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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27
Surprise in Combodio

1t is easy to understand why the
State Department has been officially
described as very much surprised" by
Cambodia's sudden and somewhat myS-
tifying recognition of Red China.
In the first place, in the last general
election, less than three years ago. this
little Indochinese country gave all 81
seats in its National Assembly to the
party of former King Norodom Shan
ouk. 1t did so after a campaign in
which the party declared itself firmly
and equivocally opposed to communism
and "neutralism" alike.
In the second place. writing in the
current issue of Foreign Affairs, Moro
dom Sihanouk, who is now Cambodia's
Premier, has given voice to the follow
ing trenchant and altogether sound
thought: "A prince and former king
must be we'll aware that the first con-
Germ of the Communists is to get rid Of
the king and natural elite of any coun-
try they succeed in laying hands on"
Accordingly, the Cambodian Premier
declares in the Foreign Affairs article
JldC CIllS TACT alone is enough 10 oeCeI
him from engaging in Irritation" with
the Communists. Even so, his govern
ment has Just now decided to recognize
Red Peiping-an action which our puz-
zled State Department has labeled as
regrettable. AS for Cambodia itself, of
course, it has an unquestionable SOW
ereign right to take such a step, and
presumably it has done so for reasons
that seem to it to be both necessary
and wise.
Our Ambassador to Cambodia has
been called home to report on the mat
ter. Perhaps he will be able to clear up
what the State Department apparently
regards as yet another example of in
scrutability in the inscrutable East.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27
'Of Their Own Desiqn'

When DR.. John Paul Leonard one
year ago was inaugurated as the fifth
president Of the American University of
Beirut he made this statement: 1.-THE
(AUB) will not engage in politics nor
In indoctrination, but will be free to
teach youth to examine and evaluate all
ideas .. when students are thus edu-
Gated, they can build nations of their
own design. They may not be like those
which others have built, but they will
achieve the warnings of their own
hearts and will represent the achieve
ment Of their own visions"
In effect, DR.. Leonards words were
addressed both to the past and the
future. For in this largest American
university outside United States terri
tory has been developed the predomi-
nant intellectual force of the Middle
East. To lesser, but still substantial,
extent this academic influence has
spread over an even wider area-par-
ticularly in Asia and Africa. In the
Arab world there is probably no gov
eminent that does not include AUB
alumni in its highest levels-men who
nave learned 10 examine ana eVdIuaJe
all ideas" in this nearly 100-year- in
stitution, and who today are building
nations "of their own design" The
roll of prime ministers, cabinet officers
and ambassadors who we're educated
at Beirut is long one, and it is esti-
mated that more AUB alumni have
served as delegates to the United Ma
tons than have graduates Of any other
university in the world.
Thus, while AUB itself does not
engage ain politics." 1t has had ire
mendous impact on the politics of the
Middle East and, indeed, on those of
the world in general. It has, in a sense,
been workshop" for the development
and refinement of Arab nationaliSm-
providing the tools of learning and the
atmosphere for questioning that have
shaped the genuinely intellectual as
poets OF pan-Arabism.
There is, perhaps, in this circum-
stance highly encouraging element.
For while the current food tide of ma
tionalist fervor offers dramatic oppor-
tunity to demagogueS, to military strong
men and to various types of men on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27
New York Warns Up

