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Evening star., 1955-01-21
Thunks Kersten Committee

Dorothy Thompson on January Z ac-
cused the House Select Committee on
Communist Aggression. chairmanned by
Representative Kersten of Wisconsin,
of recommending that the United
States wage war with the Communist
world.
In this column Miss Thompson re-
veals herself as strong exponent and
advocate Of Moscow's peaceful CO.
existence" line so systematically fed
into the minds Of unsuspecting people
in the free world. It is not war that
the Kersten committee has recon-
mended. What 1t has done Is to show
the only alternatives which could save
the free world from war or ultimate
subjugation by the masters Of the
Kremlin.
q Coexistence with Communist I'M
perialism in past decades has delivered
about 600 million people into the orbit
Of the tyranny bent on world conquest.
Isn't it naive to believe that continue
ton Of this policy will stop the onward
march of communism? Where is our
sense of realistic appreciation and mo-
rality when we brand the severance Of
dir,lcmatic relations and discontinuance
of trade with Communist countries. as
Mics Thompson does, as belligerent
acttcs? Ultimatums to peaceful nations
and shooting down Of American planes
would be more properly In this category.
Really, we should be thankful to the
Kerssen committee for having fore
sight to put the naked facts before the
American public. The fight against
tyranny has been the historical mission
of this great Nation. From past mis-
takes we are learning. ALI means
short of war should be employed to
deter further aggression, for ultimately
any other policy would lead us to war
for our existence and survival.
DR.. vaino Riismandel.
Evening star., 1955-01-21


"Any Time Off for Good Behavior"
torate would have submitted to gradual
tax increases with no more than
fatalistic shrug of the shoulders, but
now, waking up with a start, the voter
sees with devastating clarity exactly
what is happening to him and to his
pocketbook.
Gov. McKeldin seems to have been
congenitally able to express himself in
apt If slightly self-conscious rhetoric
that is calculated to charm his hear
ers by its sparkle. This time he has
reached q new high Cor possibly low
when he attempts to furnish in ad-
vance q palliative for the coming pain
Of his proposals-intrinsically wicked"
and unfair" proposals II one can be-
lieve his campaign oratory, but which
now have suddenly become purified
and sanctif1ed in the service Of his
own purposes.
However, few Maryland citizens viii
be irrepressibly overjoyed by the Gov
ernors comforting thought Of the
week In which he minimizes the cost
Of the requested increased levies BY
pointing to the far greater expendi-
lures Of the average Marylander in
the recent happy preparations for
Christmas giving"
Under such euphemistic reasoning.
additional new taxes could continue
to be levied over and over until the
happiness of Christmas giving and the
payment of taxes would ultimately
become equally costly. At that point
the voting taxpayer would have to
make a very important though not too
dificult decision-whether to dispense
with Santa Claus or Gov. McKeldin.
Alan n. McCracken.
Evening star., 1955-01-21
Punches MeKeLdin's Ticket

The word politician" has carried
q connotation Of increased taxes since
the days of ancient Egypt and China,
and therefore we of today can hardly
expect to escape this historical con-
tinuity. Yet in spite of a perpetual
situation the heleaguered citizen sell
dom takes active alarm. because each
succeeding increase is generally small.
and he is assured piously by those who
do the levying that he will never really
feel it. But now Gov. McKeldin comes
forth with a far-from- -innocuous pro-
posal to increase some Of our taxes q
full so per cent. all in a single scoop.
on this subject one Of our large
metropolitan newspapers has stated in
an editorial that the Governor would
have been better advised had he pro-
posed gradual increases, thus avoiding
sharp and unpleasant reactions. Never
Evening star., 1955-01-21
Civil War Fucts

The Star is so much my favorite
newspaper since the Boston Transcript
died that I am both disguised and
stirred to wrath to see it adding to the
ignorance Of history that clouds our
present days.
Let me pour barrel of cold water
over your Reporter Ray Kaltwasser for
his recent story, "Cenfederacy Toasts
Gen. Lees Birthday" First. there were
not "13 Confederate States"-only IL.
True, they claimed Kentucky. Missouri
and Maryland, even though these States
did not actually "secede." Second. Rob-
ert Edward Lee was not General Of
the Army. No such rank and title
existed In his time, Might as we'll mis-
call him Field Marshal. or the Duke Of
Richmond. Let's be accurate.
g. w. Edgerly.
Evening star., 1955-01-21
BY chorIes E. Trocewen
Policeman's widow.

