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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-02
Godgets
Moldine Designed
To Kill Space Between
Wall and Buthtub
By HILSON MUNSEY.

The space between the. wall and
the bathtub is always problem,
but now it can be not only filled
but decoratively as well with a
molding specially designed for the
purpose that has just reappeared on
the market after an absence caused
by the war.
Made of aluminium, this molding
has a chromelike finish. 1t stays
bright, Is easily cleaned and will not
rust. 1t can be used both on new
and old type tubs; also around the
base of the tub, on the kitchen sink
or even around the base of the room.
These holdings act as a finish for
the bonding compound with which
the crack around the tub is filled.
On the back of the molding is a key
that is actually part of the molding
itself and when the bonding COM
pound is partially set the key is
forced into the compound and is
held there so that the molding can
not pull away from the tub or the
wall. The bond will adhere to any
vitreous or other smooth surface and
after it has dried it becomes elastic
and the joint will remain in place
for years.
The holdings are 13-16-inch wide
and will cover a e Inch space above
the tub line. The only tools needed
to install the bond and molding are
hacksaw, rule and putty knife. The
key at the back of the molding also
keeps the corner and final pieces
in place. The corner piece elimi-
mates the need for mitering, as is
done in wood molding. Each corner
piece has two flanges which tele-
scope into the side molding. The
finals give a finished appearance
to the job.
For recessed tubs, the molding is
shipped cut into three lengths, one
for the back and one for each side.
Because of variations in the dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-02
Action by Cities 10 Relieve
Traffic Congestion Urged

Cities must take steps to relieve
urban traffic congestion as they
proceed with the program of high
way and road construction to be
undertaken in the next few years,
Claude c. Blair, president of the
Paving Brick Institute, said today
while some few cities have made
marked improvement in the han
ding of increased automotive traffic,
many have done little or nothing to
cope with the problem" he said.
1.-THE result has been that relatively
narrow downtown streets are un-
able to handle the present flow of
traffic.
I'm some cities, congestion has
become so great in downtown shop
ping areas that customers from
outlying regions are discouraged
from making the trip"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-02
Small Mill Lumber Going
To Black Market, Says Dealer

that he shall be billed for more
lumber than he actually receives
Mr.. Morrell estimated there are
1000 portable ground mills in the
two States. Of which about half
are in operation. The ground mill
lis sometimes only one-man oper-
alton. Ground mill operators. he
said, produce the bulk of the COM
mon grades of pine lumber used in
low-cost housing.
The Arlington dealer advocated
that OPA abolish ceiling prices
at various levels within the industry
and set a single, new ceiling "for the
consumer only"
"OPA should allow free COM
petition for a spread of the consumer
price at its different production
levels" he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-02

Ninety per cent of the lumber
cut by small ground mills in Virginia
and North Carolina is being sold
in the black market, c. P. Morrell
owner of the Arlington Lumber Co.,
said today.
Mr.. Morrell, member of the new
ly formed Richmond (Va9 Lum-
berman's Committee, charged the
Office of Price Administration is to
blame for the black market because
its regulations strange" production.
Mr.. Morrell explained that two
devices are used to mask black
market operations.
In one, the purchaser is invoiced
at the OPA ceiling price and pays
an overceiling differential in cash.
In the other, the purchaser agrees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-02

(See PERMITS, Page BID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-02
First Aid
Houses
BY ROGER c. WHITMAN.
Paint and Paper Peel Off Walls.

Question: I have block building
with plastered walls. We have used
oil paint and paper on these walls,
but nothing seems to stick to them.
We have papered three times, but
the paper all peels off. No one
knows what the reason is. The
roof is not fiat, and it doesn't seem
damp. The walls have been sized.
Could you help?
Answer-There may. be more
dampness than you think My guess
is that the plaster was applied di-
rectly against the masonry walls.
Dampness may be coming through
the blocks concrete or cinder I
presume) causing paper to loosen
and paint to peel. You may be able
to stop the peeling by coating the
blocks with dampproof cement base
paint which comes in powder form.
Mason material dealers sell it. 1t
would also be wise to create an air
space between the blocks and in
side walls. This would keep the
walls from sweating" which may
be another reason for the above
troubles.
Red Basement Floor Discolored
by Leak.
Question: We have a red floor in
our basement. A recent leak in one
corner has blackened the floor in
that place. Is there anything to
restore the color where the leak has
discolored that part of the floor?
AnsWer-The blackened area may
be widowed, or it may be blackened
from dirt that was carried in from
the outside by leakage If it is dirt,
you can remove it by scrubbing
with mild soap and water and fol-
low by rinsing with clear water.
Mildewed areas should be sand
papered, then washed with a strong
alkaline solution to kill the BAG
terra. This treatment will mean
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-02
Real Estate
Shop Talk

