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Evening star., 1947-03-02
Chinese Reds Capture
Two U. 5. Officers
picture on Page Az
BY the Associated Press

The War Department reported
yesterday that two American Army
officers have been seized by Chinese
Communists in an area of Man
churia where heavy fighting is going
on between Communists and Ma
tionalist troops.
A brief message from the Amer
lean military attache at Nanking
said, without further explanation
that the officers were captured" by
the Communists on March l (Feb-
ruary 28, United States time).
The two-Maj. Robert B. Rigg OF
Chicago and Capt. John w. Collins
Of Evanston, In.-are assistant mill
tary attaches at Nanking.
The preliminary notification to
the War Department reported the
officers were captured in the vicinity
of the village Of Chialunchieh, a
few miles northeast Of Changchun
Communist forces were reported
yesterday to be operating in that
area, where a battle was underway
This led to unoficial speculation
that the two may have been accom-
panying Nationalist forces as neu-
tral observers and taken prisoner
In a Communist advance.
Lacking details, officials here were
uncertain what procedure woud be
followed to obtain release Of the
men.
Capt. Collins is graduate oi
West Point and went to the
European theater in October, 1914
He vas captured by the Germans
two months after his arrival In
Europe and held prisoner until the
end Of the war.
Maj. Riggs is Calvary Reserve
officer, and attended the Command
and General Staff School al
Leavenworth, Kan.
Evening star., 1947-03-02
Communism Not Issue
Al AIlis-Chalmers,
R ]. 1hoIilas Asserts
Long Dispute Is Called
Struioht Lobor Fight
For Collective Bargaining
sy ,he Associated Press

r. J. Thomas, vice president OF
the CIo United Auto Workers,
told the House Labor Committee
yesterday he has been in charge
Of the Allis- Chalmers strike since
November and believe me, the
issue is not communism"
Earlier, Robert Buse, president Of
UAW Local 248 which has been on
strike against Allis Chalmers at
Milwaukee for 10 months, testified
that he signed a Communist nomi-
mating petition last year but denied
he is Communist or that the local
is "communistically- led"
Mr.. Buse said he, fellow officers of
the union and everybody else on
the picket line" signed the petition
in behalf Of Communist candidate
for Governor Of Wisconsin.
Mr.. Thomas contended the strike
which the company says has cost
$40 100000 plus $18,000,0O0 in lost
wages-is straight labor manage
ment dispute" caused BY the failure
of the company" to bargain colec-
lively.
Tangles with Hoffman.
Mr.. Thomas tangled verbally with
Representative Hoffman, Republi-
can, Of Michigan. Once when Mr..
Hoffman cut his answer short Nh
Thomas said loudly:
My God, it seems to me an ordi-
nary citizen of the United States is
entitled to some courtesy"
Mr.. Thomas had strong language
too, for statement distributed yes
terday by q publicity representative
Of Allis Chalmers. This statement
quoted H. w. Story, vice president o1
the company. as noting that Mr.
l. Cne@Y An0D nC~n a d
Evening star., 1947-03-02
Turkish Cabinet Meets
After Proposal Is Barred

ISTANBUL. Turkey, Mar. l (R
Foreign observers speculated today
over the fact that the Turkish
cabinet held a 10-hour meeting ir
Ankara yesterday, following dis.
closure mere Of the British propose
that the United States assume Brit.
aims economic commitments" ir
Greece.
There was no indication, however
whether the reports were discussed
by the cabinet.
Informed sources said any active
participation by the United States
in Turkeys international role would
be welcomed.
Evening star., 1947-03-02
Army Will Gust Wives
Working in Frankfurt
Who Become Mothers
Women to Be Fired,
Sent Back to U. S. for
Unauthorized Bobies
By Morton Wode comnbeIi
By Marion Wade compbeI
saar.. stnH cortsspoaas aasnt

