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Evening star., 1963-01-13
Disarmament

Our former chief nego-
tiator at Geneva, Arthur Dean,
stated that the Russians are
not convinced OF our desire
for disarmament. Is this sur
prising when great numbers
OF people In our country
genuinely fear disarmament
They wish for more defense
contracts 10 assure their own,
and the Nations, economic
security.
The United States Arms
Control and Disarmament
Agency is studying the eco
nomic problems OF disarma-
ment and finds II a safe and
necessary thing for our
country. II we make advance
plans. President Kennedy is
In agreement with the
agency. We must ask them
10 clarity the subject for
American citizens so that we
will not fear disarmament.
the one thing which will pre-
vent the world from Destroy
ing itself. Joan Botwlnlck.
Evening star., 1963-01-13
CoHeqe Site

OF all Of the sites suggest
ed for a college for WASH
ington, I believe that Boiling
air base would be best suited
to a university necessary for
a scholarly institution in
which research, teacher
training and education In
the broad realm of the arts
and sciences will be within
the means and ready reach
Of all qualified Washing
tonians."
The further suggestion
that such a splendid institu-
ton might well serve as a
living. on-going memorial to
Eleanor and Franklin Roose-
welt would be Of national in
terest. Such a memorial
seems appropriate for two
Americans who d dicated d
their lives to all who needed
help from their loving hands.
Mrs. Fred z. HetZeI.
Evening star., 1963-01-13
Integrotion Questions

In The Sunday Stars re-
view Of Haynes Johnson's
book, "Dusl- at the Noun
tain" Commissioner Tobriner
is reported to have asked
Congressman Of the House
District Committee som e
questions about slum condi-
tions, crime, school dropouts
and dubious welfare policies
existing in the city of WASH
ington. 1t seems to me that
these are questions the Con-
gressmen should be asking
Of Mr.. Tobriner.
Prior to 1854, racial segre-
cation was held by profess
sional egalitarians to be the
prime reason for Washing
tons racial problem. Welfare
experts, educationiSts, soci-
ologists and leaders Of Negro
advancement organizations
were all of one mind and
voice that once Negroes were
integrated, the racial prob
lem would be solved: that
those driven to crime and in
digence because Of the hu-
initiation Of segregation.
would reform and become
good citizens.
Since 1854, Washington has
become the most racially in
tegrated city in the Nation.
More Negroes are enrolled in
more integrated schools, and
are enjoying more integrated
public and private facilities
in Washington than any
where else. More Negroes are
in more jobs in Washington.
and at a higher rate Of in
come than in any other city.
A few other questions that
need answers. include: Has
massive racial integration
made Washington's Negroes
more responsible citizens7
Have the unprecedented ac-
ceptance and prosperity
which have come to Wash
ington's Negroes decreased
the crime, indulgence and IL
legitimacy rates2 What has
massive Negro integration
done TO Washington's once
considerable white popula-
tion2 Is 1t good for a white
child TO be forced to go TO a
Negro school2
Is II not time those really
responsible for aggravating
Washington's Negro problem.
stop trying TO put the blame
on Southern Congressmen"7
Harvey II. Hewitt.
Evening star., 1963-01-13
FROM THE STAR FILES.

it is a great pleasure to get to
a government conducted by
gentlemen and not by Yam
kee Doors! ; Included in
the 450 taking their departure
we're 10 females whom WASH
ington can we'll afford to lose,
though it has many more to
spare. Among the Cyprians
thus 'swarming off from the
hives here are delegations
from various noted establish
ments about town, Sal Aus
tins, No. 10 Marble Alley, The
Iron-Clad battery, Fort Sum-
ter, The Monitor, Headquar-
ters, U. S. A.; Gentle Annie
Lyles, The Cottage by the
Sea, Mary Halls and other
notorious houses. It is
better to give than to receive,
and Washington sends the
party greeting to Richmond"
Evening star., 1963-01-13
Up to the Public?

