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Evening star., 1945-12-02
Two Soldiers to Give
Concert Tomorrow

A concert by Pfc. David Silver
man, baritone, and Pvt. Rafael
Laris, tenor, will be given in the
Cafritz Auditorium of the Jewish
Community Center, Sixteenth and
@ streets NV, at $3.50 pm. to-
morrow.
Pvt. Silverman, who is from Chi
cago, has sung with the Gilbert
and Sullivan Opera Co. of Chicago
and has given concerts on stage
and radio. Pvt. Laris has sung ir
concerts, opera and oratorios ir
San Francisco.
The concert is free to the public
Evening star., 1945-12-02
UarAH uf Uhanka

GOLDEN, MARY VIRGINIA. The fam
lily of the late MARY VIRGINIA GOLDEN
wishes to acknowledge and to thank its
many friends for all the kindnesses ex-
tended during her illness end at her death.
THE FAMILY.
HACKETT, THELMA c. The family of
the late THELMA C. HACKETT wishes to
express the deepest appreciation to Its
many friends, relatives and neighbors for
the expressions of sympathy and beauti-
full floral tributes. THE FAMILY.
HAWKINS, HATTIE T. The family of
the late HATTIE T. HAWKINS wishes to
thank the Jelleff store family and its
many relatives and friends for their kind
expressions of sympathy and beautiful
floral tributes during the illness and de-
MRS. LULA HAWKINS AND FAMILY. =
HIGGINS. JOHN STONE. We wish to
thank our many friends and relatives for
their kind expressions of sympathy at the
illness and death of my husband, JOHN
STONE HIGGINS.
HELENE HIGGINS AND FAMILY.
Evening star., 1945-12-02
Rites Held at Arlington
For John W. Fraber, "a

John w. Fraber, "a, retired
Washington Navy Yard crane oper-
ataor, who died Wednesday at
Mount Alto Hospital, was buried
yesterday in Arlington Cemetery
with military honors. He was a
Spanish-American War veteran.
Mr.. Fraber lived at 1912 North
Quincy street, Arlington, Va. Flu
neral services were held yesterday
at st. Agnes Catholic Church in
Arlington. He was one of the
founders of the church.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs
Lucia Fraber, four children, Regina
John w., jr., Eugene and Lucia, and
four grandchildren, all of Arlington
He also leaves five brothers and two
sisters, all of Washington.
Evening star., 1945-12-02
George Marion, Stage
Veteran, Dies at IS
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MONTEREY, Calf, Dec. l.
George Marion, IS, veteran of the
stage, died at his Carmel home last
night of a heart attack.
Born in San Francisco, Mr..
Marion acted in the original Lew
Dockstader Minstrels and in early
Frohman productions.
He was associated with Anna
Held and many of Broadway's IA
nous theater personalities and di-
rected 81 of the Ziegfeld produc-
tions.
Mr.. Marion's last big role was in
Eugene O'Neill's Anna Christie" as
the sea captain, with Pauline Lord.
Evening star., 1945-12-02
Fraternity Plans Dinner

Wilbur M. Walden of New York
national secretary of the Alpha Chi
Rho fraternity, will address mem
bers of the local chapter at their
dinner meeting at $3.50 pm. Friday
in the Highlands Apartment House
Connecticut avenue and California
street NV. Col. Thomas j. Frailey
1922 DeRussey Parkway, Chevy
Chase, Md, is in charge of arrange
ments.
Evening star., 1945-12-02

similar TO Cne
USO clubs in
the recent war,
has retired from
the Navy Depart
ment after more
than 40 years of
service there.
His associates
presented Mr..
Schaefer, W h o
liv e S a t ! 3 l S
Holbrook street
NE, with a wal
let containing a
sum of money
when he ended
IL. no...s
Evening star., 1945-12-02
Lonesome Widow, 86,
|Weds for Sixth Time

BY the Associated Press.
DENVER, Dec. Mrs. Sylvia E.
Heinrich, S6, was honeymooning to-
day with her sixth husband be-
cause "it's too lonesome living alone
with your memories"
The bridegroom is Herbert J.
Helmick, 78, who has been married
twice previously.
Il had 10 brothers and four sis
ters," the former Mrs. Sylvia Read
said. They are all dead, and so are
my five husbands. I have no chill
dren, and not many people remem.
Der the things / remember. It's toe
lonesome living alone with youl
memories all to yourself"
Evening star., 1945-12-02
St. Duvid's Society to Meet

