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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-05-23
DRAvol

While we agree that the idea.
expressed above is an excellent
one we ar forced to admit that it
Is not original. Several chapters of
the SQuawk club have discussed
The same idea. In that most cities
enioy clean streets employ this
melhod we are willing to be con-
ymced that it must be the best
method. How often it should be
dine or by whom or at what time
q day are some Of the questions
lint have to be answered,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-05-23
American Legion Auxiliary Members
Will Sell Peppies Again Oh Saturday

Poppy Day win Be observed in
K0newick and throughout the
United States On Saturday, Nay
., Mrs. Carrie McCalmant prod
dent Of Robt ". Ely unit Of the
American Legion Auxiliary, has
announced.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-05-23
Columbia at High Level;
Callsez0ay Is Threatened

Possibility that the Columbia river may reach the high
level which has climbed since 1928 is predicted for
early in June.
This condition is giving to city officials who
fear the high water enanger the causeay to Clover
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-05-23
Story OF THE WEEK

ives Brown remarks that the
neat shortage is getting critical
wnen people paid in large num-
pets Just for the privilege of look
ing at some pork chops on the hoof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23

sSee CADETS, Page BIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23
$243 ,48o Building Permits
Issued Here During Week

street NV, owner; Lenkfn Con-
struction Co., 1913 Fourteenth street
NV, builder; Sam Novak, sos
Quackenbos street NV, architect;
to erect two one-story brick and
cinder block stores, 222-24 K street
NE, to cost $4,000.
j. A. Absher, 3214 w street Sc,
owner and builder; Earl Won Reich
enbach, 1919 Good Hope road Sc,
architect; to erect two two-story
brick and cinder block dwellings,
2l24-28 Thirty-secoud place Sc, to
cost 5000 each.
s. RAPPORT, 1137 Potomac avenue
Sc, owner; r. Willis, 1922 Pleasant
street Sc, builder; Earl Won Reich
enbach, 1919 Good Hope road Sc.
architect; to erect one one-story
brick and cinder block addition for
boiler room, 1137 Potomac avenue
Sc, to cost So, TOO.
James c., Simeon L. and Florence
Spearman, owners; builder not Sc
lected; L. w. Giles, 4428 Hunt place
NE, architect; to erect one two
story brick and cinder block dwell
ing, 4403 Nash street NE, to cost
81, 900.
Frederick Sterling. 3400 Prospect
avenue NV, owner and builder; M
Hallett, 6525 Piney Branch road
NV, architect; to erect one two
story brick and cinder block addi-
ton to dwelling, 1908 Thirty fourth
street NV, to cost 5000.
Joseph e. Jones, Earle Building,
owner. builder not selected; Victor
Eberhard, architect; to make gem
eral alterations for offices, 1900 I
street NV, to cost 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23
Gadgets Il
BY HiIson Munsey

Ladders, when used on sloping
ground. sloping roofs or on steps,
have to be blocked up so that the
short leg Is compensated by the
additional height Of the block. This
is always dangerous. The block may
collapse and let the ladder down
suddenly, and, In addition, it is
very inconvenient to find the right
size Of block.
A st. Louis manufacturer comes
to the rescue with an extension leg
devised to take up the difference
In the length Of ladder legs, when
the ladder has to be used on sur
faces that are not level A ladder
can be placed upright even If the
difference between the two legs Is
as much as Is inches. The device
can be attached with special Tugs
to any ladder. It remains perma-
nently on the ladder, but does not
interfere in any way with this OPP
Grafton because the Tugs are flush
with the ladder sides. Attached to
these Tugs Is the extension leg, con-
structed Of hardened steel and I'm
ished In enamel that will prevent
rusting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23

(See WOOD. Page B-2O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23
D. {. Rent Control Law
Study Undertaken by
Unit Of Trade Board

The Washington Board Of Trade
has undertaken q study Of the
District rent control law.
That was announced yesterday
In statement which said the SUBJ
ject has been taken up by SUBJ
committee of the Law and Legis-l
lation Committee of which Floyd
@. Await Is chairman. Heading the
subcommittee Is Godfrey L. Munter.
First meeting of the subcommittee
was held yesterday In Mr.. hunters
Office in the Shoreham Building to
review the local rent act In the
Tight Of possible revision Of OPA
regulations on rent control"
The Washington Real Estate
Board also Is expected to study the
question.
Mr.. Munter invited members Of
the Board Of Trade and other resi-
dents of the District to offer any
(See TRADE BOARD, Page B-2.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23
Ladder Extension
Prevents Slipping;
Fixture Refinisher

