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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
Red-Heuded Naval Lieutenant
Gives Girls Behavior Lecture

A read-headed naval lieutenant
squirmed around on platform last
night trying to tell 100 USO host
esses how to behave and finally
boiled it down to this:
There is kind Of girl men
marry and there is kind men
don't"
1t. w. D. (Rusty) Thompson, for
mer Mckinley High School coach,
was instructing class of hostesses
at the Young Women's Christian
Association as part of his duties as
welfare and recreation officer for
| the Potomac River Naval Command
The young women were mainly
Government secretaries, ranging in
coloring from blond to Latin Ameri-
can brunei and in size from hall
pints to 6foot daughter of the
State of Washington.
DO not pitch your entertainment
at level only few expect" 1t
Thompson warned. The sailor, sol
der Or marine liked to spend al
evening with a lady when he wa
a civilian and for the most part h
still wants to-"
The secret of handling the serv
icemen at USO dances, the lieuten
ant said, is to remember each serv
iceman is just like your brother
or father, or uncle" Or, he added
after a moments thought, like tn
boy next door"
II the serviceman should becom
obstreperous and forget he is a gen
tleman, the lieutenant said, tn
hostess should recall that "hi
mother raised him, not the girl o.
the corner"
1t. Thompson also urged the girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
importation Of Mexicans
By Railroads Hits Snaq

Importation of between 5000 and
10000 MeXicans to maintain the
trunk lines of transcontinental rail-
ways has struck snag in the War
ManpoWer COMMISSIONS Manage
ment-Labor Policy Committee be-
cause of the railways refusal to
agree voluntarily to raise the mini
mum wage scale to 10 cents an hour
for such work, it became known
yesterday.
Prevailing wage scales for such
work are reported as ranging be-
tween IS and SIS cents an hour.
Joseph B. Eastman, defense trans.
portation director and Army official!
are reported to have sought ap.
proval last week of the Manage.
ment-La Dor Committee for importa
ton of Mexicans to replace mainte
nance workers who have left thei
jobs for higher-paying work in IVES
Coast shipping and aviation plants
The committee was said to favo
importation negotiations, but wa
unable to settle on a guaranteed
minimum wage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
VINO Opposed 10 Jobs
For Youths Under "a
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
The War Manpower Commission
said yesterday that mo one under
IA years of age should be employed
full-time or part time as part of
the hired labor force"
The commission also opposed en-
ployment of IA and Is year olds in
manufacturing and mining jobs or
in any other work unless qualified
olders workers are not available"
The VINO said, 1T is essential
that young people have the fullest
possible opportunity, consistent with
the war effort, to complete their
education"
The VINO also estimated that 90
600 workers will be needed when all
plants in the synthetic rubber pro-
gram get into full operation.
Stating the new industry pre-
sented difficult problem" be-
cause no already-existing supply of
labor can be drawn on without fur
ther training. the commission said
adding that it already was develop
ing plans for training the rubber
workers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07

to switch the subject" if service
man forgets his instructions and
begins to talk about the nature of
his military service. He also asked
them to remember that officers and
enlisted men do not generally asso-
ciate socially.
After four more classes, touching
on clothes, makeup and manners
the hostesses will be graduated at a
practice party for board members OF
the YWCA and USO organizations
A second class begins In three weeks
open to girl defense workers from
18 to 30, preferably from out Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
BY JOE RICHMAN,

