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Evening star., 1947-04-22
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PARIS, April - Former vice
President Henry a. wallace arrived
by plane from Copenhagen today
on his European tour and was
warmly greeted By 4 welcoming
committee, which included several
Communist leaders.
IF / am received by the French
people As well as have been by
the press. I shall be very happy
about II" Mr.. wallace said In 4
brief broadcast statement after
leaving the plane. He appeared
tired.
He shook hands and engaged In
earnest conversation with Marcel
Cachin, dean Of French Communists
In the National Assembly, before the
group went on to the George v
Hotel.
Evening star., 1947-04-22
Mrs. AIzina N. Green
Rites 10 Be. Held Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Alxina
Maria Green. "a, who died Sunday
at Suburban Hospital after i
months illness, were to be held at Z
O'Clock this afternoon.
The Rev. J. Hillman HOLSTER,
pastor OF the Chevy Chase Presby-
terian Church, was to oficiate at
the services In the johnson Chapel
OF the church. Burial was to be
private.
Mrs. Green. native Of Indiana,
had spent most Of her life in Oak
Park, III. After the death about rs
years ago Of her husband, Franklin
Pierce Green, a lawyer, she had
spent most of her time with her
two daughters, Mrs. Grayce How
ard, 2801 Cortland place NV, and
Mrs. Leslie E. Cridge, San Diego,
Calf.
In addition to her daughters, she
is survived by nine grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren.
Evening star., 1947-04-22
Fronklin Roosevelt. Jr.,
Gets Legion Of Merit
BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK, April 22.-The Le-
gion Of Merit was conferred on
Franklin D. Roosevelt, jr., by Rear
Admiral Monroe Kelly, commandant
OF the Sd Naval District, today in
a brief ceremony which his mother
attended.
The decoration was conferred for
meritorious conduct as commander
of the destroyer escort Ulvert M.
Moore January 81, 1945, in an action
against a Japanese submarine west
of Luzon. Mr.. Roosevelt, who rose
from an ensign to commander dur
ing his war service in the Navy,
was lieutenant commander at the
time.
The citation said he suggested a
procedure for tracking the sub, re-
gained lost contact and succeeded
in sinking it..
Mr.. Roosevelt previously received
the Silver Star for heroism and the
Purple Heart for wounds while serv-
ing as executive officer of the de-
stroyer Mayramp during the Sicilian
campaign in July, 1943.
Evening star., 1947-04-22
Save Farm Program
But Reyamp Agencies,
o Neal Tells Hearing

Edward A. oNeal, president Of
the American Farm Bureau Fedora
ton. today told Congress the United
States cannot tolerate again Z col
lapse Of our agricultural economy
such as occurred after World War
L"
The spokesman for more 1,l28, 900
farm families was the second wit
ness called by the House Agricul-
ture Committee, which opened
hearings yesterday to develop long,
range policies for American agri-
culture. Secretary OF Agriculture
Anderson testified yesterday.
Calls Agencies Confusing.
Remarking that a great deal of
progress had been made In improv-
ing the lot of farmers, Mr.. O'Neal
asserted: please don't destroy our
farm program. 1t means so much
to farmers and so much to the
Nation, that we simply cannot af-
ford to permit our basic industry
again to get out of balance with
other segments Of the national
economy"
Mr.. O'Neal was critical OF the ad-
mtnistration OF national farm pro-
grams, however, he said 1t was con-
fusing to farmers to have so many
agencies advising them how to OPP
crate their farms.
"Tne time has come to overhaul
the administration Of these pro-
grams to get rid of duplication,
overlapping and conflicts; to reduce
the cost OF administration; to de-
centralize administration as much
as possible; and to bring about the
maximum OF efficiency he said.
Backs Current Programs.
At the same time, however, the
witness indorsed current farm pro-
grams of the administration and
expressed belief that international
commodity agreements, co-ordinat-
ed through an appropriate inter-
national agency, would be helpful
in dealing with agricultural sur
pluses.
Mr.. O'Neal called for immediate
consideration Of the problem OF de-
veloping constructive import pro-
gram" He suggested that the Ag-
riculture Department, with the CO.
operation of the State Department,
explore the question Of how to bring
in imports which will increase "our
standard Of living without unduly
disrupting the American economy"
Evening star., 1947-04-22
Steel Pact Assures
Two Years Of Peace,
Murray Comments
BY the Assoeiotsd Press