Operation Of the extension Is very
simple. The ladder Is set on the
higher slope or step and the leg
is pushed down with the foot until
1t reaches the lower slope. It is
then automatically locked into posi-
ton, and there Is no danger that
1t viii slip. To release the leg and
bring 1t back flush with the normal
length Of the ladder leg, the self
locking device can be released by
the pressure Of a finger and spring
pulls up the extension leg to the
starting position. 93
The manufacturers recommend a
set Of hugs for both sides Of the
lower part OF, the ladder with the
leg on both sides. For the extension
or top part Of the ladder only one
extra leg Is needed because the lad
der can be reversed If necessary.
Bathroom and kitchen fixtures
that become worn can be restored
to their original appearance by using
q paint which gives q bright chrome
like finish to the fixture. The paint
. aSee CADETS, Page B-3.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23

(see FIRST AID, Page B-3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23

Building permits totaling $243. 48s
were issued during the week by Rob-
ert II. Davis, District building. in
spections director. This was drop
OF s444,511 from those the week be-
fore.
Permits Of 5000 and over were
as follows:
vito Rizzi, 5o4 r street NE, own
er, builder and architect; to erect
eight 2-story brick and cinder block
dwellings. TIT to 731 Atlantic street
Sc, to cost $4,000.
William A. Kemp, Roger 8. Mos.
and @. Allen MacRae, 2705 Twelfth
street NE, owners; Francis Deremer
2125 Rhode Island avenue NE, build
er; George T. Santmyers, 22o9 ]
street NV. architect; to erect foul
2-story brick and cinder block apart
ments, four units each, 4013 to 402l
Fourth street Sc, to cost $4,000.
J. r. Meenehan's Sons Co., 201t
Fourteenth street NV, owner
builder not selected; Maurice S
May, architect; To make general al.
terations to hardware store, ZOO
Fourteenth street NV, to cost $780,.
900.
Lester A. Elliott, 2615 e stree
NV, owner; Smallwood Bros, 400
Fortieth place, Hyattsville, Md
builder; George 8. Brock, architect
to erect one one-story and base
|ment, concrete and steel warehouse
2130 Twenty-fourth place NE, tt
cost $4,000.
Babette H. Grinsfelder and Lilliar
n. Bendel, 1925 L street NV.
owner; builder not selected: Ed
mund w. Dreyfuss, 1919 Fifteenth
street NV. architect; to erect on,
one-story concrete and brick ga.
rage, 1925 L street NV, to COS
SIS 600.
r. g. Cordua. 1920 Good Hop
road Sc, owner; Tekton Construc
ton Co., Bethesda, Md, builder
Earl Won Reichenbach, 1919 Goo
Hope road Sc, architect; to under
pin wall, pour concrete floor an,
build one two-story brick and cinde
block addition to store, 1920 Goo,
Hope road Sc, to cost $12,285.
Harry WaIlerstein, 1907 Quinc,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23
.LoW-Cost Ranch
HouseCombines
Many Features
Attached Garage
Provided for in
Modern Design
By Wordsworth Wood

Considering the design and the
modern features of the ranch-type
house, the cost Is extremely low.
The main points which make the
savings are the concrete slab foun-
dation, the shed-type roof, the plain
fiat exterior wall board which Is
used for a finish, the economical
interior finish of wall board, the
troweled and colored surface Of the
foundation slab, which serves as the
floors and the complete absence Of
any special" or costly fixtures or
trim.
All windows and doors are stand
ard and the design is such that the
lumber can be cut at the yard and
delivered ready to set up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23
First Aid
For Houses
By Roger c. Whitman
Old-Fashioned Bathtub.

