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Evening star., 1946-10-29
Dwellings Completed
For 4,1OO Families in
D. T., Area This Year
TotoI Of {, 200 Expected
To Be Finished Before
January, Survey Shows
Rx Robert J. Lewis

More than 400 family dwell
Ing units have been completed
out of $500 units started In the
District area during the first
eight months OF this year, a sur
vey by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics revealed today. Total
expenditures amounted to $46,-
100000.
Completions during August totaled
$50, which was more than for any
previous month this year. The bu-
reau predicted that by the end of
the year a total of more than $500
units would be finished.
Area Surveyed Regularly.
The data compiled by BIS is the
sole available source of information
on the number of actual starts and
competitions. 1t is based on figures
for Washington, Alexandria City
Arlington and Fairfax Counties, Vir-
ginia, and Prince Georges and
Montgomery Counties. Maryland
This area is one of a group through
out the Nation being surveyed regu-
larly.
OF the total units started, 1880
were family units in Federal projects
to be completed this year which will
provide emergency housing for low
income families and married vet
erans attending colleges. Not in
cluded were 1900 dormitory units
to house unmarried student vet
erans.
The total construction cost OF
residential units started from jan
uary through August is expected to
be about $57 600, 900, when they are
finished, of which S4,000,000 repre-
sents the cost of Federal projects
Building costs of dwellings started
in August alone we're estimated at
So ,000, 900.
Average Cost of $500.
The average construction cost OF
privately financed one family houses
for which permits were issued in
August was reported to be $4,000
without land and Improvements
based on builders estimates. BIS
explained the amount was not the
selling price, but the cost to the
builder.
Over 80 per cent of the units COW
cred by August permits were one
family houses, with about 10 pei
cent in multiple buildings of five OF
more units each, and another 10 pei
cent in two-family buildings.
Eleven thousand, eight hundred
workers were in employment during
August, three times as many as al
the beginning of the year.
Evening star., 1946-10-29

Washington policemen will be
trained in airplane spotting in a
move to curb low-flying planes over
the city.
This was ordered today by the
District Commissioners after a con-
ference with Army, Navy, Civil
Aeronautics Administration officials
and Police Chief Harvey G. Gala
han at the District Building.
Richard F. Fender of the CAA
offered to provide instruction for
city police on identifying and re-
porting planes violating the 1000
foot Federal minimum clearance
over congested areas.
Mai. Callahan said the instruc-
Evening star., 1946-10-29
10000 Germans Walk 0ul
In Protest on Bombinqs
BY the Associated Press

ESSLINGEN, Germany, Oct. o.
Ten thousand left-wing trade un-
ionists struck for Is minutes today
in what they called a protest against
"Nazi instigators" of bombings here
Sunday and in the Stuttgart area
the week before.
About 1900 Stuttgart workers
struck similarly last week.
German police were holding q
mystery woman and several other
persons who said they witnessed the
bombings of two denazification
boards and an American military
Jail in and near Stuttgart. A de-
notification board was bombed
here. The German police said they
would have the witnesses confront
10 susp spects in an attempt to identify
the bomb carrier.
Evening star., 1946-10-29
Reds Do Not Have
A-Bomb, Moscow
Chief Declares
By Eddy Gilmore
Associated Press Foreign Correspondent

Associated Press FofeiSn SoHssPonos"
MOSCOW, Oct. 29.-Prime
Minister Stain declared in a
statement made public today
that the Soviet Union has no
atomic bomb or anything like it,
and urged rigid international
control" of atomic energy.
The Soviet leader, replying to 81
questions submitted to him by Hugh
Baillie, president of the United
Press Associations, said Russia S
troop strength in the occupied coun-
tries of Eastern Europe totaled so
divisions, and would be reduced
within two months to 40.
Mr.. Stain expressed opinions on
a broad range of subjects, covering
almost every paramount interna-
tional issue. His replies were broad
cast this morning over the Moscow
radio.
Asked what should be done if the
threat of a new war should arise,
the Russian leader said its "instiga-
tors" should be curbed, and he ac-
cused Winston Churchill. Britain's
wartime Prime Minister, OF being
Evening star., 1946-10-29
BY the Assgcioted Press

