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Evening star., 1948-05-21
Building Drive Opens
Sunday in St.. James
Parish, Falls Church

st. James Church of Falls Church
Va. will open campaign Sunday
to raise funds for construction of 6
new parish elementary school anc
community center building.
The Rev. Edward V. Mullarkey
pastor of St. James, said campaign
rallies will be held each night from
tomorrow through next Friday fol
the 700 Catholic families in the
area. Attendance at the rallies viii
be according to areas of the parish
and each family has been notified oil
the meetings.
No definite goal has been set, but
the campaign will be to raise enough
money to write off" total costs OF
the new structure, the pastor said.
The new building. already under
construction, will replace an ole
hree-classroom building and meet.
ing hall, which has a capacity Of
only 100 persons. A section of foul
classrooms built in 1945 will become
part of the new building -Four
additional classrooms will be finish.
ed by September. and another three
are expected to be ready for occu-
pancy by December-bringing ca
pacity of the school to 500.
The building, the pastor said, will
include library, cafeteria ano
kitchen, medical clinic and large
combination gymnasium and audi
torium. The auditorium will be
used for community as we'll al
school functions.
Evening star., 1948-05-21
Daniel Dugon Proud Of Insult,
Beino Called Red at Assembly

Daniel A. Dugan, chairman of the
Arlington County Board, declared
last night that a charge of Com
munist leveled at him during the
recent session Of the Virginia AS
sembly had made him proud to
have ben insulted in such fashion
by that body
Mr.. Dugan made the statement at
the Fairfax County Federation of
Citizens Associations at its annual
meeting at the Annandale School.
Describing himself as a Democrat
who will not bolt the party this year,
Mr.. Dugan denied he is a Commu-
mist. He said his ancestors had
served in the Revolutionary War.
IF Patrick Henry's ghost were to
have walked again in the halls Of
the Virginia Legislature during the
last session. he declared, 1T would
have turned up its nose and walked
out
Mr.. Dugan warned of complete
breakdown of local government" II
citizens in Fairfax and Arlington
Counties do not take an active in
terest in government. He said he felt
Evening star., 1948-05-21
Democratic Women
OF State Hear Lane,
.0'Conor and IYdinqs

Policies Of the Democratic re-
gime IN Maryland, national and
world issues were debated at Col
lege Park yesterday as three speak
ers urged an audience of more
than 800 persons, mostly women, to
vote for the Democratic ticket in
the November elections.
The occasion was the 25th an
nual luncheonsof the United Dem
ocratic Women's Clubs of Mary
land at the University of Maryland
dining hall. Speakers included Gov.
Lane and Senators O'Conor and
Tydings. Democrats, of Maryland.
Gov. Lane, who gave the princi-
pal address, defended the States
sales tax program as he reviewed
the financial structure of Mary
land. Asserting he was determined
that the State shall be kept on a
sound financial basis" the chief
executive told the group he would
take leaf out of the housewives
notebook before embarking on any
programs requiring funds.
Race Track Revenue Down.
If you haven't the money, no
matter how desirable something
may be, you must do without he
said in explanation of why the State
could not meet all demands.
Although revenue from the sales
tax has amounted to about $21 ,60O,-
600 in its first year, the needs for
funds are nearly that much, Gov.
Lane said. Receipts from alcoholic
beverage sales were $2.670,OO0 under
last year while race track revenue
was down from 100000 to S50O,O
less than the previous year, he said.
Senator O'Conor reiterated his
previous recommendation that Sem
ator Tydings be considered for
place on the Democratic Presiden-
tial ticket. Predicting an over
whelming victory" in the election,
Senator O'Conor said the slate
makers could not do better than
to look to Maryland for an out
standing candidate" He explained
to reporters afterward that he
would like to see Mr.. Tydings NOM
mated for vice president.
Tydings Assails Republicans.
Foreign policy was discussed by
Senator Tydings, who assailed Re-
publicans for theri isolationist atti-
tude after World War I. Admitting
the Democratic Party has made it's
fair share of mistakes" Mr.. Tydings
told the group that in the last 80
years it still has been the party
with vision, plans and purpose and
has made the major contribution of
the two parties in promoting peace
of this country and the world"
The luncheon was the first one
served in the newly-completed s400.-
900 addition to the campus dining
hall.
Mrs. Betty Tayman OF Cheverly,
chairman of the Southern Maryland
district of the UDWC, was toast
mistress. Others who spoke briefly
included Mrs. Margaret Matthai of
Baltimore County. chairman Of the
UDWC, and Mrs. M. Alice Candles,
Democratic national committee
woman.
Evening star., 1948-05-21
Plans for 1,000-Bed
Forest Glen Hospital
For Army Dropped

