in finding shelter for others was
extended as feasible. The program, begun
on small scale in 1850, has been carried
forward unremittingly until today the end is
in sight. There is no good reason why a
similar determination by Government ON
cials to get rid Of the oface tempos would
not be just as successful as the NCHA
campaign.
Evening star., 1955-02-25
"Fr0m Panmunj0m
to Geneva to 2"

subversion. Both of these distinguished
writer's suggest this as the real reason,
not deception of the enemy" for the
equivocal policy Of the United States.
How else explain support of Chang as
China's proper representative at the
United Nations and denial Of inter-
vention in China's civil war?
This, it seems to me, is the most
plausible explanation Of the State De-
partments confusion about and inde-
cision over matter SO fraught with
danger Of World War III.
Here again the world is confronted
with the same political and historical
imperative it faced at the time OF Mary.
Queen Of Scots; Louis XVI Of France
and the Romanovs Of Russia. II his
tory in similar situations teaches any
thing, it teaches that Mao Tse-tung
cannot refrain from war, cannot be
at peace so long as Chang remains
contender for control of China under
the aegis of any great power. A recog-
milton Of this basic, fact by the United
States Is the sine qua non to any
peaceful solution of the Chinese prob
lem. Unless the leaders of the United
States are convinced of the necessity
for and inevitability Of World War III
they should re-examine present policies
in this area and seek alternatives
thereto. Friends and allies have sug-
gested some already. A trusteeship for
Formosa under the United Nations with
political asylum for Chang and his
principal supporters in some neutral
country would be consistent with the
U. N. Charter. This would postpone
for the moment the determination of
the legal status Of Formosa and per-
NIT solution of the matter by its
people later, again in the letter and
spirit of the charter. This would free
the United States of the charge of i'm
perialism so profoundly distasteful to
the people of Africa, Asia and Latin
America. And finally, this would gain
the support and approval of free men
and women everywhere.
The adoption of such policy should
prepare the stage for a conference of
the great and interested powers, headed
by the top leaders of each, to negotiate
a settlement Of the principal differ
ences between China and the United
States. If this can be accomplished.
perhaps the key to the door oHunder-
Evening star., 1955-02-25
Twain Meet?
Herman Felter.

Two Of the most brilliant and per-
ceptive writer's on international matters.
Walter Lippmann of the New York Her
aid Tribune and Joseph c. Harsch Of
the Christian Science Monitor, have in
recent articles pointed up the dilemma
of the United States Formosan policy.
If the United States insists on Defend
ing the Quemoy and Matsu Islands,
almost in rifle range of China's main
land, she is clearly, in the opinion both
of her strongest and most reliable al
lies, committing aggression against Red
China. If she does not do this. there
is real danger that Nationalist morale
will suffer such a shock that Formosa
may fall from internal rot, decay and
Evening star., 1955-02-25
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE

@. What State ranks first in total
number Of Federal employes?-J. T. z.
A. California not only ranks ahead
Of all other States in this respect. but
also supersedes the District Of Colum-
bia. AS of June 30 1854, there were
229.576 Federal employees in California
and 228,569 in the District of Columbia
and adjoining Maryland and Virginia
counties.
c. Where in the United States is
there whale observatory?-T. s.
A. Adjacent to the Cabrillo National
Monument on Point Iona, at the en-
trance to San Diego Harbor, there Is
a special public whale observatory where
tourists gather to see the annual south
ward pilgrimage of some 900 California
gray whales. Each year, starting just
before Christmas and continuing
through January, the huge creatures.
singly or in groups. pass by on their
way to a warmer climate.
@. What becomes Of Federal Govern
ment records that have no historical
value?-H. S.
A. The Archivist Of the United States
is responsible for the appraisal Of doc
uments in terms of their value to the
Government. to scholars and research
ers, and others. He submits to Con-
gress lists Of records which are not
worthy of preservation and, after Con-
gress approves. the records are de-
stroyed or otherwise disposed Of.
Evening star., 1955-02-25
Peocenoker