PITTSBURGH, April 22-Top
officials of the CTO United Steel
workers and the United States Steel
Corp, will put their signature to-
day to new pact which Philip
Murray, union president, declared
assures peace in the industry for
two years"
The signing will climax more than
three months of negotiations and
will make official the agreement
providing s1-per-day increase for
100000 employees of five United
States Steel subsidiaries.
The steelworkers' executive board
approved the agreement Sunday
and the unions 175-man wage policy
committee added its unanimous in
dorsement yesterday.
Mr.. Murray termed the wage pact
"an answer to all congressional
labor baiters hell-bent on destruc-
ton of labor unions in America"
1T removes certain elements of
doubt concerning the things that
labor and industry can do, inde-
pendent of Government interven-
tion, to preserve decent, peaceful
and honorable relations. Mr.. Murray
told a press conference after the
Policy Committee meeting.
With its major task of signing
Big Steel" completed the CLOS
biggest union turned to the job of
winning similar wage contracts for
the remainder of the basic and fab
ricating steel industry which
employs the bulk of its $50 900 mem
bers.
Mr.. Murray said yesterday he
anticipated no troubles in negotia-
tions with the remaining SO basic
firms with which the union holds
contracts.
Evening star., 1947-04-22
Ford Foundation Spent
$1,219,202 Lost Yeqr
BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK, April 22.-The Ford
Foundation, recently disclosed as the
recipient of the bulk of Henry Ford's
millions, distributed $1,219,202 to
charitable. educational and scien-
tiflc organizations in 1916.
Trustees at their annual meeting
yesterday announced the founda-
tons report for last year assets,
consisting principally OF 1850 900
nonvoting shares of Ford Motor Co.,
were valued at $l08,713,243, making
the 11-year-old foundation one of
the Nations largest. Income for
1946 was $3.50, ,7s0, no dividend having
been declared on the Ford stock.
Evening star., 1947-04-22
British Launch Centour,
New Light Carrier
By the Assoeidted Pres,

BELFAST. Northern Ireland,
April 22.-The Centaur, British
light aircraft carrier, was launched
amid strict security regulations to-
day by the Duchess of Kent, sister
in-law of King George VI. !
Brcadside photographs of the new
vessel were prohibited and her dis
placement was not disclosed. Thou
sands watched the launching, how
ever, despite wind and rain.
In London, the Admiralty said
the Centaur's construction was be-
gun during the war and that the
snip was along the lines of the
colossus class. The Colossus,
launched in 1s43. has a displace-
ment of l4,ooo tons, according to
James Fighting Shins
Evening star., 1947-04-22
Raises Prepaid Labor, Then
Output Jagged, Official SAYS
By the Assoeiated Pres.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 22-Wage
increases given to labor in the
transition from war to peace were
for future production that did not
materialize, l.. e. Osburne, vice
president of Westinghouse Electric
Corp. said today. r.
Addressing delegates at the ma
chine tool eiectrification forum, Mr..
Osburne said:
What we really did in the transi-
ton from war to peace was to pay
labor in advance for production
that did not materialize
Mr.. Osburne declared new wage
increases now being granted "are
simply extending the situation" and
called the rising cost of labor dan
gerous."
Evening star., 1947-04-22
Clean Up Easements
And Allies, Owners
|0f Properly Urged

Washington property owners were
urged today to dig into their At
tics and Easements for refuse and
trash to rid themselves Of 1 rodent
and IRE menace.
The appeal came from Kirk Nil
Ter, chairman Of the Board Of
Trades Cleanup Committee, which
this week IS sponsoring Cleanup,
Paint-up. Fix-up Week" to add 70
the beauty and safety Of the Dis
trict.
The emphasis is on responsibility
Of properly owners to keep their
own homes, business ofices and
property clean. They should let
no waste accumulate that will draw
veTmin or create q ire hazard"
warned Mr.. Miller.
After that, they should ''get out
the paint and scrub brushes the
civic leader said. Also cooperating,
the Weather Bureau has promised
clear weather for outside work to-
day and tomorrow.
Meanwhile, the District Refuse
Division Is In the midst Of its an-
nual cleaning Of the No, 8 police
precinct area. William A. Xanten,
division chief, said workers have
moved In on alleys and lots to
cart away trash.
The job, he said, viii take about
three weeks. After that, the Health
Department vii move in with rodent
and vermin determination units.
and the refuse workers win move on
to the No. 10 precinct territory.
Mr.. Xanten said his department
has IS trucks on the streets this
week-four more than usual-to take
care Of added refuse expected to
show up during cleanup week.
Meanwhile, Alexandra residents
we're urged to follow suit in q sep-
arate nine-day cleanup campaign
for the city, according to D. C. Book,
business manager OF the Chamber
of Commerce.
The City sanitation Department,
Mr.. Book said. has abandoned its
regular collection schedule to give
Alexandra q more thorough going
over during the nine days. The
workers and trucks concentrated on
the downtown business section yes
teriay. Today will be backyard
and alley day." Mr.. Book said.
Evening star., 1947-04-22
Mckenzie King Here
For Two-Doy Visit
BY Tho Assoeiossd Press