NEW YORK, Oct. 29.-Dele-
gates to the United Nations As
sembly looked to a speech sched-
uled for 4 pm. today by Soviet
Foreign Minister Molotov for a
further definition of the policies
stated last night from Moscow
by Prime Minister Stain.
AS the general debate was resumed
in the Assembly this morning, dele
gates took a wait-and-see attitude
on the replies Mr.. Stain made to
81 questions put to him by Hugh
Baillie. president of the United Press
Associations, but expressed the con-
viction that Mr.. Molotov would ex-
pand on questions raised by those
answers.
I'VE will just wait and see how
Mr.. Molotov puts it, one big power
delegation chief said. He comment
ed on the timing of Mr. Stains S
replies, which were released on the
eve of Mr.. Molotovs major policy
address in the Assembly.
Special significance was read into
Mr.. Stalins statement on Russian
armed forces in the light of White
Russian blast last night at the pres
ence of United States troops in
China and British forces in Greece,
the Middle East and Indonesia.
Affects Russia's Demand.
Some delegates said this would
bear on the discussions of Russia S
demand in the Assembly for an
accounting of Allied troop DISPOSE
tions and air and naval bases in
foreign non-enemy countries.
Mr.. Stains defense of the veto
power and its use in the Security
Council. by the Russian delegation
hits seuarely against sharp attack
by smaller nations aimed at limiting
the Knockout voting power of the
five major powers.
Diplomatic authorities speculated
that Mr. Molotov, speaking for the
first time in the Assembly's general
debate, now drawing to a climax,
probably would hammer on many, If
not all, of the main points OF Soviet
criticism of the Western powers in
italy set forth in session last
night by Kuzma Kiselev, foreign
minister of White Russia, one OF the
constituent republics OF the U. S.
s. r.
Mr.. Molotov was slated to take
the rostrum at the second OF the
days two sessions. Altogether rep
resentatives of 10 countries were due
to be heard, including Syria, Ethi-
opia. Bolivia, the Philippines and
the Netherlands at the first session,
and Canada, Greece, Australia and
Colombia at the second.
Charges by Kiselev.
There was some behind -the-scenes
activity on selection of three nations
to replace the Netherlands, Mexico
and Egypt on the Security Council
at the end of this year. Britain and
the United States were reported to
favor Belgium, Syria and Colombia,
but the British were giving some
consideration to India instead of
Syria and no final decision had been
reached.
With Mr.. Molotov and other rank
ing members of the Soviet delega-
ton in the Assembly auditorium at
Flushing last night, Mr.. Kiselev
made these charges against the
United States and Britain:
/. BY maintaining troops in China,
and in Greece, the Middle East and
Indonesia they are breaking the
United Nations Charter. ,
2. In China the United States is
not following a policy calculated to
lSee m M page A-14l
Evening star., 1946-10-29
Miners Promptness
At Meals Saves Him
From Beinq Sealed In
BY the Associo,ed Press

PITTSTON, Pa, Oct. 29.-
Punctuality paid off for Ben
jamin Deski, S.. a miner who
had a reputation for being on
time for meals.
When he failed to return on
time yesterday from an an
thracite field, his wife went to
look for him and noticed a
bulldozer operator filling in
abandoned mine shafts.
Fearful her husband had
been buried alive, she told the
operator about her husband and
he summoned rescue crew.
Two hours later, workers re-
covered her husband unharmed
from a mine shaft.
Evening star., 1946-10-29
Churchill Greets Stain Report
OfOnIy so Divisions in West
TotuI Still Exceeds
AngIo-U. S. Force in
Europe, He Says
BY the Associated Press

LONDON, Oct. 29.-Winston
Churchill said today he well
coined Prime Minister Stains
statement that there were only
60 Russian divisions in "the ter
ritories he mentions
But even go divisions on a wal
footing would, of course, greatly ex-
ceed the British and American forces
in my-occupied territory in Eu-
rope" said the former British prime
minister, who conferred many times
during the war with Stain.
Moreover, Premier Stains figures
do not include Romania."
dispatches direct from Mos
COW and a translation as broad
cast by Tass, the Russian news
agency, included Romania among
the countries listed, along with
Germany, Austria, Hungary, Bull
garia, and Poland. Although the
original question and answer did
not appear to include that for
mer enemy state.)
Mr.. Churchill's statement, issued
through the British Press Associa-
ton, said Mr.. Stains figures did not
include the heavy Soviet concen-
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Evening star., 1946-10-29
Board Pledges
Uninterrupted
Atom Activity
Army to Operate
Manhattan Project
During Transition
By the Associated Press

