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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-30
THE GAME OF POLITICS
A Glance at Odds Board for Bio Race
BY FRANK R. KENT

With a little more than five
weeks before election day
November 6-the outcome still
seems-as it has from the
start-to favor the Eisenhow-
er-Nixon ticket. True, the
betting odds have shrunk from
5 to / Immediately after the
conventions to approximately
3 to l now. However. this does
not necessarily reflect the
actual situation. One Of the
wisest and most experienced
Of all national politicians
James A. Farley-used to say
that the great bulk Of voters
in this country knew how they
were going to vote in national
elections three months before
they went to the polls.
Advantage With G. o. p.
Undoubtedly there is sound
foundation for this view. 1t
isn't exactly new or original
with Mr.. Farley. Many years
before Mr.. Farley was heard Of,
the same thought was ex-
pressed by a famous Protestant
Episcopal preacher who, COM
menting on the length Of Sun
day sermons, said, mo souls
are really saved after the first
20 minutes" Conceding that
both this political and this
religious expert knew what
they were talking about, it does
seem that the advantage is
with the Republicans. This
does not mean that they are
sure to win again. 1t does not
mean that they cannot be
beaten. 1t does mean that
unless something quite UNI
foreseen happens they will not
be beaten this time. At least
that is the conviction of ex-
perienced politicians in both
parties. The way they look
at it is this-EiSenhower and
Stevenson were pitted against
each other four years ago and
Eisenhower won by a very
large popular as well as cleo
toral majority. Eisenhower
and Stevenson are again OPP
ponents. In four years what
has happened to change their
individual strength as candi-
dates?
This is not an easy question
to answer. The Democrats
assert that Mr.. Eisenhower's
heart attack followed by his
abdominal operation have
made him a "partAtime Presi-
dent" and rendered it more
likely than before that Mr..
Nixon. who, since 1852. has
been the chief target of their
Ratchet men, would succeed
him as President. OF course,
the Messrs. Stevenson and Ke-
fauver have assailed the Eisen-
hover administration for al
legged broken promises" to the
farmers; for alleged favorit-
ism toward ''big business; for
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alleged mistakes in foreign
policy and so forth and 50 on.
But that is generally recog-
nized as the normal line Of the
party on the out against the
party that is inland no one
really thinks it affects many
voters-or saves any souls"
However, what 1t does do, when
supported by the superbly
skilled and talented propa-
ganda brigade which Mr..
Stevenson has assembled, is to
greatly strengthen the morale
Of his forces and perhaps con-
vince a great many fence-sit-
ting voters that he really has
a chance to win. Perhaps, also,
1t convinces himself.
At any rate, nearly every
body gives him credit for
making a first-class fight. It
is not on the high plane which
he at first proclaimed as his
goal. He has, in his "literate"
way. struck some rather foul
blows in the weeks since his
nomination but, in the main,
he has left the dirty work to
his running mate, Senator
Kefauver, who apparently has
taken to- this assignment like
the well-known duck to water.
To hear him talk. or read what
they say-the ''high-road"
Adlai and the ''low-road" Estes
one would think that the
President and the Vice Presi-
dent are equally devoid of
honor and destitute of shame
and that the salvation of the
world as well as of this coun-
try wholly depends upon elect
ing this strange, not to say
ridiculous. Stevenson Ketau-
yer combination. OF course.
the great American people are
supposed not to recall that a
few weeks ago the Messrs.
Stevenson and Kefauver we're
splitting contemptuously at
each other, each suggesting
that the other was wholly un-
fit for public Office higher than
that of dogcatcher.
UncOnvincing Act
The great brother act" they
are now putting on is, Of
course. completely unconvinc-
ing and is made the more so
by the fact that Mr.. Eisen-
hover and Mr.. Nixon are not
compelled to so degrade them
selves. The Stevenson Kefau-
yer brother act" like the Ste
venson-Truman brother act"
may be politically necessary
and conventional. But it
is slightly nauseating to those
who value sincerity and self
respect and whose memories
are not too easily impaired by
the Kaleidoscope maneuvers
of politicians eager for public
Office at any price. The Amer
lean people may be gullible but
they do not relish being made
fools of.
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Your Successor

