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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-28
Russian Ambassador
Stillin 'GoOdWillRole

II attach the utmost i'm
portance to the exchange
agreement that has been
signed by our two countries,
and it has my full under
standing and my complete
support"
The Ambassador worked at
winning more friends when
he said before the feminine
group. Il have heard that
this is the most pre-eminent
organization of journalists
in Washington, and as I look
over the crowd, am sure of
it."
The principal speaker was
Ambassador Lacy who signed
the cultural agreement for
the United States.
Architects Role
In speaking of the sue
cess of the program. Mr..
Lacy compared the State
Department to an architect,
and the people to a carpen-
ter. He said The architect
draws the plans. and the
carpenter carries them out"
He continued, THE Amer
lean government can not
bind the acts of its citizens
they must be on a voluntary
basis with the government
acting in a supporting role"
Mr.. Lacy said that the
significance of the agreement
is not just that it has been
signed but that it is an
exchange" He added. THE
central spirit of the agree
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-28
EXCLUSIVELY
YOURS
Thornton Wilder's Bridge;
Benefits Can Be AMUSING

assistance to him. Then
this cute woman added, as If
rejecting on the way a wife
can put her foot down, "A
sister doesn't have the law
behind her"
Thornton Wilder is still in
the midst of writing his seven
one-act plays. now about half
finished. and he has accom-
plished much on the libretto
of an opera based on the an
cient Greek tale of Alcestis,
wife of King Admetus of
Thessaly, whose life she pre-
served by dying in his stead.
-. . The scene will be laid in
the Golden Age of Greece.
:. Louise Talma. a student
of Boulanger. is writing the
music. Miss Wilder is
pleased that her brother
picked a woman to compose
the score.
4 4
A WASHINGTON STAR
WAS BORN Wednesday
night in the Hexagon Clubs
rollicking revue, Leave Out
the Olive" Sally Jane
Schwartz who as Sally Jane
Heit stopped the show in the
Yale Drama School musical
version of THE Great Cats
BY" does a professional job
of comic roles running right
through the amusing collec-
ton of skitS in this pro-
amateur" production.
Nancy Alfaro turns out to
have a wonderful voice. Mimi
Mills, granddaughter of Felix
DUPONT. does an utterly
charming song called THE
Williwaw Tree" written by
Pat Cecil HaSs. And Sheila
(Mrs. jack Nevius, who once
starred in Hollywood in chill
dren's roles (for example, with
Brian Donlevy in The Great
McGinty0. sings a clever
ditty I'll Be High" and takes
off a society matron in the
extremely amusing Il Belong"
Skit. To introduce the
latter, Charles Peckham does
an entertaining monolog
about living in social George
town they'll soon put up
customs inspection on @
street bridge and a portcullis
on M street, with his voice
getting thicker and thicker
with snobbish accents as he
tells how he belongs"
There are some excellent
melodies by Dick Brecker,
Wilfred Koplowitz and Jesse
Barnet orchestra direction by
Sidney. jrD, and lots of other
talent. And there's one piece
of satire so scorching the
writer's name is eliminated
from the program. It's a
take-off on a current presi-
Dental press conference with
the scene transplanted to
Roman times.
Three members of President
Eisenhower'S official family
were in the Holy Trinity
Church Auditorium opening
night; two got a kick out of
it but the third thought it
was a little strong. It's
strong. all right! Entitled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-28
By BETTY BEALE

