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Evening star., 1942-07-13
Mount Vernon Shrine Prepared
To Fight |ncendiory Bombs

An enemy bombing of the Wash
ington Metropolitan Area would
find Mount Vernon prepared.
Because of the comparative isola-
ton of the historic shrine. the Mount
Vernon Ladies Association always
has maintained fire-flghting equip
ment on the grounds, and approved
apparatus for dealing with incen-
diary bombs has been added re-
Gently.
A direct wire from the Alexandria
control center is connected with the
watchroom. where guards are sta
toned "A hours q day. Several Of
the men have been trained in the
Washington Fire School.
The equipment is we'll concealed
in order to preserve the original
aspect Of Mount Vernon. There is a
$50 ,000- gallon reservoir on the
grounds, an automatic fire detecting
system with eight circuits, and pit
containing tubes of carbon dioxide.
This gas would be used to blanket
the area around . roof fire.
Five years ago Henry Ford pre-
sented the association with a firs
engine, complete with ladder and
booster pump. 10 replace N cut
Evening star., 1942-07-13
Commissioners
Ban Auxiliary
Auto Tanks
Extro Gasoline Store
Is Prohibited as
Fire Huzurd

The District Commissioners today
adopted an amendment to the traf1c
regulations banning auxiliary auto
mobile gasoline tanks as fire haz-
ards.
Only emergency cars of the Dis
trict or Federal Governments will
be excepted from the regulation.
Justifying the new order, TRAFFIC
Director William A. Van Duzer in q
recommendation to the Commission
ers said:
"Since the gasoline rationing pro-
gram, has become effective, 1t has
been noticed some vehicle owners
are Installing extra gas tanks in the
spare tire compartments In the rear
decks of their. car. Automobile test
station No. l reported three taxi
cabs recently so equipped"
Mr.. Van Duzer said he also had
reports Of private cars using auxili-
ary gas tanks.
There is no good reason" he said,
"for additional tanks on motor
vehicles at this time. Furthermore
this type Of installation Is very
definitely fire hazard.
'"The method of construction Of
the bodies on motor vehicles would
not afford any protection to the pas
sengers from gas fumes and care
lessly lighted cigarettes and matches
when tanks are installed in the rear
Of the body"
The Commissioners also adopted
Mr.. Van Duzer's recommendation
that the experimental evening hours
for operating the testing stations,
$50 to $50 o'clock be dropped.
There was insufficient business to
justify the evening hours, Mr.. Van
Dlzer said.
Evening star., 1942-07-13
Youths
Death in Mountains
Laid 10 Accident
Duncan kilimuster Shot
In Head During Fall, Y
Loudoun Coroner Believe.

The body of 16-year -old MlnsAn
Campbell KillmAster, grandson slof
the late Representative Phil P.
Campbell Of Kansas. was found yes
terday on . mountainside approx
mately : miles from his grandmoth-
er's estate near Leesburg, from which
he had been missing since Friday.
The .72-caliber pistol, which the
youth was carrying when he left
Mrs. Campbelf's house presumably
for target practice, WAS found at his
side.
Or. John A. Gibson, Loudoun
County coroner, issued q certificate
Of accidental death. He said the
youth apparently had tripped over
root and in falling had shot him
self in the temple. No inquest viii
be held.
Two members of the Purcellville
Fire Department, part Of search
ing party Of approximately 200,
found the body.
The Boys father, Capt. B. s. Kill
master, 1890 South Arlington Ridge
road, Arlington, a representative OF
the Secretary of the Navy in the Ma
tional Selective Service headquar-
tiers here, and Mrs. Killmaster had
aided in the search. ~
Funeral services will be held at
2:15 pm. tomorrow at Windsor, the
Arlington home Of his parents and
Mrs. Campbell Dean Alexander C.
zabriski of the Episcopal High
School, Alexandria, where the boy
had been q student, will conduct
the services. InteEnent will be in
Arlington National Cemetery.
Evening star., 1942-07-13
Tydines Predicts War
Will Last Until 1914
p, tie Associated Press.

