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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
Jacob Epstein Dies;
Baltimore Merchant
And PhiIanthropist
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PALM BEACH. Fla, Dec. %
Jacob Epstein. well-known Balti-
more merchant, philanthropist and
art connoisseur, died in his SLEEP
yesterday on the eve of his 8lst
birthday.
He was the founder of the Balti-
more Bargain House, which later
became the American Wholesale
Corp. and which in 1929 was merged
with Butler Bros. of Chicago.
A native of Lithuania, he came
to the United States and started
notion business in 1881 with $500
capital. In 1907, he gave more
than $35, 1000 to found the Jewish
Home for Consumptives, the first
of many philanthropic gifts. Cath.
olic, Jewish, Protestant and non.
sectarian organizations benefited by
his philanthropy.
In 1928, the company which he
founded was reported to have done
a business of s22, 300, 900.
Besides philanthropy and civic
affairs, Mr.. Epstein was interested
deeply in art and the theater. HI
made repeated trips abroad, looking
for rare paintings he might buy
His collection was said to include
example of many old masters ano
moderns.
A bust of him was done by Jacob
Epstein, the sculptor.
In 1927 he acquired a portrait
thought to be by Raphael and to b,
likeness of Emilia Pia Monticello
The reported price was $250,000.
In later years. aroused by Hitler,
cruelties to the Jews, he took al
active role in Jewish relief organi
cations.
He was a close personal friend o
the late James Cardinal Gibbons
The survivors are his widow, Mrs
Lena Weinberg Epstein two daugh
tiers, seven grandchildren and fiv
| great-grandchildre
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
Seaboard Railway Bonds
Pay $1,000, 900 Interest
BY the Associated Press,

BALTIMORE, Dec. 28.-Distribu-
ton of approximately $500, 600 in
accumulated interest to "old" bond
holders who were recognized in the
Seaboard Airline Railways reorgani-
cation plan was ordered yesterday
by Judge w. Calvin Chestnut in Fed
eral District Court.
Stating that he did not wish the
sum to be considered a "windfall, J"
Judge Chestnut said it was accumu-
lated interest which the railroad had
earned and to which the bondhold-
ers were entitled.
The judge also ordered the assign
ment of $250,000 as additional COM
pensation for the receivers, counsel
and the chief finance officer of the
reorganized railroad.
Judge Chestnut stated he would
consider applications for additional
compensation after the reorganiza-
ton, which has been in effect for Is
years, has been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
|Audio- Visual Work
Will Be Demonstrated

A conference viii be held IN Alex
andria January IA to train school
personnel In the surrounding area
in the proper use of audio-visual
equipment, DR.. Walter S. Newman
assistant State superintendent of
public instruction, announced today
The conference. one Of 10 to be
held In Virginia cities between jan
uary I and II. will be attended by
James Brown, State superintendent
Of audio-visual education, and Will
liam Durr and G. B. Fulgaar, his as
sistants, as well as representatives
Of manufacturers of the $721, 789
worth Of equipment ordered BY the
State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
Salary Appeal Case
Set for HEARING Today

An appeal by Arlington County
Treasurer John Locke Green over
State Compensation Board allow
ances for salary increases in his
Office, was to be heard today by
Circuit Judge Walter T. Mccarthy
Mr.. Green had asked for increases
for 10 of his employees amounting
to about $500, but the State Com
pensation Board authorized only
about half this amount. Last Fri
day the County Board voted, to 2,
to accept the Compensation Boards
allowances. The Circuit Court,
however, is the final authority in
such issues.
Judge Mccarthy said this is the
fifth appeal of this nature which
has come before him in Arlington,
Fairfax and Prince William Coun-
ties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
PriinceGeorges
Rezones Tract
In lanham Area
Garage Authorized;
Big Shopping Center
Also Is Planned
The Prince Georges County Com

