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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

Funkstown. The Rev. Raymond M.
Miller officiated.
Immediately following the eere-
mony a small reception was held at
the home of the brides parents,
after which the couple left for a
wedding trip to New York City
Upon their return they will reside
at 554 Frederick Street.
Miss Louise Willis, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Willis, Mulberry
Avenue, became the bride of Jo-
seph Belief, son of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
Beleci, of Monterey, Cal, last Sat-
urday in St. PauPs Methodist
Church. The Rev Norman Trott,
pastor of the church, and the Rev.
j. f. Kemp Horn, of Baltimore, Off
ciated.
Following the ceremony recep-
ton was held in the social room of
the church After northern honey
moon, the couple will make their
home in California.
Miss Agnes Horton Morrison,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray H.
Morrison, was married to Mr.. Roy
Drake White, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Quintus P. White, of Jackson
Heights, N. Y, on Saturday at St.
Johns Episcopal Church. The Rev.
DR.. Walter Byron Stehl read the
marriage ritual.
A reception followed at the Oak
Hill home of the brides parents.
Mrs. White is a graduate of the
Hagerstown High School and South
ern Seminary, Buena Vista, Va. Mr..
White is a graduate Of Washington
and Lee University.
Miss Anne Germania, the daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. r. Germania,
West Washington St, became the
bride of Ernest Mancke, of Phila-
delphia, on September 81 at ST.
Mary's Catholic Church. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev.
Father Dauche.
Following wedding breakfast at
the Hager House, Mr. and Mrs.
Mancke left for wedding trip to
Canadensis in the Poconos Noun
tains. On their return they will re-
side in Philadelphia.
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ST. PAUL'S EV. LUTHERAN
CHURCH, FUNKSTOWN

The morning service at st. Pauls
Lutheran Church, Funkstown, will
he held at $50 am on Sunday Rev.
Raymond M. Miller, Pastor, will
preach on the subject, "Who Are
You?"
Sunday School is held at 10:40 am.
and Luther League at $50 pm. The
sound motion picture, Marie Lou
ise," will be shown at the evening
service, at 7:3O pm.
The public is cordially INITIATED
to participate in the programs of
this congregation.
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Church Neus
MORNING DEVOTIONS TO
BE HEARD OVER WEI

The following ministers will con-
duct the Morning Devotions over
Radio Station WEI QO:15) for the
ensuing week: Friday, Rev. Walter
A. Lepp, Grace Brethren Church;
Saturday Rev G. Aubrey Young,
The Presbyterian Church; Monday,
Rev. Paul E. Holdcraft, Emmanuel
Ev. U. B. Church; Tuesday Rev. Paul
B. Warrington, First Baptist Church;
Wednesday, Rev. Cyril Hoover, Will
Transport Methodist; Thursday,
Father Kenny of St Mary's Cath
Ollie Church.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

DIR. MulllneauX, who resides east
of town, but who has only spent the
week ends at his home during the
seven months of the Maryland rae
ing season, has returned home.
bringing with him his string of five
racehorses. The doctor, who trains
his own horses, won several races
during the season.
Mr.. William British, superintendent
of schools; Miss Pauline Blackford.
grade supervisor; and Miss Miriam
Hoffman, music supervisor; were re-
cent visitors at the school here.
Mrs. l. D. Norman, who had the
misfortune to fall and break her
wrist several months ago, has not
yet fully recovered from the acct
dent Although the cast was re-
moved from her arm several weeks
ago, she still suffers a great deal of
pain.
Mr.. William Baker who was trans
ferred from Hagerstown to Balti-
more by the u. S. Veterans Bureau,
has secured an apartment in Balti-
more and he and Mrs. Baker will
move as soon as the apartment is
vacated by the present tenants.
The property recently purchased
by Mr.. Slower from Allan Baker,
has been resold to Mr.. and Mrs. Cy-
rus Snodderly. The Snodderleys
originally lived near here but for
the past few years have resided in
Waynesboro.
A number of attempted robberies
have been reported here recently,
but fortunately the would be rob-
bers have failed in their attempts.
Mrs. Daniel Bell recently enter
tanned in honor of the sixth birth
day of her daughter Bonnie. Among
those present were Mrs Clyde Hill
debrand and son Robin, and Miss
Mary Poe.
Mrs. Evelyn Baker and her moth
or Mrc Arthur MoIuooT,oaY, ooto,
tanned at dinner on Sunday, in honor
of the seventh birthday of their
daughter, Rowena.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lesher Oaks enter
tanned the following guests at din
ner last Thursday, in honor of Mr..
Oaks brother and his wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Oaks, of Portersville,
California: Mrs. Ada Oaks, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. M. Petre and Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Spencer and children,
Carol Linda and Bonnie Kay. Glenn,
Francis, Howard and Jerrold, sons
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lesher Oaks, were
also home for the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oaks expect to
leave for their home in California
this week and Mr.. and Mrs. Lesher
Oaks and their young son Jerrold
are considering going with them for
visit.
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NEWS OF THE
GIRL SCOUTS

