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Show Forward to Victory! a Ray Cromley LBJ Dresses Down THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1964 WASHINGTON Worth Carrying A Step Further The victory of Mr. Kenneth Froslid1 over the State of New as I York ought not to be passed off one -of merely an isolated instance determined man taking on a sovereign state and winning. It ought to serve as an inspiration for millions of other motorists who allow their cars to be used as mobile billboards. Froslid is the man who objected to New York's 1964 license plates because they bore the inscription"World's Fair." He sued the com5 Colleges: Attention! A kindergarten pu- -' pil in Minnesota has come up with what just may be the most signif scholastic development since colleges discovered the coed. This young genius is; astounding educators by being able to reel off any fact or figure about 300 big league baseball players. five-year-o- ld i-;- ; How does he do it? By study- ing photo cards from packs of bubble gum! The possibilities of this cultural breakthrough are staggering. If this kid can do it with baseball, what's to keep everybody from doing it with everything ? Think of an entire nation studying and learning and progressing from constant use of bubble gum photo cards and, of course, from constant use of bubble gum. Consider the intellectual satisfaction of a law student learning law from bubble cards on Lincoln and Gladstone; of a medical stu- l a cara on vr. aent swaying Schweitzer and of a student of the dramatic arts earnestly poring over a card on, say, Miss Jayne 1 ; 1 "T" J Mansfield. "Chews to Learn" is now more than a slogan. We are on our way to a better life, by gum. Timely Quotes Never before in the history of man has the development and training of his mind been so essential to his life and work. Gov. Nelson Rockefeller. There can be no genuine detente (with the Soviet Union) without?progress in resolving dangerous political issues, such as the future of Berlin and Germany, Northeast Asia, and Cuba, and without progress in controlling 'armaments. Secretary of State Dean Rusk. missioner of motor vehicles, claimorganiing the fair was a private busino had state zation and the ness giving it free advertising. The New York Supreme Court that agreed with him and ordered withthe state must issue plates who out the inscription to anyone requested them. The state is appealing. Not everyone will sympathize with Froslid's fight. He won a of a good victory at the expense all benefit will fair cause, for the not is it New Yorkers, whether or a private corporation. Froslid would have been more of a hero had he sued, not the state, but one of those car dealers who doesn't hesitate to affix his name to cars that don't belong to him. Very few automobiles are aseen todav that don't bear either which is impossible to remove without wrecking the finish, or a metal nameplate bolted onto the In a recent strategy session among anient adverh saries of the Civil Rights bill, a last-ditc- defense line was proposed. Southern Senators were urged to prepare a scientifically-documente- argument that d the white and Negro races in America are not intellectually equal and that forced integration would, in fact, lead to disintegration of our dual society. The Southern bloc chose, upon reflection, not to give battle on the ethnic argument, but to do-or-d- at the ie breast- Reliable works the fortress called States' Rights. The episode is comment-worthI think, because it says something about a Lost Cause that is not the Southern Confederacy at all. It is the same cause for which Galileo had to suffer when his discovery that the Earth moved around the Sun did not conform with the theology of the day. A number of modern scientists, and of Old y, their journalistic translators, have offered much evidence about racial differences. But wherever this evidence runs afoul of the egalitarian dogmaf it has been indignantly denounced by the and put to the stake at the hands of the The Civil Rights bill is, by intent, a humane and political instrument for aidKnow-Nothin- gs Book-Burner- s. segment of our citizening a ry. Another aspect, however, is that it hard-luc- k threatens what Negroes disparagingly call the "white power structure" and what historians have called Western Civilization. That Civil Rights opponents should believe it useless to fight, upon these grounds, employing valid scientific data for discussion purposes, is something that a free society ought to worry about. i The extent to which the philosophy of g has succeeded in its the prudery toward race matters has been freshly called to my attention by Henry Regnery, the Chicago book publisher. Last year he brought out "The Geography of Intellect" by Nathaniel Weyl and Stefan Possony. Regnery plastered the dust jacket with laudations of the coauthors' previous works, j Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., Henry Steele Com-Know-Nothin- Allen-Sco- tt and repainting. A lot of car owners are evidently very fond of their dealer. It's hard to believe so many people are too timid to simply say "no." Rocky Road to Wealth No one thinks of Washington, C, as being in a mining area, but the land near the nation's D. capital holds rich veins of an important resource. The resource is plain old gravel, which the U.S. Geological Survey reports is in abundant supply near Beitsville, Md., just northeast of Washington. The resource is