The powerful new Atomic En-
ergy Commission today pledged
"a minimum of interruption and
dislocation" as it takes over
broad authority from the Army.
The five-man civilian board,
named by President Truman, said
in statement released by the White
House:
las stated in the Presidents an
nouncement of the appointment of
the commission, the ermust neces-
sarily be a period of time during
which the commission will study the
present atomic energy program,
analyze the broad scope of the prob
lens facing it and lay plans for
carrying out its very great RESPONSE
bilities."
During the period of transition
the commission has asked the War
Department to continue to carry on
the functions and operate the facili-
ties of the Manhattan project. The
orderly transfer of functions and
properties from the Manhattan
engineer district may well extend
over a period of months.
Temporary Staff to Assist.
''The country has continuing need
Tor the skills and experience of
those who have been carrying for
ward this program. 1t is the pur-
pose of the commission to effect the
transfer with a minimum of inter-
ruption and dislocation.
During the interim period while
the commission Is preparing to take
over its operating responsibilities 1t
will be assisted by temporary staff
consisting of Herbert s. Marks,
Joseph Volpe and Carroll L. Wilson. "
Lilenthal Heads Board.
The five-a Federal power expert,
a physicist, an editor, retired rear
admiral and an investment bank
er-thus shouldered responsibilities
as great as any men ever assumed
in peacetime. as President Truman
phrased it late yesterday in an
nouncing the makeup of the new
commission, headed by David E.
Lilentl1al as chairman.
The commission will take over,
and enlarge, the control now exer-
cised by the Army. This shift in
authority is expected to require
some time.
I'VE look to this commission to
develop and carry on an ever-ex-
panding program through which the
benefits of atomic energy may be
realized" the President said in
making public the names of the
team" on whose membership he
had worked since Congress author
lied creation three months ago.
Consequences "Awesome.s
"The consequences OF our work,
for good or evil, are awesome," DR..
Lilienthal told the President in CIV
ing up the Craftsmanship of the
Tennessee Valley Authority to take
the new assignment.
Chosen to serve with Mr.. Lilien-
thai were:
DR.. Robert F. Bacher, 41-year -old
Cornell University physicist who
helped develop the atomic bomb. He
is scientific consultant to Bernard
M. Baruch, American representative
TO the United Nations Atomic Energy
Commission.
William w. Waymack, So, editor
Of the Des Moines Register and
Tribune and winner of the Pulitzer
award in 1887 for distinguished edi-
torial writing. He also is director
of both the Chicago Federal Reserve
Bank and the Carnegie Endowment
for International Peace.
Rear Admiral Lewis L. Strauss,
Evening star., 1946-10-29
Contribution
Increases Chest Fund
To 24.97% Of Quota
TotoI of 81 ,048, ,625
Is Announced at
Third Report Luncheon

Contributions totaling $751;
181.01 to the Community Chest
Federation campaign were an
nounced today at the third re-
port luncheon at the United
States Chamber of Commerce
Building. The report raised the
total to 81 1,O48, ,629.95, or 24.97 per
cent of the campaign goal of
81, 100000.
-Four of the nine campaign units
reported today. William A. M. Bur-
den, Assistant Secretary of Com
merce for Air, reported the Gov
ernment Unit had received s129.-
4259 90 since the last report meeting
Friday. This makes the total for
the unit $576, ,28401, or 32.19 per cent
of its quota of $1,7e0,202. The unit
announced 85,l38 persons had con-
tributed
Dan Holland, chairman of the
Business Unit, announced 3l07,-
757.35 had been collected since the
last report. He said this brings the
unit total to $2e2 ,526.S4, or 2e6 per
cent OF Its quota of 81 ,450,4l3 Con-
tributions have been received from
3,s7S persons.
Arlington County made It's first
report today, with 7l9 pledges ac-
counting for $3,081.15.,
Mrs. Dun Makes First Report.
Mrs. Angus Dun, chairman of the
Residential Unit, made her first
formal report, announcing total
of $113,238.52, or 2212 per cent of
the unit quota of S511 1856.
She said 3,085 persons had been
reached so far. Mrs. Dun said l 1926
volunteer workers were trying to
reach every single house in all
neighborhoods." She added, Our
work is hard on our shoes but good
for our hearts"
Col. Chauncey Parker, head of
the Special Gifts Unit, said almost
two-thirds of its quota had been
collected. This unit has an unan-
nounced quota. since the money 1t
collects is later assigned to other
units in the campaign.
S13,993 Is Unassigned.
Some contributions have been re-
ceived which do not fit into any of
the nine units. For purposes of the
campaign, they have been assigned
to a Special Area" division. This
division reported today that gifts
had been received from 1,178 per-
sons amounting to $13,993.55.
Presidents of the utility COM
panies were guests of honor at the
luncheon today Gifts from the
companies are included in the bust
ness units report.
Mark r. Sullivan, president of the
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone
Co.; Marcy L. Sperry of the Wash
ington Gas Light Co., Alfred G. Neal
of the Potomac Electric Power Co.
and Edward D. Merrill of the Capt.
tai Transit Co. were guests of honor.
Children Donate Pennies.
Donations received today in
cluded a gift of pennies from the
children of the Barney Neighbor-
hood House kindergarten, which is
Chest Federation agency. James
Robert Knepley, 8, and Linda
Shackleford, S, were selected to
present the small cedar chest of
pennies to Daniel w. Bell, campaign
chairman
The Right Rev. Msgr. John J.
Russell, head of Catholic Charities
and pastor of st. Patrick's Church,
was guest speaker.
Other guests at the luncheon in
cluded Mrs. Harold N. Marsh, a
member of the federation's advisory
committee; Clyde B. Stovall, vice
chairman of the federation's interim
executive committee, and Mrs. Mil
ton w. King. a vice chairman of the
Special Gifts Unit.
Evening star., 1946-10-29
j. ). Threatens 10 End
Ties Unless Romania
Holds Free Elections
Four Apparent Violations
Of Promises Charged;
British Join Move
b. Gornett D. Hornsr

