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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10
Need to Develop Appeal in Big States
Is Problem: Democrats Face II. Too
DORIS FLEESON

When former President
Eisenhower dropped down to
the No. 2 candidate on the
1860 Republican presidential
ticket. Henry Cabot Lodge, as
his choice to head the ticket
in 1864, his veto of No. /,
Richard Nixon, was neces-
sarily intended.
Political circles rather
widely share the view that
Mr.. Nixon is not well placed
for the next race. But they
do not believe Ambassador
Lodge. for all his personal
distinction and experience, is
electable. 1t would take a
concerted Eisenhower-Lodge
drive of startling proportions
to alter that verdict.
The Eisenhower contri-
button does add to the inter-
est and excitement Of the
changed. political situation.
1t brings him down on the
side Of those Republicans
who believe no time should
be lost in attacking President
johnson and the Democrats,
raising money and steaming
up the troops.
1t is the more comforting
to Republicans that he has
chosen to do this because no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10

one denies that the romance
between Gen. Eisenhower and
the American people is still
on and represents a great as
set to the Republican Party
if properly exploited.
The former President had
already expressed doubts
about the Goldwater candi-
dacy, so he has not subtract
ed much from it with his lat
est act. He has dashed
hopes entertained by Gov.
Rockefeller that in the end
all the Eisenhower Republi-
cans including their leader
would come to him.
1t does not appear that
Gen. Eisenhower explained
himself to other Republican
hopefuls before revealing
that his first campaign man.
ager was his personal choice.
One has expressed annoy
ance that he did not. Senator
Goldwater had nothing to
say Immediately. He has left
orders at the Capitol that he
is not available to reporters
until he lifts the ban. That
just about means a mute De-
cember as he is shortly to do
is days reserve duty with the
Air Force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10
Tuipei Approves
New Premier

TAIPEI. Dec. 10 (AP).-The
legislative Yuan (Parliament)
in Taipei approved today the
appointment Of Finance Min
lister c. K. Yen as new Premier
Of Nationalist China. He will
take over formally from Chen
Cheng Monday.
Mr.. Yen polled 1927 percent
of the legislators votes. Mr..
Chen gave i'll health as the rea-
son for resigning from the
Premiership. He retains his
posts as Vice President of the
Republic and as Deputy Direc-
tor General of the Kuom-
ingtang, President Chang Kali
shek's ruling party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10
Concentration on the Congress

centrate his full energies,
and in my opinion will have
more success than Mr.. Ken
nedy would have had, not
only because Of the country's
chaStened mood, but because
he will be much rougher in
private on obstructive con-
greSSmen. Here he will be
like Franklin Roosevelt, save
in manner; Mr.. Roosevelt cut
political Threats with the air
Of one saying it hurt him
more than the victim.
When President Kennedy
took office, he found some
fluidity in foreign affairs.
His creations. such as the
ALBANIA and the Peace Corps,
were imaginative, and his act
of defiance over the Cuban
missiles an historic stroke.
But President johnson now
confronts an immobility in
world affairs such as Mr..
Kennedy confronted in
domestic affairs. 1t is the
great powers that have been
losing their ability to act; it
Is the small powers that are
creating what movement
there Is.
This is true In our rela-
tons with our major enemy
and It is true in relation TO
our major allies. The alliance
cannot be held as 1t Is unless
the problem of sharing nu-
clear power is solved and it
cannot be solved without a
common agreement on the
German role. All present
signs are that President
johnson will continue to
press for the multi-national
nuclear fleet, including the
Germans, that he will give
no encouragement to De
Gaulle's nuclear aspirations
or general view Of the future
Europe. The leaders are new
in America, Britain. Ger
any and Italy-but the old
dilemma Of the West is I'M
changed.
Gan Rights Reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10
Effort to Curb Commercial Seen
As Attack on Free Enterprise System

