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Evening star., 1947-11-05
Senators Ask Audit
OF Housing Authority
Records for 1945-46
BY the Assoeioied Press

A "thorough-going audit" Of op-
erations by the Federal Public Hous-
ing Authority in 1945 and 1946 was
urged today by investigating Sen
ators.
I'm this way alone can 1t be es-
tabiished whether the Government
has lost substantial amounts
through wasteful, inefficient or
fraudulent practices" Senator
O'Conor, Democrat, Of Maryland
said in report filed by Senate
Expenditures subcommittee OF which
he Is chairman.
Senator O'Conor presided at
series of public hearings last month
on past bookkeeping practices of the
FPHA.
Controller General Lindsay War
rem has informed Congress that
books Of the housing agency for
the 1945-46 fiscal year are in such
shape that 1t may be impossible to
complete certified audits.
Called Bad Example.
But the O'Conor Subcommittee
said. mo such situation should be
countenanced and allowed to stand
without further and exhaustive in
quiry."
The report declared that if one
agency escaped without having
their accounts audited satisfactorily
simply because they have left con-
fused and misleading books and rec
ords," this would Invite others to
do likewise"
The subcommittee said its pub
lie hearings showed that account
ing during the two-year period was
"lamentably poor" and that ut was
demonstrated that almost every &C
count in the general ledger is mis-
leading or erroneous"
Singled out for attention in the
report were: ~
"An unidentified debit Of $685.
261" on June 30, 1946, in the ac-
counts of the Greenbelt (Md) CO.
operative housing development.
A report that the balance on the
same date in the San Francisco
regional office was largely fic-I
titious" with "103 postings that had
no supporting details"
Inaccuracies Charged.
Because of numerous errors, the
Senate group said, any financial
reports for the two years by the
Public Housing Administration,
which succeeded FPHA, are mis-
leading and inaccurate" and Il in
cluded in the general Treasury
statement Cannot be supported
In fairness to present housing
officials, the Senate group said, a
new and accurate accounting system
has been installed with backlog
sections" expected to clear up many
discrepancies by June 80 OF next
year.
The report also noted that FPHA
alone may not have been respon-
sible for the asserted errors, be-
cause it took over properties and
books from many other agencies.
cat one time there were 16 sep
arate Federal agencies with hous-
ing programs and with different
methods of accounting and book
keeping" the report said.
In requesting the new audit the
subcommittee suggested that 1t be
Evening star., 1947-11-05
Mrs. Lands Given Divorce
From CAB Chairman
BY the Assoeioted Press

SALEM, Mass, Nov. 5.-Mrs. James
M. Lands, wife of the chairman of
the Civil Aeronautics Board, was
granted an uncontested divorce yes
terday on grounds of desertion. She
was given custody of their two
children.
The decree was issued to Mrs.
Lands by Probate Judge John v.
Phelan, after 1t had been held UP
for month because of techni-
cality.
At the hearing then Mrs. Lands
testified they were married in
Washington in August, 1926.
In 1943, she added, Mr.. Lands
was sent on a mission to the Near
East by President Roosevelt and
never returned to their home.
The daughters are Stella Ann, 10,
and Ellen McGehee Lands, II.
Evening star., 1947-11-05

Emma Elizabeth Ash Manning;
three children, Mrs. Elizabeth Small
ing, Arlington; j. Thomas Manning,
jr., student at the University Of
Virginia Law School, and Miss Anne
Jane Manning, a teacher at the
Claude Swanson Junior High School;
two grandchildren and two sisters,
Miss Annie B. Manning, Brentwood,
Md, and Mrs. Frances Mckee,
Houston, Tex.
Evening star., 1947-11-05

FORT WORTH TEX.-EISENHOWER UNVEILS WILL ROGERS
STATUE- ceremonies at the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum
yesterday Eisenhower unveiled eSze bronze statue OF
the late philosopher Will Rogers day celebrated
here and in Oklahoma his esh birthday anniversary Cere-
monies also included the unveng Of Rogers portrait by Gen
Eisenhower and the singing of Home the Range by Miss
Margaret Truman daughter President AP Wirehoto
Evening star., 1947-11-05
Cutholie Discussion Slated

