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Evening star., 1941-05-17
Mental Case Records
In Welfare Data Seen
As Aid in Defense
Serve to Eliminate
Misfits in Army
Psyehiotrist Says

Welfare groups records Of mental
patients can be of immeasurable
value to psychiatrists examining
military selectees, DR.. Harry Stack
Sullivan, consultant on psychiatry
for the selective service system, told
the family welfare division of the
Council of Social Agencies, holding
its annual meeting yesterday.
Histories of potential mental cases
slated for induction are essential
to draft board officials who, he
claimed, faced tremendous prob
lem" in wedding out men suffering
from some form of psychosiS.
DR.. Sullivan, former professor of
psychiatry in Georgetown Univer-
sity, also warned that a second great
problem will arise when relatively
unadjusted" men in the service are
discharged after their term Of train
ing.
Responsibility Question Raised.
Questioned on the Army's re-
sponsibility when a man is discov-
cred suffering from some mental
disorder after he is in active duty,
the noted psychiatrist said it was the
opinion Of the general staff that
every effort will be made to make a
soldier of the man if his case is not
serious one.
He added, however, that the
Army's policy of considering both
the selectees' physical and mental
health would eliminate the danger
of misfts, which arose during con-
scription in the last war. In this
connection he pointed out that care
and disqualification of mental cases
growing out of that war had cost
the Government nearly $1,000, ,000,-
900.
DR.. Sullivan said pSychiatrists of
the Nation had shown unusual CO.
operation in lending their assistance
during this emergency, although an
acute shortage of these physicians
existed today.
Officers Elected.
The following officers were elected
unanimously to serve the family
welfare division for the coming year:
Mrs. Frank A. Linzel, chairman;
Morris Klass, vice chairman; DR.. j.
Lowry Fendrich, legislative chair
man; Mrs. Carlos Bell, intake
chairman, and for members at
large, Mrs. Angelina Brain, Social
Security Board Miss Melva Bakkie,
American Red Cross; Jack Charnow
Social Science Research Council;
Miss Louisa Fitzsimmons. Social Sc
curity Board; l.. A. Halbert, Con-
Sumers' League; Miss Marjorie Hes
eltine United States Children's Bu-
reau; c. v. Koons, Junior Board of
Trade; Mrs. S. Paul Johnson,
League of Women Voters; Miss
Pauline Miller, Social Security
Board; Miss Maude Morlock, Chill
dren's Bureau; Mrs. mabel Lindsay,
Howard University; Mrs. Harry H.
Plummer, Federation of Citizens
Associations; the Rev. Harry Porter,
Citizens Federation, and Miss Mar
garet Wallace, Catholic University
James v. Bennett, director of the
Bureau of Prisons and new presi-
dent of the Council of Social Agen-
cies, was a guest, and Mrs. Linzel
presided.
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Thousands Expected
To Attend AT Home
Program al Meade
Regiment Is Victor in
War Comes Held Under
Combat Conditions

