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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-08
Bonn and the Ban

1t is understandable that West Ger
many intends to make haste slowly in
acceding to the nuclear test-ban treaty.
After all, the Kremlin's puppet East
German regime has announced that it
will sign the pact as soon as it can.
Thus Chancellor Adenauer's govern
ment in Bonn is naturally and almost
oStentatiouSly heSitant about becoming
a co-signatory.
The reason for this, of course, is
Bonn'S feeling that If 1t signs along with
the East Germans, the action will
amount to sort of diplomatic recog-
milton by association of East Germany.
Further, West Germany and President
de Gaulle'S France have only recently
Joined in pact Of cooperation. There
fore, since General de Gaulle has no in
tention of subscribing to the test ban
at this stage, DR.. Adenauer is reluctant,
lest he violate the spirit of the Paris
Bonn treaty, to accede to the Anglo
Soviet-American accord.
But there Is an air of unreality
about all this. To begin with, Bonn has
long had formal and direct working
agreements with East Germany in the
field of trade and other matters. Ac-
cordingly, its adherence to the test ban
would hardly imply more recognition
than exists already. Second, as far as
the treaty with Paris is concerned,
nothing in that document debarS the
Adenauer government from signing the
limited nuclear pact. And finally, in
keeping with solemn restrictions agreed
upon after the end of the Second World
War, the Germans are pledged not to
manufacture or arm themselves with
the so-called ABC weapons atomic,
meteorological and chemical.
In these circumstances, there is
good reason to believe that Bonn will
subscribe to the teSt-ban agreement in
due course, and probably sooner than
later. The hesitancy, we may assume,
is Just for the record-to emphasize
once again that the Adenauer govern
ment regards the East German regime
as illegimate, which it is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-08
Image of Decudence'

When / saw the picture
Of Secretary Rusk and Soviet
Foreign Minister Gromyko
exchanging q warm, smiling
handshake' (Star, Aug. a., it
brought to mind another pic
ture Of Gromyko that re-
ceived wide attention. I re-
fer to the one Of Gromyko
assuring President Kennedy
that no offensive" weapons
were in Cuba last October.
Even President Kennedy, a
man not given to harsh state
mentS about our sworn enc
mics latter all, it's not as if
they were steel executivesD ,
has publicly called Gromyko
q liar.
I wonder how President
Kennedy thinks the freedom
loving people Of the world,
especially those under Com
munist domination, will view
this image?
1t is an image of decadence.
Wilburn L. Moore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-08
Goal of Immiqronts

I would like to remind
George Birdsall that those
Asian and African immi-
grants to whom he objects
so strongly in his letter only
want what Mr.. Birdsall's
immigrant ancestors wanted
when they came to the
United States - q better
life for themselves and their
children, and the right to
make the most of the wide
opportunities this great land
offers. Is 1t fair to deny any
man that which he is willing
to earn honestly2 Live and
let live, Mr.. Birdsall; after
all, without the immigrants
white, yellow, brown and
black there would not even
be an America. such as 1t
is today.
Immigrant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-08

out correctly that the Dec
laration of Independence and
the Bill Of Rights embody
moral principles. But he is
misguided in thinking that
religion is the source, the
mother Of morality. This is
Biblical and Koranic think
ing, not realizing the true
capabilities Of man, who,
through organizing into CIV
ilizations, developed moral
actions. When primitive, he
had seen awesome mysteries
in nature and developed
worship and gods. It is under
standable that he felt the
highest good in human &C
ton came from his Answerer
Of All Mysteries.
Psychologically, the devel-
opment Of today's theisms is
based on capacities Of a
child's mind. But man is in
his adolescence and can grow
out Of it.
Jon Wessman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-08
State Stotuory

