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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07
Singapore Veers Left

Left-wing political forces appear to have
dealt major surprise to the more conserv-
alive native factions and to the British
authorities in the Crown Colony of Singa-
PORE In weekend elections for the new
Legislative Assembly. the Labor Front Party,
a left-of-center group, won 10 of the Is seats
at stake. In addition, the Peoples Action
Party, even further to the left and supported
by PROF. Communist groups, won three seats
just enough to bar conservative control OF
the Assembly.
Both of the leftist parties favor repeal
of emergency regulations under which the
controlling British authorities have resisted
Communist influence in the colony for the
past seven years. At that point, however,
the two factions part company with the
Peoples Action group favoring transfer
within four years of the entire administra-
tive responsibility to Asians. The colonial
constitution, newly effective, provides that
authority over foreign affairs and finance
should remain in British hands, and the
British Governor would have veto power over
legislative actions. In the light of their
differences the chances of the leftists form
ing coalition cabinet are further clouded
by announcement of the Peoples Action
4 dA W tlAdt Az WOOlA SOtC WiuAA SAAC LbboA
Front only when in agreement on specific
issues-leaving little hope Of compromise
or modification Of its basic platform.
Initially, there seem to be two possible
explanations for the voting trend. One is
the area-wide vitality and aggressiveness of
Communist influence-evident in all the
surrounding countries of Southeast Asia.
Even though the guerrilla fighting with
Communist bands in the nearby Malayan
Federation has been brought more or less
under control, Communist political activity
continues necessarily. Along with this, the
fact that Singapore's i million population
is 80 per cent Chinese provides fertile
ground for nti-Western, and particularly
anti-British, agitation
The next chapter in Singapore's polit-
ical development is not yet clear. The pres
ent one, however, will be received with salts
faction by proc Communist elements and
will lend encouragement to those forces at
the Banding Conference later this month.
Too often fellow who wouldn't think
of buying house without checking how far
1t Is from the streetcar line is all in favor
OF going to war over a piece of foreign real
estate when he isn't even sure which hem
isphere it's in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07
Few View the Blossoms With Naked Eye
BY MARY McGRoRY

CONFRONTED with fleeting beauty,
~ the poet despairs. Housman says
the cherry tree is chung with snow"
and what could be more passing?
Yet the tourists who come here to
see the essence of spring as it flowers
around the Tidal Basin are not so
easily daunted The radiance and the
delicacy of the scene are simply chal-
lenge to them. Fleeing beauty? Nom
sense. They take out their Leicas,
their Rolleiflexes their Brownie No. Is.
They snap and click and wind. They
have captured beauty, in little box;
they will drive home with it in their
cars.
The bard who yearned for time to
stand and stare would be rudely jostled
on the rim Of the Tidal Basin in cherry
blossom time. His rapt countenance
would show up in thousand snap
shots, to be enlarged and flung on
living room walls all over the country.
Those who view the cherry blossoms
with naked eye are in the minority.
The eye of the camera is the accepted
way of contemplation. All that pink
and white foam brings out not the
aesthetic, but the Daryl F. Zanuck
in our visitors. It used to be said of
some people that they put their money
on their backs; now it seems to go
into their cameras. Modestly dressed
folk, men in old Army fatigues, their
wives in leather jackets, carry camera
equipment of the mink class.
If the cherry trees have no char
acteristic scent they have acquired a
characteristic noise. 1t is the whirr OF
the movie camera. Even on the swan
boat that sails around the quiet waters
Of the basin, the conversation is about
light meters and range.
Approach the trees from the Four
tenth street side, and what Is the
first sight you see? A pair of young
airmen standing together on the grass
in front of camera mounted on a
tripod. Carefully they count the Sec
onds OF the time exposure and then
burst into smiles at the same moment
Hard by Jefferson Memorial, young
couple stands by the waters edge 1t
appears to be scene of remuneration
or reconciliation At any rate. tears and
kisses are in progress. About six feet
away from them, lying on his back,
is movie-cameraman, totally oblivious
to the emotional storm before him,
carefully training his sights on the
memorial.
On the slight rise in the ground two
middle-aged ladies, plump and be-
specialized, are taking turns, swapping
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07
FALLS CHURCH, Va.
Dear Sir:

