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Evening star., 1946-04-14
Library Of Congress
Adds ; Million Items
During Fiscal Year

The Library of Congress gained
more than 100000 readers during
1945, bringing the total number of
persons using facilities there to 397,-
600, the annual report of DR.. Luther
H. Evans, Librarian of Congress,
said yesterday.
Readers asked for more than a
million and a half volumes and
manuscripts, while the library ac-
quired nearly 100000 pieces of new
material during the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1945. DR.. Evans
report said the library now has al
most 25,00C,000 volumes.
A total of 1925, ,903 manuscripts
was recorded in the 233-page book
as comprising the largest single
group of material owned by the in
stitution. Next in numbers were the
7,677,002 volumes. Pamphlets with
1871 ,202 unbound serial parts (ex-
cept newSpaperS) were third in the
list.
Other material estimates were
4o0,2 ,234 unbound newspaper issues,
1,oooIooo iiiopo dIlo VIEWS, TO fof reels
and strips of microfilm, 1885 mo-
tion picture reels, 1,703,599 volumes
and pieces of music, 23,134 phono-
graph records, 936,412 Photographic
negatives, prints and slides; SIS, ,O83
fine prints, and 23l ,965 miscellaneous
items.
A record total of 14,451 Congress
sional inquiries was handled during
the period by the Legislative Refer
ence Service of the library. More
than 300 Congress members used
the abstracts of 600 publications of
postwar literaure, especially pre-
pared on topics of particular in
terest to Congress.
The report said the Library has
expanded its resources of maps,
music Cncluding folk songs and
sound recordings, prints and
photographs and has embarked
upon an extensive motion picture
project" 1t added that services like
flicrofilming, photoduplication, pho
tographing and sound recording
have all increased during the war
as well as the institutions primary
services of cataloging, classifying
and issuing of reference publica-
tions.
Evening star., 1946-04-14
Arlington Will Mark
Centennial Sept. 7

The Arlington County Board yes
terday approved a resolution desig-
mating September 7 as the date
when the county will celebrate the
centennial of its restrocession from
the District of Columbia to Vir-
ginia.
The board also voted to make the
day county holiday and name a
centennial celebration committee.
The county board chairman was
designated to head the committee,
which also will include 10 citizens
named by the chairman, presidents
of the Chamber of Commerce, Civic
Federation, Board of Trade, Busi-
ness Mems Association, Business and
Professional Women's Club and Bar
Association. Red Cross chairman,
American Legion and VFW COM
manders, and one delegate each
from other organized countrywide
groups requesting to be represented
and approved by the committee.
Evening star., 1946-04-14
Holy Name Society Union
To Meet al {. U. April 28

The first convention of the Union
OF Holy Name Societies of the Arch
dioceses of Washington and Balti-
more since 1912 will open at Catholic
University, Sunday, April %.
The convention will open with
solemn high mass in the Shrine of
the Immaculate Conception at II
am. Delegates will gather in the
university gymnasium, where Arch
diocesan President James w. Cur
ran of Baltimore will call the con-
vention proper to order. Following
deliberations, the convention will
close with solemn benediction.
Holy Name delegates from Balti-
more, Cumberland, Hagerstown, An
napolis and Western and Southern
Maryland will attend, to meet with
members of the Washington section.
Roland Hyland will serve as general
chairman, and the Rev. Joseph F.
NORM will be in charge of religious
services.
Msgr. Harry I. Quinn, spiritual
director of the Archdiocesan Union,
called the meeting.
Evening star., 1946-04-14
Justice Jackson Declares
Peace Is Lacking in Europe
By the Associoted Pr.x.

