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Evening star., 1961-11-26
Youth and the Tests

1t presumably is a wholesome thing
that our colleges around the country
have students, young men and young
women alike, who feel a sort Of compul-
sion to protest against nuclear testing
by coming to Washington to picket the
White House and impose upon them
selves the brief ordeal, If it may be
called that, Of fasting" on Thanks
giving Day. True, this modification of
the flesh may have been more than
compensated for by the publicity they
have received in pictures and news stor-
les, but the fact still remains that they
have displayed a certain amount of
earneStnesS that seems meritoriouS.
These young people, Of course, I'M
doubtedly represent only very small
minority Of the collegiate population of
America. Yet they possibly may be right
when they Say-Speaking through their
leaders in disapproving and somewhat
Stuffy, puffed-up toneS-that the vast
majority Of their fellow students are
lax and guilty of utterly deplorable "in-
ertia" and apathy" as regards atomic
hydrogen experimentation. On the other
hand, however, we aging adults, who
in our own salad days may have been
similarly sweeping in our structures and
judgments, have reason to take a re-
served view of the fasting" picketerS
and their apparently contemptuous
opinion Of all campus-mates and other
Americans who disagree with them.
After all, there Is plenty of room
for disagreement and for miSgivingS
about the knowledgeableness and the
wisdom of these youngsters. Some of
them, for example, have sent to Presi-
dent Kennedy a rather pretentious let
ter in which they have declared as
follows: "1t is apparent that whatever
military advantages might be gained
from such tests in the atmosphere
would be far outweighed by the harm
full effects that they would produce"
Well now, how do they know? This is
a quite silly statement-an altogether
inaccurate and absurdly dogmatic asser-
ton by group of collegianS who simply
don't know what they're talking about.
The fact that they are youthful, en-
thuSiaStic, earnest, generally attractive,
etc, is fine thing, but they will learn
IN due course, as their elders have, that
the. truth is often elusive and that one
Evening star., 1961-11-26
100 Years AGO

Washingtonians got little
comfort a century ago out
of reading newspaper items
telling how New Orleans
housewives grumbled at pay
ing an outrageous 7 cents a
pound for rice, penny apiece
for Irish potatoes and SIPS
a bushel for when the
South had just had its great
est corn crop ever known. In
deed, things were getting
tough all over. Many articles
of merchandise and food
stuffS were becoming costly
here, too, and some were not
to be had at all. Most of
the freight that arrived by
rail was earmarked for the
military. Shipping Jagged be-
cause rebel batteries COM
manded the lower Potomac.
The Navy tried to silence
these guns, but it needed the
Army'S help, and Gen. George
Mcclellan was too busy
playing at war" While
Congress, the press and peo-
pie in general cried for ac-
ton, Little Mac" delighted
in parade ground maneuvers.
A monster review" was
staged on November 20, 1861,
at Baileys Cross Roads, in
nearby Virginia. Mcclellan
arrived for the show accom-
panied by President Lincoln
and members of his cabinet,
on horseback, escorted by
1900 cavalry regulars. The
Star said of the event:
Everybody in Washington
went over today to see the
great review at Baileys Cross
Roads, but owing to the
length of the route prescribed
and the coStivenesS of narrow
passage ways at the Long
Bridge draws and the stock
ade, it was half a days work
to get to the point of re-
view. Many who went were
sitting for hours in their We
hicleS at the bridge waiting
for the slow current to move
on. On his (McClellan's) ar
rival, he received a salute
and salvos by battery; and
as he rode along the line in
review, the roars of cheers
that were sent up from the
$4,000 throats of his Army
were nearly as deafening as
the thunder of the artillery.
How many spectators were
present cannot be estimated
now, but they may be reck-
oned by the scores of thou
Evening star., 1961-11-26
Charitable Greetings

With reminders of the approaching
Christmas season appearing all around
US, the time is appropriate to think of
greeting cards. And what could be more
in keeping with the Yuletide spirit than
cards which not only bring cheer to our
friends but which also may mean health,
food, shelter and general happiness for
children in faraway lands? Such cards
of twofold goodwill have been put on
sale here by the Washington Friends of
UNICEF Omitted Nations Children's
FUND.-. This is a fine opportunity to
obtain attractive Christmas cards and,
at the same time, contribute to most
worthy cause.
Evening star., 1961-11-26