Americas indefatigable.
ebullient, extroverted man of
letters, Thornton Wilder, was
decorated yesterday for his
permanent bridge to Spanish
Peruvian culture, THE Bridge
of San Luis Rey."
In a delightful talk before
an elegant luncheon at the
Peruvian Embassy. Ambas-
sador Berckemeyer placed
around the novelist's neck a
purple ribbon holding the
handsome medal of comman-
der of the Order of Merit Of
Peru
He mentioned Prescott,
who wrote about the conquest
of Peru; Bingham, who wrote
about the Incas in Peru, and
Wilder who has been the in
terpreter of Spanish life in
my country" in his Bridge
of San Luis Rey."
This was one bridge. he
said, that would never COL
lapse, and we'll he might!
For it has been 80 years since
Mr.. Wilder presented it to
poSterity.
THE SPANISH AMBAS-
SADOR, the Count de Mo-
trico, listened smilingly to his
ambassadorial colleagues ref
erence to Peru's heritage
from Spain. Former Attor-
ney General and Mrs. Fran
els Biddle added their charm
and interesting conversation
to the group that numbered
over 80 and was divided be-
tween two tables.
Former Ambassador Paul
Daniels and his wife TEDDY"
were down from Connecti-
cut, and others present were
Dr.. and Mrs. Leslie Glenn,
Mrs. Valentine CANNED. the
Italian Minister Egidio Or
tona, whose wife flew to
Italy the other day for a
two-week visit: German Gull
tural Counsellor and Mrs.
Bruno Werner, Gustave
Pabst, jr.. the Robert Rich
mans, Miss Muna Lee of the
State Department and Sandy
Pringle of the Peruvian desk
and his wife.
MISS ISABEL WILDER,
sister of the famed writer
whose Skin of My Teeth"
won him a Polish decoration
last year, accompanied her
bachelor brother on this &C.
casion. His hostess and
helper with the secretarial
work involved in his writings,
she remarked that it was too
bad he didn't have a nice
wife, but she tried to be of
also had her place in the
magazine.
He said that more and
more Russians would be COM
ing to visit the United States,
and he wanted them to be
able to say, Eyes, that's true
that's how it is in the
United States"
Mrs. Gladys Montgomery,
president of the club, pre-
sided and introduced the
speakers. Nine. Menshikov
also attended the event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-28
Vekem0n-Ke0tinq
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

1t. Gen. and Mrs. Lemuel
Mathewson of San Francisco,
Calf. announce the marriage
of their daughter Elizabeth
Paige to Capt. Broadus Bailey,
jr., USA, son Of Mr.. and Mrs,
Bailey of Greenville. S. C..
The wedding took place Feb
ruary % in the Post Chapel,
Preside of San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-28
RooneY-Pfeifer


Mr.. and Mrs. Miguel Angel
Gatti of Asuncion. Paraguay.
announce the marriage Of
their daughter Maria Elena to
Mr.. George H. Thigpen. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy NJ. Thig-
pen of Falls Church. Va. The
wedding took place January 4
in Asuncion, where the couple
will leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-28
WEDDINGS
Orruhood

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Ora
hood of Clarksburg. w. Va.
announce the marriage of
their daughter Susanna to
Mr.. Michael George Salinger
of Steelton. Pa. The wedding
took place February 8 in the
Foundry Methodist Church.
The couple will live here.
Vekemdn-Kedtinq
Mrs. Joseph Thomas Kest-
ing of Chevy Chase Md.
announces the marriage of
her daughter Mary Lane to
Mr.. Maurice Leon Vekeman.
The wedding took place Feb
ruary Is in Our Lady of
Lourdes Church. Bethesda,
Md. The couple will live in
Silver Spring, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-28
The couple will live in Fon-
tainebleau. France.
Portz-S0ndler

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman San
dler of Allentown, Pa. an
nouce the marriage of their
daughter Edythe Ada to Mr..
John T. Portz. son of Mrs.
Hester J. PORTE of Pottsville,
Pa. and the late Mr.. Harry
K. Portz. The wedding took
place February Ia.
RooneY-Pfeifer
Mr.. and Mrs. I. John Pfeifer
announce the marriage Of
their daughter Shirley Anne
to Mr.. Francis Theodore
Rooney. The wedding took
place February Is in St.
Francis de Sales Catholic
Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-12
IRIS Moving to Ease
Expense Record Edict

his employer for his business
expenses will not be required
to report such expenses on his
return, either itemized or in
total amount. He simply will
4haVe to state that expense
funds received by him from his
employer didn't exceed ordinary
and necessary business ex-
penseS.
But the employe who does not
account to his employer must
report on his return the total
of his expenses for such things
as travel. transportation and
entertainment. He also must
report the number of days away
from home on business, and the
amount of his expenses broken
down in broad categories.
Technically. the changes are
still in the nature of a proposed
regulation. This is customary
procedure. to give interested
persons 80 days in which to
file written comments, pro and
con.
Detailed records of expense
receipts and expenditures were
supposed to be included in 1857
tax returns, but the revenue
service said people with small
expense accounts could for
get it.
The new regulation. when it
becomes final, will apply to
1858 returns. as well as to those
in future years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-12
Dana Andrews Sued
On Drinking Charge

