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Evening star., 1946-12-08
Dec. II Hearing Sci for 8
Camden Guild Supporters
By the Associoied Press

CAMDEN, N j., Dec. Eight
persons, arrested after skirmish
with police in front of the picketed
Camden Courier-Post building, were
held for further. hearing December
"a by Camden Police Judge Mitchell
Cohen s
Judge Cohen, at hearing yester-
day, dismissed 20 of the Al persons
who demonstrated last November 18
in support Of striking members OF
the Philadelphia a-Camden Unit of
the CIO-American Newspaper Guild.
One man was fined $25, two others
$40 and eight were given To-day
suspended sentences.
Theodore A. Gall, Blackwood, N. j.,
was held in 81 900 bail for the grand
jury on charges of assault and bat
terry on a policeman and inciting to
riot charges.
The j. David Stern-owned news
papers, together with the Philadel-
phia Record, were struck November
7 by editorial, circulation and ad-
vertising employees. but executives
and nonguild employees have con-
tinued publication
Evening star., 1946-12-08

the leading woman, and the hus-
band wrote some of the productions.
A nervous breakdown kept her in
hospital for two months, and her
illness brought her to New York
where she later made her bow in
the more sophisticated Broadway
plays.
She had struggle to establish
herself in the Broadway theater
and years later she recalled that
she had been shabby while seek
ing work. Her husband was in
Alaska to start another stock COM
pany.
Miss Taylor's first Broadway role
was a minor one in THE Great
John Canton in 1909. The Shu-
berts placed her under three-year
contract. In 1910, THE Girl in
Waiting" gave her star billing.
Miss Taylor was married in 1911
to j. Hartley Manners, an English
man who was an established actor
in London before he cane to this
country In 1902 and became one of
the most successful Broadway play
wrights of the period. *s9 =
Evening star., 1946-12-08
Two B-29s Land in Florida
After Trip 10 Frankfurt
By the Assoeiofed Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, Dec.
Two of six B : 20 Super Fort
tresses that left here three weeks
ago for Frankfurt, Germany, on an
air force training mission, returned
to Morrison Field from Germany
today, the public relations officer
announced.
Piloted by Maj Allen B. Rowlett
of Chula, Va, and Maj. Robert
Henderson, the bombers landed here
after flying from Orly Field, France,
via the Azores.
Two more in the flight were ex-
pected to land either late today or
tomorrow and two were expected to
fly to Washington.
Maj Rowlett was scheduled to
leave for Tucson, Ariz, immediately
to rejoin the 43d Heavy Bombard-
ment Group, home base of the six
plane mission, now headquarterec
there.
Commanded by Col. James Selser
1t was the first group of B-29s tt
appear in Europe.
Evening star., 1946-12-08
Lacock Magma Carta
Arrives for Exhibit

The Leacock Abbey Magma Carta
has arrived at the Library of Con-
gress from England. it was an
nounced yesterday by Luther H.
Evans, librarian of Congress.
The historic document will be
placed on public view next Sunday.
DuSiflg the World War II years,
the Library of Congress gave shelter
to an older copy of the Magma
Carta, one Of the four copies of the
charter of 1915. This has been sent
back to England
An act of Britain's Parliament
was necessary for the loan of the
Lacock Abbey Magma Carta: It Is
said to be the only perfectly COM
plete copy in existence.
C. F. Francis, secretary OF the
British Museum, brought the Lacock
Abbey. copy to the Library Of Con-
gress here where it will remain for
two years.
In the 10 years after King John
agreed to the original Magma Carta
at Runnymede, the charter was res
vised three times. The Lacock ABB
hey charter is one of the two re-
manning copies of the third and
final revision of 1925.
Evening star., 1946-12-08
AntiraciaI Attitudes
AssaiIed at Conference

Antiracial attitudes are contrary
to Christianity and to the ideal OF
the human race, the Rev. Delmar
L. Dyerson, editor of publications
for the General Commission on
Army and Navy Chaplains. told the
annual conference of the Washing
ton area OF the Lutheran Student
Association last night.
Mr.. Dyerson and the Rev Oswald
Ebert, Eastern regional secretary
of the Student Service Commission
OF the National Lutheran Couiicil
addressed delegates from colleges
and universities in and near WASH
ington. The session was held in the
Church of the Atonement, North
Capitol street and Rhode Island
avenue.
Where groups inherit certain
imagined or. real differences, Mr..
Dyerson declared, "it would be well
If each group would busy itself with
Strengthening out its own outlaws.
Those who have a high sense sof
honor from among the various races
seem now to work well together"
He said the elimination of racial
pre- judices will require considerable
patience and learning on the part
of every one" He predicted further
progress as education continues.
Evening star., 1946-12-08
Trade Board Dinner to Honor
New Members Of Congress
Affair Jonuory 4 to Be
First Major Activity
Of Buird's Group

