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figures as to actual money appropriated
and spent for schools Funds have been
shifted from one school account to an
other and from one year to another in
such way as to battle even expert ac-
countants. I'VE as auditors" the County
Council and school board were informed,
Scan arrive at an understanding of these
things only by most laborious process
of analysis and study-and even then the
understanding is illusory and fieeting."
The auditors cited one case in which
the Board of Education commended that
$17,770,479 had been appropriated in two
years by the County Council, whereas
records of the council showed an $780,
0S9 total, and those of the county man
ager only $16,690,919. Manifestly there
is something wrong with bookkeeping
practices which can lead to such varying
results. The auditors have recommended
sweeping changes in budgeting and ac-
counting methods to eliminate conflict
and confusion. Since this is the second
time that similar criticisms and recon-
mendations for reform have come from
objective examiners of county records, the
need for remedial action is overdue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20
New Ballet Group

The Civic Ballet Society Of
Washington, D. c., is at last
a reality. For the first time in
the ballet history Of Washing
ton. many of the outstanding
classical ballet teachers in the
area have come together with
one aim--to give to serious
minded students Of ballet an
opportunity to utilize in public
performance and in expert
mental workshop the art which
they have been attempting to
perfect.
To this date, no organiza-
ton exists in the area which in
practice offers to all qualified
ballet teachers active particle
patton in its affairs, with open
additions held in an impartial
manner for their students as
performers. Nor do the ad-
vanced students of most
schools have the opportunity of
working in the famous ballets
OF company repertoire. using
the correct choreography-an
aspect of their craft which is
vitality necessary If they wish
to attain professional level.
In an endeavor to remedy
this situation. the following
teachers have joined. Leon
Fokine, Gloria Fokine, Tatiana
Jedenoff, Giaconda Mateo.
Raoul Mateo. Kathryn Null
lowry, Nina Nikitina. John
Sergieff, Elizabeth Toulmin,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20
Around the World

NO one would want to diSparage the
nonstop flight of the three B-52 bombers
which have circled this shrinking world
IN As hours and 10 minutes. But there
has been tendency, it seems to us. to
oversell the military significance of the
feat
The first nonstop flight around the
globe was made in 1949 by a propeller
driven B-50. That flight, however, took
81 hours. The B-52s have done it in half
the time, and they also made a simulated
bomb drop over open water during the
trip.
An exuberant spokesman for the Air
Force says the B-52 achievement demon
Strates that our long-range bomber force
has the "capability to drop a hydrogen
bomb anywhere in the world" This con-
lures up reaSSuring picture of our abil-
ity to blast Russia whenever necessary.
out we doubt that it is necessarily true.
1t is one thing to fly around the
world and make simulated bomb drop
over an undefended area. 1t is something
else to drop bomb over a target that
will be heavily defended by modern fight
erS, anti-aircraft guided missiles, etc.
Furthermore, we would do we'll to keep
In mind the point that if the Air Force
claim is literally true, if this flight really
demonstrates that we have the capability
to drop an H-bomb anywhere in the
world, the chances are that the Russians
can do the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20
Great Falls Parkway

Funds requested in the Presidents
budget would assure extension of the
George Washington Parkway all the way
to Great Falls-long envisioned as a
scenic and historic terminus of the
memorial drive on both sides of the
Potomac River. There have been times
during the tagging progress on the park
way when the original purpose of the
undertaking seemed in danger of being
forgotten. That purpose was to link
WaShington'S home at Mount Vernon
with the site of one of his major engi-
neering projects, the building of locks to
carry shipping past the rocky gorge which
causes the falls. Remains of some of the
canal works still may be seen there. The
budget makes it clear that the park
objective.
The Importance of the parkway as
traffic artery to serve the new Central
Intelligence Agency headquarters near
Langley, Virginia, has tended to over
shadow the memorial and scenic aspects
of the joint Federal District enter
prise. But If Congress grants the Presi-
dents request for money with which the
National Capital Planning Commission
can reserve additional rights of way for
the road, land on both sides of the river
as far as Great Falls will be acquired in
the near future. The money also would
enable the commission to buy land for
the southerly extension of the parkway
to Fort Washington, on the Maryland
shore. The budget, in addition, asks
funds for actual construction of the park
way to the site of the proposed Cabin
John bridge-a structure planned as a
link in the circumferential highway
around Washington and as a Maryland
gateway to the CHA building.
The Cabin John bridge, Of course,
will tie together the Virginia and Mary
land-District units of the George WASH
ington Parkway. But the original PLAN
ners of the parkway had in mind a
bridge ultimately to link the Great Falls
ends of the parkway. In view of the
urgent need for other bridges down.
stream, bridge at Great Falls remains
only a dream. Someday however, the
dream may become a reality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20
Red Lies and the Mideost

