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Evening star., 1961-12-28
Confucius and the Tiqer

The Chinese Communists have once
again begun talking about Confucius. A
decade ago they were lashing out at the
ancient sage, and they issued orders for
bidding China'S schools to teach any
thing about him or let even suggestion
of his writings circulate in the class
rooms. AS made clear at the time, the
reason for this was Red Peiping's fear
that his "reactionary" observations
would poison young minds with ideas of
independence; individual human dignity,
the sanctity of the family, and the perils
implicit in an omnipotent state.
Now, however, the party-line people
over there have started an theological
discussion indicating that Confucius,
who died 2,440 years ago, may yet be
able to achieve respectability under the
Mao Tze-tung regime. True, long before
ChriSt's coming, he preached a sort Of
negatively -worded version of the Golden
Rule ("What ye would not that others
should do unto you, do ye not unto
them.") True, too, the general gentle
ness Of his philosophy serves to this day
as a reproach to men of violence and
reasons best known to themselves, the
men of Peiping apparently find it expe-
dient to show him respect, and under
standably so.
After all, the Chinese masses have
revered ConfuciuS over the centuries,
and still tell such stories about him as
the following: One day he and some of
his followers came upon woman weep
ing beside freshly dug grave. Filled
with compassion, the great sage then
sent one of his disciples to ask the
woman the cause of her grief She re-
piled: "Oh sir, some time ago my hus-
bands father was killed here by tiger,
and then my husband also, and now my
son has met with the same fate" Where
upon, the disciple asked the woman,
But why do you yourself linger in this
dangerous place instead Of moving to
safer territory" And she said, "Sir, I
linger here because here there is no
oppressive government" Finally, upon
hearing this story, Confucius declared,
Remember this, my children, oppressive
government is fiercer and more feared
than tiger"
Well said. The story is "a centuries
old, but it is still very much to the point
Say what they will about him, ideologic
ally and otherwise, the Communists Of
Peiping continue to face a formidable
foe in Confucius. He could never have
been one of them, and so they find him
embarrassing, but yet too strong per-
sonality in China's history to be brushed
aside or vilified. Long may his preach
ments and the historical remembrance
of him live on in China. Nothing could
better serve to keep alive the spirit Of
freedom among the captive Chinese
people.
Evening star., 1961-12-28
Call for New Science

One OF the most viSionary-and
yet one of the most appealing-sug-
geStionS in recent years has come out
Of the American Association for Ad-
vancement of Science meeting at Den
yer. A committee of the association has
issued a report in which creation of
new science is advocated. The committee
calls 1t "The Science of Human Survival"
In effect, what the report says is
that science got us into this mess,
and now it is up to science to help
get us out. We can never get the
genie back in the bottle, so we must
find some way of averting doomsday
although stockpiled bombs can be
destroyed, the knowledge Of how to
make new ones cannot be obliterated
from mems minds" the report says.
From now on mankind must live in
a world in which suicidal war . {.
is always possible"
Nuclear war has now been raised
to such a plateau of horror that
scientists say: "If society embarks on
the path of nuclear war, science can
not offer enlightenment on the end
result"
This might be read-out of con-
text-aS a warning that science will
go on sit-down strike If required to
contribute further to society'S threat
ened downfall. But this is not the
case. The authors Of the report-one
Of whom is the respected DR.. T. C.
Byerly of the Agricultural Research
Service - are not threatening; they
are offering. What they offer is a
concerted drive by the Nations best
disciplined brains to find an alterna-
tive to annihilation. A scientific COM
munity that harnessed atomic energy
in four years and realized space flight
in three should be encouraged to try
its utmost in this vastly more COM
plex, but also vastly more important,
undertaking.
Evening star., 1961-12-28
KremIinoIoqy
Edward Hunter. ]

