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Evening star., 1948-08-22
Top Policy Decisions
Due Tomorrow From
Defense Chiefs ParIe\

An announcement is expected to.
morrow on high policy military de.
cisions reached at a meeting this
week end of the Joint Chiefs of staff
and Secretary of Defense ForrestaI
at Newport, r. I.
Among subjects discussed at the
second unusual meeting of the Ma
tion's defense leaders called by Mr.
Forrestal was the possibility of form.
ing one unified long range strategic
air command. perhaps patterned
after the wartime Twentieth All
Force which operated Bog Super
Fortresses directly under the joint
Chiefs
Mr.. Forrestal announced the con.
ferences which were started at thu
Newport Naval War College Friday
Leahy Cruising with Truman.
One member of the Joint Chiefs
organization was absent. He was
Admiral William D. Leahy, the Pres.
ldent's chief of staff, who was with
the Chief Executive aboard the
yacht Williamsburg on a cruise into
Chesapeake and Delaware Bay. Ad.
miral Leahy attended the first spe.
clal meeting at Key West, Fla, last
March. ...
Mr.. Forrestal was said to be seek
ing clearer definition of the com.
mands, roles and missions of the
armed forces at the Newport meet
ing, which ends today. He an
nounced that among the subjects te
be discussed would be various nroh.
lems relating to strategic air war
fare"
AT the Key West meeting stra-
teglc air warfare was given to the
AR Force, and Naval Aviation was
assigned the conduct of air OPERA
tons necessary for the accomplish
ment OF naval campaign objectives.
Huge Carrier Approved Since.
Since then, however, the NAVY
obtained, over Air Force objections,
congressional approval for con-
struction of a 65,000-ton carrier ca
pable OF accommodating planes the
size Of the B-29. The implications
OF the general development of such
carriers for strategic warfare pur-
poses and the command of their
planes once they have taken to
the air was certain to be discussed
at Newport.
Air officers, including Gen. Carl
Spaatz, recently retired Air Force
chief of staff. have maintained that
the f1ush-deck carrier was far from
being designed for the traditional
role Of control of the seas. 1t was
they charged, merely an ocean plat
form for launching bombers against
enemy industrial centers - an Ali
Force role. They also have charged
the Navy with attempting to build
a second air force.
| Also tied in with the strategic
air-Warfare debate is the dropping
| of an atomic bomb. The Air Force
now has this responsibility, but
Rear Admiral Ralph A. Oftsie, a
member of the Liaison Committee
with the Atomic Energy Commits
sion. has said that the dropping
of the atomic bomb must be a
major consideration in the war
plans of Naval Aviation.
After the Key West meeting Mr.
Forrestal announced that general
accord" had been reached on as
signed functions, duties and re-
sponsibilities, but following that a
controversy raged.on Gapatol Hill on
the 7O-group Air Force and other
internal fights plagued the military
Establishment Il - q
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the man as Capt. Harry L. King OF
Columbus, Ohio.
Also killed in the plane, which
had left Boiling Air Force Base
on a return trip to Lockbourne Air
Force Base in Ohio, was Col. George
A. Stone of Columbus and TISergt.
Claire E. Chaplin, SO, of New Mar
inSviile, w. Va.
Meanwhile, the Navy reported
failure in a search for the body of
Ensign Coty Hynson, %, of Baltf-
more, a reservist whose dive bombe]
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|District-Born Pilot
KILLED as F-61 Crashes
lin Massachusetts

A native Washingtonian was killed
yesterday when his Fol BLACK
Widow fighter plane crashed on a
hill near the municipal airport at
Worcester, Mass, the Associated
Press reported last night.
The victim was 1t. Col. Vinton E.
Broidy, "a, of Garden City. l., l..
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who was flying to Worcester with
seven other planes from Mitchell
Field, L. l., to take part in an air
show. He had radioed the field that
one engine was giving him trouble.
In service since 1899, he served
during the war in the Air Transport
Command and in the China Burma
India theater.
In Washington, Air Force officials
announced positive Identification of
the pilot of light bomber which
crashed Friday afternoon near
Pleasant Valley, Loudoun County,
Va. Believed blown to bits, the body
was not found, but papers identified
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plunged into Chesapeake Bay near
Plum Point, Md, Friday.
Searchers have salvaged parts Of
the wTeckage, but divers are con-
tinuing efforts to find the body.
Ensign Hynson was taking routine
two-week training course at Ana
costa Naval Air Station.
Evening star., 1948-08-22
Plunes War on locusts

