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Evening star., 1946-02-22
GI Taxi Drivers
Dig In Awaiting
Action on Aid
Prospects Appear
Dim on Protest
Of Chicago Cab Law

Chicago war veterans who drove
here to protest against regulations
depriving them of hacker licenses
were marking time today.
Leaders of the 150-cab caravan
said today's program called for little
more than the same routine of
watchful waiting-an admission that
strengthened the wonderment of
some observers as to what the cab
oies expected to accomplish here
in the first place.
Their avowed intention is to biv-
ouac in Washington's Camp Simms
until they have achieved the aims
OF the long journey, namely:
u To win assurance that the
Justice Department does something
about a so-called monopoly held by
two cab companies in Chicago and
% to get some kind of official
disapproval of the Chicago ordinance
limiting the number of cabs to
5000.
Action Being Studied.
AS to aim No. /, leaders of the
American Taxicab Drivers Associa-
ton for Discharged Veterans already
have conferred with Wendell Berge.
chief of the Justice Department
Evening star., 1946-02-22

Antitrust Division. Mr.. Berge told
reporter: Il cannot forecast what
II any, action the department will
take. We are studying it."
Aim No. 2 is even harder to ex-
plain, in view of the fact the cab
limiting ordinance is strictly a mu-
nicipal problem. Mayor Edward j.
Kelly. in town yesterday on another
matter, said the City Council was
mulling over the veterans problems
and that he hoped 1t would take
action at its next meeting Febru-
ary 28."
While leaders busy themselves
with such problems as locating a
nall Tor mass meetings and seeking
to line up congressional support, the
olsenfranchised" cabbies find
themselves taking a busman's holi-
day. Their bright new black ana
cream cabs, carrying the service
discharge emblem, are of no finan-
cial use to them here, even while
their meager funds dwindle 10
nothing.
Funds Getting Low.
In addition to what funds thev
scraped up personally, the cabbies
had a kitty" of $1,100 when they
pulled out of Chicago. This is near
the zero mark and the cry has gone
up Tor financial aid.
At Camp Simms the veterans are
faring some better than on the first
chilly night. They have a coal sup
ply for four days, arranged by the
District Veterans Information Gen.
ter, and kitchen has been opened
SO they can prepare their own meals
Tor a taste of Army Chow line" life.
After their quiet parade down
pennsylvania avenue and past the
Capitol yesterday, most of the cab
b1es retired their machines in front
OF the camp barracks. A few of the
more affluent members of the asso-
clation have been cruising around
the city-either to keep in practice
or to see the Capitol sights.
Evening star., 1946-02-22
District Heads Reject
Nursery Plea, Suggest
Pay Plan Of Operation

The Commissioners yesterday re-
iterated their refusal to take over
operation of % day nurseries op-
Grated by the Board of Education
with Federal funds which expire
February %.
In letter to Mrs. Mary Hunt.
chairman of committee of mothers
using the centers, they recommend
ed the mothers take over operation
OF the centers on sliding scale fee
basis according to income. The
Commissioners said they will furnish
heat, light and water.
Previously the mothers had asked
the city heads to seek a $4,000
supplemental appropriation to A.
nance the centers through June 80.
After this was turned down, the
committee under Mrs. Hunt called
on the Commissioners to beg recon-
sideration.
In response the Commissioners
said yesterday they are increasingly
of the opinion that they should not
commit the District government to
an undetermined obligation"
"Other than the mothers who
must work to support their families, !"
they declared. there has been no
showing in the four hearings held
that there is need for unsupported
peacetime day care centers.'
Taking as base the average sal
airy of the mothers, the Commits
sioners suggested sliding scale of
payment at the rate 0 $40 per
child per week. To avoid compli-
Gated bookkeeping, a fiat charge
could be made on income brackets,
they said. Should a deficit occur,
they added, I'VE feel sure the Com
munity Chest could make it up."
Evening star., 1946-02-22
Lundbere to Give ToIk

