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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-10-13
5 DROWN WHEN SHIP
 HITS ROCK
Canadian Motors ship Strikes dt Nighf-1O Pas
 sengers, 22 Grew Saved

POWELL RIVER, B. C., Oct. 13. -lR-Three small children and two women, one- third of the passengers aboard the 145-fcot coastal motor snip Gulf Stream, perished in the night Saturday when the converted Canadian yacht smashed onto rock island and partially sank while threading a narrow passage oi the Georgia Strait.
 A nearby fising vessel, the Betty L, rescued the 10 other passengers and g crewmen, bringing them to Powell River where II were hospi- talized. Their condition is reported not serious.
 Officials of Gulf Lines, Ltd, op- orators of the Gulf Stream, listed the five missing persons, who were believed drowned in the vessels submerged after cabins, as:
 Death List
 MrS. K. ElIlOt, vancouver, B. c., her son Lyle, 2. and 3-year-old nephew, Douglas Lispett.
 Mrs. S. Fleck, ReIuge Cove, B. C..
 A small child of Mir. and Mrs. H. Pavid, also of Refuge Cove.
 Search for the bodies in the sunk en stern has not been started.
 Those hospitaiized were severely cut and bruised when they jumped from the stricken craft and scram- tlcd over barnacie covered ledges of the small island.
 Block Long Rock
 The Gulf Stream, which had left Powell River enroute to Lund, B. C., was nearing the end of her run about 90 miles north of Vancouver when she crashed into the block long rock.
 The impact was so great that one-third of the vessel drove out of the water, tipping it at 45 de- gree angle and forcing the aft sec ------------ ----------------~
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-10-13
.pAF REPORTS SALES
 FOR THREE MONTHS

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13.-lR The Pacific American Fisheries Inc, reports sales of $2,829,721 in the three months ended Aug. 31 second quarter of it's fiscal year
 For six months ended August 31 sales were S5,060, ,546 against $1,- 218,641 in the similar period of 1946.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-10-13
WEATHER REPORT

} Temperature TOT 24-Hour | , Period Ending 7:30 O'Clock (
 This Morning
 , In Juneau-Maximum, 49; , minimum, 42. } At Airport-Maximum, AS, , minimum, AZ. } WEATHER FORECAST ( , Juneau and Vicinity . , Rain and not much change . } in temperature tonight and . , Tuesday. Southeasterly winds , occasionally high as 35 mph . , tonight decreasing Tuesday. .
 PRECIPITATION
 , (Past 24 hours ending 7:3o am. today) , Tn Juneau - .72 inches; , since Oct. l, 3.45 inches; . , since July 1, 34.52 inches. , At Airport = .32 inches; | , since Oct. 1, 2.13 inches; . , since July l, 23.95 inches. . , . . .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-10-13
FROM NEW WESTMINSTER

s. N. Trui- pour of New West minister, B. c, IS staying at the Gastineau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-10-13
VISITING JUNEAU

Mrs. Otto E. Wilde of Entrance Island is staying at the Hotel Ju- neau.
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Evening star., 1947-04-16
Fire Near Indian Head
Races Naval Barracks

The Navy today was investigating
fire which last night destroyed a
barracks at the Naval Ordnance In
vestigation Laboratory, Stump Neck,
Md, mile south of Indian Head.
A total of Is fire companies from
Prince Georges and Charles Coun-
ties responded to a general alarm
about pm, after pumping appara-
tus at the Stump Neck plant failed
to function properly, it was reported.
The blaze for a while endangered
captured enemy ammunition, which
was stored on the ground nearby,
according to firemen.
Capt. H. B. Hanlon, commanding
officer of the installation, told fire.
men the only thing separating the
stored ammunition from the burn
ing building were number of
pine trees.
The fire was brought under con-
troll after three hours. No estimate
Of the damage was given.
Several hundred civilian workers
and Marines from Indian Head were
pressed into service for f1re-fighting
and guard duty.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Tokomo Park Citizens
Back tuberculosis PIeu

The Takoma Park Citizens Asso-
citation last night adopted resolu-
ton favoring an increase in the
number of nurses engaged in the
prevention Of tuberculosis In the
District. Endorsement was given to
the appeal OF the District Tuber-
culosis Association for funds for
additional nurses.
The delegates to the Federation
Of Citizens Associations were di-
rected to vote In favor of District
control Of the sale of liquor similar
to that in various States. The
question of the sale Of liquor within
600 feet Of schools also was dis
cussed and will receive the atten-
ton OF the delegates at the next
meeting of the federation.
The meeting was held in the Ia
koma Park Branch Of the Public
Library, with John Walker pre-
siding.
Evening star., 1947-04-16

