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Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-04-20
Boj proti podganam

v avditoriju Medkulturne
knjiznice ma e. 55 st. in st. Clair
Ave. Sc vrsi tecaj, pri katerem
Sc daje podarjem pouk 0 kon-
troll podganje nadlege. Preda-
vanja Sc vrsijo danes in nasled-
MIA diva petka oh 7:30 zvecer.
Pouk je brezplacen.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-04-20
~ BOL.lgIsNICE

Mrs. Antonio Bratovic, 1884
=. 169 St, se je podvrgla tezki
operaciji v Lakeside bolnisnici.
katero je srecno prestala. Sedaj
~ zopet nahaja AZ svojem do
nv, kjer jo prijateljice lahko
obl1csjo. xslimo j skorajdnie
I okrevlnje !!
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-04-20
Prosnje "a premog

Nova vladna odredba zahte-
va, da morajo vse osebe, XII hoce-
jo narociti premog, najpreje il
polniti tozadevno prosnjo, kate
ra mora biti odobrena cd racij-
skega odbora. Listine ali pole
dobite pri prodajalcih premoga
in Sc jih mora vloziti pri racij-
skemu odboru do Is. maja.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-04-20
Zenljiski davek

Rok "a placitev davka ma zem-
ljisca in posestva potece 10. ma
ia. Ne cakajte do zadnjega dne,
da vam ne bo treba stati v vrsti
po vec ur.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-04-20
Pdljski problem trdi
orch konference
V San Francisco
Zed. drzave 50. drugie
zavrnile prosnje y.
Sovjetsks unije IA pri y
znanje rezima v Warsaw

WASHINGTON, 10. .aprila. -
Zedinjene drzave so danes dru-:
gic zavrnile prosnjo Sovjetske
Wade, da Sc prizna poljsko "a
casno vlado, XII je bila svoj cas-
v Lublinu, sedaj pa Sc nahaja v
Warsaw, kot pravomocno "a
stopnico Poljske ma konferenci
Zdruzenih narodov v San Fran
ciscu. .......
Mrtva tocka, ma kateri je OBJ
ticalo poljsko vprasanje, navda-
ia tukajsnjc uradne kroge S
skrbjo z ozirom ma mocni uci-
mex, XII ga bo imela situacija ma
zborovanje. HI ina poloziti te-
melj organizacije "a jamcenje
svetovnega miru po koncani VOL
nj.
Strah, da So Russia umalne s
... kOnference
Drzavni department je drugo
sovjetsko proSnjo odklonil z il
javo, da bi Sc moglo priznati "a
stopstvo le TAXI poljski vladi, XII
bi bila organizirana ma temelju
sporazuma, ki je bill dosezen v
Jalti, namrec da Sc formira poll
ska vlada, v kateri bodo zasto-
pane vse poljske politiGne stru-
je donna in v inozemstvu.
Uradne kroge v Washingtonu
navdaja strah, da utegne Rusi-
ia tik pred konferenco raje
umakniti svoje zastopstvo, ka-
kor pa Sc ukloniti. Jas1o je, da
bi bill talk korak usoden "a zbo-
rovanje V San Francisco.
Washington napeto pricaknje
prih0dA Moiot0va
Vse sedaj caka, kak1no stall
sce DO zavzel sovjetski zunanji
komisar Molotov, katerega Sc
pricakuje fukaj v petek Ill so
boto. Ameriski poslanik Harri-
man in britslki poslanik Kerr, ki
fsta inaela % vprasanjs No rese-
til v Moslsvi izza krinslEe kon-
ference, sta = dospela Y Wash
ingt0n.
Perece poljsko vpra4anje bo
lpredmet raxgovorov, i - pric.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-04-20