A. T. Lundberg, acting Arlington
County manager, will discuss the
recent reorganization of the county
government at meeting of the Or
ganized Women Voters Club at
1890 pm. at the Little Tea House.
Other speakers will include Harri-
son Mann, on the proposed civic
center war memorial, and Mrs.
Florence Cannon, who will report
on the charter for the lDunty's in
corporation.
Evening star., 1946-02-22
Husband Held in Beating
OfWifein Row Over Will

George Dometrios Eoanou, SO, of
the 600 block of Second street NV,
charged with assaulting his wife,
Mary, 56, was ordered held for the
grand jury late yesterday by United
States Commissioner Needham C..
Turnage. Bond was set at $500.
Police said Eoanou stuffed rags
into his wife,s mouth and banged
her head on the cement floor in the
cellar of their home Monday as a
result OF an argument over her will
The wife was admitted to Casualty
Hospital, suffering from cerebral
concussion.
Evening star., 1946-02-22
Washington Choral Group
Honors Mrs. Truman

Mrs. Harry Truman has accepted
the honorary craftsmanship of the
Washington Choral Society and will
attend the organizations perform
ance of Horatio Parker's 'Hora No
vissima' in Constitution Hall
March S, the society announced to-
day.
Among honored guests at the
performance will be Mrs. Anna
Plossl Parker, widow of the COM
poser. The society said this will be
the first performance of the "Hora
Novissima' with full orchestra and
chorus since 1904. when it was per-
formed by the old Choral Society of
Washington. forerunner of the
present group.
Evening star., 1946-02-22
Oldest Inhabitants
Hear Robson Attack
Centralized Power

The United States is threatened
by a drift toward centralized power,
which has led to totalitarianism in
other countries, Representative Rob-
sion, Republican, OF Kentucky de-
clared today in an address before
the annual Washington Birthday
anniversary celebration of the AS
sociation of Oldest Inhabitants.
Representative Robsion declared
That this trend is in direct conflict
with the fundamental principles of
our form of Government. We must
continue to resist taking power
away from the people in their COM
Imunities and States and centraliz-
ing it here in the Nations Capital
he declared. There cannot be
freedom with Capitalization of
power"
Let us bear in mind that when
we destroy private enterprise and
set up Government control we Law
the foundation for only one type
OF Government, and that is totali-
tartan, Mr.. Robsion declared.
We must be ever alert and pre-
serve, the rich heritage of freedom
and liberty given us by our found
ing fathers under the leadership of
the immortal Washington and pre-
served by another great immortal
Abraham Lincoln" he said.
The 214th birthday anniversary of
washington was observed by the
association in impressive ceremonies
invocation was pronounced by the
Rev, Howard S. Arnold, rector of
the Holy Comforter Episcopal
Church, and was followed by the
members participating in the salute
to the flag and pledge of allegiance
Ihe audience then sang America ~
Washingtons farewell address was
reclted by A. j. Driscoll and a poem
by John Clagett Proctor, acting
president of the association was
read.
Representatives of the associa-
ton placed a wreath at the Wash
ington Monument.
At noon the association members
tolled the old Liberty bell in the Old
Union Engine House, where the
meeting took place.
Charles H. Bates was chairman of
the Entertainment Committee.
Among those elected to member
ship at the business meeting pre-
ceding the celebration were Justice
James NJ. Proctor of District Court,
Milton Kronheim; wholesale liquor
dealer: c. Michael Kearney, assist
ant United States marshal, and
Charles A. Watson, supervisor of the
Bureau of the Census.
Others elected to membership
we're DR.. r. Lee Spire, Gilbert Hahn,
Harry E. Sprucebank, M. Frank Rup-
pert, Joe Apolonio, Ben C. Hartig,
Joseph Williams. Albert r. Hecht,
Howard L. Sigmund and Rutherford
lJ. DOoley.
Evening star., 1946-02-22
Catholic Veterans Plan
Convention Here Muy 5

