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Evening star., 1947-12-20
New Pacific Storm
Places Three Ships
In Fresh Danger
BY the Associoted Pres,

HONOLULU, Dec. 2O.-A North
Pacific storm placed at least three
ships in new peril today.
High seas which had buckled deck
plates, stove in matches and jammed
rudders further battered the 7,176-
- ton 8. s. James F. Harrell, the 10,172-
ton Army tanker Ell Caney and the
130-ton Army barge DSP-S66.
In all, six ships have felt the fury
Of two storms this week but one Is
safe In an Aleutian harbor and two
others are believed out of the path
of this latest storm which has gusts
up to IS miles.
The Harrell, latest to run into
trouble, radioed the Coast Guard
here 1t had three matches stove in,
a foot or more water in the hold,
and a wet and swelling cargo of
maize.
40 Miles From Adak.
The number aboard the Harrell
was not given. Its position was
about 42o miles southwest Of Adak
In the Aleutians.
The master of the Harrell radioed
he was forced to run before the gale
because of danger from the explod-
Ing cargo in the forehold.
The Coast Guard cutter Iroquois,
which was racing to the rescue OF
the stricken Simon Benson, was
1000 miles away but direct on the
Harrell's course.
The Army barge DSP-S66, with
possibly 10 or more crewmen aboard,
ran into trouble about $50 miles
west of Adak of Amchitka with
portfolios smashed, the galley flooded
and the cargo shifted. Two tugs
were en- route to the scene.
South of these two troubled ships
and about 300 miles from Midway,
the Ell Caney with a crew of AZ was
under tow and right on the rim Of
the storm.
Hull Cracked by Storm.
1ne snip lOSL ltS TuuQeI III dH-
other storm earlier this week. 1t was
taken in tow about $50 miles south
west of Adak and was making way
slowly toward Midway.
The Simon Benson, 7,176-tonner
with a hull cracked by the same
storm which hit the El Caney, was
heading for Honolulu under its own
power and was believed out of the
path of the new blow.
Far to the west, and out OF the
way. limped fifth ship, the 1906
ton MiddleseX Victory. 1t was en-
route to Japan and was last report
ed nearing the Kuriles 1t reported
le cracks in deck plates from the
storm earlier this week.
Another small Army cargo ship
reached Adak yesterday after strik-
Ing q rock in the Aleutians.
Evening star., 1947-12-20
Army Asked TO Probe
Prisoners Charges
BY the Assoeiotsd Press

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 2o.-An
Army investigation of complaints
by Camp Gordon prisoners that
they are ''butted" and "kneed" by
a cell block officer and thrown into
solitary confinement for the Slight
est infraction" was proposed today
by local American Legion COM
mander.
Post Comdr. Louis C. Oliveros
said he would recommend such an
=: inquiry after investigating yester-
day charges printed in the Miami
Herald that the prisoners were
treated with savage brutality" He
spent the day at Camp Gordon &C
companied by the Rev. Massey M,
Heltzel and Louis c. Harris, man
aging editor of the Augusta Chron-
icle.
Mr.. Oliveros reported that "vir-
tually every prisoner interviewed
charged rough treatment to the
cell block officer, claiming he
''butted" men with his head. One
was quoted as saying he was
bauUCo t1AOuEll d WlLluUW ana
another that he was "kneed in the
groin"
Mr.. Heltzel said an ever present
fear OF being thrown into solitary
with only bread and water pro-
duced an aggravated fear psyche
sis" among the prisoners.
The charges and complaints were
discounted by Col. Hugh D. Adair,
commandant OF the disciplinary
barracks where 1922 military Of
tenders are incarcerated. Col.
Adair said the prisoners were i'm
bued" with healthy respect for
authority and discipline"
Breaches of behavior and disci-
pliue are punished" he added, but
only by punishment approved by
humane, enlightened and up-to-date
penology."
Evening star., 1947-12-20
Liquor Store Owners
Capture Man After
Attempted HoIdup

