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scribed in the bill for members sf
the foundation would insure that
most of them would be indiyiduals
employed by institutions or organ. i.
izations eligible for the grants. Thus
there is created conflict of inter-
ests which would inevitably give
rise to suspicious of favoritissn.
regardless of the complete integrity
OF the members of the foundation
Hopes for Reconsiderations.
1T is unfair to individuals asked
to accept public ONCE that they
should be put in such a vulnerable
position. Moreover, colleges ana
universities and other organizations
seeking aid for scientific research
deserve the assurance that the man.
ner and extent of their participa9
tion in a national program will he
determined on a completely I'M
partial and objective basis.
II am convinced that the long.
range interests of scientific research
and education will be best served by
continuing our efforts to obtain a
Science Foundation free from the
vital defects of this bill. These de-,
fects in the structure of the pro-
posed foundation are so funda-
mental that it would not be prac-
ticable to permit its establishment
In this form with the hope that the
defects might be corrected at a later
date. We must start with a law
which is basically sound.
I hope that the Congress will
reconsider this question and enact
such a law early in its next session.
Evening star., 1947-08-06
Soldiers to Be Freed
From Churchooinq Bon

In connection with the Tooth an
niversary of the epic defense by the
Nine Heroes of Chapultepec, to be
celebrated in Mexico City in Septem-
Der, authorities will remove the ban
on members Of the Mexican Army
entering churches. The ban started
In the time of President Gales.
Inasmuch as church dignitaries
have arranged special requiem serv-
ices, 1t would be awkward for SOL
diers not to be able to attend, 1t is
pointed out. One observer comments:
In all the armies of the world, ex-
cept the Russian and the Mexican,
there are chaplains."
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MISS MARYLAND OF 1877.
Miss Jean Dixon of Cumber-
land, will be the Free State
representative In this years
Miss America contest at At
lantic City. A June graduate
of Allegany High School,
Cumberland, Miss Dixon was
Crowned by Gov. Lane at
Cumberland. -AP Photo.
Rio he can make the trip In ap.
proximately II hours. The return
on the battleship Missouri can bs
made as his wishes dictate, but it Ii
presumed that the journey will be
made in easy stages, with perhaps
some calls at ports en- route.
Third Goodwill Mission.
The President had planned to
visit Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands
and Guantanamo, Cuba, in the
early spring, but the trip was can
celled by the press of oficial bust
ness.
The Rio trip will be Mr.. Tru-
mans third goodwill mission this
year.
He spent three days in Mexico
City in March, and in June paid q
visit to Ottawa.
The invitation to 60 to Brazil
was extended through Ambassador
Carlos Martins several weeks ago
and the President told a news con-
ference later he was very hopeful
of being able to accept.
Reports from Rio have said that
the President will be accompanied
by Mrs. Truman and their daugh-
ter, Margaret. The presence of
Mrs. Truman on the battleship
would not be a precedent, as for
mer President Hoover was accom-
panied by Mrs. Hoover on visit
to South America when he was
President-elect.
The announcement of the Presi-
dents visit was made Simultaneous
ly in Rio and Washington.
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State Department Plans
Action on Oil Seizure
By Steffon Andrews