Representatives of 10 District
posts of the Catholic War Veterans
meeting last night in the Holy Com
forter Church Hall, Fifteenth and
East Capital streets, voted to hold a
convention there May S, at which
delegates from New York will also
be present.
The Rev. Edwin A. Leckett, assis-
tant pastor of the Holy Comforter
Church. was the principal speaker.
Archie E. Brand. who presided, also
announced that the group would be
represented with other veterans or
ganizations at the George Washing
tn celebration ceremonies at Mount
Ernon today. :
Evening star., 1946-02-22
Retirement Benefits
Urged in Teacher Bill

A bill to increase the retirement
benefits of teachers and school off,
GERS under the Board of Education
was sent to the Capitol yesterday
In a letter of transmittal to
speaker Rayburn Of the House and
chairman Bilbo of the Senate Dis
trlct Committee, Supt. Robert L.
Haycock said the measure will bring
DEMENT'S in line with those of other
District and Federal employees py
revising the Teacher Retirement
Act of 1920 as amended in 1925. II
would raise from 4 to 5 Der cent
the retirement deduction from SAL
aries and wipe out the present
$1,000 limit which prevents higher
salarled teachers and officers from
applying the benefits of the higher
income to retirement. Unoer the
proposed revision, teacher could
use for an annuity basis the average
salary OF any consecutive five wears
Retirement would be optional at
% years Of age with 80 years SER
vice at a discounted annuity AT
90 years, with 80 years SCI vice Il
is optional with full annuity and
at 62, with Is years service. The
present compulsory retirement ace
OF 10 would remain in eject
By way of Illustration of the new
measure, Mr.. Haycock said that
persons with IS years of service
whose salary average was $4,000
would receive an annuity of 81, EOS.
a $4,000 average would give $l,575
and $4,000 salary average would
produce $1,925 annually.
An actual study of the cost of he
proposed change has been made
oy r. R. Reagh of the Treasury
Department. He is also studyine
the proposed revision of retirement
for District police and firemen
Evening star., 1946-02-22
Pan American Annex,
Blocked by Ickes,
Nears Final Approval

prewar controversy which rageC
over location of a proposed annex te
the Pan American Union building
at Seventeenth street and Constitu.
ton avenue appeared today to be
headed for final settlement.
The National Capital Park and
Planning Commission, meeting yes
terday, approved location of the
annex where Congress authorized
its erection in 1929-in the odd
shaped. block bounded by Eighteenth
street, Nineteenth street, Virginia
avenue and Constitution avenue
where the Two Jima statue now
stands temporarily.
Today the Fine Arts Commission,
holding one Of its periodic meetings,
was to consider several architectural
studies prepared for the proposed
annex by Paul Cret.
Since the Pan American Union
already has the annex funds, Fine
Arts approval of architectural plans
would give construction of the long
awaited building the final green
light.
Staff members of the planning
commission yesterday described the
building as of modest size, low, and
designed to harmonic with other
buildings facing south toward Con-
stitution avenue nearby.
Approval of the site by the plan
ners came less than a week after
the resignation of Harold L. Ickes
as Secretary of Interior. He sue
ceeded in blocking its construc-
ton during his term of Office. 1t
was one of the pet projects of Mr.
1ckes, was to keep people off the
grass of the open square south of
the Interior building and preserve
the vista presented by the south
portico of the building as seen from
Constitution avenue.
Various compromises were sug-
gested but no action was taken.
War clouds gathering in late 1910
and early 1941 caused the various
plans to be pigeonholed. Now.
however, Pan American officials
have brought out their plans again
with every hope of success.
Evening star., 1946-02-22
Rent Examiner Is Told
Tenant Fighting Boost
SubIefs at Profit