With a month remaining before
either party meets In nominating con-
vention, New York State Democrats and
Republicans alike are warming up some
first-class fractional battles. Only In the
case Of the Democratic gubernatorial
nomination, for which Averell Hartman
has clear track, is there lack Of can
didates-either announced or quietly
hopeful.
For that party's senatorial choice
the competitive skirmishing really came
into the open last week when former
Air Force Secretary Thomas X. Finletter
made his bid. For more than a month
past the only avowed Democratic can
didate had been James A. Farley, the
veteran national chairman Of New Deal
days who is, attempting a comeback
after eighteen years on the political
sidelines. II these two alone remain in
the party race, the line Of division be-
tween liberal and conservative will be
clear. To an increasing degree in recent
years, particularly since leaving Govern
ment offlce, Mr.. Finletter has become
identified as vigorous liberal and, in
fact, already has the informal indorse-
ment of New York's Liberal Party. BY
contrast, Mr.. Farley never was conSid-
cred one Of the theological leaders Of
the New Deal.
There are, however, other possible
entries in the Democratic Senate race.
Governor Hartman not only expects to
be reelected, he has reasons for want
ing to win big" When the Democrats
name their next presidential candidate
in 1860, Mr.. Hartman will have to be
reckoned with-even though he will be
66 at convention time. If not able to win
the nomination, he could at least be
king maker" and the extent of his
power will be affected by the New York
vote this year. He offered mo COM
ment" on Mr.. Farley's announcement
and spoke only Of the number of men
highly qualified" when Mr.. Finletter an
nounced.
Meanwhile, New York Republicans
are concentrating their factionalism on
the selection of a gubernatorial nom
inee, with Nelson A. Rockefeller lining
up an impressive number of votes. Even
so, former National Chairman Leonard
w. Hall and State Senator Walter
Mahoney of Buffalo are claiming strong
support, and several lesser lights are
taking soundings on the sidelines. The
fact that no leading Republican has
yet bid for the senatorial nomination
leads to the belief that that prize is
being held as a supplementary reward
for good conduct" in the preconven-
ton gubernatorial competition.
In any case, when autumn comes
the respective nominees will be battle
hardened" and presumably ready to
keep the New York show in the center
ring Of the Nationwide campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27

vacationers was offered by
The Star 100 years ago. The
story. on August 3, 1858. said:
las many Of our readers are
travelling in the country for
the summer, 1t may be useful
TO remind them that an
ounce vial Of spirits of harts-
horn should be considered
indispensable, as in the case
Of being bitten or stung by
any poisonous animal or in
sect. the immediate applica-
ton Of the alkali. as a wash.
to the part bitten. gives in
slant. perfect and permanent
relief: the bite Of a mad dog.
we believe, not excepted; so
will strong ashes and water. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27

horseback" the movement itself has a
deeper meaning TO the Arab world as
whole. And II has its deepest meaning
10 the thoughtful intellectuals--to those
who equate nationalism with dignity
rather than with the emotionalism Of
the mob. Among these, the alumni Of
Beirut and Of other smaller Western in
stitutions In the area make up the major
segment. In the long run, their infiu-
ence may be the greatest safeguard
against permanently destructive ex-
tremism and for eventual accommoda-
ton with the West.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27
Flanagan Withdrawal

BY withdrawing the nomination of
Bernard Flanagan to the Civil Service
Commission, the President has made it
unnecessary for the Senate to refuse to
confirm this selection. Under the cir
cumstances, it is as good solution as
could have been found to an impossible
situation.
No one would wish to belabor Mr.
Flanagan, now that he has stepped
aside. We do not believe, however, that
what he described as his honest mis-
takes" in filling out Government job
forms have been 'magnifed out Of all
proportion" The simple truth is that
Mr.. Flanagan, by these mistakes" dis
qualified himself for place on the Civil
Service Commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27
Public VS.. Private Interest

Construction of the Southwest Free
way and a Encouragement and beauti-
fcatiori of the channel waterfront are
basic features Of the entire Southwest
redevelopment project. In order to
proceed, however, the Commissioners
need legislation permitting them to
abandon the farmers produce market
and the fish wharf-both publicly-owned
facilities. This means the removal Of
certain commercial interests, including
seafood restaurants, now located in the
area.
That, of course, has been known for
several years. But some of the COM
mercial interests affected have hired
lawyers and lobbyists in an attempt to
block the necessary legislation. We hope
the effort will be defeated. The matter
should be resolved, by the House and
Senate District Committees, by proceed
ing in the public interest and granting
to the Commissioners the authority they
need.
The Commissioners have given in
telligent study to the question whether
IilC puDAlO ouOoluACo AopASoCAibCO al SAAS
produce market and fish market should
be continued; in other words, whether
there is any governmental obligation to
replace them. The studies made have
convinced them there is no such obi
cation. The need which originally led
to construction Of such public facilities
no longer exists And private enter
priseS which have taken advantage of
the facilities are unwarranted in look
ing to the Municipal Government to
provide them with new locations.
Objectives of the Southwest Wash
ington redevelopment plan include a
form of urban renewal which will re-
store this rundown area as a major
physical and economic asset to the city.
The Southwest Freeway will be boon
to VirginianS, especially, who cross the
river to and from Washington. And it
is passing strange that Representative
Broyhill seems to be more interested in
protecting the interests of handful of
commercial enterprises than in remov-
ing all further impediments to a plan
that would so directly benefit his own
constituents and the public at large.
1t would be incredible if, at this late
date, Congress permits the objections of
a relatively small number of private
enterprises adversely affected by the
redevelopment plan to throw delaying
monkey-wrench into a great public
improvement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27
rs Years AGO

