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Evening star., 1947-08-07
Polynesionsi in & Conoes Welcome
Kon- Tiki Raft as 1t Skirts Isle

ungrammatical, phrases in their
Language. They seemed pleased by
this. and for all of us it was a
great occasion. These were the
first people outside our six man
group that We had seen in 81 days
and 4,100 miles of drifting.
A fresh offshore breeze came up,
and we took our sail down. Then
the six of us piled into the native
canoe with the two Polynesians and
padded into shallower water, look
ing for an improvised anchor. The
sun began to go down, and the wind
increased. More canoes came out as
the natives tried to stop our drift.
Fight Rising Wind.
Knut Haugland left the canoe,
got in our little dinghy, and began
to row ashore, determined to see
what the little island was like be-
fore we left. Five additional canoes.
each with two natives, came out to
try to fight our drift. BY this time,
every single canoe on the island was
clustered around our raft. We fought
against the rising wind for three
hours. during which time Knut re-
turned with the report that the vii
lage was full of beautiful South
Sea girls. He also learned that we
were the only visitors to come to
the island with the exception of a
yearly trip by schooner from
Tahiti.
We had to terminate the merry
party on the raft and send our fine
Polynesian friends ashore. When
they got there. as final friendly
gesture. they lit huge bonfires on
their highest hills to guide us west
ward as we raised our sails and
resumed our journey to Tahiti.
NEW YORK, Aug. s. (N.A.N.A0
"A later message from the Kon-
Tiki raft expedition reports that
they are now approximately 60
miles west of Amgatu after a day
and a half of drifting. This would
put them halfway between Amgatu
and Takume Atoll, the next island
on their course. Their position is
141 degrees 43 minutes west. Is de-
grees so minutes south.
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Two Flyers 10 Take Of
On G|obaI Flight in
Light Planes Today

Two former Washington flying in
structors will take off in "souped
up sport-type planes from New
Jersey late this morning on a
projected 81 ,350-mile globe -girdling
fight.
If Cliff Evans, who was born and
educated in Washington, and
George Truman, a Californian, COM
plete their fight, 1t will be the first
ever accomplished in conventional
light plane.
The last such effort, made shortly
before the outbreak of the war,
ended in tragedy in the wilds of
Newfoundland. Army men later To-
Gated the wreckage of the light craft
in the woods, and a ground party
followed the pilots tracks away from
the scene. His body, however, never
was found.
The two Piper cruisers Of Mr..
Evans and Mr.. Truman have been
fitted with extra gas tanks to carry
a total of 130 gallons each.
The pair will take off from Teter-
boro Field and head for Goose Bay,
Labrador-1,050 miles distant. This
part of the round-the-worl flight
will be mostly over land.
They expect to land at Goose Bay
10 hours later. at night. After rest
ing and tuning up their motors
they will await favorable winds and
then hop approximately 1000 miles
over the North Atlantic to Green
land.
From Greenland they will fly over
water to Iceland, and then to Scot
land.
If all goes well. the pilots hope to
reach the continental United States
again at Seattle about mid-Septem-
ber. following hegira which will
take them through Europe, Africa,
India, Japan and Alaska.
Names of the planes are City
of Washington and City of Angels
Both Mr.. Truman and Mr.. Evans
are married and the fathers OF
children.
Evening star., 1947-08-07
HIT Mrtttnriattt