important because tremendous amounts of are gravel, together with sand, conconsumed in the 'making of crete throughout the United States. In 1962, about 777 million tons of sand and gravel were produced in the nation. By 1870, annual production is expected to amount to a billion tons. Beitsville supplies some of the best gravel in the country. It was laid down in channels by a river system believed to have existed 100 million years ago. Today, parts of the Beitsville lode that have not been prospected or tapped are in danger of being eovered over by housing mager, Morris L. Ernst, Nathan Glaz-e- r, the New York Times, the Christian Science Monitor, the New Leader, the New Republic and National Review separately testified to the honesty, lucidity, realism, insight, integrity, independence, perception and importance of previous work by Weyl and Possony. Reviewers for; the metropolitan journals and weekly magazines expressed interest and approval when the book was announced. But when it transpired that the coauthors were dealing audaciously with the unmentionable subject of r - - e, the silence of the reviewers was thunderous, I am told by the publisher. In exploring the "geography" which ha$ provided our world with "intellect," Weyl and Possony make the orthodox findings that temperate climates like West Europe, vigorous societies like Jewry and sedentary classes like clergymen are apt to product more creative intelligence than their opposites. Since the study ranges throughout recorded history, the American Negro gets limited coverage, but all the comparisons of intelligence tests and accomplishment charts come out badly for him, racially, although not individually. Had the authors not tried to relate their findings to modern problems, and not assaulted the "sophistic" writings of Gunnar Myrdal, on which the Supreme Court leaned in its school integration decision, the book might have had fairer treatment. But, then, the book would not have been worth writing either. Its thesis, expressed in the preface, is one that should command the attention of all peoples, their parliaments and universities. It is simply that the "material barriers to human are about to fall. We have the technological capability of providing food, shelter and raiment on a universal scale, but e, can do this only if we understand that tnere is such a thing as "geography" of brain power. Such an admission, flying in the face of doctrinal egalitarianism, gets scant discussion either on the rialto of public exchange or in our Congress. (Distributed by McNaught Syndicate, Inc.) self-governi- well-bein- g" ng w-- An Oil refinery and other industrial body, which is equally impossible to remove without filling the holes States7 Rights To Remain Southerners Key Argument D. C. mj MA ! de-c- al, Holmes Alexander WASHINGTON, & - (NEA) angry President Johnson is personally taking a hand in strong new protests to British Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Hom- e over the British agreement to sell buses to Cuba. A U. S. official close to the White House says "Lyndon Johnson was angry enough before, but since Castro shut off the water to Guantanamo, he's .hopping mad. He's really worked up. He's going to make (the British) feel it. And he's the man who can do it." But dressing down the British is one thing and keeping Britain, France, Spain and our other allies from selling to Fidel Castro is another. Despite a lagging agriculture and declining sugar output, high world sugar prices mean Castro is "rolling" in foreign exchange and can pay for what he wants. Johnson has told Secretary of State Dean Rusk he must find some way to keep the West from selling Castro significant amounts of those things he needs to pin his limping economy together. High on the list: Today's Editorials j flllf British on Cuba By ROBERT S. ALLEN and PAUL SCOTT The DemoWASHINGTON is Committee cratic National full-scafaceundergoing a from Kennedy to Johnlifting son control. le This significant change-ove- r is being made quietly and piecemeal, without fanfare, but with a steady succession of replacements. The President is leaning over backwards to retain the friendship and support of Kennedy partisans. At the same time, recasting of the national committee "in the Johnson image" is moving ahead without let-uBy September, when the national campaign gets underway, all key places will have been filled by the President's personal selections. He will fight for election wholly with his own organization. Major changes that already have taken place and others in the offing are: Chairman John Bailey will stay through the nominating convention in late August, chiefly because he is widely known in party circles and presents no problems. He lacks vigor and drive, and does little beyond filling the office. On the other hand, he causes no trouble and does whatever is asked of him. What happens to Bailey after the Atlantic City convention depends on the political situation at that time. He may be kept a while longer, or be replaced. Treasurer Richard Maguire is slated to depart next month after the big February 27 g dinner in Miami. This long-tim- e close lieutenant of the late President gets along cordially with Johnson, but both feel this place should be filled by the President's own man. White House insiders say a likely choice is Erie Cocke, World Bank official and strong 1960 Johnson supporter. p. fund-raisin- all-import- Carter, long time Texas intimate of