The third In series Of discussions
on "The Catholic Background" will
be held at the home Of Washington
Council No. 224, knights of Column
bus, 1901 r street NV, at $3.50
o'clock tonight. The Rev. Edmond
D. Bernard of Catholic University,
will speak on False Ideas About
Religion
Evening star., 1947-11-05

confined to one or two regions at
first"
"As the inquiry progresses it could
then be determined whether the
circumstances would justify con-
tinuation of the audit of all regions
or whether it might be terminated,
the repOrt added,
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Union Station Agent
Arrested in 5000
Ticket Fund Shortage

A Union Station ticket seller, ar
rested In connection with account
shortages estimated to total 5000,
posted $1,000 bond after his arraign-
ment yesterday on a charge of fail
ing to keep correct and complete
sales records.
The clerk, George Wasil Papach,
20, an employe Of the Washington
Terminal Co., was taken into Gus
tody Friday night at his home in
the 1900 block of Potomac avenue
Sc.
A Federal Bureau of Investigation
agent said sales record discrepancies
had been traced back to January,
1916, but added he was mot in a
position to say" whether Papach
was involved to that extent. He said
the tnortage might amount to 5000.
At the time of his arrest, 1854 in
cash-including $252 in coin-was
found in Papach's home, the FBI
reported. Investigators said Papach
had admitted perhaps $500 or $500
OF this money belongs to the rail-
roads,"
When brought before United
States Commissioner Needham @.
Turnage yesterday, the defendant
asked that the hearing be continued
to Tuesday to permit him to consult
a brother, his only relative here,
and to obtain counsel. Papach told
the commissioner the rest of his
family lives in Scranton, Pa, his
home town. He came to Washing
ton in 1912.
According to the FBI, suspicion
first fell on the defendant when
a terminal gateman noticed a
passengers ticket was not properly
stamped. Capt. William A. Peal
of the Terminal Police was notified.
and the ticket sale traced. Mean
while, the station told the FBI
it had received numerous requests
from railroad companies for pay
ment on tickets issued at the termi-
nal but not recorded there.
Maximum penalty on the charge
is two years in jail and a 5000
fine,
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Chevy Chase Village Begins
Career as Incorporated Town

Arthur w. Defanderfer, chairman.
George M. Ferris, vice-chairman;
p. A. Davis, treasurer; Arthur g.
Lambert, secretary; William S. Gar
land, Mrs. Virginia G. Platt and
Mrs. Barbara H. Hayes.
Chvey Chase Village is the old
est special taxing area in the coun-
try, having been organized in 1910
and later reorganized in 1914 It
was developed by the Chevy Chase
Land Co. In 1896. There are 496
homes in the village. representing
a taxable base Of 5000 900.
The new enabling act will permit
the village to share In financial ad-
vantages under the SherboW Plan.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Murray Refuses Comment
On Farley With Ford
By the Assoeioted Press

pT I0e ASSOClGISd rGeSS
PITTSBURGH, May 3.-Philip
urray, president of the CIO and
le United Steelworkers Union,
aid tonight he had a half hours
iscussion this week with Henry
ord II, head of the Ford Motor
mpire, but would not reveal its ma
ure.
Mr.. Murray said Mr.. Ford
stopped in" the CLOS Washington
Offices last Tuesday while in the
city to address a Chamber of Com
merce session.
Contract negotiations between
the Ford Motor Co. and the CLOS
United Auto Workers open Monday
on the unions demand for pay in
creases of 231a cents an hour. Ford
is the last of the automobile indus
trys Big Three to talk wages. Gen.
eral Motors and Chrysler having
settled for liz cent hourly boosts,
plus six paid holidays.
Evening star., 1947-05-04

Chevy Chase Village became an
incorporated town with q superin-
tendent OF public service and beard
Of managers last week with the Sign
ing by Gov. Lane Of permissive
legislation.
Hitherto the village had been
known as Sections /, Ia and OF
Chevy Chase, and its governing
body had been a Citizens Commit.
tee. The Office of superintendent
of public service. now held by Will
liam G. Austin, was carried over.
At meeting last week the fol-
lowing members of the Citizens
Committee were unanimously re-
turned to Office for two years as
members of the Board OF Manag-
ers.
Evening star., 1947-05-04