Los ANGELES, Mar. IL (P).
"A $l5o,76o damage suit has
been brought against actor
Dana Andrews by a studio
which claims he frequently was
too intoxicated to work during
the filming of a picture.
Advised Of the action, the
47-year-old actor said last
night: II deny all the charges.
It's ridiculous and childish,
This is a conflict of personal
tiles"
The suit was filed in Supe-
rior Court by Waverly Produc-
tons, Inc. which claimed it
had to interrupt the shooting
Of the picture at least 20 times
at locations in Mexico because
Mr.. Andrews couldn't work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-12

tutional amendment resolu-
ton for a legislative bill
to let a Vice President dis
charge powers and duties" as
Acting President during a
Presidents temporary inability
to serve.
The C o m m TT ee. however,
seemed in no hurry for a show
down vote on the proposed sta
tute. It planned to meet again
tomorrow. but some members
raised doubt it would quickly
arrive at a final decision.
There were indications the
committee might mark time or
deliberate a little longer.
Plans Nave Similarities
The bill pending before the
House committee and the con-
stitutional amendment plan
defeated there yesterday are
similar in many respects SO
far as procedure is concerned.
| Both would set up al eight
member commission to de-
terniine presidential disability.
But, in the constitutional
amendment, a Vice President
would be bound by the COM
missions determination. In the
legislative bill, the commission
would merely advise.
The bills sponsors contend
that, in effect. a commission
I determination would be bind
ing because no Vice President
would dare defy it.
The bill, as well as the con-
stitutional amendment. pro-
vides that a Vice President
would be Acting President when
a President stated his inability
to serve. Similarly, on a Presi-
dents notification Of "inten-
ton and ability" to resume
powers and duties of the presi-
dental Office, 4 Vice President
would cease to be Acting Presi-
ednt.
The commission would con-
sists of the Vice President,
Speaker Of the House. president
pro tempore of the Senate. Sec
rotary of State. and the major
Iity and minority leaders Of
House and Senate president pro
tenn would be non-voting mem
bers. The bill provides that
any three of the eight could
call for a commission iuvesti-
cation of a Presidents health.
The legislative bill approach
faces a difficult time in Con-
gress because Of administra-'
ton opposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-12

of the Cabinet agreed in writ
ing with the Vice President
that the occupant of the White
House was incapacitated.
Upon the recovery of the
President he could resume Of
! flee within seven days on his
own announcement of recov-
cry If the Vice President agreed
with him.
If the Vice President felt the
President had not recovered.
the question again would go to
the Cabinet. If the Cabinet
sided with the President. he
would take back the Office.
Congress to Act as Umpire
If a majority Of the. Cabinet
accepted the judgment of the
Vice President, the Congress
would then act as umpire. If
Congress was not in session, the
Vice President would call them
to Washington.
If two-thirds.of those present
in both Houses passed a resolu-
ton agreeing with the Vice
President, he would continue to
act. But Congress would have
to vote within seven days. II it
failed to uphold the Vice Presi-
dents contention within seven
days. the President would re-
sumo his Office.
The congressional resolution
would not require the signature
Of the President or Acting Pres
ident as is the case with a law.
Co-SpOnsOrs Of Solution
This solution was co-spon-
sored by Democratic Senators
Kefauver of Tennessee, Hen
nings of Missouri and Johnston
Fof South Carolina and Repub-
lican Senators Dirksen of nli-
nois, Hruska of Nebraska,
LANCE rof North Dakota, Wat
kins Of Utah, Jenner of In
diana and Butler of Maryland.
These nine Senator's are all on
the Judiciary Committee and
constitute a majority of that
committee. to which the resolu-
ton now goes for approval.
The resolution also spells out
the practice that has been fol-
lowed since the death Of Pres
ident Garfield. of having the
Vice President take over i'm
mediately upon the death.
removal, or resignation of a
President.
The Democratic controlled
House Judiciary Committee yes
terday voted down a Republican
motion tn substitute a cOnSti-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-12
BY the Associated Press

Most taxpayers can relax and
quit worrying about keeping de-
tailed records of their expense
accounts for their 1858 tax re-
turns.
The Internal Revenue Service
gave out the news last night in
the form of a proposed change
lin its regulations.
\ An employee who accounts to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-12
Senate Unit Approves
Disability Amendment

