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Evening star., 1947-07-27
Herzfe|d Says Russia
Will Develop A-Bomb

1t is only matter of time until
the Russians stumble" upon the
atomic bomb formula, DR.. Karl F.
Herzfeld, head of Catholic Univer-
sity's physics department, said
yesterday.
DR.. Herzfeld, the university's
representative on the council of the
Oak Ridge Nuclear Institute, said
he did not believe Russian scientists
have discovered the formula.
He declared control of the bomb
should be in international han1s,
that IF atomic materials are used,
the United Nations should Fnow
where they are going. who is using
them and what they are being used
for. In this wav. h.uch disaster can
be avoided"
Discussing peacetime uses Of
atomic energy, he said it some day
will be the power behind industries
in countries where coal is unobtain-
able"
DR.. Hazfeld said he also believes
every American citizen should have
some knowledge of atomic power in
order to make wise and intelligent
political decisions.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Mine Blast Fatal 10 n
Found Caused by Gas
By the Associofed Press

WEST FRANKFORT, ILL.,, July
26.-The Illinois State Mining Board
reported today the explosion which
killed 81 miners here Thursday was
caused by ignition of an accumula-
ton of methane gas"
The boards preliminary report on
the tragedy. which occurred deep
in the Old Ben Coal Corps No. 8
mine, said the blast ''in any and all
respects, was not due to negligence
on the part of any one
Harold L. Walker, State director
of mines and minerals, released the
report. 1t said that exact location
of the explosion could not be deter
mined because the blast was far
beyond the point to which explora-
ton of the 18th and 14th east en-
tries could be carried"
Earlier the company's vice presi-
dent, George F. Campbell, in state
ment, said no gas was detected in
the mine after the explosion, and
that coal dust was not factor.
Federal inspectors returned to the
mine inspection station at Vim
cennes, Ind, from the blast scene
without making statement.
Funeral services for five Of the
victims were to be held tomorrow,
and Mayor Luther Burpo proclaimed
next Tuesday a day of mourning.
Meanwhile, 1000 miners stayed away
from their jobs at II Franklin
County coal pits second day as a
mourning gesture.
In Springfield, ILL.,, where John L.
Lewis, president of the AFL United
Mine Workers Union, is visiting his
mother, an aide said that the union
chief would have no comment on
the investigation reports. Mr.. Lewis
visited the disaster scene yesterday.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Rites for Mrs. N. W. PerIey
To Be Held al ; Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs. Florence
c. Perley, 10, of 1718 Hobart street
NV, a lifelong resident of Wash.
ington, will be held at 8 pm
tomorrow at the Hines funeral home
29O1 Fourteenth street NV. Mrs
Perley died Friday at her home after
a long illness. Burial will be in
Congressional Cemetery.
A native of Washington, Mrs
Perley went to business high school,
here. She was member of Rylano
Methodist Church for many years
and in later years joined Francis
Asbury Methodist Church. She was
active in Red Cross work.
Surviving are her husband, Nor
rison w. Perley; a daughter, Mrs
Helen Whiting of Chicago; two
sons, Allan H. Perley, Legislative
counsel for the House of Repre-
sentatives, and Frank M. Perley, an
assistant vice president of the
American Security & Trust Co., both
of Washington; a brother, Emory
Hall OF Washington, and four grand
children.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
4O-Hour Week Found
Increasing Efficiency
BY the Assecioted Press

The postwar 40-hour work week
is yielding better results in effici-
Iency, reduced absenteeism and
safety than did the longer hours Of
wartime, the Bureau of Labor Sta
tistics concluded yesterday.
A survey of 20 industries where
incentive plans are in effect to spur
workers was analyzed in an article
released by the bureaus monthly
review. Max I. Kossoris headed
the survey and explained his find-
lngs at a news conference.
Up to a certain point, the in
vestigation showed the longer hours
yielded higher levels of total weekly
output. But the increase did not
measure up to the increase in
hours.
AS rule, Mr.. Kossoris and Com
missioner Evan Clague of the bu-
reau said, workers under wage in
centives and at routine jobs in
which the workers control the speed
of operations were able to obtain
only two hours of output for every
three hours of work when the work
week exceeded 48 hours.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
QarnH nf Thanka