Council members and thsir wiva
attended ! banquet and dance Il
the hotel last night. Dr Abrsm
sachar, professor Of history 1T the
University Of Illinois. who was to
be principal speaker at the dinner.
left early to attend funeral services
at New York for Henry Monsky.
president of B-nai Birth. who died
FRIDAY
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Dentists to Discuss
Florida Convention

Plans for national convention
next December at Palm Beach. Fla.
viii be discussed today BY the ma
tional council Of Alpha Omega. pro-
fessional dental fraternity, holding
its annual meeting at the Shore
ham Hotel.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Girls Nose, Cut off
In Motor Accident,
Replaced by Surgeon
By the Assoeioted Press


LOS, 4 ANGELES, May s.
Esther Yvonne Brooks, whose
nose was sheared off in an
automobile accident II days
ago, had it back and in place
today.
DR.. o. j. S. Rambo. plastic
surgeon who removed dressings
and stitches today, said cir
culation had started, the girl
still has her sense of smell, and
things look very favorable"
The girls nose was missing
when she was taken to a hos
pital and a hurried search In
the wreckage produced it.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Washington Postgraduate
II Nc0llEGlATE COURSES
Russian Language Dept.

Final EnrOIIment
Limited opening for beginners, NOR
)r evn., 25-session Course for young me
and women Reduced summer ratet
Agreeable liberal terms. Textbook
free, Scholarships considered.
IndiU. private sessions for diplomats.
A. and N. officers. Gov. employees, pro-
fessionals and artists Advanced groups,
reading and conversation Russian lit
erature. Scientific Journals, periodicals
Soviet newspapers, current events
theses.
Adj. Vocal Studio: Past experience en-
ables us to warrant accent and speech
defects correction. Vocal artists---Rus-
sian songs
New Groups nof1 forming, under former
Qualified Russian University Professor
Registrants accepted on individual ap-
proval. For Inquiries and preliminary
interview. phone: Franklin 6126. be-
tween 5:30-7.30 pm, Registry
Evening star., 1947-05-04
A Message to People OF
INTELLIGENCE

While had studied Russian
previously under several different Rus
sian instructors, feel that my progress
has never been so rapid. nor was my
learning so thorough as it has been
under your instruction have al
ways enjoyed my Russian lessons.
writes our student. official Of State DEP
You too, can learn Russian 10th
chosen COLLEGIATE subjects) the quick
way at
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Evening star., 1947-09-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.

MATERIAL TAKE-oFF's from plans, pri-
yate home to sarden-type apt. Call VI.
DIAMONDS. JEwELRY wANTED-Hishest
MARKELn $40 F st. NV. NA: oSs4.
DIAMONDS; o,d ,ewslry a1d JiNsTaM sI1ye5 Tantee
ACCOUNTANT, expert. books started,
kept; part time tax retprns p5epaaIrssdd' pared
Gas WAFER HEATERS, 20, 80. 10 sal.
automatic; no cash needed; small monthly
payment; imrediate , installation. D. A.
Gas sNfh2hfi aEAT1NG e. BoiIERs Oilers and hot-v.ter
heating plants; no cash 81; needed; Il. small NAL
p0nhy g. At gyrRsgBUR nes3sss TT soas
/ Will NOT BE REsPoNsIBLE for any
SosERF as5s unless t. Mae 1884 by myss
ftr6k WASTED; pTsiersDlz one e. ypc y Uses
hccousTfSG AZ g rHefisd sEkvIcEsaPuy A % qualified
iish controls expert food and liquor. ov.
VIII Gf NOT BE- s9s Gssponbe for any debts
TaRD A. aopdEs saE Dn f457 81 Morris I'd
THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the Stock
holders Of woodward 4 Lothrop will be
held at the once Of The b. corporati1n at
on on Monday. the Goth day Of october,
l947. at IL noon, for the purpose Of:
Annual Meeting. Electing Trustees. to
serve for the ensuing year, and until their
successors shall be elected Authorizing
charitable and civic contributions during
the ensuing year. To transact such other
Meeting The Management. at this time,
knows OF no other matters that will be
presented. The Annual Meeting affords
themselves as to corporate affairs, and 1t
is the hope of the Management that they
will take advantage of this opportunity
by being present. D. RANDALL BUCKING-
HAM. Secretary. Dated: washington, D.
C.. Sentember 1s, 1947. 30
LENDERS; INC. yin sell At public auc-
1889 International truck, motor No C30-
21S20, titled in the name Of Herbert
Thornton, at the Washington Auto Auc-
ton, Silver Spring. Md.
Evening star., 1947-09-18

