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Evening star., 1946-02-18
Higgins Offers 10 Buy
War Plant 10 Produce
Homes Costing $4,000

Andrew j. Higgins, wartime ship
builder, announced today he would
be able to turn out two and three
bedroom houses for about $1,000
each If the Government gives him
permission to take over a 1000 acre
plant In New Orleans to manufac-
ture building material.
Mr.. Higgins, in joint press con-
ference with Representative Hebert.
Democrat, of Louisiana at the Hotel
Statler, said the houses would be
freproof, heatproof in the South
and coldproof in the North and i'm
pregnable to vermin. He estimated
he could turn out enough material
for 500 houses day, and that each
house could be completely built in
one week.
Mr.. Hebert said he had received
assurances from the Reconstruction
Finance Corp. that 1t would make
an offer later today in response to
Mr.. Higgins frequent requests to
buy the $30,000,0O0 plant of the
Michoud Properties, with an esti-
mated 2,500,0 600 feet OF floor space
The plant has not yet been declared
surplus because of certain products
which are still being turned out
there for the Army and Navy.
Process Adaptable.
The new process of home con-
struction, which can also be adapted
to the erection of Office buildings,
Mr.. Higgins said, involves sheets of
steel covered with porcelain
enamel. between which cement is
poured.
Meanwhile, r. G. LeTourneau
manufacturer of earth moving
equipment, conferred this morning
with Wilson Wyatt, Federal housing
expediter, on the possibilities of al
leviating the Nations housing crisis
through the use of Mr.. LeTour-
neau's revolutionary house laying
machine.
According to the manufacturer
who invented the device, the con-
traption is capable of laying a new
four-room house every "a hours
The machines are to be built at Mr.
LeTourneau's, plant in Longview
Tex, where they have already been
used to building dwellings for some
OF the workers. .t'--i
Wyatt to Study Plans.
Mr.. Wyatt told the inventor he
would study the plans but that he
could not commit himself on any
specific process sponsored by private
enterprise.
Mr.. LeTourneau also offered his
machine as a possible solution to
the Districts need of an estimated
40, 900 houses.
Accompanying Mr.. LeTourneau
to Mr.. Wyatt's office were Repre-
sentative Patman, Democrat, OF
Texas; Carl L. Estes, Longview pub
Usher: DR.. Harold Strathern, execu-
tive director Of the LeTourneau
Foundation, a technical schoo
which is to be set up in the Harmon
General Hospital in Longview next
week, and Robert Nelson vice pres
ident Of the LeTourneau Corp.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
|Audocious Jap Fishing Scheme
Using u. S. Ships Is Spiked

and had planned to convert them at
Hakodate, on Hokkaido Island.
1t was proposed that the United
States provide 10 cargo boats OF
from 5000 to 1000 tons each. The
japanese firm offered to provide
$500 veteran japanese crab fisher
men. 1t was estimated that by the
end of September, 10000 cases of
crab meat valued at 100, ,000, 900 yen
l$6, ,666, ,666 would be produced, all
Of which the firm proposed to ship
to America.
The firm proposed also to resume
canning salmon under a similar
plan.
The plan suggested that some OF
the products might be used for rep
arations. Presentation OF the pro-
gram opened with elaborate intro
ductions. designed to show the sin
cerity with which the Japanese are
seeking to solve the postwar prob
lens.
Col Fielder charged, however, that
the Japanese fishery and govern
ment officials were conducting a sys-
tematic campaign to break out of
their fishing areas and said four out
OF six Of their requests were denied
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Argentina, in Reply
TO u. s., Denies Slow
Expulsion Of Nazis
py N. A,,ee;.,.d p,...

BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 18.-An Ar
|gentine communique-the second in
answer to q United States Blue Book
charging collusion with the Nazis-
denies that the government has been
slow in expelling Axis agents.
The communique, issued last night,
said allegations that Argentina was
negligent in deporting enemy
agents" were erroneous and consti-
tute an imputation which has not
real basis"
The United States and Britain
submitted to the government on
January IA list OF 100 persons de-
lscribed as "the most dangerous Axis
agents against the security of the
United Nations and whose deporta-
ton was considered most necessary, u
the communique said.
OF these agents, lit said, one man
was deported in July, 1914, and an
other was already under the iuris-
diction of the courts. The other Ga
were disposed of as follows. the
statement added:
Thirty-eight were deported Satur-
day on the SS Highland Monarch
40 were presented to the courts for
action, one was ordered deported
nine are naturalized Argentines
whose citizenship must first be re-
voked, one is an Argentine citizen
and therefore not subject to de-
portation, one Is a naturalized Chill
can and eight are now being In
vestigated.
Meanwhile, Col. Juan D. Peron
Labor party candidate for Presi-
dent In the elections next Sunday
left Buenos Aires yesterday for a
two-day tour OF cities in Buenos
Aires Province. His opponent, Jose
Tamborini, continued his swing
through the province of Mendoza.
AS on two previous tours, Tam
borini's trip has been marked by
violence. One man was injured
Saturday night when more than 200
shots were fired at the Democratic
Union candidates train in a rail-
road station.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Woman and 7 Men
Killed by Cars in
Maryland, Virginia

Three persons lost their lives in
traffic accidents in nearby Maryland
and Virginia yesterday, two of
which involved hit-run drivers.
One of the victims was an 'un-
Identified colored woman who was
struck early last night on Route l,
near Four Mile Run. Alexandria
Police listed the driver of the car
as Sutphin Somers, Sc, New York,
who was charged with reckless driv-
ing and released under $500 bond.
Ernest Smith, Al. of the TOO block
OF Taylor avenue, Landover Hills.
Md, died at Leland Memorial Hos
pital, Riverdale, after being struck
on the Baltimore boulevard near
Berwyn. Injured in the same acci-
dent, according to police, was Milo
Samuelson, %. Windridge, Pa, who
suffered fractured leg and head
injuries. Prince Georges County
police said a hit-run driver struck
the couple as they were crossing the
, boulevard.
Policemen Earl Huber and James
Burgess of the Hyattsville station
arrested Herbert B. Brady, "a, Ber.
wyn, short time after the acci.
dent and charged him with man.
slaughter. reckless driving and leav.
ing the scene of an accident. HI
was ordered held under 81 200 bono
pending a police court hearing mex,
Monday.
The other hit-run victim. accord.
ing to police, was Roosevelt Shep.
ard, lS, colored, of the 500 block
OF Nye place NE. His body wa.
found on Foote street near Sixty.
first street, Fairmont Heights. Nd
Pvt. William M. Wilson, jr., 2l
Fort Edwards, N. Y. was seriousl,
injured early yesterday wher
struck in the 400 block of Wis.
consin avenue by an automobiI,
police said was driven by Norman
j. Cunningham, %, of 3l08 Porte,
street NV. He was admitted al
Walter Reed Hospital.
Raymond w. Latham, IS. of /!
Frqude circle, Cabin, John, Md
sustained broken leg and cut!
yesterday when struck by an auto
mobile driven by-Logan o. Wilton
5413 Glenwood road, Bethesda, DO
lice reported. The accident oc
CURED on Macarthur boulevard nea
Wilson lane and the report wa
turned over to the Park Police
Bethesda police said. Mr.. Latham
was taken to the Suburban Hos
| pital in Bethesda.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Wong Leaves Nonkinq
After ToIks With Chiono
BY the A.soe;otsd Pres,

NANKING, Feb. l8.-After two
days Of talks with Generalissimc
Chang Kai-shek, presumably on
Soviet requests for sweeping eco
nomic concessions In Manchuria
Foreign Minister Wang Shih-chieh
flew back to Chungking today.
Wang told reporters at the airport
before he left that negotiations
between the Nationalists and the
Communists in Chungking were
taking place Increasingly"
Evening star., 1946-02-18
jimmy Stewart Refuses
To Run for Governor
By The Assoejotsd Pres.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 18-Jim-
my Stewart yesterday turned down
the telegraphed offer from Thomas
P. McHenry, Philadelphia Demo-
cratic ward leader and county COM
missioner, that the film actor seek
the Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor of Pennsylvania.
Mr. McHenry sought Mr.. Stewart S
permission to enter the latter
name as candidate for considera-
ton of the Democratic State Com
mittee.
He said the actor wired he was
honored by the offer. but was unable
to accept it because of movie COM
mitments.
Mr.. Stewart is a native of In
diana, Pa.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Washington Couple
Wins 0pen-Pair Title
In Bridge Tourney

