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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30
Socialist Aims

The article by Miriam Of
tenberg, in The Sunday Star
October 25), on the invigo-
ration given the Communist
Party by Khrushchev's visit
sounds a timely warning, but
may also create some false
impressions. This morally and
intellectually bankrupt group
which still pretends to rep
resent the left" should GER
tainly not be underestimated.
But neither should its in
fluence be exaggerated. The
membership given. less than
10000 members" is certainly
correct in a sense-but 5000
probably would be closer
And it is extremely unlikely
that the Communists can
regain large numbers of for
mer members, most of whom
left in a bitter disillusion-
ment about the CPS leader
ship, goals and methods.
The reference to WEliam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30

AlbertSon's talk to "a recent
conference of the United
Independent-Socialist Com
mittee" might create the
false impression that this
outfit represents socialist
thought in America. 1t does
not. 1t is rather a transparent
front for people who find it
tactically unwise to be mem
bers of the CP itself. The
main current on the political
left today is democratic
socialism, represented by
the Socialist Party-Social
Democratic Federation.
The SP-SDF, like The
Star, is for an end to the
arms race and the most
frozen features Of the cold
war.
e... Irwin Suall,
National Secretary, SP-
SDF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30
VISTAS IN SCIENCE
How Germ Warfare Could Be Wuqed
BY THOMAS r. HENRY

lowering. invisible "fogs
Of death" are a projected
phenomenon Of "BW"-short
for biological warfare.
This is according to Col
onel-Doctor Adam Miljkovic
Of the Yugoslavian Peoples
Army in a comprehensive
treatise just published on
means Of spreading cpl
denies. Quoting Col. Miljko-
vic:
THE most probable method
Of artificially spreading a
contagious disease is through
the air. Specifically fore
seen is contamination of
the air by fluid cultures of
pathogenic bacteria trans
formed by means of special
devices into droplets of mi
croscopic size, or so-called
'aerosols.' BY means of an
artificial fog Of such aerosols
created directly above the
earth, bacteria would pene-
trate into the lungs Of men
and animals with the air they
breathe, and thence, via ca
pillary vessels, to all parts of
the body.
Likely Germs Listed
"The biological agents con-
sidered most probable to be
spread by this means are
anthrax, brucellosis, con-
tagious inflammation of the
meninges, tetanus, tubercu-
losis, rabbit fever and parrot
fever. These agents need not
penetrate an organism via
the lungs. They may be
transmitted simultaneously
through the skin, mouth,
eyes, throat and nose. These
aerosolS must be dispersed
from airplanes at low alti-
tude to achieve the greatest
possible concentration on
reaching the earth"
There remain a lot of
problems in "BW tactics" as
yet unsolved, so far as any
body knows, and a lot of
experimentation may be nee
essary to solve them. Col.
.Miljkovic is quite doubtful
about germ disposal by artil-
lery. Germs, he points out,
after all are living organisms
and must be handled with
some delicacy. He says: 1.-THE
resulting high pressure and
temperature of the explosion
(of a bomb or shelD would
have an unfavorable effect
on biological agents and a
great number of them would
be destroyed, particularly by
the heat. Besides, artillery
shells have a small range,
ones own troops would not
always be far enough away
from the point of attack and
the wind might bring biolog-
ical agents back to them.
But application by means
of rockets and guided mis-
siles, especially those of inter-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30
u. N. for Peace

The apparent increase in
observation Of United Ma
tions Day and U.N. Week in
the Washington area. as
indicated by your reports
of varied activities, is in
deed gratifying. With the
greater = than ever interest
in and hope for real prog
ress toward durable world
peace through enforceable,
foolproof disarmament, as
evidenced by both Macmil-
lan's and Khrushchev's pro-
posals at the United Nations,
the public seems to be re-
spending with renewed vigor
in encouraging interest in
the United Nations develop
ment and progress.
Also in this regard, your
WMAL-TV is to be congratu-
lated for commencing their
fine series Eight Steps to
Peace" Sunday morning
during U.N. Week. Appar-
emily this series will deal
with the many facets in
volved in strengthening the
U.N. machinery to pro-
vide for inspection and en-
forcement of disarmament
procedures as well as for es-
Enlistment of a permanent
U.N. police force once the
world is demilitariZed to the
point of needing only in
ternal police for domestic
requirements.
Mrs. John E. AinswOrth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30
THIS AND THAT
By CHARLES E. TRACEWEkL