Weary, but elated with their "vic-
tory" in the first mock war games
at Fort Meade yesterday, officers
and men of the 115th Infantry
Regiment rested today in prepara-
ton for their first "at home" week
end this afternoon and tomorrow
To thousands of guests from all
parts of Maryland expected to jam
the regimental area, the men of the
115th can describe their all-day
maneuver of yesterday, the first
practice battle" of its type staged
by any regiment of the 29th Division
since the encampment opened.
The brown rif1emen of the 115th,
composed largely of Maryland troops
and commanded by Col. D. John
Markey, were officially credited with
the victory after a fast-striking
motorized patrol disorganized the
enemy blue forces and laid them
open to a knockout blow. The en-
tire maneuver was carried out under
combat conditions. Participating
units included the anti-tank COM
pany from Kensington and F COM
pany, Hyattsville.
Feeding Greatest Problem.
The problem was planned by 1t.
Millard G. Bowen. jr., acting plans
and training officer Of the regiment,
and was very satisfactory" he said
The mock battle was handled
under direction of Col Markey, who
said the greatest problem was in
feeding men at the noon hour.
irregularities were brought out
that will have to be cleared up in
feeding under combat conditions,
Col. Bowen said.
On the eve of the "at home" week
end the War Department announced
promotions of Capt. Cooper B
Rhodes, 2301 Cathedral avenue NV.
to the rank of major, and Second
1t. Edward G. Pickett, jr, of Laurel
to first lieutenant
Maj. Rhodes, formerly a Wash
ington attorney, is assistant to the
assistant chief of staff in charge
of divisional section.
Special Program.
Until February 81 Maj Rhodes
commanded the 29th Divisions
headquarters company.
Among those who have been in
vited to attend a special at home
program tomorrow are Gov. O'Con-
or, Senator Tydings, Brig. Gen
Charles D. Gather, commander of
the Maryland troops for IS years
prior to the World War, and Brig,
Gen. Dwight H. Mohr, commander
of the recently created home guard
A feature of the two-day program
will be regimental review on the
parade grounds near 29th Division
headquarters at 230 pm. tomorrow.
A full schedule has been prepared
for the day, beginning with band
concert at am. and including
company inspections and church
services.
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Skinner Resignation
As Regent Blamed
On Forestry Shift
Head Of u. of M. Board
Denies Rift; Praises
Work of DR.. Byrd

Disagreement with the action of
Gov. O'Conor in removing the De-
partment of Forestry from the Uni
versity of Maryland and placing it
under the newly created State con-
servation setup was one of the prin-
cipal reasons for the resignation
of DR.. w. w. Skinner of Kensing-
ton, chairman of the university
Board of Regents, it was learned
today.
DR.. Skinner, whose resignation
was accepted with regret" by the
regents at their meeting in Balti-
more yesterday, said he had no
statement to make except that he
believed his 25 years service on the
board entitled him to a rest.
He emphasized, however, that he
had had no difference either with
other board members or with DR..
H. c. Byrd, president of the uni
versity, whose temporary and per-
nIansnt appointment were made
while he was member of the Board
of Regents ,,-,s .l,'ae
'"I would like to have it under
stood that 1 consider President Byrd
one of the outstanding college presi-
dents in the country" he explained,
land that I believe he is doing a
fine job"
1t was learned that DR.. Skinner
opposed the transfer of the Forestry
Department from the university to
the new Resources Conservation De-
partment established by the last
Legislature IN one of the measures
sponsored by Gov. O'Conor.
While none of the regents ap-
peared at the legislative hearings in
opposition to the proposed setup, DR..
Byrd presented their views.
Dr.. Skinner at one time served as
a chemistry professor at the Uni
versity of Maryland. He now is con-
nected with the Department of Ag-
riculture.
The resignation of DR.. Skinner,
who has been chairman of the Board
of Regents since 1885, leaves two va
cancies to be filled by Gov. O'Conor
soon. DR.. SINNERS term would have
expired in 1945. The term of Harry
H. Nuttle of Denton, Md, will ex-
pire June l.
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Parking Meter Law
Urged in Charles Town
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHARLES TOWN. w. Va, May
17-Judge D. H. Rodgers of Jeffer-
son County Circuit Court yesterday
upheld. this community's parking
meter ordinance by denying the
appeal of a man fined $40 for
failure to pay for street parking.
Judge Rodgers cited a decision
of the West Virginia Supreme
Court of Appeals, returned in 1899,
which upheld similar ordinance
enacted at Webster Springs.
The appeal was made by DR..
Jerry A White, who had been fined
by Mayor Frank R. Cockrell of
Charles Town for failure to place
the required coin in the parking
meter.
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Miss Beverly Owines
To Be Queen for Ball
By the Associated Press.