p, tie Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, July Ex-senator
Tydings, Democrat, of Maryland
yesterday characterized as wishful
thinking the attitude that the end
Of the war is in sight, predicting
ut is likely to. take until the year
1944 before the blows we are
preparing to deliver can really be
administered"
We must think of this war not
in terms of weeks but in terms Of
years." the Maryland Democrat as
serted in. his weekly radio broad
cast.
In spite Of these Axis successes, 81
he said, some people still maintain
that the end of the war is in sight
They base this assertion upon the
fact that as the British air attacks
on German cities increases both in
frequency and intensity, the morale
OF the German people will crack
and they will ask for sn armistice. "
Evening star., 1942-07-13
SO Pct. Of Workers Held
Leaving With Agencies

Approximately 50 per cent of the
employees in the decentraizing agen-
cies are leaving Washington with
the units it was disclosed today in
a Budget Bureau statement show
ing the status of the decentraliza-
ton program which was undertaken
to relieve the space situation here,
The report showed II ,241 employees
moving out of total OF 2l,401
ordered elsewhere. In the latter
group. however, it was said. were
some 5000 or 1000 employees who
never had actually been on duty
here.
According to the report, dates now
have been set for the long delayed
move of several Interior units. which
are going to Chicago. once of
Indian Affairs starts moving July
Is; Fish and Wild Life Service,
August Is, and National Park Serv-
ice, August rs. Accompanying these
three will be some administrative
employees from the secretary's office.
and it was said that an Assistant
Secretary Of Interior may be de-
tailed to Chicago from time to time
In all. rs agencies have moved
or are in process Of moving.
Evening star., 1942-07-13

moded earlier gift. The pump has
been supplied with q special nozzle
for spraying incendiary bombs, and
two portable pumps and sand and
shovels have been purchased.
Mrs. Horace Mann Towner, regent,
said that the association is prepared
to protect the shrine's historic
treasures. Detailed plans have been
made to remove the more fragile OBJ
jects. The third floor of the man.
sion has been stripped of valuables,
but as this floor has not been open
to the public in about 10 years, this
precaution does not alter visitors
impression of Washington's home.
Mrs. Towner said that Mount Ver-
non observes all blackouts affecting
the Metropolitan Area, but no un-
usual blackout plans have been put
in effect.
In spite of gas rationing, elimina-
ton Of sightseeing buses and the
sharp drop in Washingt~--- tourist
trade, Mount Vernon still attracts
large crowds.
Servicemen and their families
form = large part OF the visitors.
The association has welcomed all
uniformed service men without
charge since the last war.
Evening star., 1942-07-13
11,5o0,o00 Engaged
In Direct War Work,
McNuH Reports
5,N0, 900 Others Seen
Needed in Six Months;
50, ,W0, 900 Holding Jobs
D, the Associated Press.

D. the Associated Press.
Chairman McNutt Of the War
Manpower Commission reported
yesterday that 12,500. 900 persons are
now actively engaged IN direct war
work, and predicted 5.00o, 900 more
would be needed In the next ok
months.
~"Generat labor shortages are ap-
parent In many war industry con-
tors" heSAid. adding that "ipr
creased employment Of women 81
other perSons not now in the lAbde
force will be necessary to meet the
demands for war workers during
the. next year and . hail."
Total employment In the United
States now is over $4,000. 900, the
largest in history, surprising even
the boom days Of early 1920.
2,eee, 900 Still Jobless.
Nevertheless, the last report Of the
Work Projects Administration ssti-
mated that 1900 900 persons still
were unemployed, the greater part
of them not possessing skills needed
in the war production lines.
Congress recently appropriated
over 500, 900 900 to give vocational
training to 5000, 900 persons during
the next II months.
Mr.. McNutt told newspapermen
he expected to announce this week
the Manpower Commissions pro-
gram for cooperative action In war
industry centers to conserve and
utilize manpower In crucial jobs
industry managements, labor unions
and governmental agencies.
The new war employment esti-
mate Of 12,5o0, 900. as OF July /,
compared with estimates Of o,000,-
600 on April l and $500 900 on Jan
uary 1. The average war employ
ment for the last three months OF
1941 was 5,300, 900. The fourth
quarter figure in 1910 was !. .40o. 900.
!. Industry Hitting Stride.
"War employment" was defined
as all manufacturing on war con-
tracts, lease-lend and foreign pur-
cl1ases, and . percentage of trans
portation and public utilities, in
cluding some governmental employ
ment, which is directly chargeable
to the war. The estimates covered
employment 1T all stages Of produc-
tion, including mine. raw material
processing and transportation, as
well as final assembly.
The gain in war employment, Mr.
McNutt said, Shows that industry
and Government have struck their
stride in producing for war. 1t also
shows that very large percentage
Of the industrial workers in peace
time production are shifting over
to war production"
Evening star., 1942-07-13
Chilean Journalist Visits
US. Newspapers, Libraries