We have read with great
interest the stories concern
ing the opening of the social
action center of the Central
Conference of American Rab-
bis here in Washington. In
one of the stories, so ably
covered by your reporter,
churches were mentioned
that had national offices in
Washington for the purpose
of lobbying and influence
ing social justice legislation.
Alas, you forgot to list the
Unitarian Fellowship for So
cial Justice.
You will note from our let
terhead that we are within
the shadow of the Capitol it
self and that our headquar-
terS are in the same building
with the Committee on Ma
tional Legislation of the
Friends. Our national organ
ization has had its headquar-
terS in Washington for the
last five years. We have a
registered lobbyist and we are
well known on Capitol Hill.
Mrs. Paul BIanshard,
Unitarian Fellowship for
Social Justice.
Evening star., 1961-11-26

sands. :" This sort of thing
annoyed those who wanted
to get on with the war, but
it was not unpleasant duty
compared with the rigorS of
field service. Federal troops
encamped in the Washington
area were especially we'll fed
on Thanksgiving, 1861, but
not all enjoyed the sump-
tuous menu prepared for the
Sturges Rifles, personal body
guard Of Mcclellan. The Star
of November 20, 1861: " E.
They had a dinner served up
which was worthy of the corps
and of the occasion. They
only needed the presence of
the old folks at home to
make their happiness COM
plete. The following was the
bill of fare: Chicken soup,
roast beef, turkey, cranberry
sauce, chicken, mallard ducks,
tame ducks, boiled ham,
boiled corn beef, oysters fried
in crumbs, vegetables, COM
mon potatoes boiled, sweet
potatoes, turnips, cabbage,
celery, mince pie, Hamburg
cheese. Walters were fur
nished with winecard and pen
Gil. 80" On November %, 1861,
this paper quoted Confederate
President jefferson Davis on
the subject Of Confederate
money: Il am happy to say
that the (South'S) financial
system has worked we'll
so far, and promises good re-
suits in the future. To the
extent that Treasury notes
may be issued, the Govern
ment is enabled to borrow
money without interest and
thus facilitate the conduct of
the war. :" But on No
vember 26, 1861, The Star
said: What a currency! A
friend just arrived from Dixie
has exhibited to us a speci-
men of the Confederate
money in the shape of a SIS
note. 1t is cheaply litho-
graphed upon stone and
printed upon miserable paper
Evening star., 1961-11-26
FROM THE STAR FILES.

by Hoyer &-Ludwig, of Rich
mond, Va, and bears upon its
face the following inscription:
Received in payment Of all
dues except export dues.
Fun d a Bile in Confederate
notes, stock bearing 8 per
cent interest two years after
date, the Confederate States
of America will pay to bearer
S. The vignette is the IA
miliar figure borrowed ap-
parently from some old plate)
of a sailor leaning upon a
capstan. Probably this par
ticular sailor is one of the
Confederate persuasion wait
ing in this expectant attitude
for the European powers to
break the blockade. :" !
Evening star., 1961-11-26
New Congo Atrocity'

Your editorial, New Congo
Atrocity," is most timely and
to the point. 1t is high time
for responsible representa-
tives in the U. N. who loudly
shout for freedom loving
peoples to awaken to stark
realities and face facts in
stead of fancies.
The more I read and hear
of the actions of the U. N.
in a real crisis. the less 1
think of the U. N.
Now that we have made
such a miserable mess in At
RIGA we should get out and let
the Africans fight it out
among themselves. We fought
it out in 1876, and re-
Sented very much interfer-
enceS from the British.
Russell Rocks.
Evening star., 1961-11-26
Hozes Freshmen