FRASER, EDITH MAY. We wish to ex.
press our appreciation to our many friends
and neighbors for their expressions Of
cJmpathy in our recent bereavement.
THE FAMILY
GILBERT, WILLIAM. The widow of the
late WILLIAM GILBERT wishes to ex-
press her thanks to the many friends, pas
tors and ORGANIZATIONS for their. kind
ness in the hour of her bereavement.
MRS. SADIE GILBERT.
HAILSTORK. WALKER N. We wish tc
acknowledge with grateful appreciation the
many kindnesses and floral tributes ano
cards of sympathy during our bereavement
THE FAMILY.
JONES, SYLVESTER. / wish to extend
my CORDIAL thanks to my many friends
co-workers and neighbors for their SYM
pathy in my recent bereavement.
MRS. CARRIE JONES BURRELL.
MUCKENHIRN. ROBERT L.. We wish
to express to our friends and neighborS
our appreciation of their sympathy. ano
kindness in the death of our beloved son
and nephew. ROBERT l. MUCKMHIRN
Mr.. AND MRS. AXEL T. MUCkENHIRN
MR.. AND MRS JOHN G. ROBBINS,
MRS. A. FRANK DEARING.
WALTER. MAY NJ The family of the
late MAY NJ. WALTER wish to express
their appreciation for the flowers, cards OF
sympathy and the many klnoneS-es shown
US in our recent sorrow.
FRANK WALTER AND FAMILY.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
IS Rescued After Blast
Rocks Excursion Boat
By the Associated Press

LAKE GENEVA, Wis, July 26.-
Thirty-fve passengers were rescued
from blazing excursion boat today
after an explosion rocked the
vessel about a quarter mile off shore
Richard Brugger, q, captain and
pilot of the Majestic, was the only
casualty. He suffered severe burns
but aided in distributing life pre-
servers while eight speed boats and
a safety patrol vessel headed to the
rescue.
Several hundred bathers heard
the explosion and screams of the
passengers. At the first sound of
the blast, speed-boat operators
started their craft and headed to
the rescue.
The passengers backed away from
the flames and were taken over the
open side of the Majestic. The
flames burned off the boats super
structure and scorched its metal
hull to the Waterline.
Capt Brugger was taken to a
hospital where his condition was
reported good. Cause of the explo-
sion was not known. ~
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Harold {. Mitchell Dead
Edited Midwest Papers
By +he Associated Press

DETROIT, July 26. - Harold E
(EaD Mitchell, 78, former managing
editor of the Detroit Free Press and
for many years newspaperman in
the Midwest, died today.
Mr.. Mitchell, a native Of st
Joseph, Mo-, began his career in
Lincoln, Nebr., after attending
ODerlin College. He served the Du-
luth (Minn.D News Tribune in an
executive capacity from 1900 until
1918. He was night editor of the
Milwaukee Sentinel before going te
the Free Press here in 1918. He
retired in 1881.
Survivors include the widow, two
sons and two daughters.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Burmese Fight One Another
To See Body Of Dead Chief
BY the Assoeioted Press

RANGOON, Burma. July 90
Thousands of Burmese screamed
and fought each other today in an
attempt to enter Jubilee Hall to
pay homage to U Aung San and his
dead executive council members
whose bodies are presently lying in
state.
They were hurled back by police
and firemen after they had broken
through Gordon at the gates Lead
ing to the hall.
Ii was just week ago today
that Aung San and his six colleagues
were assassinated by gunmen whose
Identities are yet unrevealed by
authorities.
Throughout the country the day
was observed as one of national
mourning. During the morning
Gov. Sir Hubert Rance personally
laid a wreath before the dead off,
Gals bier in Jubilee Hall.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Rites at Capitol Mark
10Oth Anniversaryo Of
Liberian Republic