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today approved
stitucna amendment how to handle presidential dis
ability
Under the pan which has bipartisan support, Vice
President could become acting President whenever President
announced voluntarily his inability to majority
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-03-22
1t. Gov. Urges
Tax Relief of
Low Income Group

LANSING-Tay relief for lower
income groups and small business
in addition to steppedup fed
cral public works program 10 boil
stcr the nations sagging economy
vas urged today by 1t. Gov
Philip a. Hart. candidate for the
Democratic L. s. Senate nomi-
nation.
with unemployment already
az . l6-yesr high OF more than
100000, action is overdue on
Substantial cuts in personal in
GENE and small business taxes
as a quick Stimulus TO trade"
Hart said.
The Republican administra-
tons foot dragging wait and
see response to recession created
by its own tight money policy
oilers no immediate relief To the
growing army Of joblcss or the
pinched small businessman.
The administrations postal
building scheme and moderate at
tempt TO increase defense order
placing are mere half hearted,
hcsitant steps toward a recession
remedy.
"a sound public works pro-
gram OF school and hospital
construction areas all bot
abandoned by the Eisenhower
evt-back budyst--would have
the desired advantages OF meet
ing serious national needs and
serving as a Ion9-ranye spur 10
our economy.
Quite aside from reversing the
recession. schools and hospitals
are impcratively needed by the
people Of this country, now and
for the years ahead. Even with
utmost speed, however. such pro
jccts might not stimulate bust
ness for months.
"A substantial income tax cut
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-03-22
Wilkins Defends
Our Moderation

NEW YORK-Roy wilkins
NAACP executive secretary, will
be interviewed on the WABD-TV
program Showcase on his arti.
clc. "Integration Must Move,
Published in the March issue Of
The Atlantic Monthly.
The program, a New York tel
coast w:ll be seen and heard
from | TO 1870 Friday afternoon
March IA. Appearing on the pro.
gram with the NAACP leadc'
will be Rabbi Isaac Tohin
In his article. Mr. wilkins re
iucs the charge that the NAACp
and Negroes are pushing too
fast in efforts TO secure com
pliance with the L S Suprem,
Court ruling against scgre cation
in public education.
The Negro. he says, has spent
nearly two decades making his
moves in a slow. orderly man
ner through the courts. Today.
he is proceeding with modera.
ton and behaving with dainty
under an intense fire cf false
hood. intimidation and persecu.
ton.
Politically shacklcd and eco
ncmicalIy haraSscd. he has en-
dured the persecution of state
Governments in which he has NJ
voice and the ruthlessness o.
power structures in which he ha:
no influence While he does mo-
rant, he remains determined"
Mr.. wilkins article was in re
ln'v t. one by Mrs Agnes Mcvcl
Of Washington. d, c.. wl'ch n.
ln,aeazinc published in January
In her article, Mrs. Meyer ri
monished, make haste slowly
and sought to cquate conditions
m New York City schools will
those in southern schools.
These contentious are chal
lenged in Mr.. wilkins currcn
article. In New York city he
asserts. the degeneration prin
ciple has been recognized, th'
Srprcnc Court reSnected, propo
sails drawn up. and debate en-
outraged There is movement
The same cannot be said FOL
Richmond. Savannah. Jackson
VIC. Mobile and most othe
sltthcrn states.
could reduce Withheld taxes from
poyrolls and quickly add II pur
chasing power which would slim
late business and serge to bridg,
the gap until "A soundly-plannct
public works program become
operative"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-03-22
A Necessity for Freedom