Although fears were expressed at
the outbreak of the war over the
low stock of vital crude drugs for
merly imported from Central Eu-
rope-belladonna, henbane, digitalis
and stramonium-the United States
is now growing these plants in
sufficient quantities to supply all
military and civilian needs, accord
ing to DR.. D. M. Crooks, in charge
of the division of drugs and related
plants at the Bureau of Plant In
dustry Station, Beltsville.
He also revealed yesterday that
the Maryland station is producing a
large supply Of high-yielding strains
of cinchona seedlings, a quinine-
giving plant, for growth in South
America. He added that many Of
these plants are already being cul-
tivated to make up for the loss Of
quinine supplies from the East
Indies.
Additional precautions already
have been taken, he said, to assure
the United States of an adequate
supply of plants yielding medicinal
morphine, insecticide and kinds
of oils.
Much of the success in guaran-
teeing the Nation an adequate sup
ply Of these rug-giving plants, DR..
Crooks pointed out, has been due
to research dating from the First
World War He said high yielding
seed strains of each of the drugs
were on hand in 1910 because Of
these experiments.
By 194l, he said, these seed strains
were multiplied greatly. And by
1912 huge stockpiles became
available.
With the exception of quinine, all
these plants are we'll adapted to
growth in regions of this country,
DR.. Crooks asserted. Chief reason
for their not having been grown
previously, he said, was the fact that
it was cheaper to import them than
to produce them.
Most of the drugs are insignificant
from the viewpoint of economic gain
and land utilization, Dr. Crooks ex-
planned. The acreage needed for the
cultivation is small and only the best
places can be used, he said
AS an indication of how drug plant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
Charles Town Youth
Commended by Navy
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHARLES TOWN, w. Va, Feb. g..
Paul Neil Webb, 10, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Webb OF Millville,
vas among two officers and six en-
listed men to receive letters of COM
mendation from the Navy Depart
ment for courageous conduct aboard
merchant ship sunk by German
attack, 1t was announced yesterday.
No details of the action were given.
Young Webb, high school stu
dent, enlisted at the Martinsburg
office of the Navy Recruiting Serv-
Ice over year ago, and took his
preliminary training at Norfolk, Va
He had been on active duty since
April, l94l, and has two brothers,
Edgar Pershing and Charles Ernest,
J serving in the Army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
| Sea War Hero
Hunts Long-Lost
Sister in Capital

A hero of the American merchant
marine wants the public to help him
locate his sister, whom he has not
seen for 10 years and who he be-
lieves is married and working for a
Government department.
Chester Shaw, "A, seaman. came
here Friday to receive from the
Maritime Commission its war serv-
ice campaign bar, given to members
of crews whose ships are torpedoed
by the Axis
Before he left the same day, he
told Frank Rusk of the Maritime
Commission, that his sister, named
Lucille, had married and had writ
ten him once under the name of
Williams, he thought, but he wasn't
certain. He said they are natives
Of Dallas, Tex. He added he hoped
his sister. If here, would get in touch
with him through Mr.. Rusk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
Silver Spring Board
To Hear Radio Chief

Guest speakers at a meeting of
the Silver Spring Board Of Trade
Tuesday night will be G. B. Larson
director of radio station WWDC:
Carl c. Berger, author o. the radio
network production Your Govern
ment and Mine" and Secret Service
Agent John Sherwood.
Mr.. Sherwood will show motion
pictures of Secret Service activities
relating to Government check forg-
ing. and later answer questions.
The club will have dinner at the
Silver Spring Hot Shoppe. adjoin-
ing to the Silver Spring Hotel, for
its business session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
Blood Bank Mobile Unit
Visits HyottsviIIe Feb. IS

The Red Gross mobile unit will
visit the Hyattsville Elementary
School from $50 am. to 2::30 pm.
February IS to receive blood dona-
tons for the organization blood
bank.
Persons between the ages of 81
and 60, who will volunteer to give
their blood as an aid TO the war
effort, are urged to call Mrs. G.. w.
Rouse. Hyattsville SAIL. or the Red
Cross at Warfield 8720 for appoint
ments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07

contended that net earnings OF the
railroads actually will not be rs
great as they seem now when all
factors are settled He said the
financial results of 1912 railway
operations were distorted by the
vast quantity Of Government goods
now held in storage depots under
special transit arrangements.
Under those arrangements. he
added, the Government is entitled
to move the goods on to final des-
tination either free or on the pay
ment of additional charges much
below normal rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07
University Park Meeting

