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Evening star., 1942-05-29
Albert Ernest BeitzeII, II,
Food Wholesaler, Buried

Albert Ernest Beitzell, 72, for many
years in the wholesale food business
here, who died Wednesday at his
home, 1916 Alaska avenue NV, was
buried today in Mount Ohvet Gene
terry. Funeral services were held at
the Church of the Nativity, 5000
Georgia avenue NV.
Mr.. Bethel, q native of Virginia,
came here as young man, entered
the seafood business and later be-
came q liquor wholesaler. He did
not re-enter the liquor business after
the repeal of prohibition. Ill health
forced his retirement from the food
business four years ago.
A resident of the District for more
than so years, he was a member of
the Association of Oldest Inhabit-
ants, University Club, Lodge IS, B.
P. o. E., and Of the Washington
Aerie of Eagles. He was at one
time vice president and treasurer Of
the former Stanley -Crandall theater
group.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Mary Margaret Bethel; son,
Albert. E., jr, and one daughter,
Miss Louise Beitzell, all of this city.
Evening star., 1942-05-29
Maryland 1heaters Begin
War Bond Drive Tomorrow

Motion picture theaters Of Mary
land have pledged the sale Of $780,
600 worth Of War bonds and stamps
in q drive which will begin tomor-
row, proclaimed by Gov. O'Conor
as Movie War Stamp and Bond
Day"
Sidney Lust. State chairman, said
the drive will continue Indefinitely.
The pledge was voted by the Motion
Picture Theater Owners Associa-
ton Of Maryland meeting In Balti-
more. Current plans call for the
sale either at the ticket boxes or
at special booths In the lobby, Mr..
Lust said.
The sale of War bonds and stamps
should show an increase in Mary
land because of the opportunity
afforded the public to make pur-
chases at night when banks and
most post Offices are closed, Mr.
Lust stated.
The theaters have completed a
successful campaign in which more
than $4,000 was collected in the
more than $50 theaters for the
Army and Navy Emergency Relief
Fund.
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7O8 F Families Shift to 7roiIers
As Navy Yard Moves on Homes
Wooded Field Cleared, Facilities Installed
And Vehicles Placed Within Duys

Washington's first uprooting Of
home sites to make way for war ex-
pansion became a reality today when
108 colored families of the Southeast
section moved into $50 trailers To-
Gated on a field bordered by First
and Second streets and r and T
streets S.W. They vacated their old
homes for expansion of the Navy
yard.
What was a wooded field and
underground a week ago had been
weeded out and levelled of for tenn
porary living quarters. Spaced 20
feet apart, the trailers contain two
double beds or sleeping quarters for
four persons. Three trailers to q
family is the maximum allowed.
Towed here from Detroit, the $50
trailers offer attractive If cramped
living quarters. Each contains an
ice box, electric stove, heating stove,
sink, five windows, two air ventil-
ators, four chairs, drop-leaf table.
screen doors, two closets, hatracks
and storage space. and fire extin-
guisher. Each is also equipped with
Evening star., 1942-05-29
Citizens Asked 10 Send
Children for Farm Work

Mrs. George p. Baker, represent
ing the American Women's Vol,m-
tary Services, last night asked
members Of Fort Davis Citizens
Association to send their children
to work on farms this summer, in
stead Of to summer camp.
Mrs. Baker said that the A. w.
v. s. is attempting. in cooperation
with the Government, to persuade
children from Is to 18 years to take
jobs ON farms at the prevailing wage
to save the crops for defense. 1t
was pointed out that in New Jersey
some crops already have been
plowed under because of a lack Of
labor.
Reporting on a hearing to con-
slider alleged discrimination as re-
CARDS to transportation for the Fort
Davis area, Mrs. Edward B. Morris
said that she believes Capital
Transit Co. service will be extended
along Pennsylvania avenue, and
possibly to Suitland, Md. The area
at present is served by the W., M. &
A. lines.
A motion to suggest shifting Of
bus stops at Pennsylvania and Min
neSota avenues and at Twenty. fifth
street and Minnesota avenue Sc,
was mopposed. The motion was
made by T. j. Lynch at the sug-
gestion Of the president, Mrs. r.
L. Tilley.
Last nights meeting was the last
Of the season.
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blackout curtains If an air raid
should materialiZe here.
Wooden buildings have been
erected in the center of the $50 by
$50 foot tract that provide toilets,
showers, wash basins, laundry tubs
and ironing boards. Drinking water
Is supplied by II water service units.
and poles were strung up to provide
electrict lights.
A week ago the construction firm
Of Jeffress-Dyer, Inc. began clearing
the land and installing the necessary
fixtures. 1t was a speedy job to pre-
pare wilderness for temporary liv-
ing quarters in seven days, but as
Supt. M. D. Dunlap surveyed the
completed project today he beamed
smile Of approval. George Handy,
colored, will stay on the premises and
serve as manager of the project.
The Alley Dwelling Authority
helped obtain the site and advised
Negro tenants who were forced to
yacate their Southeast section homes.
The $50 trailers were obtained by
the Farm Security Administration.
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Braths