New members Of Congress will be
honored by the Washington Board
Trade at a dinner in the MayfloWer
Hotel January A.
The affair is being planned as
the first major activity of the
boards new Congressional Relations
Committee, headed by Bruce Baird,
president OF the National Savings g.
Trust Co.
Joseph C. McGarraghy, board
president, already has sent letters
to the new members, welcoming
them to the Capital and offering
them assistance of the trade group
in getting settled here.
Purposes Explained.
In addition to newly elected Sen
ators and Representatives, the din
ner guests will include members of
the. Senate and House District Com
mittees and other legislative
In explaining purposes of the new
committee, Mr.. McGarTaghy said:
1T seemed right for the Board
OF Trade to take the leadership, in
behalf OF its members and the COM
munity at large, in creating an in
formal liaison through which we
can attempt to be of some service
To members Of Congress.
'The Congressional Relations
Committee is not expected to take
active part in advocating legislation
Perhaps its function can best be
summarized in the simple question:
What can the people of Washington
do to help members of Congress
make their duties lighter and then
sojurn here more pleasant
Certainly there will be opportun-
tiles to commend members. OF the
District Committees in both the
Evening star., 1946-12-08
.Laurette Taylor, 81,
Veteran Stage Star,
Dies Of Long Illness
BY the Associated Press

/ NEW YORK, Dec. T.-Laurette
Taylor, 81, noted actress whose pop
ularity spanned three and half
decades, died tonight after a long
| illness
She had been ill internationally for
10 years.
Miss Taylor first starred on the
stage in 1910 and returned to the
Broadway limelight in recent years.
She won International stardom
with her performance in Peg O.
My Heart" which opened in 1912
The play, which made both her and
her husband financially independ-
ent, set record, since surpassed,
by running 603 performances.
Won 1945 Acting Award.
Her first substantial success, how
ever, had come in alias Jimmy
Valentine" in 1910
Miss Taylor made her return to
the stage in revival of Outward
Bound" shortly before World War II
and again received great acclaim.
1t was followed in 1945 by The
Glass Menagerie," which won her
the Best Actress of the Year"
award in a poll sponsored by Variety.
The drama critics circle in New
York also accorded Miss Taylor the
award for the best actress of 1914
As. She also won the second an
nual Donaldson award, sponsored
by Billboard Magazine and decided
by a poll of 1000 theater people.
The latter award is given for out
standing achievements in the thea
ter.
| Noted for Versatility. =
In The Glass Menagerie." which
closed a few months ago, Miss Tay-
lor played the role of former
Southern belle who became frowZy
but ambitious mother.
She was one of the few actresses
who were equally successful in
youthful and mature parts, in COM
edy and tragedy.
Miss Taylor was born in New York
April /, 1884, to James and Elizabeth
Cooney. At an early age she gave
recitations featuring school enter
tainmerts and at IL was command
ing So and $40 for semiprofessional
appearances. ,x
Started As ImpersOnator.
Her professional debut was as a
child impersonator in small-time
vaudeville house at Gloucester,
Mass. Not a success as an imper-
senator, she returned to school when
IA. She made another vaudeville
appearance in Boston in 1908 at the
age of 10. Before the year was out,
she was launched on her career as
dramatic actress with the title
role in 1.-The Child Wife"
For her second role in the theater
she was cast in From Rags to
Riches" the epic melodrama of the
''Ten- Twent'- -Thirt'" Theater.
The author, Charles A. Taylor.
known as "the king of the mellers"
and 2 0 years older than the young
heroine, fell in love with her and
they were married. The new Mrs.
Taylor became Miss Taylor on the
stage.
She and Mr.. Taylor, from whom
she was divorced in 1910, had two
children, Marguerite and Dwight.
Dwight Taylor, Hollywood writer
since 1880, has written, among many
seeen plays, the Gay Divorce, "
The Thin Man Goes Home" and
Conflict"
Became Star in 1910.
A Western tour of Prom Rags
to Riches" took the Taylors to Seat
tie, where they established their
own stock company. The wife was
Evening star., 1946-12-08