There are encouraging indications that
Vice President Nixons visit to Nicaragua
and Costa Rica has laid the groundwork
for firm agreement between the two coun-
tries to become good neighbors again in an
enduring system of peaceful cooperation.
A few weeks ago. until the effective
Intervention of the Organization Of Ameri-
can States, the Nicaraguans under President
Anastasio Somoza and the Costa Ricans
under President Jose Figueres seemed to be
on the verge Of war. Indeed, even after the
pacifying action of the OAS, the situation
down there remained unsettled and tense
enough to be potentially explosive But
now, as a result of Mr.. Nixon's long talks
with General Somoza and Mr.. FiguereS,
both appear determined to forget about
their long standing personal feud and settle
all differences between their countries.
At any rate, General Somoza has given
Solemn assurances" to Mr.. Nixon that
Nicaragua will take whatever measures are
necessary to put an end to frontier friction
and tension. And Mr.. Figueres, diScounting
the seriousness of the personal feud, has
responded in a friendly spirit with the
declaration that he certainly can be
counted upon to cooperate" and "go more
than half way" in working out an agreement
to that end. Clearly, although not in them
selves a guarantee. these words from both
parties augur we'll for good reconciliation
and peaceful settlement.
The Vice President thus seems to have
played an effective peacemaker's role
impressive and fruitful enough to be hailed
by President Arias of Panama as one Of
the most promising achievements of Mr..
Nixons current Caribbean tour. Congrat-
ulations are In order.
Evening star., 1955-02-25
Difference of Opinion

It seems likely that your correspond
ent, Daniel B. Felker. erred in seeing
the Supreme Courts antisegregation
decision as a violation Of the Tenth
Amendment, prohibiting Federal usur-
patton of powers left with the States.
In this case education.
The decision, as I have read It,,
doesn't specifically deal with any phase
of the educational process. as such.
What it does specify is the right of
any citizen, regardless of race, color
or creed, to participate on equal terms
with any other citizen in any public
service for which public money is spent.
The only area that comes readily to
mind in which public money is spent
for private causes is in disaster relief
and that, of course, is in the nature
of meeting temporary humane emer-
gencies.
Earl Scoop Shutz.
Evening star., 1955-02-25
Eisenhower on the u. N.

President Eisenhower has spoken out
effectively against recent criticism-notably
that voiced by Senator Knowland-depicting
the United Nations as an impotent organi-
zation, and kind of trap, which does little
more than serve as a platform for Soviet
propaganda and which should therefore
receive, at best, only very limited and very
lukewarm American support.
OF course, because Of several serious
shortcomings in both the Security Council
and the General Assembly, such criticism
can be presented rather persuasively. But
there is nothing in it that is really new or
especially profound In fact, it has been
heard recurrently and often during the past
three or four years, and it is no deeper than
the acute disillusionment experienced by
those who once reposed their brightest
hopes in the organization and who have
since become too ready to condemn 1t for
its failure to fulfill those hopes-a failure
that has occurred not because of the U. NJ,
but in spite of it. That is why the President,
speaking as man of vision and faith, has
vigorously defended it against the sterile
defeatism of disenchanted perfectionists.
Thus, as he declared at his news conference
the other day:
think can best sum up my opinion
about the need for the United Nations and
about its work, about the reasons we should
support it, in a very short, simple analogy.
We do not cease our efforts in research in
cancer, nor do we abolish the laboratories in
which this research goes on, merely because
of lack of success, and we have had tre-
msndous lack of success.
Here is a laboratory (the u. NJ where
fnOafhor
they talk and am not even going to bother
this morning to recite to you some Of the
good things they have done in the Mdeast
and elsewhere. They have. But must say
as long as we have got forum, regardless
of the fact that our opponents do deliberately
use it as a propaganda platform, 1t is good
thing to keep it going because here is some
thing for which mankind has had yearning
ever since the dawn of history, and I am not
going to give up in my time on it.
This is personal affirmation whose
eloquent simplicity leaves no room for doubt
that Mr. Eisenhower, as long as he is PreSi-
dent, will do everything he can to continue
backing the United Nations with strong
American support. And that is as 1t should
be- For the U. N, which unquestionably ex-
ercisesS restraining influence on war
breeding forces, has very great potentials
as guardian of peace. After all, imperfect
though it is, its main weakness lies not
so much in itself as in the KremlinS refusal
to cooperate with 1t, and 1t may still hope
and work for the day when such co-opera-
ton viii be forthcoming.
Evening star., 1955-02-25
Montgomery Plonning