The st. David's Society Of WASH
ington will hold its first meeting OF
the winter season at 8 pm. tomor-
row at the Eastern Star Chapter
House, $500 Sixteenth street NV.
Evening star., 1945-12-02
Michael D. Schaefer, /,
Civic Leader, Ends
40 Years With Navy

Michael D. Schaefer, well known
District Catholic leader who took a
prominent part in the World War
in organizing "huts" for servicemen
Evening star., 1945-12-02

A Roosevelt Memorial Bond Is be-
ing offered for sale in the Victory
Drive. This Bond sells for S150.000
and natures at $4,000.
Evening star., 1945-12-02

MCKAY, ALICE r. On Friday, Novem-
r. MCKAY, beloved wife of William M
Mskay Ma Mes sst Skay ess d M e sysT sDnE
ave-, Silver Spring, Md, where services
will be held on Monday. December 9, at
ea etery. Am 'n'''"en' f''' Lincoln ot@-
MEADE. IRENE MARY. On Saturday,
NARY MEADE, beloved INC mother Of MIS-. q;
honey. Mrs: Jennie McKoy and Walter M
Collins; Friends may call at the Lee
ave. ne, where services Will be held on
nsssaey mens cons2sssions Hsss%n:f csmss.iy n'sr
MELZER, LLEWELLYN C. On Thurs.
day, day N9yembsT 2g 1915, & at Gssyslty ,, Hos; $;
n1ss Fss late IKE Msls.r seryicss at vs ch.m 3.
bers' funeral home. -617. hth st. s.e... or
ment Conversational Cemetery. 2
MIDGETT IRA r; On Friday, Novsm,
Rs1 g afs = 1ssos s Su.ssns
Midsett and Alma Midsett. Services q
ss on mondny aner n4m
pm. Intermsnt Arlington Nationa
NICHOLSON, MARTHA s. On saturday
December ]. 1915. q her home; 299 Fred
NICHOLSON: beloved wife Of the late Yer
non H. Nicholson. Remains resting .
her late residence, where funeral service
yin oe hsa 0n ssem
Grove. Nd. Baltimore papers pleas
copy)
Evening star., 1945-12-02
MeGINNEss, WASHINGTON C. {

Saturday. December /, 1945, at his resi-.
dence. 47Os Fort Totten DR.. ne, WASH.
1NGToN c. McGINNEss, beloved husband
of Mary E. McGinness (nee Settle), ane
brother Of Richard F., Jonn w and Frank
b. McGinnees, and Mrs. Octavia France
Services at the S. H. Hines Co. funera
home. 2901 14th st. NV, on Tuesday
Hill Cemetery. 3
Evening star., 1945-12-02
sMooT. BETTE CARTER. On Fr

November 30. l845. at the Washington
Sanitarium. Tekoma Park. Md, BETTE
CARTER SMOOT, widow of william Albert
Smoot. She is survived by son. Lewis
Edgerton Smoot of Caledon, Va: a step
dauahter. Mrs Robert W. Fuller Of WASH
ington. D. G.. and grandson. Albert A
on Monday, December 3. at ll:3O am
at the old Christ Church, Alexandria
Va. Interment Methodist Protestant Gem
ete-y. Remains RESTING at the Wheatley
funeral home Alexandria, Va
Evening star., 1945-12-02

MCDONALD. JOHN P. The directors of
Merrick Boys Camp will meet for the
recitation of the Rosary for the repose of
the soul Of our late president, JOHN P.
cember 2, 1915, at the Bethesda-Chevy
Chase funeral home of VIM. Reuben Pum-
phrey, 1857 Wisconsin ave, Bethesda, Md.
JOHN J. CARMODY, President.
Evening star., 1945-12-02

McGINNESS, WASHINGTON c. spe-
= cial communication of Hiram
N Lodge, No. 10, F. A. A. M, is
~ called for Tuesday, December 4,
M 10 1916, at 9 am, at the Masonic
CSH Temple, for the purpose Of at
" tending the funeral of our late
brother, WASHINGTON c. Nc
Evening star., 1945-12-02
~ FRED S. HARBouRT, Master. q