failing to keep himself on the
front line Of discovery, legis-
lator from neglecting his con-
stituents, a preacher from
beating the air instead of hit
ting the target.
Some day, for one reason
or another, there will come to
us the inevitable exchange.
There is bound to be a 10th.
Perhaps failing strength or the
memorable calendar may make
the decision. 1t is one of the
greatest of fine arts to step
down or out gracefully at the
right time. with appreciation
and even with exultation.
John the Baptist is the SUI
preme example of one giving
way graciously to another.
Here was a man, who. judging
by any standards, had achieved
a solid success. His name was
on every lip. He was a sensa-
ton. He held the center Of
the stage. The crowds flocked
to hear him. Then one day
someone else appeared on the
scene-a young carpenter from
Nazareth and, forthwith,
Johns crowd was gone. John
stood and watched them leave
him. He knew that his own
high hour was over. Then,
gazing at Jesus with unenvi-
GUS eyes. he exclaimed: He
must increase, / must de-
crease. He must wax, I must
wane." He was really saying,
I am nothing, the cause is
everything.
There is no record, no mat
ter however successful as
measured by the worlds cheap
standards. which is not ruined
at last without self-efface
ment; for, whether we will or
not, If we are the ninth there
will be a 10th. Whittier has
voiced the loveliest swan song
that number nine can sing as
his own day fades and the day
OF the 10th dawns:
Others mill sing the song.
Finish tOItGt / began.
What matters ] or they,
Mine or Gnother's day,
So the right Dord be said
And life the stDeeter made?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-30
SPIRES OF THE SPIRIT

Your successor is now on the
way Before long he will be
ringing your bell. The place
you now occupy is to be filled
by another. There are several
boys and men now living in the
United States who are on their
way to the White House. No
matter what the post you are
now filling may be, another
will inevitably take your place.
In the coming election cam
paign, the chief worry of a
number of public officials is
that their successor may arrive
soon.
Some time ago well-known
university inaugurated a pres
ident. At the inaugural cere-
monies the new prexy, adj
dressing the great throng in
the open air stadium of the
college, in the presence Of ma
tional notableS, remarked that
again and again he had
noticed the reference to the
fact that he is the ninth presi-
dent Of the university. He re-
lated that he had remarked to
his 10-year-old daughter, do
you realize that your father is
the ninth president of this col
lege?" With the refreshing
candor of childhood she made
the reply: well, there'll be a
10TH" That was a very perth
nent comment-a salutary OBJ
servation showing keen sense
of perspective. 1t indicated
a wise realization of the
transformers of any present
relationship. The pomp and
circumstance attending the
Inauguration of the ninth
president of this famous in
stitution did not blind the
eyes of this winsome miss
to the fact that, as proud
as she was of her father. a 10th
president was sure to follow.
Living in the realization of that
implication may save us so far
as our own stations in life are
concerned from spreading out
personal pronouns as the pea
cock spreads out its tail.
The torch which we hold
today is not to be extinguished
with our pasSing-it is to be
handed on to another. NO
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achievement rates drop, dis
ciplinary problems increase,
etc.
Could nutrition be equally
affecting teeth and behavior?
To eliminate this possibility,
two groups of men were stud
led. In one group, all had full
sets of false teeth, in good
working condition. In the
other group. all men were COM
pletely toothless. The former
group was superior economi-
cally. socially and profession
ally. while the second group
had a markedly high proper
ton Of hoboes. alcoholics,
criminals and the like.
If further proof is needed Of
the relationship between sound
teeth and good behavior. one
need only note the VIGOROUSLY
antisocial behavior of individ-
uals who have not yet grown
teeth.
Solution Of the problems
posed by this situation will
take time. Obviously it will
cost too much for the Gov
eminent to nix the teeth Of
Group B type people. Nor is
1t safe to let Group B type
people mingle freely with the
Group A type. The society
recommends that the Group B
types be kept rigidly isolated
until they have brought their
teeth up to par. Group B
types are possessed. obviously,
Of inferior intellects and char
acter, since II they went to
their dentists more often they
would be In Group A.
Warren W. Morse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-30
By DIR. FREDERICK BROWN HARRIS
Chaplain Of the United states Senate

person is a permanent fixture.
Today's ninth will soon make
way for tomorrow's 10th. The
person who will succeed you
in the niche you now occupy is
today treading this earth.
After the 84th Congress will
come the 85th and election fires
are already being lighted. At
the death of monarchs, dynas-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-30
.Siqn of Decodence