Senate and House for good work
and to see that every possible CO.
operation Is extended to them by
local organizations and agencies.
Members of Committee.
Finally, the committee, under Mr..
Baird's Craftsmanship, will explore
simple means of being neighborly to
members of Congress and their fam
lilies in those obvious ways that
have long enriched community life
in other cities" ~
The committee includes Nelson T.
Harrison, Charles G. Koones, How
ard w. Kacy, F. G. Await, Henry 1
Quinn, L. Gardner Moore, Ben s
Fisher, James Med Shea and 10 V
Morgan, with Mr.. McGarraghy and
B. M. McKelway, immediate past
president of the board, as members
ex-officio.
The dinner will be open to all
members of the board Reservations
may be made at its Offices in The
Star Building.
Evening star., 1946-12-08
Publication Suspended
By Washington Tribune

. The Washington Tribune, one OF
the two newspapers published here
by colored people, has suspended
operations because of increased cost
of newsprint and inability to obtain
employees, the management an
nounced last night
Founded in 1920 and distributed
every Saturday, the paper had
circulation of more than 10000 in
recent years. At the time of sus-
pension the circulation was about
5000.
The Washington Tribune Publish
ing Co, with offices at 920 U street
NV, is headed by Carl Murphy.
Woodrow Taylor was the editor.
John H. Murphy III, the business
manager, said the company hopes
to resume publication at some future
time.
The only other newspaper pub
lished here by colored people is the
Afro American.
Take care today to provide for to-
morrow. Buy more United States
Savings Bonds.
Evening star., 1946-12-08
Theuter for Children
In District Planned

Establishment of a round
children's theater Ito fill a great
gap in entertainment for children
was announced yesterday by the
District Recreation Board.
Miss Sibyl Baker, assistant super
intendent, said the theater's first
offering would be the play, Mary
Poppins," on February IA and Is,
produced by Mrs. Rose Robson
Cowen, director of the Children's S
Studios of Speech and Drama.
To be known as the Children'S
Theater of Washington, the group
will offer self expression for boys
and girls drawn from the public
schools, Miss Baker said.
Evening star., 1946-12-08
Mother Cubrini Moss
To Be Held in New York

Mass will be celebrated in honor
of st. Frances Xavier Cabrini at st.
Patrick's Cathedral in New York on
December %. it was announced last
night. Mother Cabrini was canon
ized last July Z as Americas first
saint.
Delegations from all parts of the
country are expected to join in the
first national pilgrimage to the
shrine at Mother Cabrini High
School where the remains of The
Little Nun" are consecrated.
Mother Cabrini founded the Mis-
sionary Sisters of the Sacred Hear,
of Jesus. She died in Chicago
where she spent many years in
charitable work on December %
1917.
Evening star., 1946-12-08
WMAL Plans Showing
OF High -SensitivitY
TeIevision Cameras

Radio Station WMAL will hold an
invitation showing of high-sensi-
tivity television cameras beginning
tomorrow in the Hotel Statler.
The cameras, recently received,
wills be used by the television station
to oe built by The Evening Star
Broadcasting Co., which owns
WMAL. A press and radio preyiew
will be held today
THE equipment, most advanced
now in production, includes the
Image orthicon' tube which makes
possible satisfactory pickups under
normal and even adverse lighting
conditions Earlier types of tubes
require high concentration of arti-
fetal light on the subject. The new
camera is a development of the
Radio Corporation of America.
The display will continue through
Friday. It will include television re-
ceivers. broadcast programs in
which WMAL performers will ap-
pear will be shown on the screens.
Dan Hunter, chief engineer of
WMAL, and Frank w. Harvey, in
charge of television operations for
the company, will supervise the ex-
hibition.
The Evening Star Broadcasting
Co. holds construction permits from
the Federal Communications Com
mission for television and frequency
modulation stations Construction
of transmitter facilities on the
campus of American University has
been delayed by unavailability of
materials.
In another television development
here, the FEC will open hearings
tomorrow on an application of the
Columbia Broadcasting System for
approval of commercial color tele-
casting. The hearings will begin
at 10 a m. in the Commerce Depart
ment auditorium.
The FEC has set aside a group
of frequencies for commercial tele-
vision, and number of stations are
using the band for black-and- white
transnissions. In addition, ex-
perimental work has been permitted
in higher frequencies suitable for
use by a mechanical color system
devised by CHS engineers.
Insisting its system is ready for
the public, Obs wants the FEC to
authorize commercial operations in
the higher band to stimulate pro-
duction of equipment, including re-
ceivers, by manufacturers.
Evening star., 1946-12-08
80 Witnesses Summoned
In BiIbo Contracts Probe
By the Assoeioted Press

