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Evening star., 1944-09-15
ID. G. MAN Found
Good Way to Get
Food Supplies

Getting Red Cross supplies from
Italian bakers was q simple pro-
cedure for George Sian. overseas
Red Cross executive who lives at
1640 Rhode Island avenue NV, .
dispatch from italy reported today.
He yelled louder and waved his
arms more than they did. Event.
ually the Italians gave in and sup
piled him with needed materials for
Red Gross snack bars set up for per-
sonnel Of the Fifth Army.
His success with the Italians
prompted sending Mr.. Slaf1 to
Southern France, where he Is now
stationed IS the climax to two years
Red Cross service overseas.
A former counsel for the Federal
Power Commission, Mr.. Slan first
served as 4 club director in England
and Scotland in the fall of 1912,
later becoming an executive assistant
to the Red Cross delegate for the
African theater. He has been an
executive with the food department
for q year.
Evening star., 1944-09-15
Isaac Sharp, 96, Named
New Commander Of GAR
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
! DES MONIES, Sept. 15.-Isaac W.
Sharp, 96, Civil War veteran, from
Warsaw, Ind, was elected COM
mander in chief of the Grand Army
OF the Republic yesterday at the
closing session of the 18th national
encampment.
MIR. Sharp, who enlisted in the
Union Army in Sidney, Ohio, and
served with the 1st Ohio Cavalry,
will succeed George H. Jones of OK
ford, Me.
Hiram r. Gale, Seattle, was elect
ed Junior vice commander.
In an auxiliary meeting, Mrs.
Eunice Rash of Thayer, Kans., was
elected president of the Ladies of
the GAR, succeeding Mrs. Theo C.
Redfern, Cranston, R. I.
The Daughters of Union Veterans
elected the following officers: Beat
rice Manning, Manchester, Conn.,,
national president; Emma McLaugh-
lin, Elm Grove, w. Va, senior vice
president; Cora A. Gillis, New
York, Junior vice president, and
Grace Hurd, representative from
Washington and Alaska, treasurer.
The 1945 national encampment
will be held in Columbus, Ohio.
Evening star., 1944-09-15
On the Roll Of Honor
Five Men From
.33 Others Are

Three Washington and two Mary
land men were killed In action, I9l
District, seven Virginia and seven
Maryland men were wounded in &C
tion, one District man is miss
Ing, and one District man Is a.
prisoner of Germany, according to
War and Navy Department releases
and word received from families.
In addition, the husband OF a
former District resident has been
killed in aerial warfare over France
Killed
Tech. Sergt. Samuel Pershinx
Jones, 26, whose wife, Mrs. Gertrude
Adrian Jones, lives at 1906 South
Capitol street, was killed in action
Evening star., 1944-09-15
Government Seizes
|1o More Coal Mines
|In West Virginia

President Roosevelt today ordered
the seizure Of 10 more struck soft
coal mines in West Virginia and
Kentucky. bringing to "a the total
number OF bituminous mines taken
over by the Government since
August 81.
In an executive order, the Presi-
dent directed Solid Fuels Adminis-
traitor Ickes to take possession Of
the mines because there are inter-
ruptions Of the operations" and the
effective prosecution Of the war will
be unduly impeded or delayed by
such Interruptions"
Labor disputes among supervisory
employees forced the mines into idle
ness. The War Labor Board d.
rected termination Of strikes in the
mines several days ago but in let
ter to the President, Lloyd X. Gar
rison, WLB public member, said
there has been mo compliance with
these orders"
The mines involved in today's
seizure have been producing about
$4,000 tons of bituminous coal a day.
About 300 supervisory employees are
engaged in the work stoppages,
which are affecting approximately
1900 production employees who have
been unable to work without super
visory personnel" Mr.. Garrison
said.
Evening star., 1944-09-15

