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Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-30
GRAY TlLLY RETURNS FROM vFW MEET, DALLAS

Mrs. Gray lilly, while relaxing recently in her Kellun street home, was most surprised to pick up a copy of Jessen's Weekly and dis cover that she was in Dallas, Texas.
 Her husband, however. returned last "Wednesday with Pan American Airways after attending a VFW convention in the Lone Star state. He attended to fire fighting busi- ness in Seattle en route home.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-30

halt, Johnson's number ST on it's side and Fowler's car upright. Both drivers climbed out of their mounts uninjured
 The smashup knocked Fowler out of action for the rest of the day but Johnson scrounged some parts from another car and went on to win the Main Event, increasing his point lead over Fowler.
 Another highlight at Sundays stock car racing card was the fine performance turned in by Bob Welch who copped the Fast Heat and placed third in the Australian Pursuit.
 TVSA Camp Cleanup Program
 The Panama Valley Sportsmen's Association is sponsoring a camp cleanup drive during the current hunting season. According to As sociation spokesman Dr. Beck1ey, members of the group have posted signs throughout choice hunting ar eas encouraging hunters and camp CTS to clean up their composites, save timber. and be particularly careful about matches, cigarettes, and campfires that all too often spark dangerous and costly forest fires.
 Association member George Nehr- bas, who recently returned from the Salmon Derby at Valdez. was one of the first local sportsmen to bag moose. Nehrbas got his bull along the Yukon river.
 Chutists-Men of Mercy
 Although there is no official word as yet, several members of the Fair banks Parachute Club hope soon to get the green light to form group of para-medics.
 In close cooperation with the Civ il Air Patrol and after several weeks of classes, the chutists would be qualified to accompany CAP air craft on mercy flights and could jump to administer medical aid where it would be impossible for a plane to land.
 If the proposed plan, now in the hands of the CAP, goes through, the group will be called the Para Aids.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-30

Earl Anderson was admitted to St. Josephss hospital on Friday for surgery on his hand which he cut while on the job. He is an oi1er for Peter KieWit and Sons and lives in the Hamilton Acres apartments.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-30

Good printing of all kinds and at reasonable prices at Jessen's Weekly.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-30

working lathe which are in good condition.
 Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Fort Greely Property Disposal office. The telephone number is 22104.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-30
ADA MATTER SAILS ON QUEEN ELIZABETH

Fairbanksan Ada Mather, after a brief visit with her brother in Cal ifornia, left New York harbor yes terday aboard the Queen Eliza beth for London, England.
 During her six months tour abroad, she will visit with relatives in London, and do some sightseeing in other parts of England.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-08-30

If the proposed plan. now in the hands of the CAP, goes through, the group will be called the Para Aids.
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| halt, Johnson's number 57 on it's
 side and Fowler's car upright Both
 drivers climbed out of their mounts l t1nipiYrraJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
DOROTHY THOMPSON
Mathematics: Everybody Hates 1t

child is an object. not a sub
ject; that the aim of education
is to create a supply for a de-
mand; that there is no value
in learning for love Of learn
ing, for the JOY Of seeing new
worlds open.
1t assumes that human be-
ings are. somehow or other,
spare parts, not whole, or
ganic creatures.
The child must learn to
"adjust"--to "mesh into his
"age level" to the mores and
standards of a democratic
society,"" interpreted as uni
versal mediocrity. He is, in
this society. neither trained to
discipline in his own behalf,
nor encouraged in the under
standing and exercise of free
dom. He is not stimulated to
look upon life as a supreme
adventure, but classified by his
10, directed by a vocational
counselor. and analysed by a
psychiatrist, to become the
right cog, assured at the age
Of 10 Of a pension at the age
OF IS, if he only continues to
be adjusted.
And we wonder at the growth
of juvenile delinquency! Our
youth are bored. Bored to
excruciation, to burglary, to
murderl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Lond Agency Figure
Gets Service Award

