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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-29
Words to Remember

Before bargain days begin
on constitutional rights, GER
tain Washington politicians
would do well to consider
some words from the great
dissenting opinion of the late
Justice Harlan in Plessy v.
Ferguson. Justice Harlan
wrote:
But in the view Of the
Constitution, in the eye of
the law, there is in this coun-
try no superior, dominant,
ruling class of citizens. There
is no caste here. Our Consti-
tuition is color-bli and
neither knows nor tolerates
classes among citizens. In
respect of civil rights, all
citizens are equal before the
law. The humblest Is the peer
of the most powerful. The
law regards man as man, and
takes no account of his sur
roundings or of his color
when his civil rights as guar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-29
Back to Rock Creek

Zen years ago, Wnen Maryland ana
District highway officials were seeking
the location of a freeway to connect
Bethesda's Route 70-S with downtown
Washington, the most reasonable and
sensible solution was a route passing
along the western edge of Rock Creek
Park.
The suggestion Of entering even
portion Of the park raised such a politi-
cal Juror, on and off Capitol Hill, how
ever, that the proposal was laid aside
while officials sought a less controversial
route farther to the west.
Well, here we are, 10 years later.
Lord knows every alternative possibility
has been studied and restudied-to the
point that Maryland planner J. Newton
Brewer, more out Of desperation than
anything else, has directed his staff in
the most indefinite terms to plot an
interstate highway route into Washing
ton along the Potomac River.
At one time we Endorsed such a
route-with the understanding, how
ever, that the freeway should occupy
the area reserved for the George Wash
tngton Memorial parkway. That idea
was killed, early in 1858, by the Ma
tional Park Service. Then, in April, 1858,
the White House announced final
settlement" of the issue. The compro-
mise was a complicated business, in
volving, among other things, the con-
struction of both a river freeway and
a road through Glover-Archbold Park.
But the Park Service, in time, also
reneged on that. Still later, the pro-
posal to build the freeway through
the Wisconsin avenue corridor likewise
collapsed in controversy.
It is high time, we think, to start
looking all over again. And the logical
place to start is the location which made
the most sense in the first place-Rock
Greek Park. The freeway design de-
veloped by the District 10 years ago
involves only a small portion of the
leaSt-used section Of the park. It would
not seriously encroach on recreationl
uses. 1t would, however, open the
beauties of this lovely park every day
to thousands Of people who now never
get near it. This freeway would leave
most of the wilderness areas Of Rock
Greek Park intact for the mixers and
strollers. But there is something wrong
with the concept that such park in
the center of a teeming city should
be enjoyed only by those who are will
ing to walk through it. Certainly the
George Washington parkway in Vir-
ginia, during its brief period Of use,
has demonstrated that it is possible
and desirable to enhance the value of
park areas by careful highway de-
signing.
Political presSures against any new
road in Rock Creek may win over good
sense once again. If so, 1t may be
necessary to return to the Wisconsin
avenue corridor. For this freeway, in
one location or another, must be built.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-29

Higg1nson was an Ab0lltl0r-
list and a supporter Of John
Brown. Nevertheless, he re-
marks that 81 did not seek
the command Of colored
troops, but it sought me. And
this fact again." he contin-
ues, sis only important to
my story for this reason, that
under these circumstances I
naturally viewed the new re-
cruits rather as subjects for
discipline than for philan-
thropy."
Did Not Fail
He was determined to train
his men, and confident that
they could be so trained" No
amount Of well-wishing or
propaganda could have COW
cred failure. Higginson and
his troops did not fail.
Here is the end Of "Army
Life in a Black Regiment:
Eve who served with the
black troops have this pecu-
liar satisfaction, that, what
ever dignity or sacrednesS
the memories of the war may
have to others, they have
more to us. In that contest all
the ordinary ties Of patriotism
were the same, Of course, to
us as to the rest; they had no
motives which we had not,
as they have now no memoir
les which are not also ours.
But the peculiar privilege Of
associating with an outcast
race, or training it to defend
its rights and to perform its
duties, this was our especial
need. The vacillating policy
of the Government some
times filled other officers
with doubt and shame; until
the Negro had justice, they
were but defending liberty
with one hand and crushing it
with the other. From this in
consistency we were free.
Whatever the Government
did, we at least were working
in the right direction. If this
was not recognized on our
side Of the lines, we knew it
was admitted on the other.
Fighting with ropes around
our necks, denied the ordi-
nary courtesies of war till we
ourselves compelled their con-
ceSsion, we could at least turn
this outlawry into a compli-
ment. We had touched the
pivot of the war. Whether this
vast and dusky mass should
prove the weakness of the
Nation or its strength, must
depend in great measure, we
knew, upon our efforts. Till
the blacks were armed,
there was no guaranty Of
their freedom. It was their
demeanor under arms that
Shamed the Nation into recog-
nizing them as men,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-29
Lawrence Fan