A 39-year-old man faced q charge
of attempted armed robbery today
after he was foiled in q liquor store
holdup by two brothers who own the
store.
The brothers were Sidney Kramer,
20, of 5801 Sixth street NV, and
Harry Kramer. Is, of 1918 Conecti-
cut avenue NV, co-owners Of the
Uptown Liquor Store ut the Con-
necticut avenue address. They were
aided in the scuffie with the holdup
man by their younger brother. Alvin
Kramer, IS; who was In the store
at the time.
Lester Presley, colored, 405 First
street Sc, was arrested.
Held Under $4,000 Bond.
Municipal Court Judge Almond
w. Scott today held PRESLEY under
$4,000 bond for the grand jury on
charge Of assault with intent to
commit robbery. The high bond
was asked by Assistant District At
torney James Mckay because Of
Pressley's previous record, which
included housebreaking conviction.
The brothers told police q man
came into the store about 8 pm.
and ordered pint Of wine. As Sid
ney went to the cash register for
change the man pulled a revolver
from his pocket and ordered both
brothers to get down on the floor.
AS he slid to the floor Sidney
pulled the cash registers electric
cord from its socket, so that the
robber was unable to open the reg
lister himself.
$500 In Cash Register.
AS he struggled with the machine
the two older brothers jumped on
him and were Joined by Alvin. All
three tussled with him for several
minutes before subduing him.
The cash register contained the
days receipts of $500. the brothers
said.
Mrs. Julia Smith, So, of 800 Thir.
teenth street NE, was robbed Of
$1l5 about 8 o'clock last night when
her purse was snatched only three
doors from her home.
Mrs. Smith said she had rust
alighted from streetcar when q
colored man, who she described a.
young and of medium build and
weight, came up behind her and
escaped with her purse before she
could call for help.
Evening star., 1947-12-20
AL to Appeal Test
Of Law to High Court
BY the Assoeiotsd Press

SPENCER, N. c., Dec. 20.-C. A.
Fink, president Of the North Caro-
lima Federation of Labor (AFL)
said today his organization will ap-
peal to the United States Supreme
Court yesterdays decision in which
the State Supreme Court unani-
mously upheld validity of the North
Carolina anticlosed shop law.
The State Supreme Court upheld
the convictions of two defendants
In Buncombe County (Asheville) Su-
perior Court. The Buncombe
County cases were brought by the
AFL as test of the constitutional
ity of law barring the closed shop
in North Carolina passed by the
last General Assembly.
Evening star., 1947-12-20
|bn Saud Promises
Americans Protection
In Work on Pipeline
By the Associoted Press

CAIRO, Dec. 2O.-The Saudi
Arabian legation issued a foreign
office communique last night en-
phasizing King Ibn Sauds intention
to prevent any attack on Americans
in his kingdom that might result
from the Palestine partition plan.
The communique also stressed
that the King would spare no effort
in urging the United States and
Great Britain to abandon the United
Nations Palestine decision and in
warning them of the serious con-
sequences" it might bring.
The statement spoke of a recent
interview in which Ibn Saud was
quoted as saying that, despite the
decision, he would protect Ameri-
cans working in Saudi Arabia and
would not cancel oil concessions Of
the Arabian American Oil Co. This
interview was obtained by Tony
Smith of the Gannett News Service
and distributed by the Associated
Press.
The communieue said the King
had talked of economic affairs with
the Gannett correspondent.
He was asked whether lives and
properties o. Americans were threat
ened by any attack the statement
said, land his ma jesty's answer was
that he would prevent any such
attacks, first because he had pledged
their protection and secondly be-
cause religion orders the protection
of those who seek it,"
Ibn Saud and his country stand
with other Arab nations in not
recognizing the legality of the U. N.
decision, the communique said, and
in resisting Zionism and the execu-
ton of the decision.
The communique said the King
EXTENDED to Russia the friendship
accorded all members of the U. NJ,
but added:
LAS to communism, this is some
thing different. There is no trace
of it in his country and he will not
admit it and resists its penetration
into his country"
Evening star., 1947-12-20