Dear Sir:
Our family reads with great deal
of interest your daily column and are
particularly pleased with your defense
of the starting. ~
During the early part of this last
october my daughter picked up a
small startling which had been nearly
killed by cat or a dog
Its wing and one leg were quite
obviously broken but we kept it in our
warm cellar in box for exactly 80
days during which time it ate bread
and raw ground beef and had access to
drinking water.
"At the end of this time the startling
was flying around, although its leg was
still unusable.
I'VE opened q window and were
pleased that it almost Immediately
few out and away.
I'VE never expected to see this
starting again, but the next day it ap-
peared on our back porch for food. and
has never failed to be there several
times each day for a tablespoonful of
hamburg traw) and bread.
I'VE can usually call this starting by
short whistle II 1t has been some time
since the last time it ate, and 1t APP
proaches to within two or three feet
when my wife calls.
1--WE must agree that this is q re-
markable bird and a very smart one.
He. too, bathes regardless OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07
New First Minister

1t is going to take a little time for
Americans to get accustomed to reading
the words, prime Minister Anthony Eden"
For while Sir Anthony is man of achieve
ments in his own right, it is inevitable that,
for while, he will move in the shadow Of
his great and illustrious predecessor.
Gradually, however, new and GER
tainly different personality will emerge
In the role of the Queens First Minister.
No roars of defiance will be heard from Mr..
Eden; the magic force Of exhortation is
alien to his oratory. He will not be as
able as Mr.. Churchill to walk with kings
and yet retain the common touch But Sir
Anthony is far from being the Intellectual
figure pictured by his detractors.
In World War I, Lieutenant Eden won
the Military Cross for gallantry under fire.
He had crawled out into no-man's land to
rescue wounded sergeant. In 1898 he
resigned as Foreign Minister under Neville
Chamberlain. He did 1t quietly, but he
made it clear that he would not and could
not, in good conscience, go along with the
appeasement policies which led to Munich
and to World War II. This might have
meant the end of Mr.. Eden's public career,
but Winston Churchill, soon to be called
back to the helm, reinstated the younger
man in the Foreign ONCE post. Suisse
quently, the Foreign Secretary was to play
important parts in the Suez settlement and
in the recent agreements to reinforce the
Western front with German military
contribution.
On this side of the Atlantic, of course,
the question uppermost in most minds has
to do with the future of the Anglo-American
alliance. In what respects will Mr.. Eden
adhere to the Churchill policies, and to
what extent will he seek to substitute poll
cies of his own? He can hardly hope to
match his predecessors skill in Britain's
domestic policies So Is there any real
danger that Mr.. Eden may not be able to
command the support at home that Mr..
Churchill enjoyed?
Obviously these are questions which
cannot be answered now with any degree
of assurance. But they need not disturb
us unduly. For there is hardly anyone in
London or in Washington who does not
fully realize that the paramount concern
of our time is 20 maintain intact the British
American partnership. Upon this, more
than anything else depends the security
of the Western world. No one understands
this better than Mr. Eden, and his whole
record in public life supports the belief
that he will strive to improve and strengthen
this mutually beneficial relationship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07
In the Right Direction

If the new policy announced by the
American Red Cross results in united
Red Cross Community Chest fund drive in
Washington, an important step will have
been taken toward the long sought goal of
one-package fund raising here. The orig
inal idea behind the Community Chest
movement was zone drive for ALL" plan
that had wide popular appeal. But so many
fund drives have developed outside the
Chest that contributors have been con-
fused and annoyed.
The relaxation of national policy by
the Red Cross comes at singularly oppor-
tune time from the local standpoint. Right
now the Community Chest Federation,
through citizens committee. is circulariz-
Ing QUESTIONABLE designed to ascertain
public sentiment with regard to a united
front movement already in effect in some
other cities. The citizens are being asked,
also, whether they prefer any change in
the present federation setup-including
possible splitting up of the six local chests
for independent Embarrassing campaigns.
The question relating to the desirability
of adopting the united-fund plan in this
area is based on the assumption that such
q merger of campaigns would embrace not
only the Red Cross but other appeals, in
GLIDING the many made for health causes.
If the Red Cross joins such teamwork
plan, the movement toward unified solicita-
ton will receive much-needed boost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07

each others pictures with a ruff of
cherry blossoms held under the chin.
Suddenly one of them looks at the
branch in her hand.
They're real pretty, aren't they?"
she says, apparently wanting to be fair.
In their immediate neighborhood an
other movie cameraman is at work
Drawn UP to the curb beside him is a
taxi. From the back window a lady is
leaning out and, la Cecil B. DeMille,
is directing him.
Get the Capitol in, Joe," she says.
Joe emerged from behind his camera
and looked around with an unfocused'
gaze.
1.-THE Capitol?" he asks blankly.
Eyes," she says, and her tone sug-
gested she often had to be patient with
him. Behind you"
Joe finally zeroes in the dome glim-
mering in the distance and begins
grinding away again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07

