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Evening star., 1944-08-30
Girl, IS, Fights Off AHackeI
In Parents Apartment

A 15-year-old girl, resident Of tn.
5000 block of Mount Pleasant street
NV, yesterday fought of a mar
who followed her into her parents
apartment, police reported.
Police said the man was between
20 and 80 years old and was clad ir
yellow sports shirt, light-colored
sports coat and brown trousers. He
was of husky stature and had light
brown hair.
This was the third unsuccessful
attempt to assault women in the
District IN the last two days. Two
woman Government employees
fought of attackers who assaulted
them on the street. In one case q
marine was arrested and turned over
to Navy authorities. In the other
case a colored man is being sought
Meanwhile, Montgomery County
police continued their search for the
man who criminally assaulted a 30
year-old mother Sunday in Silver
Spring.
Three new suspects were shown
to her this morning, but were re-
leased after she failed to recognize
any of them. Police said another
man answering the general descrip-
ton of the attacker would be picked
up today. Three others were re-
leased yesterday.
Evening star., 1944-08-30

night over unknown country car
explore far and wide and return
to the starting point with a mar
accurate down to one or two pei
cent. If map already is available
it can be placed in the recorder
which is then adjusted to scale.
pencil placed on the starting point
will indicate the position of the
vehicle anywhere within the limits
Of the map. In such circumstances
any soldier who can read would
know where he was at all times
the engineers say.
In Quantity Production.
The instrument was developed by
the Engineer Board in cooperation
with the National Defense Research
Committee, the department of ter.
restrial magnetism of the Carnegie
Institute of Washington and manu-.
facturers Of calculating machines
1t now Is in quantity production
and has been distributed to en-
gineer, field artillery and tank units
The device probably will ha' u q
wide commercial use after the wal
in locating power lines or new high.
ways, or in making many kinds OF
quick Typographical surveys without
the use of conventional surveying
equipment
At the demonstration here today
a jeep equipped with the odograpt
accompanied the inspection party
for miles over this great training
base and returned to the starting
point with complete record Of the
route followed.
Evening star., 1944-08-30

hand tools and does not interfere
with the Sherman's fire power.
Field commanders who saw the
tankdozer in operation at Anzio or
dered more of them. The tank
oozer has as a runningmate a new
British flame thrower mounted on
a Churchill tank. The latter can
spout geyser of flame more than
$50 feet.
In an assault, the tankdozer car
ploW through such obstacles as
barbed wire, land mines, log cribs,
log posts, bomb craters, antitank
bitches. concOte cubes, steel tetra-
hedrons or imbedded railroad rails
The tankdozer can quickly build its
own earthen ramp to cross obsta
cles which resist its cutting power.
Useful in Jungle.
The weapon has proved useful in
clearing a road through Jungle
growth. 1t also has been used to
clear battle -cluttered highways or to
bury men and equipment under
enemy fire.
In fact. the tankdozer, according
to the engineers. has revolutionized
previous conceptions of tank war
fare by extending the field of oper-
ations into many types of rough
country.
The land odograph automatically
plots the course of a moving vehicle
on a map of any desired scale
through the coordination of a mag
netic compass and a speedometer
for recording the distance travelled
For instance, jeep travelling at
Evening star., 1944-08-30
Home Rule Held Chief Goal
Of County Charter Bockers
Present Montgomery System Called
Outmoded; Other Gains Are Expected

shown that it has resulted in in.
creased economy and efficiency
The proposed establishment of 9
merit system for the county, accord
ing to charter supporters, would
eliminate the political angle" in
county appointments and actually
protect employees In their jobs.
Would End Tributes
Under a charter form of govern
ment, they assert, county employees
would not have to pay tribute" to
hold their jobs. nor would they have
to spend their time electioneering
instead OF working during elections
Replying to charges that adoption
Of the proposed charter would re-
suit in wholesale discharges OF
county employees, Mr.. Crider en-
phasized that Competent en-
ployes have nothing to fear from
a change in government.
He also said that the non- partisan
character of a charter form of gov
ernment would permit Federal work
ers to participate in their own local
government instead of being ex.
cluded, as at present
Evening star., 1944-08-30
One-Mon Doo,
Master at War,
Lives With Cows

