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Evening star., 1947-11-09

Augusta Rosso, handsome, suave
former italian Ambassador to the
United States, is coming back to this
country for the first time since 1910
His chic and lovely looking Ameri-
can wife, the former Frances Will
kinson Bunker, will precede him by
several weeks. In. fact, she sailed
from Italy yesterday, will land in
New York on the 18th, spend week
there, then come on down to Wash
ington to see her daughter, Adele
Hynes, and her family, and scores
Of Capital friends.
Rosso will fly over in time to
spend Christmas with his wife and
her parents in Evanston, ILL.,, then
both will come to the Capital. And
this is the best news of all-if they
can find an apartment, they will
remain here for three or four
months. There will be slew of
parties for them. Few ENJOYS haHe
been more popular than Rosso,
who was bachelor during his am
bassadorial days in the middle 1905.
A career diplomat, he was never
labeled a Mussolini man. In fact,
had to hide out in Rome for nine
solid months, awaiting the arrival
of the American forces.
X y
It shouldn't happen to a dog.
Kitty Andrews Dillingham; and hus-
band Bayard set out for their hon
eymoon trip to Hawaii, where they
will make their home-were on the
high seas two days when Kitty had
acute appendicitis. She had to be
operated on then and Thereby now
is hospitalized in Honolulu.
Flashes of the Week: Harry de
Pauer arriving at a cocktail party
after eight hours of deciphering let
ters in six different languages at
CARE headquarters. A gay bach
elor about town, one would never
know that he works all day every
day as volunteer to help the pa
thetic needs of starving Europeans.
He remembers what 1t was like back
in 1919 In Vienna, when he was fed
by Red Cross parcels from Ameri-
can relatives. Mrs. z. Jean VIII
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Foster Homes Needed
By Welfare Board in
Montgomery Suburbs

More foster homes are needed in
suburban areas of Montgomery
County, it was disclosed today by
Mrs. Dorothy M. Kurtz, director of
the county welfare board.
"The lack of foster homes to meet
the needs of specific children now
constitutes the greatest problem of
our child placing program, Mrs.
Kurtz declared.
Mrs. Klrtz explained suburban
homes are needed most frequently
for adolescent children who require
special school programs not avail
able IN the rural area or who need
to be located some distance from
rural sections where they formerly
lived.
In addition, Mrs. Kurtz said, sub
urban areas are desirable in some
cases because they afford oppor-
tunities for youngsters to do parS-
time work.
At present, suburban homes are
needed for 10 foster children, ran
ging in age from to IS years, Mrs.
Kurtz said. She explained that per-
sons interested in becoming foster
parents for the agency may call
Rockville 1911 to arrange an inter-
view in Takoma Park, Silver Spring
or Bethesda.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
1heafer Owners Protest
Recreation Agency Films

Washington's moving picture
theater owners have objected to the
Commissioners about free movies
put on by the District Recreation
Department.
The city heads yesterday received
o letter from the Motion Picture
SFTheater Owners Association asking
70 hearing. They replied they would
Sgive a special hearing to Carter
Barron, A. Julian Brylawski, Fred
KQgod and LOUIS Bernheimer, as
ISOLATION leaders, at 10 am. August
13.
The association complains that
the free shows are in competition
with those that are put on CONNER
cially and pay taxes.
The pictures in question have
been shown during the summer here
for two years. Attendance ranges
from 200 to 500. In the main they
are films of the educational type.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Two Children Stricken
By Polio In MONTGOMERY

Two new cases Of poliomyelitis in
Montgomery County were reported
today, bringing the county's total to
six cases this year.
One is 5k -year-old boy from
Takoma Park and the other an 8h-
year-old girl from Silver Spring.
Both are at Childrens Hospital.
DR.. George H. Spence of Silver
Spring. who ,is treating the girl, said
she was stricken Saturday.
The Montgomery County Health
Department said it had no informa-
ton on the boy, other than that his
illness had been diagnosed as in
fantile paralysis.
Meanwhile, the county's third
case of spinal meningitis this year
was reported to the department.
The patient, a 19-month- Silver
Spring boy;~was reported to be i'm
proving in Casualty Hospital after
being stricken July "a.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
S235,OO0 Owen Estate Left
To Daughter and Grandson