Formerly a student at Eastern
High School and Georgetown Uni
versity. Mr.. Tinmons went to work
for the District government in 1925
as secretary to the engineer in
charge of the Sewer Division. In
1890, he became secretary and as
sistant to Maj. John Blake Gordon,
then director Of sanitary engineer
ing.
Mr.. Timmons was appointed chief
clerk of the Trees and Parking Di-
vision in 1898 and, in 1910. was
named administrative assistant to
Col. David McCoach, then Engineer
Commissioner.
He enlisted in the Army engineers
In 1943 and was discharged two
years later as a first sergeant. Mr..
Timmons, who is married and has
one child, lives at 3210 Wheeler
road Sc.
The appointment raises his salary
from $4,520 to s5,905 a year. He
will continue to serve in both his
old and new jobs until further no.
tice. Swearing-in ceremonies will
be held at 1918 am. Tuesday at
the Commissioner board meeting.
Evening star., 1947-12-20
Stock Market Uneven,
Assorted Oils, Rails
And SteeIs Favored
BY the Assoeio.ed Press

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-In another
one OF the liveliest Saturdays since
last May, selected stocks continued
to forge ahead today although many
market leaders exhibited consider
able rising reluctance.
Assorted oils, steels, rails and spe-
clal lndustrials were popular from
the start with number coming out
on sizable blocks. While gains of
fractions to around 3 points were
well distributed near the close, some
pivotals failed to shake of small
minus signs. Dealings tapered at
intervals but turnover for the two
hours ran to around 100000 shares.
Mounting demand and prices in
the petroleum field again provided
the principal prop for issues in this
group. A few carriers responded to
expanding income and expectations
OF freight rate boosts. Steels and
certain other climbers reflected the
thought that benefits would be de-
rived from the administration s
huge European aid program If Con-
gress goes along. Passage of the
anti-infation bill still was a negli-
gible market factor. Professional
buying for the usual year end rally
aided trends and Offset further tax
selling. Public customers generally
still held aloof or trimmed accounts
because of skepticism regarding
business prospects and taxes.
Peaks for 1947 were touched by
Petroleum, Ohio Oil, Texas
Gulf Producing, Chicago Corp. and
Bethlehem Steel.
In front the greater part of the
proceedings were Skelly Oil, Pacific
Western Oil, Standard Oil of New
Jersey. Nickel Plate Railway, Santa
Fe,' Illinois Central, Youngstown
Sheet, United States Steel, Chrysler,
Studebaker, Hudson Motors, Douglas
Aircraft, Nash-Kelvinator, Eastern
Air Lines and American Smelling.
Occasional losers included North
ern Pacific, Goodrich, Consolidated
Edison, Electric Power & Light,
Kennecott. Du Pont, Phelps Dodge,
Union Carbide, American Tobacco
3D." Philip Morris, Northern Pacific
and Paramount Pictures.
Rail bonds improved.
Evening star., 1947-12-20
-Four Bodies Found In Plane
Wrecked on Indiana Farm
by the Asseeiutsd Prsss

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec. 40
-Four bodies we're taken today from
a our-passenger private airplane
found wrecked on a farm about five
miles southeast of this city.
There was no immediate identi-
fication of the victims.
William o. Jones. superintendent
of Human Field, the Terre Haute
airport, said plane bound from st.
Louis to Indianapolis had sent a
radio message last night asking help
In ascertaining Its location. Infor-
nation was given but nothing fur.
ther was heard from the plane.
Lloyd Ellis, q farmer, reported
finding the wreckase on his farm
this morning.
The plane had been wrecked but
had not burned. Mr.. Jones said the
planes gas tanks were empty.
Evening star., 1947-12-20
Morcontonio Advocates
Wallace Third Purtv
BY the Asseciotsd Press

