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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09
Unfinished French Story

AICHOuSH CHe miners are Dack al
work, the final results Of the French
coal strike are not yet subject to exact
evaluation. This is so both for economic
and political reasons.
AS workers in a nationalized in
duStry, the French miners were striking
for economic reaSons-againSt their
government. The basic reason was
that wages and fringe benefits in the
nationalized industries have Jagged be-
hind those in the private sector,
circumstance that had become increas-
ingly irkSome to the miners land to
other nationalized workers) against the
background of general prosperity in
France.
Before and during the earliest days
Of the strike, government authorities
offered little or nothing In settlement
Of the dispute, and President de Gaulle
even issued requisition order making
the strikers subject to discharge or even
Imprisonment. This was a mistake, to
put it mildly, and was so proved when
workers in other industries, private and
public, demonstrated in favor of the
miners. Even the clergy Endorsed their
cause. The order was not invoked, and
the government entered into more
serious bargaining on economic terms.
While the agreement reached is a
compromise on money, 1t breaches the
original government line. Having hap
pened for the coal miners, 1t may
happen soon for other nationalized
workers-on the railroads, in electric
power stations and in the natural gas
industry. The question then will be
whether the private sector will be
forced into another wage boost, and
whether a round of wage-price infla-
ton may be an eventual consequence.
Set back on the economic front,
President de Gaulle also has suffered
wounds on the political front. In the
few weeks involved in this particular
testing Of will, the French Institute of
Public Opinion records sharp drop in
the man-in-the-street popularity of the
tall General. For example, on March
he was in good shape with SIS per cent
Of those polled, but on April the
"happy index" had dropped to AZ per
cent. The poll-takers related the change
to President de Gaulle's originally in
flexible stand on the coal strike. But
future economic developments may de-
termine the course Of politics in the
forthcoming weeks and months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09
One Down, ISL to Go

Our baseball Senators introduced
some promising new personalities at
D. C. Stadium yesterday, but not enough
new habits. The worst Of their leftover
customs as displayed to an always hope
full opening-day crowd Of more than
$4,000 was that of not scoring enough
runs. Baltimore's Orioles did slightly
better, by to l. In their fashion, our
run-making failures we're familiar ones
three times hitting into double plays,
leaving six runners on base, and failing
four times at pinch-hitting (not ball
hit out of the infield by this quartet).
With all this said, however, the
next-to-new club was far from out
clasSed by team that figures to finish
high up in the standings. Three Wash
ington newcomers Minnie MinoSo,
Larry Osborne and Don Leppert-helped
themselves to two solid hits apiece (no
flukeS). Neither team made an error
and the pitching was good, except for
Just two "fat ones" that Rudolph served
up to the Baltimore muscle boys, Gentle
and Powell.
All we have to do now is win the
next 161 games, or anyway a lot Of them,
we hope. Good luck!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09
In Defense of Man

"Numberless are the worlds wonders,
but none more wonderful than man."
wrote Sophocles as his final comment on
human experience in "Antigone."
In the continuum of that experience
OF which Sophocles wrote, Catholic
University's speech and drama depart
ment has over the last rs years spoken
out for man in some 2Ol play produc-
lions. The man for whom 1t has spoken
is the inner one whose wistful fate It
is today to disappear behind his crea-
tionS, his space instruments and weap-
ons, and the countless others which
diminish his individual stature.
Its prestige in this work over quar-
ter OF this material century now justifies
the schools quest for one and one-half
million dollars for new theater in
which to continue its fight for man as
man. Success for its fund campaign is
as devoutly to be wished as 1t is clearly
deserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09
Attack on Crime