GEN. SyOBODA IMENOVAN
POVEIJNIK CEsKE ARMADE

POVELJNIK CEsKE ARMADE
LONDON, 10. aprila. - Ra-
dio Moskva je danes naznanil,
da je ceskoslovaski predsednik
Benes imenoval gen. Ludvika
Svobodo vrhovnim poveljnikom
ceskoslovaske armade. Zavzel
je mesto gen. Sergeja Ingra.
Gen. Svoboda je bill poveljnik
ceskoslovaske brigade, XII Sc je
borila oh strani Rdece vojske.
ERNIE PYLE 30 POKOPAN
MA OTOKU, KJER JE UMRL
OKINAWA, 10. aprila.
Padli vojni porocevalec Ernie
Pyle DO pokopan ma TEN otoku
ma vojaskem pokopaliscu, kjer
pocivajo navadni vojaki-pesci,
katere je proslavljal kot casni-
kar, in 8 katerimi je delil vese-
lie id zalost, dokler je zivel.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-04-20
PROG. SLOVENKE VABIJO

PK()G. SLOVENkE VABl0U
Progressive Slovenke bodo
jutri vecer priredile plesno We
selico v SLOW. mar. domu ma st.
Clair Ave. Znano je, da seS vsi
krozki Progresivnih Slovenk
trudijo, da Sc bo olajsalo gorje
ljudstev v starr domovini, zato
pa smelo pricakujejo, da Jill OBJ.
Ginstvo jutri obisce v velikem
Stevilu.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-04-20

EnD13le v1)ns hsn1s e vi e3ls-vaaGsl
sgslo - - 11Aj pnaGsn
e1lDo1 r. ~ - llAyl1nl
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-04-20
ERNIE PYLE ,BO POKOPAN
MA OTOKU, KJER JE UMRL
'POMANJKANJE GABOLINA
USODNO IA NEMCIJO

LUDWIGSHAFEN (O.N.A.).
Eden ravnatelj tukajsnje ke-
micne tovarne, ki spada med
najveGje oddelke IG-Farben in
dustrije, trdi, da je Nemcija izgu-
bila vojno radi pomanjk jkanja ga
solina. TO je dober dokaz nepo-
bolja jaljivosti nskega znaGaja,
obenen Pc prica tudi . ucinkovi-
tosti zavezniskih zracnih napa-
dov.
Evening star., 1945-09-20
Dratha
TURNER, LAWRENCE.

TURNER. LAWRENCE. On Tuesday.
ssRsm0fIA IAWRENeR VI NEE Pae
a mother, Anna Turner. Remains may be
1918 4th st; s.w,, where funeral services
will be conducted Friday, september 81,
at l pm. Interment Payne's Cemetery.
WALKER, CHARLES EDWARD. on
HHesdfs Aso ho:Ds ssp'sahsF caxRLEs EpWR
father Of contstanse: Lucille end Edxsso war
eeric,Iksbnrs. Va brother Of ssrah hodS, Ross ,r
Lola W Smith, Lillian Gibson; Ge1sse A
Walker, y. S, ~, He also leaves one aunt,
nephews. Funeral Friday. September 81
at 1880 pm.. from the W. Ernest JARVIS
funeral church, 1872 You st. NV. Rev. R
L. Tucker oficiating. Relatives and friends
invited. Interment Arlington National
Cemetery.
WILSON. sHEDRIC r. On wednesday
septsmbeE 10; 1s45i e.. his Eesidep1es :, II
also Is survived by two sons, Charles z
and William J. Wilson: dauehtek Mamie
Wilson Fickling and many other relatives
and friends. Funeral and burial in Cum
berland, Va. Arrangements by Bland fu.
neral home, Farmville. Va
Evening star., 1945-09-20
Clarence {. Frey, 66,
ID. {. Tax Expert, Dies

Clarence E. Frey, 66, a field ex-
aminer In the tax department of the
District government. died yesterday
at his home, 1922 Forty first street
NV. after an illness of several
months.
Mr.. Frey, son of the late Levin S
and Blanche Hall Frey, was born In
Washington. He attended public
schools here and the Pace Institute
which is now Benjamin Franklin
University, and was graduated from
Georgetown University Law School
He was employed in tax divisions
of the Federal and District govern
ments for more than 20 years. Pre-
viously. he had been associated with
the firm of Robertson, Furman &
Murphy, tax consultants.
Mr.. Frey was a member of the
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church,
and a former deacon of the church,
member of the Chevy Chase
Masonic Lodge, the Chevy Chase
Citizens Association and the Dis
trict Bar Association.
He Is survived by his widow, Mrs
Bessie B. Frey; two sisters, Miss
Louis Frey and Mrs. Helen T. Wood
son, both of Washington, and a
brother, Brice A. Frey, New York
City.
Funeral services will be held at
pm. tomorrow at the S. H. Hines
funeral home. 2901 Fourteenth street
NV. Burial will be in Rock Greek
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1945-09-20
Otto Siemon Dies; Retired
Furniture UphoIsterer