Edward Hunter, long-t time
authority on Communist
"psywar," testified last July
before the Senate Internal
Security Subcommittee that a
concerted Red operation is
underway to push the Admin
iStration, press, and public,
into a trap aimed at elimi-
mating anti-communism in
the United States.
The Red anti-anti-C -Commu-
mist drive was openly initi-
ated by orders issued in the
Moscow Statement Of 81
Marxist-Leninist Parties" of
December 5, 1860. The direc-
tives were translated to
American Communists in the
January, 1861, issue Of "Po-
litical Affairs" and said. in
part:
"Leninism teaches that the
ruling classes never relinquish
power voluntarily" and "the
possibility of nonpeaceful
transition to socialism should
be borne in mind" Moreover,
anti-communism is "the prin-
cipal theological weapon Of
the capitalist class in its
struggle against the proletar-
lat and Marxist ideology::"
therefore, ito effectively de-
fend the interests of the
working class, it is indispen-
sable to wage a resolute
struggle against anti-commu-
nisn1."
The worker" of July 16,
1861, carried the signed order
of Gus Hall, General Secre-
tary, CPUSA, outlining imple-
mentation of MoScoW'S De-
cember, 1860, manifesto. Hall
flatly declares: If the tacti-
cal problem is solved correct
ly, it will be possible to slam
shut the door on the ultra
right, defeat it, and force a
shift in policy upon the ad-
ministration itself in the di-
rection of peace and democ-
racy." The words peace and
democracy" are used in theil
Aesopian sense; peace" in
dicating complete acceptance
of communism. and "democ-
racy" the police state form oi
Soviet dictatorship.
The Red tactic is simple
and bold. They intend to Sc
duce unwary individuals into
a united front" to destroy
anti-communism by smeal
and censure. Fascist, racist
right-wing extremist, reac'
tionary, are labels to bt
placed on those who activel!
Evening star., 1961-12-28

william .. WnlIe recently
commented that mans last
hope for something approach
ing a decent forum of the
world, such as the United
Nations - was passing into
oblivion.
The great world tribunal was
originated during the grim
transition era following World
War II when men were battle
SCARED and weary with
fatigue. The great alliances
of the world had crumbled
and the process of rebuilding
new institutions and alliances
was necessary. Mans faith in
man had been shattered and
the peoples of the world
looked desperately for a way
of protecting future civiliza-
tion from the barren destruc-
ton they had just undergone.
The newly created United
Nations was compared with
the other great world Or
ganization, the League Of
Nations. These universal
bodies represented attempts
by men to resolve conflict by
peaceful and persuasive means
rather than by open warfare.
1t would be the occasion and
the means whereby world
leaders would engage in frank
and open discussion of their
differences and through me-
diation and fruitful diplomacy
resolve these problems.
The essential mood and
prevailing characteristic of
the United Nations would be
passive and reflective, we
were told, not active and
violent, and it would be the
boardwalk where the greatest
minds could meet and strive
to cement harmonious rela-
tions between their countries.
This was the era Of new
remaking of history and chill
dren should be thankful to be
living and growing up in such
momentouS times.
Once again mankind is con-
fronted with a tremendous
challenge. Therefore, before
acting precipitously it is desir-
able for the moderators Of
today to engage in reflective
soul-provoking scrutiny. For
Evening star., 1961-12-28
U. N. Considered Worlds Only Hope for Peace

peace for all nations, both
large and small: those same
exponentS of "laissez-faire"
who helped to scotch the old
League of Nations-those are
the loud voices who piously
proclaim the ~. N. is guilty
of interfering in the internal
affairs of a small nation"
Foremost in this group are
those who would have this
country take unilateral ac-
ton in the affairs of Cuba.
If it were the United
States, or Great Britain, or
Russia, alone which took
military steps in the Congo,
one would justifiably con-
demn such unilateral action.
But the U. N. is the conscience
of the world. 1t must be
supported or the organiza-
ton is puerile and futile.
Let the defenders of the
U. N. be heard loud and clear.
Where is the real blame? It
is not even a bare secret that
the province of Katanga Sc
ceded for one reason alone:
To attempt the preservation
of financial interests and the
status quo. But whose status
quo? That of the Unione
Miniere and certain other
financial interests against
the independence Of the true
Congolese government. The
status quo of those who op-
posed freedom for the Congo;
the status quo of those who
were attempting to preserve
the enslavement and moral
degradation of millions Of
fellow men. Yes, let us face
it, the Belgian government
openly supported the white
mercenaries who led the re-
sistance to the legal Congo
government.
And it was this same blind
short that Dlaved
right into the hands of the
CommuniSts-affording them
a tremendous propaganda
advantage. The late Dag
Hammarskjold was frustrated
by the Communists on the
left and the reactionaries on
the right. and lost his life
in the effort.
Oscar Merber.
Evening star., 1961-12-28