Dwight Longley, treasurer of the
Kensington Heights Corp, 1923 K
street NV, said today the firm
has completed 81 prefabricated
dwellings in the vicinity of Fern
dale and Oberon streets, in wooded
area near Kensington, Md, and is
finishing up Is more.
Mr.. Longley formerly was chief
architect for the FILA District In
surfing Office.
The company has sold the 40
dwellings and has plans to build
200 more units in the next two
years, utilizing both conventional
and prefabricated construction.
The first 81 homes are now oc-
cupied. All are one-and-a-half
stories and have three bedrooms,
living room, kitchen and full base
ment. They sold for $3.50.
AS its plans for the future de-
velopment of this section get under
way, the company, incidentally,
hopes to learn lot about COM
parative costs between conventional
and prefabricated construction.
At last reports, tickets were nearly
sold out for the Washington Build
ing Congress oyster roast to be
held at $50 pm. Tuesday, Feb
ruary II, in the Mayflower Hotel
ballroom. A ceiling of 625 tickets
has been set and a sellout is indi-
Gated.
Many persons are predicting an
active real estate market for many
years. Clifford L. Crumbley of the
Columbia Realty Co. recently held
a dinner for his sales staff and told
them: Washington will have 10
years of real estate prosperity"
Ernest F. Henry, executive direc-
tor of the Home Builders Associa-
ton of Metropolitan Washington,
today that As builders and
suppliers have now signed up to
attend the neutrality-suspicious. of
the National Association of Home
Builders at the Stevens Hotel In
Chicago February Is through %.
Most of the Washington delega-
ton will leave on the Liberty
Limited on the afternoon of Feb
ruary "a and arrive in Chicago
the next morning. A suite at the
Stevens Hotel has been rented to
serve as Washington headquarters.
Most of the Westinghouse will
be housed at the Morrison Hotel.
r j. L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-02
Shanghai Price Ceilings
Cut Price of Borsch
By the Associated Press.

by the Associated PreSS.
Observation-Disclosures forces In
Shanghai will pay less for borsch
(soup) under the new Army Navy
ceiling price ist-but the sky is the
limN on baked Alaska. That dessert
luxury was removed from the list
because so few places serve it.
2 Borsch came down from CTS
Chinese dollars to $50, which is
about 40 cents American money.
The coffee ceiling was lowered from
$50 to $50, which is around rs cents.
Failure to observe ceilings results
In the loss of "in bounds" signs
for Shanghai eating places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-02

(See CADETS, Page BID
Kodiak mirror., 1946-10-05
Ship
 Strike On

Seattle-A new strike begin hing Tuesday of longshOremen and seamen is keeping ships of the Alaska run at their docks, al- though plans are belng made for food shipments to Nome and the Bristol bay area before the wint- CT freeze-up.
 Kodlak-A wire from Gov. Gruening to Mayor Lee Betting CT, to ascertain amounts of food supplies here, was answered by Mayor Bettinger to the elect that local rationing of staple items has begun and that a sur vey showed serious shortages would develop in 2 weeks.
 Kodiak s last boat arrived Sep tember s, with a small cargo.
Kodiak mirror., 1946-10-05
Election 