DRUG CLERK. exp. part-time evenings:
must be well acquainted with high-class
colored trade Apply in person only. LANG
STON PHARMACY. 24O1 Benning rd. ne.
Evening star., 1947-09-18

or without expert
hours; good salary
q advancement; vaca-
ACME MARKETS,
Wed, Fri, 8 to
Evening star., 1947-09-18
EDUCATIONAL
PRIVATE SCHOOLS

TAN.>iS' US concerning boardinr
schools. Free information on Military,
Preparatory, Church Schools and Junior
Colleges. Our recommendations are based
on personal visits to schools.
WASHINGTON SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
Sl4 18th St. NV. RE. l7S5
Evening star., 1947-09-18
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bor number and this mail is
destroyed IT remaining oDer 10
days after final insertion OF
advertisement.
Evening star., 1947-09-18

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appear on Page As.
Evening star., 1947-10-29
A - THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. c.
Fair and Mild Weather
Forecast Today After
Month S Drought Ends

Fair weather, with a tempera-
ture in the 70s, was predicted
for the District area today after
yesterdays heavy rainfall which
snarled traffic in the rush hour,
soaked homeward- hound workers
and ended 32-day dry period.
Tonight will be cooler, the Weather
Bureau said. and tomorrow also will
be fair with moderate temperatures
A total of IL inches Of rain was
recorded in the District.
The rainfall was general through
out nearby areas and stopped the
outburst of forest flres-some be-
lieved set deliberately-that plagued
the areas during the long dry period
Maryland State Forester H. G.
Buckingham reported a temporary
relief in the dangerous situation in
the woodlands, which until yester-
day, were "tinder dry" He warned
that If winds arose, however, haz-
ardous conditions would be revived.
An estimated 300 acres Of timber
burned in the past week and more
than 1000 men helped battle the
blazes, he said.
The 32-day drought, which had
been broken only by a slight !02
of an inch of rain IL days ago,
officially ended at 9:41 am. yester-
day when the first showers fell.
Heavy rain came down shortly after
4 pm. in time to catch thousands
of workers trying to get home via
automobile, taxi, streetcar and bus.
After the first downpour, rain fell
at intervals through the night, end
ing at 4:25 am.
Traffic jams, a furry of minor
automobile accidents, stopped sewers
and a few wires down all followed
the late afternoon rainfall.
Electricity in most Of Northern
Virginia was knocked out for about
Is minutes. Parts Of Alexandria,
Arlington County, Falls Church,
Fairfax County and the area around
OccoQuan were affected.
Evening star., 1947-10-29
Vatican Choir
| Stranded in West
Ion Concert Tour
By the Associated Press

PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 28.-Finan-
cial difficulties have temporarily left
the 54 members of the orld-famous
Vatican Choir stranded in Phoenix
Due to leave here today for Ely,
New, the departure time was post
poned until l pm. tomorrow while
new financial backing for the group
is being sought, according to Sol
Grossi, interpreter for the choir.
\ The choir is composed of "a youths
ranging in ages from 8 to 13, % lay
men and priests.
Starting its tour from Genoa,
italy, July II, the choir arrived in
the United States about two weeks
later and embarked on its concert
tour. ..
The Rev. Kilian Pryor of st.
Mary's Church said he was informed
that two bus drivers who had not
been paid for five weeks had refused
Evening star., 1947-10-29
Hijockers
Continued From First Page.)

told police the truck driver COM
plained"that the load was too heavy
for his vehicle and that he was
Evening star., 1947-10-29
Democrats
Continued From First Page.)

