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Evening star., 1945-08-03
Fairfax Bar Unit
BdcksChapn1an
For CourtCIerk
Supervisors Also
Indorse Him to
Succeed WhuIen

Thomas p. Chapman, jr., deputy
clerk of the Fairfax County Cir
cult Court, today had the indorse-
ment of the County Bar Associa-
ton for appointment as clerk to
succeed John M. Whalen, who died
Tuesday.
Mr.. Chapman, who also is sup
ported by members of the County
Board of Supervisors as individuals
and of individual members of the
Alexandria Bar, was given the Fair
fax Bar Associations backing by a
recorded vote yesterday with all
but one member of the group ball
loting.
Charles Pickett. Fairfax attorney,
did not vote. Mr.. Pickett said he
had been asked to support the
candidacy of John Mackall of Lang
ley. former member of the House
of Delegates from Fairfax County.
The only vote against Mr.. Chap
man was cast by George B. Robey,
Fairfax attorney and chairman of
the County Democratic Committee,
who yesterday denied reports that
he was a candidate for the post.
Meanwhile, Judge Paul E. Brown
of the County Circuit Court, was
expected to name Mr.. Whalen's
successor at an early date. 1t was
pointed out that certain matters
in the clerks Office are tied up
until an appointment is made.
Judge Brown was away from his
office yesterday, and is. expected to
receive the Bar Associations recon-
mendation when he returns today.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Kidnapped Arlington Boy
Found; Abducfor SOUGHT

Arlington County police were
searching today for an unidentified
white man who they said abducted
-year-old child last night while
the boy was playing near his home.
The boy was found today more than
2 miles from the scene.
Detective Capt. Hugh Jones said
the boy, David Theodore Dudek, son
Of Pvt. and Mrs. David Dudek, 267l
South Meade street, had marks on
his neck and other parts of his body,
but apparently was not, injured
otherwise. The father is stationed
at Fort Belvoir, Capt. Jones said.
According to Capt. Jones, the boy
was lifted into the abductor's auto
mobile between and pm. yes
terday while playing with his A.
year-old brother near his home.
Capt. Jones said the child was
found at about $50 am. today by
Policeman Jackie Shoots, and John
w. Spinks, a volunteer fireman at
tached to the Arlington Fire Com
pany, at Columbia pike and South
Edgewood street.
Capt. Jones said the child could
give police no coherent description
of where he had been or what had
occurred.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Legion Chief Sees D. &. Vets
Like Men Without Country

ment ito demand that veterans in
the District be treated in manner
similar to those who are fortunate
enough to live where they have some
say in the Government"
Mr.. Pennington also reported that
he had found too frequently" in the
past few months lack of co-ordi-
nation between Government agen-
cies, discrimination against veterans
by nonveteran personnel officers and
''the refusal of autocratic bureau
Gratis to thoroughly discuss veterans
problems. Many States, he SAID,
have already developed strong CEN
ters for counseling and services to
veterans. In the District. he point
ed out, a center has been established,
but there are more than 10 counsel
ing services operating here. He
urged the Legion to back the one
centrally located center.
Warning that the future of the
country depends on proper treat
ment Of returning service men and
women. Mr.. Pennington said that
the lack Of a job and proper treat
ment breeds discomfort and mate
rally assists in the growth" of un-
American activities.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
P0Ws Repair Roads
In Prince Georges

German prisoners of war are be-
ing employed by the Maryland
State Roads Commission 10 work on
Prince Georges County roads in a
move to alleviate the manpower
shortage, 1t was learned today.
j. Paul Smith, commission super
visor for the county, said a total of
40 German prisoners have been as
signed to the commission from Fort
Washington. He said their work
consists principally of digging
drainage bitches and patching. OF
the 40, one-half work on State
roads and the rest on county roads,
The men have shown themselves
to be good workers." Mr.. Smith
said, adding that there has been
no trouble" in handling them.
They are employed in groups of
20 with military policeman from
Fort Washington assigned as guard
for each group. They usually start
work at 8 am. and finish at 4:30
pm. six days a week, Mr.. Smith
explained. They are transported to
and from work on commission
trucks.
Under the contract with the War
Department governing the use of
the prisoners, they are permitted to
work anywhere in the county, ex-
cept within 10 miles of the Capital.
Although they have eased the COM
missions labor problem, Mr.. Smith
asserted they have not solved it.
He said the commission had re-
quested 100 prisoners, but could only
get 40 since farmers had priority on
their use.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
.lsiHRstioniiinq
&Remiindery@,l