Canadian Prime Minister william
Mckenzie King arrived here yester-
day for a two-day visit. He is en-
route to Ottawa from vacation at
Williamsburg, Va.
The Canadian leader probably will
confer with President Truman to-
morrow, Government officials told
reporters. They added that the call
will be primarily social.
Evening star., 1947-04-22
Report of Duce's Son
In Argentina Probed
By the A,.oe;oted pys.,

BUENOS AIRES, April 22-Ital-
ian and Argentine authorities are
investigating reports that Vittorio
Mussolini, son of Benito Mussolini
is living in Argentina under an as
sumed name. an Italian Embassy
source said last night. This in
formant maintained, however, that
so far nothing had been found to
verify the rumor.
Evening star., 1947-04-22

Authorities disagree as to whether
coffee originated In Abysinia or
Arabia.
Evening star., 1947-04-22

Record Temperatures This Year,
Highest, SO, on April 6.
Lowest, 2. on February 3.
Tide Tables.
Evening star., 1947-04-22

Monthly precipitat tion In inches in the
CapitAl (current month to .datel:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-05-07
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
SOAP BOX DERBY MEET

There will be meeting tomorrow night in the Douglas School at 8 o'clock of the Douglas Soap Box Derby contestants.
 Don Skuse, organizer of the Der by, will be on hand showing moving pictures of the 1941 National Derby event and also the 1946 race taking place in Akron, Ohio.
 Don says its will be question night, meaning that the boys can ask him all the questions about the Derby that they don't have clear. He says he also wants all the. boys at the meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-05-07
RADIO LOG
KINY (1460 KC) JUNEAU "The Voice of Alaska"
WEDNESDAY EVENING

WEDNESDAY EVENING 5:00-Alaska Light Concert. 5:30-Totem Talk-Forecasts. 5:45-World in Music. 6:00=Dinner News.
 Melody Roundup. 6:30-Benny Goodman Show. 7:00-Constan Invader. Standard News-Forecasts. 7:30-Bing Crosby Show. 8:00-March of Melody. 8:15-Fishing Time. 8:3O-KINY Bandbox. 8:45-PAA News.
 9:00-Radio Theatre. 9:30-Magic Carpet.
 Between the Lines. 10:00-Words with Music. 0:15-Forecasts
 MARINE FORECASTS: Daily al 8 :O0 and 9.30 A. M, 12:00 Noon, anc 5 40, 7:25, 8:25 and 1o:15 P. M; anc at 11:55 AM. and 5;10 ane 9:30 P. M.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-05-07
sEAMAN SIGNS AS sUPT.

Wm. H. Seaman, superintendent Of Douglas Public Schools for last term has signed a contract with the School Board for the Superintend- onts position for the 1947-48 term. Seaman, a homeowner here, also teaches English.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-05-07
SCHOOL PUPILS x-RAYED

The entire enrolment of the Dcuelas SchooI from the First to i, the Twelfth grades received X-rays
 tkis morning through the courtesy of the Public Health Service. The X-rays were taken in the Juneau Grade School auditorium.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-05-07
DOUGLAS, JUNEAU GUESTS

The Juneau Chamber of Com merce has invited the members of the Douglas Chamber to be guests at their noon day luncheon tomor- row, Thursday, at the Baranof Gold Room.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-05-07
SENIOR SNEAK

Douglas Seniors, made their an- nual Sneak on Monday this week. They were not at school but that is as far as their activities of the cay are known.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-05-07
DINNER AT MIKES

The Boys Athletic Association is giving a dinner this evening at o'clock at Mikes Place for the par ticipants in the recent Gastineau Channel Track Meet. Among the specially invited guests will be Mayor Pusich and School Board President Arne Shudshift.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-05-07

The area of Colombia is more than that of Germany, France, Austria and Belgium combined.
Evening star., 1947-01-30
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. c.
THURSDAY, JANUARY
Auto Deal CHARGES
Against Lawyer and
Minister Dismissed