Locusts from Guatemala have
started their annual invasion of
southern Mexico and air force planes
have been called into service to
spray insecticides, in the war against
the dreaded pest, Mexico City re-
ports.
Evening star., 1948-08-22
Ulster Reussured on Cos

Northern Ireland members Of the
British Commons, complaining that
Ulster gets only 2 per cent of Brit.
aims gasoline imports, were advised
that their allowance was on exactly
the same scale as In the rest Of the
United Kingdom.
Evening star., 1948-08-22

An Australian Antarctic research
expedition of IA scientists landed
recently on Macquarie Island, 1900
miles south of Melbourne.
Evening star., 1948-04-04
White House Balcony Nearing
Completion; ScoffoId Removed

House belongs to all the taxpayers
and If any President who happens
to be living in it wants to change
this or that, he ought to get per-
mission from Congress.
The porch didn't cost anywhere
near $4,000. The bill comes under
$4,000, Mr.. Grim disclosed. The
balcony expenditures, coming from
funds already allowed for upkeep
of the Executive Mansion, did not
require special congressional action.
The law, however. had established
the Fine Arts Commission as an
advisory group to pass on all Gov
ernment buildings and works of art
erected in the National Capital. The
Commission unanimously disap-
proved the idea of changing the
structural appearance of the south
portico of the White House by build
ing a second floor balcony.
The White House has been the
home of every President except
George Washington. It was the
opinion of the Fine Arts Commits
sion that 1t should be preserved as
an historic shrine as we'll as resi-
dence, with its exterior appearance
unchanged.
The elliptical-shape balcony, de-
signed by William Adams Delano,
famous New York architect, Is
spacious, about 70 feet long and 10
feet wide. 1t has tile floor on
concrete slabs and simple iron
railing painted white. When the
Fine Arts Commission realized Mr..
Truman was determined to ignore
their protests, it recommended that
the White House engage the serv-
ices of Mr.. Delano, a former COM
mission member. In his hands, it
was felt competent job would be
done. Actually, members of the
commission believed he would dis
approve the idea and perhaps per
suade the President to drop it.,a.,
With southern exposure and high
enough to get the benefit of pre-
Evening star., 1948-04-04
American Republics
will Stand together
In World Crisis
By HE Assoeiatsd Press

BOGOTA, Colombia, April g.
The delegates Of 2l American
republics wound up their first
week of deliberations here today
determined to stand together in
the present world crisis.
There is probably five weeks of
hard work ahead. But the dele
gates attending the Pan American
conference already have declared
their unity of purpose.
The conference faces the issues
of communism and foreign colonies
in the Western Hemisphere, eco
nomic problems and reorganization
of the Pan American system. Al
though there are opposing views on
these issues, the spirit of compro-
mise has prevailed and up to now
there has been no serious disagree
ments.
European Aid Has First Call.
Secretary of State Marshall's
statement that the European Re
covery Program will have first call
on the United States pocket book
caused the Latin Americans some
disappointment.
But the Soviet blockade of Ber-
lin increased support within the
conference for the ERP. 1t also
the desire of some dele
gates to put teeth into some sort
of project to control subversive ac-
tivities by Communists in the West
ern Hemisphere.
In addition Argentina has come
forward with her own type of Mar
shall Plan designed to keep the
economies of Latin American coun-
tries going until the United States
is able to give them increased as
Sistance.
Purchases for the ERP in Latin
America are expected to improve
the positions of some of the re-
publics. Enactment of the program
by Congress cleared the way for
the American delegates to inform
the Latin Americans on exactly
what can be purchased from them
Marshall Pleased by Reaction.
Gen. Marshall himself has held
personal talks with the delegates
of the major producing countries
Argentina, Brazil. Chile. Colombia
and Venezuela. The heads of other
delegations will confer with him
next week.
Gen. Marshall told newsmen the
approval of ERP by Congress was
of tremendous Importance to the
world. He said: Il was very much
pleased to see how rapidly the dis
cussion brought a favorable con-
clusion at this time"
During the day Gen. Marshall
and Chilean Defense Minister
Juvenal Hernandez discussed a
Chilean resolution to condemn
Communist activities in the West
ern Hemisphere.
Mr.. Hernandez, author of the
resolution now before the confer
ence, said he had the impression
Gen. Marshall is optimistic over
the possibility. of averting a new
war. Gen. Marshall said no final
conclusion was reached on anti
Communist action.
Evening star., 1948-04-04
By Nelson N. ,Shepord

