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Evening star., 1955-01-13
Tunnel Proposal Again

A New York tunnel expert after pre-
liminary study, has decided that 1t would
be feasible to build a tunnel under the
Potomac River as substitute for central
area bridge. This conclusion, standing
alone, hardly ranks as first-page news, how
ever. Other experts have agreed that, from
the engineering standpoint, tunneling under
the river would be perfectly practicable. It
is not engineering but economic factors that
have led to dropping of various tunnel pro-
posals In the past. Whereas the Congress-
approved Constitution avenue bridge will
cost approximately $50 million, 1t has been
estimated by some authorities that a tunnel
would cost two or three times that sum.
Moreover, previous reports have stressed the
difficulty Of working out suitable approaches
on both sides Of the Potomac.
The New York expert, however, is quoted
as believing that previous estimates have
been too high and that the approach prob
lem can be solved. If he is right, the news is
of major Importance. Federal officials are
justified in asking the expert for further
information on the old tunnel-versus-b bridge
issue.
Evening star., 1955-01-13
UntimeIyAd

I It is unfortunate that an organization
like the American Civil Liberties Union
should presume to pass public Judgment on
the legal merits of the second indictment
against Owen baltimore while that very
issue is awaiting decision in the Federal
courts.
In statement released for publication
in New York, the ACLU executive director,
Patrick Murphy Malin, said the indictment
violates the First, Fifth and Sixth Amend
ments to the Federal Constitution. He
added, however, that the ACLU will not file
a brief in the case because the organizations
arguments are being ably presented by
Thurman Arnold, attorney for Mr.. Latti-
more.
This intrusion into pending judicial
matter seems singularly inappropriate for
an organization like the ACLU. 1t Is re-
grettable that Mr. Malin was not content to
let Mr.. Arnold present the arguments in Mr..
Lattimore's behalf, and let Judge Young
dab decide the questions Of law involved.
Evening star., 1955-01-13
Efficiency Expert

One realizes at this time each year that
the busy holiday season and the strenuous
cleanup afterwards passed all too quickly,
leaving period of inactivity in which GER
tain things are noticed.
It is noticed, for example, that the slip
shod way of living, which led to most OF the
holiday rush and much of the cleanup, per-
sists. There are pointed remarks about the
need for efficiency. The suggestion is made
that one should devise better bookkeeping
system so that 1t may be possible to deter
mine whether there is balance In the
checking account. 1t would be nice, one is
told, to be able to lay hands on records when
they are needed. A filing system is proposed.
The books need rearranging in the shelves
so that precious time is not lost searching
for the dictionary, which somehow has
found its way between volumes 20 and 81
in the encyclopedia There is even the
startling suggestion that, IL months before
it will be needed again, the Christmas card
list should be reorganized.
One had not been aware Of pressing
need for eflciency. Indeed, 1t had been
rather comfortable to slip into pleasant
life without constant deadline. From
where one sits in ones easy chair life seems
orderly enough. But there is another who
takes different view. This efficiency ex-
pert, freed from the need Of getting things
done in hurry. has determined look as
proposals are put forth for making it pos
sible to get things done in hurry.
One must. as matter of principle pro-
test. This begins the annual battle of wits,
the delaying action. II one is successful, the
battle will extend, without any program
being resolved, into the next busy time when
eficiency viii be forgotten in the mad
scramble to get things done. But it viii be
touch and go for while. =
Evening star., 1955-01-13
Solid Front in Berlin

The many differences that have existed
among West Germanys political parties
have provided small comfort to the Com
munists encircling West Berlin. Through
out the cold-war years, political factional-
ism has been submerged in favor Of solid
coalition government for this outpost of
the Federal Republic It is heartening
that this Solidity now has been renewed
and that the choice of DR.. otto Suhr,
Socialist, for the mayoralty is to be fol-
lowed by the forming Of another coalition
municipal administration. During West
Berlin's most trying days Of the Russian
blockade, the city's mayor was the late
DR.. Ernest Reuter-. himself Socialist and .
target Of constant Communist invective.
Dr. Walter Schreiber, a Christian Democrat,
succeeded DR.. Reuter- In October, 1858, and
viii be replaced now by DR.. Suhr. Co-opera-
tion among the major parties has been
promised and the solid front against COM
munism appears assured.
Evening star., 1955-01-13
This and That ).