Question: We would like to mod
ernize our old-fashioned bathtub
How can we do this work?
Answer: Before starting, you
should realize that an old-fashioned
tub usually has old piping, probably
lead. When the waste pipe clogs,
which is a possibility, your plumber
would hesitate to clear the obstruc-
ton out with his SNAKE" because
Of the risk of breaking the old pipe.
However, here Is the method to
use: Remove the legs, then support
the,tub on two lengths Of 2x4s, laid
nat, to permit the tub to be wedged
solidly into one corner of the room
(See FIRST AID, Page B-3J
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23

The design Of this house provides
for an attached garage, at later
date, to be alongside the kitchen
and set back from the front line Of
the house. The garage can be large
enough to accommodate utility and
storage room or a small workshop.
The plan may be turned over
in other words, the bedroom wing
may be at the other end of the
living room instead of as shown.
Every Convenience.
F. Alphabetically, the house is as
modern as any one could wish fol-
and the interior provides every
convenience essential to comfortable
living.
The individual, who may be inter-
(See WOOD, Page BOD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23

RECENT SALES-Among Dis
trict houses recently sold was
the one above at 2701 o street
NV, in Georgetown, pur-
chased by Senator-elect Ralph
e. Flanders, Republican, of
Vermont and Mrs. Flanders
from Mai. Hugo w. Druehl,
now living in California.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23
81 Loon Applications
Top 100 Weekly

Applications for CT loans are
beng received at an average Of more
than 100 week, the Washington
regional Office Of the Veterans Ad-
ministration said today.
Up to November Is, 5,113 applica-
tions had been received, of which
4,760 were approved or confirmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23
Wyatt Expected
To Quit If Plan
Is ScuffIed
Trumun Decision
On Proposals
Is Now Awaited
BY Robert J. Lewis
Reel E.ta.. Editor Of n. Star

Housing Expediter Wilson W..
Wyatt, now awaiting q decision
from President Truman on whether
housing controls will be continued,
Is expected to resign II the Pres
tdent doesn't back him up.
Mr.. Wyatt's recommendations for
the future Of the Veterans Emer-
gency Housing Program went to the
President in Florida Wednesday.
Up to now, Mr.. Truman has re-
NAMED silent on whether he will
regard the housing problem as one
which should continue to require
employment of emergency methods
Tor solution-as Mr.. Wyatt contends
and, If so, what their scope shall
be.
The National Association of Real
Estate Boards and the United
States Chamber Of Commences Con-
struction Industry Advisory Coun-
Gil, to name two organizations, re-
Gently called for removal Of con-
trolls.
Many home builders, on the other
hand, believe that nom presidential
construction should continue to be
limited and materials subjected to
priority controls, for the present.
Wyatt's Proposals.
Mr.. Wyatt's proposals, prepared
ut the request Of the President after
materials prices were decontrolled,
are understood to call for continue
ton OF present regulations and, In
general. to treat the housing prob
lem IN the same category as a war
time production problem.
With this philosophy, Mr.. Wyatt
holds that the Government should
loan money without regard to "busi-
ness-as-usual" considerations to en-
courage producers Of prefabricated
housing to enter business, and to
provide additional incentives for
rental housing.
AS understood here, Mr.. WYATT
proposed that MIR. Truman retain
al controls now In effect, support
the granting Of RFC loans to pre-
fabricators, and flash the green iipht
for more rental dwellings through
RFC second mortgages allowing
builders to cover 100 per- cent Of
construction costs.
MIR. Wyatt also Is understood to
have urged the President to seek
passage of the Wagner-Ellender-
Taft general housing bill. which
failed Of passage at the last session
OF Congress. n
Friends State Stand.
AS explained by Mr.. WAITS
friends. the housing expediters de.
cision to remain In the Government
or resign win hinge, essentially. on
whether Mr.. Truman shows bv his
decision he believes the housing /
shortage should be met by emer-
gency means.
Mr.. Wyatt is represented as be-
neving 1t Is hopeless for builders
to attempt to produce the homes
needed for veterans by the end OF |
l947 without controls. IF the hous-
ing expediter's administrative tools
to handle the program are with
drawn he would not be justified
In remaining on the Job, for to do
80 would be merely to preside over
failure, his friends maintain.
Some time ago Mr.. Wyatt said
he was Optimistic" over his au-
thority to direct RFC to make loans
to prefabricators, including the Lus-
tron Corp. Of Chicago, which sought
up to $50 600, 900, depending on how
much private capital 1t could en-
list. RFC previously had refused
to grant the loan on the grounds
(See LEWIS. page R-37
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23
The Weeks
Housing Picture

A total Of 1881 applications for
rental housing were filed with the
District Housing Center, and 166
houses and apartments, plus sos
rooms, were listed for rent during
the last week.
The Federal Housing Administers
ton In the last week authorized
construction Of $50 new dwelling
units here.
Cumulatively, since January Is,
construction of total OF 21,347
units was authorized here, 24.3 per
cent at less than $500, plus 2s3
conversion units.
Nationally, 850,102 units were
authorized to be built, 500 per cent
at less than $500.
Applicants for rental housing were
classified AZ follows q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23
Large Living Room.