Meats, Fats, Etc.-Book 4, stamps
O. through U-2 good through
August 81. Stamps W. through
"a good through September 80.
Stamps Al through Ell good
through october 81. Stamps FL
through XII good through Novem-
ber 80.
Canned Goods, Etc.-Book 4, stamps
Y-2, 70 and Al through C-1 good
through August 81. Stamps D-1
through Hi good through Sep
tember 30. Stamps J-1 through
MI good through October 81.
Stamps P-1 through TIL good
through November 80.
Points for Fats-Your meat dealer
will pay two red ration points for
each pound Of waste kitchen fats
you turn In.
Sugar-Stamp No. So valid for 5
pounds through August 81. Next
stamp valid September /.
Shoes-Airplane stamps l., 2, and 4
in Book No. good indefinitely for
one pair of shoes each.
Gas0line-B-7, CT, B-8 ands C-8
coupons good for S gallons each.
Ais coupons valid for 6 gallons
each through September 81.
Fuel Oil-Periods l. 2, 3, and S
coupons good for 40 gallons per
unit through August 81. Period l
coupons for 1945-46 season now
valid. All currently valid coupons,
except for serially- cou-
pons of definite value. viii expire
August 81.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Lutheran Laymen Name
Walter Boetcher President

Waiter A. Boetcfer was elected
president of the Lutheran Laymen's s
Fellowship at a luncheon of the or
ganization yesterday at the New
Ebbitt Hotel, Tenth and H streets
NV.
Other officers elected were Fred
G. Umhau, vice president; Martin A.
McGory. secretary; Phil A. Kraut-
wurst, Jr, assistant secretary, and
John K Althaus, treasurer.
The group also elected one 1ayman
from each of the 80 Lutheran
churches in the District as a men,
Der of the Executive Committee.
Carl S. Becker, head of the Luth-
eran Service Center here, told the
members that plans are being for
mulated to carry on the work of the
center after the war as a welfare
agency.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Montgomery 10 Hold
Exhibit Of Livestock

The Montgomery County livestock
show, sponsored by the county ex-
tension service. the County Breed
ers' Association and the State Fair
Board, will be held tomorrow at
Washington Grove, Md. In event OF
rain the show will be postponed until
Wednesday.
Judging of dairy and beef cattle
will begin 10 am. and will be fol-
lowed by classes for sheep, swine and
poultry. Special classes will include
exhibits by All Club members.
One of the features of the show
will be a horse-pulling contest, to be
staged at pm, with Joseph Vial as
judge. He will be assisted by James
d. King and Warren Howes,
Special prizes will be offered for
the grand champion Hereford steer
and for the grand champion Angus
steer. County Agent o. w, Ander-
son also will award special prizes for
the champion baby. beef and dairy
showmen.
The show is under the direction of
a committee including Allie Messer,
chairman; R. w. Whipp. Mr. Ander-
son, Col. R. D. La Garde, A. G. Rolfe,
Clarence Day, Harry Carter, John
Stiles, w. C. Hanson. George Lech-
lider, John Muncaster, jr.; Wash
White, Charles Hines, Mehrl Mayne,
Mr.. King, Mr.. Howes and Miss Jane
E. Bastow, assistant home demon
stration agent.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Another Insurance Bill
Opposed by D. {. Heads

The Commissioners yesterday
went on record against a Senate
bill to permit life insurance COM
.panies to invest in community hous-
ing.
Earlier in the week they notified
Chairman Randolph of the House
District Committee of their oppo-
sition to a House bill to permit local
insurance companies to lend or in
vest a maximum of per cent Of
their assets in investments not now
allowed, such as housing and vet
eranS' loans.
The Senate bill would permit in
surance companies to purchase land
in any city having a population OF
10000 or more, or within a 15-mile
radius of such city, and to build
community dwellings or apartments
AS in the case of the House bill
the Commissioners said they were
opposed because of the necessity
of keeping insurance companies in
a sound and liquid financial condi-
ton, inasmuch as their assets may
be considered in the nature of funds
held in trust for the policyholders.'
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Anne Arundel Court
.Convicts 81, Frees 5
In Prison Riot Case