man being has the power Of bettering
their habitat. Every one who puts out
bread crumb for the birds Is doing his
bit to better the habitat.
During the war, salmon was dificult.
II not impossible, to get. but now 1t
may be obtained. and probably few OF
those strange persons exist now, those
who want to criticize others for spend
ing money to help the wild things.
Maybe such fiends are just in hid
ing. and need the impetus Of war TO
make them completely nasty TO their
neighbors. Now. they are only hall
nasty.
Anyway. there is salmon to be had.
and most cats like it. and some birds.
The small crumbs of it, left over by
the feline contingent, will supply pair
Of Carolina wrens for several minutes.
These large wrens like to be around
human habitation. They viii seek shell
ter in rolled porch screens. ana come
where there is suet, but not seeds or
grains.
That is how salmon or ground meat
makes its appeal TO them.
No doubt, in the cold, q plate Of
salmon .hits the spot" 1t provides
good protein, just as the worms Of
spring and summer do. and gives some
oil, with vitamins.
wintering birds Of other species. In
cluding the redbirds. 60 for salmon,
but not In large qentity.
Evening star., 1955-01-13
BY Charles E., Trocewen

They all seem to prefer the left
overs" the last crumbs that the
naughty housecat will not eat. or
leaves for later.
What a surprise is his. when he
comes comes to find the platter licked
clean.
It has been picked. however, not
licked.
There is but one drawback TO this
type Of feeding
Wandering dogs win play havoc with
the salmon dish. which Is fish to them.
Dogs love fish. and seldom get IT..
Therefore, they have mental picture
Of the place where few scraps Of
salmon are to be found.
So 1t win be necessary for the kind
hearted person behind the kitchen door
to keep q lookout. to shoe dogs away.
and maybe even put out full saucer
for them. Dogs are such hogs. how
ever, that it Is impossible to feed
them. short Of pounds Of food.
We have watched a hungry dog lick
trp a platter Of food in Is seconds, nat.
II you feed bit Of salmon. be sure
that the birds get II. and you win be
rewarded, as they are. by shining and
colorful feathers. The rude health Of
these fragile creatures viii always be
a marvel to the watcher. who win wish
himself as free from the effects Of
cold and rain and the weather In gen
eral.
Evening star., 1955-01-13

People who possess cats as pets have
one of the best means Of feeding the
wfntering songbirds.
Not sliced cat, as some fiends might
suggest. but the crumbs Of meat and
salmon left over by the animals.
This means that the feeding is done
on the kitchen porch. and not inside.
Cats. having lived so long with hu-
mans, are somewhat spendthrift: they
ordinarily leave . few crumbs, no mat
ter how much they relish their meals.
There Is bit Of intention in this
the creatures want to come back to 1t
later
It is an amazing thing. how natural
1t is to feel hungry about two or three
hours after one eats.
Many q human on q diet has won
dered why this is so.
The stomach empties, perhaps, In
that time. but stili, why should one
be hungry?
Carolina wrens. local visitors at this
time Of year, dearly love salmon crumbs.
Two were at the cats dish the other
day.
They ate with relish, not often get
ting the best grade Of salmon In their
natural habitat.
A great deal Of nonsense has been
written about the. natural habitats Of
birds and other wild things.
The natural habitat Is often very
inimical. That u why an ordinary hui
Evening star., 1955-01-13
Endongering Hemisphere Peace