Former Senator Robert L.'Owen
of Oklahoma, who died here July 19
at the age of 81, left an estate
valued at $235, 900, it was shown by
petition for probate Of his will
filed yesterday in District Court.
The will provided for his daughter
Mrs. Dorothea Owen Whittemore
and grandson, Robert L. Owen, jr.,
whom he adopted as a son, to share
equally in the estate. Both of them
live in Darien, Conn.
A separate paper also provided an
income of 500 a month for life for
Nettie Boykin, household employe.
The petition for probate of the
will listed debts, including mort
cages. at 100000. His estate in
cludes personal property listed at
s85 900 and real estate in Oklahoma
listed at $150000.
Former Senator Owen served as a
Senator from Oklahoma from 1907
to 1925 and afterwards practiced law
for some time. His home was at
2400' Sixteenth street NV. The Pc
tition for probate of his will was
filed by Attorney Joseph Leo Nc
Groary.
Evening star., 1947-08-05

1.-THE United States Is the finest
example OF what every country
should be and it just cannot be
compared in any way with Yugo-
slayia and other European coun-
tries" they agreed. 1--WE had never
realized how fine life could be-"
1t. Miloykovich, 80, heavy set and
a navigator during the war, is a
graduate in law of the University
of Belgrade and he plans to brush
up on his law at the University of
Chicago. He will go there under
the CT Bill of Rights.
. 1t. Markovich is being trans
ferred to the Army Intelligence
School at Denver.
Among others naturalized today
was Raymond Macina, IS, of 1928
Jenifer street NV, a native of
Sicily and resident of the United
States for At years. He said he had
been studying English in school for
four years.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
KapIan, Chief Engineer
OF Maryland Planning
Body, 10 Leave AUG. 81

Irwin I. Kaplan, A, chief enginee,
OF the Maryland National Capital
Park and Planning Commission, is
to leave that post August 81. tc
enter private practice. 49,.
A successor is expected to be
named at the commissions regular
bi.weekly meeting Thursday after
noon in Silver Spring, it was dis
closed today by Irwin I. Main, COM
mission chairman.
Mr.. Kaplan, who has been a mem.
ber OF the commission staff for IL
years, submitted his resignation
several weeks ago and it was &C.
cepted officially July "a.
He emphasized his relations with
the commission remained "very
pleasant"
Following q brief vacation he will
become an engineer consultant in
the Silver Spring area.
His duties with the Park and
Planning Commission included en-
gineering work in connection with
zoning classifications, building per-
mits, new subdivision and road
plans and other commission respon-
sibilities.
For the last two years he also has
been acting secretary of the com
mission.
Mr.. Kaplan is a graduate OF
George Washington University in
civil engineering. He and his wife
and a 16-year-old son, a student at
Coolidge High School in Washing
ton, live at 1000 North Noyes drive,
Silver Spring. -'
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Woo|C Council Official TeI|sFTC
'Shrinkproof Claims Are False

turers, retail merchants and the
public alike have become confused -
The Army, DR.. S. J. Kennedy, an
Army Quartermaster Corps textile
research director, pointed out, had
its troubles with woolens early in
the war, particularly with CT socks.
He said the Army was glad to hear
the FTC was considering a stand on
shrink immunity claims.
Hugh Lawson of the York Knit
ting Mills Toronto. told sthe COM
mission he had travelled here from
Canada to put in good word for
the FTC proposal.
Development of methods to con-
troll shrinkage in wool is the most
important problem facing the in
dustry, he said.
There is only one stigma in wool
shrink" Mr.. Lawson observed.
The hearing was conducted by
Henry Miller, director of trade prac-
tice conferences for FTC. Officials
said it would be several weeks before
the commission decides whether to
call full-dress hearing on the pro-
poSal.
Evening star., 1947-08-05