1919 7 an Of 1928 Ford: r.
and q host Of other relatives and friends:
Be 4de yersd st. at tse 1a
pm. Friday, May 30. until IL noon Sat-
funeral Sunday. May 81, at Barnwell
MURRAY, CATHERINE ZELL. On We'd
nesday. May q; 1912; at Mount Ate Hos
P'se Eoved daashter ~ Of the T late G M and MTs. M
Henry Zell, and mother Of Mrs. Edna Muir
ray s,,, Eckstein and Mrs, Lillian Murray
Remains resting at Hysong's funeral
so1 thence to us e. ps1s Gst6oe one
fSlsaas SSssa 70 ssssnS 1nfsfmsn A.
NALLY, WILLIAM. Suddenly, on Thurs
sS Mhz s sa q Rsoea Ssos
East q NJ Hyastsyis Me- beloved 5s!y h1,
and and father al ' Of Miiiard Il. ksiiy and Mrs.
Vera N. Williams Friends may call at
sand M E. fSnsrsl Hasse4n sVs saoo
Notice % funeral later.
NORBLCK, WILLIAM G. On Thursday,
May e. 1s5S WILLIAM Il e. NoRBEGK.
E6sa Ea SoIdsSSToglsh. Mrs; Catherine, 4:
Fofo' MIS- MARION ~ McOonalo MIS-.
home. ei asia 81 deorsia S ave. w NV. nv on on Monday,
invited SG Rm Rfas'fs fo4s Enssa aS
Cemetery. 81
1g1 J. ovER 2r EFdfy S.11ss Mss
Funessi sSfe from p Ni; Is. W. ". Deal funeral
nome 4si2 deorga aye hw on on MGhGay trisnS:
invited. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
RITCHIE. MINNIE IDA MAE. On We'd
MfNN1E ia NAE RiTeH1E, beloved VIE
Sf Rsehis asd sister ssr Of Ms Fannie
Notice Of funeral later. Arrangements
by W. Ernest Jarvis.
boutwell,, CLAYTON. On wednes-
eok efy MeS Il gzS 4 osnfss, shs ss,1aea assD .en
f s.o !: .ed p ea
Rothveh. Friends may call at his late
residence 1919 Union mi st. av. after 8
s: css5sS y es ss' .sS sS esr. S D1s
%ss.s 4Pss.nsa' g l. II l. sS Su1rs' soh. 18th :ad
SChULhOfb81 ELlLh06ln ~. Ou
wednesday. May 27, 1942. ELIZABETH H.
loved mother Of Mary 8. Tracy.
sSm: sS asGl pm l4'f e: STvs 81
TAYLOR, gELEN AN, R r On TT Thursday Us y
24so 10th st; NV; beloved wife Of Fred
erick C. Taylor. Remains resting at the
s. H. Hines Co. funeral home, 2901 14th
st. NV, until pm. Friday May 20.
Services and interment Seattle. Wash.
WOOD, BERNIE. On Wednesday. May
81, 1912, at her residence, 1907 11th ST.
NV, BERNIE WOOD, devoted sister Of
Rosa Wood. Other relatives and friends
also survive.
Remains resting at the Malvan 4 schey
funeral home, N. j.. ave. and r st. NV,
where services will be held Monday, June
/. at pm. Interment Lincoln Memorial
Cemetery.
WRIGHT, JESSIE y. On THURSDAY.
ct. NV, JESSIE N. WRIGHT. daughter
Of the late Georse and Victoria Tovner
Wright and sister Of Grace B. Sarah J.
eSvices st her late rssidsnee on sat-
urday, May. 80, at 2 pm. Relatives and
Oak Hl Cemete1y.
Evening star., 1942-05-29