DR.. and Mrs. Arthur J. Steinber5
OF Washington won the open pail
championships in the ninth annua
Northern Virginia Contract Bridg.
Championships held at the Ward.
man Park Hotel, Al M. Sobel, heat
tournament director Of the Ameri.
can Contract Bridge League, an.
nounced today.
The tournament, which ended yes.
terday, attracted 600 entrants.
DR.. and Mrs. Steinberg won tn.
open-pair event with score o
254.4 match points. Second place IL
this meeting was taken by Harole
Stone and Berl p. Steinberg, Balti
more, with 1926 match points
Other teams placing were: Thirs
place. Mrs. Dora Schwartz and Capt
j. r. McGheen, jr., 219.8 points
fourth, Mrs. w. Scott Athey and 1t
Comdr. John J. Paris, Arlington
2l7.S points, and fifth, Pfc. F. J
Blackwell. Fort Belvoir, and DR.
Maurice Koblinzer, Richmond, Va.
213.2 points.
The team of four championship
were won by Col. H. j. Vanderslius
Mrs. w. Scott Athey, Eugene s
Smith, all of Washington, and 1t
Comdr. John ]. Parrish, Arlington
who won 80 boards out of 48 board
played.
The fiye-man team of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Bernard Rosson, DIR. and Mrs
Steinberg and Miller Roberts, all O
Washington. took second place will
victories in 28h boards of play
Third spot was taken by Mrs. vii.
liam Cheeks, William M. MCINTYRE
Leroy Thurtell. all of Washington
and r. L. Miles, jr., Norfolk, Va.
with 28 wins out of 48 boards.
Consolation pair winners for thos,
eliminated in the regular event wer,
Mrs. M. r. Readily and Mrs. Ton
Hamlin for North and South, Mrs
Robert S. Du Bois and Mrs. w. H
Gordon for East and West. Norti
and South runners up were Mr., ant
Mrs. James M. Lazard and East ant
West runners up were Mrs. C. B
Chanze and Mrs. H. Aubrey Ross
All of Washington.
William Cheeks. Washington, fl
charge OF the Middle Atlantic State
for the American Contract Bridg,
League. was tournament manager.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Senator ConnoIIy Finds
No Sturvotion in Reich
BY the A.soeioted Press

BERLIN, Feb. 18.-Senator Con-
nally, Democrat, of Texas told a
news conference yesterday that he
had found mo evidence" of starva-
ton in Germany.
Declaring there undoubtedly were
shortages, he said shortages also
existed In other countries, such as
Britain and Poland. He said that
during his five-week stay in Eng
land as an American delegate to the
United Nations General Assembly
he had only one egg and ate bacon
only twice.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Navy Yacht, With Sullivan
Aboard, Ref|oated inFIorida
BY the Assoeioted Pres,

VERO BEACH, Fla, Feb. 18.-The
104-foot Navy yacht, Sequoia, with
John L. Sullivan, Assistant Secretary
tof the Navy for Air, aboard, headed
up the Florida Coast today after be-
ing aground in the canal at Buoy
211 here for more than 80 hours.
The Coast Guard announced il
freed the yacht at 5 pm. yesterday
from the spot where it had been held
fast since $50 am. Saturday. The
Sequoia had been at Fort Lauder
dale and was en- route to Washing
ton, the Coast Guard said.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Weather Report

