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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-23
FAMOUS FABLES
BY E. E. EDGAR

ARISTOCRATS: H. G. Wells
was invited to lunch at the coun-
try estate of a nouveau richie
His hostess insisted on taking
him on a tour of the spacious
and beautiful grounds.
Bursting with pride, she
pointed out the velvet lawn with
its carved fountains and exquis-
lite Statuary. She showed him
the magnificent swimming pool
the grass tennis courts and the
immaculate stables. They passed
a long, low structure nestled
among the trees.
What is this?" asked the
author.
"Oh, this is where we keer
the chickens" she said.
Wells bent forward and took
a closer look.
What fine fowl" he ex.
claimed. do they each lay ar
egg a day?"
II suppose they could if they
had to-" replied his hostess,
somewhat sharply. but really
Mr.. Wells. in their position
that is hardly necessary"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-23

thermody namics research and
improving temperature measure
ments.
In the last II years, he has
been interested in improving
Ioctane rating of automotive
gasolines and theology stand
ards. He is currently chief Of
the Heat and Power Division.
He takes over his new duties
on September is. His many ac-
complishments include profess
serial duties at the University
of Maryland and teaching posts
with the Bureau Of Standards
and Agriculture Department
graduate schools.
In 1882, he co-operated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-23
Judge Sits on Bandit
While Awuitinq Help

PORTSMOUTH, Va. R.
Judge Edward L. CAST Of Nor
folk County Circuit Court knows
something about criminals but
he has added to his experience.
Judge CAST wasn't looking
down from the bench but was
looking up from sofa when a
masked bandit entered his cot
tage at Mays Head. N. c. He
caught the bandit of guard,
floored him with a right and
held him down until the sheriff
could be summoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-23

be sound. but he seems pre-
mature. The boy in the Army
and the girl in college may ap-
preciate this home more thar
ever because of their enforced
absences. 1t will be time enough
to decide on selling the house
when they have made their
plans for the future.
AS for the real estate market,
there is obviously the element
of gamble in either selling OF
holding onto the house. On the
one hand, there has been SO
much building that there is some
basis for fearing a decline in
prices. On the other hand, costs
still are rising. the standard of
living seems destined to con-
tinue to rise, and the prospect
for a firm real estate market
seems about as. strong, as the
prospect for a soft market. =
The decision should be made,
therefore, on human grounds. A
sale of the house at this time
would seem to be quite abrupt,
The picture will be much clearer
in a few years.
Copyright, 1855. General Features Corp. }
Tomorrow: Girls ambition to be mode
ie hn;Kek;rk foe Eor,;i,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-23

with Drs. Harold c. Urey and
George M. Murphy in the dis
covery Of deuterium. He re-
ceived the 1910 Hillebrand Prize
of the Chemical Society Of
Washington and, the following
year was given the Award for
Outstanding Achievement in
Science by the Washington
Academy of Sciences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-23

If she is thankful for "quinidine
and other drugs" which so far
have acted quite well. She'll be
much better of than she would
be experimenting with such
hearsay remedies as Vitamin E.
AS for garlic, even her best
friends won't tell her! There
fore guess I better had: it's
inefficaclous.
released by The Bell Syndicate. Ine.)
Tomorrow: Declining tuberculosis il
still a menoce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-23

The FomiIy Council consists Of Judge,
psyehiotrist. 3 clersymen, q news
pcper editor. q women's editor ond
two writer's. Eoeh article is sum-
mary Of on oetuol report. The Fomily
Council does not give advice; it
merely reports on problems thot hove
been dealt with by responsible ogen-
eies ond counseIors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-23
Heavy RoinfuII

RIO DE JANEIRO Rainfall
in the central sections of Brazil
averages more than 300 inches
a year. In some parts of the
country the annual rainfall
reaches as much as 400 inches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-23
Soviet Lund Area

NEW YORK.-Russia's land
area is greater than that of the
entire North American CONT
nent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-23

Tomorrow: Girls ambition to be model
is hoirshirt for fomiIy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-23

