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Evening star., 1942-08-13
Streetcor Subway Terminal
for December Operation
Completion Of 14th Street Grade Separation
Project Expected Before Christmas

below ground, motor traffic WILL be
whizzing overhead to and. from
Virginia.
To BE City's Largest.
The grade separation, which vii
be the largest and most comprehen-
sive in the city, will carry -Four
teenth street over the underground
terminal, next over Maine avenue
from the Southwest, next over the
outlet of the Tidal Basin, and finally
over the Hams Point outlet road.
AS one observer remarked today
there seems to be competition
among the crews working for the
four contractors on the job to see
which one of the projects can be
finished first. '-.5
The contracts are, first, for the
car terminal; second, extension o1
the railroad bridge, which makes
wider exit from Maine avenue,
third, the elevation over Maine
avenue, the outlet bridge over Tida
Basin, and the elevation over Hahn:
Point outlet road, and fourth, tht
paving.
Work was started on the frs
project last April.
Evening star., 1942-08-13
Carper Succeeds Ferguson
As Virginia Grange Head
Nv tbe Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 13-O. v.
Carper of Mclean, Fairfax County,
assumed the ONCE of master OF the
Virginia State Grange yesterday,
succeeding DR.. Meade Ferguson OF
Richmond, who died last week.
M. Carper. who was elected State
overseer at the meeting in Lynch
burg in 1910 when DR.. Ferguson was
made master, was installed by Albert
s. Goss, master of the National
Grange.
The new head Of the State organi-
zation will meet with the Executive
Committee here August 10 to select
the site of the 1912 meeting, sched-
uled to be held october %, 80 and 81.
Roanoke and Richmond are among
the cities under consideration.
Mark Turner of Herndon Is chair
man Of the committee.
Evening star., 1942-08-13

The s2,50o,00O grade separation
project designed to carry Fourteenth
stpeets over the new underground
street car terminal, at the Bureau
OF Engraving and Printing, over
Maine avenue and the Hams Point
outlet road is making such good
progress that it should be COM
pleted about December Is.
This prediction was made today
by Capt. H. G. Whitehurst, director
Of highways, who said he was
pleased with the operations under
way there by four contractors.
The car terminal, which will be
the first of Its kind in the city, is q
kind Of FIRST step" toward subways
for the National Capital, according
to Capt. Whitehurst.
Ramp Down to Terminal.
The Fourteenth street car line
which previously had its terminal
in the loop on Maine avenue, now
has been changed so that there Is
a temporary loop near the Agricul-
ture Department. When the new
terminal is completed, the street.
cars will proceed south on Four
teenth street, go down a ramp to
the underground terminal, turn
around the loop, and take on passen-
gers in place which will be similar
in operation to the subways OF New
York City.
Passengers will enter the terminal
from the basement Of both the old
and the new Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing buildings. There also
will be stairways leading from the
sidewalk near street to the ter
minal. Passengers will not pay the
conductors or motormen on street.
cars, but will be routed through
turnstiles, where Capital Transit
employees will take up the fares or
check weekly passes. This will speed
the loading Of cars, which will be
able to I'LL up quickly and make
their getaway.
There will be no interruption to
the loading due to motor traffic.
This used to be the difficulty when
street cars loaded on the street
level of Fourteenth street. While
passengers are getting on street cars
Evening star., 1942-08-13
Four Staunton Men Signed
In Air Force Ground Crew
s~..;., p;srat.h IN rsn. a,.y

