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Evening star., 1947-09-17
AFRICAN VIOLETS?

From Miss L. G., Washington
I agree with other enthusiastic
readers, this is the best page in the
entire paper! I have noted with
interest the exchange OF various
African violet leaves among the
readers. How I wish I could be one
of the group, but I haven't any
African violet plants. I have made
several attempts to purchase them,
but frankly, I just can't afford to
pay the high prices and I don't
know of any one with leaves to
spare. I am wondering If some
reader might possibly have leaf
or two to spare, SO that I could get
a start? I would be glad to repay
such kindness by helping others get
a start. when my plants are grown
up. If any reader can spare a leaf,
I would be most grateful. My phone
number is HO. 4453.
SPORT SHORTS PATTERN?
From Mrs. M. H., ArHngton)
I have looked in every fashion
magazine for pattern for a mans
sport shorts. Can't understand why
they don't show them. Wonder If
any reader knows where I can find
a pattern in size SO.
ROACHES,
From H. J. M, Washungton)
To Mrs. T. j. c., Washington. To
rid your home of cockroaches or
water bugs, get a cucumber, peel it
and place the peel on your shelves,
on the floor or wherever the reaches
are seen. Leave the peel around until
it begins to dry and curl up. Replace
1t with fresh peel until entirely rid
Of the reaches. read of this years
ago and soon after had occasion to
put 1t to the test and the result
was amazing. There is something in
the smell Of the cucumber peel that
sends the reaches away and they
never come back. You can eat the
cucumber as only the outside peel
is used for the elimination of the
reaches and water bugs.
WASHING PILLOW,
from Mrs. II. M. H., Washington. J
To Mrs. R. o. ", Washington. I
just finished washing my feather
pillow and was pleased with the
results. I made a cheese cloth bag
to hold the feathers and washed
them in warm soapy water and
then I put the feathers on a hot tin
roof, turning them over OCCASION
ally until they were thoroughly
dry. If you hang them on a line as
you said they will fall to one end
and take much longer to dry. wash
the tick separately.
Evening star., 1947-09-17
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Evening star., 1947-09-17
PATRlcK'S PHARMACY
500 Edmonston Ave.,
RiverdoIe. Nd.

Accepts Ciassifed Aduertising
for The Star
Other places conveniently focoted
throughout the city and suburbs
for the occeptonce of Classified
Advertising.
Evening star., 1947-09-17
Classified Advertising
Office Hours

Leave your ads at the Busi-
ness Office, 18th and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, open 8 am. to
II pm. or at any of the
Branch Offices throughout the
city.
Telephone Hours:
8 am. to 8 pm.
Saturday, 8 am. to 2 pm.
Sunday, II am. to 9 pm.
Evening star., 1947-09-17
RRHWhatS Coobin(
THURSDAY.
Spareribs and Sauerkraut
Potato Pancakes Green Beans
Beet and Celery Salad
Fruit JeUo
Potato Pancakes

z large potatoes (peeled little
grateo 4 teaspoon chopped parsley
l medlum onion, grated yolks slightly
tablespoons flour 2 egg whites, sifhy
teaspoon salt A little pepper
Put potatoes and onion
mix all together we'll Add egg yok they
combined fold the whites
tablespoons
medium golden both sides serves 60
-Rv
Evening star., 1947-09-17
TOMATO CATSUP;
QUERIES?

