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Evening star., 1947-08-24

~ EAR WALLf (0ran ma Snarp WrlteS): Well
IL the first fifty years is over an I've gone an
forgave Obie again.
The neghbors fixed up lawn party for US the
afternoon of our anniversary. When Obie didn't show
up by two oclock, went over by myself.
I'm about an hour an airplane came over actin,
like bumblebee with the blind staggers
''Then over the side came a parac hutc. 1t was
a man. hangin' by his heels to the cords an
holdin' golden washtub in his hands,
Il put OH my farsighted glasses an recognize
Obles blue summer suit. am not surprised But |
amt comfortable | don't see how Obie expects to
get himself out of this situation without divine help
an it better be quick. 1t wasn't quick enough The
tub the body, an the parachute crashed into that
big elum back of Torrances barn.
~ HE tub tumbled out of the tree an packape
addressed to me fell out The fire department Changed
up an behind 'em comes Obie - in overalls!
How'd you get here = outa that tree?
Oh he says. That amt me I borrowed a
dummy from Shorts store to make the jumpr
Il fumbled an shook but finally got the package
open, an it was gold wrist watch.
by now the whole town is gathered an there
hasn't been so much confusion an bedlan since |
can't remember when The sheriff is goin' to arrest
Obie for committin' suicide by fraud The kids were
shinnyin up the tree, the firemen we're irwin
to connect the hose to a hitcnin' post. 1t was
wonderful.
Obe,' say to the OIL hellon, what on earth
give you this idea? Obie squeezed me an said with
straight face Well. they told me it was shockbroof
watch. an l wanted to find out
Then the rapscallion kissed me. right there in
front of half the county. Couldn't smell no whisky
on him either. Wally, so maybe he has reformed
come to think of it, though the odor of cl0res was
mighty strong -GRANMA"
Evening star., 1947-08-12
U. S. Displays Invited

The Manufacturers Association
OF Palestine has invited American
industrialists to place displays OF
their products in its exhibition hall
in Tel-Aviv.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Lane Awaits Hearings
On ParochiaI Buses

Gov, Lane of Maryland today was
awaiting public hearings on legisla-
tion to extend county school bus
service to students of Prince Georges
County parochial schools and to
permit parimutuel betting on midget
auto races in that county.
Before signing the bills he also
sought to arrange hearings on a bill
to empower county commissioners to
do road work with their own forces
without a contract limit, and an
other authorizing Anne Arundel
County authorities to handle funds
received from the Sherbow Com
mission legislation.
A hearing will be held at 2:30 pm.
Friday at the State House at An
napolis on the parochial school bus
Dill, opponents of the measure an
nounced in Prince Georges today.
The American Automobile Asso-
citation asked to testify on the
midget auto racing bill.
Among bills signed by Gov. Lane
last week and not previously listed
in The Star are the following:
H. B. .S44-Authorizing the commits
sioners OF Montgomery County TO lew
increased tax for the construction. main
tensnce and operation OF a library to
be known as the Bethesda Public Library
Association, Inc
H. B. 846--Anthorizing the Board of
county commissioners of Moutgcmery
County to borrow S5o0,0o0 for coi,struc-
dsni slon l., an, and estabiishment of sewerage and
orainage outside of the Washington
! H. 3. s4S-RepeaIings the charter Of
the yIllage of Northwest Park, Montsem-
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Model Seeking Wedding Role
Becomes Fushion Show Bride