The statehood question and Ehoice of candidates hold the potlight in the general election, o be held next Tuesday, Oct. &.
 No previous registration is ecessary and voters are qualified EhO have l years residence in be Territory and 30 days is the precinct. Voters within the city units will cast their ballots at he city hall from 8 am to 7 pm |.
 Voters outside the city will ote at the Kodiak Baptist Mis- lot precinct. If substantial Raiorlty of those entitled to vote If the Mission precinct do not, he polling place will be aband- he'd. In the last election only 6 ast ballots at the out of town D billing place,
 Residents of military reserva- Ions do not necessarily have the
 ght to vote. If such resident lad residence m Alaska prior to
 baking bis home on a military Rservation, he does not lose his 1ght to vote, and will cast his 3aIlot at the out of town pre- fnet. But if his residence, even ver 8 year, has been only on a hlIitary reservation, he does not lave the necessary qualifications E a voter. The voting status Fas confirmed this week by US.
 Commissioner G. w. Bubendorf B advice from the district court.
 Alaskans will have their first 'ppOrtunity to record their offic- I sentiments on statehood when |oRfronted with the referendum
Kodiak mirror., 1946-10-05
Proposed Fish
 Changes Heard

One of 8 series of Alaskan hearings on proposed fishing reg ulation changes was held here Thursday at the Union hall, con ducted by Seton Thompson, as- sistant chief, Alaska Fisheries division of the Fish & Wildlife Service.
 Steele Culbertson and Pete Gilmore, Alaska Salmon Indust- " representatives, were among the g persons present.
 Proposed changes in regula- tions include the following:
 1. No fishing from Marrow Cape to Cape Trinity.
 2. Afognak island all closed prior to Sept. TO-. except Afognak and Paranosa bays, open only from June l to June 30
 3. All jitney or side rigs must be not less than 25 it. long.
 4. Any purse seines-minimum length 125 feet, maximum length 150 feet, minimum depth 2 and a quarter fathoms.
 Local representations included one on fish trap abolisbment by Karl Brunstaad, and recommend ations on escapements and sea- sons in the Karluk and Red Riv- CT by Ali Madsen.
 A final hearing is still to be held Nov IA at Seattle, MT. Thompson announced, and writ ten recommendations from this area will be considered if receiv- ed by Nov. 15 in the office of the Director, Fish & Wildllfe service, Chicago.
 High praise was gwen local
Kodiak mirror., 1946-10-05
Volunteer Workers Wanted at School

A call for volunteer electri- cians, carpenters, plumbers, and laborers to work on improve ments at the school was issued today, with the work-call set for tomorrow (Sunday). All, includ- ing plumbers, are asked to bring their own tools.
 Workers will be divided into 4 crews to CD prepare teachers restroom. (2) excavate basement for boiler room. (3) lining up quonset huts, and (4) work on new science room.
 The call for volunteers is nec- essary because of limited school funds and the dlre need of get ting the work done to alleviate overcrowded conditions.
Kodiak mirror., 1946-10-05

A film of ashes, presumably from an active volcano on the mainland southwest of Kodiak, fell on the western side of Kodi- ak island during the past week, 1t was reported here Sunday on the return of the Fish & Wildlife boat Elder from a trip to that area.
 On one day the ashes were so thick in the air that the sky was obscured and the sun appeared as hay. red ball. While the Elder was in part of Uganik bay the shore a mile away was com pletely obscured.
 The boat itself was covered with a layer of the ash, estimat- ed at about sixteenth of an inch thick. Brush and other growth in the area was covered with the ash. Marc Meyer, Fish & Wild life agent, said the ash gritted in their teeth as members from the boat walked about the streams, and that it had a peculiar odor-definitely not sulphurous and undefinable.
 The ash deposit was first seer
Kodiak mirror., 1946-10-05
Ash Falls On Kodiak Isle

in Terror bay and continued a long the western coast Of the is- land to Uganik bay, which was as far as the boat went
 At the time the sun was ob- scured the wind was blowing from the southwest, which would put the source as in the area of Mageik and Martin mountains, both active volcanoes. Reports said the source appeared to be farther south than Katmai mountain, which in 1912 covered Kodiak and the surrounding area with a disastrous spate of ash
 A check with the Navy dis closed no further information on the ash. Navy Air Ira 1spOrt pi- lots had not seen the phenemen on. The Navy rerorted that when group of submarines wis tied Kodiak month ago that the subs picked up some red ash in the Dutch Harbor area.
 None of the ash was visible at Kodiak and there were no reports | of any obscurement of the sun in the area on this side of the is land.
Kodiak mirror., 1946-10-05
Women After BalHoters

