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Evening star., 1945-11-06
British Hold Up Copy
0fU.S. NewsmenU Until
Own Traffic Is Clear

From Yesterdays Last Edition.
BY the Associated Press
BERLIN, Nov. 5.-The British
Army press camp has formally
notified American correspondents
filing news dispatches from Berlin
for distribution to newspapers in
the United Kingdom that they may
Use British communications only as
a courtesy" during clear time"
The notice was issued after the
Associated Press complained that
dispatch by Edward D. Ball on
a British press conference about
Hitler's supposed death was logged
in chronological order by the British
copyroom last Thursday night but
actually was not transmitted until
all stories written by British cor
respondents later during the eve
ming had been sent.
Mr.. Balls report was intended for
distribution to all newspapers re-
ceiving the Associated Press service
IN the United Kingdom, as we'll as
Tor relay to the United States.
BY contrast with the preferential
operation Of the British communica-
tions setup, three American COM
mercial radio companies here accord
British correspondents access to their
facilities on a basis of equality with
American correspondents.
British communications here are
operated by the army and users pay
charges to the general post Office in
London. When correspondents of
the western Allies entered Berlin in
body on July 8 all were grant
"a equal privileges regardless of
Evening star., 1945-11-06

whether they were filed by American
or British channels.
British and American correspond
ents were separated into two camps
after the Potsdam conference, but
no notice was posted at either head
quarters concerning the introduction
of discriminatory rules by the Brit
ish.
Capt. c. P. M. r. Morse, British
communications officer, was unable
to show the Associated Press any
written order on which the Berlin
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wholesale and retail dealers In al
coholic beverages.
Felix y. Goldsborough, president
OF the new organization, proposed
former Judge O'Dunne for the post.
He said the selection by executives
and directors was unanimous.
The purpose of the organization,
1T was said, was to better acquaint
the public with facts concerning
the industry and protect our in
dustry against unjust accusations. !"
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rules were based, but said: Il know
what my orders are"
Capt. Morse's records showed that
British communications personnel
did not start transmitting Mr.. Balls
copy until five hours after they re-
ceived it.
Evening star., 1945-11-06
YuIe Liquors Stolen

ALBUQUERQUE, N. Mex. GA
sighted burglar raided Arthur
Esberg's liquor store and took II
cases of whisky, including so cases
of the better grades reserved for the,
yuletide trade. The loot was valued
at $4,000.
Evening star., 1945-11-06
IO'Dunne to Direct
Liquor Dealers Publicity

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 6.-Eugene
O'Dunne, former member of the
Baltimore Supreme Court bench,
has been named director general
OF public relations for Liquor Asso-
ciates OF Maryland, Inc, a recently
formed organization, representing
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Huffman Proposes
Fee Parking Plan

A minimum charge would be made
for use Of any off-street parking
facilities provided here by the Gov
ernment, under a plan offered yes
terday by Senator Huffman, Demo-
crat, of Ohio.
Chairman Of a subcommittee of
the Senate District Committee, as
signed to consider a bill recently
adopted by the House, Senator Huff
man said the subject would be de-
bated at meeting of his group at
10 am. Thursday.
A revised draft of the House bill
has been submitted by Maj. Gen.
U. S. Grant III, chairman of the
Park and Planning Commission, and
Commissioner w. E. Reynolds of the
Public Buildings Commission.
The House bill called only for
provision of parking space in or
near any new Federal building,
hereafter erected here, for between
10 and 20 per cent of its employees.
1t was indicated today the top 20
per cent limitation probably would
be removed.
Senator Huffman added it was
likely his group would specify that
charges be made for all using Fed
eral parking lots.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
I From D. {. Given Terms
BY New Jersey Court

Seven Washington colored persons
were arrested, given hearings and
sentenced to jail terms Sunday in
Raritan Township, N. j., on charges
preferred against them after they
were stopped while riding in car
allegedly stolen here, police in the
New Jersey town report.
Henry Crump, 81, of the TOO block
of Sixth street NV, who police
said drove the car, was given six
months in the Essex County IN. j.
workhouse on charges of failing to
show registration card or permit,
and disorderly conduct. He and the
others arrested were charged with
disorderly conduct when they were
unable to give good account of
themselves, the police explained.
The others, who received three
months in the workhouse. were
listed as William Crump, 20, of the
TOO block Of Sixth street NV, and
Charles Mullen, 20; Herbert Wash
ington, Is; Ophelia Reid, 81; Julia
Wilson, 20, and Catherine Greene,
a, all Of the 400 block of First street
NV.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
IInferfederation Invited
To Mall Project Meeting