In my opinion the Montgomery
County Civic Federation did well in
recommending: /. That planning au-
thority in Montgomery County be
vested in an agency appointed by the
county council to serve the entire
county; 2. That the administrative tax
levy for the planning body be deter
mined by the council rather than Gas
at present) by the State legislature.
These proposals, which would make the
planning agency responsible to the peo-
pie it serves through the locally elected
body. are reasonable and sound in prin-
ciple whatever the merit Of the present
planning commission. I hope they will
be adopted.
Mrs. T.. h. GIadding.
Evening star., 1955-02-25
Mr.. Foure, 2lst Premier

The French National Assembly has
made almost a desperation, but still an
interesting, choice in approving Edgar
Faure as the 21st post-liberation Premier
of France.
For Mr.. Faure, Premier for 40 days in
1862, at As is still considered something of
a problem child" in volatile French poll
tics. The new Premier's vote. of approval
was won on the basis of a generally con-
servative program and a proposed ministry
that is comparably conservative in its po-
litical background. But Mr.. Faure himself
frequently has displayed great talent for
being unconventional and unorthodox. It
was hardly surprising, in view Of Mr.. Faures
past behavior in political life, that one news
report of his appeal for Assembly approval
stated that he succeeded largely because of
"his dazzling display Of adaptability :.
his ease of demeanor, his wit" and "tech-
nical knowledge" of the problems facing a
new government. His conduct, 1t was added,
"kept the majority of the Assembly either
laughing or applauding."
But while 1t may seem that these are not
suflciently substantial grounds for the
choice of new Premier Of France, there
cepts his responsibilities seriously and that
he will be striving to strengthen Frances
role in the Western community as well as to
revitalize the nation economically and po-
litically. These are not light responsibilities
and it would be unrealistic to think that
Mr.. Faure will remain long enough as Pre-
mier, in view of the splinter party division
Of the Assembly, to complete their dis
charge.
In foreign affairs, however, he has placed
himself on record as supporter Of the
North Atlantic coalition and as favoring
final ratification Of the Paris treaties to
free and to rearm West Germany. Earlier,
he was supporter Of the EDO plan. AL
ready approved by the Assembly, the Paris
pacts are awaiting action now by the Coun-
Gil of the Republic, upper branch Of the
Parliament and Mr.. Faure has said he will
ask that debate begin within fortnight.
It is in domestic matters, particularly
economic, that Mr.. Faure has earned his
greatest distinction. During 18 recent
months as Finance Minister he succeeded in
bringing national revenues, industrial pro-
duction and monetary reserves to new
high, while increasing general wage levels
and stabilizing living costs. In reviewing
this record, The Stars European corre-
spondent, Crosby s. Noyes, wrote that Mr..
Faure had somehow managed to pump a
good deal of life into the tottering French
economy" Even so there is much yet to
be done in this direction and it is fortunate
perhaps that the job remains in the hands
of one who knows by experience of the prob
lens and the pitfalls.
Unfortunately, the naming Of new
government in France is not the final
answer to that country's political problems
Constitutional reforms must be made If the
French Republic is to achieve the dignity
and the stability which 1t needs so badly.
These do not appear in the making today.
Without them, Mr.. Faure is only another
caretaker and his performance must be
judged accordingly.
Evening star., 1955-02-25

