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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-17
Two New Polio Cases
Bring Total Treated in
Hospitals Here 10 Sc

Two new District cases of infan.
tile paralysis we're reported today
by the Health Department, bringing
the total number treated in hos
pitfalls here this year to 60.
OF the 6S cases, 80 are from the
District and IS from nearby areas
This is IS more than at this date
last year when eight nearby cases
and five from the District had been
reported.
The new Districts victims were
a 3-year-old boy of the 1900 block
Of Fifth street NV. under treat
ment at Children's Hospital, and a
9-year -old girl of the 400 block of
Mellon street Sc, admitted to
Gallinger Hospital.
Out-of- Town Cases Listed.
-Four new out-of-town cases.
brought here for treatment were re-
ported by the department yesterday.
They were:
A 3-year-old girl from Fairfax,
admitted to Children's Hospital
Thursday; q 20-year old man of the
3400 block of Commonwealth ave-
nue., Alexandria, admitted to GAL
linger Hospital yesterday: a 7-year-
old boy Of the 1900 block OF North
Seventh street, Arlington, admitted
to Children's Friday, and a 5-year-
old girl Of the $500 block of Shep-
herd street, Hyattsville, admitted to
Children's Thursday.
81 New Cases in Virginia.
Virginia health authorities, mean
while, reported 81 new polio cases,
sending the States total for the
year to 1873. Nine deaths from the
disease so far have been reported,
but officials suggested there may
have been more not reported off,
cially.
In North Carolina, SO more cases
were reported, raising the total there
to 1897 cases. There have been IS
deaths. South Cardinals health
board said that States outbreak
appeared to be slackening. Five
cases were reported over the week
end to bring the total to 1856 cases,
but all except 20 were diagnosed
during July and August.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-17
Fire Promotions
.|nc|udeDayis
AsDeputy Chief.
Eight Others Named;
GrunweIl Kite
Are Advanced

Battalion Chief Percy A. Davis
today was appointed deputy chief
engineer Of the Fire Department to
succeed retiring Deputy Chief Frank
G. Berry, effective September /.
Acting on recommendation by
Fire Chief Clement Murphy, the
Commissioners authorized the pro-
motion along with eight others.
Chief Davis, who attained his
present rank January l, 1915, has
served SO years in the Fire Depart
ment. He has acted as deputy chief
for many months in the absence of
Chief Berry and has been COM
mended several times. In his new
rank Chief Davis will receive $6,S94
year.
GrunweI New Battalion Chief.
At the same time the Commits
sioners authorized the promotion
of Capt. Alfred M. Grunwell to sue
coed Battalion Chief Davis.
Capt. Grunwen joined the de-
partment in 1925 and has been an
officer for II years. Commended
frequently, he is internationally
known as author of one Of the best
pump manuals ever published. Chief
Murphy's recommendation declares
Capt. Grunwell was instrumental in
establishment of the pump school
here and in working out details for
better heavy-duty stream opera
tons.
When Capt. Grunwell's promotion
also is effective September / he will
receive $6,242 year.
Capt. Kite Promoted.
Capt. George J. Kite was pro-
noted to battalion chief engineer,
succeeding Battalion Chief w. c.
Rees, who retires September /.
Capt. Kite has been a firemen for
% years and has received several
concentrations. He was instru-
mental in reorganization of the de-
partment's rescue squads. He will
receive $6,242 a year after his pro-
nation is effective September /.
Two lieutenants were promoted to
captain, also effective September l,
to replace Capts. Kite and Grunwen.
They are 1t. William w. Brown and
1t. John P. Damskey. Sergts. Will
liam H. Yonce and George w.
Quinn we're promoted to lieutenants
at $4,278 to replace Its. Brown and
Damskey.
Pvts. Albert o. Reeder and Rob-
ert F. Sutphin were promoted to
sergeants to replace Sergts. Yonce
and Quinn. They will make $3.872
a year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-17

effect, declared: Surveys do not
show that this house and grounds
are included in theeproperty adver-
tised for sale" He also observed
Keep Out" signs on the gate and
fence. Mr.. Garrett said the house
was closed to visitors.
The yellow brick mansion is
located on a wooded knoll between
Aldie and Leesburg. The estate was
part Of bequest to President Mon
roe by relative, Judge Joseph, close
friend of George Washington. Mon
roe at one time received the Marquis
de Lafayette at Oak Hill and was
said to have prepared part of the
Monroe Doctrine there. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-17
Star Movies