More than 80 witnesses have been
summoned to testify before the
Senate War Investigating Subconl-
mittee looking into the relations
between Senator Bilbo, Democrat,
of Mississippi and a group of war
contractors, Senator Mead, Demo-
crat, of New York announced last
night.
The public hearings begin Thurs
day.
Senator Mead noted in a state
ment that Senator Bilbo has made
known his intention of appearing
personally.
The subcommittee has assured
Senator Bilbo that it will summon
as witnesses any persons known by
him to have first-hand information
with respect to the matters under
investigation" Senator Mead added
I'm accordance with the commit
tees traditional policy, the subcom'
mittee approaches this investigation
with an open mind and is interested
only in ascertaining the truth.
The committee has not pre-.
Judged the validity of the serious
charges made and will make GER
tain that all relevant facts are pro-
duced In public hearings"
s Senator Mead did not make the
witness list public. :
Evening star., 1946-12-08
China Reds Sweeping
Over Shansi Province
sy III. Assoeiatsd Press

NANKING, Dec. 7.-Government
military authorities today said
Chinese Communist forces were
sweeping over Shansi province in
North China and were preparing to
open a new offensive in Manchuria
within few days.
The Government Central Daily
News said 10000 Communists were
beseiging Chungyang, ITO miles
northeast of the Communist cap
iital, Yenan. Government sources
predicted the Communists would
capture the walled city in day or
two.
The Central Daily News charged
the Communists were using poison
gas on the garrison, but the Yenan
radio Immediately broadcast a
denial, calling the report pure
fabrication"
The Fall of Chungyang would give
the attackers an open field to Feng-
yang. their next apparent objective,
18 miles distant. Their evident
ultimate goal was Taiyuan. Shansi
provincial capital, 80 miles north
east of Chungyang.
Evening star., 1946-12-08
ARLINGTON Jewish Center

The December meeting of the
Arlington Jewish Center, at pm.
Thursday at 3158 Wilson boulevard,
will feature panel discussion,
What Do You Expect From Your
Center?" President Harry A. Gold
stein has announced that Eugene j.
Davidson has succeeded Mrs. julius
Okin as secretary.
Evening star., 1946-12-08
Dr.. Jeohers to Speak

DR.. Harold J. Jeghers. professor
and director of medicine for the
Georgetown University School of
Medicine, will address meeting OF
the District Medical Society at 8
pm. Wednesday at the Medical So-
ciety Building, 1718 M street NV.
DR.. Jeghers win discuss "Interpreta-
ton of Color of the Skin in Dis
ease"
Evening star., 1946-12-08
II Killed in Bus Fire

CORDOBA, Argentina, Dec. 7 (Pl.
Eleven persons were killed and Is
were injured today, police reported,
when a bus caught fire after crash.
ing into trailer truck on high
way near here.
Evening star., 1946-12-08

U. s. Savings Bonds are good
government securities. What is
more, they pave the way for good
individual security for the future.
Evening star., 1946-12-08

The United States Savings Bond,
with its guaranteed values, pays q
better return than any similar Sc
curity anywhere in the world today.
Evening star., 1946-12-08
Sunday, December 8, 1916.

This edition contains This
Week Magazine OF "a pages, a
10-pdge comic section and "a
pages OF rotograUure.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-05-11
OPERA CAST SINGS
FOR MUSIC LOVERS

4 group o. budding you7"
oocratic sfars members Of the
ras Of Cayallerla Rusticana ap-
pcared in delightful evening Of
musfral ontortalnmont A. the
homo % Mrs Rosa Tyu~ 81 ar
don Park The affair. hell on last
Sunday evening vas sponsored
Nv Tho Detroit Negro Opera Guild
and attracted more than hun
dred guests.
The artists sang and played
com posi- ions that wrre both
classical and popular. inter
spefsod WITH spiritual and folk
song selections Vocalist taking
part were Edith Greenlae, Essie
walls Vivian Lillisrd, s. Luber-
"a Chisholm George Anderson,
patric Stacey. and George Bur
ton Mrs Grace Wailce
and Carolyn Anderson we're the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-05-11
PATRONS OF ARTS
TO GIVE BANQUET

The Patrons % Iris are husy
Matiug plans for membership
banquet which will 10 held ~
the Lucy Thur,om YWCA OF Ma,
Is This venture launches their
membership drive for which a
1u1ta Of ono thousand members
has beer set.
For tie lisioning pleasure Of
TIE music ar; and literary en-
imvilsts. the Group is present
irg Carl Miles. Norld-rcnown. Il
sculptor as guest speaker. Mr..
MILES who now lives in cram
brook Bloomfield Hills. is a ma
tive ~ Sweden and has studied
in the cat nrt schools OF Eu-
'ope. Some OF his work. are to
be found in stockholm Brussels
London. Berlin. Venice. Zurich
Now Yock, Chicago. Detroit and
many other cities. He is also &
member ~ inanv International
art societies and has received
honorary citations from various
governments.
the peaors Of Arts, in accord
ancn viii ihcir cultural program.
recentlv contributed one hundred
aud fifty dollars to the Detroit.
Musicians Association. Mrs. Haley
Bel! is president, end Miss Nellie
Watts is he executive director.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-05-11
Collegiate Notes..
BY DANIEL NfUsoN
wy LEAFS co HOBO
and Alice LiGhtfoot