Russians have produced
several synthetic fibers which
apparently have no counter
parts in the Western world.
This is shown in a report
by the U. S. Army Quarter
master Research and Engi-
neering Command. vitality
concerned in fabrics for uni
forms.
Enant is a Soviet synthetic
similar to nylon which re-
tains physical properties su-
perior to nylon when exposed
to high temperatures. Ftorlon
is a Misunderstanding fiber
similar to the American tef-
lon. 1t is, however, stronger
than teflon and is easier to
produce in fiber form. 1t has
a much higher melting point.
Vinitron is made by COM
bining two fiber-forming
chemical polymers, nitro
cellulose and polyvinyl chlo-
ride. The resulting product
has properties superior to
either of the original COM
ponents. In this case, accord
ing to the Quartermaster
report, the principle of
combing fiber producing
substances may be more i'm
portant than the specific
product which results. The
Russian pelagon has excep-
tionally high resistance to de-
formation-presumably ideal
stuff for trousers which will
not need pressing.
Copy Some OF Ours
But a half dozen other
Soviet synthetic fibers are
only attempts to duplicate
well-known American pro-
ducts, says the report, and
in general this country is
ahead in the field. Actually,
the report stresses, "the
greatest threat from Soviet
textile research lies in a pos
sible breakthrough in their
extensive work with new and
unusual combinations, such
as organic materials with
metals. Highly heat resist
ant fibers with military ap-
plications could result If
problems of spinning and low
flexibility are solved"
Scientists Of the Army's
Research and Development
Command have designed q
test to identify men who
have the basic capacity tc
see well at night. 1t promises
to be important in future
battle operations.
OF two tanks equidistant
from an observer post. the
ore situated against a non.
Evening star., 1961-12-28
Obscene Books

The great State of Mary
land is to be congratulated
on its stand against obscene
literature CTropic of Cancer .
1t is unfortunate that the en-
tire Nation does not indorse
this principle. Then we could
prosecute the individual who
is really the guilty one-the
author. It should be nation
ally illegal for an individual
with a perverted mentality to
foiSt his filthy thoughts onto
the public under the guise of
serious literature" Such
books are written for their
sales value, and the authors
pleasure in thinking such
thoughts. C. NJ. Williams.
Evening star., 1961-12-28
Political Objective

We are liberal members of
the Arlington Democratic
Committee who, on Decem-
ber 7, voted to field a can
didate for the County Board
in next falls election. AS
liberal Democrats, we want
to make it perfectly clear
that the Arlington Democrat
ic Committee has not come
under conservative control.
Those who see in the deci-
sion to run a candidate for
the board the demise of the
liberal majority think wish
fully and speak divisively,
whatever their motivation.
The philosophy Of the New
Frontier is the dominant phi
losophy among Arlington
Democrats. Democrats on and
off the committee have as
their primary responsibility
translating this philosophy
into programs of action at
all levels of government. We
are convinced that by run
ming good candidates at all
levels we will help turn the
Democratic Party in Arling-
ton into a strong force for
progressive government. A
primary goal is, Of course.
the retirement Of Congress-
man Broyhill by a Demo-
cratic candidate next fall.
Let no one mistake our po-
sition. We are liberal Demo-
Gratis, dedicated to the spirit
of President Kennedy's New
Frontier. We are members of
the liberal majority on the
committee. 1t now becomes
the task Of this liberal ma
jority to move the party for
ward, to build its strength in
every precinct. This will in
sure the success of Democratic
candidates at all levels next
fall.
To the accomplishment Of
these objectives we are
pledged. We are confident
that we will be joined in this
great challenge by those who
are equally devoted to the
spirit of the New Frontier and
its influence in the Demo-
cratic Party in Virginia.
Elizabeth Evans, Joseph L.
Tryon, Richard L. Morgan,
Maria Rice, Lester Kidwell,
William ]. O'DOnnell, Will
liam d. Goodwin, LaRue Van
Meter, jr.
Evening star., 1961-12-28
VISTAS IN SCIENCE
Russia Creates Own Synthetic Fibers
By THOMAS R. HENRY