In the declaration signed by Premiers
Bulganin and Chou En-lai, the Soviet
Union and Red China have reacted pretty
much as expected to President Eisen-
howers proposed program for the Middle
East. AS foreshadowed by their recent
propaganda on the subject, they have
now formally Joined hands in condemn
ing the whole project as dominance
seeking American "imperialiSt" plot to
"Step up the policy of aggression and war
preparations" and to "enslave" the peo-
Piles of the area.
This is a lie as palpable and as
monumental as the declarations braZen
effort to explain away the Hungarian
rebellion not as popular, mass uprising
for freedom, but as an explosion set of
by the West in an attempt Ito restore
Fascist dictatorship" But the Chinese
and Russian Communists, like the Nazis
before them, look upon such mendacity
as a standard instrument of their ma
tional and international policy-an often
effective weapon designed to befuddle,
hoodwink and entrap as many people as
possible. And in that sense, as far as
the Middle East is concerned, they are
employing it to the hilt, their obvious
hope being that great numbers of Arabs
will thus be melted and infiamed against
the so-called Eisenhower Doctrine.
Further, in an effort to pose as white
plumed knights eager to protect Arab
independence, Moscow and Peiping have
proclaimed in the Bulganin-C Chou declar-
alton that they stand ready ito continue
to give any necessary support to the peo-
pies of the Near and Middle East in order
to avert aggression and interference in
the affairs of the countries of that re-
gion" This is vague language. 1t may
mean much, or it may mean little. The
only thing we can be sure of, as the
declaration itself indicates, is that the
Soviet Chinese axis will do whatever it
can to keep the area stirred up against
the Western powers and increase Com
muniSt penetration there.
That penetration aims at nothing
less than ultimate and full domination
of the entire Middle East which would
be development placing the men of the
Kremlin in a position to strangle free
Europe economically by cutting off oil
vital to it's survival. 1t is because of this
threat that the President has come for
ward with his program calling for eco
nomic aid and solemn statement of
American readiness to use armed force
against overt Communist aggression
against any country in the area. The
Bulganin- Chou declaration serves, in its
own way, to point up the need for such
an undertaking. If anything, it is a
declaration that should hasten favorable
congressional action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20
What Are They Hidinq?

Einar Mohn, executive vice president
OF the teamsters union, has challenged
the jurisdiction of the Senate Permanent
Investigations Subcommittee to inquire
into alleged racketeering practices of
the union. On advice of counsel, he and
other officials of the union have refused
on this ground to answer questions in
open hearings. Still other union wit
nesSes have refused testimony on grounds
OF possible standardization Legally.
although at the risk of being held in con-
tempt if they are proved wrong in their
contentious, the union officials have the
right to exercise this privilege of refusal.
The committee itself is reported not COM
pletely certain of the full extent of it's
jurisdiction, although believing its posi-
ton secure in basing questions on union
reports filed with the Government. The
committee also may seek broader and
clearer authority from the Senate.
Apart from these considerations.
however, there is enough smoke sur
rounding this incident to warrant a
belief that there is a malodorous fire
beneath it. Charges of racketeering and
corruption in the teamSterS union have
been widespread. President Meany of
the AFL-CIO, with which the teamsters
are affiliated, has. taken action on sew
eral fronts to rid the labor movement
OF these abuses. He has also promised
the Senate committee his full co-opera-
ton in the present inquiry. Both the
public interest and the welfare of or
gained labor itself demand a thorough
airing of the charges, and the exposure
and elimination of the evils if they exist.
The Senate should make clear its own
authority and determination to pursue
this investigation, through this commit
tee or some other If legislation is need
ed, or can be drawn to eliminate union
racketeering, Congress should make the
effort. In any case, exposure itself should
have good effect, and responsible union
leaders should not stand in the way.
In other hearings, notably where
suspected Communists have been under
investigation, there has been much hue
and cry against exposure for the sake
of exposure. 1t has been said that there
is something reprehensible about this,
and that it is not legitimate congress
Sional function. We do not know about
the legal aspect, but this current inveSti-
cation certainly shows that mere ex-
posture can be very wholesome thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20
LETTERS TO THE STAR

nation and addition require
ments will be available shortly
from classic ballet teachers,
dance supply houses and from
the secretary. Our society in
vites the cooperation of
people in the related arts of
theater, music and design and
will welcome membership in
quiries from any members of
the public in general who are
interested in the society.
The society is exceptionally
fortunate in already having
some teachers of truly out
standing theatrical experience
who can impart some Of their
priceless heritage Of the clas-
sizes to the up and coming
young dancers who will one
day take their place. That
these teachers will do so
without personal gain or ag-
grandizement in mind, but TO
benefit the community as a
whole, is a tribute to their
sta ture as teachers and
artists.
Elizabeth YOurlO,
Secretary Treasurer. Civic
Ballet Society of
Washington, d. c.
Editors note: The Civic
Ballet Society is the second
such organization formed in
Washington within recent
months. For the story Of a
dispute which has split the
local ballet community, see
Page A-15.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20
Montgomery Budqetinq