Troop 3, sponsored by Daughters
of Trinity, Mrs. James l. Dudley,
leader, held a regular meeting on
Thursday, October 2, at Trinity
Church. We had Is girls, our leader,
our business manager, Mrs. j.
VOrous, and one visitor present.
After marking the attendance
record and the collection of dues,
Miss Laura Shatto instructed us in
singing the Girl Scout hymn. A
short business meeting was then
held, after which we adjourned, with
our Friendship Circle and the sing
ing of Taps.
On Saturday morning October 3,
as a special feature, the entire troop,
our leader and one visitor, visited
Radio Station WARK to watch the
broadcast of the HI GANG teenagers
program. We had 20 girls present.
Troop wants to thank Mr.. Philips
and Station WARK for most pleas
ant visit
Barbara Barger, Scribe
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DEATHS
Continued from Page 81

II 81
the home of her son, Ernest E. Rems-
burg, 634 West Franklin street. on
October 4, aged 80 years.
She was born and reared near
st. James College, the daughter of
John H. and Henrietta Coffrnan
Young. She was a member of the
Christ Reformed Church of Cave
town.
She is survived by: three children,
Maude E., j. William and Ernest E..
all of this city; five grandchildren,
and five great-grandchildren, and by
the following sisters and brothers;
Mrs. D. Scott Long, Mrs. Ira Rohrer,
and Harry Young, all of this city, and
Robert B. Young, of Duluth, MINI.
George A. Baker, 234 Jefferson
street, died on October at his home.
aged Al years.
He is survived by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Welty l. Baker.
William v. Smith died at his home
in Cavetown on October 3, aged "a
years.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Jennie
Smith, he is survived by: three sons,
Joseph and Earl Waynesboro; Ray
mond, Smithsburg; daughter, Ruth
S., Smithsburg; brothers, A. K.
Smith, Sedela, Mo; Keller, Ernest
and Cleveland, near Smithsburg;
sister Prudence Ridenour, Hagers-
town; Is grandchildren and 4 great
grandchildren.
Andrew Jackson Zeger, seven
weeks old son of Roy M, and Helen
(Barron) Zeger, died at their home,
SIG West Washington street on Oc-
tober 3.
He is survived by his parents and
several brothers and sisters.
SiSgt. Jesse M. Wilt, formerly of
this city, died suddenly in Washing
ton, D. c., on October l, aged 49,
He served the last six years in
the U. S. Army.
Besides his mother, Mrs Molly
Wilt, of Harrisburg, Pa, he is sur
vived by: two brothers, Ira L., of
Harrisburg; Melvin c., Wormleys-
burg, Pa.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

Troop 80, sponsored by the Wey-
mer Bible Glass of Zion Reformed
Church, Mrs. John Bell leader, and
Mrs Norman Purnel assistant
leader, held a regular meeting on
Friday, October 3, at Zion Reformed
Church. We had IA girls, our leader
and assistant leader present and four
girls were in uniform. A prospective
member, Joan Chambers, was also
present
Our meeting opened with the re-
peating of the Girl Scout oath and
the pledge to the flag by Bobby
Jean Depenport. We then made
plans for our overnight outing on
October IL and the following COM
mittee was named for the food;
Nancy Porter, Breakfast; Bobby
Jean Depenport, Lunch; Joan Bar
.thalowmaeus, supper. Joan will
celebrate her birthday on the outing.
The troop decided to attend in a
body the Fashion Show, given by
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

