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cannot be done-or as a practical
matter will not be done-pri-
vately or through, any other
agency.
3. The pursuit of knowledge,
in medicine as in all other fields,
must be free and the practice
of medicine must rest upon a
private relationship between the
patient and doctor
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rs minus II for a net "a. Bill
Brownrigg, the Goose Creek club
champion, led the amateurs with
a par 10.
Harry Griesmer, the Bethesda
pro, and Col. Rix McAuliffe. SUI
Iperintendent of police in Mont
'gomery County, finished third in
the Pro-Am with a So best ball.
Col. McAuliffe, 1859, and
Capt. Chef Condor, 1853,
were second in the net scoring
and George Cornwell of Manor
was second gross with a 70.
The tournament and the ac-
companying clinic were part of
National Employ the Physically
Handicapped Week.
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PROGRAM TEXT
Medical Care for All
Urged by Stevenson

CHICAGO, Oct. (F1.-Folowing is the tert of Uhut
Adldt E. Stevenson Democratic nominee for President calls
his program for the Nations health:
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!. Aid 10 Construction Of Hos
pitols and Other Medical
facilities

Ny remarks on this subject
can be brief. for under Demo-
cratic leadership. a real attack
is being made on this need The
Halliburton program has made
possible the building Of many
hospitals and has made hos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-11
Farm Bill Victory

Barring an unexpected turn of the
tide, the bitter fight to retain flexible
farm price supports has been fought and
won. 1t is difficult to assess the political
implications. Perhaps the farmers will
punish the administration when election
day rolls around Or it may be that COM
mon sense will prevail over the partisan
threats and bluster.
In any event, good days work has
been done. To have restored high rigid
supports would have been to doom the
administrations program, or, for that
matter, any other program. No farm
program can succeed if it must carry
a built-in mechanism to guarantee over
production And this essentially is what
the high support people have been de-
harding.
A high order of political courage and
determination was needed to win this
battle. We think special credit should
be given to Secretary of Agriculture Ben
son, to the President who has never
faltered in his support, and to Democratic
Senator Anderson, himself a former Sec
rotary of Agriculture, whose steadfast
advocacy of the flexible support principle
probably contributed more than any
other single factor to the victory which
seems to have been won.
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ball, the way their elders did in an age
when nobody had to worry much about
being run over. But this is only one
aspect of the problem-a big and impor-
tant problem requiring action of the sort
contemplated by President Eisenhower
last summer when he scheduled ma
tional conference to deal with 1t.
What the President had in mind at
that time was the drafting of country
wide program to encourage our young
people to build up their bodies with sys-
tematic physical exercise and direct par
ticipation in sports. The conference was
called off because of his heart attack,
but the idea behind it ought not to be
dropped. The signs of growing softneSs
in America plainly indicate that some
such meeting of experts is sorely needed.
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Nation of Softies?

DR.. Paul Dudley White, the most
celebrated of the Presidents heart con-
sultants, seems to have exaggerated olt
In recently declaring to House Appro-
priations subcommittee that ours is zone
of the unhealthiest countries in the world
today" Yet, although his statement does
not square with statistics showing that
average life expectancy in America Is con-
siderably higher than in most other lanoS,
there can be little doubt that we are IN
danger of becoming Nation OF softies.
A fairly alarming indication Of this is
the fact that about IS per cent OF the
Young Americans called for military serv-
ice are rejected because of physical UNI
fitness. Another warning sign can be
found in studies showing that our boys
and girls compare poorly with European
boys and girls in tests measuring the
strength and f1exibility of abdominal and
back muscles. There is large amount
of additional evidence along the same
line, all of it too disturbing to be shrugged
off as if it were inconsequential.
What accounts for the trend? Many
factors are involved in the answer, but
certainly the technology and comforts OF
our way of life play key contributing
role. AS DR.. White has said, 1--WE now
have so many push buttons that we have
stopped the use of our muscles. Also
our diet has become richer and richer"
Further, as other experts have pointed
out, great numbers of American children,
If not pampered, are physically too mac
tive in this age of automobiles and spec
tator sports All too often, for example,
they spend their after school hours
indoors watching the dubious wonders
of TV.
AS far as city children are concerned,
all this is largely understandable. Our
automobile traffic is potentially too muir
derous for today's youngsters to ride
bicycles, or play street games like punch
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Mr.. Jovits Is Available