commander of the American Le-
gion, then announced each boy
would receive copy as gift from
the Legion.
Mr.. >Harkness suggested the stu
dents train themselves for careers
in public service.
In the question and answer
period which followed, the boys
manifested concern about relations
between the United States and Rus
sia. When asked whether he
thought Russia would fight or back
down If faced with a tough" United
States policy, Mr.. NORM said:
II think they are seeking the
answer to that now over in the
State Department. I wouldn't try"
Youth Receives Prize.
Monroe j. Wingate, 16, of Albu-
querque, N. Mex, was presented a
prize by iris Coffin, ABC newsman
and author, for most impressive
Questioning of the panel.
Raymond H. Fields, national di-
rector of public relations Of the
Legion, was moderator.
Music was provided by the Ma
rine Band.
The boys visit will continue
through Thursday. They will tour
the Capitol and the Supreme Court
Building tomorrow and will be
guests of the Naval Academy at An
napolis Thursday.
Evening star., 1947-08-05

joined the Royal Air Force. Later
they were sent, with 80 others, to
the United States for additional
training in flying B-24s.
That was lucky break for us, !"
Markovich said. TT was then that
we first became aware of your high
standard of living-it cannot be
compared with any other in the
world-and we fell in love with our
country. I say our country be-
cause it is now my country, too, you
know.
Later we flew in Italy and some
time later we we're commissioned by
presidential order for the duration
and six months. Before that we
had worn United States uniforms
with Yugoslav insigne. Twenty-Five
of our group died in action"
Europe Can't Compare.
proud" is just not a strong
enough word to express our appre-
citation of the United States Miloy-
yich said,
Evening star., 1947-08-05
2Yugos|ovs Who Flew for u. S. in War Become
Citizens by Act of Congress at District Court
Status Denied at First
By Legal Technically
On Air Force Service

Today was "the luckiest and the
proudest day" in the lives of two
Yugoslavs who served in the United
States Army Air Forces during the
war.
CitizenShip-by virtue of a special
act OF Congress--was granted to 1st
1t. zizko T. Miloykovich and I'd 1t.
Momchilo M. Markovich by District
Court Justice Edward M. Curran.
The two flyers along with five
other Yugoslavs who have yet to
complete papers before being nat
uralized-were denied citizenship at
first because the law did not allow
credit of air force service on the
three-year military requirement for
eligibility.
Credits Press With Rescue.
Citizenship in the country which
used them in combat but could not
give them soldiers's pay under law
became the dream of the flyers.
Their situation was no less ironic
than it was during the italian
campaign, when they hung back on
pay day but always were ready when
the Air Force was handing out its
toughest missions.
"The press came to our rescue
with publicity for our cause" 1t.
Miloykovich said today. "and then
Representative Hebert, Democrat, of
Louisiana, took up the cry for us.
Senator Jenner, Republican, of In
diana, introduced the bill that en-
abled us to become citizens of the
greatest and most democratic
country in the world. From the
bottom of our hearts we want to
thank them all"
The flyers. with the exception of
1t. Markovich, married Yugoslav
girls who prefer to remain in the
background because of fear of re-
prisals to their families by Marshal
Tito's regime. 1t. Markovich mar
ried native of Greece, who has
been in this country for two
months.
Trained in B-24s Here.
While they feared execution If
returned to Yugoslavia they made it
clear that they played no Balkan
politics but devoted themselves to
winning the war for the Allies
since they fled their native land
ahead of the invading Nazis in
April, 1S41. 1t was then that they
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Row Over Coin
Costs Policeman
Dime, Court Day