Otto M. Siemon, 78, retired furni-
ture upholsterer, died yesterday at
local hospital.
Born in Baltimore. he came to the
District in 1893 and was employed
by the Hub Furniture Co. He re-
tired about seven years ago.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Lillian
Siemon; three sons, John E., Lee R
and Kenneth K. Siemon, and step
son, Lucius Glauner. all OF Washing
ton: sister, Mrs. Mamie Reilly, Bal
timore.
Funeral services will be held at
Chambers funeral home. 1400 Cha
pin street NV, at 1890 am. tomor-
row. Burial will be in Fort Lincoln
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1945-09-20
Nathaniel Love|ess Dies;
Drug Store EmpIoye

Nathaniel Loveless, 66, an en-
ploye of Peoples Drug Stores. died
yesterday in Emergency Hospital.
He lived at 1905 Ninth street NV.
Mr.. Loveless worked for the last
two years in the cigar department
of the drugstore at 1107 Pennsyl-
vania avenue NV Prior to l943
he was with the SafeWay Stores for
10 years. Born in Prince Georges
County. Md, he came to Washing
ton q years ago and for several
years operated his own grocery
business.
He was a member of the Wood
men of the World.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs
Grace E. Loveless, and son, Pvt
Joseph M. Loveless, stationed at
Aberdeen Proving Ground. Md.
Funeral services will be held at
the w. w. Deal funeral home, 48l2
Georgia avenue NV. at 2 pm. Sat-
urday. Burial will be in Congress
sional Cemetery.
Evening star., 1945-09-20
Labor
Continued From First Page)

commitments as to future of their
work.
Mr. Schwellenbach promised to
make clearer today his plans for the
future of WLB, board member
said.
Mr.. Taylor, former professor of
economics at the University OF
Pennsylvania, has served with the
board since it was set up nearly four
years ago. known as the author of
the Little Steel formula for stabiliz-
ing wages in wartime, he became
chairman last spring when his pred
ecessor. William H. Davis, was ele-
waited to head the Office of Eco
nomic Sterilization.
Evening star., 1945-09-20
Rites for Moody Burdefte
To Be Held Tomorrow

Funeral services for Moody M
Burdette, so. lifelong resident OF
Browningsville. Md. vino died at his
home Tuesday after an illness OF
three weeks, will be held at 2 pm
tomorrow at Bethesda Methodist
Church, in Browningsville. Burial
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr.. Burdette was a merchant in
Browningsville for 80 years. retiring
in 1912. He was member Of the
Methodist Church.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs
Ellen G. w. Burdette; two sons
Merle M. Burdette of Brownings-
vile and &c Petty Officer Irving
Burdette, now stationed at Balm
bridge, Md, and four grandchildren
Evening star., 1945-09-20
John |. Barranger Dies;
Retired Insurance Man

John Louis Barranger, "A, retired
insurance agent, died yesterday at
his home, 1928 Florida avenue NE,
after a long illness.
A native of Baltimore. he came
to Washington about 40 years ago.
He was with the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Co. and other life in
surance companies in both cities
until his retirement IS years ago.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Harriet E. Barranger; four daugh-
ters, Mrs. Catherine M. Fey. Mrs.
Marie E. Dayhof, Mrs. Grace E.
Campbell and Mrs. Irene H. Rich
ards, all of Washington, and son,
Pfc. John E. Barranger, stationed
at Fort Oglethorpe. Ga, and now
home on furlough.
Funeral services will be held from
the Timothy Hanlon funeral home.
GAL H street NE, at l pm. Sat-
urday. Burial will be in Fort Lin
coin Cemetery.
Evening star., 1945-09-20
Miss Mary Moore Dies;
Nurse Here Many Years