Troop 6, sponsored by ST Mary's
Sodality, Mrs. E. T. McClanahan
leader, and Mrs. C. j. Jones assistant
leader, held a regular meeting on
Friday, October g.. at o'clock in St.
Mary's Parish House. We had 40 girls,
our leader, assistant leader and one
visitor present. Four girls were in
uniform.
Our meeting opened with the re-
peating of the scout oath and reel
tation and explanation of the sec
ond Girl Scout Law by Virginia
Calva
We finished our plans for our
Stork Club Party on Saturday, Oc-
tober 4 Mrs. Richard F. x. Dunn
then began a course in Home Nurs-
ing. The girls will be taught in
two separate groups of six weeks
each.
The meeting adjourned at 4:5O
p. m.
Mary Breichner, scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

troop 20 at The Women's Club on
October 10. It was also decided to
attend the morning service of Zion
Reformed Church on Oct. 26 with
our leader and assistant leader.
Ann B. Osilton, assistant scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

Greater than a position Of power
is the power to pass up position.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

The regular meeting of Troop 4
was held Tuesday evening, Septem-
Der 80, at o'clock at st. Johns
Lutheran Church. The vice-presi-
dent called the meeting to order,
after which the minutes of the pre-
vious meeting were read and APP
proved
Laura Katherine Fockler and
Nancy Dornberger were elected
Patrol leaders for the coming year.
Projects were then discussed that
might be used to help the troop fl
nancially, after which the group
participated in singing. The meeting
then adjourned until Tuesday Octo-
Der 7.
Anna Lynne, Secretary
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

Pressure groups can only crush
democracy.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

We can change our own minds but
only God can change our hearts.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

The first subway was introduced
in New York City on August l, 1868.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

Following the wedding the couple
left for wedding trip TO New York
and Canada
Miss Viola Mae Eyler, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Reno Eyler, Secur-
ity, was married to Mr.. Richard l..
Ludwig, son of Mr. and Mrs. w S
Ludwig, Hagerstown, on Saturday,
September q, at the Emmanuel Ev-
angelical United Brethren Church.
Miss Jayne f. Mccain, daughter
of Mrs. Charles l. McClain, of Hag-
erstown, and Mr. c. Ross Arnspar-
ger, Jr., were married on Saturday,
September q, at the st. Johns Ev-
angelical Lutheran parsonage The
Rev. J. Edward Harms performed
the ceremony.
Miss Retha Wilmer, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Wilmer,
Greencastle, Route 3, became the
bride of Nathan Keener, sen Of
Aaron Keener Hagerstown, Route 4,
on Saturday, September 81 at the
home of the bride The Rev A..
Baer, brother-i law of the bride
groom, oficiated at the ceremony.
Following the ceremony a recep-
ton was held at the brides home,
after which the couple left for a
wedding trip through the West.
Upon their return they will reside
in Maugansville for the present
time
The Park Presbyterian Church,
Streator, Ill, formed the setting for
a lovely wedding Friday, September
10, when Miss Kathryn L. Hoffman,
daughter of Mrs Marybelle Hoff-
man, Hagerstown, became the bride
of R. Edward Arthur, son of Mrs.
L nOGDS al LiluI d1lQ JilG ldIt ECOSS
Arthur, of Streator, Ill
A reception followed in the
church parlors, after which the
bridegrooms mother entertained for
the bridal party and immediate
families. The couple then left for a
wedding trip, and on returning they
will reside in Galesburg, Ill
Mrs. Dorotha NJ Thomas, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard w.
Morgan, of Boonsboro became the
bride of Roy E. Kinna on Saturday,
September q, in the Christ Evan
gelical and Reformed Church, Mid
dletown. The Rev. Warren A.
Breisch, pastor of the bridegroom,
performed the double ring ceremony.
At present, the couple are residing
with the bridegroom's mother in
Middletown
Miss Lillian Zimmerman, daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. l. M. Zimmerman,
of Williamsport, was married to E.
Sumner Draper, Jr., son of Mrs Nor
ma Farwell Draper, of Yakima,
Washington, and Earle S. Draper, of
Bethesda, on September at the rec
tory of st. Paul's Church in Yakima.
The ring ceremony was solemnized
by the Rev. FIR Pitsch.
Following the wedding, the couple
left for honeymoon in the Cana
dian Rockies. They are now resid-
ing in Yakima.
Miss Catherine Virginia Cole,
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. L. H. Cole
of Boonsboro, became the bride of
Cyril S. Fowler, the son of Rev. and
Mrs. w. E. Fowler of Leesburg, Va,
on Saturday at the Hagerstown City
Park. The Rev. W. A. Herpich of
Boonsboro officiated.
Mr.. Fowler, a veteran of the
United States Army, is now en-
ployed with the Parker Motor
Garage in Leesburg. The couple
will reside in Leesburg at the home
of the groom's parents
Miss Dorothy Lucille Meyers,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Meyers, Oak Hill Avenue, became
the bride of Richard P. Lynch, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hillary P. Lynch,
Pennsylvania Avenue, on Saturday
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