District of Columbia Fair, be-
coming somewhat colder this after
noon and tonight. Lowest tempera
ture tonight in upper twenties. In
creasing cloudiness and rather cold
tomorrow. Some snow likely at
night.
Virginia-Fair tonight. Cloudy
tomorrow with some snow or rain in
southwest portion. Somewhat colder
in east and north portions.
River Report.
(From United States Enejneers)
Potomac River muddy at Harpers Ferry
and Great Falls; Shenandoah cloudy nj
Harpers Ferry
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Respishi Leading Composer

Ottorino Respighi has produced q
greater, number and variety of mu-
sical works than any other 10th
century Ital hn composer.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Jap General Denies
Torture Parade Role
BY the Associated Press

SHANGHAI. Feb. 18.-Maj. Gen
Masataka Kaburagi testified in his
own defense at his war crimes trial
here today that he knew nothing
Of the torture parade of three Amer
ican flyers through the streets ,of
Hankow until the day after 1T hap
pened.
He also asserted he had not known
the Americans we're cremated until
he read the account in a Tokyo
newspaper a year later.
The 49-year-old former chief ot
staff of the Japanese 34th Arm,
took the stand after the five-mar
military tribunal had denied defense
motions for the dismissal of 9 ot
the ID defendants in the trial fol
lack of evidence.
Among the courtroom spectators
today was Maj. Gen. Claire Chen
nault. who directed the air raid
on Hankow which so upset the
japanese command they planned
the torture parade to. incite the
Chinese to the extent Generals
simo Chang Kai-shek would appea
to the United States to stop the
bombings. .r.
Evening star., 1946-02-18

MANILA, Feb. 18.-1P)-Two JAP
anese officers were convicted TODAY
and sentenced to death by a United
States war crimes commission, ano
four others were sentenced to sc
to 40 years hard labor for the tor
ture killing of three unnamed
American flyers on Panay Island
in 1945.
First. 1t. Makato Yoshioka will
be hanged and Second 1t. Fuku-
mort Okuda will be shot for be-
heading and bayonetting the air
men.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
QUALITY WHEN
QUALITY COUNTS
ADVERTISEMENT.

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purity and quality. Always dependable
and economical. Demand st. Joseph
Aspirin, worlds largest seller at 1Oc.
Save more on the 100 tablet bottle 35c.
Evening star., 1946-02-18

A Treasury opinion poll reveals
that 81 per cent of the Americans
who have been investing in War
Bonds on the payroll savings pIs n
want to continue buying Unitad
States Savings Bonds that way.
They can.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Deaths Reported

Ida M. Pruett, II, 2412 Observatory pl. n. "
Clifford c. Wineperger, "a, 1923 Ingra
ham st. NV.
John r. Elliott, 70. 1431 Girard st. NV.
Dr: +. Homer Curtiss, 70, $3.50 Connnecti
cut ave. NV
Elizabeth Dennison. 81, Alb 18th pl. r. e
Lillian H. Yomer. SO, 1920 Upton st. n W
Elizabeth c. Lachey, 81. 1873 Columbia rd
NV.
Albert J. Ferris. "A. 1881 Euclid st. NV.
Porter G. Shreve. 80. 243S 39th pl NV.
Edward II. Racks, 80. 1713 Corcoran st
NV.
William Williams, "A, s14 23rd st. NV.
Albert Shanklin, 13, Arlington
Reuben Brown, 81, 1921 9Th st NV
Mabel Alexander, SO, 1243 Delaware ave
s.w.
Alice Jones, so. 2s03 st. NV.
Vincent F. Gordon, 5S. 701 11th St ne.
Hattie Brown, 81, S25 18th st ne
BENJAMIN Parker, 4S, 613 Gordon court n e
Lawyer Hill, 43, 321 NJ St sw
William Washington. 80. 215h st sw
Evening star., 1946-02-18

Automobile lights must be turned on one. |
half hour after sunset
preeinita ttor
Evening star., 1946-02-18

Monthly precipitation in inches in tn,
Capital (current month to date):
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Temperature and Humidity

tFurnished by United States Coast ar
Geodetic Suryey1
Evening star., 1946-06-09
Jewish Center Roof
Camp Opens July 8