Miss Mary Moore, 80, a private
nurse here for 43 years, died yes
terday at her home, 806 Twenty first
street NV. after a long illness.
Miss Moore was born in Loudoun
County. Va, and received her nurses
training in Baltimore at the Mary
land University Hospital. She prac-
ticed her profession in Washington
until her retirement 10 years ago.
She is survived by two sisters. Miss
Maude and Miss Katharine Moore
of Washington.
Funeral services will be held at
the Hysong funeral home. 1900 H
street NV. at II am. Saturday,
Burial will be in Leesburg, Va.
Evening star., 1945-09-20
William Scott's Funeral
Set for Tomorrow

Funeral services for William H
Scott. TO- will be held at his home,
1701 Taylor street NV, at $50 am.
tomorrow. Requiem mass will be
celebrated at 9 a. m at the Shrine of
the Sacred Heart. Burial will be in
Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Mr.. Scott. a lifelong resident of
Washington. died Tuesday at his
home after a two-week illness. He
had retired two years ago after five
years as a night clerk at the Kew
Gardens Apartments, 27O0 @ street
NV. Previously, he had been a
meatcutter with local meat firms
for 40 years
He is survived by son. w. Francis
Scott, and granddaughter of
Washington.
Evening star., 1945-09-20
mrs. Bieber's Death
By Poison Ruled Suicide

DR.. F. j. Broschart. Montgomery
County medical examiner, yesterday
issued a certificate of suicide in the
case of Mrs. Elizabeth " Bieber, 81
of 5208 Fourth street NV, who died
yesterday in Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, from poisoning.
District police said the woman's
husband, William E. Bieber. told
them she had been in i'll health for
five years. He said he found Mrs
Bieber unconscious in their home
and took her to the hospital.
Evening star., 1945-09-20

candidate for Mayor at Detroit's
November election
Mr.. Llewellyn said the situation
was hopeful" while Mr.. Franken-
steen said the walkout should be
settled "in day or two with rea-
sonable attitude from strikers and
MANAGEMENT"
Evening star., 1945-09-20
Vienna Homeless Face Death

VIENNA, Sept. 20 fP.-A high
Austrian official predicted yesterday
that 20 per cent Of Vienna's S citizens
might die from exposure this WIN
ter. due to lack of adequate shelter
and clothing He said hundreds
still are starving, despite Allied ef-
forts to increase the food ration.
Evening star., 1945-09-20
Missouri Alumni TO Meet

John B. Gordon, a businessman
who recently returned from the
Philippines, will speak on his i'm
pressions of that country at 1890
pm. tomorrow before the University
of Missouri Alumni Association. at
its meeting in the Sheraton Hotel,
Fifteenth and l. streets NV.
Evening star., 1945-09-20
Podiotry Case Continued

The case of Emile Beauvais, pro-
prietor of the Emile Beauty Salon,
1921 Connecticut avenue NV.
charged with practicing podiatry
without license, yesterday was
continued to October II in NUM-
cipal Court.
Evening star., 1945-09-20
CEMETERY LOTS.

TO sETILE Es1AIE-24 twin lots n beau
tiful Cedar Hill Cemetery's finest section;
lots should sch for $3.50 each. viii sacfi.
nee 70 dnsle purchaser. NJ. 3z13s
Evening star., 1945-09-20
I'M Mrnturtaa1

BECKER, ANNIE E. tribute OF love
and devotion to our beloved sister and
entered the Celestial City Ave years age
today September 20, 1910.
Not for the dead In Christ we weep,
Their sorrows now are Ger:
The sea is calm, the tempest past.
On that eternal shore.
Their peace is sealed, their rest is sure,
Within that better home;
A while we weep and linger here,
Then follow to the tomb
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-23
OCCUPATION. OF H0NGk0NG. I5 DEBATED.

