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Evening star., 1948-05-20
Charter Referendum
Suit Arguments Start

Argument by attorneys seeking to
dismiss a suit which asks Mont
gomery County Circuit Court to
prevent a charter referendum in
November began today in Circuit
Court at Rockville.
The case is being heard by Judges
Charles w. Woodward and Sted-
man Prescott, and is expected to
continue all day.
The suit was brought by Hubert
A. Schneider, Bethesda and WASH
ington attorney, against the Board
OF Election Supervisors to keep the
charter question off the ballot.
Joined as defendants with the
Board of Election Supervisors are
the Charter Board and Charter
Committee.
Approximately so persons were in
the courtroom when the case
opened this morning. They heard
Carey Quinn, representing the
Board of Election Supervisors,
charge that Mr.. Schneider is ask
ing the court to go on fishing
expedition to refrain the legisla-
tive process OF the State"
Mr.. Quinn maintained there are
no inconsistencies between the pro-
posed charter and the Maryland
constitution as contended by Mr..
| Schneider.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
By the Associoted Press

BALTIMORE, May 2o.-A spokes-
man for the Maryland Council of
Churches and Religious Education
promised it would have 50-man
lobbying force on hand at special
session of the General Assembly
next week to oppose bills to liber-
alize gambling laws.
Frank T. Rhoad, jr., made the
announcement yesterday after a
special executive session of the
organization, which represents
1,1O0 Protestant churches in Mary
land.
Maryland's legislative council
yesterday considered these gam
bling bills which have been offered
for introduction at the special ses-
sion which starts Tuesday:
/. BY Senator Byrnes, Democrat,
of Baltimore. to permit operation
of raffies by fraternal. civic. vet
erans', religious and charitable
organizations.
2. BY Delegate Luber, Democrat,
Evening star., 1948-05-20

He himself is happily married to
a former equestrienne, and he lives
in Sarasota, Fla, where the circus
spends the winter.
That's where I really work. he
said. There are new acts to be
booked, rehearsals to be held, show
schedules to be worked out"
From the time an act has been
signed, it's up to Mr.. Waldo to
arrange for transportation to Sara
sofa, spot them" on the bill and
make them as comfortable and
happy as possible.
immigration Details.
Since most of the performers
come from Europe, immigration
details must be ironed out. And
since the end of the war, there
is also the necessity of clearing
them with military and State De-
partment officials.
But not all his callers yesterday
we're persons with complaints or
problems. Blond and wide-eyed
Miss Lisolette Rachman, a new
arrival this year from Switzerland,
rushed up to tell Mr.. Waldo all
about this wonderful Washington. "
"It is all so beautiful" she said,
II shoot three rolls of films this
morning, I take pictures of all
theses heautiful buildings. This
country is so wonderful"
Mr.. Waldo, too, was wonderful,
she said
Il have had many bosses. but Mr.
Waldo is the wonderfulest.
The circus closes today with per-
forman noes at 2:15 and 8:15 pm. at
the Benning road NE. circus
grounds.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
Garage Operator Burned
Severely in Silver Spring

Pete Samuels. about IS, who op-
crates a garage in the rear Of the
Montgomery Hills Service Station,
Georgia avenue and Dale drive,
Silver Spring, was badly burned
this morning when gasoline which
ne was using to clean a motor ex-
ploded.
His screams were heard by Merrill
Thorowgood, manager OF the serv-
ice station. and Earl Haines, an at
tendant at a filling station across
the street. Both rushed to the
garage and ripped Mr.. samueis
clothing of, beating out the flames
with their bare hands. He was
taken to Washington Sanitarium,
Takoma Park, by the Silver Spring
rescue squad.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
Norbeck School Wins Cup
In County Health Contest

