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Evening star., 1948-03-24
Maryland Friends of the Land
Hear BromfieId at First PorIey

Mr.. Bromfleld explained he could
make money of Of grassland be-
cause grass has an immense Ca
pacity for putting organic matter
in the SOIL.
When he does need some of his
land for wheat or corn or some other
open crop, 1t produces much more
He told of one field on his Ohio
farm. 1t formerly produced two or
three bushels of wheat an acre. Now
it averages 50. The national aver
age Is "a. s.-
Grass and legumes did it," he
said.
Mr.. Bromfie1d pointed out that
losses in Maryland's oyster and sea-
food industry are directly attribu-
table to poor conservation practices
on its farms.
Mr.. Bromfield said there can be a
great difference in the nutrition
values Of two heads of lettuce or
two tomatoes and their value de-
pends on whether they were raised
on fertile soil or on soil depleted of
its minerals and other. factors.
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Virginia 10 Study Effect
OF Record Rockfish HauIs
By the Asseeiaied Press

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Mar. "a
How will the recent records hauls
of rockfsh taken out of the Potomac
River affect the States fish con-
servation program?
The Virginia Commission of Fish
cries decided in a meeting here yes
terday that it would like an answer
to this question.
1t unanimously adopted resolu-
ton offered by James B. Martin, a
commission member, ordering an
investigation.
The resolution directed DR.. Mel
son Marshall, director of the Vir-
ginis Fisheries Laboratory, ito in
vestigate and report back to this
commission as soon as practicable
concerning the effect upon con-
servation Of taking Of such large
quantities OF rockfish during the
spawning period. '-' -''
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Alexandria Council
Passes Hat to Collect
Fee for DAV Dance

Northern Virginia Chapter II,
Disabled American Veterans.
last night received an un-
expected solution to their re-
quest for waiver of an Alex
andria license fee for their an
nual dance.
Walter Sanford. jr.. DAV
spokesman, explained to the
city council that while the fee
was only SIS, that would be SIS
less that could be used In
rehabilitation work for some
disabled veteran.
Mayor William T. Wilkins re.
piled that it was not the coun-
ellis policy to waive such fees.
He suggested, however, that the
councilmen probably night pay
the fee themselves. Councilman
Paul Delaney made a motion to
that effect and more than SIS
was quickly collected from the
council, city officials and the
audience. The dance will be
held April 9 at the George
Mason Hotel.
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Easter Vacation Starts
Tomorrow for D. {.
Schools, Ends April 5

Easter vacation for District pub
lie school children will begin at 7the
close of classes tomorrow and con-
tinue until Monday. April s.. -
Montgomery County and Prince
Georges County schools closed at ]
pm. today, the extra half day be-
ing for observance Of Maryland Day
Students will return to classes next
Wednesday.
In Alexandria and Fairfax coun-
ties, students were to begin their
holiday at pm. today. The Alex
andria classes will open next We'd
nesday and the Fairfax classes a
day earlier. Schools in Arlington
will close after classes tomorrow
until next Tuesday.
Parochial Schools Closed.
Parochial schools in the Washing
ton area closed yesterday and will
open next Wednesday.
Numerous business houses, Gov
eminent agencies and city depart
ments will allow their employees
time of between noon and 3 pm.
Good Friday to attend church serv-
ices. Some Senators and Represen-
tatives said their offices will be
closed during these hours.
Union Station spokesmen said an
increase of both incoming and out
going travel Is expected this week
end, probably starting late Friday
afternoon.
The airlines also anticipated
heavier travel over the week end,
with the possibility of extra planeS
being added to take care of the ex-
pected overflow. Many college stu
dents going home for vacations will
add to the crowds, an airline spokes-
man said.
Egg Rolling Is Planned.
The possibility that the cherry
blossoms will flower this week end
is expected to draw many visitors to
the city.
There will be egg rolling on the
grounds of the Zoo as usual on
Easter Monday, DR.. William M.
Mann, Zoo director, has announced.
The sport will not be confined to
any particular part of the grounds,
DR.. Mann said.
There will not be any Easter
Monday egg rolling on the White
House grounds, it has been an
nounced. The custom was dropped
early in. the war and has not been
resumed because of food shortages.
The White House will be open
to visitors on Easter Monday from
10 am to noon for the benefit of
visitors to the city.
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Rent Rise Move Seen
L Higher Valuations
OLA Apartments Stand

