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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-10
Jim Goes Home

Things are going to be different at
College Park without Jim Tatum, but the
big North Carolinian is leaving plenty to
remember him by. In nine years as
athletic director and head football coach,
he made nearby University of Maryland
a top-ranking power on the gridiron and
a big winner at many other sports. In
that time, too, the university built an
athletic plant that rates with the best IN
the country So Jim is going home now
to Chapel Hill, where he once played foot
ball as student at University OF North
Carolina and where he coached once
before in 1912 In addition to being boss
of the football team-but not athletic
director-Jim figures this time he will
have leisure "to play golf, fish and go
hunting" Those who have watched him
operate at College Park, however, feel
that none of these tempting relaxations
is going to hold any priority over rebuild
ing the football proves of the Tar Heels.
And it is good bet that he will succeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-10
Strange Justice

Everybody seems TO De confused apout
the handling of five traff1c charges
against Metropolitan Police Private John
E. Newman in Prince Georges County
courts. That goes for the defendant, the
accusers, Trial Magistrate Mia s. Human
Crane and county police. The only thing
that is certain about this strange case,
is that Judge Crane found Private New
man not guilty of all charges. Sucn
details as the place and date OF the trial
remain matters of dispute.
The Washington policeman was ar
rested after car identified as the of1cer's
sideswiped two other automobiles on
November 10 last and failed to stop. Pri-
vate Newman was charged with reckless
driving, hit-and-run driving and use OF
wrong tags on his car. After two post
ponements the case was scheduled to be
tried in Capitol Heights Police Court last
Thursday. But Judge Crane told county
police who appeared for the trial that the
case was closed. She said she had tried
Private Newman the day before at Upper
Marlboro and found him not guilty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-10

Puzzled reporters were even more puzzled
by further inquiries. Private Newman
told them the trial took place at Capitol
Heights on the day Overwhelmingly.
Judge Crane told the press she heard only
Private Newman because County Police
Chief Panagouiis, Police Captain Free and
County Policeman Headley had told her
the case had been settled" by agreement
among the parties concerned. All three
officers promptly denied having discussed
the case with the Judge at all. And both
compliments against Private Newman
told reporters there had been no settle
ment." Court attaches. questioned about
the trial, said the Judge had forbidden
them to talk to reporters about the case.
This is a strange way to administer
justice in a traffic case against law
enforcement officer involving charges of
reckless driving, hit-and-run tactics and
improper tags. And it reflects no credit
on the court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-10
Too Much Red in Art?

/ read with great interest the
comments OF Mrs. William
Cresson on Modern Art"
There can be no doubt that
there is communistic influence
behind much of it.
While employed at the Ma
tional Gallery of Art for two
and a half years. ! thoroughly
enjoyed working among the
priceless paintings in the mag
nif1cent building intended to
house the worlds finest artis-
tic creations" Then to see the
monstrosities of Picasso, whom
the world knows is a Commu-
mist, along with other offensive
paintings in the abstract, hor-
rible nudes with their anatom-
ical enormities, almost caused
me to have ulcers.
! have seen women who
knew and loved the gallery
come out crying. I have heard
many remark, How in the
world could they hang such
things in this wonderful gall
lery?"
AS a whole, the National
Gallery compares favorably
with any gallery in Europe,
and / have seen the best. 1t
would seem that there could
be one gallery that would hang
only paintings that the general
public would appreciate.
Emory S. Avant.
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Now for the Real Test

