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Evening star., 1946-12-27
More Than 40 Hurt
In Panama Limited
Wreck 10 Louisiana
Harry Wismer, Sports
Broodcoster, Injured;
Six Cars Leave Rolls
By'fhe Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 27-Six
cars of the speedy Panama Linn
tied left the rails on a narrow
isthmus north of New Orleans
today and 40 or so passengers
aboard the Chicago-to-New Or
leans flyer were injured.
G. R. Kimball, general passenger
agent, said a colored cook who was
scalded and received broken COL
lar bone was the only person seri-
ously injured.
There were reports from the
scene, however, that a few others
may have broken bones.
The less seriously injured were
returned to seven cars which re-
manned on the rails to finish the
trip to New Orleans.
Ambulances were summoned to
take the more seriously injured to
hospitals at Hammond and Pom
chatoula.
Makes Rapid Time.
The Panama Limited is the Il
linois Central Railroads prize train.
It is a streamlined, all-Pullman
flyer which makes the 921 mile run
from Chicago to New Orleans in
161a hours, at an average speed of
about Sc miles an hour.
The five rear sleepers and the
dining car left the rails and over
turned at Ruddock, about 81 miles
from New Orleans. Ruddock is on
neck of land between Lake Pont-
chartrain and Lake Maurepas.
Passengers aboard the train, a
majority of them bound for the
Sugar Bowl football game, said tile
train had been proceeding without
difficulty at about so or 60 miles an
hour when it suddenly began sway
ing.
First Car Leaves Rails.
The sWaying got worse, they said,
and moments later the first car left
the rails. The others followed it
off the tracks and all turned on
their sides.
Inside it was like an earthquake,
the passengers said. Baggage, fur
niture and even the people were
thrown about.
Women and children screamed,
fearing that they would be trapped
and that fire might break out. They
forced their way outside through
windows and the doors, climbing
through them as though they were
the turret matches of a huge tank.
Among the injured were:
Harry Wismer, sports director for
the American Broadcasting Co., who
was en- route to New Orleans to
broadcast the Sugar Bowl game.
ct was Mr.. Wismer'S second
(See FLYER, Page A-120
Evening star., 1946-12-27

modify Exchange Act which forblds
price manipulations in commodity
markets.
Egg Prices Decline.
The decline in the butter whole
sale prices brought an immediate
drop of to 10 cents pound in
some of the principal chain stores
in the East. 1t was accompanied
by decline in egg prices as well.
The effects of the lower prices,
both butter and eggs, probably won't
be felt in Washington until the mid
die of next week unless competition
forces an earlier drop, it was indi-
Gated here.
Spokesman for the butter and egg
division of the Merchant & Manu-
facturers Association said they con-
slider it likely that prices here may
be forced down by competition. To-
days prices, they said, were based
on the wholesale prices paid by deal
ers for stocks on hand.
Some Food Items Cut.
The egg price drop was led by a
wholesale decline of more than 5
cents a dozen in New York. Reduc-
tions in some food items were re-
ported in New York, Chicago. Bos-
ton, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Kansas
City, Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco.
Washington prices ranged in a
general way-and varying with in
dividual stores, from around 80 to
SO cents a pound for top quality
butter and from so to rs cents a
dozen, depending on size, for the
best quality eggs. Stocks on which
these prices were based will not be
exhausted until the middle of next
week, dealers said, and probably will
mean that retail prices will remain
about as at present.
However, it was acknowledged
that individual dealers are watching
(See PRICES, Page A-12)
Evening star., 1946-12-27
Mrs. Roosevelt Subpoenaed
For Auto License Hearing
By the Associated Press

ALBANY, ". Y, Dec. 27.-The
New York State Bureau of Motor
Vehicles said today it had sub
poenaed Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt for
hearing January at White Plains
to determine whether her auto
mobile drivers license should be re-
voked, suspended or continued in
force as result of a three-car ac-
cident in Yonkers last August H.
Five persons, including Mrs.
Roosevelt, were injured. The col
lision occurred when she "dozed of
at the Wheel" she told police.
Bureau officials said the hearing
referee could revoke Mrs. Roose-
velt's license, suspend it for a period
of two weeks to go days or take no
action, depending on the testi-
mony."
He said Mrs. Roosevelt had re-
tanned her license since the accident
Evening star., 1946-12-27