The Negro Newspaper an important segment of the
Great American Press hundred and hryone years
old this week To-day 1927 there is tremendous need
for its unrammeed voice of truth freedom and justice
The Negro Press the conscience OF America throughout
its distinguished history it has been in the forefront of
the fight for decency and right.
Originating in the struggle of our orefathers to win
freedom and full citizenship the Negro Press today faces
the necessity of greater effort toward the ultimate fulfill
ment of its original mission
Now functonng in age of dynamic transitions, the
hunger for enlightenment deepenS deSegregaon becomes
more legal and segregation itself becomes more real
Because there are those who would still deny some c-
full good life snd would not have the truth
becomes incumbent upon the Negro Press
readily openly and fully expose every evidence of
fairness inaccuracy and distortion Only in this manner
newspapers by supplying the great variety of facts and
opinions necessary extend and accelerate democracy
AS the progentor of everything worthwhile about its
readers well those who would aid their progress the
Negro Press snguary supplies that which must
precede intelligent group action But the veil of ignorance
superstition and fear be further penetrated if full
victory is to be Thus until that dav the Negro Press
must remain the courageous clear calm voice sounding
from the bridge pointing out the shoals ahead.
Never the history of Joupasm has the need to keep
the issue of social equality clear been acute Never has
the opportunity for press to become truly great asset
in the struggle for human dignity, been SO manifest.
On the of the beginning of its 32nd year of service
the Negro Press fully cognzant of IFS expanding response
bty rededcates itself with renewed ygor and determine
ton TO the unfinished task of achieving society in which
there will be no unimporan people.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-03-22
SPENT SEVERAL DAYS las

week contracting top officials IN
an effort 10 spur action on auto
mobile excise tax reduction. Right
row this unfair levy stands at
II per cent and you pay $3.50
federal tax on $500 automo-
Lille. For four years have fought
the auto excise Now, with over
five million workers throughout
the L. S. jobless, getting rid of
the tax is a good way of putting
money into circulation and pep
ping up the economy.
told President Eisenhower,
Treasury Secretary Anderson and
the Senate leaders that abolish
ing or reducing the auto excise
tax would be a potent weapon in
reversing the present downtrend
II would slash car prices boost
sales. and open up jobs The
/ Michigan Congressional delega-
ton is solidly behind this effort
and we have enlisted some pow
elful support
Any plans TO alter the excise
tax on autos should be retro
active to March and that is
III, basis on which we're consid-
cring il in Congress II would pro
tcct car buyers who want 10 pur-
chase now. AT the moment il
appears as if We have a chance
of cutting the tax to 5 per cent
rather than wiping il off the
hooks entirely Even that would
save the consumer close 10 5000
million in 1853 The TrcasuryS
revenue loss would be more thar
made up by new income taxes
from the increased business and
Jobs following tax removal
NEW HOUSING STARTS should
locm under a bill which passed
the Senate last week. for which
IL voted also supported the
increase of interest rates for vet
Grams from Az per cent to 4'4
per cent. This should ease the
veterans difficulties in gettins
| mort cage money TO house hls
family Until now he has beer
hampcrcd by an unrcalistic in
tel eStrate.
BY formal resolution, adopted
90 to l. the Senate urged Presi
dent Eisenhower last week {,
loosen the federal moncybags OF
public works Merely by speedinI
up appropriations on project
already approved, billions CT dol
lars would pour into contracts
and pay checks. sending a health!
surge through the economy Aftel
nching through the tedious pro
cess of obtaining Congressional
approval. which sometimes take
years. most Of these projects ar,
now in the budget awaiting tn.
green light for funds. Fast actor
would uncork a long list of civil
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-03-22
Letter of The Week
The following letter by Mark Ethridse. publisher Of the
Louisville. ky) Courier-Journa appeared, February
%, in the Washinuton Post and Times Herald:

My wfes This Week Magazine about being mugsed
in Washington and the roundup cmc-"Fear in the Street OF
the Nations Capital in the IT, News World Report for Fen
4have produced patc of letters addressed Some of them
indignant crime the Capital sympathetic and
some from less ardent admirers in the South think that only
poetic Justice done when Negro hit in the head
That is what distrbs occurred 10
wife to that they white boys and the piece the
L. News and World Report implication that they were
nd cd NEGROES Tho There the young thugs
three getaway car and two mugged and yoed
whatever the expression u.s.
All of them white three from Ashcvile NJ r. one from
South Carolina and from Marvla-' District line
All of them had po"f ~ the South
all were products good old segregated Southern white schools
I'm sorry to dcomft those who seemed pleased TO have me
hit in the head but did the record straight Besides
would never admit that Negro could hit harder than ~he
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1958-03-22
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR

March IL, 1858
My Dear Mrs. Ellington
wish 10 congratulate The De.
troit Tribune on the nice covcrage
Of the Annual March Of Dimes
EXlravapanza think it was
The incest account cf the affair.
An ardent reader Of The De
troit Tribune
Mrs Eddie p. Cook