From Mrs. I. T. S., Washington.)
Tomato Catsup: Six quarts
sliced, cored, unpeeled ripe tomatoes
90 pounds, 11a cups sliced peeled
onions, cups sliced seeded sweet
red peppers, teaspoonfuls whole
allspice, l teaspoonful whole cloves,
cup vinegar, y cup granulated
sugar, 2 teaspoonfuls paprika, l
teaspoonful powdered mustard, l
teaspoonful celery seed, teaspoon
fuls salt. Cook first three ingredi-
ents, uncovered, 80 minutes. Press
through sieve or food strainer. Boil
pulp, uncovered, 30 minutes. Tie
spices in cheesecloth bag. Add to
pulp with remaining ingredients.
Boil, uncovered, 80 minutes or until
quite thick, stirring frequently. Re-
move spice bags. Pour at once to
overf1owing into clean, hot jars.
Adjust covers as directed by manu-
facturer. Set on wire rack in COW
cred, deep kettle, with boiling water
Evening star., 1947-09-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Information and requests sent
in by the tollolDing haze been
forwarded to those for Whom
they ,Uere intended:
Mrs. B., Vienna; Mrs. S., Silper
Spring; Mrs. A. E. H., Kensing-
ton: M. T. S., Mrs. M. w., Mrs.
D. j. K, Arlington; Mrs. F. w. H.,
Mrs. E. S., Mrs. r. X. j., Mrs.
X. G. c., Mrs. S. S. r.. Mrs. C. R.
S., Mrs. r. L. G., Mrs. B. H..
Washington.
Our thanks to these readers,
Whose contributions ,Dere similar
to Others previously receiDed:
Mrs. F. E. A., Anancock;: Mrs.
A. F. r., Mrs. C. N. M, Miss J. M.
F, Mrs. B. II. B., Mrs. A. M. M.
L. T., Mrs. J. E. X. Washington.
CORRECTION!
(From Mrs. J. H. F. L., Arlington.)
A typographical error in our letter
to Mrs. j. S. O., which appeared in
RICH on September II, may cause
some misunderstanding.
1t should state, regarding the bar
rier to keep the baby in a Pullman
berth. that the baby guard supplied
by the porter makes kind of canvas
WALL mot welD, about as high as
the side of crib, along the open
side of the berth.
CANNING.
from Mrs. L. w. M, Mt. Rainier. J
To Mrs. c. M. of Glenn Dale: I
surely am sorry about your losing
your canned products. I have
stopped my canning little while to
try to be of a little help to you. I,
for one, do not like two-piece lids.
I have my jars thoroughly clean,
then boil them Is or 20 minutes. 1
use new rubbers and zinc lids. only
lose a very few. If you call Union
Alto, I think I might give you some
information that might help you.
STEWED CORN.
(From Mrs. A. r., Arlington.I
In reply for request for stewed
corn. Cut corn from cob very shall
lowly Gust top is removed from ker-
nels). then scrape cob. Place grains
in heavy pan with just enough water
to prevent sticking Cook till tender.
Remove excess water, add a little
milk, salt, pepper and large piece of
butter. Twelve ears will serve 6.
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FLOOR POLISHER?
(From Mrs. p. C. c., WdShington)
I am anxious to buy an electric
floor polisher but know nothing
about them. Can some of you help
full folks give me information on
the subject, such as the most de-
sirable features in such a machine
to look for, what to avoid, ETC.? AS
I don't know any one who owns one
who could give me such advice, l
am appealing to you.
Evening star., 1947-09-17
OUT-OF-PRINT BOOKS?

TFTom O. l., WdSHlngt0n.7
There have been a few requests for
out-of-print books. I would like to
know who the author of Duchess
Molly Brown" is. The book was
printed in 1882. There's a picture of
the author on the front page. but
no name, and no preface I would
like to hear of an out-of print book
club. I have made nice start.
Evening star., 1947-09-17
PAPER MACHE?

From Mrs. M. T. T., Washington
am regular reader of the RICH
and would like to know how to make
papier mache. I would like, also. to
know If papier mache will harden in
q short time and II 1t Is waterproof.
Evening star., 1947-09-17
CLASSIFIED AD RATES

Advertisements under Personal
and Special Notices Sc per line
additional.
Evening star., 1947-07-25
Ohio Company Is First
ito Raise Steel Price
By the Associated Press

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio. July 25.-
The American Rolling Mill Co. today
was the first member of the steel
family to boost basic steel prices.
President Charles R. Hook an
nounced last night that ARMCO
intended to meet rising costs by
getting Sc and 81 more a ton.
Revised prices, which MIR. Hook
said became effective yesterday
quoted a basic figure Of s57 a ton
for hot rolled steel compared with
$50 previously and s71 against $64
for cold rolled steel. the two. finished
steel grades ARMCO produces.
Mr.. Hook asserted that ARMCO
increased prices ito realize a rea-
sonable, although relatively low
profit on most of its production.
He added that the price boosts fol-
lowed the impact" of wage ad-
vances granted ARMCO steel work
ers, its coal miners and other zoom
ing production costs.
He said that only by increasing
prices could ARMCO conduct its
business so as to provide reason
ably balanced output of various
sheet steel grades and it can do SO
only If profit Is to be secured
on each.'
Evening star., 1947-07-25
ice Examiner Urges
Nickel Increase in
Arnold 10-Cent Fare
No Roise Is Recommended
In 4 Zones; w., N. & A.
Petition Is Rejected