A unanimous" report by three
Judge Board of Public Accountability
puts the finger of blame on the Inter-
national Typographical Union for the
strike which has blacked out news
papers in New York City for five weeks.
The three judges who served on the
board said the strike is the result of
deliberate design formed by the
printers representatives as the opening
gambit in negotiations" The purpose,
according to the boards findings, is
to weaken the publishers before any
serious negotiations are started.
We have put quotation marks
around the word unanimous because
one among the three judges who served
on the board seemed to be saying both
yes and no. He joined in the finding,
but he also said he was not making
any moral judgment" as to which
party had the equities on its side"
Wherever the equities may lie, the
fact remains that New York'S news
papers, as a result of the strike, plus
the presentation of solid front by
the publishers, have been out of buSi-
ness for long time. Two or three of
them may never resume publication. If
so, the printers will not suffer unduly,
for they can find work in what are
known as job shops Workers in other
categorieS, however, including those
who support the strike as we'll as those
who do not, will suffer. And what about
Aha
of the strike on 8 million New Workers
has been truly incalculable," whatever
that may mean. Presumably it means
that the public has been hurt, and this
recalls to mind the pious proclamation
Of the politicians who appointed the
board. They said the public is entitled
to know whether its interests are being
given due account in this strike, and,
If not, the public "has the right to
exercise further influence to resolve
the present deadlock"
This is nonsense raised to the nth
degree. What can the public do to
resolve this deadlock? Nothing that we
know Of. If the printers carry this
strike to the point of ruination, and
II the other newspaper workers follow
along like so many sheep, there is
nothing that can be done. New York
may have been hard hit, but no national
emergency results from that. Those
who are striking, and those who go
along with them, will have to live with
the consequences of their own acts.
The situation is different in the
case Of the longShoremen'S strike. It's
damage to the national welfare, as
distinguished from the welfare of a
city, has been enormous. All Of the
procedures of the Taft-Hartley Act have
been exhausted. Nothing remains, in
the absence of an early settlement,
except to permit disastrous strike to
continue or to seek new legislation to
compel arbitration Of disputes of this
nature.
The President recently went on
record as saying, in effect, that he will
pursue foreign policies which he believes
to be right-evep at the price of major
friction" with some Of our allies. It will
be interesting, and also important, to
see whether he applies this philosophy
at home as we'll as abroad
Evening star., 1963-01-13

children, destined for Rich
mond and other points in
Secessia. These persons all
have relatives and friends in
the South, and are taken
down by permission and at
the expense Of the United
States Government. This
cargo will no doubt be a de-
cided acquisition to the society
OF Richmond and elsewhere,
for among those who went
down there was a very large
number Of pretty. agreeable
and intelligent young ladies.
Had their baggage passed
without inspection, they would
have added much also TO the
necessities Of the Southerners
In dry goods, shoes, medicines
and many other articles much
required at the present time
in Jeff Davis domains. In
many OF the trunks we're
found dress goods OF various
kinds and textures; pins.
needles. thread. etc. which
we're, OF course, excluded. In
one very large trunk a suf-
ficient quantity OF dry goods
was found 10 fully stock a
country store. Some trunks
had 10, IS, and as high as rs
pairs OF shoes. No passenger,
however. was allowed TO take
more than two pairs. One
lady, when asked why she
desired 10 take so many, re-
piled that she generally wore
out two pair per month"; The
wharf was crowded with
ladies and gentlemen =, say
ing farewell 10 friends. Secesh
sympathizers predominated.
A gentleman asked an old lady
who was going whether she
was pleased at her departure.
She replied. Yes, thank God,
Evening star., 1963-01-13
100 Years Ago

The sympathies Of many
Washington residents Of the
Civil War era were with the
South. Most Of these kept
their feelings secret, but
others we're outspoken, defy
ing authorities to prove they
we're disloyal because their
hearts belonged to Dixie.
Among the so-called rebel"
element were quite a few
fallen angels" "soiled
doves" daughters Of Eve" or
Cyprians, as this paper eu-
phemistically called them.
All armies have had their
camp-f followers. and the
Army Of the Potomac was no
exception. The city fathers
and Federal officials dis
played q helpless tolerance to
this sort OF thing so long as 1t
did not seriously impede the
war effort. In 1858, this paper
in an unofficial census, con-
cluded that the Capital shell
tered about 5000 Of these
gay young ducks" Margaret
Leech observed in "Reveille in
Washington" THE Star was
no prude. II was far too
worldly-wise ever 10 have sup
posed that a great army could
exist without women. It was
wont to treat the wenches
with q roguish masculine in
diligence. When II used
harsher epithets. II had been
provoked, like the rest Of
Washington. 10 righteous
anger by the irresponsible
volunteer officers who lost all
sense OF decency in their free
dom from family restric-
tions." At this time a century
ago. a shipload OF women.
most OF them respectable. but
some otherwise. left here for
Richmond. All Of the females
we're unreconstructed rebels"
who either wanted 10 leave
the city. or had been asked
10 do so. The Star OF Janu-
airy 7. 1863. chronicled: THE
steamer New York left the
Sixth street wharf today.
having on board $50 old, mid
dle-aged and young ladies and
Evening star., 1963-01-13

pancy" In housing. A more
practical application Of re-
ligious ideals could not be
made; in no other aspect Of
our customs is there greater
need for correction in belief
and practice. Racial segrega-
ton in housing must be re-
moved before the founda-
tions of an integrated So
ciety can be firmly laid.
William James declared
that the greatest revolution
of his generation was the
discovery that human beings,
by changing the inner &C
tivities of their minds, can
change the outer aspects of
their lives. The present gen.
Grafton is making this trans
forming discovery anew.
]. w. Haywood, jr.
Evening star., 1963-01-13
Loymon to Pulpit

