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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
Blueprint for Asian Aid

The long discussed probability that our
Governments foreign economic aid pro-
gram is to shift significantly toward sup
porting the free nations of Asia has been
confirmed and clarified by several develop
ments of recent days.
Most concrete of these was the an
nouncement by Foreign Operations Admin
istfator Stassen that President Eisenhower
next month will ask Congress for first
year appropriation of $915 million to initiate
what may be an eight-year program of re-
Mobilization of the area. This sum is ap-
proximately 5000 million more than was
made available this year, and is in addition
to about $1.2 billion to be sought for various
forms of military aid to the same countries.
In succeeding years, it is expected that mill
level for economic aid.
An objective of the economic aid pro-
gram, collateral to its basic purpose of
strengthening these free nations against
Communist aggression or SubverSion, will be
to raise the gross national product of the
countries involved by about 80 per cent
from present level of about $40 billion to
about $50 billion. Just returned from a
30,000-mile trip through the seven countries
forming the "arc of Free ASIA" Mr. Stassen
reports the time and the political climate
favorable for this undertaking. "The needs
are great" he told press conference, "but
the countries there are preparing for area
development in an intelligent way"
The fact that dimensions of the program
have now been disclosed publicly and that
conditions in the area are considered favor
able to the effort clears away two of the
recently prevailing uncertainties. The third,
of course, is the reaction of Congress. The
administration is aware that opposition will
be directed at the neutralism of some of the
countries involved, at the political instability
of others and probably at the cost estimates
given. In partial answer, at least, propo-
nents of aid to Asia can cite the postwar
record In Western Europe where the
strengthening of internal economies has
made an effective and vitality important
contribution to regional security. The area
visited by Mr. Stassen is rich in natural
resources and strong in population It's
greatest weakness is its desperate need for
capital development-the building of trans
port systems, industrial plants, power and
irrigation facilities and introduction of mod
ernized agricultural methods. To the extent
that we can help remedy this weakness, it
is in our long-range interest to do>so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
BY Charles E. TroceweN

"You hold my books" said Jim.
"And NINE" said Bill
The three had been coming from
school, when Jim and Bill got into an
argument.
The first thing anybody knew, they
were ready to fight.
Words are the greatest things in the
world. but unfortunately they often
lead to fisticuffs, not only between small
boys. but between nations.
The two boys squared off, and
started pummeling each other, while
Temp Jones. 10. watched with gleam-
ing eyes.
Nothing interested him more than
fight between two comrades, unless
possibly fight between two cats. He
loved good cat fight.
Bill was soon getting the best of it.
Jim started to blubber, HE hit me
with that ring!"
what ring?" asked Bill, Indignantly.
He had forgotten 1t himself, but on
his right forefnger he had heavy,
thick ring.
Superior armament always wins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
Britoin's Politics Boil :

Whether or not it was SO intended by
forces within the British Labor Party, the
close vote to expel Aneurin Bevan from the
party's parliamentary delegation is being
generally interpreted in England today as
a more serious defeat for Clement Attlee
than for the rebellious Welshman. This
Interpretation is supported by the fact that
the 141-112 roll call is so close to an even
division in party sentiment that it cannot
be considered an enthusiastic Endorsement
of the Attlee leadership.
Throughout most of his political career,
Mr. Attlee has been a relative niddle-of-
the-roader, more of COMPROMISED and CO.
ordinator between extremist factions than
a leader in the fashion of Sir Winston
Churchill among the Conservatives. That
MIR. Bevan and his followers left of the
Labor Party's center have been FESTIVE
under this leadership has been demonstrated
on numerous occasions There have been
other indications that the right wing also
was less than happy. This group, including
some of the younger men Of prominence in
the Labor Party, was clearly instrumental in
forcing the showdown on Mr.. Bevan. That
maneuver has been successful Mr. Bevan's
outright expulsion from the party will be
considered by the executive committee next
week and could be formalized at the annual
party conference in october. If this hap
pens, the right wing will have removed from
the party, even If not from politics, It's
strongest and most troublesome opponent
and may then be in improved position to
rebuild the party along lines OF its own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
Better Breuk for Witnesses