Raul Silva Castro, member of the
staff of the National Library at San
tiago, Chile, and of the editorial
board Of Ell Mercurio, prominent
Chilean newspaper. visited The Star
plant today. He is touring United
States libraries and newspapers.
Accompanied by Arturo Morales
Of the Cultural Relations Division
Of the State Department. senor
Silva Castro, who is in this coun-
try at the invitation Of the State
Department, was welcomed by Star
ofncials.
He will leave tomorrow for Duke
University, where he viii deliver q
series Of lectures. He will then visit
many other parts OF the United
States.
Evening star., 1942-07-13
5000 Girls Recruited
For Dance ButtuIion

Registration for the Women's Bat
talon, sponsored by the District Of
Columbia Recreation Department.,
to 90 to nearby camps for dances
and to stage dances here for service
men, has been discontinued until
fall
There are 5000 girls in the group
and 1t is felt this number is adequate
at present to take care of all
dances.
Girls who have registered and
been photographed may obtain their
badges at 8 pm, any Monday during
July and August at the Thomson
School, Twelfth and l. streets NV.
Evening star., 1942-07-13

for the room with q long stuffed
ottoman chair. The other chair
offered was of simple design, with
wooden arm rests.
Both types Of chairs are going to
be used in the Il, 900 rooms the Gov
eminent intends to build for its
81, 40 girl employees. But the stenog-
raphers' vote will help authorities
decide which chair should be ordered
In greater proportion. The rooms,
to cost under SIS to furnish and to
rent for around tz250 q month, are
being planned by Miss Gladys Miller
FPHA consultant.
Evening star., 1942-07-13
Bethesda Womun Sues
For Limited Divorce
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Nd, July 13.-Mrs
Charlotte M. Donaldson of Bethesda
Is seeking a limited divorce from
John D. Donaldson of Arlington In
. petition filed here. She also asks
custody Of the couples two children
Richard L. and John D. Donaldson
5 years and IS months, respectively
In another petition filed here,
william Dempster MacDiarmid OF
Silver Spring seeks an absolute d.
vorce from Mrs. Marion Florence
MacDiarmid Of Washington and
custody OF the couples three chill
dren, Frederick, 10; Ronald, :, and
John, Z.
Evening star., 1942-07-13

He was born Arthur ;. Hsndsrssn.
in Panora, Iowa, on September 8,
1872. He came to washington from
Ottumwa. Iowa, and entered the old
Bureau OF Pensions on January Is,
1902. On September / of the same
year he joined the Treasury's divi-
sion. Of public monies. He remained
with this division until it was abol-
ished and its functions consolidated
into the division of bookkeeping and
warrants in 1921. Since then Mr.
Henderson has served with the latter
division. Until recently he was chief
of a section in this branch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson will con-
tinue to live In their home at 1904
Woodbridge street NE. Mr.. Hender-
son has no plans other than his
intention Of devoting more time to
his garden. 81"
Evening star., 1942-07-13
Air Training Courses
At MARYLAND U. Sturted

The first OF A series OF eight-week
flight training courses began today
at the University of Maryland.
The courses, Dean S. S. Steinberg
Of the College Of Engineering, said,
would be for military personnel only,
DR.. j. z. Younger. chairman OF the
mechanical engineering department,
will be in charge Of instruction.
Evening star., 1942-07-13