A charge of conspiracy to violate
the false pretenses section OF the
District code, filed December IS
against two local professional men,
was dismissed yesterday by United
States Commissioner Needhan G.
Turnage.
The two men are Irwin Barnes, 81,
colored, lawyer with offices in
| the 1000 block of Eleventh street
NV, and Charles E. Moore, 30, COL
ored, a minister living in the 100
block of p street S.W.
Both had been charged with ac-
cepting more than $500 from a
local liquor store owner for new
Cadillac which was not delivered.
In previous hearings, however, 1t
was brought out that in contract
signed last October by the COM
plainant, Carl Travis Of the 1900
block of r street NV, Mr.. Barnes
and Mr.. Moore had promised de-
livery at a future date, February /.
When the three went to Detroit
to get the car through q contact
man," Mr.. Barnes testified he be-
came suspicious of the contact"
and washed his hands Of the DEAL
He further testified both he and Mr..
Moore had been "him-hammed" by
the Detroit agent to whom MIR
Travis money had been given.
In his, ruling the commissioner
said that since a past or present
date of delivery was not involved
in the contract agreement the ac-
ton of Mr.. Barnes and Mr.. Moore
did not violate the code. He added
the alleged money transaction took
place out of this Jurisdiction.
Mr.. Turnage stated, however
there was sufficient probable
cause" for the issuance of the war
rant against the men. Defense At
torneys Wesley Williams and Leon
ard Hayes then replied they had
no quarrel" over the issuance OF
the warrant.
Evening star., 1947-01-30
Three Montgomery Dances
Slated in Dimes CAMPAIGN

The March of Dimes campaign in
Montgomery County will close with
three dances between now and Feb
ruary Is, Alfred G. Paul, county
chairman, said.
An invitation ball at the Kenwood
Club tomorrow night has been q
sellout and a near sellout has been
reported for Saturdays March of
Evening star., 1947-01-30

Baltimore yesterday at q meeting
sponsored by the Maryland State
Roads Commission.
The meeting was attended BY Dis
trict highway and planning officials
as well as those representing the
State Of Virginia, Montgomery
Prince Georges and Arlington Coun.
ties and the United States Public
Roads Administration.
The plan was started when Prince
Georges County asked for help In
finding the best location for cross
county highway.
Evening star., 1947-01-30
Deaths Reported

Joseph A. Dempf. So, 134 4th st. ne.
Fred c. Connor, 50, 1919 Rosedale SC. ne.
Henry N. Robertson, 7S. Soldiers Home.
Frederick G. Ehling. 7s. 213l 3rd st. ne.
NV.
Charlotte B. johnson, II, 3rd st, ne,
Mary A. Mccallum, 70. 513 crittenden
Leila n Moorhead. SO. 8so2 1st st. NV.
Ida M. Winneur, SO, 4S5 II st. sw.
Matthew Lyons, 63. 16 4th St. Sc.
Floyd Hanback,. 81, 335 Rock Creek Church
I'd, NV
Evening star., 1947-01-30

Robert H. Lee. Sc. South Portland. Ne.
Lena Ellington, 55. 511 Rock Greek Church
I'd. NV.
Maynard L. Pratt ~, Austin. MINI.
Infant Tim Somerville. 3624 Conn. ave
NV,
Infant Tender, 1887 Underwood ST. NV
Willis King. 81. 8 Logan pl. NV.
Celestine Aston, 7s, 400 Swami ST. NV
Herbert c.. Nash, GO, 145I Corcoran st. NV
James A. corbin, 81, :s01o Bird st. NV.
Marian O. Smith, 81, 1921 s ST. NV.
Leslie Conrad. 46. l243 Wylie st. ne.
Donald Blackwell, IL. 1875 Montello ave
Infant Douglas Mason, r., 107 H q. NV
Infant Lenora Harrison, 1880 s st. NV.
Evening star., 1947-01-30