Special Dispatch to The Star.
STAUNTON, Va, Aug. 13.-The
Army recruiting offlcer reported to-
day the Army Air Forces has OBJ
tanned the following men through
the Staunton ofice: Claude w. Jor-
dan, jr.;; Olden N. Walsh, Henry F.
Walters and Harry Houston jolly, jr.
Elmer A. Chittum and Johnny w.
Snelson went to the Engineers am
phibian Command, Othmar G. Zim-
norman to the Ordnance Depart
ment, Harold E. Watts to the In
fantry, Eugene r. Cox to the Field
Artillery and Ralph B. jolly to the
armored forces.
The following joined the Army
unassigned: Elmer c. Pryor,
George w. Richerson, William w.
Brown, Raymond l.. McDorman and
L. c. Smith.
Evening star., 1942-08-13
Criminal Assault Suspect
Moved for Safe Keeping
'pe cial Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch to The Star.
LEONARDTOWN, Md, Aug. 13.-
Carlyle L. Thaynor, 33, of Birming-
ham, Ala. accused of criminal as
sault, was being guarded today in
the Upper Marlboro Jail after being
held for action OF the Calvert
County grand jury at hearing
here yesterday before Trial Magis-
trate Ralph Abel.
Thaynor, who is represented by
State Senator p H. Dorsey, jr., Is
charged with assaulting . married
woman from Great Mills August 4.
He was taken to the Upper Mari
boro Jail for safe keeping" accord
ing to States Attorney C. Henry
Camalier. Thaynor was = construc-
ton worker at the Cedar Point Night
test station now being built by the
Federal Government.
Evening star., 1942-08-13
Alexandra Red Cross
Trains 1855 First Aiders

The Alexandria chapter OF the Red
Cross has trained 1856 first aiders
since Pearl Harbor, according to
Mrs. Stanleigh Swan, chairman OF
the first aid classes.
In giving her report, Mrs. Swan
noted that from August, 1941, until
our entry into the war only 80 per-
sons took flrst aid training. The
chapter carried on its work with only
eight instructors before the rush
to enroll, and it now has 81 active
teachers.
All AFRAID wardens have taken
first aid. The A. B. & w. Transit
Co. required its drivers to take the
course and they were trained as
a group. Employees of the Potomac
Yards now taking civilian defense
classes will be the next large group
10 study first aid.
Evening star., 1942-08-13
Wafer Pollution
To Be Studied
By Planners
Housing and Roads
Also on Aeendo for
August Session

The question Of water pollution in
the Washington Metropolitan Area
was one of the civic problems due
for consideration by the National
Capital Park and Planning Commits
sion today in opening its August
meeting.
A letter has been received from
the National Resources Board out
lining the situation which will be
presented to the commission for
action. Officials said that the rapid
wartime expansion of Washington
had resulted in new outlets for pol
luton of streams despite the sewage
disposal plants now in operation.
It is understood the National Re-
sources Board has suggested forma-
ton of committee on water re-
sources to cooperate in dealing
with the problem. There is nothing
in the situation that represents any
danger to the community, it was
said, but measures should be taken
to keep 1t under control.
To Make Inspection Tour.
The, Planning Commission will
make an inspection tour this after
noon to study housing projects and
the network Of roads constructed in
Arlington, Va, for the new War
Department building. The commits
sion had hand in planning the
network and desires to see how they
are functioning.
John Ihlder, executive officer of
the Alley Dwelling Authority, will
report on the progress Of various
defense housing projects before the
trip. The commission then will visit
BuZards Point in the Southwest,
where the ADA is building, and also
Will visit a trailer camp in the Vi
ctnity. The James Greek project
and another started at Thrift fifth
street and Reservoir road will be
inspected.
Other matters coming before the
planning group today include land
transfers and acquisitions. A site
for a new elementary school also will
be considered.
To Consider Dormitory Plans.
Tomorrow, representatives of the
Public Building Administration will
present revised plans for at least five
OF the dormitory projects for war
workers. These projects are the ones
proposed at Arlington Farm, East
and West Potomac Park, at the end
of East Capitol street and at Suit
land, Md. Revised plans for q new
laboratory building for the National
Institute Of Health, Bethesda, Nd,
also will be studied.
Il John Nolen, director Of planning,
will report that he has been asked
to serve as q member OF the newly
created Vital Area Board which will
serve as an advisory group on mat
tiers Of community facilities. Per-
mission of the Planning Commission
must be obtained.
A progress report also will be made
on plans for the relocation OF rail-
road tracks into Buzzards Point, due
to the expansion Of the navy yard.
Mr.. No,en also will discuss terminal
changes and rerouting proposed for
Virginia buses in the report sub
mitted by William A. Van Duzer, d.
rector of trafic.
Evening star., 1942-08-13
II Chevy Chase Women
Sworn as Civilian Aides