nation. he delivered smashing tor
pedo attacks against escorted enemy
shipping. AS result of his ag-
gressive and successful attacks he
succeeded in sinking six enemy
ships"
Comdr. Carl F. Faires, jr., Supply
Corps. U. s. N, "a, who was in the
Philippines at the time of the Jap
anese invasion, yesterday was pre-
sented the Navy Cross for "extraor-
binary heroism." Comdr. Faires
lives at the Army Navy Club here.
A native of Atlanta, Ga, his home
Is in Arlington, Mass.
His citation read, FOR extraortii-
nary heroism during the lombard
ment and occupation of the Philip
pine Islands. Courageous and un-
tiring under repeated and sustained
hostile bombing and strafing at
tacks, Comdr. then LTD Faires
rendered valiant service during the
gallant stand! His fighting spirit
and unwavering devotion to duty
were in keeping with the highest
traditions Of the United States
naval service.
Rear Admiral Claud A. Jones,
U. S. NJ. So, of 2101 Connecticut ave-
nue. NV, yesterday was awarded
the Legion of Merit for his part in
the Navy reproduction program.
Admiral and Mrs. Jones have lived
in Washington four years. Pre-
Evening star., 1944-09-15
Conferees al Dumbarton
Not YET in Agreement
By the Associated Press.

Undersecretary Of State Edward
r.. Stettinius. jr., announced late
yesterday that the Anglo-American-
Soviet talks on postwar security
would require a few more days"
indicating that there were points on
which the countries had not yet
reached full agreement at Dunn
barton Oaks
He also announced that Sir Alex
ander Cadogan, the chief of the
British delegation, had left yester-
day to see Prime Minister Churchill
at Quebec, but would return here in
time for completion of the Russian
phase Of the meeting. When this
phase is over, British and American
groups will meet with a Chinese
delegation to continue security
discussions.
Evening star., 1944-09-15
BeanstaIk Wins First .
Al Laurel on Slow Track
srecial Dispatch 10 The Star.

srecial Dispatch TO The Star.
LAUREL, Sept. ia. Garristo's s
Beanstalk got home ahead of II
other platers in the three-quarter
opener, run in 1:172s over holding
track. The gelding paid $500.
E. A. Nicodemus' Maiden Fern,
early pacemaker, tired. but man.
aged to nose out w. T. Jones Lost
and Found for the place award
j. Fagin 3d's Co-Star, who hadn t
won race in "a starts in two years,
stunned the crowd when he got up
to win the mile and 10 yards of the
second by a nose from C. w. Spikers
Van Tryst, heavily backed favorite.
r. c. Ferris Ashbyburg, another
long shot, was third.
Co-Star paid 5000. the longest 50
payoff of the meeting. The daily
double paid $279.
Evening star., 1944-09-15
House Group Advises
Against Curbs on Use
OF Paper AlIotments
Nv the Associated Press.

r.
Advising against any controls of
newsprint supplies that might in
fringe on "the basic principle of
freedom of the press" House In
state Commerce Subcommittee has
recommended that mo attempt
should be made to ration printing
paper by debating what uses may be
made of it,"
1t urged continuation of conser-
vation efforts and a more deter
mined drive to increase pulpwood
supplies" The report was submitted
to the House yesterday.
In connection with the paper
saving program, it commented that
some Government agencies thus far
have paid only lip service to the
conservation drive"
The subcommittee, headed by
Representative Boren. Democrat, Of
Oklahoma, had this to say about any
Government restriction on the use
Of paper:
THE subcommittee is very en-
phatic in stating that the basic
principle for the control of any
branch, of the printing industry
be it the publication of a newspaper
or any other printing enterprise
should not 60 further than to state:
This is your allotment of paper.
Use 1t economically"
Turning to the paper supply
prospects, it said:
Looking into the future, the lat
est War Production Board estimates
are that because of increasing de-
mands by the military and the
Foreign Economic Administration,
both for printing paper and for pulp
to be used in explosives, packaging
and other nonpaper products. there
will be substantial shortage in the
supply of printing paper available
for civilian use during the fourth
quarter of 1914.
ITO meet this situation it is pro-
posed, rather than impose further
cutbacks on consumption of print
ing paper at this time, to reduce the
limitations on inventories, thus
forcing the use of existing inven-
tories and resulting in a more
equitable distribution of the avail
able supply. This committee is in
accord with this policy as the lesser
of two evils"
Evening star., 1944-09-15
Five New Polio Cases
Increase Total 10 22O;
Virginia Sees Decline

