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mine was repeated to any person
acting under cover for the Soviet
government or any foreign govern
ment."
Il have never lent and would
never lend myself to such disloyal
action" he said.
He declared that he had never dis
cuSsed any inside information about
China with any one other than
officials of the Government officially
charged with responsibility in con-
nection with China"
Mr.. Currie was asked about the
statement made by Mrs. Gilda
Burke, former secretary to Silver
master. that she had carried a pack
age from Silvermaster to Mr..
Currie. He said he did not doubt
that what Mrs. Burke said was cor
rect, but added he received eco
nomicS material from hundreds of
people and could not recall this par
ticular occasion.
He was asked if he knew Anatoli
Gromov, former First Secretary of
the Soviet Embassy whom Miss
Bentley has said was the man who
gave her $4,000 payoff.
The witness responded that he
was introduced to Mr.. Gromov at q
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source of inside information re-
garding China and our relations
with China which was relayed to
her via Silverman and Silvermaster
and that she suspected that I knew
that what I said was destined for
the Soviet government.
Taking the latter statement first,
I emphatically deny that I ever
knew, believed, or suspected that
any statement of mine was repeated
to any person acting under cover
for the Soviet government or any
foreign government. I have never
lent and would never lend myself
to such disloyal action.
I have frequently met and carried
on negotiations with accredited
representatives of foreign govern
ments, including the Soviet, in the
discharge of my official duties and
in all such have been concerned only
with the interests of the United
States. Among the thousands of
loyal Americans who have been my
colleagues during by II years of
Government service, challenge any
one to find one person who ever
doubted my loyalty to this country.
Coming to the charge that dis
closed inside information about
China to Silverman, Silvermaster or
any unauthorized person, this I
absolutely deny.
I assume that inside information"
means information which Is conf
Dental either because it is not gen.
orally known or because it relates
to the economic or military position
Of the Chinese government, or to the
plans. intentions or proposals of
either the Chinese or the United
States governments.
I was deeply conscious of the re-
sponsibility imposed upon me and
the confidence placed in me by Pres
ident Roosevelt and never discussed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-13

luncheon given by Luther Guile, q
War Production Board official, in
the latter part of 1914. He added
that he was once entertained at
Mr.. Gromov's home but that the
conversation was about cultured
matters and Mr. Gromov made no
efforts to draw me OUT
Chief investigator Robert E. Strip
ling asked him If he had recon-
mended various people whom Mr.
Stripping named for Government
jobs. He said that he didn't recall
whether he had given references in
these cases but said it was natural
for persons seeking references to go
to the person they knew who had
the highest Government standing.
Donated to China Group.
When Mr.. Stripping asked him If
he had ever belonged to any Com
munist front organizations, he re-
piled that to the best of his know
ledge he had not. Mr.. STRIPPING re-
ferred to the Washington Commit
tee to Aid China. Mr.. Currie ex-
planned he was once solicited for
q gift and donated $3.50, which he
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Continued From First Page)