The University Park Citizens AS
ISOLATION will meet at pm. tomor-
row at the University Park School,.
Guests are to be Senator Radcliffe,
Mayor Darl Bourne and Chairman
Leonard T. Burch of the Prince
Georges County Ration Board. Mr..
Burch will talk on point rationing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-02-07

company on that side OF the river
Mr.. Abelman also made a report
on the progress Of the hearings on
civilian defense in the District.
Harry S. Wender suggested to the
Public Utilities Committee that it
might investigate the new changes
in bus routes. The next meeting Of
the committee will be at 8 pm.
Tuesday in The Star Building.
Following the meeting a surprise
birthday party was held for Mr..
Wender.
Evening star., 1943-01-07
Howard Pops for Trip
By Beating Alumni
Basketers, 1858

A successful basket ball season Is
promised for Howard University
cagers II they continue the skill
displayed last night while whipping
a strong Alumni quint, 1888.
The Bisons begin competition
against collegiate opposition tomor-
row. when they play Union at Rich
mond. They play at Hampton on
Saturday and open their local
schedule against Delaware State on
Monday night.
"Sallie" Hall, Flip" Jackson and
"Bruiser" Plummer were among the
former Howard stars playing with
the Alumni, but they proved no
match for the varsity. Sandy"
Middleton and Brother" Crawford
were Howard aces. They had a big
hand in the 26-l6 edge the varsity
earned during the first half and led
the scorers with II and 10 points,
respectively.
Evening star., 1943-01-07
Doesn't Know Potomac Boundaries Says PerpIexed OFT
Gs Just BEGINNING Look Borrow Once Found New oky

That's why Joe Mccarthy will
have to come down from Buffalo
before we make q final decision.
If I was sure Of the weather, I'd
take the responsibility myself,
but in that case I'd prefer to
train at Yankee Stadium"
Pickups-The reason for OPEN
ing the major league season on
Wednesday under the revised
schedule, is that Good Friday
falls in the first week. Clubs
that want to skip that day either
can complete their first series or
delay the home opening until
Saturday. The baseball meeting
at Chicago probably set q rec
ord for brevity, too. Judge
Lands merely outlined his ideas
on the training program and re-
ducing travel and the magnates
accepted them without argu-
ment.
Evening star., 1943-01-07
Jack Not Recognized
As NBA Announces
lis Champions
New York TitIehoIder
Rated as Contender
With II in Field
By the Associated Press