Malcolm A. Burrows, deputy di-
rector of the District Redevelop-
ment Land Agency. yesterday re-
|ceived the Melvin c. Hazen
Award for outstanding service by
Ia District employee during 1855
The citation and plaque have
been presented for the last three
years by the Junior Chamber Of
Commerce.
Former District Commissioner
Samuel Spencer made the pres
entation at Jaycee luncheon in
the Burlington Hotel.
Mr.. Spencer praised the off,
cial for his unusual qualities
of leadership and imagination in
IA pioneering field"
Recognized in particular were
Mr.. Burrows efforts in acquir-
ing about 1000 parcels of South
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Stevenson Eyes the Second Ballot

cific lends luster to the Har-
riman name.
Southern leaders insist that
of all the candidates. Harri-
man is the least palatable to
them. Yet Southern advocates
of the nomination Of Senator
Stuart Symington Of Missouri
expect to cooperate with Har-
riman in the hoped-for hold
ing operation.
Harriman's appeal is to the
big States which are vital in
the election of any President.
He will bear down on the
social and economic issues to
which he has attached the
new vision label.
Many Stevenson Democrats
are glad that Hartman has
forced Stevenson to be more
specific and forceful in that
area Of discussion. But Harri-
man must be careful; he will
need Stevenson votes on later
ballots If his strategy succeeds.
Kefauver took the same risk
in his effort to draw a sharper
line between himself and Ste
venSon. He lost and incurred
the lasting hostility of the
Stevenson camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Disastrous Effects Seen in Permitting
Students the Easy Woy-Around 1t

grade Youth is allowed in
high school and college such
selectivity that a high-school
diploma or an ABB. degree is
no indication of the possession
Of a certain body of knowI-
edge.
The survey report showed
that half Of a sampling Of $40
candidates for teaching posi-
tons in elementary schools
were unable to solve a sim
pie problem in fractions. They
are themselves the products of
the American educational sys-
TEN.
There is nothing new in
children disliking mathemat-
les or any other subject that
requires effort and precision.
What is new is the notion that
any sort of discipline warps the
child's personality.
Also new is the extreme util-
itarianism of the educational
approach. 1t is present in the
Princeton report. Mathemat-
ical ignorance is particularly
serious because Of the need
for trained engineers and SCI
entists in the atomic age"
This view assumes that the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Second State Department Hit

As the President pointed out,
the United States is not going
to attack anybody; but some
great powers have shown an
aggressive disposition, and
military association with such
a power could lead to difficult
ties
Why did the President
plunge into such a delicate
field Of discussion, anyway,
without going over carefully
in advance with the Secretary
Of State the text of what he
had to say? The answer is
that, with the press con-
ferences conducted as they are
today, when a Presidents i'm
promptu remarks are quoted
directly without regard for the
sensibilities of governments
abroad, tragic mistakes like
this win happen. They have
occurred before under previous
administrations. too.
Unfortunately. Eisenhower
isn't "briefed" in advance as
he should be. Many of his
friends in New York and else
where who have access to him
have been dinning into his ear
statements about the Asian
situation which seek to justify
neutralism and the expendi-
ture of billions by the United
States to nations that tomor-
row may become Communist.
Eisenhower allows such
friends to influence him, and
the State Department is often
in the dark as to what is going
on.
This Intervention Of a sepa-
rate kind of state Depart
ment" at the White House is
a difficult thing to deal with,
and it is amazing that a man
with the Presidents fidelity to
well-defined lines Of RESPONSE
bility in military life should
tolerate an influence on for
eign policy separate from the
officials charged with RESPONSE
bility in making it.
For the same phraseology
and argument used in his
press-conference statements of
Wednesday can be found in
the writings and speeches of
the clique which has access
to Eisenhower and is known
in many parts of the world
as the real State Depart
ment."
Reproduction Rights Reserved
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free world for generations to
come.
IF the free world can teach
the leaders Of tomorrow in areas
that may we'll dominate tomor-
rows world, we need not fear
the contest between communism
and freedom" Mr.. Nixon said.
He added he favors making
contact with persons behind the
Iron Curtain. He noted some
Americans disapprove Of that
an dasserted:
II do not fully share this
point Of view. I thing that the
explosive power Of freedom is
greater than the combined ef-
feet Of all the atomic and hy-
drogen weapons in the world
today. / think that in the
long run the cause of freedom
will be served by breaking
through the Iron Curtain wher-
ever an opportunity is pre-
sented."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
DORIS FLEEsON
But Horrinon Is Expected to Jump in Now
And Plot Holding Strategy at Chicago

