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Evening star., 1946-04-27
FEC Affirms Channels
In Granting Te|evision
Construction Permits

The formal decision of the Fed
eral Communications Commission on
applications for commercial televi-
sion station construction permits
here was announced yesterday.
The commission ruled adversely on
an exception to frequency assign
ments made in the FCC's proposed
decision Of March which had been
filed by The Evening Star Broad
casting Co., one of the successful
applicants. Yesterdays decision af-
firmed the original channel assign
ments.
In addition to The Evening Star
Broadcasting Co., construction per-
mlts were awarded yesterday to the
National Broadcasting Co., the Bam-
berger Service, Inc, and Allen B.
Du Mont Laboratories, Inc. The first
three awards were proposed by the
FEC in its action of March 7. With
drawal of Philco Products, Inc,
shortly thereafter resulted in an
FEC announcement that it planned
to award the fourth permit allo-
Gated to Washington to the Du Mont
firm.
The Evening Star Broadcasting
Co., assigned channel No. 7 in the
proposed decision, had contended
that possible delayed availability of
receivers and transmitting equip
ment for this and higher channels
could be met better by the Du Mont
and NBC firms through their manu-
featuring connections than by inter-
ests without manufacturing ties.
In its decision. the FEC held: "It
is the opinion of the commission
that new receiving equipment for all
television stations will appear on
the market at about the same time"
Evening star., 1946-04-27

of the floor. Wax should be com
pletely removed from the floor be-
fore vanishing is attempted. Yo,
can do this by rubbing with stee
wool and turpentine.
Light CoIored Linoleum.
Question: Is there any type oi
stain which could be used for dye.
ing my inlaid linoleum? 1t j.
a very light coat, and I should like
to dye or stain it, rather than paint
Answer: I doubt if you coulc
get dye to penetrate into the pores
of the linoleum to give an even
uniform color. You will get better
results by the use of wax, either
paste or no-rub, applied correctly
according to directions. Floor
paint or floor enamel, in two colors
one stippled over the other, would
break up footprints and would not
show dirt in the same way as a
solid color. I have described this
stippling process several times in
the column.
Prefabricated Houses.
Question: Would you please send
me the addresses of companies
that make small homes and pre-
fabricated houses?
Answer: For names and address
ses write to the Prefabricated Home
Manufacturers Institute, Shoreham
Building, Washington, or the Pre-
fabricated Homes Magazine, ia
East Thirty-second street, New
York CITY.
Evening star., 1946-04-27
Need Of Hospital Ship Clinic
In venereaI Cases Studied

Commissioner Guy Mason has
directed Health Officer George C.
Rutland to make q thorough study
as to whether the venereal disease
problem in the District would
justify the acceptance and mainte-
nance of an old Army hospital ship
as a rapid treatment clinic.
Two such hospital ships have
been made available to the United
States Public Health Service and
one, the John L. Glen, now in Nor
folk, was offered to the District.
The USPHS, however, is now plan
ming to send the ship to New York.
Mr.. Mason said acceptance of a
vessel would involve certain police
and sanitation problems which
should be studied thoroughly in re-
lation to the need before anything
is done. He admitted that the Glenn
is now lost to the District, but said
DR.. Ruhland's study would be avail
able in the event of another similar
offer.
The city now operates a rapid
treatment clinic at Gallinger Hos
pltal for venereal disease cases.
Evening star., 1946-04-27
Ex-Fireman Charges Illegal
Dismissal, Sues for Job

Harvey E. Fritter, 1888 Alden place
NE, yesterday afternoon filed sui
in District Court seeking reinstate.
ment in the District Fire Depart.
ment from which he claimed he wa.
dismissed as a result of alleged
illegal action by the Civil Service
Commission.
| The suit said the commission
during hearing, accepted writer
reports concerning the plaintiff s
personal habits and that Mr.. Frittel
was not given the right to cross
examine persons who complained
against him in the statements.
Mr.. Fritter was dismissed by the
District Commissioners on January
Is, 1945, according to the suit, after
being informed by the controller
general that Mr.. Fritter's salary
would be withheld.
The suit says Mr.. Fritter served
in the United States Navy from
March l, 1945, to April 3 of this year
Counsel for Mr.. F'ritter claims tha
plaintiff could not have been dis
missed legally under the law without
a hearing before a trial board. The
suit was filed in his behalf by Attor-
neys Michael F. Keogh, j. Robert
Carey and Richard H. Love.
Named defendants in the suit are
members of the Civil Service Com
mission, Controller General Warren
the District of Columbia, the District
Commissioners and Fire Chief
Murphy.
Evening star., 1946-04-27
Lewis
Continued From Page BID