Fourth In q series on new changes in
Social Security, RoiIrood Retirement
and Civil Tarviea RakiPannank
Evening star., 1956-12-21
Nuri Said Speaks BIuntIy

IraqS Premier Nuri Said, a veteran
and realist in the field of international
politics, did some blunt talking in his
recent lengthy address on his govern
ments current foreign policy. And speak
ing more to his Middle East neighbors
and to the world at large than to purely
domestic audience, the 68 year old
strong man" made it clear that neither
pressureS nor hostile propaganda from
outside his country will force a change
in the policies which he has conceived
and executed during the past turbulent
decade
In Mr.. Nuri's opinion-and history
supports him fully-the greatest threat
to Middle East peace and progress is the
long-term design of Russia, Communist
and pre- Communist, ito control the
whole of the region between the Medi-
terranean and the Persian Gulf" It was
In recognition Of this menace that the
Nuri government took leading role in
formation of the Baghdad alliance-a
defense grouping extending from Euro
pean Turkey to South Asian Pakistan.
And 1t is in continuing recognition of
the determination of his government to
remain in this alliance, despite loud and
constant criticism from Moscow, Cairo
and Damascus. Secondarily, the Iraqi
Premier listed aggressive Zionism" and
the remnants of Western colonial think
ing-which he identified particularly with
Francois troublesome forces in the
area. The Nasser government of Egypt,
which he accused of circulating anti
Iraq propaganda, was charged with hurt
ing the cause of Arab unity
From the Western standpoint, Mr..
Nuris evaluation of the Russian threat
and his unequivocal reafflrmation of
loyalty to the Baghdad pact are reasSur-
ing. 1t is unfortunate that other Arab
quarters, notably Cairo and Damascus,
have not been equally clear-sighted in
their reaction to Communist intrigue in
the area and that they have chosen to
play East against West in seeking their
immediate advantages. But the West, too,
should not overlook the Iraqi Premier's
warning against any repression toward
colonial thinking. The British-French in
vasion OF Egypt aroused shocked sense
OF betrayal in Iraq. as it did elsewhere,
and even Nuri Said could not retain his
influence in the Arab world II he were
10 condone this move. The 1raqi Premier
has been fighting for his political life in
recent weeks. The foreign policy address
undoubtedly was a carefully -thought-out
part OF his strategy. The words should
Evening star., 1956-12-21
HeIpinq Hands

Because these last few busy
days prior to the Christmas
holidays find individuals and
communities apt to limit their
JOY to what is known and
familiar, it was difficult for us
to find someone in the south
ern end Of our county to assist
in the collection of gifts to
the patients in our five State
mental hospitals, many of
whom have no one who cares.
1t is with warm gratitude
and a sense Of pride that we
state our appreciation for
Capt. Roland Sweitzer and
the Prince Georges County
Police as well as the Hyatts-
vile Police for helping us "find
room at the inn" and so
brighten Christmas Day for
some Of "the least Of these"
Mrs. w. r. Trammell, Jr.,
Secretary, Prince Georges
County Mental Health
Society.
Evening star., 1956-12-21
Mr.. FordIs Example

