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Evening star., 1940-01-20
500 Coin Containers
Distributed for
Prince Georges Dime.
Port Of Funds. to Go
To County League for
Physically Handicapped

Five hundred coin containers
have been placed in shops, churches,
schools, clubs and public buildings
as part Of the Mile O. Dimes cam
paign in Prince Georges County,
Nd, 1t was announced today.
Mrs. Ralph j. Shelter of Hyatts-
vile, county chairman, revealed that
part of the fund will go to support
the County League for the Physically
Handicapped, on whose files are A
infantile paralysis cases.
Local leaders in the drive to obtain
money to fight infantile paralysis,
as a part of President Roosevelt's
birthday celebration, include the
following:
Mrs. George Merrick, Charles
Marbury and Lansdale G. Claggett,
Marlboro district: Mrs. j. Enos Ray
and Robert Sherwood, Chillum dis
tr1ct; Mrs. w. P. Starr, Riverdale
district; Aaron Horwitz and Steel
McGrew, Bowie district; Mrs.
Stephan Rigoli, Glen Dale; Miss
Bessie Phelps, Oxon Hill district;
Mrs. Harry Mercer, Kent district:
Mrs. N. G. Tayman and Mrs. Robert
son. Bladensburg district; Capt.
Thomas Murphy and Mrs. J. Bryan
Hobbs, Laurel district; w. Curtis
Hopkins, Queen Anne district; Mrs.
Frank Forbs. Aquasco district:
Joseph Blandford, Brandywine dis
trict; B. K. Miller, Clinton district:
Mrs. Elon Turner, Nottingham dis
trict; Leonard Dyer, Accokeek dis
trict; w. F. Mulligan and Mrs,
George Freeman, Berwyn and Vans
vile districts; E. F. Zalesak, College
Park district; Mrs. Ellen Miller, Seat
Pleasant district; Mrs. Norman
Collins, Spauldings district; Mrs.
ELMER Mayberry, Mellwood district,
and E. w. Fuller and Joseph
Matthias in charge of publicity.
Mrs. Shelter also announced that
Senator and Mrs. Millard E. Tydings
will visit the wishing well" set up
in the new Hyattsville Theater as
part Of the campaign, between 1
and lis pm. tomorrow, to deposit
their dimes.
Evening star., 1940-01-20
Dimes Of the RooseveIts Join
In So 500 Toward Mile Goal
Presidents Wife Braves Chill Wind
To Contribute With Others Personally

Office, Deputy Marshal Howard
Hughes, 100 per cent representation
in dimes. Attendants from the Cap
ital Garage also contributed 10o
per cent, sending in $500.
A, 17-year-old Western High
School student visited the stand to
contribute several dimes and present
a poem he had written and dedi-
Gated to the Mile O Dimes, which he
read during one of the many broad
casts from the stand. The youth
John F. Shansey of 4424 Greenwich,
parkway NV, described "a battle
not of the warning kind, but equally
destructive and attacks from be-
hind" Terming infantile paralysis
IAN invisible army of horror and
strife" he urged the public to "con-
tribute a dime, see the kiddies
through"
Little Congress Contribution.
A delegation from the Little Con-
gress brought $40 in dimes to the
stand last night. Represented by
Lawrence J. Bach, former sergeant
at arms of the Little Congress, the
delegation also included pages of
the House of Representatives and
the Senate.
I'VE hope that between now and
the Presidents birthday anniver-
sary." said Mr.. Bach, I'VE can
make another contribution to the
Mile O. Dimes"
Ear-muffed boys, the pages, filed
past the stand and told the States
they hailed from. Represented
were Kentucky, New Jersey, South
Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, Georgia
and Pennsylvania.
Evening star., 1940-01-20
Mrs. Typical Consumer Adds
White House Memories on Visit
Mrs. Roy Fleming Of
Arkansas Hos Teu
With Mrs. Roosevelt