Readers of The Star may be
interested in the results of an
ambitious study project re-
Gently completed by the Intra-
Global Society Of Metapsycho-
dontists on the relation Of
tooth soundness to criminal
or antisocial behavior. Acting
on the sound assumption that
the pain of decaying teeth
might well impel a man to
crime, two groups, chosen at
random, were studied.
Group A, composed Of
Episcopalian Sunday school
teachers bank managers and
church organists, was con-
trasted with Group B, selected
from the death cells and maxi
mum security wards Of 10
leading State prisons. A
sound tooth" was defined as
one either naturally whole or
successfully filed, capped.
crowned or replaced. In Group
A the percentage Of bad
teeth lie. actively in need Of
repair was 0.002; in group B,
at time Of apprehension, 1t had
been 1913. Significantly. the
percentage of persons in
Group A who had been con-
victed Of crimes Of violence
was zero. while in Group B
the percentage was 100.
Further to establish the cor
relation. statistics reveal that
since their teeth had been
repaired tat State expenseI.
the members Of Group B had
committed no further crimes.
Additional studies showed
that as the rates Of tooth de-
cay in an area rose, so did
crime rates. II many children
with bad teeth suddenly move
into q school with formerly q
low rate Of dental decay,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-30

The oyster dredgers, getting
ready for the new season, were
having their troubles a half a
century ago. On october /,
1906, The Star reported:
messages received here are
to the effect that masters of
dredging boats which are to
be employed in dredging oys-
tiers on the Potomac River and
other tributaries Of the bay
are having much difficulty in
obtaining crews, the wide
prominence given to cruelties
practiced on the crews Of the
dredge boats last winter hay
ing deferred those who under
old conditions would have
gladly accepted a berth on the
oyster boats. A large feet of
boats is lying at anchor in
Canton Hollow, near Balti-
more, with stores aboard ready
to sail, but are held there for
want Of crews. 1t looks as If
more than half the oyster feet
will have to remain In port
indefinitely or sail with only
a part Of the crew aboard. =. !"
Riots
Atlanta, Ca, was having
serious race trouble so years
ago. On September %, 1906.
The Star reported. in a dis
patch from that city: More
than 30 Negroes we're killed by
the mob tonight. Thousands
Of white men, with their pas
sions tnfiamed because of the
recent attacks Of Negroes on
white women. gathered in the
business center Of Atlanta. and
for four hours mobs chased Ne
groes. stoned and shot them to
death and boarded trolley cars.
snatching of Negroes and beat
them 70 death with clubs and
sticks. In some portions Of the
streets the sidewalks ran red
with the blood Of dead and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-30
Integr1tion View

The papers have been filled
with stories about indignation.
! believe most Of the reports
have been fair. The people
most concerned with this
problem are those who live in
the South. Those are the ones
who will eventually have to
solve this problem. It will be
solved. but 1t will take time.
1t will be solved much sooner
If the people concerned are
not molested by individuals
from other parts of the
country.
We have learned through ex-
perience and study of the past
that social changes cannot
come overnight. Changes in
economic, living and working
conditions have brought about
changes In our social thinking.
More changes are to come as
we, as q people, grow. Now
is not the time to undertake to
force social change. Now is
not the time to permit hatred
and suspicion to spread among
people who have and are still
trying to solve this problem.
Instead. let us turn our atten-
ton to better and more teach
ers, better homes. better Job
opportunities. and better OPP
portunities of education in the
colleges and universities by
granting State aid to those Of
all races who are intelligent
enough to pursue such courses.
! say. with many Southern
ers, wait. be patient. and give
our people. both white and
Negro, the opportunity to solve
their problem, without force,
which brings hate. prejudice,
and undermines the progress
that has been made.
Robert Z. Lee Coz. Alb, LIB.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-30