Inote with considerably less
than enchantment your re-
cent photograph Of the three
story statue which is to adorn
the courtyard of the State
Department at a cost to the
taxpayers Of $4,000. Under
the headline Balancing Act
at State" you tell us that
the department describes this
statue as "a man holding a
symbolic planet in each hand
and straddling a huge globe"
I must say, that from my
remote observation post (way
out here in the wilds Of Be-
thesda) I do not see the ne
ceSsity of any decorative art
in this particular location at
public expense. However, If
greater, broader and more
enlightened minds than mine
have decreed that q useless
statue is really necessary to
help promote effective diplo-
matte relations, I suggest
that 1t be more realistic, not
to mention, appropriate;
specifically Q man holding q
martini in each hand and
straddling q fence.
Actually, however, instead
Of this gin-flavored per-
plexity, I should prefer a
more artistic solution, and
one which would be not only
much cheaper, but definitely
quite useful: The planting of
a lovely tree. Then the State
Department If anyone in it
had the nerve, could tell
KhruShchev, Castro and CON-
pany to go climb it.
Alan r. McCracken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-08
Can't Beat q Band

On July 30, I attended a
band concert at the Capitol
Plaza and heard an inspir-
ing program by the United
States Army Field Band sta
toned at Fort Meade, Mary
land. The primary duty Of
this band is to travel through
out the United States play.
ing for thousands of people
every year. What impressed
me most about this band was
their program. Starting out
with the Star Spangled Ban
ner," featuring a voice Choir
us, they interspersed the
program with their own ar
rangeme nts Of stirring
marches. and national songs
and melodies which affected
me verI deeply and aroused
WITHIN me my patriotic spirit
and emotions.
Hearing this fine band per-
form gave me an idea which
I believe is worthy of the
attention Of President Ken
nedy.
Mr.. President, at this time
you need all the resources at
your disposal to try and re-
unite our country, which at
times seems to be falling
apart. At your command are
four other excellent Service
bands. all stationed here in
Washington - the United
States Army Band, Marine
Band, Navy Band. and Air
Force Band. These four bands
spend most Of their time in
Washington and make only
limited tours throughout our
country. It seems to me that
we have too many bands sta
toned In one city. Let's
spread some Of this fine mu-
sic throughout the United
States. Let's h e a dquarter
three Of these bands at diff
ferent parts Of the country
and have them travel ex-
tensively throughout all so
States playing program s
which include American pa
triotic music that will ignite
and kindle the "ole spirit"
for our country which many
Of us seem to lose.
We have headquartered in
one city four Of the best con-
cert bands in the world. The
purpose of these military
bands Is TO play concerts for
people. so let's decentralize
them and get them on the
road where everybody can
hear them. The results may
be surprising.
Anthony II. Flores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-08
Objections to Arms Aid
PEOPLE AND PROBLEMS
Speculation on Chinese Army
BY RALPH McGHL

Russia's leaders took care
to explain the Soviet posi-
ton on the test ban and
failure Of the talks with
China to the Soviet military
services. This is not without
significance, even though it
be no more than recognition
of the fact that an armed
force serves best when it is
informed and understands
its country's policy.
Not too surprisingly, some
Of the speculation of today
turns toward the Chinese
army. This vast force has
orientation toward the So
VETS in training and equip
ment. This is not to suggest
it is in any sense disloyal.
But it is to say that its Of
ficers may not agree with
Peking's policy of breaking
with the Russians. What
modern equipment and tech
niques the Red army has
came from the military
teams sent to China to offer
training.
Core of "VOlunteers"
After the collapse Of
Chang Kai-shek the Chi
nese Communist armies OBJ
tanned large supplies of Jap
anese arms. They also made
use Of several divisions of
Chiang's ex-troops. Some had
previously been captured.
Many had deserted. Thou
sands did not go along in
the flight to Taiwan. 1t now
is admitted that these ex-
Nationalist troops consti-
tuted the experienced core of
volunteers" sent into the
Korean War. They, plus their
equipment, we're callously
considered eXpendable.
These one-time Nationalist
expendables were replaced
by men trained by Soviet
teams and equipped with the
latest in field arms. An air
force also was created. The
Manchurian war industry
and transport, and trains
and truck factories also were
restored by the Russians
New war plants were built In
China.
Today the Chinese are be-
lieved to have an army OF
about 2.5 million men. The
air force is estimated al
about 100000 men and the
navy the same. But there is
in addition, a large force Of
Citizen militiamen." 1t con.
stitutes a huge reserve. Sta
tistics about its training anc
equipment are unreliable.
All citizens between IS anS
40 years Of age are subject Il
CONSUMPTION. Army service Il
three years; the air force
four. and the navy five. Thu
army exercises a careful
screening Of its men, taking
the youngest, the physically
superior and the most liter
ate. The others go into the
thousands Of military Jobs
that must be done by non.
combat troops. Chinese troops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-08
Answers to Questions
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE

@. How old Is q child
when his head stops grow
tng?-P. B.
A. when @ child Is 8.
his head Is almost as large
as 1t will ever be. The head
makes up about one-fourth
Of the length Of a newborn
child. and grows much more
slowly than other parts Of
the body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-08
Non-BeHevers

John w. Brabner- Smiths
letter shows a one-sided APP
proach to religious neutral
ity as expounded by the Su-
preme Court, to atheism, and
to morality. 1t is the line of
thought starting with, OR
gained religion today is
right, correct, true, and the
basis of all good" Unfortu-
nately. this approach can
only lead to inserting my"
before organized"
Too many see atheism as
Marxism, as irreligion. They
see Marxist propaganda as a
most influential threat and
as typical Of atheistic ten
denotes. Actually atheism is
a diverse non-dogmatic faith.
Man is innately religious Just
as he is innately capable
Of desire, and religion has a
logical psychological devel-
opment. Most atheists recog-
nize the basis - II is the
feeling Of sacredness in some
thing - and realize that 1t
should be directed creatively
toward something logical
and natural rather than to-
ward something superstitious
and supernatural. Most
thesis do not realize that
they worship a psychological
symbol created by our primi-
tive ancestors.
Atheists are without a god
because neither sacredness
nor religion need be defined
with the word god. It is en-
tirely the reverse case.
Marxism Is not simply
atheism, but atheism used in
an economic and govern
mental system for exploita-
ton Of some material OBJ
jects Of life. Christianity has
often been used in exactly
the same way, and that way
is bad.
Mr.. Brabner-Smith points
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-08
FOCUS ON THE NEWS
BY CHARLES BARTLETT
Gomble on u. S. Aid to Indonesio

consistent with peaceful in
tentions.
This view is countered.
however, by the reliance az
the policy-makers on the pro-
Western sentiment which
exists in the army and has
been stimulated by the pro-
cedure of bringing Indo-
nesian officers here for train
ing. The army is heavily en-
gagged at all levels of national
life including bodybuilding
and public works, and viii
clearly become a decisive
force if the political situation
deteriorates, as it did in 1853,
to the point where a Com
nlunist takeover is possible.
Committed to Neutralism
The tentative nature Of
Mr.. Sukarno's present atti-
tude toward the West was
underlined in Manila by his
emphasis on neutrality and
his mention Of the socialist
countries" among the forces
opposed to colonialism and
imperialism. While keenly
aware that Red China pre-
sents the greatest long term
threat, Mr.. Sukarno is deeply
committed to a neutralisn
which will yield only reluc-
tant collaboration with West
ern detectives.
The Soviet Unions break
with Red China has brought
new advocacy of an old pro-
posal that the United States
encourage the formation of a
broad neutral zone in Asia
that would run from India
to Burma and include the
nonaligned countries Of In
donesia, Ceylon, Laos, and
Cambodia. 1t is argued that
such a zone. guaranteed by
both the United States and
Russia, would offer a broader
security front than now exists
in SEATO and find greater
favor in the region.
But the policy-yhakers do
not see a present hope Of
security against Chinese en-
croachment in such an ar
rangement. A neutral Is only
safe between two strong OPP
posing forces, and the Asian
foothold Of the United States
and Russia would be made
quate, even if the combina-
ton became feasible, to ball
ance the threat Of China. The
character Of the region and
the experiences in Laos have
convinced the administration
that the presence Of military
power is the only sure deter
rent to Chinese aggression.
1ndonesia is q vital policy
concern because Of its geo.
graphic position, its popula-
ton of 100 million, and its
potential to become one of
the richest nations in the
world. Its present crisis may
well fall short of impelling
Mr.. Sukarno to join the West,
but even If he continues along
a nonaligned course, the cause
Of Indonesian stability is be-
lieved to be worth q contro-
versial gamble in foreign aid
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Congressional skepticism
toward IndoneSia and Presi-
dent Sukarno is peaking by
awkward coincidence at q
time when the State Depart
ment has embarked on a
hopeful gamble to bring this
key Asian nation into closer
concert with the West.
The skepticism has q firm
basis in Mr.. Sukarno's rec
ord Of dalliance with the
Communists and economic
responsibility. But the pol
icy-makers find congress
sional emphasis on this rec
ord damaging to their STRAIT
egg of inducing the Indo-
nesian President to abandon
an uncertain past for q more
constructive future.
The Manila meeting on
Malaysia has tested Mr..
Sukarno's determination to
abandon foreign adventure
for internal development. All
the pressures of United States
diplomacy have concentrated
on steps to make a prompt
reality Of the Malaysian re-
public and divert the Indo-
nesian from his claims on
North Borneo without a loss
Of face. The fragile agree
ment at Manila will stay in
jeopardy until the new fed
Grafton can spring into being.
hopefully on August 81, and
develop a resistance against
external presSures.
The optimism that Mr.. Su-
karno may evolve from his
past as a "rock and roll" poll
tician is based on decisions
that he made in late May to
confront his economic crisis,
and curb his profligacy, and
seek assistance from the
West. His decision was pre-
coded by a long internal de-
bate and followed by a series
of sterilization DEGREES along
lines proposed by a survey
team from the international
Monetary Fund.
Although these first steps
were impressive, the looming
uncertainty is whether Mr..
Sukarno will remain faith
full to his new policy in the
face of severe realities. Indo-
nesia's financial situation is
believed to be worse even
than he imagined and the
necessary reforms are OPP
posed by two powerful polit-
ical forces. The local Com
munist party, which is the
largest that exists in any
country outside Russia, is
struggling against the turn to
the West and the army,
which has been the bulwark
Of anti-communism, is re-
sisting the curbs on military
spending.
Objections to Arms Aid
The United States attitude
toward the Indonesian army
is ambivalent. Objections in
Congress to providing mill
tary aid at an annual rate
of about SIC million derive
from a belief that Indonesia
should not be encouraged to
a level Of militarization which
is both extravagant and in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-08
LETTERS TO THE STAR