Recommendations calling for the
revamping of the present system
used by the Government to keep
Communists and other subverslves
off the Federal payroll will be pre-
sented to President Truman on Feb
ruary / by his special committee
appointed to study the problem.
Headed by A. Dewitt Vanech, spe-
cial assistant to the Attorney Gem
eral, and composed of officials rep
resenting six Government depart
ments and agencies, the commission
is meeting almost daily so it will be
ready to submit its. report to Mr.
Truman on February l.
The commission was created by
Mr.. Truman last month in response
to a request made several months
earlier by a House Civil Service sub
Evening star., 1946-12-27
Butter Rigging
Probed byU. S.;
Price Advances
Wholesale Cost Up
As Much as a Cents
A Pound in New York

The New York wholesale but
ter market advanced as much as
4 cents a pound today while Sec
retary of Agriculture Anderson
ordered an investigation of yes
terday's sharp break which pre-
cipitated drops in prices of many
other commodities throughout
the Nation.
Receipts also we're reported almost
double those of yesterday, with an
increasing overnight demand, while
an aide to the Agriculture Secre-
.retary disclosed that department
representatives are in New York
investigating complaints of butter
"manipulations" by milk interests
in an effort to maintain retail milk
prices during January at December
levels.
Meanwhile, the Chicago butter
market, which broke about cents
a pound yesterday, was reported
unchanged to 11a cents higher.
Agents in New York.
In connection with the New York
butter inquiry, an aide to Mr.. Ander-
son said representatives of the de-
partment are in New York investi-
eating consumer complaints that
the market had been manipulated"
to prevent a drop during January OF
retail milk prices.
Specifically, the aide said, the
inquiry is centering on complaints
that milk producers have been buy
ing butter to maintain during jan
uary the December milk price Of
s5.46 hundredpound,
Widespread Decline Doubted.
Mr.. Anderson was quoted as
saying he does not see any sign
of a widespread decline in prices
Of other farm and food prices be-
cause of the butter market break,
which amounted to 10 cents pound
in New York and cents in Chicago.
Mr.. Anderson was quoted further
as voicing the opinion that farm
and food prices have reached, if not
passed, their postwar peak. How
ever, his view was that the normal
adjustment to lower levels will be
slow as supplies increase and de-
mand declines.
| The aide said the matter may
come within the scope of the Com
Evening star., 1946-12-27
Price Cuts Here Held Seasonal;
Spoce SOUGHT for New Goods

pluses of such articles left over after
the Christmas buying rush-the first
time this has hapenned, in many
instances, since war shortages
Started becoming acute.
Merchants generally predicted the
surplus stocks would be absorbed
quickly and that prices then would
level off to steady levels.
They predicted that spring lines of
women,s clothing are likely to be
somewhat higher than last year,
with most mems clothing holding
at close to present levels.
Fur coats were important among
the garments on which sharply re-
duced prices were quoted. Spokes-
men for the department store divi-
sion of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Association said furs.
particularly the expensive types, did
not move as well as expected during
lsee SHOPPING, Page A-12o
Evening star., 1946-12-27
BIuze of YuIe Tree Routs
20 Chicuqo Hotel Guests
BY the Associoted Press

CHICAGO, Dec. PA Christmas
tree caught fire in an apartment on
the 14th floor of the 16-story Black
stone Hotel last night, forcing more
than 20 guests on the four upper
floors to leave their rooms while
employees and firemen extinguished
the blaze.
Richard H. jacobson, 81, weekly
political paper publisher, suffered
burns on his hands in attempting
to beat out the flames on the tree
in his apartment in the Michigan
avenue hotel. He estimated damage
to his furnishings, exclusive OF sew
eral paintings, at $4,000, while the
hotel estimated damage to the room
at $500.
Evening star., 1946-12-27
Plan to Bar Reds on U. S. Rolls
Will Go to Truman Februury1
By Joseph Young