The United States today limited
at possible withdrawal of recog-
milton from the Romanian gov
ernment If its promises to hold
"free and unfettered" elections
are not carried out.
The State Department made pub
lie a note to Romania charging that
certain aspects" Of preparations for
elections November 10 suggest" that
they may not be of the free and
equitable character" promised by the
Groza government.
The note pointedly recalled that
these assurances formed a basis
for recognition of the Romanian
government" by the United States.
Burton Y. Berry, American politi-
cal representative in Bucharest, de-
livered the note to Romanian For
eign Minister George Tatarescu yes
terday.
Britain Joins in Move.
London dispatches reported that
Britain Joined in the American
move, delivering a separate note ac-
cusing the Romanian government OF
using methods of Justification" anc
intimidation in an effort to win the
November 10 election. The British
note also emphasized the recogni-
ton was conditional on the holding
of free and unfettered elections.
Mr.. Berry's note charged four ap-
parent violations of the assurances
which prece6 ed American British
recognition of Romania last Feb
ruary. 1t listed these as follows:
81. The freedom of participation
in the elections promised in January
appears to be seriously endangered
in the case of those parties outside
the present governmental electoral
bloc, by various acts of discrimina-
ton involving restrictions on regis
tration and by the intimidation OF
individuals.
Restrictions Charged.
"2. The participating parties out
side the governmental electoral bloc
have been wholly denied the use of
broadcasting facilities, although
they were promised equitable use OF
such facilities to present their views
and although they are subjected to
constant attack by the bloc parties
through this medium.
''3. The right assured in January
to print, publish and distribute
their political publications, is still
greatly restricted in the case OF
parties outside the bloc by direct
and indirect means.
"a. Participating parties outside
the governmental electoral bloc con-
tinue to encounter major impedi-
ments and violent opposition to
the right which was assured them
to organize associations, hold meet
ings, and be allowed premises for
| this purpose"
Evening star., 1946-10-29
Police to Study PIone Spottine
ToCurb Low Flying Over DC.
By John w. Thompson. .Jr

ton will be included in the course
Of the Police Academy.
The conference turned down,
however, a suggestion to set up an
air .constabulary to police the air.
lanes over the Capital.
While an Army spokesman pointed
out this was being done successfully
in Los Angeles, Maj. Callahan OBJ
served that there probably would be
complaints of low flying against
police out after violators.
In nearby Maryland, State police
schooled with the aid of the CAA are
helping enforce Federal and State
laws which, in the latter case, pro-
1See Low FLYING, Page A-5)
Evening star., 1946-10-29
Cruiser Manchester
Commissioned at Boston
BY fhe Associofsd Press

BOSTON. Oct. 29.-The light
cruiser Manchester, named in honor
of New Hampshire's largest city,
was commissioned by Rear Admiral
Wilder D. Baker, commandant' Of
the Boston naval base, today.
A unit of the Cleveland class, the
new vessel mounts twelve 6-inch.
guns, twelve dual purpose 5-inch
guns, and numerous smaller mounts.
The 10,000-ton warship was ordered
In September. 1940 She is 600 feet
long and has beam of 66 feet.
Evening star., 1946-10-29
Fight Between Lodge
And Walsh for Seat
In Senate IsCIose
Party Lineup in House
From Massachusetts
Unlikely TO Change
Rv EonId IineoIn
By Gould Lincoln
Star SAaff corrs,nondenf