contrasting background nat
urally is harder to detect,
especially at night. Even so
a man who has good bright
ness contrast senSitivity may
spot the well camouflaged OBJ
ject, whereas a man lacking
this ability may not. Thus
men with a high basic abil-
ity to see in the dark are
needed for key positions in
many critical night opera
tionS.
For Use in Field
Designed for use under
field conditions. the new de-
vice stimulates a 20-foot view
ing distance and one-quar-
ter moonlight illumination.
A tritium-activated light
source provides the exact and
unvarying illumination need
ed. In the research which
accompanied development Of
the device night-seeing ef-
fectiveneSs was found to be
associated almost entirely
with two basic visual func-
tions - brightness contrast
sensitivity and line resolu-
ton discrimination ability.
The development has been
designed to measure both
these faculties.
Research studies have es-
tablished the fact that per-
sons who rate high in both
these respects are clearly
superior to low-scorers in
night detection courses for
infantry reconnaissance pa
troll courses.
The device, according to
an Army report. has its ulti-
mate value as an aid for
assignment by local COM
manders at battle group level
to increase likelihood Of sue
cess in special night opera
tionS.
Each infantry regiment
eventually may have its spe-
cial squads Of "night-seers"
with eyes like cats.
Evening star., 1961-12-28

deep In every man there
abides the eternal but un-
quenchable profoundly simple
dogma by which man lives,
breathes and grows-his un-
wavering, naive faith in the
basic goodness of mankind.
This monotheistic belief. free
from duplicity, dualism, de-
ception and doubt, is the
morality upon which human
ity was built. The ground
work of mans efforts is now
slowly deteriorating and the
question posed today requires
the same penetrating, mex
haustive, probing and ana
Lying thought as it did IS
years ago. The experiences of
the past are uniquely perth
nent now for they have taught
man one valuable lesson. At
the crossroads of history when
the SignpoStS have been am
biguous and marred by tor
rental conflicts, there has
always been a compass by
which men found their way.
That compass today is the
United Nations and it is only
through this agency that ma
tions and individuals will
find the road of peace.
Suzanne r. Stalling.
I view with alarm the crit
icisms uttered by many pub
lie figures concerning the
role of the United Nations
in recent Congo events. AS
usual, we hear loudest the
voices of the far right, and
most softly, the voices of pro-
gressive development.
We need a loud voice to
proclaim the facts: Not to
excuse or apologize for the
U. N. position. We must call
to the attention of the
American public and the
world, that unless forceful
action were taken, the U. N.
was really in danger of fall
ing apart as an effective in
strument to preserve world
peace.
Those who would see the
doom of the U. NJ; those who
fail to perceive that the U. N,
is the only real bulwark Of
Evening star., 1961-12-28
THE POLITICAL MILL
Kennedy Watches 2 State Races
By GOULD LINCOLN

date will be selected at the
next Democratic State Con-
vention, which could be as
late as July.
Mr.. Ribicoff is said to have
an ambition to become
a member Of the Supreme
Court. But he could be ap-
pointed to such a post from
the Senate as well as from
the cabinet-provided he
wins.
Wagner Race Doubtful
While the youthful Rep
resentative Stratton, Of
Schenectady. N. Y. appears
merely to be engaging In a
trial run for the Democratic
gubernatorial nomination, his
candidacy is taken seriously
by the party leadership. 1t
is doubtful that he is liked
by Democratic State Chair q.
man Mike Prendergast and
the now dethroned Tammany
leader, Carmine DeSapio.
any more than is Mayor Bob
Wagner, who triumphed over
them in last months mayor,
atty election,
But Mr.. Wagner is now the
big Democratic boss in New
York. If he uses his position.
he should be able to name.
the gubernatorial candidate
and it could be Mr.. STRAIT
ton, or himself If Mr.. STRAIT
ton fails to catch on. There
have been reports that Mayor
Wagner prefers to wait until
1864 and run for the Senate
against Republican Senator
Heating. Further, Mr.. Wagner
has the job of revamping
the Democratic State organi-
zation. He already has de-
creed that Mr.. Prendergast
must go at the conclusion Of
his term next summer.
The Democrats in New
York have been at loose ends
when it comes to finding
strong candidates to run
against Gov. Rockefeller and
against Senator Javits, who
beat Mr.. Wagner in a SEN
atorial race in 1856. Mr..
Stratton is an upstate Dem
ocrat. He is something new
"a good campaigner and
speaker who has won In a
Republican diStrict-and Is
in his second term In the
House. He already has the
support Of a number Of up
State county chairmen.
But he must win the favor.
too, of the big-city leaders.
Whether they will go for an
up-Stater for Governor re-
mains to be seen. Such a
nomination would be a
novelty. Also, Mr.. Stratton
has been divorced and has
remarked. If the Democrats
have any idea of gaining
votes because of a Rockefeller
divorce, the issue would be
dead.
Some Democrats in New
York have their fingers
crossed regarding q Stratton
nomination. They are inclined
to believe that Mr.. Stratton.
whose district has been gerry
wandered out of existence.
is seeking to keep himself
alive politically. He already
has said he will run in an
other district to which part
of his old territory has been
added. Further, there is, they
say, a strong possibility that
Mr.. Wagner will be drafted
to run against Gov. Rocke-
feller when all the chips are
dnyup
Evening star., 1961-12-28
Answers to Questions
By THE HASKIN SERVICE