Dimes Dance at tha Silver Spring
armory. sponsored by the County
Council Of the American Legion.
Another benefit dance is planned
at Sherwood High School, Sandy
Spring, Mr.. Paul said.
Evening star., 1947-05-04

a handsome tapestry hangs back 81
the small galiery above the stage
and the wan panels now are hung
with oil paintings. Hand-carved
moulding OF exquisite workmanship
already has been placed around the
ceiling as well as across the under
edge OF the stage and part Of the
chair rail has been set. Also fan
shaped medallion is in place over
an open door midway along the right
wall that gives vista OF the great
hall, the terraces, the river and the
Virginia hills The moulding is
l7th century woodwork and was
IN the home In Newport which
Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling bought some
seven or eight years ago. Animals
and birds and other creatures cavort
through its intricate scrolls and not
any two are alike.
"A powder room and lounge are
IN the making and, knowing the
many charities in which the hostess
OF this beautiful home is interested
it IS safe to believe that the theater
Will be used for many worthy causes.
The Thrift Shop. remember, was
founded by Mrs. Sterling's mother,
Mrs. John r. Wilkins, who now
lives in the east wing Of IA house.
In the series OF smaller houses
within the big house, two are being
fitted fOr thp SnysS nf thc fo orni1u
One will be called the House Of
David and the other the House Of
John.
Evening star., 1947-05-04

stallation of a fountain in the center
of the second terrace. Already
shrubs and trees have been planted
at the foot of the great surrounding
wall, successfully screening the un-
loveliness of the street below and
giving a full view of Key Bridge and
the Potomac and miles of the hills
of Virginia.
Magnolia, horse chestnut, locust,
coffee and pine trees grow on the
ivy-coyered top terrace, where tulips,
Japonica and iris made splashes of
color, and masses of wisteria made
a canopy over the huge pergola to
the right.
On approaching the house from
the front interest is attracted i'm
mediately to the handsome wrought
iron grill work, and more of the
same sort has been artfully set in
sections of the walled terraces.
Gates of the grill work lead to spe-
cial hooks and connecting wings.
All of this now rare art work was
Evening star., 1947-05-04

Yesterday was an anniversary, in
way, of one of Georgetown's most
fascinating houses. One hundred
and forty-nine years ago, May 3,
1898, its owner and occupant, Mr..
Benjamin Stoddert, became the first
Secretary of the Navy of the United
States. The appointment was made
by President John Adams just three
days after the Navy Department was
created by Act of Congress.
Finding artisans at work a few
days ago at Halcyon, the name given
it by Mr.. Stoddert, was heart-warm-
ing. Restoration work has been 60
ing on, in fact, for several years
under the able and devoted direc-
ton of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick A.
who purchased it more
than four years ago. Progress has
been Slow, but it now is nearing
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Harris G. Eaoing Photos.

found on the place, buried in mold
and dead leaves and overgrown with
weeds.
| Inside, workmen were busy In the
chapel wing, which is entered from
the terrace and through an arched,
fanlight door set between slender,
Ivine-covered columns on Corin-
THAN lines. Mirrors were being
placed in a specially constructed
ceiling alcoye at the far end. Slanted
at the proper degree, when set they
will reflect the sky showing through
the fanlight and give the chapel
full daylight. Niches in the wall
are being cleaned and prepared for
the placing of figurines.
A surprising feature is the loca-
ton of the theater, which, when
restoration is complete, will be an
other gem in beautiful setting.
It crosses the front entrance to the
house and now is entered through
the right wing. Another entrance
will be made to accommodate public
audiences when such occasions arise.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Capital Silhouette
-By Margaret Geyuond-
DT HIH7gH7FE OR7W0HH
Home of First Secretary of Navy
Nearing Completion of Restoration

completion and by midsummer ii
will be as perfect and as fascinating
as any home in this country.
Mr.. Stoddert built the house in
1785. Standing high on the bluff OF
Prospect Hill. it undoubtedly was de-
signed to face the river, with a series
of terraces leading down to the docks
or piers on which tobacco boats un-
loaded their cargoes.
Being a Marylander, it was nat
ural for Mr.. Stoddert to have his
home constructed on manor house
lines, with a broad center hall on
the first floor opening onto the ter
races through a wide, wing doorway
under fanlight arch.
Since 1909, when it was purchased
by Mr.. Albert Clemons, strange
things have happened to it. The
gentleman had passion for build
ing, and, in some instances, for no
apparent reason. The result was
an odd mixture OF beauty and hor-
rors, some of the construction re-
lating to the original architecture
and some of it unrelated to any,
thing.
Following the death of Mr.. Glenn
ons, who left it to Harvard Univer-
sity-Which did not want 1.-THE
place remained vacant for a number
of years and slowly was becoming a
pile of ruins.
Any one who has witnessed the
disintegration and decay of houses
that generations ago were the homes
of citizens who made history feels
a glow of pride on coming upon one
that is being rescued before 1T is
too late. 1t means that some one
has vision, love for the historic,
and a desire to preserve for future
generations some part of the beauty
of an era that has vanished.
Landscaping was going on the
other day on the terraces the major
job at the moment being the in