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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-09-28

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2e tz1.
Hurricane Janet entered the
bay Of Campeche to-day, stu
carrying winds Of 100 miles per
hour. and headed for the Mexi-
can coast between Vera Cruz
and TuxpaIl.
| In . 10 am. est advisory the
New Orleans Weather Bureau
isaid the storm was centered be-
tween Campeche and Carmen
and moving west-northwestward
about II miles m hour.
The advisory said the hurri-
cane will increase IN size and
intensity and continue moving
lin the same direction at about
the same rate of speed.
This would bring the center to
the Mexican coast between Vera
Cruz and Tuxpaii early tomor-
row. However, hurricane force
winds are expected In this area
AFTER midnight.
Heavy Rains Due
The Weather Bureau warned
lot dangerously high tides from
Vera Cruz to Tampico and said
Itorrentia1 rains viii fall through-
tout the mountains to the west
Eof Vera Cruz to Cuidad Victoria
The forecast indicated the
main coast of Mexico is in fol
more trouble.
Hurricane Hilda, which fol-
lowed q course a little to the
north OF Janet, hit the Mexican
mainland near Tanpico Septem-
her 10 and triggered floods which
killed more than 400 persons, At
that time, Tampico was Just
struggling out from under the
debris of foods touched on by
Hurricane Gladys two weeks
earlier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-09-28
Murphy Sees Tito
On YuoosIov Position

BELGRADE, Sept. 20 B.-
United states deputy undersec-
rotary Of State Robert Murphy
conferred yesterday with Presi-
dent Tito. A Yusoslav ofiicial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02
Happy Birthday

This is the Gath anniversary Of the
debut Of the National symphony Orches-
ira. It was on the afternoon Of November
2, 1881, that the late DR.. Hans Kinder
conducted the newly formed orchestra
In It's first public concert, before dis
tinguished and enthusiastic audience.
After that inaugural performance The
Star predicted that the group should
be eventually one Of the UNDERSTANDING
symphony orchestras In the country"
The prediction has come true.
Washington's own symphony orches-
ira, now In It's 25th season, is one Of the
few great musical organizations of It's
kind which receive no subsidies from the
public treasury. It has had some hard
going, financially, at times, but always
has survived, thanks to the support or its
patrons and friends generally, and the
small group Of devoted men and women
In particular who have given So gener-
ously In personal effort and enthusiasm.
It Is gratifying to note that their efforts
are attracting the financial support or
distinguished contributors from the world
Of business outside washington, as evil
denced by last weeks symphony ball
an affair which has become an important
source Of revenue III maintaining the
orchestra.
The Nations Capital has cause to-
be proud OF this fine orchestra and to
pledge the community's continued sup
port for the many seasons yet to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02
Eugene Never ) Choir

We extend our congratulations not
only to Eugene Meyer op attaining his
80th birthday iii good health and good
spirits, but to those responsible for the
choice Of q highly appropriate method
Of doing him honor. III the endowment
Of prOfessorship, bearing his name,
those responsible for this token of their
esteem have given Mr.. Meyer something
that Will bring him deep satisfaction dur
Ing his life, and In a most useful way Will
perpetuate his memory. It Is gratifying
that the endowment went To George
Washington. University's Medical school,
Washington institution with Il fine ira
diti0n that goes back $50 years, ana d
most promising future. Part 81 the value
Of such gifts, and this is the first en-
dowed chair that has come to the medical
school. lies In the example they provide.
we hope that Mr.. Meyers chair viii not
stand alone, and that In the years to
come other furniture cf the same design
AZ the medical school will add to the
accommodations for increasing mans
usefulness To man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02
Not q Final Answer

Senator Byrd was Well-advised to-
quality his Endorsement De 4 plan to let
Virginians vote ct the local level on
whether they want segregated or inte-
grated schools.
This IS the so-caIled Tuck Ahbitt
plan, advanced BY former Governor Tuck,
now Congressman from the 5th dis
trict, and Representative Abbitt from the
4th district. It's essence, as we under
stand 1t, Is this: Before any state money
could be used for integrated purposes,
county or city school board would have
to adopt resolution Of intent To inte-
crate. Then the local governing body
would have to hold referendum iii which
the qua fed voters would choose between
an integrated and segregated school
system.
II they should vote for integratiOn,
presumably that locality would be eligible
for such State funds As the Legislature
might decide to make available II they
should vote to continue segregation, State
funds would be made available on 4
grants in-aid basis. What this means
as practical matter Is that the money
would be available iii the form OF scllol-
arships with which white children would
attend white private schools ana Negro
children would attend Negro private
schools, assuming that the latter could
be established.
This plan. as Senator Byrd suggested,
would be useful lii obtaining ali express
sion 81 sentiment at the grass roots level.
The referendums, of course, could not
reverse the Supreme Courts ruling. But
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02
The Home Body