NEW YORK, Dec. 2o.-Former
Vice President Henry A. Wallace was
urged last night by Representative
Marcantonio, American Labor Party,
Of New York to head a third party
ticket in next years presidential
election in the interests of peace
and against the interests Of war and
depression"
Asserting that his views were per-
sonal and did not necessarily reflect
those Of his party, the Congress
member told an American Youth for
Democracy meeting that the tonly
way to fight fascism and reaction
is to build third party and elect"
Mr.. Wallace President.
Evening star., 1947-12-20
Forty Rescued From Blaze
In Cincinnati Apartments
BY the Asseeieted Press

CINCINNATI, Dec. 20.-One man
was burned seriously and 40 persons
were carried or led to safety early
today when fire broke out in a five
story apartment building.
Fire Marshal William Cunning
ham identified the injured man as
James Kinsley, 40, in whose second
floor apartment the fire occurred.
Residents of the 23-apartment struc-
ture were threatening to Jump or
use improvised means Of escape
when firemen arrived, Mr.. Cunning
ham said. A number of persons, in
cluding three children, were carried
down ladders by firemen, the mar
shall said, and others were led down
fire escapes
Evening star., 1947-12-20
100000 Italians Quiz
Jobs in Nationwide
Food Industry Strike
BY The Assoeiofsd Press


ROME, Dec. 20.-A Nation
wide strike in Italian food indus
tries-latest labor problem to
harass Premier Alcide de Gas
peri's newly reshuf1ied cabinet
began this morning, but indica-
tions were that it would be set
tied by tonight.
A union spokesman said notable
progress in getting employers and
workers together was made at night
long conferences in the ONCE OF
Labor Minister Amintore Fanfari
An estimated 100000 employees of
food factories, stores and shops
were affected by the strike. Bakeries
milk distributors and ice plants were
exempted.
Talks will be resumed at 4 pm.
Five Wounded in Naples.
Five persons were wounded in
Naples today in riot set of by an
argument among workers as to
whether to accept q Christmas unl
employment dole which some held
insufficient.
The casualties were two demon
strators and three policemen. Some
gunfire sounded during the fighting.
The government, harried for the
past five weeks by Leftist-led dis
orders which have claimed 70 lives,
won substantial vote of confidence
last night from the Constituent As
sembly.
In Rome q bomb was thrown at
Communist Party regional head
quarters at the same time as the
confidence roll call was being taken
in the Constituent Assembly. No
injuries resulted from the blast.
The vote-303 for the government
and 1l8 against-followed 4 week of
assaults on the Assembly floor by
Communists and extreme left-wing
Socialists after Mr.. De Gasperi
broadened his government by the
inclusion of Republicans and Mod
crate Socialists.
Transport Talks Deadlocked.
The National Federation of Bus,
Tram and Internal Marine Naviga-
ton Workers announced that four
months of negotiations for q new
contract had broken down and that
the association would resume. ma
tional agitation based on the "prin-
ciple Of noncollaboration."
A general strike was called in
Emma, Sicily, where workers de-
mands included a call for the COM
plete reopening of mines and the
allotment Of 2,00O, 900 900 lire for
popular housing and public works.
A general strike also was called
at Trapani, Sicily.
At Messina, Sicily, the local
Chamber Of Labor, as q sign Of
solidarity, said it would call a gen.
eral strike II workers demands were
not granted by Monday.
Evening star., 1947-12-20
|GhtPup on Way
To White House
From Illinois
BY the Assoeiafsd Press