committee that such a group be ap-
pointed to study the situation and
make the necessary recommended
tions to bring about an air-tight
Federal loyalty investigation system.
During the past year, the loyalty
investigation system in the Govern
ment has deteriorated to the point
where only l out of every 500 Federal
job applicants is investigated, and
there is no workable method OF
wedding out Communists and other
subversives who already hold Gov
ernment positions.
Attorney General Clark is aiding
the special commission in its work
and has attended some OF its ses-
sions. . Besides Mr.. Vanech, the
members include Harry B. Mitchell,
(See COMMUNISTS, Page A-12o
Evening star., 1946-12-27
Truman sympathetic
Toward D. +. Needs,
Commissioner Finds
President Expresses
Support Of Financial
And Housing Plans

District finances and the new
Urban Redevelopment Act for
local housing were discussed
with President Truman today by
J. Russell Young, president of the
Board of Commissioners, who
told reporters later he found the
President very sympathetic"
and determined to help advance
the welfare of the Capital.
Mr.. Young said he requested the
appointment for general discus
sion of District legislative needs, but
that he had centered on finances
and urban redevelopment. He added
that he had told the President he
would be glad to submit names for
possible appointment to the Land
Agency which will acquire the prop
erty needed for the new urban
redevelopment program.
Under the law, the District Com
missioners name three members of
the board and the President names
two. Mr.. Truman said he would be
glad to have the Commissioners
suggestions, Mr.. Young revealed.
Tentative List Drafted.
The Commissioner added that
tentative list of members of the
agency already has been drafted.
Commissioner Young said that the
President once more expressed his
support of the O'Mahoney- -Overton
plan to liberalize the Federal pay
ment to the District, raising it
to approximately s12,000,0o0 from
s8,0O0,000.
Mr.. Young said he told the Presi-
dent the Districts financial Situa-
ton is acute and that even with the
proposed tax program which the
Commissioners have drafted he
didn't think enough funds would be
forthcoming.
$40, 1000, 900 Needed.
He said that he thought it would
be necessary to raise about $20,-
100000 annually to run the city
properly and make the improve
ments that should be provided.
The Commissioners have incor-
porated a sales tax in their program
and Mr.. Young said Mr.. Truman
reiterated his support of this idea.
Asked what benefits he thought
had come from todays visit, the
Commissioner said that "it is very
comforting to know the President is
so interested in Washington.
Evening star., 1946-12-27

In his official written report of the
trip to Dairen, Comdr. Yates also
referred to the Soviet ultimatum.
Ensigns Tilghmann B. Koons
Plainfleld, N. j., United States Navy
officer who interpreted the Russian
order for Comdr. Yates, told me the
Soviets had made their position en-
phatically clear and that transia-
ton was, in effect, IF you do not
leave within 20 minutes we will not
be responsible for the consequences y
At the time the Soviet ultimatum
was delivered, armed Soviet troops
appeared in view of the ship for the
first time in its two-day stay.
They were aground around the
entrance to the dock at which our
ship was based and while they COM
mitted no overt acts the inference
Of their sudden appearance was
obvious to every one aboard.
CThe difference between Mr..
Newton and the State Depart
ment appears to be over whether
the warning to leave within 20
minutes cor we will not be re-
fSee DAIREN, Page A-12.5
Evening star., 1946-12-27
Cotton Futures Drop
More Than s. on
New York Market
BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Dec. 27-Cot-
ton futures slumped more than
So a bale in active dealings
today, but recovered some OF
their losses later.
The market was under pres
sure of liquidation, induced by
reports of widespread price cut
ting on eost-of- living items,
which would probably have
some influence on the cotton
textile price structure.
Noon prices we're S2.55 to So
a bale lower than the previous
close.
Evening star., 1946-12-27
Seven Indiuns Go on Trial

SINGAPORE, Dec. q R.-Seven
Indian soldiers went on trial today
on charges of mutiny in connection
with the Staying of their British
commanding officer and four British
noncommissioned officers on Christ
mas Island March 10, 1912. All
pleaded innocent.
Evening star., 1946-12-27
III in Tokyo

