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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27
DR.. Hobart A. Reimann
To address Symposium

Among the notable doctors who
will address the medical symposi-
UNI, when the New Hanover coun-
ty Medical Society will be host to
North Carolina physicians and
surgeons at Wrightsville Beach on
August %, is DR.. Hobart A. Rel
Mann, Magee professor of medl-
cine at jefferson Medical college,
Philadelphia.
Other speakers will be DR.. Isaac
A. Bigger, professor of surgery of
the Medical College of Virginia,
Richmond; DR.. John T. Williams,
assistant professor Of gynecology,
Harvard; DR.. Carl H. Smith, as
sistant professor of clinical pedl-
atrics, Cornell university, and DR..
Fred M. Hodges, clinical profess
sor of radiology, Medical College
of Virginia.
DR.. Reimann is n of the out
standing authorities on virus IN
fections and diseases Of the chest,
author OF several medical books.
and serves as an assistant with
the Rockefeller Institute. He was
formerly a fellow with the Nation
al Research Council in Prague, as
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27

II, 600, 900 pounds less than opening
week last year when sales totaled
26. 737.O18 for $12, 1871. 079. The diff
ference in poundage was partially
explained by the fact that opening
week last year consisted of three
sales days.
Gross sales, receipts and aver
ages by state follow:
GEORGIA: 1916 1947
Gross sales - %, 837,114 10, 423, 758
Receipts --- $40, IT'S, 604 S., 906, 639
Averages .. 1920 44.00
FLORIDA:
Gross sales 2, 1899, 904 2,237, 1853
Receipts $500 $~1,355,475 1912, 022
Averages ..- 1914 43.43
While an occasional basket OF
tobacco brought $50 in the first
two days of sales, the practical top
was $54. Prices of a few baskets
Continued On Page Two, Col. 81
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27
FederalAid
To Schools
Continued
MORNING STAR
WASHINGTON BUREAU

WASHINGTON, July 90
Schools in the Wilmington area
will continue to receive some
federal aid next year for leach
ing children who live in govern
ment-owned housing develop
ments.
The Senate today agreed to a
House bill extending the Ian
ham Act provisions which help
pay the costs of schools which
were expanded by the influx OF
war workers families.
Senator Taft, r. o., in urging
passage of the measure, explain
ed that the school districts
cannot tax the federally owned
property to cover the costs OF
educating the children living
there.
Forty thousand dollars will
go to the seventh district rep
resented by Congressman J.
Byard Clark of Fayetteville and
$4,000 to New Hanover county,
Clark said.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27


of the 9Oth Congress-first under
COP control in Is years-WaS eX-
pected just before midnight.
In the closing hours, Congress
voted three new Investigations.
1t will look into high consumer
prices, the housing shortage and
the policy of the U. S. Immigration
service.
Most of the time, through, was
spent in approving money bills
Five were put in final shape and
sent through the legislative mill on
adjournment day.
The House, which considered
each one first, found itself with
more time on its hands in the final
hours than the Senate had. There
was some political oratory, and a
tribute to speaker Joseph w.
Martin. And there were endless
arguments about the budget.
The chief COP economizer, Rep.
John Taber Of New York, grabbed
a House microphone as the final
appropriation bill hit the floor and
exulted that 1--WE have saved
nearly 5 1000, 900, 900.
He was challenged by Rep. AL
bert Gore, D., Tenn, who said Re-
publican budget cuts were
"phoney" a charge Democrats
have been making for some time
and that the actual saving would
be less than $1,000, 900, 900
Senators were arguing, too, about
the budget out. The position of
Republicans and Democrats on the
issue there was the same as in
the House.
Twice during the late afternoon
and evening, the House called re-
cesses and waited for the Senate
to catch up.
In the House little Sally Ploeser,
nine-year-old daughter of Rep.
Ploeser (R-Mo), took over the
speakers duties when the loud
singing drove Martin TO the quiet
of his office. She banged the
gavel repeatedly but couldn't get
any order and finally tossed it
aside.
The members sang I've Been
Working On the Railroad" with
b~arbershop variations.
Then, with a big Of nostalgia
and perhaps a bit of hope-with the
Senate still sitting-they sang
Home, Sweet Home"
In the first demonstration of the
kind since before the war, the
Congressman did not forget their
home districts.
Out from the singing lawmak-
ers sWelled such songs as 'Carrv
Me Back to Old Virginie' and
The Eyes of Texas Are Upon
YOU"
Newsmen later serenaded the
lawmakers from the press gallery,
and the House pages took their
elders places 10 return the press
gallery's contribution.
The Congressmen's private eleva-
vator was swiped once, and capitol
clerks and ste%nographers toxic
turns plotting it with the regular
operator back-seat driving.
Visitors in the galleries enjoy
ed the show, %applaudihg the music.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27
The Weather

