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Evening star., 1962-01-15

then fill in the holes and two
or three years later a storm
brings down the trees. I know
of one case where the occu-
pant of a house called to COM
plain about a dead tree in
front of her home. Two years
elapsed without any action
being taken by the Trees and
LandScaping Department. A
storm blew down the tree on
her automobile causing ex-
tensive damage. In another
recent case, a contractor
called the Trees and Land
scaping Department at 2 pm.
and was informed that the
office closed at 3 pm. and
someone would treat the root
the following day. They did
not arrive until 9 am. the
following day. Plumbing con-
tractors have a responsibility
for rendering much more
prompt service to home
owners.
Mr.. Lowe received conSid-
cradle publicity by arresting
a plumbing contractor and
requiring him to post $25 COL
lateral, but this hardly seems
to be necessary when all
plumbing contractors are re-
quired to post a $4,000 bond
indemnifying the District and
homeowners.
None of us can object to
Mr.. Loves desire to keep
Washington beautiful by
maintaining our trees, but it
would seem that the con-
sideration for the health of
citizens should outweigh the
consideration for the health
of trees.
John J. COe,
President, Washington Asso-
citation Of Plumbing Con-
tractors.
Evening star., 1962-01-15
A BOOK FOR TODAY
By DONALD MINTZ
A Momentous Era Is ReIived in Print

a plant while a sit-down is
in progress is a hard job," but
Bruce Bliven succeeded in en-
tering Fisher Body No. / dur
ing the 1887 sit-downs at
General Motors, and Mr..
Congdon has reprinted his re-
port from The New Republic.
From the same magazine,
Mr.. Congdon offers Malcolm
Cowley's report on one of the
more fantastic tragedies Of
the Great Depression, THE
Flight Of the Bonus Army"
before MacArthur's troops in
1882.
NON POLITICAL aspects
Of life come in for less at
tention, and the coverage Is
Spotty and the quality vari-
able. There are three fine
pieces on the Moro Castle
fire, and articles on the build
ing of Boulder (now Hoover)
Dam, the career of John
Dillinger. the kidnapping Of
the Lindbergh baby and the
Hauptmann trial. and so on.
And there are a few hui
morouS pages: Creighton
Peet's "The Great Nickel
Panic" is given over to the
proposition that "all modern
life depended upon the
use of the nickel or scent
piece. Remove the nickel and
life would eventually be
forced to assume a more
leisurely pace"
In 1880, Corey Ford, writing
like Peet in the pages of Van
ity Fair, suggested a solution
to the traffic problem:
Sooner or later the
roads will grow more and
more congested, and the cars
will move slower and slower,
until that time when
they will stop moving alto
gether. Then we can simply
fill in the chinks between
them with cement, pave the
hoods, and start life over
again on top"
The treatment Of the arts,
both lively and fine, is rath-
er curious. There is nothing
about painting or so-called
serious music, and only the
briefest, cram book like dis
cussion of literature, If we
except some discussion about
the economic position Of the
writer. The two articles on
jazz are at best mildly infor-
NATIVE. But Arthur Knights
survey of developments in
Hollywood is most percep-
tive, and the two articles on
radio are equally worthy Of
attention.
In a brief epilogue, Mr..
Congdon emphasizes the con-
tinuity of the '30s and the
postwar period. "(After the
war; the work was still there
to be done, as we see clearly
in this year, 1961-in conser~
vation. better regulatory
practices for business and la
Dor, fairer taxation, integra-
tion-a list as long as ones
arm" 1t is a welcome re-
minder closing q welcome
book.
Evening star., 1962-01-15
France Easing Berlin Stand?
Foreign Correspondent Of The