Now that the football sea-
son is well advanced, it is
time to take a hard look at
our New Frontier team and
see why it is not listed among
the top ten, along with
L. S. u, Ole Miss, and Ala
bama.
At quarterback, we have
Brother Jack who owns the
franchise and calls the plays.
In the fullback slot is our
muscleman, Stew Udall, who
bucks the Redskins and skirts
the slopes Of Fujiyama. Art
Goldberg, a good man in the
huddleS, is at right half.
Scatback, Brother Bobbie, is
the core of the backfield. He
backs up Brother Jack and
compou undS some of his
tumbleS.
Soapy Williams plays left
end and ranges far afield.
Next to him we have Dean
Rusk, a solid party line man.
OrVie Freeman, our surplus
guardian, is at left guard.
Photogenic Caroline is in the
center spot. She is a bit
light for bruising line play,
but is worth her weight in
publicity. Luther Hodges, a
stalwart wheelhorse, is at
right guard. Next to him,
Eddie Day throws his bulk
around. And out there all
by himself is our free-wheel-
ing, lonesome end Chester
Bowles.
Apparently our team has
too many stars who have
not been welded into a CO.
hesive unit. In addition, we
are short on bench strength,
and what we do have is
more noted for theory than
skill. 1t looks as if We'll
have to let Ole Miss, L. S. U.
and Alabama slug it out for
top honors this year, but
give us time. Maybe we will
do better in 1864.
Angus Sinclair.
Evening star., 1961-11-26
SO Years Ago

The evils of tipping were
blamed so years ago for
running the barber shop
business. The Star Of No
vember 81, 1911, said: Many
BARRIERS unwiSely and incor-
rectly attribute the perilous
condition of their business to
the safety razor. They are
wrong. But the manufacture
erS of the safety razor may
correctly attribute their
present prosperity to the
tipping system. The Ameri-s
can public made no re-
siStance when the standard
price of a shave was in
creased from a dime to Is,
cents, or even the 20 cents
charged in the more pre-
tentious barber shops. But
there were mutteringS of re-
bellion when an additional
tip of 5 cents was required
to ensure good service. When,
as came naturally, the 5
cent tip was Scorned and a
dime tip required, there was
open revolt. Men, who from
their youth had trembled in
fear before the old-faShioned
open-blade razor sought
counsel of the advertising
pages of the newspapers and
Jared forth to buy a safety
razor contraption. The max
ers of safety razors
prospered and the BARRIERS
suffered accordingly A
few days ago a barber was
expelled from a BARRIERS
union in New England be-
cause it was discovered that
he habitually shaved him.
self at home with a safety
razor-which was considered
treason to the trade. :"
Evening star., 1961-11-26
Bishops on Schools

The recent conference of
Roman Catholic Bishops in
Washington was headlined in
The Star, "Unitarians Crit
icize Bishops on School Aid"
The directors of the Unitar-
ian Fellowship on Social JUS
tice state "The bishops have
now flatly disagreed with the
first Roman Catholic Presi-
dent of the United States . :"
and they had reason to be-
lieve the American bishops
are not of one mind in TAX
ing this position. :"
People need to understand
the Catholic hierarchy-and
Catholics in general are
bound in conscience to agree
only in matters of faith. In
all other areas there is much
room for healthy discussion
and disagreement. We are
not puppets.
AS red-blooded American
citizens who pay taxes and
share service to our country
in the armed forces, as leg
iSlators, jurors, teachers, sci
entistS, etc, we have a right
to ask for what we feel is
a fair and just aid-to-educa-
ton bill, if there is to be
such legislation. Even the
legislators cannot agree COM
pletely as to whether there
should be any Federal aid to
education at all. Do Cath
olics not have the same free
dom to express their varying
views towards solution of the
educational problem? Why
reduce it to a purely religious
issue!
Isabelle p. Boyer.
+ + +
The Star has made a val
liable contribution to the
preservation of human well
fare by publishing the full
statement issued by the Cath
olic Bishops Conference, ex-
horting people to get back
on the track of moral de-
cency! 1t was refreshing and
comforting to read something
which counteracts the pois-
onous press we are deluged
with these days!
Isabel c. Moore.
Evening star., 1961-11-26
Man in the Middle
LETTERS TO THE STAR

