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Evening star., 1947-02-26
Po|iticsCharged
In Arlington S
Assessor Error
Dugon Says Campbell
Speeded Work; TotoI
26 Million Too High

A charge that last falls Arlington
reassessment figure of $4,000, 900
was released for political expedi-
ency" was made and denied today.
Daniel A. Dugan, Independent,
who defeated County Board Chair
man Edmund D. Campbell, Demo-
crat, in last November's election,
said the tentative reassessment
figure. recently determined to be
$4,000, 900 too high, was the fault
of Chairman E. L. Usilton of the
Reassessment Board.
Mr.. Usilton, in reply to a question
as to whether political consideration
was factor in release of the excess
sive figure last October, declared it
was not. Membership of the Re-
assessment Board includes c. C.
Macpherson, Republican, and Car
roll Wright, nonpartisan, and all
three were in agreement that the
tentative figure should be released,
Mr.. Usiton declared.
No Comment by Campbell.
Mr. Campbell today refused to
comment on Mr.. Dugan's charge
which was:
II now find that it is common
knowledge in the courthouse that
Edmund D. Campbell requested
borrowed help from another court
house office in order to hasten pub
lication Of the erroneous assessment
by Mr.. Usilton.
Mr. Wright and Mr.. Mcpherson
cannot be blamed since they did the
field work, but certainly Mr.. Usilton
Is t.. blame for fastening the figur-
ing Of the reaSsessment at Mr..
Campbell's request,
The net result of the entire mat
ter is chaotic picture of county
finances due in large part to polit-
ical expediency,"
Mr.. Usilton acknowledged that Mr.
Campbell was among several county
officials, private citizens, civic organ
izations and others who last year
urged that some form of tentative
figures be released.
Temporary Workers Blamed.
Members of the Reassessment
Board last night issued formal
statement acknowledging that the
true reaSsessment figure would not
reach that approximated previously"
The statement id not indicate,
however, the extent of the difference.
The raassessor's statement de-
clared the revised information was
conveyed to county officials charged
with the preparation of next years
budget, and continued:
THE board regrets that the pre-
viouS tentative figure appears
to have been overestimated. Not as
an excuse, but in explanation of the
reported difference, it is believed
that the cause is due to the mex
perience of temporary board en-
ployes and that the use of bor-
rowed calculating machine capable
of easy error by one not familiar
with its operation ..
Had the board realized the eX-
tent to which the figures then re-
leased would be used or such error
possible, the estimate would have
been withheld in the interest of
accuracy"
The board probably will file its
report with the Circuit Court clerk
tomorrow, the chairman indicated.
Evening star., 1947-02-26
Winchester Aides Named
For Apple Blossom Parade
SpecioI Dispatch 10 The Stor

WINCHESTER, Va, Feb. 26-
C. A. Hobert has named staff
OF 13 assistants. IL of them fellow
members of the Winchester Lions
Club, to aid him in presentation of
this years Apple Blossom Festival
parade, of which he is director. The
annual affair will be held here
May IL.
Those named were W. M. Battaile,
Jack Fretwell, c. F. Schenck, C..
Henderson, Robert Pizzano, j. B.
Newlin, P. G. Ireland, w. S. Wheat
ley, F. M. Ritter, S. D. Preston, Roy
Harper and Police Capt. j. T. Boyd.
Ralph G. Hengeveld, last years
parade director, and Hoye L. Riley
will assist Mr.. Hobert in an ad-
yisOry capacity.
Evening star., 1947-02-26
Prince Georges Board
Studies Proposal TO
Improve County Roads