Meteorological data for the "a hours
ending 7:30 pm. yesterday.
mperatures
100 am. II; 7:3o I'm. "a; 1880 pm. 80;
le0 pm, rs.
Maximum "a; Minimum SO. Mean rs;
Normal 10.
Humidity
100 am SO; 7:3O am. 80; 1:30 pm. II;
80 pm. SO.
Precipitation
Total fk "a hours ending 1880 pm. -
600 inches.
Total since the first Of the month -
s33 inches.
TIDES FOR TODAY
FROM the Tide Tablets published by
u ) Coast and Geodetic Survey.
High Low
wilmington 5:12 am. 1910 am.
5:56 pm. 1921 pm.
Na'onooro Inlet - 3:o5 am. 1921 am.
1858 pm. 10 :02 pm.
sla1lse 5:2O; Sunset 7:17; Moonrise 3:18
IN; Moonset 12:48 am
rive stage at Fayetteville, N. C at 8
"M' Saturday, 1912 feet.
"ASH1NGTON, July 26.@REWeather
.edI report of temperature and rain
I"r me "A hours ending 8 pm, in the
Where. ~
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27

ASSSSA w
The average was 1.45 cents I
pound lower than the record open
ing week of last year, but it was
the second highest week in his
tory of the Georgia-Florida belt
Cutters and better quality Jugs
were from n to five cents a
pound higher than opening week
last year, but the Department OF
Agriculture reported most Leaf
grades, primings, nondescripts and
poor-quality Tugs were lower.
Leaf grades were from n to
10 cents off, the marketing report
said, with lower-quality Tugs and
primings from one to four cents
lower. Declines on n~ondescrlpt
ranged from 5.35 to 1856 cents a
pound. Greatest declines were
shown in the lowest grades.
The market opened July "A IN 10
Georgia and three Florida mar
kets.
The total volume vas around
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27

was driven to the home here ard
ten to Bolton, Mo, three miles
away. to arrange the rites.
With him as he rode to Beltor-,
we're his brother, Vivian, ann his
sister. Miss Mary Jane Truman,
who had nursed their mother
through long months.
They decided they wanted to
bring her home once more, 10 the
r2odest bungalow home, in keep
Jig the old custom. Mrs. T-uma1
will lie in state at the bungalow
until 8 pm. Monday, when pri-
vate rites will be conducted there.
The President requested that
flowers be omitted. His mother
often had said thai she believed
flowers were for the living who
could enjoy them. and not for the
dead,
Continued On Page Three, Col. y
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27
LIVING COSTS
UNDER SCRUTINY
Congress Votes Funds And
Investigation
Assured

WASHINGTON, July 26-(P-
A Congressional inquiry into the
high cost of living and other ris-
ing prices during the recess was
assured today.
Chairman Taft (R-Ohio) of the
joint Congressional committee on
the economic report that a study
irto rising prices would get under
way despite opposition last night
Of Senator Taylor D-Ida) to a
$25, 900 additional grant for this
purpose.
Today Taylor announced he
would withdraw his objections to
Continued on Page Two Col. 81
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27
Adjourns In Fun;
Senate Still In Session
Just Prior To Midnight
UpperHouseR
Bills Through A House
COP Speaker Martin Paid Glowing Tribute
For Fairness; Little Girl Gavel
And Old Songs Are Sung With Gusto