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Aug. 3.-Thirty-
two Maryland House of Correction
inmates were convicted yesterday in
Anne Arundel County Circuit Court
on charges in connection with a riot
June 2. They were sentenced to
terms ranging from one to seven
years imprisonment.
Five were acquitted of the charges,
which included riot, malicious de-
struction of property, unlawful as
sembly, conspiracy and riot with
assault.
Roosevelt Leak. 18, and William
Myers. 20, described as ringleaders
in the disturbance in which Is in
mates and several guards were shot,
were among the defendants who
received seven year sentences.
/. Judge James Clark, in imposing
sentence. said State troopers who
had fired on the rioters during the
four -hour outburst had done the
only thing possible under the cir
cumstances.
He added, "The only thing they
might be criticized for is that they
dio not start shooting sooner"
Defense attorney pleaded the case
turned on "the question of identi-
fication," and emphasized that iden-
tification was difficult under the
circumstances of the riot.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Junior Officials Take Office
In Two Montgomery Towns

Junior officials of Washington
Grove and Gaithersburg, Montgom-
cry County (Md) towns. assumed
their civic duties today after a pa
radegthrough the streets of the two
towns last night in celebration of
their election.
The young officials, elected by
their companions, will remain III
office until next Friday night. They
will hold their first official meeting
today when a fire chief, police COM
missioner and sanitation director
will be appointed. During their
terms they will have the advice
of regular town officials.
Those elected include Kenny
Federline, junior Mayor of Wash
ington Grove; Buddy Harper, Junior
Mayor of Gaithersburg; Frank Nc
Cathran, William Way, Burris Nc
Cathran, Mary Lou zacharias
Janet Reber and Peggy zacharias
councilmen for Washington Grove
and Marion Day, Ann Benson, Kay
Harding and Levene Benson, coun-
cilmen for Gaithersburg.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Silver Spring Majors War Dog
Credited With Killing 6 Jups

You could just feel him alert
stiffen.
Then it was up to me whether
we would skirt the enemy or I
would let him 60 after one or two
of them himself. He was wonderful,
much better than another man."
Maj. Simms hopes to be sent on
to Walter Reed Hospital, Washing
ton, near his wife and 2-year -old
son, Charles w. Simms, jr., who live
at the Stratton road address.
Maj. Simms. a former employe of
the Government Printing Office, en-
tered active service with the 18th
Division when the State Guard was
activated in February, l94l. He
was commissioned at Fort Knox,
KY. In July, 1912, and after serving
at Fort Benning, Ga, and at Mem
phis, Tenn. he was sent to the
Pacific last August. He is a native
OF Lynchburg, Va.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
IS Stations in Homes to Give
DC. and Nearby Weather Data

Weather records for the District
and nearby suburbs soon will be
coming from II stations" as the re-
suit Of public interest aroused by
the wet weather record of July.
D. M. Little, assistant chief of the
Weather Bureau in charge of tech
nical services, disclosed yesterday
that in addition to the two weather
stations functioning at the airport
and at oath and M streets NV, sets
OF weather instruments will be in
stalled within the next few weeks
at the homes of Is Weather Bureau
employees.
Strategic locations will be selected
In the area from among employees
who own their own homes and who
will volunteer for the unpaid chore
OF reporting temperature and rain
fall records before they come to
work and after their return home in
the evening.
Evening star., 1945-08-03

While almost every State has done
something for its veterans, District
ex-servicemen have been treated
practically as if they were men
without a country" Lee Penning-
ton, District department commander
of the American Legion, said last
night.
Mr.. Pennington told the opening
session of the departments three
day convention that study OF State
legislation enacted for the benefit of
veterans showed a severe indict-
ment of the manner in which vet
Grams have been disregarded by the
District of Columbia.
Since the World War. he said
there has not been single piece OF
major legislation enacted for vet
Grams whose homes are located here.
1T is obvious from this" he said,
that the lack of spokesmen elected
by the District of Columbia has re-
acted against the veteran"
Pointing out that District veterans
are offered none of the bonuses or
veterans preferences provided in
State legislation, Mr. Pennington
urged the appointment of strong
legislative committee in the depart
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Book Heads Advance Unit
.0f Alexandra War Fund

David C. Book, 205 Russell road
former manager of the J. C. Penney
Co. store in Alexandria, has been
named chairman of the advance
gifts division of the Alexandria
Community War Fund campaign
While the Washington campaign
will begin September 81, no date
has been set for the opening of the
Alexandria drive.
Clarence J. Hite. general drive
chairman, announced that the Alex
andria quota has been set at $50 900
Mr.. Hite said solicitations from en-
ployes at the National Airport and
at the Naval Torpedo Station will be
handled through Washington. He
said the 100000 quota was based on
a survey of the area without these
two units.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Arlington Blood Donors
Disappoint, Red Cross Say,