The Prince Georges County Com
missioners today were studying a
comprehensive road improvement
program suggested by the Hamp-
shire Suburban Citizens Associa-
ton.
The plan was outlined to the
board yesterday in letter from the
association. 1t included the follow
ing recommendations:
/. The County Commissioners
should notify the State Roads Com
mission that the county intends to
take over construction and main
tenance of all county roads.
2. The commissioners should ac-
cept as county roads those thorough
fares within special improvement
distriUcs which meet standards set
up by the county engineer.
Includes Legislation.
3. The county delegation to the
General Assembly should sponsor
legislation providing that special
improvement districts would receive
the proportionate share of the State
income and gasoline taxes.
4. The delegation should sponsor
legislation providing for a bond
issue, with the proceeds to be used
to purchase road machinery and
supplies necessary to the operation
of county road system.
S. A bill should be introduced au-
thorizing the County Commission
ers to levy a general property tax
ton of roads.
6. The county should increase the
county engineers salary.
Housing Farley Today.
The commissioners appointed five
men to meet with District Engineer
Commissioner Gordon r. Young and
representatives of Washington, AL
eXandria and Fairfax, Montgomery
and Arlington counties at 2:15
O'Clock this afternoon in the District
Building to discuss formation of a
Metropolitan area Veterans Housing
Committee. Those named from
Prince Georges County are A. H.
Smith, representing the business
men; William A. Carson, chairman
of the Board of County Commits
sioners, representing the county; T.
Hammond Welsh, sr, representing
the real estate men; T. Howard
Duckett, representing banking in
terests, and William H. McGrath,
representing veterans.
In a letter to Mr.. Carson, the en-
gineer commissioner said he hoped
the group would elect a chairman
and plan further action.
The board also appointed Clarence
L. Tucker, Samuel o. Willett and
Richard F. Brown as road examiners
to determine whether Leslie avenue
in Temple Hills shall be taken over
by the county.
Evening star., 1947-02-26
Lady Astor Will Visit
Native Virginia Again
By the Associoted Press

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 26.-Lady
Astor, Virginia born former member
of the British Parliament, has ad-
vised Gov. Tuck she plans to visit
the United States again within the
next several months.
The former Nancy Langhorne re-
turned last year to her native State
for her first visit since the war.
Evening star., 1947-02-26
A. B. & W. Reports Payroll
Doubled in -Four Years

The 1916 payroll of the A. B. &
w. Transit Co. was double the
amount paid workers in 1912, al
though the number of employees
increased only from 405 to 400, &C
cording to figures released today by
B. c. May general manager.
He revealed that, while wages paid
in the tive-year period had in
creased 100 per cent, the increase in
revenue totaled "A per cent.
The company official added the
record payroll of $1,479, 1892 in 1946
represented an increase of 1884, $50,
or 81 per cent, over the wages paid
in 1945. The transit company's
1916 revenue was LIT per cent less
than the l945 gross, he said.
Evening star., 1947-02-26
DR.. George Boehmon
Joins Brookinqs Stuff

DR.. George Bachman. former field
director of the American Bureau
for Medical Aid to China, has joined
the staff of the Brookings Institu-
ton here, it was announced yester-
day.
DR.. Bachman has served on the
medical faculties of the University
of Chicago, Johns Hopkins and Co
lumbia Universities. From 1881 to
1941, he was director of the School
of Tropical Medicine in Puerto Rico
At the institution he will conduct
studies Of public health problems in
relation to economic and social
conditions, the announcement said.
Evening star., 1947-02-26
PUG Holds Hearing Monday
On II Million Pepco Loan

The Public Utilities Commission
will hold a public hearing at 10 am.
Monday on the application Of the
Potomac Electric Power Co, for
permission to borrow up to $4,000
900. The hearing will be held in
Room 203 of the District Building.
Pepco has told the commission it
plans to use s2,0o0,0 900 to redeem
notes maturing September 8, 1947.
1t said the bulk of the remaining
$4,000 600 would be loaned to
Braddock Light & Power Co., Inc, a
subsidiary, to start work on the
planned new 100000 900 power sta
ton in Alexandria.
Evening star., 1947-02-26
Fuirfux Farm Bourd
VIII Meet Monday

The 1e47 dairy and poultry pro-
gram will be discussed at meeting
of the Fairfax County Agriculture
Board at 7:45 pm. Monday in the
courthouse, County Agent Joseph E.
Beard announced today.
The board has gone on record as
opposing daylight saving in this
area. ..
Evening star., 1947-02-26
Budget Rise to $500, 900
Seen for Winchester
specIol Dispatch 10 The Stor

WINCHESTER, Va, Feb. 90
Fred L. Glaize, jr, chairman of the
City Councils Finance Committee,
told the Rotary Club that the 1947-6
budget will approach $500,000, as
compared with $4,000 in 1920 and
$685., 900 in 1916. He said the pres
ent population of the city is in ex-
cess of $4,000, with 5000 other resi-
dents living within a mile.
1T is evident from this population
increase" he said, that we are no
longer a small town and that the
responsibility of a rapidly growing
community must be assumed"
Evening star., 1947-02-26
Mrs. Cooper Heads Auxiliary

Mrs. Charles Cooper has been
elected president of the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Fairfax Fire De-
partment. Other officers are Mrs
Mabel Sisson. vice president; Mrs
Carlene H. Powell, secretary, and
Mrs. Fred M. Everly, treasurer.
Evening star., 1947-02-26
Timber Wharf Permit Sought