The State Department is preparing
to take action on the reported
seizure OF an Allied oil refinery in
Vienna to eounteract what an ofacial
branded as "a deliberate fiouting"
of the Austrian Treaty Commission.
The plant, on the outskirts OF
Vienna, was reported seized last
week end, when Russian soldiers
marched in and took over control
of the joint American Vacuum Oil
and British Shell Oil refinery.
Although refusing to comment
officially pending receipt OF report
from American authorities In
Vienna, aides said top department
policy ofIicers had been called into
conference to work out plan OF
action on the reported seizure.
An official who attended the pre-
liminary conference said privately
the department considered the Rus
sian action extreme" at best, In
view of the fact that special AL
lied Vienna Treaty Commission had
been set up last April to deal with
the question.
The Russians, he pointed out,
took over the plant under the guise
of seizing a German asset"-when
the special commission, at the in
sistence of the Council of Foreign
Ministers during their meeting at
Moscow, had been created to define
exactly what constitutes a German
asset and what constitutes Allied
property.
The first session of the special
commission was Held May 12
Pending an official determination
by the Allies, title to all questioned
properties in Austria was to have
been vested in the Allied Control
Council of Berlin.
In the face of these arrange
ments American diplomatic au-
thorities said they could not but
regard the latest Russian seizure
as just another In a series of high
handed "unilateral actions" in di-
rect disregard of previous Allied
agreements.
North American Newspaper Alliance.)
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Security structure to piecemeal at
tack and to slow undermining. We
must. instead, devote our energies
to expanding that system.
Bankruptcy Bill Killed.
The bill pertaining to bankruptcy
referees rejected by the President
would have relaxed the criminal
code to permit part-time referees
to act as agents or attorneys for
claimants against the United States.
Fines and Imprisonment are pro-
vided now for any Government
worker who prosecutes a claim for
another against the United States.
In rejecting it. the President said
There are doubtless many Gov
ernment officials and employees who
would feel justified in seeking ex-
emption" from the prohibition on as
substantial grounds as may be ad-
vanced by the part-time referees.
To relax the law. he said, might
make it less effective as we'll as
discriminatory and embarrassing.
Because of earlier legislation, the
ship priority repeal Is not necessary,
the President said.
Evening star., 1947-08-06
40 THE EVENING STAR, Washington D. c.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST &,
Prince Georges Board
UphoIds Carnival Ban
For Deficient Wiirinq

Permission to operate carnivals
and similar outdoor concessions in
Prince Georges County will not be
granted in the future unless elec-
tr1cal requirements meet standards
of the National Fire Underwriters
code.
This was decided by the Prince
Georges County commissioners yes
terday after they upheld a decision
of John H. Webb, secretary of the
County Electrical Board of Exam
liners and Supervisors, which pre-
vented the scheduled opening Mon
day night of two carnivals.
The oarnivals-one sponsored by
the Knights of Columbus on Varnum
street, Mount Rainier, opposite the
haywood Gardens Shopping Center,
and another by the College Park
Volunteer Fire Department - re-
mained closed again last night al
though already set up for operation
Both were refused electrical power
after inspections Monday. Mr. Webb
claimed he found faulty wiring was
being installed by unlicensed elec-
tricians.
See Lives Jeopardized.
An appeal to the commissioners
yesterday at Upper Marlboro by
sponsors of the Mount Rainier car
nival for permission to open last
night was rejected when Mr.. Webb
and two other members of the elec-
trical board asserted present condi-
tions would "jeopardize lives"
Appearing with Mr.. Webb were
Harry S. Silfies. president Of the
board; John M. Brown, another
board member and president of the
County Volunteer Firemen'S As
sociation, and William F. Mclean,
chief electrical inspector for the
fire underwriters of the county.
Joseph A. Plumer of Mount
Rainier. chairman of the Carnival
Committee, and Gregory A. O'Conor,
Mount Rainier, of the Knights of
Columbus, said the group would
stand to lose considerable money"
If not allowed to open. The carnt-
val concessions, they added, were
furnished by the Barney Tassell
Unit Shows and were under contract
for this week only.
Previous Warnings Cited.
Members of the electrical board
said the same carnival company had
been warned about such conditions |
twice previously, in Riverdale and
Keniiworth.
The commissioners, in refusing
to overrule the action of Mr.. Webb,
said the two carnivals can open as
soon as proper wiring changes are
made under supervision of mas
ter electrician.
Mr.. Webb said the county has
been following the minimum elec-
trical requirements of the national
code, which has been In effect for
more than Is years.
Commissioner John H. Beall crit
icized the electrical board for
waiting until August" to take any
action against carnivals, stating
that "at least 20 carnivals" had
been held throughout the county
since May.
The commissioners said new per-
mits would contain instructions on
wiring standards. Carnivals with
permits already granted, but not yet
opened, also will face scrutiny, they
added. - Ns !
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Briituiin
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ther development of our resources
at home" he said, I'VE must concen-
trate as much as possible on
the production of goods for export
and the production of all those
things which save us imports. This
will mean cutting out nonessentials
We must increase our total output
so that we can stand on our own
legs as soon as possible"
Mr.. Attlee told the House of Com
mons that provisions in agreement
reached when the United States ad-
vanced credits of $3,750, 100000 was
aggravating the British economic
crisis.
Mr.. Attlee, in his grim statement
outlining the Socialist regime S
plans to overcome its dollar famine
said Great Britain had proposed
negotiations with the United States
for revision of two clauses in the
loan agreement.
Under the discrimination
clause, Britain may not cut down
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Science
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part-time boards. In the case of the
divisions and special commissions,
the lack of accountability would be
even more aggravated.
Denial of Appointing Power.
The members of the foundation
would also be authorized to appoint
the full-time administrative head
of an important agency in the exec
utive branch of the Government
as well as more than 70 additional
part-time officials in whom impor-
tant governmental powers would be
vested. This represents a substan-
tiai denial of the Presidents ap-
pointing power, as well as an i'm.
pairment of his ability to see that
the laws are faithfully executed.
There are other compelling rea-
sons why control over the admin
istration Of this law should not be
vested in the part-time members OF
the foundation. The foundation
would make grants of Federal funds
to support scientific research. The
recipients Of these grants would be
determined in the discretion of the
foundation. The qualifications pre-
Evening star., 1947-08-06
Soviet Restores Tracks
As Horse Rucinq Booms