NEW YORK, April 13.-Supreme
Court Justice Jackson said today in
a message to the New York Herald
Tribune Forum for high schools
that there is nothing that honestly
can be called peace" in Europe.
Military engagements have ceas-
ed, but the underlying conflicts
which set Europe fighting are not
solved the justice said in a mes
sage from Nuremberg, Germany,
where he is chief American prose-
cutor at the war crimes TRIALS.
I'VE have learned how certain it
is that any European war will in
volve us. The next world war must
be stopped where the last two
world wars have started-in Eu-
rope" he said.
Owen j. Roberts, retired associate
justice of the Supreme Court, told
$500 students from New York
schools that he favored a better
framework of international CO.
operation and said the United
Nations does not provide security
against war.
Evening star., 1946-04-14
Robertson Sees Rise
In Fishing as Sport
by the Associoted presx


Fish and not deer or turkeys will
afford the greatest opportunity for
sport in Virginia in the years to
come, Representative Robertson
Democrat, of Virginia, predicted
yesterday.
The next few years, Mr.. Robert
son told a reporter, would bring a
80 to SO per cent increase in sports
men.
And the game simply won't be
able to stand such an increase"
On the other hand, he added, fish
for restocking streams can be raised
in hatcheries at a comparatively
low cost and in large numbers.
Mr.. Robertson, an authority on
wildlife conservation and the WIN
ner of this years national award
by Field and Stream magazine for
his conservation work, said the Vir-
ginia Commission of Game and In
land Fisheries had done fine job
of bringing back white tail deer
and wild turkeys to our woodlands. "
But the best job the State and
Federal agencies have done has
been in restocking our streams" he
added,
Evening star., 1946-04-14
Rites al Memorial
Mark Anniversary
OF Jefferson S Birth

A declaration that Thomas JEFF.
ferson, if alive today, would advo-
cate "a strong military and nava
force" to protect the rights ano
liberty so dear to his heart" was
voiced yesterday by Maj. Gen. Ed
ward F. Witsen, adjutant general
of the Army, on the 203d birthday
anniversary of the country's third
president.
Gen. Witsell spoke at the Jeffer-
son National Memorial at the an
nual celebration sponsored by the
District Society of the Sons of the
American Revolution in honor OF
Jefferson. The society was desig-
mated by the National Capital Parks
Service to sponsor the annual me-
mortal services following dedication
Of the Jefferson National Memorial
by President Roosevelt on April l3
1943.
A wreath from President Truman
was placed at the base of the
statue by 1t. Col. James H. Bats,
a military aide to the President
Another wreath was sent by Secre-
tary Of State Byrnes and still
another was placed for Governor
Tuck of Virginia. Stanley Wood
ward, chief, division of protocol,
State Department. acted on behalf
of Mr.. Byrnes and Alton Lacy, spe-
cial representative, for the Cover
t,c
were placed at the statue by a
number of local patriotic and mill
tary organizations.
A massing of the colors by local
military and patriotic organizations
opened the ceremonies. Flag bearers
then marched up the steps of the
memorial as the United States Navy
Band, led by 1t. Charles Brendler
U. S. NJ, played. The flags and
organization banners encircled the
statue.
The Rev. Chauncey C. Day, chap
lain of the Sons of the American
Revolution and pastor of Dunbar
ton Methodist Church, gave the in
vocation. Benjamin D. Hill, jr.,
president of the organize ton S
Washington chapter, greeted those
who came to honor Jefferson.
In his tribute, Gen. Witsell as
serted Jefferson was the architect
of our democracy, one which "has
been tested in the crucible of bitter
experience and has not been found
wanting" The general also pointed
out that Jefferson was "one of the
first Americans to express, in lucid
and clear language, the funda-
mental principles of liberty, equal
lty and justice" adding we today
intend to preserve this lofty her
itage for ourselves and for genera
tions yet unborn"
Evening star., 1946-04-14
World Cruise Gets
Big Play as Glen Echo
Opens New Season