The Norbeck School has won the
silver cup representing top honors
in the annual school community
health and hygiene contest among
colored elementary schools in Mont
gomery County.
Second prize of $40 went to the
River Road School. third prize of So
to the Sandy Spring and fourth
prize of SIS to the Takoma Park
School.
The awards were announced today
by the Montgomery County Health
Department.
In addition. the Ken Gar, Ger
mantown and Linden Schools re-
ceived medals for marked improve
ment" in their health work.
The Health Department also an
nounced that an orthopedic clinic
will be held at 8 am. June 9, at the
county general hospital, Sandy
Spring. Appointments may be made
by calling the Health Department.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
Fisheries Commission
DISPUTE F|aresAnew as
Member Offers 10 Quit
BY the Assoeioted Press

/ BALTIMORE, May 20.-The long
open and sometimes bitter fight
within Maryland's Tidewater Fish
cries Commission came to a head
again yesterday when one member
offered to resign if the other two
would follow suit.
A report circulated that quiet
moves were being made to get rid
of the three members and appoint
new commission.
1t was George T. Harrison, presi-
dent and principal owner of one OF
the States largest seafood packing
companies at Tilghmans Island. who
offered his resignation to Gov. Lane
Unwilling to Trust Their Work.
He made it contingent on similar
action by Chairman John E. Clark
of Bel Air and Allan A. Sellers OF
Benedict.
Mr.. Harrison said he is unwilling
to intrust the States seafood con-
servation program to them. He also
said he sees little chance of their
ever being able to work with him
in harmony.
At Annapolis. the Governor said
he was referring Mr.. Harrison's offer
to Mr.. Clark and Mr.. Sellers for
consideration"
They were holding meeting with
watermen at Cambridge aboard the
S. S. Potomac, former presidential
yacht which is flagship of the COM
missions enforcement patrol fleet.
Other Members Refuse Comment.
MIR. Clark said "there is no COM
ment I can make" when asked about
the report that some move might
be made to oust the commission.
Mr.. Sellers also refused to comment.
Mr.. Harrison's offer to resign was
announced a short time later. Mr..
Clark had left the watermen's meet
ing by this time, presumably to go
to Annapolis. Mr.. Sellers again re-
fused to comment.
Inc IlS1lG III lilc SOiiiiiiiooAolt 40
mainly between Mr.. Harrison and
Mr.. Clark, who became chairman
on appointment by Gov. Lane after
the commission was overhauled In
1947.
Oyster Dredging Is Issue.
The differences between the two
hinge on almost every aspect OF
Maryland's vexatious seafood con-
servation problem.
Mr.. Harrison contends Mr.. Clark
is working toward the leasing of
public oyster rocks under an ar
rangement that would permit large
scale operators to hog the take.
Their large dredges. he says. could
clean the bay of oysters in a few
days and take away the living for
small operators.
Mr.. Harrison himself Is in favor
Of leasing, but under a system op-
Grated by local oystermen.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
6-DayWeek Proposed
ByA. B. & W. Line al
Present Hourly Rate

Hourly rates for employees Of the
Alexandria, Bancroft & Washington
Transit Co. would remain as at
present but home" pay would
be increased by working six days a
week instead of five, under pro-
posed contract agreement which the
A. B. & w. has filed with Gov.
Tuck, it was disclosed today.
A company spokesman said the
proposal was sent to Richmond
Tuesday in compliance with Virginia
law which requires that the Gov
ernor be informed of all negotia-
tions between management and
labor unions. The contract between
the A. B. & W. and Division 1881
of the Amalgamated Association
of Street Electric Railway and
Motor Coach Employees, AFL, ex-
pires July 30.
The union filed it's proposal for a
renewed contract with the Governor
on Monday. The union is asking a
raise of SO cents an hour, from $1.25
to SITS for bus drivers with a year
or more experience, and an increase
from SLIP to $3.50 in the hourly rate
for drivers with six months expe-
rience. Under the proposal, the
beginners rate of $1.02 per hour
would remain unchanged.
Company spokesman said that
under the management's suggestion,
employees would be paid at straight
time for the final day of the six-day
work week.
Initial conference between man
agement and the union on the re-
neWal contract was scheduled orig j
inally for torlorrow but the company
representative said this had been
changed to Wednesday by mutual
agreement. ..s... .s5l,s
Evening star., 1948-05-20
MuryIund Protestant Churches
Fight Libero|izing Gaming Laws