The average person doesn't
like to have his radio or TV
programs interrupted so
much and, on the surface, it
would appear logical that the
FEC should have control
over commercials" But
those who acquiesce in the
use Of such authority haven't
stopped to examine just what
Is involved. especially the
possibility that television and
radio can be materially
weakened by governmental
intervention.
If there are too many
commercials" for instance.
the public has the right to
decline to listen to them, and
the advertisers could soon
discover that they are not
getting the sales results they
anticipated. This is the natu-
raj way for the subject to be
dealt with under a free-en-
terprise system. Newspapers
and other publications have
sometimes been faced with
complaints about too much
advertising and too little
reading matter, but have
found their own solutions on
the basis Of what makes for
effective advertising as well
as what makes for consistent
reading of the publications
themselves.
If. however, the Govern
ment Is to step in and regu-
late media of expression. the
responsibility for a business
failure that may ensue is not
going to be assumed nv the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10
DORIS FLEEsoN
6. O. P.'s Search for Leadership

The fact is that neither
party today has solved the
problem Of how to appeal to
the big States. The vacuum
left by the assassination of
President Kennedy stares
both in the face and scares
them hugely. they know
they must try to fill it: they
haven't figured out how.
Confused situations prevail
in key States. In New York
President johnson sought to
identify with a liberal Demo-
cratic Party by paying hon.
age to the departed states
man, Herbert Lehman. who
was loved and honored above
most men. But it could not
be lost on so experienced a
politician as the President
that he was standing with ell
der politicians and that a
vigorous and captivating
younger generation which
could go out and do battle
for him was sadly lacking.
Similarly Representative
Robert Taft, jr.. who will run
for the Senate next year. has
calmly said it will be difficult
to carry Ohio for the Repub-
licans if Senator Goldwater
is the presidential nominee.
Party managers had been
trying to keep that argument
private.
Ohio and New York typify
situations where President
Kennedy hoped to win by
sheer personal magic. Many
observers felt he would.
There will not be time to
work this one out on the
computers. The country will
be looking for an in
tangible called leadership.
This Gen. Eisenhower I'M
derstands. even If he is less
adept at Spotting exactly
where it lies under present
conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10

m entail interference with
price-making by Q private
enterprise. 1t nesateS the
principle back Of the whole
free-enterprise system. 1t is
argued, Of course, that radio
and Tv are different, be-
cause the air waves are con-
trolled by the Government.
But this is tantamount to
saying that. because the
Government builds the high
ways, 1t may determine how
often certain cars can use
such thoroughfares or ct
what prices the goods trans
ported thereon are to be sold.
II the Government Is to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10
DAVID LAWRENCE
FEC Rodio-TV HEARINGS Are Hit

Government. 1t is the bust
ness itself which will have to
bear the expense and the
losses when it finds itself
with reduced profits and di-
minished opportunities ade-
quately to compensate its
employees. A business that
has to adjust its operations
to the response Of the public
is likely in the long run to be
better able to serve the peo-
pie than one which has to
tailor its operations to suit
governmental whims.
The commercials" which
sustain a radio or television
program furnish the money
to pay for the overall cost
of the talent, the cost of the
various stations and their
personnel, and the cost Of
the services Of the many in
dividualS employed in the ac-
tual production Of shows.
The whole operation involves
the delicate question of
price-making by the broad
casting companies.
The American people have
Steered clear of price control
except in wartime. To tell
the radio or TV stations how
many commercials" they
can carry is in reality to fix
prices. 1t means that, instead
Of the cost being spread over
several advertisers, 1t will
have to be borne by O smaller
number who will have
less frequency and less time
on the air and pay a higher
price. This may force TV and
radio advertisers to turn to
other media which may be-
come more economical.
This constitutes govern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10
CHARLES BARTLETT
Concern Over Vice Presidency

administration would have
fallen into Democratic
hands.
Problems could now arise
nMr. johnson were incapaci-
tated and Speaker McCor-
mack became Acting Presi-
dent as per their agreement.
The House would elect a new
Speaker when Mr.. McCor-
mack took over the Presi-
dents desk. He would be OBJ
hged, under the separation of
powers, to surrender his con.
gressional seat and all the
prerogatives Of his seniority
to take on duties that would
end and leave him out Of a
job II Mr.. Johnson recovered.
The transfer Of q Presi-
dents power, either perman-
emily upon death or tempo
rarily in sickness, will clearly
be more clean-cut and eff
Gent If means can be found
to insure that q Vice Presi-
dent Is always available.
Some say now that the Con-
stitution should be altered to
elect two Vice Presidents
with every President.
Bayh is studying a propo-
sal that would enable q Pres
ident in Mr.. Johnson's situa-
ton to nominate his own
Vice President. This would be
q free choice, enabling o
newly elevated President to
pick q man qualified in
health, character and philo-
sophy to succeed him. His
selection would be subject to
confirmation, within 80 days,
by two-thirdS Of the House
and Senate.
In good times the vice
presidency may be. as John
Adams said, the most insigni-
ficant office ever devised by
man. But its significance
comes hand-in-hand with
tragedy and many members
of Congress are not now in q
mood to toy further with
fate.
g 1850
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10

