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Evening star., 1947-09-12

the Instinct MY goodness those trunks
going o awful mess; better get busy"
it?" ask the He is hunting through pile
lingerie only of which for the
TELLING them and they putting
going movies spending HOURS the phone
talking about sapess evening dresses and things The Is
coming they'll be Shall get busy
somethng?"
problem the consideration deserves The Dali
chair still the Middle skirt
siders, relaxed eye almost closed
Probably difference the long whether
you o you don't" the F. P.
That of is the right and final note Mentally fngng
shoulder raising
aormg neatly packagng putting things getting the
sophomore Middle
q freshman.
usual discusses life love and the long
Evening star., 1947-09-12

gloves and designing her own
clothes. Her courses In art stimu-
lated her interest, she developed
her technique in fabric design in
dependently. and found herself
launched on her designing career.
Miss Maude Station, of Arlington,
a clerk with the War Department,
is interested in art for sheer relax
alton and enjoyment. Instructor
Ralph De Burgos demands no more,
claiming that the interest people
show is the best incentive any
teacher can have" Once started,
a student may develop talent as a
real artist, or he may use art as a
means of self-expression. Mr.. De
Burgos resumed teaching after serv-
ing as an official combat artist with
the Coast Guard in the Pacific
theater of war. He has been exhib-
iting in New York since 1884.
The Washington Workshop, 2020
Massachusetts, avenue NW.-the
only cooperative in the arts in the
country-celebrates its third birth
day this fall, incidentally. Taking
its cue from people like Miss Comp
ton and Mrs. Reischauer, its theme
for the current season is "Pipe
Dreams Can Come True" This year
the Workshop is concentrating on
set-up that offers training that
can lead to a career in various fields
as well as classes that offer chance
to make leisure lark"
A course in commercial art, and
classes in Spanish, French and Ger
man-with the accent on converse
tional use of the language-have
been added this fall. Also new is g
teen age workshop, for students from
IL to 16 years. The curriculum also
includes courses in painting, sculp'
ture, art appreciation, short story
poetry and play writing, drama
including stage design and fencing
music appreciation, modern dance
photography and radio workshop
Fall classes begin September %
registration begins the 18th.
An open house and exhibition o.
instructors work in painting ane
sculpture is scheduled for Sunday
September 81. Hobbies Across thu
Sea-" film which tells how severa
European painters turned theil
hobbies into careers, will also bt
shown.
What's YOUR hobby? Call
Betty Miles, National 5000, Err
tension 396-she'd like to hear
from yoai
Evening star., 1947-09-12

the hemline controversy (there Is
none, they are coming DOWN is no
problem. With very little trouble
the hem may be blocked so that an
added two to three inches can be
had. 1t is best to fold these suits
and dresses and place them In a
drawer. Hanging them in the closet
may unnecessarily stretch them.
And now we come to the little
lady who Is handy with knitting
needles. And even If you aren't, they
tell me that once you've gotten onto
the knack, it's easy! For just such
people we've gotten real thorough
about this thing and found out that
a new knitting magazine is out and
it includes many new patterns for
you to choose from in the event
you'd like to make your own WOOL
knit outfit.
And still more news! We'd like
to inform you of a brand-new serv-
ice that has been originated and
Evening star., 1947-09-12

II you are like most women you'll
agree that the one item wardrobe
should possess is a year-round out
fit. Course you realize that seasonal
changes don't allow for too much of
that type of clothing. For example,
summer calls for cotton. Winter for
wool, etc. But what do you do at a
time like this when you are in
between seasons? That's when our
fashion subject-knitted dresses
comes into the picture.
Handknits are back. And along
with them a great quantity of ma
chine-knit dresses that come via
the great American production
method to women in all price ranges.
So, whether you invest $39 or $3.50
for your woolknit outfit, you are
going to have something that will
stand you in good stead all year.
round. Also, don't overlook the
great travelling possibilities of wool
knits. They are light in weight and
Evening star., 1947-09-12
CHILD ON TRAIN.

(From Mrs. J. H. F. L., Arlington
For Mrs. j. S. O., Alexandria, who
wondered about q barrier to keep
her baby in a Pullman berth: You
don't need to carry anything your
self for this purpose. We found
when we took our little boy to Chi
cago and back that the Pullman
porter is equipped with exactly what
Is needed. 1t Is called a Baby
Guard" and consists of green can
vas barrier which he fastens along
the open side of the berth, making
a canvas well about as high as the
side of a crib. 1t is very secure,
and is attached by straps to the
berth above. so you can reach in it
to take care of the child, and we
Evening star., 1947-09-12
! gHWhat$ CooRin! i!