Horse racing is having a boom
in Russia and, like everything else,
it is under state control.
Race tracks are being restored in
Baku, Omsk, Kuidyshev, Yaroslavi
and other towns and veteran cav
airy leader Marshall Budyenny, as
Deputy Minister of Agriculture, is
head of the new department of
horse breeding. 1t will take charge
of state stud farms, stables, race
courses and grazing grounds.
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For the first six months of ls47
our United States dollar deficit was
f405 ,000, 900 (about 1880, ,000, ,000)
which represents an annual rate of
f81o, 600 900 ($3,240, ,0Oo, ,000) )" Mr.. Att
lee stated, saying he was "stressing
the gravity of the situation"
There is q difference between
panic and gravity" he said. I'VE
h ave f250,000,000 $4,000, ,000, ,OO0)
outstanding in the United States,
fl25, 100000 ($500, 100000 of the
Canadian loan and we have ulti-
mate reserves of f600,0OO,0O0 ($2,-
400, 900 000)."
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7 rumun
Continued From First Page,

10 San Francisco to address the
windup of the United Nations Con-
ference and several months ago
went to New York for the opening
meeting of the United Nations Gen.
eral Assembly.
Mr.. Ross said the question of
dates still remains to be worked out.
IF the President flies directly to
Evening star., 1947-08-06

/, for their normal food supply. The
spokesman had said the operation
had no particular military signifi-
canoe and no other economic sig
nificance.
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Austria
Continued From First Pag

Control Council. The Council has
been engaged for months in dis
cussing the question of German as
sets in Austria which would be
available for reparations.
Austrian concern stemmed from
the danger OF losing q further share
in current output of vital industries
as well as possible future capital
holdings.
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Vetoes

Continued From First Page.)
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Washington theFmometers don't respect the cal
sndsr! See sbove: Whether it's April. July Or
os+ebsr, profit sheets show that Washinstonisns
- where they find sir-eonditioned comfort. With
}osr ''Wsshinston Summer" month. ahead. 4
chvstsr Aitemp Paekased Air Conditioner, in
stsllsd by Bornstein. helps you build patronage,
vsiss empIoys efficiency, increase sales this sum-
rssr. Precision built by chysIer Airtemp ensi-
Resrns methods, each air-eonditionins Unit Is
completely automatic! Call Taylor $500 Tor de-
kvsry in ~ heus-msst sizes.
Evening star., 1947-02-19
HOUSES FOR sALE-Northwest.

BETHESDA-Lovely rambling-t type. home
located in one of the most attractive Sec
tions of Bethesda. This individually de-
ios With h0s basuPfuI fis Shade e brick
race and flower beds. The living rm. is
delightful with adjoining screened porch
cheerful din Em weilequippeSb and ars moo
attic: tiled rec. -rm. with fireplace, maids
rm and bath fine heating system deI o beaut e.
floor. A fine -ooking property. Owner
call tsaH'1f JAMES Mss T. seHwAB Or 5soo after
CHEVY RR CHASE G st4 B. c we e4n in near Deal
Jr. and Wilson High schools. through
trapsp and shopptng cent center 5a
liv ana ain rms; foomy tit., Is Ist:f ii iay !
finished off into heated rms; fine lot, g
car garage; owner @ LEAVING % Was91ngtenR
Or; $500; after pm, call WI. 544S q or
SILVER Shy fsPR1NG-Lovely 3.bedgm. brick
12x18, nice sized dining rm., SPACIOUS
Priced to sen at S1s,a5O. Voc WOOD; p;c0iN- ON
Nd, 81. 57O0, 81. 55s7, It'll 9 pm:
home for best and highest price possible.
Ees Ss hopdf o LII al de dfsas bs s WITH s
B. B. J. cRIVEGIA. INC. S41s i4th st. NV.
aRoRgEroWN a. ReGS s5ss pm Architecturally and
perfect condition;. 3 bedrooms and sleep;
ing porch lovely big garden and dod detaehs
TWo-FAMIIY; s., 900 down-Detached
home in Takoma Park. arranged as z
separate apartments. TED L. PRICE, SH,
Evening star., 1947-02-19

