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Evening star., 1959-11-30
CHALLENGE TO NATO
Economics, Politics
Again Peril Alliance
By CROSBY S. MOVES
European CORRESPONDENT of The star

PARIS-CrisiS within the Atlantic alliance seasonal
phenomenon.
Each year about this time if the problems
Of NATO begin to take and sinister proportions
preparation for the annual meeting of the ministers
December If the Greeks and Turks not at each others
Evening star., 1959-11-30

FlFSt o. Two NTTIcIeS
the Common Market and Pres
ident de Gaulle the future of
NATO seems, if anything. more
doubtful than ever. This year,
amid talk of moral diSengage-
ment," the very concept of
NATO is under lively attack.
And the purpose and usefulness
of the 10-year-old alliance are
being questioned as never be-
fore.
Evening star., 1959-11-30

throats over Cyprus, or the
British and Icelanders wran-
Cling over Goldfish, some new
peril is bound to turn up.
This year is no exception. In
the era of the summit meeting,
Evening star., 1959-11-30

IF YOU LIVE IN NORTHEAST WASHINGTON:
Park your car and traffic problems at the
Soldiers Home Free Fringe Parking Lot,
Michigan Ave. and Irving st. NE
10 rapid trips to 18th and F. SITS. NV.
between 6:58 AM. and 8:25 AM.
return trips from 18th and F Sts NV.
between 341 PM. and 5:29 PM.
Evening star., 1959-11-30

First Of Two Articles
Evening star., 1959-11-30
If YOU LIVE IN NORTHWEST OR
MONTGOMERY COUNTY:

Park your car and traffic problems at the
Carter Barron Free Fringe Parking Lot at
18th st. and Colorado Ave. NV.
7 express trips to 18th and Penna. Ave.
between 7:20 AM. and 8:53 AM.
return trips between Abs and $40 PM
limited stop trips to 18th ST. a. Constitution Ave
(via 10th ST. between 7:08 AM and 1921 AM
8 return trips between Ais and 5:37 PM.
II trips to 18th and Penna Ave- (via 18th ST.
between 6:45 AM. and 8:32 AM
II return trips between 4:46 and $50 PM
Evening star., 1959-11-15
Po|ynesian Paradise
By EDITH G. ROBINS
Contributing Writer


TIGHTY BOYS AND GIRLS in Silver Springs Parkde School
- created their Polynesian paradise after of
intensive research
Local merchants cooperated the project Carpet
donated materials for palm department
bamboo poles Wire hangers sacks burap and fshnet
coaxed from variety Of
Reinforced with paint nails
enthusiasm the students tackled the job creating
Our classroom really became Poynesian paradise
made musical instruments danced dressed clothes that
the islanders cooked Poynean dshes reports
Alan Stein.
To find out just how meaningfu the study had
student asked submit report
of Our Enterprise"
Twelve yearod Bonnie Kelert reported school
the the class study.
returned found going be stuck with the Pacific
Islands for six whole weeks To the Pacific islands and
islanders alive the there
studied about the Pacific the coconutS feel
really know this Without this project the Pacific islands
would have to life for
PHOTOS BY NJ. CLAIRE SAWYER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25

Gas distinct from the mountaineering
types staged underground or at very
high altitudes) IS reaching the earth
less slowly than believed IN the past and
that II might thus have an adverse effect
on the health Of the human race In
lopg-range sense, over period Of thou
sands Of years. However, as for the pres
ent or the near future, 1t constitutes
only a relatively inconsequential danger.
Indeed, In General Loper's words, the
risk 1t entails is extremely small and
much less than other common-day oc-
currences such as X-rays, automobiles,
chemical contaminants, household
cleaners, etc"
Still, the fact remains that the dis
covery of the faster fallout rate is dis
quieting, and 1t suggests the possibility
that further studies may lead to findings
even more worrisome. Accordingly, no
time should be lost in launching the
kind Of scientific inquiry that both the
Acc and the Pentagon advocate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25
Water Supply First

The Army Engineer Corps has put
the emphasis where it belongs in con-
nection with plans for park develop
ment along the old Chesapeake g. Ohio
canal. AS Colonel George B. Sumner,
District Engineer of the Washington
ONCE of the Army Engineers, told
House Interior subcommittee, the water
supply for Washington should be given
priority over any phase of park plans
that might imperil long range proposals
for insuring the adequacy of water for
future needs
Among the long-range proposals, he
pointed out, is one for water-storage
facilities in the River Bend area of the
upper part of the Potomac River. If the
park program should encroach on land
needed for dams and reservoirs, it would
be difficult at some later time to at
tempt to seize the parkland for water
storage uses. Foresightedness now would
obviate mistakes that could be costly
and troublesome some years hence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25
Lifting a Queens Face?