One of the most dangerous
tendencies nowadays is the
inclination to deal with any
inconvenience in the life of
the Nation by saying, Let
the Government take care of
it." Yet this is the way indif-
ference builds up that can
lead eventually to destruc-
ton of individual initiative
and enterprise in the COM
munity.
The latest example Of this
trend is the announced det-
ermination Of the Federal
Communications Commission
to regulate what shall be
presented to the people on
radio or television. No such
power is really granted under
the Constitution to any gov
ernmental agency. The FEC
insists it is not applying CEN
sorShip but merely fixing
standards" yet the very
word furnishes a device for
governmental intrusion
whenever it pleases. A
subcommittee of the House
Commerce Committee has
just approved a bill to pro-
hibit the commission from
welding any such power, but
the FEC is holding hearings
nevertheless in the belief
that it does have this author
ity.
Just now the controversy
Is centering on how many
commercials" can be used in
connection with a given pro-
gram. Offhand, this might
seem a plausible regulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10
POTOMAC FEVER
By FLETCHER KNEBEL

The Johnsons quite comfortable in the White House
1t may be small but the view is superb On clear day. they
can see more than 800 electoral votes
Henry Cabot Lodge indicates Ike asked him run for
President Lodge is modest fellow but he confeSSes that
from now on his motto is II Like Ikes Likes"
Khrlshehevs holiday ballad: I'm dreaming of a wheat
Christmas"
There's no Justice musician carrying bass VOL gets
stuck in New York subway turnste but thousands Of
folksingers with guitars still at large
President johnson admits having served 80 years in
Washington Texans believe this shows the danger Of SPEND
ing too much time the colonies One tends to 60 native
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10
Johnson Viewed as Seeking Success
In the Realm of Domestic Legislation

lowing Mr.. Kennedy is not
entirely unlike Humans
problem in following Roose-
welt. 1t is more severe in that
Truman had four years in
which to prove himself and
johnson has one.
For this reason, among
others, he is bound to con-
centrate his considerable per-
sonal powers on the Con-
gress, the chief block to ac-
ton, seeking his biggest sue
cess where his predecessor
suffered his worst failure-in
the realm of domestic legisla-
ton. When Mr.. Kennedy as
sumed office there was an
electric feeling. at least
around the White House, that
a new day had dawned, that
a sharp break with the past
could be made. There was
much illusion in this, but
acting upon the belief. Presi-
dent Kennedy poured upon
the Congress an enormous
cargo of proposals.
President Johnson cannot
do this and would not. The
phrase, politics is the art Of
the possible" is not a cliche
to his mind; it is virtually
his credo. His whole behavior
as Senate majority leader
demonstrated this. He oper-
ated a two-track legislative
highway. On the main track
he pushed increasingly at
those matters he judged
could get through. To the
side-track he relegated all
those matters he judged
could not get through, no
matter how many powerful
groups thought they were of
prime Importance. For the
present, of course, the priori-
ty of the tax and civil rights
bills has been settled for
him. On these he will con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10

take over everything con-
nected with the air waves
Just because it was originally
given the power to prevent
collision Of frequencies or to
regulate mechanical opera
tons on the air due to the
limited number OF wave
lengths. then in the end Gov
eminent control can be envi-
saged for every form of pub
MISUNDERSTANDING the print
ed word-on the theory that
the Government transports
the publications in the mails.
Public indifference is the
usual reason why Govern
ment gets deeper and deeper
into control Of private enter
prise.
Cc 1852
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10
Vacant Post Stirs Fears Which May
Bring Amendment of Constitution