freely admitted that he had been in
the basement of Nathan Gregory
Silvermaster's home at 5515 Thir-
teenth street NV. The basement
has been mentioned repeatedly dur
ing the hearings since Miss Bentley
said war documents were photo
graphed there while Silvermaster
headed spy ring.
Mr.. Currie explained that he was
taken to the basement on one &C.
casion by William Ludwig Ullman,
former Air Force major who lived
with Sfivermaster and was named by
Miss Bentley as a member of the
ring.
Mr.. Currie said Ullmann had told
him he had his own workshop In
the basement of the Silvermaster
home and so, one Sunday morning
Mr.. Currie took his son to see the
workshop and Ullmann's power
tools.
Commended for Attitude.
AS Mr.. Currie patiently answered
all questions put to him, Repre-
sentative Mundt, Republican, of
South Dakota, commended him for
his refreshing attitude following
the witnesses We have been COM
PEELED to listen to for the last
week"
Mr.. Currie first took up the
charge made by Miss Bentley that
he had disclosed this country was
about to break the Russian code.
He denied the charge, "emphatical-
ly.' and said he knew nothing about
whatever work was done in connec-
ton with this country's or foreign
codes.
Then, Mr.. Currie replied to the
charge that he interceded to save
Silvermaster's job.
Mr.. Currie said he first met Sill
vermaster in 1910 when President
Roosevelt asked him to look into a
reported mutiny aboard ship and
the Maritime Labor Board assigned
Silvermaster to supply the informa-
ton Thereafter, he said, he met
Silvermaster at social gatherings
and was entertained at his home
but there were always other people
present.
Made No Recommendations.
In June, 1912, Mr.. Currie went on
an official of the Board of Economic
Welfare called him to say he haC
received a report from Army Intel
Iligence which, if true, made Silver
masters employment undesirable
He was asked, he said, to find out
whether this report was the Army's
final opinion and in accordance with
customary White House procedure
he referred the question to the Wal
Department by calling the then I'm
dersecretary of War Robert P. Pat.
! terson.
He said he himself made no rec
concentrations or Investigations ano
did not recall talking with Silver
master about it although he might
have done so. He also said he die
not know the Civil Service Commits
sion and Naval Intelligence also
had adverse reports on SilvermasteI
at the time.
| Later, he said, Mr.. Patterson
called him to say that in the War
Departments judgment the state
ments in the report were not SUBJ
stantiated and that the report was
being withdrawn.
| AS for Miss Bentley's charge that
he was a source of inside informa-
ton on China and that she sus-
pected he knew that what he said
was destined for the Soviet gov
eminent. Mr.. Currie emphatically
denied that ! ever knew. believed
Tor suspected that any statement Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-13
George F. Shofer Dies;
Ex-Dokotu Governor

BISMARCK, N. OAK, August Ia
George F. Shafer, go, twice Cover
nor of North Dakota, died in his
home in Bismarck early today after
a heart attack.
A son, Richard, said the. former
Governor and also twice North Da-
kota Attorney General, had been
under treatment for q heart all
ment for about year. He had
maintained law practice here.
Mr.. Shafer was Governor from
1923 to 1882. He was Attorney Gem
eral from 1924 to 1928. 80
He is survived by his widow, three
sons, Richard. George, jr.. Glendive.
Mont; Charles c., Los Angeles.
Calf, and daughter, Mrs. JACK
Mccormick, Mandan. -. ,......'
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Miss Bentley further stated to
this committee that was the
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OF the Soviet government, Gen.
Smith, Frank Roberts, British spe-
cial envoy, and French Ambassador
Yves Chataigneau went to the
American Embassy to discuss the
communications they will send to
their home capitals.
There is no sign that the ne
gotiations with the Russians are
nearing an end. Asked by a news
man if there would be more con-
ferences, Gen. Smith replied: I'VE
never know that, but do think so. ,
When another correspondent re-
marked to Gen. Smith that he did
not seem as tired as after the
meeting Monday with Mr.. Molotov,
the American diplomat said: well,
it was pleasant talk and it was
shorter than last time Actually
about IS minutes shorter than the
Monday session.
President Truman was silent yes
terday on discussions in Moscow
between Western power ENJOYS and
Mr.. Molotov.
A reporter asked Mr.. Truman at
a news conference If it was pos
slble to report on progress of the
talks. He said it was not.
This was the only question raised
about the international picture at
Mr.. Humans weekly meeting with
correspondents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-13

