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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
BY staff Reporter

The methods used by so-cal!ed
Negro leaders was given as the
reason why Negroes have not re-
ceived full support and coopera-
ton from the Ford Motor company
in the movement 10 place Negro
women in the Bomber Plant. VIII
les r. Ward revealed in an inter-
view Monday night.
ward, who is a member ~ the
personnel stan OF the Ford Motor
company stated that Negro lead
ers had ignored him and his CO.
worker. Donald Marshall. and had
used all kinds OF underhand meth
DDS in trying 10 attack the Ford
Motor company, which had heen
moro than fair 10 them throughout
the years than any OF the other
large corporations including Gen
eral Motors, Chrysler and Hudsons.
The only solution TO the prob
lem now, would be public re-
traction and an apology for such
vicious unjustined attacks against
Henry Ford and the Ford Motor
company. Mr.. ward said.
Committees. letters and the
sending OF government investiga-
tors and agitators in on the com
pany is very baby technique TO use
in solving the problem Ward fur
Their averred.
Commlssary Closed
In addition TO the slow progress
in hiring Negro women by the Ford
officials. the all-Negro community
of Inkster. Mich, received blow
last week when the commisary
which had operated for ten years.
wac closed. And the junking Of the
Ford aid to build a community cen
ter for the Negroes in the village.
Ward said that the commissary.
...ht.t. co,.o or,onlNvr1Qpf m II mon
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Randall FREED TN admitted
MuRDE R OF HIS WIFI 'SSuIT0R
I ribune Staff Shocked
Blu Suicide Of Worker

her from the fail, but without sue
cess. She fol- 10 the sidewalk and
sustained serious injuries. In the
excitement which followed. none Of
the neighbors recall seeing any
more Of Nh wingheld that night.
Feared Loss Of Sight
For some time. Mr.. Wingheld had
-heeu suffering with falling sight
He had received professional
trea tment. but was depressed over
the fact thai The occullst offered IT.
lie hope for Improving his sight BY
the use OF r.asses, and he dreaded
what he considered approaching
(Coniinuer on page -
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Banquet rendered Customs
House Employee fter 81 Years

Joseph Stanton 20, of 617 Owen signally
honored by officials and fellow workers OF the Detroit Gus
toms Office on Nav 49, when he rendered surprise
banquet and presented with handsome gifts upon his re-
rement from the service with after thiry-one years
- got mt
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23

Funeral services for the late
Levi A. Wingfeld, OF 326 Engle-
wood avenue. an employee OF The
Detroit Tribune. will be held Thurs
day afternoon at IL o'clock from ST..
Stephens AME church. at Stanford
and Cobb streets. with the Rev. j.
d. Howell officiating. Funeral ar
rangemenis will be in charge OF the
Charles T. Cole Funeral Home. In
terment will be in Lincoln Gene
terry.
Mr.. Wingfeld who was a pioneer
linotype operator, had been in the
employ OF The Tribune since 1888
and prior TO that time had been
employed by The Detroit Indepen-
dent for some ten or more years.
Before coming to Detroit. he had
worked for The Black Dispatch. in
Oklahoma and other newspapers.
He was the son Of Methodist min
lister and his brother. the Rev. Mr.,
Wingfeld is a Methodist presiding
elder in Arkansas.
Commits Suicide
The death OF Mr.. Wingfeld was a
tragic one. He committed suicide
early Friday morning, by hanging
himself In the rear OF 2146 st. An
toiL.. IL worked on the night shift
and came 10 work as usual Thurs.
day night. May IA. at around 8
o'clock. Friends who knew him
report that they saw him come out
OF the Happy Hour restaurant. In
the 1900 block OF ST Antoine. after
eating his supper at about $50 pm.
He sat on the curb in front OF the
restaurant for nearly half an hour.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
War Man Power Head
MAY BE Main Speaker

Paul V. McNutt. head OF the War
Man Power board may be principal
speaker. At the meeting OF the
committe held last Tuesday eve
ming at the YwCA. plans for the
session got we'll underway. Com
mlttees named included Mrs. Rosa
Gragg. publicity. assisted by Louise
BIackman: 8. A. Hall. Mrs. Rannie
crubbs-Hill and Mrs. Eloise Moore;
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Expect Huge
Attendance
At Belle Isle