President Truman returned yes
terday from Williamsburg, Va, to
find workmen had practically COM
pleted the White House balcony he
wanted outside his second floor
study and bedroom for privacy and
warm weather relaxation.
It may be several days, however,
before the now famous Truman
porch" will be ready for use unless
the President chooses to gain ac-
cess to it by climbing over the sill
of his study window. A window
doorway is being provided from the
study, it was said. in the manner
of the passages to the south por-
tico from the red, blue and green
rooms on the first floor.
When the scaf1olding disappeared
during the Presidents temporary
absence, indicating completion of
the porch, Howell G. Grim, chief
usher, disclosed few minor details
remain unfinished A little paint is
needed to retouch the white rail-
ing, he explained. and light fixtures
are being suspended from the cell
ing.
Although sightseeing guides have
made the porch major point of
interest on tours of the city, many
tourists who pause at the fence
bordering the south grounds of the
White House fail to notice the porch
until it is drawn to the attention.
To the casual eye, it is we'll con-
cealed behind the six huge white
columns.
Comments Reflect Politics.
But when questioned about the
Truman porch, the average sight
seer who has read or heard about
it. reflects his or her political feel
ings in fortnight comment.
why, there's nothing for that
Beaux Arts Commission or whatever
you call 1t, to get all excited about"
home-spun Democrat asserted in
no uncertain tones. 1T looks real
good from this distance, and as a
matter of fact, you can't hardly
notice it."
A Republican is apt to inject some
lucid comment about rising taxes.
SO that's how our money is be-
ing thrown around-$40,0 900 or $50,-
600 wasn't it?" asked tourist whose
auto bore Vermont tags. THE White
Evening star., 1948-04-04

vailing breezes, the balcony provides
convenient place for White House
occupants to catch a breath Of out
door air in more privacy than the
downstairs floor affords. At this
time of the year the Towering trees
and shrubs, in the south grounds
are in full bloom, affording a lovely
view from the portico.
Mr.. Truman may find time to
relax on his second-floor balcony
for a few minutes between the
emerging Of fresh domestic and in
ternational crises. He hadn't found
the opportunity yesterday or maybe
he was just waiting for the window
doorway to be completed.
Camera fans who hope to get a
snapshot of the President relaxing
comfortably on his private porch
are doomed to disappointment. The
railing is sufficiently high enough
to afford him almost complete con-
cealmeflt from a distance.
Evening star., 1948-04-04
D. G. Members to Attend
Enqineers' Convention

A number of Washington members
will be in Pittsburgh tomorrow for
advance sessions of the American
Society OF CiviA~Engineers' spring
meeting.
The formal sessions will begin
wednesday and will last three days.
Among Washington residents
scheduled to speak are Roy w. Crum,
director of the National Research
Council Highway Research Board
and Gail A. Hathaway, special as
sistant to the Army Chief of En-
gineers.
Evening star., 1948-04-04
Takoma Park Man Killed
In Carolina Auto Crash

Alex E. Rhine, 81, carpenter and
long time resident of Takoma
Park, was killed in an automobile
accident yesterday near Orange
burg, S. c., according to an Associ-
ated Press dispatch.
The South Carolina State High
way Patrol said Mr.. Rhine was
driving a car which struck bridge
abutment.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Will
helmina Rhine; two sons, Edward
Rhine and Solo Rhine, and three
daughters, Mrs. Hilda Miller, Mrs.
Ali Salmela and Mrs. Elvi Kanenan.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
Poland is sending her surplus
potatoes to Germany.
Evening star., 1948-04-04

HANDBAG, lady's, brown. name and addr
on U. S. Savings Bond and insurance book;
lost 10:15 m. Fri. morn, bet. 49th st.
and MINI. ave. ne, Reward. AT. 67S4
Evening star., 1948-04-04
3 D. 6. Policemen End
Course at Army School

Three Washington policemen will,
return to their regular duties this
week after completing instruction
at the Army's military police school
Carlisle Barracks, Pa.
They are Maj. William A. Schotter
Maj. John A. Livingstone and Capt
Milo Nikmenen, all reserve officers
A fourth member of the class will
not return. He is Maj. Harrell
Regan. former motorcycle officer
who resigned from the force to ac-
cept a commission in the Regular
Army. ,..
Evening star., 1948-04-04
Smithsonian Displays
Prints BY Prof. Wells

An exhibition of block prints and
Autographs by James Lesesne Wells,
Howard University art professor, is
on display in the Smithsonian In
stitution Graphic Arts Division. They
will remain on view until April Is.
Mr.. Wells. member OF the How
ard staff since 1929, has exhibited
widely and Is represented in the
collections of seven museums and
institutions. He specializes in Ne
gro themes.
Evening star., 1948-04-04
FOUND.

