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Evening star., 1946-06-24
D. T.. VoteIess Status
Matches Colonial
Plight, Capper Says

Comparing the plight of voteless
District citizens to that of the
American colonists who revolted
against British tyranny, Senator
Capper, Republican, of Kansas, de-
clared last night that there never
was a more fragrant example of
taxation without representation"
Participating in radio round
table discussion over WWDC on
District of Columbia Suffrage" !"
Senator Capper asserted that 1.-The
long list of grievances against King
George III enumerated in the Dec
laration of Independence is more
than matched by the grievances
which might be listed by the vote
less and unrepresented people of the
District"
Particularly unjust, he said, is
"this deprivation of voting which
falls upon Washington service men
and women who risked their lives
upon world battlefields for democ-
racy."
Also participating in the discus
sion, sponsored by the Institute on
Race Relations, were Wilbur S.
Finch, president of the Federation
Of Citizens Associations and chair
man of the Central Suffrage Con-
ference; Mrs. Robert F. Leonard,
president of the Voteless D. c.
League of Women Voters, and
Woolsey Hall, president Of the Fed
Grafton of Civic Associations.
Pointing out that District resi-
dents had at least a limited say in
the management of local affairs
from 1901 to 1874, Mr.. Finch said
that from that time to the present
they have been deprived of any Of
fetal participation in Government
purely through the failure of Con-
gress to carry out the clear intent
of the founding fathers to run this
municipality in accordance with the
American principal of self govern
ment."
Mrs. Leonard, emphasizing that
women ARE just as interested in
voting" as men, cited the "frustra-
ton of not being able to have q
voice in decisions that affect our
very way of life" An example OF
this, she said. was what should be
done about the control of atomic
energy" and added:
District citizens, vitally concerned
though they are, have no direct way
of voicing their opinions about the
issue because of their lack of the
franchise"
Thanking President Truman and
congressional leaders for their in
terest in national representation and
District suffrage, Mr.. Hall called
upon District citizens to make vocal
their appreciation for the splendid
official sponsorship in the highest
councils of the Nation by unequi-
vocally supporting" the effort to OBJ
tain the vote here,
Evening star., 1946-06-24
Bill Asks Appointment
Of ; More D. T.. Court Aides

Chairman Mcmillan of the House
District Committee today introduced
a bill authorizing the appointment
of three additional deputies for the
office of Register of Wills.
The measure, raising the number
OF deputies from two to five, was re-
quested by Chief Justice Bolitha j.
Laws of District Court, and has been
indorsed by the District Commits
sioners.
Casualties during World War II
added greatly to the work OF the
Office, Justice Laws explained. In
addition, he said, the register has
been operating with two deputies
since 1902, and since that time the
District population has increased
from about 100000 to nearly a
million,
Evening star., 1946-06-24
Cab Drivers 10 Strike
Tomorrow Midnight,
Leader Predicts

Leaders in a campaign to limit
the number of taxicabs in the Dis
trict predicted today that a large
number of drivers will strike at
midnight tomorrow following an 8
pm. meeting at Laborers' Hall, 525
New Jersey avenue NV.
John Rogers Peters, president of
the United Taxicab Drivers, Inc,
and leader of a seven-man COM
mittee he said represented the
thinking of the entire industry, in
sisted the strike was being forced
on us"
Mr.. Peters said the strike would
partly be demonstration, against
the reappointment of James H.
Flanagan as chairman of the Pub
lie Utilities Commission" He said
Mr.. Flanagan's reappointment was
now before the Senate District Com
mittee for confirmation.
The leaders of the strike move
ment claim backing of 5000 to 1000
of the Districts estimated 5000
cab drivers. They are supporting
legislation which would reduce the
number Of cabs to a ratio of 500
for every 100000 persons living here.
Chairman Mcmillan of the House
District Committee told the hackers
committee Saturday the proposed
legislation would not be considered
until January. Mr.. Peters said to-
day that "Mr. Mcmillan will be a
much wiser man politically after
August 13" That was the date, he
said, of the South Carolina elec-
tions.
Mr.. Peters asserted that although
he is opposed to rough stuff" driv-
ers would picket the streets in cars
in the event of a strike.
Other leaders have expressed the
opinion that a majority of drivers
are opposed to striking and will
continue to work.
Evening star., 1946-06-24
Eisenhower Urges
Veterans 10 Invest
In Savings Bonds