MRS. Typical Consumer Of 1910"
was to return to her Hot Springs
(Ark.) home today after q brief visit
to the Capital during which she was
guest Of Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt
at tea in the White House.
Providing photographers with q
bright smile without coaxing, Mrs.
Roy Fleming arrived In the city yes
terday by train. She was met by
representatives Of the Arkansas
State Society and escorted to the
onices Of Senator Miller to be re-
ceived by the legislator before the
tea.
II this representative purchaser is
typical in appearance and demeanor
as well as In viewpoint, members OF
the National Retail Dry Goods As
sociation must be very pleased with
the buying public. Tall, trim Mrs.
Fleming was awarded the title by
the retailers organization In Ma
tion-wide contest.
She was brought to New York City
by plane to be guest Of the group
at its annual convention and was to
return via the air route.
The storemen's choice as typical
woman buyer is in her early 30s and
has a 7-year-old daughter.
The selection was made on the
basis Of letters submitted in the
associations contest by women all
over the country. The judges
thought Mrs. Fleming expressed the
viewpoints Of the majority of con-
sumers as to shopping methods.
goods and store services and Worded
them most effectively.
Evening star., 1940-01-20
DC. Delays Action
On Scent Milk for
Needy; Plan Studied
FinoneioI and Operating
Details Of Marketing
Agreement Scanned

The District Commissioners today
withheld official action on the Fed
orally sponsored milk marketing
agreement that would make milk
available at S cents a quart for the
needy in Washington, pending study
Of operating details Of the plan.
Directors of the Maryland and
Virginia Milk Producers Association,
representing 80 per cent of the
dairymen in this area, late yester-
day voted unanimous approval of
the agreement. B. B. Derrick, asso-
citation secretary treasurer, said the
Agriculture Departments proposal
would have a stabilizing effect on
the local market, and make 1t pos
sible for the producers in this area
to continue to produce the worlds
highest quality milk. 1888
Study Already Begun. '
Mr.. Derrick added that the asso-
citation appreciated the time and
trouble that Secretary Of Agriculture
Wallace had gone to in perfecting
the agreement.
Commissioners Allen and McCoach
have expressed their sympathy with
the program, but made 1t clear that
no onicial action will be taken until
q technical study has been made of
financial and operating problems.
Such a detailed study has been
begun, they said, by Robert E.
Bondy, director of the Board Of
Public Welfare.
Approval Expected In Poll
While the Agriculture Department
will poll all farmers and dairymen
whose cows produce milk for the
Washington area market, the IS per
cent approval necessary is regarded
as certain since the ballot by the
Maryland and Virginia Milk Pro-
ducers' Association directors repre-
sented sentiment of 80 per cent Of
the producers.
Milk handlers In Washington are
to vote on the agreement, too, but
Secretary Wallace and President
Roosevelt can issue the agreement
fixing milk prices to be paid to
farmers by Observation-Disclosures
the handlers approve or not. The
proposed agreement would have pro-
ducers accept $1.995 q hundred
weight for milk destined to be dis
tributed at low retail cost to persons
on relief and w. p. A. rolls.
Evening star., 1940-01-20
Social Service LEAGUE
Of Alexandra Elects

Elliott Hoffman, j. Frank Myers,
Mrs. Sinclair D. Shelton and Mrs.
Vernon d. Tate have been elected
as directors Of the Alexandria (Va.)
Social Service League, 1t WAS an.
nounced today by Miss Adelaide G.
Barker, executive secretary.
Other directors reelected to serve
three-year terms were John w.
Ayres, Mrs. Frederick A. Ballard,
Judge James r. Duncan, william
Illch, Judge Harry T. Kennedy and
Miss Nancy Lee Tackett. Chairman
Of the board will be named at 4
directors meeting February 10.
Evening star., 1940-01-20
Woman, los, Dies

huntsville, w. Va, Jan. 20
@-Mrs. Rebecca Jane Armstrong,
los, who was born in the Braxton
County section long before West
Virginia was founded, died yester-
day.
Friends said she enjoyed good
health and was active until about q
YEAR ago.
Evening star., 1940-01-20
John w. Davis Elected