Henry Ford I'd, through his COM
pany and its philanthropic agencies, long
has demonstrated his interest in provid-
ing more and better facilities for higher
education in this country. In a recent
address at the University of Pennsylvania
he held that industry, because of its re-
lance on college-trained workers in key
posts, has an obligation to cooperate
more effectively in producing the required
number of graduates in science, business
administration and other specialized sub
jectS. Now he has shown, by a note
worthy and generous example, precisely
how it can be done.
In making a gift of $65 million and
210 acres of land at Dearborn for a
branch of the University of Michigan, Mr..
Ford'S motor company and the Ford
Motor Company Fund have made re-
markable contribution to the cause of
advanced education. The gift, amounting
in total value to about $40 million, is the
largest ever made for such purpose by
a representative of industry. 1t will
enable the university to establish great
Dearborn Center" close to manufactur-
ing facilities which, under the plan, will
offer practice courses in chronological and
business fields. This will be co-opera-
tive venture of industry and education in
a concerted effort to increase the supply
of graduates qualified to serve in indus
trial research and development.
This is Mr.. Ford'S impressive answer
to the charge that American industry is
'raiding" Government laboratories and
services in quest of scientists, engineers
to the problem of increasing the supply
Of such specialists 1t is Mr.. Ford'S belief
that industry should be doing more than
granting scholarships, arranging ex-
change fellowships and the like. "In our
own self-interest," he said at Philadel-
phia, land because our Nations we'll
being demands it, we ought to do good
deal more than we are now doing-and
do it effectively"
The Ford sponsorship of the Dear
born Center makes clear what Mr. Ford
had in mind in his speech. This is an
example of industry university teamwork
which other large companies or segments
of industry could follow with benefit to
themselves and to the country at large.
As in the case of the Dearborn institution,
the actual running of the universities
should be left, Of course, to professional
educators. But with such an alliance be-
tween business and education, the short
age of technicianS, scientists and execu-
tives could be remedied before many years
have passed.
Evening star., 1956-12-21
For Superior Students

The problem Of providing
the proper instruction for
above-average students in the
public schools has been par
tally resolved by the creation
Of classes fitted to the capa-
bilities Of the students. Al
though this is a step in the
right direction. 1t falls short OF
what might be regarded as an
ideal solution. This would be
the establishment Of a new
high school. Junior high school
and grade school in central To-
cations. The necessary num-
Der Of each kind could easily be
ascertained.)
Students would attend these
schools who by examination
and performance have demon
strated their above-average
intellectual abilities. Thus,
there would be gathered under
one roof and In an atmosphere
conducive 70 scholarly develop
Evening star., 1956-12-21
AntipoIIution Teamwork

Alexandria's newly dedicated $83
million sewage treatment plant is proof
of the practicability and effectiveness of
interjurisdictiona teamwork against Po-
tomac River pollution. The plant, jointly
financed by the City of Alexandria and
Fairfax County, represents big step for
ward in the long-range campaign to clean
up our contaminated river.
The joint treatment plan is the
outgrowth of studies by expert consult
ants as to the feasibility and deSirability
Of collaborative action among commu-
mites on the Virginia side of the river.
Arlington, which was pioneer in sewage
treatment in Northern Virginia, decided
to continue its own program of de-
contamination, but Alexandria and Fair
fax County made further inquiries and
agreed to join forces. At that time all
Of Alexandrias sewage was discharged
into the Potomac without treatment OF
any kind. The new plant provides an
advanced degree of treatment for all
OF Alexandria's sewage and large guam
titles from the eastern section Of Fairfax
County.
The Joint facility meets demands Of
the Virginia State Water Control Board
for positive antipollution action all along
the river. 1t also Is in line with the
program Of the Interstate Commission
on the Potomac River Basin. which is
pressing for further measures to reduce
the amount OF raw sewage and indus
trial waste throughout the rivers length.
Alexandria and Fairfax County have set
a good example for other communities
10 follow.
Evening star., 1956-12-21
InfIotion's Causes

Ordinarily I find the column
Your Moneys Worth" In The
Evening Star stimulating and
rewarding. Sylvia Porter has a
habit Of coming up with pre-
cisely the information needed
to clarity sometimes confusing
economic problems.
But In her column on De-
cember 4 she committed an
error that is all too common
among economists and eco
norhics writer's. She blamed In
fiatioh solely on the fact that
organized workers in indus
tries turning out basic mate
rails and metals have been
winning significant wage in
creases."
! am sorry that she felt It
necessary TO write that, for she
must know 1t is inaccurate.
Reliable statistics Of which she
must be aware show that our
basic" heavy industries have
in recent years shown stead
lily higher profits, paid stead
lily greater dividends on stocks
and spent steadily increasing
amounts Of money on research,
plant expansion and overhead
other than wages, All Of these
factors have contributed TO the
infiationary trend. To blame
higher prices on Significant
wage raises" OF organized
workers alone Is a danserous
and unfair oversimplification.
Ronald w. May.
Evening star., 1956-12-21