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower today
called upon all ex-servicemen to
prepare for their own future by buy
ing United States Savings Bonds
as thoroughly as they once pre-
pared for the great Army drives
which finished OF the once mighty
German army in Europe.
1.-THE efficiency of the soldiers
preparation was the greatest in
gredient of our victory over the
Axis nations" Gen. Eisenhower
said.
THE former serviceman who looks
forward to a home or a business
Of his own, education of his chill
dren or even indulgence in a
hobby can best work toward those
ends by remembering his war
training. Prepare, prepare, pre-
pare-this was his life during war
time"
Gen. Eisenhower said that he did
not consider it his prerogative to
tell veterans how to conduct their
lives after being released from
the service.
Nevertheless, my continuing in
terest in their welfare impells me to
urge that they give serious con-
sideration to the advantages Of
fered by the purchase of Savings
Bonds. Through Savings Bonds
the veteran will have the opportun-
ity to prepare for future COM
mitments or temporary personal
emergencies by saving some of their
current income in the form of
bonds which grow in value the
longer they hold them
The current Savings Bond drive
is headed in Washington by Wilmer
j. Waller and is designed to point
out to the Nation how imitation
can be fought and beaten by in
vesting money in Savings Bonds.
Evening star., 1946-06-24
: Two From D. {. Are Injured
In ShaIIoW-Water Dives

Two District residents were in
Maryland hospitals with possible
broken necks to day as a result of
diving into shallow water at nearby
beaches yesterday, police reported
The injured persons were Anthony
Di Girolomo, is, Ill Rhode Island
avenue NE, who was taken to the
Calvert County Hospital at Prince
Frederick after diving from a pier
al, North Beach, and Dale Williams,
80, 6141 Sligo Mill road NE, who
was in Emergency Hospital, An
napolis, with injuries received at
South River Beach.
The condition of both was reported
as serious.
Evening star., 1946-06-24
Thief FIees With Purse
After ATTACKING Woman

Mrs. Ruth Evans, SO, of 1701 Sew
enteenth street NV, was knocked
to the ground at Seventeenth and p
streets NV. early yesterday by a
colored man who then escaped with
her purse containing $14, police re-
ported.
Mrs. Evans was treated in Emer-
gency Hospital for bruises on the
head. She told police the man who
assaulted her was about Il years old.
Evening star., 1946-06-24
Bethesda Bungalow
DESTROYED by BIuze

A fire which started when a
kerosense stove exploded yester-
day destroyed the interior Of a five
room bungalow at Forest road and
Beach avenue, Bethesda, Mont
gomery County police reported to-
day.
Volunteer flremen fought for more
than three hours before extinguish-
ing the ire, police said. The house
is occupied by William Rowlin. No
one was injured.
Evening star., 1946-06-24
Barrett Says Report
Attacking Police Gave
Only Part Of Picture

The annual report of the Wash
ington Criminal Justice Association,
which yesterday criticized the courts
and the police for certain aspects of
the crime situation in Washington
today was called misleading" and
"only part of the picture" by Inspec-
tor Robert J. Barrett, chief of de-
tectives.
Maj. Harvey G. Callahan, super
intendent of police. declined to COM
ment, saying he would wait until he
had a copy of the actual report" in
his possession.
Inspector Barrett took issue with
the section of the report which
charged that A per cent of the seri-
GUS felony cases in the District were
unsolved in 1945.
'The association is giving only
part Of the picture by not including
miSdemeanors. The result Is to give
a bad impression to the public" he
declared
Claims 800 Solved.
He pointed out that Police De-
partment statistics, based on fel-
onies and misdemeanors, showed
that nearly 80 per cent of all cases
were solved during the fiscal year
1945 to 1946. The report for the
previous fiscal year shows close to
73 per cent of the cases solved" he
stated.
Inspector Barrett explained that
1t often took as much good police
work to solve misdemeanors as
felonies and that the association
was not giving credit for all the
good work men of the force have
done.
The associations report, prepared
by James A. Nolan, managing direc-
tor Of the group, said serious crime
had increased 6.3 per cent in Wash
ington last year, but that Washing
ton had Jared better than most
cities of comparable size. The crime
rate was not considered alarming
by the association.
Mr.. Nolan said the association
considered the solving of Sc per cent
of the felonies good work" and said
the efficiency of the Washington Po-
lice Department compared favorably
with other cities.
Calls for Larger Force.
The associations report called for
a larger police force in the District,
placing most of the blame for in
creasing crime on the lack of a large
force. The courts were criticized
for not being more severe in dealing
with criminals, particularly gam
blers.
The main charge made by Mr..
Nolan's report was that gambling
was hourishing as a million dollar
racket" because the gambler now
pays a fine instead of a license
fee-a fine which generally repre-
sents less than a one-day profit"
Inspector Barrett also declared
the association report was unfair
in basing its reports on the calendar
rather than the fiscal year. Many
OF the housebreakings and robberies
which occurred last fall in an un-
usually large number were not
closed until this year, he said. These
cases were carried as unsolved in
the associations report, but have
since been solved, he added.
The association, which releases a
crime report annually, is composed
of volunteer citizens who seek to
determine why law enforcement
agencies are not as effective as
they should be and what can be done
to strengthen them.
Evening star., 1946-06-24
Church Gets Pustor