The Interfederation Conference
last night was invited by Harry N.
Stull, chairman, to attend the mass
meeting January 8, at the Metro
politan Baptist Church on the pro-
posed East Capitol Mall.
DR.. Victor Meyer of the Arlington
County Federation reported his
group favored a tuberculosis sani-
torium in Virginia. Fairfax Coun-
ty has offered ground for the project
and Alexandria has voiced approval
he reported. The federation ap-
proved the establishment of a per-
manent equalization board in Ar
lington. he said, to make q yearly
checkup in place Of the one taken
every four years.
Appointed to a committee to NOM
mate conference officers for the
coming year were Fred w. Cast
Prince Georges County; G. Stephen
Duvall, Montgomery County; Mrs
Franklin, G. Sartwell, the District
Federation, and DR.. Meyer.
Mr.. Stull presided at the meeting
held in the Board of Trade rooms
in The Star Building.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Habeas Corpus Writ Filed
For Indicted German

Shortly after Walter K. Koch, 80,
a German national, had been or
dered removed to Missouri by Justice
Alexander Holtzof of District Court
yesterday to face charge of trans
porting a stolen automobile, Attor-
new James J. Laughlin filed a petf-
ton for q writ OF habeas corpus
seeking Koch's freedom. Justice
Holtzon set January 8 as the date
for a hearing on the writ.
At the Justice Department, it was
said Koch escaped an internment
camp In Wyoming in 1912 and was
picked up here by FBI agents on No
vember 8. In the petition for a
habeas corpus, 1t was claimed that
the Indictment in Missouri charging
Koch with transporting a stolen
automobile from Wyoming to Mis-
souri, in 1912 was not returned in
good faith. The petition charges
the indictment was returned as q
means of Furnishing Koch for escap-
ing from the internment camp.
The Government was represented
at the removal proceeding by As
sistant United States Attorney Ed
ward Molenof.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Trial Of Hospital Attendants
In Sailors Death DELAYED

The trial of three st. Elizabeth's S
Hospital attendants. indicted Sep
tember 10 on a charge Of man
slaughter in the fatal beating last
July Of a patinet, Seaman 2ic Clark
J. Leeper, 22, of Richmond, Calf,
was postponed yesterday until Feb
ruary 6.
Assistant United States Attorney
Ray L. Jenkins asked that the case
be postponed In District Court to
permit the Government to get an
out-of-town witness.
The three charged with man
slaughter are Fred A. Brown, 40, Of
the TOO block East Capitol street;
Lloyd L. Lacey, so, Of the 17Q0 block
Minnesota avenue Sc, and Sam
uel H. Seigel, SO, Of the 600 block
Fifth street NE. The indictment
accuses Brown and Lacey of hitting
Leeper with their fists and Seigel
Of kicking him. Authorities said the
beating allegedly occurred after
Leeper began to fight attendants
while being taken to q seclusio.l
room. -
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Navy Aircraft and PTS
Battle in Potomac
Victory Loan Show

There were unorthodox doings on
the Potomac River yesterday. Things
happened unlike anything in the
memory OF the oldest river bank
dweller.
1t was only the United States Navy
demonstrating some of It's fighting
"hole-cards," but it was odd to see
q trim, strangely designed aircraft,
bearing the red suns of a Japanese
war plane, diving and darting at
American PIT boats.
1t was all part of the Salute to
the Navy" Victory Loan show, which
began Sunday and will continue
through Wednesday. The show
honors the Navy for the part it
played in the defeat of the enemy
in both theaters and for its par
ticipation in the Victory Loan drive
Meanwhile, the District War
Finance Committee reported the
undersubscribed Series E bond
campaign still Jagged 81, ,7O0, 900 short
Of the $27,000,00 quota. Sales of
only $4,000 in the E category were
reported for the past "a hours, rails
ing the score to $22 10000 The
overall individual sales drive, how
ever, is 1905 per cent of the $42,-
600, 900 quota. the committee said,
reaching $50, 1900 900 yesterday.
Corporation sales rose to 500, ,600,-
600 or 210.7 per cent Of the s43, ,000,-
600 goal. Total Victory Loan sales
here now stand at $141 zoe, 900.
The PIT boats were honored with
the presence of Comdr. John T.
Bulkeley, hero Of the early war in
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Pastor Retained
As IA in Draft
| BY Appeal Board