WASHINGTON, July 26-(UP-Th senate was stu
working ~doggedly through a long final session at ll:l5 TO-
night, grinding out must appropriation bills as Republl-
cans and Democrats blickered over how much President
Truman's budet had been cut. The House had ADJOURNED
and a mood of friendliness swept the lower chamber.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27
President Signs
Unification Bill

WASHINGTON, July 26 -QP)- President Truman
made unification of the armed forces an actually today
and named James V. Forrestal to hea dthem as secretary
of defense. The Senate Armed Services committee approved
him. The senate was still in session at II Is pm.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27
First Tobacco
Sales Net 1892

VALDOSTA, Ca, July 26-P-Georgia and Florida
tobacco growers sold l5,6 ,526 pounds of flue-cured leaf
in tho first two DAYS of the 1947 marketing season, at an
average of 43.92 cents a pound, the u. S. Department OF
Agriculture announced today.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27
Dredging Measure
Passes Congress

WASHINGTON, July 26-The full budget request of
$500, 900 to continue widening and deepening the Cape Fear
river at Wilmington cleared both Houses of congress today.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27

This is Soap Box Derby Week
in Wilmington.
Interest in. the second annual
race to be run Wednesday after
noon over the new Derby Downs
course on South 18th street was
mounting rapidly yesterday and
with workers enjoying a half-hol.
iday, all indications point to a rec.
ord crowd of close to $4,000 people
being on hand at 2 pm, when
the starter sends the first heat in
Glass B away from the ramp or
the way to the finish line, $50 feet
away.
Last year, over 5000 people
viewed the races held on Rankin
street where spectator room was
limioed, This year. with ample
space for spectators on the east
side of 18th street between Kldde1
(Continued On Page Five Col. q
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27

GRANDVIEW, Mo-, July 26-W.D
Private funeral services will be
he'd for Mrs. Martha E. Truman,
"a. at the bungalow cottage which
was her home here, at 3 pm,
Monday, with burial in the family
Dlot in Forest Hills cemetery in
Kansas City.
The Rev. Welborn Bowman,
pastor of the Grandview Baptist
church, will conduct the funeral
rites.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27

All members of the Will
mington Soap Box Derby Adj
visory committee and race Of
ficials and their assistants IRE
urged to meet at the YMCA
Monday afternoon at $50
o'clock. Helmets and official
Derby arm bands will be dis
tributed and final plans for the
race OH Wednesday acted
upon. A full attendance is re-
quested by Derby headquar-
tiers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27

Mother Dies
In Her Sleep
heath Comes As Chief
Executive Flies To
Her Side
WAS 94-YEARS-OLD
Service Monday At Three
P. M; Interment In
Kansas City
gY SAM NIELNICK

GRANDVIEW, Mo, July 26-up'
M-s Martha E. Truman a.
,s,r.old mother of the President,
d.a5 in her sleep today as her
,.moas son made a futile effort
IN reach her side and to him.
,e 1er first born, fell the sorrow
nv task of arranging services fer
tna Woman he treasured.
Landing at the nearby Grand
vew airport four hours AMI l9
r jnutes after his mother diea at
mos am. (CST), the President
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27
CuidedMissile
Army Admits
World Roundup OF War
Conditions Reported
From Abroad
U. S. HAS NEW BOMB
Poland, Ipdoneseians, Do
minic;so >epublic In
80 "