PRINCE FREDERICK, Nd, June
"a P.-The Rev. George D. Samp-
son, until recently pastor of the
Prince Frederick Circuit OF the
Methodist Church, has appointed
pastor Of the Community Church at
North Beach in Calvert County. Mr..
Sampson succeeds the late Rev.
Jeremiah Ringer, who died several
months ago.
Evening star., 1946-06-24
Al Million Fund
ForHighwaiys,
Traffic Asked
Six-Yeor Program
Would Be Financed
With Gasoline Tax
By John W. Thompson, Jr.

The spending of more than
$47,000,000 on District highway
and traffic improvements during
the next six years, to be met by
a 1-cent-per-gallon increase in
the gasoline tax and by raising
some $19,000,000 in Federal aid
and loans, was recommended to
the Commissioners today by En-
gineer Commissioner Gordon r.
Young.
Key projects suggested have been
on the highway planning books for
some time. Included Is the 5000 900
traffic control expansion program
developed by the late Traffic Direc-
tor William A. Van Duzer who died
last February only a few months
after the details of his plan were
made public.
Also recommended. but not a part
OF the financing plan for highway
improvements, was $50 0,000, 600
project to put the city's streetcars
underground in the congested down.
town area. Gen. Young suggested
that tte Federal Government pay
the initial cost with the city repay
ing half over a period of years.
Water Plan Proposed.
The Engineer Commissioner also
laid before his colleagues these ad-
ditional proposals:
Nineteen million dollars worth of
in the water supply
and distribution system taken from
the massive $41, 500 900 43-year ex-
pansion program developed jointly
by Army engineers and District
Water Department during the past
few years and sent to Congress last
winter. These could be paid for
without raising the water rates If
the Federal and city governments
pay for the water they use and If
50, 900 900 can be borrowed from the
Federal Government, according to
Gen. Young.
A new s., 900 900 west building for
the Municipal Center on the Munic-
lpal CenCer tract.
All these items are a part of the
vast quarter billion dollar expansion
of services and facilities recon-
mended by the Engineer Commits
sioner last week for undertaking
during the next six fiscal years to
catch up with the war growth of
Capital population. The master
plan will be studied this summer by
a committee of officials and citizens
with view to submitting a final
program to the next session of Con-
gress.
The proposed increase in the gaso-
line tax would bring it from 3 to 4
cents gallon-on a par with the
Maryland tax and 2 cents less than
the Virginia tax. The boost would
bring in an additional $8,0O0, 900, ac-
cording to Highway Department
Twin Bridges Recommended.
Specifically the highway projects
recommended are twin bridges to
replace the old Highway Bridge,
the K street elevated highway from
Rock Greek to Key Bridge, Klingle
road bridge replacement, compile
ton Of the South Capitol street
bridge, on which work is now going
on; grade separation at Riggs road
NE; Dupont Circle underpass,
Kansas avenue underpass under
the B. & o. Railroad, the Fort
road project, with
underpass under Sixteenth street,
the entire K street trunk depressed
freeway from Tenth street NV.
to Fifteenth and H streets NE.
and Twenty-first to Twenty-sev
enth street NV, correction Of con-
ditions at Barney Circle, extension
Evening star., 1946-06-24

Will Ills SOu,
Villa m r.
A yr S, 19, in
their first FAM
lily outing since
the youths dis
charge from the
Army a week
ago, F ir f a X
County police
reported today.
Mr.. Ayres had
been shooting at
floating objects
in the Little
Hunting Greek,
about 8 miles
south of Alex
Evening star., 1946-06-24
Alexandra Man Killed
In Target Practice

George P. Ayres, 38-year-
painter of 1926 Oronoco street, Alex
andria, was fatally wounded yes
terday while having target practice
Evening star., 1946-06-24

CONTINUED on Page BIS, Column -
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-01

at Niddlcburg. Monday morning Al
10 o'clock. the s. l.. Falkner farm
At NickSboro, Monday afternoon at
80 o'clock and at the T. {. Wood
lief farm al kittrell Tuesday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock.
II Is urged that farmers attend
these meetings and bring their axes
liz order that the demonstrations can
be completed without undue delay.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-01