MONDAY.
Sausage Bacon -LiDer-Banand CRU
scalloped Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Relish Tray
White Layer Cake mM
scaIoped Sweet Potatoes and Apples.
boiled sweet potatoes IA cups snceo apples
u r1n brown sugar cup butter
- u salt
Drain peel and potatoes Anch pieces Put layer OF
sweet baking DISH then layer OF apples sprinkle
dot with butter Repeat until tne osn Is
4iieo -"'N -
Evening star., 1947-09-12
Readers Clearing House

found it excellent. Our porter also
rolled blankets to make a soft
padding at each end of the berth
and also under the window, like
crib bumpers. Check with railroad
passenger agent, or with Pullman
Company when making reservations
and they will provide the body guard
in your compartment.
(Frons Mrs. J. H. B., Arlington)
For Mrs. j. S. O., Alexandria. May
I suggest sleeping harness avail
able in all baby stores, consisting Of
long wide tape which can be
pinned or tied to the berth, a waist
band and shoulder straps. In 1t your
baby has complete freedom to roll
over, sit up, wriggle around without
any danger of falling off or choking.
Pinning the tape for extra ease
would even permit her to stand up
during her play hours. Actually, the
only restriction Is that she won't be
able to leave the part of the berth
where you want her.
I have used this device for my
twin daughters since they were 3
months old. 1t has permitted me to
take them anywhere to sleep on any
kind of bed and it has made my
train trips a pleasure.
The only difficulty you may en-
counter is that many children at a
year resent harness If they aren't
brought up in one. Perhaps, though,
you will have few days before you
leave to accustom her to it, or she
may even accept it readily with the
strange surroundings of the train.
| I know you will have q pleasant
trip if you follow my suggestion as
the strap will be safe enough to al
low you to leave the baby for short
while. Few barriers are satisfactory
enough to give you any peace of
mind should you need to leave the
child.
If it's necessary to pin the harness
use two pins on each end for added
precaution. Have good trip!
From Mrs. r. E. c., Washington }
Some time ago my daughter trav-
eled with her baby to the West
Coast in a compartment. She asked
the porter for extra pillows and put
them around the edge Of blanket
on the floor, so If baby rolled, she
would not get hurt and got along
beautifully.
FOR RAINY DAY:
FOR TUB RING;
TO STIFFEN DRAPERIES?
From Mrs. E. J. M, Washington. J
A suggestion for mothers to keep
youngsters happy on the inevitable
rainy day. I find modelling clay very
helpful, made only for the occasion
Use equal amounts flour and salt
one teaspoonful alum, suff1cient
water, and, if desired, few drops
vegetable coloring.
Followed the suggestion on the
red-and-white box of well-knowr
cleaner and put little of the pow
der in my children's bath. 1t doesn't
leave ring" and saves no end OF
time in this hot weather when chill
dren require innumerable baths.
Now for request. I have three
pairs of fioor-length, glazed chinti
draperies, which I've had cleaned
once, but not too satisfactorily. Tt
stiffen them. I've heard that aftel
washing you should dip them II
gum arabic powder dissolved II
Evening star., 1947-09-12
MUSTY ODOR.
RENEW CUSHIONS?

(Fron1 Mrs. z. J. G., Arlington.)
To ]. S., Washington, and others,
ineuiring concerning musty odors.
I have found that I can dispel
mustiness best by using plenty OF
paradichloro-benzene crystals. You
can purchase these In 3-pound
can, most economically, at a seed
store. These crystals are sold under
different trade names as moth
killers. They form a gas which Is
heavy and sinks, so put them at the
top of your closets or drawers. Put
pillows in the closet and close the
door tightly. Leave the closet shut
as long as possible, without opening
the door. Put the crystals under
your furniture seat cushions and
close the room overnight, or Sunday.
The odor is soon dissipated in the
air, but Is less disagreeable than
mustiness, think. have used these
on top of bed mattress.
Can some one tell me how to re-
new or protect the cushions on my
porch swing? They had cover that
was water repellent, somewhat like
an oil cloth. 1t is cracking all over
Evening star., 1947-09-12
Over the Back Fence
BY Isabel Hackef