TOKYO, Dec. q (P).-Miss Dixie
Tighe, New York Post correspond
ent, seriously ill, was taken to the
United States Army 49th General
Hospital here today and placed un-
der care of Gen. MacArthur's per-
sonal physician.
Evening star., 1946-12-27
French MiIitory Plane
PIunqes Into Channel
By the Associated Press

PARIS, Dec. 27.-The French
News Agency said today that a
French military plane plunged into
the English Channel off Brixham,
England, last night. There was no
immediate information as to
whether there we're any casualties.
Earlier dispatches from London
said rescue vessel reported finding
downed plane still afloat in the
Channel but gave no information
concerning the occupants of the
doWned craft.
Evening star., 1946-12-27
Fire Ruzes Weuther Stotion

ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland, Dec.
q R.-Fire destroyed the United
States Army weather station at
Howley, near Gander Lake, last
night.
Evening star., 1946-12-27

(See PRICES, Page A-12)
Evening star., 1946-12-27

(See ALLEN, Page A-2J
Evening star., 1946-12-27

(Sge WILLIAMS, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1946-12-27

See UN-AMERICAN, Page A-12.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-21

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, Dr. H. E. Leming managed to obtain mater ials for the construction of new home, but encountered trouble get ting the labor
 He solved that problem by allow ing workers to live in his old home while they are building the new one.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-21
Price Advice
Washington Post)

As the hearings on extension of price control proceed helpful advice to methods of controlling imitation without throttling production coming frcm various sources From the long-rang viewpoint the importance of fiscal reforms factor in bringing inflatonary pressures under control is being empha- sized Ralph E Flanders, President of the Boston Federal Reserve Bank and Chairman of the Research Committee for CED, agrees with Chairman Eccles of the Federal Reserve Board that price control should extended for another year And he oo stresses the need for balancing the Federal budget. He believes that that should be done during the next fiscal year and that budget surplus should be obtained if pos sibe He opposes further tax reduction, as long as the present of demand over supply exists and urges prompt action to restrain excessive credit ex- pansion Mir Flanders points out that an expansion of the money supply through purchases by commercial banks of Government securities continue even while the public debt is decreasing. To prevent that from happening, he says monetary policy must be enlisted in the battle against nflation.
 This is sound advice If followed, it will make the task of OPA easier in the months ahead provided of course that agency is receptive to other sound suggestions for lberalizng pricing formulas that have proved be ultrarestricve in their effect on produc tion report just issued by the CED Committee for Economic Development) recommends changes in OPA pricing regulations that now require industries to absorb all cost increases until the average rate of profit or net worth is forced below its 1936-39 level The period in question, the report states, was sup normal and the standard should be raised in order to stimulate production. It is also suggested that the price ceiling for an individual product should cover
 the average total cost of producing it, instead of the average direct manufacturing cost only. Suggestions of this kind for providing the measure Of price relief that many responsible industriaists claim to be es- senal to stimulate output should be carefully con- sidered by Congress in laying down conditions for an extension of the Prce-Contro Act
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-21
GIRL SCOUT NEWS NOTES

All sorts of witches brew cook ed briskly over "ye olde faithful" stove at the Second Ski Cabin last weekend, as Mariners Carol Kanes, Shield McSpadden, and Pat Oakes, camped over night for the fifth time this season.
 Extra heavy snowfalls having made the trip up little more strenuous than before, the tired skiers seemed quite glad to pile into their sleeping-bags earlier than usual; however, not without the all ways prevailing round-of f-chatter, joke or two, and a bedtime smack"
 Whether due to a faulty watch or what, strange little reports have it that all were up and out at the hair raising" hour of in the morning, with tiny puffs of smoke seen rolling out of the chimney some minutes earlier. But the ques- ton is, "Who was forced to crawl out and make the fire at this most early hour?"
 Other participants on former trips have been Jeanette Casperson and Loretta Keithahn. Chaperon for the Mildred Pluck, Sec ond Asst. Leader, Mariner Troop. The goal of these skiing" Mariners "a trek to the Upper Cabin in the near future
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-21
20 YEARS AGO TIT 4HE EMPIRE
MARCH 21. 1926