loved srandmother KATE K sngll HA1sh1P, i. ' who %
passed away one year ago today August =
1946.
May her soul rest in peace.
GRANDDAUGHTER, DOROTHY.
PACE. MAMIE H. In memory of my
beloved wife, Mrs. MAMIE H. PAGE, who
departed this life Tuesday. August 1915.
JAMES A. PAGE.
PETT. STAFF sERGT. ARTHUR N. In
serrt. ARTHuR N. PETT. who died three
SISTER, FLORENCE
THOMPSON. EMMA LEONA: In loving
THoMPsoN, who departed this life two
years ago today, August z, 1945.
God needed another angel
To worship before His throne.
He looked down from Heaven
And called my loved one home.
A happy home we once enjoyed,
How sweet the memory still,
But death has left loneliness
The world can never f1ll.
Peaceful be your. rest, dear EN-.
'Tis sweet to breathe your name;
In life loved you dearly,
In death I do the same.
Ny heart still aches with sadness,
My eyes shed many tears:
Gcd only knows how much miss you
At the end of two long years.
SON.
THOMPSON. EMMA L. In loving mem
ory of our dear mother. EMMA L. THoMP-
SON. who departed this life two years ago
today, August Z, 1945.
Today is the day of remembrance
And many sad regrets,
day we shall always remember
When the rest of the world 'forgets.
Some may think we have forgotten
When at times they see US smile,
But little do they dream OF the heartaches
That the smile hides all the while.
We often sit and think of you
When we are all alone.
For memory. is the only thing
HER pEVoTEp SFsr aon soNs rs wilson AND ROY
AND GRANDDAUGHTER, LOIS.
WAGNER. WILLIAM ]. A tribute of
love to the memory Of our father, VIII
one year ago today, August Z. 1916.
The covers of life's book are closed
For enc we loved SO well,
But kindly tales of years well spent
Are what its pages tell.
Each chapter in 1T leaves thought,
It's lovely as can be,
To keep within our hearts,
HIS CHILDREN. DOROTHY. CHARLES,
WILLIAM, EDWARD, HARRY.
WMKERSON. EDNA. A tribute of de-
yoon to s tas Of HgE dssr daTsh wbo
passed away eight years ago today, August
z, 1889.
Loving thoughts and silent tears.
MOTHER, SISTERS AND BROTHER.
wILKERSON, EDNA. In memory Of my
dear, departed friend, EDNA W1LKERSON,
years ago today, August Z, 1889.
There is q scene where spirits blend
And friends hold fellowship with friend.
HER DEVOTED FRIEND, LONZENA.
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Danger 10 Health Seen
In Overdose Of FIuorine
By the Associoted Press

BOSTON, Aug. IA public health
official said yesterday that while
f1ourine has proved effective in pre-
venting tooth decay there is health
danger in uncontrolled use of 1t.
DR.. F. J. Mcclure of Bethesda,
Md, biochemist of the National In
stitute of Health, told a meeting OF
the American Dental Association
that too many doses of fuorine can
hurt tooth enamel and can also have
damaging effects on kidneys.
DR.. Mcclure said that f1uorianated
mouth washes and dentrifices are
for sale in many forms today. but
that these have not proved an aid
in checking tooth decay.
Even the vegetable growers" DR..
Mcclure added, ARE being advised
to fertilize their gardens with
fluorides in order to add f1uorine to
their produce and thereby prevent
further visits of the entire family
to the dentist"
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Blaze Damages Garage
Firemun Is Injured

A District fireman was injured
fighting a fire early today which
severely damaged a garage in the
rear of 1868 Michigan avenue NE.
Pvt. G. T. O'Brien of No. II En-
gine Company, was released from
Sibley Memorial Hospital after
treatment for foot injury suffered
when he stepped on garden rake.
Mrs. Charles ]. Cassidy, owner
of the garage, said lawn furniture.
garden tools and similar equipment
was stored in the garage.
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Jewish Leaders Order
Work Stoppage Today
In Roundup Protest
BY the Assoeioied Press

JERUSALEM, Aug. T. jewish
leaders decreed a complete three
hour work stoppage this afternoon
in protest against the internment
by British authorities of three jew
ish mayors and some 40 other Jews
for the avowed purpose of checking
terrorism.
Violence continued, meanwhile
British authorities announced that
IL oil tank cars were wrecked by a
mine explosion at Ras Ell Ain, be-
tween Tel Aviv and Haifa. The
blast ripped up 300 yards of railway
track. but caused no casualties, the
announcement said.
Traffic Ordered Halted.
An extraordinary meeting of
Vaad Leumi lthe Jewish National
CounciD and other leaders decided
on the work stoppage in the Jewish
areas of the Holy Land. They Or
dered all Jewish traffic halted and
all Jewish shops, restaurants and
places of amusement closed from
z pm. 10 pm.
The leaders at the same time
called for abolition of emergency
regulations and the re-establish-
ment of the supremacy of civil law
throughout Palestine. The group
repeated a pledge to fight Jewish
underground terrorist groups.
The three Mayors rounded up by
the British are Israel Rokach OF
Tel Aviv, Owed Ben Ami of Ma
tanya and Abraham Krirnitzi OF
Ramat Gan. They are being helo
at the Latrun detention camp with
the other arrested Jews, most OF
whom are members of the right
wing Revisionist Party. The Jaws
were arrested under emergency reg
ulations and no specific charges have
been lodged.
20 Young Jews Arrested.
Unofficial sources said last night
that 20 Jewish youths had been ar
rested in Jerusalem as police con-
tinued the roundup of Jews.
Earlier, police authority said
38 Jewish leaders had been detained
Interrogation of those held begins
today in I,atrun detention camp.
American Consular authorities said
they were taking cognizance" OF
the detention without charge OF
Max Kritzman, an American cit
izen, who was the lawyer of Dov
Bella Gruner, executed several weeks
ago as a terrorist. Consul officials
said they were awaiting State De-
partment reaction"
Evening star., 1947-08-07
1pathB

