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Evening star., 1945-06-12
Charles A. Scaggs, 81
Maryland Farmer,
Is Killed by Truck

Charles Albert Scaggs, 81, a re-
tired farmer for whose family
Scaggsville, Md, was named, died
last night in Emergency Hospital
two hours after being struck by a
truck. He was living with his
daughter, Mrs. Minnie B. Gates, at
3725 Ninth street NV.
The accident occurred at Georgia
avenue and Otis place NV, just
after Mr.. Scaggs stepped off street.
car platform, according to police.
The truck driver, police said, was
William B. Davis, %, colored, of the
800 block of Nineteenth street NE.
He will appear at an inquest later.
Mr.. Scaggs was born in Wheeling,
w. Va, and as a young man came
to the site in Howard County Md,
which later was named for his FAM
lily. He farmed there for many
years.
Besides Mrs. Gates. survivors are
four sons, Harvey, Arthur and Her.
bert of Laurel, Md, and CORTLAND,
sergeant in the Army. and one
sister, Mrs. Lemuel Welsh, also of
Laurel. Funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
The death was the 40th traffic
fatality of the year in the District,
as against AZ this time last year.
In an accident early today, Miss
Tillie Seesce, 1s, of l446 Duke street,
Alexandria, Va. suffered a possible
back fracture when a taxicab in
which she was passenger was in
collision with an automobile at
Sixth street and North Carolina
avenue Sc. police reported. She
was admitted to Providence Hos
pital where her condition is un-
determined, attendants said.
Mrs. Ann E. Hendley, 80, of 1923
N street NV, suffered cuts and
bruises yesterday afternoon when
struck by an automobile at Con-
necticut avenue and K street NV.
She was admitted to Emergency
Hospital and her condition was
described as good today Police said
the automobile was operated by
Maude H. Schnopp, 49, of Rockville,
Md,
Evening star., 1945-06-12
Firms Suit for Writ
In $500 0pAFine
Moved Up for Trial

Justice Matthew r. MCGUIRE OF
District Court today ordered trial
advanced on an injunction suit filed
June by Thomas E. and James
G. Raley to prevent the Govern
ment from cashing a $1,000 check
turned over by them for alleged
ceiling price violations.
The case was put down for trial
this afternoon before Justice David
A. Pine.
Justice MCGUIRE ordered the ad-
vance after hearing arguments by
opposing counsel when the case
came up on a motion for a prelim-
mary injunction. In ordering it
advanced for trial Justice MCGUIRE
expressed the view the case should
be heard on its merits. At the
same time he extended restraining
order he granted last week which
prevents the Government from re-
ceiving any money from the check.
The suit against the OPA claims
the Raleys, who trade as Raley's
Food Store. $500 block of Calvert
street NV. were fined the sum
by War Price and Ration Board No.
1921. The suit further claims that
the amount of the fine is excessive
and that the board had no authority
to impose 1t. The suit also charges
coercion.
The OPA, on the other hand, con-
tends that the Raleys voluntarily
agreed to pay the sum in settlement
and that the board acted merely In
an advisory capacity.
The total overcharge involved in
the suit was $l.96, it was said. Fines
Of $50 were levied on each Of a
alleged overcharges, three Of which
were Of only 1 cent and the high
est Of which was a cents according
TO the suit.
Evening star., 1945-06-12
New Warning Issued
On Spotted Fever

A new warning against Rocky
Mountain spotted fever, which has
already struck four persons in the
Washington Metropolitan Area, was
issued by the Health Department
yesterday, which pointed out that
the disease is expected to reach its
peak in the next two months.
A 7-year-old colored child from
Laurel, Mo, died last month At
Freedmen's Hospital, and one local
resident, Mrs Zell Berry, 43, of 1905
Naylor road Sc, was reported by
the department to have been treated
in April at Providence Hospital and
to have recovered.
Two other cases, in Prince Georges
County, were reported by DR.. John
M. Byers, county health oficer. He
said a 5-year old Upper Marlboro
boy and 4-year-old Oak Lawn girl
were stricken. The Oak Lawn child
already has recovered, he said, and
the boy is recovering at Children's
Hospital.
Since the first warning was issued
in April, approximately 5000 persons
have been vaccinated in this area.
The number has exhausted the sup
ply of vaccine, provided by the
United States Public Health Service
and distributed to private physi-
clans.
DR.. James G. Cumming, head Of
the Bureau for Preventable Diseases,
who said the supply of vaccine is ex-
hausted, urged persons in wooded
areas to be on guard. particularly
persons having children. He said
constant vigilance is the best pre-
caution, pointing out it takes six
hours for tick to infect person
and that children should be in
spected at regular intervals through
out each day.
Evening star., 1945-06-12
District to Receive Bids
On Stund Concession