the 2-to-1 margin by which Vir-
ginia'S voters have approved the Gray
Commissions call for a constitutional
convention reflects an overwhelming
sentiment against involuntary integra-
ton in the public schools. Even in the
nearby 10th district the pro-Gray vote
was Unexpectedly large-20,501 for and
26,530 against. The voters Endorsed the
proposal in every other congressional dis
trtct, the margins in favor Of the conven-
ton ranging up to better than S to l.
It is one thing, however, to record
popular expression against involuntary
Indignation; quite different thing to
devise legal plan which will give prac-
tical effect to the popular will as so ex-
pressed.
This latter Is the hard task to which
Virginia must now direct its attention.
In the light of the referendum vote, the
selection of delegates to amend Section
141 Of the State constitution, which for
bids the payment of tuition grants to
children attending private schools, should
be little more than formality. This is
not true of the task which awaits the
General Assembly.
It's responsibility will be to enact
the implementing legislation-the assign
ment plan, the authorization Of tuition
payments to children assigned to inte-
grated schools against the wishes of their
parents or to children in localities in
which public schools may be closed, what
ever modification of the compulsory
school attendance law may be neceS-
sary, etc.
1t would be foolish, at this stage, to
venture any prediction as to the degree
of success which may eventually be
achieved. The only certain thing is that
a very difficult period of adjustment lies
ahead for perhaps as many as one-third
of the States counties. Yesterdays vote
gives the State Legislature ample pop
ular support in whatever attempts 1t
will make to facilitate that adjustment
to work out the details of plan designed
to avoid enforced Indignation while per-
hitting voluntary integration; safeguard
public education, and meet the conStitu-
tional requirements of the Supreme
Courts decision.
There is no need to dwell upon the
magnitude of this problem. The diff
culties are of the highest order, and, now
that the referendum is over, all Virgin
ians should lend their assistance to the
effort to solve them. If the effort fails,
If the plan should founder on practical
or legal barriers, the effect on public
education in Southside and Tidewater
Virginia could be disastrous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-10
The Middle East

In a recent letter dealing
with the Middle East situation,
Isaac Kast said, Israel is
neither expansionist nor ag-
gressive. She must however,
retaiiate under provocations
tArab haraSsment Of the bor-
ders of Israeli as all self
respecting countries must do"
What peace among nations
has retaliation ever brought?
What problems among nations
has retaliation ever solved?
What advancementS for the
betterment of mankind has re-
taliation ever made?
The technical ARRANGEMENTS
of the past hundred years have
raised the standard of living
of almost half the world to an
unprecedented high. Yet, to-
day in 1856. men are still pro-
pounding a philosophy out
NODDED almost twenty centu-
ries ago. Has mans intellect
advanced so little that he still
breaches IAN eye for an eye
and a tooth for a tooth?
Herschel ShOsteck.
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Down Memory Lane

After reading a recent letter
to The Star from an old Star
carrier, entitled Remembers
When" am prompted to in
quire how many boys are still
living in Washington or its
suburbs who were selling pa
pers on the street in 1878. Pa
pers were not delivered then
as they are today.
They we're sold at news
stands and by boys on the
streets. At that time, 1880,
was selling the Critic, a l.
cent paper published on Ninth
street between E and F about
where Shubert Theater now
stands. My brother, 5 years
Older, sold The Star.
My stand was on Ninth
street, most of the time be-
tween F and G.
Small boys could not get a
stand on a corner, like Ninth
and F or Ninth and G; they
we're all occupied by big boys
and small boys would be
chased away. When ! would
run out of the Critic I would
sometimes sell The Star, SELL
ing for 2 cents. Publishers of
the Critic gave party every
year for its newsboys on the
premises. One year, either
1879 or 1880. l attended a
party given Ey The Star for its
boys, not at the northwest cor
ner of Eleventh street and
Pennsylvania avenue, but at
the southwest corner, where !
think the paper was published
at that time.
Gershon p. Bickfors
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To Help the Farmers