Because the nl0on Is BRIGHT
and fun tonight,
!. the eGTthbOund. choose
to fUdnder high,
And Jar and ioide !.
like thistle-dosDn, to
float
Ups up, NTH an enchanted
things that Nv.
These feet. thai cling To
0rdpelled patllsof home,
III rest 1phile. Heart.
clasp your iDiBgs on,
ftOspl
The infinite Is y0iFs to explore:
Past silDered spire, the
etched. metallic Dough.
Light beams di0use until
there Is no chart
Only q sea Of space, not
GssyiCltere,
"A beGcoNed port or goal; and
irho ksfetD
a ShntteYed house, feel lost
IN empty air.
IA. Kathleen Haley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02
Good Police Work
1. B. wright.

] want to thank The Star,
In behalf of all members Of the
Metropolitan Police Force, for
the part II played In present.
Ing us with such q fine plaque
for our work during the transit
strike. It was q fine gesture
on the part Of the newspapers
Of this city and We III the
department are truly grati-
ned at being so honored.
The plaque Is an excellent
piece Of workmanship and now
occupies 3 prominent position
In my reception office where
AL who enter may view 1t.
This recognition, plus the
hundreds Of coEamendatory
letters and messages received,
Is ample reward for our efforts
to be of service during this
emergency.
AiLn0ugn the strike was
most regrettable. 1t did afford
Us the opportunity Of assist
ing the public during D very
trying time and resulted IN
many new friends for the de-
I,artnent. We sincerely ap-
preciate the fine editorials and
commendatory remarks made
In your paper concerning our
work and the time and effort
put forth In making the pres
eritation of the plaque.
Robert ". Murray.
Chief of Metropolitan Police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02

There Is a weird drunken
ness called rapture of the
depths.
II. is experienced by divers
at depths between 100 and zoo
feet and is closer to alcohol
intoxication than to any other
similar condition. This drunk
enness Is nitrogen harcosis1
and is extremely dangerous
because Of the victims loss Of
Judgment.
This rapture of the depths
Is one of the problems with
which Navy doctors are work
ing at the Nays Experimental
Diving Unit In Washington,
one Of the most unusual re-
search facilities in the country.
Many new problems now
confront the doctors and ex-.
perimental divers, according to
an Office Of Naval Research re-
port, with the development
during the last decade Of self
contained underwater breath
ing apparatus. or scuba, /"
by which the diver carries
with him his own air supply
and various devices for purify
ing exhaled air. These prob
lens are quite different from
those encountered with tradi-
tional diving helmets and sur
face-connected air hoses.
Scuba Diving Dangerous
Until these problems are
solved satisfactorily. Navy ex-
perts warn. scuba, diving is
attended BY many dangers,
especially for amateurs who
are unaware of what they
may encounter. Rapture Of
the depths is only one OF the
risks. It Is especially great for
scuba equipped divers swim
ming around without any con-
tact with people on the
surface. The depth at which
this nitrogen narcosis occurs
varies considerably with in
dividuals but it seldom Is ex-
perienced above 100 feet. Ex-
perienced divers seem to de-
velop some tolerance.
THE greatest danger Of
scuba diving says the Navy
report. lis probably air enl-
bolisrn. caused by failure to
exhaIe while ascending from
considerable depths. Air locked
In the lungs expands rapidly
AS the external pressure falls,
first distending and then
rlpturing the lungs and driV-
ing air through the heart into
the main arteries. The air
bubbles block circulation Of
the blood, especially through
the brain. and cause death in
a short time. The most con-
mon cause Of this type OF ac-
cident Is some interruption Of
. the breathing supply. neces-
stating q rapid ascent 10 the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02
Anfi-PoN Tox