Citizens Of Montgomery County have
reason to be surprised and curious over
the critical report on the county's school
budgeting system recently made by audi
tors Of Board of Education accounts. 1t is
surprising that the auditing firm en-
ployed by the board has reached the same
conclusion as the much discussed Nc
Xinsey report early last year: That
school budgeting procedures are confus-
Ing and should be drastically revised.
Why the revision has not been made is
something the citizens have right to
know.
AS in the McKinsey report, the Board
Of Education was criticized by the auditors
for mixed-up bookkeeping that, the audi
tors declared, has resulted In conflicting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20
Louis Tupler, Molly Wick, Eliza
beth Yollrlo. Yollry Yourlo.

Louis Tupler, Molly Wick, Eliza
beth Yourlo. Youry Yourlo.
All directors of well-known
schools of ballet in and around
Washington, they recently met
together and, after mutual
aims and ideals were agreed
upon, decided to combine their
experience and talents toward
the formation of a non-profit
group to be known, for the
present. at least, as the Civic
Ballet Society of Washington,
d. c. After open additions of
scrupulous fairness a perform
ing group would then be
formed. to be known as the
Civic Ballet. The society has
another objective in view-it
would hope ultimately to build
up a corps de ballet Of profess
sional quality so that when
Washington gets its opera
house our local Civic Corps de
Ballet would perhaps be good
enough by that time to be con-
sidered for professional en-
ployment in its own city. With
hard work and unselfish CO.
operation, our committee feels
that these aims and many
others can be accomplished.
The Civic Ballet will offer
as its first work the ballet
"Coppelia" and will 90 into
rehearsal Immediately after
additions have been held. In
formation regarding addition
dates will be provided the
press, and membership infor-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20

unafraid criticism we have the
drab suppressions of Russia
and China and the captive
peoples. In the free air of our
dear land every man has the
right to his opinion and the
right to freely express it He
even has the right to be wrong.
OF course, how much ones
opinion is really worth depends
upon how much his suggested
plans and policies for this and
that have cost him-how much
information and thought there
is back of the course he ad-
vocateS or the criticism he
makes. Above all the worth of
criticism depends upon the
spirit in which it is made. If
ones voice is to help engender
an atmosphere in which de-
mocracy can sing, it must not,
with ugly insinuations. ques-
ton the patriotism and sin
certify of those who differ. It
must be fair and sincere. If a
fellow-American disagrees with
another without being dis
agreeable, then all is well. The
canaries of mutual co-opera-
ton for the total good, not of
a party, but of the Nation. were
singing on Inauguration Day
four years ago. when the new
President began his first inau-
gural with this prayer. cal
mighty God, make full and
complete our dedication to the
service of the people. Give us
the power to discern clearly
right from wrong. Especially
we pray Thee that our concern
shall be for all the people, re-
gardless of station, race and
calling. May cooperation be
permitted. Even as we hold
to differing political beliefs
may all work for the good of
our beloved country and for
Thy glory"
The objectionable sin Of
citizenship is to sit on the side
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20
THE GAME OF POLITICS
Presses for Action on Hoover Report
BY FRANK r. KENT

The shocking thing about
our domestic situation in this
country is the unanimity with
which nearly every observer,
irrespective of politics, admits
that we are already in the
midst of an almost runaway
and exceedingly dangerous in
f1ation. The peril to the Ma
ton as a whole is almost, If
not quite, as great as from a
full-scale war.
Nearly every newspaper has
editorialized about it. Thou
sands of speeches by eminent
men of both parties have been
made on the subject. The
President himself has for the
third time warned the Nation
of the risk involved. No later
than last week in his message
to Congress he pleaded with
labor to refrain from demand
ing increased wages and for in
dustry to refrain from raising
prices, not only in their own
interests but in those of all
the people of all the country.
Everybody agrees about that.
Everybody is opposed to infla-
ton. Everybody inveighs
against it. But nobody does
much about it except talk.
One Basic Cause
1t is conceded that one basic
cause of imitation is the ire
mendous and increasing cost
OF the Federal Government.
For years during the Roose-
velt-Truman regimes we oper-
ated at large and increasing
deficits. During the first Essen
hover administration the
budget was balanced, not
wholly by economy but by
greatly increased receipts from
taxes. This year there may
again be a precarious balance,
but governmental expenditures
really will have been increased
and the inflationary danger
enhanced. In brief, we will
have accompanying the bal
ancing Of the budget no re-
liable surplus to permit any
sort of tax reduction. Nearly
every fiscal authority agrees
that cutting taxes at this ses-
sion is out of the question.
Though our Federal finances
are in the competent hands of
Secretary Humphrey, he can
not work miracles. Under
existing conditions it really
will be a miracle to avoid an
other deficit.
1t is a shocking situation all
right. But the shock quickly
wears off and leaves an almost
complete apathy and inertia
even among those best in
formed. They have heard and
read these warnings of the
danger of imitation so often,
with nothing dire happening,
that they are no longer scared;
have, in fact, become bored by
those who persist In sounding
the alarm and urging action.
1t sounds like campaign stuff.
AS a matter of fact, it is as
far from campaign stuff as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20
SPIRES OF THE SPIRIT
An INAUGURAL Frost
By DIR. FREDERICK BROWN HARRIS
CHAPLAIN Of the United States Senate