would involve disastrous con-
cesSions by the West or fail.
Dissident professionals dis
agree. Given the present fac
tors in the Berlin equation,
they argue there is at least
a reasonable chance that an
agreement acceptable to both
sides can be worked out.
At the Geneva conference
of 1859, 1t is pointed out, Rus
sia and the Western powers
came closer to an agreement
than was generally recog-
nized at the time. In the
course of these talks the West
made certain concessions re-
garding a limitation of the
size of garrisons and reduc-
ton of propaganda and es-
pionage activities in both
East and West sectors of the
city.
Three years ago these con-
ceSSionS went a long way to-
ward meeting the basic Rus
sian requirements. At the
time, at least they did not
seem to involve any disas-
trous retreat on the part Of
the allies.
The Geneva conference
failed because the ministers
could not agree on one vital
point: The problem of East
German refugees. The West
could not accept any formula
which would exclude those
who wanted to find asylum
in the West. The Communists
could not accept any setup
which virtually guaranteed a
continued drain on vital
East German manpower.
The fact that this problem
has now been eliminated by
the construction of the Berlin
wall lies at the heart Of the
theory that new negotiations
along the same lines as the
earlier Geneva talks might
end in agreement.
In the opinion of some ex-
pertS, the Russians at this
stage are just as anxious to
find a reasonable face-sav-
ing formula as are the West
ern governments. In this
case an arrangement involv-
ing modest concessions in
return for formal Russian
recognition of the Western
presence in Berlin might be
worked out.
The great question, Of
course, is whether the Rus
slams are in fact interested
in taking the heat out of the
Berlin crisis or whether-as
their recent overtures to the
Germans suggest-they be-
lieve they have other fish to
fry.
Presumably Mr.. Thompson's
probing of Mr.. Gromyko's
thinking will provide some
enlightenment on this point.
And in the meantime. a GER
tain consolidation Of the
Western points Of view on the
problem seems possible.
Evening star., 1962-01-15
Live Up to Name

An article in The Star OF
Jan. S, entitled Connecticut
Ave. Group Ends Racial Bar
rier", states that the Con-
necticut Avenue Citizens As
sociation is the second one to
eliminate its race clause. The
other one mentioned was the
Lamond-Riggs Association.
Attention is invited to the
fact that our Association took
similar action at a meeting in
February. 1861, which fact
was later reported in your
paper,
John r. Waechter,
Friendship Citizens
Association.
Evening star., 1962-01-15
PARIS

fAfL1O.
With the reopening of the
talks in Moscow between
U. S. Ambassador Llewellyn
Thompson and Soviet Foreign
Minister Andrei Gromyko,
the possible softening Of
French opposition to eventual
negotiations with the Rus
slams on Berlin is noticeable
here.
OutWardly, at least, French
Presid ent de Gaulle has
moved very slightly from his
former stand, which ruled out
any negotiation limited to
the problem of Berlin and
called under Russian threats.
His latest statements have
merely put the emphasis on
the positive side of the coin;
France would participate in
any broad negotiation in
volving central European
problems once the threats of
one:sided action by the Rus
slams were removed.
There is no guarantee that
Gen. de Gaulle will move
further than this. He is, as
all of his allies have discov-
cred painfully. a stubborn
man, not easily swayed on
matters where important
principles are involved.
Nevertheless, there is no
doubt that Gen. de Gaulle
is under pressure-not only
from the outside, but from
some of the senior profess
sionals within his own ad-
ministration-to modify his
stand. 1t is possible that in
the long run this pressure
may be more telling than all
the arguments that the Brit
ish and Americans can bring
to bear.
At any rate, one can find
within the ranks of top for
eign-service experts a trend
of thought that is quite diff
ferent from the officia
French policy. 1t is in fact
not so different from the line
of reasoning of the American
State Department and the
current exploratory efforts
being carried on in Moscow,
This line of reasoning starts
with the idea that in the long
run it is less dangerous to
negotiate on Berlin than not
to negotiate. Assuming that
the worst possibility is a sud-
den showdown which will face
the West with the alternative
of humiliation or atomic
war, it is suggested that soon
er or later the only way to
avoid these alternatives is by
working out a new agreement
on Western presence in West
Berlin.
There Is in this dissident
French line one major differ
ence with official French
policy. Gen. de Gaulle'S Ber-
lin policy is based on the
idea that any negotiation on
Berlin at this point either
Evening star., 1962-01-15

