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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-02-11

As the dawn of freedom from Japa-
nese domination CLOVIS on the Philip
pine horizon, Filipino statesmen and
economists are coming to grips with
some of the hard, realistic problems
that face them. They appear con-
WINGED that drastic revision of the
tariff. provisions of the Tydings-Mc-
Dufiie independence act will be essen
tial If the infant republic is to estab-
lish itself on a Arm basis.
Under an amendment to the inde-
pendence act which was signed by
President Roosevelt last June, the
islands will not have to wait until
the original statutory date of July 4,
1916, for complete freedom. The ties
that bind the vast archipelago to the
United States may be cut by the Pres
ident as soon as practicable after con-
stitutional processes and normal func-
tons Of government have been restored
In the islands.
With the fall of Manila and the
prospect that Gen. Douglas MacArthur's
men soon will mop up the Japanese
in the main island of Luzon, the condi-
lions OF the amended Tydings-McDuf
act may be satisfied within the next
few months. But with independence
under evisting legislation - the free
trade privileges which resulted in
Philippine exports of around $127 ,000, 900
annually to the United States in i'm
mediate prewar years will be ended.
It is trade based largely on one COM
modity-sugar. Because of the war the
islands have not built up other indus
tries or other markets. So, unless there
is an adjustment, Filipino economists
see poverty and disorder staring them
in the face
Immediate Problems Press
Meanwhile, the islands confront even
more pressing short-range problems:
The establishment of constitutional
government and the feeding and
clothing Of semistarved population.
The position of President Sergio Os-
mena is firmly based on legal grounds.
Under amendments to the Philippine
constitution made In 1910, he would
normally have succeeded the late Presi-
dent Manuel Quezon In any event for
the period from November IS, 1913,
until January l, 1916. More, with the
Japanese invasion the Philippine Con-
gress hurriedly passed an act vesting
all power Of government in President
Quezon for the period of the emergency.
With Mr. Quezons death last summer,
Mr.. Osmena, as constitutionally-e elected
Vice President, inherited these extraor-
binary powers.
However, Filipino sources here see q
more complex problem in the re-estab-
hshment of the Congress, whose mem
bers have been scattered far and wide
during the three years that the Japa.
nese have controlled the islands. Some
OF them probably are dead. Others
may be prisoners of the Japanese in small
islands, which may not be freed by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-02-11

Postwar replacement of the old Highway Bridge,
agreed upon necessity involves unusual difference
opinion between agencies whose decision
such matters is usually unchallenged
One group favors two one-way, four-lane bridges.
other six-ane bridge. Both groups base
arguments substantially the traffic statistics
defends its position the grounds of sound
city planning.
On the side of the argument is the National Park
and Planning Commission the National Park Service
whose views expressed by Miss James an advocate
single bridge the other SIDE favorng two bridges,
District Commissioners the Federal Works Admin
istraton and the Public Roads Administration The Fine
Commission supports the twobridge plan to the ex
of finding objection from esthetic point Of vew
Both sides are presented here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-02-11
Nazis Prepare Alibi

According to reports from neutral
countries the first Germans to grasp
the hopelessness of the situation and
try to find way OF escape from what
they see is coming are the Germans
who have been resident in Prague for
many years.
Recently they have been meeting very
often in secret to consult together on
how to save themselves when disaster
arrives with the retreat of the Ger
mans before the Red Army and the
Czechoslovak troops fighting side by side
with them, and when the Czech people
once more assume the government Of
their own home.
The arguments Of these Germans In
Prague are fairly well known In the
neutral countries and usually resolve
themselves into an attempt 1t an alihi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-02-11
War Review
Germans Yield Ground
as Allies Strike
By H0ward p. Bale,