Macarthur Boulevard
Beaufificaiion Asked
By Citizen Group
Association Also Uraes
Action to Keep Liquor
Stores From Area

A motion to ask Congress and the
District government to beautify
Macarthur boulevard "to do justice
tn the gallant general" for whom it
was named was passed unanimously
by the Macarthur Bolevard Citizens
Association at its final meeting of
the season last night in the Pail
sades Field House.
The motion, made by Frank Shull,
chairman Of the Streets and High
ways Committee, was passed along
with another motion to keep liquor
stores out of the Macarthur boule-
ward area. He asked that Congress
act to make the entire area dry, "if
1t is not in the power of the Alco-
holic Beverage Control Board of the
District to do So"
A resolution urging the Public
Utilities Commission to permit no
reduction in the areas bus and
streetcar service was presented by
Thomas Regan and unanimously
adopted.
Another resolution adopted asked
reductions in automobile insurance
rates In the District. Gordon M.
Atherholt, first vice president, asked
the action.
A letter Of appreciation to Chief
Afraid Warden Clement Murphy,
who has resigned the civilian de-
tense post, for his fine work was
authorized on the suggestion Of
Walter Cunyus, deputy afraid
warden.
A motion to amend the constitu-
ton of the association calling for
meetings every other month, be-
ginning with September, was made
by Mrs. Alton Lyddane, chairman
Of the Nominating Committee
Mrs. Jerry Housel of the American
Women's Voluntary Services, spoke,
urging that school children devote
their services to farm work during
the summer months.
G. E. MaGhee was reelected presi-
dent of the group for the coming
year. Other officers elected were
Mr.. Atherholt, first vice president;
r. H. Blatter, second vice president;
Mrs. c. E. MaGhee, recording sec
retary; Mrs. Sidney Gambill, CORE
spending secretary, and Cole E.
johnson, areasurer. Mr.. MaGhee
and Mr.. Atherholt were named dele
gates to the Federation Of Citizens
Associations
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In @rn1urian,

BRICE, LUELLA. In sad but loving re-
I6EILA sRcE who passed saa our away
years ago today, May 20, 1910.
Faithful and honest in all her ways,
Courageous and true to the end Of her days
Y You were s'iI,, loving, gentle, sweet and kind.
HER DEVOTED HUSBAND. BENJAMIN
BRICE. AND CHILDREN.
~ ous Macy a.s h.avc5 AsIc5 ,GynE
CURTIN, who passed away tventy-four
years ago today, May 20. 1918.
Twenty;four years have passed since that
w,.n SAG a. day, AZ. ,.x.s
God took her home. 1t was His viii.
HIT es.gss ias Sf'A JULIA I'LL WAR
brsnce Of RoBERT 6. GREEN. ESa1 who isAe en-
Gay tered into eternal rest one year ago to-
feSi Gov1Nd Mas vi WipE. is4 JESSIE GREEN; DE-
VOTED MOTHER, MILE GREEN.
LITTLEJOHN. GRADY. In. sad but low
mEpv ,nE vyemem3TanGe IT Se,S q ny my darling wife
Ss. 1s4i.
Some may think the pain is ended,
Some may think the wound is healed;
That's in my heart concealed.
DEVOTED IH2iI HUSBAND. GRADY LITTLE
NAYLoR. LAURA VIRGINIA. In low
HuRS nS G asso Mso
this a life life thirty-four years ago today. May
Thirty.sous s:a IA; years have passed since that
God took her home. It was His will.
Within our hearts 81 hnh sveia eAnphlH .i51l;
ors Of JOHN I <. STEELE. SS vSo p passed away
one year ago today. May 20. 1e41.
,s LcysS n lifs, s,EE Esms@esred DIN In death; Sann
B BbAUdHTtR. ~ EoREAN sfEEIE' FL sHfI.I
STEELE SHELTON AND LOREAN sH1L-
TNsLEY, ELIZABETH A AND rATsIc.
ELIZABETH TNsIEY, who departed this
life May %. 1941, and father, PATRIC
TINSLEY. April 23, 1913.
,ssRns ss. ns 1s'ns At last: ss:
THEIR DAUGHTER, MRS LAURA JONEs,
495 ELM ST; NV. D.. c., AND THE
our devoted mother. CARRIE TwiNE. who
passed into eternal rest twenty-seven years
ago today, May 20. 1915.
Remembered always"
HER CHILDREN.
brance of our dear husband and father,
JOHN WALKER, who died one year ago
today, May 20, 1941.
Faithful and honest in all his ways,
Loving and gentle, patient and kind,
What q beautiful memory he has left behind.
WIFE AND DAUGHTER.
YOUNG. ELIzABETH r. In loving rs;
F. YOUNG (nee Buie). who left US seven
teen years ago today, May 20. 1925.
Though the years may pass on hurried feet,
Our hearts miss you With every beat;
hA IQy&d NofMh AussANb And
Evening star., 1942-05-29
K. Of {. Names McKeon
As Deputy for District