THE THIRTIES, A Time
to Remember, edited and with
commentary by Don Congdon.
625 PIP. (Simon & Schuster;
$7.950
These great, slick antholo-
gieS purporting ~ contain the
essence of an epoch, an era
or an age are things to ap-
proach with caution. For all
too often fact is glazed with
Sentimentality and 1t all
seems like one, long -contrived
happy end.
What have we here? A
paean to the gay, mad, care
free '30s, the time of romantic
dust storms, charming pow
erty and lyrical labor vio-
lence? The answer, fortunate
ly, is a resounding "No!" OF
course, there is some super
charged hokum in Don Cong
don's book. It is inevitable in
a work of this size.
But in the main "The Thir-
ties" is a serious work, a skill
full blend Of articles from
magazines like Vanity Fair,
Harper's, Fortune and The
Nation and excerpts from re-
cent studies that view the
period with what dispassion
and perspective can be mus
tered so soon after the events.
The editors commentaries
are clean and sober and
where they serve to intro
duce modern writings, they
often quote contemporaneouS
sources extensively. The al
formation between involve
ment and observation that
results from this and from
the skilled ordering Of the
various pieces is both instruc-
tive and genuinely dramatic.
POLITICAL and economic
events dominate the book as
indeed they should. The per-
spective from today is fur
nished mostly by excerpts
from various studies by Ar
thur M. Schlesinger, jr., Dix
on Wecter, Frederick Lewis
Allen and James MacGregor
Burns.
Much that emerges from
this is more than effectively
interesting; it is still perth
nent and controversial in
more than a historic sense.
Mr.. Schlesinger, for example,
chronicles "The Rise Of Fed
eral Relief" At the time, the
extent Of the program and
the manner of its administra-
ton were its most contro-
versial aspects. But today we
have a direct interest in the
arguments about the nature
of the various programs: the
dole against works projects,
the extent to which rehabil-
itation measures should be
employed and so on.
The arguments are still
much the same and the anal
ysis of the experience of the
'30s is a salutary, pragmatic
rule against which they can
be tested.
And Of course, there is d.
rect reporting, ITO get inside
Evening star., 1962-01-15

Pen names may be used it
letters carry writers' correct
names and addresses. All let
terS are subject to condenSd-
ton. Those not used DiH be
returned only 1Dhen accom-
panied By self addressed,
stamped envelopes.
Evening star., 1962-01-15

told that industry is "con-
trolled." 1t may be partially
controlled Cor as far as is
economically feasible~, but
that is not enough to elimi-
nate smog.
Will Los Angeles and San
Francisco ever get rid of
Smog? Not as long as certain
politicians are fearful Of los
ing the tax money from pc
troleum refineries. Better luck
to Washington, D. c.!
Bee H. GrabSke,
Van Nuys, Calf.
Evening star., 1962-01-15
Grateful for Transfer

An expression of apprecia-
ton is due to the D. C..
Transit and nearby Virginia
and Maryland bus lines for
their recent cooperation in
issuing transfers between the
District and those States.
This arrangement represents
an appreciable saving for
those who commute each day.
Living in beautiful Virginia
is worth almost any trans
portation cost but to have a
reduction is Just wonderful!
Ona Lee Sans.
Evening star., 1962-01-15
I'll Buy It-But I'll Also Steer 1t!
LETTERS TO THE STAR

Potomac in this area to those
craft similar to those which
used it prior to A. D. 1850.
David F. Murray.
President, the Piscataway
Indian Historical Society.
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The Nome nugget., 1962-02-16
Anchorage Will Be Divided Into 31 Precincts