Washington's first group
disqualification program was
in the making Is years ago.
On July q. 1888, The Star
reported: Group hospitali-
zation for Washingtonians
was one step nearer reality
today after a meeting last
night when the committee
studying the plan for the
past four months voted to go
forward with 1t and made
definite arrangements for
carrying out the scheme. A
few months must elapse be-
fore all negotiations are
completed, but leaders in the
movement were confident to-
day Of success. :"
A crisis arose in Maine Is
years ago. and a Washing
ton expert FASTENED to re-
spond. On July q. 1888. The
Star reported: After rceeiv-
ing four long distance tele-
phone calls from Mrs. Sidney
c. Graves. distant cousin Of
President Roosevelt. and
prominent in Washington
society. DR.. Irving Campbell.
veterinarian. began a fast
airplane flight to Brooklin.
Me, this morning to treat
her prize-winning Samoyed
dog. .. :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27

were uppermost in impor-
lance to them. Everything
that could be done to fulfil
the important, but second
airy. purpose Of being an au-
ditorium was done, as Mr..
Frohman'S letter amply DEM
onstrated, but it was done
within the limitations of ad-
herring to the Gothic style.
1t might be objected by
those who believe that
churches should be primar-
lily auditoriums, that this is
letting the dead hand of tradi-
ton weigh too heavily upon
practical utility. I would
point out that Washington
Cathedral, as it is used now
and as it undoubtedly will
be used in the future, is
looked at more than it is
listened in. Thousands of per-
sons are in the church when
no services are being held.
During only a small fraction
Of the time that it is open
is there any sound Of music.
Is it really practical or utili-
tartan to design such a church
for the comparatively small
amount Of time it is used as
an auditorium, rather than
for its immensely greater use
as a visual means Of car
rying out the aim Of its
founders?
Those aims need not con-
Germ us further except that
Mr.. Thorpe, in his brief
excursion into medieval his
tory. has assured us that
cathedrals land again /
assume he means large
churches in the Gothic style)
were not meant to be "serv-
iceable buildings" 1t he
means that they were not
meant to be concert halls, he
is correct. But even if the
laity's hearing of the liturgy,
or sermons, or music, was
somewhat less compelling to
the cathedral builders of the
Middle Ages than the glorifi-
cation of God, it does not
follow that the erection of
cathedrals to the glory of
God necessarily implies that
they were, or are, unservicea-
BILE to men not unless
one assumes that the only
way the church can be of
service to men is to provide
them with words and Tor
music to listen to.
A Notwithstanding cathe-
dral does rely to a much
greater extent than its proto-
types did upon the spoken
and sung word in proclaim
ing its message. but it relies
as much on the carved,
painted and embroidered
word. Now it is perfectly true
that the carved, painted and
embroidered word is not in
separable from the Gothic
style, and it might perhaps
be possible to erect a chapel,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27