CHUNGKING, Aug. 23.--Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer declared today the Chinese and British govern ments are negotiating on the sub ject Of whose forces shall occupy Hcngkong and accept the surren- der of the Japanese garrison there.
 The statement by the Commander of the U. s. Forces in China, made at press conference, followed Chinese announcement including the former British Crown colony among the areas to be occupied by Chinese troops. The announcement said Gen. Chang Fuh-Kwei had been designated to receive the Japa- nese surrender.
 British authorities in Chungking had declined comment, but a Chinese army spokesman said that since Hongkong was in the China theatre the high command naturally had assumed responsibility to accept the Japanese surrender there"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-23
I(kES WILL
 REMAIN IN
 U.S.CAB|NET
President Truman Makes Announcement About
 Secretary of Interior

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-Presi- dent Truman said today that Harold L. Ickes, Secretary of the Interior, will continue in his cabinet.
 The President told a news confer snce he had discussed the matter with Ickes, sole remaining member of the original Roosevelt cabinet still on the job, and that Ickes will serve in the official family as long as he vents to stay.
 The President added he believed Ickes is satisfied to remain.
 He said the Secretary will go to London soon to renegotiate the Anglo American oil treaty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-23

 SUICIDE,
 VERDICT
Mystery of Deaths of Three Persons at Terror Bay
 Is Cleared Up

KODIAK, Alaska, Aug. 23,-A cor 'oner's jury has returned from Terror Bay with a verdict of murder and suicide in the mystery deaths of three persons whose bodies were found by the son of two of the vic- tims, MT and Mrs. William Bauman.
 The third body was that of John E. Strickler, Bauman's gold mining partner. William Bauman, Jr., found the trio dead and Stricker's house burned when he stopped by to see if his parents needed groceries.
 Special Coroner Mary Gregoroff said the jury decided the killings climaxed an argument between the men over debt and that Strickler shot the Baumans, set fire to his own home and returned to the Bauman cabin to take his own life.
 Funeral arrangements for the Baumans are pending the arrival of a daughter, Mary Bauman, from Seattle.
 Miss Mary Bauman arrived in Juneau yesterday on a PAA plane and left immediately for the West ward on a starliner of the Alaska Airlines.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-23
EMPLOYMENT ACT E ENDORSED BY
 SEC. ANDERSON
Farmers vifdIIY Affected by Full Industrial
 Employment

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-Secre- tary of Agriculture Anderson de- clared today that full industrial and business employment in the postwar period is essential if another agri- cultural depression is to be avert ed.
 The Secretary made the statement in endorsing the proposed full em- ployment act before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee
 "The farmers of this country" he said, have a vital interest in the maintenance of full employment. Our agricultural industry is now geared to produce 30 to 35 per cent more than before the war"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-23
Enemy on Bypassed Pacific Islands Is
 Laying Down Arms

GUAM, Aug Surrender of the estimated 12O,0OO Japanese in the bypassed islands of the Central Pac- fife is under way. Representatives of probably 2,50o troops, 1000 naval personnel and l,000 cilivians on Milf in the Marshals signed papers of equalization aboard the destroyer es- cort Levy Wednesday.
 As the first sue haction of by passed garrison, it was regarded by the Navy as the trickle which will become flood
 The estimated 100000 occupy bases in the Marshalls and Carolines ex- tending East-West more than 2,000 miles with Fortress Truk the out standing one. Another estimated 10000 ar ein the Solomons, New Ierland and New Britain,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-23
Personal Problems of Private, Three Riddles
 Being Solved by Army

CAMP LEE, Va, Aug. 23.-Three personal problems of a Philadelphia private who had to take his domestic life to camp with him have been solved by the Army--temporarily
 The problems three smudged- faced little girls including twins arrived here late yesterday after a train ride and a hitch hike from their home with their father, Pvt. Louis Price, 30, of Philadelphia
 The private, who was due back at the camp this morning, explain ed to Army officials that he had been unable to find any local agency that woud care for the daughters while their mother was hospitalized, but that his corporal told him by telephone to come here anyway and bring the kids with you"
 After a train ride from Philadel- phia to Richmond and a 25-mile ride to the camp, the three children, Marion, 9, and Sheila and Dinah, three-year-old twins, made themselves at home in their fathers orderly room where they were greeted by Brigadier General George A. Horkan, Camp Comman- der, and entertained by Prices bud- dies. The General told Private Price that Camp Lee always takes care of it's own. We are particularly sym pathetic to your case and will take care of your children until other provisions can be made"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-23
Rules Given 10 Japanese
 On How 10 Ad as Allies
 Take Over Nippon Empire
(By The Associated Press)