rErwoRTH-vacant; g a,oa5 rms and d bath a1iIi
basement, oil heat. COG Quincy ST. NV
9psn to 9WNER nRISk aE EoMt S9t' in cbi]lgm
Md.-Beautiful liv. rm. 13x17,, with Are
place: nice sized dining ,rm.; large COM
pletely equipped modern Kitchen; 2nd n;
fun tile, bath; fun basement. oil a,,c ,o
heat. outside entrance fenced level lot;
Immaculate condition: Immediate dIa1 posses, fS,
children, yet close to fast bus service se anc
stores P5sed te sell II this o1s Eef6 PersS e,
III Sl5s5o sP sVes spTns Md ce 81 W 5oo 81
55s7, til pm.
NORTH WOODBRIDGE, MD, just ] block
from the District line-This charming rec rec
rm., i.A fully EQUIP. kit. sun ,narlor or den;
3 bedrms and bath up; full bsmt. with
lavatory and extras; oil a.-eh:; IN I'm immac. ac
asking. Please cali WoRTHINGToN REAL
TY, exclusive agents. S427 Ga. ave, 81
:37O0, am. to 8 m. If no answer, cal
SILVER SPRING; 1st days ofteringmThis
Surs colonai ssn rooms o5sk ia Baths bsmt
det brick sarage: lovely neighborhood;
sony; location; For further details cal
s427 Ga. ave. 81. 1900, am. to pm
Il ., no answer; ;, cal S SH l9I$ Ia
VICINITY DUPONT CIFGLETowp h0qse
garage; terms. Call OWNER, DU. 1909
30
WYOMING AVE. TOWN HoUsE-Immacu.
late condition, frst-floor living room, fire.
place, dining room. kitchen: second floor, IL
brary, 3 bedrooms, = baths; 3rd floor. 5
rooms, 2 baths: nice garden; oil heat; q
car garage: Call Mrs. Campbell: with E.
w. THURM, 90S 10th st. NV. DI. 1906
HOME AND INCOME, 1909 block Euclid st
nw.-10 rms. and 2l2 baths 3-story brick;
oil heat: income quoted S315 month with
apt. for owner: well furnished d and in
:, W, TaUR0M; at the Little III deoe White
LANIER PL. N.W.-11 rooms, 3 baths, ga
auto. heat, 2-ear garage; very nicely .,Il fur
eonditi9TG; prize; sla ~ 5o9j 9;ts terms. YOUNG
CONVENIENT TO DUPONT CIRCLE, Con.
necticut ave. and prospective radio city
Very desirable bay-window house with tht
Georgetown favor: freplaces, grandfather
clock, suitable furniture, drapes anc
Tadjets, but with closets IS large as, somt som.
small rooms; hot-water oil heat. electric
refrigerator; complete apartment of
rooms and bath: additional bedrooms
and baths; entire house rented to men
monthly income, S410. Call Mrs: Merillat
CO 5165, or at this office. LOUIS z
SHOEMAKER, 1719 st. NV, Ma. 1166
Evening star., 1947-02-19
HOUSES FOR sALE-Northeost.