WADE, MARIE ANGELA. On Wednes.
day August & ag47 at nhh1 heT les11snnSss Wans tbe
daughter OF the late Marcellus and FLORENCE
A, Wade and devoted sister of Blanche l..
Wade: After. IL, noon Friday, Augusy 3,
brated at st. cyprian's Catholic Church.
18th and Sts se' On ts5s,tsnf Sa,uIaayM Monnt Ant
oeIlivet eISs Cemetery. Arransements by NC
Guire.
WADE, MARIE ANGELA. Fidelity OF
the Bleshed Virgin Mary of St.. Cyprian
residence @ en- " of Miss MARIE ANGELA WADE.
sS4 9TH st. Sc, @ at 4:aq b Pm rnsarv rr,oaS Au-
JESSIE E. BROWN. Secretary.
WASHINGTON. JAMES DEWEY. On
Wednesday. August 6, 1947, at t:5Q IN.
at his TeSidsnse 4q3o Nu4S MsoSser St; gTs9S
husband of Mrs. Sadie Washington, father
of Lee Anna Washington, nephew OF Reu-
ben Nash, He, also leaves other re- relatives
rangements by w. Ernest Jarvis Co.
wEIsMAN. JOHN JOSEPH. On Wednes;-
JOHN JOSEPH WE1sMAN, beloved has
Nd Mr.. Weisman rests Al, his late home
where prayers will be said on Saturday
August 8, at $3.50 am: thence to- to St.
Md, where mass will be offered at 10 m
for the repose of his soul. Interment st.
Johns Cemetery, Forest Glen. Md.
WILLIAMS, EgANk. NJ VIC 9n Tuesday 1 Aps rs
eaiu coiumbia g I'd. NV. BROTHER Of Ella Williams
Friends may cali at the Malvan g. Schey
Funeral Home, N; J. ave: and r st NV.
s. at pm. Interment Woodlawn Gene
WILLIAMS, EARL r. On Tuesday. Au-
EpSt E. Il lH4a at Of apff5 s sAp
Randolph Williams. beloved husband Of
Williams. He also is survived by, step
brother, Calvin Brodis; three, uncles. Will
liam. Ernest and owen Bell: a nepheW: hey:
Of other relatives and friends. The
f bevs M1 redenas sms aer ay be ewsd n
g. at, s pm, from the Israel Baptist
aaur'R, nie. Rev. lleh e. 4 4: tons ofeiatins ReIa
Payne's Cemetery. Services by the Stew
art Funeral Home.
Fh Ii district Of Columbia and Vi;
1T cinity announces the passing sn o.
III associate member, and mem,
$n7miIhf ber of the Ushers' Chorus Al
\ll44g@ union members and members 81
tQ6 OSueTS IIlUI Will plCdoC dsSCiipiS a.
the Israel Baptist Church, ] 1th st. between
F. and g SITS. ne, Friday. August 8. 194T ]
pm. WILLIAM H. DAVIS, President.
MISS ETA MAE DAVENPORT, Sec.
MRS. EMMA FAIRMADDEN.
President of Chorus.
PROF. ED. w JONES Chorister.
WRIGHT. MARZONE E. On Wednesday,
August 6, 1947, MARzONE E. WRIGHT,
beloved mother of Johnsie B, Wright,
daughter Of Clarenee n and Miriam Good snd
Miriam Fries. Services at Chambers Fu-
neral Home. 517 1Fh st. Sc, on Saturday,
August 9, at 11:30 am. Interment Cedar
Hill Cemetery.
YOUNG, GRANVILLE SMITH. On Wed
nesday,. August s, 1947, at his residence; ;
YOUNG, beloved father of Robert Young,
brother, of Mrs. Donald Price. Mrs. Isadore
Reynolds, Mrs. Oliver Heich, Joseph and
Chambers Funeral Home, 1400 Chaplin St
Services at Fort Myer Chapel at 3 pm. In
terment Arlington National Cemetery.
Evening star., 1947-08-07
By Thor Heyerdohl
North American Newspaper Ailiooe.