Pen names may be used II
letters carry i0riterS' correct
names and addresses. All let
terS are subject to condenSd-
ton. Those not used t0iH be
returned only tDhen accom-
panied By self : addressed,
stamped envelopes.
Evening star., 1961-11-26

publicity. Listen to Emily
Dickinson's chuckling song:
Ho1O dredry to be somebody
Ho1O public, like a frog,
To tell your name the hUe-
long day.
To an Gdmiring bog.
Earth's choicest souls have
never found their greatest
thrill in telling their names.
Lowell lauds the noble COM
pany of the anonymous who
have loved heavens silence
more than fame" All, that
suggests the ponderous vol
ume of the most significant
who's Who" not for sale
at the book stores but dedi-
Gated to those who do not
as croaking frogs broadcast
their Importance to admir-
ing bogs.
The golden volume of "AIl
Saints" is the unadvertised
record of uncounted legions
of like passions as ourselves,
men and women of the busy
streets as we'll as of the dim
sanctuary yes, and also of
the kitchen realm of pots and
pans - who lived fragrant
lives and performed nameless
deeds that heaven puts into
the category of Sainthood.
These are they who have held
the fabric of society together.
They belong to the glorious
company of the Unknown
good that rests in Gods still
memory folded deep" st.
Paul characterizes such with
a marvellous phrase as, "Un-
known and yet we'll known!"
On the high altar of our
lives is craven that same
phrase which is lifted on the
green hill overlooking the Ma
tion's Capital-"Known Only
to God" From that vantage
point can be viewed steep
and thorny vistas along
which benefactions, unnum-
bered and vast have reached
us.
To those who boast that
they are Self-made one has
said with stinging rebuke,
You talk as though it were
a negligible matter that in
Vulnerable generations of
forward-looking, self-effac-
ing men and women, paying
a price in sacrifice which no
imagination can compute
have been building up the
decencies, securities and OPP
portunities of civilized life.
By far the greater part of
our heritage comes from
namelesS, uncommon COM
mon folk who were not con-
cerned that their names
should be known and who
were needless that their own
countenance shone. What
were their names?
I do not knoU their names,
/ only knoD they heard Gods
Uoice, and toiled.
They HDed and Uorked for
God and me.
And at the end, Without me-
mortal, died.
No bldring trumpet sounded
out their praise,
They wrought, they died, I
do not knoD their names.
They are known Only to
God"
Evening star., 1961-11-26

is never sound when he presumes to be
sure of himself on matters of massive
compleXity.
Still, whatever the flaws of the
younger generation, there is this to be
said, in the words of ]. R. Lowell: "If
youth be defect, it is one that we out
grow only too Soon."
Evening star., 1961-11-26
SPIRES OF THE SPIRIT
Your Name or You
By DR.. FREDERICK BROWN HARRIS
CHAPLAIN Of the United states Senate

The passion to have ones
name and fame lead all the
rest is a conspicuous trend
in all lines of endeaVor. The
ruling passion of so many
seems to be to write ones
signature where all the world
can see it and applaud. To
win over some other contest
ant in any given field of ac-
complishment becomes al
most a mania. The main OBJ
jective of so many people
in this competitive day is to
get ahead of somebody else
the life worthwhile is not
just to beat somebody else
but to surpass ones own past
record and thus go from
strength to strength.
With this in mind it is al
ways a humbling experience
to stand by the Tomb of the
UnknownS in storied Arling-
ton at the high altar of the
Republic. Here is the sacred
symbol of the unpublished
sacrifice by which the Ma
tion has been preserved. That
white shrine is not blotted
by a name-there rest un-
named crusaders who gave
their lives for their land and
ours, and who are known
only to God" That noble
epitaph encompasses the vast
majority of those who accom-
plish the work of the world.
Their contributions escape
the calculations of the worlds
coarse thumb - they are
known only to God"
To be known of men, how
much of the striving of hu-
mans has for its ugly incen-
tive the determination to
reach some coveted pedestal
of distinction no matter
whose needs or rights are
trampled under foot. This ig-
noble passion to take a bow
while multitudes acclaim has
been called the drum-major
instinct. That tendency how
erS even over the cradle. A
baby's first bid is for at
tention. BY cute and clever
strategy it makes clear its
love for the spotlight. When
it does that which comes nat
urally it heads for the center
of the stage. Many of older
growth never put away this
childish tendency. They are
more anxious about their
name than they are about
their inner selves.
Oberlin College proudly
bears the name of a French
philanthropist and preacher.
Once while journeying in the
mountains of Alsace he was
overtaken by intense cold.
Exhausted he sank into the
snow and fell asleep. That
could have been the sleep of
death but he was awakened
by a WAGNER in a blue Smock
who urged him to arouse
himself and take wine and
food. This unknown helper
assisted Oberlin to his wagon
and then took him to a viii
lage and saw that he had
every care. On recovering OBJ
erlin tried to reward his
kindly reScuer. The man de-
clined any gift saying that it
was his joy, as well as his
duty, to help others in need.
"At least tell me your name,"
begged the one who had been
snatched from death, Il do
want to remember you in my
prayers. Replied the peasant,
Il notice by your attire that
you are a preacher. Tell me
if you will the name of the
Good Samaritan and then I
viii tell you mine"
The magnificent obsession
is to do good without being
caught at it and without
attaching ones signature to
unSelfish deeds. The great
est men of any generation
have always Stunned the
goldfish bowl of headline
Evening star., 1961-11-26
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FASHIONS AT SAVINGS