Pen names may be used If
letters carry tDriters' correct
names and addresses. All let
tiers are subject to condensG-
ton. Those not used lUill be
returned only Dhen accom-
panied By self addressed,
stamped envelopes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-08-08

also do labor such as road
building. That the army is
tough and will fight was DEM
onstrated during the Korean
War.
But the army has not al
ways been in agreement with
the party. Differences between
the political party and the
military came dramatically
to view in 1859. Marshal P'eng
Teh-huai was dismissed as
minister Of defense. He adj
mittedly was one Of China,s
ablest men. He had been q
combat soldier and officer
since 1929 when, as a young
Communist, he led a success
full uprising against a unit Of
Chang Kai-shek's troops.
Replaced In 1853
More than any man, he was
responsible for the perform
ance of the Chinese army in
Korea. He worked closely with
Soviet advisers. P'eng admit
teddy favored long-term, init
mate technical and training
relationships with the Soviet
Union. He and his entire staff
were replaced in 1859 and the
Communist Party began res
toration Of its dominance
within the armed forces.
P'eng, however, was not hq-
Undated. He still holds q mi
nor political post.
1t may be, Of course. that
China's army wants war and
that the break with the Rus
slams will bring the military
and the party closer togeth-
err. But this may not be true.
The party hierarchy in China
is old. What the younger men
think and what they will do
in the years Immediately
ahead are open to specula-
ton. That the Soviets have
friends in the army is GER
tain. That Russian influence
remains at the officer level
is undisputed.
The future will include po-
litical shifts. some Of them Of
earthquake-like effect. The
United States and Soviets
have, for the time being. the
best propaganda. They are
for peace and they seek TO
control the nuclear bomb.
This will have a profound eff
feet. The Red Chinese are not
likely TO gain support for q
war policy. Great forces have
been set in motion. They win
not stop.
(Aii Rights Reservedl
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we know. If we do not make these eff
forts, we will not be first on the moon,
we will not be first In space and, one
day soon, we will not be first on earth"
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crusuding Clergy