James p. McKeon Of Keane Coun-
Gil was elected state deputy for the
District Of Columbia to succeed
James F. Kehoe at the 44th annual
local convention of the Knights of
Columbus at the Willard Hotel last
night.
Other state officials named by the
local lodge we're: Michael Racioppi
of Washington Council. secretary:
James P. Cox of Carroll Council,
advocate; James T. Barbour of Poto-
mac Council, treasurer: william ].
Mulligan Of Keane Council, warden,
and the Rev. Edward Fuller, s. j., Of
st. Aloysius Church, chaplain.
Mr.. McKeon and Mr.. Kehoe were
named delegates to the supreme
convention Of Knights Of Columbus,
which opens August l8 in Memphis,
Tenn.
Francis j. Heazel, supreme treas
urer of the lodge, was guest speaker
at the dinner of the officers last
night preceding the state conven-
tion.
Evening star., 1942-05-29
Jury Deliberations
In Refugee Staying
Due 10 Start Today
Defense Asks AequittoI
Of Miss Webb, Cullen,
And Mercy for Shonbrun
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 29.-General
Sessions Judge Jonah ]. Goldstein
delivered his charge today to the all
male jury which win decide the fate
of Madeline Webb, Eli Shonbrun
and John Cullen, who have been on
trial for three weeks for the
strangulation-s Staying Of Mrs. Susan
Flora Reich.
After the charge is completed, the
jury will retire to make its decision
as to the guilt or innocence of the
trio accused of first degree murder
in the robbing and Staying of Mrs.
Reich, wealthy Polish refugee, in
the Hotel Sutton March 4.
Said the State through Assistant
District Attorney Jacob Grumet:
Find all three defendants guilty
OF murder in the first degree" .
verdict automatically carrying the
death penalty.
Acquittal Of Model Asked.
Said the defense through Chief
Defense Counsel Jacques Buiten-
kant:
"The main culprit and the mur-
derer in this case is Murray Hirschl,
a faker, a crook and thief who
sold his own soul to send his own
flesh and blood to the electric chair"
Mr.. Buitenkant asked acquittal
for the Oklahoma born model and
for Cullen, a petty thief, and only
mercy" for Shonbrun. the girls
lover and also a small-time thief.
Defense Assails Hirschl.
In referring to Hirschl, who Is
Shonbrun's uncle, Mr.. Buitenkant
reiterated his contention that
Hirschl and not his clients should
60 to the chair for the March 4
strangulation- n-slaying Of the wealthy
Polish refugee In the Hotel Sutton.
Hirschl, although accused Of the
crime, is not on trial. He won a
separate trial by turning States
evidence.
Hysteria and histrionics which
marked the two-week trial continued
through summations yesterday, with
the girl who sought note behind the
footlights- to win 1t on the
witness stand at her own trial-still
In the role of sta-.
Another Outburst.
Her latest outburst occurred when
the prosecutor, asking the jury not
to be sympathetic toward Miss Webb
because she was a woman, declared:
ITO my way of thinking, one who
acts as a decoy and lure, Turing
some one who reposes trust and
confidence in you, is more reprehen-
sible and shows more depravity Of
mind than those who commit the
vicious crime"
Miss Webb, who the State charges
lured Mrs. Reich to her death with
q telephone call to visit her at the
hotel, stormed:
You're q dirty, low bred so-and-so
to stand up and say thatl want
justice, but not that kind Of justice
How can q man Of your character
hold the ofiice Of district attorney?"
The court called q short recess
while police matrons quieted her.
Evening star., 1942-05-29
Driver for StiIwen
Commits Suicide