IS. A colored Baptist congregation to-
day was mystitled by the action of
the District Selective Service Appeal
Board continuing its 23-year- -old
pastor in LA.
The Rev. Louis e. Lomax, who has
been pastor Of the Bethlehem Bap-
tist Church, at Nichols avenue and
Howard road Sc, since November /,
was put In LA by his draft board in
Valdosta, Ga, and appealed to the
District Appeal Board for a 4-D
classification, given to ministers.
The board continued him In LA.
The Rev. James G. Banks, who
had been pastor Of the church for 10
years, and was succeeded by the Rev.
Mr.. Lonlax. said he didn't under
stand the boards action.
He had to be an ordained min
lister to be elected pastor" said the
Rev. Mr.. Banks. HE had been my
assistant since August and the con-
gregation elected him pastor when /
wanted to retire. hope they don't
take him. We need him here.
Asked why the Rev. Mr.. Lomax
had been continued in IA, a draft
spokesman said the file on his case
had been sent back to Georgia. but
that he apparently had not. met the
aualincations for the 4-D classifica-
ton.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Two Held for Jury Action
In Traffic Death, Staying

Two men were ordered held for
action of the grand jury on hom-
icide charges yesterday by Coroner
A. Magruder Macdonald.
One was Robert r. Jones, 80, col.
ored, of the 1900 block of B street
NE, who was the driver of the car
which struck Miss Margaret Payne.
81, 1908 Eighth street NE, as she
was crossing X street at Eighth
street NE. Saturday night. Miss
Payne died early Sunday at Cas-
ualty Hospital.
The other was George Edward
Hill, 80. colored, of the 2200 block OF
Pennsylvania avenue Sc, held in
connection with the fatal shooting
Of Frank Brown, 80. colored, 1882
Twenty-first street NV, early Sun.
day morning. Brown died at Cas-
ualty after an alteration In the 600
block Of G street s.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Frailey Renamed President
AT Annual YMCA Meetinq

The Washington Young Mems
Christian Association yesterday re-
elected Carson P. Frailey, 3704
Livingston street NV, as president
at its annual meeting at the Central
Branch, 1876 G street NV.
L. T. Breuninger was named first
vice president: William S. Culbert-
son, second vice president; F. M.
Nettleship, recording secretary; M.
P. McLachlen, treasurer; E. Cleve-
land Giddings, assistant treasurer,
and James r. Kirkland, general
counsel.
At an earlier meeting of the
active "Y" membership, the asso-
ciation named Francis D. Addison
William P. Benson, Charles e. Krey
George A. Lewis, Benjamin M. Nc
Kelway, S. ]. Solomon, w. Franklin
Sickle and B. r. Tolson as directors
for two-year terms; and Walter M
Bastian, former general counsel;
Mr.. Nettleship, Montgomery County
branch; Russell G. Lengel, Prince
Georges County; Adelbert w. Lee.
the Eastern branch, and E. L. Usil-
ton. Arlington County. as directors
for one year.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
American 'Escopist Attitude =
On Atom Bomb Hit byMcMohon

Chairman Mcmahon Of the Senate
Committee on Atomic Energy today
told representatives of more than so
national organizations, meeting at
the Hamilton Hotel to form a Ma
tional Liaison Committee on Atomic
Information, that if they can bring
to the people sense of the emer-
gency into which the release of
atomic energy has plunged the
world, they may be performing
saving service to the Nation"
The Senator sharply criticized the
press for its "escapist attitude" with
regard to the problem of the atomic
bomb-an attitude which, he said,
also was general among the public.
There are four or five tables of
reporters, and every chair is filled,
each day at the Pearl Harbor COM
mittee hearings, which are sort
of coroner'S inquest on an incident
in our past" Senator Mcmahon said.
But unless we solve the critical
problem being discussed by my
committee, we will have an atomic
Pearl Harbor, and the difference
will be that there won't be enough
statesmen left to hold an inquest" +"
Must Solve Problem.
1--WE could settle in Congress the
deficit, the housing situation and
the wage situation. We could sue
cessfully readjust every veteran,
erect hospitals all over the country
and could create here the ideal of a
functioning democracy. And when
we got all through 1t would mean
literally nothing unless the atomic
bomb problem were solved.
And yet, a lot of people in this
country have been spending their
time worrying about the troubles of
the Honorable Pat Hurley. I am
not complaining, you understand. 1t
just all seems so out of focus"
Senator Mcmahon said he was
not impressed by the theory that
the problem posed by the bomb
could be solved in easy stages. He
was not impressed by the idea.
"A gradual solution is not good
enough" he said. I'VE must have
effective control within five years
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Second 0'DanieI Tenant
Faces Eviction Trial Friday