Bids will be received at 2 pm.
Tuesday, June 26, for = lunch stand
concession in the basement OF the
District Building. .
Mrs. Annie Jenkins, who, with
her husband, has operated q stand
In the building for about 40 years,
Is among the seven persons who
have announced intention Of bid
ding. The Commissioners decided
to ask for bids on the stand after
the controller general held that
public space should be let to the
highest bidder rather than be
granted - . concession.
Evening star., 1945-06-12

They are wonderful" was the least
tribute he paid them. He told how
one member Of the division lost his
temper, with bad results for the
Germans.
The Tiger tanks had come in
close one day and platoon stalked
this particular tank. The men got
close enough to grab one of the
crew as a prisoner. but the rest
jumped into the belly of the tank
and closed the hatch Just in time.
One soldier. who had gotten close
with a hand grenade, got mad He
jumped on top the tank and began
kicking 1t, yelling to the Germans to
open up. He got madder and mad
der and danced up and down the
top OF the tank swearing a blue
Evening star., 1945-06-12
Board Accepts
'35% Boost for
Hotel Workers
Minimum Wage Unit
Will Hold Hearing on
Proposal Late in July

The report of a recent wage con-
ference recommending q IS per cent
increase in minimum wages for
women and minors employed by
hotels, restaurants, apartment
rooming and boarding
houses and other public housekeep-
ing establishments, has been &C
cepted by the Minimum Wage and
Industrial Safety Board. 1t will be
submitted to a public hearing about
the end OF July.
The board announced that the
increases range from $6 a week for
telephone operators and clerical
workers to $465 a week for wait
resses. The proposed weekly rates
are:
The telephone operators, elevator
operators, cashiers and clerical
workers, $23; for counter girls, salad
girls, cooks and bus girls, $3.50;
for kitchen help, maids, cleaners and
mattresses, 1880. and $3.50 for
mattresses. Present minimum wages.
set in 1888, are SIT for telephone and
elevator operators: $3.50 for coun-
ter girls, cooks and bus girls; $14.50
for kitchen help and maids, and
$13.25 for mattresses.
The board said that public hear
ing will be held ION or about July
81" and after the public hearing.
the board will meet to set the final
rates, which will be mandatory after
so days. The Minimum Wage Law
requires wages to be set in ac-
cordance with the cost of living
and to be suficient for 4 single
woman ito maintain herself In
health and decency."
Other recommendations were:
A part-time rate of so cents an
hour; deduction of 30 cents for each
meal may be made, with the limita-
ton Of one meal for shift of over
four hours; deductions for lodging
of 50 a week for one person in a
single room, 50 week for each
person in a double room and de-
duction for an apartment not to
exceed reasonable market rental:
ana split-shift limit of IL consecu-
tive hours between the beginning
and end Of work, until six months
after the close Of the war, when the
span Of hours should be limited
to 10.
Members of the wage conference
were DR.. Frank w. Ballou, chair
man and former superintendent of
schools; Mrs. Karl Fenning and
Miss Grace Frysinger, public mem
,bers; Mrs Frances Brooks, Miss
Marie Hirshcopf and Mrs. N. Billie
Washer. employe members: Arthur
]. Harnett. J. Willard Marriott and
F. Moran McConihe, employer
members
The members of the board who
will hold the public hearing are Mrs.
Albert w. Atwood, chairman; John
L. Vandegrift and James c. Turner
Evening star., 1945-06-12

streak. For some reason, I think
because the Germans wanted to
laugh at him, a German opened
the hatch. Quick as flash our SOL
dier rammed his grenade into the
tank and jumped away. All Ger
mans were killed"
The general also had high praise
for the newspaper correspondents
They always went right through,
right up into the front with the men.
That's why they were always so
welcome" he explained.
The general, a native of Fort
Leavenworth. KanS.. was reluctant
to drive the car downtown. He had
an appointment with Gen. George
C. Marshall at the Pentagon Build
ing. Mrs Andrus drove.
Evening star., 1945-06-12
Boston U. Club to Meet

Members Of the Boston University
Club Of washington viii hold va
cocktail party at the National Press
Club lounge from to 8 PM, Thurs
day. 1t was announced today by Ray
Queeran, president. Mr.. Queenan Is
chief Of appropriations and accounts
IA the Farm Economic Administra.
ttoa.
Evening star., 1945-06-12
Bakery Robbed Of 81 200