Fy lbS ASSOCldteu Press
SEASIDE PARK, Md, May IT,
Miss Beverly Owings, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Russell Owings of
OUings, Nd, will be crowned queen
of the Calvert County May Ball to-
night by Senator Reynolds, Demo-
crat, of North Carolina
Mrs. Joseph j. Lyons is chairman
of the fifth annual May ball Pro-
ceeds are donated to the Calvert
County Hospital.
Miss Owings will be attended by
Miss Sarah Elizabeth Asbury OF
Wallville, as maid of honor, and 1C
princesses chosen from among the
county's prettiest young women
Four flower girls and two heralds
will complete her court.
The program, with States At
torney Arthur w. Dowell as master
of ceremonies, lists an address by
Senator Reynolds, dances and songs
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Reynolds
Fight 10 Reverse
Stand on Sites
Opposes Temporary
Federal Buildings
At War College

Senator Reynolds, Democrat, Of
North Carolina, is expected to en-
counter opposition in the Senate
Monday to his move to reverse the
recent decision of Congress that
Temporary new Government Office
buildings must be erected within the
District
After Congress took action six
weeks ago to prevent the erection
Arlington County, Va, officials
decided to place some of the build
ings or the Army War College
grounds, and some on Independence
avenue in the Mall Senator Rey-
nolds supported the original move
to keep the buildings within the
District of Columbia, but is taking
steps to reopen the question be-
cause he believes it unwise to place
them on the War College grounds.
Senator Reynold is the new chair
man of the Military Affairs Com
mittee.
In reporting out another urgent
deficiency bill yesterday, the APP
propriations Committee failed to in
clude an amendment Senator Rey-
nolds had suggested, under which
the Federal Works Agency would be
given discretionary power to follow
the original plan of placing the
buildings on the Governments
experimental farm in Arlington
County.
Senator Reynolds said he would
offer his amendment when the bill
comes up in the Senate, probably
Monday, but he will be handicapped
by the fact the committee did not
approve it.
Senator Adams, Democrat, Of
Colorado, in charge of the deficiency
Dill, pointed out last night that the
question was threshed out on the
earlier supply bill, and that the
House insisted there is ample space
for the buildings within the Dis
trict. The House approved the
S4,l00,000 appropriation for seven
temporary structures early in April
with the proviso that they be
erected on Government-owne land
IN the District. The Colorado
Senator expressed the belief the
Reynolds amendment to the pend
ing bill would be legislation on an
appropriation bill, which is subject
to a point of order.
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Y. M. c. A. Delegation
Goes to Atlantic City

Led by Leonard w. De Cast, gen.
eral secretary of the Central Young
Mems Christian Association, six
men from Washington were to rep
resent the local "Y" at the Central
Area Y. M. c. A. convention in
Atlantic City, N. j., today and to-
morrow.
The group, including r. E. Myers,
membership secretary of the local
"Y";; Ralph w. Foster, director of
physical education; r. B. Morgan,
boys physical director: George T.
Heckert, chairman of the Athletic
Council, and Hugh A. Thrift, men,
her of the Board of Directors, yes
terday attended council meeting,
preliminary to the convention.
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Boby Born in Hospital
Near Wounded Father
b q Staff Correspondent of The Star

Rs Staff Correspondent Of The Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May IT,
Officer Russell Greenwalt, who was
wounded in gun battle last Sat
urday which resulted in the death
of a colored man and severe wound
ing of another officer, had family
company in the City Hospital yes
terday.
Shortly before midnight Thurs
day Mrs. Greenwalt gave birth to a
734 pound baby girl in the room
next to her wounded husband.
The officer Is scheduled 10 be
sent home today.
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Funeral Rites Held
For Mrs. McKeever
Special Dispatch to The Star.