A memorial fountain near the
intersection of Pennsylvania and
Constitution avenues NV. is being
planned as a tribute to the late
Andrew w. Mellon.
The project is sponsored by
friends of the Pittsburgh finan-
cier, former Secretary of the Treas
ury and Ambassador to Great Brit
ain. who gave the National Gallery
of Art to the Nation.
Site of the proposed fountain
is on a triangle of park ground
owned by the United States. It
is bounded by Pennsylvania and
Constitution avenues and Sixth
street NV, north Of the National
Gallery of Art.
Legislation to permit use of the
Federal location was introduced
in both Houses of Congress yester-
day by Senator Martin, and Rep
resentative Fulton, Republicans, of
Pennsylvania.
The identical resolutions would
direct the Secretary of the Inte-
rior, who is in charge of National
Capital Parks here, to authorize
the Andrew w. Mellon Memorial
Evening star., 1947-04-16

ago ceased to be g. PTA since It
has delved into matters not perti-
nent to the PTA. We had hoped
that the membership-the parents
who hold the vote-would correct
the situation. Instead, more and
more interested parents absented
themselves from the meeting and
people who desired to work as in
dividuals rather than as an har-
monious group took their places.
I'VE have done OUR utmost to work
in harmony with the parents. Our
efforts were met by almost every
parent in the school and we have
had more than fair measure of
success.
eve have not, however, been able
to work with the present leadership
- We have been rebuffed and
rebuked, time and time again. In
each instance this treatment came
from the same few individuals. Our
designations should enable these in
dividuals to work without our
hindrance."
Copies were sent to DR.. Abner
Robinson, executive secretary Of the
Virginia Cooperative Education
Association; County School Supt.
Fletcher Kemp and all parents with
children in Patrick Henry.
Members attending last nights
meeting decided, after a lengthy
discussion, that the organization
still existed, despite the designations
of the teachers, and proceeded with
the annual election Of officers.
T. Oscar Smith was elected presi-
dent, Mrs. Edward M. Waring first
vice president and Mrs. e. M.
Difenbaugh treasurer. The school
principal automatically Is second
vice president under PTA rules, de-
spite his resignation.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Teachers Facing
Suspension for
Playing Hockey

School teachers of Alexandria who
play hockey" from classes in the
future are to be penalized.
There have not been many such
cases, the school board emphasized
last night, but there have been
enough to warrant penalties. Here
after, teachers who are AWOL from
classroonls will be suspended for a
period twice as long as their unex-
cused absence, the board decided.
The Office of School Supt. T. G.
Williams explained that teachers
are granted sick leave. If they need
time off for purposes other than Ill
ness, they must first obtain permis-
sion.
The board also appropriated $3.50
to send the George Washington High
School Cadet Corps and Band to
Winchester for the Shenandoah
Apple Blossom Festival May Ia.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Arna|| Urges 5-Point
Program 10 Perfect
Democracy in u. 5.

Although President Truman's for
eign policy will do much TO strength
enfthe United Nations organization,
this country must get its own house
in sorder" to maintain world leader
ship and demand the respect OF
other nations; former Gov. Ellis Ar
nall of Georgia, declared last night
Speaking before an audience OF
more than 800 persons at the Silver
Spring Armory in the last of a
series of town hall forums, sponsored
by the Silver Spring Rotary Club
Mr.. Arnall suggested a five-point
national program to perfect our
democracy and thus prevent COM
munism and fascism in America.
"We can never sell democracy by
constantly running down the other
fellows product" Mr.. Arnall said.
In positive approach against the
isms, Mr.. Arnall said this Nation
should:
Cd Provide more adequate and
better education for all, with the
Government assisting;
(2) Provide better health facili-
ties and more doctors, nurses and
clinics;
80 Do something about the eco
nomic situation, including equaliz-
ing freight rates and developing ag-
riculture through soil conservation
and long-term credit;
a. Build public works now, in
cluding schools and roads;
f5) Provide housing and elimi-
nate slum areas.
He expressed the opinion that the
only possible solution to world peace
lies in the United Nations organiza-
ton, saying that a large army and
navy and atomic bombs will not in
sure a peaceful world.
Evening star., 1947-04-16

fo.Qp1q;
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HousingProjjects
Agency Refuses
County Request
To Delay Action
By Robert c. RoIIinqs