In its own locale, Manhattan, with
its SkyscraperS, always has seemed
worthy of rating as one of the man.
made wonders of the world 1t comes as
something of shock, however, to read
that the city fathers of Venice-that
proud Queen of the Adriatic-are con-
templating "redevelopment project"
already labeled a little Manhattan"
for the city of islands, canals and gon-
dolaS. Like so many other practical"
men, they apparently feel that charm
must give way to change II the future
is not to be inferred with the past.
SkyscraperS, an industrial park, super
highways and automobiles would replace
at least part of city that has for so
many years been so nearly huge and
unique municipal museum for all the
worlds tourists to enjoy.
1t may be true, of course, that in
the first instance it is up to the Vene-
tians to decide what to do to Venice.
They should take heed, however, of how
they tamper with one whose beauty
may be aging but whose admirers are
spread across many seas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25
Safety at Stake

Public safety is at stake in the deci-
sion to be made by the Maryland Senate
on proposals to crack down on danger
GUS drivers. BY giving overwhelming
approval to an administrations supported
'traff1c safety package" the House has
placed the fate of this important legis-
lation in the hands Of the Senate. We
hope that body shows more interest in
traffic safety than 1t has evidenced in
the recent past
The House two years ago passed one
Of the measures in the "package"-that
setting up point system for ruling
reckless drivers of the highways-but
the Senate let it die. Now the House
again has approved the point system
and has also passed bills to authorize
chemical tests for drunken drivers and
to tighten up on eyesight tests for
drivers. The States police, motor We
hicle and highway authorities have in
dorsed the bills as necessary to reduce
the number of fatal accidents on Mary
land roads. Governor TaweS concurs.
The Senate would help save lives by
enacting the measures into law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25
Revolt in 'Shonqri-Lo'

Inere are rev, III any, countries IN
the world today as little known to for
eigners- to Westerners-as
the remote Himalayan state of Tibet.
At an average altitude of 10000 feet, 1t
is hinged by the loftier peaks of the
globes highest mountain ranges. Nor
NAL access is by passes that are blocked
by snow through much of the year. In
the modern sense of communications,
only radio connects the country with
neighboring India and China. Trading
and travel exchanges are light On this
ruggedly uneven plateau the population
is estimated at only little more than
/ million, scattered in tribal commu-
mites for the most part. Their closest
bond is their adherence to the religion
OF Lamaism-a form Of Buddhism.
There has been a shadowy recog-
milton by the outside world, almost as
much by default as by positive express
sion, that Tibet falls under the polit-
ical suzerainty Of China. The Tibetans
themselves formalized this recognition
in signing pact with the Chinese Com
muniSt government in May, 1851, and
in subsequent agreement two years
later providing for an autonomous state
within the Chinese Peoples Republic. In
the years since, however, there have been
recurring reports of rebellion against
the active phases of Chinese domination
and only last summer the Dalai Lama,
spiritual and temporal leader of the peo-
pie, appealed to Peiping to implement
its agreement on Tibetan autonomy.
Reports on the current uprisingS in
Tibet are sketchy at best, filtering out
only through irregular radio commune
cations from the capital city of Lhasa.
The roots of the trouble, apparently, are
the presence of Red Chinese troops and
Communist organizers in the country
and feared attempt by agents of Pei
ping to kidnap the Dalai Lama. From
military standpoint, the Tibetan revolt
could not be considered threat Of any
importance to Red China or even to
Peiping's determination to suppress a
neighboring country. There are ele-
ments of deeper significance, however,
in the stubborn unwillingness of these
mountain people to accept passively
violation Of their own ancient cultural
and religious way Of life. Even Prime
Minister Nehru Of India, who finds it
difficult to be sharply critical of his
powerful Chinese Communist neighbor,
has drawn official attention to the "cul-
tural and religious" ties between his
country and Tibet, and the veneration
in which his own people hold the Dalai
Lama.
Peiping's callous disregard Of hu-
man dignity is in full keeping with
Communist doctrine. There are millions
of ASianS who may learn this lesson
from what is happening high in the
HimalayaS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25
Homes Wanted