When Miss Elsie Theresa Nc
Cathran answered a classified ad-
yertisement in The Star recently
she had no idea it would speed up
her marriage in a Cinderella like
atmosphere.
Nor did she realize it would bring
her an avalanche of presents and
be a source of surprise to $50 per-
sons.
The pretty 21-year-old CONNER
cial photographers model, of 919
l. street NV, was married last
night, instead of in June as planned,
to Nicholas D. Rocco, 81, of 5004
Forty y-second street, Hyattsville,
Md, music student and a veteran.
The girl saw the advertisement.
1t asked for a model to appear insa
bridal scene of fashion show dur
ing the leadies' night function of
the Eastgate Lions Club. The event
Was set for last night at the Prince
Georges Golf and Country Club.
Miss McCathrans talk with Mrs.
w. I. Peeler, chairman of the af-
fair, evoked this idea: Why not
actually get married during the
bridal scene instead of just appear
ing as model?
She told her fiancee. He agreed
Evening star., 1947-04-30
No Strike Link Found
In Harris Staying

The union activities of James F.
Harris, 40, had no bearing on his
mysterious Staying Monday, police
indicated today. ~. 3, .
AS yet police have been unable TO
flnd the murder weapon. They are
comblng alleys and sewers in the
Observation-Disclosures for an ak miss
ing from the basement.
Mr.. Harris, colored business agent
for the striking Cafeteria Workers,
Union, was found dead IN bed at his
nome in the 3100 block of Thirteenth
street N.W.> Monday. An autopsJ
disclosed that he died from cuts on
the head and throat. Deputy Cor
oner Richard M. Rosenberg has ex-
pressed the opinion that the wounds
might have been inflicted by an AK
Thomas O'Donnell, owner of the
restaurants which Mr. Harris
union has been picketing for seven
ana a half weeks, yesterday termed
the death an outrage" and offered
Sooo reward for information lead
ing to the capture and conviction
of the slayer.
Police have been skeptical, how
ever, that Mr.. Harris was killed for
money. He occasionally carried
large sums, but had not made any
collections on the day before his
death, and his clothes were in an
orderly condition when he was
found dead, police said.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
BerIe Urges Congress
To Delay Italy Treaty
BY the Associated Press

Adolph Berle, jr., former Assistant
Secretary of State, urged today that
the Senate delay action on the Ital-
ian peace treaty until I'VE can see
further the pattern of events.
Mr.. Berle told the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee the italian
treaty is a great diplomatic
achievement" but involves certain
calculative risks" and is patterned
on the belief that a general Euro
pean peace will be achieved soon.
He argued that there is little
chance of such general peace even
at the next meeting of the Council
of Foreign Ministers and recon-
mended that Congress should:
/. Adopt joint resolution termi-
mating state of war with Italy.
2. Authorize President Truman
pending ratification Of the treaty
to enter into an executive agree
ment with Italy, putting into eff
feet the treaty's economic clauses
which he deems in the interest of
Italo-American economic relations
Mr.. Berles views clashed with the
reported attitude of Secretary of
State Marshall, who is understood
to be pressing for early ratification
OF the treaties with Italy, Bulgaria,
Romania and Hungary. te
The treaties were signed in Paris
early in February but become effec-
tive, so far as the United States is
concerned, only when approved by a
two thirds vote of the Senate,
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Troops Returning TO Camp
From Parade Put Out Fire

A Fort Meade troop of motorized
cavalry was back in camp today
after helping to welcome President
Aleman and getting it's first prac-
tlcal experience in fire-fghting.
Returning from the parade yes
terday, Troop B of the Forty-third
Cavalry Squadron passed a grass
f1re which appeared to be threaten
ing four homes near Beltsville, Md.
The column of SO vehicles halted
and the 158 officers and enlisted
men grabbed shovels and axes and
Is minutes later the fire was out.
First Sergt. Lloyd B. Warnock
said the men cut branches from
trees to use as beaters ard shoveled
dirt over the flames. Twas the
troops first experience with fire
fighting, the sergeant said.
Several soldiers were burned
slightly, but none was serious enough
for hospital treatment. During the
parade, the troop stood guard on
the Memorial Bridge.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Pact by Services 10 Delay
Machine Tool Sales Denied
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
Brig. Gen. James A. Mollison, Air
Forces officer serving as deputy head
of the War Assets Administration,
denied yesterday that the armed
services have any secret agree
ment' to delay sales of surplus ma
chine tools.
Senator Ferguson, Republican, of
Michigan told him, at a Senate Com
mittee hearing, that there are re-
ports of a secret agreement" un-
der which the Air Forces, Army and
Navy have blocked the sale of some
1850, 100000 worth of machine
tools critically needed for recon-
version"
He asked why the advertised sale
of several million dollars worth of
tools at Lockland, Ohio, was sud-
denly called off on March % after
nearly 200 persons stood in line
over night to buy them.
1cu. MOlllSuil Sdlo lie llditeQ Ille
sale because he believed that GER
tain tools had been earmarked for
a postwar reserve by the Army-Navy
Munitions Board. y
He added that a letter from the
War Department, dated April "a
and received by WAA Monday,
backed up" and as a result all the
Lockland tools now may be sold.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Arlington Approves
.S5,652,028 Budget