Directly across from the Jefferson
Memorial is the most poetic scene Of
ALL There the thickly crusted branches
lean over the water, with the sunlight
sitting through.
Here, too. the photographers cluster
thickly. Falling quickly into the Wash
ington pattern they line up before one
particular bough, which, graceful as
swan. hovers over the water. One by
one. they record the perfection.
To a bemused bystander for whom
the immediate sight is quite enough, it
looks like struggle between technoc-
racy and springtime... We think the
springtime will somehow resist them
and be as brief and heartlifting as
ever. But over by the basin, those thou
sands of photographers who will not
look at the scene they came so far to
see until they get it home on film,
plainly think that you can take it with
you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE

@. Is the sale of cigarettes to minors
forbidden by law in any states?-B. s.
A. Yes. Many States have laws cover
ing the sale of cigarettes to minors.
Some States have made it illegal for
retailer to sell cigarettes to minors even
though it is known that the specific
sale is on behalf Of the minors parents,
Age limits covered by the various laws
differ throughout the country. n
@. What is the peacetime complement
of officers and men of the largest United
States Navy carriers?--M. B.
A. The Department of Defense says
that in peacetime the complement of
men is ITO officers and $500 enlisted. In
time of war 1t is increased to 155 officers
and 2,700 enlisted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07
For Better Government

Perhaps the outstanding achievement
OF Maryland's 1855 General Assembly was
the strengthening of local government.
Both county and municipal rule were given
added prestige and authority through vari-
Gus measures, ranging from Statewide leg
islation to special bills designed to advance
self-government in nearby Montgomery and
Prince Georges Counties.
Suburban residents will have greater
voice in planning, coming and sanitation
services as result of legislation reorganiz-
ing both the Maryland-N National Capital
Park and Planning Commission and the
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
There had been frequent complaints in the
past that these agencies were not sufficiently
responsive to public sentiment.
While the Legislature did not go as far
In reorganizing the MNCPPC as some civic
groups had urged, the two neighboring
counties for the first time were given the
right to participate in the selection of the
commissioners. Each county government
will nominate three members for appoint
ment by the Governor. In the past the
nominations have been made by the county
political groups Although two Republican
incumbents will be permitted to remain
until their terms expire, the new law drops
the requirement for bipartisan representa-
ton on the commissions dubious reform"
The new agency will also lose the power to
Ak taxes for its administrative expenses.
Each of the counties was authorized to name
two members to the Sanitary Commission,
heretofore three-man agency appointed
by the Governor. And the reconstructed
agency was directed to hold public hearings
on budget and rate proposals. Jurisdiction
of the Planning Commission was extended
to all of Montgomery County and that of the
Sanitary Commission to large new areas in
Prince Georges.
The net effect of these changes in the
two commissions should be to promote bet
. ter local government across the District line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07
Little Prayer in April

Lord. kiss-betrayed. Lord, friend.
denied;
Lord. for Your love. the Cructfe6.
I tDcft to You this simple prayer
Upon the fluent April air.
For courage to risk one Judas-kiss;:
Some Peters dental; lest I miss.
By my cold caution. hurrytng on,
The louino loyalty stown BY John.
Violet AlIeyn Storey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07
L letters to TheStQr.
Pen-nanaes may be used If letters carry
10riters' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.

needed for such purpose be taken from
the funds to be allotted to the other
three school facilities in proportion
to their share of the funds raised by
the bond ordinance
1t is hoped that these facts may
serve to keep this matter from being
further confused.
C. Leroy Croft,
President, Falls Church Citizens
Association.
Germon Politics and Music
In his letter of April 8, D. L. Mallory
appears to have been irked by Julius
Rosenbaum's critical observations on
the moral qualifications of Herbert Won
Karajan and Gerhardt Won Westerman
of the Berlin Philharmonic to appear
here as ambassadors of good will from
West Germany Mr.. Mallory feels that
Mr.. RoSenbaum was carried away by
his own emotions" and that his (Mr.
Rosenbaum's) thoughts on the matter
would never have been published" if
he had thought more about it. Mr.. NAL
lory thinks that these distinguished
men of German music" are guests ard
should be treated with courtesy and
considerations" and he further adds
that the two hours he had spent listen
ing to their music were "the two hap
piest hours I have ever spent.
OF course, cannot disagree with the
last quoted portion of mis- statement
do not know Mr.. Mallory and conse-
quently I cannot comment upon the
quality of his past felicities.
1t Is pity that Mr. Mallory should
be so concerned with matters of formal
etiquette as to forget the genuine and
understandable feelings which have
prompted expressions of resentment
against these musicians who mad desc
Grated their art under Hitler ard nazi-
ism. IF he had been less concerned about
normal procedure that civilized peo-
pie follow" Mr.. Mallory might well
have concluded that it was sheer AFRO
gance for these two Self-confessed and
nonprotesting Nazis under Hitler to
have come here and to expect that
civilized people accord them the amen
tiles due only to other civilized men.
Lillian Levy.
Stonds Uncorreeted
Paul E. Glott's argument that Malen-
kov should be pronounced "Mal-yen-
KOFF" is without any ground or basis.
According to the Soviet Embassy and
the Tass Agency, it could be either
"MAL-yen-koff" or "Mal-YEN-koff." as
stated in Names in the News" II Mr..
Glott has discovered any other authors
tative source justifiying his way of pro-
nouncing it, shall be grateful to him.
C. A. Chekrezi.
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Questions and Answers