as Mr.. Thorpe suggests, or
even an entire church, de
signed for the ideal presenta-
ton Of church music" and
still make use Of these visual
accessories Of church art TO
convey ideas and impressions.
But the founders of WASH
ington Cathedral we're con-
WINGED that Gothic is the
supreme example of the in
fusing of art and architec-
ture with Christian teaching.
One may disagree with this
belief if he chooses. but 1t
was upon this belief that
Washington Cathedral was
designed, and this conviction
lies behind all Of the activi-
ties, including musical ones,
that take place there.
The sounds that are heard
there are of less Importance
than the spiritual impress
sions and teachings conveyed,
and these impressions. for the
great majority of visitors and
worshipers. are stimulated by
what is seen rather than by
what is heard, by an atmos-
phere created through the
medium Of the eye. rather
than through the medium
of the ear.
This is not to say that mu-
sic is unimportant, but the
purposes of the church in
sponsoring such things as
organ recitals and choral con-
certs must be kept in mind in
criticizing them. That purpose
is primarily religious, not mu-
steal. Music is q means, not
an end. Great efforts are
made at Washington Cathe-
dral to have the music con-
form to the highest musical
standards, but there are, in
the church's view, higher
standards still, and the music
is only a part, albeit an i'm
portant part, of an overall
attempt to proclaim the
Christian message for which
the Cathedral was founded.
Perhaps the effectiveness OF
that message is impaired, for
those who hear only with the
ear, by the imperfections Of
the acoustics. II so, that is a
matter for regret and a slim
illus to constant work to i'm
prove the acoustics, but 1t is
outweighed in the final anal
ysis by the value of Gothic
in saying to men, not through
the ear, what it is the chuych's
function to say. If a choice
has to be made between per-
feet acoustics and the Gothic
style, and / am inclined to
agree with Mr.. Thorpe that
never the twain shall meet,
perfection in acoustics must
give way to those other ad-
vantages of the Gothic style.
The aesthetic Injuries Of the
few must be sacrificed to the
religious needs Of the many.
william NJ. Hogue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27
FROM THE STARS FILES

tributions over 500 will be
made public october IS.
Thereafter immediate publi-
cation will be given. Con-
tributions under 500 will not
be published; no money will
be received after Novem-
Der >"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27
so Years Ago

The whipping post was
brought back into use so
years ago at Frederick. Nd,
to halt a wave Of wife beat
ings. On July q, 1908, in a
story from Frederick. The
Star said; David Jones, a
Negro, was given 20 lashes on
his bare back at the jail this
morning by Sheriff Edward
Myers. The sentence was i'm
posed upon him by Justice Of
the Peace Francis Smith for
wife beating. and 1t is the
first time in is years that a
prisoner has been publicly
whipped in Frederick. ."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27

gentlemen, that this machine
will ever be given another
trial. It has made history
and 1t belongs to history. 1t
is a relic and should be pre-
served as such along with the
others produced by Professor
Langley. the pioneer of me-
chanical fight These were
the words ito a group Of
newspapermen) Of DR.. Cyrus
Adler, acting secretary. at the
Smithsonian Workshop yes
terday. ="
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27

saying her prayers Just be-
fore she closed the door lead
ing 10 sunderland, II don't
expect God to pity her sim
plicity. It's the one thing
about a little child that is
really sublime. Simplicity
and sublimity are everlast-
ingly inseparable. Pity my
simplicity Why II is the
sweet simplicity Of a little
child that we all admire. and
love, and covet. Why 1t is the
unspoiled and sublime sim
plicity Of this little child OF
mine that takes my heart by
storm and carries everything
before II. She Shames me by
her simplicity. That SIM
plicity leaves me far behind:
1t flies while ! creep"
After observing the ways
of men and women. Of all
classes and ranks, during so
years of public ministry,
John Wesley. founder Of
Methodism, declared. Sub
Unity and simplicity go to-
gether." When we reach the
masters in any century, from
Socrates to Lincoln. and
above all Jesus, they talk to
us in the simple language Of
the street. Their sentences
are homespun and childlike.
1t is the takers who are COM
pick. Those who know but
little and would seem to
know much, are mysterious.
The masters haffle us by their
plainness. In speaking Of the
Duke Of wellington, Tenny-
son says that he was the
greatest captain Of his time
and las the greatest only are
in His simplicity sublime"
Really great men are al
ways as depicted in the
phrase used to describe Phil
lips Brooks when his mighty
work was done. simple and
transparent as a child"
In the light Of all this let
us cross out PITY my sim
plicity" from any prayer to
be put on childish lips.
How this age of complexi-
ties, with its bewildering
maze of conformity and regi-
mentation yearns for the
simplicities of a day that is
gone. But there is no road
back! Yet who can doubt.
as we watch our tense times
chasing decisions, that some
thing Of dignity. something
of a great steadfast simplic-
ity, has been stolen from US
by this hurrying. complex age
and that a glory has passed
away from the earth? It was
that consciousness that long
ago sent Thoreau out to
Walden Pond to practice the
simple life. But all real tri-
umphS are won not out OF
the world but in the world.
We will not find the things
for which our soul yearns in
the direction Of a contempo-
rary popular song. by fleeing
to 1.-THE middle Of an island
in the middle Of the ocean"
But we may regain a lost
simplicity if we follow the
emancipating vision indicat-
ing the things that we can
we'll get along without
things that impoverish our
own painting hearts. We can
do without anything that
keeps us from seeing, feel
ing. helping, growing. lest in
the midst of our complex
days we may be among those
with loaded arms. yet who
with hobbled feet and
blinded eyes grope down a
narrow gorge and call 1t life"
pity my simplicity"l
Rather pity my artificiality.
pity my completely. o Thou
Crystal Christ, Master of
Simplicity, with a little child
on your knee teach me the
secret of the simplicity as 1t
is in Jesus
Gentle Jesus meek and mild
Look upon Thy foolish child
Grant me Thy simplicity
Suffer me TO come TO Thee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27
100 Years Ago