LEXINGTON, Va, Jan. 20 @.-
John w. Davis. alumnus, yesterday
was elected rector Of the Board of
Trustees of Washington and Lee
University. The New York attorney,
Democratic nominee for President
in 1924, has been a member of the
board since 1921.
Evening star., 1940-01-20
Red Cross Ball Raises $1,000

BOYCE. Va, Jan. 20 P.-A check
for $1,000 for Finnish-P Polish relief
purposes has been mailed to Norman
Davis, chairman of the American
Red Cross, by the Clarke County
Chapter. The money was raised at
the recent Red Cross ball held at
Scaleby, the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Kenneth N. Gilpin.
Evening star., 1940-01-20
Photography Course

LEXINGTON, Va, Jan. 20 Up.-
Washington and Lee University will
offer, beginning with the spring
term, q course In elementary pho
Biography and pictorial Journalism,
o. w. Riegel. director of the Lee
Journalism Foundation ut w. and L.,
! announced.
Evening star., 1940-01-20
Probe Of Source
Of Roadleague's
Funds Requested
Virginia Organization
Booked 1888 Move to
Ban Diversion
BY ALEXANDER r. PRESTON
Star Stan Correspondent.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 20.-A
resolution by Delegate Francis
Pickens Miller of Fairfax to author
ize an investigation of sources of
revenue of the Citizens Road
League of Virginia was before the
General Assembly today.
The league supported a proposed
constitutional amendment IN the
1888 Assembly to probe the diver
sion of road funds, but the proposal
failed to carry. Mr.. Miller's reso-
luton was referred to the Roads
Committee, which will convene
Monday.
In reply to question, Mr. Miller
denied that there is anything be-
hind the resolution"
Observers recalled, nevertheless,
that on Thursday the Senate's ses-
sion was enlivened by debate on
two anti-roads funds diversion reso-
lutions, one seeking segregation by
constitutional amendment and the
other endeavoring to declare anti
diversion to be the sense and policy
of the 1910 General Assembly. Sen
ator William A. Wright of Tappa-
hammock sought the policy pro-
cedure, while Senator Aubrey G..
Weaver of Front Royal countered
with the constitution measure. Both
have been referred to committees.
Four More Lobbyists Register.
Mr.. Miller obtained concurrence
of both houses in a second joint
resolution yesterday. It calls on
the secretary Of the Commonwealth
to furnish q weekly list to the clerks
of both legislative branches showing
the names, addresses and sponsors
OF persons who have registered I'M
der the States new lobbyist law.
In the Office of Secretary Ray
mond l.. Jackson it was announced
that four more lobbyists registered
yesterday, bringing to q the num-
Der Of those who have been listed
since the opening of the 1910 session
last week.
On the Senate side, legislators
debated resolution involving a
House bill of interest in Northern
Virginia communities. A voice vote
defeated the resolution, sponsored
by Senator Robert o. Norris, jr.,
Of Lancaster, seeking reconsidera-
ton of previous joint resolution
offered by Senator G. E. Heller of
Bedford, requiring State agencies
issuing rules and regulations, hav-
ing the force and effect of law, to
supply a list of all such rules.
Bazile Sponsors Bill.
The bill was introduced in the
House Tuesday by Delegate Leon
BaZile of Hanover. It would repeal
all rules of administrative agencies
which now have the force and ef-
feet of law and would also prohibit
the agencies from issuing such rules
in the future. The House bill is CO.
sponsored by Mr.. Miller and Dele
gate Maurice D. Rosenberg of AlexA
andria. Among the agencies that
would be affected are the Milk Com
mission, Alcoholic Beveral Control
Board and the Highway Commis-
sion.
In his efforts to defeat Senator
Heller's adopted joint resolution,
Senator Norris said the lists would
be of no use in deliberations on the
bill. The information would swamp"
the Senate with rules and regula-
tions, at needless expense, he said.
Mr.. Baziles bill is pending before
the House Courts and Justice Com
mittee which postponed action this
week until its meeting next We'd
nesday.
Evening star., 1940-01-20