The sneer that usually accompanies
the use Of the term ought to be let die
natural death, because out Of gen.
uine interest in diet by many persons.
including the so-called "cranks." has
come many wonderful things
The crank merely Is bolder.
He is an experimenter by nature,
something many scientific experiment
ers do not seem to be. They are too
timid, too much afraid Of what their
associates will think--and say.
Perhaps we should look upon the
combination Of molasses on fried
mush as interesting. and its consumer
as bold experimenter.
After all, We know persons who put
salt on ice cream. and smother cottage
cheese with sugar.
Honesti
Also one who simply covers poached
egg with salt and pepper. until 1t Is
completely black. This. TO the connois-
seur Of eggs, kills the most delicate
taste Of one Of the most delicate Of
foods.
Salt ON watermelon is not 80 bad;
though We do not do It. we can see q
bit OF sense. perhaps, to 1t. But molas-
ses on fried mush--
Ughl
Wen stick to plenty Of butter. thank
you. In line with our new. motto:
Laugh and grow fat
With This and That
Evening star., 1955-01-21
He Earned Re0ppointment

DR.. Hobart NJ. Corning well deserves the
vote Of confidence which the Board Of Ed
ucation has given in reappointing him for
another three years as superintendent Of
schools. This viii be DR.. Corning's fourth
term as head Of the District school system.
He has not always pleased everybody,
including some members of the hoard (two
of whom voted against his reappointment) !,
but the record over the years shows his
unwavering concern for and devotion TO the
public educational system. he has demon
Evening star., 1955-01-21
Hit the Deck, LondIubbers!

Isn't there some way you can bring
to the general public that they should
stand when attending concert by the
United States Navy Band and it plays
Anchors Aweigh"?
attended the Sugar Bowl game on
New Years Day In New Orleans, and
when the Navy Band struck up Anchors
Aweigh" everyone in the stadium rose
to his feet and stayed that way until
the band finished.
People always rise when the United
States Marine Band plays "The Marine
Hymn"-which I heartily approve-but
I also wish the same respect shown to
the United States Navy.
Evening star., 1955-01-21
Confidence in the Future

President Eisenhower marked out q
sound and sensible course when he proposed
to Congress in his annual economic report
that the Government this year should con-
centrate on policies for fostering long-term
economic growth of the Nation rather than
seeking to impart an added upward thrust"
. to current business activity. For there Is
adequate evidence now that the mild recess
sion of 1854 ran its course before the year.
end, and that the recovery Of recent months,
although aided initially by several Govern
ment steps, is proceeding under momen-
tum that does not call for continued emer-
gency stimulation. It is, in effect, situa-
tion well suited to the Presidents middle
of-the-road philosophy that the Federal
Government should exert its economic
powers in such way as to protect our sys-
tenn OF free competitive enterprise without
smothering It In paternalism.
At one point In his report the President
expressed this philosophy sharply. Some
citizens" he said, lacking faith in the
ability Of the private economy to generate
a high level Of activity, espouse steadily
increasing role for Government. They urge
new public undertakings and unbalanced
budgets. Other citizens -. are critical
of any governmental action that is designed
to prevent or to minimize the rigors OF
depressed incomes and unemployment.
These are extreme and doctrinaire posi-
tions. Neither is suited to our needs or
our times" The Government, he remarked
later, can do a great deal to moderate
economic fluctuations but there is no basis
for belief that 1t can entirely prevent
them.
Amplifying his emphasis on long-term
growth considerations, the President re-
peated the hopes expressed in his budget
message for reduced expenditures, bal
ancing in the next fiscal year Of the So
called cash budget and new tax reductions
in 1885, He proposed assistance to new and
small businesses, intensified chronological
research and freeing of the channels OF
international trade and investment LegiS-
lation which would increase job security
and minimum wages was advocated again.
While there is always a risk in trying
to read the economic future, the grounds
for President Eisenhower's confidence are
readily seen. The opportunities for increas-
ing prosperity rest with an expanding pop
ulation, blessed with great national re-
sources and high capacity for technology
cal accomplishment. Government must
play role in capitalizing on these oppor-
tunities, and the Eisenhower concept OF
that role has great appeal
Evening star., 1955-01-21
Leer Of Pets