Dy II OtCOf0 Il. B0ftcv
Both in the European theater and In
the Pacific, the developments of the
past week find the enemy approach
ing a showdown, the outcome of which
Will determine the length of the war.
Germany's position is especially des-
perate with giant pincers movement
under way on the western front and
On the eastern front imminent by
passing Of strong points threatening to
bring about the siege of Berlin.
Briefly the important events were as
follows:
Sunday-United States LIST Army rips
through West Wall southeast of Aachen
near important Roer River dams. Third
Army breaks into main Siegfried Line,
penetrating miles into Germany. Sew
enth Army and French LIST start cleanup
of Colmar pocket as Nazis flee for
Rhine. Reds outflank Kuestrin, Oder
River bastion, and reach point SO miles
from Berlin. All but one-eighth of
OF East Prussia occupied. American
troops reach heart of Manila. Santa
Tomas prison taken, releasing 5000 in
ternees.
Monday Reds concentrate heavy
forces along 140 miles of Oder, prepara-
tory drive to outflank Berlin. West
ern spearhead pushed to point As miles
from vital Stettin, Baltic seaport.
Americans and French closing trap on
10000 Nazis In Colmar. American LIST
captures one of Roer dams; now only
/ mile from last of West Wall bastions.
Several hundred bombers raid Bonn,
Western German rail center. Half Of
Manila freed. Planes from four British
carriers smash Palembang refinery in
Sumatra, hitting Japs heavy blow in
oil supply. Australians land on New
Britain 20 miles nearer last Jap con-
centration on island.
Tuesday - Russians establish three
bridgeheads over Oder southeast OF
Berlin. Soviets break into Ponzan,
previously by-passed. United States LIST
Army smashes into second band of
Siegfried forts. Third Army moves for
ward IL miles through line but yields
Brandscheid, clear through line. Leip-
zig, Chemnits and Magdeburg pounded
by 2,200 planes. Japs ire business dis
trict Of Manila after destroying water
mains. Released prisoners now total
5000. Bataan sealed OF.
wednesday American 3rd Army
throws four divisions across Our and
Sure Rivers to invade Germany on az
mile front. Allied foothold in Ger
many now 40 miles long. American
9th and British I'd beyond Siegfried
Line along 35-mile front. Reds set up
new bridgehead over Oder south Of
Kuestrin and expand other north OF
city IS miles from Berlin. Reds gain
steadily In Silesia. Strongest United
States attack Of weeks gains 600 yards
In Italy near Bologna. Stockholm says
Hitler ready to quit as Fuehrer and
become President. Japs continue demo-
utions In Manila, hold city south Of
tsee WAR REVIEW, Pare COY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-02-11

sides agencies which they
have long respected and
they find 1t difncult to
weigh the evidence.
The Highway Bridge is
the principal and most di-
rect approach from Viz
ginia to the heart of WASH
ington's central business
district and to the area
where, in the decade prior
to the war, the greatest
expansion of the Federal
establishment took place.
1t was thus natural that
the growth of trafic over
the Highway Bridge would
closely parallel the in
crease in the number of
Federal employees located
in areas tributary to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-02-11

Except for the latter
agency, which recommend
ed a single six-lane Ca
pacity bridge, all are in
agreement with the de-
cision of the Commission
ers in adopting the plan
originally proposed by the
Public Roads Administra-
ton. The Secretary OF the
Interior has subsequently
advised the Commissioners
that he does not concur In
their determination.
The Commissioners in
making their decision con-
cluded as follows:
/. To adequately serve
present and future traffic
needs, including turning
movements at the ends of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-02-11
For One Bridge
By Harlem James,

BY HNfTe0H James,
Probably good many Washngtonians confused
by the controversy which developed whether there
should be sane two four bridges the
Potomac to take the place of the obsolete Highway
Bridge at Fourteenth street. They see up opposite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-02-11
For Two Bridges

COMMITTEES BY he
pending legislation for two bridRes0
suitable crossing to replace the present Fourteenth
Street Bridge has been studied for than year
by the District Highway Department. the administrator
of public roads and his staff the Fine Arts Commission
and the National Capital and Planning Commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-02-11

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-02-11

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Evening star., 1945-12-29

000, 1000 brick year, has been lost to
the city. The Frederick Brick Works
Frederick. Nd, has not yet resumed
operations.
There's almost no way to tell how
many brick dwellings could be built
with present production. The size
of house. and whether 1t is de-
tached, semidetached or part of a
row are big factors. One builder
may skimp on brick and need only
$4,000 for a moderate-sized de-
tached dwelling. Another may use
twice as many.
But one brick man did make this
estimate: If home builders get only
so per cent of this areas production
under forthcoming Government
set-aside order for veterans prefer
ence housing, then bricks will bt
flowing into homes at the rate of al
least 10000, 900 a year by spring.
If home builders should happen te
get 80 per cent of production, the
rate probably would reach $4,000, ,00(
brick year.
Tomorrow-Hardware, plumbing
and heating.)
Evening star., 1945-12-29