ment.
The poor patient, not sure of
what is wrong with him but mighty
certain that it is very serious and
Is going to hurt, doesn't know quite
what to do. One thing be may do is
to let the two groups fight it out
among themselves and then 60
around, as usual, to faithful DR..
Congress and ask for a dose of
plain. old-fashioned pills to get rid
Of the tummyache.
Sees Benefit in Representation.
Mr.. williams said the Board of
Trade felt that both the people Of
the District and Congress would
benefit by representation in Con-
gress for the people Of the District,
and that the board would like to see
local people given the right to vote
for President and Vice President, al
though the body has never approved
what has loosely been described as
local suffrage"
He added, however, that it was up
to Congress to sift the proposals at
hand and to reject or adopt them
accordingly.
Other members of Congress at the
meeting were Senator Burke, Demo-
crat, of Nebraska: Representative
Poage, Democrat, Of Texas; Repre-
sentative Bates, Republican, Of Mas
sachusetts; Representative Sandager.
Republican, of Rhode Island; Repre-
sentative Stefan, Republican, OF Ne
braska, and Representative Houston,
Democrat, Of Kansas. Col. David
McCoach, jr., Engineer Commits
Eoner. was another guest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12

Linda Roberts underwent a major operation this morning a. the Gov
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12

as the son who tries a shortcut to promotion and finally is forced to turn bank-robber, plays an ex- cellent role.
 In difficult role as the lrlsh waif whom Beery adopts and who marries Curtis, Laraine Johnson comes through with flying colors in this, her first important fea- tured part.
 Tom Brown, as the adopted son whose royalties are torn both ways, shows a fine conception of another colorful charactriza on.
 Also featured i new MSrch o1 Time, telling the comprehensive ln- side story of 'The Battle Fleets of England" sA
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
STORY OF 5UEz
 IS FEATURED BILL
 NOW AT COLISEUM

The flaming orama and romance of great world events are often buried in dusty textbooks until brought to vivid and entertaining life. via the vision and snowman ship of Hollywood.
 Until 20th Century Fox's re- search department published the results of it's IS months study of the construction of the Suez Canal, what was usually deemed dry-as- dust engineering history turned out to be an extremely colorful story.
 "Suez," playing now at the Coli scum Theatre, has Tyone Power, who plays the role of de Lessups; and Loretta Young and Annabella in the leading feminine roles, share top honors with him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12

A process fer staining wood various. colors. patented in England in 1875. was called "XylotechnOgraphica."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
POLICE DRAMA
 PLAYING NOW
 0NCApIT0L BILL
Wallace Be cry Stars in Sergeant Madden
 March of Time Also

Grimly gripping story or the New York police and of a father who must put a halt to the criminal activities of his own son, Sergeant Madden" screening at the Capi- tol Theater. presents Wallace Beery in his most masterful characteriza- ton to date.
 As Sergeant Madden, 30-year vet eran of the force. soft-hearted, plodding and idealistic. Beery epito- mixes the finest traits of New York's Finest" He is the cop on the beat to the minutest detail. And as the father who must track down the son whom he has failed to impress with the traditions and ideals of the job, Beery is magnifi- cent.
 But a trio of youngsters presses him hard for honors. Alan Curtis
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
Dinner, Breakfast
 Fetes Miss Monson

Honoring the 0irthday of Miss Magle Monson, Juneau Grade School instructor, Mrs. Jack Finlay enter tained last evening at her home on Franklin Street. Dinner was served at three individual tables and guests spent the remaining hours informally. p
 Yesterday morning Miss Monson was also the incentive for a break fast given by members of the fac- ulty of the Juneau Public Schools.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
HIGH SPEED