vs. 81, July 26-WH-
~ q day made two dis
y = q >oviet Russia posses
~ ed missile with twice the
2 If the V-2's being tested
- and a U. S. superfortress has
y modified to carry the heavi-
ui bomb ever made, a AZ, 000-
FOUNDER.
The B-2s notifications were
made at the Boeing aircraft plant
in Wichita, Kan, by cutting away
a part of the body section under
the wing to make room for the
huge bomb.
Although the AZ, 0OO-pound mis-
sile will be the heaviest airborne
bomb load in the history of war
planes to date it was disclosed re-
Gently that the air forces ord
lance division is working on pro-
duction of bombs up to 100, 600
pounds.
In World War II bombs weigh
ing $4,000 pounds were used
against Germany.
The guided missile possessed by
Russia was developed by the Ger
mans, who also produced the w
rocket captured by the Ameri-
car and now undergoing tests at
White Sands, N. M.
American guided missiles ex-
perts have plans and specifica'
tons of the long-range rocket
known as the ''A-9'. But the Rus
slams captured a working mode
developed by the Germans at their
Peenerlunde research center. One
design provided for a crew.
Military intelligence Information
in the hands of army air force re
search experts at Wright Field, O..
indicates that this rocket is SINH
lar to the w rocket but it is
equipped with wings. These wings
enable it to glide through the
statosphere, increasing its range
to more than 400 miles double tina
of the w.
LAKE SUCCESS, July 26-(P)-
Poland is preparing a demand tina
the United Nations security coun
ell take action against Franco
Spain, an authoritative source
said today.
Russia's neighbor would ac
under the general assembly
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27
VI
WEATHER

Wilmington and Vicinity: Local show
ers today and tomorrow. Continued
mild temperatures.
North Carolina: Partly cloudy today.
continued mild. A few showers along
the southeast coast in the afternoon.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27

Continued On Page Two, Col. Z
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-27

Receipts totaled $6,878,661
Arizona sun., 1947-05-30
Live Oak Society

Live oak trees 100 or more years
old are members of the Live Oak
society in Louisiana. The Consti-
tuition of the Live Oak society calls
for yearly dues of Is acorns from
each member tree to be planted in
the Live Oak nursery of the South
western Louisiana Institute farm
in Lafayette. The so-called presi-
dent of the society is the Locke
Breaux Oak at Hahnville. The club
also has a junior branch of young
er trees.
Arizona sun., 1947-05-30
Summer TWO-Piecer

A DELIGHTFULLY."- simple two
"a piece dress designed to fiatter
the slightly larger figure. Soft
gathers add a feminine touch, the
surplice closing is a fashion favor
ite this season. Wear it all sum-
mer long with pride.
Pattern No. 1852 is designed for sizes
a.. SO, 38, 40, AZ, A, 46 and 48. Size SO.
Az yards of 35-inch.
Send your order to:
Arizona sun., 1947-05-30

&CALLOPS give an air of smart
- ness to this enchanting sports
set. The brief top buttons in back,
the nicely tailored shorts and dirndl
skirt are comfortable.
Pattern No. 1853 comes in sizes 10, IL,
IA, 16, 18 and 20. Size IL. top, IS yard
of 35 or 39-inch; shorts, ia yards; skirt,
134 yards.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08

And at the new Smyrna Theatre,
which is rapidly going up, a con-
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
of friends in Philadelphia.

of friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. ]. w. Watkins and children
left yesterday for visit to Will
mngton.
Mr.. Harry Slaughter, who sue
ceeded the late James Startling On
the James P. Hoffecker farm near
town and Miss Kate c. York of
near Leipsic were united in mar
riage by the Rev. Adam Stengle at
the M. E. Parsonage Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. Sarah E. Anthony and sis
ter, Mrs. H. Lapham left this
morning for Glenn's Falls, N. Y.
They will be gone for the summer.
Mrs. Maria F. Smith who has
been i'll for some time, is now
greatly improved.
John w. Barnes of Holmesburg,
Penna. is visiting his mother.
Mrs. Rebecca Clements and son
James, former residents of Smyrna
have taken the house of Geo. D..
Collins on Delaware Street.
Mrs. Draper and daughter Sallie
of Greensborough were guests of
Mrs. I. Pennewill on Sunday.
We learned just before going to
press that Lewis H. Peekey, who
has been shut in his home the past
year died near noon.
VIM. A. FAIRIES and DR.. ]. B. Nc
Causland exchanged dwellings
Monday. Mr.. FAIRIES is making an
improvement on the north side of
his new home, upper story by
changing the bay window to a
double one.
All the water has been let out
of Denney's Mill Pond, Duck Creek
for the purpose of constructing a
new set of gates. This is a very
timely act as the old one was get
ting very unsafe.
Charles w. Homes, street super
visor who acts as assistant police
man on Saturday night wishes us
to say that he is missrepresented
in the statement in the Call of yes
terday about an occurrence in
front of Clifton and Raymond's
drug store Saturday night. He says
he addressed himself to crowd
who We're standing in the line of
travel and with the exceptions of
one person they understood and
moved as requested and that he
can bring a dozen witnesses to sub
stantiate the fact that his Ian
guage and manner was in no way
offensive until the party in ques-
tion drew back to strike him.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
10 Years Ago

At 8:15 Tuesday morning the
members of the Senior Glass of
1887 of the John Bassett Moore
High School, forty-eight in number
accompanied by Mrs. Vogel and
Prof. King as chaperones, departed
for the annual trip to the Nation $
Capital.
A very pretty wedding was SOL
emnized at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Taylor on Commerce
Street on Saturday afternoon when
their youngest daughter Katrina
became the bride of Mr.. Frank
Thornton of Odessa.
Miss Elsie Ransom, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Ransom of
Smyrna, and Mr.. Ollie Loose, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie D. Loose
were married Saturday evening.
Karl Vogel was awarded first
place and Victor Ennis second
place for the best essay on the SUBJ
ject of How Can International
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

Rev. j. L. Estlin left yesterday
for Georgetown, Md. to take part
in the installation of the Rev. Phil
lip Reese who has just been called
to the pastorate of Westminster.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Megear are
visiting in Camden, N. ].
Mrs. Rachel Hoffecker left Mon
day for months visit to her
daughter, Mrs. w. T. Collins at
Camden, N. j.
Mrs. VIM. N. Hance and daugh-
ter Bessie of Philadelphia are visit.
ing Mrs. w. o. Hoffecker.
Mrs. Frank B. Cameron and wife
of Lakewood, N. j. are visiting his
parents in town.
Mr.. Gardiner Mariner of Phila-
delphia is the guest of his sister,
Mrs. Joseph L. Beckett.
Mrs. George Biddle of Elkton is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. G..
Budd.
Rev. j. l.. Estlin of the First
Presbyterian Church of this town
will exchange pulpits with Rev. ].
B. Turner of Dover Sunday.
Miss Marcie McElwee of Elkton
and Miss Sallie McElwee of Will
mington are visiting their father
near town.
Mrs. w. E. Pennington and son
of Middletown are visiting Mrs. w.
F. Dunn.
DR.. Harry R. Spruance of Will
mington visited his parents here
last week.
Miss Margaret Fell is the guest
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
Farm Land Values Rise

Land values in Delaware have
risen Sc per cent during and since
War II and are still rising. The
rise during the last three months
has been as great as any period
during the war. This puts Della
ware land values Is per cent high
er than at the peak of War I, re-
ports DR.. R. o. Bausman, associate
agricultural economist for the Uni
versity of Delaware. The rise in
land values has been general, how
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08

tractor stationed his foreman on
the otherside of the newly finished
wall and then called out, Can you
hear me?" Eyes, 1 can," rejoined
the foreman. Can you see me "
the contractor next called out. NO
replied the foreman. That" COM
mented the contractor, sis what l
call a good WALL" 1t didn't really
happen, but it could have.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
Correction