Sixteen woman wardens ant
eleven woman firewatchers, all fol
daytime protective service, were
sworn in last night in Chevy Chase
Md, after completing their f1rst-aic
and AFRAID precautions courses.
Mrs Carl D. Corse is precinct war
den of the area in which the womer
will serve.
Sworn in as wardens we're:
Carey, Mrs w. r. Claim, Mrs. H. E.
Buster. Mrs. M. W.. VandenbIrg, MTs.
lyman Mrs. M. !. Frank, Mrs. L. c.
Way, Mrs. e. I. Crisp. Mrs. r B.
Sims Mrs. L. B. Markle, Mrs. J. w.
Robinson, Mrs. c. H. Clark. Mrs. M. M.
Boose, Mrs. Lloyd Hudson, Mrs. r. H.
Haskell, Mrs. E. E. Regardie, Mrs. B.
The new flrewatchers are:
Wattles, Mrs w. F. Hubert, Mrs. L. 3.
Moss, Mrs. D. w. Randall, Mrs. K.
Hale, Mrs. r. F. Gron, Mrs. C. H
Bright, Mrs, H. A. Shaher, Mrs. T. r.
Wheeler, Mrs Dan Mackenzie. Mrs. w.
Rafferty,, Mrs j. A.
Evening star., 1942-08-13
Arlington VPF
Is Supplied With Guns

A large number of shotguns and
Thompson submachine guns has
been received by the Arlington COM
pany Of the Virginia Protective
Force, 1t was announced today by
Capt. Harrison Mann of Company
113. The guns were furnished the
State through the Sd Service Com
mand.
Every member Of the VPF COM
pany Is being taught how to handle
a Thompson submachine gun, Capt.
Mann said. He announced that re-
cruiting will continue from 7:3O to
$3.50 o'clock each Monday and We'd
nesday night at the Patrick Henry
School. IN the TOO block of South
Fillmore street.
Evening star., 1942-08-13
Huddox Estate Goes
To Son and Grandson
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va. Aug. 13.-The
estate of George w. Haddox, retired
merchant who died recently, is to be
divided between his son, George C.
Haddox. and his grandson, Edward
H. Koons, after the death of Mrs.
Haddox, according to the will pro-
bated in Corporation Court.
In addition, the son is to inherit
the family residence after his moth
er's death. .-.- ..,.
Evening star., 1942-08-13
Four Seek to Join WAAC

STAUNTON, Va, Aug. 13 (Spe-
ciaD -Four more Staunton women
have applied for service In the
Women's Auxiliary Army Corps.
They are Anne E. Nichols, Caroline
L. Bradley, Gladys Hawkins Smith
and Margaret Mcdowell Hill. The
applications have been referred to
Richmond.
Evening star., 1942-08-13
Census Center
'At SuitIand
Is Dedicated
5000 Will Occupy
5000, 600 PIont;;
Facilities Assured

