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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1957-09-14
Learning M;Aty
Mrie, WAA

ANN ARBOR-Gfted children, along with other
pupils show q wide range in their ability to learn
according to Warren A. Ketcham, associate pro-
lessor of education at The University of Michigan
Writing in the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, pub
lished by the Merrill Palmer School, Detroit, Pro-
fessor Ketcham declares that gifted children grow
in many ways. I'm the light of the evidence. 1t Is
more likely that the abilities of many gifted pupils
are msdrected and INSTRUCTED by premature en-
phass on the teaching of particulars and essentials
and consequent lack of broad and rich opportu-
mites to learn
He feels that essential part of any educa-
tional program for the gifted is ian adequate test
ing program which keeps Teachers parents, and
in the later grade-ahe pupils themselves Informed
as to their Abilities aptitudes, interest and prog
ress"
Chief problem in providing adequately for the
education of the gifted, Ketcham sees it, lies in
meeting individual differences among all the chill
dren At the University School, Ann Arbor, num-
Der of wellknown educational techniques are used.
These are: unit project teaching, the core pro-
gram the policy of absorbing extracurricular act-
vities into the curriculum problem solving, and tea
cher-pupil planning.
These are not new ideas, but they help tea
cheers cut across ability and subject matter lines,
Professor Ketcham concludes.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1957-09-14

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hrst name for a last name sup-
ported the Revolution but 80 dis
trusted the Constitution that ne
turned down the positions Of u.
). Senator, secretary Of state.
chief justice and ambassador TO
France.
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1957-09-14

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1957-09-14

These are not new ideas. but they he
cheers cut across ability and subject matter
Professor Ketcham concludes.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1957-09-14

The new Westside Veterans
Administration hospital, locat-
ted within the famed 3U5-acre
Chicago Medical Center, is now
accepting applications from
graduate nurses. The hospital
is appealing particularly to grad
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1957-09-14

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the nursing field to resume their
careers.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1957-09-14
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1957-09-14
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Meets In Cleveland

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ex-officio.
The next convention of the
MIA will be held in Chicago,
Illinois.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-09
Awkward Time

1t is undoubtedly true that this is
not an ideal time for Mr.. Eisenhower to
leave Washington. With both Mr.. Dulles
and Mr.. Nixon out of the country, it
would be rather awkward" as the Presi-
dent puts it, for him to get away.
Awkward or otherwise, however, we
think that Mr.. Eisenhower ought to go to
Florida, or some comparable place, and
stay there until he gets over his ear
infection and the cough which has been
troubling him since Inauguration day.
These ailments may not be serious. But
Mr.. Eisenhower, in a sense, is the key
figure in the Western world today, and
1t is not right that he should take I'M
necessary chances with his health.
He has been through some very try
ing weeks. But at the moment there is
lull in the fierce winds that have been
blowing around the world. And there
would seem to be no official business IN
Washington, involving the President,
which could not be adequately attended
to from Florida vacation spot, aSSum-
ing that adequate communications facii-
tiles were provided.
1t is possible that the President is
becoming sensitive about his frequent
absences from the Capital, and the occa-
Sional criticism which this has aroused.
If so, We do not see why this should be
the case. He was wholly candid prior to
the election about the state of his health
and the need to carefully regulate" his
future life to avoid excessive fatigue.
Knowing this, the people nevertheless
overwhelmingly reelected him, saying,
in effect, that they wanted him as Presi-
dent even though it might have to be on
a "part-time" basis. We think Mr.
Eisenhower should take them at their
word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-09

compact among the States in the
Potomac watershed. But the original
compact restricted the commission to
advisory functions Actual enforcement
of antipollution laws was left to the
States. However, this system has serious
shortcomings, as experience has shown.
For example, community on one side
of the river may take costly and effec-
tive steps to treat sewage and otherwise
to clean up the river along its shore,
while community across the river fails
to take similar action. State authorities
have not always been as vigilant or as
stern as they might in compelling COM
pliance with cleanup orders.
1t would be to the interest Of the
States in the compact, therefore, to join
in giving the Interstate Commission ade-
quate authority to act for them in such
situations. We hope this improvement
in the fine program of the Interstate
Commission will be approved by all the
States that are parties to the Potomac
River compact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-09
SILVER SPRING, Md.