1f this is last story why don't make real unny?"
suggests the middle sounding
wouldn't,
serious her coege impressions
so important!
But don't take long hanging
after incomprehense Of
Il can't POSSIBLY all those tapes
packed
The Middle getting her things the being
college freshman didn't make funny ALL mournf
Maybe you make sad" suggests
the Oldest with the college
PROBABLY feels that she reached the
slow decline from She looks and gloomy whether
the failure of her efforts family life higher cultural
intellectual tennis
radio into trunk which already won't close unless somebody
it. can't tell
But the Oldest One, trying stylish while
jeans and shirt funny
feel sad at ALL
The Youngest One is trying various articles clothing which
older sisters think college looking
rather dismal about it. She hover the background
for the moment furnishing stable domestic atmosphere important
but not dramatic.
"It you" helpuy serious
Evening star., 1947-09-12

boiling water when cooled. But I
have no idea of just how much Of
the powder to use. Can any one
help me? My telephone number is
District 8066.
Evening star., 1947-09-12

From Mrs. r. E. c., Washington.)
Some time ago my daughter trav-
eled with her baby to the West
Coast in a compartment. She asked
the porter for extra pillows and put
them around the edge of blanket
on the floor, so if baby rolled, she
would not get hurt and got along
beautifully,
Evening star., 1947-11-28
What theRussiuns
Are Saying of Us

1he MOScOtD T101O, OToddc1Sttflq II
Danish to Europe, said
1.-THE propagandists for the Mar
shall plan in Europe are making
the greatest efforts to present
this plan as q big act of charity
and as the salvation Of Europe.
THE Danes who are making
propaganda for the American re-
lief scheme are having no easy
task. The Danes have already
some practical experience Of
what this American relief looks
like, and what were, for instance,
the terms on which Denmark
got her loan Of $4,000, 600 from
the American controlled Inter-
national Bank.
The Americans have the right
to visit freely any Danish terri
tory to study economic and A.
nancia1 conditions. The loan
contract entities the bank to de-
mand information about Den
marks purchases and production
and to demand documents which
can prove that some of the
money is being used in the right
way, which means that Denmark
is buying some Of the goods the
United States wants to get rid
Of.
"In short, this loan, too, has
been granted on conditions which
In various ways means an in
fringement against Danish SOW
ereignty. So what can Denmark
expect from the Marshall plan?"
Evening star., 1947-11-28
GSI Asks Non-Red Affiduvits
Before Union Neqotiutes Pact

Local All, and those Of its inter-
national affiliate, the United Public
Workers of America, CIO, file with
the NLRB non-C Communist affidavits
as set forth in the Taft-Hartley Act
2. That the union and the inter-
national affiliate file with the Secre-
tary of Labor financial statements
provided in the act.
Gen. Grant said he thought it i'm
perative that these matters be dis
posed of before the union of 1,70C
production and service employees be-
gins negotiating contract to re-
place one expiring December 81.
He said such action was desired SC
that the union would have the "ful]
recognition and blessing of the
NLRB In the event either the union
or corporation should be called be-
fore that body or have to have re-
course to 1t for any reason"
Evening star., 1947-11-28
More Commodities
Rise 10 Record Hiqhs
By the Associated Press

More records toppled today under
the pressure of rising prices on mos
major commodity exchanges.
On the Chicago Board of Trade
wheat earmarked for December de.
livery hit 30-year high of $316sl
bushel and December oats sold a
1861, new all-time high for any
oats contract. The May wheat con.
tract also joined the select $3-a-
bushel circle.
Cotton futures advanced into new
seasonal high ground in New York
with midmorning prices 81 to $19s
bale higher; December, 1881 cents
a pound.
Hogs, cattle and sheep were high
er at the Chicago stockyards and
eggs and butter futures advanced
on the Chicago Mercantile Ex-
change.
A retail boost of 65 cents a ton
on coal was announced for the
Pittsburgh district and the United
States Rubber Co. raised prices g. to
8 per cent on passenger car tires
S to 7 per cent on truck tires and
S to III per cent on tractor tires
The Sun Oil Co. said 1t would in
crease by so cents a barrel the
price paid for crude oil.
Near the end of the first hour OF
trading in Chicago, wheat was az
to 4 cents a bushel higher; Decem-
Der, $3.16; corn was 21a a-3A higher;
December, $2.571s, and oats were K-
~ higher; December, $1.25%. Soy
beans were 5 to cents higher
March, 1895.
Evening star., 1947-11-28
2O-Room Mclean Mansion
Is Listed for Sale or Rent
The new" Friendship town house