KON-TIKI RAFT EXPEDITION,
AT SEA. Aug. 3 Delayed Tor
stein Raaby, who was on watch,
turned us all out early this morning
as the long. low island of Amgatu
emerged ahead of us on the western
horizon, directly in our path on the
long route between Peru and Tahiti.
BY noon we were within 500 yards
Of the most beautiful palm forest,
which arose. dark and green, be-
hind beautiful white, sandy beach.
Directly in front of the raft was a
coral reef, over which breakers
splashed constantly. The high
riding raft could have easily taken
this obstacle in stride-with the
wind behind us-but we would
never have been able to come out
again with the wind against us. 1t
would have meant leaving our raft
here for good.
We made decision. therefore, to
try steering around the side of the
island to the opposite end-from
which the prevailing wind could al
ways carry us away to resume our
drift.
Island Is Skirted.
All afternoon Navigator Erik Hes
selberg directed our sailing as we
skirted the side of the island. He
kept us within 300 feet of the con-
stantly beautiful shoreline, just off
a long line of laundering breakers
which paralleled the beach. 1t
was breath-taking panorama for
all of us.
Just before sunset we reached the
south coast of the standard it
was there that we discovered the
native village set amidst towering
trees. The beach was soon full of
Polynesians who stared in amaze
ment at our flag -bedecked raft. We
saw them launch canoe and
watched it as it came through a
narrow opening in the reef.
Two pure olooded Polynesians
came aboard. They embraced us all
and, in their native tongue, wished
us a hearty welcome. I was able to
understand some of what they said,
and I replied with appropriate, if
Evening star., 1947-08-07
5 Held for Grand Jury
In $1,000 Theft Of
Automobile Radios

Five men were waiting grand jury
action today and a sixth was on
probation after their appearance in
Municipal Court yesterday on police
charges that they were involved in
ring which dealt In stolen automo-
bile radios.
The alleged thefts involved 50
radios valued at more than $4,000
from the Trew Motor Co.. 1926
Fourteenth street NV, where three
of the men were employed, police
said.
Held in $1,000 bond on grand
larceny charges were: John Muir
ply, 48. of 1400 block of w street
NV; Marvin T. Hart, IS, of the
1400 block of Corcoran street NV.
and Charles L. Jackson, 80, of the
22O0 block of Twelfth place NV.
Held in $1,000 bond on charges of
receiving stolen property were:
Chalmers Hamer, IS. Of the 1900
block of Second street NV, and
Henry F. Staley, 27, of the 3700
block OF Grant street Sc. Samuel
Miller, 80, of the first block of r
street NV, pleaded guilty to the
charge of receiving stolen property
and was placed on probation. All
six men are colored.
The thefts covered q period of
seven months during which time
five raids" on the company stock
room were made, according to
police.
Alexander B. Gaylor, 42, Of 71s
Tenth street NE, was attacked by
three colored boys early this morn
ing near his home, suffering a
broken leg and head cuts in the
fight. police reported.
Three boys were arrested shortly
afterward and charged with the
assault, according to police.
Paul H. Meyer, manager Of
Dickey Bros Feed Store, 500
block OF Kenilworth avenue NE,
reported to police that the store
had been entered last night and
SLOT stolen from safe The thieves
got into the safe by punching
through the dial, he told police.
The $4,000 in United States Saw
ings Bonds which James K. Mahor-
ney of 3027 Adams street NE. lost
to burglars last week end, will be
restored to him in duplicate form,
the Treasury Department said
today.
Mr.. Mahorney's home was entered
while he and his family were at the
beach. A wall safe containing the
bonds and about $4,000 in cash was
taken.
Evening star., 1947-08-07