Ceremonies commemorating the
Tooth anniversary of the Republic
of Liberia were held yesterday at the
Capitol.
Justice Robert H. Jackson of the
Supreme Court unveiled a plaque
symbolizing the friendship between
the small African democracy and
the United States.
In an address to the audience at
tending the ceremonies, Justice
Jackson recalled that Liberia had
been founded in the early 10Th
Century "to ease a troubled ma
tional conscience"
He spoke of the early struggles of
the republic which declared its in
dependence in 1847, and of her con-
sistent support to efforts to organ
ize in the interests of peace the in
ternational community of which she
thus became an independent and
sovereign member
A message from President Tru-
man expressed pride in the progress
that Liberia has made in her first
century of national existence, and
added:
1T is our hope and expectation
that the coming years will see the
progress of the past 100 years con-
tinued and accelerated"
President Truman's message was
read to the gathering by Frank L.
Stanley, cochairman of the National
Committee for the American Cele-
bration OF the Tooth Anniversary OF
Liberia, which sponsored the cere-
mony.
C. D. B. King, newly appointed
minister of Liberia to the United
States, accepted the plaque on be-
half of his government. 1t will be
shipped to Liberia.
Also speaking on the program was
Perry w. Howard and Representa-
tive Dawson, Democrat, of Illinois,
cochairman of the national Com
mittee. DR.. Daniel G. Hill, acting
dean of the chapel, Howard Univer-
sity, presented the opening invoca-
ton. Music was furnished by the
United States Army Air Forces
Band.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Hit Mptttnriattt
BROWN. ETHEL MAY In n

BROWN. ETHEL MAY. In memory o.
departed this life l 3 years ago TO-DAY, July
MRS. LUCINDA E. BROWN AND FAMILY
COOPER. LUCY S. A tribute of Low,
and devotion to the memory of our darlins
mother LUCY S. COOPER, who left u
seven years ago today, July -, 1910.
In the book of life are memories
OF the Happiest moments we have known
And recorded in love is the blessing
OF a wonderful mother-our own.
You've gone, dear, but the treasure vol
Is truly a valve untold:
A life flled. with deeds Of kindness,
beauty Oh HEa hssf! 1oNELY eSd sSoi CHILDREN. I
MARC UERTTE j. KL1NEHANsE. VIII
27, 1945. WILLIAM H. KLINEHANsE.
K sVAM II our aT In moep sa ep TtAH 1Haf
KYLE, who departed this life N20 years
ago today, July 27, 1927.
Another Another @ year has passed away
And Still we love and long for you
HOW can we ever forget?
We often pause and think of you.
And think of how you died.
To know you couldn't say good-by
Her PftU loving 'ca ehildren 1s ANNIE AND PAUL
RATTLEY. HAROLD: In memory Q! Q!
His loving vii wife, KATIE RATTLEY.
REDDEN, LOIS RUTH. In memory OIL
our daughter. LOIS RUTH REDDKN' RED S The o1n
They say time heals a broken heart,
But, oh, it, seems untrue.
For eight long years our hearts
MOTHER AND DADDY
RICH, WILLIAM c.. sR. In memory o.
G. RICH, SR., who departed this life two
The covers Of life's book are closed
But kindly tales of years well spent
Are what the pages tell.
Each chapter in it leaves a thought,
As lovely as can be-,
For us to keep within our hearts,
AnSAiinea HIS = WIFE Vfoln AND CHILDREN. Z
devoted father, GETA SCOTT, who de.
parted this life five years ago today JULY
| Loved in life, remembered in death.
His loving daughter and son-in-law,
ANNA AND ARTHUR CLYBURN.
| SMALLWOOD. ERNEST F. In lovins
e ~ oeSYsa So bSyssed 6yssdfr aTas
year ago today. July "a. 1916.
Faithful and honest in all his. ways;
Devoted and true to the end of his days.
Devoted sister, ADDIE HAGAN: brothers
| JAMES L. SMALLWoOD, GILBERT
T. To1SAHH sMALLwooD; nephew GEORGE
SMITH, HARRIET MARIA. In lovini
T a Of M9RA All dsas gMTn no1sb wso
parted this life three years ago today
The face that is ever before us,
A voice we can never forget,
A smile that we will love forever.
In memory we can see her vet.
In our hearts her memory fingers,
Always tender, bonded true.
There is not a day, dear mother,
That We DO not think Of you. -
Devoted children, THEODORE, LINN1E.
%IIt1AM Ssnd MILLIAM Ia Jr IL iShA sMTH ana S. bus
VIOLET, MYRTLE A. In loving mem
who S1 de depaT5ed ,5ea this life three years ago
Let me think of her today.
Sleeping, resting. Just away;
Resting where no shadows fall.
In perfect peace she awaits us al.
Her devoted husband FRED L. VIOLET
WHITTINGHAM, J. G.. In loving re.
father, father a j. G. wHfTTfNGHAM. who de:
parted his life one year ago today, July
81, 1916.
One year ago you left us
For a better place to rest.
But you are not forgotten
By those who loved YOU best.
God saw the road was getting rough,
| The hills too hard to climb.
He gently closed your weary eyes,
And whispered, Peace by thine"
His devoted wife. HESTER, and children,
| ADDIE, JAMES. LILLIAN.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Izvestio Urges4096 Boost
In Fish Catch This Year
By the Associoted Pres,