ak precinct, and in l944 only l72 votes were tallied.
 As chairman of the Public Af- fairs committee of the BPW, and as a longtime resident and bus mess woman of Kodiak, Mrs. Kraft was asked by the club to comment on the need for con- certed community action in this election. Her comment follows;
 "As you travel the Southeast ern Alaska coast you note the outstanding buildings, built with Federal or Territorial money. Kodiak has made many requests for such buildings-a high school, a gymnasium, a Post Office, a jail, etc.
 Kodiak has the potential power to make these requests re. cognized-this power has never been excerlsed in even moderate strength-this power is the pub lie vote.
 "It is a common complaint to lay at the door of public offic als the blame for all shortcomings of the government. Do not forget
 Continued on page 9)
Kodiak mirror., 1946-10-05
By Gertrude Raumaker

NlCl Oa NANtO
 If a comedy business woman Irabs you firmly by che arm
 tuesday and persuasively says, 'COme with me" don't resist, ven though you find her steer hg you down a side road. Your Fent'e-but-6rm guide will be a esmber of Kodiak's Business &
 Professional Women's club and |he will be taking you to the Iolls at the City Hall to vote in 'Ae Territorial election.
 The Business Women nave |Eedged themselves to be reSpon- hie for 5 other persons voting . this election. Edna Kraft IS aairman of this community ac- Witty and will supply each club with cards on which to nter her voters. The member lfniog in the most names will seeive prize from the club :.
 In stressing the importance of eeRy ouoI;6od Kodiakian voting this election club spokesmen ave pointed out that Tn the a42 Territorial election only "a votes were cast iu the Kodi-
Kodiak mirror., 1946-10-05
New Naval Base Planned In AIeutions

Pearl Harbor (R)-Admiral John Towers reported Wednes- day that the Navy is planning to build a new permanent Naval base in the Aleutians and will turn Guam into a Pacific outpost of Pearl Harbor importance.
 The commander of the Pacific Fleet said it would be the Navy's policy to concentrate permanent naval installations in the Aleu- tians, Hawaii and the Marianas. He said the location of the Aleu- tian's base is undetermined al- though it will probably be some- where in the "center of the pen insula".
 Admiral Towers said perman- ept facilities for surface vessels and naval airba~es would be con- centrated in the places mention ed, either abandoning or restrict- ing the operation of bases in other areas.
 Most of the interview was re- lated to Guam The Navy has long hinted Guam was bulking large in future Llans but this IS the first official intlmation it will assume an importance on a par with Pearl Harbor. Admiral Towers said the Navy has al- ready begun the upbuilding of Guam's permanent installations.
 Kodiak-Because of reported broadcasts to that effect, the Mirror wired Associated Press yesterday asking if Kodiak was named as one of 3 large bases "of Pearl Harbor importance. Ac- cording to the reply the bases re- ferred to were the ones mention ed above, including the "new, permanent" base probably near the center of the Alaskan penin- sula".
 The local Naval District In telligence office said yesterday that their information was that the new base would be a supple ment to the present establish ment at Kodiak, the latter al- ready of the status of a "prim- ary" base as announced by the Navy several weeks ago.
Kodiak mirror., 1946-10-05

fishermen by MT. Thompson,
 who said that fishermen of the
 Kodiak area were more far-sight- ed and very much ahead Of fish ermen in all other districts in their efforts to control and pre-
 serve their local fishing resource.
Kodiak mirror., 1946-10-05

ballot, on which they will indi- cate their choice between State hood for Alaska for" or State hood for Alaska against.
 A second referendum will give them the choice to vote for or a. gainst changing the blanket pri- mary ballot system to one in which all names Of candidates will appear on one ballot in the primary election, inst ad of on separate ballots as now provided.
 Liquor establishments will be closed during polling hours. (The official election notice and list of candidates appears on page z. Paid political announcements ap- pear elsewhere in this issue
Kodiak mirror., 1946-10-05
CuIinaryCOntraCts Not Settled