BALTIMORE, Feb 26 CP).--Ap-
plication has been made by Harold
S. Race of Washington, D. c., to the
War Department for permission to
construct a timber wharf in South
River near Riva in Anne Arundel
County.
Evening star., 1947-02-26
FuirIinoton AVG to Meet

The Fairlington-Park Fairfax
Chapter of the American Veterans
| Committee will meet at 8 o'clock
tonight at the Harrington Admin
iistration Building.
Evening star., 1947-02-26
Drive Leader Named
speeioI Dispatch 10 The stor

WINCHESTER, Va, Feb. 26.-
Philip B. Glaize has been appointed
chairman of a committee to raise
$l1, $40 here for the American Red
Gross during the annual drive start
ing Saturday.
Evening star., 1947-02-26
ArIinqton AVG to Meet

The South Arlington Chapter of
the American Veterans Committee
will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at
Dunbar Homes, $500 S. Kemper
drive, Arlington. Eugene Cotton
will speak on Unions and You"
Evening star., 1947-02-26
Daylight Saving Bill
Up for Vote Today
In Maryland House
BULLETIN

ANNAPOLIS R.-Chairman
Bolton of the Senate Judiciary
Committee announced today
the committee has voted to
kill a bill which would have
set up rent control in Mary
land if Federal regulations are
terminated,
Eastern Connecticut news., 1947-04-26

Warm admiration was eVlnCeU for the war time work of mem bers of Local 620 by other state delegates to the 99th Semi-Annual Convention in an inspection tour, conducted by Commander Fulmar, through the USS Cosair. This work was completed in close quar- ters of a submarine under con- struction and was humorously de- scribed by one speaker at the ban- .uuet held on Saturday evening at the SUN-RAY ROOM, Crocker House, as "A pipeitters' dream, and a steamfitters' nightmare!
 After the tour of inspection at the Submarine Base, Groton, the convention was formally opened at 3 p. m. at the Labor Temple, 29 Main Street, New Lon- don, by an invocation and prayer by Fr. John J. Finn of St. Mary's Church, New London.
 Alfred Harvey, president of L. 62O, acted as toastmaster introduc- ing outstanding guests and speak CTS at the Crocker House dinner, foremost among them being May or Benvenuti of New London, New England General Organizer Jerry Ryan, who is leaving shortly to take part in the Southern orr ganizational campaign; General Secretary Treasurer Michael J.
Eastern Connecticut news., 1947-04-26
FOUR TOWN''
Bu ROWLAND BISHOP

OUR TOWN is not only the home of the much-quoted weather prophet Irving S. Poppe but the birthplace as well of Nathan Dabol arthmetician and ALMANAC MAKER, who was born in OUR TOWN, GROTON, on the 24th of April 175O . The Dabol family has upheld the Almanac tradition for three generations. Many American homes throughout the nation have looked forward each to their new annual copy of the Dabol Almanac And did you know that there 169 towns the State of Connect cut that OUR TOWN has 169th the population of the whole state? We like each time get together to tell you of the many splendid State and National Services that have chosen OUR TOWN their home. The Connectl- cut State Police that has been herded nationally the best and efficient State Police organization in all AS States has it's New London County Barracks in the Plaza Circle Thames Street. Its commanding officer is the popular Lieut.. William E. Mckenzie. Serving under Lieut. Mc- Kenze first the Uniform Branch: Sgt. William E. Far row. Sgt James Dygert and the officers of this branch Frank Bowling Arthur P Andreoa Otto Hafersat Leland Cable John R. Fitzgerald John Skey, Robert B. Donahue, John E. Cunning Luke Clancy F. Joseph Laframbose, Ed ward OConnor Paul J. Hickey Harry A. Meyers, Jr and Arthur F. Kathe The Investigating Division Planclohes- mem Detective Sgt Francis Mangan, Sgt Osmus Avery, Officer John H. Smith and State Poicewoman Theresa Pet Secretaries Geraldine Ballesni and Mrs Leona Mon Dspatchers John " Larrck and Henry Ladd Chef: Bernard Grott Houseman John Phean Captain in charge Eastern Dstrict CPD Leo Mulcahy (onnlaw of Joseph Tone of the U S. Department of LabOr) Lieut. Mckenzie Commanding Officer, on being interview declared:
 we only have the best CHEF in America, Bernard Grotti but we have Connecticut the best police depart nent America The Connecticut State Police pioneered in threeway FM communications Car to sation station to car, and car to carl"
 Let's see what's been doing in OUR TOWN since we
Eastern Connecticut news., 1947-04-26
New London Central Labor Union