A 5-week-old puppy was due to
become the Nations top dog today.
Feller, silver buff cocker spaniel,
was scheduled to move into the
White House toolshed formerly oc-
cupied by Fala, President Roose-
velt's scottie.
The new presidential pet was en-
route to the Capital by air freight
as a gift from Mrs. Peter J. Mars
den of Galena. Ill. Mrs. Marsden
once was nurse for President Tru-
mans mother.
Brig. Gen. Wallace H. Graham,
Mr.. Truman's physician, got the job
Of raising the pup.
During the battle Of Belgium in
World War II there were NOR civil
ian than military Casualties.
Evening star., 1947-12-20
New Chair at Princeton
To Honor La Guurdiu
BY the Asseeiatsd Press

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec
O.-A La Guardia chair in mu-
nicipal government" is being en-
dowed at Princeton University under
sponsorship Of the United States
Conference Of Mayors, its president,
Mayor George w. Welsh of Grand
Rapids. announced today.
More than 100000 already has
been subscribed under direction of
Glendenning Ryan Of New York,
former assistant to Mayor La
Guardia. The chair is expected to
be formally dedicated next year,
Mayor Welsh said.
Evening star., 1947-12-20
Mass Will Be'Televised

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20 (R.-A
solemn high mass will be televised
for the first time tomorrow. WPTZ
will televise the solemn high mass
from the Cathedral of SIS. Peter and
Paul at II am. as part Of the sta
tons pre-Christmas program.
Evening star., 1947-12-20
Weather Report

District Of Columbia-Sunny, with
highest temperature about 80 this
afternoon. Clear and cold again
tonight, with lowest about Is in the
city and IL in the suburbs. Tomor-
row mostly sunny and not quite so
cold In the afternoon.
Maryland and Virginia-Clear and
cold again tonight. Tomorrow fair
and not quite 50 cold in the after
noon.
Wind velocity, 3 miles per hour;
direction. south southwest.
River Report
(From United States Engineers,)
Potomac River, clear at Harpers Ferry
ana At Great Falls; Shenandoah clear at
Evening star., 1947-12-20

s&@o AAS
partnent, 1t was
announced yes
terday.
Mr.. Timmons
succeeds Porter
Lumpkins, who
died Tuesday.
A native of
Washington, Mr..
Tin1mons h a S
been special as
sistant to Engi-
n e er Commits
sioner Gordon
r. Young since
his dis charge
from the armed
f~~oar ~ 10AE
Evening star., 1947-12-20
Troinmon Dies Of Injuries

ST. PAUL, Va, Dec. 20 lP.-Her-
man Tingler, So, Norfolk Il West
ern Railway freight conductor from
Bluefield, w. Va, died here yester-
day of injuries received when he
fell from the top Of . caboose
Thursday night
Evening star., 1947-12-20
Norway Rutions Power

Norway has rationed electric
power to forestall q serious short
age for industrial uses In the Oslo
area and other communities IN
East Central Norway.
Evening star., 1947-12-20

Aigh and Low tsr YESTERDAY.
High, ~ at 1885 pm.
Low, 2S, at 10:48 pm.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Htshest, 30. on August IA.
Lowest, z. on February 8,
Tide Tables.
Evening star., 1947-12-20
FL. Timmons Named
To Lumpkins' Post

Francis L. Timmons, jr., a Dis
trict employe for more than 20
years, has been appointed chief
clerk of public works in the District
Evening star., 1947-12-20
Rotury to Sponsor Purty

A childrens Christmas party,
sponsored by the Fairfax Rotary
Club, will be held at $50 pm. Mon
day in the Fairfax Theater.
Evening star., 1947-12-20

international
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Evening star., 1947-12-20

copper-pink lame evening eown.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-10-25
NovikOff
 Sentenced

Anchorage (Special)-Anthony D. Novikoff pleaded guilty to a second degree murder charge Fri day afternoon for the killing of Charles Nelson and Judge Anth ony Dimend sentenced him to 20 years in the penitentiary.
 At the same time Novikoff pleaded guilty to 8 manslaughter charge for the killing of Nelson $ wife, Katherine, and received 8 sentence of 15 years.
 He was represented in court by Attorneys J. Gerald Williams and George Grigsby and was cry ing protusely, when sentence was passed. He told the judge he was sorry for everything
 Kodiak = Novlkoff shot the young married couple after a drinking argument at his home on Uyak bay last May. After Novih off was taken into custody by Deputy U. s. Marshal Paul Herring and brought to Kodiak Mrs. Novikoff and daughter moved here: She recently filed suit for divorce.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-10-25
Memorial Services Planned At Base.