Large Living Room.
The center of the house Is taken
up by large living room with three
high ceiling windows across the
front. The rear wall of the living
room has two very large picture win
dows, but these may be substituted
for by group Of smaller sash II
the cost is too great.
At one end Of the living room is
the kitchen and dining area and
at the other end, two good bed
rooms and central bathroom. The
bath Is also. convenient to the living
room
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23

(See LEWIS, Ps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-11-23

{see TRADE BOARD, Page b..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-17
Award Made InWorkmons s Fatal Fall
 Ansonia Woman to
 Receive Compensation
 Of S6,745

Fatal injuries sustained May "A by Angelo Guerrieri of Ansonia in a fall at the Ansonia plant of the American Brass Company are the basis of a workmen's compensation award of S6,745.44 approved yeSter- day by Compensation Commission CT Harry KrasoW for Mrs. Lucy Gurrieri, the workers widow.
 The accident victim was working on the roof of the plant when he fell and landed on the ground. He died the same day at the Griffin Hospital.
 Commissioner Krasow's finding provides for payment of S21,62 for 312 weeks, and for payment of s250 toward burial expenses and also medical and hospital bills.
 The finding points out that there are three dependent children in the family
 Also filed today was an agreement which provides for payment oi S1 1.808.25 to Angelo Abbondello oi POT Charles Street for an arm in- jury sustained Oct. 19, 1922 at the American Brass Company, Payments will be made at the rate of $24.l weekly for 75 weeks, for 33 and l-i percent loss of use of the right arm
 Weekly payments of $50 during disability from a spine injury were provided for Francis Groody of 8e Charles Street. an employe of the Largay Brewing Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-17
 Plan May Boomerdnq
 Byrnes Expects
 ReveFsaEs Because
 Of Different Views

Washington, July 17-UP)-Sec- retary of State James F. Bryrnes expects Russia's recently announced plan for a strong Germany to boomerang because of Soviet in- sistence upon $1O,0OO,OO0,O of re- parations from Germany, it was learned authoritatively today.
 Byrnes did not mention the Soviet plan for Germany in his radio ad- dress Monday night. It was the plan submitted at the recent Paris foreign ministers meeting by For eign Minister V. M. Molotov which opposed dividing or federalizing Germany and favored allowing German industry to build itself up to higher levels than planned at present.
 Authoritative sources said Byrnes considered Molotov'S statement on Germany as designed for propagan- da purposes in seeking support of the German people for Soviet poli- cies
 Molotov Split But Byrnes was represented as feeling that if the Russians get away with their propaganda" il would be one of the most remark able achievements of moder | times.
 These sources pointed out that while Molotov was making a bio with one hand for German support by appealing to German opposition to divided or semi agricultural Germany, with his other hand he was insisting upon Germanys pay ment of S10,o0O00O,00 in repara- tionS to Russia.
 It was recalled that Premier Josef Stalin a year ago at Pots- dam conceded that there was no justification for an earlier Russian demand for s10,0O0,0O0, 900 in Ger man separations. It was agreed then that the basis of reparations should be percentage division of capital equipment rather than dollar value.
 Want Future Output but HOW MOlOlOV ndS rd1SeQ the question again and Byrnes, at Paris earlier this month, countered his demand with the charge that Rus sia already has taken an estimated S14,000 100000 worth of equipment out of Germany. The reparations Russia is seeking now in addition would be from future production.
 Byrnes will return to Paris next week for the 21-nation peace con- ference on Axis satellite treaties which opens July 29 in Paris Luxembourg Palace. But if he has his way there will be no 'big name members on the U. s. delegation.
 Sens. Tom Connally, (D.-TeX) :, and Arthur H. Vandenberg, tR.- Mich), who advised him during the last two foreign ministers meetings in preparation of the draft treat ies, will not return for the begin ming of the conference. They will go back to Paris only after the other nations have had a chance to make their recommendations and the Big Four" begins to consider those amendments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-17
STRAND