In line with President Ken
nedy's reaffirmation OF the
spirit Of the Emancipation
Proclamation, suggest an ad-
ditional and specific form OF
observance OF this centennial
occasion. Ours will never be
a truly free society as long
as the kinds Of discrimina-
tion IN housing revealed in
recent hearings are rampant.
Therefore, / propose that
every minister. priest, and
rabbi in Metropolitan Wash
ington devote at least a part
OF at least one discourse dur
ing this calendar month 10
the doctrine OF "open occu
Evening star., 1963-01-13

Dear Willie, I cannot tell
you how much your note
meant to me - I am In my
80s, living alone in q small
room. I taught school for SO
years and yours is the first
note of appreciation I ever
received. 1t came on a blue,
cold morning and cheered me
as nothing has in years"
Such appreciation is a bios
som on the plant Of grati-
tude!
And, fourthly, be 1t re-
solved that l will be fair. If
I have in any way, by word
or pen, given a false impress
sion l will do my utmost to
have truth catch up with
false witness. For instance
in a recent Spire it was stated
on what seemed unimpeach-
able authority, that a sala-
cious play performed in Rio
de Janeiro was given under
the auspices of our State De-
partment and paid for by
United States tax money. The
comment by a reputable
critic was that the play was
so debasing that it disguised
a large part of the audience
who walked out and went
across the street where a
beautiful ballet exhibition
was being given, not Just for
arts sake but also for the
glory of Russia. This report
rightly disturbed many de-
cent, patriotic Americans.
Now it turns out that the
Objectionable play was given
by a private repertory COM
pany from New York touring
Latin America. The State De-
partment play was given at
the same time as the other
and was by the Helen Hayes
repertory group. 1t was re-
ferred to as. a charming and
sensitive creation" This was
the one sponsored by our
State Department, and not
the one that deserved to be
quarantined by those who de-
plore the affrontery of por-
traying moral cutters as in
any way mirroring America.
So, the State Department is
exonerated. That vital arm Of
our Government graciously
said that the Spire. and
others, made an understand
able mistake in giving wings
to an erroneous report. 1t is
only fair to publicly absolve
the Department from the
charge that it was in any way
responsible for the offensive
play.
And, filthy, be it resolved
that / will take time for the
things that matter most. In
feverish days when as too
close life crowds, I will main
tain a white margin around
busy schedules as 1 re-
solve
To take time to knoD the
thoughts of men;
Time to knotD beauty: and
time to feel again
Calm and content OF soul
the quiet poDer
OF meditation through q
gentle hour;
Time for the book, the song,
the golden heather
Made for the happiness Of
friends together;
Time to believe; and time to
lift the bars
'TtDiTt US and Truth 'TtDirt
heartbeat and the stars,
Before our breath is spent,
before Hte's mill
GrindS all too fine. Let US
this hour be still.
Let us take time-tdke timei
Evening star., 1963-01-13
The Stand of Umzhooin 7.