Because Of possible unification OF
hospital facilities of the Army and
Navy, plans for l000-bed general
hospital for the Army at Forest
Glen. Md, have been postponed in
definitely.
This was disclosed by Representa-
tive Bates, Republican, of Massa-
chusetts, as the principal reason for
striking the Forest Glen item from
a House bill authorizing military
construction throughout the world
The House approved a motion by
Mr.. Bates, who is handling the
measure on the floor, to eliminate
the Forest Glen proposal. He ex-
planned to reporters later that
abandonment of plans for Forest
Glen had been recommended by
the Army Surgeon General.
Walter Reed Hospital, to which
Forest Glen is an annex, is not oc-
cupied to capacity.
Passed by Voice Vote.
The bill, carrying a total of 1884,
63l ,440 for many installations at
Army and Air Force posts through
out the world, was passed by voice
vote in the House and sent to con-
ference with the Senate, which had
passed a somewhat different meas
ure
AS it went to the floor from the
Armed Services Committee, the bill
had recommended authorization OF
SS50000 for plans and specifications
for the Forest Glen project. The
Bates amendment struck the hos
pital item, leaving 100000 for ali
Institute of Pathology building on
The same reservation.
Other Items for Area.
Other items in this general area
carried in the measure include:
Andrews Field, Mo, family quar-
ters and utilities, S3,143,630; Fort
Belvoir, Va, family quarters, s792,-
$50; Camp Detrick, Frederick, Md.
family quarters. munitions loading
building, crop research and utilities
1852 $50: Fort George G.. Meade
Md. family quarters, 1895 800.
Also, Fort Myer, Va. replacement
of field commissary refrigerator IA
c!lities with permanent station re-
trieerator facilities, s108 900; Vint
Hill Fa1ms Station, Va, family
quarters. S782.300.
The House by amendment struck
from the bill authorization to pro-
vide larger living quarters for OFF,
GERS than for enlisted men. The
net floor area per unit for both
enlisted mer and officers now
stands In the bill at 1,080 square
feet.
Mr.. Bates explained. however
that go per cent of the total facili-
ties authorized in the bill are in
tended for officers and 40 per cent
for enlisted men,
Evening star., 1948-05-21

Art is still art, even when sur
rounded by fish and bologna.
This was the consensus OF hun
dreds of persons, who last night
attended a preview of an unusual
exhibition of paintings and sculp-
ture in Center Market at Fifth
end K streets NV
The idea of exhibiting the more
than 100 paintings and dozen
figurines is to encourage greater
appreciation among the people, who
can gaze at art while they shop for
kippers. from today through June 2l.
The hours are the same as those
for the market. from 7 am. to 6
pm. weekdays. and 6 am. to 7 pm.
Saturdays.
In the days OF Greek and Roman
glory. people could see fine paintings
and sculpture in the market place.
The idea is to recreate that at
mosphere.
Evening star., 1948-05-21

Company B of Dunbar High
Schol won the 56th annual competi-
tive drill of the Twenty-fourth
Regiment late yesterday in Griffith
Stadium.
The competition was between the
81 companies from Armstrong, Dun
bar, Cordozo and Phelps schools.
Judging of the individual compan-
les by three officers from Fort Dix,
N. j., started Wednesday as each
group swung onto the field, exc
cuted various drills, and snapped
through the manual of arms.
The climax came yesterday. when
School Supt. Hobart M. Corning,
awarded the Teachers Diamond
Medal to Cadet Thomas Ellerbe, II,
of Dunbar captain of the winning
company. Hanging from the pin
were % bars, each representing
the winning company in previous
years. At the same time, Mrs.
Evening star., 1948-05-21

Henry Grattan Doyle, president oi
the board of education, pinned q
gold medal on the cadet.
C. B. D. King. Minister from Ii.
IBERIA. added the blue and gold prize
flag to the company's colors.
To the captain of Company I Of
Cardozo, second place winner, went
the Kramer Cup. 1t was presented
by Capt. A. E. Jackson of Fort Dix
to Cadet Capt. Isaac Banks. l6.
Company A of Dunbar won third
prize. Capt. Hannibal Madden. II
was given a trophy by Joseph A
Walker, representing the American
Legion. He also presented a trophy
to the regimental band.
Several old-timers who marched
in the first competitive drill of the
colored high schools on May 19, 1893
looked on from the stands as the
regiment of more than 12,00C
marched off the field.
Evening star., 1948-05-21
Business Group Votes
$500 10 Help Equip
Chevy Chase Center