Mervyn Le Roy's new production
 Without Reservations offers gay, up-to- the minute entertain ment. Claudette Colbert and John Wayne are starred in this merry trans-c continental comedy. It is featured starting today at the Strand theater.
 The story revolves around the ad- ventures of a novelist, played by Miss Colbert, who is on trip from New York to Hollywood in connec- ton with the filming of her best seller. On the train she strikes up an acquaintance with two Marine flying corps officers, played by Wayne and Don De Fore, the latter being featured. AS Wayne and Miss Colbert become interested in each other, the novelist becomes convinced that he would be a nat ural for the male lead in her pie | ture.
 In Chicago, she discovers that the Marines have reservations on an- other train, and rather than lose sight of Wayne, she boards their crowded train without reservations or ticket, abandoning her baggage in her rush to make the connection. Complications follow, notably when tSWayne and De Fore try to teach fClaudette how to fly, in the club car and they are all put off the train Their adventures in a sec- ond-hand car; in a WaySide ranch house at which they stop Claud- cites arrest and jailing in New Mexico; all folloW-before the love affair Straightens out.
 In addition to the three princi- pals, Anne Triola is seen as a girl with a weakness for service men, Dona Drake as Latin siren who sets her cap for Wayne, and Frank Puglia as her father. Louella Par sons and other well-knoWn person. alitieS appear as themselves.
 This RKO Radio release is pre- sented under the banner of Jesse J. LaSky and Walter MacEWen and was produced and directed by Mer- vyn Le Roy. Andrew Solt wrote the screen play from the novel by Jane Allean and Mae Livingston
 The picture, which is released under the RKO Radio banner, marks the return of Miss Colbert to light comedy after the more dra- matic characterization of her role in Tomorrow is Forever"
 The companion feature is "Bam- boo Blonde" starring Frances Lang ford and Russell Wade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-17
Officials DeIoyProbe Of Stobbinq
 Injured Youth
 Shows Improvement
 In Condition

Action by the States Attorneys Office on the stabbing of Che shire Reform School inmate last Friday morning, will be delayed, it was announced by Assistant States Attorney Walter w. Smith, pending the outcome of the injured youths condition.
 A deep knife wound in his hip, GarthaWay Ware, Is, of Hartford, was reported to be in an improved condition today at Waterbury Hos pital. Authorities there said the wound was not serious although Ware took a slight turn for the worse yesterday.
 Investigation by Cheshire off cials, headed by Superintendent George c. Erskine, brought to light that Ware received the wound in an argument in the mess line Friday morning. Raymond Smith, 20, also of Hartford, is alleged to have pos sessed the knife.
 Superintendent Erskine said the question of whether the knifing was accidental or deliberate, rests in the hands of the States Attorneys Off, flee. He said, however, that the two inmates were on friendly terms prior to the argument, and it is be- lieved that Ware stepped in to break up a fight between Smith and another inmate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-17

for at least another week and per- haps longer. The third firm expects receipt of large supplies to begin early next week
 There will be more meat available in the city this week than last, but shipments to packing firms are still only fraction of regular volume.
 Officials of all three firms agree that prices charged to retailers will be considerably higher than O.P.A. ceilings, but contend that consumers will still be able to buy meat at prices well below those charged in the black market. Wholesale prices for beef are expected to average from 10 to 12 cents a pound.
 "The meat is starting to come in but our shipments are still far be- low normal" said the manager of one packing firm" I'd like to be able to predict steady increase until we're back to normal but there are too many uncertainties. The way back to full supplies looks like slow process to me"
 Retail prices for meat, already up well above the federal ceilings, are expected to climb still higher. Pack CTS have had to pay more than they expected and this increase will be reflected all along the line to the consumer
 The retail meat situation was spotty. One store reported receipt of more than 10000 pounds of beef and other meats yesterday and to- day. Another downtown store today offered only poultry, bacon and saul sage meat. Other stores and mar kets had nothing but poultry, but more had fairly sizeable amounts of beef, veal and pork.