NEW YORK, Jan. THE Ma
tional Boxing Association issued its
quarterly ratings OF fighters in all
the weight divisions today, but the
lightweight championship was left
vacant.
Beau Jack, recognized by the New
York Boxing Commission as the
successor to Sammy Angott, retired
lightweight champ. was named
leading contender" by the NBA,
which listed IL other Founders
as logical contenders."
The IL are eligible for a tourna-
ment which the NBA has planned
with view toward sending the win
ner against Beau Jack for the title.
In each of the four heavier divi-
sions at least half Of the men list
ed by the NBA are members of the
armed forces. including the four
champions-Heavyweight Joe Louis,
Light Heavyweight Gus Lesnevich,
Middleweight Tony Zale and We'll
terweight Freddie Cochrane.
Following are the NBA ratings Of
the leaders in all weight divisions:
Hesvyweights-Cham ampion, Joe Louis, U.
e. A. and Detroit. Logical contender. Billy
Conn Conn, o 8 A. and Pittsbursh. Outstanding
n; Y; Tami Maurielo New york; Turkey
Thompson, Los Angeles: Pat Valentino, o.
Ses Mojn.s e. and San TrsnciSeo; Lee savold,
SsiSa ea ampion e5fos Gus Les
nevich; U. S: 6. G. and Clifside. N j.
h1osica 1snd rss.t eontsndsss jimmy Bivins; csye
seose q. s. and FafreIi, afinPs. Pau AntoS stt,s
Christotoridis; Greece. Outstanding boy
@ snd ssn bees1nr off'afe Ill., Fledae kfe 2 8yssp Rn9 T.
YORK; JOHNNY eosn. U. s. {. g q. sna ana New New
=, Middleveights-Chsmpion, Tony zale.
.oI,is y: AZ spd. Gary Ind Loaical eontenders,
Tony tcisneioi Martin, in0 q s. s"esnnsiEn G. q snd
W.,sb y 3 e r G and HsxbyIsh, y. y; Goley
man Williams, Detroit; Silver. KeFi Kd PuneTo, a1e
Rsg RuertS %oE 5ico; tdsv steve ssaoi,e s n. and
{ss|s.' css|S1sne: y : \ saa Hi.:sssh @ Sec!
iornia Jackie wilson. u. s. a, A and los Los
Anseles. Outstanding boxers, Fritzie zivic,
sehenectady.W NV n seYoU YoUns y K}d Mceov M g spa 3
s; A. and Detroit; Louis Kid Cocoa. New
Haven. Conn
Observation-Disclosures vacant Lead
ing contender, Beau Jack, Aususta Ga.
Ind, Allie Stolz Newark. N. j.: Juan III.
rita, Los Angeles: Bob Montsomery, Phila
delphia; Make Shapiro. New York; Slueger
White. Baltimore: Johnny Thomas, Los
Angeles; Cleo shans, Los Angeles; Joe
Perslta; Tamaqua. Pa: Chester Rico. New
YORK; Johnny Greco, Montreal.
Featherweights- - Champion Pittsburgh
Jackie Wilson. PITTSBURGH Logical contend
er. Willie Pep. Hartford Conn. outstand-
Lulu oostantino. New York: Sal Bartoia,
Boston; Mike Raffa, U. 8. A. and PhiIadel-
phia; Jackie Callura, Canada.
BantamweiGhts-Cham Manuel Or
tiz. Los Angeles LOGICAL contender, Jul
Kong Young Hawaii
Flyweiehts-Champion. Little Dado,
Philippfnes. Logical contenders, Jackie
Patterson, England; Peter Kane, England.
Evening star., 1943-01-07
Boxing Board Argues
Suit Ahearn Filed
Is All Wrong
Contends Act CREATING
Commission Gives Ii
Brood Privileges

Legal counsel for the District Box
Ing Commission has replied to Goldie
Ahearn's suit for more than 100000
damages and an injunction.
In brief filed with Justice James
M. Proctor in District Motions Court,
Chester Gray, assistant corporation
counsel representing the commission.
pointed out that the commission is q
part Of the District Government and
Congress made no provision it could
be sued. Secondly, Ahearn has made
no allegations Of plans for future
boxing shows at Uline Arena and
consequently his suit for an injunc-
ton does not contain the necessary
evidence Of danger Of future damage.
Thirdly. the brief continues,
Ahesrn's bill Of complaint fails to
challenge the validity of the act
creating the commission, and that
all acts cited by him are within the
privileges granted the commission by
Congress. Finally, an injunction
restraining the commission from
functioning would affect the interests
of all boxers. seconds, promoters,
etc. engaged in the sport, as the
commission is the only agency au-
thorized to issue them permits,
licenses, etc.
The case, begun last Tuesday, will
come up again for preliminary hear
ing in Motions Court next Tuesday
1t all goes back. in case you've for
gotten to the night the commission
delayed Ahearns show at Uline
Arena because several rows Of seats
had been placed on planking over
the ice rink. an arrangement the
commission decided was not in the
best interests OF the public.
Evening star., 1943-01-07
American u. Quintet
Has Tough Task in
Invading Loyo|a

American University's basket ball
Eagles figure to have trouble pro-
tecting two-game winning streak
and 500 record in six games to-
night when they tackle the tough
Mason Dixon Conference opposition
offered by Loyola in Baltimore.
The Greyhounds appear more
than match for the Washington
team now, although the story may
be different after February l when
three of Loyola's first five players,
Franny Book, Jim Nouss and Bar
ney Goldberg. will be graduated.
Americans problem also is harder
because George Zuras currently the
Districts leading collegiate scorer
with an 18-point average. has bad
leg.
Evening star., 1943-01-07
Brewers Tackle Old Rival
II beIvoir's Rosenberg