KENSINGTON, Md. May IL
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Orr
McKeever, 73, widow of Albert F.
McKeever, who died in a Takoma
Park sanitarium after a brief ILL
ness, we're held today from the
funeral home of w. Reuben Pum-
phrey, Rockville The services were
conducted by the Rev. D. Wade
Stafford, rector of Christ Episcopal
Church, Kensington. Burial was in
Rockville Union Cemetery.
Mrs. McKeever was born in Iona
coming, Md. Before coming to Ken
sington % years ago, she lived in
West Virginia. She is survived by
five children: Mrs. Willard A. War
then and Porter F. McKeever, both
of Kensington; Mrs. Neel M. Mas
sey, Glenbrook, Conn; Galen Nc
Keever, Silver Spring, and Andrew
o. McKeever, Fairmont, w. Va. She
also leaves sister, Mrs Lewis Aver
Smith, and a brother, Andrew Orr,
and nine grandchildren.
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Suicide Verdict Issued

DR.. w. c. Welburn, Arlington
County CVa0 coroner, issued GER
tif1cate of suicide yesterday in the
death of Frederick L. Garrigues. SO,
who was found on the floor of his
home in the 900 block of North
Jackson street Thursday. DR.. We'll
burn said death resulted from il
Illuminating gas poison from the
kitchen stove.
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Two Priority
Lists Drawn for
Recreation
Commissioners Get
Plun Backed by
School Board Unit

The Commissioners today have
before them two $500,000 priority
schedules for developing District
recreation centers.
The items were selected from a
program Of $5,580,700 considered too
large for immediate realization and
may be sought in the 1912 budget
now before Congress. A School
Board Committee with power to act
for the board approved the prioritles
unanimously yesterday.
II think we have good chance of
getting that money" declared Board
Member c. Melvin Sharpe, rather
than the entire amount"
Acting Co-ordinator of Recrea-
ton Milo F. Christensen, who made
the priority selections, said the two
priorities include a work program
which gives prior consideration to
grading, fencing, field game and
track areas, utilities, surfacing
night lighting and miscellaneous
matters. No funds are recommended
in the priority lists, he said, for
planting, approaches, structures,
swimming pools, golf courses, BIZ
cycling, picnicking, boating. canoe
ing, pedestrian walks and trails,
equitation and bride trails
Dozen in First Priority.
A dozen recreation centers, in
cluding two not now operated, are
slated for development under the
first priority. They are: Anaacostia,
section D, S84,600; Banneker, ,-S25,-
500; Langston, S96,500; Brightwood,
S84 900: Mckinley lexington, ST.
200; Takoma, s45,000; Southwest,
$5l 200; Randall, $4,000; Columbia
Heights Second Center, $4,000;
Fort Chaplin, $4,000; Rosedale,
$4,000, and Midcity, $500.
Each list is divided $333,0O0 for
white and $167,000 for colored.
May Delay Second List.
The second list, which probably
will not be sought until next year,
would continue work on Langston,
$4,000; Fort Chaplin, S25,100; Mid
city, s33,500, and would start on the
following additional areas:
Dunbar second center, $500;
Francis, S46,800; Hillcrest, 21,7O0;
Trinidad, $1,000; Rose Park, s12.-
600: Lincoln, S2810o; Sherwood,
$4,000; Hoover, $4,000; Turkey
Thicket, s47,8O0; Virginia avenue,
$f9,700; Georgetown, $4,000; Ely
Place, s21,4oO; Congress Heights,
e02 Inn. Nortbaoct COT 7nn opj
Hearst, S41,500
The scope of the two priorities
covers 80 of the 36 centers covered
in the entire program with at least
partial improvements.
ut is imperative" said Mr..
Christensen, that recognition be
given to the fact that in every unit
additional funds are necessary to
round out the completed program"
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Eastern Shore Raising
Tomatoes for Britain

BY the Associated Press.
SALISBURY, Md, May ia
premium for increased acreage of
tomatoes is offered Eastern Shore
farmers to aid in production of l5,-
100000 cases for shipment TO Eng
land.
c. Ray Hare, field supervisor of
the Emergency Crop Loan Office,
said loans are available to growers
for increased crops. Although to-
matoes are considered most i'm
portant, he added, Federal loans
also will be made for increased pro-
duction of canned corn and beans.
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Toll In Previous Months.