The Arlington County Board
today approved a $685. 2,O2S budget
for ls47-S and raised the county
tax rate by Is cents to meet the
budget demands. The new rate is
s325 per 500.
The board approved proposed
SIS, 10000 bond issue for county i'm
provements not listed in the budget.
The bond issue is subject to a refer
endum.
The board announced it will ask
the Circuit Court to set the referen-
dunn for May 27 when vote will be
held on the question of how school
board members should be chosen.
The board voted to ask the next
session of the Virginia General As
sembly for legislation legalizing
bond issues for public works. Daniel
A. Dugan, county board member who
introduced that resolution, pointed
out there is some question whether
Federal aid in public works is
needed to legally float a county
bond issue under the States Fed
efal assistance law. The Arlington
bond issue is to be used for improve
ments financed solely by the county.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Three Hurt, Milk Sfrewn
In Truck-bus Collision

A milk truck collided with a
crowded bus. scattering broken bot
ties and milk over wide area at
the corner of Tenth street and Con-
stitution avenue NV. about $3.50
o'clock this morning.
Many crates of milk were thrown
into the street. Police said the truck
driver was seriously injured when
thrown against the windshield.
He was James Montheue, 81, 1918
Pennsylvania avenue Sc. Mr..
Montheue was taken to Emergency
Hospital, where authorities reported
ie suffered multiple cuts to the face
md right arm. His condition was
--ccorted as "rair."
Driver of the Washington, Vir-
ginia and Maryland Coach Co.
bus was Lee Wymer, 26. of 43O6
North Carlyn Spring road, Airing
ton, police said.
Pollce SAID Two passengers seated
near the right rear door were in
jured slightly. They were Mrs.
Marion M. Burch, "a, of 227 North
Piedmont street, Arlington, and Ben
Brooks, AZ, of 1900 North Fourth
street, Arlington. Emergency Hos
pital authorities said they probably
would be released.
Witnesses said the bus was max
ing left turn onto Tenth street
when the dairy truck collided
with it.
The truck also sideswiped an
auto. Slight damage was done to
the car and the driver was not in
jured, police said.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Mrs. B. F. Montgomery
Dies at Arlington Home