"Pet Lover" has never heard Of q
person moving from an apartment
because Of neighbor's pet. am such
q one, and know many others. Before
I move / check the entire neighbor-
hood to see II dogs live within roaming
range Of my intended dwelling.
pet Lover" sounds like reasonable
person, but I could not be his neigh
Dor. He says his dog is well trained.
never allowed to run free. and is loved
by his neighbors. i know innumerable
instances where well-trained and we'll
loved dogs. not usually allowed to run
free, have bitten children. And often
even d small dog is enough to necessi-
tate putting child through the agony
Of the anti-rabies injections. A large
dog. Of course. can kill or MAIN OUT
right.
pet Lover" would no doubt feel
uneasy If his neighbor kept trained
lion or cobra in his apartment-even
If the owner assured him that such
pet were well trained, well loved.
and not allowed to run free. A dog,
while lesser danger. is no less real
danger. In Chicago. more than 10000
people were bitten by dogs in 1858.
Evening star., 1955-01-21
Challenges Health Plan

Joseph Young reports: ''U. S. Unveils
Health Plan for its Employees" Tax
payers have D right to ask: Will it
work in adversely? AS family doctor,
/ challenge the plans social sufficiency.
BY this mean the ability of the plan
to render social justice in those areas
of urgent unmet need. We should take
no pride In q remedy which only helps
the easy case. For instance, what does
this plan do for motherhood? select
motherhood because there is bipartisan
agreement that it is an honorable in
stitution. Furthermore, 1t Is the one
health risk for which we have complete
actuarial data. For instance. we know
that In 1854 approximately million
new taxpayers, producers. consumers
and future defenders were born. We
have statistics to show the incidence
of prematurity. maternal accidents as
well as normal expectancy.
But let us see what q mouse the
mountain in labor has delivered. Here
are the maternity benefits: Reimburse
ment for hospital expenses and phySi-
clan charges incurred for maternity of
a female employe or the insured wife of
q male employe up to $3.50 for any one
maternity. OF course this munificent
subsidy is available only when the pol
icy has been in force 10 months. What
happens II birth control is not practiced
until this bountiful protection becomes
operative? How much help Is $50 to-
ward the bankrupting costs Of keeping
q premature infant alive? And what
happens If doctors and hospitals decide
that $3.50 is their bonus and justifica-
tion to raise their fees?
The mountain has labored. Behold
the mouse!
Thomas L. MattingIy, MD.
Evening star., 1955-01-21
letters to The Stor

Hundreds Of these were seriously
maimed. and hundreds Of others had
to take the anti-rabies infections.
Some Chicago children died Of rabies.
Ask any doctor II there is any other
type of death as horrible Is death
BY rabieE
May dog owners continue to be
separated from other citizensl
Child Lover.
Evening star., 1955-01-21
Segregation in Virginia Schools

The report Of Virginia's Commission
on Public Education, set up to study the
effect Of the Supreme Courts decision on
the public schools Of the State, Is notable
for its restraint. There Is no attempt to
whip up public sentiment against the de-
cision. At the same time, however, the re-
port does not try to gloss over what the
commission considers to be some rather
ominous facts This is what the report said:
The members OF the commission are
convinced that the overwhelming majority Of
the people Of Virginia are not only opposed
to the integration Of the white and Negro
children Of this State but are firmly con-
vinced that integration Of the public school
system without due regard to the convictions :.
Of the majority Of the people and without
regard to local conditions would virtually
destroy or seriously impair the public school
system in many sections of Virginia.
The welfare Of the public school system
Is based on the support Of the people who
provide the revenues which maintain 1t, and
unless that system Is operated In accordance
with the convictions Of the people who pay
the costs, 1t cannot survive; and this Is par.
tculariy true in Virginia where large per-
centage Of the cost of public education Is
dependent upon local revenues.
Having said this much, the report
turned to the commissions next step. The
commission, 1t stated, twill explore avenues
toward formulation of a program, within
the framework Of law, designed to prevent
enforced integration Of the races in the
public schools Of Virginia"
Perhaps it will be said that this Ian
guage is ambiguous, even contradiction
in terms. If the Supreme Courts decree,
when issued, commands integration, what
kind of program within the framework OF
law" can be formulated to prevent enforced
integration? It is not easy to anticipate
the answer. But 1t should not be dficult
to see that public education is In danger in
those areas Of Virginia where sentiment is
strongly against integration.
Evening star., 1955-01-21
Under Way on NucIeor Power