NEAR CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY - This
a brick only fey old
near number of Catholic institutions.
Six lovely reoms, including q. modern,
hea etc. maze e Il SaP xie Ssbe
Priced very reasonably, with substantial
cash required. EVENINGS call Mr.; Jones,
CO. s Realtors tors G sia New NEW Yorf 5S ave. SshES NV
$4,000 powNl,Rtver Terrace ne: ,cozy
aesan 6flS REAL Sfrf hsrSE al do
eoLoRGDmNnAR ea 5R9f uPsA isah nn EYE SITS. Ne
condition; d 1000 down. .Gaa Salaaee e easy easy
%AE #h HAoHAs Rh%SRs W psks G eo ~ S. 56eDPryf
coLoRED-zNEAR 18th and D sts, ne
ments, caii Mr. Harris. with THos. ".
eof6RES eoR6s Sc i De 11sS SS 15 sxeeS
modern g years old) two-family home that
can be handled under GI financing. Live
in one apartment and rent from the other
VII w 5Sp2 ns5p pay for your nome. Cal oolCk'
eoLoREDmisos CO aSsEi an1a m ST. N.E.-yery con.
yeniently located 6-rm. brick home, oil
condition; very large rooms; possession in
90 days: $4,000, on terms. KAY REALTY
CoIoRED-7o9 10th ST. NE.-e rms
bath and cellar; 81 900 cash balance like
rent. Owner or your agt. Win exchange.
coLoRED-s75o DOWN buys this large
eons tlon e0a sobHhN Rfal 9sy Ca Gan 81 M
coIoERDMsoo COLO e is BI Block sKeS washington pl.
n.e.-Fully detached home with large
@ssase essss city DFissa for 1f aSs s
CoLoRED-DETAcHED BRICK. 18th and
ssoTz erick; h;.wh;, coal, propsrty in IN Al !,
san cav wM t cAGoMIRs Pfs5ffTs
coTREp2s teb2 ats d g. boWSso5R aE 2 sRS and Ben
as sory 1d bek arse aos ana sans
income property; priced to sell with pay
PRoPERTIEs, 1o1a 17th st, NV. pI
coIoRED-MYRTLE ST. N.E.-s55o
down. $50 mo; 6 rooms, bath. latrobe
Mtor hHat roy Vrbds brick Call Morris D91snF SShsR
coIokEDsSo Sb 81 MOCK s9 OF s?s srd ST st. ne
EaMf row xonfd hpuse nd p5es 81 oo cppop
Rss or hSf sas asfss fndiana
NV Ma, o35o; eve, Mr.. Maloney, aWo.
IO4g.
COLoRED-s1.O 200 CASH-Brick house
srranged for families; near 4th and m
including electric refrigerators. NV, h.
gas electricity. DAVID E. BARRY, NE
COLORED-523 AND 5231a End ST. ne
2-family fat 8 rms. and bath each. NV h;
by coal, rear porches and cellar. CENTURY
REALTY EXCHANGE. oil 6th, st, NV.
Call d. 1851. Open Suns. 10 to 3 pm:
CoL0RED-31 FLORIDA AVE. Mend
commercial: g rooms, bath. cellar. h,-w. h.
by coal: $500 down. CENTURY REALTY
EXCHANGE, Oil 9th st. NV. Call Dl.
6351. Open Suns. 10 to pm; weekdays,
CoLoREDw8 ROOMS. bedrms.. bath,
oil heat: brick; ideal location, lovely home,
good cond. Please inspect. Priced TO sell
at once. Call till p m. PAUL j. MILLER,
CoLORED-NEARBYN N.E.-semidet. 6-rm.
brick home; attractive inside and outside;
lge. rms. full finished bsmt. oil heat, gar, );
the interior of this house is in perfect
cond.: spacious kit, all modern equipment.
$500 cash. Mr.. Bradley, of the 1ThOS.
W. PARKS CO., DE. 1854. After pm,
nE T1S9
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HOUSES FOR sALE-southwess.

POSSESSION WITH TITLE-Beautifully
mod. mo- kit; paraaet floers. metal Venetian
blinds, screened porch. oil heat, large
lot: house in excellent condition. Call
YVONNE E. MARTIN, Broker, DU. 1647,
NEAR sth AND INDEPENDENCE ave.-A
weIl-constructed 3-story semidet brick. Q
large rooms, . baths: full basement with
front entrance, h:-w:h.: arranged as 3
apts.; priced right for immediate sale.
RYP F6R SALE pays BY oWNEKmGnslish EHaass h bsnt.
house downtown; arranged in apis.
upstairs, rms. and bath, furn.- and
rented; good rental owner will give i'm
mediate possession to downstairs apt.
with pvt bath; oil h.-w.h.; centrally 10
Gated; home priced right to responsible
buyer: no agents. Telephone Me. 2435
bARRiNGToN Ioa fIiS;TsdiST ST. s.w.-se, $50. Semi
detached brick, 2 bedrms., liv. rm-. din
rm., kitchen and bath; 5 yrs old; excel
lent neighborhood. $500. terms. REAL,
TY ASSOCIATES, INC, Realtors, EX. 522
sas 700 = sth Z !" ST. s.w.-s1.ooo down, bal. like
Cali Morris Cohen or Milton Vinnick, with
A. NJ. DRAISNERs l4o4 l. st. NV, Ma.
S036: eye, GE. O297.
COLoRED--3IS Bird ST. S.W.-10 rms,
bath. h.-w. coal heati priced for quick
sale Call Mr.. Sheppard. with THOS. w.
PARKS CO.. DE. 116l. III
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HOUSES FOR sALE-Northeass.