The new" Friendship town house
of the late Evalyn Walsh Mclean,
consisting Of an historic mansion
on a city block Of ground between
Thirty fourth and r streets and
Wisconsin avenue NV, has been
listed for sale or rent with several
Washington real estate Arms, 1t was
learned today.
Mrs. Mclean bought the place
early in 1912 for a price understood
to be approximately $150,000 and
lived there throughout the war and
until her death last April. She left
the property to her .son-in-law,
former Senator Robert r. Reynolds,
Democrat Of North Carolina. for his
use as long as he wished to remain
Mr.. Reynolds, whose five-year -old
daughter, Mamie Reynolds, is one Of
the. principal benefactors under
Mrs. McLean's will, was said to have
returned to his home In North Caro-
lina several months ago. He and
his daughter are % receive proceeds
Evening star., 1947-11-28
Clear and Cold Week End
Forecast for D. {. Area

Continued bright nippy weather
Is the forecast for the Washington
area this week end. The mercury
is expected to reach the lower So
during the day, ard to drop tonight
to the low 3Os, according to the
Weather Bureau.
The forecast of clear weather was
good news for the thousands who
will go from here to tomorrow's
Army Navy football game in Phil
adelphia, where they also have been
promised good weather for the game
The Weather Bureau also an
nounced there is no change in sight
in the cold spell that blanketed the
Northwestern part of the United
States with snow and brought
Washington its coldest day Of the
season yesterday with low of %
degrees.
Mean temperatures for the day
was about IS, three degrees lower
than any previous day so far this
fall. Temperatures everywhere have
been few degrees below normal for
this time of year, the Weather Bu-
reau said.
Evening star., 1947-11-28
Food Probed After 120
Become Ill at School

Health Department officials today
were studying samples of food which
may have slightly poisoned most Of
the inmates and staff of the Indus
trial Home School Wednesday.
Between 120 and 1870 of the 11e
boys and girls and the As staff men,
bers were stricken with stomach
cramps and diarrhea about 8 pm
Wednesday, it was said. All had
recovered yesterday.
The school, located on Wisconsin
avenue, on part of the Naval OBJ
servatory tract, is under direction OF
the Board of Public Welfare.
Supt. John w. Tramberg said
those made i'll had eaten the schools
Thanksgiving dinner on Wednes-
day, following which about 60 boys
and 30 girls went home for Thanks
giving. Those who remained had
turkey dinner again yesterday, he
said, but suffered no i'll effects.
Health Department chemists said
it would be Monday or Tuesday be-
fore results would be available.
Evening star., 1947-11-28
NOCC O13IIO1 Z O6O w
Aiken Urges Wage Raises
Instead Of Price Control
By the Assoeioted Press

Senator Aiken, Republican, OF
Vermont today predicted a new
round of wage demands by spring,
but said moderate" pay increases
would be preferable to any re-
establishment Of general price con-
trolls.
Senator Aiken expressed the view
that prices will continue to rise, and
told reporter:
Prices now, I think, have gone
as far as they can without resulting
in another wage increase. I don't
see any hope that the upward spiral
will stop before next spring or the
next crop year"
Senator Aiken defined q s.mod-
crate" increase as 10 OF. Is per cent
and said he thinks It could be
granted by industry without setting
off q new round Of. price increases.
He pointed to corporation profit re-
ports this year Is justifyins this
position.
Evening star., 1947-11-28
By J. A. O'Leory