President William Neild at the April meeting of the New London Central Labor Union, urged that all members Unions delegates be present at the next few meetings when important Labor measures will be discussed and their effect upon the general welfare of our or- ganiZationS.
 The Central Labor Union meet ings are held regularly at the New London Labor Temple, 29 Main Street, New London, on the third Wednesday of each month, at 8 p. m.
 President Neild can be contacted at all times through his home in Uncasville, and the Secretary of the CLU, Rowland Bishop, resides at 258 Thames Street, Groton, Conn.
Eastern Connecticut news., 1947-04-26

Rourke; William Neild, president of the New London CLU; Edward Rice state president of the Teams ters Locals; J. William Jones, d1- rector of public relations at the Electric Boat Company, Groton, Conn.,; William Fargo, state presi- dent of the Building Trades; Hu- bert (Chubby) Dempsey of the Personnel Department of the Elec- tric Boat Company, and Alfred Buttery, vice president of the Con- necticut Federation of Labor. All guests on being introduced gave brief and inspiring talks. The group then retired to the Labor Temple where a social evening was enjoyed by the delegates and hOnOred guests.
 On Sunday morning, April 18th, the Convention reconvened and completed the business before the Convention. Two speakers who contributed much to the days events were: Joseph Rourke, sec'y- treas. of the GEL, and William Harrison, member of the Connect icut State Apprentice Committee.
 MT. Rourke in his address gave heavy emphasis on the need of building new homes in our state. He divulged the fact that out of
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Eastern Connecticut news., 1947-04-26
AFL Shipyard Unions Defeat Raid by USO
Machinists Share in Victory; Re- suit Sharp Setback for
 Dual" Outfit

A 'raiding" campaign launched by the CIO Marine and Shipbuild- ing Workers against A. F. of l.. shipyards in. the South was given a knockout jolt this week in the first showdown the Todd Dry Docks, Inc, Galveston. Tex.
 In a National Labor Relations Board election among over 1,5OO employees, the A. F. of L. Metal Trades unions and the Machinists swamped the C. I. O. by majority of almost three to one.
 James A. Brownlow, secretary treasurer of the Metal Trades De- partment, declared the results amount to a death knell" for the c. I. O. raiding efforts.
Eastern Connecticut news., 1947-04-26

The committee in charge of the supper was Ross Haley, chief of the CGVF Department; Bud Elliot, Jerry Kononchik, Francis Gentle Cecil Backus, secretary, and Clar- ence H. Croweu.
 The 20 members of the Ladies' Auxiliary aided in the supper ar- engagements. Those assisting in the preparation and serving of the supper at the Ledyard Hall were Aggie Crowell, president of the Auxiliary; Mrs. Jerry Kononchik,
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Eastern Connecticut news., 1947-04-26
Moy Day Set to Start Campaign For Groton Ambulance Service
Ambulance Fund Campaign to Start May 1st

Ambulance Fund Campaign to Start May 1st
 May Day will be celebrated in Groton in much dlf- ferent manner than in the old days when May Day was signal oity and fun for the kdes about the tradl- tional May pole For May 1st the Groton Ambulance Service will start it's local drive officially with door to door canvass throughout the Borough and the Township signing up members for the Ambulance Service.
 Taking the lead as usual for civic betterment the Grot- on NonParsan League has thrown the weight of it's SUD- port to this more than worthwhile project Vito DeNola, local merchant civic leader and President ot the No- Partisan League recently elected president of the Gro on Ambulance Service and figured largely in the purchasing of the Ambulance from the Hoxe Ambulance Service in Mystc when that organization purchased their stream lined Ambulance. The Mystic Organization has over 1000 Mystic Fire District residents signed in their sev ice and has been giving real and humane service to ther membership.
Eastern Connecticut news., 1947-04-26
Comm. of USS Sub COsair Makes Delegates Honorary Members

All Groton LocaL62O and state delegates of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices o the Plumbing and Steamttng Industry of the United States and Canada honorary members of the Cosar by Commander Fumar when highight of the first day of their 99th SemAnnua Convention April 2th they par tcpated the open house NAVY DAY celebration at the GROTON SUBMARINE BASE.
Eastern Connecticut news., 1947-04-26