KEARNEY NE.-12 rooms. 2 baths. gas
auto heat; arranged as apis. and sleep
Ing rooms: sell completely furnished. only
S15;95o; terms. Elk. 2555. YOUNG q
BnNGAIoW, 3Ooe 10th ST. NE. - s
rooms inciosed porch, fireplace; oil heat;
basement, Mr. Peck, GE. 9341, ewes.
PECK CO, 34Os 18th st. NE. co. 1898.
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BY oWNER-Best Bethesda area. 4-bed-
rm. Colonial brick, vacant and beautifully
redecorated; LIST floor, sunrm. and " bath,
de luxe kit. with breakfast nook: reason
ably priced. WI. 6127. -2V
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SILVER STANDARDIZATION. 2-bath new
brick; garage, porches, on large corner lot
See this at once Immediate possession
LOWERY & MELTON. Realtors, SH 1900;
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CONTINUED On Next Psgsl
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SIMON & FRANK co. offer these superior
values. which have been selected because OF
their desirability and fair price.
and BREAKFAST NOOK, 8 large bedrooms,
most desirable Brentwood location,
2. 590I N. H. ave, detached Colonial
with, bedrooms, ! y baths; an outStand-
ing value with excellent financing;
g. Beautiful bungalow. vacant, in Land
over Hills area; located on super lot.
4. Detached Colonial in Bethesda. with
new features every one wants. A lifetime
home of real distinction.
s.. For .yeteransl Detached homes Of
quality without compromise; Must De
making $50 per week to qualify.
For these and other homes in all loca-
tions call SIMON 4, FRANK CO., 1913
H st. NV. D1. 675s. -19
SILVER SPRING-Brick bungalow. 2 .lge;
bedrms. bsmt., oil heat, fenced lott priced
for quick sale, $4,000.
bsnnt; furnished or unfurnished
Takoma Park-Brick 6-rm. house, gas
new; WoodsideMBeautiful liif s Colonial, 8 rms.
all-brick; det. gar: slate roof close to
transp. and shopping: priced right Tor
We have many other nice homes; For
more information. please call MODERN
REALTY CO.. 1901 Georgia ave-, SH.
1141: ewes, SH. 1884. q
Evening star., 1947-05-21
Defendant in Staying
OF Sailor in Virginia
Tells Of Dizzy Spells
By NE Assseiaisd Prsss

WINCHESTER, Va, May 2l.
George n. Ridgewell, 10, on trial In
the murder Of 4 Michigan seaman
near mere last December, took the
stand In his own defense yesterday
and told Judge Elliott Marshall Of
the Frederick County Circuit Court
that he had been suffering from In
termittent dizzy spells" since he
was struck by an automobile In his
home town, Portland, Me- In 1881.
Ridgewell, former sailor, has
pleaded guilty to the charge Of kill
ing Frederick A. Currie, Crosse
Pointe, Mich, whose body was found
In the snow beside a highway. He
has waived trial by jury.
Most OF Ridgewells testimony
yesterday concerned his earlier life
in Portland, and he did not narrate
any incidents relating to the
strangulation staying Of Currie.
Defense Attorney Joseph A. Massie
introduced official Navy records in
support of contentious that the de-
fendant suffered dizzy spells" while
in the service.
Ridgewell testified he met william
C. Hall, a discharged sailor. who
also is charged with murder in
Currie's death, in New York, while
AWOL from his ship. He said he
obtained leave in September, 1916,
overstayed it and was afraid to 60
back" He and Hall, he testified,
had decided to 60 to Pittsburgh to