An Interstate Commerce Com
mission examiner today recon-
mended to the agency that the
Washington, Virginia & Mary
land Coach Co. (Arnold Lines) be
granted a scent increase in all
10-cent interstate fares and be
permitted sale of tokens at 9
for 81.
/ The proposals were made by Ex-
aminer Tobias Naftalin, who pre-
sided at hearings on fare increases
last month.
Mr.. Naftalin also proposed that
the company be allowed to increase
its fourth zone fare from 20 to Is
cents. The company had sought an
increase to 80 cents.
Maryland Petition Denied.
In separate action. an examiner
recommended denial of petition Of
the Washington, Marlboro & An
napolis Motor Lines, Inc, for an in
crease in Interstate fares from II
to Is cents one-Way for adults be-
tween Washington and Seat Pleas
ant, Md.
The proposed Arnold fare in
creases would become effective at q
date to be announced later. An ICC
official explained that exceptions te
today's recommendation may be flee
within 20 days. In addition, the
commission now has before it q
petition from the company asking
that the increases be made effective
within five days. No action has
been taken on this. he said.
Once made effective, the proposed
fares would continue in force unit
next March 81.
In the meantime, the company
&C.. pTTC EADEC Dope ASl
Evening star., 1947-07-25
Senate Group Favors
Murdock for NLRB

The Senate Labor Committee
today approved, 9 to 3, the nomina-
ton of former Democratic Senator
Abe Murdock of Utah to the Ma
tional Labor Relations Board.
Chairman Taft told reporters 81
think it's doubtful" the nomination
of Mr.. Murdoch and two other mer
appointed to NLRB posts will come
to a Senate vote before adjourn
ment of Congress tomorrow night.
The committee approved, also by
9 to 3 vote. the nomination OF j
Copeland GRAY of Buffalo to be a
member of the board, and by g
unanimous II to vote the nomina-
ton Of Robert N. Denham, Missouri
born resident of the Capital to be
NLRB General counsel.
Senator Taft said he voted against
Mr.. Murdock and Mr. Gray. along
with Senators Ball. Republican, OF
Minnesota and Jenner, Republican
Of Indiana. He said Senator Morse
Republican. of oregon was not at
the meeting and his vote is still tc
be recorded.
Senate confirmation of the three
men is necessary before their nom-
ination by President Truman car
take effect
Republican opponents of Mr. Muir
dock have not disclosed whether
they will make an all-out fight or
the Senate floor against his nomina.
ton.
The hearing on his nomination
was enlivened by brief debate ovel
his alleged pro-labor votes while ht
was in Congress.
Evening star., 1947-07-25
S6-Degree Temperature
Forecast Here Today

Following a three-day period OF
cool weather, summer moved back
to Washington today, with temper
atures expected to reach 86 degrees
this afternoon.
The tail end Of cold wave that
swept the country from Western
Canada passed over Washington
last night and forced the tempera-
ture down to 81 degrees, the Wealth
er Bureau reported. This was three
degrees above the record low for
July Is, set in 1915.
The temperature will drop to
about ST degrees tonight, the sbu-
reau predicted, with continuation
of sunny weather expected tomor-
row. Yesterdays high temperature
was SO degrees at Ass pm.
Meanwhile, the return of hot
weather In other parts Of the coun-
try brought a dead heat for high
marks yesterday at Phoenix, Ariz.,
and Blythe, Calf 1t was ITO de-
grees at each place, the bureau re-
ported
Evening star., 1947-07-25
Federal Housing Agency to Fire
5OOHere but MuyAbsorb Some

The closing of the general field
Office here and reorganization Of
several departments of the Federal
Public Housing Authority vii! mean
the dismissal OF some 500 persons,
but some of these may be absorbed
elsewhere, spokesman said today.
The FPHA announced it would
dismiss 1.100 employees throughout
the Nation and close regional offices
at Boston. Cleveland and Seattle
because of a 40 per cent cut from
last years appropriation.
This will reduce the agency's per-
sonnel to 1900 or less than half
the average payroll of 1000 in the
1947 fiscal year. Commissioner Dill
lon S. Myer said in announcing a
general reorganization. The CEN
trail Office here will be reduced from
Evening star., 1947-07-25
Unrestricted Credit Buying
Seen Possible by November |

iGential order under special war
time powers, set the amounts of
down payments and limit the time
for liquidating the balances-such as
one-third down and Is months to
pay the remainder due on such
things as automobiles, radios and re-
frigerators.
Some confusion over the con-
sumner control problem arose yester-
day at a White House news confer
ence when Mr.. Truman. In response
to a question, said he never had
promised to remove the controls, but
only to take action.
Later Federal Reserve Board Of
f7cials said the President appare..tiy
misunderstood the query. and
thought the reporter was referring
to all wartime controls.
Then they predicted he would stick
By his statement in letter to
(see CREDIT, PagAA-5J
Evening star., 1947-07-25
Top U. 5. Units
Reported Split
On Reich Policy
State Department Bid
France Takes AMG
Chiefs by Surprise
By Wes Gallagher
Associated Press Foreign Correspondent