Billie Loan, secretary of the hew Culinary union, sad late yesterday that a meeting held that day on a counter-proposal made by cafe and fountain oper- ators on proposed wage increases had been acted upon but no an- nouncement would be made un- til later She said the results of the meeting would be presented to the operators this week.
 The union is seeking hourly rates of $1 for waitresses, $l.50 for fountain girls, $2 for dinner cooks and $1.75 for fry cooks.
 Mattresses have been getting 75 cents an hour and cooks $1l to SIP a shift
 It IS reported the counter-pro- posal listed waitresses and fount- am girls at $I, dinner cooks at $l 75 and fry cooks at $1 50.
Kodiak mirror., 1946-10-05


 Deputy U. s Marshal Paul Herring left Sunday for Anchor age fol the fall term of the grand jury.
 He was accompanied by his niece, Lorna Campbell, who con tinued on to her home in Van couver, B. c. to visit her family. She has been living with the Herrings while em 2ioyed at the Island fountain, and expects to return.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-29
Today in Europe

LONDON-Gilbert Miller the we'll known Amer ican theatrical producer, recently considering buying of New Yorks most famous theaters. Instead, at the last moment, he changed his mind and bought one in London. Writing to his friend Alexander Ince, American publisher and producer, he asked his opinion as to whether he had decided wisely. MT Ince replied that undoubtedly he had because, whereas in New York there plenty of things which to spend money, London theater tickets seemed about the only thing that could be bought off ration
 MT. Ince showed considerable dscernment in his answer. The London stage is booming, and has been doubtedly is the emptiness of London shops. During the war, the service men and women who flocked to London on leave found nothing to do with their money except to spend it going to plays and films As result, runs of many plays extended far longer than was warranted by their merit.
 The problem facing producers is not to find a play which will succeed but to find empty theater where a new play can be presented. The boom con- tnues and under the circumstances, it is surprising that the standard of the London stage has remained as high as it has For this, to great extent have to thank John Gielgud and Laurence Olivier. Both these fine producers have consistently presented good plays in London and have had many notable successes.
 The high proportion of musicals and light com edles presented during the war is dropping. More ana more straight plays are being produced. And interesting development the gradual appearance of rght-Wlng propaganda dramatic theme
 London audiences are notoriously lazy minded and like to have their thinking done for them. For that reason, the stage here has been used ex- tenslvely vehicle for political propaganda and when it has been used, leftiSt propaganda has usually predominated Bernard Shaw is the only consistently successful political playwright, but Shaw must be regarded as exception to all rules. Some of his genius lies in his ability annoy people while respect Revues of course have always included songs ana sketches making fun of the government, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-29
Shipping Business

WASHINGTON, Aug 29-(NEA)-On Sept l. the War Shipping Administration will begin to fur it's sails for good It will pass with number of black eyes and bruises, well as with a chorused Well Done!"
 Organized in February, 1942, it operated the worlds largest tramp steamer service throughout the war. It's principal business is hauling relief and essential cargoeS on government accounts It has until Dec. 31 to clean it's decks and docks turn into the Treasury any unobligated funds turn over to the Maritime Commission all unfinished business
 At the peak of it's operations, VISA had fleet of over 5000 ships, owned outright by the govern ment or under charter from private owners Today nearly all the ships of this merchant marine fleet have either been sold, returned to former owners chartered for operation by private shipping agents placed in the fleet This reserve fleet will number several thousand vessels of all types not need ed for Americas peacetime shipping.
 Before the two- thirds of the U. s. ocean, borne commerce was in coastWse territorial service to Hawaii, Puerto Rco and Alaska. All ships in this trade privately owned.
 Except for captive fleets of the Oil and fruit con- panies, none of the lines made much money, even though foreign competitors frozen out by law and the trade was restricted to U S. flag vessels.
 Submarines and the pressure of war business put the first acts of the War Shipping Administration was to get them going again Since many of the ships had been sunk, it was government responsibility to rehabiitate the business for the private operators
 VISA the lines at first, then gradually began turning ships back to their former operators There are, however, a couple of catches
 The principal is that ship operating costs in labor food and cargo-handlng went up during the war, while shipping rates have been held at preWar