Five new cases Of polio reported by
the District Health Department to-
day raised the total In the Metro
politan Area Of Washington to 22o
since July /.
The new victims are q 72-month-
old boy from Southeast Warrington,
lat Children's Hospital; 15-year-old
boy from Northeast Washington, l6-
year-old girl from Southwest WASH
ington, 4l-year -old man from Belts
Vile and q 13-year-old boy from
Berwyn, all at Gallinger Hospital.
OF the 220 cases, 128 have been in
the District and % from surround
ing counties. The Virginia State De-
partment Of Health announced to-
day that 1t believes the sos cases re-
ported there since June l represent
the peak" of the outbreak and that
1t is now declining.
Restrictions on civilians visiting
the Bainbridge tMd) Naval Train
ing Center will be lifted September
Is, Capt. S. C. Morton, assistant
commander, said yesterday. In ad-
dition, certain personnel may now
travel in the Seaboard States for
nerly out OF bounds during the polio
outbreak.
The Public Health Committee of
he Washington Board of Trade is
yued q report today praising the
work of Sister Kenny, for cement
ing the bonds of human kindness
and improving the relations between
her native Australia and the United
States. y
I'VE feel that her visit to Wash
ington," sadi DR.. Roy Lyman Sexton
chairman of the committee, marks
step in the advancement of medi-
cine in its age-long war to prevent
disease and to cure the effects of
those diseases that are not yet pre-
ventable."
Her approach toward helping polio
victims, the committee continued,
has been intelligent, utilizing the
old time-tested method Of heat, i'm
proved circulation and massage. The
method offers something tangible, :"
1t was said, for the physician to
utilize.
Evening star., 1944-09-15
Decline in Newsprint Use
Listed by ANPA in August

NEW YORK, Sept. Is tP.-The
American Newspaper Publishers AS
sociation said today newspapers re-
porting to it used 182,432 tons OF
newsprint paper in August, COM
pared with 217.054 tons in the cor
responding month last year and
224 1851 tons in August of 1941, Base
year for curtailment orders.
For the first eight months of
1914, the ANPA added, reporting
newspapers used 1,525, 1923 tons of
newsprint, 1862 per cent less than
in the corresponding 1943 period
and 20 per cent less than in the
first eight months of l941.
Newspapers stocks of paper were
unchanged from July at the equiva-
lent of Sc days needs
Evening star., 1944-09-15
District and Vicinity Are Killed in Action
Wounded, One Missing, One Prisoner

formerly lived In Herndon, Va, was
listed by the War Department as
wounded in action in the European
area.
The following men were oficially
listed today by the War Department
as wounded in action.
Stories, when the next Of kin had
been notified, previously appeared
In The Star on the dates indicated.
Pvt. Paul r. Argenbright, hus-
band of Mrs. Bessie Argenbright,
1742 P street NV. September 6.
Pfc. Douglas M, Fletcher. son of
Mrs. Nettie Fletcher, 6l6 Portland
street Sc, August %.
Pvt. Nicholas J. Chaconas, son
Evening star., 1944-09-15
Memorial Rites PIonned
For Pvt. Bruce M. Ross

Memorial services for Pvt. Bruce
M. Ross, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
T. Ross. 758 Silver Spring avenue.
Silver Spring, Md, who was killed
in action July 10 in France, viii be
held at II am. Sunday at the
Church of the Ascension. Sligo ave-
nue. and Carroll lane, Silver Spring.
The service will be conducted by
the Rev. Joseph A. Hauber, rector.
A delegation from the Cissel-
Saxon American Legion Post, head
ed by Comdr. Thomas B. Foster,
and representatives Of the Silver
Spring Women's Club will attend
the service.
Evening star., 1944-09-15
Gen. Turnoee Assigned
Here by Marine Corps