startling youngster begging a
mother sparrow for food,
That the mother sparrow
always responds speaks vol
umes for her kindness Of
heart. 1t is easy to say that
this apparent mother love is
merely a reflex action, as it
were, but if one watches the
thing carefully he may doubt
this cynical Judgment.
u 4 y
Quail have this advantage
over the StarlingS-
They do not keep the young
in nest. They all huddle
down in the grass, and live
together this way until the
hunters appear on the scene.
The animals and birds not
only have what may be called
their natural enemies, such
as dogs and cats, but also
man, the supreme killer,
armed with rifles and shot
guns.
In handling these instru-
mentS of death, many men
are not very adept. just as
some do not seem able to
handle modern automobiles.
Every hunting season some
men shoot themselves while
hunting; mostly because they
do not know how to carry a
gun. When they stumble over
a root or something the gun
discharges, right into their
chest, head, etc.
Unheard cheers then go up
all over the country from the
large number of persons who
would as leave eat their
brother as a rabbit, or a
squirrel, or a dove, or a
pheasant.
Recently these folk were
encouraged no end by the
report from a small Spanish
town that the annual bull
batting festival in the streets
had been permanently dis
continued because four per-
sons had been killed and 10
wounded.
Bully for the bulls!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30

continental range, must not
be underestimate. Rockets
need not dispose biological
agents by means OF explo-
sions. Special equipment for
dispersion can be used. This
equipment can be activated
either at the target point,
while falling TO the earth, or
somewhat earlier so that
even on the way over enemy
territory the dispersion can
be carried out. In all lab
oratories that are working
today on the problem the
largest part of the research
is concentrated on the prop
critics of aerosols, or con-
tagious smoke" This smoke
could cover large areas, in
GLIDING the largest cities.
The purpose is not to precip-
itate the aerosolS quickly to
earth, but to let them float
above the ground for a long
period.
There is a possibility Of
dropping special airplane
bombs with a parachute, as
well as ampules, small bot
ties, test tubes and similar
glass containers filled with
biological agents. Such con-
tanners would break only
when they reach the earth.
In this manner not only
bacteria but also fleas, lice,
ticks, mosquitoes, rats and
other smaller disease-carry-
ing animals could be dissemi-
mated. They could be placed
in cardboard boxes which
would open or break when
they fall to earth. 1t is
claimed that bacterial bombs
of not more than so kilo-
grams are best, of which
about so per cent of the
weight would be represented
by biological agents in liquid
or powder form. With the use
of automatic detonators these
bombs would explode imme-
diately on reaching the earth"
Sabotage Best Method
But after all, the Yugo-
Slav colonel explains, prob
ably the most effective BW
attack would be by means Of
sabotage deep behind the
enemy lines.
Sabotage actions are most
suitable" he says, because
they utilize means that are
most easily produced and
packaged and are not notice.
able. Sabotage can be exc
cuted by agents, by para
chutists or by infiltrated
troops"
Use of free-f1ying balloons.
he says. is not to be disre-
garded.
Such balloons could be
sent up even during peace
time. Carried by air streams
which are always present at
certain attitudes they could
be made to fall on a desired
area"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30
No Compromiser

George KEENAN, is now
asking us to adopt a policy
of compromise with Soviet
Russia. He says we are not
strong enough to do other
wise. The word compromise"
is not in the Communists
vocabulary. What we call
compromise" they look
upon as just a step toward
ultimate surrender. To ex-
pect the Communists to hon.
or any arrangement, when it
comes to a showdown, that
Is to their ultimate disad-
vantage is to expect 1.-The
shrimp to whistle" The
whole history of events since
Yalta and Potsdam should
convince us of this. To advo-
cate compromise with the
Communists is merely to ad-
vocate partial surrender.
If we are not strong
enough to avoid compromise
with the Soviets now, how
much weaker will we be if,
after having compromised on
assurance of their promised
performance, we find that we
are double-crossed? Mr..
KEENAN, now admits his re-
cent advocacy of withdrawal
of our forces in Europe was
a mistake. Now he advances
just as drastic a surrender to
Soviet threat.
The only way to handle
Russia is to stand firm and
call their bluff. The only
thing sincere that Khru-
shchev has said is that war
is sheer madness" 1t is for
Khrushchev because it no
longer results in victory.
Hitler tried it and failed.
Khrushchev doesn't intend
to try it-not so long as he
can win through compro-
mise, after threat.
r. F. r. Eldridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30