To the end that Negro Workers
will share equally In the estimated
$50 900 Jobs in defense industry
which will be available by June,
1913 in Detroit plants according to
figures quoted by City Palmer Geo.
f. Emery the Diggs committee on
Employment OF Negroes In War In
dustry is planning mass meeting
TO be held May 81 at Belle Isle
Shell nj q nm.
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Arlington--Cozy 5-room, 2-story de-
TimRsn air-cond. neat; fun basement. tile
bath, big closets, insulated. sturdy con-
struction, large fenced lot: convenient
neighborhood; terms as low as $3.50 cash,
$50 monthly. For appointment call KEER
& KEER, 4219 Lee highway, CH. 21eS,
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ences. may occupy my beaut. furn. ]. r.,
B. T. and Kit: din. bath apt d;aS Apral a3; ai;
yer, utilities; S96. HO 1888 after pm.
WANTED GIRL 10 SHARE MODERN 4
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT.

TYPEWRrTERS adding machines, etc. La
models Rentals and repairs. All max,
American Typewriter Co., 1431 e. Capit
St. Ii. 0082. Open evenings.
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ss,960IDUPLEx HOME; Modern Co
ing room, bedroom, den. kitchen, d.
nette and bath on nrst noor. 4-roon,
heat With modern gas furrace. Al
present occupied by owner; this will
make some one splendid home and
Investment
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HOUSES FOR SALE,

ssSSSs~ Wv S".ss
DETACHED BRICK, NEAR MASS AVE,
schools, trans; den and lavatory frst floor.
3 bedrooms tile baths, finished attic,
recreation room. garage; it's a real beauty,
can finance to suit. EN-. $3.50 to 8 pm.
F. A. TWEED CO.
AN UNUSUAL DET. BRICK HOME IN
Chevy Chase D. c., on q lot having 70-ft.
frontage. Three bedrooms and bath on
first floor; 2 bedrooms. bath on the 2nd
floor. Very large living room. S14, 500.
THOS. l.. PHILLIPS, WO. 1900 until 9
pm, 351S Conn.
$3.50 STANTON PARK = ARRANGED
for 8 families; oil reat, 2-car garage; con-
venient to everything; terms. MA. 1913.
NEAR MINI. AvE.-8 LARGE ROOMS 49,
It. streamlined kit. recreation room. attic,
auto. heat; deep lot; overlooking city;
S7.450; consider trade, terms RE. $685..
JUST S9.950: $3.50 CASH. S97 80 MO.
incl. int, payments, ms, taxes. 9-r. det.
frame, ami; big high. wooded lot; nr.
cars, bus, W. of 10th: vacant; loan was
$4,000. Home, investments in, out d. c.
N. e. RYON CO.. MA. 1907. GE. .6146.
SS,95O-snVER SPRING, NEAR 1-FARE
zone Nicely arranged English brick home,
attractive rooms. lovely corner lot Be
SoCiATES. MA. l43s till pm.
5000. .OO-NEW SEMI-DETACHED BRICK;
rooms. finished clubroom. Q full-sized
bedrooms; Call MIR. FOSTER, WA. e17a
or d. 3346.
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Executive New York engineering corpo,,
ration, committing between plant and
Washington, defense work, desires master
room with private bath, in congenial pri-
vate gentle home; also garage space. In
Kenwood, Greenwich Forest, or such adja-
cent suburb. Equitable remuneration.
Write Mr.. McCarty. 1013 National Press
Bldg.
lady like room in private home. DE. 1857.
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WOODBRIDGE, NE,
just Oh Rhode Island ave. one block from
BRICK. detached: first floor. hall layatory.
living room, dining room, Kitchen and in
closed porch BEDROOM: second floor. two
third floor. walkup attic with finished
room: new oil burner. recreation room in
cellar: price ONLY S10,950.
721 10th st. NV. National 0766.
EyeninRs Georgia 4355
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$11, ,95O-CHEVY CHASE. MD.
Corner Wooded Lot. 111x112.

t,.eVs ognsr nss leaving Ss city os ss PLACED n. an
date sale It Is property that will par.
ticularly appeal to settled family and
tails that add so much to q cheerful home
like atmosphere. There are lovely
tion), tile bath, shower; stairs to storage
attic. The entire house is immaculate
and. Of course. modern conyeniences are
beautiful oak floors. electric range. OIL
BURNER, etc. The. lot, .101x112, with its
shade trees, is ideal and Affords complete
privacy for the house; adjoining lot ap-
prox 30 It. distant. THQs. ]. FISHER q
CO. INC, EsaltOrs; pI; $3.50, oT evenings
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ApARrMENrs uNFURNIsHED.