The Prince Georges County Com
missioners yesterday approved q
petition of Frank T. Sherman and
Richard F. Carter for reclassifica-
ton from residential A to CONNER
cial D of nine-acre tract on the
southeast side of Defense highway
at West Lanham Hills.
In granting the request the Board
reversed its ruling of October 2 re-
jecting the petition. The commits
sioners ordered a second hearing
in response to request by the pc
titioners, who said survey of the
community showed the proposed re-
coming would be in the public
interest"
The commissioners also approved
an ordinance authorizing Mr.. Sher-
man and Mr.. Carter to erect public
garage and service station.
Another Zone Approved.
Opponents of the rezoning con-
tended it would lower the value of
their homes. They declared a &C.
acre tract about one-half mile from
West Lanham Hills already is
zoned commercial and any 'addi-
tional commercial land in the area
would be "superfiuous.
Walter L. Green, attorney for the
applicants, asserted there is no
certainty that the 26-acre tract
would be used for that purpose for
some time.
Denying that the proposed recon-
ing would depreciate the value of
homes in the area, Mr.. Green said
1T Is the natural trend of things for
commercial establishments to be
built as communities grow" He
added that approximately l76 fami-
lies In West Lanham Hills are with
out shopping facilities and the
Maryland-National Capital Park
and Planning Commission has ap-
proved the request.
Shopping Center Planned.
Plans call for the erection of a
large shopping center in addition
to the garage on the tract.
The board approved a new con-
tract for 1916 with George Jackson
Lanham, providing garbage and
trash collection in Rogers Heights
at cost of 5000 a month. The &C.
ton was taken at the request Of
r. H. Cullen, president of the
Rogers Heights Citizens Association
All county employees will be given
a holiday Monday. The next meet
ing Of the commissioners will be
held Thursday, it was announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
| Soldier Gives
| Self Up to MPs
| After Honeymoon
re Associated Press.

d. VIIt HssUCIdVtU Itos.
BALTIMORE, Dec. o. A 81
year-old Army private went quite
willingly yesterday with two mill
tary policemen who had waited
eight days for his honeymoon to end.
They were on hand last week to
take him back to Fort Meade after
Judge Herman Moser convicted the
soldier on assault and disorderly
conduct charges. Then the judge
learned the soldier was a one-day
bridegroom.
Wanting to give the CT honey
moon, he told the military police
men to come back in eight days.
They did. So did the soldier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
Hearing Called
lon Wartime Rules
lOf Milk Delivery

The Virginia Milk Commission
will hold public hearing at Ii am,
January 4, IN the council chambers
of the City Hall, Alexandria, to
determine whether to continue GER
tain wartime regulations in the Ar
on-Alexandria market area.
Producers, distributors and con-
sumers will be given an opportunity
to discuss the elimination Of regula-
tions which permit only delivery
every other day, ban special de-
livery, call-backs and invoked other
restrictions during the war as econ-
omy measures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
Montgomery Urged
To Meet SeuI Goal

Warning that the work Of the
Montgomery County tuberculosis
Association is more important than
ever because returning servicemen
have been in countries where the
disease is widespread, Mrs. Louise
Morell, executive secretary of the
association, said today every effort
must be made to reach the $25, 900
goal In the Christmas Seal sale.
Mrs. Morell announced that to
date only SIS, 295 has been raised
through the sale Of seals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
.36,729 in Maryland
Claim JobIess Puy
BY the Associated Press

Ey the AsSoclated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Dec. ga total
of 36,729 unemployment compensa-
ton checks amounting to s697, 757
were issued by the State during the
week ending December %, Gov.
O'Conor reported.
The figures are based on six-day
week as compared to the five-day
week in previous reports. The pre-
vious week 29,792 checks amounting
to $562, 400 were issued.
The Governor said the totals since
vi day were Al, 1893 checks for
total Of $685., 125. the fund remain.
ing at $126,532,252.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
|USO in Silver Spring
Will Hold Final Dance

The final dance Of the Silver
Spring USO. which closes December
81, and the first dance of the newly
organized Junior Hostesses' Club of
that organization, will be held to-
morrow night in the social hall of
the Woodside Methodist Church.
The hostesses have formed the
new unit to continue the same activ-
tiles sponsored by the USO. Plans
include dances, games and musical
programs which win be held In the
homes Of the various club members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
Philadelphia Red Cross
Volunteers Commended