of Baltimore, to remove the SIC
limit on bingo games in Baltimore
City.
8. BY Senator Goidstein. Demo-
crat, of Calvert County, to legalize
and license slot machines in CAL
vert County.
The Council of Churches issued
a statement after its executive ses-
sion which took notice" OF the
fact that most of the proposed bills
would permit churches to operate
games of chance and said:
The denominations constituting
the Protestant churches do not
condone or resort to gambling de-
vices for the support of their insti-
tutions and agencies. and do not
believe that churches should seek
for any favorable consideration In
the gambling laws.
The Council of Churches ex-
pressed the hope that the Assem-
bly, would not take any action on
these proposed bills which so pro-
foundly affect the moral. social and
economic welfare Of the State"
Evening star., 1948-05-20
More Than So Bills
Pending for Special
Maryland Assembly
By the Associofed Press

BALTIMORE, May 2O.-It ap-
peared certain today that more
than so bills will be considered dur
ing the special session of the Gen.
eral Assembly convening Tuesday.
The session was called by Gov
Lane primarily to provide funds
for costs-of Living wage increases
for State employees.
The Legislative Council-interim
committee of the Legislature-helo
its final procession meeting yester.
day and approved about a dozer
measures for submission with the
councils Endorsement.
at. learned dnring the meettn5
taat So bills and dsresolutions aireads
have been printed for introduction
Among the bills not yet prepared
but certain to be introduced, is ont
ia provide supp1smental welfare ap.
preparations. @
S5O0,000 Considered.
Senator Della of Baltimore sale
after conference with Gov. Lane
that the Governor favors a bill sim.
liar to that passed at the specia
session last November, appropriate
ing $500,000 to the Board of Public
Works, to be used as needed during
the fiscal year in supplementine
welfare funds.
The Department of Public Wei.
fare asked the Council las
week for $2,65O,0O0 in additiona,
funds for the 1949 fiscal year.
The Council approved salary
appropriation bill to provide $780,
900 for a general increase which
would become effective July l. The
bill also would grant $277,069 tt
cover costs of certain wage in
creases now in effect.
In addition the Council was ad.
vised by Attorney General Hal
Hammond that a bill has beer
prepared to provide $40 per month
increases for all uniformed men,
bers of the State Police Depart
ment.
Pending Raises Disapproved.
Gov. Lane said yesterday he hac
disapproved all recommendations
for pay raises to State employees
that were hanging fire when he
called the special session.
Among bills Endorsed by the Coun-
Gil were those which would:
/. Amend the Armory Loan Act OF
1947 to permit use Of funds for the
purpose of matching Federal moneys
2. Permit use OF the short" State
income tax form in certain cases
where income is less than $4,000
At present. all those whose gros.
income tops $1,000 per year mus
use the more detailed form.
3. Enable counties and munich
palities to adopt their own fire codes
4. Eliminate the necessity OF pro-
viding printed copies of bulge
amendments to each member of tht
Legislature.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
Two AIexandrians Elected
To State Episcopal Council

Two Alexandria churchmen were
elected to the Standing Committee
of the Council Of the Episcopal Dio-
cese of Virginia yesterday at Rich
mond. The committee, comprising
three clergymen and three laymen,
shares with the bishop the ecclesias-
tical authority Of the diocese.
The two Alexandria men elected
were the Rev. A. c. Zabriskie,
Is. T. D., dean of tn Theological
Seminary, and Albert A. Smoot Of
St. Paul's Church.
The other members of the six-man
committee are the Rev. Churchill j.
Gibson, rector of st. James Church,
Richmond; the Rev. Herbert A.
Donovan of Christ Church, Char
lottesville; Dr.. Ivey F. Lewis, dean
of the University of Virginia, and
Blake T. Newton, Cople Parish,
Hague.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
Montgomery PTA Plans
FinoI Meeting Tomorrow