MOSCOW, July 26.-The govern
ment newspaper Izvestia called on
Russia's Far Eastern fishermen to-
day to increase their catch this year
Al per cent over 1916.
The article said that one-third of
the total this year should come from
the former Japanese-held areas
around southern Sakhalin and the
Kurile Islands. 1t said new settlers
from Siberia and European Russia
had arrived by thousands of fami-
lies" in 1916 and 1947 on southern
Sakhalin.
The article called for development
Of a fishing fleet and said waste
full methods of exploitation" must
cease. Especially criticized was the
use of explosives to kill fish.
Evening star., 1947-07-27


will be held at the residence at
pm. tomorrow.
Mr. Bradley already had extensive
textile and other interests when, in
1919 he and his lifelong friend and
former school mate, the late Ernest
Woodruff. became the principals in
the syndicate which purchased the
Coca Cola Co. from Asa G. Gambler
for $25,0G0,000 With their aSso-
ciates, Mr.. Bradley and Mr. Wood
ruff made millions of dollars from
this investment.
Board Chairman n at One Time,
Mr.. Bradley served Coca Cola in
several capacities and at one time
was chairman of the board. He held
a dictatorship in the soft drink con-
Germ until his death.
In recent years, Mr.. Bradley gave
up active participation in many of
his interests, but he maintained di-
rectorships and served as chairman
of the board of several concerns.
The Columbus Manufacturing Co.,
a textile mill, was sold recently to
the West Point Manufacturing Co.
Sale of his Eagle & Phenix Mills
here to Reeves Brothers,. Inc, who
control large Carolina textile inter-
ests, awaits an August meeting of
the company's stockholders. Mr..
Bradley was chairman of the Colum-
bus Manufacturing Co. until its sale,
and he headed the Eagle & Phenix
board at his death.
Mr.. Bradley also headed the Co
lunbuS Iron Works, the Columbus
Grocery Co., The w. G. Bradley Co.,
the Third National Bank of Colum-
bus, the Columbus Bank and Trust
Co. and the Southern Plow Co.
Large Holder in Textile Chain.
His holdings il the Bibb Manu-
featuring Co., one of the South's
largest textile mill chains, were ex-
tensive, and he was member OF
the company's board until his death.
He held directorships in the Georgia
Power Co., the Citizens & Southern
National Bank, the Central of
Georgia Railway and was member
Evening star., 1947-07-27
|Wedemeyer Reports
Many Suggestions
On Study Of China
BY the Assoeioied Press