The item written by David
L Lawrence in The Star on
Voice Of r ason on Civil
Rights" was excellent and I
feel every newspaper in the
country should reprint it.
I feel very much that we
as a white race must work to
better ourselves; nothing is
handed down to us because
Of our color. I'm sure in this
land Of ours many Negroes
are self-made men. and are
to be commended for it. I
also feel that these civil
ri g hts marches are getting
out Of hand and going too
far.
Hazel e. Chapman.
Lake Worth, Fla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-29
Steel Price Probe

The Jury probe Of steel
prices in my judgment is I'M
warranted and unreasonable.
The records Of several large
steel companies have been
subpoenaed by a grand jury
in New York. However, the
records Of Inland Steel which
has been friendly to the adj
ministration have not been
subpoenaed.
I submit that this Is q sub
terfuge to control and roll
back steel prices which the
administration does not dare
do in the same manner as in
1862, obviously for political
reasons. In the absence Of
clear and irrefutable evil
dence of c collision by the
steel companies to fix prices,
the Kennedy Administration
and the Justice Department
should get off the backs Of
the steel companies" and
permit them to run their
businesses.
The economic and social
planners Of the administra-
ton are apparently bent on
controlling the price Of steel
in this country. To be objec-
tive, If this is desirable, and
If 1t is necessary for the Presi-
dent to define the national
interests, then legislation for
the control Of steel prices
should be sought. Congress
should exercise its legislative
prerogative in this area.
1t should not. however. be
accomplished by subterfuge
or administrative fiat.
AS q small stakeholder !
submit In the absence Of q
national emergency 1t Is pa
tently unfair for the govern
ment to dictate the price Of
steel by one means or anoth-
er and then allow other large
automotive, electronic and
other corporations to enjoy
record profits.
1t is suggested in some
quarters that review boards
be set up to determine the
price Of steel and wages in
which case steel companies
would apparently be treated
as utility companies. This
appears to me a large step
towards socializing the steel
industry. The economic fore
es Of supply and demand will
lower steel prices soon
enough. David Wishner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-29
Nom, Poor Nom