The next moves on the Dem
ocratic chessboard will be a
drive by Adlai Stevenson to-
ward a second-ballot nomina-
ton at Chicago and an attempt
by Gov. Averell Hartman to
rally the favorite sons for a
prolonged holding operation.
After a brief rest at the
scene of his smashing triumph
in California, Stevenson will
visit key spots where uncom-
mitted delegations and second
choice possibilities offer good
hunting. No time will be lost
in the effort to cash in on the
winning psychology created In
the second largest State.
About all that remains to be
decided about an active Harri-
man drive is the timing. The
New York Governor soon will
abandon all pretense that he
is merely available.
He will name a campaign
chairman and it will not be
Carmine De Sapio, the Tam
many Hall leader who backed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08

Sponsored by the Carnegie
Corporation, the educational
testing service of Princeton has
spent a year making a study of
mathematics classrooms in SO
States and found what every
observant person already knew,
namely, that students hate
mathematics, that four-fifths
of mathematics teachers are
incompetent, and that teach
ers in general share the detes-
tation of mathematics by stu
dent bodies and teach it only
under compulsion or protest.
The survey suggests that the
conclusions are particularly
serious because of the need for
trained engineers, scientists
and technicians in the atomic
era.
THE Princeton survey pro-
poses the creation of a RENEE
dial mathematics course for
teachers of mathematics de-
signed to unravel the teachers
numerical neurosis," the New
York Times reports.
The suggestion that teach
ers' and students psyches are
at fault-that there is a "nu-
merical neurosis"--iss as ex-
asperating as the reports find-
ings. Numerical ignorance is
not a neurosis. nor the result
of a neurosis. And If the
Princeton service would con-
tinue its researches into other
fields than mathematics, 1t
would find that a large per-
centage Of American youth,
after IL years of schooling.
and often after four years Of
college. are ignorant of his
tory, literature, the natural
sciences, any foreign Ian
guage; that they cannot write
an accurate paragraph; mis-
spell words in common use at
the newspaper level; are lack
ing in intellectual curiosity;
and nevertheless regard them
selves as too good to be simple
workers.
The reasons are complex,
but not indiscernible. Children
do not enter school with the
attitude that it is q place in
which to work. They are not
encouraged to be industrious
by the risk Of being fiunked
In a class and forced to re-
peat It. or by the reward of
icing promoted beyond their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
BROWN
Americans Like Veteran Foe of Reds,
But Some Advise Against InYitotion

guest of the Nation. Nehru is
unquestionably a fine man and
we have no business criticiz-
ing his convictions that the
Asiatic communism as repre-
sented by Peiping is preferable
to the uncertain policies of
the Western world. Unfortu-
nately. ever since India has
taken her place in the concert
of great powers Nehru's friend
ship toward America has
proved no more reliable than
that of the fox toward the
chicken.
Nehru. who is an erudite
man and a student Of history,
does not want to understand
this country's unmatched rec
ord of fighting tyrannies since
the Revolutionary War. He
openly prefers to subscribe to
the acknowledging political
PHILOSOPHERS which are based
on oppression. All the same, he
will be received next month
with open arms and the usual
ceremonies.
The fact that Chang has
fought for 20 years is being
overlooked by those who want
to sacrifice him on the altar of
appeasement. He fought an
unequal battle with the Jap
anese, the partners Of the
Rome-Berlin axis. After the
defeat Of the Japanese war;
lords. he measured his forces
with those of the Chinese Com
munistS strongly backed by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Personal Contacts Urged
ByNixon to Win NeutroIs

EASTON. Pa. June 8 (R.-
Vice President Nixon says ex-
changing visits by Americans
and natives Of the 'uncommitted
nations" can make friendships
for the United States for years
to come.
He spoke yesterday at the 12lst
annual commencement Of La
fayette College. saying:
II believe that often too much
reliance is placed upon the
effectiveness Of bombarding the
uncommitted countries with ra-
Idio broadcastS, motion pictures
and press releases which present
the American viewpoint"
Though these programs are
important" he declared, per-
sonal contact between students
and leaders in business. Govern
ment, labor and education is Of
overwhelming Importance"
For the cost Of one large
bomber" he said. I'VE can make
yendships that will benefit the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Chang Visit to U.s.. Suggested