A squabble between two boys over
a contested dime cost Police Pvt.
James L. Harvey of No. 2 precinct
10 cents out of his own pocket and
a fruitlsss day spent yesterday in
Municipal Court.
Pvt. Harvey told Judge John P.
Mcmahon he saw two youngsters
fighting over a dime and that all
efforts at mediation failed until he
gave one boy a dime from his own
pocket. At that point, he said, the
mother of the boy who had the first
dime came up "and started raising
cain because she thought I called
her boy, 'dime-snatcher.'
The policeman said that, when
he could not get the mother, Mrs.
Estella Lindsay, IS, colored, of the
600 block o. M street NV, to quiet
down, he arrested her for disorderly
conduct.
Mrs. Lindsay, however, told the
judge the policeman had "insulted"
her.
Judge Mcmahon dismissed the
case because of a reasonable doubt.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Canopy Order 10 End
Falling Masonry Peril

Ov ners Of the Fries, Beall &
Sharp Co. building at 734 Tenth
street NV, where loose masonry
on the eighth floor yesterday i'm
periled passersby, today were to
erect protective canopy over the
sidewalk in front Of the building
pending repairs.
District Building Inspector Rob-
ert H. Davis ordered erection of the
canopy yesterday afternoon after
an inspection showed the building
itself was safe.
Firemen Of Truck Co. No. 3
earlier had used a 100-foot ladder
to carry down a 50-pound piece of
concrete which had been on the
verge of breaking loose at the top
Of the structure. M. E. Firor, vice
president of the wholesale hard
ware firm, attributed the disinte-
grafton to freezing and thawing of
water which had penetrated into
the concrete over the years.
The entire building is occupied
by the company, with salesrooms on
the first floor, Offices on the second
and stock rooms in the remainder.
Evening star., 1947-08-05

An official of the American Wool
Council today threw cold water on
the claims of manufacturers that
they produce "shrinkproof" WOOL
ems.
There Is no such thing, advertising
copy writer's to the contrary, F.
Eugene Ackerman, executive direc-
tor of the council, told the Federal
Trade Commission.
This absolute term should be
banished in any. honest description
OF any Of the processes now being
offered on the market" he said.
Mr.. Ackerman was one of a num-
ber of wool industry representatives
appearing before the FTC in a pre-
liminary hearing to decide whether
to formulate fair trade practices in
promotion are marketing of so-called
shrink-resistant processes for wool
textiles.
He estimated that at least 36
different shrinkproof processes are
now being offered in this country.
I'm too many instances, the i'm
agination of the copywriter has out
distanced the sober results of the
technician. As result, manufac-
Evening star., 1947-08-05
World Will End War
Eventually Truman
Tells Legion Boys

President Truman expressed con-
fidence today in the ability of Amer
lean youth to carry the response
bilities of Government and restated
his conviction that true world peace
eventually" would be achieved.
IT am perfectly willing to turn
the country over to you when your
time comes" he told i03 delegates
to the American Legion Boys Forum
of National Government.
Receiving the students on the
White House terrace, Mr.. Truman
urged them to continue in the
efforts you are putting forth to be-
come good citizens and become
familiar with the workings of the
greatest Government on earth"
eve will eventually wind up by
having peace in the world and by
having people live as free individ-
uals, regardless of race, creed or
color" he said.
Poses for Camera Fans.
He shook hands with the boys and
posed smi1ingly as scores of camera
enthusiasts among them snapped
pictures.
Mr.. Truman drew laughter when
he said he was sure there isn't a
one of you who couldn't do a better
job than the President does right
now,' in view of things learned
during the forum.
Edmond Gong, 16, of Miami, Fla,
the Chinese-American youth, who
was chosen president yesterday,
headed the delegation. A mock ma
tional political campaign had pre-
ceded his election.
Marshall TO Speak.
After the White House visit, the
students went to the Interior De-
partment for luncheon and then
visited the Navy Department. Be-
fore being received by President
Truman, they had stopped at the
Labor Department.
Secretary of State Marshall was
to address them this afternoon.
Later, the 103 boys attending the
forum will form a mock cabinet to
consider national problems. After
dinner, they will attend the Wash
ington- Boston baseball game at
Griffith Stadium.
Hear Advice of Newsmen.
The students-high school seniors
and recent graduates-participated
in forum session with four news
men last night at press-radio din
ner in the National Press Club.
The speakers were Relman Norm.
chief of the Washington Bureau of
the Associated Press; Earl Goodwin,
Broadcasting Co. COM
Richard Harkness, Ma
tional Broadcasting Co. newscaster,
and G. B. Parker, editor in chief Of
the Scripps-Howard Newspaper
Alliance.
Mr.. NORM emphasized the impact
Washington news now has through
out the world.
Mr.. Goodwin urged the boys not to
make fun of Congress" pointing
out its membefs were sent to Wash
ington by the people.
Mr.. Parker recommended the
Congressional Directory as the best
on the Federal Govern
nent.. Paul H. Griffith, national
Evening star., 1947-08-05
PeggyWi|son Wins Beauty Title
Here; to Go to Atlantic CITY
Mexican Hat Dance
Performance Gets
Judges Approval