/ have enjoyed reading
about Kitty, The Stars cat,
and found the article in the
March 10 paper to be partic-
ularly appealing.
1t is good to know that
kitty'S offspring have been
promptly adopted, and that
placement offers are stiIl
coming in.
The Washington Animal
Rescue League will be de-
lighted If you will direct
these disappointed kitten
seekers to us. We have many
lovely kittens at our shelter
here at II o street NV,
They are ready and waiting
to be released to good homes.
Unfortunately for them. their
mothers weren't so clever as
Kitty in arranging for pub
licity. but they are here, and
would appreciate hearing
from worthy applicants.
In closing. I should like to
commend The Star for its
public kindness in sheltering
Kitty and her family. You
have set a fine example.
Mrs. Paul c. Kieruan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25
Up to the Senate Now

Half a loaf is better than none, Of
course, but we hope the Senate will
restore the remainder of the supple
mental fund which the House cut yes
terday from the appropriation to meet
the Districts current f1scal-year deficit.
It Is gratifying that the House voted
to correct at least part Of the mistake
Of its Appropriations Committee with
respect to the emergency supplemental
fund. The increase to about $14 million
in local spending authority involves an
additional IS million Federal payment
for the present year-bringing the total
payment to $25 million, as voted for the
next fiscal year. AS result, the threat
Of a lay-off of policemen, f1remen, school
teachers and sanitary department en-
ployes was ended.
But unless the Senate insists on
restoration of SIS million left out of
the bill by the HouSe-and wins agree
ment from the House-nearly 400 en-
ployes Of other important departments
must be furloughed between now and
July l. Hit by the layoffs would be
Highways, Corrections, Welfare, Occu-
pations and Professions and Library.
The furloughing Of these employees, with
the consequent curtailment of essential
services, does not make sense. 1t is
about time that fiscal sanity replaced
the responsibility which of late has
marked the handling-or rather the
mishandling the House side of Dis
trict appropriations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25

@. Is it correct to give a
shower for a bride-to-be
even though the date for the
marriage has not been set?
L. A.
A. 1t is correct to give a
prospective bride a shower
as soon as her engagement
is announced. The fact that
the wedding date has not
been decided upon has no
bearing upon the question.
@. How are ideal body
weight tables calculated?-
N. H.
A. It is generally assumed
that a person of average build
and S feet in height should
weigh ITO pounds. To this
Ideal" weight is added S
pounds for each additional
inch in height. Most tables
allow a variation of 10 per
cent above or below the ideal
poundage, for people of heavy
build and of especially slender
build.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25
Brutality

i WdlL W cApIcSo, JIlIOuBil
your columns, my horror and
disgust at the revolving exhi-
bition of what was permitted
to take place in the wrestling
arena in Washington last
Thursday night and broad
cast all over the East.
A recent article in the
Readers Digest describes
how some wrestling matches
are rehearsed beforehand.
But that orgy Of brutal
ity could not have been re-
hearsed. Even Rome in her
most decadent days could
hardly have witnessed any
thing like it.
I am convinced that the
public wants to see wres-
ting rough, perhaps even
brutal. But even the public
wants to see fair play. In
the tag match between the
LewinS and the Grahams, one
of the LewinS was dragged
by one of the Graham
brothers over to the corner
where the other Graham was
waiting and then the two Of
them-without any Interior
ence by the referee-beat
their opponent into a bloody
pulp. He was tangled in the
ropes, knocked down and
then. PROSTATE. the two of
them proceeded to kick.
stomp on his face, beat him
with a folding chair until
he was a bloody mass and
practically unconscious.
When Antonino Rocco at
tempted to interfere, he, too,
was tied up in the ropes with
one foot in the air and then
given the same treatment. 1t
was quite evident that the
spectators we're horror
stricken at what was per-
mitted to take place before
their eyes but they could do
nothing. And throughout the
whole affair the referee stood
by completely unconcerned.
In the Chicago broadcasts,
strict rules are enforced by
the referee. But in Washing
ton there seems to be no rules
for anything in the wrestling
ring. No fairness or decency
exists.
Is there not some controll-
ing body in the District of
Columbia that can regulate
and prevent such exhibitions
of savagery? Are there no
rules Of elementary fairness
that can be enforced against
such human monsters as the
Graham pair?
Truman KilbOrne.
Montclair. N. j.
Editors note: Mr.. Kill
borne's letter is evidence of
the realism which many pro-
fessional "wreStlers" inject
into their ham acting. Most
of the regular fans recognize
that the brutality" Is pure
fakery-but they enjoy the
show anyway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25
Red China