A woman who wrote to the District
Rent Control Administrator, de-
manding that rents be kept within
OPA limits and opposing imitation,
herself rents an unfinished apart
ment for s110 a month, but subIets
it furnished for $210, evidence be-
fore Examiner Ernest Williams
today indicated.
Attorney John j. Wilson, repre-
senting Bliss Properties, Inc, which
owns the fashionable Woodward
Apartments, 2311 Connecticut ave-
nue. NV, put this evidence into
the record late yesterday. ]. o.
Matthews. Office manager for the
corporation, testified that Mrs.
James L. Ackerson, one of the ten
ants Of the apartment building
fighting the firms rent increase
request there, is making the 500
monthly profit.
Another tenant, w. B. Mason, tr.,
rents an apartment unfurnished for
sl20 and subleases it for s275, fur
nished, Mr.. Matthews testified.
Case Under Amusement.
Mr.. Williams, after hearing evil
dence and closing arguments by op-
posing counsel, took the case under
advisement. He will make his
recommendation to Robert F. Cogs-
we'll, rent control administrator
Both sides asked the examiner to
look at comparable properties.
Mr.. Wilson based the requested
increase in rents on expenses since
l941, which he said included Sc, 200
payroll jump, general and adminis-
trative expenses of $l,185; miscel-
laneous increases of 81 900 to $4,000,
maintenance increases of 20 to so
per cent and a minimum capital
improvement figure og $1,000.
He told Mr.. Williams a stoker and
heater placed In the Woodward were
not requirements but capital addi-
tions totaling $2,335 and should be
compensated in rent.
Mr.. Wilson said the 1941 rent
income showed no substantial
change compared with the 1945
figure in the five year period, in the
face OF rising costs
Opposes "Any" Increase.
Attorney Jacob N. Halper, repre-
senting tenants, opposing the grant
Ing OF rent increases in the Wood
ward, told the examiner he is
absolutely opposed to any increase
whatsoever" Mr.. Halper asked him
to inspect the Westmoreland, Dres-
den and Highlands apartment
houses, as well as other buildings.
No rent increases have been asked
for the Westmoreland, Dresden and
Highlands, Mr.. Halper said, although
they bear rent comparable to the
woodward. Instead of putting
aside 8 per cent depreciation an
nualiy, the Woodward owners are
pocketing the money as profit. he
said. Even after the stoker has
oeen put in, the tenants are not
getting any better heat or more hot
water than previously, he argued.
Protesting tenants told the ex-
amlner that elevator service is poor.
that employees are not up TO prewar
standard and some said that water
pipes have broken in their apart.
ments. Employees sleep on the lob.
some testified, and Mrs. F. H. Nc
Cormick- Goodhart said sne had to
walk up seven flights, because she
was unable to arouse a sleeping
elevator operator.
Evening star., 1946-02-22
Mosons Donate II Pints
To Hospital Blood Bonk

The blood bank at Children,s Hos
pital today was fuller by IL pints
donated last night by members of
the Fellowship Club OF the Benja-
min Franklin Masonic Lodge No. SO.
according to Jack Hyman, presf-
dent OF the club and its blood dom
orS' chairman, this brings the
amount Of blood donated by men,
bers to both the Red Cross blood
bank and that of Children's Hospi-
tai to over 400 pints in the last ~
years. He said there are about 800
members in the club.
Evening star., 1946-02-22
Chicago Cobbies Told
Not to Pick Up Fares
On District Streets

Joseph D. Harrington, Dis
trict hack inspector, said to-
day he had several complaints
from Washington taxicab driv-
ers that Chicago's license-seek-
ing veterans were picking IN
fares here. He warned the vet
Grams they were liable to stiff
fines for operating here with
out license.
Matt Rottner, business man
ager OF the Chicago group, said
the drivers had promised not
to work here and that any one
who violated the pledge would
be severely dealt with" Mr.
Harrington said he knew of
only about three actual Of
fenses.
Evening star., 1946-02-22
Horvord Club to Meet

Dean Henry Grattan DOYLE of
Columbian College. George WASH
tngton University, will discuss
General Education in a Free So
ciety' at the luncheon meeting OF
the Harvard Club tomorrow at /
p.m, at the Annapolis Hotel.
Evening star., 1946-02-22