! can't forget that night in far
Juded,
When zoe were guarding sheep
so long ago.
A strange. unedrthlv star tCith
radiant olotD
Flooded the fields and flIed
our hearts NTH fear.
But, dh. the music then, so
clear, so sDeet-
The hecrenly music OF the
angels singing;
1t led rs onwdrd. like a clear
bell ringing,
To ind the Babe and Worship
at His feet.
And epeH non though I am
stopped and old.
! stu reltre the ironder OF that
night
And see again His mdnoey
NTH soft light
About Him in that loplv
cdttlefold.
'TDds then I knew the Child
at MdTv's breast
Would bring men peace, and 10
the tCeGyy, rest.
William Annette Wofford
Evening star., 1956-12-21
Longer Arm for Law?

Well, it's nice to know that
the Arlington Police Depart
ment has an alibi! The
quota system, all spruced up,
drenched with perfume and
rechristened, emerges now as
an innocent device for apply
ing a reasonable" yardstick
to the policeman's perform
ance. If a member of the
force fails to make ~ traffic
contacts" a month-as we
learn from your story of Dec
ember l2-he is merely called
upon to explain" What's
the harm in that?
The harm in it is obvious.
When an arbitrary number OF
arrests or contacts" is re-
quired. officially or unoficially,
the policeman is put under
pressure to create offenses, il
necessary, In order to avoid
having to make explanations"
to his superiors. This en-
courages him, not to enforce
the law, but to make a mock
cry of it. No matter how you
slice it, it's still a quota system,
and 1t still smells.
The worst part Of 1t is that
the AAA-and I say this as an
AAA member - has been per-
suaded to indorse the police
departments fairy tale. Next
thing you know, somebody will
be selling the AAA the Brook
lyn Bridge, the Washington
Monument or the Arlington
County courthouse.
Stanley Lichtenstein.
Evening star., 1956-12-21
Outspoken Judqe

Federal Judge William Hawley Atwell,
who preSideS over District Court in
Dallas, Texas, takes very dim view of
the Supreme Courts school segregation
decision. Judge Atwell made this plain
enough when, in refusing to order 1nte-
grafton in Dallas at this time, he said:
Il believe it will be seen that the (Su-
preme) Court based its decision on no
law but rather on what the court regarded
as more authoritative, modern psychology
fcal knowledge than existed at the time
the now discarded doctrine of equal
facilities was initiated"
1t should be noted, however, that
Judge Atwell did not base his own ruling
on his obvious distaste for the Supreme
Courts decision. Instead, his position
was that school facilities in Dallas for
both white and colored are crowded, that
for him to order the acceptance of Negro
children in white schools at this time
would neceSsitate the displacement of
white pupils, that the local authorities
are trying to solve the problem and that
they are entitled to more time in which
to do so.
These, OF course, are questions of fact
questions obviously anticipated by the
Supreme Court when it said that "lower
courts may find that additional time is
necessary to carry out the ruling in an
effective manner" In other words, the
real issue is whether Judge Atwell'S ruling
condoneS Stalling tactics on the part of
Dallas authorities, or whether those au-
thoritieS are trying in good faith to COM
ply with the Supreme Courts order and
need more time in which to do so. This
is an issue which will be reviewed in the
appeal that counsel for the Negro chill
dren have decided to take. The Supreme
Court may conclude that Judge Atwell
was justified in granting additional time.
Or 1t may find that he has acquiesced in
needless delaying tactics by the local
authorities. If this should prove to be
the case, the tables will be turned and
the Supreme Court will have an oppor-
tunity to state what 1t thinks of Judge
AtwelPS ruling.
Evening star., 1956-12-21
In Defense of Scientists

The charges made by Fed
eral Judge Alexander Holtzoff
to the effect that "the younger
generation Of scientists, specif-
ically in the field Of physics,
has succumbed to Communist
propaganda" are completely
fantastic and are certainly not
worthy Of a man holding the
position Of a Federal Judge.
The SANDER and condemnation
OF an entire segment Of our
professional population be-
cause some member or mem-
berS Of this segment have been
found wanting is clearly
equivalent to charging all Fed
eral judges with being preju.
diced and irrational merely be-
cause Judge Holtzon displays
these characteristics.
L. r. White.
Evening star., 1956-12-21
THIS AND THAT
By CHARLES E. TRACEWELL