The Federal Public Housing Au-
thority will proceed with the DISPOSE
ton Of two housing projects in
Arlington despite request Of the
Arlington County Board that action
be delayed until the Virginia Legis-
lature meets in January, 1t was an
nounced today.
The two projects are the George
Washington Carver Homes and the
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Homes, both
for colored tenants, which were built
by the Federal Government as
emergency housing during the war.
They are permanent projects and
comprise 100 housing units. Arling-
ton was given the first opportunity
to acquire the projects when the
FPHA was ordered by Congress to
dispose of them.
A proposal that local public
housing authority be created to take
over the projects was voted down
by the County Board after the mat
Ter was discussed at several meet
ings.
rcueTai Dcldy was hSkeu.
The motion to create the housing
authority was made by Daniel A.
Dugan. After its defeat, Board
Chairman Basil M. De Lashmutt
suggested that the FPHA be re-
quested to delay action until an at
tempt could be made to- get special
State legislation creating housing
authority which would be restricted
to operation of the two projects.
In letter to Acting County Man.
ager A. T. Lundberg, Oliver c.
Winston, director of the FPHA gen.
eral field Office, declared II regret
that we cannot comply with
your county's request"
The letter stated, however, that
the FPHA may not be able to make
complete disposition" of the projects
before January, 1948.
II fully appreciate the desires of
your county to secure these projects
for permanent low rent housing
use of colored people living in your
county," Mr.. Winston's letter said.
14oWCNCAf V1l1o 1utllOllty lldo UCEil
charged by Congress with the re-
sponsibility for expeditions dispo-
sition of all war housing projects.
Federal Interest Requires Disposal.
"In view of the above, and con-
sidering present = day real estate
market conditions, do not feel that
the best interests of the Govern
ment would be served if disposition
action were deferred as you
requested.
AFTER May l we shall proceed
with other methods of disposition.
1t is possible, however, that we
may not be able to complete dis
position before January 1948."
A number of Arlington groups
Endorsed creation OF a housing
authority to take over the two
projects, while only one or two
opposed 1t.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Hit-Run Auto Injuries
MARYLAND Park Woman

A 54-year-old Maryland Park
woman was seriously injured early
today when struck by a hit-and-
run auto on Bladensburg road, Col
mar Manor.
Mrs. Ethel Sorrell, S Sixty-fifth
street, Maryland Park, was reported
in fair condition in Prince Georges
General Hospital, Cheverly, after
suffering a fractured leg and arm
and internal injuries.
Prince Georges County police said
the accident occurred shortly after
midnight as Mrs. Sorreu crossed
Bladensburg road at Thirty-sev-
enth street.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Grand Jury Returns
s. More Indictments
In Prince Georges

With 125 indictments already re-
turned, the Prince Georges County
grand jury today was nearing the
end of its two-week session during
the April term of the County Circuit
Court.
Final testimony on court cases was
expected to be heard today, accord
ing to States Attorney A. Gwynn
Bowie. Tomorrow, county officials
will be questioned on general condi-
tions within their jurisdictions, he
added.
The jury's report, marking the
official termination of its duties
unless called back before October
for an emergency session, is ex-
pected to be delivered late tomorrow
or Friday, Mr.. Bowie said.
Arrangements Friday.
Persons indicted by the jury will
be arraigned before judges of the
court at l pm. Friday, it was
announced.
The grand jurors yesterday re-
turned So indictments-one more
than the number turned in last
Friday. Names of IL, all confined
to the county Jail at Upper Marl-
boro, were revealed by Sheriff T.
Ward Martin. The remaining ones
will be announced when they are
apprehended, he reported.
Two of the indictments were
against Earl William Hunt, 27, of
Huntsville, Md, and James Richard
Sullivan, q, of the 1900 block of L
street NE, on charges of rape,
assault with intent to commit rape
and assault and battery. Both were
charged in connection with the
criminal assault on a 32-year-old
Washington divorce on a lonely
road near the George M. Palmer
highway, Huntsville, on February s.
Indicted in Previous Case.
The pair also had been indicted
last October, along with John Fran
els Culloty, 5000 block of Yost street
NE, on a similar charge of GRIM
lIlalIy aSSaulllng a 4U-year-OlQ DlS-
trict woman last September.
Other indictments were against
Francis R. Simms, colored ;5for mur-
der; Edward White, stdrehouse-
breaking. larceny and receiving
stolen goods (two charges; Major
M. johnson, colored, storehouse-
breaking, larceny and receiving
stolen goods (two charges; Joseph
Brogling, larceny, receiving stolen
goods 90, motor vehicle larceny and
unlawful taking of a motor vehicle:
George H. Barrett, nonsupport;
Jimmy c. Atkinson, storehouse-
breaking, larceny and receiving
stolen goods; Edwin B. Sinclair
Viola Morgan, Richard Webster and
Luther Heffelinger, one charge each
for motor vehicle larceny, receiving
stolen goods and unlawful taking
of motor vehicle.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Alexandra Boy Wins
Music Scholarship