@. What is the origin and
meaning Of the phrase Hob
sons choice??' ". H.
A. The term means a
choice without an alterna-
tive: One must do. or take,
a certain thing, or nothing.
The term goes back to
Thomas Hobson, a 18th cen
tury London stableman. Any
person who hired a horse
from HobSon had to take the
horse nearest the door, 0g
none. ,
Evening star., 1961-12-28
LETTERS TO THE STAR

Pen names may be used u
letters carry tDrtters correct
names and addresses. Au let
terS are subject to condenSd-
tion. Those not used ,Dtll be
returned only Dhen accom- =
panied BY self addressed,
stamped envelopes.
Evening star., 1961-12-28

oOeS nOL overlook Lne 1acC
that he is the leader and head
of the Democratic Party
any more than did the late
Franklin D. Roosevelt. This
does not mean the Presi-
dent is overlooking in any
way the tremendous tasks
and problems, national and
international, that confront
the country. But he wants
very much to strengthen the
Democratic Party in order to
make sure Of strong back
ing for his various programs.
1t is not surprising. there
fore. that he is now reported
willing to free his Secretary
Of Health, Education and
Welfare - Abraham Ribicoff
to run for the Senate in
1862 against Republican
Senator Prescott Bush.
Nor is 1t surprising that
Mr.. Kennedy is taking a keen
interest in the New York gu
bernatorial race. In this case
his interest lies in the selec-
ton of a candidate to try to
defeat Gov. Nelson A. Rookie
feller, and Representative
Samuel S. Stratton, As, a per-
sonally attractive Congress-
man from the now-defunct
32nd district, has been trotted
out Of the stable.
Mr.. Ribicoff takes the posi-
ton he is not a candidate for
Senator-that he wishes to
remain in the cabinet, Ger
tainly until the Congress has
dealt with the administrations
welfare and educational pro-
grams. But there seems no
real doubt that he will make
the senatorial race If the
President and Democratic Ma
tional Chairman John M.
Bailey want him to. The
Democrats in Connecticut
have been casting around for
a senatorial candidate to win
the Bush seat, and Mr.. Ribi-
coff has been the greatest
vote-getter the Democrats
have ever had.
Center Of Rebuilding
In fact, Chairman Bailey,
who was Connecticut State
chairman long before he be-
came national chairman, re-
built the Democratic Party
in Connecticut around Mr.
Ribicoff, who was first a Rep
resentative and then Cover
nor for two terms. He wor
reelection as Governor by 6
246,000 majority in 1858. Hi
Republican opponent was 6
weak candidate, but the fac
remains that this was tht
greatest majority ever giver
to a candidate for Governor
of Connecticut.
1t is reported that Gov
John N. Dempsey, who sue
ceeded Mr.. Ribicoff when h,
resigned to take his cabine
post, Is among those urging
him to come back and Civ,
the Democrats a hand in tn,
Nutmeg State. Gov. DempSe!
himself is planning to run TO
Governor next November.
Representative at larg,
Frank Kowalski already ha
announced his candidacy TO
the Democratic senatoria
nomination. Others who hav
been mentioned as poSsibl
candidates are former Sen
ator William M. Benton an
Mayor Richard c. Lee of Ne1
Haven - and there is ais
Chester Bowles. The candi
Evening star., 1961-12-28

oppose Communist peace
and democracy"
There can be only one con-
sequence if the Kremlin plan
succeeds: KhruShchev calls
it burial"
Evening star., 1961-12-03
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Les Girls Club
sale is Saturday

A cake, cookie and candy
sale, sponsored by Les, Girls
Club, will be Saturday at the
shopping mart on Highway 90.
Ths sale will be from 9 am.
to 8 pm.
Proceeds will be used to pay
for a Christmas party for the
day care center. Mrs. A. J. Lar
sen, Mrs. George Diaz and
Mrs. Wayne Cook are in
charge.