People thwarted in their ambi-
tion to sail the globe may like the
synthetic thrills" of '"The World
Cruise" one of the current attrac-
tons at Glen Echo Park, which
opened for its 35th season yester-
day.
Soldiers and sailors with foreign
service ribbons particularly seemed
to like the ride, in which boats move
forward in channels under power
from a paddle wheel, and slowly
pass scenery depicting New York,
Paris, Cairo and other world centers.
The ride is one of several on the
parks 40 acres which were jammed
with children and their parents who
took advantage of the sunny
weather to visit the amusement
center.
Hot dogs and ice cream cones in
their hands, the more hardy patrons
sought their thrills on the roller
coaster, whip and derby racer. They
expressed curiosity about the "Cud-
dle-up," which will be installed in
about two weeks. Eight cars will be
in motion at one time in this ride,
and while they will constantly ap-
pear to collide with each other, they
won't, according to the management,
which termed the attraction SEN
sational."
Jack Cory and his band will be
featured in the ballroom nightly,
except Sunday, from 9 o'clock to
midnight, throughout the season.
The ballroom has a floor capacity
Of 1000 persons at one time. The
swimming pool, which was not oper-
ated last year because of transpor-
tation difficulties, will open on May
Is, and hours will be from 10 am. to
1890 pm. daily.
Admission to the park is free.
Evening star., 1946-04-14
THE SUNDAY STAR Washington, D. C.. Al


negotiating with the Navy Depart
ment for purchase of the building.
The corporation, the Chamber
lain Hotel Corp. of Fortress Monroe,
secured a charter yesterday from
the State Corporation Commission
to engage in the general hotel busi-
ness. It's officers include John j.
Bergen of New York, president, and
Joseph Casey, Washington, secre-
tarY.
Evening star., 1946-04-14
School Clinics Scheduled
In Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Health
Department announced yesterday
the following schedule of school
clinics this week: Tomorrow in the
Norbeck School, 2 pm; Tuesday in
the Sandy Spring School, 2 pm;
and Thursday in the Emory Grove
School, pm.
Special Negro Health Week pro-
grams will be held in the following
schools: Choppers School, at pm.
tomorrow; Smithville School at 8
pm. Tuesday; and Scotland School
at 8 pm. Thursday.
Evening star., 1946-04-14
Maryland Income Tax
Returns Due Tomorrow

Maryland residents were warned
yesterday that State income tax re-
turns must be filed by midnight to-
morrow.
Taxpayers this year are entitled
to so per cent deduction in their
returns, in addition to credit for de-
pendents. A short form is provided
for those receiving a maximum of
5000 in salaries and not more than
500 in interest and dividends. Those
who made more than $1,000 gross
income, less allowance for de-
pendants, must use the long form.
The returns should be sent to the
Controller OF the Treasury in An
napoliS.
Evening star., 1946-04-14
ConnoIIy Will Seek
Reelection to Senote
by the Assoeioted p,...

Senator Connally, Democrat, of
Texas announced yesterday he will
seek reelection.
The chairman of the Senate For
eign Relations Committee made the
announcement after a conference
with Representative Johnson, DEM
ocrat, OF. Texas, newly appointed
Judge OF the United States Tax
Court. and Burris jackson, chair
man of the Texas State Wide Cot
ton Committee, who has been men,
toned as q possible candidate for
MIR. Johnson's House seat.
Evening star., 1946-04-14
Windsors' Quit Claim
Recorded at Towson
Special Dispatch TO The Stor

TOWSON, Md, April 13-The
Duke and Duchess of Windsor re-
Gently recorded a document in Cir
cult Court here concerning the sale
of the Manor Glenn estate, formerly
owned by the late S. Davies War
field, an uncle of the duchess.
In signingsa quit-claim deed, the
duke put down one of the longest
signatures ever seen in Maryland
court records. 1t was: Edward AL
bert Christian George Andrew Pat
rick David Windsor"
Next to the dukes signature was
that of his wife, Bessie Wallis War
field Windsor.
Evening star., 1946-04-14
Moore House to Open
Daily at Yorktown
SpecioI Dispoich 10 The Sfor