SIa IIth ST. NE LARGE ROOMS,
Kitchen and bath, util furn., $50 per mo.
URCIOLO REALTY CO.. ME. 4941.
4425 l4th ST. Me- ROOMS, KITCHEN,
private bath: gas, light, phone: employed
couple; $50.
aR13 SIXTH ST. N.W,-2-BEDRM. APF.
empioyed couple preferred; convenient
transportation, nr. stores, movies, etc. Call
after pm. RA. 2466.
121 9Th ST. NE ROOMS. KITCHEN,
private bath. newly decorated; Al utlhges
furnished; adult couple. Also furniture Tor
LARGE ROOMR WORKING COUPLE
only 240O MINI. ave. Sc.
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APARTMENTS UNFURNIsHED.
tContinued.)

1922 18th ST. NV. PRIVATE HoME-1
or 2 rm apts., extra-large rms, ! with
fireplace: very lge. kit, pantry. porch;
see bet. 1-3 and SO pm. GE. 3417.
IL R ST. Me- LARGE ROOMS, BATH;
$50 mo. includes heat. hot water; adults
nnly See ianifnr
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ROOMS WANTED.

629 MARYLAND AVE. Me- bright
rooms and alcoye. 2 adults: heat, gas. elec.
free; for housekeeping.
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ONE, TWO ROOMS or small furn. apt. fol
reasonable Rox AJAX, Star lbs
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FURNISHED ROOM with private bath, NV.
preferred, by refined middle-aged man,
regularly employed, non-smoker and drink
er: refined Jewish family preferred: excel
lent references Box 7l-Y, Star.
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ROIL,INGWQOD

Brick home on large, wooded lot, border
ing Rock Greek Park; new-house condition.
WiScOnsin k467
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WE CAN SELL YOUR HOUSE
WE CAN GET YOU CASH.
1T WON'T TAKE US LONG.
PROMPT ATTENTION.
r. A. HUMPHREYS,
eOS n Can. REALTORS. Ma $3.50.
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UPPER CONN. AVE.

8 rooms and bath in one Of outstanding
ant. houses in District; will consider
trade for small home. DI. 2724; eyes,,
EN-. 9561.
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sroNE-cofner; lot ssxifo; two bed
rooms and bath on nrst floor; circular
stairway that is an architects dream;
wide plank floors in hall. STUDIO living
room and dining room; two-car STONE
garage: beautiful trees. carefully planned
shrubbery; house built to order By owner;
nov ONLY S17950. YOU CAN MOVE
THos. E. FARRELL CO.. Realtors.
721 10th st. NV. National 0765.
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CoLORED- 1435 JACKSON
st.-Bungalow 6 rms. newly decorated.
$3.50; $3.50 cash. L. v. THACKERs
Hobart 1887.
COLORED-S4, ,5OO-NEAR NAVY YARD,
semi-dety "a blk. bus. s T. and be
1907 H st. NV e. A. BARRY. ME. 2025.
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SOMERSET BUNGALOW
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK
BETHESDA. MD.

Glenbrook Village, blks. to the new
Medical Center, "a square from bus line
A charming detached brick home, on
wooded lot 90x90. paved streets, has liv-
ing room, dining room. kitchen. bedroom
and bath on first floor. 2 bedrooms and
bath on End; screened. furred. insulated.
49, heat. side drive garage; owner trans
Ie.reu, = S10,950; evenings phone TE.
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New Cape God, 4 large rooms, large
attic, full basement, wooded lot. h-min.
walk to new Naval Hospital. Call OIL.
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HOUSES FOR SALE.
(Continued.)

NEAR cATHEDRAL-sEMI-DET., ALL
brick home, 3 yrs. old, good cond.: spa
cious T.. baths rec. r.; auto gas heat !;
oct gar; S13,950. DI. 2724. Ewes.
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HOUSES FURNISHED.