This inaugural month there
was set to music an inaugural
prayer which was on the lips
of the incoming President four
years ago, as he took the oath
OF Office. Recently, in the pres
ence of a great audience in
the Capital City, including the
President, through an orches-
ira and a human voice, that
petition burst into song. This
inspiring song of faith and
hope at the beginning of a
presidential term recalls an
incident in the inauguration
Of another Chief Executive
who was also both a general
and a President.
Less than decade after the
close of the War Between the
States. the elected head of the
indivisible Union came TO his
second inaugural. With great
renown won on the fields of
battle. in campaigns to pre-
serve intact the Republic. he
became the 18th President.
His name-UlysSes S. Grant.
The inaugural ball of 1873 was
staged in a huge 330-foot
structure erected for the occa-
sion in judiciary Square. The
interior decorations were spec
tacular. A unique feature for
the gala night was the placing
of several hundred Gagged ca
naries inside the great hall.
These feathered songsters, in
their yellow vestments, were
counted on to lift rapturous
cadences above the cords of
tho Marine Band salute,
Hail to the Chief" But it all
turned out to be a chilly il
lustration that the best-laid
plans of mice and men-or,
shall we say of birds and men,
oft go awry For not a ca
narw contributed a note to the
expected presidential oratorio.
Each of the hundreds of sing
ing birds was utterly mute be-
cause every member of that
golden-surpliced choir was ut
terly miserable. The trouble
was that every contingency
had been thought of in the
arrangements with the excep-
ton of the weather. On that
March day the temperature
was near zero. That polar
setting stified songs.
Now, as in the cycle of the
years. inauguration time comes
round again and one man
silhouetted against the sky of
the world, one man chosen by
the millions, swears to uphold
against all enemies all that
America at it's best is Cand
this free land never since the
Liberty Bell rang has had en-
emies so many and so strongl.
The songless canaries. with
their padlocked Threats and
their frozen melodies, suggest
a parable that every loyal
citizen Of the democratic Won
der we call America ought
seriously to take to heart.
The solemn fact is that every
real American is given the OPP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-20

lines in the seat of the scorn-
full. oblivious to the terrible
toll the heaviest Office in the
world takes from any man
who occupies the White House.
God pity little souls, devoid
of the milk of human kind
ness. who have nothing but
cutting, bitter. carping criti-
cism for any attempt of the
administration in power to
guide the ship of state through
turbulent seas with false lights
on the shore.
When Lincoln, with deepen
ing burrows on his brow, came
to his second inaugural so near
the tragic end. his greatness
is shown in the magnanimity
which sang in his great heart
in spite of the freezing tenn
perature about him and the
heartless abuse hurled at him.
Listen to the melody of that
immortal second inaugural
With malice toward none,
with charity for all. with firm
ness in the right as God gives
us to see the right, let us strive
on to finish the work we are in,
to bind up the Nations wounds
to do all which may achieve
and cherish a just and last
ing peace among ourselves and
with all nations" That was
the singing faith of the man
who, when a vindictive crowd
surged around the White
House. calling for stern atti-
tudes to the defeated South
land, came to the window. and
raising his hand to hush the
raucous cries for vengeance,
said. Tell the band to play
Dixie" That did not seem
an atmosphere in which the
angels of good will could be
heard, nevertheless the song
of a new national oneness was
singing in Lincoln's great
heart.
And so, as all Americans
gather close to listen to their
President declare, in the hear
ing of this fear-haunted and
frightening world. $50 help
me God" let us remember that
inaugural hopes never can
sing in the freezing atmos-
phere of unreasoning pref
udice. blind partisanship and
mean criticism. To so change
the nipping air by the warmth
of our own kindly understand
ing and cooperation that one
silent songster, huddled in the
cold, will throw back its droop-
ing head and pour out notes
of confident joy because we
came near, is the richest salts
faction earth can give.
A thermometer simply reg
listers the temperature. A
thermostat can change it.
Blessed is the man who looks
for what he can commend
rather than for what he can
condemn, who warns the
frosty hostile air, whose kindly
words keep men on their feet
and call forth the cadence of
singing birds.