Troop 8, sponsored by Broadway
School PIT. A, Mrs. B. J. Hagedorn
leader, and Mrs. D. M. McElroy as
Sistant leader, held regular meet
ing on October l at Broadway
School. We had 26 girls, our leader
and assistant leader present
Our meeting opened with the re-
peating of the Girl Scout oath. Dues
and attendance were recorded, after
which the following officers were
elected: President, Donna Catron;
vice-president, Patsy Andrew; sec
rotary, Connie Nugent; Treasurer,
Barbara Morrison; scribe, Ellen
Hagedorn
After game program suggestions
for the next three months were
planned. The meeting then closed
with singing of Taps.
Ellen Hagedorn, scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

Miss Dorothy Lucille Meyers,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Meyers, Oak Hill Avenue, became
the bride of Richard p Lynch, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hillary P. Lynch,
Pennsylvania Avenue, on Saturday
at st. Paul's Lutheran Church,
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-09

This is your town-boost it!
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Wedding Bells

Miss Mary v. Rudy daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred L. Rudy, East
Franklin Street, became the bride
of Arthur o. Bean, of this city and
ASHORE, North Carolina, in a
double ring ceremony at the Trim
ity Lutheran Church on Sunday,
September 20.
Rev. Robert Rooms, assistant pas
tor of st. Johns Lutheran Church,
officiated and Mrs James Burke,
organist, played the traditional
wedding selections and accompanied
Miss Ruth Marie Jones, who sang
three numbers.
Following the ceremony recep-
ton was held at the home of the
brides brother, Lloyd L. Rudy,
East Franklin Street, after which
the couple left for ASHORE, N. c.
Upon their return they will reside
at the home of the brides parents.
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George A. Baker, 234 jefferson
street, died on October 4 at his home,
aged Al years.
He is survived by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Welty 1. Baker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-12-17
Star Game Tickets
On General Sale

Tickets for The Evening Star
Games at the National Guard
Armory on January are now
on sale at a number of con-
venient points in downtown
Washington.
In addition to the business
counter in the lobby of The Star
Building, tickets are available at
Iryings, Tenth and E streets
NV; Andy Farkas Sports
Shop, 2131 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. NV; Keneessi and Adler's,
822 Fifteenth street NV; the
Junior Board of Commerce Of
flee in The Star Building, the
Army-Navy Club and the Uni
versity Club.
Mail orders are being &C
cepted in Room 724. The Even
ing Star Building.
Advance sale of the tickets,
which are set at 81 for box
seats, So for reserved seats and
50 for general admissions, has
been heavy. Only about 1900
seats can be sold because Of the
limited seating permitted in the
Armory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-12-17
New York FM Grants
Set Aside by FEC on
Denny Vote Protest
News Wins Reheorinq
On Application After 1t
Challenges Decision
BY the Associated Press

The Federal Communications
Commission today set aside it's
October grants for five new FIN
radio stations in the New York
area, on which former FEC
Chairman Charles r. Denny cast
votes.
Mr.. Denny left his FEC post to
become associated with the Ma
tional Broadcasting Co.
His participation in the grants
was challenged by the News Syndi-
cate Co., Inc, publisher of the New
York Daily News, which was among
the unsuccessful applicants for the
available FM channels in the area
The News contends that Mr..
Denny "unlawfully" took part in the
awards after a public announce
ment that he was leaving the FEC
on November l to become vice presi-
dent and general counsel for NBC.
New Argument January IL.
The News asserted that NBC had
an interest in the case as a major
radio operator in the New York
area.
The News also raised the conten-
ton that its business as a news
paper publishing firm had also been
used by the commission as q basis
for rejection of its application, and
said that if this policy were al
lowed to stand it would place sin
jeopardy" the licenses Of all news
paper owners of radio stations.
The commission, setting aside the
October grants, announced that it
will reopen the case for new oral
argument on January IL.
The News was Joined in the re-
quest for rehearing by another un-
successful applicant, North Jersey
Radio, Inc, which commended that
its application had been improperly
rejected on a 3-to-3 vote, with one
commissioner abstaining.
No Reference to News.
FEC made no direct reference to
the News complaint concerning Mr..
Denny's participation, but based its
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-12-17
International Sugar Ration
To Be Discontinued in AZ
BY the Associated Press