Maj. Gen Allen H. Turnage, So
Whitewater, Va, who commanded
the Sd Marine Division during tine
invasions of Guam and Bougain-
vile, has been ordered to Washing
ton as director of the personnel de-
partment at Marine Corps head
quarters.
He will relieve Brig. Gen. Little
ton w. T. Waller, So, Philadelphia
who has been given an assignment
in the field.
There was no announcement OF
Gen. Turnage's successor in the
field.
Evening star., 1944-09-15
Two Army Flyers Convicted
Of Buzzing Hospital Area
BY the Associated Press,

Ey the AssOciated Press,
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. l5.-Col
o. r. Deering, commander Of the
Greenwood Miss Air Base, said
today two Army flyers had been
convicted of a mock blitz" on q
Memphis hospital and ordered dis
missed from the service. 8
An Army court-martial convicted
the flyers, Second 1t. Sidney NJ,
Coleman Of Memphis and Flight
Omcer John N. Sommer of Pitts
burgh, who were tried on eight
specifications of "buzzing" the Mem
phis hospital area August 21.
The verdict is subject to review by
higher air force officers.
Evening star., 1944-09-15
n Mines Still Closed
Despite Earlier Seizures

CHARLESTON w. Va, Sept. Is A1.
Government seizures put segment
OF the West Virginia coal industry
back to work yesterday, but super
visory workers walkouts kept u
mines closed with $500 men idle
and the daily production loss
amounting to 5000 tons.
Twelve operations placed under
Solid Fuel Administration control
reopened without incident, but there
were two more shutdowns in North
ern Vest Virginia.
Pickets closed the Consolidated
Coal Co.'S Monongah and Jordan
mines near Fairmont.
Evening star., 1944-09-15
Australian Minister Quits
To Return 10 Hiqh Court

Sir Owen Dixon is resigning as
Minister Of Australia in order to re-
turn to the Australian high court
bench
An announcement by Prime Min
lister Curtin of the resignation was
released here last night by the Aus
tralian Embassy. Mr.. Curtin said
A. S. Watt, Legation counsellor,
would act as charge daffaires until
new Minister is appointed.
Sir Owen has been Minister since
1912.
Evening star., 1944-09-15
II Mrs. Athena chaconas, $40 Eighth

|of Mrs. Athena Chaconas, $40 Eighth
street NE, August /.
Capt. James b. Burnside, son of
Harold w. Burnside, 1902 Ingomar
street NV, August 4.
Staff Sergt. William L. HoIcombe,
jr., son of Mrs. Beulah E. Holcombe,
631 Franklin street NE, August 4.
Sergt. William J. Schaefer, son of
Mrs. Agnes K. Schaefer, 906 Gal
latin street NV, August /.
Pfc. Leslie d. Measell, son of Leslie
D. Measell, 3944 Morrison street
NV, August 18.
Pvt. Robert L. Spindle, husband
of Mrs. Evelyn F. Spindle, 637 I
street S.W.. August 9.
Pvt. John w. Smith, husband Of
Mrs. Maizie Smith, 1928 Holbrook
street NE, August Is.
Staff Sergt. George e. fadgett,
son of Mrs. Elizabeth Padgett, 305
Twelveth street Sc, August 10.
First 1t. Shelton r. Clemmer,
husband of Mrs. Mary H. Clemmer,
37l6 Gunston road, Parkfairfax,
Alexandria. August 10.
Capt. Arthur b. Calhoun, jr., hus-
band of Mrs. Leona F. Calhoun,
1916 Nicholson street, Hyattsville,
Md, August II.
Pfc. Charles I. Curtis, son OF Mrs.
Viola M. Curtis, Capitol View road,
Kensington. Md, September 2.
Missing
Robert Bell Bradley, %, technician,
fifth class. was reported missing in
action in France August 9, the War
Department has notified his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon B. Bradley,
4l20 Eighteenth street NV.
Mr.. Bradley, medical technician
attended District schools, was
graduated from Central High School
and was a student at the University
OF Maryland when he enlisted in the
Army in October, 1912 Heswas sent
to England the first of this year and
went to France with the invasion
forces. The last letter his family
received from him was written Au-
gust 6, at which time he was well.
Decorated yr
Comdr. Robert ]. Foley, u. S. n,
80, of 407 Meadow lane, Falls
Church, Va, yesterday was pre-
sented with the Gold Star in lieu
of a third Navy Cross. Comdr.
Foley is on duty under the director
OF naval communications. -
The citation accompanying his
latest award said: For extraordi-
nary heroism in the line of his pro-
fession in action against the enemy
as commanding officer of a United
States submarine during a war
patrol in enemy-controlled waters.
BY his courage, skill and determi-
Evening star., 1944-09-15
Fire Fighters Reflect
Two D. G. Area Men