Your March 10 editorial, Better
Break for Witnesses" mentions the
'one-man inquisitions of recent mem
ory" If you wish to be fair about this
and not just play into the hands of
the Communist conSpiracy's current
drive to wreck all congressional inveSti-
cations of the conspiracy, you will list
the title and date of the transcripts of
those hearings which you classify as
"one-man inquisitions" and invite your
readers to read these ''inquisitions"
for themselves and Judge if they are
inquisitions or legitimate inquiries into
matters which vitality affect our ma
tional security
The late Senator Pat McCarran tes-
titled before the Senate Subcommittee
on Rules that the Internal Security
Subcommittee would not have been able
to function If there had been a rule
requiring that more than one Senator
preside at any hearing. During two
year period, when he was member of
the Internal Security Subcommittee,
Senator Ferguson conducted 102 one
man sessions Thousands of one-man
hearings have been conducted in the
Senate, mainly because there are not
enough Senators to go around Some
hearings are held in distant parts of
the country. causing more problems in
having more than one Senator present.
Senator Hennings, a cosponsor of
Senate Resolution 256. disassociated
himself from the provision requiring
at least two members to take testimony,
when the chairman of the Subcommit-
tee on Rules pointed out the difficulty
often encountered in obtaining the
presence Of more than one member.
Surely none of the brain-washed anti
nti-Communists can accuse Senator
Hennings of being an overzealous Red
hunter.
The proposed one-man hearing rule
will operate to the advantage of the
Communist conspiracy only. Instead of
a better break for witnesses who have
been involved neck-deep in conspiracy
to destroy America. how about break
for the millions of Americans who are
aware that we must either expose and
inactivate the hidden conspirators or
perish as free republic?
Julian E. Williams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19

choosing. In such rebuilding, the 72-year-
old Mr.. Attlee might be shuffled out of his
leadership.
In turn, however, recasting of the
Labor Party is not apt to be accomplished
quickly. It was long process after Ramsay
Macdonald lost his power in the middle
1930s and the Conservatives took advantage
of the situation. They are in position to do
SO again today and call for general cleo
ton this year, while the Laborites are split,
is widely expected. If it comes, the net
result of the Lahorite factional strife is
likely to be Endorsement of Conservative
period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
CIeun-Up Climax

The cleanup operation in Alabama's
notorious Phenix City has reached climax
with the conviction of former Chief Deputy
Sheriff Albert Fuller on first degree murder
charges. The trial which led to the verdict
revealed the depths to which law enforce
ment had sunk in the vice-ridden city before
the State declared martial law there last
June.
Fuller has been sentenced to life impris-
onment for the plotted killing of A. L. Pat
terson anti-vice crusader who had just been
elected as State Attorney General on his
pledge to drive the criminals and racketeerS
out of Phenix City. Still to be tried for
completely in the murder are Arch Terrell,
who was prosecuting attorney in the resort
town, and former Attorney General 81 Gar
rett. After State National Guardsmen took
over the city all civil law enforcement
officers were .ousted, gambling and prosti-
tuition joints padlocked and vice leaders
jailed. More than 100 persons have been
convicted of variety of crimeS-or have
pleaded guilty-since the drive began last
summer.
Meanwhile the murdered crusaders son
has been elected to the State Office which his
father would have occupied. So it cannot
be said that the elder Patterson failed to
accomplish his objective of restoring de-
cency to Phenix City. There is measure
of consolation in this for his son and for
the friends who had backed the racket
busters war on corruption in AlabamaS
Jefferson County.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
Evosive Toetics in Peress Case

It is q fortunate circumstance that
Senator Mcclellan is chairman Of the
investigation committee this session.
Last session the Army enjoyed consid-
cradle public support of their untenable
position merely because lots of people
did not like Senator Mccarthy.
We can get the issue in proper per-
spective if we remind ourselves OF the
enormous growth in power, size and
influence of the armed services since
the days before Pearl Harbor, and If
we also remind ourselves that when
armies have waxed so powerful as to
influence the conduct of political affairs
in nation, that nation has fallen upon
evil days as surely as night follows day.
When the Army defies our elected
legislators and gets away with it. the
Army has won a great victory and the
people have suffered portentous de-
feat. The allegation that security de-
mands that not all facts in the PereSs
case be given to the committee is a
transparent subterfuge. and this the
Army knows full we'll. There can be
no possible advantage to an enemy in
knowing why or how the Army pro-
AuOUCO O OCAt1oI. ouI IL VIC x1AAI1y NdlA
prevail in this, then in the future some
anonymous official or general in the
Pentagon can determine what our Con-
gress shall know and what it shall
not know about the biggest segment
of our Government, all in the name
of security.
A President imbued with the impor-
lance Of the civilian character Of our
Government would give some one in
the Pentagon the rough side of his
tongue and see that the information
is forthcoming. 1t seems to be asking
too much of lifelong Army man. He
has shown he is willing to jeopardize
relations with Congress for sake of the
old school tie.
It is to the credit of the other serv-
ices that they have not attempted this
defiance of civilian authority. The
Army has outgrown the mule but the
mulishness fingers on. The mascot of
West Point was aptly chosen.
William NJ. Burdette. Jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
Fire Department Indignation