FRANKFURT, Mar. L. Army
policy n this headquarters city
Is to discharge and ship home
American working wives who
have "unauthorizedn babies, it
was revealed here today.
The disclosure came when sew
eral working girls who married
American men, here went to the
hospital for treatment. They have
been told that they will be fired at
once and separated from their hus-
bands as soon as the Army can get
them on transport to America.
asked for comment, a War
Department spokesman here said
last night that regulations con-
corning housing and other per-
sonnel matters were promulgated
and enforced in the European
theater. The War Department
said it had attempted to tele-
type query on the disclosed reg
ulations to Frankfurt, but that
telephone and teletype circuits
were down and could not be re-
stored until sometime today
simultaneously, Army hospitals
are giving free prenatal treatment
with fresh milk and vitamin pills
to authorized" non-working Ameri-
can wives throughout Germany.
These wives will pay only one
dollar q day for hospital delivery
and will be assigned a nursemaid
If they want one.
Swamped With Babies.
The situation has arisen in Frank
furt, crowded headquarters city, be-
cause housing, food and medical
facilities are considered short
here. Swamped with babies OF
wives who came from the United
States as dependents" the Army
claims it can do nothing for the
woman who got a job here first
and a husband second.
One, expectant mother, in tears.
telephoned the Frankfurt Billet
chief, 1t. Col. John w. Dean, to
Evening star., 1947-03-02
Truman Moy Announce
Druft Views Tomorrow

Congress may be told tomorrow
whether President Truman and the
military heads want the Draft Act
extended or are willing to let it die
March 81.
There were indications at the
White House that a presidential
statement was to be issued yester-
day but later plans were made to
send message to Congress, prob
ably tomorrow.
Evening star., 1947-03-02
Effort to Hi-jock War Funds
From Congress Seen by Johnson
Toft Doubts Ceiling Will Need Change;
O'Mohoney Holds Requirements Uncertain

by any assistance this country might
decide to give Greece.
Senator Taft, Republican, of Ohio
and Representative Dirksen, Repub-
lican, of Illinois took the view that
the Greek problem would have no
material effect on the budget ceiling
finally agreed on between the two
houses. Both have taken leading
part in the budget-balancing prelim-
inaries.
When the Senate reconvenes to-
morrow Republican leaders will try
once more to obtain final passage OF
the amended budget resolution, call
ing for a cut of $4,500, ,000. goo from
President Truman's appropriation
total of 1850, ,o00, 900.
Greece Needs Food
The Senate already has voted
unanimously to earmark 50, 500 ,000,-
600 OF the anticipated savings for
debt reduction, but is still involved
In dispute over whether the 81 000,-
000, 600 expected to be derived from
the sale of surplus war supplies next
year should be used as an additional
installment on the debt, or included
in the $4,000, ,0o0, 600 payment.
In expressing his belief that the
Greek situation should not dis
Evening star., 1947-03-02
Snow and Ice Glaze !.
City Streets Causing
10 Accidents an Hour
Mon Is Critically Injured
By Bus on Bridge; Four
Hurt Near MerrifieId, Va.
PRESIDENT LEAVES for Missouri
and Mexico today despite weather.
Page Ar

Two inches of snow, which
turned into freezing rain as dusk
fell, left slippery layer of ice
and snow on Washington streets
last night. The fall was part
Of one. general throughout the
East from a storm moving up
the Atlantic Coast. The wealth
erman predicted 10 inches for
New York and 4 to 8 inches for
New England.
In the District however, no NOR,
snow was Immediately In sight. tn,
forecastsr expected clear. colt
weather by late today.
AS slush overlaid the patche O
ice left from the storm OF 10 day
ago new hazards for motorists wer,
created. Police had every avail.
able scout car responding to acci.
dents at the rate OF 10 an houl
after the snow began falling al
1850 pm. yesterday.
In the District one man wal
critically hurt.
+ In an accident near Merrifield
Va, q District woman, DR.. Ruth
Benedict, 80, of 2122 Tunlaw road,
suffered fractures OF the leg and
wrist and other injuries. DR.. Bene-
dict Is a group health association
staff physician.
Three Others Injured.
Three other persons were injured
at the same point on the Lee high
way near Merrifield when there
were a series of collisions involving
in addition to DR.. Benedict's car
two buses, two trucks and second
passenger automobile.
The man injured in the District
was identified as George r. Cooke
so, whose address was not obtained
He. was in a critical condition al
Emergency Hospital with a frac-
tlred skull and crushed chest, police
said.
Mr.. Cooke stepped into the patti
of a Virginia bound Greyhound bus
at the center of the Highway Bridge
at $50 pm, according to police
The bus driver was listed as Ramon
Pom, 35, of Winchester. Traffic
over the bridge was blocked fol
half an hour.
Streetcar Jumps Tracks.
Also in the District q woman was
injured, hut not seriously, police
said. when a streetcar jumped the
tracks at Georgia avenue and But.
ternut street NV, and crashed inte
an automobile in which She was 9
passenger.
Buses Continue Near Schedule.
Inspector Arthur e. Miller, heaC
Of the Police Trafiic Division, SAID
driving conditions were as bad q.
he has ever seen them, but street
cars and buses did much better
last night than after the eight-inct
snowfall which blanketed the city
10 days ago.
Little delay was noted in bu.
traf1c, planes kept to normal sched.
ules at National Airport and inter.
(See WEATHER, Page A-50
Evening star., 1947-03-02
Civilian Probers Urge
Better Conditions for
Navy [lllisfed Men
improvement Is Asked
In Food, Quarters, and
Moral Guidance
By the A..oriu,ed Pres.