Two nearby Maryland apartment
developments soon may find it nee
essary to seek permission to obtain
higher rents because of proposed in
creasees in the value of their prop
erty by Prince George County tax
assessors.
Such action is in prospect for the
Haywood Gardens apartments of
more than 900 units, and the 112-
unit Prospect Gardens, both In
Mount Rainier, if the proposed
property revaluations are made, T.
Howard Duckett, attorney for both
communities, warned yesterday.
The property revaluation of both
developments was protested, by Mr.
Duckett when he appeared before
the Prince Georges County COM
iiisioners during their weekly board
session in Upper Marlboro.
Under proposals of the county
tax assessors Office, the commits.
Isioners were informed yesterday, tnt
valuation OF property at HAYWOOD
Gardens, on which the tax rate
would be based, would be raised from
$3,075, ,725 to $3,31o,935-a difference
Of $235,21o. The 1948 valuation o1
Prospect Gardens would Jump from
$342,7o0 to $374,88o, it was reported
Mr.. Duckett said the owners OF
Haywood Gardens last year paid q
total of $90,147 in taxes. The re-
valuation alone would add aho,1i
$4,000 to this amount next year, he
said.
"A. S. Kay, president of Kay
wood Gardens, Inc. owners of the
development. predicted that "at
least" $25,000 would have to be
spent on necessary improvements
within the development next year
Evening star., 1948-03-24
New Voters in Maryland
Reminded Of DeadIine

New voters in Maryland were re.
minded today that registration books
for the May 8 primary will be closed
next week.
Unregistered persons who wish to
participate in the primary must reg
lister not later than April 2, Ward
Caddington, member of the Mont
gomery County, Board of Election
Supervisors, said.
Those eligible are voters who will
become 81 years old before the No
vember election, and residents who
prior to last November, declared
their intention of becoming citizens
Of Maryland.
The May primary in Montgomery
County will be held to settle Demo-
cratic and Republican nominations
for the House Of Delegates If there
Is opposition within the parties; to
decide the voters preferences with
respect to presidential candidates, If
candidates names are entered, and
to decide Montgomery County's rep
resentation to the State party con-
ventions.
All candidates for the primary
must file by April /,
Evening star., 1948-03-24
BY the Asseeiafsd Press

BALTIMORE, Mar. 24.-Mary-
lands Friends of the Land" held
their first conference yesterday and
heard Novelist Louis Bromfield tell
how he can make more money of
an acre planted to grass than an
acre Of corn. .~~.-.-..
The friends OF the Land" Or
ganized a Maryland chapter early
this month and this was their first
organized activity.
The national society has been ac-
tive for several years. It is pledged
to the conservation of soil, rain
and man" and Mr.. Bromfield is one
of its leading spokesmen.
Some 500 persons listed to a
dozen speakers, including Gov.
Lane; DR.. T. B.. Symons, dean of
the College Of Agriculture OF the
University of Maryland and Alfred
H. Williams, president of the Fed
eral Reserve Bank Of Philadelphia.
Dr.. Symons reported that more
than 5000 Maryland farmers now
are participating in the soil con.
servation service program.
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Q|RRjn3BFA${ y. RdIk[
Needed in Fight For Arlington
For Sasscer Seat Givenbackinq
Federotion's Figure
Represents Half That
Asked by OfficioIs