A recent statement on the crime
situation in Washington by Robert G.
MCGUIRE, jr., president of the Washing
ton Urban League, strikes us as begin
ming and ending with common sense.
Mr.. MCGUIRE is Negro. But there
is nothing in his policy statement" on
behalf of the Urban League which is
keyed to any racial slant or alibi.
He says, and he is right, that there
can be no disagreement that the problem
of crime in Washington is problem
for the total community"-that we
must all least our lot with law and
order, and vigorously urge and support
its enforcement"
Mr.. MCGUIRE says there are many
reasons why one may engage in criminal
activity, "but there is no reason why 1t
should be condoned, tolerated or justi-
fled" He also recognizes that there is
both Short-range and a long-range
approach to the problem of crime. The
first consists of vigorous community
supported attack on overt crime and
criminals. The second consists Of the
need for community recognition that
there simply must be provision for bet
ter Jobs, better housing, ETC., for Negroes.
Otherwise, as Mr.. MCGUIRE puts 1t, this
city is looking total chaos" in the face.
Speaking for the Urban League, Mr..
MCGUIRE wound up on this note: 1--WE
are unalterably opposed to crime and we
will use our full resources to combat it.
We are unalterably opposed to diScrim-
nation and will always be found work.
ing to rid the community of it. And we
believe that these concerns are not at
all incompatible"
This makes a great deal Of sense
to us. And we hope it will make sense
to that element of the white community
which may be tempted to sit back, Shrug
its shoulders, and look the other way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09
The Land Is Brioht

1t has been 20 years, more or less,
since the Right Honorable Sir Winston
Churchill, an indomitable man II ever
there lived one, stood up defiantly in
beleaguered Londontown. He brandished
his cigar and shook his fist at the Nazis.
He may have said some things which
would not bear repeating here. The bur-
den Of his message, however, was that
while the waves out front might seem
to be breaking vainly, the main tide of
British strength still was flooding in
through creeks and inlets.
This Of course was an alluSion to
the military power that was building in
the United States. Britain'S sturdy war
rior summed 1t up with this verse from
poem Of the late Sir Arthur Clough:
And not by eastern wtndotOs only,
When daylight comes, comes In
the light;
In front, the sun climbs Slo1O, hoW
SlotOIy,
But westward, look, the land Is
bright.
Since then great flood Of inter-
national water has gone over the dam.
The political and military alignments
which seemed so important decade or
so ago are now wrapped to some degree
in uncertainty. Some of yesterdays foes
seem today to be our friends, and who
would be rash enough to guess what to-
morrow may bring?
But this day is enough unto itself.
Sir Winston Churchill, who unflinchingly
held aloft the torch in true and stubborn
fashion when there were many doubters,
becomes an honorary citizen of the
United States. The westward land still
is bright to us. We hope it also remains
bright for our first honorary Citizen"
and that 1t will continue to be bright for
generations yet to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09
In Techs Defense

In a letter published on this page,
Mr.. E. B. Henderson mentions Shaw
Junior High School and Dunbar High
School as examples of unequal policies"
toward Negro education in Washington
on the part of past school administra-
lions. He contrasts Dunbar with Central
High School, and says that Shaw is
a handed down relic" which once
housed Mckinley High Mr.. Henderson
also suggests that discrimination" Of
this sort is responsible in part at least
for the social unrest" among Negroes
today.
Well, maybe so. But we would like
to offer brief comment. The handed
down relic" to which Mr. Henderson
refers is located at Seventh street and
Rhode Island avenue NV. and was
known in the old days as Mckinley,
or Tech, High School. 1t was an all
white school and was something Of
relic" 40 years ago, when our high
school sentence was served there.
In physical equipment we doubt
that Shaw has been any worse than
Tech. Back in the 20s the Tech cadet
companies drilled up and down Rhode
Island avenue. The playground" con-
sisted Of basketball court paved with
cinders and track" on which a care
less runner could easily break a leg.
The situation Of the football team,
under Coach Hap Hardell, was even
worse. It's practice field was down on
the Ellipse, some three miles away. The
players got there as best they could,
and they got home in the same fashion.
All inter-high games we're played
in Central (now Cardozo) High Schools
fancy stadium (the only high school
stadium in town in those days. and
II the students at Dunbar felt dis
eliminated against on this score, they
should have talked to some of the boys
at Tech
But In the end 1t all worked out.
Even though the training cards were
stacked in CentraPs favor, the teams
from Tech managed on occasion to beat
Central - thoroughly enjoying every
minute of It. And as we search our
memory we cannot recall anyone who
thought in those days, and we do not
know anyone who thinks now, that the
youngsters who attended the grubby old
institution at Seventh and Rhode Island
were really being Disseminated against,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09
PeriIous Corner