Pending an initial report from its on
the-spot investigating commission, the
Organization Of American States has taken
4 reasonable precautionary step in author
izing military aircraft to hy peaceful
observation" missions over the areas OF
fighting in Costa Rica, The missions viii
be carried out by United States Air Force
planes on specific request Of the special
OAS commission now in Costa Rica. Pre-
sumably, it Is hoped that such flights viii
serve to discourage further air attacks upon
Costa Rican cities.
Meanwhile, the first question to be
settled by the GAS commission is whether
tha fighting which began in the Villa
Quesada area, just inside the Costa Rican
frontier from Nicaragua, is an internal
uprising or whether it is being directed by
a foreign government. President Jose
Figueres claims that his country Is being
invaded by forces directed by the Nicara-
guam government Of President Anastasio
Somoza, longtime personal foe OF Mr..
Figueres. Nicaraguan spokesmen have
denied the charge, describing the Villa
Quesada attackers as Costa Rican revolu-
tionists "tired Of !. !. misgovernment"
Whichever Is correct. the Figueres-
Somoza feud has resulted in strained rela-
tions between these neighboring countries
since 1948. In that year, Mr.. Figueres forced
the resignation Of Costa Rican President
Picado-a friend Of President Somoza-in
favor of the then President-elect Ulate. In
1858, Mr.. Figueres was elected President by
an overwhelming public vote and his ad-
ministration has been described as socially
enlightened and democratic. Both the
Nicaraguan and Costa Rican governments
are anti Communist. but political disorder
and military violence provide opportunities
for Communist activities In an area that
makes an inviting target.
BY terms of the 1947 inter-American
treaty, military, diplomatic or economic
sanctions may be sought against an aggres-
sor state or one endangering the peace OF
the hemisphere. In case of internal dis
tlrbances endangering hemisphere peace,
military aid to restore order may be sought.
The fact that Costa Rica has no air
force and no army, as such, leaves the
government Of President Figueres vulner-
able. Normally, order within the country
is maintained by civil guard force OF about
1900 men, II this force is inadequate to
restore order soon, the OAS probably will be
called upon to take stronger steps. The
threat to hemisphere peace is too great to
permit 1t to continue or to spread.
Evening star., 1955-01-13

munist-probe costs. Now that the So
called Democrats are in control Of
Congress again, look for the probing
of subversives in Government to be
discontinued altogether,
Past investigations have borne out
that Communists in the United States
Jared very well during the 20 years
the Roosevelt Truman, so called,
Democrats reigned. AS for New and
Fair Deal Democrats criticizing Sena-
tor Mccarthy, Republican. for his
fight to stop Communist aggression
that's nothing new. Representative
Evening star., 1955-01-13
Protests Park Project

As conservation Chairman OF the
Bethesda Community Garden Club. I
wish to voice the clubs protest against
the proposed erection of model rail-
road and display Of engines in Rock
Creek Park.
We feel that such project would
destroy some of the natural beauty OF
the section and that the added traffic
congestion and parking problems would
further detract from the enjoyment OF
the park by the majority Of the people.
Lillian J. Edwards.
Conservation Chairman. Bethesda
Community Garden Club.
Evening star., 1955-01-13

will-there Is something about hard
hitting college team. superbly coached In
the fundamentals, which gives lift to most
Of us. It Is not always easy for coach to
impart that extra something, that special
win to win. to HIS charges. But Eddie Erde-
latz seems to have the magic touch and
the boys who come In contact with him,
both at Annapolis as football players and In
the service Is Navy oflcers. are apt to be
better for 1t.
Evening star., 1955-01-13
Petersen cose

The case OF Joseph Sydney Petersen,
jr., who confessed he illegally and uIl-
lawfully took secret documents from
the National Security Agency, where
he was employed. and gave those Sc
crets to q foreign power. raises some
vital questions in the minds OF the
American people, and 1t also settles
some questions in our minds.
The Petersen case proves beyond
doubt that there are those In this coun-
try, other than Communists, who viii
betray the United States Government.
Let us hope that this case win be the
cause Of an intensive investigation
which will expose all those who are
in any way engaged in subversive ac-
tivities. whether they be Communists
or otherwise.
Sometimes our most dangerous enc
mics pose as our friends, so let US
never be deceived by those who are
making such loud noises about commu-
nisrn, and using other cunning devices.
when as matter of fact they are us
ing all these as smoke screen behind
which to carry on un-American activ-
tiles themselves. Let us watch, look.
and listen, and be on the alert at all
times for any sign of enemies to our
country Of freedom and liberty.
Incidentally, the story the Dutch
government told about suppoSing that
Petersen was authorized to transmit
secret information to them seems rather
farfetched to open-minded and think
ing people. Surely. the Dutch govern
ment has had official dealings with our
government and knows how we trans
NIT any information through proper
channels, even though 1t is not Of q
secret nature. How much more careful,
Evening star., 1955-01-13
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE

Q. What 10 the difference In size
between the smallest and largest fishes?
r. H. ].
A. The tiny goby. less than half an
inch in length Is the smallest fish. while
the whale shark. ordinarily 18 to IS IL.
long. is said to be the largest. Captured
specimens have measured As IT. and
some have been seen which appeared
to be 10 IT. in length.
Q. What Is the meaning of the nan>e
Morpheus?--A. A.
A. Morpheus means "fashioner'' or
"molder." This name was given TO the
son Of the Roman diety. Somnus. the
god OF sleep. Morpheus received his
name because he was supposed 70 shape
or form the dreams Of one who slept.
Evening star., 1955-01-13
Willows

re mas long ago
A hundred butterflies. fUe hundred
daisies a0o-
That / matted for yoE By moonlight,
under the DitloU.
And you didn't come.
IT. iDas long Gg0--
WILLOWS in moonlight do not hirt me
notU.
But ponder sometimes rhdt .DtlloU'
tcould be like
II you had come
A hundred spayTosUs, fre hundred
icicles ago.
/, Jons MerehPns
Evening star., 1955-01-13
Misuse Of Words

Misuse Of Words
The Stars editorial January 1. on
Georee Orwell's 1884" and the per-
verted use Of words by the Communists
fails to note the similar, If not equally
crude. misuse Of words by our own
American superpatriots. The word "ap-
peasement' Is applied to any and all
attempts to negotiate with the Com
munists; q liberal" is either an un-
whiting dupe Of the Communists or a
conscious participant in the conspiracy:
socialism" covers all economic theory
and practice that varies in any respect
from 18th century capitalism; and
'.un-American" is an adjective de-
scribing any political or social theory
with which these individuals disagree.
Senator Jenner, In one Of his recent
tantrums on the Senate floor, almost
outdid Big Brothers "War-is-Peace!"
slogan by declaring "Co-existence is
War!"
We cannot honestly claim that the
Communists hold an exclusive monop-
oily on the practice Of deceiving the
gullible and naive through mangling
the meanings Of words Our home-bred
demagogues have descended to the
level Of the barbarians In this respect.
C. w. Grifin, Jf.
carlton, N. J.
Evening star., 1955-01-13
Stroioht From Authors Mouth

have been interested in the feature.
Names in the News and How to Pro-
nounce Them" published by The Star
and written by Constantine Chekrez.
Any chance Of letting US know how
to pronounce Constantine Chekrezi?
Spencer Dorum. ii.
Editors note: Check-rayzeeo
Evening star., 1955-01-13
curtoiIed Investigations

Senator Mcclellan, Democrat. of
Arkansas. has been quoted as saying
that with the shelving of Senator
Mccarthy. he sees huge cut In Com
Evening star., 1955-01-13
Letters to The Star

then, would We be In transmitting TO
them information which involved the
national security Of our country. Truly.
the Petersen case gives something to
think about.
John ]. Pierce.
Evening star., 1955-01-13
Fan MoiI

What a gal, what q doll,
That Mary McGroryl
What she can't do
With any ole storyl
Evening star., 1955-01-13

Pen-nanies may be used If letters carry
iCrfteTs' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
Evening star., 1955-01-13
Nish Showers.

It is now up to the opposition party
to see that q full and free investigation
OF the Peress matter is held, although
the party in power is responsible for the
miscarriage of justice, and I feel sure
the 84th Congress will see that the
truth and nothing but the truth is
given to the people-let the chips fall
where they may.
This is vital to our security as
Nation and must be non-political and
non-partisan. Pearl w. Norman.
Evening star., 1955-01-13

Martin Dies, a true Democrat, was
criticized by FDR because Of his fight
to check the trend Of Communist ag-
gression in America. Any Senator or
Congressman, Democrat or Republican.
who favors an all-out fight against
communism in this day y-and age would
be severely criticized by New Deal
Fair Deal Democrats and left-wing
Republicans.
Nish Showers.
Evening star., 1955-01-13
Questions and Answers
BY Gould Lincoln

reader can get the ansvef 20 any
question Of fact By Writing The evening
stS Ipio5mat,on safns, EunTsaEH lzoo 1ys ,e,aas ~
cents for return postage
The frontiersman., 1955-01-27
Hospital Members Notified of
 Annual Meeling