The panda Is one of the rarest
Of manuals, with the face of a
raccoon, feet like a cat. and body
similar to that of the bear. "a,
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Berlin
Continued From First Page)

measures were taken in an attempt
to cope with the situation.
American military government In
the state of Hesse suspended the
German magazine Free Youth for
two months. The Americans charged
the magazine was maliciously crit
ical Of the American-sponsored
youth administration.
Russian liaison officers in Frank
furt refused yesterday to release 1t.
Sherman s. Turner Of Council
Bluffs. Iowa, military governor of
Bad Kissingen, and Roland Mason
Myers of Brooklyn, of the military
government at Nuremberg.
The pair were seized by Soviet
troops last week. American officials
said the Russians told American
officers the captives would be re
leased through Berlin
No Conclusions Reached
In Moscow, Smith Says
MOSCOW, Aug. 10 R,.-Amen-
can. British and French diplomats
talked yesterday with Soviet Foreign
Minister Molotov in the fourth Of .
series of Kremlin conferences on the
Berlin crisis and other East-West
differences.
The session lasted for 2 hours and
IS minutes. When 1t was over,
Ambassador Walter Be-
dell Smith said: I'VE are still with
out any conclusions.
On leaving the fortress-like seat
Evening star., 1948-03-23

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Opposing are Senator John Sparkman and Al.
torney Donald Rishbsru
Evening star., 1948-03-23

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Guiding Senator Richard Russell, outline The
'Southsrn Civil Liberties Report"
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Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-12-01
RADIOS FASHION A

Jack Barry. moderator of
Mutual's Juvenile Jury" fun
tests tKMON Sundays. l:3o
p. N.Y.. has been chosen by the
Fashion Foundation of America
a. one of the 10 best dressed
men of 1948. Jack. as a result
of the fashion survey. finds him
self In such company as Gen.
Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gov.
Thomas E. Dewey. James Stew
art Winthrop Rockefeller and
Louis Calhern- He's been kidded
about ii, but" he says I'm
thankful the youngsters on
Juvenile Jury aren't interested
In such things as fashions-as
Yell
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-12-01

is also regular announcer on the
Henry Morgan show.
"Take a Number" is n of the
few quiz shows on the air where the
giant jack pot must be awarded
every week. There's no holding it
over from week to week. AS a re-
suit, either a studio contestant or
the listener who sent in the question
that stumped the contestants
richer by many hundreds of dollars
worth of prizes come $40 every Sat
urday.
A unique aspect of take a Num-
Der" is the fact that, for the first
time in radio, the at-home listener is
able to participate in the jack pot,
each week.
Among the top prizes on the give
away shows this week-and every
weeks the jack pot on "Take a
Number" 1t includes a duplicate of
every prize awarded to a listener
during the show, plus a big surprise
present . and some listener is
likely to win it
Any listener can get into the
take a Number" sweepstakes by
simply sending a question in to the
show. If the question is used on the
show there's a IS prize awarded the
sender-f the question stumps the
studio contestant a second prize is
sent TO the listener.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-12-01

world situation During the recent
war years he broadcast every day
in the week. Following the armi-
stices that ended World war 2, he
returned to his six-day-per-week
schedule.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-12-01
a Number Gives
Jack Pot Each Week

BOB SHEPARD, emcee of the new
Mutual quiz show, "Take a Num-
her," heard at S p. m. on Saturday
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-12-01
New SUPERSURE(

Goodyear, pioneer of the open center tread,
noU presents a great improUement-a neU tire
that keeps tractors ,oorking pohere they couldn't
york bgore-a premium Performance tire that
doesn't cost you a penny more!
This amazing fire, the SUPER SURE RIP, has
all the proved superiorities of open center
design PLUS deeper bite, longer wear and far
greater traction. In hundreds of field tests it
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You con see why just by looking at this mas
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-12-01

sive tire and studying the panel. Lots more rub
Der in the lugs-lots more rubber in the ground.
Bigger, broader, longer, high shoulder, open
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With SUPER-SURE-CR GRIPS you won't have TO
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your new tractor. They cost no morel
, 1948-03-03
pocToR.