the President, Clifton Report National Committee Slowly Changing to LBJ Control Mr. Allen -- who is taking over the desk and reins of Stephen Smith, brother-in-la- w of the late President. Under Kennedy, Smith was the real boss of the National Committee, and Carter will fill the same role for Johnson. Unassuming, able and completely devoted to the President, Carter is a perfect choice for this back production parts and equipment, railroad locomotives and freight cars, buses and trucks. The word is that Rusk is supposed to bear down especially hard on our European allies. The state Department is finding this easier said than done. U. S. diplomats had been trying to get the states to band together in a strong protest against West European trade with Cuba. But by helping whip up the trouble in Panama, Castro limy has prevented any strong, concerted action. If Spain sells key items to Cuba the United States can shut off aid to Spain. "But there's a catch," says one official. ''Our bases in Spain are tied in with aid. If we abolish the aid, what happens to our bases?" During the past several months, government officials have looked into the possibility of breaking world sugar prices in an effort to cut Castro's foreign income. Private investors have been encouraged to grow sugar elsewhere, invest in sugar mills. The results have been un- arrangements; Bellino took care of confidential missions. During the 1960 campaign he was always at the Democratic standard-bearer's side with a lockeid and chained brief-cas- e that of had lot a reputedly explosive amunitiort ready and waiting In the event the Republican candi-- d a t e resorted t o certain n. one-jtim- Wisconsin. They are Paul Carbin, with the title of special assistant to the chairman, and Jerry Bruno, who acted as advance man for the late President. Corbin is deemed particularly close to Attorney General Robert Kennedy; within the national committee Corbin is considered "Bobby's man." He is credited with engineering the appointment of Postmaster General John Gronouski, a fellow Wis-consini- re-ent- er , charges. The . was never used, but Bellino always had it on hand. Both he and McNalley are departing of their own volition. President Johnson wanted them to stay, but they are calling lit quits. STRIKING IT RICH That $1,000 - a - head "Presidents Club," launched by the late President Kennedy, is proving the single most lucrative money raiser of the Democratic National Committee. Last year it produced $636,000. Present membership is 510, and the goal is to double that this year which would mean enriching the committee's coffers by more thjan $1 million. Already one member, whose brother is a official, has pledged brief-cas- e satisfactory. Now U. S. officials are looking , stib-cabi- $25,000. up the relationships and subsidiaries of British, French and . But two other close assistants of the late President are leavJohn McNalley and Caring mine Bellino. Both were on an intimate basis with him. Mc- - Editor Herald: ij I was shocked when I read an opinion expressed by Owen W. Stout in Monday's Mail Bag. To quote: "In my opinion the key factor to the death of a little boy in Orem recently, Q's and A's Q Why is Baltimore, Maryland sometimes called "The Monumental City?" A Because the first monument to the memory of George Washington was erected in that city m 1829. was a Californiatype who, jj Q How much of a jellyfish j is water? A More than 95 per cent, but the water is combined with organic substances and mineral salts to form a 'strong jellyj a.m.,-wit- h driver a preon icy that his remarks are irrespon- ly. Mr. Stout may have his stateto set the the driver Ruth Millett Before Marriage It Was Different Before marriage she Worries for fear his parents won't like her. After marriage the big question is: how well she likeshem,, Before marriage, he t4lks about all the things he is going to buy her some day After marriage he starts complaining about the grocery bill. Before marriage, she jtalks about how romantic it is going to be when the two of them can have breakfast together every morning. After marriage she asks sleepily, "You can fix yourself some breakfast, can't you?" Before marriage he says, "i thought we'd go out to that new club for dinner tonight." After marriage, when she mentions going to the same club the reply is: "What to the gyp joint?" Before marriage. she listens witij rapt attention when he ' explains something to her she already, knows. Alter marriage heaven's sake, I know that." she says impatiently, Before marriage, wherj she asks his advice he throws his chest out and sounds like Solomon. After marriage he says, "Why ask me? That's your department." Before marriage, she assures him that money isn't important to happiness. After marriage, she is forever saying, "If we could just afford this," or "If we only had the money for that." Before marriage, he thinks her conversation is important enough to listen to. After marriage it can't compete' with the daily paper or television. Before : marriage, she stays close to the phone when she is expecting him to call. After marriage he is lucky if he can catch her at home on the third or fourth try. . "Sometimes I wonder if there's something wrong with US whenever we LtXE a show, it's discontinuedl" 7:45 sible and libelous." For the benefit of and anyone else who been influenced by ments, I would like facts straight. I was What is the figure placed the by Department of Agricul ture