Reg. 1899 to 1879 Women's Doytime
Dresses, assorted fobrics l2h to 22h.
So to Sl2
DAYTIME DREssEs-ALL STORES
Reg. $Il and SIS quilted robes. Assorted
styles and eoIors, washable, 10 to g. 81 and
$40
RoBES-ALL STORES
1902 Cashmere coats marked down from
our regular stock. Button or clutch. Many
coIors 1918 S7S and $l0S
MISSES COASTAL S STORES
Reg. 1898 demi-fit wool suits, in foil grey,
brown, green, blue. 10 to IT, 1858
Reg. 1923 wool fobrie coots, including chin
chiIIos and poco points, Sizes 8-l8 1887
Reg. 1913 rain or shine eoOts, cotton pop
lin with zip-out lining. Sizes 8-l8. 1887
BOULEVARD COATS AND sUITs-ALL STORES
Reg. Sc to Sill uniforms. Fomous-moke
cottons, and wash and wears, misses,
juniors 800 to 100.
UNIFoRMS-ALL S STORES
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LING Z RTE
YOUNG WASHINGToNIANs SHOPS
ALL S STORES

@uN~ GNuG
After Sale Price $5-7.95 Junior GirdIes and
Panty GirdIes. Stretch styles. S-M-L. 81
After Sale Price S.o5-$l5 GirdIes and Ponty
GirdIes. SM-L; 26-32 in group. SIS
After Sale Price 800 NyIon Slips. lace or
embroidered trim. 32-4O in group. White,
black, beige. 2.99
Sove on Slips, PettieoOts 6 Briefs. After
Sale Price Toe NyIOn Briefs, Hollywood
style. White, and coIors, ST. s for 800
After Sale Price 2.s9 NyIon Trieot Petit
eoots, lace trim S-M-L. Short, average, toll
in group. White. 2.29
After Sole Price 500 NyIon Treot Slips,
lace trim 5 coIors. Short, average, toll in
group 800
After Sale Price SIS Cotton Poiomos. FIon-
nelettes and broodcIoths. Red, blue, pink,
32-40 in group. 800
After Sale Price S. Jr Swiss Floral Cotton
Knit PoiGmos. Cardigan jacket, ski points,
9-l5 in group. 2.69
Reg. 2.99 SGtin Hose and Glove Box Set,
quilted, 3 styles, set Of 3, 1873
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Infants Wear, Furnishings

Infants Wear, Furnishings
After Sale Price 500 3-Pe. Corduroy
crowIer Sets, Med, Iee., X-Iee., 4.44
Reg. 1929 Pima Cotton, orIon0 Lined
Proms, z zippers, II, l8, "a mos. S.44
After Sole Price s.s9-4.ss Corduroy crowI-
er & Shirt Sets, boys and girls. med, Iee.,
X-Iee 2.77
After Sale Price s.ss-4.9e Hond-Mode
Body Dresses. of fine cotton lawn. s, II, l8
months 2.77
Reg. 4.9e 3-Pe. orIono soeque Sets, ruffe
trim, bonnet, bottles. 3.44
After Sale Price us APE. Knit Slippers,
double knit soIes, 6 mos.-4 yrs. 1853
After Sole Price 4.e9 BIonket Sleeper
Walker, zip front, non-skid soIes. S, N, L.
3.44
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FASHION ACCESSORIES