BY the ASSOcldteC Press.
GLADE SPRINGS, Va, Aug. 30
Because he is one-man dog, Grip
has gone to the pasture to live with
the cows until his master comes
back from the war. Grip is Sergt
Earl B. Warren's 4-year-old Eng
lsh setter.
When his master entered the
service in March; 1943, Grip refused
to stay at the farmhouse any longer
preferring to join the cows in the
field. He would not even go tc
the house for his food, which wa,
taken to him in the pasture each
day. Grip slept in the pasture
among the cows when the weather
was good and when 1t was bad, in
the barn with them.
When Sergt. Warren came home
on a furlough last October he
sounded two whistles and the
familiar cal. brought Grip bounding
to the house with happiness. Grip
Took up residence again at the
farmhouse for the duration of his
masters visit, but abandoned II
when the sergeant went away.
When hunting weather came
along Grip came out of the pasture
looking for his master among
crowds Of school children and made
q careful tour Of the town. Failing
he returned to the pasture.
Evening star., 1944-08-30
Third of a Series.)

Principal argument advanced by
supporters Of charter form of gov
ernment for Montgomery County is
that of home rule.
They contend that the present
county setup, under which all local
legislation must be enacted at the
biennial sessions of the State Legis-
lature, is cumbersome and out of
date, since that procedure requires
the approval of legislators from
other sections of the State who are
not concerned with Montgomery
County problems
If the proposed charter is ap-
proved, however. they claim, local
government would be brought under
the immediate control of local resi-
dents. Charter proponents say this
would result in a purer form of
democracy.
Must Do This Themselves.
According to John H. Grider
chairman of education and publicity
of the County Charter Committee
if county voters want an efficient
and democratic government, they
must do things for themselves
rather than go to a relatively dis
interested group at Annapolis.
In denying charges by charter op-
ponents that the new setup would
result in bureaucracy, Mr.. Crider
defined bureaucracy as a form OF
government not directly controlled
by the people He said that a char
ter form of government would elm
mate bureaucracy. since 1t would
result IN greater participation by the
voters in the operation of the
county
Montgomery County has grown
up," Mr.. Crider asserted, and the
present form of government. estab-
lished $50 years ago, just isn't
adapted to modern conditions"
Cite Another Advantage.
Another advantage of change
from the present commissioner form
of government to a charter form
proponents point out, is the depart
naturalization of county functions
They claim that this would result
in greater efficiency by eliminating
duplication and overlapping of Jobs
In addition, they point out that
at present there is no overall exec
utive of the county. The appoint
ment of a county manager, as pro-
posed in the charter, would serve to
"tie together" the various county
functions. they say. thus resulting
in a "streamlined" form of govern
ment.
Charter supporters also contend
that the experience of 562 cities
and seven counties throughout the
United States which have q coun-
|cil-manager form OF government has
Evening star., 1944-08-30
BY w. H. SHIPPEN, Jr.,
Star Staff CORRESPONDENT.

BY w. H. SHIPPEN, Jr,
Star Staff Correspondent.
FORT BELVOIR, Va, Aug. 30
Whoever said that when Hitler put
the war on wheels he rolled it down
our alley" was talking the language
Of the Army Engineer Corps.
For example. take few of the
Yankee gadgets which finally
crashed through censorship here
yesterday long after they had been
tested in battle well within the
range of observation of the Germans
and japanese:
A "tankdozer" which has helped
the Americans expand beachheads
by burying its own victims or build
ing its own road over the barricades
1t can't chop through with a bull
dozer blade carried out in front of
the guns.
g. Makes Own Map.
An "odograph' that makes its own
map when mounted on a motor We
hicle which may be circling an is
land, accommodating enemy territory,
or touring gun emplacements, sup
ply dumps, observation posts and
the like.
A bulldozer with an armored cab
to protect the operator from Jap
anese snipers or German land mines
while clearing roads. carving out
landing strips or filling bomb craters.
These developments, long classi-
fed as restricted" for reasons of
military security, were demonstrated
here for newsmen after the War De-
partment released details of their
design and utility.
Another mechanical shortcut. the
steel treadway" bridge which floats
on rubber pontoons, was shown in
motion pictures.
Aided Patton Thrust.
Experts here believe that this
bridge, which is much lighter and
easier to transport than older types,
has helped speed 1t. Gen. Patton S
armor on it's lightning thrusts deep
into enemy territory.
The last thing many a Japanese
of earth rolling down upon his pill
box or bunker ahead of a blade
pushed by a Sherman tank. Sol
diers who operate the tankdozers
say their enemies must have felt
like men in open graves that sud-
denly closed upon them.
The big tank-driven blades helped
the Yanks to break out of the cir
Gle around their Anzio beachhead.
The blade is backed by as much
power and has more impact weight
than that mounted on the Army's
heaviest bulldozers.
Quickly Installed.
The blade is raised or lowered
from within the "buttoned-up" tank
by hydraulic jack operated with
a pump hitched to the tanks en-
gine. The contrivance can be
quickly installed in the field with
Evening star., 1944-08-30
School Registration
In Arlington County
Set for tuesday