Dear Sir:
I'VE enjoy your column very
much. especially when you dis
cuss birds and cats-we have
always had cats. and until
recently we always had birds.
Lately, and all of a sud-
den. only one bird. a mock
ingbird that acts as policeman!
He patrols the yard, and
any bird or birds that dare
to come near the bird bath,
or either feeding station I'VE
have two). or even if they
dare to come in a cleared
space in the yard where I
have put food-down he comes
and scares them away.
The only thing that has
him a little worried is a squir-
rel that now eats in the large
feeding station and then takes
maps there.
II can see him now doing
away on this dreary rainy day.
Just before the coolest snap
Of the year. we had literally
hundreds of birds. in fact so
many that I put a plastic
pan Of warm water in the bird
bath three or four times a day.
Then flocks and flocks of
them would battle, all kinds;
of course the more timid ones
often had to wait their turn
while the gregarious starlings
splashed and had fun in 18-
degree temperatures.
The Starlings are smart
after bathing. they flew up to
the chimney Of my neigh
boris house and there preened
and dried themselves by the
warmth of the flues.
Now, after having devoured
pounds and pounds of first
class mixed seeds, wonderful
suet spread on bread. raisins,
currants, apple pieces. etc, no
birds!
do you actually think the
one mocker has them all
afraid?
Il don't like it a bit. and
wonder If there is anything
we can do to lure them back?
When we lived in Falls
Church. Va, we had IS bird
species Including the purple
finches and dear bluebirds) all
winter. and had mockingbirds.
too. and all Of them remained
all winter.
I'VE will be most grateful
II you can give us a clue.
Most sincerely, r. N"
Up. Sour present cats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-09
THIS AND THAT
By CHARLES {. TRACEWELL

name is Tillie, and we've had
her eight years-she's queen
Of the house"
The belligerent mockingbird
is a problem only when he
comes to your own yard.
There is not much that you
can do. about it. either.
Suddenly. tout a coup, as
the French say. he reverts to
his summertime conduct at
nesting season.
Down he ICONS, and natu-
rally the other species are
afraid.
Just what motivates such
a mocker is difficult to say.
1t may help to try feeding
him his favorites. seedless
raisins. on the other side of
the house.
Sometimes a doughnut will
attract him sufficiently to give
the other birds a rest from
his tactics.
His conduct is a real exam
pie of the famous dog in the
Manager"
He does not particularly
want the food. himself, and he
does not want the others to
get it.
But there is a silver lining,
in fact, two of them:
!. Time plays a part.
2. The other birds will re-
turn, though only a few at a
time.
Even the hardy mocker can
not keep up his patrol. and
will give up the attack even
tually.
The other birds, growing
hungry. will become holder,
and dart in as best they can.
1t becomes a waiting game.
both for the birds and the bird
watcher.
Time will settle it, as it does
most matters.
The fighting mocker becomes
more placid, the hungry birds
come back.
How long will this take?
Well, anywhere from a week
to a month.
So be patient. This is one
of the best lessons we learn
from nature. You cannot hurry
her. Be sure that your birds
will get something to eat. al
though for a time they will not
put on such a good show as
usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-09
THE POLITICAL MILL
By GOULD LINCOLN
Inauguration Rites in Sprinq Uroed