YORKTOWN, Va, April 13.-Be-
ginning tomorrow, the historic
Moore House near here will be open
to visitors from 10 am. to pm.
daily.
1t was in the Moore House that
the commissioners representing the
French and Americans under Gen.
Washington and the British under
Lord CORVALLIS met on October 18,
1871, and agreed on surrender terms.
The house, which is maintained by
the National Park Service, was re-
furnished through contributions
from patriotic and historical groups.
Evening star., 1946-04-14
Two Members Resign
From Charter Committee

Resignation of two members OF
the Montgomery County Charter
Committee was announced yester-
day.
They are Mrs. MINER Hostetler,
chairman of the groups Field Com
mittee, and Willard F. Kruhm, di-
rector.
Mrs. Hostetler has filed her can
didacy for State senator, subject
to the Democratic primaries, while
Mr.. Kruhm seeks election to the
Republican State Central Commit
tee
Evening star., 1946-04-14
Composers Widow improves

ATLANTA, April 13 P).-Mrs.
Edgar Stillman Kelley of New York.
widow of the composer, who fell on
a hotel stairway and fractured her
hip Tuesday while attending a music
club meeting. was said tonight to be
resting more comfortably" She is
at the Crawford w. Long Memorial
Hospital.
Evening star., 1946-04-14
Group Seeks to Buy Hote
At Old Point Comfort
BY the Assoeioied Pr.ss

RICHMOND, Va, April 13.-
Operation of the Chamberlain Hotel
at Old Point Comfort as a general
hotel catering to tourists and con-
ventions, is planned by a newly
formed corporation, which is
Evening star., 1946-04-14
Bethesdo-Cheyy Chose Prom

The junior-senior prom of the
Bethesda-C Chevy Chase Senior High
School will be held April 26 in the
school. A high school queen will be
chosen at that time.
Evening star., 1946-04-14

Payments on your home are
made easy by renting a room.
Renting room is made easy
by advertising in The Star.
Evening star., 1946-04-14

JEFFERSON HONORED ON BIRTHDAY-Colors of military
and patriotic organizations
Jefferson at the Jefferson National Memorial
yesterday marking the 203d anniversary of his
sentaves President Truman Secretary State Byrnes
Gov Tuck of Virginia placed wreaths at the statue.
Harris Ewing Photo
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27
Tax Listing
About Over

TaX listing for 1916 is virtually
completed for the -ounty, 1t was
said today at the office of Miss
DCrothea Woodlicf. county account
ant and tax supervisor. All list
takers in the eight rural townships
have completed their work and
turned in their books.
Listing is still in progress for
Henderson township al the court
house, in charge of George T. Pc
gram. He estimated that about Ten
percent OF eligible assessments had
not yet been placed on the books
for 1916 taxes.
Miss Woodlief said it was not
possible 10 determine as yet whether
there would be an increase il Nalu-
atoms. although many new names
have been placed on the lists, largely
service men who have returned to
civilian life, and some have pur-
chased automobiles since their dis
charges.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27
billiard FUNERAL
THURSDAY AT FOUR
Kiltre!l Man Died at Maria Parham
Hospital Tuesday; Was Ma
tive of Warren County.