PUEBLO, Col. Feb. 12-When it comes. to talking attorneys can't hold candle to a good preacher, says court reported Frances Cuckow
 Cuckow who has reported legal cases for years, recently was called to mak ca shorthand report of an address by minister. The man spoke for two hours, without a pause. ..
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12

It is estimated the AS states collected approximately $800,000,- coo in taxes on motor fuel in 1929 and the Federal government an ad- ditional $250,000,0O0
 The worlds largest camera, 31 feet in length and weighing IA tons, is in use by the U s. Coast and Geodetic Survey at Washing ton,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
Local Merchants
 READY for Valentine Day!

JUNEAU, Feb. 12. In an- ticipatiOn of a brisk Valentine Day business, Juneau merchants report that they are fully pre- pared to solve even the most per picking valentine Gift prob lems!'
 Whether it's something to give, or suggestions for entertaining, the answer may be found simply by consulting the ads here . . and by visiting the merchants for further aid. There's an expectant air in every place, wherever Wal entins Day" is the important business at hand! Gift selections have never been SO complete, while the many places of enter tainment are offering specia a l Valentine Day attractions. So, let these advertisers help you!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12

Admitted to the Government Hos pital from Yakutat, Jesse George is receiving surgical attention
 Jack Marshall was a surgical ad- mission this morning at the Govern ment hos ..ital
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12

lis a sentimental Day a Day of gracious
 giving. The fact that you remembered is all
 important, moi how much you spent For this is he Day when expression counts, when inc feel inqs you have treasured all year come 10 life! Don forgei Make ii lavish gift # you are able
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
ernment Hospita,.

Cecelia Joseph of Angoon, arrived here on the Estebeth last Saturday and is at the Government Hospital receiving medical care.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
HOSPITAL NOTES

John Lunuen was admitted to St. Anns Hospital this morning for medical treatment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12

Mrs. Ole Tang was dismissed to- day from medcial care at St. AIns Hospital
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
HIKE RECORD

SAN FRANCISCO, Gal. Feb. 12. comes to talking attorneys can't tioning the hard way will find D. 300 miles of trails suitable for back packing expeditions in Washington Oregon and California, Clinton c. Clarke, a hiking leader says This foot travel can take one through five national parks and 19 national forests.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12

The term "Americanisn was said to have. been first used by John WitierspoonI President of Princeton University, in l731.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
The Day To Remember Every Valentine
 With A Lovely Gift From You!

io ... but a simple one will show that you care. that this Day means so much to YOU too! For if there is is anything a Woman cannot forgive. ii is forgetfulness by someone she hopes will re- member. Men are not far different so be sure to remember this Valentine Day!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12

After receiving medical care, Tom Hanson was dismissed today from St. Ann's Hospital
Evening star., 1940-03-13

was covered with loose sand and
gravel over the right side. the proper
driving position. There was little.
If any, elevation to the curve, the
policeman added.
Lost Control Of Car.
Mr.. Temple reported that Mr..
Paxon told him he was driving
about rs miles per hour through the
accident area and lost control Of
the car from skidding on the loose
sand and gravel.
Detective Sergt. Fred L. Rawlin-
son of the homicide squad, who
investigated the accident, said the
defendant told him he saw no other
traffic on the road at the time and
that it was impossible to see around
the curve until the machine was
about halfway through it.
Samuel M. Woodward, also Of
1912 First street Sc; John E.
Shreve of 1880 Livingston road Sc.
and Mr.. Major, who helped extri-
cate the Paxons from the overturned
car, testified that the curve had
been the scene of many accidents.
MIR. Woodward declared that so
many telephone poles had been
knocked down in previous mishaps
there that "the telephone company
had erected the present one far
back from the highway to pre-
serve it."
Evening star., 1940-03-13
A. A. A. Names BODY
On Roadside Control