The police SO years ago
sternly warned automobile
owners that it was against the
law to leave their cars parked
in front Of their homes over
night. On September 30, 1906,
The Star reported: Major
Sylvester has directed the
members Of his department
to see that owners Of automo-
biles do not leave their ma
chimes upon the public streets
overnight. Such practice, the
corporation counsel has de-
cided, is a violation of the law,
and the Commissioners have
approved his finding. In an or
der to the police of the several
precincts the superintendent
of police says: 'One or two in
stances where automobiles
have been left standing at
the curb overnight has raised
the question with the author
tiles as to the right of owners
to use the public highways for
such purposes. 1t involves the
right of a citizen to use the
streets of the city as garage
for his automobile. : 1t is
stated by che police that there
are many owners Of automo-
biles who have no buildings in
which to keep their machines.
They have made it a practice
to allow the autos to remain
in the streets in front of their
houses overnight. The owners,
it is said, had been assured
that by leaving lights upon
their vehicles they would not
be violating the law. The po-
lice court held to the contrary.
however. :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-30
FIFTY YEARS AGO IN THE, STAR

dying Negroes, and In many
trolley cars there were pools
of blood in which the dead
Negroes were lying. Rushes
were made upon the hardware
stores for pistols. but these
were closed, and the supply of
am m unition was not in
creased. The saloons were
closed, and. in fact, every place
Of business had closed doors
long before the usual hour.
.. Atlanta never witnessed a
scene that began to compare
with it. The State militia
has been called out by order
Of the Governor, and now
patrols the streets. Prior to
the coming of the militia the
riot call was sounded and the
police of the city went on
duty. Negroes were shot and
wounded by posses following
upriSings of the blacks, who,
in several instances. fired into
streetcars. :"
The feats of the master
escape artist of all were awing
audiences in Washington a half
a century ago. On September
20, 1906. The Star reported:
THE attendance record at
Chase's Theater was broken last
night. Fully 5000 persons, it
is estimated, crowded the the
alter to witness what proved to
be the browning feature OF
Houdini's two weeks wonder
full performances. Last night
the prison breaker and master
of the handouts escaped from
a heavy zinc-lined box, made
by expert packers, after he had
been placed inside tied in a
chair with enough rope to have
secured a dozen men. 1t was.
indeed. the crucial test of a
long series of explorations Of
mystery. science and strength.
Houdini required longer time
in this demonstration than has
marked any Of his former tests.
1t was fully one hour after the
cabinet had been closed around
the improvised cell that con-
tanned him when he emerged to
receive the plaudits Of the null
tude over his great feat. plainly
showing the physical effort re-
quired to perform his act. =.
A most delightful feature Of
the Houdini entertainment is
the gentlemanIy and courteous
demeanor Of the prison break
-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-30
LETTERS TO THE STAR

Pen names may be used II
letters carry Driters' correct
names and addresses. All
letters are subject to conden-
Sdtton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-30
Extra Session?

The Cuban troubles Of 1906
were viewed with concern in
Washington, and United States
troops were being landed on
that island. On October l,
1906, The Star said: with the
military forces Of the United
States in practical possession
Of the Island Of Cuba 1t is re-
garded as probable that Presi-
dent Roosevelt may feel called
on to convene the Congress In
special session for the purpose
Of authorizing the heavy ex-
penditures involved In trans
porting the army. etc. Mr..
Roosevelt viii be back in
Washington this afternoon and
he will meet most Of the mem
bers Of his cabinet tonignS.
Whatever present conditions
demand will be determined
upon that occasion tonight or
tomorrow. It is estimated
that the War Department II
paying $4,000 daily for the
transports chartered for tbs
first military expedition 70
Cuba. -"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-30
CONFUSION REIGNS
WITH WINE TASTERS

Representatives from the California Wine Institute
had members of the hopeessly confused recently
when they held wine tasting" to distinguish between
domestic and imported premium wines.
The gals competed with equal number of their
colleagues whose taste buds the dis
corning The gals wont They chalked up of plus
six to the mems minus eight.
glasses wine in each class before each
contestant with instructions to mark your ballot
which foreign and which domestic brands Then
they told to check their preference.
The wines tasted four white burgundes; four in
the Glass; four clarets and four champagnes Two
each class were domestic, two imports.
The amateur wine taSters given few tips prior
to the by Henri Conche French wine connoisseu
First he sad roll the glass gently the table to aerate
the wine Then look at the color it should be clear.
brilliant Then sniff the bouquet it should have fine
aroma. Now, you're ready to taste
All wines sampled were good" wines premium
brands 1t well nigh impossible for the tasterS to
point the $64 question: Is this imported wine do
nestle one? The final tabuation seemed prove this
point domestic wines now good, fine,
they rank with the worlds great wines
1t fairly obvious members of the press found it
difficult to make the distinction There few red
faces when the brand revealed and
covered of the big" champagnes got third
place rating on the contestants preference ballot.
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Board Gives Reception
For AAUW President