Control of the 85th Congress will be
a very important prize in this years Ma
tion-wide elections. And with only one
third of the seats at stake, the fight for
a Senate majority will be most intense.
It follows, then, that there is national
significance in each Senate race and that
the party. nominations have an interest
that goes beyond State boundaries. 1t Is
in this background that the announced
availability of New York State Attorney
General Jacob Javits for the Republican
senatorial nomination warrants more
than local attention.
Mr. Javits, formerly member of the
House of Representatives, was elected to
his present post in 1854. He was, in fact,
the only Republican winner of a major
office in the Statewide New York con-
test in which Democrat Averell Hartman
won the governorship. And while differ
ences within the Democratic Party may
have contributed to Mr.. JavitS' victory,
his own popularity both with Republican
and independent voters was impressive.
The New York Republican State Commit
tee will choose the party'S senatorial can
didate on September TO- In addition
to Mr. Javits, the only other aspirant
now is former Controller J. Raymond
McGovern
Senator Lehman, the Democratic in
cumbent, has not yet announced whether
he will run for reelection. Mr. Lehman
has proved his own vote-getting capacity
on numerous occasions and there will be
strong pressure on him to run again. If
for personal reasons he decides against
making another race, however, the party
will have to trot out its strongest replace
ment For Mr., Javits, assuming that he
is the q. o. p. candidate, will be a
formidable opponent.
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Oreoon Warns Up

The oregon senatorial race promises
to touch off some spectacular oratorical
fireworks. The pattern of things to come
In probable contest between Republican
Secretary of Interior Mckay and Demo-
cratic Senator Morse already has been
traced by the principals and by assorted
spokesman for each side. Announcing
this week that he would resign his cabi-
net post in order to make the Senate
race Mr.. Mckay said he was offering
himself because his State "iS not now
represented by a Senator whose political
integrity can be relied upon" He raped
Senator Morse as "a political turncoat,"
and denounced his slippery philosophy"
Mr.. Morse, in turn welcomed" his OPP
ponent as "the hand-picked candidate OF
the White House" and the chief villain
of the alleged "giveaway record" OF the
administration in natural resources.
Actually, with these two experienced
and resourceful campaigners, the fight
will give the Oregon voters a choice be-
tween two conflicting political ph1loso-
phies Mr.. Morse, once Republican but
now a Democrat, is a personiflcation OF
the political "liberap-a new dealer" in
the freest sense of the word Mr.. Mckay
Is a staunch champion Of the Eisenhower
administrators political philosophy.
Only rash prophet would attempt to
forecast the outcome. But one thing
is certain-the Oregon battle will never
be dull.
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Seaport

The city was looking toward
lucrative wharf rentals along
the Anacostia a half a century
ago. On March A, 1905, The
Star reported, can honest ef-
fort is being made by the Dis
trict Commissioners to secure
the riparian rights along the
Anacostia River, or, as 1t is
sometimes known, the Eastern
Branch. The Commissioners
consider the question to be ONE
of great moment as the de-
mand for wharf facilities Is
much in excess of the available
space along the waterfront
from the arsenal to the eastern
boundary Of the city. The
Commissioners declare that as
the property unquestionably
belongs to the United States.
they would like to be permitted
to lease it for commercial pur-
poses. Under a recent act OF
Congress the Commissioners
were given jurisdiction over the
waterfront along the Potomac
from N street to the Long
Bridge, and all they ask now Is
an extension of the jurisdic-
ton 80 as to include the
Eastern Branch. Az the Dis
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I've Always Liked Thot Mediterranean Area!
More Than, Coronets

contrast to Gladstone's courtly
courtesy, as he exemplified the
ideal lifted up In the lines:
Fierce for the right he bore
his part
In strife Dith many a Daliant
foe.
But laughter Winged his pol
iShed dart
And kindness tempered eUery
blotD.
Courtesy, from its very deri-
walton, is a royal word with
the kingly grace of a coronet.
Courtesy, according to the
dictionary. is defined as
having such manners as befit
the court of a prince-gra-
ciously polite and respectful in
dealing with others" This
might well be written at the
top of the first page Of the
primer in any school Of meth
DDS for the coming campaign.
For alas, the aggressive attitude
toward political goals which one
believes to represent the best
interests of his country often
tempts one to question the
integrity Of others and to hurl
epithets which boomerang.
Oliver Wendell Holmes was
aware of the danger of turning
a contest into a brawl when he
said of a certain man, His
acrid words turn the sweet
milk of kindness into curds."
Tongues are, of course. legiti-
mate weapons in the coming
battle of the polls, but blessed
is the contender in whose
tongue is the law of kindness.
Grace, gracefulness and gra-
ciousness are intimately related
and no defender of his party
should seek a divorce from
them as he sallies forth to the
campaign or comments upon
candidates.
Thomas a Kempis is holding
up, this Lent, shining ideals
which are more than coronets
in his prayer so old, yet so new:
Lord let us be ever courteous
and kind. Never let us fall
into a peevish OF contentious
spirit, but follow peace with all
men," As, convinced of the
rectitude of their own govern
mental theories, millions OF
Americans fare forth to the
fray. the lines of Hilaire Belloc
offer suggestion more golden
than coronets:
OF Courtesy it is much less
Than Courage OF Heart or
Holiness.
Yet in my 1D1lkS it seems to me
That the Grace OF God is in
Courtesy.
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Inteqrotion Ruling