Fred w. Baer, 470l Connecticut
avenue NV, was reelected presi-
dent OF the International Associa-
tion Of Fire Fighters for his 25th
term at the close Of the organiza-
tion's four day convention at Louis
vile, the Associated Press reported
today.
George j. Richardson, Silver
Spring. Md. was reelected secre-
tary. The delegates voted to hold
the next convention in Toledo.
Evening star., 1944-09-15

viously Admiral Jones was stationed
in Washington IL years. He was
awarded the Medal of Honor for
heroism in 1916.
The citation accompanying the
Legion of Merit read: Challenged
by many difficult organizational
problems, Rear Admiral Jones has
made his decisions with courage
and followed them through with
sound business judgment. He has
served the interests of his country
Loyalty and with untiring devotion
to duty"
Prisoner of War
Sergt. George C. Priddy, u, OF
sos Ninth street Sc, is a prisoner
of Germany, according to a War
Department telegram received by
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
j. Priddy of the same address.
A tail gunner on a Liberator
Sergt. Priddy was first reported
missing July 81.
He attended Maryland Park High
School and Eastern and worked as
4 Western Union messenger, an ap-
prenticed printer at the Mercury
Press and telephone operator for
the District War Department be-
fore he enlisted in the Army Air
Forces in October. 1912. He has
been overseas since last May.
Mr.. Priddy is employed by the
Real Estate Mortgage Co.
Evening star., 1944-09-15
La Rochelle Remains
In Enemy Hands
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Sept. l5.-The Brit
ish radio said today that "it is
learned in London that the report
of the liberation of La Rochelle by
the FIJI French Forces of the In
terior) is incorrect"
La Rochelle is an Atlantic coast
port 80 miles north of Bordeaux.
THE report was issued by the
Marseille radio and quoted by the
BBC." said the British broadcast AZ
recorded by the once of War In
formation.
Evening star., 1944-09-15
Congress in Brief
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Senate:
May reach final vote on postwar
highway bill
Senate and House conferees put
finishing touches on surplus prop
erty disposal bill.
House:
In recess until Monday.
Evening star., 1944-09-15

First 1t. Benjamin A. Respess, Is,
of East Linden street, Alexandria,
was listed by the War Department
as wounded in action in Normandy
on June Is. Former football player
with the Norfolk Tars and teams
in the Dixie Professional League,
1t. Respess was the first man draft
ed from Alexandria.
A graduate of Dewitt Preparatory
School, 1t. Respess also attended
George Washington High School.
He worked for the Southern Rail-
road Co. in Alexandria prior to
his induction. 1t. Respess is now
in Walter Reed Hospital awaiting
an operation, according to his wife,
Mrs. Jean E. Respess of the Alex
andria address.
Pfc. John s. Gray, ST., 20, son of
Mrs. Rose M. Bomgardner, 30 Ches-
apeake street S.W., was wounded for
the second time in month while
serving with the marines July "a on
Tinian, his mother has been noti-
fed. Pfc. Gray. who now Is recover
ing, was wounded July during
fighting on Saipan, but returned
to duty.
Pfc. Gray was attending st. Johns
College here when he enlisted in
September, 1912. He went overseas
in January, 1914.
First Sergt. Robert b. Gibson, 50.
whose mother, Mrs. Mayme S. Glib
son, lives at 4710 Fifteenth street
NV, was listed by the War De-
partment today as wounded in ac-
ton while fighting with the infan-
try in Francs on July 25. A native
OF Washington and former Central
High School graduate. Sergt. Glib
son wrote his mother that he spent
Evening star., 1944-05-06
In Mrmnriant
CRUTCHER. GRACE V