Don't wait to buy your share Of
Victory Bonds. The sooner your
money is put into Victory Bonds
their day Of maturity, when you
reap a profit, is nearer.
Evening star., 1945-12-29
Tie
FURNACE
DOCTOR
aGaNS:

This is not necessary as there is
no danger of the tank bursting
Your hot-water tank is connected
directly with the street supply pipe
and the most harm that an over
heated tank could do is to force the
hot water back into this pipe.
However. it is negligence to let
your tank overhead. If you heat with
coal and have a coil in your fur
nance, you can avoid overheating
the tank by merely raking the hot
Goals away from the coil.
If the tank Is not insulated, 1t is
recommended that you cover it with
asbestos to conserve hot water and
fuel. You can do the job yourself
by covering the tank with chicken
wire and then dabbing on moist as
bestos, or have your heating man do
first-elass job at a small cost.
A little thought and attention
given to these items will inevitably
result in great savings of fuel.
Evening star., 1945-12-29

Victory Loan "E" Bonds mature
for 331s per cent more than the
purchase price.
Evening star., 1945-12-29
| Federal Balance
In the Bank Hits
| |AH-Time Record
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press. -..
The Government has more none,
"in the bank" to work with toda,
than 1t has ever had before.
Yesterdays working balance
money the Government uses to pa.
current costs and which parallel
an individuals checking account
amounted to 26,241 ASS, ,062.42. I
may go as high as $28, 900 900 900.
Here's the picture in round mum
bers:
In the Governments checking
account" $4,000, 600, 900.
Interest cost to tie Government OF
this amount, at about 2 per cent
approximately $500, 900, 900.
The cash came from two sources
/. Sales of Victory Loan Bonds
2. Higher receipts from taxes. Gun
employment did not develop as hat
been expected, 50 national incom,
and tax receipts were higher thar
expectedD
Evening star., 1945-12-29
Factory Reeonversion
Nearly Finished, but
Production Still Laqs

Reconyersion Is now virtually COM
pleted in most plants of the Nation,
but all-out production will have to
await settlement of present labor
management differences, Civilian
Production Administrator John D.
Small reports.
Such important industries as tex
tiles, lumber, building materials and
foundries continue to be handi-
capped by the loss of skilled or
|semiskilled workers, who apparently
are reluctant to go back to their old
jobs, Mr.. Small stated in his month
ly survey on civilian production.
Despite these factors, however, in
dustrial production generally moved
upward in November for the first
time since We day, he reported.
Outlook Summarized.
Mr.. Small gave this picture of the
outlook in various industries:
Autos-Up to December only
81 900 passenger cars had been built,
a total "far short of earlier fore
casts" The primary obtacle is ia
bor-managemer1t differences which
are resulting In widespread shut
downs" of the plants of parts sup
pliers and of one major producer
General Motors.
Tires-Passenger tire production
is equivalent to 80 per cent of the
prewar rate. (CPA expects output
next year to set a record, but says
full demand will not be satisfied for
several monthsD
Refrigerators November ship
ments from plants representing more
than half the prewar industry to-
tailed 77000, as compared with
prewar rate of 100000 a month from
these plants.
Washing machines-Output now
at about so per cent of the 1941 rate.
Among delaying factors, labor man
agement problems.
Construction machinery - Ma jor
producers are maintaining their
high wartime rate of output.
Farm machinery-Up to COM
paratively high levels" in November,
recovering from September slump
caused by work stoppages.
Transportation-Delivery of rail-
Evening star., 1945-12-29

