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Evening star., 1947-06-25
Thomas H. Watkins Dies;
HELPED End u Coal Strike
BY The Associated Press

NEW HAVEN, Conn, June 25.-
Thomas H. Watkins, 81, retired coal
mine operator who In 1922 brought
about an "arn1istice" which ended
seven-month industry wide coal
strike, died today in st. Raphaeis
Hospital after brief illness.
He is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Charles Seymour. wife Of the
president of Yale University, with
whom he made his home The
funeral will be private and will be
held in Rye, N. Y.
Mr. Watkins was active in the
coal mining business for 40 years,
retiring in 1923.
In the 1922 strike Mr.. Watkins
persuaded the miners to return to
their jobs until a seven-man COM
mission appointed by President
Harding had investigated and ar
bitrated the issues.
Mr.. Watkins represented manage
ment in those negotiations. Labor
was represented by John L. Lewis
and Philip Murray, then president
and secretary, respectively, OF the
United Mine Workers
In 1910 he became president Of
the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke
Corp, operator of 40 mines in the
heart of the bituminous coal coun-
try. He filled that post until he re-
tired
Evening star., 1947-06-25
u. 5. Court Indicts 9 Nazis
For Battle Of Bulge Raid
BY The Associated Press

DACHAU, Germany, June 25-An
American war crimes court yester-
day indicated Otto Skorzeny, for
mer Nazi lieutenant colonel, and
nine of the handpicked officers
whom he led, in a daring raid be-
hind American lines during the
battle of the bulge, on charges of
violating the rules of war.
The 10 were charged with killing,
abusing and torturing more than
100 American soldiers, entering COM
bat in American uniforms, and
stealing American uniforms and Red
Cross parcels.
Skorzeny, who is six feet four
inches and has had colorful
career, including the dramatic para
chute trooper rescue of Benito
Mussolini from the Allies after Italy
capitulated, was Heinrich Himmler's
personal hatchetman.
His sabotage raid behind Ameri-
can lines was organized at Adolf
Hitler's request, to disrupt Allied
operations during the Germans
dangerous Ardennes offensive in
December, 1914. One purpose of
the raid was said to be to kidnap
or assassinate Gen. Eisenhower.
Evening star., 1947-06-25
Mrs. Elizabeth Stafford, los.
To Be Buried Tomorrow

Private funeral services for Mrs
Elizabeth Stafford. Takoma Park
resident who died at the age of los
yesterday at her home, 507 Carroll
avenue, will be held at the Fort
Myer Chapel tomorrow, with burial
in Arlington Cemetery.
Mrs. Stafford had celebrated her
105th birthday anniversary last
November II. A native of Washing
ton, she was born in 1841 in her
fathers home at the foot of Mary
land avenue. She recalled Lincoln
distinctly and remembered watching
Union soldiers parade in Washing
ton streets during the Civil War,
Her second home was the Smith
sonian Institution, where her father,
William McPeak, was curator. In
1867 she married Hiram Stafford, a
Union veteran. and in 1872 moved
West with him. After spending
some time in Nevada, they settled in
San Francisco. returning to Wash
ington in 1928. Mr.. Stafford died
four years later.
Surviving is a daughter, Miss
Clara L. Stafford, 804 Maple avenue,
Takoma Park. Mrs. Stafford once
credited her long life to a knack for
making young friends, who, she said,
kept her from feeling old.
Evening star., 1947-06-25
R. 6. Dunno Elected Head
OF Easfqate Lions Club

r. G. Dunno, real estate man.
yesterday was elected president of
the Eastgate Lions Club at a meet
ing in the Continental Hotel.
Other new officers are F. Dennis
Atkinson, Andrew Gemeny and
Jones D. Jasper, vice presidents; F.
Crowell, secretary; Everett E
Craunn, treasurer; Clement C.
MacManus, tail-tWister, and James
Hagan, lion tanner.
Members of the board of directors
are Floyd Bush. Harry Spicer, Lloyd
Chisholm and George A. Unsinn
The officers were installed by
District Governor Jules Kicker. Mr..
Kicker presented the retiring presi-
dent, Matthew WEIGH, with gold
club button Mr.. WEIGH also re-
ceived a fishing rod and tackle from
Mr.. Dunno,
Evening star., 1947-06-25
Services Set Tomorrow
For Richard Harry Hall