Community movies, sponsored by
The Star In cooperation with the
Recreation Department and The
Film Center. are scheduled for 8
o'clock tonight. Programs of comedy,
sports, cartoons and travel shorts
will be shown at the following play
grounds and recreation centers:
Knox Hill. 800 Knox street Sc
NV,
:. Rosedsis, Seventeenth and Gales
stoddert:. Thirty-ninth and Calvert
streets NV
Thomson, Twelfth and L streets NV.
Twin Oaks, Fourteenth and Taylor
streets NV.
Bruce, Kenyon street and Sherman
avenue NV.
smothsrs school, Forty fourth street.
w! Kelly .sIs., Miller, !o,ty,ninth street snd
streets g.W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-17
Navy Bomber's Monkey Mascot
Leads Children EXCITING Chase

A monkey named Jiggs, a former
mascot on a Southwest Pacific Navy
bomber, with 100 flying hours to
his credit, slipped his tether today
in the backyard of 1903 Buchanan
street NV. and led the neighbor-
hood children an exciting chase.
Jiggs was brought from the South
Sea Islands by a former petty
officer, Charles Seay. "a, Of 140l
Buchanan street, and was in the
custody of the veterans mother,
Mrs. George L. Surles, who lives
next door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-17

The children found Jiggs on a
garage roof. Irwin Mendelson, L.
o. 1902 Fourteenth street NV, had
his thumb slightly bitten in an
attempt to grab the monkey.
Samuel Jolles. 10, of 45O8 Fiji
tenth street NV, caught the mon
key and returned it to Mrs. Surles.
Mrs. Surles was a bit indignant
over the whole thing. She said
Jlggs would have come home by
himself and he would never bite
anybody If the crowd of children
hadn't excited him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-17
Police Plan Outing

The annual outing of the Prince
Georges County Police Association
will be held at ODonnell's Farm.
Forestville, at l pm. Sunday.
Evening star., 1948-01-18

Mrs. Donald A. Pippenger gave
delightful luncheon and bridge
Wednesday when her guests were
Mrs. Edward Burnat, Mrs. Kar
Pitt, Mrs. Leigh Lawrence, Mrs
Lew Mohler, Mrs. Fenner Powell
Mrs. Edward Helmuth and Mrs
william Orem.
Mrs. Harry Martin was hostess
at . bridge luncheon Tuesday
Guests included Mrs. Robert Grams
Mrs. Harold B. Vincent jr., Mrs
Douglas Titus jr., Mrs. William Bel
Mrs. Arthur Clarendon Smith jr.
Mrs. Lowell Bradford and Mrs. Ray
Manning.
Dr.. and Mrs. Il. Flavelle Kos,
have as their house guest Mr.
Adrian Smith Of Detroit.
Mrs. Diller Croft entertained al
a luncheon and bridge wednesday
for Mrs. Norman Hough, Mrs. Henr,
de Coursey Adams, Mrs. j. j. Un.
derwood, Mrs. Byron Writer'S, Mrs
Frank Owens, Mrs. G. M. Janslky jr.
and Mrs. James Rogers.
Col. and Mrs. Paul H. Grifhtt
have returned to their home from a
visit with Col. Grifhth's parents
Evening star., 1948-01-18

Prescott. Mrs. Miles Myers. Mrs
w. A. Duvall. Mrs. Ralph Rogers
Mrs. Harold Hedges and Mrs. VII
liam Watkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Vaughan who
have been the guests Of their SON.
in-laW and daughter Mr.. and Mrs,
Richard M. Moore left yesterday
for their home In Roanoke.
Miss Ruth Latimer left yesterday
for La Cross, Wis, to be guest for
a week Of Miss Dorothy Kemske.
Mrs. Mason Giles. who has been
the guest Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Freeman Stricklin, for several
months, has Joined Capt. Giles on
Guam where he Is now stationed.
Mrs. Charles ODonnell will en-
tertain at q luncheon and miscel-
laneous shower Wednesday In COM
pliment to Miss Dana Bell, daugh-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bell, whose
Evening star., 1948-01-18
announcement

Announcement has been made by
Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham M. Morri-
son of Bethesda. of the engagement
of their daughter, Miss Ruth Ellen
Morrison, to Mr.. Robert F. Johnson,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gottfrted G.
johnson of Belleville, N. j. The
announcement was made recently at
buffet supper given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Morrison.
The bride-elect is a graduate OF
Mountainside Hospital School Of
Nursing and at present is stu
dent at Catholic University.
Mr.. johnson was graduated from
St. Benedict's Preparatory School
and served with the Navy Hospital
Corps for two years. At present he
Is attending Seton Hall College.
No date has been set for the we'd
| ding.
Evening star., 1948-01-18