Special Navy Day memorial services in honor of these lost at sea in defense of the United States, whose bodies were con- signed to graves in the waters of the world, will be held at Z pm tomorrow, Sunday, at the boat house south of the Naval Admin istration building.
 Relatives and friends of such personnel may leave flowers, preferably but not necessarily wild or home grown, at the shore patrol headquarters, or at the Chaplain's office, by 5 pm today
 Following appropriate dock side ceremonies the flowers will be scattered over the waters from aboard ship.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-10-25
Proclamation
To the Citizens of Kodiak:

Whereas, Monday, Oct. 27 is designated as Navy Day, for the express purpose of acquainting the public with the organization, activities and traditions of the Navy, and
 Whereas, it is fitting that we demonstrate our interest and ap- preciation of the Navy by active participation ln the traditional observance, therfore,
 I, Lee Bettinger, by virtue of the power invested n me as mayor of Kodiak, do hereby proclaim that the businesses of Kodiak shall close the afternoon of Navy Day so all who can may join in fitting tribute to our Navy.
 Signed, Lee c Bettinger, Mayor of Kodiak
Kodiak mirror., 1947-10-25
,ood Saving
 Aosters Planned

Posting of $35 in prizes for the
 s posters made by school ildren on the subject of Presid- t Truman's Food Conservation rpgiam was announced this NIek by L. K. Wodlinger, presld- tof the Kodiak Chapter of the nerican Red Cross.
 The competition is open to all hoOl child en, both in Kodiak d at the base Posters must be eeived by the local Red Cross Mater than Nov. 1.
 Id Prizes of S5, $3, S2.50 and S2 lll be offered the 4 best in high hOol and also the 4 best Tn the stades, with an additional prize
 Sl0 for the sweepstake winner
 Judges will be L. K. Wodlinger, lillian Lamme and Ken Wade
Kodiak mirror., 1947-10-25

The fire department was called at 2 :26 pm Thursday when an oil range in the closed Cheechako Grill apparently overfOwed and burned out the chimney and shot flames up the wall. It was extln' cuished without damage.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-10-25
Open House
 Navy Day

The entire population of Kod- Ik is invited to join with the Tsvy in observance of Navy Isy, Monday, Oct 27, and spec Il services, an open house and sher activities have been plan ed by the Navy for the day.
 Open house will be held from l m to 5 pm to give the public an ,pcrtunity to see how the Navy arks, eats and sleeps. Special uses will operate continuously .King those hours to permit wis., s to many departments of inter- t. Stopovers will include the sss hall, barracks, dispensary, estation, radio station WVCQ d the boat house. There will 70 be an opportunity to inspect aoatIng drydock and to visit 6 main hangar where several mes and aviation exhibits will on display.
 The day will be climaxed by e close of the Community -iest program, from 5 to 9 pm, here everyone will find an en- ysble evening and be given a ance to help in the worthy ire. The program will be held ! the Civilian gym, with special
 sic, variety programs, ham, ssers and soft drinks, plus var us rafies for over $5000 worth valuable prizes. All profits go l0 the Community Chest, and ,,le evening will be brought to a iiuse at g o'clock with the grand having for the Plymouth, radio Id camera
 IT Merchants will close for the IFtsrnoon. and liquor establish len.s will close from noon to 6 n to enable personnel to attend eactivities. School will also ose in the afternoon and child D will be provided special trans ,rtation by the Navy to and mn the base Remember Navy Day and set ondsy aside to meet your fl, ,axy-Victor in War-Guard- ain Peace."