Funeral services for Richard
Harry Hall, IA, who died Monday at
the home of daughter, Mrs. Hat
tie A. Weber, 5728 Eighth street
NV, after a long illness, will be
held at the Deal funeral home, 1912
Georgia avenue NV, at 2 pm. to-
morrow. Burial will be in Cedar Hill
Cemetery.
Mr.. Hall. resident of Washing
ton for Sd years, was native of
Downings. Va, and came here at
the age of 20. He was engaged in
the retail tea and coffee business at
the old Center Market at Seventh
street and Pennsylvania avenue NV.
for 35 years until shortly before the
last war, when he retired to take a
job as guard at the Interior Depart
ment He retired from Interior last
year because of i'll health. He was
a member of the Centennial Baptist
Church, Seventh and I streets NE.
Survivors in addition to Mrs.
Weber include two sons, George N,
and Richard H., jr,, and two other
daughters. Mrs. Grace M. Stout and
Mrs. Lillian M. Crawford, all of
Washington
Evening star., 1947-06-25
Bpaflts
SMITH, HARRISON. Dep

SMITH HARRISON. Departed this life
on Tuesday, June "a, 1947 at Gallinger
Rea MTH aIfF He seves to mourn Hha he
loss devoted brother, Mr.. Eugene Smith
of 2209 Flagler pl. NV; a niece, Miss Dor
ts tives i'l and friends. ends T Notice Of funeral later
ARRANGEMENTS by the Better Funeral Home.
asos ias7 Fpsedmsns Ss Il aospita mGat oscAR
are a "a sister.in,lav, mrs. josephine LyieS'
wear 5S June ena g. fe may e cali
at the Dovie G. Brooks Funeral Home,
18th st. and Florida ave. NV, where serv-
ices will be held Thursday, June 26, at l
pm.
JUNE e. ss se oLA hsr residence 4e M0?ss $3.50
Stanton rd; Sc, OLIVIA TALIAEERRo
she leaves to mourn one Me- or9tner
one nephew Mr.. Wendell c. Taliaferro;
one foster son, Luther Mcpherson; other
he Roert ane Mason Funeral Home s5oo
Nichols ave. Sc. Notice of funeral later.
TAYLoR' N0RAi On Monday; june % %
of Chelsey Fillmore, Ruth Cargo and Will
liam Gray; aunt OF Catherine Hines; great.
aunt of Marion Wooten and stepmother of
Bertha Thomas and Robert Taylor. Friends
may call at her late residence after 5 pm.
Wednesday. Funeral from the Shiloh Bap-
tist Church Thursday, June 26, at l pm.
Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
ARRANGEMENTS by Malvan IL Schey.
TRIMBLE. GERALD R. On Sunday,
June %, 1947, at the PRESBYTERIAN Center,
New York City. GERALD r. TRIMBLE,
the beloved husband of Mrs. Mae Trimble
tnee O'Conner), father of Gerald R., jr.,
and William Neve Trimble. Services at
Chambers Funeral Home, 1400 Chaplin st.
NV, on Thursday, June 20, at pm, In
terment Cedar Hill Cemetery. 26
WILLIAMS, CHARLES r. Suddenly, on
LIAMS of 717 L St ne. beloved husband
of Mrs. Gertrude Williams, devoted son Of
Mrs. Lizzette Henderson Notice of funeral
later Arrangements by the Carver Me-
mortal Funeral Service, 90 H st. NV.
Evening star., 1947-06-25
MI. Rainier Mayor AssaiIs
Baltimore Crime Wave