The Chevy Chase Businessmen's
Association has voted to contribute
s100 to help equip the new Chevy
Chase Community Center in the
old f. v. Brown School, it was an
nounced today.
Sam Higger. chairman Of the
Chevy Chase Community Council,
which is leading the Embarrassing
|campaign, said the businessmen also
agreed to canvass about 10 stores
and other business establishments
in the Chevy Chase area in a door
to-door campaign for individual
contributions.
The buSinessmen's association,
which is represented on the COM
munity council, was one Of the
prime movers in the long campaign
to get the old school converted into
a combined library branch and rec
reation center.
Hopes to Raise $1,000.
The council has asked each of its
~ member organizations to make
group contribution, as well as to
undertake its own Embarrassing
project for the drive,
The council hopes to raise $4,000
in the community.
Edward T. Stafford, treasurer OF
the council, reported that through
yesterday. $1,435 had been received
from individuals In a renewed ap-
peal to givers. Mr. Stafford said:
"A total of 5000 letters was mailed
to residents of Chevy Chase more
than week ago. asking their sup
port in helping to supply furnish
ings and equipment to make the
new Chevy Chase Community Gen.
ter a going concern.
30 Responses Reported.
ITO date, we have had about 2l0
responses. We are not disappointed
at the showing 10 far, but neither
are we too happy.
"All residents are urged to send
in their contributions without de-
lay. am positive that the people
Of Chevy Chase will respond whole
heartedly and quickly in order to
make this modest community cam
paign a success"
Mr.. Stafford explained the fund
must be raised soon to allow time
for the necessary purchases before
the center opens in July.
Evening star., 1948-05-21
Holiday Turkey Shortage
Predicted in Maryland

Thanksgiving and Christmas are
long way of, but long range
warning that the birds will be hard
to get has been issued by the ex-
tension service Of the University OF
Maryland College of Agriculture.
The l948 holiday season will see
the shortest supply Of Maryland
turkeys on consumers tables IN
many years, the bureau said, citing
an indicated 81 per cent reduction
under last years crop.
Evening star., 1948-05-21
William Hodges Heads
Bethesda Civitun Club

William K Hodges, manager OF
the Bethesda Chevy Chase Office OF
the Chesapeake g. Potomac Tel
ephone Co. was elected president OF
the Bethesda Civitan Club at the
annual election this week.
Other new officers are Elmond
Bass, first vice president; Walter
Norman. second vice president. and
Preston c, King, ST., treasurer
Directors are the Rev. William F.
Creighton. Holly J. Waterman
Nathaniel Disbrow, Paul Stallsmith
John Cerniglia, Rayner Gaillard
John Smith, William L. Lebling and
Tom De Luzio.
Evening star., 1948-05-21
Art to Surround Fish, Bologna
In Center Market City Exhibit

While milady browses among the
roast beef and founders, she can
get an eyeful of an intriguing sea-
scape, landscape or portrait done by
scme Washington artist, who
doesn't mind mixing his art with
swiss cheese exhibits.
Take the opinion of Norman
Bernstein & Co., real estate agents
who manage the market.
He says that when the pace of
life gets particularly fast, people
need the arts more than ever.
There wasn't a person who OBJ
served the exhibit last night who
wasn't pleased. as he talked with the
artists and their guests.
Everybody liked the way the Cor
coran School of Art students placed
their paintings in just the right way,
tastefully f1anked by black bass and
camembert.
Evening star., 1948-05-21
Early Ruling Pledged
By Court on Increase
In Maryland Fares
BY Stoff Correspondent Of The stor