cheney and effectiveness of prosecutions.
Inclusion of the prosecutors in the pay bill
will help to relieve seriousASituation In the
Federal law-enforcement field.
Evening star., 1955-02-25

standing between East ana west may
have been found.
Hugh B. Hester.
Brig. Gen. q. s. Army (Ret.)
Hester. N. c.
tumble Recovered
AS a loyal alumnus Of good old
VEPCO, I was not surprised to see
the two-column heading, Virginia
Electric Earnings Hold First Big Ten
Title Since 1919" which appeared in
the Sports Section of The Star on
February 81. At last. some of the
doubling Thomases will acknowledge
that there's power in that there team.
Angus Sinclair.
Editors note: VEPCO lost the title
in later editions to Minnesota.)
VA Mental Hospitols
Harvey v. Higley, administrator Of
Veterans Affairs, in recent radio In
terview on Capitol Cloakroom." stated
that $1,000 veterans are receiving psy-
chiatric care in VA mental hospitals.
and that 10000 are on the waiting list.
The shortage of facilities and "spe-
cialist" for treatment Of such patients
he called lone of our great problems"
For years Outside Aid" has inter-
ested itself in the cause Of the men,
tally i'll. and personally have studied
asylums for 80 years. First built to
conflne the dangerously insane. asy-
lums now serve as prisons for unwanted
persons This cancerous pattern has
spread through the entire system, in
cluding the VA institutions. Asylums
are prisons-not hospitals.
A high percentage of the inmates
do not requir. confinement; should
not be in asylums. If these were re-
leased there would be ample room for
all those on the waiting list (now in
State aSylumS).
The authors of two recent asylum
books-Thomas Wilkes. author of
"Hell's Cauldron," and Dr.. John Maui
rice Grimes. author of when Minds
Go Wrong"-portray asylums as little
better than the old prisons for the
insane. Then what Of this "psychiatric
care" mentioned by Mr.. Higley?
A few of the inmates are dangerous;
the majority harmless and pitiable.
But all are confined together-the sane
and the insane, the strong and the
weak-amid physical neglect and men
tai torture. A few get questionable
shock treatment; the others no treat
ment whatever.
These men-who need wholesome
environment-lead barren existence
under prison conditions Deprived Of
kindness, incentive, encouragement, re-
ligion-everything good-they deteri-
crate in mind and body. They die Of
neglect, Of illness that flourish among
weakened men in crowded quarters, Of
heartbreak
This, then, is the treatment we ac-
cord yesterdays heroes.
Thomas F. Opie, ID. D.,
President, Outside Aid for Patients
in Mental Hospitals.
Fsraof po rriv,Ofon Mocc
Evening star., 1955-02-25
Higher Postage

The Star has urged the enactment
of legislation increasing the first class
mail rate from SC to 4c. How can you
ratiopalize such a recommendation
when first class is presently showing a
profit of $63 million?
Does not all the hub-hub over the
postal deficit stem from the fact that
second class mail newspapers and
magazines) is now being handled at
an annual loss of 1921 million?
Since the deficit for fiscal 1856 is
estimated at $286 million, it can be
seen that second class is responsible
for 10 percent Of it. The new rate bill
proposes to raise only SITS million
through second class rate increases.
It is my understanding that the low
rate on second class mail was estab-
Evening star., 1955-02-25
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer TO any
question Of fact BY writing The Evening
Star Information Bureau. 1900 Eye st.
NV Washington d. C Please tnclose
3 cents for return postage
Evening star., 1955-02-25
Speedwoys OF Perks?