Mount Rainier residents may soon
receive "stay-away-from- -Balti-
more or -go-armed' warning, their
Mayor wrote to Mayor Thomas
D'Alesandro of Baltimore yesterday.
Mayor Floyd B. Matthias of Mount
Rainer made his statement in
scorching letter to Mayor D'Alesan-
dro and threatened to give that
warning to his people unless crime
wave" in Baltimore is checked i'm
mediately.
Mr.. Matthias said about $500 worth
of clothes had been stolen from
the back seat of his sons car in
front of a downtown Baltimore no.
tel. The Mayor said he learned it
was the fourth such case in week.
but police displayed complete in
difference when they came to in
vestigate.
Evening star., 1947-06-25
D. {. Moforisf Fined S10O
In Drunk Drivinq Case

Federal Court Judge Albert v.
Bryan yesterday found Clifford o.
Megginson, 25, of Washington guilty
of drunken driving.
The case was the first to come
before the former commemorative
attorney in the Alexandria Federal
District Court.
Judge Bryan fined Megginson 500
and suspended a 30-day Jail SEN
tence. The case was tried in a
Federal court because the defend
ant was arrested at Fort Belvoir,
Va, by military police. The de-
fendant waived a jury trial through
his attorney, Walter I. Young.
Violet Butler, colored, of Guam
tico, Va, was sentenced in the Alex
andria court yesterday to serve a
year and a day for theft of Gov
ernment property. She was charged
with stealing Marine Corps uni
forms at the Quantico Marine Base.
Sentence was imposed by Judge A.
D. Barksdale.
Evening star., 1947-06-25
Booklet With All Provisions
Of Maryland Sales Tax Issued
This is the third OF a series Of

This is the third OF series OF
articles on the Maryland sales
tar.
By ]. B. Zotmon
To help the man on the street
understand the Maryland sales tax,
the State controllers Office has
issued a booklet containing all the
provisions of the act.
But after reading its 80 pages. the
average Marylander probably will
have several questions.
For example. the family automo-
bile is repaired and the garage pre-
sents bill for s25. including labor.
How much tax would the owner of
the car pay?
The answer is that the labor cost
first must be segregated from the
cost of materials, since the labor
cost is not taxable. If SIS is for
materials, the tax would be 80 cents
on the basis of cents for every ST..
Suppose the left rear tire is re-
capped. There's no tax, because
the JOD is mainly ldDOT. Inc ma
terial used is negligible part of
the transaction, according to State
officials.
Professional Services.
What about professional services
by physicians or dentists? There is
no tax on their bills. Nor for the
laundryman, the shoe shine boy or
the parking lot attendant All per-
sonal services are exempted
Hotels must charge the tax to
transient guests, however. So must
any person who regularly furnishes
Accommodations to transient guests.
This does not apply to permanent
guests who rent on monthly basis
or who maintain permanent resi-
dence.
The tax also will be imposed on
your gas and electric bills. Tele-
phone bills will not be taxed be-
cause they now bear Federal levy.
For the same reason there will
be no sales tax on real estate trans
actions.
How will the tax be figured If
Evening star., 1947-06-25
.Incinerator Purchase
Assures Rockville
Trash Collection