While the inaugural parade
that day was considerably
shortened because of the storm,
it did take place, and a lot of
people-participants in the pa
rade and spectators-died as a
result Of exposure.
Take it by and large, since
the date was changed to Janu-
airy 20. the weather on inaugu-
ration days has never been so
bad as on March 4, 1909. But
invariably it has been cold,
and it could be devastating.
No good reason exists for con-
tinuing the celebration of a
new presidential term on that
date. Congress could, If it
would. make arrangements for
an inaugural celebration"
later in the year. without going
to a constitutional amendment.
Because January 20 fell on
Sunday this year, President
Eisenhower's public Inaugural
ton was postponed until jan
uary 81. and he was quietly
sworn in Sunday in the White
House. If an inaugural cere-
mony can be postponed for "a
hours, it can be postponed for
three months. The President
presents his program in a
state-of the Union message
or address. as is now the prac-
tice-to Congress. His inau-
gural address could be made
at any time.
Roosevelt Ceremony Cut
The late President Franklin
D. Roosevelt was "inaugu-
rated" for a fourth term jan
uary 20. 1945. The Second
World War was on, and the
fuss and feathers of inaugural
celebrations were omitted.
Roosevelt, even then far from
well. took the oath of Office
on the south portico of the
White House and delivered a
brief inaugural address. The
whole ceremony took just IA
minutes. A crowd of fewer
than 5000 stood on the snow
covered grounds. The Presi-
dent was bareheaded as he
stood with difficulty.
One President, William
Henry Harrison, old "Tippe-
canoe" caught chill at an
inaugural ball given in his
honor in March, 1841, devel-
oped pneumonia and died
April 4. after being one month
in Office.
Presidents OF the United
States have enough burdens
placed on their shoulders,
without the risk of death or
illness from exposure in order
to provide a day of celebration
for their party supporters.
Either the inaugural cere-
monies should be held at a
later date in the year, or they
should be abandoned for SIM
pier exercises. held within
doors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-09
'Reopproising' His Party

Senator Kennedy of Massachusetts,,
whose political prospects are promising,
has offered some blunt advice to his
Democratic associates It is advice that
represents penetrating reappraisal" Of
the Democratic Party and of what in
his opinion, it needs to do to recapture
national supremacy from the Republi-
cans. 1t is advice that will not please all
sectional interests or all factions within
the party, and, indeed, the setting aside
Of these divisive forces is one of the
reforms he urges.
Writing in Life Magazine, Mr. Ken
nedy calls for new policies and new
faces He calls upon his congressional
colleagues to make record that will
match bright words. He suggests that
his party stop running against Herbert
Hoover"-a strategy that had some effec-
tivenesS from 1882 to 1852. Predicting
that Vice President Nixon will be the
Republican presidential candidate in
1860, Mr.. Kennedy warns that it will
take more than abusive statements" to
beat him.
1t Is, perhaps, in his unwillingneSs
to underestimate the Republican Party
that Mr.. Kennedy may be doing the
greatest service to his own party. He
recognizes that the G. o. p, under the in
fluence of the Eisenhower leadership and
the philosophy of modern Republican,
ISM" has become sufficiently progressive
and internationaliSt to checkmate the
familiar Democratic claims in these fields.
He points to gap between rhetoric and
the record" as a possible Republican
weakness, but he also warns his own
party against the same weakness.
The divisions within political party
are not eliminated easily. Advice, however
good, is not accepted by all. But Mr.. Ken
nedy has demonstrated before that he
has the knack Of cutting to the heart Of
problems He has demonstrated too, that
he has political imagination and attrac-
tiveness He is almost certain to be one
of those who will be shaping the course
OF his party in the years to come and
his words today deserve thoughtful
attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-09