BY the Associated Press.
NEW DELHI, May 29-Sergt
Francis Astofli Of Clarksville, Ark,
committed suicide with pistol here
May Is just after flying out OF
Burma ahead of the advancing JAP
anese, Army officials said yesterday
Astofli was the driver Of a recon-
naissance car in 1t. Gen. Joseph W.
Stilwell's command In Burma, and
on occasion had driven the general
on reconnaissance, they said.
Evening star., 1942-05-29
April Gas Sales in D. E..
Show II Pct. Drop

Gasoline consumption in the Dis
trict took a nose dive according to
the April figures on District gasoline
receipts, announced by Highway
Director H. c. Whitehurst.
The April gas purchase totaled
1860 900 gallons, or 2,757,000 gal
Ions less than In April Of last year,
drop of more than II per cent,
Capt. whitehurst said. Also, the
April total was about 100000 less
than the consumption In March Of
this year.
February, January and November
totals also were below corresponding
months Of the previous year, but
last December showed an increase
of 246,000 gallons over December.
1910. This was attributed partly
to the fact that the holiday season
stimulated travel and partly to the
fact that December was the last
month before the l cent increase in
the District gas tax went into effect.
Evening star., 1942-05-29
Services Planned Monday
For Col. George ". Kicker

Funeral services for 1t. Col.
George w. Kicker, who was killed in
a plane crash last December, will
be held at 10 am. Monday In the
Fort Myer Chapel. Burial will be
in Arlington National Cemetery.
Col. Kicker IVES killed In the same
crash which took the life Of Gen.
Herbert A. Dargue. The wreckage
Of the plane was not located until
early this month, and the bodies
were only recently recovered.
Col. Kicker had been attached to
the General Staff in the War De-
partment and made his home at
l40l Forty-forth street NV.
Evening star., 1942-05-29
Loyalty to Churchill
Pledged by Labor Purty

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, May 29.-The Labor
party ended its annual conference
last night with message Of loyalty
to Prime Minister Churchill in the
prosecution of the war but with the
party's future role in Britain's war
time politics still much in doubt.
The conference adopted a resolu-
ton for cooperation in the elec-
toral truce, but political observers
said the margin was so close that
they doubted whether party leaders
could hold the labor vote In line for
any Tory candidate in the bye-elec-
tions.
Evening star., 1942-05-29
Homemokers PIun Field Doy

The Homemakers' Club Of Chelt-
enham, Md, will sponsor a field day
beginning at 2 pm. tomorrow at the
Cheltenham Grade School. Prizes
for children and adults will be Of
fered for various contests. Plate
suppers will be served in the evening.
Proceeds will be used for a first aid
station.
Evening star., 1942-05-29
Aids U. S. O. Drive

RICHMOND, May % (P.-Gov.
Darden yesterday designated June
as ~. S. o. Month" in Virginia and
called on people of the State to as
sist In the United Service Organiza-
tions' war fund campaign.
Evening star., 1942-05-29

Buy United States War bonds.
They will pay rich dividends on the
Toxic Shock Exchange.
Evening star., 1942-05-29
Itturutttu

RosENBIATT; NATHAN; Monument in
foyed husband Of Annie, devoted father Of
Ms. Charles M. Rosenthal, Mrs. Isaac
Jacobson, Mrs. Louis Luck" Qoldberg,
MI, Saul Goldbers: Mr.; ~ Archie RoSenpisft sen a.
1912, at Ohev Sholom Cemetery. at pm.
Evening star., 1942-05-29

War bonds are the best buy on
the market today.
Evening star., 1942-05-29
FUNERAL DESIGNS.