to the new chairman under the
terms of resolution prepared for
adoption by the committee. 1t is
likely to be during the last week
Of June or the first part Of July. .
Under the terms of another reso-
luton, the number Of delegates for
the 1948 National Convention will
be 1924. This includes a bonus of
four delegates for each State which
went Democratic in the last presi-
Dental election. The District Of
Columbia will have its usual number
Of delegates-6. New York has the
largest delegation-98.
The apportionment Of delegates
for the other States will be as fol-
lows: Alabama, 26; Arizona IL:
Arkansas, %; California, 54; Colo
RADIO, IL; Connecticut, 20; Delaware
10; Florida, 20; Georgia, %; Idaho
IL; Illinois, go; Indiana, 26; Iowa
20; Kansas, 16; Kentucky, 26;
louisiana, "a; Maine, 10; Maryland
20; Massachusetts,, 46; Michigan
~; Minnesota, 20; Mississippi, %;
Missouri, 81: Montana, 10; Nebraska
u; Nevada, 10; New Hampshire, IL;
New Jersey, SO; New Mexico, IL;
North Carolina, 80; North Dakota
8; Ohio, so; Oklahoma. "a; Oregon
16; Pennsylvania, "a; Rhode Island
IL; South Carolina, 20; South
Dakota, 8; Tennessee, %; Texas
so; Utah, IL; eVrmont, 6; Virginia
26; Washington, 20; West Virginia
20; Wisconsin, "a; Wyoming, 6;
Alaska, 6; Hawaii, 6; Puerto Rico
6; Canal Zone, 2; Virgin Islands, 2.
Hannegan Predicts Victory.
In his address resigring the chair
manship, Mr.. Hannegan predicted
the Democrats would win the 194e
election.
IT am convinced" he said, "that
the record of the Eightieth Con-
gress in control of the Republican
Party would alone be sufficient tc
insure the triumphant reelection
of President Truman and the elec-
ton Of Democratic Congress.
Not a single forward step has
been made toward the solution o1
the many domestic problems which
Evening star., 1947-10-29
Grand Jury Ready TO Hear
Freiqht Car Antitrust Case

Justice Department attorneys are
expected to begin presenting evi-
dence tomorrow to special Federal
grand jury sworn in yesterday to
examine possible violations Of anti
trust regulations in the railroad
freight car building industry.
John F.. Boecher, assistant chief OF
the Antitrust Division of the Justice
Department, and Sylvester Heyer,
Justice Department attorney, will
make the presentation, 1t was an
nounced yesterday.
Philip L. Goodall, 40, Of 1924
Ingleside terrace NV, a National
Geographic Magazine employe, was
named foreman of the grand jury as
it was sworn in before District Court
Justice David A. Pine yesterday.
A previous grand jury to examine
the freight car building industry
was dismissed a month ago without
returning any indictments.
Evening star., 1947-10-29

called for decisive action. The
Eightieth Congress has kicked the
lid off the smoldering fires Of in
flation and has released a confagra-
ton of rising prices, which still
threatens to consume the substance
of the American economy"
"On the important issues OF hous-
ing, wages, medical care and social
security, the Republican leadership
has shown callous indifference to
the needs of the people"
Mr.. Hannegan said the Demo-
Gratis strength as a party derives
from three sources: 1.-The Demo-
Gratis are clear on policies both in
the foreign and domestic fields;
1--WE have the man in Harry S.
Truman; 3-Confusion and COM
plete lack of program in the Repub-
lican Party.
Evening star., 1947-10-29
going to arrange for another truck.
He then left the filling station.

going to arrange for another truck.
He then left the filling station.
Went Into Restaurant.
The business agent went into a
restaurant to eat, leaving Mr.. Pow
ers to watch the shipment.
While Mr.. Powers was sitting in
the automobile, he was struck over
the head with pistol butt through
the open window, Sergt. Gaver said
Another truck drove up, the whisky
was loaded into this vehicle and the
men forced Mr.. Powers into the
truck and drove away. Mr.. Brice
reported the loss when he returned
from eating.
About 4:30 am, Arlington Police
men Truman Adams and Gilbert
Stream saw the truck at the inter.
section of Twenty-eighth and South
Fox streets, which is wooded sec.
ton of Arlington.
When they flashed their lights
into it two men jumped out and ran
Mr.. Powers was left in the truck
still daZed by the blow from the uni
Identified aSsailant.