The Montgomery County Council
of Parent Teacher Associations will
hold its final meeting of the season
at 8 pm. tomorrow in the Richard
Montgomery High School, Rockville.
Ofhcers for the 1949 school year will
be elected.
Delegates from IS PTAs of the
council also will hear reports from
committee chairmen on the 1949
school budget and the county school
building program.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
1900 Homes Planned
On Tract al Vienna;
Fairfax Delays zoning

Plans for construction of approx
mately 1900 single-family houses on
a 261-acre tract adjacent to the
town of Vienna, Va, on route 1913
were disclosed yesterday at meet
ing of the Fairfax County Board
of Supervisors.
The plans for the $12000,000 de-
velopment were outlined by spokes-
men for the Westbriar Corp, which
is seeking to have the land rezoned
from rural residence to urban resi-
dence The board deferred action
on the rezoning request until June
2 after a delegation of residents
nearby protested the zone change.
w. Lewis Leigh, attorney for the
developers, said the reZoning was
necessary to reduce the size of the
lots so that houses could be sold
for approximately $4,000. He said
the development was to be under
taken by the same people who built
Tyler Park in Falls Church. The
supervisors were told that the Wen
ma Town Council and the Vienna
Businessmen's Association had ap-
proved the rezoning. The proposed
development would more than dou-
BILE the number of houses now in
the town.
Tyrell Krum, who said he lived
near the property to be rezoned, said
he believed the board should not
act until it is shown final plans for
the development. I'VE don't know
what this is all about" he said.
Opponents Of the rezoning pro-
tested that the development would
overtax school facilities in the area.
The supervisors upheld decision
of the Board of Zoning Appeals
denying use of a 1914 acre tract on
Leesburg pike between Bailey's
Cross Roads and Seven Corners as
site for an apartment develop
ment. Nearby property owners de-
clared that many of the homes in
the vicinity cost upwards of $4,000,
and that they would suffer if apart
merts were built there. The zon-
ing board decision was upheld by
a 3-to-2 vote.
On recommendation of Supervisor
c. B. Runyon, the board decided to
look into the advisability Of Great
ing the Office of major in the police
department. The chief of the de-
partment now is captain.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
7 Hospifa|ized( After Train
Strikes Car in Cu|peper

Two men whose automobile was
struck by a train at a crossing ir
Culpeper, Va. last night we're re.
covering in Alexandria Hospital to-
day.
They are Rufus Jones, "a, Mitchell
Va, and Roland L. Tinder. "a, Cul-
peper. according to the hospital
Mr.. Jones suffered shoulder frac-
ture and shock and Mr.. Tinder rit
fractures. The condition of both
was described as good.
The automobile was almost clear
of the track when it was hit by
Southern Railway passenger train
at the crossing near the Culpepel
IcehouSe, police said.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
Arlington Firemen Study
Plan for Annual Award

A plan to make an annual award
to Arlington's outstanding fireman
was under study today by a COM
mittee of the Arlington County
Firemen's Association.
The association, at meeting
Tuesday, named the delegates from
each of the members companies as
committee to study the plan and
report at the next meeting of the
group.
William R. Honey Biggs, "A, chief
of Company No. 2, was commended
by the association for his action at
the fire May 3 at the Worthington
Refinery Co., Twenty second and
North Oak streets, in closing a
valve and stopping the flow of oil.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
PTA in BIodensburg
Elects Robert R. Ploger

Robert r. Ploger has been elected
president of the Bladensburg Pri-
mary School Parent Teacher Asso-
citation to succeed Carroll F. Palmer.
newly-electe president of the
Prince Georges County Council Of
Parent Teacher Association.
Other officers are Mrs. Suzanna
K. Cristofane. vice president; Mrs.
Ruth B. Young, secretary. and Mrs.
Marie B. Whit, treasurer.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
Maryland U. Honors
Democratic Women