McGINNESS, WASHINGTON C. Mem
bers of the Policemen's Asso-
A ciation will attend the services
M6Mof our late brother, WASHING
MtE NTON c. McGINNESS Services
&z4at the s. H. Hines Co. funeral
~ home, 29O1 14th st. NV, at
10 am. Tuesday, December 4,
1945. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
H. N. LANCASTER, President
JOSEPH g. DAVIS. Secy a
Evening star., 1945-12-02

SHEA, LOUISE MAISAK. On Friday,
November 30. 1945, at Lansing. Mich
Bartholomew Shea and mother of Mrs
Raymond j. KeSSel. Friends may call at
the w. K Huntemann funeral home. 5732
Georgia ave. after 12 noon Tuesday, De-
cember 4. Funeral from the above name d
funeral home on Wednesday, December 5,
at $3.50 am. Requiem mass at Nativity
Church, 6005- 18th st. NV, at 10 am.
Relatives and friends invited to attend
Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Bradley beam., 1945-03-24
fl GR|N\?

The queen bee is hardy soul, She thumbs her nose at birth con-
 trol.
 That's the reason, beyond a doubt, There's so many sons of bees
 about.
 She: "Would you like to see where I was operated on for ap- pendicitis?"
 Cpl: "Heck, no. I can't stand hospitals"
 Private: "I've got a million dol lars, yacht, a country home, town house, six automobiles, and a good job waiting for me back in civilian life. Whatta you got ?"
 Sergeant: "I've got the drop on you, J. P. Get busy and police the area"
 The boys in India dream up some definitions:
 Soldier: A Civilian done up brown.
 Loaded Dice: Bad case of poison ivory.
 Noncompoop: A non-commis- stoned nincompoOp.
 But Judge, Pm a sick man. I can't do a 40-year sentence"
 "Well, just do what you can."
 Women are fools to marry-but who else can a guy marry? "It looks like storm. You bet ter stay for dinner"
 "Oh, thanks, but I don't think it's bad enough for that"
 In the South Pacific it's reported that they refer to him, as "Uncle Spam."
 "Mabel, get off that soldiers lap"
 But mother, I was here first" Medical Officer: Flows Sgt. Saunders this morning?"
 Nurse: "I think he's regaining consciousness. He tried to blow the foam off his medicine"
Bradley beam., 1945-03-24


 It isn't usual for the BEAM to utilize one of its Special Service lumnaries, however we can't help but feel that Burt is fellow you should meet. Burt is famous for so many things that you'll forgive us if we cataloe them Ines assistant manager of the Base Theatre. 2-He sings Hot Lips" with fervor that would even make the in accessible Miss Lace' wilt, swoon and suc- cumb. 3-Since three hours of exercise have become a must he has been spotted and recognized as leading volley-ball ar- tist, provided the ball lands where he hap pens to be standing. 4-Theres very little that Burt cant straighten you out on includ- ing automobile repairs etc. 5-Hs wit try one of his of hand remarks some day. (P. s. He's from Newton, Mass, and I, single with no postwar plans. Please apply by FE-mail, only)
 AL OHicial FAF Photos.
Bradley beam., 1945-03-24

SGT. JOHN H. CROSTHWAITE
 During his working hours you'll find Johnny out where the runways meet with his Mobile Control Unit pals. In the evening" you'll find him at the Windsor Locks USO, where he's in the process of whipping up show entitled Commando" for which he himself wrote the script. Incidentally, Johnny wants us to broadcast for actors, male or Wac to take part in his play. Contact him at the USO Monday or Thursday evenings Be- fore entering the Army he was student specializing in voice culture. After it's over, he wants to marry, inherit at least S5O0O, take trip to California and eventually set tie in Colorado. Meanwhile, he sweats out Commando" and takes up his pass time visiting his home town of Providence R. I.
Bradley beam., 1945-03-24

CPL. HERBERT BENDER
 Hobby" halls from the Bronx, New York, and although we haffent heard of any par ticular tree in that town, he claims it's no desert. Hobby" does hls eight to fifteen hours day on the line as crew chief, hay ing had plenty of experience in that line while serving as an Inspector for the Brews- ter Aircraft Corporation before the War. After it's over" he says, T hope to settle down. marry and raise big family" AL though "Hoiby" isn't married yet we all candidates that he has OF already. By way of relaxation and hobby he's trying for a CAA pilots license and is at present learning to fly at airport in Simsbury. Also likes to swim, fish and take long rides in the country, gas permitting.
Bradley beam., 1945-03-24