RING, black and sold University of Md,
class ring, year 1885: found in 400 block
Macarthur blvd. EN-. 440o.
Evening star., 1948-04-04

DIAMOND RING, dainty gold. white gold
finish, small diamond: keepsake; lost
Capitol Theater or shopping area; reward
Evening star., 1948-04-04
'7oers' to Dance Tuesday

The Seventy-N Miners, "a non-sec-
terian social organization of young
married couples sponsored by the
Takoma Park CMd) Presbyterian
Church, will hold its annual spring
dance Tuesday at $3.50 pm. in
Meadowbrook Cabin, off East-West
Highway in the north end of Rock
Creek park,
Evening star., 1948-04-04
lceIunders Aid u. N, Fund

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, April 3 (P).
Almost s500,000 has been collected
in Iceland for the United Nations
international Children's Emergency
fund-about ST per Icelander. Cloth
ing, fish products, cod liver oil and
other products will be bought here
with the money.
Evening star., 1948-04-04
: FORGET The
o'clock
TODAY!

You deserve it! Take a
day off and relax. Then,
when you're hungry, get
ready for a real treat. Try
a fine Steak Sandwich
one of OUR steak sand.
wiches, served with crisp,
golden French fries, Per-
feet for any time during
the day or evening that
your appetite Says lets
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-09

The Jesse Ruesseli and Johnny
Russell families of Yazoo City anc
Moorhead, spent Sunday with MI
and Mrs. E. l. Russell. Young John
Bright Russell, son of Johnny Rus
sell, who was severely burned some
time ago, is reported to be able to
walk.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-09

Mrs Joe Moore and Joe, Jr., David
Miles, and Miss Marguerite Miles,
went to Memphis Wednesday to be
with their brother, John Miles of
Duncan, who underwent a serious
operation at the Baptist hospital.
Reports are that he is doing as well
as could be expected.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-09
LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. c. A. Glover, Miss Elizabeth
Glover, Miss Necie Gwin and Mrs.
CASTOR A. Guess were visitors in
Greenwood Sunday afternoon.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-09

DR.. and Mrs. P. B. Brumby, Pat
and Bing, left Tuesday for the
Mississippi Gulf Coast, where they
will spend a few days.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Hammett, Jr,
Jackson, were weekend visitors in
the home of Mr.. Hammett's father,
". P. Hammett.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-09

Mrs. Johnny Stevens of West
who has been for two weeks with
her sister, Mrs. E. I. Russell, while
under the treatment of DR.. p. 3
Brumby, has returned to her home:
and is reported to be much improv-
ed.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-09

E. /. Russell left Tuesday for a
few days visit with his sons, Willie
and Clyde Russell, in Greenville.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-09
NoN-oPERATrNc CHARGES

Redemption Of Bonds
Repayment Of Loans-Outside
Loans Between Funds
Transfers eBtween Funds
Construction New Roads and Bridge
Purchase New Road Machinery
Purchase Other Equipment
Clerks Account
Bonds Purchased
Tuition-Inside County
TOTAL NoN.oPERATINc CHARGES
GRAND TOTAL CHARGES
LESS: DEPRECIATION ON EQUIPMEl
GRAND TOTAL EXPENDITURES
ENDING FUNDS BALANCES
TOTAL FUNDS ACCOUNTED FOR
Indicates Red Figures.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-09
COMMENTS