BERLIN, July 25.-A difference
between policies of the United
States State Department and
views of the American Military
government here concerning
governing Germany became ap-
parent today.
The news of Secretary of State
Marshall's invitation to France to
participate in three-power confer
ence on Germany's industrial level
hit governing officials in Germany
with sharp impact.
The American military governor,
Gen. Lucius D. Clay, refused to COM
ment, but it was learned authorita-
lively that neither he nor any other
top Americal Military Government
official was officially informed of
the State Departments sudden Of
fer to France, either before or after
it was made.
The only information received in
Germany on the whole was re-
quest to hold up the announcement
of an Americana British agreement
on Germany's level of industry,
reached after weeks OF. negotiation,
these sources said.
Reversal of Policy Seen.
The question of giving France a
voice in deciding what the level of
industry shall be .foy the combined
American and British zones of Ger
many was considered by authorita-
tive sources here as virtually a COM
plete reversal of the policy of max
Il ing the merged American and Brit
ish zones of Germany Self-sup-
porting unit through an import
export program. "
This policy of self-sufficiency
through an industrial revival in
Western Germany has been advo-
Gated by Herbert Hoover and nu-
merous American business men
studying Germany and has had -
strong support of the W. --opart-
ment. *,-,-...'.
France had opposed this policy at
every turn. The French proposed a
low level of German industry
coupled with international control
of the Ruhr.
The French position was regarded
in military government quarters
here as directly incompatible with
the announced aims of Britain and
the United States as far as bizonal
Germany was concerned.
These sources pointed out that
France steadfastly had refused to
join the bizonal merger and accept
Joint responsibility for Western Ger
many. They said the Marshall offer
for a three-power conference ap-
parently would give France the
same sort of veto power over the
Rehabilitation of the Ruhr that
ICoo rEDNFANv Daoe A-5)
Evening star., 1947-07-25
May, Garssons
3 Months
To Two Years
Appeals Planned;
Court Continues
Bond of $1,000

Former Representative Andrew
y. May was sentenced today to
serve eight months to two years
In prison for accepting $53, ,63407
in bribes while he was wartime
chairman Of the House Military
Affairs Committee. Identical
sentences were given to the mu-
milton making brothers who
gave the bribes, Henry and Muir
ray Carson, by Justice Henry A.
Schweinhaut. No fines were inn
posed.
The three were permitted to re-
main free on 1000 bond each pend.
ing appeal, the jurist announced.
Personal Plea to Jurist.
May and Henry Carson made
personal pleas to the jurist before
they were sentenced in which they
protested their innocence.
May declared he was not guilty Of
taking "a single dime" dishonesty
while in Congress.
Il stand before the court today
with clear. clean conscience, he
said.
Il never violated a law as far as
I know in the u years of my life.
Il never received a dollar directly
or indirectly that was not honestly
earned or justly due.
II never got a single dime from
the Garssons or anybody else.
Il never did a thing in Congress
that today vexes my conscience.
Il stand here today on the mercy
of the court. If I go to Jail my
grandchildren will drop out of col
lege.
Regardless of what has been
said in the malicious press
I'm not guilty
Tells of Church Work.
May told the jurist he had been
a superintendent of Sunday
School and teacher of a Bible class
and member of the Baptist
church. He added that he never
tasted liquor or used tobacco in any
form. hoping that in his old age
he would be able to enjoy good
health without poisoning" his sys-
tenn.
Henry Carson, in his plea to the
| Judge, declared he came out OF
the war with less money than when
he went into it.
II want to repeat that there was
never any intention on my part to
enter into any conspiracy or deprive
the Government of any Congress-
mans services he said. MY only
thought was to help the, Govern
ment.
There has been one myth in this
trial-about the powerful chairman
of the Military Affairs Committee.
knew at the beginning of the war
that Congressman have no power in
the departments. When a Congress-
man goes in, it's like putting up e
red 1ag-they lean backward to
avoid the possibility of being accused
of doing something for a Congress-
man.
Il gave information to May to
help the war effort-not to help
myself. My sole motive was to help
the Government"
He also told Justice Schweinhaut
there are certain religious faiths
(See MAY, Page A-6)
Evening star., 1947-07-25
Water Cut Off,
Eight Senators
Deprived of Baths