Back it's 1oda schedule the Canadian Pacific Princess arrived this with 12 Juneau sailed hour later Skagway L. Hill J. J. Newman J. C. passengers
 Katherine Cropley. Blanche Mrs. c. Lampe Pihl Watkins the Admiral Rogers early this morning Seattle calls souhbond Bay Chatham Ksnoo the and Skagway.
 postal inspector guest Gastineau Hotel
 superintendent Companys cannery making his first trip the
 Faldine Red left steamer Rogers official business.
 with bridge dinner at her prize Howard Maj E. L. Oliver the consolation prize
 ready within "A hours in the Cornwall of the Ordnance Department, said Francisco
 Weather: Highest, A; lowest, 37; rain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-21
UNDER SECRETARY CHAPMAN

Any fears of Alaskans that Ickes policies may con- tinue finger in the Department of the Interior with the appointment of Oscar Chapman Under Secretary by Secretary Julius Krug dspelled by Alaska Dele gate Bob Bartlett who says in recent letter to The Empire
 During his 13 years with the Department of Interior, MT. Chapman has had charge, at one time or another of all the bureaus having to do with Alaska He has understanding of our problems, and feel there is substance at all to any fears that past policies with respect to Alaska would have been continued had MT. Chapman been appointed.
 Tn testimony of this, may point out that during the short period he has been Acting Secretary. MT. Chapman has taken vigorous and effective and favor able action with respect to the EghtyRod Shore Line Space law which is vital to Alaskans Likewise he
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-21
HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 bat do not cOmpeW
FRIDAY, MARCH p
HEART AND HOME

Fathers are under favorable in- fluences. A renewal of hopes, and plans and physical resources is indicated with the change of sea- sen. Many women, worn and de- pressed by household chores and family cares through the long win ter months, will gain fresh strength and a keener appreciation of the compensations that have accom- panied their duties and responsibil- itieS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-21
PAINTERS UNION GIVES S30O TO
 TEEN-AGE CLUB

The Teen-Agers Club was given a most encouraging boost last night when the members of Painters Un- ion, Local 1904, voted unanimously to give them check for $500. it has been announced by o. A. Paul. ey, Union President.
 J. R. Hope, one of the eight com mittee members of the Teen-Age Club and also member of Local 1864, proudly and happily took the check immediately to the commit tee meeting which was being held at the USO Club, then returned to the union meeting with a sincere vote of thanks to the 30 union members.
 Other Unions are to be contacted for support of the Teen-Age Club and further good boosts to their fund is expected.
  DRINK KTNG BLACK LABEL,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-21
The Washington 
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seats for the banquet, meaning that they shelled out Sl,000.
 Since they didn't get their money hack, some of these politicoes think that the tickets they bought for last years cancelled dinner should be good for this years affair.
 However, the Democratic National Committee has replied, mo soap It is telling the disgruntled poli- ticoes that the tickets they bought for the 1945 dinner were technically subscriptions to the Sl00 club" and they will have to dig down again if they want to attend this years dinner.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-21

has had prepared order revokng all the withdrawals in the Alaska Peninsula and the Katalla- Yakataga made under Public Land Order No. 82. Since Mir Krug will take office next Monday, dast Monday action this order naturally will await determination by him, but surely could not have asked more of MT. Chapman than he has done for us
 There is, of course every reason to hope that MT. Krug will likewise adopt a liberal policy toward the Territory He enters upon office with the well wishes of everyone"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-21
NATIONAL ISSUES

Since reports have it that Presi- dent Truman did not want to be Vice President and assumed the Presidency with great reluctance, there will be much speculation as to whether he will be candidate to succeed himself in 1948. He will.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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 Persons whose birthdate this is are promised by tte stars; An op- portunity to enter new and in- teresting field of endeayor and a year of progress in an important family enterprise.
 Children born today will be men, tally bright, honest, Eot-tempered and self-reliant.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-21
MODERN ETIQUETTE g &oRERrA LEE

always the mouth closed when eating? after the food is in the mouth the lips should be closed while chewing
 when introducing to MT Brown Thompson; Thompson MT Brown?
 A. necessary mention each name but O. proper should stay making evening call?
 A. s sufficient.