The results of the Audit 0. the financial affairs of this county for
the period indicated were generally satisfactory. however, M report
reveals certain practices which necessarily must be called o 'the at
The attention Of the Board Is called 20 the failure of having all claims
against the county supported by temized statements as required by
law. This reference applies principally to purchases of supplies and
materials for road maintenance.
The report directs the attention of the Board to their failure to return
empty oil and grease drums end thereby take advantage OF refund allow
ance for such drums This may seem a minor matter, ut over a ex-
tended period would amount to considerable savings of county funds
The report directs the attention Of the Board to the practices of pay
ing sales tax N various items This practice should be discontinued IN
all instances. because the county is a subdivision of the Government
The report further calls attention to the failure Of Justices of the
Peace to comply with the provisions of Sections 184l and 1912 of the
Code of 1912 The failure to comply with the provisions of these sec
tions of the code necesstates the settlement OF many claims during
the course of the audit as is reflected by the report
Total revenue receipts for the year in the amount of S75l,05024 re-
presents al increase owe the previous year of $6962672 while opera
ting costs for the period in the amount of s0o0O6Sn represents an
increase in costs over the previous period Of S346O3O0. This increase
in costs is due principally to the increases of expenditures made for
purposes. Funds expended for Road and Bridge Maintenance were
$33,38038 greater than for the previous year, and expenditures for
School Maintenance were $4046662 greater.
The revenues from sources within the county amounting to $35347554
represent n increase over the previous year of $14377l, and total
revenues from State and other outside sources amounting to S3975747O
represents an increase of S681890l over the prior year. Thus it is
seen that approximately 5H of the countys income is received from
State and other outside sources
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-09
CONTENTS

Consolidated Statement OF
Detailed Statement II ReeC
Condensed State OF Funds.
Schedule Of Road Working
Schedule of County Owned
Trend OF Bonded Dcbtw,(
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-09
STATE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT
Jockson, Mississippi

SYNOPSIS OF REPORT OF AUDIT MADE OF HOLMES COUNTY
FOR FISCAL YEAR OF Is7
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-09-09

1.169.271.41
9.680.39'
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-05-20

of Mrs. Bertha Elliott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin LangeSon,
son, Eddie, and Mrs. Minnie
Southerly, of Columbus, spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leon
ard Kaufman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Stillings,
son, Tom, were Sunday callers
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Beatler,
at Pharisburg, and Sunday eve-
ming supper guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Stillings and family
at Byhalia.
Mrs. Lawrence Harrington, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley Farington,
daughter, Lynn; and Mrs. Cahill
all of York Center, were Monday
callers at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gail Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Warner
and son, Lowell Eugene, spent
Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Marion Wood. Mrs. Warner at
I6IlQGu E1lulllIll DdlOi Sldy CNClllAlS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Huber
visited her mother, Mrs. Martha
Lewis, Thursday in Richmond,
Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Koch, of
Springfield, spent Monday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Beck, of Ma
rysville, were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Harris.
Mr.. James Connolly, of Col
umbus, visited his grandmother,
Mrs. Alta Connolly, Monday.
Mrs, F. j. Garaghty and daugh-
ter, Miss Florence, of Carroll,
were weekend guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Dutton.
John E. Slaughter, A. A., is
home for an 18 day leave with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry
Slaughter. On his return he will
be in Jacksonville, Fla.
Mrs. Charles Violet and daugh-
ter, Grace, of Delphos, attended
the Alumni here Saturday night.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-05-20
Woodstock News
Spring Formal

Spring Formal
The annual spring formal of
the Woodstock High School was
held Saturday evening at Bar
ney'S LINN, in Fountain Park. An
evening of dancing was enjoyed
until a late hour Refreshments
were served during the evening.
Birthday Surprise
Mrs. Edward Stanley planned
a surprise pot luck dinner party
Saturday evening at their home
honoring the birthday of her
husband. The guests arrived early
and enjoyed a bounteous dinner
and euchre formed the evenings
entertainment. The guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard Murray, of
North Lewisburg, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Dawson, Mr.. and Mrs
Don Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
ion Stanley, Mrs. Miriam Turner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Johnson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Burton, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Black, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh Carey, Mr.. Howard
Turner and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
McCarty.
Mrs. CauleY Hostess
Mrs. Adolphus Cauley was hos
/ tess to members of her afternoon
bridge club at her home, Thurs
day. A delicious dessert and cof-
fee was served and the usual
rounds of contract were enjoyed
Mrs. George Lincoln and Mrs.
Claude Dunham received prizes
for high scores and Mrs. E. M
Kimball received the consolation
prize. Others there were Mrs.
Harry McMahill, Mrs. Maurice
Botkin, Mrs. Clyde Overfield,
Mrs. Robert Lincoln, Mrs. James
-Zerkle, Mrs. Paul Howard, Mrs.
Charles Clark, and Mrs. Hurleigh
Bates.
On Visit
Truman Kimball returned home
with his son, Edmond Kimball,
for a two weeks visit in Ft.
Madison Iowa, Sunday.
Mrs. Lew Cranston is critic
ally i'll at her home.