Mr., and Mrs. 2. A. Grifnth, ir
Uniontown, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul A. Portor have
as their house guest Mrs. Portor's
sister, Mrs. Willis Battaile Of Win
chester. KY.
Mrs. Robert Franklin was hostess
at an attractive luncheon and
bridge party Wednesday, entertain
ing Mrs. RozeI r. Yoder, Mrs. Lydia
Burlew, Mrs. w. H. Shrienert, Mrs
Grace Francis, Mrs. Fred s.. McFar-
line, Mrs. David Baldwin and Mrs
Joseph Garland.
Mrs. Maurice Dawson was hostess
at q bridge luncheon Thursday for
Mrs. Donald Doyle, Mrs. William
Evening star., 1948-01-18
Gloria Ann Kibler
TO We'd Mr.. McFaW

Mr.. and Mrs. Inman Otis Kiblel
Of Front Royal, Va, announce the
engagement of their daughter, Miss
Gloria Ann Kibler, to Mr., Francis
Hamilton McFall, son of Mrs. L. H
McFall OF Front Royal and the late
Mr.. McFall. No date has been set
for the wedding.
The bride-elect is a graduate OF
Penn Hall College. Her fiance, who
served two and half years in the
Army, now is a. junior at William
and Mary College. Before entering
the service he was graduated from
Randolph Macon Academy.
Evening star., 1948-01-18
Visitors Here

Mrs. Samuel silverstein Of
Charleston, w. Va, is the guest
Of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Norman
Fischer.
Mrs. JEFF Kornicker Of New York
Is spending the week end here with
her mother, Mrs. Nathan Kahn.
Evening star., 1948-01-18

marriage to Mr.. Warren Robert
Pittman will take place February II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leigh Lawrence left
Thursday for San Francisco for q
vacation.
Evening star., 1948-01-18
Cherry Chase

Ms Donald A. pppenger gave Mr. Mrs A. orifnth
s.I., hr,A0o YTnnn p i. 5
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05
Alaska Program Makes Sense and
 Carries Weight
Seattle Times

Seattle Times
 Directors of the Western States Council meeting in Seattle drew up strong program for the develop ment of Alaska.
 They urged that all factors regarding the security of Alaska be given immediate and increased attention by the Federal government, and that labor organiza lions irresponsible for handling Alaska cargo and man. ming Alaska ships make every effort to eliminate the known Communists within their jurisdiction"
 They asked the President to declare an emer- eencv in connection with Alaska shipping and urged that this emergency be continued in effect until manaeement and labor execute agreement to pre- vent future stoppages of transportation that threaten the economic life of the Territory They urged early construction of a railroad from the western United States to Fairbanks. They recommended that residents Of Alaska be given full opportunity suggest their choice for Governor of the Territory before the next appoint ment to that office is made by the President Congress was requested to stop all further pro- motion of assertions of aboriginal rights by the De- partment the Interior and to abolish Indian res ervatos that have been arbitrarily created by that department.
 broadened program of highway deVeiopment rehabilitation of the Alaska Railroad and reduction of it's rate structure, agreement to make Whittier an open port for commercial shipping and consolidation of Federal agencies within the Territory were among other recommendations.
 Seldom has more outspoken or comprehensive analysis of Alaska's needs been compiled It shouo be noted that this program was drawn up by group representing all the principal organizations Of busl- ness men of the western States. Their interest m Alaskas welfare first sought from Seattle, ana bv the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Alaska thereby has gained friends who are influential with all the Congressional delegations from the West. These recommendations therefore should carry real weight in Washington D. G. and with the 8lSt congress Wneil it convenes next January
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05
AUTO DEALERS FUDGE
 SALES TAXES

To get the full picture of the Michigan scandals you have to turn back to l944 when go-getting COP leader Arthur Summerfield announced a drive to raise S500,00
 From then until now, large hunk of the Republican National Con- mittee's dough has come out of Michigan, much oi it from auto mobile dealers and manufacturers.
 More recently, Detroit Grand Jury has shown that Michigan auto dealers Judged on their sales taxes to the tune of several million dollars. They simply forgot" to pay the state. And Michigan At torney General Black, the lonely cleanup Republican, claims that this reneging on sales taxes was the payoff for big campaign con- tributions. When you save thous- ands of dollars on sales taxes, naturally you can afford to give hundreds Of dollars to the COP.
 Black, therefore. moved to open
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05
ROTARY SEES MOVIE
 ON CANCER CONTROL