The Census Bureaus new $6,000,-
900 building which eventually will
house IS per cent of the bureaus
personnel was formally dedicated
today at Suitland. Md. In the pres
ence of nearly 5000 employees and
Government officials
The three-story buff brick struc-
ture is on the old Carrie estate
overlooking Suitland and was nm
ished only short time ago. 1t
represents completion Of one of the
first Government decentralization
programs.
Secretary of Commerce Jones, the
principal speaker, called on the bu-
reau workers for more sacrifices,
warning them that I'VE must win
the war or else be slaves of the
Axis"
Recalling protests when decen-
tralization was proposed for certain
Government agencies, Mr.. Jones re-
minded the workers that "all Of US
must undergo many Inconvenience
before the war is over"
More Facilities Assured.
From Senator Radcliffe and Rep
resentative Sasscer Of Maryland,
came pledges of cooperation in pro-
viding additional transportation,
housing and other facilities for bu-
reau employees.
I'VE will give you just as much as
you want" asserted Senator Rad
cliffe, while Representative Sasscer
echoed his pledge, saying: I'VE are
glad that this Government depart
ment has moved into Maryland and
hope you will like 1t here"
The majority of workers now COM
mute between Suitland and the Dis
trict. Few dwellings are yet ready
in the community. Only yesterday
ground was broken nearby for
woman's dormitory to house bureau
workers.
The building, located on approxi-
mately 800 acres of ground, will be
given the name of Census Center,
Frank r. Wilson, chief of the infor-
nation division, disclosed following
| tne ceremonies.
Approximately 5000 employees
have been transferred to Suitland,
and another 1900 are due within
three weeks, including the large
machine tabulation division. Plans
are under way to provide recreation
facilities for workers, including
baseball diamonds, tennis courts, q
horseshoe pitching court and SWIM
ming pool. The center also has
parking space for approximately
1000 automobiles.
| Cafeteria Can Serve 1,e0O.
Comprising $4,000 square feet Of
floor space, the building has a cafe
terra on the ground floor which can
serve 1000.
Among the guests at today's cere-
monies were Thomas E. Jones, Sec
retary of State for Maryland, who
represented Gov. O'Conor; DR.. H. C.
Byrd, president Of the University Of
Maryland; william e. Reynolds.
public buildings administrator; Alan
Johnston, general counsel for the
Federal Works Agency; Rear Ad-
miral L. o. Colbert, chief Of the
Coast and Geodetic Survey; Capt.
Richard I. Field, former head Of the
Bureau Of Marine Inspection and
Navigation, and Dr. Lyman Briggs,
director Of the Bureau of Standards.
The dedication ceremony closed
with the raising Of the American
flag on a staff erected In front Of
the building. Flying under the nag
was blue and white pennant with
the words Census Center"
Evening star., 1942-08-13

Arsenals of America are working
at terrific speed turning out this
long-range, effective weapon for our
armed forces. You and your neigh
Dor, working hand-in-hand In unity.
can make possible the purchase Of
an adequate number OF these guns
by buying War bonds. Put 10 per
cent Of your income In War bonds 10
help reach your county quota, every
payday.
Evening star., 1942-08-13
Marshall Hall Joust
Planned Wednesday
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LA PLATA, Md, Aug. 13.-Rudoli
A. Carrico of Hughesville will be the
principal speaker at the joustine
tournament to be held at pm
Wednesday at Marshall Hall.
The chief marshal will be Russell
M. Padgett. Judges will include G
E. Wilson, Benjamin Edelen, John
Matthews, DR.. T. L. Higdon, DR.. G
O. Monroe, H. H. Hawkins, Frank
Barnes, William Whelan, p. p. Will
liams, Brook Matthews, Brady Hupp
L. L. Love, Adrian Fisher and P. D
Brown.
Evening star., 1942-08-13
Maryland Plans to Use
All Rood Funds for Repoir

B, the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 13-The Leg
islative Council voted yesterday to
prepare a bill giving counties au-
thority to spend all their highway
revenue on maintenance rather than
dividing it equally between main
tenance and new construction, as
required by present law. ,
The council took the action after
hearing the State Roads Commis-
sion In the first of several meetings
with State departments.
Evening star., 1942-08-13
E 4
Mat4o4tR~xMA
WAR BONDS

The 155-millimeter gun is the
modern version Of the old "GPF" Of
World War days. 1t has a range
so per cent greater than the old
gun, heaving a 95-pound projectile
approximately Is miles. It is capable
of high speed and each one costs
$4,000.
Evening star., 1942-08-13
Worker Burned in Fire

Miss Margaret Phillips, a Govern
ment employe, suffered minor burns
on her back when fire swept through
her apartment at 1921 M street NV.
early TODAY.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-01-29
Picture Program Postponed.