IAN invitation for more service
men to attend the professional bas-
kkt ball games on Sunday after
mons at Heurich gym has been
extended by John Schoolcraft, Of
ficial OF the United Service Organ
i1ations.
SThese games. he pointed out, are
being played to provide entertain
ment for serviceman visitors in
Warrington as well as to raise funds
for the USO. There is no admission
charge or tax for servicemen, while
civilians are charged IS cents. Last
week over 500 paid admissions were
tarned over to the USO.
This Sundays game win send the
Heurich Brewers pro team against
Fort Belvoir at $50. with a pre-
lminary at AIS. Petey Rosenberg,
former ace of the Philadelphia
dphas. Is among the Belvor play
orS.
Evening star., 1943-01-07
BY HUGH FULLERTON, JR.
Associated Press Sports Writer.

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-Mel OFT
was a visitor in our town yester-
day and re-enacted the scene Of
a year ago. when he was intro
duced as the new manager Of
the Giants. A double-row Of
sports writers gathered around
Eddie Brannick's big desk while
Mel took over the club secretary's
chair, fitting far back and look
ing with steady eyes at each
questioner as he tried to come
up with the answers. What you
noticed the most was the way
he rubbed his chin before re-
plying to the hard ones and his
quick smile and the wrinkles
around his eyes-the only notice.
able sign Of his profession. The
questions mostly were about
training sites and OTIS answers
weren't as definite as last year,
when he could talk about the
makeup of his club. He was sure
the Polo Grounds wouldn't be
suitable for spring training.
even though one scribe pointed
out that 1t would be handy to
the Stevens kitchen. The Giants
Just have begun to look for .
nearby site and when some one
Evening star., 1943-01-07
Victory Of Spi||ways
Over BrookIand Pin
Team Spices Race
Coins Second-PIoce Tie;
CIurendons Ahead All
Way in First Series

New interest lay in the District
Duckpin League pennant chase to-
day following squirting Anacostia
Spillway quint's 80 victory over the
strong Brookland Recreations, which
gained a tie for second place with
Hyattsville Recreation, one game
behind the pace-setting Clarendon
Bowling Center.
While both Clarendon and Hyatts-
vile were being dealt 81 setbacks
by King Pin and Lucky Strike in
the first series windup last night,
the clicking Spillways, led by Ed
Nash's l64 and 424, fairly smothered
the visiting Brooklanders with
team count Of 1918.
Clarendons Lead All Way.
Despite their 2-1 trimming when
King Pin won the rubber game with
661, as Capt. Bill Beatty capped
405 set with 143 and Elvin Shank
tossed in l48. the Clarendon pinmen
retained their lead throughout the
entire first series, winning 80 of IS
games.
Led by Capt. Bill Miller's 149 and
400, last years pennant-winning
Lucky Strike moved into fifth place
past Hyattsville. Bill Harrison
shone with 1856 and 3e9 as Arcadia
jolted the fourth-place Alexandria
Recreations, 81.
Sam Simon's l60-42l and Ed
Blakeney's l51-4l2 were the big
blows as Hi-Skor jumped to sixth
place by sweeping Georgetown with
top score Of 1903, which included
SAT game.
Bethesda Drops to Seventh.
Bethesda Bowling Center dropped
into q seventh-place tie with Brook
land when Lafayette marked up a
80 win as Joe Di Misa sparkled
with 140-4O4.
Johnny Ressa's 142-40l and Elmer
Meade's 382 we're the heaviest wal
lops as Convention Hall nicked Ar
lington, 81. winning the final tilt
by two sticks.
r. L. Willis l53 and top set of 437
gave Chevy Chase Ice Palace a 81
edge over Rosslyn. Billy Stalcups
16l-43l and Bill Krauss' 152-404
were best for the losers.
Evening star., 1943-01-07
Hi.Skor Women Gain
Lead as Lafayette
Team Hits Snag
Shut Out King Pins, While
Erstwhile Pocers Are
Bumped by Tokomo