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question Of fact by writing The Evening
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07

Foster Reflections
With Easter approaching again, all
true Christians should thoughtfully con-
slider the significance of Christ's resur-
rection. Easter commentaries this
glorious event. and it is one which
occupies the center of Christian faith
and is the focal point of the Christian
message. But there is the danger of
these values being forgotten amid the
traditions that have developed around
the celebration of this holy event.
Easter clothes, the Easter rabbit, and
elaborate rituals cannot obscure the
glorious fact of Easter-Christ arose!
We do not worship an empty tomb.
but a risen Saviour! The risen Christ
is a guarantee of our own resurrection.
The apostle Paul states in / Cor. xv.20:
But now is Christ risen from the dead,
and become the first fruits of them that
slept" Our Lords resurrection assures
the resurrection of those who are united
to Him by faith. The risen Christ is
the assurance of the ultimate triumph
of Gods program. The redemption of
of Christ.
The hope of the world is conferred in
Christ, the Son of God. risen and COM
ing back some day to claim His own.
May we see in the resurrection of our
Lord the real meaning of Easter. The
world desperately needs Christ, and we
should be inspired to serve Him more
faithfully, and to make Him known to
others.
G.. F. HaughawOut.
UnsoId on One World ldeo
In their drive to trap America in
hopeless world government. the United
Nations propaganda arm, UNESCO,
promotes among our schools what they
refer to in their international brochure
as activities designed to promote ed
ucation for living in a world COM
munity. ). :" Since their world COM
munity is to include all nations, it
would be interesting to know what the
superintellectuals of UNESCO are do
ing to educate the criminal leaders of
the Kremlin's international communist
conspiracy for Giving in a world COM
munity."
The Kremlin leaders world COM
munity" calls for millions of Americans
and other free people to be slaughtered
or herded into slave labor camps. There
has never been the slightest deviation
from the Communist conspiracy's goal
of Communist one world government
except in the suicidal wishful dreaming
of brain-washed left wing intellectuaIs
How does UNESCO plan to stop these
fanatical International conspirators?
Julian E. williams.
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Foster Seal Drive

Congratulations on the beautifully
written Easter Seal story about Gail
Sauve and her family in the Woman's
Section of The Sunday Star of April 8.
The sympathetic approach to this
tragic case was. in my humble opinion,
a masterpiece of writing.
The courage of the Sauve family in
the face Of heartbreak. and their years.
long refusal to give up" on Gail de-
serve the plaudits and the sympathy
Of every one who reads this heart-warm-
ing story.
The Society for Crippled Children
has been doing this type of work in
the Washington area for more than
score of years. The few dollars that
each family contributes for Easter
Seals at this time of each year will
come back to them tenfold in the graft
tude of those who benefit from this
splendid work. To make one useful
citizen from one helpless invalid is
worth all the money ever contributed
to this worthy cause.
Multiply the problem of Gail Sauve
by the thousands of similar cases
treated by the Society for Crippled
Children over the years, and I feel
that there are many who will open
their hearts and their pocketbooks to
the Easter Seal drive, even though
they may never have contributed to
this fund before.
More power to the Sauves, and to
the Society for Crippled Children!
M. C. HI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07
Amplificotion

Amplificotion
This is to correct any erroneous
impressions which may develop as
result of The Star article regarding
the Falls Church City Council meeting
of March %.
From the article, reader might
gather that the Falls Church Citizens
Association is opposed to the purchase
OF the Oak Street School. Such is not
the case-in fact the Falls Church
Citizens Association as early as April,
1854, brought to the attention of the
School Board the real need for a
school in the southwest section of
Falls Church.
The letter from the Falls Church
Citizens Association referred to in your
article does not mention the Oak
Street School at all, but rather pro-
tests against the apparent plan of the
School Board to eliminate the re-
modelling and additions to the Madison
School called for in the bond ordinance.
The Falls Church Citizens Associa-
ton very definitely favors the pur-
chase of the Oak Street School and
recommends that the additional funds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-07

Too often fellow who wouldn't think
of buying house without checking how far
1t is from the streetcar line is all in favor
of going to war over piece of foreign real
estate when he isn't even sure which hem
isphere it's in.
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