It seems no exaggeration to say that
the initial test run Of the U.S.S. Nautilus
the worlds first atomic submarine consti-
tutes one of the great events Of modern his
tory. This is true in nonmilitary as well as
q military sense. For the development, in
addition to its revolutionary naval meaning,
has far-reaching significance as clear and
inspiring demonstration Of the practical
workability Of harnessing nuclear energy to
.propel other types Of craft or to produce
power for the economic progress Of
mankind
Militarily speaking, 1t is fact Of tre-
mendous importance that the Nautilus Is
now an operating reality. AS the first Of
several such submersibles scheduled to be
added to our Navy, she is equipped to travel
thousands Of miles-on few pounds Of
atomic fuel-at top speed exceeding 40
knots, and she is designed to do this while
remaining submerged for periods Of indef1-
mite duration. In other words, with her
nuclear engine, she has been built In way
that is meant to enable her, II necessary,
to carry out superswift undersea missions
over vast distances without being required
at any time to surface for a breath Of fresh
air.
The world has never before seen sub
marine as fast or as deadly as this. In that
sense, the Nautilus is very definitely some
thing new under the sun, and she is likely
to have as revolutionary an impact on
navies as did the advent of the first ocean,
going steamship nearly 125 years ago. Fur
ther than that, authoritative circles have
no doubt that as she and her planned sister
submersibles become standard in our Navy,
nuclear- powered surface warships will grad
ually become standard, too. And at least
equally important probably much more Inn
portant-the experts are certain that the
day Is coming when our Air Force will be
armed with atom-driven bombers theoret-
ically capable Of flying for practically url-
limited distances at speeds far exceeding
that of sound.
But these and other prospective military
developments are not the only things I'M
plicit in the successful completion Of the
Nautilus. For this wondrous vessel also
points the way to great and benef1cent nom
military advances, including not merely
atomic commercial ocean liners and paSsen-
ger planes, but mobile nuclear-energy plants
to produce electricity In power-hungry
regions throughout the world-marvelous
advances of the sort envisioned in President
Eisenhower's plan to promote an enduring
peace by utilizing the atom for the better
ment Of man everywhere.
Back in 1874, the worlds frst long,
distance message over the Morse telegraph
simply declared with a note of awe and
wonderment, what hath God wrought" BY
way of contrast, the first message from the
worlds first atomic submarine-"Under way
on nuclear power"-seems far less dramatic
or eloquent, but 1t represents an incompa-
rably greater achievement. ALI Of us, all
men and nations, are now under way on
nuclear power" and II we but use 1t well.
II we repress the enormous evil inherent In
It and make the most Of its vast potential
for good, we can move into history's finest
era.
Evening star., 1955-01-21

strated his capacity to give the schools wise
and ef1cient leadership in the trying
readjustment period through which they
are passing at this time. The community
should benefit from his continued services.
Evening star., 1955-01-21
obssrution on Delinquency

Having read all the hullahaloo about
"juvenile delinquency" IN most Of the
current publications. feel moved to
make q pertinent observation.
Few If any Of the parents Of juveniles
remember the terrific amount Of unex-
pended energy in his ''teen-age" pro-
geny, and ! think this Is the key to .
Nationwide worry.
Everything has been done to prevent
q "teen-ager" from earning an honest
dollar and also expending some surplus
urge which could result In unlawful
outlets.
When i was going to high school,
the prevailing attitude amongst parents
was. IF you want it enough, you can
earn it."
Today the sentiment seems to be
that juvenile is q tender thing" and
cannot be subjected to the marts or
producers of goods.
I would like to see published re-
port on the so-called delinquency Of
the regular Star carriers. I'll make q
bet that it's the lowest in this area.
In closing would like to give word
Of advice to all troubled parents: mo
more allowance. II you want 1t you
can earn 1t" Vernon w. Abbott.
Evening star., 1955-01-21

Pen-ndnles mag be used II letters carry
iDTiters' correct names and addresses.
An letters are subject to condensation.
Evening star., 1955-01-21
Complimentary