Funeral services for Norman Bart
1ette billiard, 80, who died at Maria
Parham hospital Tuesday afternoon
after an illness of about a year and
a half, viii be held at Oak Ridge
Baptist church, near kIttrell, Thurs
day afternoon at four O'Clock. Inter-
ment will be in the church ceme-
terry.
Rev. A. w. Icard, pastor Of North
Henderson Baptist church, will be
in charge, assisted by Rev. E. Nor
fleet Gardner, pastor Of the First
Baptist church.
Active pallbearers will be Doris
Woodlief, Emmett Martin, Melvin
Pulley, William Moss, Albert Moss
and Hector Moss.
The deceased was a native of War
rem county and was the son of Hugh
P. and Lucy Polk Paschall billiard.
In addition to his parents, he is
survived by his wife, Virginia Mae
McGhee billiard; one daughter, Vir-
ginia; three sons, Marshall, Albert
and Edgar, all of the home. He is
also survived by three sisters, Mrs.
Rozelle Pearce, of Franklinton; Mrs.
Ruth Slaughter, of Oxford, Miss
Helen Mae billiard, of Kittrell; and
three brothers, Palmer Lee, Thomas
and James Hilliard, all of Kittrell.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27
PERRY PURCHASES
B ROAD LOTS

Several properties on the Dabney
road we're purchased by Leon W..
Perry as shown in deeds filed at the
register Of deeds office yesterday.
Leon W. Perry and wife bought
from K. J. Corbitt. ST. a lot on the
Dabney road for $40 and other on
SIderatiOnS.
Mrs. Flora Perry transferred to
Leon Perry two and nine-tenths
acres on the Dabney road for 500
and other considerations.
Seven acres on the Dabney road
we're transferred to Leon w. Perry
by Sam G. Hall and wife for $40
and other considerations.
Grace Hall Stokes transferred a
lot on Granite street to W. H. Fur
man, il. and wife for $1,000 and
other considerations.
A lot in Henderson township was
sold by Robert Person and wife to
Mary Williams for $40 and other
considerations.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27
WAR DADS TO HEAR
OFFICIAL

Brooks P. Wyche, veterans service
officer for Vance county, is an
nounced as the speaker for the
monthly meeting of the Vance couu-
ty chapter of American War Dads
Friday evening at 80 o'clock in the
county court house, DR.. A. D. Gregg,
president OF the chapter, said today.
Wyche would outline the work of
his office in extending assistance to
returning veterans in their efforts
1t rehabilitation. The president urg-
ed a full attendance OF members at
the meeting.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27
Rip Van Wrinkle Play Is
Postponed Until March 10

cause of the serious illness of two
members of the east. which made II
necessary Tor them To postpone their
appearance here until Wednesday
afternoon. March 80.
sponsors of the pay regret this
delay. which was beyond their con
troll. and request all purchasers OF
tickets = hold the same until We'd
ucsdly. March 20. at which time
they viii b. honored They also de-
size tnat il be understood that the
p}.y hu. not been cancelled, but
postponed. and that barring any
farther hazards, the play VIII be
given ON the new date, Wednesday
afternoon. March %
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27
A Message from
President Truman

1t is OF the utmost importance that the Ameri-
can people understand the status and signif.
canoe of our new Regular Army. 1t will be
the duty of this volunteer Army to help pro.
tect the freedoms and maintain the peace we
have won at so great a cost.
Atomic power has increased rather than
decreased the necessity for our preparation.
both in manpower and material. In the
coming atomic age, the United States must
maintain its military strength to insure
our national security and to promote
world order.
Such grave responsibilities obviously can
not be met by anything less than the high
est caliber of men. For this reason, | asked
Congress for legislation to increase the op-
portunities of the soldier in the Regular
Army. This legislation has been passed and
signed by me, and is now in effect.
In serving his country, a man can now get
good pay, education, travel and security
with family allowances for his dependents
and a new 2O-year retirement plan that COM.
pares with or excels anything in American
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27
Be Quick To Treat
Bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis may deva,o, :,
your cough, chest cold. or Acute
chitis is not treated and you canno Uon'
ford to take a chance with any meJ;.al.
less potent than Creomulsion rS ein
goes right to the seat of the trouhi1aa' c .
help loosen and expel germ ladI.oo
phlegm and aid nature to soothe esa
heal raw, tender. infamed bronch;sS,
mucous membranes.
Creomulsion blends beechwood c,..
sote by special process with other 40; ~.
tested medicines for coughs. It con+aino
no narcotics.
No matter how many medicine, ,,,.
have tried. tell your druggist to sci, you
a bottle Of Creomulsion with the ,,njo w
standing you must like the way it ouict
~ allayS the cough, permitting rest srs
sleep. or you are to have your none.
back. (Adv.) @""s1
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27