S3,75O-292O 18th ST. NV, NO. 3.
One room. kitchenette. bath. utilities in
cluded.
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HOUSES uktuRNIsHEp.

HOUSES WANTED TO RENT.
2 OR BEDROOM HOUSE OR APT. DE-
sired by Govt. employe; best references.
Call Shepherd 6679 after 9 pm.
UNFURNIsHED HOUSE 8 BEDROOMS.
NV. section; up to S65. ia. S1SS.
HOUSE OR BUNGALOW. UNFURNISHED.
in Brookland, Woodbridge or nearby Md.
Write Box 454-V, Star
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Splendid buy, this semi-det. all-brick
home 3 years old. good cond., 7 large
rms, 2 baths, recr. room. auto. gas heat,
det. gar. S13,950. DI. 2724; evenings,
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POULTRY g. EGGS.

FOR sALE-50O white leghorn laying hers,
also 90 white leghorn pupets Just started
laying. HOLLYWOOD Farm, Rn Chantiny "a
8erndon. Va. Telephone Herndon 73-W-3.
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BENDIX

IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
New 1912 models in factory crates
at lowest prevailing prices. Buy
now and save. Cash or terms.
WARD RADIO & APPLIANCES,
s535 GEORGIA AVE. sH. 22e9.
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APARTMENTS WANTED.

FURN. APT-IIvING RIM, / OR 2 BED
rms, kit. and bath: 3 gentle Govt. girls;
references If desired. BOX 450-X. Star. II.
lst-FLOOR APT, FURNISHED. APRIL 1S
or after; 2 adults; sos limit. Box 69-Y.
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HOUSES roR sALr

PLEASANT, DETACHED, MODERN 6-RM
brick. in dne neighborhood, close to
schools; tile bath; lavatory in basement:
garage, rock garden, trees. OWNER. Sligo
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ICOIORED-160S 11th st. n.w.-Large
back room. Call End floor. front, after
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FOREST HILLS.
$1S Q5n

New detached brick, center hall & rooms
and Sts baths, finished attic. also full bath
in basement. rear screened porch over
garage; large wooded lot: air-conditioned
Call F. A. TWEED CO., EN-. $3.50 until
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ROOMS FURN. 8 UNFURN.
ROOMS UNFURNIshED.

1882 EMERSON ST. NE large front
rooms. ht., gas, elec. incl; adults; sleeping
or Ink; reasonable,
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3455 Fades ST. NE.

Practically new Groom. bath brick.
shown by appointment only. Price. S5.-
q. 4. LALEGER, 141o H st. NV. DI. 1919.
IA.
WOODBRIDGE STONE HOME.
3S18 18th st, n.e.-Beautiful new home
& rooms, ga baths, bedrooms, 2 fire.
places. recreation room, slate roof. oil
heat; insulated garage. Will consider small
house in trade. Open until 9 pm.
WIN. r. THOROWGOOD,
1e24 r. !. Ave. NE. DE. 0317.
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room for rent, furnished, in quiet home. to
two employed people or one person.
COlORED-Room in excellent apartment
for gentleman: kitchen, telephone; conven-
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FURNISHED ROOM, for 3 girls, in vicinity
of 11th and East Capitol. Call Franklin
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GEORGETOWN-So 600
NEAR CATHEDRAL.

Attractive brick. new-house condition
beautifully restored: immediate possession.
BOSS e. PHELPS, National $500
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18th sTREET-DowNTowN.

Near Scott Circle-Within a few min
utes. walk to all Government departments.
lovely, modern, light house with automatic
hot-water heat, in excellent condition. is
the best value obtainable on today's mar
at 500 per month. A good investment or
home. Call Mr.: Evans, WO: 0290 with
SHANNON & LUCHS Co.,,
1E0K n CT National o24S
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PAYING GUEST.

ROOM, twin beds, pvt bath
(showerl; Rock Creek Park area preferred.
Boy Qb-Y, Star To-
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VICINITY CONN. AVE and Tilden st. or
below Dupont Circle, rm. with pvt. or
semi-private bath; empl. lady. State price.
RefS eYrh RoY Q0-V Star l6s
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.
(Continued.)

deep-cut prices: liberal trade-in allowances:
easy terms: pay on your electric bill.
ATLAS APPLIANCE COMPANY,
Washington's Largest Appliance House,
e21 @ st. N.W.-Entire Bldg
District 3737 Omen Ewes Till PM
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WOODRIDCE BARGAIN.