FUNERAL DESIGNS.
GEO. G. SHAFFER, Inc.
EXPRESSIVE FLORAL, TRIBUTES AT
MODERATE PRICES. PHONE MA 0106
oDsn eDs ssns.7. 5,snins' Cor. 18th 8 Eye
GUIDE BROS. co. Floral Pieces
1912 St. NV. National 4276
Evening star., 1942-01-01
Old Firehouse Bell
Tolls In New Year for
Oldest Inhabitants
Leaders Participate
In District Groups
Annual Meeting

The big fire bell in Old Union
Engine House at Nineteenth and H.
streets NV, was sounded at noon
today to toll in the New Year for
members of the Association of Old
est Inhabitants Of the District.
Daniel c. Roper, former Secre-
tary of Commerce, and Maj Ernest
w. Brown, retired superintendent
of police, pulled the bell with
rope while Jesse C. Suter, who was
in charge Of the ceremony, counted
the strokes.
This was part of the annual New
Year Day meeting of the associa-
ton, held in the engine house.
John Claggett Proctor, vice presi-
dent, presided in the absence of
President Theodore w. Noyes and
read to the association message
from Mr.. Noyes.
Much to my regret Mr.. Noyes
said, "a threatening cold upon my
lungs prevents me from being with
yUu Ill pClo oOll dt OuA ulCCtAA6 Va
the first day of the new year. /
wish for every one Of you health
and happiness not only in the new
year. but for many years yet to come
May God bless and protect us In
adversely, in peace and In war"
Mr.. Proctor called the session to
order at 1890 am. and the mem
bers rose to sing America" Other
officers present were John B. Dick
man, sr, secretary; L. A. Carruthers,
financial secretary; James H. Du-
hamel, corresponding secretary;
Orren G. Davy, treasurer, and Mr..
Suter and Maj. Brown, who also are
vice presidents.
Vocal solos were sung by Mrs. Iva
Hockenberry Toone, accompanied
by Mrs. Elveria Magdeburger.
Evening star., 1942-01-01

NEW YEAR WELCOMED-The old fire bell of Union Engine
House. Nineteenth and streets NW toed at today
during meeting the Association of Oldest
Inhabitants Daniel C. Roper cener former Secretary Of
Commerce, Police supt Ernest w. Brown right)
ringing the bell while Jesse c. Suffer- presi
dent association counts the srokesSar STAFF Photo
Evening star., 1942-01-01
Family Of I Loses
Possessions as Fire
Sweeps Residence
One Member Is Badly
Burned; Painter Working
Nearby Helps ; Escape

A family of seven was bereft of
virtually all possessions today and
one member was being treated for
burns in Georgetown Hospital fol-
lowing a fire yesterday that spread
quickly through a twO-story house
at 4901 Forty-flrst street NV.
James H. Trail, 50, night watch
man, suffered burns about the head,
shoulders and arms and was ad-
mitted to the hospital.
Three of those who escaped unin-
jured today were giving thanks for
the prompt action of a 45-year-old
painter. They were Mrs. Virginia
Weaver, a daughter of Mr.. Trail,
and her two children, Francis, 3, and
Shirley, 6.
The painter, Ellis R. Barber. IS,
of $50 Fifth street Sc, was working
on house in the next block when
he saw Mr.. Trail dash from his
home in underclothes to give the
alarm. Mr.. Barber grabbed his
ladder and placed it under a second
floor window and helped Mrs. Weav-
er and the children descend K
safety.
The blaze destroyed furnishings,
Christmas gifts and the trousseau
of Miss Rozelle Trail, 18, sister
of Mrs. Weaver, whose wedding was
scheduled for the near future. Fire
men said the blaze might have been
started by defective wiring of Christ
mas tree lights.
Others made homeless were Mrs.
Grace Trail, wife of the burned
man, and another daughter, Miss
Edna Trail, 16.
Relatives said Mr.. Trail began
work as watchman at a Capital
Transit Co. streetcar barn only a
few weeks ago after long period
of Ill health and only occasional
employment. Mrs. Weaver and
Miss Rozelle Trail had obtained po-
sitions as telephone operators in the
fall.
The possessions were not covered
by insurance, according to rela-
tives. The house was rented.
Evening star., 1942-01-01
All Are Defense Items

Defense and non-defense require
ments in Panama and the Canal
Zone have become so intertwined
that Panama is classifying practical
| ly all imports as defense items.