Police reported that thieves yes
terday stole 81 200 In cash from .
small safe In the Berkowits bakery,
$3.50 Georgia avenue NV, after
gaining entry by breaking 4 rear
screen door. The safe had been
chaseled open, police said.
Evening star., 1945-06-12

ALL IN DAYS WORK-Firemen B. B. Linder left and W. A.
Clarke interrupted resuscaton of remen at fire
at 14l New York long enough today ring
from the finger OF 12yearod Walter Fletcher of Rogers
Heights, Md Walters aunt Mrs Elsie White street
Sc whom he visiting found the ring tight
blood poisoning setting in She called the Depart
operation" Star Staff Photo
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04
BIG JOB STILL LIES AHEAD TO
 SETTLE ALEUTS

Don c. Foster, Director of the Alaska Native Service, has released facts here regarding the recently completed transfer of Aleut peoples from their Southeast Alaska refuges back to their wind-swept home is lands.
 The job of transporting them back has now been completed. and very ably handled by the Army, MT. Foster said there is still big job lying ahead for the ANS however, he added. The village at Atka was completely destroyed and must be rebuilt this summer, among other things.
 In compliance with Alaska De- fense Command restrictions, the Aleuts are being settled in just four communities: Atka, Nikolski, Akutan and Unalaska. Those is- flanders who came originally from other points have expressed no de- sire to leave their fellows and re- turn to their former isolation, MT. Foster stated
 In all, about 375 Aleuts are being re-settled on the islands. The first
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04

Cummings, is to be stationed per manently at Unalaska to further care for their health.
 Unalaska is also the headquar- ters of Harley w. Covalt, Re- Settlement Officer. In charge of all construction work-which is to begin first at Atka-is Glenn Green. Mrs. Green is to be the school teacher at Atka. Other ANS teachers assigned to the islands are: MT. and Mrs. Henry Benedict, Akutan; MT. and Mrs. Chancey c. Beebe, Nikolski. At Unalaska the Aleut children will attend the Terri torial School.
 The natives former homes at unalaska and Akutan are still standing, MT. Foster disclosed. but will be repaired and restored to iirst-class order Most of the homes at Nikolski also are still erect and will be repaired. A few new homes will be built there.
 At Atka, however, a complete re- building job is ahead, with homes Greek Orthodox Church a school and native store, all to be pullt new At all four points. the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04
MANiYi MINISTERS
 ARE STRICKEN AT
 CONFERENCE MEET

BELL1NGHAM, Wash, May r. Thirty-nine of an estimated 45 persons taken suddenly ill during a church conference yesterday afternoon still were in St. Luke's Hospital late last night, but hos pital attendants said none was believed in critical condition and all were resting easily.
 The victims, most of them min- isters, attended a church luncheon opening the North Pacific Mission ary Conference of Evangelical Mis- sion Covenant Churches of America and the illness struck them about two hours later. Dr. c. L. Long, stretch, City Health Officer, said food poisoning was the cause and sent samples of the food to Seattle for examination.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04
JACKSON ON WAY
 10 pRIBIL0F ISLE
 SEAL HATCHERIE5

Charles E. Jackson, Assistant Ma tional Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department Of the Interior, who arrived here frem his Washington, D. c. office lact Saturday, is on his way to the Pribilof Islands, Federal Fur Seal Eas4rve, for a first-hand look at conditions on the breeding grounds e. the valuable species.
 Mi. Jackson stated that there has apparently been no damage to the seal population of the islands as result Of the Japanese invasion of nearby waters and the consequent cvaluaticn of the Pribilof Island natives, however, the need is felt for an examination on the ground in preparation for the Autumn pelt- ing season. The Islanders were re- turned last summer, following which an exceptional harvest of furs was taken, as a result of the season practically missed the year previous.
 The Wndlife Service takes especial pride, MT Jackson stated, in the re- suit of the conservation policies which have built up the fur seal herds from little more than 100000 animals to more than 100000 and is resolved that the progress shall be maintained.
 Mir Jackson arrived back in Juneau late yesterday from a trip to Sitka board the Wildlife vessel Grizzly Bear He was accompanied by Alaska Management Advisor Frank Hynes, Game Management Supervisor Jack O'Connor, Fisheries Management Supervisor J. Steele Culbertson and Juneau District Fish cries Agent Clay Scudder.
 At Sitka the officials addressed a group of 35 or more members of the trollers union, as well as halibut fishermen and fish buyers, on the subject of catch reports for statis- tical studies MT Culbertson ad- dressed a similar trollers' meeting cn the same subject here recently. MT. Jackson was also a guest speak CT before the Sitka Rotary Club.
 Mir Jackson will leave for Anchor age soon, from where he continues to the Pribilofs. He expects to return about May 18 and will stop Noff at the Juneau Wildlife Service head quarters again on his return trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04