361S gath st. n.e.-Detached shingle
home, needs some repairs: 8 =. and b.,
h.-v.h.. garage. Price. $3.50.
VIM. r. THOROWGOOD,
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ROOMS FURNISHED.
Continued.

DUPONT CIRCLE MANsION-smail single.
corner room. windows: 3 use bath; gen.
| tleman: SOB. Dupont 3lS3
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$7,760-CORNER BRICK BUNGALOW, IN
convenient section Of Silver Spring
near grade, junior high and high
schools: two squares from bus. About
3 years old, five excellent rooms, tile
bath, beautiful bright basement, attic.
air-conditioned heat with oil burner,
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S7,950--MICHIGAN PARK-SEMI-DET
brick. 4, and b., air,cond., rec rm.,
brick. 8 r. and b., air cond.. year old;
possession. terms.
bus. :. and % B.. h..W.h. 1bIoWerS. gar. At
good cond.; possession, terms
1907 H st. NV. z. A. BARRY, ME. 2025.
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COOPERATIVE APrs. FOR SALE.

| COIORED COUPLE WANTS 3-ROOM
/ apt Available May !. Good ref. IR,
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3745 HUNTINGTON ST. N.W-1 ROOM,
| Ink, $50 and $35; also sleeping room;
| ge1tiiac adults on1v EN- 26T4
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COUPLE WITHOUT CHILDREN WANTS
two or three room and kitchen apartment
unfurnished: must be in District, George
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Cheverly. 6-rm brick, side porch, air
cond oil heat: wooded lot 60x14O: 1 year
old. poss April 80: $4,000 incl. refg. and
stove By OWNER, WA. 1882.
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ATTRACTIVE, RMS, KITCHEN. BATH,
shower, facing park. on bus line; S1O0.
1885 Irving st. NV.
WILL SHARE BEAUTIFUL FURNISHED
apt. with another girl: transportation at
door. Call after 6 pm, TAYLOR 9728.
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clapboard home on lot 75x275, wooded;
large living room, dining room and kitch-
en-. bedrooms and child's room. porch,
sun deck. h.-w.h. See this home priced
at S10,500. r; M. FRY. INC. 6s46 wis.
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$500 DOWN PAYMENT.

frame bungalow with space for 2 addi-
tional rooms on 2nd d.: lot 75x157; plenty
Glen station, train or bus to city; price,
$3.50. E. M. FRY, INC, 6s40 wisconsin
ave WI RTA0
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1905 st. NV. MA. 2345

WITHIN SIX BLOCKS OF. THE WHITE
.weIl-built house with
pied BY owner. Price, SS,5OO.0O.
JAMES NORRIS WOODWARD. Realtor,
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Diamond pocket and wrist watches, in
aialed birthstone, diamond and Wedding
purchased Highest prices paid New York
Jewelry Co. 727 9TH st. NV.
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GOING AWAY? BONUS FOR LIVING
| room, bedroom. kitchen. bath: NV: re-
snonsihIe admits BOX 16-Y, Star.
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$12,75O-CHEVY CHASE. MD
STUDIO-LIVING-ROOM TYPE, detached
brick home, containing six rooms and
two baths: frst-hoor bedroom and full
bath; recreation room, servants quar-
ters, Oil heat with recessed radiation;
garage. To inspect phone Arthur
Davis. Ii. 1901 or SHANNON 3 LUCHS
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A GRAND HOME
ON 18th ST. NV.

S17,95O.
This excellent brick home with tile roof
consists of living room (open freplece).
immense dining room with beamed ceiling.
breakfast room and large, modern kitchen:
also lavatory on first floor; bedrooms, 2
baths and inclosed sleeping porch on End
floor. 2 bedrooms and tiled bath on 3rd
crystal electric fixtures, Venetian blinds,
gear garage. This is really an unusual
opportunity and value. Phone Mr.. Lewis,
ia. 4327.
HENRY J. ROBB. INC.
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$500 14th NE.-MODERN 2-BEDRooM
apt.. close to shopping center and trans,
| portation. Available May 9th. MI. S44z
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FALLS CHURCH. VA.