Senator Taft, Republican, OF
Ohio today challenged the ad-
ministration's claim that it is
asking only for limited power to
control scarce commodities.
He clashed verbally with Secretary
of Commerce Hartman when the
cabinet officer insisted before the
joint House-Senate Economic Com
mittee that the authority being
asked for is subject to limitations
What is this limited authority
you keep referring to?" Chairman
Taft asked. "As I understand it you
want all-out authority, even though
you may not use it,
Hartman Explains.
In reply, Mr.. Hartman drew a
distinction between, the different
uses to which any commodity is
put, and explained:
I'VE are asking authority for
Evening star., 1947-11-28

from the rent or sale. Mr.. Reynold's s
wife. the late Evalyn Mclean Rey-
nolds, died at the home In Septem-
ber, 1916.
The three-story mansion Of ap-
proximately 20 rooms occupies a
c o m m anding site overlooking
Georgetown, the Potomac River and
the Virginia hills beyond. The
grounds contain an elaborate SWIM
ming pool.
Mrs. Mclean and Washington
members Of her family moved there
after she sold the 175-acre Friend
ship estate on nearby Wisconsin
avenue to Defense Homes Corp. In
1912, for development as Mclean
Gardens Apartments for war work.
ers.
The new" Friendship, the first
section Of which dates back to 1880,
was the former residence Of Alexan-
der Kirk, American diplomat. The
property has been assessed by the
District government at $4,000, 1t
was said.
Evening star., 1947-11-28

Government Services, Inc, oper-
ator of Government building cafe
terias, today asked the United Cafe
terra and Restaurant Workers. CIC
to file non-C Communist aff1davits and
financial statements as a prior con-
dition to negotiations on new con-
tract, If such requirements have
not been met already.
In a letter responding to six
page list of proposals by the union,
Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant III, president
of GSI, told the union such pro-
cedure would be necessary to avail
itself of the privileges and protec-
ton of the National Labor Relations
Board.
Specifically, Gen. Grant said, the
corporation requested:
/. That the officials Of the United
Cafeteria and Restaurant Workers
Evening star., 1947-11-28
Ceiling Of 1,914,814,
Down 106,148, Is Set
On Federal Workers
Small Increases Allowed
Six Agencies During
Next Three Months
James E. Webb, Budget Bureau

James E. Webb, Budget Bureau
director, today announced q
tentative personnel ceiling of
1,914,814 for the executive branch
of the Government for the three
months beginning January /
This represents a net reduction
of 106,148 from the current
quarter.
Officials pointed out that these
figures mean neither jobs nor peo-
pie, but the equivalent of full-time
people or fun-time jobs, because
there are many part-time people
and seasonal jobs in the Govern
ment. Actual employment runs well
under established ceilings, Mr.. Webb
said.
While the maximum ceiling for
the quarter which began October
was set as 2,020,832, it was revised
later to 2,02O,962. The bureau said
these figures exclude practically all
employment in foreign countries.
Six Agencies Get Increases.
Small increases, totaling 1882
were allowed six agencies for the
coming quarter, including the Civil
Service Commission, which has been
granted $40 more for the loyalty
program. Others were: Office of the
Panama Canal, 604; Tennessee
Valley Authority, 286; Atomic En-
ergy Commission, IA; National Sc
curity Council. S and the Office OF
Defense Transportation, 3.
The bureau said decreases in all
other agencies total 107 $50, making
a net decrease of 106,148 for the
third quarter total ceiling. Principal
decreases in agency ceilings are:
Post Office, 43,716, largely due to
post-holiday drop in part-time en-
ployment; National Military Estab-
lishment, 1926; Agriculture De-
partment (seasonaD, 13,468; Mari
time Commission, 5,661; Interior De-
partment (seasonaD, 13,468; Mari
time Commission, 5,661; Interior De-
partment (seasonaD, $3.50; War As
sets Administration, 1920; Veterans
Administration, 4,758; Commerce
Department, 1.517; Federal Works
Agency. 1862; Treasury Department,
1907, Housing and Home Finance
Agency, 1,243; Justice Department,
973; housing expediter, $50: Recon-
struction Finance Corp, 1856; Cen
eral Accounting Office, 629, and
State Department. 564.
Can't Translate Figures.
Budget Bureau officials said there
was no way of translating Nthe fig
ures into exact jobs or employees
affected by the ceilings.
Personnel ceiling figures are not
(See CEIT INGS page ALL
Evening star., 1947-11-28
BY the Associated Press

The congressional hunt for
fraud in war contracting moves
into the House wing of the
Capitol next week with an ad-
vance hint that more uniformed
purchasing officers may be called
to account.
Representative Bender, Republic
an, of Ohio, chairman of an Ex-
penditures Subcommittee in charge
of the inquiry, told a reporter today
he is not out to compete with the
Senate War Investigating Commit
tee, but thinks his group will match
the record of the Senate body.
It was a War Investigating Sub