Five civilian groups reported
last night that the Navy should
give its enlisted men better food
in better quarters, careful moral
guidance, broader education, and
treatment by doctors qualified
by ability rather than seniority!
The reports were In reply to a
request by Secretary of the Navy
Forrestal last April for advice from
SIS prominent churchmen, writers,
lawyers, doctors and educators on
how to make the sailors life "as
interesting, instructive and attrac-
tive as possible"
There was no overall report from
the whole Advisory Committee, but
instead the findings of five subcom-
mittees. Committee Chairman Col
gate w. Darden, former Governor
of Virginia, said in a foreword that
the views are mot those of the
Advisory Committee as a whole
which has not had the opportunity
of considering the reports" /" but there
was no further explanation as to
why the committee did not make
a report as whole.
Subcommittee Reports.
Reports from the subcommittee
included:
Health-there is q need for more
nutrition experts, eating quarters
are too often unattractive, and Navy
doctors should be promoted "less by
seniority than by superior profes-
sional qualifications"
Religion and morals - Oficers
should enforce official directiyes
against immortality. Also, posters
motion picture films and literature
designed to promote control of We
nereal disease, must not give i'm
pressions which are contrary to the
directives."
Art-The popularity Of libraries
and museums demonstrates "the
need for free recreation which fol-
lows after the first few days of shore
leave, when their (tfle sailorsD ac-
cumulated pay has been spent and
their thoughts reflect upon the more
sober aspects of life" E
Education and training There Is
Evening star., 1947-03-02
US. Reported Agreeing to Help
Britain Shoulder Greek Burden;
Effect on Budget Cut IS Debated
Step May Bring
Shift in Historic
American Policy
BY the Assoeiaied Press

The United States has agreed
In principle, diplomatic sources
said yesterday, to help impover-
tshed Britain shoulder the load
in Greece-a move which may
bring a change in historic Amer
ican foreign policy.
The decision was reported made
by the administration after a
canvass of key congressional figures,
Notwithstanding opposition voiced
by some Congressman of both
parties.
The American reply to a British
note requesting the action, diplo-
matte informants said, was handed
to Lord Inverchapel, the British
Ambassador, at a 25-minute con-
ference at the State Department
yesterday morning with Under
secretary of State Acheson, held
at the Katter's summons.
u. s. to Bear Most of Cost.
The informants described the
United States reply as favorable
in principle" It is understood to
be conditioned on Britain's retain
ing her 10000 troops in Greece to
help uphold the Government, with
the United States-subject to con-
gressional approval-helping to bear
most of the cost.
The undertaking may entail
advancing some $3.50, ,000.o00 this
year, by Authoritative estimate,
with further but smaller outlays
later. Exact estimates remain to
be worked out, along with details
of any legislation which may be
necessary besides the appropria-
tions.
A next step apparently would be
for President Truman to make
public the program. He would have
an opportunity to do this next
Thursday, when he is scheduled to
deliver an address at Waco, Tex, en-
route home from Mexico. Of1icials
have described 1t as major
speech" on both domestic and for
eign affairs. It already has been
drafted.
Departure From Policy.
For the United States to step di-
rectly into the internal affairs of
Greece would constitute a depar-
ture from long-standing American
policy, and apparently would be de-
signed to bulwark Britain In stand
against the spread Of Russian in
fuence throughout Southern Eu-
rope.
The United States has interested
itself in the past in the affairs of
European countries. but this has
been confined largely to relief and
to irlsistence that some liberated
and ex-enemy countries hold free
elections.
With the aid in Greece, the con-
gressional leaders were told at the
White House Thursday, the United
States also may have to support
Turkey to some extent with loans
and surplus arms lest the demo-
cratic frontier from Europe to In
dia collapse under Soviet pressure
At the time of the conference with
the congressional leaders, the Amer
lean decision had not been taken.
Evening star., 1947-03-02
,WACIoims New Record
For Flight to Fire :.
By the Assoeiotsd Press