In May, Beware OF:
1. Careless walking at night.
Six of the eight persons killed
in traffic during May, 194os
were struck after dark.
2. Crossing a street at q point
other, than a crosSwalk. Two
pedestrians met death by this
action In May last year.
The six other traffic victims
were injured while either cross
ing a street against a proper
signal. attempting TO jump onto
a moving vehicle, attempting To
stop stampeding horses. stands
ing In button safety zoney
crossing at an uncontrolled In
tersection or riding in an auto
mobile. @.as.7
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Sims Acting Police
Chief in Alexandria
}, , Staff Correspondent of The Star.

b e Staff Correspondent of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 17.-Lt
Edgar Sims, chief of the city De-
tective Bureau. yesterday was desig-
mated acting chief of the Police De-
partment.
Capt Heber j. Thompson, chief OF
police, was ordered to bed Thursday
following heart attack. City Man
ager Carl Budwesky said it may be
several months before Capt. Thomp-
son is permitted to return to active
duty.
Evening star., 1941-05-17
Cash Backed for Post

BALTIMORE, May II R.-Tru-
man B. Cash, chairman of the
Maryland Democratic State Central
Committee, has received the in
dorsement of Senators Tydings and
Radcliffe for the post of collector of
customs. The place now is held
by Gilbert A. Daley.
Evening star., 1941-05-17

spend his leave at home before re-
porting for duty aboard the cutter
Unalga at San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Cadet Bernhard Russell Henry of
Annapolis was announced as winner
of a watch awarded for the most
proficient handling of sailing ves-
sells. The prize was given by the
Military Order Of Foreign Wars.
Evening star., 1941-05-17
New Priests Assigned
In Richmond Diocese
ny the Associated Press.

By IKlE AbSUCIdIeU FISbSs
RICHMOND, May 1.-THE Most
Rev. Peter L. Ireton, co-adjutor
bishop of Richmond, announced the
appointments of the priests ordained
on Thursday for the diocese of Rich
mond. They include:
The Rev. Joseph B. Fettig of
Pittsburgh, to Sacred Heart Church,
Winchester.
The Rev. Joseph w. Hirsch of
Pittsburgh, to ST. Elizabeth's Church,
Colonial Beach.
Evening star., 1941-10-08
Aviation Laboratories
TOGO on Two-Shift Basis

BY the Associated Press.
Because of the demands of the
defense program, the National Ad-
visory Committee for Aeronautics
proposes to put its Langley Field,
Va, laboratory substantially on a
two-shift basis and to operate three
shifts where necessary and advan-
tageous TO do so"
The House Appropriations Com
mittee in reporting out new lease
lend and defense supplemental ap-
propriations bill approved the Aero
nautics Committees request for
S261 ,425 to provide additional facili-
ties at the Langley Field laboratories
and 81 1,l62,575 for additional person.
mel and other operating expenses
at all of its field establishments and
in Washington.
Evening star., 1941-10-08
Boys Club Fund Drive
To Open Jonuury 70

The Metropolitan Police Boys
Club annual campaign to raise funds
for the operation and development
of clubs throughout the city will
be held from January 20 to February
II, 1912, it was announced last night
after a meeting of the clubs Board
of Directors in the Ambassador
Hotel
L. Gordon Leech. secretary of the
club, will direct the fund raising
campaign for the fifth year.
Evening star., 1941-10-08

loss of Turkish chromium through a
German Turkish trade agreement
was "of no Importance" to the United
States preparedness effort.
Most of the 300. 900 tons of chrome
ore which the United States needs
each year. they said, is available
through Philippine and South Afri-
can sources.
Evening star., 1941-10-08
Loss to L. s. Minimized.
LONDON, Oct. 8 (P,.-Amerlcan
economic war experts said today any

WE'D go YEARS Judge and
Mrs. James w. Witten, 1401
Fairmont street NV, who
celebrated their 6Oth wedding
anniversary September %.
Judge Witten, 66. native of
Grundy County, Mo, was as
sistant solicitor in the office of
the Secretary of Interior be-
fore he retired in 1925. He
was grand master of Masons
of the District of Columbia
during 1917-1918. Mrs. Witten,
10, also is a native of Missouri.
They have three children, four
grandchildren and one great
grandchild.
Harris Ewing Photo.
Evening star., 1941-10-08
Grounded Oil Tanker
RefIouted OFF New York