When a Supreme Court de-
cision meets with widespread
opposition at grass roots level,
there should be some plainly
marked avenue of appeal
which can take the matter alb
solutely out of the realm OF
politics and put it in the
hands of the people where it
belongs.
State Senator Donovan Of
Fairfax, Va, has a reasonable
suggestion in his bill which
would give any five States the
right to appeal a Supreme
Court decision by meeting in
convention and proposing a
constitutional amendment to
be acted upon by the various
States.
II the Supreme Court can
not compel q State to educate
its children, how can 1t 90 into
a State and regulate the edu-
cational system that does
exist?
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SPIRES OF THE SPIRIT
By REV. FREDERICK BROWN HARRIS
Chaplain Of the United States Senate

In this convulsive day when
thrones are falling. crowns and
coronets still hold their fasci-
nation, even in lands where
the people rule. A lovely
American girl who becomes the
princess of a tiny. pin-pointed
realm, basks in the romantic
interest of the world. In all
parts of the Union, charming
representatives of winsome
young womanhood are crowned
as princesses of this and that
domain. Surrounded by their
glittering attendants in royal
ceremonies they are adorned
with coronets as multitudes
applaud. The coronation of
another queen in some realm.
civic, state, national or COM
mercial, is a frequent an
nouncement. It is all a rather
surprising phenomenon in a
democracy whose founder de-
fed a crown and spurned one
for himself.
But such spectacles appeal to
a universal liking for dramatic
pageantry. That Is partly the
explanation as to why men
whose daily environment in
the discharge of their callings
is often dull and drab and
monotonous revel in organi-
cations which clothe their dew
otees in striking costumes and
address their officers with most
fiattering appellations. All
this has it's salutary side.
Democracy tends, in its setting,
to become painfully practical
and commonplace. and to ut
terly disregard the visual trap
pings OF Splendor associated
with an age that has vanished.
1t is well that once in a while
even the dull ruts Of routine
be lined with sparkling silver
and that heads lifted to some
pedestal of eminence should
wear a crown of distinction.
But this meditation has to
do. not with any excited miss"
who tomorrow is to be Queen
of the May, or a princess
reigning in any temporary
realm which makes her the
cynosure Of unnumbered eyes
as she is crowned. perhaps by
some prominent official. This
has to do with a crown with
out which any life is sadly de-
f1cient and poor indeed. Long
fellow was pointing to it as he
sang, kind hearts are more
than coronets." America boasts
that here. where every man
is a king and every woman
queen, there are no crown
jewelS-there are no coronets
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Evils of Alcohol

In his letter, "Drys All Wet?"
J. E. Houchens spoke one
truth in saying, mo one will
deny that drunkenness is an
evil"
In defense of the other is
sues involved, we'll say the drys
may be wet but they are not
wet with intoxicants. It cannot
be denied that we are our
brothers keeper, and what af-
fects him directly or indirectly
affects all of us. Alcoholics,
both men and women. are in
creasing daily, along with ire
mendous profits accrued from
liquor. 1t cannot be denied that
from these great profits an
enormous amount is spent in
advertising that deceives our
boys and girls. Alcohol is pic
tured falsely as one of the best
things in life. Never shown are
the man in the gutter. chill
dren without shoes and hun
CRY, or. the ugly situations
caused by accidents, and bones
and homes broken.
1t cannot be denied that al
cohol is an evil within itself.
The question is always be-
fore us: What shall we do with
it? And are we our brothers
keeper? The answer may be
found soon. Let's hope and
pray.
Bernice r. Carlton.
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women who became widows in
l948 or since. ! am not in
terested in this bill for my
self, as I am one of those who
is not so fortunate as to have
acquired a husband. But I
know The Star is always in
terested in seeing that all citi-
zens get fair play.
AS of now. a woman who
lost her ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
husband in 1947 or previously
gets no protection. though she
has been a widow longer.
Women widowed in 1948 or
later are protected. HR 1850
will rectify this injustice. It
will give comfort to all widows
Of Government employees, not
10 a favored few. The Star
can help. It's passage will in
sure only the simplest kind of
Justice.
Laura X. Pollock.
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LETTERS TO THE STAR