it, Time is our enemy In
this matter" That is to say,
if things are allowed to drift
on their present course, pow
erful vested interests may
entrench themselves on both
sides, and it then might be
too late to prevent about
trade warfare between the
rival blocs.
Mr.. Krag's viewpoint is
shared by his counterparts
in 1.-THE Outer Seven" even
if not in THE Six" Perhaps
it is excessively alarmist or
over-urgent, but the Danes
many of whom feel that
the American State Depart
ment is not yet sufficiently
aware of the situations seri-
Gus potentialities - must be
numbered among the shrewd-
est and most knowledgeable
experts on international trade.
Accordingly, when they speak
on the subject, the world has
reason to pay attention.
Summed up in blunt terms,
what the Danes fear, wholly
apart from the loss or dim
mutton of their markets, is
the danger that trading ri
valries over the next 10 or Is
years may become fierce
enough to lead to the eco
nomic, political and military
disruption of free Europa
y development that would be
quite in keeping with Soviet
Premier Khrushchev's ambi-
ton to bury" the West, fig
uratively if not literally.
In the circumstances, as
one hears in Copenhagen and
elsewhere in prospecting Den
mark, the United States could
do worse than nudge certain
of its allies-including par
ticularly Britain and France
into resuming talks of a
kind calculated to bring the
Six and the Seven together,
and the sooner the better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30
BY WILLIAM H. HARRISON
Star Stan Writer

star 6thu WTlteE
COPENHAGEN. - It may
seem to be a paradox of
sorts, but there is a real
threat in the bright promise
Of free Europe's piecemeal
progress toward economic
indignation.
At any rate. here in Den
marks glittering capital. and
throughout the country as a
whole, leaders Of every politi-
cal coloration-in agriculture,
industry and government
feel a sense Of uneasiness and
anxiety over the nature Of
that progress to date. What
deeply troubles them, with
relatively few exceptions, is
the possibility that Western
Europe may be moving willy
nilly toward a fatal division
into rival trading blocs.
One such potential bloc is
the European Economic Com
munity. Popularity known as
THE Six" it is made up OF
Belgium, the Netherlands,
Luxembourg, Italy, France
and West Germany. Embrac-
ing a combined population Of
100 million, and command
ing an enormous productive
capacity, it is already a going
concern. AS a common mar
ket. it intends to abolish all
trade barriers within itself
between now and 1910, or
perhaps considerably sooner.
It will continue. however, to
impose tariffs and other re-
strictions on the exports OF
nonlnember nations.
The second bloc is 1.-The
Outer Seven" It still is in
the process of formation. but
it almost certainly will be
an operating reality by next
July. 1t consists of Britain,
Portugal, Austria. SwitZer-
land, Norway, Sweden and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30

Quail in Florida are much
like quail in nearby Mary
land.
Mrs. A. ]. M. of Silver
Spring writes:
Recently I spent some
time with my parents at their
country home in Florida. l
think they have a most I'M
usual array of lovely birds
who seem to enjoy my folks
company as much as they like
the birds.
1.-THE blue jays, Knockers,
thrush and red-headed wood
peckers feed there every day
and it is delightful to watch
their antics as they cavort,
strut and sometimes fight
at the feeding tables.
"Of all the birdlife there.
the most interesting to me is
the large covey of quail that
come to feed each morning
and evening.
1T is fascinating as we'll as
amusing to watch as the
mother quail marches out.
step by step, completely in
command of the flock.
81 had never seen a walk
ing bird before and it
amused me.
THE babies reminded me
very much of chicks as they
scavenged about for bits OF
food-and my, how they
would run when they finally
found a nice morsel. with all
the others in pursuit.
1.-THE mother quail was
very watchful over her young,
and downright strict with
them if they strayed too far.
"It was wonderful to see
such a small creature en-
dowed with so much mother
love.
y
1.-THE quail have been at
my parents place for about
five years, but up until this
year I was never very inter-
ested in them, frankly be-
cause 1 Just didn't take the
time to watch them.
Now that l am away from
that lovely wooded place 1
sorely miss them and fint
myself thinking about the
graceful creatures and how
they are managing.
II enjoy your column so
much because it is interest
ing and we'll written but
mostly because each evening
I almost feel as if l were
chatting with my parents
about their birds and ami
NAL friends. I wish you good
health and happiness"
4
Walking birds include, OF
course, the startling.
We would advise our kindly
correspondent to spend a
session watching them.
Their antics are second to
none, and their glistening in
the sunshine quite unsur-
passed.
Mother love among the
starlingS, we take 1t, is not
quite as noticeable as among
the quail.
The mother starting does
all right as long as the babies
are in the nest, but once they
are out she pays little atten-
ton to them.
That is why the observer
will often, see a big fluffy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30
LETTERS TO THE STAR