Nineteen-year-eld Peggy Wilson
who today holds the crown of Miss
Washington, 1947, and the right tt
compete for the Miss America title
next month, owes it all to hel
friends who urged her to enter the
local competition.
The blue-eyed blonde, who lives
at 2721 Blaine drive, Chevy Chase
Mo-, said as much last night, after
she placed first among nine pretty
flnalists in the Capitol Theater. Ano
after paying tribute to her friends
she talked about her tan.
Il got 1t at Ocean City, Md, early
this summer" she said happily as
the crown of gardenias was placed
upon her head.
Miss Wilson's measurements are
bust, "a inches; hips, 80 inches
weight, ITO pounds, and height, s
feet, 8 inches.
Not Her First Contest,
Her speciality last night, which
won the applause of the audience
and the approval of the nine Judges,
was her enactment OF the Mexican
hat dance in native costume. Miss
Wilson has studied ballet with a
Washington group and was the last
finalist to appear on the stage,
The daughter Of Navy Comdr. and
Mrs. F. Stirling Wilson, she is a
former bank clerk. She was born
in New York, attended Leland
Junior High School here, has gone
to school in Florida, and also has
attended the Academy of Holy
Names in Silver Spring, Md. She
said she came out second in an
other beauty contest in Ocean City
last year.
Miss Wilson Will remain in Wash
ington until September 1, when she
leaves for Atlantic City, N. j., for
the Miss America competition, which
will be held starting September 2.
She will have her wardrobe, trans
portation and accommodations at
Atlantic City taken care of by Sta
tion WWDC, sponsors of the local
contest.
At Atlantic City she will be elig-
ible to win one of 16 scholarships
offered by the Miss America Pag-
cant Committee. The highest schol-
arship will be for $4,000. 1t will go
to Miss America. The last prize will
be $1,000 scholarship. For the first
time, the winner of the the Miss
America title this year will visit
Mexico on a goodwill tour.
Girl Pilot Places Second,
Runner up in last nights compe-
tition was Miss Patricia Brill, 81, of
1872 K street NV, scientific aid In
the Bureau of Standards and a pri-
vate pilot She is a graduate of
High School.
The judges last night were Harry
Of The Star; Herman
Lowe, Philadelphia Inquirer and Va
riety Magazine; Mary Stewart John
son, fashion designer; Ethel Fistere
Gomez, director of Arthur Murray
Evening star., 1947-08-05

In a letter addressed to the jurist,
the AZ signatories declared their
pleasure over working with court
whose charges were always clear,
concise and fair" Just before the
presentation by S. F. Wingate, 203
Varnum street NV, who was an
swering his first jury duty call,
Judge Margold praised the jurors
for their efficient, intelligent as
sistance" in keeping the docket of
jury cases from falling behind"
during the shortened summer sched-
ule.
The judge pointed out the jury
court disposed of 1859 cases in July.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Jurors Praise Judge Morgo|d,
Presenting Him With Scotch