after month. The sensible per-
son breaks away for a period
each year and seeks entirely
different surroundings. And
what a pleasant change the
Virgin Islands offer
Peace, quiet friendly and
courteous people, cleanliness,
good order and security.
THE old houses and streets
are charming, real architect
ural gems sorarely seen any
more in the Western Hemis-
phere. | hope you will take
steps to preserve them,
because in my travels / have
seen many beauty spots which
have gone modern to attract
tourists only to lose that trade
through the introduction of
cheap entertainment, screa-
ming signs and noise. Unde-
sirable elements are always
attracted to such places, and
the better class of tourists go
elsewhere"
DR.. Torland, a prominent
from the Pacific Coast
is an old friend of the Ok
holms. He plans to spend
weeks in the Virgin Is
, 1948-03-03
TOTEM

404414 80.
Mr.. John O'Donnell your col
umnist who writes under the
caption Of Capital Stuff is un-
aware Of the fact that at least
100000 Puerto Ricans, IL thou
sand Virgin Islanders and the
entire colored population of
Harlem represent a large con-
tributing factor to the support
Of your daily newspaper.
It is also unethicaI for any
newspaper to donate its space
for the purpose Of insulting
people without permitting the
columns of its paper to carry
a reply.
1t is generally known here
in Harlem that Mr.. O'Donnell
your columnist is a vicious
Negro hater. He has the adj
vantage Of the Negro people
since you have so generously
given him that space to vent
his speen against the Presi-
dent Of the United States be-
cause Of his recent visit to
Puerto Rico and the Virgin
Islands.
If you would be as gener-
|ous to these unoffending peo-
pile by giving us the same
space in your paper we are
REASONABLY sure that the pub
, 1948-03-03
HUGE

G
The huge size of the job a
head was indicated by UNIc
Eff officials, who reported that
70 percent of all children UNI
der the age of IA in war dew
astated countries were suffer-
ing from tuberculosis.
Futher details of the immu-
nization program are now
being worked out here by the
expert committee on
tuberculosis, which is also
considering other measures to
the white plague" on
an international basis.
, 1948-03-03
COLD


most of the gold was seized By
the Germans. The remainder
will be used to assist non-Jew-
ish Germans and Austrians
who were subjected to racial
and political persecution.
, 1948-03-03
FINAL CLEARANCE
OF
WAR SURPLUS PROPERTY IN
ST. THOMAS AND ST. CROIX
SEALED BID SALE

Property previously assigned
TO Civilian Defense is now
available to the people Of the
Virgin Islands. The properly.
offered in one lot. includes
Booster Pump Trailer Units.
First Aid Equipment. Cots.
Stretchers and some Fireman's
coats and pants.
, 1948-03-03
IT'S RED CROSS TINE
HTVEI

ITS RED CROSS TIME
"
DO YOU KNOW THAT
DURING I947 YOUR E
CROSS ASSISTED up
WARDS OF 100 PERSONS
WITH THEIR TRAVEL
AND Ar
RANGED FOR THE MEET
ING OF UPWARDS OF SIS
TO AND FROM THE
UNITED STATES BY
R~ESENTATIVES OF
AID
, 1948-03-03

IN the DISTRICT COURT Of the VIRGIN ISLANDS us
Divlsic= 6 s.. Ezoix atChris1iansted
IN the matter Of the Estate Of CHARLES HUMPHREYS. Deceased
Probate No. q ls47: January Term. ls4s
PUBLICATION OF APPOINTMENT 8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
i MARY E. RICHARDS. having been appointed Administrators
cred Il @ q e the ne above ABOVE entitled estate, do hereby give notice to all
claims within six months from the date Of this notice to the under
signed administrative CT. A. or her attorney. All persons indebt-
ed TO the said estate are requested to make payment to the said
Admlnlstratrix, Q. T. A. or her attorney within said time.
1913. LAY
MARY E. RICHARDS
, 1948-03-03
FOUND

A pocket watch was found
on Company Street, Christian
sted, near the Post Office.
Qwener may call at the
Avis Office.
, 1948-03-03

lie would soon find out what
We think Of the ignorance
manifested by this so-called
columnist."
, 1948-03-03
MARI H
1000 A. NJ.