the so-called perspicuity of
the Army engineers who,
observing such accidents
were struck with the idea
that beneficial as we'll as
noxious agents could be in
jected the same way" actually
had nothing to do with the
original d evelopm e t. A
simple patent search will
show that a man by the name
of Lockhart made these
observations and filed the
original patents.
John r. Gordon,
r. P. Scherer Corpora
ton, Detroit, Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30

Pen names may be used II
letters carry writerS' correct
names and addresses. All
letters are subject to conden-
sdtion.
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Answers to Questions
Nv THE HASKINS SERVICE

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30

@. Is it true that one-third
of CALIFORNIA; automobiles
are registered in Los Angeles
County alone?-B. l.
A. Figures available as of
June 80, 1859, showed that
7.345,043 motor vehicles were
registered in California. OF
these. 2,8S2.361 were regis
tered in Los Angeles County.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-30

@. How much steel is used
per mile of highway construc-
ton? P. B.
A. On primary and inter-
state roads now being built,
an average of 500 tons Of
steel is used per mile. In
rural areas, steel use is es-
timated as around $50 net
tons per mile; in urban
areas, $50 tons per mile.
Most of the steel used in
roadbuilding projects con-
sists of structural shapes
and steel plates for bridges
and overpasses, steel piling,
and concrete reinforcing
bars.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-06-04
What's ahead
BY LILLIAN POMPIAN

NNA balmy evening last summer, a tall dark and
~ handsome young man, Don Setback, junior at
Roosevelt University in Chicago, spied fraternity
brother talking to extraordinarily pretty girl Don
stopped, was introduced and stared dazzled. That
night he went home and told his parents, 'Tve met
the girl I'm going to marry"
His mother smiled indugently
What's her name?" she asked.
Il don't know" Don confessed. He simply hadn't
heard it.
Her name, as it turned out, is Lois, and she says,
I felt the same Don. We hit il off right from
the start. He got my number from his fraternity
brother and called me the next day. Two days
later ne gave me his fraternity pin When you're
pinned, It means you're engaged to be engaged"
Soon after. Don bought the ring and this August
llnd one year from the day of their meeting, they
VIII have an evening wedding at Chicagos Blackstone
Hotel After two-week honeymoon in Nassau they
viii settle in Evanston. suburb of Chicago
WHATS ahead for Lois and Don and their thousands
OF oounterparts across the country? is now possible
70 give some fair answers to this very important ques
ton, thanks to studies of young families in the
suburbs made by the University of Michigan, the Uni
ve!sity OF Chicago and many independent socioI-
oeists.
To begin at the beginning, Don graduates this
ana business administration and has several lob pros
Pects already Lois is now working at the First
National Bank in Evanston and will continue to do
So For few years they will live in small apartment
they have found in Evanston and Don expects to
commute to Chicago to work
In As Years They Will Build
Ineir Evanston apartment is one of the new we'll
laid-out ones. with two pleasant rooms and a real
kitchen and comfortable closets Like most brides
To-Day Los already has practical frst-hand knowI
eoee OF housekeeping and one wedding present she
mas asked for especially is a vacuum cleaner with
all inc latest attachments for grooming the apart
ment and their new possessions They will spend the
most carefree years of their married life here wears
when they will have uncrowded hours and week-ends
free for the things they both love to do-bowiine and
picnics and square dancing. and above all. dashns
to rallies in their pride and joy, Don's new Triumph
sports car.
The next move will be to house. their first one.
They expect to build in four or five years and il
viii be major undertaking. They plan to start
saving at once for the down payment in 1864, and
they will finance the balance and pay il off eradu
ally out OF earnings, in the way that they paid
the rent ON the apartment Expansion of the family"
as you might expect is the chief reason given by
sociolcsists for the second move made by young
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