opening ceremony, we feel
that some notice should nave
been given to the band.
We would appreciate receiv-
ing some favorable recogni-
ton or just a statement Of the
fact that we were there. I'm
sure the $500 students at
Suitland. their parents and
their teachers would be in
terested.
Phyllis Dade,
President, Suitland Band.
Richard White,
Vice Pres, Suitland Band.
Marjorie VOelker,
Secretary, Suitland Band.
Billy Farr,
Treasurer, Suitland Band.
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ness the mightiest nation on
earth prepare to register its
will in a genuine election such
as the Kremlin's despotic ma
nipulators cannot even under
stand. What they call an
election we call coercion.
But because in our free land
elections are so free, there is
necessarily included the right
to be unfair and unkind. The
temptation is to find a use for
everything but kindness in
forging thunderbolts for the
opposition. But kindness and
fairness and courtesy are not
virtues that cannot be afforded
in a political campaign. They
are the very signs and fruits
of a mature people who have
learned how to use and not
abuse the weapons of freedom.
If a mans convictions and the
goals he seeks are high and
honorable. he need never, in
all his contending, take from
his brow the coronet of kind
ness. With any who differ
and who sincerely hold other
opinions from those he ad-
vances, he can disagree with
out being disagreeable. This
any man will do if he Is not
to degrade himself and if he
Is to be loyal to the royal in
himself. Disraeli fought with
out the coronet of kindness
when, in the heat of political
strife, he declared of his great
contemporary, Gladstone. HE
is nothing but a sophisticated
rhetorician inebriated with the
exuberance of his own YER
bosity." That is in sharp
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THE GAME OF POLITICS
AnoIyzinq q Democratic Strotogem
By FRANK R. KENT

publican Party was literally
wrecked. It at once trans
formed the Democratic Party
into the majority party and
the Republican into the minor
ity. According to the late
Senator Robert Taft, some of
the Negroes began to drift
back to their old Republican
moorings In 1850. But in 1852
most Of them were still regis
tered and voting as Democrats
and the Democrats were still
playing the game which the
late Mr.. Roosevelt found so
amusing-holding the Negroes
in the North while still keep
ing the Democratic South
solidly for him.
Loses Effectiveness
Since 1852 this double play
has become increasingly less
effective. More and more the
Negroes in the North and the
white Democrats in the South
have recognized that they were
being worked" in a very slick
way. In the last four years
resentment on both sides in
creased to the point where
the Democratic leaders can no
longer firmly count upon this
incompatible support. Realiza-
ton Of this has become wide
spread among Democrats in
the last few months. Mr..
Stevenson's suggestion was re-
garded by both whites and
Negroes as a weaSel-worded
effort to hold together the old
Roosevelt Farley alliance Of
Southern whites and Northern
Negroes.
The reaction Of both was al
most equally unfavorable. It
was pointed out that Mr..
Stevenson Is ignorant, indeed.
If he thinks so great an issue
can be settled by a confer
ence" Of prominent citizens"
Of both races, whether held at
the White House or anywhere
else. He should have known
that among the whites in the
South this racial issue is the
deepest and widest gulf in the
world; that it is utterly I'M
bridgeable at this time by any
conference" anywhere of
prominent citizens" however
notable and allegedly broad
minded" In plain truth, it is
not possible to get such a COM
mission of disinterested, wise
and unbiased men. And even
if such commission could be
found and if its recommends
lions were unanimous (Which
is hardly conceivable), it
would not greatly change the
existing situation. Only time
will do that. The Stevenson
suggestion is more political
than constructive. Its reitera-
ton as a demand on the Presi-
dent makes clear the fact that
the Democrats are deeply dis
turbed over the Negro vote
which they so cleverly cor
rallied in 1886. And they de-
serve to be because it was a
coldly calculated and COM
pletely unprincipled scheme
from the start.
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FIFTY YEARS AGO IN THE STAR

A prominent downtown
livery operator died half a
century ago, and his death re-
called a hapless incident in his
career. The Star on March
is, 1906, reported: James w.
Humphrey, long a prominent
and active business man OF
Washington. died this morning
at $3.50 O'Clock at his residence,
All c street, after a short ILL
ness. Mr.. Humphrey was a
native of Washington, born
here September IL. 1882, and
had lived here all his life. He
was connected with the livery
business for many years. and
an important incident in his
career, for which he was in no
way responsible, was the cir
cumstance that from his
stables on C street NV. John
Wilkes Booth engaged the
horse upon which he rode to
the rear of Ford's Theater
prior to the assassination OF
President Abraham Lincoln,
and on which he afterward es-
caped into Maryland where he
met his death. The spurs
which John Wilkes Booth wore
on this expedition were Dor
rowed from Mr.. Humphrey, al
though the latter had no
knowledge of the purpose for
which the assassin intended to
employ them. For some time
after the tragic event Mr..
Humphrey was under surveil-
lance, and was not relieved I'M
til after the trial and convic-
ton of the parties who were
accused of association with
John Wilkes Booth in the
assassination. At the end OF
these trying times Mr.. Pun
phrey, who had already been
acquitted in the courts, also
was acquitted in popular esti-
nation and continued for
many years in his original
business Mr.. Humphrey
often told his friends that his
only connection with the Lin
coin tragedy was that he lost
his horse.