Alan r. McCrackeH
The Nome nugget., 1963-08-02
No Lake George Breakup This Year

ANCHORAGE LR - There will be no Lake George breakup this year because there isn't any Lake George, the US. Geological Sur vey said today.
 Lake George is usually formed each spring when snow and ice melts atop the Chugach Range A glacier forms one side of the lake.
 This year the runoff tunnelled under the glacier The tunnels have now fallen in and there is an unobStructed flow of the water down the gorge to the Knik River, according to Marvin Slaughter of the Geological Survey.
 This is the first time in a number of years that the lake has not formed The phenomenon of the breakup, when the lake finally pushes away the ice bar rier and causes a great cascade of water, is considered an annual event
 The breakup usually raises the level of the river and causes flooding along the Palmer High way near the river
The Nome nugget., 1963-08-02
Wild Shooting Soldier, Who Killed Three, Valves Preliminary Hearing

FAIRBANKS LP - A 24-year- old Ft. Wainwright soldier accused of killing three persons here July l in a wild shooting spree has waived a preliminary hearing.
 The soldier, Kenneth Schlo- mann, appeared Tuesday in Sup erior Court where he said he has no funds to hire an attorney.
 Two attorneys, George Yeager and William Taylor, who repre- sented him in lower court action, were appointed to handle Schlo- mann's defense in Superior Court
 Bail remains at Sl00,000 on three counts of first degree mur- der.
 No date has been set for Schlo- mann's next court appearance.
 Officers charge the young ser viceman went berserk during a robbery attempt, gunning to death two local men and tourist.
The Nome nugget., 1963-08-02
SALVATION ARMY FUND DRIVE TO START SOON

Maj. Lester Holmes of the Sal vation Army is back again after a three-year absence, having been transferred outside" after four years in the Anchorage and Petersburg areas. During his ab- sence his nephew made the annual visitation to this area for the year ly fund raising campaign.
 Maj. Holmes paid a short visit while enroute to Unalakleet and Kotzebue where he will assist with the local campaigns in those com munities. He plans to return to Nome next week to solicit funds here in cooperation with the local Salvation Army Committee.
The Nome nugget., 1963-08-02
How Would You Bring The Old Solomon River Locomotive to Nome?

Maurice Kelliher, who heads the Civic Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, is appeal ing to the people of Nome and Solomon to come up with suggeS tions on how to get one of the Solomon railroad engines to Nome for display with other equipment and machinery which is being made up for display on lot east of the M & M Bank. Anyone hay ing areas on how this engine could be transported is asked to con- tact Kelliher or Frank Couch.
The Nome nugget., 1963-08-02
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Bids will be received until 2:0O p.m.. Aug. g. 1863 by the Depart ment of Highways. Nome. for per forming janitorial service at the Nome District Office tBldg. 233 : l40-705). The following work to be accomplished on Monday of each week after $500 p.m.
 l. Mop and buff floors.
 2. Clean bowl and sink in the
 two t2) bathrooms.
 3. Clean desks and table tops. Approximate floor space to be cleaned is 2so0 sq. if. Price bid includes the furnishing of all re- quired materials and supplies. Bid price will be by the month. Pay ment for each month janitor ser vice will be made during the fol- lowing month.
 Obert R. Hyde.
 District Highway Engineer
The Nome nugget., 1963-08-02
1000 lbs. of Food Going To Bristol Bay Villages Hit By Poor Fish Runs

ANCHORAGE R-Federal and state officials, meeting here today to consider plans for relief of Bris- til Bay area residents hard-hit by failure of the salmon fishery, have approved immediate shipment of 37000 pounds of food supplies to six Lake Iliamna villages.
 A total of about 600 natives live in the villages.
 Governor Egan asked the SUD- plies consist of general purpose flour, corn meal, lard, rice and dried powdered milk.
 Joe Rothstein, assistant to Gov. Egan, said the supplies are needed by the villagers so they will not have to take salmon from Lake Iliamna for subsistence.
 The lake is one of the principal Bristol Bay spawning grounds - but there was little escapement of spawning fish into the lake this year.
 Rothstein said the supplies will be flown to Lake Iliamna by Air National Guard and Civil Air Pat rol aircraft as soon as weather permits.