MR. ICKES NEW HEADQUARTERS L. Ickes who last
week resigned Secretary of the Interior taken this
story home at 1924 Prospect NV in the old
Georgetown his town house and local headquarters
house built about nine and its first occupant
Justice Frankfurter OF the Supreme Court who
Until last January the place occupied by
Lockwood stationed in New deputy
the Office of American Republic Relations Department
Mr. Ickes permanent home is Headwater Farm Oney
Md Star staff Photo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-05

with relatives IN New Haven. she
was married 10 her late husband IN
81 patflclB Church, New Haven, N
1899. Two years later they moved
10 Naugatuek and resided here
since that time. she was born ln
Stradbally, Queens County Ireland,
During the entire period OF her
resldence here she wAb q communl.
cant Of g. Francis Church and Tor
many years q member Of the Ladies'
Auxiliary Ancient Order OF Bibern-
ians.
she Is survived BY two sons; the
Rev. Michael r. Kearney, pastor Of
81. Marye church, Bridgeport, and
The Rev. william =. Kearney, pastor
Of Sacred Heart Church, Bridgeport;
q sister, Mrs. John Carroll and q
grand-niece, MRS. Thomas Delohery,
both Of Naugatuck; ana several
nieces and nephews, among the lat
ter being, Sister Mary Bonaventure,
superior Of 81. Elizabeth's Convent,
Middletown, and Sister Mary Bap.
tlSt, Of st. Marys Convent In
Greenwich.
The funeral viii be held Thursday
az $3.50 a. m. from the Buckmiller
Funeral Home, ~ Park Place, 70
st. Francis Church where q solemn
high Mass will be celebrated ct 10.
Burial win be In the family plot IN
st. James cemetery.
Friends may call ct the funeral
home tonight from to 10 ane
wednesday from . to 10 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-05
Death Takes
Prospect Man
Peter skVlasky's
Funeral Thursday

Naunasnok, EOb. B.-peler skrln-
sky, died thls morning a. the home
Of his niece, Mrs. walter Deinor
oWlc4 SCI spring street, after q
long Illness. He had resided IN Pros
pect 30 years, where he was em-
ployed as q taF5n-hAnd. he moved
10 Union City elk years ego. maxi
ing his home with his niece,
He was q native Of klthuania and
was q commitment Of St, Marys
Church. surviving besides his niece,
are q sister, MRS. Anthony Seredin-
skas, Of waterbury, three nieces ana
I'VE nephews.
The funeral win be held Thurs
day morning at Sis from the Fitz-
gerald Funeral Home, $40 North
Main street, 10 sc. Mary's Church
where q requiem Mass win be celes
brated &c 3. Burial win be IN cav
airy Cemetery. waterbury. Friends
may call at the funeral home to-
night from 7 10 10 and wednesday
from TO 10 p. N.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-05
Woman Dragged
For Nine Miles

Topsham. Me, Feb. 5.-(UP)-A
Bowdoin woman who claimed she
was dragged nine miles behind an
automobile when her foot caught in
the bumper was hospitalized today
and authorities described her con-
dition as good.
Mrs. Rachel SHELTON, a, was dis
covered BY Edward Tracy Of BFuns-
wick when he stopped hls car here
Sunday night. Tracy said he and his
wife had taken Mrs. SHELTON home
and that her leg apparently became
entangleG between the inudguard
am bumper when he started away
from her house.
Police Chief Frank Carver said
that Mrs. Skeletons coat slid up and
apparently served as projection for
her head as she bumped along be.
hind the car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-05
NOTICE

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DIS
TR1CT OF WATERBURY,, IS. PRO-
BATE Court, January 3ist, 1896.
ESTATE OF GUIDO CUCOtO, late
OF the town OF Waterbury, In said
district, deceased.
The Court Of Probate for the Dis
trict OF Waterbury, hath limited and
allowed six months from the date
hereof for the creditors OF said es-
tate to exhibit their claims for set-
Element. Those who neglect TO pre-
sent their accounts, properly attest
ed, within said time, will be debarred
a recovery. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make
Immediate payment to
MARGARET DE LEON,
Administrators.
Address IS Jefferson St., Waterbury,
Conn.
Per Order Of Court
Attest:
JOHN J. HOWARD,
2-2-3t. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-05
Atlantic FIcyed
For Being Over
Friendly to Soviet