Mrs. Janet Powell Montgomery
SO, wife of DR.. B. F. MONTGOMERY
died today at her home, 1918 North
Danville street, Arlington, after a
long illness.
Mrs. Montgomery, a resident of
Arlington for the last IS years, was
born in Airmont, Va. She was the
daughter of the late William L. and
Frances c. Powell
Survivors in addition to her hus-
band include two brothers, William
Powell, Norfolk, and Stanley H.
Powell, Washington, and three sis
ters, Miss Marian Powell. Airing
ton; Mrs. Richard Potts, Frederick,
Md, and Mrs. Smith Blair, Wash
ington.
Private funeral services will be
held at her home at II m. Friday.
with the Rev. Isaac Steenson. pas
tor of the Clarendon PRESBYTERIAN
Church, officiating. Burial will be
in Stephen City. Va.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Noriiqigo Is Reported
In Embassy Refuge
BY the Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, April 30.-An Ar
gentine deputy said today on the
floor Of the chamber that President
Higinio Morinigo of revolt-troubled
Paraguay had taken refuge in the
Spanish Embassy in Asuncion.
The statement was made by Nerio
Rojas, an opposition deputy, but
he did not disclose the source of
his information.
A correspondent of the Buenos
Aires newspaper Ell Mundo reported
yesterday that refugees were arriv-
ing in Clorinda, across the river
from the Paraguayan capital, and
that insurgents in Asuncion had
engaged government forces there in
outright warfare.
This account said firing continued
in Asuncion throughout yesterday,
even after a government communi-
que had declared that a revolt by
part Of the Paraguayan Navy had
been put down.
The Paraguayan revolt, which be-
gan in the north at Conception, is
In its 50th day today.
Col. Federico Weeddell Smith, who
came out of retirement to take COM
mand Of government forces at the
start of the two-month -old military
revolt in Paraguay, has taken refuge
in Argentina and his successor has
fled from Asuncion, the Paraguayan
capital, an official Argentine source
said yesterday.
Flight of the 45-year-old army Of
ficer, son of a British trader who
rose to become a hero Of the Chaco
war and commander -in-chief of the
Paraguayan Army, was first reported
in newspaper dispatches from Clo-
rinda, across the Paraguay River in
Argentina from Asuncion. The dis
patches said Col Smith had taken
refuge on the Argentine gunboat
Parana, patrolling the river, but the
official Argentine source denied this.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Third Continuance Giver
Houqh in Realty Cuse

Stanley P. Hough, 10, today was
granted his third continuance in
Municipal Court on an eight count
charge that he operated as real
estate man without District
license.
The continuance was ordered by
Judge John P. Mcmahon over the
objections of Clark King, assistant
corporation counsel, who protested
against the Inconvenience these
postponements work" on the COM
planning witnesses, all former GIs.
Judge Mcmahon set May 20 for
the trial when the court was as
sured Charles E. Ford, defense coun-
sci, will be able to appear.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
|: Studies
Retirement Plan for
County Employees

The Montgomery County Board
of Commissioners today is studying
the Possibilities of creating a re-
tirement plan for county employees.
The matter was brought before
lit yesterday at the boards regular
meeting by Brooke Johns, president
of the commissioners, in asking for
resumption of the salary of William
In. Thompson of Gaithersburg
transfer clerk in the commissioner
office. He has been i'll for three
months.
ING. McNayr, county supervisor,
suggested that a retirement insur-
|ance plan be instituted through
which premiums would be paid both
BY the employe and the county.
Efforts have been made In the
past, most recently by Willard F.
Day, Mr.. McNayr's predecessor, to
institute such system. Nothing
has been done, however.
A resolution was passed to restore
the salary of Mr.. Thompson, who
is 81. 'and with no strings attached"
as to his obligation to repay the
county.
State Senator Roy Tasco Davis
told the commissioners that Gov.
Lane informed him he will veto the
bill to give Montgomery County
taxing powers similar to those ex-
ercised by the State.
At the same time, Senator Davis
asked the commissioners to take
steps to improve conditions in
colored schools, characterized by
him as neglected"
1t was announced that the Charter
Board will meet with the commits
sioners at 10 am. tomorrow in the
courthouse at Rockville to present
a preliminary draft of proposed
charter form of government for the
county.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
$4,000 Visitors Seer
AT Apple Bloom Fete
Opening Tomorrow
BY q stoff Correspondent, Of III. Star