The Star OF century ago
was quick to scotch a rumor
that George Washington's
remains were TO be removed
from Mount Vernon. On Au-
gust 3. 1858, The Star said:
THE Northern press are busy
in circulating a submission
1t is nothing more-that Mr..
John A. Washington designs.
ere conveying Mount Vernon
to the Ladies Association
when the latter shall have
bid for 1t. as per contract) to
remove from thence the re-
mains Of the Father of the
Countryl The idea Of such
a Yankee trick is worthy OF
its paternity. Those who
know John A. Washington.
Esq, are of course well
aware that it is not his. but
theirs. ."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27

Opening up the Northwest
was a project in the minds
Of many a century ago. on
August 4, 1858. The Star re-
ported: 1T is said that the
administration is considering
the expediency Of Dispatch
ing a regiment of troops to
open northern route to the
Pacific. BY opening this route,
which was surveyed by Gov.
Stevens. immigration TO the
Northwest would pass through
our own positions instead Of
those Of Great Britain. and
new States would grow up in
this rich mineral and agri-
cultural region. :"
A bit Of advice TO summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27

Samuel Pierpont Langley's
aircraft, the "Buzzard." was
retired half q century ago.
On July 20. 1908. The Star
reported: at is no. likely,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27

A wedding Of interest to
Washington society took place
so years ago in Denver. on
July %. 1908. The Star re-
ported. Miss Evalyn Walsh,
daughter Of Thomas F. Walsh.
was quietly married yester-
day afternoon to Edward
Beale Mclean. son Of John
B. Mclean, editor Of the
Washington Post and the
Cincinnati Enquirer. Mr.. Nc
Lean had been visiting the
Walsh country home at Wal
hurst. near Denver. :"
The Democrats we're set
ting their house in order for
the national campaign so
years ago. On July IA. 1908.
IN q story from Lincoln.
Nebr., The Star reported
The Democratic National
Committee. in executive ses-
sion today, adopted a reso-
luton outlined as follows:
No contribution shall be
accepted from corporations;
no contribution over $4,000
shall be accepted. All con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-07-27

A bit Of advice to summer
The Nome nugget., 1958-01-20
Girl Born to Ahnangatoguks

MT. and Mrs. Ira Ahnangato- guk are the parents of a daughter born Jan. 18 at the hospital. Ira is with Lemen Commercial Go.
The Nome nugget., 1958-01-20
HOT LUNCH MENUS

Monday-Chile and beans, car rots and celery sticks, fruit jello, bread, butter and milk.
 Tuesday-Chop suey with pork luncheon meat, rice, fruit cock tail, bread, butter and milk.
 Wednesday-meat loaf, mashed potatoes, carrots and peas, berry cobbler, bread, butter and milk.
 Thursday-Barbecued reindeer and pork and gravy combination, steamed rice, carrots, cabbage and pineapple jello, canned peas, bread, butter and milk.
 Friday - Macaroni and cheese, green beans, pineapple upside down cake, bread, butter and milk.
The Nome nugget., 1958-01-20
Korean National Airlines Will Make No Traffic Stops In Alaska

WASHINGTON, R - Korean National Airlines has decided to make no traffic stops in Alaska on it's proposed Seattle to Korea run, attorney Raymond Rasen- berger said today.
 The carrier is precluded under present international agreements from carrying traffic from Alaska to the states but could seek au- thority to carry passengers be- tween Alaska and Korea.
 Rasenberger said it was deter mined that traffic would be in- sufficient to warrant making such a request
 He said it has not been deter mined where the company would make operational stops for re- fueling and other purposes.