Russell Smith, 19-year- -old COM
poser and a newspaper copy boy, of
310 South Lee street, Alexandria, is
one Of 10 winners of the scholarships
to the Berkshire Music Center at
Tanglewood, Mass, awarded by the
John Hancock Mutual Life Insur-
ance Co. in connection with its radio
sponsorship of the Boston Symphony
Orchestra.
The young composer attended
George Washington High School in
Alexandria and the Eastman School
Of Music. He is at present working
on composition to be played in
May by the National Gallery Sin
fonietta. At the Tanglewood School
he will study compositions with
Aaron COPELAND.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Patrick Henry Teachers Quit
School PTAOver Referendum

Teachers at the Patrick Henry
School, the largest elementary school
in Arlington, last night resigned en-
masse from the schools parent
teacher association.
The action was revealed at a
meeting of the PTA, when the secre-
tary read a letter from the teachers
which stated it is clear the par
ents are not behind the teachers, In
view of the recent action of the
PTA, indorsing a proposed change
in the method Of selecting School
Board members.
The dispute hinged on action Of
the PTA recently in favoring the
change, despite a resolution Of the
teachers supporting the present
methods. A referendum is sched-
uled on the question for May n.
School Board members now are
named by the School Trustee Elec-
toral Board, appointed by the Judge
OF the Circuit Court. The referen-
dunn will give voters an opportunity
to cast their ballots for the present
method or for changing it. #
changed, members will be elected
directly or appointed by the County
Board, depending on the alternative
chosen in the referendum.
The letter declared when we are
accused of Misrepresentation indi-
vidually and collectively we resent
it."
It was signed by the 10 teachers
and Principal George Bagby and
declared the teachers relations with
almost all members of the PTA
have been cordial and sincere"
I'VE are certain that the vast
majority of parents are in
sympathy with US" the letter con-
tinued. Our organization has long
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Hearing Set May 6
On Project 10 Extend
Carnody Hills Street

The Prince Georges County COM
missioners yesterday gave per1nis-
sion to the Potomac Electric Power
Co. for two light installation projects
and set a date for a public hearing
in connection with proposed i'm
provements to Seventy-third place,
Carmody Hills.
Continuing to enjoy the lull gen.
orally following closing of the State
Legislature and signing of the county
budget for the next fiscal year, the
board also approved a request by
County Engineer Arthur w. Tayman
to purchase about $1,000 worth of
soil-testing equipment from the War
Assets Administration.
Poles to Be Replaced.
The Pepco projects, both approved
at the boards weekly meeting in
Upper Marlboro, call for erection
and renewal of light poles, stringing
OF wires and installation of anchors
on Oakland drive, south Of Auth
road, in the Silver Valley subdivi-
sion, near Silver Hill, and on q
public road, south of and running
to the 1900 block of Allentown road,
Allentown.
The Carmody Hills hearing was
ordered for II am. May 6 at Upper
Marlboro, following the request of
more than 81 per cent of residents
Of the vicinity, part of Special I'M
provement District No. Is. The
project would provide for extension
of Seventy third place from the end
Of the ecently-improved section to
the southern extreme of the district.
Waldo Burnside, board counsel,
informed the commissioners meas
ure increasing the amount that can
be borrowed by special Improvement
districts from 100000 to $800,0oo
was signed by Gov. Lane on
March 20.
Traffic Hazard Studied.
Col. Beverly Ober, superintendent
of the Maryland State police, noti-
fed the commissioners by letter, that
the recent request Of the Cheverly
Citizens Association seeking elm
ination of traffic hazards at the in
tersection of Landover road and De-
fense highway, Bladensburg, was
referred to Capt. Ruxton M. Ridgely,
director of the State police's traffic
division, for study.
The commissioners also approved
the appointment of John M. Petrie,
6106 Arbor street, Cheyerly, as a
forest warden for the Maryland De-
partment of State Forests and Parks,
and granted tax exemption to Fred
r. and Audrey G. Hayden for a
building at 7241 Brinkley road,
Temple Hills, for use as Girl Scout
clubhouse.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Arlington Consumers
Attack Milk Price