be the inspection of dwellings under
construction.
A further complication, at pres
ent, is provided by the absence of
a set of price-quality standards mu-
tually agreeable to the Veterans
Administration and FILA. Thus,
in some cases, VA will not guaran-
tee loans at ceiling prices approved
by FILA for non-insured dwellings
Inspected for Worth.
This week Mr.. Wyatt explained
that all homes built under the Vet
Grams Emergency Housing Program
will be inspected to see that the
purchaser gets his moneys worth
But, he added, those built with
out FILA insurance will be inspect
ed on what will perhaps be less
complete basis, but one which we
feel will give adequate protection
to veterans"
The hard reality faced by Mr.
Wyatt, observers point out, is that
If current costs are used as a basis
for establishment of ceiling prices,
the country will get production of
critically-needed homes, but the
buyer may see the value stabilize"
later on at level below today's
price.
On the other hand. if Stabilized
cost" basis were to be used in es-
tablishment of price ceilings. build
ers would be unable to get houses
into production, the 2,700, 0,0O0-home
program would bog down, and the
housing crisis would be intensified.
Evening star., 1946-04-27
Stuunton Plant Votes
For A. F. of l. Burqoinine
By the kssocioied Pres


STAUNTON, Va, April 27.-Work-
ers at the Staunton plant of the
Basic-Witz Furniture Industries
Inc, plant have cast 2S6 votes for
and IL against having local union
No. 1882, chartered by the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners of America represent them
in collective bargaining. The BROTH
erhood is an affiliate of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor.
In Waynesboro on Wednesday
workers at the Basic-Witz plant
there voted 110-27 in favor of having
the AFL speak as their bargaining
agent.
Evening star., 1946-04-27
Cadets
Continued From Page B-1)

this particular one goes all the way.
1t resists even varnish removers.
1t will dry hard in a short time.
1t is of very pale color, in fact
almost colorless, and will put a
firm, substantial finish on the table
top. 1t can be applied over any in
terror varnish, enamel or lacquered
surface if the ordinary precaution
OF first thoroughly cleaning the
article to be treated is taken.
Improved Screening.
Galvanized screening is frequent
ly used for houses when the cost
of screen cloth is an important
consideration. The great draw
back is that it rusts very easily and
the screen cloth needs frequent re-
newing. The rusting is caused by
a stretching or pulling of the screen
cloth, which causes a break in the
galvanizing, exposing the naked
wire to the atmosphere.
Now available is screening
made from wires that are gal
vanized before they are woven into
cloth. In addition, the galvanizing
process is improved, preventing the
peeling or chipping away from the
wire itself. Using wire that is
first galvanized reduces the strain
at the points of contact between
the wires which cause so much
trouble in cloth that is treated
after it is woven. ...
This screening is made of un-
usually hard steel wire and its
coating is several times heavier
that the usual galvanized screen
cloth. This makes smooth well
finished surface that will give much
longer service than the usual type.
1t costs a little more than the ordin-
airy kind but its added life will
make it cheaper in the long run.
Evening star., 1946-04-27
Shenandoah Valley Water Front
Enn
Toxes Under SlOO
S37.5QO

Only SO miles
Of Blue Ridge Mountains hunting
miles Shooting,
fishing boating plumbing
and water supply; furnace bedrooms sleeping
Servants house; stable attractive
court About mile frontage Shenandoah
panoramic view of Shenandoah River
B. L.
Evening star., 1946-04-27
First Aid
Continued From Page B-1.)

took off the stain, the wax, ETC.,
but left blush green stain on the
floor. Is there something to take
off this stain? I would then like
to apply light varnish to keep the
floor looking shiny and clean.
Answer: You probably neglected
to rinse off all the traces of the
above solution. Try rinsing with
clear water and allow to dry. If
this fails, dissolve oxalic acid
(poison) crystals in denatured alco-
hol or hot water. Apply literally on
the stain and allow it to remain
overnight; then rinse with clear
water. When wood is dry, smooth
with very fine sandpaper, dust and
refnish. If the floor was stained,
you will have to get oil stain for
the bare spot to match the color
Evening star., 1946-04-27