On numerous occasions.
over the years and as re-
Gently as April 2, I have OBJ
served the aftereffects OF
traffic accidents at Eighth
and Crittenden streets NE.
The North Michigan Park
Civic Association has re-
quested a stop sign be placed
at the site, but for some
reason the request has not
been granted.
Residents OF this area are
aware Of the dangers at this
intersection. and govern
themselves accordingly when
driving. Strangers, not know
ing this area. feel each
has the right-of-way and
proceed accordingly, thereby
causing accidents.
Our children must cross
this intersection going TO and
from school. Must a life be
lost or more extensive prop
erty damage be suffered be-
fore the proper authorities
heed our plea2
Juanlta w. Howard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09
PEOPLE AND PROBLEMS
Recalls Seeing Churchill PLAIN
By RALPH McGHL

Winston Churchill has
been made an honorary citi-
zen Of the United States. In
the years ahead, among those
who read history and think
on the great men and women
who have helped make 1t,
there will be asked Of many,
"And did you see Churchill
plain?"
1t will always be among my
joys that I did see him plain
and at three great moments:
Two Of history and one Of
great personal satisfaction
putting the resolution before
the Commons for a message
OF affection and loyalty to
Queen Elizabeth. In 1888 I
sat in the old House Of Com
mons and heard him, like a
prophet Of old crying in the
wilderness, warn against the
course Of appeaSement pur-
sued by the Chamberlain
government. Again, during
the war, / heard him in the
House Of Lords, where Com
mons met after their own his
toric chamber was bombed
out. And a few days after
the Queen returned in May
1854 from an arduous and
important journey. he put the
resolution Of congratulation,
loyalty and affection.
"He Came Alive"
He came slowly into the
House Just before the Ques-
tons assigned to him for
answer. He looked as we all
know him to look from news
reels, television and personal
views Of his squat figure,
with the pink round face. He
looked older because he was.
1t was with obvious effort
he pulled himself to his feet.
Until he spoke his face is
expressionless, cast In the IA
miliar lines. But when he
rose 10 have hts say and the
full light played upon him,
he came alive. When the
great organ-like voice began
and the close-clipped and
rolling words followed one
another until they sounded
like q symphony, then he
really seemed 10 glow.
He stroked the stand upon
which his notes rested. rub
bling the hands back and
forth. His hands we're pink
white and unusually slim for
so heavy and short a man.
He rarely looked about. But
the words came on, and for
anyone who had an affec-
ton for words they we're like
notes from some great SYM
phoinc arrangement with
now and then a trumpet solo.
heard william Jennings
Bryan when he was an old
man. The bugles had gone
out OF his voice. But Church.
III spoke with the old reson-
ance. His words purred and
rolled like summer thunder.
When he was done "Clem"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09
CORE and Powell

In May, 1861, ! was among
those who saw two busloads
Of CORE members off on the
Freedom Ride. 1t was basic
to the purpose Of this ride
that the passengers consisted
Of both whites and Negroes,
and all the passengers knew
that they were risking their
lives in the noblest cause of
all - the struggle for the
equality of man. None Of the
whites rode to show "how
liberal he was" and three
paid dearly. Walter Bergman,
of Detroit, died from injuries
received. Genevieve Hughes,
of Chevy Chase, came close
to death because of smoke
inhalation. James Peck, of
New York City. was beaten
so severely that his head re-
quired some so stitches. Since
that time 1t has been i'm
possible for me, as a Negro,
to make any generalizations
about whites in the freedom
movement.
The remarks made recent
ly by Congressman Adam
Clayton Powell need not make
any CORE member feel de-
fensive about the inter-racial
character of our organiza-
ton. Our national chairman,
Charles Oldham, did not at
tain that position because he
is white, but because he is
the activist president of one
of our most dynamic and
successful local chapters. Our
secretary. Anna Holden. also
white, has gone to prison
for her involvement, and
there is no man in America,
colored or white, less likely
to settle for tokenism than
James Peck, the third white
on our national board.
In Washington CORE has
whites in leadership" and
other whites who are depend
able rank and filers." We
would be hardpressed with
out them, and no one has
ever suggested a correlation
in our organization between
color and militancy. Further,
II 1t were not for two de-
voted white lawyers. Hal Witt
and Richard Scupi, CORE
here would have no legal aid
at all, for we are in no posi-
ton to pay for such service.
In the past two years I
have talked with hundreds
Of militant young Negroes,
veterans Of the struggle at a
tender age. who have will
ingly exposed themselves to
violence from police and
mobs. and to trumped up
jail sentences. I have never
heard any Of these suggest
that whites should get out
of the movement. or get out
of leadership positions. These
dedicated youths are fight
ing for indignation. The least
those Of us who are fighting
from safe billets far behind
the lines can do is to refrain
from muddying the waters
with chauvinistic remarks.
Julius HObsOn,
Chairman, Washington, d. c.,
Congress Of Racial Equality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09
THE POLITICAL MILL
GoIdwoter Draft Urqed Aqoin
BY GOULD LINCOLN