Only so appointments have been
made by prospective blood donors
for next Thursdays visit of the mo-
bile unit to the Clarendon First
Baptist Church, Arlington Red Cross
officials said today.
Declaring that at least 220 ap-
pointments are necessary to get the
120-pint quota, officials said that
unless a marked improvement is re-
corded almost Immediately, the visit
of the unit will be Cancelled.
Describing the current slump in
blood donors as "the worst in the
history of the Arlington blood donor
service" Mrs. w. T. Guest, service
chairman, said it would not be worth
the time of the trained personnel
essential to conduct a mobile unit
visit to gain only a few pints.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Mrs. John B. CornweII
Rites Set for Tomorrow
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PURCELLVILLE, Va. Aug. s.
Funeral services for Mrs. John B.
Cornwell, &c. who died yesterday,
will be held at 2 pm. tomorrow from
her home here. Burial will be in
the Hillsboro Cemetery.
She was the former Miss Flor
ence Creel, daughter of the late
Capt. George Creel of Civil War
fame. Her parents were members
of old and widely known Fauquier
County families.
Mrs. Cornwell was lifelong men,
ber of the Old School Baptist
Church. Her husband, who was an
undertaken here, died 13 years ago
She is survived by four daughters
Mrs. Hester Hall, Mrs. Ashby c.
Payne. Mrs. Walter L. Payne and
Mrs. Stuart j. Smith, and three
grandsons, all of Purcellville.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Byrd Organization
Defeats Aims Of War,
PIunkett Charges

Moss A. Plunkett. Roanoke, anti
organization candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor in the August 7 primary, de-
clared here last night that the Byrd
organization is defeating the aims
for which young Virginians are
fighting and dying in this war.
In an address over radio Station
WMAL, Mr.. Plunkett said that my
platform is truly peoples plat
form" He called on Virginia vot-
ers to obtain copy of it to COM
pare with the platform of his op-
ponent,i 1t. Gov. William M. Tuck,
IF he has one"
Advocating the abolition of the
State poll tax, Mr.. Plunkett said
that I'VE have been ruled for half
a century by Tory-type political
machine which fears and distrusts
the people, just as it fears progress
and hates change" -..-.
Mr.. Plunkett said that Mr.. Tuck s
promise to submit the poll-tax
question to vote of the people is
not statement of where he stands
on the issue. He said that less than
one-fourth of Virginia's adult citi-
zens participate in elections, add
ing that if elected Governor he
would exert his influence to remove
the tax as prerequisite for voting.
Meanwhile, Mr.. Tuck. in a state
ment yesterday at South Boston,
said that much of the criticism di-
rected at State school teachers is
an unjust reflection on the loyal
services of underpaid teachers.
Mr.. Tuck said teachers are re-
sentful over statements that Vir-
ginias school system ranks among
the lowest in the country, adding
that "the school system itself is
composed almost entirely of these
teachers and reflection on the
merits of the system is reflection
on the ability and fidelity of the
teachers.
The Lieutenant Governor said
that he. strongly favors improve
ment in our educational system
both in administration and in in
creased funds through appropria-
tiOns."
Evening star., 1945-08-03

Unusual weather conditions"
which deluged some sections Of the
city during July while there wasn't
a trace of rain at the airport
weather station was said by Mr..
Little to have been the chief reason
for the service expansion.
There is so much public interest
in Washington weather" he said,
that we'll try to get more interest
ing weather information out to the
public"
There aren't enough instruments
available now for all the proposed
stations, but they will be obtained
In short time.
Official forecasts Of Washington
and vicinity will continue to be re-
ported from the recording devices at
the airport. Additional information
from the remaining stations will be
used to supplement the official re-
port.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Virginion Etectrocuted
In Criminal Assault Case
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press,
RICHMOND. Va. Aug. 3.--Lonnie
Pearson, alias Lester Pearson, 81.
colored, of Portsmouth died in the
electric chair at the State Peniten-
tiary at $3.50 am. today. Pearson
was convicted in Norfolk County
Circuit Court of criminal assault
and robbery of young white moth
er at her home, near Hodges Ferry,
February 5.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
War Fund Conference
Called in Montgomery