Since + took civics In
junior high school, / have been
waiting for the day I could
vote. Now that I am Of age
and live in an area where I.
can vote. I have been looking
around for somebody who
shares my enthusiasm. DO
you know what I have found?
Out Of the nearest rs families
! have found only one person
who voted.
Let me tell you why people
don't vote here IN Virginia
the poll tax Is 81 so per person
d year This means it costs
4 person SIS to vote each presi-
dental election yeaT$l2 a
couple. OF course, YOU get to
vote more often than this, but
II there is no interest In the
President. there couldn't be
any in the board Of super
yisors or what have-you Two
votes III thousands don't seem
like much certainly they
don't seem like $l2 worth.
II we must have 4 capitation
tax THAT Is just poll tax in
Sleeps clothingl IL should only
cover the cost Of registration
and the book work involved
and should be nominal.
We hear SO much about
what 4 national disgrace Ii Is
that 50 few eligible voters cast
their ballots. But Just con-
slider what an overwhelming
number Of literate citizens over
n could be eligibleI That Is
q national tiisgracel
Anita H0ouer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02
To Pierce the Curtoin

Skipping temporarily over the stub
born problems Of German unihcation and
European security. the Big -Four Foreign
Ministers have turned to the third and
last of the formal items on their agenda.
It Is the question of bringing about PRO
gressive elimination Of barriers to free
communications and peaceful Grade and
to promote contacts and exchanges be-
tween peoples. In this case. the initia-
tive was taken by Secretary Of State
Dulles with a 14-point program that was
quickly supported by British Foreign Sec
rotary Macmillan and French Foreign
Minister Pinay.
The western plan, in brief, Is for
relationship that would reach over and
beyond the official boundaries of diplo-
matte exchange. It proposes greater
reciprocal freedom Of communications
through such media as radio, Aims, books
and magazines, information centers and
the assignment of news correspondents
under conditions of less restrictive cen-
sorship. It proposes the exchange of
students and greater freedom OF travel
for tourists and professional groups And
it proposes, too. an encouragement TO
reciprocal trade through siinplification Of
export-import procedure Though with
continued careful restriction on the ex-
change of strategic goods In summary,
It IS an appeal for something approaching
the freedom Of movement and informa-
ton that normally accompanies 4 peace
full relationship between nations. And,
In evidence Of our own hopes that genuine
progress might be made, Mr.. Dulles an
nounced simultaneously that we are
eliminating passport restrictions on the
travel Of American citizens In the Soviet
Union and four Of It's East European
satellites.
In q counter move, Soviet Foreign
Minister Molotov has submitted fiye-
point program marked by two basic
differences. One is an emphasis on ex-
changing information and travel through
Offlcial channels, rather than through the
more informal operations and movements
OF private individuals. The second i'm
portent difference is suggestion that the
four powers join In lifting existing re-
strictions on movement Of merchant
ships, proposal that was interpreted as
an EFFORT to end the Chinese Nationalist
coastal blockade Of Communist China.
As usual. there Is 4 wide gap between
the East and West viewpoints and it may
not be narrowed materially BY the current
exchange. Our own approach. however,
has two evident virtues. One Is that it
complies explicitly with the agenda item.
The other Is that it implies genuinely
free relationship among peoples, as dis
tinct from governments. with the oppor-
tunity Tor understanding and friendship
which such 4 relationship often produces.
Itwould be an achievement BY the Geneva
Conference II even partial agreement
could be reached on some Of these pro-
posals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02
YISTAS IN SCIENCE
IDeep-seo Diving Can Be intoxicating
By THOMAS r. HENRI