The stereopticon pictures Of The
Methodist Meeting House Will be
sostponed one week, and VIII be
aeWn at the GIllburg Methodist
church February 6 at 7.30 p. m, It
was announced today. The Woman's
Society OF Christian Service viii
aaVe an installation service at the
,hurch Friday evening at ! o'clock,
ii is said.
Evening star., 1942-09-15
DR.. Mary Woolley
To Attend Parlev
Of Woman's Party

DR.. Mary e. Woolley, president
emeritus Of Mount Holyoke College.
will be among those participating
IN the 1lth biennial convention of
the National Womans Party. sched
uled for october 1925 in Philadel-
phia. according to Mrs. Harvey w.
Wiley, national chairman. Miss
Woolley has recently become an
active member OF the party, it was
said.
A convention feature will be the
young adult luncheon" to be held
October "a with Catherine r. Dobbs.
the national chairman of this group.
presiding.
Mrs. Wiley said the convention
will celebrate victory for the equal
rights amendment in both judiciary
committees" and will plan the pro-
cedure which will carry the amend
ment through the 77th Congress"
Laura M. Berrien, Washington
lawyer and treasurer of the party.
will preside at the business meeting
October "a, when officers will be
elected.
Evening star., 1942-09-15

Women's Army Corps, counterpart
of our American WAACS, with
medical insignia.
Selective service for Canadian
women is now in an intermediate
legislative stage called Order In
Council" Miss Smellie stated, and
1t is only matter of time when
conscription for women will be in
stituted. The age limits are 20 to
"a. Henceforth, it will be difficult
for well-to-do Canadian households,
for instance, to obtain permission to
employ servants. Womanpower is
needed for national enterprises.
Miss Smellie wore an attractive
uniform of middle blue" with
wide trouble row of gold insignia
buttons. On her shoulders were the
golden crown and star of her
lieutenant colonelcy. She was ac-
companied by Miss Alma C. Haupt,
executive secretary of the Subcom-
mittee on Nursing, Health and
Medical Committee of the Office of
Defense Health and Welfare Serv-
ices, subdivision of the McNutt
War Manpower Commission.
The Canadian head nurse will re-
main in Washington for couple of
days to participate in various meet
ings of co-ordinating central COM
mittees on nursing services. Miss
Haupt will be hostess at dinner
tonight in honor of the distinguished
Canadian visitor. Col Julia Flikke.
head of the United States Army
Nurses Corps, has entertained her
at tea.
Evening star., 1942-09-15
Half of Canadian Nurses
Are Serving Ouerseas

One half of the Canadian Army
nurses are serving overseas, some
as far away as Cape Town in South
Africa, 1t Col Elizabeth L. Smellie
told a press conference yesterday.
Many of them have already been
overseas for one or two years and
are beginning to come back" she
explained. They return with new
ideas, new plans. and we are most
interested in what they have learned
in actual service"
Miss Smellie's title is matron in
chief, She is head of the ROYAL
Canadian Army Nurse Corps. Her
name is trailed by the initials
G. B. E., R. r. c., Ii. D. which indi-
cate that she has been decorated
Companion of the British Empire
and by the Royal Red Cross and
also holds an honorary degree in
law.
I'm Canada nurse is called sis
ter, she said. "and I am called
everything from lieutenant colonel
and doctor to sister Call me Miss
Smellie, and you are sure to hit it
right"
After one Years service Canadian
Army nurses may marry, but must
then resign their positions. The
question of easing this regulation
Is now under consideration, Miss
Smellie said. Such strict require
ments do not obtain in other coun-
tries.
Because of great eagerness and
Willingness among young Canadian
women to serve in the war, Miss
Smellie said, there has never been
any need for recruiting nurses. AS
In this country, there is today in
Canada an ever growing shortage
Evening star., 1942-09-15
Helpers Appoint