Last week, it was enormously
reported that Charles A. Burrous,
Jr., Noble Grand of the Odd Eel
lows had also been named Vice
Grand. The article should have
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
so YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date Of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
tion.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08

ever with vide differ cent Georgia to l72 per cent in
emf parts of the country Kentucky The smallest change
change has been the New England
tobacco and cotton states with 29 cent
the rise has ranged per Massachusetts
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08

read: Charles A. Burrous, Jr.,
Noble Grand; C.Townsend Vaughn.
Vice Grand.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08

Disputes Be Settled in the Spirit of
Peace?" in the contest sponsored
by the American Legion.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
The Smyrna Times
Phons b2zl SMYRNA. DELAWARE

Founded by Robert d. Hoffecker, July s.
1854. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
Owned and Published by Robert d. Hof-
fecker. Jr.. from February 10, 1907 tc
December "a, 1889.
Published Every Thursday Morning by
The Smyrna Times. Inc.
w. Lester Smith. Manager
ADVERTISEMENTS - The Smyrna Times
is the business medium not only for the
town 1t represents, but for the outlying
district of which il is the center, en-
bracing the towns of Clayton. Kenton
Cheswold. Townsend. Leipsic, &C. A rate
of SO cents per inch an insertion charged
for transient advertising. Season or
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on application. For Sale, For Rent
Lost and Found advertisements occupy
ing one inch space or less, minimum
charge of so cents per insertion. In
memoriam articles, 10 cents per line per
issue.
Entered at the Post Office at Smyrna, Del
aware. as Second Class matter.
Subscription price. s1.60 per year. strictly
in advance.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
On Main Street

Out of Baby Week into Music
Week and so it goes. Despite the
fact that we think it's pretty
swell idea to set aside one week in
the year which would have no
special name and no special pur-
pose, Sunday will see the begin
ming of one of the most important
weeks" of the entire year. You
guessed it-that's the time to get
out those pals and mops and paint
brushes and cleanup, paint-up, fix
up everything. Cooperation in
the past has been good, but we
were amazed to learn that last
year only one of the merchants in
the Main Street-Commerce Street
area had display of soap, paint
and utensils. What a lost oppor-
tunity. But signs look good and
the Chamber of Commerce is hop
ing to see everyone become Clean
up conscious.
Every now and then we reprint
blunders and misprints which have
slipped into publications, signs, etc.
just to show that we're not the on
ly ones. Some of them have been
pretty good, but we saw two the
other day which set us back on our
heels.
In the waiting room at the Sta
tue of Liberty, we were studying
a large picture guide of the statue,
with beautifully printed explana-
tions underneath. A mispelled
word glared at spectators. Said
one spectator, "Say Guard, how
many people do you suppose read
this thing every day."
"I don't know, lady, thousands I
guess"
He said he knew she was going
to tell him that ascend was spelled
"assend" on the sign, but no one
had ever gotten around to chang
ing it. We could stand that shock,
but on the way back on the South
Ferry, a large sign read, please
Do Not Throw Lifted Cigarettes
On Deck"
And at the new Smyrna Theatre,
which is rapidly going UP. a con
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05
Liquor Plus Gig Equals Fire

About $50 damage was done Saturday evening when bed clothing and a mattress caught fire at the Kodiak hotel. The fire siren sounded at 8:27 but the burning bedding was carried outside and extingUished.
 The Marshal's office said the fire started from a cigarette drop ped by a sleeping drunk. The drunk, recently fired from a fisk ing boat, was given hOuRing at the jail
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05
United States Department of the THterios District Land Office Anchorage. Alaska August 22, 1s%6
  Notice For Publication

Notice is hereby given ths the Kadiak Fisheiies Company have made application for 6 sol diers' addition homestead, Ar chorage Serial o1el54, fer a trsS of land embraced in U. S. Sr vcy No. 2607, situated at otu- vation point on the north shos of Clearwater Bay. east side ! Kediak Island, and it is now the files of the District Land O flee, Anchorage, Alaska. Tt land contains 12.45 acres,
 Any and all persons elaiaH adversely any of the above ms tiened land should file theK q verse claims in the leoal Iaad q
 July I9. Je1z ''''f''