The Jewish Community Center's
summer day camp on the roof Of
the organizations building at Six
teenth and @ streets NV, will open
July for its fifth season, it was
announced.
The camp will operate for seven
weeks. closing August %, officials
said. Principal reason for its opera
tion is to give youngsters between
and II years healthy and pleas
ant environment during the summer
months.
Main attractions of the camp are
large swimming pool, an attractive
sun deck with gay beach umbrellas
and chairs. Arts and crafts facilities
are provided, there is dance drama
and music workshop, a library and
outdoor base in Rock Greek Park
for athletic activities.
The children will meet daily from
Monday through Friday from $50
am. to $3.50 pm. Registration may
be made for two or more weeks. A
staff of experienced counsellors has
been arranged, under the direction
of Batya Heller, associate director of
the JCC Dance Theater and who is
trained child leader.
Evening star., 1946-06-09

would build his racer in Jersey City
N. J. The young Derby entrant ex-
planned his grandfather had agreed
to let him use tools and shop IA
cilities there.
George plans to 60 to Jersey City
soon to begin building the racer, of
which he already has made pre-
liminary sketches.
Since its prospective driver in the
big race here July 20 is a member
Of Navy family, the racers color
scheme will be of blue and gold
A question box" service for Derby
entrants was started during yes
terdays broadcast.
In response to numerous queries
assurance was given that enough
wheel-and-axle sets for all partici-
pants would be available in time fol
installation in the coaster cars.
Answering question from Robert
G. Schwartz of Route 2, Silver
Spring, Md, Mr.. Coyle explained
that entrants may use material OBJ
tanned free in building their racers
but must include the fair value oi
such items in computing total cost
Programs in the Derby series will
be heard at $3.50 pm. Wednesdays
and 12:15 pm. Saturdays through
WMAL.
Tread The Star for Derbu Ne1Ds.)
Evening star., 1946-06-09

The character-building value OF
the Washington Soap Box Derby
was stressed by Derby Director O.
C. Holleran yesterday in inaugural
ing a radio program series for de-
votees of coaster-car racing.
Here Is a splendid opportunity
to share further in the building of
your boys character" Mr. Holleran
said in ADDRESSING himself to parents
of Derby entrants.
While recalling that the rules
prohibit actual construction of a
racer by any one but the boy who
plans to drive it, Mr.. Holleran en-
phasized that parental advice and
encouragement is an important
factor in success of the competi-
ton.
First program in the radio series
over Station WMAL also included
an interview of George Robillard
II, by Bill Coyle, radio director of
The Star.
George, who lives at 1921 Otis
street NE. and attends St. An
thongs School, revealed that he
Evening star., 1946-06-09
Veterans Group 10 Hear
D. {. Suffrage Resolution

A proposal indorsing District suf-
frage will be introduced by Wash
ington delegates at the first ma
tional convention of the American
Veterans Committee, to be held
from June IA to Is at Des Moines
Iowa, the Washington chapter an.
nounced last night.
More than so members from the
chapter will make the trip in two
groups. the first to leave tomorrow
by plane, and the other to fly tc
Des Moines on Thursday.
The suffrage resolution will cal
for a voice in both local and ma
tional affairs, a spokesman said, anc
chapters will be asked to request
that all AVG members write theil
congressman In favor of suffrage
legislation.
The delegation also will propos,
establishment of living war me.
mortal" auditorium here, to be usec
as a meeting place for all civic
groups, and will urge widespread
construction of living war memo.
rials" as against artistic memorials
which serve no useful democratic
purpose"
Evening star., 1946-06-09
Opens Summer Schedule

The 76 girls Of st. vincent,s Home
and School, Fourth and Charming
streets NE. will begin their summer
schedule tomorrow, Sister Catherine
superior, said yesterday. She said q
stay-at-home vacation is planned
with classes in sewing and hand
crafts, and sports for recreation.
Evening star., 1946-06-09
Soap Box Derby Guide