NOUN avenue,
Silver Spring
who was killed
in a plunge yes
terday from the
P n ey Branch
B rid g e, Six
teenth S tr e e t
and Spring road
NV.
He was pro-
nounced dead at
12:49 pm. yes
terday at Emer-
gency Hospital
by DR.. James L.
Green. He had
been ill in health
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Roosevelt to Be Heard on Air

A recorded interview with Elliott
Roosevelt, a star witness in the
Hughes contract investigation by
the Senate War Investigating Com
mittee, will be broadcast at BIS
o'clock tonight over radio station
WINK.
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Garn uf Thanka

MOORE, GEORGE w. The family Of
The late GEORGE w. MOORE, wish to
express our deep appreciation for the beau
tiful floral tributes, expressions OF SYM
pathy and kindnesses shown US in our
recent bereavement
MARTHA /. MOORE AND FAMILY.
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Death.in Bridge Fall
Of Charles J. Stretch
Is Declared Suicide

A certificate of suicide has been
issued by Deputy Coroner Richard
M. Rosenberg in the death of
Charles A. Stretch, rs, of TIC Dart
Evening star., 1947-08-07
WoLtz Ridiculed at First

The waltz. introduced from Ger.
many into France and England al
the turn of the 18th century, wa.
ridiculed at first.
Evening star., 1947-08-07
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

J. William Lees Sons Co.
A anu FUNxRAL pIRnoroRs A' ~Ov
Crematorium
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Dratha
uIrNr ma WrIYs

HUNT, ORA WELLS. On Thursday, Au-
gust Z, 1947, ORA WELLS HUNT Of 1430
Kenilworth ave. n.e.s loving mother OF
Charles H. Wells, Rosa Wells Murphy, Sadie
Lowry and Annie Mosley. She also is sur
vived by six grandchildren and many other
relatives and friends. Notice of funeral
later. ARRANGEMENTS BY Henry 8. Wash
ington g. Sons.
LATIMER, ARTHUR LAWRENCE. On
Tuesday, August 5. l947. at his residence.
Suitland, Md, ARTHUR LAWRENCE LATI-
MER, the beloved husband of the late Lii
liam A. Latimer. father of Mrs. Earl e.
Wood and brother of Mrs. Jesse Swami,
Walter, Narval, Eugene and Bert Iatimer.
Funeral from the Simmons Bros. Funeral
Home. 2007 Nichols ave. Sc. on Friday,
August 8, at .9:45 am Services at st.
Barnabas' Episcopal Church, Oxon Hill,
Nd, at 1920 am. Relatives and friends
invited. 1nterment church cemetery.
LEWIS, CHARLES S. On Saturday, Au-
gust 2. 1947. at United States
~ Naval Medical Center. Bethesda.
~ Md, CHARLES S. LEWIS, be-
loved husband of Celia Lewis
father of Leo and Edward y.
Lewis, brother Of Morris Lewis;
remains resting at Chambers Funeral
Home, SIT 11th st. Sc. until Friday, Au-
gust 8, at 1890 am. Services at Fort
Myer Chapel at ii am Interment Airing
ton National Cemetery.
LEWIS CHARLES q On Saturday, Au-
Evening star., 1947-08-07

HENDRIX, JAMES b. special COM
n munication of Naval Lodge, No.
IN 4, F. A. A M. is called at 1:45
IN pm, Friday, August S, 1947, for
W 1E the purpose Of conducting Ma
NN sonic service for our late brother.
" JAMES B. HENDRIX. By order
of the worshipful master.
ROLAND M BROWN. Secretary.
ROBSON. EDNA L. On Wednesday. Au-
gust 6, 1947, EDNA l.. HOBSON. wife of
the late Edward Hobson, mother of Mrs.
1rrna L. Smith, Earll NJ and Alvin N. Hob
son. Notice of funeral later
Evening star., 1947-08-07

HAISLIP. KATE. In memory of my be-
| loved grandmother. KATE HAISLIP, who
passed away one year ago today, August 4,
Evening star., 1947-08-07