CPL. PETER D. OUARINO
 Pete's army life is wrapped up in uniforms, literally and actually. He's one of the boys who handles the clothes we turn in for sal- wage, so many out piece of ops has passed through his hands. Before he en- tered the service few years back, Pete was employed by a tractor company in his home town of Milwaukee, Wis. His postwar plans are indefinite, but he'd like to go into business for himself. Married, his wife, Nancy and he have home at the project in Elm Plains. Honest, he admits, he's no athlete and prefers sitting around the house seeing movie for recreation. States that although he came from the city that some beer company claims they made fla nous, he take it or leave it-but boy, a cold one would taste good right about now
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-10
SISTERS INJURED
WHEN CAR UPSETS
Continued from Page One)

An eye witness reported that
Margaret Lockamy, who received
a laceration of the lower lip, bad
decoration of the right arm, COM
pound fracture of the right ankle
and head injuries, was thrown
through the air as high as twenty
feet landing SO feet from where
the car stopped. She was given
emergency treatment by DR.. S. R.
Jordan, of Carolina Beach, who
was called by witness, Mills
Hunter, and taken to James Walk
err in the Ethyl-Dow ambulance.
Lois Mae Lockamy and Mary
Ruth Lockamy, who received a
fractured jaw, were carried to the
hospital by a passing motorlst,
the patrolman said.
Lockamy, an employe OF the
North Carolina Shipbuilding COM
pany. received a sprained ankle,
the officer reported.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-10
RABBI FRIEDMAN
ENDORSES CHEST
CONTINUED from Page One)

indicative of the genuine, warm,
hearted spirit of brotherhood and
friendliness prevalent here = the
kind of people that lives, lets lives.
and helps to ive," the Rabbi con-
tinued.
In pressing his appeal for CO.
operation in the forthcoming cam
paign, Rabbi Friedman said:
1--WE Americans come from a
ing end across the oceans.
of the blessings of God, and we
know, but for the grace of God.
we would have been on the receiv-
ing and across the oceans.
Americans are not only peo-
pie that dispenseth good in charity,
but as that medieval philosopher
Maimonides said, the best form
of charity is preventing your fell
bowman from needing charity, so
oftimes we help people before they
fall"
In concluding, Rabbi Friedman
said:
"In behalf of the Community
War Chest, in behalf of the benefi-
Charles of the 20 agencies, in be-
half of those crosses and six-point-
ed stars, Americans who gave the
supreme sacrifice in order for you,
their sacred trust will carry on
the American spirit of compassion,
of liberty, of justice, of fair play
to all regardless of the fortuitous
circumstance of birth, do I speak.
"When Community Chest work.
er will see you soon. GIVE, GIVE,
and GIVE, and thank God that
you are a giver in blessed Ameri-
ca, and not a receiver"
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-10
Hero OfBatQQn Watches
Helplessly As japanese
Blast At Clark Airport

from the house, his eyes like big
black marbles. In his frenzy he had
put on my steel helmet.
Mother of God, General, what
shall do?'' he shouted.
go get me bottle of beer, "
1 yelled. 1t seemed to help him.
know the beer helped me.
I drained it, handed him the
bottle and walked over to my
headquarters. The No. l gun Of
the battery protecting the parade
grounds stood quite close to my
HEADQUARTERS. I went over and
stood near it, watching the black
bursts of our modest anti-aircraft
fire trying to follow the Jap bomb
erS.
And I was standing there when
l heard the moist impact of metal
against flesh and bone. I turned
and saw one of No. is gunners
falling near me. His face was a
bloody blob. A bomb splinter had
streaked all the way over from
Clark Field, whose edge was 1900
yards from us, and hit him in the
lower forehead, just below his he'll
met.
Capt. Fitch, the battery com
mander, and I leaned over the
boy. His face was sight.
"Get this man to the doctor, %
I ordered.
Fitch and someone else put their
hands under the lad, but the boy
then stirred, opened his eyes and
wiped dirty hand across his face.
NO. the boy said, sharply.
" Stay by my gun :. stay by my
gum"
While this was happening, Tom
Dooley drove up with screening
of brakes and jumped out of his
car. I saw from the direction in
which he came that he must have
driven right past Clark Field.
tom, you damned fool, you
didn't drive past Clark during this
bombing, did your" I shouted at
him angrily.
s'Sure, sir,"' he said. "You sent
me orders to report to you as fast
as I could, and I was worse afraid
of you than I was of those bombs.
I stalked inside my headquart-
ers, with Tom at my heels, and
quickly wrote out the order which
gave him, and the young gunner,
Silver Stars. I guess they were the
first decorations of the Pacific
war.
We were in a war for which we
were no more prepared than a
child is prepared to fight cruel
and seasoned professional pugilist.
tomorrow: The Jap hords ar
rives on Luzon.)
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-10
TRUMAN APPROVES
ARMY OVERHAUL