surface. If the diver becomes
panic stricken and holds his
breath, air embolism is almost
certain to develop"
Another eyer-present danger
is carbon dioxide blackout and
some lesser effects of excessive
carbon dioxide. This exhaled
gss builds up rapidly If any
think goes wrong with the
canister which is supposed to
remove it as rapidly as it ape
pears. The rising carbon diox-
ide level tends to stimulate
breathing, further decreasing
the efficiency Of the canister.
When the carbon dioxide level
reaches three percent there Is
definite discomfort. # it rises
above 10 percent, unconscious
ness will result in a short time.
Oxygen Poisoning Common
Oxygen poisoning also Is
quite common in scuba diving.
Pure oxygen is poisonous un-
der pressure and high per-
centages in breathing mixtures
J also can be toxic. The condi-
ton is characterized by COM
vuisions followed by uncon-
sciousness. There is a consider
able difference in tolerance be-
tween individuals, the Navy
doctors have found. and the
same individuals differ con-
siderably from day to day.
An opposite condition is due
to insufficient oxygen in the
breathing mixture. This an
okla gives very little warning
and soon results in uncon-
seriousness.
The bends" is an old prob-
lem of diving research. but IL
has taken on new significance
with the self contained breathe
ing apparatus. It results from
minute bubbles Of nitrogen, or
some other inert gas, forming
in the blood or in various tis-
sues when decomposition is too
rapid.
In the old days when CONF
pressed air was breathed exc
clusiyely. the rate at which de-
compression should be carried
out could be calculated quite
precisely. This becomes q
much more complicated prob
lem with breathing mixtures
containing various percentages
Of inert gases.
One Of the principal items
OF laboratory apparatus is the
pressure tank and recompres-
sion chamber in which depths
up to several hundred feet can
be simulated while the divers
actually are under only a few
fet Of water. There reactions
at various simulated depths
can be observed constantly.
There also are continuous carr
bon dioxide and oxygen ana
lyzers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02
juvenile Diplomacy

The human produces of BROOKLYN are
not all badas the Dodgers demonstrated
9 few weeks ago IN the World Series. And
now there has been another demonstra-
ton On the level of international rela-
tons.
Visiting New york,s Metropolitan
Museum, party Of Russian journalists
encountered and were captivated by 4
party Of public school sixth-graders from
the borough across the East River. Frat
ernization became the order of the day,
extending beyond the physical capabili-
ties Of limited number Of interpreters
into the world Of sign-language CONVEX
sations Souvenirs were exchanged and
pen pals signed up. Snapshots were
snapped Friendships were made that
may live long time and come to light
again years hence One little girl, who
had made = study Dr. Russia her geoe-
rapEy and history project for the year,
promptly adopted Russian editor
with no reported resistance.
II IS, Of course, not strange story.
but one that Is completely understand
able. For what adult Of any nationality
can resist successfully OF even want to-
the charm Of iriuuisitive sixth graHers?
Who can be unmoved BY the uninhibited
friendliness Of little boys and girls who
DO not have to measure their emotions
or their words within the limitations Of
formal diplomacy And can anyone be-
lieye seriously that no good could come
from this adventure into pure form Of
human relations9 And even II the good
should end with that brief and chance
encounter the very reporting Of It has
tended to lessen the tensions. Certainly
II was worthwhile afternoon, both for
the Russian Journalists and the SIXTH
graders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02
How About d Bonshee Bon2

We hope the civil defense people win
hurry up and decide whether those sirens
are loud enough or properly placed or
whatever else they are trying to md out
about them. 1t IS not Just that the ban-
shee Wailing Is giving q lot Of folks the
heebie ieebies, but also that too much IA
niliarity with the sirens Is apt ID breed
contempt. One thing IS certain: II there
Is an enemy seriously contemplating an
aerial attack on the Nations Capital, he
could not choose more propitious time
than during this long drawn-out testing
period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02
u. N. Is 'Borqoin'

We haven't much time 70 do
much serious reading outside
our professions. We are too
busy with the problems of
making i living, and reading
or viewing" for escape. But
there are some stories we
should read. Stories like
these:
BY spending $4,000 to in
troduce hybrid seed in Euro
pean countries. $24 million was
added to the value Of Europe's
corn crop In one year.
ri Salvador Is doubling its
electrical power supply
In india. land is being re-
claimed which win eventually
produce 100000 tons Of wheat
3 year.
Safety regulations have been
standardized at internatiot1a
airports and q chain Of
weather and rescue ships Is
maintained along the airlanes
over the Atlantic.
The struggling village Of
slrs-el-Layyan In Egypt has
d fundamental education
training center for peoples OF
nine Middle Eastern countries.
What Is behind these stories?
The World Bank, the Food
and Agriculture Organization.
the international Civil Ayia-
tion Organization, the United
Nations Educational. Scientific
and Cultural Organization In
short. the United Nationsl
The n. N. Is one Of our
greatest bargains. II costs the
United States Just about =
cent 4 week for every man.
woman and child In this cOiln-
try. one cent i week for the
ultimate objective of the es-
tahlishment of d more secure
peace for all the peoples Of the
world The u. n. deserves
our support. our good win,
our sympathetic understand
ING. Tor ii represents IN
this generation the hope Of
freedom loving peoples every
where. 1t represents for this
time the road to secure and
lasting peace
e. r.. StiIimasi.
President, the Theosoplical
Society In washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02
Red Man 5 Friend