The Groton Ambulance Service may very well mark the first step for a hospital for OUR TOWN that is in very much need of hospital facilities close at hand. Most towns, or small cities the size of Groton in population do have their own hospital. But an Ambulance Service for it's townspeople is the first step in the right direction.
 Membership in the Ambulance Service costs a family group only two dollars a year, for unlimited service, while non-members using the service will pay eight dollars for each emergency call. In em- ergency calls the Service will op- crate on 25-mile radius servicing Groton Borough, Poquonnock Bridge to top of Fort Hill, and swinging back through Center Groton, Ledyard and Gales Ferry. On appointment calls that must be made two days in advance the GROTON AMBULANCE SERVICE will travel as far as 150 miles.
Eastern Connecticut news., 1947-04-26

Last week the Ambulance with attendants was on display at the Bridge Plaza, Groton, Thursday from 1 to p. m., and on Satur- day from a. m. to p. m. at the Ferry Slip, at the foot of School Street, Groton Borough. In the afternoon, although it was sched- uled to be on display in front of the Town Hall, Groton, the Fitch High School Band persuaded the Service to enter into their Groton Parade held at 2 p. m. through the Borough to arouse local interest in raising funds for the Band.
 Three D. m. Saturday afternoon found the Ambulance in readiness at the HUMAN FLY exhibition put on by MT. Woods at the Groton Heights School. A driver was back again in readiness for the 7:3O D. m. repeat performance. On Sunday at 3:3O and again at 7:3O D. m. the ambulance stood by while the HUMAN FLY scaled the Hotel Griswold, Eastern Point, Groton. Local residents seeing this competent Groton Service could not but swell with civic pride. Many requested membership cards before the drive for membership officially began.
 Taking part in the door to door campaign for funds, besides the officers of the Non-Partisan League the following Ambulance drivers will take part:
 Joseph Santacroce, chief day driver, care of the J & R Service Station, Groton, Tel. 2-4512.
 Paul LeMoine, day or night drive CT, 26 ChrissoS Street, Tel. 2-6119, or SUB BASE, 2-4411, extension 11O.
 Albert Musante, day driver, 10 Allen Street, Tel. 2-2927.
 Ernest Richards, day or night driver, B Raleigh Court, Poquon- nook Bridge, Tel. 2-64O3.
 William McKenna, night driver. 48 Bill Avenue, Tel. 3891.
 John Souza, night driver, % Dennison Court, Tel. 2-2963.
 Joseph Glidden, day driver, 62O Eastern Point Road, Groton, Tel 7437.
 Laurence Field, night iriver. 62 West Elderkin Avenue, Tel. 2-4258.
 All of the drivers have either had previous Ambulance driving experience or adanced first aid courses. Tn all emergency cases there will be in addition to the driver, an attendant, member of the family, and either registered nurse or doctor to accompany the patient.
 Don't forget to mark the date on your calendar, MAY 1st! You have a date to stay home to re- ceive one of the above mentioned men and the opportunity to have this wonderful serice for yourself and all members of your family for only $2.0O a year. Help BOOST GROTON-SIGN UP MAY DAEt
Eastern Connecticut news., 1947-04-26
,alked to you last:
 Center GrOtOn

A very successful supper for the raising of funds for the Volunteer Fire Department of Center Groton was. held at the Ledyard Hall, Sat- urday, April 18th. Knowing the cooking of our local gals and boys, OUR TOWNERS were right on deck to sit down first to the fes- tive board when the committee started serving at 5:30 p. m. AL though greater crowd than we expected turned out we were able to feed them all and no one went home hungry.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-29

can friends as well as Canada in the
procurement of arms and in obtain
ing instruction and training for their
military personnel, they will of neces-
sity seek this help elsewhere," said
the secretary.
Marshall, wartime chief of staff of
the us. Army, disclosed that during
World War II this country was seri-
ously embarrassed by the lack of
arms standardization. Military estab-
lishments of a number of South and
Central American countries were out
fitted, he said, with products of the
Krupp and Skoda munitions works in
Germany and Czechoslovakia.
Marshall estimated the arms stand
ardization program would cost about
$10,000,000 a year. He did not think
the program would have a tendency
to get this country into an ornaments
race.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-29
Hot Shots

o In 1916, there were more mar
riages (2,300,0Oo and more divorces
(620,O00) than in any previous year,
reports the federal Public Health
. In India and Japan, Bibles are
being sold in the black market at six
and seven times their official price.
Seventeen National Bible Societies in
convention at Amsterdam were told
that the worlds most "Bibleless"
nation is Germany where even many
pastors do not have a copy.
O In Epinal, France, a lion walked
into the food rationing Office causing
citizens waiting for ration coupons to
leave hurriedly through windows.
o In Indianapolis, Mrs. Barbara
Kassenbrock, As, routed a holdup
man with one well aimed punch. She
said Is years of piano playing had
developed her muscles.