Appointment Of a special COM
mittee on roadside development and
control for 1910 was announced
here today by the American Auto
mobile Association.
The committee will conduct hear
ings on national roadside control
problems and policies. and repre-
sentatives Of interested official,
civic and commercial groups are to
be invited, A. A. A.. authorities said.
Membership OF the committee,
headed by William A. Stinchcomb
OF Cleveland, Ohio, includes Miss
Harlean James Of Washington, ex-
ecutive secretary Of the American
Planning and Civic Association.
Evening star., 1940-03-13
Television Receivers.
Reduced $500, More
Programs Planned
Washington May Be
Included in Network
Before Inauguration
0y the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 13.-Radic
Corporation Of America announced
yesterday q $500 reduction In the
price Of television receivers, an in
crease in the National Broadcast
ing Co.'S picture program schedule
and plans for a relay to link New
York and Philadelphia.
Although the announcement did
not mention this point, it was
learned that q refund probably
would be made to purchasers Of re-
ceivers at the original price-some-
thing Of a precedent in the radio
industry.
The price cut would reduce the
$500 receiver with an 8-by- inch
screen to 1895 and other models in
proportion. Installation costs also
are to be lowered.
The television relay to Philadel-
phia, it was stated, would be q start
toward linking other nearby cities
Evening star., 1940-03-13
Directed Verdict
Frees Driver in
Fatal Accident
Puxon Cleared Of Churoe
Of Negligent Homicide
In Wife's Death

Judge Walter ]. Casey late yes
terday directed a Police Court jury
TO return verdict Of not guilty on
negligent homicide charge against
Chester Burr Paxon, IS, of $40 Elev-
enth street Sc.
The trial, lasting little more than
an hour, was one of the shortest in
the f1ve-year existence Of the Negn-
gent Homicide Act.
Mr.. Paxon was held by the coroner
following the traffic death of his
wife. Mrs. Nellie Moran Paxon, 20.
She died August II, 1889, from in
1uries received that day while a
passenger in an automobile driven
by her husband. On Livingston road
Sc, a short distance from the Dis
trict line, the machine plunged over
a small embankment after failing
to round a sharp curve, police said.
At the conclusion of the Govern
ment's case, Defense Attorney Will
liam A. Gallagher requested a di-
rected verdict, contending no evil
dence had been introduced to show
any violation of the statute.
No Eyewitnesses Produced.
Assistant United States Attorney
David A. Hart, in charge of prosecu-
ton, told Judge Casey that, in view
OF testimony, he did not intend to
argue the motion. II don't see why
the coroner's jury ever sent it up
here. your honor" Mr.. Hart said.
II don't either" Judge Casey re-
piled.
Neither side produced any eye
witnesses to the accident, which oc-
CURED at Sis pm.
Mrs Paxon was pronounced dead
at 5:45 pm. upon arrival at St. Eliz-
abeth's Hospital, where she was
taken by Marion Majors, 1912 First
street Sc, passer-by. She died of
a crushed chest, hemorrhage and
shock, an autopsy report revealed.
Mr.. Paxon was treated at Casualty
Hospital for lacerations about the
head and other minor injuries.
Policeman Andrew j. Temple,
who made photographs and meas
urements at the scene, told the court
the curve where the accident oc-
CURED had concrete and cable guard
rails extending 64 feet around the
turn. The posts, he said, were l8
to 20 inches off the roadbed. which
Evening star., 1940-03-13

later. Preliminary steps for erec-
ton Of automatic relay stations, will
be taken shortly. the announcement
said, with the hope they can begin
functioning by 1o4l.
Among cities which may be in
cluded later would be Washington,
to permit televising Of the next
presidential Inauguration.
The broadcasting company also
announced 1t was filing applications
with the Federal Communications
Commission for televisior stations
In Philadelphia, Washington and
Chicago.