ate hierarchy for Senator
Hayden's resignation as Pres
ident Pro Tenn in favor of a
younger man. The post
might be a fitting honor for
Senator Mike Mansfield, who
shows signs Of fatigue with
his ordeal as majority leader.
While he lacks the tactical
toughnesS that makes a
strong floor manager, Mans
field would be a reassuring
replacement in the line of
succession.
This is the first test Of the
Presidential Succession Act
Of 1947 and the concern with
its shortcomings is kindling q
sentiment for change. Sena-
tor Birch Bayh Of Indiana,
who inherited the chairman
ship Of the Constitutional
Amendments Subcommittee
from the late Estes Kefauver,
is preparing to seize the
mood and the moment to re-
medy the gaps and ambigui-
ties in the present statutes
on presidential succession
and disability.
Respect for Sam Rayburn,
one Of the noblest figures on
the scene as Harry Truman
began his presidency, was q
major factor in the change
which placed the Speaker Of
the House and the President
Pro Tenn Of the Senate after
the Vice President in the line
of succession. Under previous
laws the office had passed
from the Vice President to
the Secretary of State and
on through the Cabinet.
Dwight Eisenhower has
protested the disruption Of
government that the present
system could produce. If both
he and Richard Nixon had
died during any Of the last
six years of his tenure, the
control of the Republican
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10
Puerto Rico Study Bill

The Senate yesterday passed
legislation to set up a United
States-Puerto Rico commission
to study Of the future political
status Of Puerto Rico. The bill
was sent back TO the house for
consideration Of Senate amend
mentS which did not affect the
measures basic purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10
ERIC SEVAREID

The outlines Of President
Johnson's vital relationships
to his work day, to the
American public, to the Con-
gress and to the critical for
etgn problems - are already
discernible and quite differ
ent from the circumstances
that surrounded John F.
Kennedy three years ago.
Mr.. johnson is a strong
human being, but to his age
Of IS must be added the few
extra years that a past heart
attack enforces upon a man
in terms of his daily conduct.
Here the new President is his
own worst enemy. He is not
only q driving, obSessive
worker, but he engages
strong emotions in his work,
more than did any of his
three immediate predeces-
sors. The circumstances of
succession to the Presidency
are so disturbing right now
that President Johnson's
first and plain duty to the
country, regardless Of his
personal wishes, is to careful
ly control his work compul-
sions and avoid exhaustion.
In these early days he has
the overwhelming sympathy
and support Of the American
people, as did Harry Truman
in 1945. Soon his degree of
popular support will be what
he himself-and the enemies
that will arise - make it.
Manner is not so likely to be
confused with matter. The
eyes of the press, and there
fore of the people, will be
more on what he does and
less on how he does it, be-
cause he will not benefit by
the public fascination with
youth, style and glamour
that so strengthened Mr..
Kennedy's hold on the peo-
pie. Here his problem in fol-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10

A Nation that has poked
many Jokes at the office of
Vice President now lacks a
man In that office for the
first time in II years. The
vacancy is raising concerns
which may lead to a consti.
tutional amendment.
Some of the new fears that
the Government is not ade-
quately insured against the
quirks of fate are conferred
upon Senator Carl Hayden,
who Is President Pro Tenn
pore of the Senate and now
third in the line Of success
sion to the presidency. He is
SO years old.
These fears are amplified
by the fact that the second
in line to inherit Lyndon
Johnson's burdens Is Speaker
John Mccormack, who Is u
this month.
Mccormack Is a durable
log-rolling type of Boston
political leader. Hayden is an
increasingly remote figure
who struggles to meet the
deficiencies of age through
the exertionS Of habit and
character. Both are admired
in their spheres, but their
new proximity to the presi-
dency is stirring many to
reappraiSe the precautions
that exist to protect the ef-
fectiveneSS Of the national
Government against sudden
tragedy.
President johnson has met
the immediate situation with
the same arrangements that
were extended to him as Vice
President. The Speaker will
be briefed on current prob
lens and perform, under mu-
tual agreement, as Acting
President if Mr.. Johnson be-
comes disabled.
Some anticipate that the
President may soon go furth-
er to negotiate with the Sen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10
Languages Institute
Plun Folklore Show