Soviets. He lost out. not be-
cause he himself was a die
tator as our neoliberals told
the American public. but be-
cause whatever assistance the
American Congress appropri-
ated for his hard-pressed
troops was too little and too
late.
Even now in the small do
main still open to the Free
Chinese on FormoSa and the
adjacent islands. Chang con-
tinues to fight the Red die
tatorship within the rules pre-
Scribed for him by the Amer
lean Government-that is, to
sit down and do nothing un-
less the Communists come to
attack him in force.
That Chang would like to
come to the United States
while he still is the recognized
President of China is unques-
tionable. He has thrown hints
around. These have been con-
veyed to Washington but have
fallen on deaf ears. Secretary
Dulles and his intimate ad-
visers would like to extend an
invitation. Congress would be
delighted to have him address
a joint session as is customary
for heads Of state.
Unfortunately, it is explained
confidentially, we find our
selves in a critical period in
history, in between a cool war
and coexistence. Hence we
must refuse to listen" it was
. explained by one policy-maker.
ito the beats OF our heart and
listen only to cold reason"
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west Washington land for re-
development in project Area B.
He was credited with establish
ing procedures for carrying out
the acquisitions. and lauded for
the job of relocating more than
! 900 families displaced by the
redevelopment program.
Commissioner Robert E. Nc
Laughlin. president of the Board
of Commissioners, praised Mr..
Burrows fine record of public
service"
Mr.. Burrows said the situation
of rundown properties having
market values inflated out of ali
proportion to their real value
poses a social rather than an
economic problem alone. He
called on the entire community
to provide the necessary hous-
ling to end this situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
POTOMAC FEVER
FLETCHER KNEBEL

Republicans beginning to doubt Secretary of State
Dulles foreign policy He hasn't been able blame the Russians
yet for our business slump
Ada Stevenson his California victory virtually
him the Democratic nomination Adlais slogan why
change caretakers?"
Republican Chairman Hall voters view Democratic
candidates with indifference Halls slogan BE energetic
Clench your hsts grit your teeth-and Republican
Soviet Premier Bulgann writes another Reported
text: Dear Pen PAL We're planning little testimonial dinner
Please come and few unnd words about Joe Stain
Moral of the week: Never put of until tomorrow what
can get your wife to do today.
Harry Truman says he's glad Adai Stevenson Cali
forna Harry regards Stevenson the pary perfect gentle
man-whch may be the reason he prefers Gov Hartman
House Democrats Ike of trying to destroy public
Republicans afraid Ike get He might tee
of-and play 81 holes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08

Suggestions have been made
in congressional quarters that
Nationalist China.s President
Chang Kai-shek be invited
to Washington. But these
have been shrugged of SO far
with hints that in view of
world conditions a visit might
be inadvisable at this time.
The administration does not
know what the United Nations
General Assembly might de-
eide at its fall meeting about
seating Communist China.
The international conditions
at that time might be such,
administration advisers feel,
that this country could not
use its veto against the Chi
nese Reds. Chang unques-
tionably would be well re-
ceived by the American people.
And such a warm welcome
might emharraSS our political
men If they feel bound, for
the sake of relaxing tensions,
to swallow the Peiping pill.
America has been host to
many dignitaries from Asia,
some friendly, some less so.
Last year we had the now
resigned Premier u Nu of
Burma, who got into a tiff
with Secretary of Agriculture
Ezra Benson because he was
made to wait in the reception
room longer than protocol
provided. 1t all ended in a
friendly manner the next day
when Benson presented U MI
with a gold tie clasp.
Last month we were hon.
ored with a visit from In
doneSia's President Sukarno,
whose neutralism is of some
what doubtful meaning inso-
far as this country is con-
cerned. On leaving American
soil he suggested. as a parting
gesture, the abolition Of
SEATO, "as a contribution to
peaceful relations all over the
world"
While we respect the rights
Of all nations to be neutral in
the now latent conflict between
the free and authoritarian gov
ernments, Sukarno actually
parroted Peiping and Moscow,
which are strongly pressing for
dissolution of NATO and
SEATO. He also urged, on leav-
ing the United States, that
Communist China be given
"her rightful seat" in the
United Nations.
President Eisenhower re-
ceived last year the sinister
Krishna Menon. trusted trou-
bleshooter of midas Prime
Minister Nehru. Menon has an
undisguised love for the Red
tyranny and intense dislike for
the Western powers, whom he
considers without exception as
ruthless colonialists and OPP
pressors Of the little men,"
Next month we will roll out
the red carpet for Nehru,
whom Secretary Of State Dulles
attempted to appease after the
Karachi meeting earlier this
year by inviting him to be the
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him for the governorship. Nor
will it be one of his friends
from the slightly more rare
fed ranks Of the New York
New Dealers.
One Of the problems with
which history confronts Har-
riman is that to many Amer
leans Tammany Hall and cor
ruption are, like damnyankee,
one word. The old political
bosses have gone with the
horse and buggy. and Boss
Tweed would despise current
Tammany leaders as milksop
followers.
1t is still a fact that the New
Workers who have achieved
national success have twisted
the Tammany tigers tail
rather than extended the hand
of friendship.
Harriman's campaign man
ager will be from west of the
Mississippi. Gov. Raymond
Gary of Oklahoma is one pos
sibility. The search also has
reached into the Mountain
States where the Union Pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
DAVID LAWRENCE