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct. s.-The 7,718-
ton Socony-Vacuum tanker Broad
Arrow, inbound from Corpus Christi,
Tex, with heavy load of oil, ran
aground in Ambrose Channel last
night and was ref1oated eight hours
later. The vessel appeared un-
damaged AS she proceeded to her
New JERSEY pier.
Evening star., 1941-10-08
Chicago Alumni to Meet

Donald r. RiChberg will be the
speaker at a supper meeting Of the
local University of Chicago alumni
at 1884 I street NV. at 6 pm Sun
day. Mr.. Richberg was dean of
the alumni school at the 50th ami
versary celebration held at the uni
versity last month. Miss Kate
Maver, the club secretary. will re-
ceive reservations for the meeting at
Hobart 6l43
Evening star., 1941-10-08
Half Turks Chrome
Reported Pledged 10
Nazis After 1912
Germany Declared to Have
Promised Immediate Sturt
On Arms Deliveries
py the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
ANKARA, Turkey. Oct. "a Ger
man diplomatic offensive aimed at
breaking the British American hold
on Turkeys chromium supply has
resulted IN virtual agreement on a
deal whereby Germany will get at
least half Turkeys exports of this
war-vltal product after l942 diplo-
matte sources said today.
In return, Germany has promised
TO begin immediate delivery of about
$l5,000000 worth of military equip
ment to Turkey, these sources de-
clared
Reports that an agreement to this
effect was about to be signed, per-
hsps today, produced a furry of
activity yesterday on the part of
both British and United States dip
lomatS.
Sir Hughe Knatchbull- -Hugessen
end J. V. A. MacMurray, the British
and American Ambassadors, has
tened to the Turkish Foreign Office,
where they were said to have warned
that such move by Turkey would
cause the worst possible reaction in
London and Washington.
Aid Pledge Reported Given.
Mr.. MaCMurray was reported to
have reminded the Turkish govern
ment that as one of the nations
whose defense is necessary to the de-
Tense of United States interests.
Turkey could rely on American aid
under the Lease-Lend Act.
A Turkish agreement to deliver
chromium to Germany in 1943 lust
at the time when American arms
production would be reaching its
peak and chromium would be needed
most urgently, could only have an
unWelcOme reception in Washing
ton. Mr.. MacMurray was understood
to have said.
diplomatic sources saw one bright
sloe to the picture-that Turkish
chromium exports to Britain and
America apparently would not be
affected during 194l and 1912.
Anything can happen to change
the situation before 1913" one source
said.
Inc Turkish concessions we're re-
ported to have been wrung from the
Ankara government IN a series of
conferences initiated during the last
few days by Dr. Karl Clodius, Ger
man economic expert.
Impressed by Victories.
The Germans, timing diplomatic
pressure with new military often
s1ve against Russia, were reported
TO have confronted Turkey with a
take 1t or leave it" proposition.
Observers agreed that the Turks un-
doubtedly had been impressed by
the victories the Germans already
have achieved in Southern Russia.
although the Turks themselves in
sisted they were not perturbed.
Turkeys chromium production in
recent years has wavered between
10000 and 100000 tons-eXcept in
1910, when it dropped to 10000.
The Germans were said to have de-
manded the lions share of the out
put.
Informed sources said the mill
tary supplies Germany had promised
Turkey in exchange did not include
warplanes-the item of which she
Is most in need.
Evening star., 1941-10-08
Nazi Announcement Due Soon.

Nazl Acknowledgment Due Soon.
BERLIN, Oct. 8 Pl-Authorized
sources said today they would an
nounce soon the outcome of nego-
tiationS which DR.. Karl Clodius
German economic expert now is
carrying on with Turkey and init
mated the results would be very
positive"