Approximately 700 members OF the
United Democratic Women's Clubs
of Maryland were guests of the Uni
versity of Maryland today at an an
nual luncheon in the university din
ing hall at College Park.
Speakers included Gov. Lane and
Senators Tydings and O'Conor
Democrats, of Maryland, and DR.. H
II C. Byrd. president of the university
Evening star., 1948-05-20
Capital Transit
pSC Ban
On Fare Rise
Ruling Challenged
In Case Before
Baltimore Judge
BY a stoff Correspondent, Of Tn. s.or


BALTIMORE, May 20.-Attorneys
for the Capital Transit Co. today
challenged the Maryland Public
Service Commissions right to pre-
vent higher fares in Montgomery
and Prince Georges Counties unless
the utility offers bargain school
rates.
The question was argued before
Chief Judge w. Conwell Smith Of
the Supreme Bench of Baltimore.
The court case is the latest develop
ment in a battle begun last De-
cember, when Capital Transit an
nounced a schedule of fare in
creases and applied for Immediate
relief" on its Maryland operations.
The Public Service Commission
authorized general increases in both
counties, including the establish
ment of zone system for Prince
Georges, but ruled that school chill
dren must be transported at special
ticket rates.
Passes Eliminated.
The new schedule permits the
elimination Of weekly passes on
Maryland buses and streetcars. al
lows Capital Transit to charge pas
sengers cents for each 11a-mile
zone outside the District and speci-
fies that school tickets be offered
at the zone rate of for Is cents
or at cents each.
The transit company took the
position that it had not been pro-
vided the immediate relief" re-
quested because of extended hear
ing for the PSC. 1t contended that
the proposed new tariff schedule
had been postponed the limit all
lowed by Maryland law and now has
become automatically effective.
The company said it would ignore
the PSC order to sell bargain school
tickets.
The Public Service Commission
then entered another order direct
ing Capital Transit to comply with
all terms of its ruling or make no
fare change.
Utlltty Appeals.
The utility appealed to Judge
Smith to restrain the commission
from enforcing the order. The court
temporarily restrained both sides
from any action and called for ar
guments before him today.
F. Gloyd Await, Daryl Myse and
Clarence w. Miles, Capital Transit
attorneys, declared that the bargain
rate for pupils would seriously cur
tail company revenues. In Mont
gomery. where there is currently
no special school rate, the effect
would be greatest, they said. Even
in Prince Georges, the lawyers as
serted. most children would ride for
less than under the schedule from
which the company sought relief.
s. Ralph Warnken. PSC counsel,
IAppsArsd N defense of the State
,6yderx.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
Prince Georges Club
Sponsors Country Fair

The Prince Georges County Coun-
Gil of Homemakers' Clubs will spon-
sor a country fair from 1890 am.
to 4 pm. tomorrow in St. Barnabas
Hall, Oxon Hill.
There will be exhibits of handi-
crafts and hobbies and sales of
home baked foods, plants, shrubs,
aprons and other articles. P. E.
Clark. county agent. and Frank
Gray. his assistant, will have charge
of educational exhibits showing
japanese beetle control methods,
fruit tree sprays and All Club
activities.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
Arlington Sees Rise
In First Grade Pupils

One-third more first-grade pupils
than now are enrolled in Arlington
schools are expected to be in at
tendance next year. the Arlington
School Board announced yesterday
after a study of recent census
figures.
The total enrolment this year is
l,45l, and it is estimated that there
will be 500 more next year, the
School Board said. 1t added that
study of classroom requirements
Is under way
Evening star., 1948-05-20
RoIph D. Field Honored

Ralph D. Field, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. La Motto B. Field OF Falls
Church, Va, has been elected to
membership in Phi Beta Kappa,
national honorary scholastic fra
ternity, at Stanford University
the school announced.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
John MurshoII PTA Carnival