The cities of Great Britain and
Europe are centuries old compared to
our few hundred years. Yet the con-
trast between the amount of land de-
voted to park areas In their larger
towns compared to ours is amazing
We have an ever-increasing per-
centage of population in mental IN
stitutions and scandalous juvenile
delinquency problem. produced. the ex-
perts say. by the tension Of the times.
The remedy for tension Is quiet and
peace. Yet the National Capital Plan
ming Commission gave the Maryland
State Roads Commission permission to
turn Rock. Greek Park in Maryland into
a superspeedway. the entering wedge
for running such road lengthwise
through Rock Greek Park in Maryland,
Anacostia and Sligo-a nice, noisy cir
Gle around the only open, peaceful
areas these sections have to hand down
to the coming generations for rest and
relaxation, away from the nerve-rack-
ing consciousness Of automobiles and
othr humanity. In Maryland, Rock
Greek is not wide. The proposed speed
way leaves no park which would be
peaceful, contrary to anything the
Roads Commission may say.
This Is not an isolated case. Many
small parks all over the United States
are being similarly threatened. Let's use
this as the test fight. Those of us who
believe America can have parks and
high-speed roadways too, but that they
do not belong together. should become
vocal now. so that both the press and
Congress will understand that is the
wish of the people.
Mr., and Mrs. C, B. Myhre.
Evening star., 1955-02-25

Pen-ndnes mag be used II letters carry
t0riters' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
Evening star., 1955-02-25
to The Star.

standing between East and West may
have been found.
Hugh B. Hester,
Brig. Gen. q. s. Army (Ret.)
Hester, N. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1955-11-10
gTz'GgEsE SU5 gEee NgEUS

The Maple Grove Ladies' Aid
met at the home of Mrs. 10y Mil
Ter for the Noyember meeting.
Mrs. Elmer Green had charge of
the devotions Her theme was
Seek Ye First His Kingdom
Through Thanksgiving"
Others taking part in the program
were Mrs. Orpha Patton. Mrs.
Dorothy Wilburm, Mrs Margie Het-
rick, Mrs. Norma BoWser and Mrs.
Edna Jacobs. Mrs. Walter Younkin
gave a report on the district meet
ing Mrs Arthur Resi- had charge
of the business. Twenty-four mem
bers and one guest were present,
with 3 sick calls reported Plans
were made for the December meet
| ing which will be held at the
| church on December 10. Revealing
of secret sisters will be held at this
meeting and gentlemen will be
guests for the deVotions and re-
! freShmentS.
The local Homemakers club met
at the home of Mrs Allen Baker,
Berlin, Pa, with IA members pres
ent. Mrs. Harold Miller gave the
demonstration on Family Life -
Mrs. Baker gave report on the
| Short Course at College Park. Mrs.
Baker talked on Living in a
| Changing World Mrs. Wilson
Bills read Thanksgiving poem by
Edgar Guest. The next meeting
will be at the home of Mrs Ray
mond LeOchel, December Z, at 1870
O'Clock. Christmas gifts will be eX-
changed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Dietle, of
Grantsville, attended birthday
party Thursday evening, given to
| his sister, Mrs. Reed Meese, Green
Vile. There we're IS others present
Refreshments were served.
Recent visitors Of Mrs Mary E
/ Livengood were her sister, Mrs
Eva B. Beachy, and brother, NeVin
BroadWater, Mrs. Ernest Livengood
and Mrs Memo Miller, of Sails
bury, Pa.
Miss Patsy Dewitt, Sang Run,
spent Tuesday night with Miss Ruth
Stanton, near here
! Robert Legeer, Gettysburg, Pa,
and Joseph Frankenberry, Mt. say
age, visited friends here Sunday.
Miss Ruth Stanton was recent
guest of Misses Rosa Louise and
Nancy Miller, Shade Hollow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Mckenzie
and children have returned to
their home in Baltimore after Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
| Harry Mckenzie.
Mrs. Vadna P. Stanton and son
Aza and Mrs. Florence Maurer, OF
Oakland, and Misses Ethel and
Viola Broadwater were recent din
ner guests of Mrs. Maude Klock
The My group of the Grants
vile Methodist church, accompa-
MED by Mrs. Irva Mickey, enjoyed
a roller skating party at the rink
in Salisbury, Pa, recently, return
ing to the church here for refresh
! mentS.