Make the New Year a safe on
the tarm-don't provide places for
accidents 20 happen.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

UNION HARDWARE SKATES. BALL
bearing wheels. G. Stein Furniture Co.,
COS No. 4th st.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

TO- DOUBLE DUTY MEAT DISPLAY
case in perfect condition. Hobart meat
grinder meat block. Eppley Fixture
& Equipment Co., 1903 Market Street
Road. Dial 1854.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

LIVING ROOM AND BEDROOM SUIT.
es. oil stoves. coal heaters, double
decked beds. toilet seats. Baton Trans
fer. III South Front.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

SEE US FOR YOUR BASKETBALL AND
football requirements. Pickard's. Dial
2-3224
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

JUST RECEIvED-ONE 12x15 WOOL
rug. Also a few 9x12 wool rugs.
Levine Furniture Co., Sixth and Castle.
Dial 5347.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

FOR SALE+oNE FARM TRAILER. 10
body. Good 16" tires. Az North Second
street. Phone 2-8023.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07
Announcement

l-AnnOuncementS
NICE STUMP SOUND OYSTERS IN
Shell. Variety fresh fish. Jacksons
Fish Market, s17 N. 9TH. Dial $780,
FOR COMPLETE TRAVEL RESERvA'
tons anytime. anywhere. consult VII.
mington, Travel Agency, lzs Princess
street. Phone 7-f037. SEA tickets.
reservations.
MERLE NORMAN STUDIOS INVITE
you to . free demonstration Of Merle
Norman Cosmetics. Dial 7-26s5. 22-zs
Trust Building.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

COVERED ALUMINIUM ROASTERS;
electric griddles, steam tables. res
taurant tables. aluminium chairs. C. B.
S~ternberger Equipment Co., 1909 Prin-
cess Street. .
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

MAY WE SUGGEST YOU PLACE A
plate glass mirror in the beautiful
frames you now have stored in the
attic? Atlantic Glass Co., 1o8 N. Water
Dial 2-0380.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

SPENCER SUPPORTS AND BRAS.
siers designed Mrs. Rams~,1. Cau
fol appointment Dial 1914.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

for SALE - NANNY GOAT, ONE
year old. Very gentle. Will make kids
fine Christmas present. Call 2-8767.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

FOR sALE-TENNIS RAcKETs. BALLs.
presses. tennis shoes. archery equip.
ment and dart boards Sport Center
ia Market Dial GOA
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

BEAUTIFUL LOT, LOCATED IN CON-
venient spot in city. AZ IL x 172 feet.
Reasonable price. Call 2-1137 for In
formation.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

CRITICAL ITEMS DRAsTICALLY RE-
duced during storewide remodeling
sale. Peoples Furniture Co. 257 North
Front Street.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

REMEMBER THE KIDDIES TO-DAY
with doll cradles and doll beds; chairs
and rockers. desks and many other
useful gifts. Wilmington Furniture and
Storage Corporation. 1.-THE Old Reli-
able"
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

FOR SALE - OIL HEATERS, GAS
stoves, oil cook stoves. Cash or credit.
Lewis Furniture Co., COL N. Fourth
street.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

PH1LCO RADIO. CABINET TYPE. FIRST
class condition. 500 cash. Dial 1904.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07
7O-For Sale, Misc.

FOR sALE-oNE SIMPSON cOMPUT-
ing Fan Scales. Can be seen at Gil
So. Front St.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07
52-For Rent
53-For ReAt at Resorts

FURNISHED 4-ROOM LAKE VIEW
apartment. by day. week or month
Completely furnished with gas range
and electric refrigerator. Building 100
per cent insulated for winter warmth.
Nothing better at Carolina Beach. $40
per month. Phone Mr.. Pezram. Caro-
lima Beach. 2301.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07
65-Room & Board

FOR YOUNG COUPLE OR GIRL WITH
best of references. Ideal location. Call
2-2289.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-07

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Evening star., 1946-07-08

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Evening star., 1946-07-08
Brother|y Love Urged
In Race Relations