0 coMpLETE DETAILS SEND FOR CIRCULAR
PRO 1880
, 1948-03-03

...IRed Leather Blllsold
containing drivers License.
and pictures.
Return TO the Avis Office
REWARD
No questions asked
, 1948-03-03

a. 3. Amphlets Leader
Evening star., 1948-01-25
Pedestrian Is Injured .
When Struck BY Streefcar

A Washington resident was re-
ported in an undetermined condition
at Bethesda Naval Hospital after
being struck by a streetcar in the
1900 block of Pennsylvania avenue
Sc. last night.
Adolph G. Campbell, 80, of 1850
G street Sc. was treated for possible
serious head injuries at Casualty
Hospital before being transferred to
the Naval Hospital, police said.
They named the streetcar operator
as William McKidden, 81. Of 1929
Potomac avenue Sc. The streetcar
was proceeding west on Pennsyl-
vania avenue when it struck the
pedestrian crossing from the south
curb, police said.
In a second streetcar accident
last night, pedestrian escaped
serious injury when he slipped
under the cowcatcher of slowly
moving car in the TOO block of Four
teenth street NV, police reported.
Clarence Ingram, 38, colored, 1914
Church street NV. received only
minor arm bruises, although police
were forced to raise the cowcatcher
of the streetcar to release him.
Police said Mr.. Ingram apparently
slipped in front of the car from a
loading platform.
Evening star., 1948-01-25

he was not consulted on the multi
million dollar Canol project OF the
Army service forces in Canada.
"One tanker could have supplied
more petroleum than the dinky Ca
non pipeline that didn't amount to
damn" he observed.
On September 5, 1943, Mr.. Ickes
testified, Mr.. Rodgers and Mr..
Collier talked with him con-
cerning rich Saudi Arabian oil
fields and said they believed the
British were trying to obtain con-
ceSsionS there.
They noted that American funds
requested by. King Ibn Saud, the
Arabian ruler, were being blocked
by the State Department
Mr.. Ickes said he pointed out that
Mr.. Thornburg, still in the State
Department, might help them. They
replied, he went on, that Mr.. Thorn
burg, as a director of Standard Oil,
might be embarrassed" in pressing
the matter.
The former Cabinet member said
he took the matter to President
Roosevelt. Mr.. Roosevelt held, Mr.
Ickes continued, that America S
national interest would benefit by
the extension of United States in
terests in that area and-Mr. Ickes
concluded" we moved in right
away"-On February 1913 days
later-Saudi Arabia was declared
eligible for lend-lease.
Evening star., 1948-01-25
z Men, One With. Shotgun.
Rob Grocery Of 500

Two holdup men, one carrying a
shotgun, robbed Irving I. Wexler,
owner of a grocery at 344 H street
S.W., of nearly 500 last night and
took another dollar from a customer.
who was preparing to give 1t to
the grocer in payment for a pur-
chase.
Mr.. Wexler said two colored men
walked into his store and demanded
his money. They took loose bills
from his pocket and bills and change
from the cash register, he said.
A customer, Hester Nelson, 813
Third street S.W, stood during the
robbery, holding 81 bill she had
been about to give Mr.. Wexler for
groceries, he said, until one of the
men took it. She had other money
which they did not take, he said.
The grocer said neighbors found
the shotgun nearby and turned it
over to police.
Evening star., 1948-01-25
Weather
Continued From First Page.)

own and were removed from serv-
ice.
One service truck operated by
Martin Snyder of Hyattsville caught
fire in Riverdale. After firemen eX-
tinguished the flames, Mr.. Snyder
resumed his work of helping other
drivers.
Sixteen incoming telephone lines
and eight outgoing lines, five of
them connected direct with garages,
were kept humming at the AAA
office. Three radio-equipped trucks
also were used.
Keystone officials said they
handled about 80 calls an hour
throughout the day, many from
drivers needing chains.
AAA was reminded of last Feb
ruary 5 when 1,010 calls were re-
ceived during the day and of Feb
ruary 20 when a 9.6-inch storm hit,
bringing calls from about 500
stranded motorists day for five
days.
The Weather Bureau furnished