This life span can be still further
heightened if the screens are taken
down in the late fall and then
cleaned. They should be stored
in a dry place until they are again
needed In the spring.
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The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-08
ETERNAL z VIGILANCE
PRICE OF LIBERTY

Articles appearing in your col
umns explaining reasons for new
form OF governwent for our city
have been very interesting. Every
citizen Is, or should be. Interested
In our form OF government. Blu.
some how, the vital facts have been
overlooked.
Having had some training and
experience in my younger days as a
political observer" / would like
to share with your readers some
pages from my note book.
First, | learned that politicians
were the most unselfish people in
existence. They want to give all
their time and effort to help the
dear people" Those in office want
to remain there and those out OF
office want to get mall for the
good OF the dear people"
/ also learned that the under.
world is thoroughly organized
Organized crime could not exist
"a hours without police protection.
Police protection is secured through
politicians. Politicians take their
orders from a political boss. Politi-
cal bosses get their power from po-
litical rings. Political rings" in.
clude in their circle some OF .he
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-08
Aroused Interest

Whether the proposed city charter is adopted
rejected it must be credited with important achieve
ment has stimulated extraordinary interest in city gov
ernment Discussions have developed better understand
ing of ways and of administering municipal affairs
matter of fact most essential consideration
sonnel. AS important the form of government is the
ability of the chosen to administer it. Centralized re-
sponsibity provided for in the charter that
will be responsible and in of dissatisfaction
all blame can be directed to that mantle manager
Indirectly the responsibility would be shared by the
council of In case of extreme dissatisfaction
the council would be csked by complainans to make
changes and the council refused the remedy would
be to elect TO the council who would make the
desired changes.
One general criticism voiced here by resident Of
councimanager city, is that little interest Is shown in
elections because the councmanager plan closely
sembes the school system of BoardSuperinenden direc
ton of education.
The answer of course is that good government like
good school administration creates need for much en-
thusiasm at election time.
And get back to the original premise that good
responsible positions guarantee good government
Right here it should be emphasized that this election is
the result of bad administration. 1t is merely step
in response of the people of Ypsant to attempt
a forward. AS example it is cited that our hos
pta bonds might have been sold at lower rate of interest
if proper provisions had existed in the city charter.
There have been arguments for and against the proposed
charter but little has been said about the group of
young who did most to bring it about We refer to
the Junior Chamber of Commerce. 1t is gratifying to
much sincere interest in municipal affairs expressed in
terms constructive these young residents have
pressed themselves. To these the city is indebted
for fine demonstration of good citizenship
They favor change in the form of city government the
senior Board of Commerce directors have record
in favor of the change proposed large group of citizens
have lent their to the proposition and contributed
money to publicly explain the council-manager form.
Another group equally firm in the belief that the pres
ent charter should be retained and modified but not al
tered to the extent of forcing entirely form of
government
The issue will be fairly decided the American way at
the polls next Monday, March H. 1t is the duty of every
qualified voter to officially express his or her preference
on that day. Be sure to vote.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-08
PUBLIC OPINION
Discussion of subject In these
columns Writer'S be aiven but may
he withheld from print II desired.

most wealthy and influential mem,
bers OF the community. Therefore
when one attacks corruption in
government he reaches into every
nook and corner OF society. An
observer" can become mighty nm.
popular m a very short time.
one means used by the political
outs to upset the "ins" Is 10
change the form OF government
we are now considering such a
change here.
what are .he merits and demer.
Its OF the proposed change? Mark
IWain once pointed out that the
best, most efficient and rapid form
OF government is an absolute mon.
archy-if we have the right kind Of
a man for a monarch.
III" is a big word. The weak
spot in the commission form OF gov
ernment sor cities in the past has
been that 10 gain efficiency 200
much power is given into the man.
ager's office.
Here is leaf from my notebook:
About 1910 a small city elected a
young business man as mayor. The
council bought a horse-drawn hose
cart for the fire department. After
deal was completed the salesman
said to my friend. the mayor, Here
is $50 for you"
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-08

Il don't want H." said the mayor.
take It Off the price OF the cart.
NO. said the salesman, the
price is fixed. this comes out o: an
other fund, the corruption fund. II
you don't take It, It goes into the
fund and the next fellow will get
It,"
II that $50 wasn't used for a
bribe to sell the cart why was It
passed outf' I asked.
Future expectancy" said the
mayor.
Mayors and councilmen come and
go but big business has got to sell
right along.
Future expectancy" learned is
one of the reasons that politicians
are so unselfish and willing to
serve the dear people"
City business is big business and
does business with big business"
Big business has its own methods
OF doing business. We need to be
careful and not sacrifice too much
for the sake Of efficiency. Let each
one study the proposition carefully
and vote for or against a change in
our form OF government.
Eternal vigilance Is the price
OF liberty"
II. L. BRADLEY,
609 Emmett s..
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-08
| Recover
Looking at Life