After Sale Price $S-Sl3 New SiIhouettes in
LeotheF. fobrics, tapestries, simulated
Ieothers, norshmoIIows, 6.37 plus tax
After Sole Price $3.50 NyIon or Cotton
Fomous Moke Gloves. l.SS
Reg. lbs FontonG Roma Sheer NyIons,
seamless and seoned, mesh and plain,
pr. las
After Sale Price $3.50 Fomous- Nome
Fashion JeweIFy, 81 to S. plus tax
After Sale Price 500 Bulky Knit Sweaters,
in pastel. white and Foil coIors, cordieons
or chanel STYLE 3.97
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FASHIONS AT SAVINGS

fASHIONS AT SAVINGS
After Sale Price e.ee-II.ee Women's Wool
Skirts. Solid coIors and novelty tweeds.
Waist, 3O-38 1888
After Sale Price 7.se-Io.se Women's Orion
AeVIie Sweaters. Asst. styles and coIors
38-46. 5.SS.
After Sale Price S25-2e.es Womens
Dresses. New fall coIors, fobrics and styles.
l4R -24A. 1890
WoMANS WoRLo-ALL STORES
After Sale Price 5.ee-s.ee Fon,ous- Make
Ioo36 Wool Skirts, lO-18 in the group
500
After Sale Price 5.ee-8. 80 Dressmoker Cor
digons and PuIIovers, l0O0o OrIone ocryIic
3.99
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JUNIOR SPORTSMAN

Roineoots, assorted styles, fobrcs, coIors.
Some reversible. Prints 6 solids. 5 to IS,
$50
Untrimmed coots in tweeds, solids, Iomi-
noted fobrics Asst. styles and coIors. s to
IS. $36
After Sole Price $l5-I7.es Junior Dresses,
Asst. styles, eoIors Daytime and otter Five
styles. Sis 1890
After Sale Price 5.9e-lo.oe SIoeks and
Sweaters. Woods and blends. Assorted
coIors. 7 to s. 400
YOUNG wAsHINeToNIAN sHoP-ALL STORES
After Sale Price 5.ee-6.5o BIouses and
Shirts. Asst. fobrics, styles, coIors. Prints
and Solids $50
BETTER BLoUsEs-ALL STORES
CHILDREN'S APPAREL
After Sale Price 1929 fodder Snow Suits
for boys and girls, "a 8.44
After Sale Price Tots Slack Sets, with
matching shirts, boys & girls, BOX, 2.o7
After Sole Price l7.ee-Is.ee Tots Snow
Suits, boys and girls, washable, BOX, 1897
After Sale Price 4.ee-5.99 fodder Dresses,
easy care cotton, "a, 3.97
Reg. 4.9o-7.99 Tots Dresses, full cut, deep
hens, 3-6X, 3.97
After Sole Price SIS Tots Coots & Sets,
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9xl2 NyIon Foee Twist BroedIoOm
no other rug pod. Heot-set nyIon
Fall. 1897
After Sale Price 99.e5-$llo Hoo
Delicate fIoroIs and intricote desie
hooked rugs. 1897
ResuIor 1895 exl2 Oval Broided
elusive import in red, autumn, ,b1
sizes available. 1887
HoMI
TwirIowoy Smoker Troy Pole LornpI
finish troy. l8" walnut finish tn
Simmons, Eclipse and SeoIy Convex
mottress. Choose Colonial, ModerrI
Foom or Innerspvins Sleep Sets, I
foam or innersPrino nottress, and
EnoIonder Foam Top Mattress Twis
Smooth top, medium firm. Colonial
53-Pc. Blue Willow Imported. DinnI
tiers, cups. soucers fruits, soups;
reoner. 1899
24-Pe. Bamboo Glassware, Set for 81
8 co.. water, hiohboIIs and old fos|