Senator Goldwater Of Ari-
iona is again faced with a de-
termined effort of conserva-
tive Republican friends to
set up a Nationwide organ
ization to nominate him for
President next year. He has
rebuffed and strongly urged
supporters in the past not
to attempt, certainly at this
time, to throw his hat in the
ring. And that position he
has not changed, although
the Republican State Chair
man Of Texas, Peter ODon-
nell, jr., and Indiana Nation
al Committeewoman, Mrs.
lone F. Harrington an
nounced plans at a press con-
ference In Washington yes
terday for a National Draft
Goldwater Committee.
One thing is quite appar-
ent - the Goldwater-for-
President sentiment is not
going to die an easy death
and probably will not die
at all, no matter what the
Arizona Senator says.
Whether other Republican
possibilities for the party's
presidential nomination may
need to create an Image" in
the minds of the voters-as so
many seem to think is nee
essary - Senator Goldwater
has no such need. His image
Is firmly established in the
public mind. And it's an
image a great many like. He
has made clear where he
stands on virtually every is
sue Of the day. He has as
serted his firm belief in con-
sentative Republican princi-
Piles and policies, which he
contends are in reality far
more progressive than are the
policies Of the liberalS-Re-
publican or Democratic. He
has spoken in all parts Of the
country in recent years, and
frequently. His voice has
been raised in the Senate.
And Senator Goldwater Is a
name as frequently in the
minds and on the lips Of as
many people in the country
today-not excluding the
name of Kennedy-as any
one in public office.
Realistic View
The Arizona Senator takes
a very realistic view of the
situation. To become a presi-
Dental nominee Of one of the
major political parties today
requires a vast amount Of
organization and money. 1t
has been demonstrated in
the cases of both President
Kennedy and former Vice
President Nixon. Up to date,
he does not have either Of
these requisites. What the
future will bring is not GER
tain. But he does have a
strong personality. He is a
good and hard hitting speak
Grand people like him, a
tremendous asset. A liability
is that he halls from a small
State - in population and
number Of presidential cleo
toral votes and delegates at a
national party convention.
The last presidential nominee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09
Policy on Cuba

Many reasons will be ad-
vanced, other than the ones
the administration news
managers have supplied. for
the conduct Of the United
States In discouraging, by the
use Of force when necessary.
the raids which a few Cuban
exiles have been making on
the forces Of oppression now
occupying their homeland.
When, however, a number Of
explanations are possible, the
reason most likely TO be the
true one Is also quite often
the simplest one. Could not
the reason for the United
States prohibition Of attacks
on Cuba by Cuban exiles be
that once-great but now gut
less United States OF America.
having failed In its attempts
10 rid itself Of the bearded
one and his Red cohort can
III afford TO see a few truly
brave men show the world
what real courage and pa
triotism mean2
Norman 8. Meese.
lam sick and tired OF hear
ing the expression "Castro's
Cuba" Americans should
want TO do more about him
than Just sit back and regard
him passively or make nasty
references about him. But
Americans don't seem TO care
much about the kind OF con-
dition that other countries
are in as long as the country
Is not their own. All Amer
lea loathes Castro and all
that he stands for, but not
all America is trying TO do
something about him.
Fidel Castro Is a two-bit
dictator. II is true that he
has Russia behind him. but
chances are that the Kremlin
will abandon him II the going
gets too rough. II Cuba is
not "disinfected" then the
disease OF communism will
ultimately spread through
the body Of the Western
Hemisphere.
Thomas Filler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09