SHANGHAI, July 26.-Lt. Gen
Albert C. Wedemeyer, heading 8
special American fact finding mis-
sion, issued a noncommittal state.
ment on arrival here today that he
had received many and varied
suggestions from Chinese in the
four days he spent in Nanking.
Some Nanking officials, who pre-
ferred to remain anonymous, said
the general had kept them so busy
answering his questions that they
could not ask him any.
Gen. Wedemeyer, they said, was
extremely lose-mouthed," and
maintained such poker face that
they could not even guess his re-
action to anything they had told
him.
Interested in Progress.
Gen. WedenAeyers written state
ment said his mission was inter-
ested in determining what China
had done and could do through her
own efforts to bring about recovery.
He said he had received definite
indications" that there were many
constructive steps the Chinese can
take to insure honest and efficient
governmental processes and to re-
store economic stability"
He said his mission was interest
ed in seeing what constructive steps
have already been taken
One member of the mission said
Gen. Wedemeyer naturally would
form his own recommendations
but you may be assured those
recommendations will not become
public property until they have
passed through the hands of Presi-
dent Truman and Secretary of
State Marshall"
Korean Survey Scheduled.
The mission is expected to con-
clude its work in China within
little more than four weeks and then
move on to Korea for a fortnight.
One source said a tour of Man
churia was probable but it was not
certain whether the party would go
to Changchun, Manchurian capital
which still is virtually surrounded
by Communists.
There was no news from the Man
churian war fronts. In China proper,
government dispatches claimed re-
capture of Tinghsien, 100 miles
southwest of Peiping, and said there
was new heavy fighting on the
Klaohsien peninsula in Eastern
Shantung just north of Tsingtao.
Evening star., 1947-07-27

of the advisory board of the Irving
Trust Co. of New York.
Mr.. Bradley's parents, Forbes and
Theresa Clark Bradley, moved to
Russell County, Ala, from Connecti-
cut before the Civil War.
He was educated at Slade High
School in Columbus and at Alabama
Polytechnic Institute at Auburn.
Mr.. Bradley's wife, the former
Sarah M. Hall, to whom he was
married in 1887, died several years
ago. Their daughter, Mrs. D. A.
Turner, survives. Her husband was
associated with Mr.. Bradley in busi-
ness,
Evening star., 1947-07-27
1850 Miners Made Idle
By WaIkout Of Is Men
by the Associotsd Press

JENKINS, KY, July 26.-Approxi-
mately $500 coal miners were idle
at three mines near here as a re-
suit of walkout of Is workers at
the Consolidation Coal Co.'S central
preparation plant in jenkins.
A company spokesman said the
men walked off their jobs Friday
afternoon at the central plant and
that the mines could not operate
without the preparation plant. Ap-
proximately 1,500 miners are af-
fected, all members of the United
Mine Workers. The company rep.
resentative thought the men would
be back on, the job Monday. He
didn't know the reason for the walk
out.
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Levy Gets Law College Post

Irving j. Levy, former special as
sistant to the Attorney General and
Washington attorney, has been
named to part-time professorship
of the Washington College of Law,
Dean Horatio Rogers has announced
Mr.. Levy will teach labor law.
Evening star., 1947-07-27

cOLCOn ana COCA
Cola, died of a
heart attack al
his home here to-
day.
Death came as
he strolled on the
terrace of his
nome after break
fast. He COM
planned of feeling
dizzy and before
his nurse could
summon medical
aid, Mr.. Bradley
S ! u M p e d over
dead.
E11rara1 cory,ioo<
Evening star., 1947-07-27
|W.C. Bradley Dead;
Southern Executive
OF Industry Was "a
By the Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ga, July 26.-W. c.
Bradley, "a, who began life on an
Alabama farm ard amassed one of
the South's greatest fortunes in
Evening star., 1947-07-27
Draths
REED, CoLEY BRADLEY.

REED, CCLEY BRADLEY. Suddenly. on
REED, the beloved husband of Myrtle l.
Reed and father of Preston B. Reed.
Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home,
4th ST. and Mass ave ne, where services
will be held on Monday, July rs, at pm.
Interment WASHINGTON National Cemetery.
Evening star., 1947-07-27

MADISON, ALBERT On Friday. July
25, 1897, ALBERT MADISON father Of
Edith NJ Plummer and Albert Madison.
children, one brother and many relatives
and friends. Remains may be viewed at
the Malvan & Schey Funeral Home, N; j.
where services will be held Tuesday. July
30. at pm. Interment Harmony Gene
Evening star., 1947-07-27
MATITFEhdDT. GHARLEs. ,.rIEli q EEIdsE nE