Motor cars which enable
people to live miles out in the
country
AirplaneS which span the
continents and oceans in a
few hours
These m a keN Templeton
Jones crawl further back into
his hole, and long for a re-
turn Of the old days. when
combustion engines did not
exist.
For better or worse-and
everybody knows what Jones
thinks-these mighty forces
have remade our country and
our world.
There still exist persons,
however, who are obdurate in
the face Of change.
They want to stay the way
they were.
Tney Ike q walking world.
The city, the world, in
which one can walk around
and take his time. is different.
1t may be best to say was
different"
In the old days people clus-
tered around Dupont circle, in
this city, and walked down.
town when they wanted to 20.
Not only the children, but
the man Of the house, and also
the lady. The latter thought
nothing at all of walking down
Fourteenth street. past Rhode
Island avenue. past New York
avenue, on to r street, down F
street right to the northeast
corner Of 11th street, you
know where.
The car fare was S cents a
ride, and If you were clever
and a bit unscrupulous, often
you could ride both ways on
the same fare. We have for
gotten how you did 1t.
Small boys, seated in public
vehicles on one Of the two long
seats along the sides, just pre-
tended they had paid.
They did this by simply re-
fusing to look at the conduc-
tor.
1t was in the days Of two
man street cars. buses as yet
being unheard Of; the first mo-
tor vehicles had Just come to
town, replete with shiny brass
rods on the sides. and steam
pufnng out the back.
ENN
The old time streetcar con-
ductor deserves q chapter all
by himself.
He stood on the windy back
platform, TO assist passengers
UP the steps, and between
stops TO 60 in and collect their
fares.
He pushed his way among
the strap hangers, and tried 70
remember from whom he had
taken tickets or cash.
Small boys, riding triumph
antly TO school, got their first
Evening star., 1956-12-21
Gozo Strip

Israeli Premier David Ben-Gurion
has said that under no circumstances will
Israel agree "that the Egyptian invader
should return to the GAIA Strip" Not
surprisingly, this has provoked an angry
response in Cairo, and it is, of course, an
attitude which could lead to serious
difficulties.
We do not think, however, that any,
one should get unduly exercised at this
stage Of the matter. In early November,
Ben-Gurion said that ION no account will
Israel agree to the Stationing of foreign
force, no matter how called" in Israeli
occupied territory. A few hours later,
after receiving letter from President
Eisenhower, he said that Israel welcomed
the news that U. N. force would be
sent to Egypt, and he added that Israel
would willingly withdraw" its forces
from the Sinai Peninsula under Satisfac-
tory arrangement with the U. N.
Premier Ben-Gurion is under severe
political pressure from nationaliStic ele-
mentS in his own country. Furthermore,
the GAIA Strip, occupied by Egypt in
1949, is finger of land which outflanks
Israeli territory along the Mediterranean
coast. Prior to the recent attack on
Egypt, 1t was source of constant friction,
serving as base for Egyptian commando
raids against Israel and as the object of
counter r-raids by the Israelis.
It is understandable that Israel
should look with great concern upon any
prospect of renewed Egyptian control of
the Gazo Ctrin RIt IT. road mt lae oor.
cluded at this time that the Ben-Gurion
statement rules out the possibility of an
acceptable compromise settlement.
Evening star., 1956-12-21
Internal Affair

Your editorial internal AZ
fair" impressed me so much
that If I were financially able
I would translate it in all the
languages Of the countries
dominated by Russia and have
one million copies printed and
send them out to those coun-
tries for the people over there
to read. I also would make a
few million English copies and
send them out to our American
people to read. I would, especi-
ally, see that some of my Com
munist friends received them
and I would challenge them to
try to deny every thing said
in your editorial.
If 1 had any influence in our
State Department, I would
sever all trade relations with
Russia and her satellites.
Old Timer.