| hand."
Older Veterans Plea.
Mr. O'Hara indicated he believed
some preference should be given to
the older veterans.
What about World War I vet
erans?" he asked. 1--WE been in
Washington eight years and I still
don't have a place to live. I'm very
sympathetic to World War II vet
Grams, but what about me? I fought
for my country in 1917"
Mr.. Flynn reiterated that DHC
officials had refused to provide in
formation he sought on which to
base an offer He said he never
considered the purchase of these
properties for resale at a profit
to me nor have I ever intimated
that I had an intention of doing So
"On the contrary, I have rejected
all proposals made to me by pri-
vate interests who have offered to
purchase these properties from De-
fense Homes Corp. and to employ
me to sell the apartments under
my cooperative plan at a profit
to them"
Are you going to get anything on
this deal?" Mr.. Flynn was asked
II don't know, and at any rate that
is second consideration with me-
he replied.
Naylor Gardens residents had re-
quested him to address mass meet
ing they planned to hold some time
next week" he said.
Mr.. KlutZnick denied DHC had
refused to provide information to
Mr.. Flynn, and requested an aide
to see that information on the prop
critics was made available.
Mr. Sawyer said the Amvets or
ganization would present a bid"
by January 5. Amvets. he said, had
no controversy with Mr.. Klutznick
or Mr.. Ziegler" (William A. Ziegler,
general manager of DHC. also at
the conference).
He added he had mo complaint
except one-we want to press our
contention that our offer be con-
sidered for a lease with the option
to purchase.
Evening star., 1945-12-29

In almost every home, a consider
able amount of hot water is wasted
daily. One of the many ways in
which we waste hot water is by
washing OUR hands under the hot
water faucet with the drain open.
This is habit that many of us
have formed; we probably do not
realize that 1t is an expensive one
as well as fuel waster.
This is not a little thing, by any
means, as this waste occurs in thou
sands of homes throughout the Ma
ton, resulting in an enormous
amount of lost fuel. Whether coal
gas or oil, it is still fuel and costs
money.
Another example of drain waste
is that caused by unwarranted fear
of an overheated tank. Many house.
holders, on discovering a tank over
heated, Immediately turn on the
faucet, letting the hot water run
down the drain.
Evening star., 1945-12-29
Brick
Continued From Page BID

trying to get War Production Board
permission to build at another loca-
ton, L. Perry West, grandson of the
founder, set up plant at 70OC
Sheriff road. in Prince Georges
County, Md.
Today this plant has seven kilns in
operation, turning out $4,000 brick q
day-a third of its prewar produc-
ton. Three new kilns will be in op-
GRAFTON in March. This yard, and
one operated by the Woodbridge
Clay Products Co. at Woodbridge
Va. were the only ones in the Dis
trict area making brick until re-
Gently.
Then, coincident with the OPA's
granting 50 per thousand increase
in the ceiling price of brick in Sep
tember, three other plants which
supplied Washington builders were
encouraged to resume operations.
The United Brick Corp, with a
normal daily capacity of 10000
brick, is now producing about IS, 600
a day. This plant only recently re-
sumed production after 10-week
strike, and is said to be still plagued
by labor shortage.
But one prewar Washington area
flrm-the Hydraulic Pressed Brick
Co.-ceased operations three years
ago. Its production, averaging 12,-
Evening star., 1945-12-29
Older Veterans Plea.

members signed up or money on
Evening star., 1945-12-29
Building Permits Issued
For District DWELLINGS

Permits for the construction of
three dwellings to cost total of
sgt 900 were issued this week by the
District Building Permits Section
They went to:
L. F. Stephens, 1925 Forty-sixth
street NV. owner and builder
A. w. Smith, 1929 Leland street,
Chevy Chase, Md, architect: for a
two-story brick and frame dwelling
at 4814 Sedgwick street NV, to cost
$4,000.
Frank S. Phillips, 927 Fifteenth
street NV, owner and builder; Har-
vey P Baxter, 1919 M street NV.
architect; to erect two two-story
brick dwellings at 3120-3124 Fifty
first place NV, to costsS7 900 each
Evening star., 1945-12-29
Pepsi-CoIa Canteen Here
Ito Close Doors Monday

The Pepsi-Cola Canteen, Thir-
teenth and G streets NV, will shut
its doors on Monday at 8 p. m. De-
creased patronage and a lessened
need for the services are given as
the reason, officials said today.
Mrs. Robert Goode. director OF
the Pepsi-Cola unit explained the
canteen has entertained more than
nine million service personnel since
| it opened October 10, 1912. 1t had
previously been announced the
Stage Door Canteen will close next
month.
Also closing on Monday are the
Anacostia USO, Fourteenth and U
streets Sc, and the Silver Spring
USO, 1914 Georgia avenue, NV.
Evening star., 1945-12-29

l&y p ger coaches will start il
1916. Bus production at about the
same rate as before the war.
Textiles and clothing-"No pros
pect output of textile products will
catch up with demand in the near
future" Principal problem is a
shortage of manpower. To meet
needs Of veterans, the low-cost
clothing program is being geared to
greater output of mems suits and
coats.
Construction - Major bottlenecks
are lumber, cast iron soil pipe, brick,
gypsum board and lath, clay sewer
pipe and cast iron radiators and
boilers.
Evening star., 1945-12-29
Bakeshop Pleads Gully
10 Health Violations