Directors of the Valley Hospital Association this week announced the annual membership meeting will be held Tuesday night, Feb ruary Is at 8 pm. The meeting place has not yet been decided upon but will be announced in next weeks issue of The Front iersman.
 Membership in the association is available at $2.50 per person, or $5 per couple. Anyone wishing to pay up their membership dues or purchase a new membership in the association is requested to contact Jasper Skok, membership chairman; other board members, as anyone on the staff at the Valley Presbyterian Hospital.
 At last weeks board of direc- tors meeting Lloyd Morley, hos pital administrator announced that it had become necessary for the hospital to write-off a total of $5, ,484.77 in what is termed
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The frontiersman., 1955-01-27
Show ReheaFsaIs 10 Begin Soon

Rehearsal of catchy, toe-tingl- ing tunes for the 1855 Kiwanis Minstrels begins next week-that is the latest word from show chairman, Lloyd Morley.
 Singers from previous shows and others who would like to sing in the chorus will meet in the Music Room of Central School on Tuesday evening, February 1 at 8 pm. A schedule of rehearsal dates will De developed for con venience of the singers.
 The Minstrel Show committee is working on a new plot this year, Morley said. It involves several favorites minstrel num- bers and provides opportunity for some real good partsinging. Any one knowing of likely candidates for the chorus or speciality num- bers may call Morley, James Hur- ley, or James Wilson.
 Deep, detailed, and possibly even devious plans for the show are developing. Leaks in the cur tain of silence surrounding this years plans includes new gowns for the women and possibly new jackets for the men. Scenery will be changed twice during the per formance. Speciality acts by Val- ley favorites will be mingled with new talent and acts.
 The 1855 Minstrel Show is scheduled for Friday and Satur- day, March 25 and March 26.
The frontiersman., 1955-01-27
pr. Frank PauIs
 Kiwanis Speaker

Dr. Frank PaulS, regional labor atory director for Alaska Depart ment of Health was guest speak CT at the local Kiwanis luncheon meeting held in Rec hall Monday of this week.
 Dr. Pauls spoke briefly about blood typing in the Territory. He reported a blood typing contin- gent consisting of four local typ ists, two nurses, and two laywork- CTS in the lab and one technician, equipped with portable para phernalia is capable of typing so persons an hour. The total cost is 25c a person plus an additional He for individual dog tags.
 According to the doctor, 10000 persons have been typed under the Territorial blood typing pro gram since its institution.
 To date this figure represents 100% accuracy, as no errors have been detected.
 A treatise, Community Blood Typing in Alaska" was presented by Dr. Pauls at the International Science Conference held in Paris, France last year
 Kiwanian Ed Smith reported nearly $8O.00 had been taken in from the Kiwanis sponsored March of Dimes basketball game held last Saturday night between Palmer Kiwanians and the Elks girls team.
 George Allen, Palmer area Boy Scouts commissioner was also a guest.
The frontiersman., 1955-01-27
TA0 DAY; DANCE TO FlNAllzE LOCAL MARCH OF DIMES

Fund raising activities by Val ley organizations for the March of Dimes will be brought to a climax this Saturday when mem bers of Theta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi stage an al-day tag sale and Saturday evening when members of Palmer B. P. o. Elks will hold a benefit smorgasbord, dance and entertainment.
 Headquarters for the Sorority's sale will be in Clara's Variety Members of the local organization will be selling miniature crutches upon which will be affixed g real dime. The March of Dimes em- blerns will be sold for the sum of $1 each. For each crutch sold, the sorority will donate a match ing sum. The girls say they have set their sights on selling at least 25O crutches as their contribution to the annual March of Dimes campaign.
 Beginning at 6:30 pm. sR1or- 'gasbord will be served at the Elks home on the corner of Ma tanuska Street and Wasilla Road. Admission will be by ticket, at $500 per person. Tickets are now on sale from Elk members, Pal mer Kiwanians and Beta Sigma Phi members, or they may be purchased at the door Saturday night. Tickets will not only ad- init the holder 10 the smorgas- bord, but to the varied entertain ment which is scheduled to fol- low. There will be dancing to the music of an Anchorage dance band, a big floor show featuring instrumental numbers, singing, tap dancing and speciality num- bers. The floor show is not scheduled to go on until II pm. so that anyone wishing to attend the Palmer-Seward game at the gym may do so without missing some of the evenings highlightS. Special entertainment and events will be featured at various times during the evening.
 Attendance at the dance will Be limited to persons over 2l years of age. No minors will be admitted committee members stressed this week.
 All proceeds of the evenings March of Dimes event will go to- ward the local campaign funds.