HOW long are the American
people going to gamble with
the health Of Presidents of
the United States-and the
health of a half-million other
citizens = by celebrating the
elections of these Chief Execu-
tives on January 20. every four
years?
The Presidents are elected in
the first week in November.
The celebration-for that is
what the Inauguration really
isis postponed for more than
two months, until January 20.
Why not postpone it until April
or May when danger from bit
ter winter weather has passed
in the National Capital?
President Eisenhower is the
latest victim of this reckless
gamble. Seven weeks after his
Inauguration for a second
term, he still suffers from a
cold, cough and resulting ear
infection. Bare-headed and
without an overcoat, he re-
peated his oath of Office
which he had already taken
the day before inside the
White House-and delivered
his second inaugural address
on the steps of the Capitol.
Later. he stood for hours in
an open stand, reviewing a
parade. bare-headed. too, when
the Colors went by.
Earlier Effort Recalled
Back at the turn of the cen
tury. an organization was
formed in Washington to bring
about a change in the date
of presidential inaugurations.
Bills were passed in the Sem
ate. but failed to pass the
House. In those days the in
auguration Of the President
took place on March 4-the
beginning of a presidential
term of Office. But when Con-
gress and the States got
around to changing the in
auguration date, it was done
without any reference to
weather. The Constitution was
amended so as to do away with
the "lameduck sessions of Con-
gress" and to start the Presi-
dents term January 20, with
final ratification in January,
1898.
The demand for a later date
than March 4 for presidential
inaugurations received a great
impetus in 1909. A terrific biz
card hit Washington the night
before President William How
ard Taft was to be inaugu-
rated. With snow piled high
on the stands where the visi-
tors were to view the swearing
in of Taft and listen to his
address. plans were changed.
Taft was inaugurated in the
Senate chamber after his Vice
President. James S. Sherman,
had taken the oath of Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-09
Executive Office Crisis

cOnSulLanL on preSlQentlal ONCE
space problems was not exaggerating
when he described crowded conditions
in the White House Offices as "atrocious"
For example, desks in some Offices are
damned so close that it is difficult for
more than one person to pass between
them, news ticker for Press Secretary
Hagerty has had to be put In Mushroom
and privacy during consultations in per-
son or over the telephone is out of the
question. The consultant's just-disclosed
recommendation for new executive
office building, to replace the old State,
War and Navy Building, therefore de-
serves sympathetic attention, despite the
need for Federal economy.
Action on the findings of the con-
sultants firm, Robert Heller and ASso-
ciates of Cleveland, Ohio, necessarily
must avail the report Of the Advisory
Commission on Presidential ONCE Space,
headed by Robert " Fleming. President
Eisenhower appointed this study group
last year under authority of an act of
Congress, after he had described the
shortage of White House office space as
acute" The commission will report to
NOIlBIeoo lleAb JUNE. n previous COMMITS
sion on renovation Of the White House
had stressed the need for additional
presidential Offices, but warned that any
expansion Of the present west wing Of
the White House would result In great
detriment to the beauty of the building
and its surroundings" We agree with
the President that the Executive Man
sion should be preserved, not as a mu-
scum, but as the home Of the Chief
Executive.
From the standpoint of presidential
convenience, new executive office build
ing on the site of the old gray stone
structure just across West Executive ave-
nue. would be logical. The consulting
firm has suggested tunnel to connect
the mansion with the Offices. The Flem-
ing commission may have other proposals
for space relief. Certainly the President
and his staff are entitled to work In more
adequate quarters than the Nation now
provides foNthem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-09
InouquroI Weather

Calling attention to a few
related events might help to
improve presidential Inaugural
tions.
President William Henry
Harrison died April 4, l84l. of
pneumonia which resulted
from exposure during his in
auguration a month previ-
ously. President Eisenhower
still has a cough which dates
from his Inauguration over six
weeks ago.
January 20, 1893. a letter to
The Star mot printed sug-
gested that the public celebra-
ton. which need not be on the
same day that the Official oath
is taken. be postponed until
pleasant weather and longer
days later in the season.
Again, January 10. 1857, an
other letter 10 The Star again
not printed pointed out a
number Of advantages in max
ing such a change.
Probably some day a big
name person will advocate such
a postponement and the 'front.'
page news on the subject will
arouse interest and discussion
that will result in a change
beneficial to all concerned.
George Frederick Miller,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-09
'McCorthyism Wones'