Interracial relations are a moral
issue involving the command by
Christ that men love one another
DR.. Paul Hanley Furfey, chairman
of the department of sociology at
Catholic University, declared last
night in q radio address over Sta
ton WWDC. DR.. Ftlrfey spoke on
the Americans All" program spon-
sored by the Institute of Race Re-
lations.
Dr. Furfey asserted that IF we
are Christians we are bound not
only to accept the teachings of the
New Testament in theory, but also
to put these teachings into prac-
tice in our daily conduct" He said
Christian doctrine demands that we
show towards men of other races
the same kindness, the same con-
sideration and the same thought
fulness that we ought to show
toward our blessed Lord Himself. >
The professor warned that the
consequences of interracial hatred
can be tragic TOO often in this
world for the Negro, and one fears
for the white man in the world
to come"
Clinton N. Howard general su-
perintendent of the international
Reform Federation, told the Waugh
Mems Bible Class at Calvary Bap.
tist Church yesterday that "only
the Golden Rule of Christ will bring
the golden age of man" Mr.. How
ard declared, "Christ's cure for wal
is by the destruction of the ma
chinery Of war, universal disarma
ment by international agreement
and justice for all"
Evening star., 1946-07-08
Mount Roinier Forum
Will Discuss HOUSING

A forum on veterans housing will
be held at 8 80 pm. tomorrow at the
Mount Rainier High School under
the auspices of the Mount Rainier
Hyattsville chapter of the Ameri-
can Veterans Committee.
Speakers will include Mayor F. B
Matthias of Mount Rainier and rep
resentatives of Prince Georges Coun-
ty housing developments.
Evening star., 1946-07-08
Unidentified Woman
browns in Tidal Basin

An unidentified colored woman
about 81 years old was drowned to-
day when she fell or jumped into
the Tidal Basin near independence
avenue and Seventeenth street NV.
Police were notified by 1t. Comdr.
j. Miles Thornton, U. S. N, who was
passing in his car, that a person
was thrashing around in the water.
Fire Rescue Squad No. l responded
and worked on the girl with first aid
and artificial respiration until an
ambulance from Emergency Hos
pital came. DR.. John c. Rawlins of
Emergency Hospital pronounced the
girl dead at $50 am.
Evening star., 1946-07-08
District Bridge Team
I'd Behind Baltimore
In Annapolis Tourney

A District bridge foursome fin
tshed second behind a Baltimore
team in the ninth annual Carvel
Hall Annapolis contract bridge
tournament, which concluded a
four-day session yesterday at An
napolis.
The local team, consisting OF Mrs.
Irene Surguy, Gene Hermann, Ru-
dolph A. Ashton and Martin J. May,
finished half a board behind in
the team-of-four play with 311a
matches.
Winning the afternoon and eve
ming sessions in the final play yes
terday, the Baltimore team of Miss
Margaret Hamilton, Arthur I. Schle-
singer, Edward Pierson and Clagett
Bowie won 80 matches out of 52
to lead the tournament. Earlier in
the day, Miss Hamilton and Mr..
Schlesinger had been declared OPEN
pair championships.
The Norfolk, Va, entry. tied for
top score in the evening session with
another Washington team, placed
third. The Norfolk team consisted
of Mrs. M. Eisenman, 1t. Comdr.
Herbert Gerst, U. S. N: Miss Louise
Hutzler and Harry Fivel. They won
29 matches.
Mrs. j. B. Faiella. 1t. Edward S.
Harlow, U. S. N: Preston C. Ellert
and George F. Ball, all representing
Richmond, took fourth-place honors
with a 2s board.
George l.. Dickerman, J. D. Boyd.
Arthur r. Helm and Miller Roberts
OF Washington. came in fifth with
27n.
Second-place honors in Satur-
days open-pair play went to Comdr.
Gerst and Mr.. Fivel, who scored
1903 match points to the winners
274.7
Mrs. Emily Folline, Richmond
and Irwin H. Fisher, Baltimore,
placed third with 226.5, followed by
Robert E. johnson and John R.
Moore of Washington with 2243.
An Alexa ndria, Va, pair-William
A. Poissant and Lewis G. Tubbs-
were fifth with 2218.
The four-day tournament was
conducted by Col. Russell j. Bald
win, U. S. A., of Cleveland. William
Cheeks, tournament manager, said
it attracted more than 800 entries.
Winners and runners-up received
trophies for the first time since be-
fore the war, it was announced.
Money usually spent for such pur-
poses during that period was do
mated to the war orphans scholar
ship fund. resulting in sending 40
war orphans to college. it was re-
vealed.
Evening star., 1946-07-08
PouIey Due to Report
To Trumo min z Weeks
BY the Associoied Press

NEW YORK, July edwin W.
Pauley, President Truman's repre-
sentative on the Allied Preparations
Commission, probably will return
within two weeks land will have a
good report to make to the Presi-
dent" Ernest L. Klein, Mr.. Pauley S
special assistant, said yesterday.
MI Klein. who arriver at La
Guardia Field after a 40,000-mile