The threat of shutdown In col
lection of trash and garbage in
Rockville appeared ayerted today
with the announcement by F. Bar
nard Welsh, attorney for the town,
that the municipality has bought
two Army incinerators.
Delivery is expected soon and the
incinerators probably will be in
stalled by August l. Mr.. Welsh said.
The commissioners deferred ac-
ton on a suggestion by Supervisor
of Assessments Wilton T. Allen that
private schools in the county be as
sessed next year but that they be
given an opportunity to appear be-
fore the board and prove they are
operating on a nonproflt basis.
The question arose after Mr.. Allen
asked that two acres purchased re-
Gently by the Longfellow School,
Bethesda, be added to the tax
exempt list.
Resolution Approved.
The commissioners approved a
resolution closing the deputy treas
urer's Office in Bethesda, effective
July /. The Silver Spring deputy
treasurer Office was discontinued
June l.
Discontinuance of the two offices
was recommended by County Super
visor Irving G. McNayr in his pro-
posed county budget last May. At
that time he estimated the county
would save about 5000 a year as
a result.
The board appointed Henry S.
Smalley, Bethesda, and j. William
Garrett, Gaithersburg. as assessors
to fill existing vacancies. Each will
receive $4,000 a year.
Mr.. Smalley is graduate of
George Washington University and
is former price analyst in the
Office of Price Administration.
Mr.. Garrett is a lifelong resident
of the county and formerly served
as chief of police.
An ordinance fixing a $12 fee
for licenses to operate a newspaper
vending machine was adopted. The
board also authorized the Wash
ington Suburban Sanitary Commis-
sion to issue 100000 in bonds for
construction of water and sewer
lines in the suburban areas of Mont
gomery and Prince Georges Coun-
ties.
The Rev. John T. Sweeney. as
sistant pastor of Our Lady of
Lourdes Church, Bethesda, presented
a petition opposing plan by the
Maryland National Capital Park
and Planning Commission to extend
Avondale street from Wisconsin
avenue to Pearl street.
Father Sweeney said extension of
the street would bisect portion of
the church property and would con-.
stitute a hazard to children attend
ing the church at Avondale and
Pearl streets. The commissioners
took the matter under advisement.
Evening star., 1947-06-25
Five Missing After Crash
Of Bit in AdmiraIties
By the Associoted Press

MANILA, June 25.-The United
States 18th Air Force announced to-
day a Bit Flying Fortress had
crashed at sea off Los Negros Island
in the Admiralties with crew of
eight-fve of whom still were miss
ing.
An air forces spokesman said the
crash occurred mile south of Mo-
mote Airfield about dawn this morn
ing, while the bomber was on roll
tine fight in the Admiralty Islands
area.
Three survivors. whose condition
was not reported, were picked up by
boat, he said.
Cause of the accident was not
known here. Names of the creWmen
were withheld pending notification
of kin.
Evening star., 1947-06-25
Miss Brigid Holden Dies;
Tauqhf at Schools Here

Miss Brigid Holden, "a. a retired
school teacher, died at Providence
Hospital yesterday of a heart at
tack. She had been in poor health
for several months.
A native of Washington, Miss
Holden received her early education
at st. Dominic's School. She taught
for many years in the Jefferson and
Greenleaf Schools here before her
retirement about 20 years ago. She
lived at 1877 Potomac avenue Sc
Survivors include brother, Charles
D. Holden, and a sister, Mrs. Mary
A. Hopkins, both of Washington.
Requiem mass will be sung at st.
Peters Church at 9 am. tomorrow
and burial will be in Mount Olivet
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1947-06-25
Evorts Greene, II, Dies;
Colonial History Expert
BY the Assoeiated Pres.

GROTON ON HUDSON, N. Y,
June 25.-Evarts Boutell Greene, rs,
one of the Nations leading authori-
ties on American Colonial history
and professor of American history
at Columbia University from 1926
until his retirement in 1889, died
last night.
In 1880 he was elected president
of the American Historical Associa-
ton. He was a former president of
the board of trustees of the Illinois
State Historical Library and was a
member of the American Council of
Learned Societies and the American
Philosophical Society.
Among his recent works was The
Revolutionary Generation" pub
lished in 1943. Earlier publications
included Foundations of American
Nationality" and Religion and the
State in America"
Evening star., 1947-06-25
Emil SeideI, 81, Dies;
Ron for President in II
BY the Associoted Press

MILWAUKEE, June Is Emil
Seidel, 80, Socialist candidate for
President of the United States in
1912 and former mayor of Mil
waukee, died last night of complica-
tons resulting from heart ailment.
Mr.. Seidel was the Nations first
Socialist mayor. serving in Mil
waukee,s top post from 1910 to 1912
He carried the Socialist banner in
many subsequent elections, includ-
ing a bid for the Senate in 1882.
Evening star., 1947-06-25
Fall in 6reenbeIt Home
Fatal 10 I. ]. Johnson, IA