group was taken aboard the U. s. Army Transport David s. Branch "a former German liner, captured during the First World War and converted to the Army's use-at Ketchikan, April Is. Others went aboard at Burnett Inlet on April Is. and the final lot boarded the transport at Killisnoo April IT.
 Only three of the Aleuts evacu- ated to Southeast Alaska under threat of war have elected to re- main in this area. Most of them just don't like the trees!
 Mir. Foster highly commended the courteous and efficient way in which the Army handled the diffi- cult problem of returning the is flanders to their native haunts and declared that throughout his office has received the finest of coopera- tion from both Army and Navy authorities.
 Costs of re-settling the Aleuts are borne by the Emergency War Fund of the President of the United States, MT. Foster said, and are ex- pected to come within $20O,OO0 when all is completed.
 Before leaving Southeast Alaska, all those returning to the Aleutlans were subjected to thorough medical and dental examinations and any found ailing were given intensive treatment before boarding the Branch. A nurse, Miss Helen M.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04
PLANT fNSpECTloN ON ORDER AT TWO
 ALASKA Alpp0RTS

Inspection of plant cargoes land- ing at Fairbanks and Anchorage fo1 plant pests is to be a regular pro- cedure carried on, in cooperation with the U. $. Customs service, by the Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine, of the U. S. Department ci agriculture.
 Plant Quarantine Inspectors are so-n to be stationed permanently at the two points, it was dislosed here today by A. G. Webb, Supervisor for Plant Quarantine Inspection for the Northwest and Alaska. MT. Webb, completing his second trip to Alas ka, was to fly south to the States today, after spending yesterday here in conference with Territorial and Federal officials, following his ar rival from Anchorage.
 Conferring with Gov Ernest Cruening, he offered the services of his agency to assist the nowly-creat- ed Alaska Department of Agricul- ture. Among services that MT. Wabb's agency can offer to whom ever may be appointed Commission CT Of Agriculture, is aid in estab- fishing uniform codes and inspec- ten and regulatory procedures, he stated
 The stationing of inspectors at Anchorage and Fairbanks, MT Webb said, is just an extension of pro cedura. now in effect throughout the Continental United States and in Puerto Rica and Hawaii. Purpose Of the inspections is to prevent the introduction of plant pests into Alaska from foreign countries and into the United States from Alaska.
 The inspection procedure is being established now so that all may be prepared for postwar traffic from the Orient and Siberia. The plant inspectors will meet all inbound planes, in company with Customs Inspectors, and go over plane car gees.
 The inspector to be stationed at Fairbanks has already been named, MT. Webb revealed He is Charles Price, who has been in charge of in- spection at the National Airport, Washington, D. c. MT. Price is expected to arrive at Fairbanks in two or three weeks, after a stop at Seattle, where he will confer with MT Webb.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04
HOSPITAL NOTES

Alex Kalisoff has entered St. Arms Hospital for medical atten- tion.
 Sam Bartell has been discharged from St. Ann's Hospital after re- ceiving medical care.
 Luis Hernandez was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital Thursday where he is receiving medical attention.
 Sharon White of Hoonah entered the Government Hospital today for medical care.
 Frank Sheakley, medical patient, left the Government Hospital on Thursday for his hone.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04
FOOD SALE

By the Emblem Club, at Bert's Cash Grocery, Saturday at 10 a. m.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04
vETERANS' GUIDE
 By MAJOR THOMAS M. NAL

pamphlet should contain:
 "A step by step account of what must be done by a veteran to secure a guarantee including; Photostatlc copy of discharge papers accom- panying application form. Three sets of snapshots of the house, front, and side view, date of photograph on the back. Getting estimate of re- pairs, etc"
 This ex-Marine couple, however, seem convinced that this guaran- teed loan scheme for veterans is OK.
 Getting a GI ioint-loan guar antee has been very great help in solving cur housing problem they say, and we are very grateful to have found the solution"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04

Aleuts are to be completely equip ped with all essentials, including household goods, trapping and fish ing gear.
 Complete success is anticipated for the re-settlement program, and the Aleuts are looking forward to a happier life again in their .an- cestral domain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04