Washington area milk producers
have been accused of charging 'all
that the traffic will bear" in retail
sales.
The Arlington Consumer Council
wrote the Virginia Milk Commission
that "to us, this appears to be the
very worst kind of imitation, keeping
a price at high level because it is
a wanted commodity"
The communication was signed by
Mrs. Charles v. Strain, chairman of
the council She said the council
had planned to testify last Friday
at commission hearing on a petit
tion of producers that milk prices
in Virginia be continued at present
levels.
so much time was allotted to the
representative of the Maryland and
Virginia Milk Producers Association
that Mrs. Wallace Hughes (the coun-
Gil representative was unable to
stay to present the consumers side
of the problem" Mrs. Strain
asserted.
The group appealed to the COM
mission to direct IL cent quart
decrease in milk prices.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Van Zundt to Address
VFW Meeting Tonight

Representative Van Zandt, Re-
publican, of Pennsylvania, veteran
Of World Wars and II, will speak
at joint installation of officers of
the Russell Mitchell Post, No. 600,
Veterans Of Foreign Wars, and its
Ladies Auxiliary at 8 o'clock to-
night at the Veterans Memorial
Home and Recreational Club, sos
Wolfe street, Alexandria.
Mr.. Van Zandt IS past national
commander-in- chief of VFW, hav-
ing served three terms.
Mayor William T. Wilkins ard
other city officials are expected to
attend.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Annapolis Will Stort
Daylight Time April II
By fine A.soeioted Press

3 ANNAPOLIS, April 16.-Mary-
lands capital has decided to 60 on
daylight saving time.
The City Council adopted a reso-
luton putting Annapolis on daylight
time as of 2 am. April 27.
The action followed that of the
Anne Arundel County Commission
ers, who ordered daylight time ef-
fective throughout the county.
Evening star., 1947-04-16

Committee to erect the fountain.
The design of the fountain would
have to be approved by the Com
mission of Fine Arts. The resolu-
ton would provide that the United
States be put to no expense for the
memorial.
Representative Fulton explained
that the Mellon Memorial Commit
tee had not yet been completed but
would be set up officially when the
resolution is enacted. Adequate
funds will be available from the
many associates and admirers of
Mr.. Mellon, he predicted. No spe-
cific estimates of cost has been
fixed.
1.-THE tribute will be a gift from
Pennsylvania people in honor of one
of our foremost citizens" asserted
Mr. Fulton.
The fountain, he said, would har-
monize with the nearby Gallery and
Government buildings. A large
column of water thrown high into
the air would be visible from the
Capitol through long vistas down
Pennsylvania and Constitution ave-
nue. and parts of The Mall.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Tukomu Club to Hold
31st Norcissus Show

The 31st annual narcissus show
of the Takoma Horticultural Club
will be held tomorrow and Friday
at the Takoma Branch Library,
Fifth and Cedar streets NV, DIR.
E. E. Wehr, chairman of the Show
Committee, announced today.
The judges, DR.. Edwin G. Powell
and Mrs, Ernest w. Davenport, will
make decisions on beauty and ar
|rangement of the flowers. The
flowers will be received after S pm.
tomorrow and the show will be open
to the public from 8 to $3.50 pm.
tomorrow and from am. to 9 pm.
FRIDAY.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Buthtub Death Is Ruled
Accident in Fuirfux

Fairfax County Coroner Nelson
Podolnick yesterday issued a cer-
tiflcate of accidental death for Mrs.
Richard L. Smith, who was found
dead in the bathtub of her home
miles south of Alexandria last
Thursday.
Mrs. Smiths body was found by
her husband, building contractor.
Glad in nightgown and negligee,
her body was submerged In about
6 inches of water in the tub, accord
ing to police. Apparently she had
fallen in the tub and drowned when
drawing water for a bath, the coro-
ner said.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Ferguson Begins Duties
In Fuirfux Revenue Post

John w. Ferguson, 42, of Clifton,
today was sworn in as Fairfax
County Commissioner of Revenue
by Circuit Court Clerk Thomas p.
Chapman. jr.
Mr.. Ferguson was appointed by
Circuit Judge Paul Brown to sue
ceed James U. Kincheloe who died
Friday. The appointee will serve
until the Office is filled by election
in November.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Arlington Men Cook
Ladies' Night Dinner

The annual Ladies Night banquet
was held at the First Presbyterian
Church of Arlington last night, and
the men did the cooking.
Head>chef was Capt. w. e. Riley,
Isr, USMC reserve, who baked 81
pies. Capt. Riley was assisted by
Arlington Chief of Police Harry
woodward and Roscoe Savi.le, a
member of the church. The dinner
was sponsored by the Mems Club
fof the church.