Thomas J. Johnson, IA, of 5-F
Ridge road. Greerhelt, Md, a
widower, died early yesterday In
Leland Memorial Hospital, River
dale, from injuries sustained during
fall on the stairway of his home
Monday afternoon.
A certificate of accidental death
was issued by DR.. James I. Boyd,
Prince Georges County deputy med
ical examiner. The cause of death
was listed as heart failure resulting
from shock. The victim also suf-
fered several broken ribs.
His daughter -in-law, Mrs Edward
E. johnson, told county police Mr..
johnson was going upstairs when he
slipped. He was taken to the hos
pital by the Branchville rescue
squad.
His body was sent to Baltimore,
his former home, where funeral
services will be held.
Evening star., 1947-06-25
Archbishop Curley' S
Work Is EuIogized
|Af Requiem Mass

The accomplishments of the late
Most Rev. Michael Joseph Curley,
Archbishop of Baltimore and Wash
ington, as a man and church leader
were eulogized today by the Right
Rev. John j. Russell, rector of st.
Patriek's Church, at pontifical
requiem mass at the church, Tenth
and @ streets NV.
The mass was sung by the Most
Rev. Lawrence j. Shehan, auxiliary
bishop of the archdioceses and for
mer rector of st. Patrick's. The
Most Rev. John NJ Mcnamara, SEN
ior auxiliary bishop of Baltimore
and Washington, was present.
Archbishop Curley died May 16
in Baltimore after long illness.
He was ST and had been Archbishop
of Baltimore since 1921.
Recalling that Archbishop Curley
made his first public appearance in
Washington at st. Patrick's Church
on May II. 1917, Msgr. Russell de-
claredl the archbishop's contribu-
tions Fin the fields of education, of
charity, of organizations for Catho-
lie action, must be written in letters
of gold"
The speaker said Archbishop Cur
ley's monument will ever be the
schoolA churches and institutions
whichlhis priests and people had the
courage to erect because his opti-
mistielhope gave them the courage
to begin them and his encourage
ment helped bring them to compile
ton"
Referring to the archbishop's re-
cent years when failing sight and
diminished strength confined his ac-
tivitiesI Msgr. Russell asserted "his
patienoe and resignation under the
cross of aff1iction" were truly
heroic,s
Evening star., 1947-06-25
Gdrsson
Continued from First Page.)

on the Taft-Hartley labor bill veto,
he went to the Park Chester Hos
pital in New York for a physical
examination ard was advised to
take rest at his farm 28 miles from
New York City.
No TeIephsne at Farm.
He asserted thit he did not know
until he turned on his radio last
night that he has wanted as a
witness at this tine. He added that
he did not have , telephone at his
farm.
Il think Mr.. PaSley owes it to me
and to the newsps permen to state
the facts" Mr.. Buckley declared.
Mr.. Paisley. at the request of
Justice Schweinhaa, then gave his
version Of the matter. He recalled
that earlier in the ttal he had made
very pleasant arrangement" with
Mr.. Buckley whereby 4the Repre-
sentative would come to court on "a
hours notice if necessary.
Mr. Paisley said that last Wednes-
day he began his effdts to find Mr..
Buckley. He said M. Buckley was
on the floor of the Hoise Friday and
could not be reached
To Testify on, Note.
MIR. Paisley declared that Justice
Department attorneys made con-
slant calls" Saturday and Sunday
to New York and again Monday to
Mr.. Buckley's offices iere and in
New York He said thit as late as
10 o'clock last night he tried to find
Mr.. Buckley and his Acretary in
New York.
Attorneys had indicaed earlier
that Mr.. Buckley wouli be asked
about testimony that Nay signed
a note borrowing $4,000 from him
lin 1941. The money was repaid by
Murray Carson.
Before Mr.. Buckley ame into
court, Freeman's testimont as read
to the jury, stated that tff former
Washington agent for the Carson
munitions combine got tie idea
of having a letter sent pasonally
to Gen. Dwight D. Eisenh,wer in
behalf of the court-martialed son OF
Murray Carson.
Freeman testified that the letter
was prepared by an Army iaison
officer at the House Military Affairs
Committee and signed by MAY but,
at his own suggestion, was taAn to
Europe in April. 1945. by the chief
of. the Army Chemical Waffare
Sdvice.
Evening star., 1947-06-25
Dr.. Loritz Is Ousted
From Buvuriun Cabinet
BY the Associoted Press