from a small Gin population)
State was William Jennings
Bryan, and he had three
such nominations at the
hands of the Democratic
Party. The last President to
come from one Of the smaller
States was Franklin Pierce
of New Hampshire. also a
Democrat, who took office in
1853. The State was Demo-
cratic from 1882 to 1856.
The Conservative Cause
Senator Goldwater has
preached the cause of conserv-
vative Republicanism across
and up and down the coun-
try. He believes that the peo-
pie are turning away from
the liberals and the radicals
who have supported bigger
and bigger government in
Washington and huge Fed
eral government expenditures
with money taken from
the people and the States
and from high taxes. He be-
lieves, as he states in an
article in The Saturday Eve
ming Post published today,
that the Republican Party
has a real future in the
South, that it has really
taken hold there already. He
believes the G. o. P. gains in
that region are due not to
the race issue but to opposi-
ton on the part Of South
erners to the liberal and rad
ical Northern wing Of the
party. The South, he writes.
is IAN area of new opportu-
nifty and therefore new chal-
lenge for the Republican
Party" and that the party's
future will be affected by
what we do with this oppor-
tunity." What he writes is
particularly interesting In
view Of the clash Of Repub-
lican opinion about the
South, some Of the party
leaders shying away from the
Goldwater ideas and pre-
ferring to make their party
campaign for the great popu-
lous industrial States. Gold
water support has come with
increasing strength from the
Republicans of the South, the
Middle West and the West
though it has spread in
some States Of the East, too.
Senator Goldwater APP
parently has a real future
ahead Of him in the Senate,
and so far he has insisted he
is a candidate for reelection
and nothing more. Whether
he yields in the end and be-
comes an active candidate
for the presidential nominal
ton next year or not, it is
clear he is likely to have a
good deal to say about who is
to be nominated and also
about what kind Of a party
platform is to be adopted at
the Republican National
Convention.
Gov. Rockefeller Of New
York, who has been out
beating the bushes in the
Middle West considered Gold
water territory, is showing
greater conservatism in his
views, and he will certainly
need conservative Republican
support If he is to win his
way to the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09
Cancer Study Funds

The millions OF dollars
spent on the space program
could be put 10 a much bet
ter use II II was spent on
cancer research. The rising
cancer rate is alarming. It
must be stopped soon. for
preservation Of human life
is far more important than
the distinction OF reaching
the moon first.
Raymond Fleming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09
LETTERS TO THE STAR

Pen names may be used II
letters carry tDrtterS' correct
names and addresses. All let
tiers are subject to condens1-
ton. Those not used tUiH be
returned only Dhen accom-
panied By self addressed,
stamped envelopes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-04-09

Attlee rose to second for La
Dor. I had not heard him
before. He began with a dry
voice. but in q moment 1t,
too. caught one up. He was,
In his way. an eloquent man
In a quiet, informal manner.
Beamed on Rival
1t was a picture to see and
episode to remember. There
was Churchill, having ex-
tolled the young queen whom
he loves like q daughter and
reveres as his sovereign, nod
ding with appreciation as the
Labor leader spoke Of the
young queens symbolizing
constitutional government
and freedom-but also SYM
bolizing the sort Of family
life which the British people
most respect. r...-
"Hearl Hearl Heart"
grunted Churchill, beaming
upon his old rival. and the
whole house Joined in when
Attlee sat down.
The Commons, which truly
excites any person who be-
heves in constitutional gov
eminent, was especially pic
turesque on this day. About
us In the gallery sat men
from the African colonies,
wrapped in their colorful
robes, wearing their Moslem
caps. while all others Of us
sat bareheaded. There were
Indians there, too. with their
graceful, pretty wives. and
some Chinese. Burmese and
others from Ceylon. There
were lords and ladies present,
and many commoners and
alien visitors, for when II was
known Churchill was to speak
or answer questions, the GAL
leries filled early.
The scene would, In a
sense, be almost humorous, II
II were not for its majestic
dignity. The speaker. the
clerk and two others are
wigged. There are silk stock
ings and kneepants on some.
But there is no humor in II
because Of the ancient ritual
and the heavy sense OF his
tory.
tAli RIGHTS Reserved