Red Cross volunteer workers in
the 4th Naval District in the Phila-
delphia area were honored today
when Ramon s. Eaton, manager OF
the Red Cross Eastern Area Head
quarters In Alexandria received q
certificate Of commentator on their
behalf.
Capt. L. G. Semple, U. s. NJ, WASH
ington, represented the commanding
admiral OF the district, presented the
certificate in recognition OF the work
OF Red Cross volunteers with naval
personnel throughout the war. Also
attending the ceremonies were
Carleton Rae, assistant Red Cross
regional director for Pennsylvania
and George Hand, director of camp
services for the Eastern area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
lB. 60. Telegraph
IOperotor Works
I7,176 Days in Row
BY the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 28.-John H
Wilson, Brooklyn, Md, railroad te-
legrapher, has just completed war
time work record of 1,176 consecu.
tive days without time off.
This job stretch, for the Balti.
more d Ohio Railroad, included
Sundays and frequent 12-houI
shifts.
Mr.. Wilson, who has been doing
his job for more than 40 years, ex-
planned, Men were needed. so ]
.sAeured it was my duty TO stay on
Che job"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
Virginion Is Hanged
For Shotgun Murder
BY the Associated Press.

zkSSOCIdVtU
BALTIMORE, Dec. 28.-John
Henry Fields, SO, colored, of Tenn
peranceville, Va, was hanged early
today at the Maryland Penitentiary
for the shotgun murder last Feb
ruary of Deputy Game Warden
Barnes of Pocomoke City.
Last-minutes efforts by his attor-
neys to win clemency from Gov
O'Conor failed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
B'noi Birth Aide to Speak

A. B. Kapplin, national director
of the B'nai Birth postwar service
and Americanism department, will
address the religious services at the
Adas Israel Congregation, Sixth and
I streets NV. at $3.50 O'Clock to-
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-28
Judge Browning Files
Retirement Notice
Ry the Associated Press.

Ry the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 28.-Judge
Alexander T. Browning, u, of the
ninth judicial circuit, has notified
Gov. Darden that he will retire, ef-
fective January 5, 1916.
The ninth circuit covers Culpeper,
Louisa, Goochland and Orange
Counties.
Judge Browning went to the bench
of the ninth circuit on February l,
1922, and has served continuously
since that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19

TED-Experienced female dic- taphone operator for general office work. Apply Seth Thomas Clocks, Thomaston, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
NOTICE

Household Finance Corporation proposes to file application with the Banking Commission of Connecticut for a license to conduct small loan business at 108 Bank Street, Water bury, Conn. The officers of the Cor poration are: B. E. Henderson, Presi- dent; M. R. Drennen, First Vice. President; D. F. Mcclure, Secretary; E. E. Ford, Treasurer. The directors are: B. E. Henderson, D. F. Bull, A.. R. Dana, M. R. Drennen, F. B. Huba- chek, Fred Huettmann, L. N. Robin son, Barrett Wendell, and A. D. Will Hams. The rate of interest to be charged is 3% per month on the first $100 of balance and 20 per month any remainder. Permanent capi- tai in amount of at least $25 900 will be available for investment in the business. No other business will be maintained in the same office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19

BUS GIRL WANTED-Lunch and dinner hours. Apply Personnel Of- flee, Room III. Hotel Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
Suburban
PROSPECT

PROSPECT GREEN ACRES-Real old-faShion- ed barn dancing every Saturday night. Round and square sets. Irving Andrews, prompter. Louie DeZinno's Imperial Orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
NOTICE

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court, November eth, 1945.
 ESTATE OF Amelia P. Witzman, late of the town of Waterbury, In said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six anonths from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 MILDRED H. SIIIVERNA1L,
 Administratrix. Address 623 Wilson St, Waterbury. Per Order of Court
 Attest: JOHN J. HOWARD, 11.17-3t Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
IS Women Wanted

EXPERIENCED GdRIs-Wanted to care for two children. Must have references. Tel. 3-2524.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19

LesoI Notices
 NOTICE

Advertising hearing on the applica- ton of Vincent Bosco-D/B/A Bosco Garage, 2o8 Mill Street, Waterbury, Connecticut for Certificate of Ap- proval for a Repairer's License.
 Hearing to be held on Monday, December 3rd, 1945 at 1l:30 A. M in the Offlce of the Mayor, City Hall, Waterbury, Connecticut.
 JOHN s. MONAGHAN, 11-10-3t Mayor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
NOTICE
LIQUOR PERMIT NnrVCE nE ATION

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Charles A. Makarewich of 97 Elm wood Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an application dated Nov. IT, 1945 with the Liquor Control Com mission for a Tavern Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the prem ises 9O5 Bank St, Waterbury, Conn. The business Is owned by Charles A. Makarewich of 97 Elmwood Ave, Waterbury, Conn, and will be con ducted by Charles A. Markarewich of 97 Elmwood Ave, Waterbury, Conn, as permittee.
 CHARLES A. MAKAREWICH. 11-19-26-2t Dated Nov. IF, 1945.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
NOTICE
LIQUOR PERMIT