Judge Nathan r. Margold yester-
day exchanged fluctuations with the
AZ Municipal Court jurors who were
ending their f1ve-week term and
emerged from the impromptu court
room ceremony the possessor Of
fifth of eight-year-old Scotch whis-
key, gift of the jurors.
Beaming as he unwrapped his
present, Judge Margold commented:
II wonder where you people got the
idea I was no teetotaler." Privately
he admitted he drinks occasionally,
but most of the time it is unfer-
mented grape juice"
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Drive PIunned to Aid Jews

Oscar Chapman, undersecretary
OF the Interior, will outline plans to
solicit the 100000 Government work.
ers in Washington for the United
Jewish Appeal at luncheon tomor-
row In the Hotel Statler Mr.. Chap
man is chairman of the Federal
workers division of the Christian
committee of the appeal.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Gospel Crusade to Meet

Work OF the Far Eastern Gospel
Crusade will be presented at 8 pm
today at the Full Gospel Tabernacle
915 Massachusetts, avenue NV.
through songs of an ex-serviceman
quartet and the showing of moving
pictures of war devastation in the
Philippines and Japan.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
FoirIond Supper Planned

A fried chicken and ham supper
will be served by St. Marks Church
Guild, Fairland, Md, from 5 to 8
pm. Thursday at the church.
Evening star., 1947-08-05

Studios Of Washington; James Fish
er, New Yorker Studios; Sally War;
rem Steele. fashion adviser; Burton
Hawkins, The Star; Pearl Atkinson,
of the Pearl Atkinson School of
Modelling, and Mrs. Kay Ford, stage
actress.
The allowed 40 per cent for talent,
Is per cent for beauty of face, Is
percent for beauty of figure and 10
per cent for personality.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Let The Stor Follow
You on Vacation!

Leave your subscription at
the Business Office Counter,
11th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, or mail your vacation
address. In all cases payment
must be made In advance.
RATES FOR MAILING
Daily and Daily sunday
Sunday Only Only
l month ---- 1.25 rs so
i week ---- 80 rs is
Remittance may be made by
check, cash, money order or
stamps.
Evening star., 1947-01-08
HOUSES FOR sALE-Northeas..

RY OWNER-7-rm 2-story brick: OIL
a.-c h.. Wood-paneled club room, fireplace,
Venetian blinds; 54l1 ll,do goth pl.' AVonesaie
NEAR Iefh AND EYE sTs. NE. Six large
rooms, bath, h.-w.h.. oil burner; IN gooo
Condition. Small cash down payment. pal
ance monthly. MAURICE FITZGERALD
1911 G ST. NV. Ma. 1885: IL
RARE BARGAIN, in Colonial style, in semi
detached brick home, in excellent ne 10
cation: large living room, beaqtlul openn
dining room and kitchen. 3 bedrooms ana n
bath ON end floor: finished bedrm. IN fuii
Close Close to bus. shopDing center and schools.
priced for immediate sale, S10.950. Phone
sales RA. 1904 after 8 Pm. p
SUBSTANTIAL 7-room row brick house
near Lincoln Park. at bargain price OF
S11 500 Ideal home or investment. Con-
veniently arranged for renting rooms OF or
first trust available. 4G; S5S.92 per mo
Barr. Ii 66ss. with MALCOLM. MA. $685.
(exclusive) III
end AND BRYANT ST. N.E.-e rooms. 9
inclosed porches, oil heat, reasonably
grcesss auisk rR possessi95 1 On ssaa sal Mr. Peck
FAIR PRICE Is EMPHASIZED in this home
with SUBSTANTIAL income. Mod. = rms,
semidet brick, prewar home. with add.
include Venetian blinds, auto. gas heat and
Owner must sel1. About $4,000 cash and
agreeable terms. Mr.. Eartlett. FR. $500
Ext lis. BROWN REALTY CORP, DU
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