Your February % editorial,
"McCarthyism Wanes," assas-
sinating the character Of Sen
ator Mccarthy for his inter-
rogation of Justice Brennan,
ranked me. Would you deprive
a duly elected United States
Senator of his right-and duty
to ask questions which bear
upon the qualifications of a
nominated jurist? And would
you urge Congress to roll over
and play dead every time Mr..
Eisenhower says something
or dominates someone? After
all. We have seen 100 many
rubber stamp Congresses.
Subscriber.
I think, as Senator Nc
Carthy does, the American
people should know just what
kind of judge Mr.. Eisenhower
appointed to the Supreme
Court. Senator Mccarthy is
not as dead as the rest of the
Senate. He is still trying to get
a few things through to the
people. Catherine Bohue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-09
No Protocol

Either the American press is
pushing the American public
into an adulation Of Europe's
detunct royalty or the news
papers are meekly following
the whim Of a royalty-con-
scious American society. Re-
CARELESS. the result is that we
are forgetting that in the
United States each person
should earn his place in society
by his merits. not by whom
he was conceived.
Newspapers headline such
catastrophe events as whether
bonnie Prince Charlie shall
have his nose wiped by a
nursemaid or commoner on
public school ground;
whether the lipstick on DASH
ing Prince Philip IS the
Queens; and whether the
Princess Caroline looks more
like the Princess Grace or
Prince Rainier. Therefore, it
was not surprising to find in
The Stars protocol list of
those attending the Gridiron
dinner such great Americans
as the Chief Justice OF the
United States, the Speaker of
the House Of Representatives.
and members Of the cabinet
listed beneath the name of
that darling Of cafe society,
the English playboy-the Duke
Of Windsor.
Free society is to be
cherished, and it will not be
retained by building false
castles in the sky inhabited
by Kings and queens wearing
crowns Of fools gold.
John Neff.
Editors note: Protocol did
not determine the seating of
guests at the Gridiron Club.
The Duke of Windsor enjoys
no official precedence in this
country, His seat at the left
Of the President of the Grid
iron Club was a courtesy by
his hostsJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-09
For Mutual Protection

While no decision was reached at a
Capitol conference among Virginia and
Maryland legislators, it is encouraging
to learn that sentiment is growing for
a regional authority to enforce anti
pollution measures in the Potomac River
Valley We agree with Representative
Hyde of Maryland that no Federal en-
croachment on States rights would be
involved in such system of overall
control, since the States themselves
would create the authority-with con-
gressional sanction.
The logical agency in which to in
vest control powers already is In exist
ence. 1t is the Interstate Commission on
the Potomac River Basin-created by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-09
Clashes With Lawrence

David Lawrence shows dis
regard for the facts in his
column entitled "Quibbling on
Mideast Doctrine" He refers to
a Democratic Senator's notice
that he would oppose a time
limit on debate and again to
remarkable unanimity on
the Republican side of the
Senate"
The same issue Of The Star
carried a news story on the
subject. saying Senator Ma
lone, Republican of Nevada.
today blocked an agreement to
limit debate on the Eisenhower
Middle East resolution COM
mencing Thursday"
There can be no quarrel with
Mr.. Lawrence's statement that
one Democratic Senator would
have opposed a time limit but
he carefully implied that such
opposition would not have
come from the Republican
members.
/ suppose what constitutes
remarkable unanimity on the
Republican side" is matter
OF opinion However, that
unanimity certainly does not
extend to Senator Jenner, Re-
publican of Indiana, who that
day delivered a speech attack
ing the Middle East resolution.
Certainly 1t does not extend to
Senators Mccarthy. Malone.
Bricker and others. Indeed, the
only thing remarkable about
this unanimity is that Mr..
Lawrence regards 1t as una
nimity at all. / am sure that
ne knows full we'll that Repub-
lican unanimity does not exist,
but he blandly creates 1t in an
endeavor to confuse.
] am sure that Mr.. Lawrence
is aware that II has been the
Democratic members of Con-
gress who throughout the Ell
senhower administrations have
shown responsibility and will
ingness to rise above partisan
feelings. At the same time, the
extreme right wing Of the