LIQ UOH PERMIT
 NOTICE OF APPLICATION
 This is to give notice that l, Rocco D'Abramo of IA Laval St, Waterbury, Conn, have filed an ap- plication dated Nov. IT, 1945 with the Liuuor Control Commission for Beer Only Permit for the sale of alcoholic iiquor on the premises 561 Sylvan Ave, Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Rocco DAbramo of IA Laval St, Water bury, Conn, and will be conducted by Rocco D'Abramo of 114 Laval St., Waterbury, Conn, as permitted.
 ROCCO D'ABRAMO. t1-19-26-2t Dated Nov. IT, 1945.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
NOTICE
LIQUOR PERMIT

LINE J UIG T HlHN VII
 NOTICE OF APPLICATION
 This is to give notice that I, An tonic Santopietro, of 1920 Baldwin St., Waterbury, Conn. have filed an application dated Nov. 10th, 1945 with the Liquor Control Commission for a Package Store Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the prem ises 536 Baldwin St., Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by An tonic Santopietro' of 1920 Baldwin St, Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Antonio Santopietro of 1920 Baldwin St., Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 ANTONIO SANTOPIETRO. 1-12-ls-2t Dated Nov. 10, 1945.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19

USED CARS WANTED AT ONCE Be SMART. SELL US YOUR USED CAR NOW, BECAUSE NEW CARS ARE COMING SOON. PRICES WILL DROP TO ROCK BOTTOM WE BUY ANYTHING THAT RUNS OR DOESN'T. NO MATTER WHAT CONDITION WE PAY HIGHEST PRICES. IF YOU CAN'T DRIVE IT DOWN. PHONE OR DROP A LINE, AS WE ACT VERY PROMPT. OPEN EVE NINGS TO g P. M. SUNDAYS HALF DAY. 5-I797 OR JOHN SONS AUTO PARTS. 1903 NORTH MAIN ST. OPPOSITE LAX E. WOOD PARK.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-19
-on the Spot ProberS Hear HoW JapS ManeuUered For Dec. 7Attack
By UNITED PRESS

constructed by the Navy from cap- tured documents and interviews with captured enemy personnel. Inglis said some substantial changes" had been made on the basis of information received last night.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-02-08
CLOTHINC:
Shane Controls

In an effort to increase the output
of more essential apparel like work
clothes, children's wear and under
wear, the War Production board re-
vealed that it would grant priority
assistance to manufacturers pro-
ducing such goods from cotton. wool
and rayon.
At the same time, the Office of
Price Administration announced
plans for reducing present clothing
prices from 6 to per cent by fixing
costs at the average level of the first
half of 1913. In reporting its plans,
OPA said that better than 100 per
cent rise in the nations clothing bill
from 1899 to 1943 threatened the
whole anti-inflation program.
Although the effect of the WIPES
program will eliminate luxury cloth
ing, medium-priced apparel, along
with essential grades, will continue
to be made, it was said. Quality of
cheaper garments will be controlled
to provide maximum serviceability
and trimmings will be limited.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-02-08
BIC THREE:
Confob In1pends

With the Russian advance in the
east heightening the possibilities
of an early end to the European war.
the 1ong-awaited conference of the
Big Three was expected to chiefly
revolve around the postwar political
setup.
AS the Big Three were to come to-
gether for their second conference,
an American official in London dis
cussed the problems facing the Al
lied officials, saying that many OF
the decisions may diSillusion the
American people because Of the ne
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-02-08
PACIFIC:
Sight Bdtaan

With mountainous Bataan hover
ing ahead in the distant haze, u.
S. motorized elements, followed by
the 40th division, swarmed onto
Clark Fields airdrome, 40 miles
above Manila, as General MacAr-
thurs triumphant march through
Luzon remained largely unchecked.
Eager to avenge the gallant Yanks
who stood their ground so steadfast-
ly on Bataan in the early weeks Of
the war, the advancing U. S. troops
encountered but little stiff opposition,
but farther to the north, on their
left flank, their comrades faced
strenuous enemy resistance.
It was here that the Japs contin-
ued to put up their stiffest fight from
entrenched mountain positions. in an
effort to check the Yanks' drive to
cut off their forces on the northeast
ern neck Of Luzon. AS the Amer
leans creeped forward against the
embattled Japs, U. S. warships were
called upon to train their big guns on
the enemy Notifications, also being
heavily pounded by field artillery.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-02-08
JOB PLAN:
Full Employment Coal
ord levels