l. Enlistments for X, 2 or 3 years. (One-
year enlistments permitted for men who
have been in the Army six months.)
2. Enlistment age from II to "a years in
elusive, except for men now in Army, who
may reenlist at any age, and former service
men depending on length of service.
3. The best pay scale, medical care, food,
quarters and clothing in Army history.
4. An increase in the reenlistment bonus
to $50 for Zach year of active service since
such bonus was last paid, or since last
entry into service.
S. Up to &C days paid furlough, depend
ing on length of service. with furlough
paid to home n return, for men now in
the Army who r~eenlist.
8. A 30-day ~furlough every year at full pay.
7. Mustering-out pay (based upon length
of s~ervice) to all men who are discharged
to reenlist.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27

The Rip Van Wrinkle play s,hs-
Guled to be given at the hI2n scho3i
auditorium Thursday sttCfHoeu.
February %. has been postponed un-
til Wednesday. March ~. accordiHa
to announcement t~ade today Ivy
Mrs. Fuller Parham, chairman Of
the Brownie Scous Troop commit
tee. under whose auspices the plar
was being brought - Henderson.
Late Tuesday afternoon Nh Pan
ham received a taiesiam from the
booking agents CT ''. producer, adj
vising that il would =" Impossible
Tor them to carry ua' 'Hcir engage
ment here Thurstav afternoon I.-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27

industry. These. and the many other advan-
tages of the new Regular Army. should be
made known to all our service men and their
families.
The Army has embarked upon a world
wide campaign to enlist enough men so
that, in demobilizing, we shall not strip our
services below the peacetime need. 1t is
imperative that public support be given to
this program. We must replace as soon as
possible men who have served long and
arduously, and who wish to return to civil
lite. We must also build an Army of volun-
teers adequate to all our requirements at
home and a~broad-until %thelong-range peace
terms and military policies are worked out.
hope that every individual and group
Will give earnest and enthusiastic co-opera-
ton to this great effort to rebuild our Regu-
lar Army. The success of this campaign is
vital to the performance of our tremendous
task OF securing the peace.
NE~ ;:::;;:;;
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27
AMVETS WILL HOLD
MEETING THURSDAY

Henderson Post Is. American
Veterans ot World Wan II, AMNETS.
VIII hold their regular weekly meet
in@ Thursday night at 8 y. m. IN
The city court in the City Hall.
Al members are urged to attend
and all veterans are welcome.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27
Cherry Praised For His
Work I'm Erwin WalkOut
agreement and 60 10 work.


CONFESSIONAL bit of careless
tvping mote that this one is not
blamed On the long-suffering limo
type o~perator) made this column
say a ,cW days ago that Col. l.. X.
Martin. probable candidate IN the
nth district. is the only suggested
candidate for Congress with 4 World
War II record The writer knew
better and inadvertently lett out
Earle HITcs. an announced candi-
eat, In the sixth district. The
Greensboro lawyer not only served
nearly three years with p months
overseas, but was awarded several
medals for outstanding service and
can" cut of the army with the rank
of lieutenant colonel.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27
COMMISSIONERS AND
SCHOOL BODY MEET

The Vance Board of County Com
mlssloners and the Vance County
Board of Education will both hold
their monthly meeting next Monday
at the court house. it was said today.
Neither had a calendar of outstand-
ing business for transaction, and so
far as could be learned in advance
comparatively brief sessions Of both
groups are in prospect.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-27

COMPLEN-ISsue was COM
pick and intricate. All the gov
ernOr had to say about ii SAT
urday was the cryptic state
mcnt: II think they finally
agreed to disagree about the