BALTIMORE, May 21.-An early
decision was in prospect today OF
whether the Capital Transit Co. may
increase fares in Prince Georges anc
Montgomery Counties without offer.
ing lower rates to school children.
Chief Judge w. ConWell Smith
after a hearing yesterday in Balti.
more Circuit Court, announced hi
would settle the issue between the
company and the Maryland Public
Service Commission as promptly
as possible"
Meanwhile, Attorney Louis B
Arnold of College Park interveneo
for patrons in a related case per-
tanning to the Beltsville- -Branchville
streetcar line. The PSC denied
Capital Transit the right to abandon
the shuttle service and the utility
appealed to court. Hearing on the
appeal is scheduled next Tuesday.
Lower School Rate Sought.
The commission authorized Capt.
tai Transit to charge passengers ir
Maryland S cents for each Y mile
zone, provided school tickets are solo
at the rate of 5 for Is cents.
Transit attorneys told Judge
Smith the PSC ruling was con-
'fiscatory. They described it as
extraordinary" and fantastic ad.
ministrative procedure.
Counsel for the commission argued
that the agency was within its
rights and within the law in order.
ing the bargain tickets for pupils.
Clarence w. Miles, speaking fol-
the utility, asserted that in author
lizing the higher fares the PSC
recognized that the company i;
operating at a loss of $588,000 ir
the two counties. He said even with
the increases asked, revenues woulc
be insufficient to put Maryland
operations in the black. He argued
the commission therefore could moi
deny the company revenues which
would curtail its losses.
In reply to question from the
bench, Mr.. Miles conceded that the
PSC has the right to order specia
fares for school children - If the
company were operating at fail
profit.
"We cannot be forced to carry
any type OF passengers at specia,
rates when we are in the red,' he
held.
Defend Commission.
In defense of the commission order
S. Ralph Warnken. general counsel
and Philip Dorsey. the peoples
counsel, said there is ample justifica.
ton for the ruling in law. Under
police powers, they said. the agency
can further educational objectives
by requiring the bargain tickets
They observed that Capital Transit
charges school children 3 cents q
ride in the District
Mr.. Dorsey also said the commits
sion orders have authority of legis-
lative pronouncements.
But legislative pronouncement
cannot be confiscatory, Mr.. Miles
countered.
The fare increases were first sought
late in 1947. Capital Transit's pro-
posed tariff schedule was suspended
by the commission to permit an in.
vestigation. When the PSC finally
granted the increases the utility
said it would ignore the school pro-
vision. The PSC then ruled no in.
creases could be. put into effect
unless the company complied in de.
tail. Capital Transit appealed tt
Judge Smith.
Evening star., 1948-05-21
Attack by Masked Man
Reported by Girl, 10

Fairfax County and Falls Church
police today were investigating the
report of a 1o-year-old Falls Church
girl that she had been attacked
near her home Wednesday night.
Police said the girl told them a
man wearing a mask with red
handled revolver strapped to his
side accosted her while she was
walking home from a friends house.
Police said the child's doctor had
advised against further questioning
Immediately because she was in a
nervous state. Police said it had not
been determined whether she had
been criminally assaulted.
Evening star., 1948-05-21
.CeIonese Corp. Workers
Demand 25-Cent Raise

CUMBERLAND, Md. May 21.-
The CIO Textile Workers Local
1874, which represents $500 work.
ers at the Celanese Corp. of Ameri-
ca plant here has demanded 25-
cents-an-hour increase.
James Blackwell. union publicity
agent, said the demand was made
at a contract negotiating meeting
between union spokesmen and Off
cials of the company.
Evening star., 1948-05-21

and Neil C. Fraley, Garrett. Al
ternates, John Dunn, Washington
County, and Mrs. Emmett Bowlus,
Frederick. Elector, George w. War
ner. Montgomery.
| Delegates at large-Mr. Bonnell,
Deeley K Nice. the Rev. A. j. Payne
and Mr.. McKeldin, all of Balti-
more; Thomas E. Lattimar. Prince
Georges; E. Dale Adkins, Salisbury
Eldridge Reinhardt, Hagerstown
and Mrs Harvey D. Klein. presi-
dent of the Federation of Repub-
lican Women of Maryland. also
| Hagerstown.
Evening star., 1948-05-21
Virginia Medical College
Alumni Elect RyIond

DR.. C. P. Ryland, 1901 Massachu-
sets avenue NV. last night was
elected president of the Washington
Alumni Chapter of the Medical Col
lege of Virginia. He succeeds DR.
Leroy L. Sawyer.
Other new officers were George
Schlosser, 701 King street, Alex.
andria. vice president. and DR.
Thomas Pumphrey, 1913 North Fill
more street. Arlington, secretary
treasurer. The alumni chapter met
at the Washington Golf and Coun-
try Club. Arlington. Speakers in
cluded DR.. w. T. Sanger. president
.of the college. DR.. Kosher Miller
and Mrs. Helen M. Sellers, who is
secretary of the alumni association
Evening star., 1948-05-21
Geddy to Take New Post
In Colonial williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG, Va, May 2l.-
Vernon M. Geddy. for nearly 16
years senior resident officer OF
Colonial Williamsburg, will retire
as executive vice president to be-
come counsel to the organization,
effective June /.
Bella w. Nortonn, vice president
in charge of public relations since
l943. has been elected executive vice
president to succeed Mr.. Geddy,
according to an announcement by
John D. Rockefeller, III, chairman
of the trustees.
Evening star., 1948-05-21