I am constantly aware. as no doubt
are numerous others. that your editorial
policy is sound. fair, impartial and in
formative.
Unlike other newspapers. The Star
does not resort to footing your own
horn."
Your editorial January 16, Israel as
Spiritual Adventure" exemplifies my
point. Aaron A. PaulsOn.
Evening star., 1955-01-21
Questions and Answers

reader can get the answer 70 any
question Of fact by writing The Evening
star Information Bureau, 1900 Eye, 81.
NV Washington d. G. Please incloso
3 cents for return postaRe
Evening star., 1955-01-21
By THE HASKIN SERVICE

@. How many ships are operating In
the United States Merchant Marine?
w. B. J.
A. On November /. 1854, there were
1899 private and government-owned
ships exceeding 1000 gross tons dis
placement. decline Of 122 vessels in
one year. according to the Maritime
Administration.
@. What is the date Of the FIRST tur-
bojet airplane flight? n. MI
A. DR.. Ernst Heinkel of Germany, in
collaboration with Hans Won Ohain,
produced turbojet engine which was
flown on August 27, 1889 In q Heirs.
This was the first turbojet aircraft in
the world to fly.
@. How soon after the hair has
been dyed will the natural color show
at the roots?--O. T.
A. Since the average hair grows
about an inch In SIX weeks, the dif-
ference between the dyed and undyed
hair win become visible at the part In
about two weeks.
@. Who coined the term "Cafe So
ctety"2-E. D. Z.
A. Maury Henry Biddle Paul ("Cholly
Knickerbocker'') who was society editor
Of the New York Evening American.
later the New York Journal. until his
death In 1912.
Evening star., 1955-01-21

theless, I consider it very fortnight Of
the Governor not to beat around the
bush. Moreover, he should be COM
mended for giving such a stark and
sudden education to the sleepy tax
payer. No doubt our dormant elec-
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1955-10-14
Israel ond the Experts

Just about the time when Washington experts
were filing report with Congress criticzing Israel for
wasting" money in wdcatting for OIL the now-famous
Hueqat we'll blew in six miles northeast of the GAIA
Strip.
That's the annoying thing about Israel It keeps making
monkeys out of the experts.
Once upon time the experts said the dinky little Jew
could stand off the massed and besiegng
armies of seven Arab nations So the Jews drove the Arabs
right back into their striped tents and buttoned the flaps
behind them.
Well, o. H. said the experts, but you just watch =
peanuszed country like Israel afford to keep
its doors open like it says it's going to do and absorb
hundreds of thousands of immigrants So Israel took in
forlo prosecuted raggetaggle Jew that wanted
to go there And the population and grew until to-
day it's somewhere around 100000 which is awful
lot of people to fit inside peanut
So the experts ahemmed said all right already but
population burden like that be sustained by
economy anemic sraels How're all those people
going to be fed? How they going to get roofs
their heads?
And yet they ARE being fed And they ARE getting
roofs over their heads And Israels economy (heped
along admittedly-and happily-by u s. Jews and the
u S. government is doing rather nicely. If the lsraes
don't yet have refrigerator in every bedroom and five
Bucks every kbbutz, at least they're getting along
good deal better than the people of the orch Arab coun
tries.
So while the experts continue to bat point
Zero the industrious Israels keep drilling for OIL
And they keep mining copper (Which the experts
said wasn't there) And they keep building nation which
is monument to the unconquerable spirit of the Jew
And we say as did David Ben-Gurion when he visited
the Huleiqat WELL "Mazel tov And say also to the
indomtabe people Of Israel, "Good going Keep up
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1955-10-14
The World Over

God are heir to.
Referring to the present cold war
in the Middle East, Khlief said,
This Arab hatred of the Jews and
their refusal to get together with
them at a peace table is a terrible
psychosis If only the Arab
leaders would say the word, peace
could be achieved in no time and
everything ironed out"
Only one of thousands of Arab
citizens of Israel who are prosper
ing in a democratic way of life,
the young student hopes that their
example may someday show the
way for peaceful regional co-opera-
ton.
THE NATIONAL Jewish Post for
Oct. announces the last-minute
indefinite poStponement of hearings
on religious freedom, scheduled by
the Senate Subcommittee on Consti-
tutional Rights to begin Oct. 8.
Who has brought what pressure
to bear on Senator Thomas Hem
nings' committee to stifle this i'm
portant congressional investigation?