After a gruelling Senate session
which lasted until 6:l2 am. today,
at least eight Senators were denied
the soothing effects of hot bath
or even a chance to quaff cooling
glass of water.
The eight live at the Westchester
Apartments, where all water was
shut off at midnight last night by
the District Water Department so
that connections could be made for
fire hydrants to serve the 562 units
in the two buildings at 5000 and
1000 Cathedral avenue NV.
Senators residing at the West
chester-who were due back on the
Senate floor at noon today-are
Senators Baldwin of Connecticut.
Morse of Oregon. Ferguson Of Mich
igan, Wiley of Wisconsin, Buck OF
Delaware, Brooks of Illinois, Cain
of Washington and Revercomb Of
West Virginia. ali Republicans.
A District Water Department
spokesman said water was turned on
again shortly after 7 am. today.
Prior notice that the work would
be done was given tenants, the man.
agement said.
Evening star., 1947-07-25
COP Yields Vote Fraud Probe
After A|I-Night Senate Session
In Effort to Adjourn Tomorrow
Move for Action on
Kem's Demand
Is Dropped

A turbulent all-night session of
the Senate ended at 6:12 o'clock
this morning when Republican
leaders gave up their fight to
force an investigation of Attor-
ney General Clark's handling OF
Kansas City vote fraud charges.
The weary Senators sought few
hours of sleep before going back at
noon to the job of completing action
, on appropriation bills and other
must" measures they want to pass
before ending the session tomorrow.
The controversy fared up briefly
again when the Senate reconvened
at noon.
Senator KEN, Republican of Mis-
souri,. author of the resolution, sug-
gested that Minority Leader Bark
ley of Kentucky was in charge Of a
Democratic f1libuster against the in
Yestigation.
BarkIey Denies Charge.
Holly denying there had been a
Democratic fllibuster. Senator Bark
ley charged Republicans with taking
the issue was raised several days
ago.
The new furry of debate quickly
ended however, when Senator
Barkley objected to new request
by Senator KEN to take up the
resolution, and Republican leaders
of both houses made it clear they
have no intention of letting the
Kansas City issue interfere with
adjournment by tomorrow night.
The Republicans hours before had
Won preliminary battle but obvi-
ously lost the war in their effort to
force the inquiry at this session.
House Republicans likewise aban-
doned any thought of attempting to
force such an investigation through
that branch. There had been reports
that the House might be asked to
conduct such an inquiry If the
move failed in the Senate.
There Will be no investigating
resolution offered" said House Ma
jority Leader Halleck.
He said it has been obvious right
along that it would tie the House
in knots
Fund Bill Taken Up.
In the Senate the bitter debate
over the resolution dragged on
through the night,
Then. shortly after daybreak, the
Republican leadership agreed to lay
aside the KEN matter long enough
to take up one of several approprla-
ton bills that must be passed before
Congress can quit for the year to-
morrow right.
That measure, carrying funds for
the Greek Turkish aid program and
foreign relief, was discussed only ~
minutes, however, then the weary
lawmakers decided to call 1t quits
Evening star., 1947-07-25
DC. Fund Bill Signed
Fowler Fears Taxes
Won't Meet Needs
Budget Officer Fovors
Sales Levy as Substitute
For Roising Revenue j.

President Truman today signed
the Capitals record 94,504, 1877
supply bill and the District
budget officer warned that higher
taxes for residents here will be
needed unless revenues from the
city's new tax act greatly exceed
expectations.
Budget Officer Walter L. Fowler
told reporters, who requested a
statement on the city's financial
situation in the near future, that
the only good way of raising more
money would be to repeal the leaky
new income tax law and substitute
a 2 per cent sales tax as advocated
earlier this year.
Tie city must have capital i'm
provements that can't be made
under the present setup, he said
and must have the additional reve-
nue. to operate new facilities after
they are built.
Sentiment for a sales tax here is
growing in Congress. he said, adding
however, that it would be folly to
predict that Congress would pass
such tax at any specific time.
Says Many Favor Sales Tax.
A few years ago,s he pointed out
few members of Congress could be
found who would support a sales
tax, but there are many advocates
of it now.
The members of Congress "are
coming around to the realization
that Washington is the one city In
the country where the sales tax is
the tax" Mr.. Fowler said.
Badly needed school improve.
ments and expansion alone will
mean more taxes if the 1s47 revenue
law doesn't produce more money
than expected, he said.
A major feature of the record
breaking supply bill is the big school
expansion program, which 1t is
hoped will afford full-time inSsruc-
ton after about year for some
1000 pupils now in part-tlme
classes.
| The conference report approved
for the bill eliminated $430,O0O OF
See D. c. LEGISLATION, Pg. A-6D