Hi-Skor pinettes were the new
pacesetters in the Ladies' District
League nag race today after sweep
ing King Pin while the erstwhile
front-running Lafayettes fumed in
second place after q disastrous 80
loss to the pennant-contending Ta-
koma quint.
Caroline Hiser's 365 led the HI
Skor first-place splurge while Jim
ME Harding's 348 and Stimmie
Hart's BAT were the big guns in Ia
koma's uprising against the La
fayettes.
Helen Roberts 145 and 374 paved
the way for the third-place Claren-
don Bowling Center aggregation to
nick Chevy Chase Ice Palace In the
odd game. The champion Rosslyns
moved up the ladder by clipping
Rendezvous, 80, as Evelyn Naylor
fired 143 and 344. Isabel Riefenberg
was high for the losers with 1863. Be-
thesda, led by Ruth Rothgebs 800,
trimmed Red Circle, 2-1, while Kitty
Rice's 328 aided Arlington's sweep
over Arcadia and Brookland tripped
Anacostia Spillway in the odd game.
More in Old Dominion.
The total OF free entries In the
Old Dominion Handicap was hiked
to "a last night when four women
won free rides in a RosSlyn Ladies'
League preliminary and six males
gained their $3.50 entrance fees by
winning scores in an Arlington Coun-
ty League prelim. They were Car
oline Stalcup. Rose Wheeler. Juanita
Allen, Jane Rogen, Harry OMeara,
Bladen Rector, Pierre M. Cross,
Allen Kelley and Jimmy Butler. The
latter is the son of Charley Butler,
who won a free entry the night
before in the Rosslyn Independent.
Tonight Emmett Scott, director,
will stage a preliminary in the Agri-
culture League, while Friday night
Secretary Ralph Kirsch has slated
q free-entry event for the RFC
League. Saturday night bowlers Of
the Rosslyn Commercial will get a
crack at several free rides.
Al Wright Remains Hot.
Hitting for 4O2, AL Wright hred
his fourth 400 in his last five sets
in the Anacostia Bushes Mems
League. His average is 1872.
Two season records went by the
boards in the Hebrew League at
Penn Recreation when Julie Singer
tailed 439 while his 176 paced Kas-
per Mems Shop to new high of $50.
Evening star., 1943-01-07
Navy Pier Meets Chicago
With Full Track Squad
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. Jan. 7.-Despite sew
eral obstacles. the United States
Navy Pier track team will present a
full squad for its opening meet
Saturday against Chicago.
Because of class schedules, men,
bers of the team have been working
out individually in the gymnasium.
where make shift track accommoda
tions were built, including the paint
ing of track on the deck"
Between the first meet and the
Notre Dame contest scheduled Feb
ruary 6, most Of the teams keymen
are slated to graduate and ship
out" Chief Petty Officer John
Ryan. who was star high jumper
at Rutgers. Is coach of the team. and
will compete in his special event.
Evening star., 1943-01-07
Navy Yard, D. {. Teachers
Keep Pace in Co|ored
Basket Ball Loon

Navy Yards defending cham
pions and the District Teachers
team at this point appear the out
standing quints in the District Rec
reation colored Government basket
ball league. With three victories
apiece, they remain on the unde-
ieated list along with Service Sup
plies and Government Printing
Once each winner of two tits.
Both kept up the fast pace with
victories during the last week. Navy
Yard downed WPB, 66-61. and the
Teachers topped OEM, 1891. In
the loops other games, Service and
Supplies defeated Quartermasters.
47-23; Bureau OF Engraving won
over Federal Housing, 1929; City
Post Once swamped General Ac-
counting. 1925, and Navy Depart
ment topped Ordnance, 1923.