Only moral bankruptcy
would advocate that our Gov
eminent should extend diplo-
matte recognition to Red
China. Diplomatic recogni-
ton is essential to Communist
subversion" is the statement
of the Special Committee of
the American Bar Association
ION Communist tactics, STRAIT
egg. and detectives" The re-
port further states: THE
Communist espionage appa-
ratus needs the diplomatic
immunity Of its embassies
and consulates to set up spy
centerS. It needs the unbro-
ken seal of the diplomatic
pouch to transmit orders to
its spies and couriers and to
receive back their reports and
microfilmed documents"
To Offset the call for recog-
milton of Red China by the
Fifth World Order Study
Conference Of the National
Council of Churches five ref
ugees from Communist perSe-
cution in the Far East are
now touring the United
States during March and
April under the auspices of
the American and Interna-
tional Councils of Christian
Churches. Included in the
Five Against Communism"
team, which will speak at Is
major rallies. are two Protest.
ant ministers. q businessman,
a newspaperman. and a men,
Der of the Free China House
Of Representatives on Taiwan.
Since everything we hold
dear is at stake in this strug-
gle, Americans must avail
themselves of this opportu-
nifty to get the facts first
hand about life in Red China
so that they will not be mis-
led by an ecumenical move
ment which claims to speak
for the entire American Prot
estant community in favor Of
appeasement of the Peiping
regime and world commu-
niSm. Certainly there is need
for a different council, one
which maintains the great
doctrines of our historic
Christian faith and believes
in defending our great Amer
lean heritage Of freedom.
The team is scheduled to
speak in Washington. D. c..
on March 81 at 1880 pm. in
the National Tabernacle. 6440
Piney Branch Road. In 1856
a similar tour across the
U. S. A. composed of refugee
clergymen from Iron Curtain
countries was sponsored by
the American Council Of
Christian Churches.
John Grier KOOntZ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25
FuIIout Worry

Inc correspondence just released
by Senator Anderson, chairman of the
Joint Congressional Atomic Committee,
makes clear that certain past calcula-
lions about radioactive fallout have been
mistaken 1t makes clear, too that fur
Their study is needed to achieve more
accurate measurements of the hazards
involved.
Thus, in one of the letters made
public by Mr.. Anderson, General Herbert
B. Lopez of the Defense Department has
cited evidence indicating that the RADIO
activity deposited in the Stratosphere by
American, Soviet and British nuclear
tests since 1856 has been falling to the
earth at much faster rate than here
tofore supposed. AS he has put it, the
evidence suggests that these hot par
ticles have a stratospheric residence
half-life of two years Tin contrast to
the previously assumed value of about
seven years." And he has gone on to
observe that the Strontium-90 among
those particles has been dropping on
the surface of the United States to a
greater degree than in any other area of
the world.
However, in another of the released
letters, DR.. Willard F. Libby of the
Atomic Energy Commission has made
the point that the question of where
the strontium-90 concentration is great
est still remains to be settled. At the
same time, while acknowledging that
new findings require a downward re-
vision of the old assumption about
seven-year fallout rate, he has ex-
pressed the belief that the revised figure
should be about four years rather than
two. Nevertheless, along with General
Lopez, he has emphasized that the whole
problem involves so many variables and
uncertainties that intensive additional
investigation is essential and that the
Acc and the Defense Department should
undertake such study Jointly right
away"
The basic meaning of all this tech
nical discussion is. that the radioactive
debris from atmospheric nuclear tests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25
Fosters Message