NEW YORK, Mar. Trans
World Air Line today claimed its
Constellation THE Star of New
York" had set commercial record
of II hours and IS minutes in a
nonstop flight from Shannon, Fire,
to La Guardia Field.
The line said the previous COM
record over the distance
was IL hours and 10 minutes.
Evening star., 1947-03-02
Armed Finishes Fifth
As oIhoverry Wins,
$10O, 900 Santa Anita
BY the Associosed Press

ARCADIA, Calf, Mar. L.
The great Armed ran out of
the money -fifth-today as q
gray horse from Chile, OIha-
very, won the 500, 900 Santa
Anita Handicap before q record
crowd Of $4,000.
Armed, bidding for second
position among the all-time
money winners, finished 2k
lengths behind the 8-year-
old Chilean horse, which was
trailed by Stitch Again, Pere
Time and See-Tee-See.
Olhaverry paid $32.70 to win
and took down top money of
.$l00, 900. A record sum Of
$1,044,331 was bet on the race. :
"Details in Sports scction.)
Evening star., 1947-03-02

Radio Programs, Pg. c-S
Complete Index. Pg., AZ
Evening star., 1947-03-02

(See WIVES, Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1947-03-02

tSee RECORDER, Page AS
Evening star., 1947-03-02

tSee NAVY, Page A-8.)
Evening star., 1947-03-02

(See BUDGET, Page A-8)
Evening star., 1947-03-02

(See MARSHALL, Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1947-03-02
Weother Forecast

Cloudy today, clearing and windy BY
afternoon, highest in upper sos. Colder
tonight. Monday. mostly sunny and cold.
Temperatures yesterday: High. IS, ct
1920 pm; low, "a, at 4::55 am.
tFuli Report on Page A-2J
United States weather Bureau Report.
Evening star., 1947-03-02

{ See LABOR, Page A-8.) }
Evening star., 1947-03-02

tEee PRISONERS, PAGE AS.
Evening star., 1947-07-28
Pens, Nouelties, etc.

4o-CA EvERSHARP PENS
reduced. Were sos to
SIS. Now, 3.95 to CTS,
up to---------60% Off
1855 MEMS UMBRELLAS
black rayon cover, sturdy
10-rib frame -----4.5O
15-MEN'S TOILETRIES-
closing out shaving
lotions, deodorants, etc,
~ Prices
2--13.75 MEMS SETS of
Helen Liebert Toiletries,
in plastic cases---5.95*
Evening star., 1947-07-28

Mems Robes
24-8.75 and 1878 STRIPED
TERRY ROBES, navy,
maroon, tan. on white,
g., M. and L.-------5.95
12-S4s SILK FOULARD
ROBES. Handsome pat
terms, colotngs. 8. NJ,
l. ---------------22.5O
Evening star., 1947-07-28
Luggage

AttS SU6O
$50 WEEK END CASES,
fine Boylite, well lined,
Upper all round, 1885,
e-13.50 LEATHER CLUB
BAGS, we'll lined, with
Upper top, lock and key,
S.75
Evening star., 1947-07-28
Mems $50 to 4.25 Short Sleeve

Just so. -. Fine quality
rayon and cotton sport shirts
with convertible collars. All
sizes.
Evening star., 1947-07-28