on the value of birds in destroying insects? A 350 million dollars annual Q !j I at dawn light situation, and with heavy traffic on the busiest highway in Utah, stopped in the middle lane and signalled the little fellow to step out to his death. Without the California-typ- e driver's encouragement, he may have done wait for like he always did clear traffic conditions." I wonder if Mr. Stout realizes j 5f "or Ley-lan- Would Exclude Out-of-To- wn Gals From Event Editor Herald: The National Guard contest for Miss Provo held recently was very interesting. Everything was on the up and up except the rules committee. It was my opinion that in selecting a Miss Provo the rules should state that only residents of Provo are eligible to enter the contest. To my way of thinking, it would be just as reasonable to go to Canada to select a Miss America. It is not my desire to take anything away from the little gal from Spanish Fork. She is a beautiful girl but she doesn't belong to Provo, so why should she represent Provo, when we have so many beautiful girls born and raised right here in our home town. I was told that the Natfcnal Guard invited Miss Long to enter the contest (not substantiated). If that is true it could be the reason that only four others joined the contest. They were afraid of running against a girl who had already won two beauty contests. How many other Provo citizens feel the same way? L, A. Harris c 129 W. 200 S. Driver Refutes Statements net te. Corbin is anxious to stay on but the odds appear against him. Bruno is returning to his home state to private business. Stepping into one of these places is James Blundell, Dallas, representative of one of the big aircraft corporations. He has a publicity background, and the inside Word is his special job will be to pep up the committee's press activities. They need it. Lawrence O'Brien, long-tim- e Kennedy lieutenant and holdover chief White House liaison with Congress, will shift to the national committee, probably, to take over the bumbling Speaker's Bureau. O'Brian and President Johnson get along very well; the President rates him highly and wants him in the fall campaign. That suits O'Brien, and he has agreed to it. Mr. Scott Nally handled Kennedy's travel stage function. William Brawley, assistant to the chairman, is busy pulling wires for appointment to the Interstate Commerce Comimis-sioThere are two vacancies on the agency, and the South Carolinian is eagerly trying to land one. Brawley was put in the national committee after being dropped as Deputy Postmaster General following a clash with former Postmaster General Edward Day. Brawley hoped to get his old job back from Johnson, but he is promoting Assistant Postmaster General Frederick. Belen to that No. 2 place. So Brawley is after one of the ICC plums. OTHER CHANGES Also on the exit list are two lesser e known but influential both from" Kennedy partisans Latin-Americ- an -- y Spanish private fn of sales key be involved in any to Cuba. vehicles or equipment These officials are attempting to learn if any of these firms or their subsidiaries have U. S. military or other U. S. government contracts, here or overseas, or if any of them sell appreciable amounts of their products in the United States. Phone call by Newspaper Enterprise Assn. to the New York office of the Leyland-Triump- h Sales Co., distributor of Triumph Cars in the United States, discloses that this company is owned by the Standard Triumph Motor. Co., which in turn d is owned outright by the British the Motors, Ltd., company which, is selling buses to Cuba. It is not certain what the U. S. government will do when this" information on the private firms is collected. of the car that stopped. The boy was in a marked pedestrian lane, walking toward the west when I saw him. The temperature that morning was www xivwever uie sireeis were not icy. iney were clear and dry. Mr. Stout said I "sig nalled the boy to step out to his death." This is a presumption. I did not signal the boy. He wouldn't have seen me if I had. He was walking with his head straight forward and gave no visible indication that he was aware of the oncoming traffic. It was not until he was directly in front of me that he turned his head toward me. Mr. Stout suggested that I should not have stopped for the boy! How could anyone make such a statement? I had no choice but to stop. If I had not I would have hit him my. .. self. How can a person, with any ' sense of fairness, pass judgement regarding a case of highway homicide that he himself did not witness? I am assuming' that he did not witness the accident because I know Mr. Stout and I would surely have recognized him had he been there. Mr. Stout also knows me. However I am sure he did not know I was driving the car that stopped for the boy. If he had been there he surely would have spoken to me. When unfortunate tragedies like this happen there is bound to be mixed emotions and differences of opinion. I felt sorry for the driver of the death car myself. I realize he did not see the boy. However that does a vcueaLiiaii 11 lane.' a pedestrian I can: understand why people have compassion on a driver involved in an unfortunate situation such as this. Surely his conscience will be seared for a long iime x10 come.. However, it wasn't necessary for a would-- J to try to invent be a scapegoat to share the blame ' ' for the boy's death.'! r Byron D. Jensen 324 N. 200 E. Orem iiKtib vi. away ivj do-good- er ' ' |