In the first legislative proposal to
provide full employment in the post
war period, four Democratic sena-
tors introduced a bill under which
the President would be empowered
to furnish full employment if private
industry failed in the goal.
Sponsored by Senators Murray
(Mont), Wagner IN. ", Thomas
(Utah) and O'Mahoney (Wyo.), the
bill would require the President to
estimate possible employment by
government and industry each year,
and then institute measures for TAX
ing up any slack.
According to provisions of the bill,
these measures could inclu de propo-
sails for encouraging private invest
ment, or federal spending pro-
gram, primarily consisting of the
construction of public works.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-02-08
CABINET CHANGE:
0LLdce Bucked

When President Roosevelt asked
Jesse Jones for his resignation as
Secretary Of Commerce to make
way for the appointment of Henry
Wallace, he precipitated political
turmoil, which saw the senate first
take up consideration of a proposal
to divorce all of the multi-billion
dollar lending operations from the
department before considering the
confirmation of the ex-vice pres
dent.
Long at the head of the Recon-
struction Finance corporation and its
many subsidiaries before it's incor-
poration into the commerce depart
ment in 1912, bluff, big-businessman
Mr.. Jones made no bones about the
fact that he thought only an expert
enced businessman with traditional
American ideals of free enterprise
should be entrusted with the ham
ding Of billions of dollars of govern
ment funds available for credit, and
its huge investments in factories, ia.
cilities, etc.
Upon being apprized of his nomi-
nation, lank Mr.. Wallace, long the
bellwether Of New Deal liberalism
and favorite of the CLIO, declared:
=. The Department of Commerce
and federal loan agency provide an
opportunity for intelligent work
in behalf Of the producing and con-
Stunning public. Roughly, the job is
to promote maximum Of national
employment by private business.
Government must accept the duty of
seeing that all men in health have
jobs -
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-02-08
RATION COUPONS:
Find Fakes

Breaking into a west side apart
ment in Chicago, Ill, early in the
morning, government agents found
SO, 900, 900 fake red meat coupons
worth 500, 1000, 600 points, distribution
of which would have thrown the
whole rationing program out of kill
ter and necessitated the issuance of
new books.
Valued at 1880, 900 at the prices
at which they were being sold to
meat markets and restaurants in
Chicago and elsewhere, the coupons
were but part of a total with an
estimated worth of 1000, 000, 900
points in the possession of a ma
tion-wide ring of counterfeiters,
OPA officials said.
Held on $25. bail apiece were
alien Gaetano Polito and his wife,
in whose apartment the fake cou-
pons were found, and sons James,
q. and Gaetano Jr., 10. both med
ically discharged war veterans.
Twice convicted for operating
still, the elder Politb, who said he
was cook at north side cafe,
has a minor police record.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-02-08
WAR FREIGHT:
Emergency Control

With severe winter weather con-
tinuing in the northeast, with tenn
peratures in many parts of New
York and adjacent states down to
81 degrees below zero and blizzards
piling up snowdrifts, temporary
stringent regulations were main
tanned on rail traffic in 10 states
both east and south of the Great
Lakes in an effort to move war
freight.
Although originally permitted to
move into the congested area, live
stock and poultry, fresh and frozen
meat, coal and coke were later tenn
porarily barred from shipment
along with less essential civilian
freight. Passenger service also was
curtailed in the original regulation.
Requested by the Office of De-
tense Transportation, and volun-
tarily complied with by the rail-
roads, the restrictions were ex-
pected to serve as a model for
future regulation of rail traffic in
emergencies to provide for the
movement of goods for overseas
shipment and necessary material to
vital industrial plants.
Released by Western Newspaper Union.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-02-08

cessity of abandoning some Of our
principles to attain a realistic COM
promise.
With the Big Three considering
Frances participation in any post
war settlement necessary for its du-
rability, General De Gaulle was ex-
pected to be consulted on general
measures. In this respect, the
French might figure in plans for in
ternational control of Germany's VII
tai industrial Rhineland.