Representative James c. Davis of
Georgia. who is conducting hearing
aimed at reversing the District Com
missioners on the Indignation of the
Fire Department, may be making an
outstanding record for his constituents
in Georgia by attacking fine Americans
in this city. but he is making an equally
bad record to millions of nonwhite
peoples throughout the world Our Gov
eminent recognizes our manpower
shortage and knows that this country
can no longer afford second-class cit
izenship.
Edward ]. MacCIane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
Transition

F11e human heart, ioith neuer release
Through its allotted span OF passing
years,
The instrument that measures jon and
peace,
The depth OF loue, the strength
through pain and tears,
Keeps faith Nth dreams. sacred
rendezvous
With memories, as like wheel IN
turning,
1t tredds the hours, and seeks an Al
pine UieD
Beyond all sorroiD and all tender
yedrntng.
Earth life is sweet. and yet somewhere
may be
The light revealing plan and prtn-
ctple-
Past all the knoaDn greater life may
free
The heart DIen tired, through death
the miracle, :
As lore, intelligence, transcend as one.
Into the past that n,ores beyond the
Avis Turner French
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
Stock Market Inquiry

Lets not kid ourselves" said one Of
the witnesses in the friendly inquisi-
ton conducted by the Fulbright COM
mittee. And then they go right on
kidding themselves, the committee and
such of the general public as might care
to review the testimony.
Each witness is apparently asked If,
in his opinion, this probe has been the
cause OF the, present stock market de-
preston. The witnesses. in general, are
quick to assure the questioner that the
survey has had no effect upon the stock
market. After all. this is a friendly"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
U. S. Roise Too Little, Too Late

Here we go againI It was originally
proposed to give Government employees
a raise of 10 per cent, and that was all
to the good. 1t was generally felt that
the increase should be at least that
much. But now we read that certain
Congressman have their pairing knives
out and they are going to shave down
this modest increase. 1t is the same
old story over the years. Just as soon
as decent raise is proposed, up jumps
someone with his little ak all ready and
poised for the cut.
Last year when the pay bill was We.
toed. there were loud cries from Con-
gress that this item would be the first
order of business in January. What
do We see? It is already past the mid
die Of March and nothing definite as
yet. And if anything is decided upon,
it will be so small in all probability that
it will hardly be appreciated. A con-
gressional pay raise of 50 per cent
and an employe raise of per cent,
or less. What contract! And how
quickly Congress took care of itself!
I am still old-fashioned enough to
believe that Congress should be honest
with the Government employees in re-
gard to this pay question, and keep
faith with them. It's duty is plain, but
will Congress do it?
C. r. Haughawout.
Three deductions come out of the
pay check of each Federal worker: In
come taxes, retirement, and insurance.
With each pay raise, these increase
also. Unless a substantial pay raise
is given, these deductions use up most
OF the raise, and the Federal Govern
ment might as well save itself the trou-
BILE of bookkeeping.
So let's hope the Federal workers get
subtantial increase in pay, so that
the take-home pay will amount to
something.
HJ.W.
They raised themselves more than
they are worth and now they fool
around with the minute raise for ordi-
nary Government workers. 1t does not
show any craftsmanship at ALL It is
not fair.
Daniel B. Felker.
X
Congress has seen fit to help to ball
ance the budget by voting itself
so per cent increase in salary, which
incidentally is $500, about $4,000
more than a highly skilled craftsman
in the Naval Gun Factory or the Gov
eminent Printing Office gets. We are
compelled to accept the decision, but
we do not have to like it, 1 suggest
that those who resent this action
check on how the members voted and
act accordingly at the next election.
Herbert r. Davis.
Congress votes itself huge retirement
benefits after 10 years in service but
Government employees have to work
until 81 years of age or 80 years service.
Congress votes itself $500 pay in
crease but bubbles over a 1919 raise
for Government employees.
Congress votes a fat tax cut for the
rich but says $40 cut for the little man
will wreck the economy of the country.
Congress votes huge subsidy for big
business but little for the farmers.
We. the voters, are responsible. Some
bad laws are being made that will never
be changed. Watch how your congress-
man votes. You, too. have a vote
coming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19

truth-seeking game, and what has a
witness to lose in cultivating friends
in the United States Senate?
Well. brother, to get down to reality,
any sale of stock, no matter how in
significant, tends to cause dip in the
market. Any type of news that alarms
stakeholder may cause a sale. One
sale leads to another. and then another;
and an avalanche is started. All be-
cause of the pointed questions one hears
in the forum. Does the stock market
induce gambling? Is the market too
high? Are today's conditions similar
to the conditions that resulted in the
stock-market debacle of 1929? Will you
suggest legislation that might improve
conditions, and that might protect the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
Judicial JunoIe