l was pleased 70 read your
editorial about American
women. I was hoping that
perhaps someone might at
least hint at the idea that
the real glory Of women Is
that Of motherhood or po-
tential motherhood. The re-
spect for women in the
Western World has its roots
in this thought.
Now 1t does not seem at all
strange to those who are
championing for the status
Of women that most women
are not much concerned
about their so-called second
class status. Rather I should
say that they are concerned
about the lack Of concern but
for the wrong reason. Many
good things spring from pop
ular feeling and sentiments
but this Is not one Of those.
This idea that second-class
citizenship is being imposed
upon women Is one Of those
ideas that comes from the
top down. Those women who
made up the status Of women
report are, I am sure, Of good
intention but are overlooking
the gargantuan fact that
those Of their sex get their
greatest natural happiness
from marriage and q family
and not from playing a
greater part In politics, for
NAL education and industry.
1t Is admitted that men can
achieve a great degree Of sat-
isfaction from their work.
This Is so whether q man Is
happily m arrie d, Is having
marital problems or Is not
m arrie d at all. The same
cannot be said for women for
they find their greatest ma
tural happiness in the mar
ried state. This will be so for
every woman except those
who dedicate themselves to
the works Of religion which
is really an indication Of the
measure Of sacrifice made by
these women.
Many Of us are aware Of
the preSSures upon the mod
ern family. The Presidents
report would add to these.
Those who can look back
upon their childhood years
with happy thoughts will
certainly not wish that their
mothers had been more &C.
tive In politics and civic af-
fairs. even II 1t meant COM
ing home to an empty house.
It Is reasSuring to know
that Europeans are not so
prone to throw over the pop
ular and traditional feelings
solely in the name Of equal
ity and progress. Women have
always been meant to COM
plement and not to compete
with men.
I should like to see proven
somewhere that more women
actively engaged in politics,
industry and so on will make
this a better world, especially
for our children. One readily
sees that 1t cannot be proven
for it cannot even be stated
with any real sincerity. 1t is
fortunate for all of us that
the "feminiSts" will wait in
vain for a march on Wash
ington.
Albert J. COlOnna.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-29

anteed by the supreme law
Of the land are involved"
The 14th Amendment was
enacted to ensure perman-
ent Federal protection against
State infringement to equal
citizenship rights for all.
Until the Federal Govern
ment moves to enforce it by
all legal means, this Nation
is not a true democracy. JUS
tice can prevail, II there is
sufficient will to achieve it.
Kenneth A. Stevens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-29
LETTERS TO THE STAR

Pen names may be used II
letters carry tDriterS' correct
names and addresses. All let
tiers are subject to condensd-
ton. Those not used iDiH be
returned only tDhen accom-
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stamped envelopes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-29
In Bad Humor

In the interest Of more en-
lightened political oratory in
the coming year, let US hope
that ColumniSt Richard VII
son was in error when he i'm
piled that politicians such as
Senator Goldwater are pla-
giarizing their witticisms
from Fletcher Knebel's "Po-
tomac Fever"
One who Is searching for
humor in The Star could as
profitably spend his time
reading the legal notices as
in looking for the light touch
in the strained epigrams of
Mr.. Knebel. J. C. Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-29
Likes and DisIikes

I don't often buy The Star
now, having become irked by
your gloo m-and-doom fea-
lures and columnists, but not
long ago I read a column by
Richard Wilson Whom I
have seen on TV) on per
sonal Conduct in High Of
flee" I liked it and cut 1t out.
Then I read another by him,
Getting Personal With the
President" and admired it,
for it had something to say. I
was glad for a change to see
somebody else at the top of
the page, instead Of David
Lawrence and his constant
carping criticism, and that
tiresome Fletcher Knebel.
Marion Welsh
Surely Richard Wilson
doesn't believe his own glib
suggestion Of October %
that the personal issue
against the Kennedys Is as
profitless as 1t is booriSh."
If 1t is so valueleSS why not
ignore it instead Of wasting
nineteen and one-half inches
of prime column space refut-
ing the call for more dignity
in the White House?
Neil A. CrichtOn
+ 4 n
Richard Wilson October
23) sounds like any other
fatuouS flack in the Kennedy
clique'S claque.
], X. Stewart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-29
A BOOK FOR TODAY
Negro Troops in the Civil War
By DONALD MINTZ