The average, Government girl as-
cording to = vote taken In the In
terror Department last week, wants
the Federal Public Housing Author
ity to put soft chairs with hassocks
in the new Government dormitory
rooms so she can stretch out once
In q while.
The FPHA built two differently
furnished model dormitory rooms
in the Interior Department last
Monday, then asked the Interior
stenographers to indicate their
preference. The girls voted } to l
Evening star., 1942-07-13
Red Cross Appeals
For Men as Cutters

An appeal has been issued by the
District Red Cross for men to vol
unteer rs cutters ut 2020 Massa-
chusetts avenue NV. ut night. Mrs.
Brown Harbold, chairman Of surgi-
cal dressings, explained there are
big rolls Of cotton, too heavy for
women to handle; which must be
cut with rotary cutters.
Another unusual appeal was is
sued by Otto Lund, manager of the
District Red Cross, in which he re-
ported that . soldiers family in the
area needed . washing machine.
Evening star., 1942-07-13

IN the OLQce To-
day after nearly
40 years Of Gov
ernnent service.
Mr.. Henderson
will 60 on leave
tomorrow until
is retirement
becomes enec-
tive October l.
All but s e v e n
and q h q l t
months of his
long Fe de r a !
service has been
spent with the
ey.r1y
Evening star., 1942-07-13
Senator Hughes Treated
At Lewes for Broken Hin
Hv the A.soci.tnd pr.,.

Ey the Associated Press.
LEWES, Del, July Ex-senator
Hughes. Democrat, of Delaware is in
Beebe Hospital for treatment Of a
fractured hip received Friday night
in a fall at his summer home at
Rehoboth Beach.
The 75-year-old legislator tripped
over 4 flower stand and fell down
the porch steps.
Evening star., 1942-07-13
JUDGE BruuIt to Speuk

Judge Albert E. Brault, executive
director of the Montgomery County
Civilian Defense Council, will be the
guest speaker at meeting Of the
Mems Club OF st. Michael's Church.
Silver Spring, at . PM tomorrow, In
the school hall On Wayne avenue.
William 7. Carlin, newly elected
president, WIN preside.
Evening star., 1942-07-13
Postmusters Renominuted

President Roosevelt today renom-
mated Howard Grifnth to be post
master at Silver Spring, Md, and
William Nelson Page to be post
master at Winchester, Va.
Evening star., 1942-07-13
Henderson, Treasury Aide,
10 Retire After 40 Years

Arthur S. Henderson, an admin
istrative assistant in the bookkeep-
ing and warrants division of the
|. Treasury, was spending his last day
Evening star., 1942-07-13

APPROVED BLACKOUT MGHTSTwo types Of backout auto
mobile lamps which approved the ONCE of Civilian
Defense here The head lamp e is being pointed
by Deah Haigh Of the once Of Emergency Management
smaller unit the right Of two mounted each
fender to indicate width approaching motorists
Evening star., 1942-06-28
HIGH LIGHTS OF THE WEEK

ILL.,, provide the felix's back home with
another hour Of aIl-soIdier entertainment.
Wednesday.
500. W(-Adventures Of the Thin
Man: Taking everything in their stride,
including their first air anniVersay Nick
and Nora run into romance, the Army and
a subtle form Of saborase.
500, WKv-NeIson Eddy sings The
national anthem, also pays tribute 10
George N. Conan by featuring Grand
Old FLAG" Nadine Conner sings Miranda"
and the tonner,Eddy duet will be Song Of
Love"
900, wRt-Those We Love: Anges
Ridgeways story Of New England life re-
turns 10 the air as summer replacement
for Eddie Canior's Time 10 Smile" Dur
Ing q long run which ended In June last
year one Of the leading dramatic shows on
the air.
s:o5, WIW-1hs symphony Hour: Sym.
phony No. 40, in 6 Minor" played by The
kBc symphony Orchestra under the diret-
ton Of Arturo Tostanin. Also on tho
program is MendeIssohn's Third symphony
in A Major" by the Boston symphony
Orchestra, with Serge Kousseyilky con.
Guotng.
1000, WKv-Greai Moments in Music;
Jess Walters, as quest star, joins Jean
TennYo& end Jan Peeue in excerpts from
Romberg's "Student Prince"
Thursday.
7:3o, WRt-AI Peare's 6ane-All the
REGULAR Gang doing their last b'oadtasi Of
The season. The spot will be taken over
by Bob Hawk with his show "Rowm |
Doinu."
$50, WKV-Deafh Valley Days: The
first program al the new time, hall an hour
earlier, is The story Of The Gold That Grew
on Trees" the first seedlings Of the great
orange groves that now grow in Northern
California.
WNAl. s:oo-Ameritd's Town Meeting
Of tha Air: How Shall We Deal With
Germany After ihe War!' discussed by three
educators, Bernadotte Sthmiti, professor
Evening star., 1942-06-28