The heart of President Eisenhowers
program to bolster the farm economy lies
IN the soil bank plan. It Is, as outlined in
his special message yesterday to Congress,
double-barreled attack designed, first,
to reduce the production of crops now in
greatest surplus and, second, to achieve
better use of farm lands. 1t holds, as
part Of nine-point program, both short
and long term promise. although the
President stated frankly that its success
will be dependent upon the degree of
farmer participation and upon common
determination to work together in Kidding
ourselves of burdensome SURPRISES"
The hrst part of the plan, designated
the acreage reserve program, calls for
voluntary reduction by perhaps 20 per
cent in the land now used for crops al
ready in over-supply. Compensation would
be made through the Commodity Credit
Corporation, in cash or in kind. At the
same time, existing SURPRISES would be
used to supply market needs in an amount
equal to crop reductions. The second part,
designated the conservation reserve pro-
gram, calls for diversion of additional
land-perhaps as much as Is million
acres-into forage, forest and water stor-
age uses. 1t is the objective here not
only to reduce production Of currently
unneeded crops, but to allow improve
ment Of this land for 'tomorrows needs"
OF growing population.
The major cause of the farm problem
is much more simple than its cure. Pro-
duction was stepped up in wartime, as
needed, through a system of Government
underwritten price incentives. The main
tenance of these incentives in subsequent
years has kept production above market
demand, forcing the Government to buy
and store the surplus commodities.
Modification of this artificial price struc-
ture through flexible supports instead Of
rigid ones was enacted with bipartisan
approval in 1854 but is only now becoming
fully applicable. Meanwhile SURPRISES
have continued to increase despite in
tensifed efforts to dispose of them here
and abroad. In his message. the President
proposed legislation authorizing their sale
domestically at prices slightly lower than
now permitted, and to other than
friendly nations" abroad.
Mr.. Eisenhower described his pro-
gram as no nostrum or panacea. That is
correct Instead, it is carefully planned,
long-range approach to the solution of an
exceedingly difficult problem. 1t deserves
to receive the earnest and sympathetic
attention Of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-10
Middle East Danger

Whether or not melted In part by
Communist agents and by intriguers from
Egypt and some other Arab states, the
mob violence in Jordan is symptomatic
of serious general unrest throughout the
Middle East. It is also a SOLDERING meas
ure Of how the Western powers-partic-
ularly Britain and the United States
have lost ground In that strategically
vital region Of the globe.
Thus, although our country is not a
member of the Baghdad pact-which is
made up Of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan
and Britain-the Jordanian rioters have
endangered American lives and property
and subjected our flag to indignities, in
the course Of their unreasoning protest
against efforts to have their nation join
the Middle Eastern defensive alliance
against possible Red subversion and ag-
erosion. And at the same time the
demonstrations have left no room for
doubt that in Jordan and in most of the
Arab lands, there Is a large and growing
body Of opinion-no matter how unen-
lightened-that is becoming increasingly
hostile to the West as whole, and more
and more receptive to Soviet blandish-
ments, which include offers Of arms and
economic aid.
There is no single or simple expla-
nation for this deteriorating situation.
Many complex factors are involved in It,
including not least Of all excessive ma
tionalism, mass Illustrations caused by
widespread poverty, considerable political
immaturity, economic underdevelopment,
social decay, and the grave tensions still
existing between the Arabs and the
Israelis. These tensions-intensified now
by the Soviet-sponsored Czech arms deal
with Egypt-constitute the worst aspect
of the Middle Eastern picture. And as long
as they exist, as long as the contending
parties fail to eliminate them by nego-
tiating a mutually satisfactory peace
settlement, the Vests position in the
area is likely to grow worse before 1t grows
BETTER and the danger Of major war
over there will be ever present.
But it is not enough just to recognize
this threat and deplore it. The Western
powers-again meaning particularly Brit
ain and the United StateS-must do
everything possible to work out a con-
crete program effective enough to bring
about fundamental improvement in the
situation. What must be hoped for is
that at least the beginnings OF such
program will result from Prime Minister
Eden's forthcoming talks with President
Eisenhower. , 4
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THE POLITICAL MILL
Change in Eisenhower Attitude?.
By GOULD LINCOLN