the leaders of political machines
in Arlington and Fairfax were
scared to death" Of the possible
liberalization of the Hatch Act.
The federation discussed educa-
ton problems in detail. Harry j.
Krages, president of the Jefferson
Village-City Park Citizens Associa-
ton, was elected president of the
falarotioy,
Evening star., 1948-05-21
De MoIoy Chapter Dance

The Silver Spring Chapter of the
De Molay will hold a dance tomor-
row from $50 to 1870 pm. in the
Montgomery Blair High School
gymnasium.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-05-14

Former heavyweight champion Gene Tun
ney visited Argentine dictator Juan Peron and
came away nearly slap-happy with admiration
Referring to the South American strong man"
Tunney said, II admire strength. Peron seemed
to be man who nad an idea where he was
going" Tunney, a frustrated Republican can
didate for the u. S. Senate from Connecticut
doesn't believe you can judge politicians in
telligence by the height of his forehead but by
his caulifloWer ears.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-05-14
Essence Of Democracy
By Ruth TAYLOR

In the face of Communist attacks upon and
misrepresentation of Democracy, it is time we
considered just what Democracy is, what it
means, what it demands.
The essence of Democracy Is to give, not to
take, Democracy is fountain, constantly re-
plenishing itself. 1t is not static, but kinetic.
1t is not an ideal state, but an evolutionary
process.
Our Interpretation of democracy is fluid
constantly changing we outgrow our ideals.
We have progressed far since the Thirteen Col
onies banded together under a democratic form
of government. What was permissible once, is
not longer permissible. AS we have grown in
size, so have we grown in stature. Our inter-
probation of the moral code contained in the
original Constitution and in the Bill of Rights
has necessitated amendments, has called for
change. And this progress, under due process
of law, is still going on.
This was only natural There is no sense in
education if we do not rise above ourselves If
are not better for it. There is no sense in
the processes of democracy if we do not use
the advantage it brings for the good of ALL
the people.
We have learned that the democratic way of
life is the only way of life for free men. But
we must not forget that in order to be effec-
tive, democracy requires individual morality,
comon sense, and courage in its citizens. De-
mocracy is not just way of life to be enjoyed.
1t demands personal responsibility personal
self-restraint on the part of its followers
The more we have of freedom of education,
of rights, the greater becomes our responsible
ity Democracy is not melting pot in which
one group expect the other to do all the
melting each has to be willing to give up some
of its deep-rooted prejudices and cherished
preferences to contribute to the common good
Stephen Vincent Benet that great voice of
America untimely stiled, phrased it thus:
II myself am a part of democracy, l my
self must accept responsibilities. Democracy
is not merely privilege to be enjoyed-it is a
trust to keep and maintain. 1 am an American.
intend to remain an American. l will do my
best to wipe from my heart hate, rancor and po-
ltical prejudice. will sustain my Government.
And through good days or bad I will try to
serve my country"
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-05-14

The laws against indecent and obscene
literature are pretty strong, but once again
the newspapers of the country are carrying
huge ads by US Steel, General Electric and
other bloated corporations bowling, mo
Wage Increases The way to stop initiation is
TO hold prices where they are! US Steel not
long ago hiked prices So a ton General Elec-
trio announced last week that its profits for
the first quarter of 1948 are 42% higher than
the same period last year American Tele-
phone Telegraph says it will demand in
creased rates but will not cut its regular SO
dividend. Ford Motor Co said it will jump
the price of the 1949 Mercury by $3l5 to
S420. Meat prices in the east rose &c to 13c
a pound in one week. Soft coal prices will
climb 81 a ton for homeoWners this month
and mems clothes, the industry said will be
13% higher this fall The reason we know
that Hitler was unbalanced is that he was
crazy enough to ADMIT he operated on the
theory of "the big lie" American parents
ought to stop worrying about the effect OF
comics on their children and take steps in
stead to see that their kiddes' minds aren't
depraved by reading big business ads.