International rationing of sugar
among importing countries will be
discontinued in 1948, the Interna-
tio1al Emergency Food Council an
nounced yesterday.
This action is being taken, the
council said, because supplies are
expected to be adequate to meet all
demands of countries financially
able to import.
The councils action was an
nounced as the Agriculture Depart
ment concluded a hearing to deter
mine whether the United States will
reimpose prewar marketing quotas
on sugar to keep the domestic
market from being flooded to the
disadvantage of producers in this
country.
A decision on the quotas will be
made before the end of the month.
The council said world production
of sugar in 1948 is expected to be
about 33,400, 900 short tons, raw
value, an increase of 100000 tons
over 1947,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-12-17
Marshall to Speak
To Nation on Radio
At 1OP.M. FRIDAY

Secretary of State Marshall
will address the Nation by radio
at 10 pm. Friday on the
breakup of the Big Four for
eign minister's conference, the
State Department announced
today.
A spokesman said the speech
would be broadcast over the
CHS, ABC, and Mutual net
works.
Gen. Marshall is expected to
arrive here by plane about 8
am. Friday from the London
meeting, which failed to break
the deadlock with Russia over
the German and Austrian
peace settlements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-12-17
IS American Officers Talk
With Greek Army Chief
By the Associated .press

ATHENS, Dec. 17.-Fifteen Amer
lean officers, including Maj. Gen,
Arthur M. Harper and Brig. Gen.
Truman c. Thorson, flew to Volos
yesterday for a conference with 1t.
Gen. Constantin Ventiris, field COM
mander of the Greek armies.
A report from I'd Army headouar-
tiers at Larisa said 600 villagers were
forcibly recruited by guerrillas dur
ing November. The report stated
that lis houses had been burned, IA
bridges destroyed, II persons abb
Quoted and Is villagers killed, in
Guiding woman.
Two incursions from Albania oc-
CURED during the month, the report
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-12-17
Informal Attire
| Bars London at
|Operu Club Door
BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Former
Gov. ALI M. Landon of Kansas, Re-
publican presidential candidate in
1886, was barred from the Metropol-
itan Opera Club Monday night be-
cause he was not in formal attire.
Mr.. Landon, who was the guest of
George A. Sloan, president of the
Metropolitan Club and chairman of
its Board of Directors, said he "en-
joyed the opera hugely and all that
went with it," After the first act
they went to the club. adjoining the
auditorium.
Anyway" said MIR. Landon, OBJ
viously amused by recollection of the
situation, 81 was barred at the door
because 7 was not wearing tails. And
nothing that George said would
change the mind of the man at the
door who wore full dress suit.
II said to George, Don't worry
about me, for I've been barred be-
fore from. other places because I
wasn't wearing tails
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-12-17
Pictures on Page Biz

Two bandits armed with As
caliber automatics this morning
seized a $4,000 payroll in Silver
Spring, forced their victims to
drive to a wooded road off the
East-West highway near the end
of Sixteenth street, and escaped
after locking the two men in the
trunk of their car.
The men robbed were employees
of the Haynes Lithograph Co. of
Silver Spring, and had just returned
to their plant at 1140 East-West
with the payroll from the
Bank of Silver Spring when accosted
by the bandits.
Several hours after the robbery,
Montgomery, Prince Georges County
and Maryland State police were pa
trolling the highways and searching
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-12-17
Signal Hill Oil Field Fire
Controlled After 7 Hours

LONG BEACH, Calf, Dec. IT,
An explosion in the rich Signal Hill
oil field, causing fire which burned
two derricks and two crude oil tanks,
was reported under control early to-
day after two-hour battle by six
fire companies.
Police Sergt. E. c. Boynton said
the cause of the explosion, which
awakened residents in a wide area
had not been determined. He said
there were no reports of any in
juries. Firemen said one of the
5,000-gallon oil tanks blew UP after
the fire started and that one of the
derricks collapsed soon after.
Oil men at the scene said they
believed the explosion may have re-
suited from escaping gas from one
of the wells.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-12-17
Stopgop Relief Bill
Signed by Truman
Without Ceremony

President Truman today
signed the 1897, 900, 900 stopgap
foreign aid authorization bill.
There was no ceremony. Mr..
Truman had planned to sign
the bill in the presence of rep
resentatives of those countries
to be aided by the measure and
all those who had a major part
in passing the bill, but Secre-
tary Charles G. Ross said there
were too many to make this
possible.
Meanwhile, 1t was learned
that the Presidents message on
the long-range Marshall plan
for European relief will go to
Congress Friday.