The Parent Teacher Association
of the John Marshall School,
Twenty-flfth street and North Glebe
road. Arlington, will give a spring
carnival on the school grounds from
8 to 8 pm. tomorrow.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
To Give PIoy in Mt. Rainier

The dramatic club of Mount
Rainier High School will present
Rudolf Besier's comedy, THE Bar
retts Of Wimpole Street." at $50
o'clock tonight and tomorrow night
in the school auditorium.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
Miss Stone at Conference

Miss Ann F. Stone, secretary of
the Arlington branch of the Chill
dren's Home Society, is representing
the group at the annual conference
on practices and policies in adoption,
which began yesterday in New York.
The meeting will conclude tomorrow.
Evening star., 1948-05-20
Benefit in East RiverdoIe

A benefit card party for the East
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Depart
ment will be he'd at 8 pm. Satur-
day In the firehof1se.
Evening star., 1948-04-02
Rose Growers Told to Relax
And Enjoy Their Flowers

Rose growers should relax and
enjoy the flowers instead OF getting
technical about them. advises Dr..
r. c. Allen, secretary Of the Amer
lean Rose Society.
He spoke on Have Fun With Your
Roses" at the annual Rose Insti-
tute last night In Lisner Auditorium
of George Washington University.
1t. Col. r. x. Windham, president of
the Potomac Rose Society directed
the meeting The Institute will con-
tinue at 8 o'clock tonight.
In discussing pruning, cutting out
/ dead. wood" and twiggy growth, DR..
Allen suggested that rose growers
shape the bushes the way they
want them to grow and thereby de-
rive so much more fun from the
hobby.
There is nothing mysterious about
rose growing, he said.
Another speaker was Mrs. Herbert
Greger, a flower arranger.
DR.. Freeman Weiss, plant pathol-
ogist and chairman Of the society's
Instruction Committee, will talk to-
night on winning the War Against
Rose Enemies" Mrs. Jon Otto
Johnson, writer, will lecture on S'The
Evening star., 1948-04-02
Hebrew Group Honors
Gillette al Reception

Former Senator Guy M. Gillette,
Democrat, Of Iowa, who now is
running again for election. last
night was guest Of honor at re-
ception given by Peter H. Bergson
Of the Hebrew Committee of Ma
tional Liberation.
Mr.. Gillette was chief political
adviser to the committee and presi-
dent Of the American League for a
Free Palestine.
He'd at the committee headquar-
ters, 2315 Massachusetts, avenue
NV, the reception was given on the
occasion Of Mr.. Gillette assuming
the honorary presidency of the
league.
The league is nonsectarian Or
ganization of friends of Palestine,
with membership of 100000 per-
sons In all parts Of the country.
Several Of the leagues officers
came from New York for the event,
including Harry Louis Selden, chair
man Of the Executive Committee
and DR.. Alexander Hadani-Rafaeli,
and Maurice Rosenblatt, vice presi-
dents.
Some 200 Washington residents
were present, among them Supreme
Court Justice and Mrs. Rutledge,
Senator Thomas, Democrat, of Utah
and Mrs. Thomas; Senator Myers,
Democrat, OF Pennsylvania; Sen
ator Capper, Republican. of Kansas;
Senator johnson, Democrat, of Col
orado and Mrs. johnson; AM
bassador Jozef Winiewicz of Poland
and Nine. Winiewicz; and Senor Dr.
Luis Francisco Thomen, Ambassa-
dor Of the Dominican Republic, and
Sonora Thomen.
Evening star., 1948-04-02
Bond Festival Cancelled

MARTINsBURG. w. Va, April
Q R.-A tri-State school band fes-
tival which had been planned for
April 1924 has been Cancelled for
lack Of competition, E. w. Docke-
r1ey, chairman of the Band Parents
Association, reported Yesterday.