Arlington County elementary
schools will hold registration and
classification of students for the
coming school year from 10 am. to
l pm. Tuesday. Fletcher Kemp
superintendent of schools, an
nounced today.
Secondary school registrations are
scheduled for the same hours, ex-
cept for Washington-Lee High
School, which will register the 10th
1lth and 18th grades from 10 am
to noon, and junior high school
students from l to pm. on the
same day.
Pupils coming from other systems
must have transfer records and evil
dence of vaccinations, Mr.. Kemp
said. All children entering the first
grade should have birth certificates
showing they will be 6 years of age
on or before October l.
Those who have had physical ex.
aminations should bring this record
and those who haven't will receij
physical examination during the
first month of school, during which
time vaccinations also will be given
to all children who haven't had
them.
Free textbooks will be issued thu
morning Of September 6, with reg.
Eular classes to start Immediately
afterward.
Senior and junior high schoo
pupils who have attended schools
outside the county must present ar
ondcial statement from the high
school last attended as to credit.
earned.
The seventh and eighth grades fol
students In the Virginia Highland.
and Aurora Hills area will open al
Nellie Custis Junior High Schoo
for registration and classes will be
held In that school until the Dolly
Madison Junior High School i.
ready for occupancy, Mr.. Kemr
said. Ninth grade students from
the same section will enter Wash.
ington-Lee High School. Fairling.
ton junior and senior high school
pupils will attend Washington-Lee
until the Dolly Madison School /.
completed.
Evening star., 1944-08-30
Virginia Legislators
Praise, AssaiI Plan
10 Repeal Poll Tax
SotterfieId Supports
Woodrum Proposal;
Drewry Opposed
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The proposal of Representative
Woodrum, Democrat, of Virginia
that the poll tax be abolished as a
voting prerequisite in Virginia drew
support today from one Of his col.
leagues and criticism from another.
Agreeing with Mr.. Woodrum that
the ttme-has come to abolish" the
poll tax, Representative Satterfield,
Democrat. made it clear he thought
the repeal was a problem to be
handled by the State and not the
Federal Government.
On the other hand, Representa-
tive Drewry, Democrat, said the poll
tax not only was justifiable, but a
source OF revenue virginia's public
schools would sorely miss If elm
mated.
Representatives Burch and SmAh,
Democrats, took the position that If
the Virginia General Assembly
wanted to submit the repeal propo-
sition to the voters in a constitu.
tlonal referendum they had no OBJ
lection, emphasizing that was strict
~ the business of the State lepis-
lators.
Representatives Robertson and
Bland, Democrats, had no comment
on the proposal of Mr.. Woodrum,
VINO asserted in the Congressional
Record that the poll tax was out
moded and in disrepute" and should
be repealed voluntarily by the State
before Congress enacted a Federal
antipoll tax law.
MI: Woodrum declared opposition
to Federal Intervention in fixing
State voting requirements, but ex.
pressed concern that unless the
States did act Congress probably
would do so and be sustained by the
Supreme Court.
MIR. Satterfield, after declaring
that, the poll tax repeal question
should be submitted to the Virginia
Legislature and subsequently to the
people in the form of a proposed
amendment to the State constitu-
ton, added:
If such a referendum is held
Will vote to eliminate the poll
tax. In its stead some system
OF registration should be devised
which would make registration a
falr and impartial test of literacy.
In Congress I have consistently
voted against proposed legislation
designed to abolish the poll tax be-
cause under the constitution 1 do
not believe that the Federal Gov
ernment has the right to prescribe
voting qualifications within the re-
spective StatS;. That is a matter
for the States"
Mr.. Drewry commented:
Il think the poll tax is a per-
fectly proper voting requirement. I
don't think it keeps anybody from
voting and 1t brings In a million and
a half dollars revenue annually to
the public schools"
Evening star., 1944-08-30
Arlington County
Schools Rank First
In Virginia System
Dr.. Hall Declares
Thot Stote Is Not Doinq
Enough for Education
Star Stan Photo