MUNICH, Germany, June 25.-
DR.. Alfred Loritz, storm center OF
Bavarian politics. was dismissed yes
terday as denazification minister in
the Bavarian State cabinet.
His ousting by Minister-President
Hans Ehard came only three days
after group of leaders of the
Economic Reconstruction Party voted
to expell DR.. Loritz as chairman of
the party. which he founded.
Mr.. Ehard told DR.. Loritz he felt
he could not retain him in his
cabinet because of the constant at
tacks" which had been made on DR..
Loritz in recent months.
Evening star., 1947-06-25

you make several purchases in var
ious departments of the same store?
The State says the dealer will apply
the tax to the total sales price of
all purchases, instead of on separate
items.
Then, there Is the question of
credit or installment purchases. The
buyer can leave this up to the store
keeper. who has two ways of han
ding it.
In his monthly statement to the
controllers Office. the man from
whom you bought your furniture or
suit may prepay the tax and keep
the money when you make your
installment payment.
Or he may wait and remit only the
tax on total payments for a particu-
lar month.
Finance, Interest Charges.
Finance and interest charges must
be separately stated from the price
of the article, or they win be taxable,
Suppose you purchased an article,
paid the tax and then decided to
return it. The dealer refunds the
tax and if substitute merchandise
is furnished, you pay the tax on the
new article.
If the storekeeper refunds your
tax and you don't buy any substitute
article, and If he has already paid
the tax to the State, the controllers
Office will refund the amount to the
dealer provided he makes written
application within year. Provision
may be made on dealers
monthly return for a credit in lieu
of refund.
The first step which the store
keepers must take before the tax
becomes effective Tuesday is to apply
for vendors license under the sales
tax law. Application blanks are
available at the Offices of the clerks
of the Circuit Courts at Rockville
and Upper Marlboro. After being
filled In they must be sent to the
controllers Office in Baltimore.
Tomorrow. Tares on sales
outside of Maruland)
Evening star., 1947-06-25
Rebuild Nations Ravaged
By laps First, McNutf Asks
From Yesterdays Last Edition. J
By the Associated Press

From Yesterdays Last Edition.)
By the Assoeioted Press
CHICAGO, June 24.-Paul v. Nc
Mutt, former ambassador to the
Philippines, said today that re-
Mobilization of Asiatic nations "that
were devastated by Japan should
be the first order of business, reserv-
ing for a lower priority the recon-
struction of Japan"
In addressing the Midwest re-
gional committee of the Far-East
America Council, Mr.. McNutt said:
However much we may urge de-
mocracy upon the Japanese people,
we will be building a machine
primed for military aggression
against our interests, unless we solve
the problems Of the Orient as a
whole. and not merely the problems
of Japan because we happen to be
the occupying power there.
IF we withdraw from Japan, and
we certainly will withdraw some
time in the future, and leave that
nation economically strong in the
center of teeming millions who are
economically weak, we will have set
the stage for another phase of ag-
gression and war"
Evening star., 1947-06-25

rector of the Texas State Old Age
Assistance Committee. He resigned
to become deputy regional director
of the War Food Administration In
Dallas, and later district representa-
tive in Austin until July, 1914.
The next month he was appointed
State director of the Field Service
Branch of the Production and Mar
keting Administration in Austin,
and was transferred to Washington
as associate director of the admin
istration in April of 1916. His home
here was at 2041 Thirty eighth street
Sc.
Mr.. Hodges is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Jane johnson Hodges, and one
son, C. B. Hodges, jr., with the Army
Air Forces at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Also surviving are his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T, M. Rogers Of Ector, Tex,
and a brother. Cecil Hodges of
Dallas.
Funeral services will be held in
Texas.