Miss Sylvia Stern has been ap-
pointed chairman of the USO Com
mittee of The Helpers" junior
group recently organized to serve
with the City Of Hope Auxiliary Of
the Los Angeles Sanatorium.
Working with her are Miss Ruth
Brill, co-chairman, and Miss Sara
Betty Lasky
Miss Rosalie Herring heads the
Ways and Means Committee, as
sisted by Miss Dorothy Ludwig and
Miss Vivien LIE Grange.
Miss Maxine Herzenstein is chair
man OF the Publicity Committee and
Miss Adrienne Stern co-chairman.
Miss Sylvia Goldberg is president.
Evening star., 1942-09-15
Zeta Tau Elects

Miss Helen Marie O'Connor was
elected president of Eta Chapter,
zeta Tau Sorority. at it's opening
fall meeting. Miss Katherine Nc
Allister was elected vice president
and corresponding secretary, Miss
Marjorie A. Harper recording secre-
tary and Miss Glare A. Gallagher
treasurer.
Miss Patricia Maier was appointed
bowling chairman.
Evening star., 1942-09-15

OF nurses and the tempo of en-
rollment in schools may have to
be accelerated.
The Canadian Army, Navy and
Air Forces have each their own
nursing corps, all incorporated into
Evening star., 1942-09-15
Duiries SELLING Cows

Unable to obtain men to attend
their herds, dairy farmers in New
Zealand are selling their cows. and
have appealed to the Government
to make farming an essential indus
try whose workers would not be
called to war duty.
Evening star., 1942-09-15

The best way to root for victory
Ks to dig deep into that pocketbook
or purse and buy War savings
stamps.
Evening star., 1942-09-15

Star Staff Photo.
the service. Navy nurses do not
serve on combat ships, but on troop
transports, floating hospitals and
shore stations. Women physicians
in Canadian military service wear
the uniforms of the Canadian
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5ITkA CITY
COUNCIL IN
FIGHT MOOD
Go 10 Battle with Mayor
Hanlon : Win Out in
Local Appointments

SITKA, Alaska. May 14-For the
second time in a month of holding
public office Mayor w. r. Hanlon
met opposition from Sitka's City
Fathers on the matter OF appoint
ments, when unanimous disapproval
was registered time after time at
the Council meeting Tuesday even
ing.
A letter from Attorney General
Henry Roden was read, which ex-
pressed the opinion that sole author
ity to make appointments to the
various municipal offices was
vested in the mayor. Mayor Hanlon
stated that he relied on this opinion,
and the Council countered by de-
manding that he appoint adequate
and competent men to the posts
which have been vacant since April
49,
The Council informed the Mayor
that if he did not fill the positions
it would be necessary to call for
military assistance to operate the
police and fire departments. At the
end of lengthy, overhested debate
Mayor Hanlon nominated Arthur
Franklin for Fire Chief, William
Lindquist, assistant fire chief, and
r. L. Jernberg, city attorney and
magistrate. Unanimous confirma-
ton was given by the Council.
George Eliason and Donald Mac
Kinnon were given temporary APP
pointments as chief of police and
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assistant chief, respectively, and
were unanimously confirmed.
An ordinance was passed setting
the compensation for municipal en-
ployees, which compensation re-
manned as fixed in l94l, except day
laborers who will be paid according
to union scale.
Routine business filled out the
remainder of The meeting which
was finally adjourned at 1920 a. m,
wednesday.
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eyes from their sights for a gander
at the famous Sheridan figure i.
Unconsciously, they raised their fine
and a burst of tracer shells landed
in a patch of dry grass, starting
brush fire that raced 100 yards
up a steep slipe before burning
itself out Officers are thinking
of equipping the men with blinds
the next time a Hollywood star
shows up.
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JUNEAU FIRENIEN
DOUSE ROOF FIRE
ON WILLOUGHBY AVE

Juneau Volunteer Fire Depart
ment answered another call late
yesterday afternoon and speedily
doused small roof fire on one of
the Knudson cabins on Willoughby
Avenue. 1t was the second call
there in two days, the third in that
vicinity since last Saturday.