A jury trial has been set for Friday
in Municipal Court in the second OF
Senator w. Lee O'Daniel's suits to
evict three tenants from his apart
ment building at lis Second street
NE, which the Texan says he in
tends to make his family home.
Successful in his initial proceeding
against 80-year- -old w. w. Brauer
the Senator will attempt at Fridays
hearing to evict Austin Patrick Fitz-
patrick. Mr.. Fitzpatrick has chal-
lenged the Senator's intention to
use the 14-unit building as a private
home.
At a pretrial hearing yesterday
counsel for Mrs. Orphan Wilcox, the
third tenant, agreed to strike 9
defense contention that Senate,
O'Daniel plans to make minor re.
pairs to the building and rent tc
tenants of his own choice. The de.
fendant denies, however, that he
needs the building "immediately,'
No date has been set for this trial.
Maurice Guervitz, defense coun.
sell, said after denial yesterday O.
a motion for a new trial for Mr.
Brauer that he intended to appea
the case.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Hord Of Hearing Plan
Spelling Bee Thursday

A lip-reading spelling bee will
high light Christmas party Of
members of the Washington So
ciety of the Hard Of Hearing at 8
pm. Thursday at its headquarters,
2431 Fourteenth street NV.
The guests will conduct the pro-
ceedings entirely by watching the
movements of the speakers lips. In
addition carols will be led by Mrs.
Elsie Phelps and dances will be
given by students Of the Capitol
Dance Studio, under direction Of
Charlotte Smith. A skit, Twas
the Night Before Christmas" will
be presented by Myra Belle Brown
and MAX WICKER.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Montgomery County's
Personal Tax Plan
Twill Boost Revenue

Thousands of dollars in additional
revenue are expected to pour into
the Montgomery County treasury
next year as the result of a bill
passed at the last session of the
State Legislature, requiring all
county residents to file personal
property tax returns.
Although the basic tax rate on
personal property is $3.50 per s100
the same as on real estate, tax off,
cials said rates range from a high
of $268 Tin Silver Spring. to a low
of $1.62 in rural areas such as
Damascus and Clarksburg. The old
exemption of $500 on household
goods remains in effect.
Under the law, which affects only
Montgomery County and exempts
corporations, all persons living in
the county must file statements with
the County Board of Assessments in
January of each year beginning in
1916, listing their personal property
and estimating its full cash value.
Blanks may be obtained from the
board or the county commissioners.
Provides Appeals.
If the board is not satisfied with
the accuracy of any personal prop
erty return, it may examine such
property and make its own assess
ment. Appeals .froni~'the boards
assessment may be taken to the
county commissioners
All personal property returns are
payable after July l of each year
and may be paid up to September
80 without penalties or interest
charges. Any one making a false
return will be deemed guilty of
perjury and will be subject to the
penalties for such an offenSe, ac-
cording to the law. Those refusing
to file returns will be subject to a
fine not to exceed 500. An addi-
tional $40 fine may be imposed for
each day of such refusal beyond
the 30-day period.
Can Amend Returns.
At present, according to County
Controller Alexander K. Hancock
individuals are not required to file
personal property returns unless re-
quested to do so by the county
commissioners. Mr.. Hancock also
pointed out that once a return is
made, the assessment remains the
same unless the taxpayer amends it.
He added that hundreds of county
residents have never filed personal
property returns, and consequently
have never paid such taxes.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Statistical Society
To Hear Agency Heads

The Washington Statistical So
ciety will hear administrators from
seven Government departments
discuss new Federal statistical
plans and programs" at 8 O'Clock
tomorrow night in the Hall of Gov
ernment, Twenty-f first and G streets
NV.
Speakers and the agencies they
represent will include o. B. Wells,
Agriculture Department; Philip
Hauser, Commerce Department; T.
Fl. Woofter, Federal Security
Agency; Thomas Miller, Interior
Department; Aryness Joy Wickens,
Labor Department; j. B. Philipson,
National Housing Agency, and S. p
Langhoff, Veterans Administration
Peyton Stapp of the Bureau of the
Budget will be chairmane
Evening star., 1945-12-18
War Fund Campaign
To Seek Donations
Until New Year Eve