Cancer control was the theme for the noon luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club at the Baranof Hotel today
 Two members of local health groups were on hand to present an American Cancer Society movie and to talk on dangers of cancer. Miss Mae Krueger, Public Health Nurse at the Juneau Health Center and Miss Lynn Tales of the Territorial Department of Health were intro- duced to club members by Vic Pow CT, program chairman for the week.
 Rotarians had after-dinner cigars to smoke while they watched the movie Cigars were passed out with the compliments of Lee Lucas, new father of a baby boy.
 Larry Hopkins of Anchorage an- swered President Charlie Carter's call for visiting Rotarians. Guests were Walter Reed of Seattle. assist ant field director for the American Red Cross, and Mat Mullaney, tax collector.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05
JUDGE GETS COLD FEET

These big COP whipcrackers were under investigation by anoth- CT Republican, Michigan's Attor- ney General Eugene Black, when suddenly Judge Philip Elliott, of Flint, got cold feet. Hastily he dropped his one-man grand jury and ordered Black to return all records showing violation of the Corrupt Practices Act
 It was at this point, last July, that this columnist went to the Justice Department and urged that it take up the Michigan scandals where courageous. beleaguered MT Black left off.
 At first the Justice Department moved like molasses. Michigan newspapers are now accusing Tom Clark of playing politics because of his probe of Michigan. But if there was any Justice Depart ment enthusiasm for jumping into the Michigan political plot this writer couldn't detect it. T'ht Federal boys hemmed, hawed and hesitated before wading gingerly into the hot Michigan water.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05

up the smelly mess. A Republican himself, he started to call spade a spade.
 Immediately other Republicans chorused: "Ingrate!" The Repub- lican State Central Committee met and demanded that Black resign.
 You are a menace to good gov ernment, and we hereby respect fully suggest that you immediately resign the Republican State Committee telegraphed Black.
 Governor Sigler, also Republi- can, promptly denied Black $35,0oO he needed to investigate the cam paign frauds.
 And when Black dug up $l2,498 unexpended money left over from l947, the COP state auditor clamp ed down an order that this money could not be used to probe COP campaign funds.
 Every conceivable obstacle was put in Blacks path. However with a limited staff, he proceeded with his investigation of the man. ner in which the automobile indus try of Michigan Illegally financed and dominated the Republican Party in Michigan. This investi- gation was before Judge Philip FL [ liott in Flint. state court.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05
BOY SCOUT TROOP B
 HIKE LAST SATURDAY

Boy Scout Troop No. g met in front of the Holy Trinity Cathedral last Saturday morning at 8:30 o. clock We were taken in two cars to the bottom of the trail, which is at the Rifle Range, and hiked until about 11:30 o'clock when we came to the end of the trail. We had lunch then took nature hike around the glacier. Several of the boys went on the glacier tor a while. We returned to town about 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon.
 The scouts making the hike were Chuck Buttreij and Bill Twenhore!, our scoutmaster and assistant; Jer- " Shaw, Eddie Dull, Greig Ripki, Gary Horton. Bill Galafki, Jack Hermle, Sandy Blanton and Leroy West.
 EDDIE DULL, Troop Scribe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05

of truth Probably few good men have signed with thinking without getting the facts without study ing the personalities.
 The commies are overlooking no bets They want industrial trouble; they want turmoil they want dis senton-to help Joe Stalin. They have their orders from Moscow. Their aim is to destroy strong Ameri- can Union. They hope to disrupt truck transporta- tion They know that will need bombers to protect our troops if and when the Russians attack us in Berlin so they want to prevent delay the building of airplanes. They working day and night for Russial Look out for theml
 Very soon all of us must stand and be counted. It win be bad if good men, loyal men, are tagged with the commie label because of their careless ac- tions That's why it is important right now to keep clear of the commes Be extra careful what sign Remember all signers of commie petitions will be thoroughly investgated- Washington Teamster)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05
JUDGE PROTECTS FRIENDS

Suddenly Judge Elliott got cold feet. As stated earlier, he abruptly adjourned his grand jury with the amazing explanation that criminal action might be brought against some of his friends.
 This weird excuse brought sar- castle comments from two other Michigan state judges. Comment ed Judge w. Mckay Skillman in Detroit:
 T never recall having heard that excuse before"
 Remarked Judge Joseph Moyni- han, presiding Circuit Court Judge of Michigan: T have never, in ai- the years that I have been con- nected with the law, heard of a judge withdrawing from case be- cause that case might involve friends or so-called friends"
 He added that he was amazed and shocked"
 What made Judge Elliott's face blanch as he beat his nasty re- treat from the grand-jury probe was the sight of various canceled checks contributed by his own auto friends in Flint. On their face they were violations of the Corrupt Practices Act.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05
LABOR PAPERS WARN AGAINST
 COMMUNISM