recording secretary, and Mrs.
Charles Concordia, Schenec-
tady. N. Y, treasurer.
The vice presidents from the
nine AAUW regions and chair
men of the eight standing
committees assisted as hos
teSseS.
Those asked from the diplo-
matte circle included the
Swedish Ambassador and Nine.
Bohemian, the Irish Ambas-
sador and Mrs. Hearne, the
Ambassador of Thailand and
Nine. Sarasin, Luxembourg
Ambassador lie Calais; the
Ambassador of Nicaragua Sc
villa-Sacasa; Nine. van Roi-
jen. wife of the Netherlands
Ambassador. and Mrs. Hanna
Kiep. Women's Affairs Secre-
tary of the German Embassy.
Among others on the guest
list were DR.. Martha M. Eliot,
who recently resigned as chief
of the Children's Bureau to
become head of Harvard's De-
partment of Maternal and
Child Health. and DR.. Sirarpie
Der Nersessian, professor of
Byzantine Art and Archaeology
at Dumbarton Oaks, who re-
ceived the 1948 AAUW
Achievement Award.
The women's services of the
armed forces also were rep
resented and top-ranking
women Government officials
invited included Mrs. Dorothy
Mccullough Lee, Mrs. Alice K.
Leopold, DR.. Winifred G.
Helmes, Mrs. Rachel c. Mason
and Dr.. Helen Dwight Reid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-30

DR.. Anna l.. Rose Hawkes.,
president of the American AS
ISOLATION, of University Wo-
men, was honored at a recep-
ton yesterday given by the
AAUW board at the headquart-
ers building. 1884 street NV.
DR.. Hawkes., whose home is
in Orleans. VT, is in Wash
ington for the three-day semi
annual meeting of the board
which began today.
The guest list of more than
200 included members of the
diplomatic corps. women hold
ing official positions in the
Government and representa-
tives of civic and educational
groups.
The introductio MS we're
made by DR.. Helen D. Brag-
don, AAUW general director
and ex ofticio member Of the
board.
Since she took over the
AAUW presidency in July,
1855, DR.. Hawkes. has travelled
throughout the country at
tending AAUW meetings and
conferences of various kinds.
She also is on the United
States Advisory Commission
on Educational Exchange and,
as a member of that group.
made a 10-week trip around
the world last winter.
Receiving with her yester-
day were AAUW officers in
Guiding DR.. Blanche H. Dow,
president of Cottey College,
Nevada, Mo-, and first vice
president of the association;
Mrs. Frederic Kilstrap of AL
buquerque, N. NJ, second vice
president; Mrs. Edward c.
Lanphier. San Mateo, Calf,
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Y-Teens Present
A Scroll

Y-Teens Of the YWCA Of
the United States recently pre-
sented President Eisenhower
with a scroll containing a
statement of their findings
during conference here.
The approximately 500 Y
Teens from all over the coun-
try told the President that
the conference has helped
them better to understand and
realize their goals which are:
ITO grow as a person.
ITO grow in friendship with
peo~>c of all races. religions
and nationalitieS.
ITO grow in the knowledge
and love of Cod
The teenagers pointed out
in their scroll statement to
the President that it is the
youth Of today which will
shape the future. The con-
ference has helped them to
have. they pointed out. a better
understanding of people and
a recognition Of and respect
for their differences: the
ability to accept responsibility
at home, in the community. in
the nation and in the world.
and a fuller comprehension of
the workings Of our govern
ment.
The group said they had
gained q new awareness Of tlle
opportunities for youth iii a
democracy. I'VE in turn do
and must play a part in the
community, the state, the fed
eral government and tie
world" the statement con-
cluded. THE whole can func-
ton effectively only If we
carry our responsibility in see
ing that the ideals Of freedom
and opportunity are enjoyed
by all. We discovered that our
opinions count and that we
can speak out and viii be
heard"