Unzhagin TSedenbal - the won
drously named Premier of Outer Mon
golia, and chief Of the Communist Party
in that fascinating land of nomads-has
made his position Enthusiastically clear
in the theological warfare, or contre-
temps, between Moscow and Peking. He
is no fence-sitter He is completely on
the side of the Kremlin. He holds that
"the Albanian leaders and those who
back them" (meaning the Chinese Com
munistS) are reckless and dangerous
"dogmatiSts" who pursue bellicose pol
icy (which effectively leads to the un-
leashing Of International conflicts"
To a Westerner, these words may
seem to be altogether foggy, If not pom
derouSly dull. But to party-line people
behind the Iron Curtain in Europe, and
the Bamboo Curtain in Asia, the Ian
guage Is exciting and clear enough.
What it means is simply this: That Mr..
Tsedenbal, after having signed border
delineating treaty with Red China,
and after having been wined and dined
there in recent days, has not been sold
on Peking'S anti-KhruShchev line. On
the contrary, he has returned to Ulan
Bator, the Mongolian capital, full of
praise for the Soviet Premier'S "reSolute
and flexible actions" to avert war in the
Cuban criSis-actions condemned by the
Chinese Communists as cowardly ap-
peaSement.
Moreover, Mr.. Tsedenbal has left
no room for doubt that Outer Mongolia
although 1t has been subjected to
Chinese influence, pressure and periodic
dominance from time immemorial-is
thoroughly in favor, at least under his
regime, of the Kremlin'S oft-proclaimed
desire for peaceful coexistence" with
the "capitaliStic" free world Thus, as
he has put it, the USSR deserves to be
lauded because it docs not cling to
obsolete formulas and theoretical prop
oSitionS, but displays genuine flexibility
and wisdom in solving matters of foreign
policy" BY way of contrast, however,
according to Mr.. T., the Albanians and
their supporters (again meaning Red
China) are following a course aimed at
increasing International tension in way
that "can do irreparable harm" to world
communism.
This is something that must tend
to heighten the blood pressure of Mao
Tze-tung and his Peking clique, the more
so because Outer Mongolia is a tiny
place with population of only about
l million) compared to the almost
unimaginable actual and potential i'm
menSity of Red China. Nevertheless
Umzhagin TSedenbal has taken his
stand on the side of the Soviets against
the fire-breathing, war-prone Chinese
colossus. OF course, his decision in that
respect is not going to rock the world,
but it can hardly fail to have an effect
on what might be called satellite think
ing within the dark and warning realm
of Red totalitarianiSm.
Evening star., 1963-01-13
Rockefeller LIBERAL?

The theory that Nelson
Rockefeller is mot really all
that liberal" has been ac-
cepted as fact by a great
many persons who are other
wise responsible, including,
apparently, the reporters and
editors of The Star. 1t is a
myth that should be put at
rest.
The sources of this legend
are two seeming contradic-
tionS in the Governors 9TH
erwise liberal approach to
government: /. He advocates
and has practiced in New
York State the difficult feat
of balancing the budget; and
2. he has expressed the
opinion that State govern
ments should take the lead
in providing certain services
rather than entrusting them
to the Federal Government.
His actions and public pro-
nouncements in these mat
tiers have led to the hypothe-
sis cited above, i.e., Gov.
Rockefeller believes in pay
as-you-go government and a
a form of States rights,
therefore he is baSically a
conservative.
Examining the first of the
bases for this conclusion, we
find that Rockefeller has in
deed provided New York
State with a balanced budg-
ct, but he has accomplished
this objective by a tax in
crease of more than 10 per
cent Of anticipated expendi-
lures. If John Kennedy, the
great champion of a balanced
budget in 1860, had been able
to increase tax revenues by
10 per cent Immediately after
taking office, he would be
able to claim a similar dis
tinction. Gov. Rockefeller
eliminated or curtailed no
programs. He simply soaked
the taxpayer a little more
and financed those programs
he inherited plus a few more
that he dreamed up himself.
Such an approach has its
merits when compared to the
Kennedy method Of fuli-speed
ahead and damn the deficits,
but 1t is hardly apt to work
more than once and then it
runs the risk of seriously re-
ducing the capacity Of the
taxpayer to fertilize the
economy with his investment
and spending.
Secondly we observe that
the Governor seemingly ad-
vocates decentralization Of
government. Closer scrutiny,
however, reveals again that
surface appearances are de-
ceiving. Rockefeller thinks
the States can do a better
job In providing certain serv-
ices than the Federal Gov
ernment but in nc way does
he advocate a reduction of
those nebulous services"
There is no place in the Gov
ernor's philosophy for an in
dividual solution to problems.
He wants government TO con-
tinue its insidious control
over the lives Of its citizens,
but he ventures that II might
be done more efficiently at a
level one step lower on the
power chart.
The efforts to prove that
Rockefeller is only a coun-
terfeit liberal seem a great
waste when 1t is considered
that there are bona fide con-
servatives Of the caliber Of
Senator Barry Goldwater,
whom Republicans could
nominate and support with
pride. Those who continue 10
cling 10 the hope that Gov.
Rockefeller is In reality a
conservative would do we'll 10
sober up and start working
toward the election OF some-
one who is.
larry n nat,ta
Evening star., 1963-01-13
LETTERS TO THE STAR

Pen names may be used II
letters carry priters' correct
names and addresses. All let
tiers are subject to condensd-
ton. Those not used tDiH be
returned only Dhen accom- =
panied BY sell addressed,
stamped envelopes.
Evening star., 1963-05-08