selves, and so do foreign gov
ernments, to changing our
government every four years,
but always something happens
that is untoward when o gov
eminent Is changed at other
times. It is rather a startling
thing"
The other comment re-
garding duty-was made In re-
ply to q question whether he
felt 1t his duty to run for a
second term. The President
said in answer he would. Of
course, take duty into consid-
Grafton in reaching q decision.
But where does the sense. Of
duty point, and who deter
mines what the duty is?" the
President asked. That" he
added. sis a very tricky ques-
ton when you go into the
problem" He seemed to be
saying that duty" could cause
him to say mo" as well as
YES" depending on whether
he felt he could or could not
continue to serve for a second
term.
Much has been said in the
press and by some men in
public life about the need Of
an early answer to the all
important question whether
President Eisenhower is to
become a candidate for re-
election. Principal reasons adj
vanced are that the presiden-
tial preference primaries In a
number of States will come
early this year, and that, If
the President is not to run,
other potential candidates
should have an opportunity to
enter these primaries without
an Eisenhower shadow hang
ing over them, and so let the
Republican voters express q
preference among them. To
do otherwise, 1t is said. will
deprive the voters Of giving
their views and leave many
State delegations to the Re-
publican National Convention
in a position to be delivered"
by State leaders Of the party.
"You Never Can Tell"
Indeed. this problem has
been presented to the Presi-
dent himself. Another reason
given for an early statement
of the Presidents decision is
that time viii be required to
build up new presidential can
didates In the minds Of the
people. Republican Chairman
Leonard W. Hall. who has con-
sistently taken the position the
President should have all the
time he needs to make a de-
cision, has said that he saw
no reason why the President
should make a decision until
March. or even later. Delay,
Mr.. Hall argued, would not be
harmful to the @. o. P.
President Eisenhower said
Sunday 1t might not be neces-
sary to wait until March, and
he added: Maybe we can 60
past 1t, you never can tell"
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triu m h ant "Zot's rae
c-o-o-o-o-n!"
This is. Jones thought, just
the way anyone, everyone
should feel about q raccoon.
First made into hats by
predatory Americans, and later
into coats for college boys, this
worthy animal has weathered
all storms to date.
Fortunately, the hat Is
rather "old hat" and hot. and
the coat has gone out Of style.
If a certain aspirant for
candidate for President does
not. through jealous hench-
men. manage to exterminate
the poor animals, they will
thrive in an America that is
at last coming to value its
wildlife.
Feral, but not unduly so. the
raccoon Is beautiful, interest
ing. and not harmful in any
real sense. Now and then it
may get o chicken, but not too
often. Mostly 1t minds its own
business, but is more wary
than the opossum. The latter.
too, is q wonderful small
beast, and totally unafraid Of
humans, cats and trafiic. often
to its sorrow, at least as re-
CARDS the humans and the
cars. Cats leave it strictly
alone.
Suburban Washington often
sees the opossum, but seldom
the raccoon, which is q loss,
as this is a wonder creature,
straight out Of the past Of
our country.
OposSums often come to
suburban back porches for
handouts of bread and meat.
which they eat carefully, tax
ing the bread first.
They may be lured to bird
feeding stations at night by
slices Of bread. They will even
take bread from the out
stretched hand, an experience
both for them and the person
who appreciates wildlife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-10
Without Fear or Favor

I was very glad The Star
ran that editorial from the
New York Times concerning
Senator Eastland and his in
vestigation. 1t was one of the
best pieces ! ever read and a
fortnight enunciation of the
standards and ethics of a mod
ern fearless newspaper. That
credit is due to the author Of
the editorial and also to any
paper that had the courage to
run 1t.
I seldom agree with any Of
the tactics and ideas Of Sena-
tor Eastland although in his
own sphere and bailiwick he
may be highly regarded. I
think the editorial will throw
a new light into some Of the
phases of this investigation
business. Enforcement Of ex-
listing laws would be sufficient,
I think, instead Of a govern
ment by investigations.
T. r. Mccarthy.
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THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES {. TRACEWELL