BOSTON, Oct. 29-Massachu-
sets will demonstrate on No
vember 5 whether it is really the
Had Enough" State. as claimed
by local Republicans. Originat-
ing in COP State headquarters
here, the Had Enough" slogan
has swept across the country to
the Pacific Coast, rivaling the
Clear 1t With Sidney" quip Of
1914.
To an inquiring reporter, it looks
as though a majority Of the voters
have had enough" of what comes
out Of Washington. If they 60 to
the polls and vote accordingly, vet
eran Senator David I. Walsh, Dem
ocrat, will bow to former Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge, jr, late of the
Army and now the Republican NOM
inee for the Walsh seat.
There seems no reason to believe
that the political complexion of the
Massachusetts, delegation in the
House-now 10 Republicans to four
Democrats-will change unless the
Republicans should pick up~ one
more district. This, however, is
decidedly an outside chance. Repre-
sentative Martin, Republican lead
er of the House. undoubtedly will
win reelection. If the Republicans
control that body in the new Con-
gress, he is virtually assured Of be-
coming Speaker.
Curley Predicts COP Sweep.
Mayor Curley of Boston was
quoted as saying that the political
pendulum had swung toward the
Republicans and that 1t would carry
the Democrats out of office.
He said the swing was as strong
as that which carried the Democrats
into power and that it would "ex-
tend from Pennsylvania to Alaska. "
He added the Republicans would be
established solidly in power after
the coming election, but that after
1850 there would be a depression
worse than had ever been known
and the Republicans would be on
their way out again.
Mr.. Curley has taken number
of jabs at his Democratic colleagues
since the campaign began, and this
merely the latest of the series.
Walsh Hard to Beat.
Defeating Senator Walsh in Mas
sachusetts, however, is no easy task.
1t happened in 1924, when Calvin
Coolidge was carrying the State in
the presidential race and backed
the late Speaker Gillette for the
Senate. Even then, Senator Walsh
lost by only 1900 votes and two
years later, he staged comeback
and was elected to I'LL the unexpired
term of the late Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge. Since then, he has
been reelected three times.
In Mr.. Lodge. grandson of the
noted League Of Nations foe, Senator
Walsh has found a stronger op-
ponent than any except Mr.. Gille tie
Mr.. Lodge resigned from the Sena5e
after the United States entered
World War II to join the Army ano
saw active service in the African
and European areas. His war serv-
ice is helping him, particularly with
the veteran vote. He has an attrac-
tive personality and q record, dur
ing his Senate service, as sup
porter of liberal legislation. There
are about 100000 veterans In the
State, three-quarters Of whom saw
service in the last war.
Senator Walsh, for his part, has
(See LINCOLN, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1946-10-29
Announcement

Mr.. B. M. McKelway was elected Editor of The
Star by the Board of Directors of The Evening
Star Newspaper Company at it's quarterly meeting
yesterday afternoon. Mr. McKelway joined the
staff of The Star in 1920 and has been Associate
Editor for the past four years. He succeeds the
late Mr. Theodore W. Noyes Editor from April 20,
19O8 until the date of his death, July 4, 1946.
Evening star., 1946-10-29
Cotton Drops $3.50 10 $40
Under Yesterdays Close
By the Assoeietsd Press I

NEW YORK, Oct. 29.-The cotton
market today opened $4.50 to $40
bale under the previous closing.
Extreme losses put the price OF
cotton $50 bale below that pre-
vailing before the recent decline
started about 10 days ago.
Shortly after the opening call
the market rebounded $3.50 to IS
bale on trade buying and COM
mission house covering. The under
tone continued extremely nervous,
however, and after the first hour
declines ranged from IS to $3.50
below the previous close, with De-
cember quoted at $3.50 cents a
pound.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. % R.-
Cotton futures, under a heavy
overnight accumulation of selling
orders, dropped the days limit OF
$40 bale at the opening OF the
market today.
The market opened $50 to $40 a
bale lower, with all months except
October falling the $40 limit. The
tone was weak.
Evening star., 1946-10-29
U.S.toApproach
Reds Directly 10
dVetoDispute.
u. N. Awaits MoIotoy
Speech Today for
Policy AmpIificotion
BULLETIN

NEW YORK (P.-The Amer
lean delegation disclosed to-
day that it would approach
Russia directly in an effort to
end the controversy over the
big power veto, which was
sharpened in the United Ma
tionS Assembly today by
Prime Minister Stains state
ment defending the veto.
Evening star., 1946-10-29

(See STAIN, Page A-14.D
Evening star., 1946-10-29

(See ATOMIC, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1946-10-29

(See COAL, Page AS.
Evening star., 1946-10-29

(See CHURCHILL, Page A-5D