President Eisenhower's for
eign-aid program--mostly mil
itary and much needed-is in
trouble in Congress. and this
is due largely to his own mis-
takes in tactics.
Thus, the damage done by
the Presidents offhand re-
marks at Wednesdays press
conference is incalculable.
Even the clarifying statement
issued Thursday afternoon
does not erase the injury done
when the President. in effect.
encouraged "neutralism" and
caused the many allies and
trusted friends Of the United
States in Southeast Asia who
have Joined America in mill
tary alliances to wonder If
they were being let down by
Eisenhower.
The telephones buzzed with
expressions Of shock and sur
prise and at times righteous
indignation as the news OF
what Eisenhower said on
Wednesday reached diplomats
who represent Americas allies
in Asia. On Capitol Hill there
was CONSERVATION. At the
State Department there was an
obvious discomfort but a dis
Greet silence.
To understand what hap
pened. it is necessary to pre-
sent here the text of the Pres
ident's remarks at the press
conference as authorized for
publication:
Now. today there are GER
tain nations that say they are
neutral. This doesn't neces-
sarily mean what it is so often
interpreted to mean, neutral
as between right and wrong or
decency or indecency.
They are using the term
neutral with respect to at
tachment to military alli-
ances. And may I point out
that I cannot see that that
Is always to the disadvantage
OF such a country as ours.
IF a nation is truly a neu-
trail, if it is attacked by any
body-and we are not going
to attack them-public opinion
Of the world is outraged. If it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-08
Clique Advising President Blamed
As Cause of Neutrality Misstep

has announced its military
association with another great
power, things could happen to
it, difficulties along its borders
and people would say: Good
enough for IL. They asked for
it, So let US not translate
this meaning Of the word 'neu-
trail as between contending
military forces. even though
the conflict is latent. and neu-
trail as between right and
wrong"
But, asked some Of the
diplomats who represent coun-
tries that have already joined
America in military alliances:
shall we tell our people now
that they were wrong and that,
If attacked, they asked for
it'?"
The President heard from
his colleagues inside the Gov
eminent who advised a public
statement. Here it is in its
essential part:
"It is obvious that in some
countries, of the world there
are certain theological, geo.
graphical or other reasons
making military alliances inn
practical. Such nations may
declare themselves to be neu-
trail. hoping thus to secure
the support Of world opinion
against attack from any quar-
ter. Neutrality does not mean
either disarmament or immu-
nifty from attack. We have had
historical examples of this kind
of neutrality for many dec
AIDES. :.
"The President does believe
that there are special condi-
tons which justify political
neutrality. but that no nation
has the right to be Indifferent
to the fate Of another. or, as
he put it. to be neutral as be-
tween right and wrong or de-
cency or indecency.'
"The President does not be-
lieve that association for mu-
tual security with the United
States viii involve any country
in added danger, but, on the
contrary, will provide added
security on the basis of mu-
tuality and scrupulous respect
for the independence Of each.