WASHINGTON - EX-Pfc. Her bert Pugh. a former Leatherneck got cut of the service and went back to Richmond, Va. About two months later, he was joined by his wife ex-Cpl. Florence S. Pugh, one-timt Eeathernectarine. She had served over year with the Marines.
 On returning to civilian life they had no job problem, because Herbert Pugh went back to his old firm. Mrs Pugh was formerly school teach t. But they did find a housing problem. we were amazed they sdy. to find there were so few places to live. Thousands of ser vice men will return to find the same conditions. CT maybe worse. We think they should be warned in ad- vance of this condition
 MT. and Mrs. Pugh hope that some big organized effort is being made to take care of housing ex-soldiers and sailors, when hordes leave the services at the end of the war. With conditions as they are now, they can't see how housing can keep up with the big ex-service demand later. Neither can l. but maybe you know of something that is be- ing done to take care of the rush
 Fortunately for us" the Pughs went on. "a private family took us in temporarily.
 But several weeks of dishearten- ing attempts to rent an apartment in five different towns in Virginia made US realize that it was wiser with the aid of the CT Bills guarantee privilege and low interest rate-to buy a house rather than pay exhorbitant rents for the very few unattractive apartments we were able to find
 So what did they do? They bought them a nice house with gar- den space and room for a Victory garden. They had some repairs made and some alterations to make the place more to their liking. They spent 8,0C0 berries-of somebody's mcney. Borrowed it at per cent and the VA stepped in to guarantee half of it. They were both veterans so the V. A. could guarantee S4000 for them-$2, 900 each.
 Of course, they had some troubles in getting the loan, and it will in- terest you to hear about them. I'll use mostly their own words.
 eve haven't yet been able to move into cur new house although we hope to next week The delays were caused by
 "Getting the necessary printed forms.
 Strengthening out the fact that two ex-service people each wanted a loan on the same house.
 .Getting pictures.
 Getting appraisal forms.
 Getting the appraisal itself"
 The Pughs also offered a sugges- ticn for helping ex-GIs interested in VA guaranteed loans. They spoke of the need for "a pamphlet giving general information on finan- cling home, according to the ser vice mans expected income, and presenting the housing outlook, " Mrs. Pugh said that Your Postwar Hcme,' in Tank, by Sgt. Geo. N. Meyers, has excellent material in it. Trey also believe this suggested
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04
GRAND OPENING,

At Spruce's Delicatessen Saturday. We are moving into our new quar- ters and will serve Free Ice Cream to the Riddles, and Coffee and Doughnuts to the Grown ups, from ? to D. m. You are invited to call and see our new store. We are proud of itl (Adv)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04
GRAND OPENING.

At Spruce's Delicatessen Saturday. We are moving into our new quar- ters and will serve Free Ice Cream to the Riddles, and Coffee and Doughnuts to the Grown-ups, from 2 to D. m. You are invited to call and see our new store. We are proud of it tAdvD
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04

Noorvik, who has been in Juneau on detail to the ANS office, was to hop off from here today to re- turn to his Kcbuk post.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04
Rainbow Girls Are To EIeCt Officers dt
 Meet Tomorrow

The Order of Rainbow for Girls will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Scottish Rite Temple.
 Election of officers for the sum mer term will be the main order Of business for this meetingy Miss Betty Bennett, Worthy Advisor, an- nounced.
 It is requested that all members attend if possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-04
BACK TO NOoRvIK

Ralph H. Weeks, teacher at the Alaska Native Service School at
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24

the Bro,roS OF Bcgo,c avenue. were
guests OF honor 81 a farewell party.
the occasion Of which is their de-
rarture this Saturday for Howard
university IN Washington. DC. ...
Miss Brown VAS hostess .. and
completely surprised the other
honoree Mss Dezon.
Both girls received lush orchid
coysageS rom their fathers
Mis- Brown wore gold and black
q Miss Dc2on VAS pre'ty IN fu>-
cha and aqua e.. Their escort FOR
the evening were LIEUT. JIMMY
COLEMAN and LIEUT. ROBETA
RlEVA.
Some OF the other guests were:
GWENDOLYN HAWKINS. MR.
and MRS CHARLES ROGERS,
MR. and MRS ALBERT LANG
FORD. MR.. and MRS ROBERT
HICKMAN. MP and MRS VIII
LIAM POLLACK % Washington.
d Mr. and MRS EARL JONES
Q. Washington. DC. LlEUTS
HERBERT ASHLEY. ERN EST
- PEFCKER, JESSIE OWENS. ROB-
FRT HARRISON e.. Also present
were DORIS DONHlER. HELEN
STOREY. MELVIN KNOW rs
BERTHA STEVENS and BETTY
LANCE.