oy Stoff correspondent OF fhe Star
WINCHESTER, Va, April 30.-A
festive air already pervades this
place as merchants, restaurants and
rooming houses hastily apply finish
ing touches in preparation for the
20th annual Shenandoah Apple
Blossom Festival which opens to-
morrow for two days.
Warm weather will prevail al
though there will be considerable
cloudiness and probable showers to-
morrow, the Weather Bureau said.
The second day of the festival prob
ably will be fair and continued
warm.
Miss Jean Cartwright Lane.
daughter Of the Governor and Mrs.
Lane OF Maryland, who will be
crowned Queen Shenandoah Xxx,
will arrive this afternoon. During
her stay here she will be the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. Nelson Page.
Mr.. Page is the postmaster here.
Tuck to Place Crown.
Gov, Tuck of Virginia and Mrs.
Tuck also are due to arrive this
afternoon and will be the guests of
Senator Byrd, Democrat, OF Vir-
ginia, and Mrs. Byrd, at nearby Ber-
ryvllle. Gov. Tuck, who recently
met Gov. Lane at Mount Vernon to
iron out differences between the
two States on Potomac River fish,
ing problems, will place the crown
on Miss Lanes head at the coro-
nation ceremonies at pm. tomor-
row at the Handley School Bowl.
Handley School was beehive of
activity today as students and facul-
ty finished up colorful costumes,
: decorations and stage props as
part of the pageant, "Forerunners-
A Pageant of Spring" to be staged
at pm. tomorrow and repeated at
10 am. Friday in the school athletic
bowl. AS in previous years, School
Supt. Garland r. Quarles has writ
ten the words and arranged the
music for the outdoor show.
Festival headquarters in the
George Washington Hotel was
swamped with activity today and the
Chamber of Commerce headquarters,
nearby, was busy arranging housing
accommodation for those who had
made reservations.
Hotels Sold Out.
H, T. Hardenburg, executive secre-
tary of the chamber, is in charge
of public housing. Facilities in the
two hotels hefe~were taken long
ago but visitors are being housed in
tourist homes and private dwelling
converted for the occasion.
Orchardists say the apple trees
are now approaching the peak dis
play of blooms and visitors will be
treated to a scene of natural beauty
throughout the countryside. Dog
wood trees on the drive between here
and Washington also add pleasure
to the trip by automobile
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Planters in Maryland
Finally Sell tobacco

Upper Marlboro's three tobacco
warehouses reopened today with q
rush of buying but with PRIZES about
the same as those which prompted
the Maryland houses to-: close last
week. ,as@
BY noon the days sale-approxi-
mately 100000 pounds-was COM
plete in two of the houses. An un-
official estimate placed the average
price at approximately 50 cents per
pound, about the same as last week.
The price range was from IL to 81
cents, also similar to last week.
The tobacco growers continued to
complain about the prices. Very few
sales, however, were refused.
There was no indication that the
warehouses would close again in the
immediate future.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Senate Unit Due 10 AcI
Today on Report on
Newsprini Shortage

The following four recommends
tions to solve the newsprint short
age are contained In q special re-
port expected to be acted on today
by the Senate Small Business Com
mittee:
/. That an overall industry COM
mittee, made up of newspaper and
magazine publishers and newsprint
manufacturers and jobbers, be set
up to investigate and relieve by vol
untary action meritorious hardship
cases.
2. That Congress enact legislation
to implement the organization and
work OF such a committee by pro-
viding immunity from. antitrust
prosecution for a limited period Of
time.
3. That the Federal Trade Com
mission investigate violations of the
Robinson-Patman Act by newsprint
jobbers. charged in testimony before
the Senate committee with divert
ing newsprint' from regular custom
ers In order to obtain exorbitant
prices. =.
FTC Investigation Urged.
4. That the Agriculture and Inte-
rior Departments intensity their
efforts to promote the development
OF new newsprint resources In
Alaska by private capital.
The report was prepared by the
staff of a subcommittee headed bv
Senator Capehart, Republican, of
indiana after extensive hearings on
the newsprint issue. during which
many witnesses from small news
papers, house organs and religious
publications testified. They CHARGED
they were being monopolized" out
OF business and demanded the res
toration of Government rationing
controls.
Senator Murray Democrat. of
Montana, former chairman of the
Small Business Committee, fayors
such governmental action. He is
reported to be strongly opposed to
the subcommittee's report and plans
to submit minority report. He
also is drafting bill to reinstitute
neWsprint rationing under the Com
merce Department.
Wherry Expects Approval.
Chairman Wherry of the full COM
mlttee expressed confidence it would
approve the report.
The report declares that "only a
fraction of the total newsprint con-
sumption would be needed to diust
the deficit of the smaller publica-
tlons, probably between IL and 2
per cent"
While opposing Government reg
ulation Of newsprint, the report con-
talns a sharp warning that unless
1he publishing industry solves the
shortage problem by voluntary ac-
tlon, legislation may be necessary.
lReleased by the North American
Newspaper Alliance.)
Evening star., 1947-04-30