Arlington County today ranks first
IN school systems among the counties
and as high as any city in the State,
according to DR.. Sidney B. Hall of
the School of Education of George
Washington University.
DR.. Hail. formerly State superin-
tendent OF public instruction in Vir-
ginia for II years, in an address to
the Committee on Education of Ar
lington Chamber of Commerce, also
said there is no set pattern through
out the Nation for the election of
School Board members. The expert
ence Of some States, he said, results
in "damnable" system. He cited
Florida and Illinois as two examples.
Several county organizations have
been urging an elected School Board.
k.1 Virginia is not doing enough for
education. DR.. Ball continued. In
1881, he said, the State school popu-
lation was 73l 900. with only 425 900
actually In school. 80
However, he added. the State ranks
high in the preparation of teachers,
and there is no real truth in the
statement that it ranks 44th educa-
tionally among the States.
Only 20 per cent of the children
of the Nation 60 to college. he stated,
and the public school curriculum
should be adjusted to assist the 80
per cent who do not have this op-
portunity. This 80 per cent, he
added, needs more adequate voca-
tional education.
DR.. Hall, commenting on an organ
ization change in the Arlington
schools. suggested three steps:
The superintendent to be free to
build better public relations for the
schools;
Retaining an assistant superin-
tendant Of business and finance, and
An assistant superintendent of in
struction and supervision.
Pertaining to the election of
School Board members, he stated
the only change to be made, if any,
would be to do away with the
Trustee Electoral Board and appoint
the School Board directly by the
Circuit Court Judge.
Evening star., 1944-08-30
Come Warden to Decide
Future of Pet Crow
Special Dispatch to The Star.

opcClAl blSpdtCn 10 4ne StAr.
WINCHESTER. Va, Aug. 3d.
Game Warden F. w. Pingley was
poring over State statutes today in
an effort to determine whether it
is legal to own a pet crow, and if
SO whether a crow is entitled to pro-
lection.
Neighbors of Mrs. Edward Jack
son, who has such bird, complain
that they are awakened too early by
the crows cawing. Mrs. jackson
countered with the charge that two
boys in the neighborhood were snip
ing at the crow with an air rifle.
Police threatened to seize the rifle
If the shooting continued.
Meanwhile, they referred the case
of the crow to Game Warden Ping
Evening star., 1944-08-30
Photostatic Service
For Veterans al
Rockville Proposed
Montgomery County 10
Schools to Open on
Time Despite Polio 4

A proposal that facilities be es-
tablished at the Montgomery
County Courthouse in Rockville to
enable veterans to obtain photo
static copies OF their discharge
papers was being studied today un-
der q resolution adopted yesterday
by the county commissioners.
The commissioners authorized
Lacy Shaw, president, to confer with
Circuit Court Clerk Clayton K.
Watkins concerning the practi-
cability OF such service. II found
feasible, Mr.. Shaw was directed to
urge the county delegation to the
State Legislature to introduce q bill
authorizing the service.
The action was taken in response
to q suggestion by william F. Car
lin. president of the Service Aid
Council for Selective Service Board
No. 2, which covers Silver Spring,
Takoma Park, Kensington and
Forest Glen.
Polio Won't Close Schools.
In a letter to the board, DR.. v. l..
Ellicott, county health officer, de-
scribed the infantile paralysis sit
uation in the county as mild epi-
demic.' He added that there is no
valid" reason why county schools
should not reopen September IL as
scheduled.
The commissioners also were told
that DR.. Edwin w. Broome, super
intendent of schools, has recon-
mended that parents be permitted
to keep their children at home, If
necessary, and that teachers should
cooperate in helping such pupils
make up lost time"
Twenty-three cases Of infantile
paralysis have been reported in the
county thus far. Dr. Ellicott said. OF
these. 10 were In the Silver Spring
area, with the remainder scattered
throughout the county.
Action Delayed on Dog Quarant
Although DR.. ~Ellicott recommend
ed that the dog quarantine, sched-
uled to expire Friday, be extended
for 80 days, the commissioners de-
ferred action.
Mrs. Aldo Rata. who has been
employed part time by the County
Health Department, was directed to
visit all civilian defense casualty
stations in the county and to con-
fer with hospital authorities with a
view to consolidating certain sta
tions and eliminating others. She
will be paid rs cents an hour, plus
an additional 6 cents a mile for
transportation.
On DR.. Ellicott's recommendation
the board authorized the rental of
the basement of the Colesville
Methodist Church for use as a
health center at cost of s34 a
month.
Telephone Charges Reduced.
Judge Albert E. Brault, county ci-
william defense director, reported that
changes in communication systems
at the Silver Spring and Bethesda
report centers have resulted in a re-
duction in telephone charges from
$73.65 to $45.55 a month.
The resignation of John w. Forbes
as an emergency policeman was ac-
cepted, effective tomorrow. The
board also appointed Claude w.
Lane, Bethesda, night watchman at
Leland Junior High School, while
Harold R, Cook. Chevy Chase, and
Ray Lynch, Gaithersburg, were
named emergency policemen.
The commissioners authorized Is
suance of a permit for a fair Sep
tember 81 on Brooke Johns farm
near Oakdale under the sponsorship
OF the Bethesda Chevy Chase Lions
Club.
All county employees who can be
spared" will be given a holiday
Monday, Labor Day.
Evening star., 1944-08-30
Child Welfare Work
In Montgomery Hit
By Worker Shortage
Boord Forced to Halt
Placement of Children
In Foster Homes