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn, Oct. g.
R-Presideit Truman was under
stood tonight to have given his
approval to an overhauling of the
armed forces to put the greater
emphasis on technical skills of re-
serve experts from civilian life.
The reshuffling of responsible
ties is already underway in the
Navy where Is Reservists recently
were elevated to the rank OF Rear
Admiral and IS to that of Com
modore.
Meanwhile, Gen. Brehon Som
ervell, chief of the Army Service
Forces, is expected to leave his
post soon to take an important job
in private industry. Gen. George
C. Marshall, War Department
Chief of Staff, is expected to retire
before Christmas.
Other expected changes include
Gen. Henry Hap) Arnold, chief of
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-10
"BEAST" ADMITS
TURNING ON GAS
CONTINUED from Page One)

presided at the building OF the gas
chamber at Natzweiler.
The beetle-browed, impassive
Kramer was composed at the start
of his testimony. He seemingly en-
joyed the first exchanges with the
prosecutor. But by late afternoon
he was wrought and returned con-
stantly to the theme that his rank
of SIS captain did not permit him
either to determine or reject poll
cy.
His Nazi superiors answered his
complaint of overcrowded condi-
lions at the Belsen concentration
camp by dumping $4,000 prisoners
upon him in nine days, he said.
Questioned about Irma Grese,
comely blonde Nazi girl who was
with him at both Oswecim and
Belsen, Kramer said he could say
'only the best of her. and denied
that she had ever used a pistol or
whip on the prisoners.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-10
Ohio Gets Democratic
Senator After 5 Years

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-(P)-Ohio
tc la, got its first Democratic U.
S. Senator since former Gov. Vic
Donahey left Congress five years
ago.
James W. Huffman of Columbus.
son-in-law of Donahey, was sworn
in as successor to Harold H. ~
ton, Cleveland Republican, who
resigned from the Senate to become
a member of the Supreme Court.
Immediately after the brief cere-
mony, which was witnessed 6v
Donahey, Huffman told reporters
he would be a cadnidate in next
years Ohio primaries to retain his
Senate seat for a full-six year term.
Burton's term, to which he was an
pointed by Gov. Frank Lausche
ends in January, 947.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-10
Continued from Page One)
CALLS FOR DOOLEY

And while you're down there
find Tom Dooley and send h i m
back at once" I ordered. Tom was
in Manila saying gaadbye to
pretty English girl who was sail
ing for Australia.
Shortly before 9 am. Macarthur
headquarters informed me that Ba-
guio, the Philippine Summer CAPT
tai, IS miles above Stotsenburg,
had been attacked by Jap bomb
ers - my first real knowledge
that the Jap is no respecter of non
military tar 6 ct S. Macarthur S
warned me to take every precau-
ton against a possible Jap para
troop landing at Clark Field.
I Immediately deployed c o l.
Clinton Pierce's Twenty-Sixth Cav
alary to the east of the field. I had
no infantry available SO put my
little battern of pack artillery al
the west end of the big parade
ground at Stotsenburg, and in
structed the gunners to set their
fuses to zero and load with, shrap-
mel, so that they would be able to
rake the parade ground if neces-
sary.
After using the public phone sys-
tenn to issue the necessary orders
to my field commanders, l left my
headquarters and went over to my
house to direct the boxing and stor-
ing of some personal effects and
to start packing my field equip
ment. By 1890 I was ready.
walked out on my porch, headed
for my headquarters.
Suddenly the thunder of flight
Of ching planes hit my ears.
I ran down on the lawn Just as
they roared over the back-drop of
the Zambales Mountains. There
were about 80 of them, bombers
mainly, but also dive bombers and
fighters. They swept over Stotsen-
burg, shaking the ground, and let
their bombs go on Clark Field
most of whose bombers were on
the ground.
The Jap came to Clark Field
with his biggest bombs. The very
air of Stolsenburg ratified with con-
cussion. In the midst of the almost
uncontested raid my Filipino boy,
Felemon San Pedro, ran startled
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-10
NATIONWIDE SEARCH
ON FOR HOUSTON MAN
AS MURDER SUSPECT