Miss Mary Welch, 4313 Van Buren,
street, University Park, Md, also
knew.
But the $50 persons who were
present at the Lions Club party
last night didn't know. They ex-
pected to see only a fashion show
They laughed and sang. Suddenly
they became quiet. A minister was
talking. Now they knew it was a
real marriage.
Among those surprised were Mrs.
Roland Ferguson. 7O4 Woodside
parkway, Silver Spring, Md, and
Miss Marilyn Drewyer, BAIT Piney
Branch court, Silver Spring. They
were appearing in costume as
matron of honor and bridesmaid,
respectively-in the fashion show.
Then followed the viewing of the
many presents given by number
OF merchants. The bride and BRIDE
groom were a little awed by this
feature. They could only say, isn't
1t exciting?" and isn't it swelln'
They are now seeking a place to
live, after a honeymoon in New
York.
The couple met at dance in Fort
Belvoir, Va, three years ago, while
Mr.. Rocco was with Army Engineers.
He served overseas. r
Evening star., 1947-04-30
|Stassen, Vandenberg
.DiscussG. 0.P. Policy
BY the Associated Press

Senator Vandenberg, Republican,
of Michigan, and former Gov. Stas-
sen of Minnesota discussed the Re-
publicans' role in foreign policy in
a 2-hour session yesterday shortly
after Mr.. Stassen's return to Wash
ington from 2-month European
tour.
Mr.. Stassen, an announced candi-
date for the 1948 Republican presi-
Dental nomination, told reporters
at a joint news conference with
Senator Vandenberg that he be-
lieves the Republican Party recog-
nizes it's strong responsibility in
international affairs.
Senator Vandenberg, chairman of
the Senate Foreign Relations Com
nittee, said their discussions had
covered the whole field of foreign
affairs relating to Europe and Rus
sia, where Mr.. Stassen talked at
length with Prime Minister Stain.
Mr.. Stassen said he had come to
discuss with Senator Vandenberg
the impressions and observations
that he gained on his trip because
I recognize his leadership in foreign
policy in the Republican party and
recognize the Importance of the BIZ
partisan foreign policy"
He plans to call later on Speaker
Martin, hopes to see Senator Taft,
Republican, OF Ohio, chairman of
the Senate Republican Policy Com
mittee, and later may arrange con-
ferences with other party leaders.
He said he also might see Gov.
Dewey of New York, the 1914 presi-
Dental nominee.
Mr.. Stassen told reporters he
plans to make public within two
days transcripts of his conference
with Mr.. Stain.
The U. S. s. Maine was the first
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Windsor and Marshall
Talk for 30 Minutes
By the Associoted Press

The Duke of Windsor paid a cour-
tesy call today on Secretary of State
Marshall.
Accompanied by Lord Inverchapel,
British Ambassador, the Duke con-
ferred with the Secretary for about
30 minutes.
Later he told reporters he and the
Duchess will leave for New York to-
morrow and sail next week for Great
Britain.