II YOU have been through The nails oil wayne Ia'ey
Won should have noticed the unique signs that announce
tho ~ I,, Icafs Hobo Ball Unique? Well, that's Just
MT iris dance promises be. It's going to be Of
- - IN uhich Won can let down your hair and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-05-11
TRIO OF NATIONS
ARE ENTERTAINED

Dr.. and Vrs Forester g. Nass-
inet7n wee honored guess -
a birthday par'y gwen Tor Mrs
Robert Ho1aaay Mrs nelisk&
Pitts Tho ho,tcsscs anG Nrs. Ann
Tay lor THs hip,hday celebration
carried ont tradition begun
back in tEor Knoxville College
day. vhan tho three ladies OBJ
served tbr mrlhG9ts toret'c
AMONG tire more than ff,y guests
wore NAVY EnoNr'le nh moO
hers Dr Va hiustor took time
ou' 10 explain 70 the guests about
tie No ro.l,ec Furd drive
dpnv plo@@cs To t.e drive wert
made bv ne guests
,monc those seeu enjoying IN
fcst,tics orc ~ aud Nrs y
L. vrphv nr aof N Zorro ao'
Is washington Frro.t Ma, shall
Mrs Peal Underwood Mrs Mann
mic Hunt and Nary Russell nr
and Mr.. r J.. HraA,e Or and
Mrs Lows Boddic Nr and Mrs
- l. Webster. Henry c Clark.
Mr. and Mrs Eugene Ely, Mr.
and Mrs G., : Babcock Misg
Carrie Sterling Rohort 4. Crump
Miss Helen r wilson Mrs MAY.
me- Grimes. Mrs Nlarv Wri~ht
Mr. and Mrs Talley and others
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-05-11
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: HOUSEWIVES LEAGUE
MEETS IN INSTITUTE

The Housewives League OF D.
trot. in conjunction with the
Booker 7 Washington Trade As
ISOLATION. hold IN interesting pro
gram on Tuesday and Wednes-
dly 1T the Ley Thurman lWCA.
On 10th dates the League offered
constructive programs.
The sessiors opened with q
presidents conference with Mrs
Maud Henderson presiding The
discussion for the day was lei
hy AIRS Christine Fuqua presi
den, emeritus Of the local group
and national president. Mrs. Fam
mic Peck president emeritus, was
scheduled 70 lead a discussion
group but could not he present
because OF illGCss Yrs Ruth Wal
liams read the questions and ans
werg which Mrs. Peck mad pre-
pared
MIS- Ernest;ne Pos;les OF Ike
Detroit Information Division Of
the OPA gave an Interesting talk
on consumer education. Otnegs
appearing were Mrs NannIe
Black, and Mrs. josephine Smith
on Wednesday the discussion
lc der was Mrs. Gertrude Toll
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-05-11
JUNIOR LEACUERS
INSTALL OFFICERS

Arrle blossoms are N vogue at
mis- tins % the war 50 mem
hers Of Tie Nptionsl Junior
League selected them as cen
terpic,e for their dinner last
TUESDAY At which the installa-
ton NJ Off ers was held The
ceremony which took place at
tie homo Of Dori. Gibson was
imprc siyely performed by can
delight
The ofice-s who we're installed
are iarrct Pace presidents:
Cf,cc ,lorcli vice president
I.0hhe Johnson recording secre-
tary Ruth Davis corresponding
.sccrctarv; and nariel Coins,
treasurer. Various other commit
too chairnen and d department
heads vcre also installed Mem
hers ptoecjt ~ The installation
we're Geraldine Rillngslcy. Bea-
trice Fuller. Mildred Friarson,
Doris Gibson Matilda Shand q.
Edo lane Turncr Bertha Childs
Nucaret Eiardon. Gustav3r
Campbell Alice L'ghtfoot SUI
same Gordon. I.sverne Bynum
and Mildred MoClenney
The Junior Leaggers are max
Ing extensive plans for their ir
lr0ductory dance rhioh w7l 81
HOLD sometime during iho mc"
OF June. The date time and
place Of the dance 'Nil' be an
rounced az later date
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