August s, 1947, at Emergency Hospltal
JAMES RUTHERFORD CRAIGHILL: He
hill; four sons, James Rutherford Craishlll,
jr.; Capt. Robert R. Craighill, y. s. n;
Comdr Richard S. Craighill, U. s; NJ, ana
Ellen Craighill Thomas. He also is sur
vived by a sister, Susan r. Craighill, ana
brother, George BoWdoin Craighill. Serv-
Friday. August s, at 9:30 am. 1nterment
Berlin, Md.
Evening star., 1947-05-18
Capt. Odom Plans
To GirdIe Globe
| By Polar Route
BY the Associated Press


MINNEAPOLIS, May 17,--Capt
William P. Odom, round-the-worlo
flyer, said today plans were nearly
complete for new globe -circline
flight via the North and South Poles
in either B-29 or a converted A-2e
Army bomber.
Capt. Odom, who established 9
record when he recently piloted the
Reynolds Bombshell. a converted
A-26, around the world, said plans
for the fight viii be announced in
New York in about a week.
He said the proposed North-South
Pole flight had been discussed with
Federal authorities as well as per-
mission to use B-29.
One route considered in event q
B-29 is used. Capt. Odom said, starts
at New York, then over the North
Pole to Calcutta, to Capetown, South
Africa, to New Zealand. Hawaii ano
back to New York. For the shorter
range A-26. Capt Odom said one
route studied is from New York to
Fairbanks, across to Europe, to New
Zealand, over Little America, to
TERRA del Fuego on the southern tir
of South America and then up te
New York.
Capt. Odom today few to Min
neapolis where he spoke at the
spring meeting of the Minnesota
Associated Press On his return trip
to New York, either tomorrow OF
Monday, Capt. Odom said he would
attempt to set speed record with
converted A-26, adding that later
this month he would attempt a
speed record from New York to
Burbank, Calf.
Evening star., 1947-05-18
so in Wedding Party
Stricken, Food Blamed
By the Associated Press

EASTHAMPTON, Mass, May II
More than 60 persons, believed
to have been poisoned, were taken
to hospitals in Northampton, Holy
oke and Springfield today after at
tending wedding reception dinner
The names of seven guests were
placed on the danger list.
DR.. Thomas F. Corriden, chief OF
staff at the Cooley Dickinson Hos
pital in Northampton, said that So
persons were admitted there and
the names of three placed on the
danger list. He described the con-
dition of the others as serious, .
although not critical. He said all
apparently were suffering from
food poisoning
The bridegroom, Donald J Houle
who was married this morning to
Rose A, Yaganin. was one of those
in serious condition. he added.
At Mercy Hospital in Springfield
the name of Mrs. Helen May Clark
so, a guest, was placed on the
danger list. The condition of two
others was described as fair
Three other persons were listed
as on the danger list at Providence
Hospital In Holyoke.
The bride was not affected. She
said she was so excited that she did
not eat or drink anything.
Evening star., 1947-05-18
Federal Group Studies
War Souvenir Problem
II shs A.sos;oisd Pres.

The Government stirred itself las
might to do something about ths
killing or wounding Of citizens will
war-souvenir weapons.
The problem has two aspects;
Accidental discharge Of the battle.
field trophies. causing casualties
running to several thousand Z
year" ana diversion OF these sou.
venirs into criminal hands.
A COMMITTEES TO tackle both Was
lset up jointly by the Army, Navy
Treasury which has responsibility
flor registration of automatic wea-
pons and the National Rifle Asso-
citation. representing sportsmen.
+ Preliminary plans call for:
+ |. The Army and Navy to receive
and examine land mines, grenadeS
shells and similar explosives which
may have been brought home from
| the battlefields as trophies. /"
2. The Treasury,s Alcohol Tax
Unit, upon voluntary consent Of
owners, to weld or spike" machine
guns and other automatic weapons
so as to make them permanently
safe without diminishing their ap-
pearance or souvenir vsi,le."
5. The Rife Association to advise
all gun owners on the safe handling
|of their weapons by themselves and
their families.
Except for the legally required
registration of automatic weapons,
with which the Alcohol Tax Unit
will help owners, the program was
said to be entirely of voluntary
and educational nature"