Of modern history al the University Of Chi.
taco; Jacob Van Elk, University Of Colo
rado, and Frederick D. Bramhall, also Of
the University Of Colorado.
900. WR(-Nusit HALL: Binus brother
Bob takes over in the master Of ceremonies
spot for the sumner, while the former
Nh. Crosby is on vacation.
Friday.
3;30, WKV-Ihe Columbia Concert Or.
chestra in festival Of RussanAmeriean
music, which will celebrate the cultural
alliance between The two opponenii Of the
Kaiis.
500, wpt-Frank Blacks Orchestra:
With the program tued on The Nations oh.
ssvants Of Independence Day, the orches.
ira. Ross Graham and Lucille Manners will
feature the patriotic songs Of George N.
Cohan, Including "0vsr rnere," Yankee
Doodle Dandy" and You're Grand Old
FLAG"
s:o5, WINI-The Washington Senators
take on the Philadelphia Athletics in e night
game. Arch Mcdonald does the pIsy-by.
play.
1000. wWDt-concet HouI-A full
hour Of the music Of Gilbert and Sullivan.
Saturday.
7:30, WBV-Csnadas tribute 10 the
United States on Independence Day will
be series Of dramatic sketches entitled
The Treasure They Guard" The program
originates from Toronto.
7:30, WC-EIeV Queen The deieo.
five tries 70 find out what happened 10 an
AFRAID warden who entered a house and
then disappeared The people who lived
in the house never saw or heard him and
search Of the house fails 10 locate him.
Armchair detectives will be Mr.. and Mrs.
Dick Stable.
$50, WBv-Hobby Lobby: Harry Wood.
house. student Of Americana, will discuss
his hobby Of collecting Iiiile-known facis
about The Declaration Of Independence.
Another lobbyist will be Tony SeeIp, who
says he sings in three voices al the same
time because he gets tired Of singing alone.
Evening star., 1942-06-28
Mature Sings

Victor Mature will sing four songs
in Producer director Tim Whelan's
musical Sweet or Hot now being
filmed at the RKO radio studio.
The original plan was to have
Victor do little informal warbling
here and there in the picture, with
his co-star Lucille Ball and Mapy
Cortes, the Puerto Rican singer.
He was also expected to be the fiat
note singer with Army buddies, Peter
Lind Hayes, Buddy Clark and Ar
mold Stang.
This f1at-note angle was removed
from the script when, after some
practice, Mature revealed himself
the possessor of an exceptional voice.
Two are hot" numbers, and two
sweet love songs.
Evening star., 1942-06-28

number and then break the con.
nection."
She lasted long enough to collect
$40 in wages and get the shoes, how
ever, returning home without Great.
ing any international complications.
Completing high school, she at
tended the University Of California
at Los Angeles, Stanford University
and the Sorbonne In Paris.
She was determined to be an ar
tist and read in a tryout with Eva
lie Gallienne, but LIE Gallienne was
unimpressed. Disappointed, Barbara
10 got a job as model in an ex-
elusive New York shop.
Later she played in stock and was
selected for principal role in the
first London production of Out
ward Bound" Then came radio,
the movies and creation OF Vera
Vague.
Evening star., 1942-06-28
Today's Program
High Lights