The Community War Fund cam
paign will 60 right on up to New
Year Eve in last-ditch drive to
raise the remaining $496, ,283 needed
for local welfare agencies before
1916, campaign leaders announced
today.
Reporting that the public wants
"a bigger Christmas this year with
better things for more people," Clar-
ence G. Sheffield, president of Gar
finckie's and chairman of the busi-
ness unit, said they could guarantee
1t by giving to the Community Fund.
Although the final report meet
ing was held yesterday at the May
flower Hotel, Lee D. Butler, cam
paign chairman, pointed out that
the Fill the Chest" drive has just
gotten into full swing in some units.
Government departments did not
receive their literature until
Wednesday and will carry on their
drive for contributions in the spirit
of Christmas, Maj. Gen. U. S.
ITduC LII SdlQ.
Letter promotion was halted,
however, for fear that too many
pleas would tire potential contrib
utors and hurt future campaigns.
Mr.. Sheffield observed that the
final push did not bring good re-
suits in the business unit. Dona-
lions of $9,738 last week brought
business unit donations to 93.71 per
,ent of the 81, ,446, ,104 quota. He said
ne 1 would appreciate suggestions
from local businessmen on how to
raise the money to insure adequate
community services in 1916.
The fund stands at $3,916,167.27,
or 1913 per cent Of the 1885 ,450
goal.
Evening star., 1945-12-18

at the latest. I personally would
like to see the whole thing pretty
we'll settled in the next calendar
year. After all, this damn bomb
won't go of by stages"
The Senator stressed that no
control of the bomb is possible
without an effective inspection sys-
tenn. He added that no country
would be harder to convince of the
necessity for such system than
would the United States, where Sci
entific concerns probably would re-
sist international inspection of their
production by hiding behind the
search and seizure provision of
the Bill of Rights.
Must Study World Outlook.
Senator Mcmahon said his COM
mittee will propose interim legisla-
ton for domestic control of atomic
bomb production as soon as pos
sible. A real approach to the long
range solution OF the control prob
lem cannot be made until it is
more obvious how the international
situation is shaping up, he said.
The meeting also heard DR.. Har-
old c. Urey, director of atomic re-
search at Columbia University, who
told them their work will be of
enormous Importance because it is
necessary to educate all people in
the United States before any effec-
tive action can be taken in con-
nection with the problem Of the
atomic bomb.
Ralph Mcdonald. director of the
division of higher education at the
National Education Association,
was chairman at this mornings ses-
sion. He explained that a function
of this meeting will be to present
reports and recommendations of an
interim steering committee of the
group appointed November 16 when
40 national organizations met In
Washington with the Federation of
Atomic Scientists. The scientists
proposed at that meeting that the
Liaison Committee be constituted
to inform public opinion on issues
concerning the bomb.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Bartender to Fuce
Numbers Churqe Today

A bartender who, according TO
police, ran a numbers game as a
sideline, was arrested in a restau-
rant in the first block of Florida
avenue NV. yesterday by members
of Inspector Oscar j. Letterman's
antigambling squad.
He is James D. Poge, 49, colored,
who was charged with operating
q lottery and possession Of lottery
slips. Released on 1880 bond, he
will appear before United States
Commissioner Needham c. Turnaee
today.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
-urdozo Alumni PIun Porty

The Cardozo High School Alumni
Association will have q social hour
between 7 and 8 pm. on December
% at the YWCA annex. 17l9 Thir-
teenth street NV. It will be fol-
lowed by q session during which
organization matters viii b consid-
cred.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Bor Honors Miss RowoIt

Miss Marguerite Rawalt, 1901 Six
teenth street NV, has been selected
by the National Association Of Wom-
en- Lawyers to serve as q member of
the House Of Delegates Of the Amer
ican Bar Association. The associa-
%, ;-c'y' It's enrual meeting last
week in Cincinnati.
Evening star., 1945-12-18

The windup of a simulated
air-sea rescue put on as part
of the Navy victory show on
the Potomac yesterday. The
man dangling on the end of
the winch line has just been
rescued" from the dinghy.
-Ofhcial Navy Photo.
the Philippines, who supervised the
simulated patrol as far down the
river as Mount Vernon. When the
squadron returned to the Coast
Guard dock, at $50 Maine avenue
SW., the PTS were thrown open to
the general public for inspection.
The boats will remain at the dock
today and tomorrow, with the public
invited to view them from II am.
until pm. daily Meanwhile, the
three mobile units of the Navy show
Trophies from Toxic" Hidden
Death" and Death From the Air
will be on display on F street be-
tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth
NV. today. In addition, the intri-
cate booby-trap and mine display
truck. Hidden Death" will be seen
all day tomorrow on Constitution
avenue opposite the Navy Depart
ment.
The show concludes tomorrow
night with the world premier show
ing of the motion picture, They
Were dependable" at the Capitol
Theater. The film is based on the
exploits of Comdr. Bulkeley's
squadron in the early days of the
war.