CRUTCHER, GRACE ". In sad but lov-
ing remembrance Of our dear daughter,
who departed this life Ave years ago to.
day. May 6, 1899.
II ever love existed
,, II ever sweet flower grew,
II ever soul filled its mission on earth,
Dear Grace, 1t certainly was you.
God saw the road was getting rough,
The hill was hard to climb;
de gently closed your weary eyes
AND whispered, Peace be thine
THE FAMILY.
ter. LUCY FAIRFAX, who passed away
two years ago today, May s, 1912.
Although her soul is now at rest
And free from care and pain,
This world would seem like Heaven
II we had her back again.
HER LOVING BROTHER, WILLIAM REED
my dear mother. Rachel IoIcf PoRp peRpoS Wbo de e
8, 1912.
Peaeeful veet be thy rest dear mother
In life loved you dearly
DEVoTED DAUGHTER, VIOLA.
LOTUS. ANNIE N. In sad but loving
LOTUS, who passed into eternal rest
five yesys TsvoMT, ago today d y;o May r g. 1893
DEVolED DAUGHIER, MABEL.
MILLER. MATTE. In memory of our
dear sister, MATTE MILLER, who de-
parted this life four years ago today, May
6, 1870 SISTERS
NORMAN, EMMA. Sacred to the mem
ory Of our beloved mother and grand
| mother EMMA NORMAN. who departed
| this life two years ago, May f, 1912.
| Faithful and loving in all of her ways.
| Devoted and true to the end of her days;
! Loving and gentle, patient and kind
| What a beautiful memory she left behind
| CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.
| PALMER, BLANCHE H. In loving re-
| membrance of my dear wife, BLANCHE H
| PALMER, who departed this life four years
| ago today.
| Today is day of remembrance
And many a sad regret,
A day l will always remember
! When the rest of the world forgets.
DEVOTED HUSBAND, JOHN T. PALMER.
THOMPSON. ADA S. In loving remem-
| brance of our dear mother, ADA S.
| THOMPSON, who passed away ten years
ago today, May &, 1884.
Though you have left us, mother, dear,
| In our hearts we always hold you dear
For you will always be the dearest and
| the best,
| Though YOU have left us for eternal rest
| DEVOTED CHILDREN, HENRY AND WILL
| LIAM THOMPSON. ELLA McMURTRY.
MAMIE YANCEY AND ADA T. BALTI-
| MORE
Evening star., 1944-05-06
Chicago Grain

CHICAGO. May LP.-Selling in May
rye futures dominated trading in the grain
market ssain today. but the volume of Of
ferings was somewhat smaller than in the
preceding session. All grains moved lower
in sympathy with The downturn in May
rye although losses in wheat and oats
were small.
After dropping more than a cent at the
opening, MAY rye rallied slightly. Near
the end of the first hour rye was ha-7s
lower than yesterdays finish wheat was
unchanged to "a lower and oats were un-
changed to Is lower. There was no early
trading in barley,
selling side of rye. Traders felt the open
interest in the May contract may have
been reduced to around 100000 bushels
as result of yesterdays heavy liquida-
ton. They said this total still is very
large in view of the fact that trading in
May deliveries ceases at the close MAY 30,
Wheat drew some support from trade
market, seeking supplies. The INQUIRIES
were said to be for shipment this month
and in June and It was stated directions
accounting for the renewed demand. Re
tail -four sales were reported as improving
Of be spsn f ad in
that there was any damage to the winter
wheat crop; Cash prices continued tc
small in view Of the strong demand Crop
dispatches emphasized the splendid de-
veiopment Of winter wheat in the South
Another shipment of Canadian wheat.
totaling ,2l6,000 bushels, was received
here by lake steamer. This brought ar
ported they had booked Is, 900 bushels OF
corn, corn on -to-arrive" basis overnisht and
LOVE Lover than yesterdays fnish. July san;
barley was of n, July, 1.23x.