JUNEAU R - Secretary of State Hugh Wade told the House State Affairs Committee Wednes- day that Anchorage would be di- vided into 31 precincts for the 1862 elections, an increase of nine over 1860.
 Wade was the only witness to show up for committee public hearing on proposed revisions in the Election Code of 1860. Only two spectators made an appear ance.
 Wade told the committee that Anchorage's city clerk, Ben Boeke, had asked that some pro- vision be made in the code for locating polling places at sites adjacent to, but not in, the pre- cincts they serve.
 Wade said that Boeke informed him that in two precincts in An chorage, adequate polling places cannot be found.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-16
B.C. Highway Will Be Brought Up to Standards

VICTORIA, BIC. R = High ways Minister Paul Gaglardi said the British Columbia government will see that Highway 16 is brought up to standards to meet the truck service expected to re- suit from ferry link between Prince Rupert and Alaska.
 He was asked to comment on a statement in Smithers by A. N. Ritchie of Juneau, Traffic Man ager for the Alaska Highways De- pertinent Marine Division.
 Ritchie was quoted as saying he doubted if major transporta- tion companies would allow their big trailer trucks to travel the northern trans-proyincial high way from Prince George to Prince Rupert if it is not inn proved.
 "The truckers will be taken care of" Gaglardi said. wen look after the highway"
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-16
Reserve Decision On Retirement of Judge Earl Cooper

ANCHORAGE lR = The three member Alaska Supreme Court at the conclusion of 45-minute hearing today, reserved it's de cision as to whether or not Su- perior Court Judge J. Earl Cooper should be retired from the bench. The Alaska Judicial Council recommended to the high court last month that Cooper be retired because of physical disability.
 When Chief Justice Buell. A. Nesbett announced at the con- c1usion of today's hearing that the matter would be taken under ad- visement, Cooper requested that the court, if it decides to retire him, defer doing so until some sort of retirement bill is passed to help me"
 Cooper explained that the State at the present time has no retire ment plan for judges, and if one subsequently, is established by the legislature, after he has been re- tired, 'sit will do me no good"
 Dr. Robert Wilkins, who had testified before the Judicial Coun- cil earlier, was called to give testimony today before the court.
 He said he had no reason to change his earlier findings, which were that for physical reasons the judge should not continue on the bench.
 Cooper suffered a stroke last April and was hospitalized for time. He returned to the bench briefly and then took a three month leave of absence in Octo- Der. He returned to the bench in January. Since that time he has had limited court schedule.
 Wilkins said Cooper suffers from a partial paralysis of the left side of his body and has high blood pressure.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-16
Mrs. Emma Lyle is Laid To Rest at Belmont Point

Mrs. Emma Lyle, was laid to rest today from the Community Methodist Church, having spent a lifetime in Nome, where she has been mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with some members of all generations re- siding in the community.
 During her four score and 12 years she has seen many changes in the world, in Alaska and in Nome, where she has been a resident since 1904. Her kind ness and cheerfulness have en- deared her to both young and old.
 The service today was conduct ed by Rev. Gerald McCray of the Community Methodist Church of which she has been a member since arriving in Nome. Special music was sung by Mrs. Robert Baldwin and Mrs. Howard Huffer with Robert Baldwin at the organ.
 Past Matrons of the Order of Eastern Star, who served as off, cers during her 50 years as member, held a closing ceremony, Mrs; Bon Davis opened the cere- mony with a violin solo, Star of the East, and Past Matron Helen Dunbar closing it with Star Taps"
 Representing the Order were Werner Bohrer and Mrs. Jack Reed as Past Matron and Patron; Mrs. Emily Boucher as Chaplain, and Star Points, Beverly Morgan, Mildred Harwood, Jane Perkins, Betty Edwards and Lillie Lewis.
 Pallbearers were Charles Lewis, Carl Mickelson, Luther Dunbar, Wm. Cameron, Herb Jenks and Thomas Martin.
 Robert Lyle, youngest of the Lyle boys, arrived yesterday. He is project engineer with the US. Army at Anchorage.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-16
Communication Networks Have Alternate System
WASHINGTON H z A