Mems Shoes
4s-s.s5 HANDMADE MEXI-
CAN HUARACHES, lea
ther soles. Sizes 6 to II,
4.65
56-1.95 BROWN FABRIC
LEISURE SHOES, Lite
model ---------1.15
37-s.s5 KID HOUSE SLIP
PERS, brown only. Soft
sole ----Z.39
41-s.s5 HIGH-TOP TENNIS
SHOES, lace = to toe
models ----------1.S9
Evening star., 1947-07-28

Mems Shirts
s0-4.50 FINE WHITE OK
FORD SHIRTS. Slotted
spread collars
1856 and S5.95 WHITE
SHIRTS, collar attached,
IA to 17---------3.95
Iso-3.s5 COLORED SHIRTS.
Convertible spread col
lars, 14-17. ----2.95
Evening star., 1947-07-28

Mems StuedterS
11-$10 PULLOVER SWEAT
ERS, natural wool and
cashmere blend----6.99
16-7.5o PULLOvER SWEAT
ERS, natural Australian
wool -------------5.49
$50 BROWN PULL
OVERS with sleeves. All
wool ---------4,95
$50 BROWN PULL
OVERS with sleeves. All
wool ---------5.95
+12.5O COAT SWEATERS,
all wool. Dark brown,
7.95
4$5 ALL-WOOL SLEEVE
LESS SWEATERS. Dark
brown only. Small, me
dium, large e--------3.95
1856 SLEEVELESS
SWEATERS, dark brown,
all wool. Broken sizes,
4.95
Evening star., 1947-07-28
Mems $40 An-Wool
Cabardine Stacks

Handsomely tailored slacks OF
fine quality all-wool gabardine.
Pleated fronts and upper
closures. Sizes 20 to 10.
Evening star., 1947-07-28

M cft Gu DfIOs TO
ASS and $50 GABARDINE
WALK AND PLAY
SHORTS-----3.99
Mems Stacks
$3.50 POPLIN sLACKs,
sizes 20 to 42-----3.95
1875 and s.s5 TROPICAL
STACKS, sizes % to AZ.
sos
1885 TROPICAL sLACKs,
sizes 80 to 40-----6.95
1S-S15 st. Albans FLANNEL
STACKS -------8.95
26-12.95 ALL-WOOL TROP-
ICAL SLACKS, sizes 20
to 38-----------9.
9-S15 ALL WOOL TROPI-
CAL STACKS, sizes 20 to
"a 4-----10.95
11-1s.50 ALL-WOOL TROP-
ICAL STACKS, sizes 80
to 33---------12.95
14-S2O ALL WOOL GABAR-
DINE SLACKS, sizes 80
to 44----------14.95
22-9.s5 PART WOOL CAB
ARDINE STACKS, broken
sizes -------6.95
Mems StUin, Trunks
1856 and 4.5o ALL-WOOL
AND LASTEX KNIT
SWIM TRUNKS----2.99
ass and sos ALL-WOOL
AND LASTEX KNIT
SWIM TRUNKS----3.99
Evening star., 1947-07-28

Makes Including Timely Clothes Bloch St. Albs
nhie Subject Prior Sale No MAIL Phone c. O. DIS Sal
Evening star., 1947-07-28

wen OpOTI LOutS >
14-S25 and 27.50 ALL-WOOL
SPORT COATS, now,
1875
11-sS0 to $35 ALL WOOL
SPORT COATS, now,
23.75
19-37.50 to S45 ALL-WOOL
SPORT COATS, now,
28.75
Evening star., 1947-07-28
Mems $l5-$2O
RAINCOATS
8.95

Fine quality raincoats
In single breasted mod
el. Regulars and shorts.
Evening star., 1947-07-28
Reg. SIS to SIS
Mems Robes
4.5o

Cool rayons >. wash
able cottons and seer
suckers; with tie sash
and roomy pockets. AL
sizes.
Evening star., 1947-09-24

Stripes, plaids and prints in a
veritable rainbow of color. A
must" in young fall wardrobes!
Sketched Is a candy-striped
model, full-skirted with back tie,
puffed sleeves and eyelet embroi-
derry trim. Sizes 7 to IL.
Evening star., 1947-09-24