I upsets applicants all along tho
way.
For Instance. yesterday (remem.
Der my 1924 temperature) | meek
iy waited for my orange juice and
my wife tiptoed into the darkened
room. You're a good boy" she said
as she stroked my hair.
Today the blinds are up. The
radio is going.
Where Is my breakfast?' |
snout, do you want me to starve 20
death?"
There is silence from the kitchen
Then; Your breakfast will be
ready in a minute"
But no answer to the second Ques-
ton. | wonder.
So finally my breakfast arrives.
| wolf II down.
Pretty small piece OF ham" I
remark. Don't you know that one
OF the most important rules OF con.
NdiesCenCe Is adequate FEEDING OF
the PATIENT"
didn't exactly hear what my
wife said when she left he room
but 1t sounded strangely like some
thing about sitting on a tack.
However. since my wife has to
listen TO me enough without being
under the additional obligation OF
having to read what | write. let me
tell you this:
Being sick wouldn't be- half the
fun IL you didn't have a good wife
around to look after you.
Maybe that's why there Is more
sickness among married men .han
among bachelors.
Copyright. 1916. for Daily Press).
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-08
By DOROTHY KILGALLEN

BY DOROTH1 hILGALLEN
Cafe business has dropped around
town. Experts blame the stock mar.
ket dip. Intimates hear that
Madeleine Carroll could have a
wedding ring from a two-star gen.
eral II she'd say yes"
Winston Churchills daughter.
Sarah. is being offered to films by
local agency. Mrs. Franchot
Tone is recuperating after an op-
Grafton at Hollywood Hospital. &.
Van Johnson and Sammy Renick
are a new -Pythias combina-
ton. Became chummy In Florida
and now are inseparable.
Shep Fields and his Mrs. are
shopping the local adoption homes
for a blue-eyed baby boy. A
famous Broadway actress has the
theatrical set agape. She paints the
town vermilion with very very
young actors and chorus boys. :.
Martha Raye and Nick Condos
(who adore each other) staged the
loudes: verbal battle OF the season
at the Latin Quarter bar the other
night. Colorful, too. June
Havoc went under the knife again
yesterday at New York Hospital.
- Has 1t been reported that an
English film producer bought Ger.
tie Lawrence's book for $1,000, 900?
-
Mrs. Otto Kruger. who lost the
sight of one eye after an accident
some lime ago, has regained 1t.
Doctors had given up hope. The
Copacabana is wooing Sid Caesar
(the comic who stole "Tars and
Spars") with a $2,500-a-week offer.
Nine. Valentino, the couturiere,
is doing deep knee bends with Pac-
key O'Gattey, Of all smile-causing
combinations.
Cary Grant has the pret:iest man
ners OF any star to come out OF
Hollywood in recent years. He
spends hours being thoughtful and
polite TO people he never heard Of
in his life-even calls press agents
TO accept or regret and thank them
for invitations to cafe openings.
The years highest author is sgd
ME Nathan, an advertising execu-
tive Of Wilmington. He was paid
$4,000 for a two-word slogan.
The New York area will have
four huge new dance palaces ready
for the jitterbugs by early 1947.
Ann Mace, one OF Broadway's bet
ter known skyscraper showgirls,
has landed a 20th Century-Fox con.
tract. =. Don De Leo, Of Billion
Dollar Baby" and Lily Ann Carol,
OF Louis Prima's singing staff, are
writing their own lyrics.
A group OF young photographers
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-08
BY ERICH BRANDEIs

by ERICH BRANDEIS
Not tina. 1t makes the slightest
difference In the world in general.
but Feel 1t my duty to report TO
my readers that my temperature.
which was 1924 yesterday, is nor
NAL today and there seems to be a
fair chance for my complete recov-
cry, particularly II my wife hurries
up with that dish OF ham and eggs
which asked her to make me be-
fore | starve.
The doctor was In a few minutes
ago and said he never saw such
quick recovery in his life.
He attributed II TO one OF two
things-or maybe to both: 1-5O0.-
600 c. C. Of penicillin; q germs
have no confidence in newspaper
men.
One OF the first indications OF re.
covery from disease Is always re-
version to the lnheren: orneriness
OF man.
When sick and not too sure o:
living (Which occurs in the normal
male as soon as there is the first
sneeze), man becomes very mellow.
very peaceful, very easy to get
along with.
| am sure there would never be
another. war II all human beings
could be inocula:ed with a slight
but perpetual case OF influenza.
But let him get well or even
slightly improved.
Let fear subside and sureness Of
himself again come to the fore.
Immediately the little man OF yes
terday becomes the strong. silent
giant again, who views with alarm,
sticks HIS nose into many things
that don't concern him at all and
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-08
THEY SA y