Judicial Jungle
The amendment or Qualification by the
Court of Appeals of its ruling earlier this
week In the case of George Taylor is not
going to be of much help.
Taylor, indicted for robbery, had pleaded
insanity After being committed to st.
Elizabeths, he voluntarily admitted to
group Of psychiatrists there that he had
been taking insanity Subsequently, he was
adjudged mentally competent to stand trial
and was CONVICTED.
The appellate court, in split decision,
reversed the conviction on the ground that
the trial Judge erred in requiring the psy-
chiatrist in charge of the case to testify
that Taylor had admitted he was a faker.
This was privileged communication, the
court said, under a District statute which
"forbids disclosure by the physician Of any
information obtained by him in his profess
sional capacity"
Several months earlier, however, the
Court of Appeals had ruled in another case
that once an accused person has pleaded
insanity, it must be judicially determined
that he is competent to stand trial before
he can be tried In other words, it is no
longer enough for St. EliZabethS to certify
that an accused man is competent to stand
trial. A judge must conduct an independent
hearing and make an affirmative finding
to that effect.
But the question arises: If the PSYCHE
artists cannot testify, as seemed to be the
holding in the Taylor case, how can the
judge make the finding required by the
earlier ruling? The amendment, stating
that the Taylor ruling does not apply to
a hearing on the question of mental COM
petence to stand trial, was handed down
to resolve this dilemma.
The results, however, are far from salts
factory. For the court now seems to be
saying, FIRST that the privilege statute pro-
tects the accused from any disclosure at
his trial that he is faker, but that later
statute withdraws this protection in jul
dicial hearing on his mental competence,
which hearing may nevertheless result in
his being brought to trial and convicted.
A second result would seem to come
down to this: Henceforth, judge in the
course of a hearing on competence to stand
trial may receive testimony from psychia-
triStS that the accused, claiming to be in
sane, has admitted that he is faker. This
same judge is told, however, that he must
not permit this testimony to be given at
the actual trial. In other words, as the
appellate majority interprets the law, the
trial Judge, knowing that defendant has
admitted that his defense of insanity is
false, and having found him competent to
stand trial because of this, must neverthe-
less maintain straight face and 60 through
the motions of conducting the trial and
submitting the issue Of insanity to jury
which has been kept ignorant of the truth.
It is difficult to think of anything which
could be more harmful to our judicial
processes. Surely this Interpretation of the
law by the majority is one which should
not 60 unchallenged and unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE

@. How does blizzard differ from
an ordinary snowstorm?-T. w.
A. To qualify for the name blizzard"
among meteorologists, snowstorm
must be characterized by low or rapidly
falling temperature, winds Of gale force
or above, and driving snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
Letters to The Stor...

my charitable impulses in other direc-
tons may likewise be adversely affected.
Disguised.
Editors note: A spokesman for Ma
rine Headquarters told The Star such a
list is posted, but it is merely a sug-
gested scale and is not mandatory. The
spokesman, lieutenant colonel, said
he contributed 50 instead of the Sc
suggested for his rank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-19
Questions and Answers
By Gould Lincoln

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question OF fact By writing The Evening
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frenzied investor from his own rash
acts? Whether or not this type OF ques-
tioning is intended to alarm the invest
ing public. 1t does just that. The oper-
alton of the market depends upon con-
fidence. Destroy that confidence, and
you have caused irreparable damage.
The shareholder who has lost his con-
f1dence becomes alarmed. He will sell.
He may even sell Shorthand that brings
you into the depressed market of today.
The Fulbright committee deserves
the palm for its choice of an adjective
to describe it's activities. 1t is conduct
ing friendly investigation. But
friendly" to whom?
Ora Pro Nobis.
Joe Mccarthy wasn't so far of at
that. "Halfbright," he called the Sena-
tor from Arkansas. And that's pretty
good description of this friendly"
stock-market inquiry. Americans.
Social Security Changes
Now that members of Congress have
obtained so per cent increase in
salaries, a great many people will
anxiously wait and see if Congress will
now show the same enthusiasm and
pass Senator Neuberger's bill, S. SCI.
and Representative Edith Green's
companion bill, H. r. 1898.
These bills will amend the Social
Security Act so as to reduce from IS
to 60 years the age at which women
may qualify for their old-age and sur
vivors insurance.
The manifold benefits derived from
the Neuberger-G Green bills would be
of great assistance to many of our
citizens. especially in the low-income
groups.
AS our social security program is
being improved only bit by bit, this
Congress, after raising its own salary,
can do no less than enact the Neu-
berger Green bills into law and so pro-
vide little additional assistance for
so many others who really need it.
Mamie M. Steabner.
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C. r. Haughawout.

They raised themselves more than
they are worth and now they fool
around with the minute raise for ordi-
nary Government workers. 1t does not
show any craftsmanship at ALL 1t is
not fair.
Evening star., 1955-01-30
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