WASHINGTON M = A retain ing wall collapsed early this month and wrecked commercial communications complex in Kan sas City, Mo. For more than eight hours, 10000 circuits = including long distance lines = were broken, some linking up missile sites and air bases.
 If one accident could do this, what could nuclear attack do to the military's communication sys- tenn for coordinating the retalia- tory and defense action? Could it stay in operation?
 Yes, spokesman said Thurs day, sit will function under war; time conditions of attack
 Why does the Defense Depart ment think so?
 Because the repeated tests of systems are made under simulated conditions and because of the duplicate, alternate, backup net works.
 In the continental United States, the Defense Department uses commercial communication cir cults extensively. It also has available it's own military cir cults. Merely pressing buttons in command posts at the Pentagon links 1t instantly with other head quarters and bases overseas and home.
 American Telephone & Tele- graph has center to monitor all circuits used by the military and to report instantly whenever primary circuit goes out and start up alternate circuits.
 Facilities include surface wires, underground cables, rnicrowave relay for telephone and tele- graph. A break in a circuit auto matically switches the line to an alternate system.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-16
Underworld Czar Dies Suddenly Leaves Fortune in Vase

When notorious Matt Zaree is killed in an automobile accident, Secret Agent x-9 moves swiftly to seize possession of his palatial estate for the government.
 But only the racketeer's butler knows that Zarco had hidden $500 ,000 worth of uncut heroin in Botticelli urn.
 The federal government pre- pares to auction of Zarco's art treasures as means of collecting the underworld czar's unpaid taxes. But Zarco's fellow racketeers in the dope ring plan to force the butler to reveal where the valuable cache of heroin is hidden.
 Will Phil Corrigan, Secret Agent x-9, be able to foil the gangs efforts to seize Zarco'. butler-and the drugs?
 Don't miss this dramatic story in the Nome Nugget startin, Monday, Feb. l9.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-16
FRENCH TO CONTINUE TESTING NUCLEAH WEAPONS

PARIS M = France will con- tinue nuclear testing until it has an arsenal of rocket-mounted thermo-nuclear bombs by 197O, Defense Minister Pierre Messmer said today.
 Messmer wrote in a magazine that the thermo-nuclear bombs and strategic ballistic missiles would follow development of French atomic bombs, which he i said are to be operational from l a fleet of planes by 1865.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-16
VERNE Q. MARTIN IS FIRST REPUBLICAN, TO FILE FOR GOVERNOR

JUNEAU tn Anchorage at torney Verne o. Martin yester- day became the third person to announce his candidacy for the governorship of Alaska, Secretary of State Hugh Wade said today.
 Martin filed for the Republi- can nomination.
 The first two persons to file, David Newton Boyer of Kenai and Warren A. Taylor of Fair banks, are both Democrats.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-16
Senate Honors Peratrovich

JUNEAU R = A resolution ex- pressing high esteem for Senate President Frank Peratrovich was endorsed unanimously by the members of the upper chamber today.
 Following through, the Senate gave Peratrovich a standing ova- tion when it adjourned for the day.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-16
REACH AGREEMENT

PARIS H - President Charles De GaulIe and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer have reached agree nent on the basic steps to take toward achieving European po- litical unity, informed sources said today.
 De Gualle returned last night from hastily arranged meeting with Adenauer in Baden Baden, Germany, and sources said he was pleased with the results of their talks.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-16
COMM

From Fairbanks: Mrs. Richard Lee, Dorothy Young, Capt. Con- don, Bob Lyle.
 From Kotzebue: Ralph Seward, Harold Sun, Alec Sheldon, Wm. Nix, Ethel Moses.
 COIN
 TO Fairbanks: Gloria and Rose Ann Cloud, Con Potter, Ralph Seward, George Hayes, Julian Rice, Ben Peterson.
 To Kotzebue: Simon Koenig, W1n. Nix, Sgt. Clegg, A/1C Dohl and Justus, Af1C Bahnke, Con- ges, Owens and Carreras.
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-16
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Worth remembering: "If Di- ogenes were alive today, he'd go around searching for someone in his right mind.''
The Nome nugget., 1962-02-16

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