The article by Dorothy
Thompson relative to the for
rner policy Of the Bureau Of
Indian Affairs. seeking to pre-
serve the Indian as 4 museum
piece and deny him the rights
Of an American citizen, Is ex-
ceedingly timely and II Isl
hoped that ali The true friends
of the Indian win subscribe to
the thinking Of this article and
see to IL that the present Come
missioner Of Indian Affairs.
Glenn Il. EmFnors. receives the
praise and support which he.
deserves.
It Is very interesting To think
back over the attempts BY the
Indians themselves To be
treated ss part Of the Ameri-
can way 81 life and realize
that many Indian women have
led revoits against the Indian
Bureau.
The late Mrs. Hoptowit and
her coworker Minnie White
foot of the Yakilnas came to
Washington years ago under
the aegis Of the then president
of the washington Federation
Of Wonnen's Clubs, Mrs. Nor
man Robbins, and enlisted the
support OF the national office
to Get repeal of regulations
which were depriying them Of
inheritance rights. discourage
Ing initiative u Yakima who
moved 70 town To work would
be ineligible 10 inherit his
parents property after d few
years away from the reserva-
toni.
Anna weIyoda and vera
ycorhies Of the Flatheads are
other women out lighting for
the right To be American citi-
xens al their ricn-Indian
neighbprs are.
Mrs. Weivoda, Mrs. voor-
hies. Mrs. Whitefoot are Gil
business women, capable Of
managing their own property.
There are thousands more.
men and women. fighting
against the stranglehold of the
Indian Bureau. The fight Of
the Yakifnas IS currently be-
Ing led BYE. y. Wilton Of
Tacoma. ably assisted BY Mrs.
Whitefoot and others.
Mr.. Emmons Is the very
finest head the Bureau 81
Indian Affairs has had In my
memory. HE Ii absolutely dedi-
Gated 10 tie welfare ana
economic development Of the
Indian people ana IL Is too
bad that misguided and pros
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-11-02

down for 4 spell, Is good, the
doctors say.
They say this but they
don't calm down themselves,
with the result that many Of
these fine men die long be-
fore their time.
We can all take q lesson
from nature.
Fall is her warning to us
to slow down.
At the same time. she does
not mean for us to stagnate.
We do best, perhaps. when
we have d balanced diet Of
indoor outdoor life. At least,
that is what the doctors say.
and they ought to know, be-
cause they seldom follow
their own advice. Like the rest
Of us, they have so much adj
vice to give because nobody
takes any Of 1t.
Autumn enforces rest on the
wild creatures.
Bears hibernate, and opos-
sums so into q, sef1lihibera-
ton. while other smaller anil
mails seek refuge from the
cold as well as they can.
While they are III their dens.
they are resting. A human
home is q sort Of giorified den.
II ties us solidly to the brute
creation, SO called. with their
nests and warrens and dig
ging In the soil and under
leaves.
It is q good thing to leave
bird houses out during fan
and winter. SO that little
things IN the cold may find
some protection If they want
1t.
The Whirligig song Of the
large Carolina wren tells us
that one creature. at least,
values rolled up awnings and
the like for the shelter they
offer.
While humans are slowing
down In the house, as autumn
enfoldS us, the wild rabbits
and squirrels are quietly insu-
lating themselves with fat to
60 through the winter.
They long ago freed them-
selves from tension. They need
no books to tell them how to
save their hearts, conquer
worry and fear. or abolish
residual tensions.
They already know how to
relax while lying down or sit
ting UP, and how to- relax
while sleeping.
While indoors, maybe the
human being Is reading:
Even d few minutes Of these
proven scientific steps can
make all the difference be-
tween a day you hate to face
and q springy. healthy atti-
tude toward life. !. oh, boy,
we're of I'd the bookstore.