1t had been 80 years. or
thereabout. since any one had
thought Of zots Raccoon. the
boy.
By this time he would be
grown. probably with q fam
lily of his own to take to the
zoo.
In the days when he got his
name, Zots Raccoon was about
six years old. a pale-faced little
fellow in a go-cart Of some
sort.
His father wheeled him
through the lanes of the Ma
tional Geological Park, stop
ping here and there to point
out the animals.
Evidently the boy knew
them all, for each time the
father would ask. What is
dot?" the child responded.
4
"Some sort of foreigners"
thought Templeton Jones, as
he watched and listened.
There was something about
the vivid pale face that excited
his interest.
"zot's bear!" shrieked the
child.
"zot's elephant!"
And dot?" prompted the
father.
"zot's racco-o-o-o-n!" he
proclaimed. in the high ere
scendo that gained him his
name.
All these years, the phrase
held magic in the Jones
family.
Some one was sure, every
now and then, when some
happening prompted it, to
yell out, "Zot's raccoon!"
1t is impossible. really, to
give it in print.
1t held a rising infection.
coupled with a foreign accent.
Jones often tried to think,
afterward, what nationality
the child was, but he could
never come to a conclusion.
The name, Zots Raccoon,
remained as a memento Of a
magic moment.
Such things occur in every
life. but not every listener Is
as keen to remember as Tenn
pleton Jones, perhaps.
The vision of a little boy,
with intent face. looking in
at the animals, and respond
ing so tervently, still fingers
with him.
Anytime he reads anything
about the raccoon, he thinks
of the boy of long ago, and
wonders how many children
are so enshrined in somebody
else's mind.
A good piece of fantastic fic-
ton might be written on such
a theme. There was that
thriller, "Donovan's Brain,
about a disembodied mind
that, confined to a jar, still
managed to work evil.
Try this one, some time, if
you want a literary oddly.
Zots Racoon. what has be-
come Of him?
Perhaps, as suggested, he has
little ones of his own.
He might have been lost in
the war.
Templeton Jones has no
idea. All he has Is the picture
Of him, and the sound Of his
voice, as he shrilled out that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-10

Six weeks or even a month
ago, President Eisenhower was
talking-to those intimates
with whom he discussed the
question at all-pessimistically
about running again. His
comments at his press confer
ence in Key West before re-
turning to Washington Sunday
seemed to reveal a change in
attitude; to show that. at least.
he is giving full consideration
to the question whether his
health will permit his assum-
ing the presidential task for
another term and to the ques-
ton where his duty lies. To
those who hope the President
will run, his press conference
remarks gave added encour-
agement, whether the Presi-
dent so intended or not.
Mind Not Made Up
During the course Of the
press conference, the Presi-
dent said. in effect, he had
not made up his mind irrev-
ocably not to run-or to run,
He said, also, that when he
reached a decision he would
announce it; that he was not
being coy. The President is not
a devious man. Undoubtedly
he will do as he said he
would do. In fact. he said that
If he had made a decision, he
would announce 1t now. 1t
may be argued, therefore, that
If he had decided not to run,
he would have said so with
out further delay. If. on the
other hand, the President is
thinking about saying yes"
his delay is entirely justifiable.
He must know, for himself,
whether he feels strong enough
to carry the presidential bur-
den of work and decision. And
he must know the later re-
ports of his physicians on the
measure of his recovery from
his September "a heart attack.
The Key West sunshine and
warmer weather and outdoor
life, enjoyed by the President
during his stay there, improved
his general health. He is now
embarked on a test of his en-
durance, for at least another
month--and perhaps longer
before making a final decision
on his future plans.
Two comments which the
President made seemed to cast
real doubt on his running
again. One had to do with his
health. The other, with his
duty. When he was reminded
that on August 4, at his last
press conference before he be-
came i'll. he had said his health
would be an important factor
in his decision to run or not
TO run, he replied that. no
matter what the doctors said
to someone else or to him, "It
is a very critical thing to
change governments in this
country at a time that 1t is
unexpected-we accustom our