BEAUMONT, Tex, Oct. 9.-(P-
A charge of murder was filed be-
fore County Attorney Shelby K.
Long here today against Riley Nc
Game, 40, Houston, in connection
W. the death Sept. 80 of Elnora
Collins.
A coast-to-coast search is being
conducted for the Houston man,
believed to have been in Washing
t n, D. c., last week.
Detective Inspector c. V. Kern
oil Houston said that fingerprints
found on an abandoned car in
Louisiana were those of Miss Col
Inns, pretty loan office clerk and
daughter of a Baptist minister.
Kern said this, and the fact her
purse was found on the rear seat,
definitely established the fact she
had been a passenger in the car.
Miss Collins nude, partially
burned body was found last Thurs
day in lonely weeded spot four
miles from Beaumont.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-10
NAILS WILL HEAR
CONFESSION TODAY
Continued from Page One)

Maj. Herman Bolker, New York
pathologist, and now member OF
the War Crimes investigation tenn
said the neutrality-suspicious.
mixture was much more effective
on persons suffering tuberculosis or
pneumonia than on normal cases.
Scopolamine, he said, is Familiarity
known as Twilight Sleep"
Bolker testified that he perform
ed autopsies on bodies of six Rus
slams exhumed at Hadamar, and
found four of them infected with
tuberculosis, one with pneumonia,
and the other lacking evidence of
any disease.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-10
All N extWeek
American Legion
Thrill Circus

Co-chairmen Thomas B. Hughes
and William L. Farmer report that
the coming American Legion Vic
tory Celebration and Thrill Circus
to be staged all next week begin
ming Monday night, October 18th
at Legion Stadium here will be the
"South's Greatest Outdoor Amuse-
ment event.
The Grand stand program to be
staged twice daily at pm. and
$3.50 pm. will have fifteen big cir
Gus acts including the famous
"Teeter Sisters" billed as the ''Sky-
high Revue; Captain Jimmy
Jamison, worlds champion high
diver; Eric the Great, l22 feet
swaying pole act; Will H. Hills,
Society Circus with performing
elephants, dogs, ponies and other
animals; Pat and Villa LIE Volo
high wire artists; Friscos trained
seals; Nal Marcus, acrobat and
other big acts.
The Marks Shows Mile Long
Pleasure Trail attractions will
combine with the local R and S
Amusements with thirty shows,
rides and attractions to delight the
midway crowds.
'Lucky Lee" Crosby, worlds
champion stunt artists and his
He'll Drivers will be here on Thurs
day night and Saturday afternoon
performing hair raising stunts, in
Guiding the spectacular leaping of
a stock car over a huge bus. Fire
works will be a feature of the grand
stand show on Wednesday and
Saturday nights.
Children Day will be the attrac-
ton on Wednesday from l pm. to
6 pm. with all school boys and
girls admitted free at the main
entrance gates.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-10
Laval Condemned To Die
! By French High Court

PARIS, Oct. g. R -Swarthy,
White-tied Pierre Laval-the butch
er's son whose nimble brain car
ried him up to the head OF his
nation and down at last to a
tr-,itor's dung eon-was condemned
tonight to die before firing
squad for betraying France.
The 62-year-old Vichy Premier,
who headed his government twice
in peacetime and once again
when he led it into a honeymoon
with Nazi Germany, heard the YER
dict in a dungeon beneath his trial
courtroom, his attorney said, and
calmly commented:
1T was what I expected all
along"
He then turned back to the writ
ing of a defense of his caree-,