Barker Bakeshop, Inc, pleaded
guilty in Municipal Court yesterday
to a charge OF violating District
health regulations at its bakery
listed at 1921 Connecticut avenue
INV. Imposition of sentence was
suspended by Judge John p. Nc
Mahon.
According to the charges, a health
inspector found men smoking near
food. flies in the shop, webs in the
washroom and evidence of mice In
the basement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-05-24

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ACCIDENT
Personals

Sgt. George Bach, Richmond, Va,
spent the weekend here with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Henry Bach.
Mrs. Aubra Goehringer and sons,
Miss Betty Rodeheaver and Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Kahl and son visited Mr.
and Mrs. Stanley Best at Confluence,
Sunday.
Pvt. Donald Wegman, Fl. Meade,
Albert Snyder and Miss Freda Snyder
were dinner guests on Sunday of Mrs.
William Miller.
Weekend and Sunday guests of
Mrs c. c. Schmale were Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Herring, York Run Pa; Mrs.
Hester Schroyer, UniontoWn; Mr.. and
Mrs John Amman and daughter, of
Oakland, and Mr.. and Mrs Orlando
Hetrick and son.
Mrs. Charles Dewitt left here last
week for Camp Blanding, Fla, to be
with her husband, who is stationed at
that point.
John Spoerlein is spending several
weeks with Mr. and Mrs. R. G.. Spocr-
lcin in New Windsor
Mrs. Charles Strauss and son left
Accident on Tuesday for Camp Port
Hueneme, Calf, to remain for an
indefinite time with her husband, Cap
tain Strauss, who is at present sta
toned there.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Schlossnagle
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Schlossragle
and family. all of Berlin, Pa, were
guests on Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lloyd Miller,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Margrotf and
son, Mrs. Ray Broadwater and Mrs.
William Graves visited Mrs. Charles
Strauss, Sunday evening.
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Howard Schlossnaglc were Mr.. and
Mrs. R. G.. Spoerlein, of New Windsor;
Mrs. Sadie Taylor, Baltimore; Mrs.
W. f. Groden, Kcyscr, w. Va; Mr..
and Mrs. Elwood Schlossnaglc and
family, Gortner; Mr., and Mrs. w. E.
Spocrlcin and granddaughter, Mrs.
Paul Dewitt and sons, all of Oakland;
Mrs Raymond SchlossnagIe and their
daughter, Miss Eleanor Wicklow, Of
Friendsvillc; Mr.. and Mrs. f. f.
Spoerlcin and Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
SpoerIein.
Rev and Mrs. O. P. Fke and chill
dren, Mt. Lake Park; Miss Esther
Wilson, of Oakland, and Miss Marga-
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NEW GERMANY

Revival services are being conducted
each evening at the Methodist church
by the pastor, Rev Robert Henson.
On Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the
District Superintendent Rev Fred F.
Wyand, will be the speaker All mem
bers are urged to be present.
On Sunday afternoon, June Bird, at
, p. M, a Memorial Service will be
held at the Methodist church for Pvt.
Raymond Butler who lost his life on
the European battlefront
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine burst, Grants
vile, spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer burst
Mrs. Arthur Broadwater and son,
Harry, spent the weekend in Melcroft.
Pa, with Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Broad
water and Mrs. Raymond Barr.
Mrs. Kenneth Plummer and son
have returned to their home in Clarks-
burg, w. Va, after visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Asa Fresh.
Sunday guests at the Willie War
nick home were Mr. and Mrs. G.. H.
Arvin and children, John Lawrence
and Miss Doris Warwick, of Martins
burg, W. Va, Mr. and Mrs Ernest
Murphy, Miss Darleen Warwick, Mr.
and Mrs. George Weimer and family,
all of Frostburg
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Merrill and