Columbus, O.-President Tru-
man: IF the world is long to sur
viye, the gigantic power which
man has acquired through atomic
energy must be matched by spiritu-
al strength OF greater magnitude"
Washington-Will Clayton, as
sistant Secretary OF State favors
the three and three-quarter bill
lion dollar loan to Britain: "The
United States is commercially the
most powerful nation in the world
and II an economic dog fight Is
what W. are in for we do more
damage than we suffer. But that
kind OF a dog fight makes no econ
omic sense. Neither we nor the
British can get prosperous by un.
fair competition
Atlantic City-Dr. Arthur II.
Compton, note scientist. mot the
atomic bomb. but war itself, needs
to be outlawed."
Tokyo-Gen. Douglas Macarthur
comments on the proposed new
Japanese constitution: "By this
undertaking and commitment, ia
pan surrenders right inherent in her
own sovereignty and renders her
future security and very survival
subject 10 the good faith and Jus
tice OF the peace-loving peoples OF
the word"
Chungklng- Chinese Foreign
Minister Shih Chieh: "The present
international entanglements and
grave situation throughout the
world are due TO the lack OF harmo-
ny, the UNO veto system and the
discovery OF atomic force"
Topeka, Manchester Bowles.
director OF economic stabillzation:
THE mex. Few weeks represent
Guadalcanal. the Okinawa and the
Stalingrad in our fight to maintain
a stabilized economy. To lose this
fight will mean disaster. To win 1t
will pave the way for a future OF
sustained prosperity for all OF u.s."
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-08

NFANTILE paralysis or polio
myelitis is one Of the few diseases
which is more common during the
warmer weather than the cold
months. A condition with symp-
toms like those Of poliomyelitis,
known as infectious polyneuritis,
Is favored by cold weather.
In the early stages; infectious
polyneuritis can be told from po-
liomyelitis by the fact that it
causes disturbances Of sensation.
It starts as a vague generalized
aching, often following an infec-
ton of the nose or throat. There
may be pain in the back and legs
together with restlessness. Burn
ing and nagging pains in the leg
muscle, tenderness and loss Of SEN
sation in the hands and lower legs,
are often present.
Headache, Also
Headache may also be one Of
the symptoms noted. In very Sc
we're cases, mental disturbances
may occur. AS the condition pro-
crosses, paralysis of the legs de-
velops. The muscles become weak
and fiabby. The weakness spreads
from the legs and may involve the
muscles of the trunk and arms.
In the great majority Of instances,
paralysis of the face muscles is
noted.
In making a diagnosis Of infec-
tious polyneuritis, examination Of
the spinal fluid is helpful. The
amount Of protein In the fluid is
increased. This increase in the
protein begins when the paralysis
starts. At the same time the num-
Der Of cells in the spinal fluid re-
mains unchanged.
Treatment Program
In regard to the treatment
of infectious polyneuritis, DR..
Charles D. airing of Cincinnati
advises that the patient be given
plenty of food together with in
jections into a muscle Of liver ex-
tract once or twice Week. Some
potassium compound is given
daily. Complete rest in 1ed is es-
sential until the disorder begins
to clear up.
II the pulse rate Is rapid
and the fever low, the patient
should continue to be kept in bed
since this may indicate some
damage to the heart muscle. No
pressure on the legs should be per-
mitted. A pillow placed under the
knees and board across the foot
of the bed against which the feet
may rest are aids to comfort.
The physician will prescribe
such drugs as are needed to re-
lieve pain. DR.. airing believes the
Kenny hot pack technique is ex-
cellent for relieving pain due to
infectious polyneuritis but should
be used cautiously for elderly pa
tients.
1t Is important that infectious
polyneuritis be recognized when
It occurs so that prompt treatment
may be carried out. After proper
treatment, practically all recover
completely.