Easter will soon be here
and, of course, this speaks Of
the Resurrection. This new
life is evident in the flower
ing plants, and the trees
bursting forth with buds.
Easter commentaries the
glorious event Of Christ's
resurrection, the center Of the
Christian faith and the focal
point upon which the entire
Christian message revolves.
Worldly and earthly values
cannot obscure the glorious
fact Of Easter-Christ arosel
The Christian should be
happy that he worships a
risen Saviour and not an
empty tomb. We can rise
above temptation through an
abiding faith in Him. who
made this possible through
His willing sacrifice upon the
cross OF Calvary.
The hope Of the world is
centered in Christ. the Son of
God. risen and coming back
some day to claim His own.
May we see in the resurrec-
ton Of our Lord the real
meaning Of Easter. The des-
perate need of the world to-
day is Christ and we should
be inspired to serve Him more
faithfully and to make Him
known to others.
May all true believers and
followers Of Christ glory in
the fact Of Easter and rejoice
with God that His Son con-
quered death and the grave.
He is risen!" What q mes
sage 70 give TO q world that
Is beset with atomic fears
and doubts. Unbelief and ig-
norance cannot cancel the
wonderful trues Of the resur-
rection.
c. +. HaughawOut,
Bible Teacher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25
Pay for Coaches

The proposed pay raise
Tor the school athletic
coaches and a few sponsors
OF extracurricular activities.
which has the sanction of
the DC. Board of Educa-
ton and the Superintendent
OF Schools, causes the
thoughtful reader to ask
many why's.
Why are the coaches, who
under this proposed pay raise
can receive as much as
$l,400 more per year than
academic teachers, so far
superior to the academic
teachers? Is it because they
put in their hours in public
view and the latter put theirs
in within the privacy of their
homes or the schoolroom?
Most AGA emic teachers
carry loads Of section and
five classes per day which
entail record work and cor
recting papers for from
$50 to 200 students per day.
Why would the top DC,
administrators of public edu.
cation sanction a pay raise
that sabotages the single
salary system for which the
teachers worked for so many
years? When one group is
favored, it is not long before
another small group is ia
vored. Then the entire sys-
TEN reverts to former days of
getting into a salary class not
always on merit. Why do
they not sponsor a system
that would give the entire
teaching personnel true pro-
fessional salaries that would
enable 1t to live on the level
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25

demanded Of self-respecting
teachers?
Why would the DC. Board
Of Education and the Super
intendent Of Schools bow to
the strike threat of the
coaches? Why did they not
remind these coaches that
when they accepted jobs in
the public school system
they agreed to take on
coaching as extracurricular
duties? Why did they not
remind the coaches they
were preaching an under
standing and violating their
own word?
AS q retired former teach
er, I think some straight
thinking is long overdue II
teacher morale Is to be MAIN
tanned at a high level.
, Georgia NJ. Burke.
Mitchellville, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-25

The big fellow was telling
Temp Jones about his para
keet.
Il wouldn't part with
Mike" he said, for a mil
lion dollars"
Since Mike, to an out
slider, was Just a small green
ish bird weighing about an
ounce, the valuation seemed
excessive.
Not to the owner.
He beamed with pride, anc
went on to tell about the
creatures vocabulary.
How many words does hi
know? Oh, I don't know
exactly. but he can say al
sorts of things"
An example?
Mike says. I wanna &c
to Mississippi to see grand
ma. / wanna go to MisSis-
sippi to see grandma
Think of that!
HE can say almost any
thing. Why, I wouldn't part
with him for a million
dollars.
This paragon in green Is
four years old. His vocabu-
larry is said to be 500 words.
He spends his time in his
cage. because some tim" ""o
he flew into the telephone
and hurt a wing.
This has not stopped him
from travelling.
Mike and his big friend 60
to visit Grandma every year,
you see, so the State with all
those "esses" in its name is
no stranger to this parakeet.
While Mixes owner was
talking. a stranger Joined in
the conversation.
II hear you talking about
parakeets," she smiled. Mine
drinks bourbon"
y n y X
Her parakeet didn't drink
to excess, she said.
He flew around the house
at will.
She put a valuation Of,
well, about a million dollars
on him, she said.
These parakeetS are pretty
popular with their owners,
indeed.
Temp Jones recalled a
friend who had one with
clipped wings. He didn't
know if this is a general
practice or not.
The bird got out of the
house, just Walneu ~"-.,
since he couldn't fly.
His owner was frantic. She
searched the neighborhood
for him. went six blocks to
a well-traveled highway.
There she saw the little
fellow calmly walking down
the middle of the street!
He was right in the line of
traffic, but so far had eS-
capped.
She scooped him up, with
some danger to herself.
1t was a happy reunion.
She, too, probably felt he
was worth a million.
X * u
Parakeets somehow win
their way into the affections
of their owners as a good dog
might.
For a different reason:
They can talk.
A listener never fails to
marvel at the little voice
coming from that alien