MATTFELDT. CHARLES. On Friday
July 25., 1947. CHARLES MATTFELDT
2S47 Wilson blvd, Arlington. Va, where
funeral services will be held Monday, july
2s. at l pm. 1nterment Columbia Gar
dens Cemetery. 27
MAYS. IRENE. Departed this life Sat
TRENE HFiSEi MAYS Of Of Is Eye St, ne. She is
survived by a devoted husband, Tommy
Mays; one daughter. Miss Dorothy
may be viewed at the Hall Bros. Funeral
Home, 621 Florida ave. NV, Tuesday,
snd ny nsermeat Rs asssF 2uEasaa da
MILLER, CAROLINE SUE. Suddenly on
ISE SUE M1IER 5eloned a daughter Of
Marjorie, Lois Miller NEE Talbottl and
Walter Y: Miller, Caroline .,l S Sue rests @ at
ss4a4 ssa deoreia ave. Silver Spring, Md
where services will be held on Monday.
July IS. at 2 pm: Interment Colesyille
NUTTING, LILLIAN LINKINs. On Sat-
pfa pFaay finE1AN JHlE LINK EfNk1ss NUNG e
loved wife of the late DR.. Hugh Nuttins
Friends may call at Gawlers Cpapel, 1886
Pa ave. NV. where services VIII be held
me- ment ROCK creek Cemetery 2s
PERLEY. FLORENCE GERTRUDE, On
lis ziassi Hcsafs S St. s. NV NV. fLoRENcE GER.
RgpE PERIEY ps,s Rse Hail. o+bs1 Deoved Mrs wife
Helen Whiting. Allan r: and Frank M
the, S. H. Hines CO, Funeral Home. 29oII
pm. I1terment Congressional cemeasssry
Evening star., 1947-07-27
LEE, GEORGE DAVIS

July "a, 194i, at his residence 1910
North Rolfe, Arlington, Va, GEORGE
DAVIS LEE, beloved husband of Mar
guerite NJ. Lee, father of Charles H. Lee,
Mrs: Katherine L: Gilmer and Mrs. Alma
L. Durango, and grand1a ather of Daniel
Hartwell Durango. Remains resting at the
Ives Funeral Home, 2S47 Wilson blvd, Ar
lington, Va, where funeral services will be
held Monday, July %, at l l am. Inter
ment Arlington National Cemetery. 81
Evening star., 1947-07-27

REED, CoLEY B. Officer
.gN and members Of Anacostia
WSS Council, No. 16, JR; Q; y.
- FlA. M. and color guards OF the
of Columbia are here
~ by notified TO assemble at the
Lee Funeral Home, 4th and
Iillu o. QAE
Evening star., 1947-07-27

LEAHY, KATHRYN LOUISE. On Thurs
day. July -. 1941. at Emergency Hospital;
KATHRYN LOUISE IEAHY: beloved daugh-
ryn Leahy. Funeral from the Timothy
Hanlon Funeral Home, 1881 Georgia ave.
NV. on Monday, July 2S, at $50 am.
High REQUIEM mass at st. Gabriel's Church
at am. Relatives and friends invited.
Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. 27
Evening star., 1947-07-27
APPLETON. FREDERICK OTTO.

A SPECIAL COMM UllCaII UI OU-
lumbia Lodge. No. 80, A. y
4 for 8 am. Tue sday. July 20, for
~ the purpose OF CONDUCTING Ma,
sonic services at the funeral OF
te brother. Worshipful FREDERICK
Evening star., 1947-07-27

"a, 1947, at United States Naval
S Medical Center. Bethesda, Md,
S HENRY " VERGA, beloved hus
~ band of Cecilia M. Verga, father
of Mary C.. Verga and Mrs. Cath
crime G. Schaub. Remains rest
ing at Chambers Funeral Home, SIT 11th
st. Sc, until Monday. July 2S, at $50
a m. Mass at Fort Myer Chapel: Fort
Myer Va, at am Relatives and friends
invited 1nterment in Arlington National
Cemetery ~
Evening star., 1947-07-27

20, 1947, at her residence, 1435 Holly st.
NV, S. ELIZABETH KEYS, daughter OF
the late. Charles F: and Hannah F. Keys,
sister of Olive M Keys and Mrs. j. P NJ
Haas of Baltimore, Nd. Services at the
S. H. Hines Co. Funeral Home, 2901 14th
st. NV. on Monday, July 2S at IL noon.
Interment GlenWood CemeterY. IS