Continued on Next PsssJ
Evening star., 1942-06-24
Daniel Batson Services
Will Be Held Tomorrow

Daniel Batson. II, said to be one
of the five surviving charter men,
bers of the Keller Memorial Lu-
theran Church, who died Monday,
will be buried tomorrow in Fort
Lincoln Cemetery following funeral
services at 2 pm. at the home of
his daughter. Mrs. William j.
Weber, 1861 Rhode Island avenue
NE. The Rev. j. Harold Mumper
pastor, will officiate, assisted by the
Rev. Cedric Tilberg.
Mr.. Batson was to have taken
part in the golden jubilee celebra-
ton of the church this fall. He
was member and at one time cap
tain of the Columbian Encamp-
ment of Odd follows drill team,
which travelled throughout the
United States and in Canada. He
was a member of Columbia Lodge
of Odd Fellows.
A native Of Frederick County
Md. he came to this city in his
youth and conducted a grocery
store in the 600 block of Seventh
street NE. for 40 years, retiring Is
years ago. Mr. Batson. who died
six weeks after the death of his
wife. Mrs Margaret H. Batson. is
survived by another daughter, Mrs.
Ella Dick, and son, John w. Bat
son, both residents here.
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Capitol Guard Commission
Favored by House Group

The House Committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds favorably
reported today joint resolution
sponsored by Chairman Lanham to
create a commission for emergency
safeguarding of the Capitol and
other buildings in the legislative
group. the Congressional Library
and other buildings under the su-
pervision Of the architect of the
Capitol
This commission, to be known as
the Capitol Buildings War Protec-
ton Commission. would have five
members, the chairmen and rank
ing minority members of the Senate
and House Committees on Public
Buildings and Grounds and the
architect of the Capitol, who shall
act as executive officer.
The resolution declares it the duty
of this commission to exercise gen.
eral direction of the expenditure by
the architect of funds made avail
able for emergency safeguarding of
public buildings and property in the
Sixth Supplemental Defense Appro-
priation Act. approved April %, 1912,
and of the appropriation for the re-
construction of the roofs and sky
lights over the House and Senate
wings of the Capitol, contained in
the Second Deficiency Appropriation
Act of 1910, approved June q, 1910.
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1exas-I|Iinois Pipe Line
Ground Surveys BEGUN

Py tho Associated Press.
Petroleum Co-ordinator Ickes
announced yesterday that ground
surveys have been started to deter
mine the exact route of the 24-inch
Texas to Illinois pipeline which
will provide partial relief for the
East Coast shortage area next
winter"
simultaneously he disclosed that
the Government -owned, profit,
common carrier line would be con-
structed for the Government by
War Emergency Pipeline, Inc. an
organization of II companies that
supply petroleum along the Atlantic
seaboard.
The announcement said the $50
mile conduit. with a daily capacity
Of 300 900 barrels and costing be-
tween 35,00O,0 900 and $40 900 900,
would extend from Longview, in
the heart of the East Texas oil
field, across the States of Arkansas
and Missouri to Illinois. 1t will
cross the Mississippi River at
Ihebes, ILL.,. about 10 miles below
Cape Girardeau. Mo-"
About 80 days will be required to
complete the surveys. Ralph K.
Davies, deputy petroleum co-ordi-
nator, said it should be possible.
however, to commence the actual
laying Of pipe before the surveys
are concluded.
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s., 900 Prisoners Taken
At Tobruk, Nozis Claim

BERLIN From German Broad
casts, June "a LPl.-The German
thigh command said today that the
number of prisoners captured at
Tobruk had been increased to $4,000,
and reported local fighting under
way on the Libyan Egyptian border.
DNB quoted German military
sources as placing the number of
Tobruk prisoners unoficially at
$4,000. This was 1000 higher than
the previous German and Italian
figures on the number captured.j
The Transocean Agency, quoting
competent military quarters, said
that prisoners taken by the German
and italian forces in the Libyan
campaign since May 26 had reached
a total of $4,000 and British tank
losses in the same period were more
than 1000
DNB said the rapidity of the Ger
man blow at Tobruk caught it's
defenders by surprise and prevented
them from removing or destroying
their military stores.
Several hundred pieces of artil-
lery, approximately 100 tanks and
several hundred other motor We
hlcles were said to have been in
cluded In the booty.