The Institute of Languages
and Linguistics of Georgetown
University will hold a commem-
orative dinner and folklore
show $50 pm. tomorrow in the
Hall of Nations, 1921 Thirty
sixth street NV.
The show, featuring songs
and dances of Pan-American
countries, will commemorate
the Feast Of Our Lady Of Qua
dalupe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-10

The signed columns these pages, like the
cartoon beloD, intended to present Star readers
NTH Otde range of opinions issues of the day.
including opinions Which conflict NTH our otUn
The Stars UtelOs are expressed tn its editorials
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-02-22
OVER 5000 YOUNGSTERS
SEEK KNOTHOLE CARDS

The Senators don't figure to anywhere the
500 mark this season. but there's evidence that they
already have the wholehearted support of the areas
younger fans.
Yesterday the number of applications for The Stars
Knohoe Club passed the 5000 mark 1t the fourth
day OF mail receipts for the organization which open
to anyone is years old or less.
Around March The Star will start mailing back
membership cards to the applicants These cards will
admit the members TO IL Of the Senator's games.
Only a small minority OF the applicants Is failing
to observe Of the requirements-the necessity TO
enclose stamped. sefaddressed return envelope with
the application. This is a must.
It is also necessary for blank to be filled out for
every person who desires membership card. However,
1t perfectly all right for family any other group TO
collect blanks for all members and mail them in single
envelope, enclosing return envelope
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-02-22
White, Snyder, Rollins Sign

homers and drove in 40 runs
Rich Rollins signed his
contract with the Minnesota
Twins and said he was entirely
satisfied" with an estimated
$4,000. The American Leagues
sophomore of the year was an
important factor in the Twins
second-place drive with 90 runs
batted in and a .298 average.
The White Sox added Pitchers
Ray Herbert and Gary Peters
to their list Of signed players.
Herbert, a 20-game winner last
season, got an estimated $500
raise. Peters, q rookie south
paw, received a token increase
Ken Mckenzie. Canadian
born lefthanded pitcher. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-02-22
MIAMI RECRUITS
IN CALIFORNIA

MIAMI. Fla, Feb. %
(AP).-The University Of
Miami has invaded Cali
fornia in its search for
football talent.
Coach Andy Gustafson
announced today that
three California Junior
college players have en-
rolled at Miami and will
be eligible to play with the
varsity next fall.
They are End Fred
Brown. 6-foot-5. gao. from
Sacramento: End Fred
Hubbs, SIS. 200. from San
Diego, and Center Pat
Martin. go. 220, from Long
Beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-02-22

Third Baseman Cliff Cook
signed with the Nets. Mckenzie
had a 5-4 record last year.
The Redlegs signed south
paw Jim O'Toole for an eSti-
mated $4,000 and John
Tsitouris, a young highlander
came to terms with club Of
ficials on the telephone. O"Toole
had a 1913 record last year
after a 1919 mark the year
before.
Outfielder Purnal Colby and
Pitcher Alan Koch signed their
Tiger contracts. and the Braves
linked Hank Fischer, right
handed pitcher who spent most
OF 1862 with Louisville Of the
American Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-02-22
Weekend Sports on Air

SUNDAY
Bowling
Championship Bowling,
WMAL-7, noon
Bowling Teens. WMAL-7, l
pm.
Golf
Arnold Palmer and Gary
Player VS.. Mason Rudolph and
Tommy Jacobs (filmed) 4,
WMAL-7, 3 pm. (repeat of
Saturday.
Jack Nicklaus vs.. Sam Snead
(filmed), WRC-4. 4 pm.
Track
AAU Indoor track and field
championships, WTOP-9, 2:3o
pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-02-22

Dominion and Lynchburg play
ing Randolph Macon.
Survivors OF the two double
headers advance to the con-
ference tournament beginning
next Thursday at Catholic u.
along with four representatives
from the Northern Division.
Catholic U. has played
Bridgewater once this season,
winning by 9l-58 back on
December 8 at Gu. Gallaudet
and Roanoke have not met, but
the latter handed Gu one OF It's
two conference losses this sea-
son, 57-S4, December IS at
Salem, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-02-22

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