The Washington Soap Box
Derby, sponsored by The Star
and the District Department OF
the American Legion, is open to
boys II to Is years of age, in
elusive. Boys reaching their
11th or 18th birthdays in the
period from June l to August
18, inclusive, are eligible.
Each entrant must obtain an
official rule book from the
Washington area Chevrolet
dealer nearest his home and
have entry blanks signed by a
parent or guardian.
The coaster cars must be boy
built at $40 maximum cost
with not more than Sc of the
total being spent for wheels and
axles. Precision wheel bearings
are prohibited.
These design limits are pre-
scribed: Length, 80 inches:
width. ~ inches: height, in
cluding windshield, 30 inches:
weight of racer, 1875 pounds:
combined weight of racer and
driver, $50 pounds.
Evening star., 1946-06-09
Is Are Graduated
At St. Thomas School

st. Thomas School graduated 1e
pupils Friday in exercises at the
school. Twenty-seventh street and
Woodley road NV. Diplomas were
awarded by the Rev. Joseph Moran
pastor of st. Thomas Church.
The graduates, all of whom COM
pleted eight grades, we're:
Callahan, " F., jr. Libert, Gerald
Terrett,Lorehe Dickens. Louise
McDermott, A. A., jr. Teunis, John
Jones. William Lewis Gwendolyn
Trewella, Marilyn Gerrnger Gerald
Battista, Lawrence McManus, Patricia
Scanlon, John Lieberman, Herbert
Roxburgh, Joseph Gerry, Donald
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-09-12
From The Files Of
The Republican
FORTY YEARS AGO-1906

FORTY YEARS AGO-l906
Loaded with bad whiakey" as the
caption reads. a man murdcrously
assaulted his friend at Hutton by
stabbiug him in the back.
People Of the vicinity were "ta',en"
for a dollar each by man posing as
an agent for the Pittsburg Post
The automobile stands accused on
the official government authority Of
d high crime and misdemeanor. so
the article goes. at is destroying
roads. And if it be asked. how SO?
the manner is: BY carrying off the
dust"
THIRTY YEARS AGO-1916
Three young men were injured
when their automobile struck and
killed COW near McHenry.
TWENTY YEARS AGO 1926
The toll of seven dead and seven
seriously i'll with bacilliary-dysentery
resulted from drinking polluted els
tern water
High water abounded in the county
and several small bridges were
washed out over Cherry Greek.
TEN YEARS AGO-1936
Construction of the lake began at
Harrington Manor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-09-12

Some Of its more silly leaders have
made bitter and disparaging remarks
about Mr., Truman, who concededIy
will be the Democratic candidate; but
they know, as does every politician Of
any Judgment at all that they will
support him in preference to any Re
publican-cven the redoubtable Stas-
sen, who so mistakenly proclaims his
'liberalsm." Contention that they
wouId-or could-do anything else is
hollow and false. They know better
They have-fortunately for it
adopted the Democratic party, made
it their choice as the instrument
through which to promote their "re-
forms and move toward their goals.
In New York they have almost taken
it over Having made their choice,
they cannot shift now. The late Mr..
Sidney Hillman recognized that and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-09-12

Thus, if and when Mr.. Dewey beats
this crowd, now all lined up against
him for 1916, he will have beaten i'm
portant enemies of his party in 1913.
More than that-he will be the first
Republican to have gotten them all to-
gether out in the open against him
and beaten them in the State where
they are most numerous. best organ
lied and best financed. If and when
Governor Dewey does this he will
have exposed the bluff of the radical
groups, demonstrated the folly of try
ing to placate them, freed his party
from a great fear and, incidentally,
performed a national service.
Calmly considering this situation, it
does seem that the combination, by its
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-09-12

in the first place, he will have
beaten the extraordinary radical COM
bination, the chief figures in which
are the CIO, the Communist domin-
ated American Labor party, and the
Communists plus the various indi-
Viduals and committees that trade ON
the word liberal" all Of which in
three campaigns-1936, 1910 and
l944-solidly supported the late Mr..
Roosevelt. This Combination definitely
has gone Democratic Its calculated
and avowcd policy is to work within"