Boston, FEB. S. CUP - Edward
Weeks, editor Of the Atlantic
Monthly. said today he would let
his magazine speak for itself" In
answer to charges that the publi-
cation Is over friendly to Soviet
Russia.
Weeks said that there would be
mo purpose In making any state
ment" In connection With the pub
iication Of two letters IN the cur
rent issue Of The New Leader at
lacking the magazine for Its alleg-
ed overly friendly and non.critical
attitude toward Russia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-05

This Is to certify that the part
nershlp OF Donald n. WHALE, Albert
r. Atkinson and Ralph A. Stewart,
which partnership has been engaged
in the Restaurant business at SIS
East Main Street, Waterbury, Con-
necticut, doing business under the
name Vagabond Restaurant, has
been dissolved as OF February LIST,
1916.
The business will hereafter be
conducted by Richard J. Burns and
Ralph A. Stewart under the same
name and the same address. All OUT
standing liabilities Of the partner.
ship OF Donald N. whale, Albert +.
Atkinson and Ralph A. Stewart are
to be assumed and paid by the part
nership OF Richard j. Burns and
Ralph A. Stewart and all moneys
owed to the partnership OF Donald
n. WHALE, Albert +. Atkinson and
Ralph A. Stewart are TO be paid to
the partnership OF Richard ]. Burns
and Ralph A. Stewart.
DONALD N. WHALE,
RALPH A. STEWART.
ALBERT +. ATKINSON,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-05

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS
TRIcT OF WATERBURY. SIS. PRO-
BATE COURT, February eth, l946.
ESTATE OF JOHN DUNPHY, late
Of the town Of Waterbury, in said
district, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the Dis
trlct OF Waterbury, hath limited and
allowed six months from the date
hereof for the creditors Of said es-
tate to exhibit their claims for set
Element. Those who neglect TO pre-
sent their accounts, properly attest
ed, within said time, will be debarFed
a recovery. All persons indebted 10
said estate are requested TO make
immediate payment 10
SADIE SULLIVAN,
Administering.
Address, rs Emerald St, Waterbury,
Conn.
Per Order OF Court
Attest:
MARGUERITE NJ FAHY.
2-5-st Asst Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-05
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS
TRIcT OF WATERBURY, IS. PRO-
BATE COURT, WATERBURY,
January 29th, 1916.
ESTATE of CAROLINA PESCE
CoM1NAZZINI, late of the town OF
Waterbury. in said district. deceased.
The Court of Probate for the Dis
trlct of Waterbury, hath limited and
allowed six months from the date
hereof for the creditors of said eg-
tate to exhibit their claims for set
Element. Those who neglect TO pre-
sent their accounts, properly attest
ed, within said time. will be bebarred
a recovery. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested TO make
immediate payment to
RALPH c. CoPPETo.
Executor.
Address is2 Grand ST., waterbury,
Conn.
Per order Of Court
JOHN J. HOWARD,
2-2-st. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-05

LIQUOR PERMIT
f0TECE on ARRLHEATNnn

sOTIcE OF APPLICATION
Nicholas T. Sullivan OF 80 Houston
Street, Waterbury, Conn, have filed
an application dated Feb. 4, 1915
with the Liquor Control Commission
for a Paekage-Be Permit for the
sale Of alcoholic liquor on the prem
iesss. ; Fuller Street waterbury,
Nicholas II, Sullivan OF 80 Houston
Street, Waterbury, Conn. and will
be conducted by Nicholas T, sullivan
Of 50 Houston Street, Waterbury,
Conn. as peFmittee,
NICHOLAS T. SULLIVAN,
Dated Feb, 4, 1915. 2-5-i2-at.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-05
Mother of Priests
Dies IN Naug0tuck
! Mrs. Annie E. Ksarney, Aunt Of Two
} Nuns, 20 Be Laid 20 Reat Thursday

Naugatuok, E8b. o--Azra Annie 3.
HeeFney, widow o. John ]. Kearney,
aied early this morning As her home,
, New street after an illnesg Of the
pest three weeks.
Mrs. Keezney came 10 this ooun.
~ IN early womenhood and settled