ii:os, WKv-Vea BrodskY plays the
first performance Of two preudes and
dances in her piano recital.
1880. WKv-Two prominent explorers,
Dr.. Roy Andrews and Ellsworth Huntington,
aid Mark Van Doren in a discussion Of the
Travels" Of Marco Polo.
1870. WhAl-For the first time Of this
series, the Radio City Music Hall Of the Air
will present The Music Hall 6Iee Club, which
will feature The Russian Soldiers Song
and Deep River"
ZOO. WkAL-The life Of a pri1efehier
will be portrayed by the Blue 1heater
players.
7:30, WRc-The University Of Chicago
Round Table will discuss The Near east."
HA. R. Glib. professor al Oxford University;
Dr.. Ernest Hook. Harvard; Philip ireland,
University Of Chicago.
BIS, WMAL-Wake Up, America: A
panel discussion Of Post War Problems Of
the Western Hemisphere"
$50. WRt-The Army Hour will 90 10
Philadelphia for an on-the-Nene account
Of The Army War Show, the War Dept.
travelling exhibition Of Americas weapons.
4:30, WKv-HeIen Jepson is guest star
with Andre KosteIaneil, for The Pause that
Reireshes."
SEQ, WKv-Frank Chapman appears
for the second week 10 be master Of tere-
monies in place Of Deems Taylor. who is on
vacation, on the Family Hour
$50. WRt-A A. BerIs. Assistant SEE.
reiary Of State. and J. 7. 1honon, Min.
lister Of War Services for the Dominion Of
Canada, will join q distinguished group Of
diplomats, statesman and educators who
will participate in The inaugural broadcast
Of the Inter,Ameritan University Of the Air.
6:Cs, WMAI-pauI v htNuit, chair.
man Of the War hanpower Board. sd.
dreNes Unity for Victory rally al tho
Golden GATE Ballroom in New York.
800, WRt-charle Mccarthy has as
his guest stars Gnny Simms. formerly
with Kay Kwers Orchestra, and Walter
Brennan. motion picture actor.
500, Wot-The American Forum Of tho
Air; Should War Curb Free Speeeh! The
participants are Charles PergIer, former
ClethosIavakian Minister 10 the United
States; James n. Rosenberg noted attor.
ney; Arthur Garfield Hayes. counsel. Amer.
itsn Civil Liberties Union; Congressman
John N. Coffee Of Washington.
$50, WhLL-Inner Sanetum: Meet.
ing in the kadhouse." ihe story Of mystery
and mayhem in an insane asylum.
$50, WINx-Water Gate Concert: Tho
National symphony with Sir Ernest htNi.
Ian conducting.
800, Wp(-Iudy canova is Fred A.
lens esest star on his last program Of the
season.
1000, wRt-PhiI Sptalny and his all.
girl orchestra launch a campaign 10 find
war song.
Evening star., 1942-06-28
Short-Wuve Programs

Moscow. $40 p,m.-Broadeasi in Eng.
ish.. RKE, 81 meg, 36.9 m.
London. Gas News and News Analysis:
Robert Fraser. Csc, 958 meg 3i3 m.
London, 800-Neei the People Of Brit.
ain. CSC. o.58 meg, 3i.3 m.; GR6, il.b8
meg, 256 m.
London, S:75-BrideebuiIden. CSC, 9.58
meg 3i.3 m.; GR6, 1853 meg.
75.6 m.
koaow. S:30-commenis In English.
RKe, 81 meg, 369 m.
London, 8:30-Briiain Speaks; Jsmes
Hodson. G5C, 9.58 meg, 3i.3 m.; 6R6,
1853 meg. 25.6 m.
Guatemala, 900-Salon Orchestra Of
Mo. Molina PimIIos. IOWA. 9.6S meg,
81 m.
London, 9:t5-Churth Service. CSC, 9.58
meg, 3i.3 m.; GRG, 1853 meg. 75.6 m.
Vati,sn City. 9:3O-Broadesst in Eng.
lish. HvJ, 9.6 meg, 3i06 m.
Guatemala. it:00-Exauisite Hour Con.
cert. IOWA. 1858 meg, 81 m.
London, 1i:30-Rado Nswsreel CSC,
o.58 meg, 3i.3 m.; 6R6, 1853 meg,
75.6 m.
Guatemala. t2:45-SeIect Popular Music.
IOWA, 968 meg, 81 m.