Mcdonald won the award for
outstanding rifleman in his
graduating class Of 1928. BY
1885 he was a flight instructor
at Pensacola, Fla, after serv-
ing with battleshipS and avia-
ton units.
In october, 1941, he became
flag secretary to commander
aircraft, Atlantic fleet. In
1914 and 1945 he served with
the carrier Essex in the Pacific
and after the battle of Leyte
Gulf he was awarded the
Bronze Star.
In July Of 1947 he went to
the Navy's Bureau of Aeronau-
tics in Washington as director
Of military requirements.
After a tour commanding the
aircraft carriers Mindoro and
the Coral Sea he served as d.
rector Of the air warfare divi-
sion, Office Of the Chief of
Naval Operations.
Ambassadors in Peace"
In 1857 he went to Paris on
the staff Of the Supreme Allied
Commander, Europe, as deputy
assistant chief of staff in the
plans and policy division.
On July 13, 1861, he assumed
command Of the 9Th Fleet with
the rank of vice admiral.
He said at that time: Dur
ing peace we are ambassadors
Of good will, reassuring to our
allies and an inhibiting influ-
ence against any potential ag-
gressor. Should war come, we
are prepared to unleash a
staggering amount of destruc-
tion with unbelievable accuracy
and our flexibility would en-
able us to utilize either con-
ventional or nuclear weapons"
He became commander in
chief of United States naval
forces in Europe last April 8
Evening star., 1963-05-08
West Montgomery
Citizens Elect

The West Montgomery Citi-
zens Association has elected
officers for 1963-64. To begin
service after the summer re-
cess, the new officers are:
William Kyle, president;
Richard Bryant. first vice pres
ident; James A. Dorsch, second
vice president; John Galuardi,
treasurer; John Carson, secre-
tary, and Thomas F. Airis and
George Kelley, directors.
Evening star., 1963-05-08

and was promoted to the rank
of admiral.
He is expected to 60 to
Washington sometime in July
and will take over as Chief OF
Naval Operations August /.
In Washington, Admiral Nc
Donald had the reputation
among some of his opposites
in the other services as q
shrewd operator whose quiet
manner is deceiving.
A former Air Force general
who had worked with him on
Joint staff said he is an "un-
assuming down to earth
fellow, but certainly not a
country boy"
In a business or social ses-
sion, Admiral Mcdonald "mixes
well, but he doesn't walk in
and take over a party and as
sert himself" this officer re-
calls.
Admiral Mcdonald long has
been a good golfer, consistently
in the low score bracket but in
recent years he has had little
time to play the game.
His wife also Is an enthusi-
astic golfer-who manages to
find more time for the game
than does the admiral.
Evening star., 1963-05-08

miral Mcdonald is moving up
rapidly. Two months ago he
was commander of the power
full United States 9th Fleet in
the Mediterranean. On March
II he was appointed COM
mander Of United States naval
forces in Europe and took up
this post less than a month ago.
Admiral Mcdonald was born
September IL, 1906, in Mays
vile, Ga, the son of Mrs. Mary
De. Mcdonald and the Rev. w.
B. Mcdonald.
Almost Entered Law
After attending high schools
in Maysville and Commerce,
Ga, and Riverside Military
Academy. he was appointed to
the United States Naval Acad-
emy in 1924. He almost went
into law.
"The fact that I have made
a career in the naval services
is pure happenstance," he says.
"As a boy, I thought I would
like to become a lawyer. How
ever. during my last year in
high school, an elderly and
highly respected gentleman had
several long talks with me in
which he pointed out the great
Evening star., 1963-05-08

contribution a man could make
by serving his country.
after several years in the
Navy, I began to realize the
truth of what my elderly friend
had said about the opportunity
to serve ones country"
He has served 1t ever since.
A maiden aunt once tried
to convince him not to stay
in the Navy.
Lamar, If you're bound and
determined to stay in the Navy,
very WE'LL" she said. But please
keep off the water and stay
out of the air"
Fortunately for the Navy.
he did not take her advice.
Works Well With Staff
Today he has the esteem and
confidence of his men. He
works we'll with his staff and
they appreciate his sense of
humor.
Admiral Mcdonald is, as he
says, "a lean horse" He's s.
foot-11 and weighs 1866 pounds.
He and his wife, the former
Catherine Thompson of Ro-
chester, N. Y, enjoy entertain
ing and going to parties. They
have a daughter, Mrs. Louise
Evening star., 1963-05-08
Awards Given
For Miniatures

Award winners in the 30th
annual exhibition at the
Smithsonian of the Miniature
Painters, Sculptors and Gravers
Society of Washington have
been announced.
Rosina Cox Boardman, of
Huntington. N. Y, won the