ARMY LIFE IN A BLACK
REGIMENT. BY Thomas
Wentworth Higginson. With
a new introduction by How
ard N. Meyer. Collier
Civil War Classics, General
Editor: Earl Schenck Miers. }
287 PIP. Collier Books AS344,
IS cents, softbound.
Collier Books has had the
fine idea Of concentrating
the Civil War Centennial by
reprinting essential docu-
ments and contemporary
books rather than by issuing
endless secondary, tertiary
and quadrennial works or de-
tailed studies for laymen Of
tiny sub-topics.
Thomas Wentworth Higgin-
son (1823-1911), whose "Army
Life in a Black Regiment" is
part of the series, was a Uni
tartan minister turned free
lance writer and, during the
war, military officer. He
played a role in Emily Dickin-
sons life, and, writes Howard
N. Meyer in an extraordinar-
lily instructive introduction,
latter her death became
the first editor Of her poe
try" Aside from this small,
enduring fame, he has been
nearly forgotten.
Military Necessity
Mr.. Meyer tells US how Hig-
ginson came to be colonel of
the First South Carolina Vol
unteers. ''Until well into 1862"
he writes, "the Presidents
approach to the war involved
a SedulouS avoidance of Of
tense to the wavering border
States, even though many
Northerners were thereby
exasperated and angered.
One aspect of this seeming
appeasement policy was the
consistent rejection Of the Of
fers of Northern, free Negroes
to fight in defense of the IN
ion. But in the special circum-
stances in which the Sea Is
lands and Port Royal harbor
were situated Chat is, be-
tween Savannah. Ca, and
Charleston, S. c., the arm
ing and employment Of Ne
gro troops became a military
necessity. Under the COM
mand of Gen. Rufus Sax
ton, military governor Of the
optimiStically styled Depart
ment of the South the first
American regiment of freed
slaves came into being"
Higginson, meanwhile, had
been appointed captain in the
51St Massachusetts. Saxton
chad a historic inspiration"
and offered Higginson COM
mand of ''the first regiment
of freed slaves"
Obviously, the behavior of
these troops was Of the ut
most Importance to the cause
of the freedmen. Higginson's
book is eloquent testimony to
the effectiveness of his Ii
berated slaves who were fully
equal to white troops. The
dedication to Gen. Saxton
says: 'ThiS equality in war is
the guarantee of that ulti-
mate civil equality which you
and l may not live to see, but
for which we who knew these
men in military service can
never doubt their fitness"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-29
Answers to Questions
By THE HASKIN SERVICE

@. Is the African pangolin
a bird or an animals. A.
A. The pangolin is a tooth
less, long-tailed mammal,
found in Africa and Asia. 1t
is a species Of scaly anteater,
and may be remotely related
to the South American ant
eater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-10-29

This full-time wife and
mother thanks you for your
editorial, Nom, Poor Nom"
And I do, too, take an interest
in politics and the rest"
Dolores HarOpulOs.
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Dyfoos-Houoen

Mr.. and Mrs. Volorus H.
Hougen Of Potomac, Md, an
nounce the marriage of their
daughter Judith Ellen to Mr..
Mr.. William Webb DryfooS,.
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Dryfoos, III, Of Wesley
Heights. The wedding took
place yesterday at Potomac
Methodist Church. The couple
will live in Alexandria.
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Smith-Firebouqh

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Fire
baugh Of Fairfax City, Va.
announce the marriage Of
their daughter Sarah Jane to
Mr.. Leland Wrightman
Smith. IT., son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith Of Atlanta, Ga.
The wedding took place July
Is at the Fairfax Baptist
Church. The couple will live
in Fairfax City.
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Voden-Peck

Mr., and Mrs. william Tay-
Tor Peck announce the mar
rage Of their daughter Ka-
leen Kissinger to Mr.. Thomas
Howerton Walden, son Of Mrs.
Emma Walden and the late
Mr.. Henry Walden. The we'd
ding took place July 81 at
the Ryland Methodist
Church.
.Show-Stockenberq
Capt. Harold A. Stocken-
berg, USN (ret0. and Mrs.
Stockenberg Of Corrina,
Calf, formerly of Arlington,
announce the marriage Of
their daughter Cynthia Lee
to Mr.. Jeffry Glenn Shaw,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
net Shaw Of Long Beach,
Calf. The wedding took
place July 20 in Long Beach.
The couple will live in Long
Beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hen
ry Peterson of Silver Spring
announce the marriage Of
their daughter Barbara Joyce
to Mr.. John william Hall,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Meloy Hall Of Hillcrest
Heights, Md. The wedding
took place July 8 at st. John
the Evangelist Church. The
couple will live here.