When charges of communism are made against certain people organizations they usually at- tributed capitalist press said to be imaginary red batting.
 When the Washington Teamster publishes warn- ing about communism and communistic activities when that warning is reprinted in Alaska Federation st there can be attached to it taint of preudiced capitalistic press.
 Let the Washington Teamster tell about the vicious activities of the commies" who are working day and night, for Russia"
 And give credit to the Alaska Federationist, pub- cation of the Alaska Territorial Federation of Labor for reprinting the following enlightening warning about "commie" activities:
 BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PUT YOUR NAME
 Be careful where you sign your name DO not let yourself be trcked into signing commie petition or other document. Remember the commies, fellow travellers and other chronic trouble are anxlous to drag good Americans into their vicious circle
 Those who sign comme petitions, either thought lessv or careessly may day find themselves under investigation They may be seriously emparrasseo' they may find their actions difficult to explain.
 It's good rule to read carefully before you sign If you do not know positively that the things alleged in the petition do not sign it. Consider the type of fellow who asks your signature. Do you know him and trust him2 What is his background? Is he a commie?
 petition eminatng from well-known Seattle read headuuarters going the rounds Truck driv- CTS are being told yarn that will not stand the ght
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05

columnist beat on the door of the Justice Department in Washing ton and urged that since state offi- cials in Michigan refused to in- vestigate the Michigan mess, the Federal Government should move in.
 Note-WhiIe the Justice Depart ment tried to make up it's mind, Attorney General Black in Mich igan kept three sets of records of the cancelled checks in three dif- ferent places, so that if Gov. Sig ler's state police moved in, at least one copy of the records would remain out of their reach.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05
Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

WORDS You have seen him oftener than have say have seen him MORE OFTEN
 OFTEN SPRONOUNCED Cdence Pronounce kre-dens first as in ME- second unstressed first syllable
 OFTEN MISSPELLED: and AL Personnel; two FL.
 SYNONYMS: Equvoca, uncertain ambiguous, problemanc
 WORD STUDY times and is yours Let us vocabulary mastering word each day Todays word particular condition "A goodBougham
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05
DIPLOMATIC POUCH

Winston Churchill is being urg- ed by his own Tory friends to re- sign as head of the Conservative Party Richard Patterson, who did an important job as Ambassa- dor to Yugoslavia. but wasn't ap- preciated, will now be Ambassador to Guatelmala The Italian Government has found legal way Of getting around peace-treaty curbs on the size of the army more policemen. Italy now has more policemen than ever before history. They could be mobilized in one week into an efficient, we'll
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05

trained army. The Italian police even have their own air force ,. filling British Prime Minister Att tlee has decided not to resign, chiefly because the Labor Party is badly split. One faction is head- ed by Herbert Morrison, the other by Ernest Bevin, and Attlee has to stay around to referee. Sir Staff
 ford CriL.)s, recent visitcr in Washington, is being groomed as Attlees successor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05
BAND PRACTICE AT
 EIGHT THIS EVENING

The weekly practice of the Ju- neau City Band will be at o'clock tonight in the Grade School audi torium Director Joseph Shofner de- sires large attendance in order to have good practice on the program numbers for the coming concert
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05
MODERN ETIQUETTE ROBERTA Sy LEE

O. In what way girl boy dance? say dance Friday night Jim Would you like with me?"
 saluaion when writing letter to priest? A.
 butter plates placed the table before the luncheon?
 A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05
CANCELLED CHECKS HIDDEN

Judge Elliott not only dropped his grand-jury probe as if he had seen a ghost. but he sent tele- gram to Attorney General Black ordering him to return the can celed checks and all financial rec ords of the various auto compan- les.
 It was at this point that this
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05
LOOK and LEARN %sy. c. GORDON

between interate and al 
 named after Bourbon king of France? wel-known aquatic bird does not fly? anchronism? Who the "Old Folks at Home?
 ANSWERS:
 Aliterate the initial letter sound Louisiana after XIV g. Penguin chronology by which events misplaced in regard other
 Stephen Foster.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05

violation of the Corrupt Practices Act by Bucks vice-president, w. F. Hufsteader. General Motors lawyer, Harry ,Gault, and COP National Committeeman Arthur Summerfield, who also happens to be the biggest Chevrolet dealer in the world.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-05

''The world can't afford third World War, says an editor If course it can't For that matter, it couldn't afford Nos. 1 and 2.