TEENS S4.s5 cARDlGANs. Versatile COR
dioons Of quoty wool in soft shades Of blue,
maize, green, pink, red and white. Sizes 10
to l6 90
Evening star., 1947-05-28
Australian Envoy
Speaks in Annapolis
BY tho Assoeioted Press

ANNAPOLIS, Md, May 2s.-Am-
bassador Norman Maxim of Aus
tralia said his nation had set
possibly world record for stabi-
lizing our economy" in the postwar
period.
In radio interview Mr.. Maxim
declared, You will be glad to know
that we have emerged from the war
time perils with an extremely prom
lsing prospect for our future.
I'VE have been able to demobilize
almost 100000 of our men in the
fighting services and converted our
industries from wartime operations
to those of peace without the slight
est dislocation to our economy
Today we have less than half of
one per cent unemployed in Aus
tralia.
THE cost Of living has only in
creased by about 23 per cent above
the prewar period.
Besides this most favorable posi-
ton, we have been able to make
reductions in taxation, which have
averaged already II per cent and
another 26 per cent reduction is
to be made as from the first Of July
next"
Evening star., 1947-05-28
COP. Cool 10 Truman
IOn Housing Proposal;
Taft Critical Of Plan

Congressional Republicans gave
a cool reception today to Presi-
dent Truman's plan to group the
Governments housing agencies
under a single administrator.
Democrats hoped. however, that
time and the heavy legislative sched-
ule would operate in favor Of the
plan. Under the terms Of the 1915
Reorganization Act, both houses
must disapprove specifically within
so days to cancel the proposal.
Senator Taft of Ohio, chairman
of the Republican Policy Commit
tee, said he does not look with favor
on the appointment of housing ad-
ministrator who would have author
| ity to "tell the various agencies what
to do"
Taft Sees House Rejection.
II have no particular objection to
setting up an administrator who
merely supervises and co-ordinates
the work of the agencies, but am
afraid the Presidents plan goes fur
ther than that" the Ohio Senator
said.
He predicted that the House
would reject the reorganization pro-
posal, adding that the Presidents
friends are counting on the Senate
to save the plan.
Chairman Hoffman complained to
reporters that the new proposal
would delay action by the House Ex-
penditures Committee on Army
Navy unification legislation, but he
refused to pass judgment on the
Presidents housing move itself.
The President proposed, in a mes
sage to Congress yesterday, to lump
all OF the housing and home f1nanc-
ing agencies under a Housing and
Home Finance Agency. He recon-
mended that legislation be passed
to permit the head of this agency
to draw $4,000 annual pay.
The administrator would take
over the housing functions previous
ly performed by the Federal loan
administrator and the Federal works
administrator.
Mr.. Truman said in his message
that the primary responsibility for
meeting housing needs rests, and
must continue to rest, with private
industry"
In this connection, Senator Taft
said he is canvassing Republican
members of the Senate Banking
Committee to see whether he can
eliminate objections to the Taft
Ellender-Wagner long-range hous-
ing bill.
This measure would set up a ma
tlonal housing commission, with a
co-ordinating council consisting of
housing agency heads.
Evening star., 1947-05-28

Aubrey b Fennell were Marvin
Brow Stevens, 50, Of Baltimore. and
Ray Junior Best. IS. of the 200
block OF Ninth street NE.
a Stevens, placed under $500 bond
awaiting trial. was described by
police as the driver of q tractor
trailer which fatally injured q Pc
Evening star., 1947-05-28

destrian, John H Cook, 81, Of the
500 block Of Eighth street NE. The
accident occurred at First street and
New York avenue NE.
Best is under $4,000 bond In con-
nection with a head-on collision In
the 5000 block Of Central avenue
Sc, which was fatal to the operator
Evening star., 1947-05-28

OF the other car, Samuel NJ Harper,
81. colored, Of the $500 block Of r
street S.E.
Testimony at coroner's inuuests
into the deaths indicated both de-
fendants were under the influence
OF alcohol at the time. Both charges
were reduced from mansIaughter.
Evening star., 1947-05-28
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