Inability to obtain workers for its
Children's Division has forced the
Montgomery County Welfare Board
to refuse to accept additional chill
dren for placement in foster homes,
it was revealed today.
In addition, foster care is being
denied even to children who are
without homes or are living in con-
ditions that lead to delinquency and
malnutrition. Mrs. Dorothy NJ
Kurtz, executive secretary of the
board, said.
Mrs. Kurtz explained that while
ample funds are available to hire
workers and to provide foster care,
lack Of sufficient employees make it
almost impossible to complete in
vestigation Of foster homes or to
supervise new children when foster
homes are available.
She added that IS children pre-
viously accepted by the board are
now awaiting placement, while
other children who are eligible for
such care cannot be accepted be-
cause OF inadequate help
She cited one group of eight chill
dren whose home was destroyed by
fire and whose widowed mother
feels incapable of establishing an
other home and caring for her fam
| lily.
She also pointed out the chill
dren's division is authorized to in
vestigate complaints involving neg
lect of children but that adequate
Investigations cannot be made be-
cause of lack of staff workers.
The children,s division now has
two full-time workers and one part
time employe. -Four additional full
time workers and one more part
time worker are needed. Minimum
qualifications for the job is a COL
lege degree, Mrs Kurtz said. Appli-
cation may be made by calling her
at Rockville 327.
Evening star., 1944-08-30
Sove This Newspaper

Many paper mills are shut
ting down for lack Of waste
paper to convert into cartons
for Army and Navy supplies
shipped overseas. Every pound
of old newspapers and maSa-
zines Is needed. Notify some
school child In your block TO
have your paper picked up.
Evening star., 1944-08-30
Demonstration Scheduled

. A demonstration on jelly making
and preserving is scheduled at 1870
pm. tomorrow in the home of Mrs.
Gail Hickman. 282 Washington
street, Falls Church, it was an
noumced today by Mrs. Harriet
Gordon. Arlington and Fairfax home
demonstration agent.
Evening star., 1944-08-30

BABY RECEIVES FATHERS MEDAL-Col Robert W. c. VIM
satt commanding officer of Boiling Field pins the Dsn-
gushed Flying Cross Mary Lou Erhard daughter
sergt John Erhardt aerial gunner in action
February 2 04a just three days before she
this poshmous award Mrs Erhardt
the Air Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters Purple
for her husband She lives at 5214 street. Coral Hills Nd
Sergt Eardt graduate of Eastern High School,
of Mr. and Mrs. John Erhardt ST., 9o3 F street
STAR
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-02
Hopeful Signs

4 The man with a family who is
worrying over the mounting costs
of living can take hope. Reports are
that the limit has about been
reached and if matters are handled
wisely from now on, living costs
will not 60 higher to any great
extent.
The last issue of the United States
News, a Washington D G., publica-
ton in which we have much con-
fidence, said
I'm general the cost of living will
probably be held to rise Of no
more than 3|5 to 5 per cent in 1914
Most of the rise will occur in house
furnishings and miscellaneous items
that are not subject to price con-
troll.
"All signs suggest that the war
time rise ia prices is near an end