Rules by which the Japanese people will remain "unperturbed" and calm when for the first time in their history occupation forces land on the home islands next week, and under which they will greet their conquerors, were laid down today by the Japanese Home Ministry's Police Bureau.
 Japanese Domei News Agency, in broadcast recorded by the EGG, said the rules of conduct included :
 1--Occupation will be carried out peacefully with no violence, hence the people must refrain from causing unnecessary confusion
 t2)--The people must remain calm and not move about while Japanese forces are being with drawn so as not to hamper the movement.
 t3-No anxiety over peace and order need be felt since Japanese police and gentarmerie will remain on duty.
 t4-The people should disregard childish rumors" and place "abso- lute reliance in the "above au- thorities."
 t5)-The people, through their village heads. will be notified of all developments.
 Rules of conduct after occupa- ton included
 q-The people should refrain from individually approaching the occupation troops. However. when approached by member of the occupation troops, the people should display courtesy and the proper attitude"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-23
peacetime Jobs Of veis Rests in Hands of Congress

BOSTON, Aug. 23.-The legal right of American War Veterans to their time civilian jobs, rests in the hands of Congress, says Ma jor General Lewis D. Hershey, dir ector of Selective Service.
 Hershey told 300 Massachusetts draft board officials that most of the Selective Service laws would be sus- pended automatically when Congress adopts resolution declaring hostil- ities at an end
 Unless there is more legislation, " Hershey said, Sections 8-A and 8-B (Which guarantee selectees return of their former jobs) will be abolished automatically when Congress term mates hostilities,'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-23
lUz0N JAp5
 NEGOTIATE
 SURRENDER
American Unit Puts Over Cdpitulaiion Under
 Guns of Enemy

WITH THE THIRTY EIGHTH DIVISION, LUzON, P. T., Aug. 23-- Surrender of several thousand Japanese in the northern Luzon mountains was arranged yesterday over the "adamant" opposition of their commander.
 Allied Headquarters in Manila today reported similar negotiations proceeding on the important islands of Mindanao and Cebu.
 Display of an Associated Press story in worn American Army news sheet pulled from the pocket of a CT convinced Japanese attend ing one of the wars oldest peace parleys in the Northern Luzon mountains that the war was over. Their lieutenant colonel promised to notify his highest-ranking com- mader-who still opposed the move that they were yielding.
 A visit of Japanese emissary to an American Army radio over which he heard Tokyo peace news broadcasts speeded negotiations on Cebu.
 Twenty-Five unarmed Americans
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-23
WAR TO FORMALLY END ON AUGUST 3]
Aux Bay Float, Approach, Sought By Jim Hickey

SEATTLE, Aug. 23.-Applica- tions for two Alaska construc- tion permits have been filed here the Seattle district office of the U. s. Engineer Department an- n0unced today.
 James V. Hickey seeks permis- sion to construct a float and approach in Aux Bay, l2 miles northwest of Juneau. Objections must be filed by September Is.
 The Bristol Bay Packing Com pany seeks permission for can nery structures on Kvichak Bay, to which objections must be filed by September "A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-23
By LEON HENDERSON

WASHINGTON-L news has escaped so far from the delibera- tions of the Preparations Commis- sion which met in Moscow several weeks before the Potsdam Big Three" Conference, supposedly to settle what Germany is to pay. It is generally assumed that the Potsdam decisions on war booty, restitution and separations were based on the work done in Moscow by the Preparations Commissioners Sir Walter Monckton for Great Britain, Ivan Maisky for Russia and Ed Pauley for the United States.
 But, as a matter of fact, the Moscow erence, though it adopted an eight-point formula of general guidance, did not arrive at agreed understanding on the most important topics. So, at Potsdam, results were produced by high grade horse-trading between Stalin, Truman and Attlee rather than by weighing statistics and facts.
 The Big Three" decision did en- phasize the disarmament of Ger many through removal of indus trial machinery, which was one of the excellent points in the Moscow formula And, in the main, both conferences fixed their attention on Germany's disarmament, rather than seeking maximum separations. And both, finally, avoided the dis astrous versailles attempt to fix separations in money terms, all though Maisky, at the beginning of the Moscow conference, did advert to the $2OO00, ,0OO,O0 total discussed by Roosevelt and Stalin at Yalta. Roosevelt had agreed to accept 20,000, ,000,0 ,000 as a basis for dis cussion, but Churchill remained