Preparing for the Community
War Fund Drive in Montgomery
County this s,fall, Walter Elliott
county chairman of the drive, has
called a meeting of area chairmen
and members of the fund raising
division of the County Community
Chest and Council for 4:30 pm
Thursday at Suburban Hospital
Bethesda.
The county budget for all men,
Der agencies for 1916 is sl36 500, Mr.
Elliott said yesterday. "A house-to-
house canvass is being planned again
this year and teams and committees
are already being formed to cover
the entire county" he added.
The area chairmen are:
Mrs. Albert Walker, Chevy Chase
Bethesda; William E. Bowman. Sill.
yer Spring: Harold Bradford. Coles.
vile; A. Guide, Rockville and Cal.
thersburg; Mrs. c. NJ Upton. Dick
erson, Darnestown, Poolesville anc
Clarksburg: MINER Hostetler, Pc.
pohioS, UAi o. 11Ci bClt 11ydJt, OdIIldS'
Gus; Ulysses Griffith, Laytonsville
and Mrs. j. M. Barnsley. Olney. ,
Member agencies for 1916 an.
nounced by j. Harry Welch, Chest
president, include the Boy Scouts
Camp Fire Girls, Girl Scouts, Socia
Service Exchange, Boys and Girls
All Council, Health Fund, Menta
Hygiene Society, Public Health LAY
Council, Silver Spring Health Cen.
ter, Social Service League and tn.
Young Mems Christian Association
In addition to these agencies, Mr.
WEIGH said, the organization CO.
operates with the War Recreation
and Hospitality Committee.
Mrs. c. c. Tumbleson, chairman
of the planning division, announced
appointment of Mrs. John F
Scheidy, Silver Spring, chairman O
the divisions Membership Commit
tee.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Judge Gets Back
So, 900 He Lent
D. Court Aides

That $4,000 loan made by Chief
Judge George, P. Barse from the
Lincoln National Bank to pay Mu-
nicipal Court employees a week ago
when their midmonthly salaries
were delayed has been paid in full.
In accordance with the arrange
ments. when employees received their
checks late Tuesday they indorsed
them over to Judge Barse. BY yes
te5day all had been turned in and
the judge forwarded them to the
bank.
The arrangement didn't cost any
body anything, as the bank asked
to cooperate by waving interest,
Judge Barse pointed out.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Ey the Associated Press.

T.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3.-Maj.
Charles w. Sinms, 1908 Stratton
road, Silver Spring, Md, and his
inseparable companion Of the
Luzon and Leyte campaigns, Sandy,
a German shepherd dog, were back
in the United States today-the
major hospital bound for an opera
ton and Sandy for discharge. They
disembarked here late yesterday.
The dog. honorably released be-
cause of shellshock. has been on
cially credited with killing six
Japanese during his four months
of front line scout and patrol duty.
Sandy saved many American
lives-more than you would ever see
in any official score, the major told
reporters.
I'VE would go out on patrol duty
or just look around" he recounted
II would have him on Q training
leash. You didn't have to look.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Arlington WoItonions
Plun to Incorporate

State Senator William D. Medley
yesterday was named as the chair
man OF a committee to arrange for
incorporation of the Arlington
Fairfax chapter. of the Izaak Walton
League.
Other members Of the committee
appointed by George P. Grove
president, are r. T. Harnsberger
Capt. John Schooley, Paul o. Peters
and Col. R. j. Myers.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
Ford Nephew Weds
College Sweetheart
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the AssociAted Press,
DONOVAN, Ill, Aug. 3.-Miss
Helen Marie Elliott, Is, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Irl Elliott Of Donovan
and Robert Wright Bryant, Is, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Bryant OF
Dearborn. Mich, and nephew OF
Mrs, Henry Ford. were married last
night at the Beaver Methodist
Church of Donovan.
The couple met at Purdue Uni
versity, where both are students
They plan to return to the campus
this fall.
The bridegroom's father is Q
brother Of Mrs. Ford.
Evening star., 1945-08-03
u. S. to End Air Activity
In Northern ireland

BY The ASSOCIATED Press.
BELFAST. Aug. 3.-American air
operations lin Northern Island will
end officially Monday when the keys
to Langford Lodge, last American
base in Ulster. will be returned to
the Royal Air Force.
Langford Lodge was one of five
air stations where bombers were
assembled and flown to operational
bombing stations in England.