A 25-cent tax rate increase to
carry out its county budget recon-
mendations was indorsed last night
by the Arlington Civic Federation.
This figure is Is cents per 500
less than the $3.75 rate which rep
resents the combined recommends
tions Of the County manager and
School Board. County Manager A.
T. Lundberg has proposed that
there be no increase in the 81 levy
for general purposes while educa-
ton of1cials proposed to increase
the $l.25 rate to SITS.
The federation, at special meet
ing last night called by its revenues
and expenditures ommittee,
adopted a budget program which
calls for $3.50 tax rate, consisting
Of $1.85 for the general fund and
sl.65 for education.
The federation's formula, how
ever, is based on the county impos-
ing license taxes on business and
professions and issuing tags for
private automobiles under new
authority granted by the recent
General Assembly.
Figure 921z Per Cent Collections.
Also figured in the civic body,s
plan is property tax collection of
921z per cent of assessments. Mr..
Lundberg had estimated collections
OF 871a per cent, while the School
Board figured receipts at 30 per cent.
A third factor in the federation's S
program was a $50, 900 reduction in
the amount of contingent items in
the county managers budget.
If the county does not impose the
license fees authorized by new legis-
lation, the federation's program
could be carried out with tax rate
of 1852, according to the Revenues
and Expenditures Committee.
To arrive at the changes in the
budget, the civic federation recon-
mended that two items for teachers
salaries be eliminated. These are
$4,000 for dependency allowances
and $44 900 set aside for a cost Of
living bonus.
Proposed changes in the general
budget for the county would include
an assistant to the county man.
ager; employment of a part-time
utility rate expert for the Public
Utilities Commission; an increase in
funds for health activities, libraries,
streets and the fire department, plus
a sum for a study of the county's
revenue structure.
To Appear at Hearing.
"As far as the committee Is able
to see into the future, there would
appear to be little basis for expect
ing that collections in 1913 will be
less than 95 per cent of the current
levy" Robert NV. Cox, committee
chairman ssld. However, 10 be
I" on the conservative ride and
completely safe in our estimate, we
believe that - figure of 92is per
cent should be used in calculating
the property tax yield" '
The federation directed the COM
mittee to apear at the budget hear
ing of the county board on Monday
and present the new recommended
tions.
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Busher to Officiote
At Post InstoIIution

Charles Busher, commander Of
the Maryland Department, Veterans
OF Foreign Wars, will of1iciate April
3 for the installation OF officers of
the Montgomery County vFW
Post 2,958.
Members have been authorized to
invite friends for the ceremonies,
beginning at 8 pm, at the Bethesda
Country Clubs Bradley boulevard,
Bethesda. The exercises will be
followed by a dance.
Evening star., 1948-03-24

sion or unless a majority of the
Council desires a hearing. The new
ordinance also authorizes the COM
mission to furnish any citizen or
organization notice of every re-
coming request for $40 a year.
S On Commission.
The commission has five members.
The only member who receives any
compensation is the secretary.
On recommendation Of the FL
nance Committee, the Council au-
thorized the city manager to order
a new crash wagon for the Alex
andria rescue squad. The wagon
is expected to cost about $4,000.
City Engineer Luckett Watkins
reported an estimated cost of 81 ,225,-
900 for necessary permanent street
improvements and storm sewer work.
He emphasized this figure did not
include maintenance work, His re-
port was referred to each Council
man for study.
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Macarthur Bockers Plan
Convention Delegate Fiqht

BALTIMORE, Mar. "a (P).-Mary-
land supporters of Gen. Macarthur
for the presidency announced yes
terday they plan to try to elect Re-
publican State Convention delegates
Informally pledged to him.
The delegates, to be chosen in the
May 3 primary, in turn will select
Maryland's delegation to the Ma
tional Republican Convention.
Veteran Maryland political OBJ
servers said this is the first time in
their memory that such a project
has been considered.
Maryland election laws provide
for presidential preference primaries
in the event aspirants sign certifi-
Gates Of candidacy and otherwise
qualify.
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Col. Shoemaker Nomed
10th Air Force Chief

Col. Francis D. Shoemaker, whose
wife and son live at Ills Radnor
road, Bethesda, has been appointed
chief Of staff of the Goth Air Force.
Guam, according to dispatch from
headquarters OF the force.
Col. Shoemaker Is the son of Or.
Charles G. Shoemaker, 54o0 Edte.
moor lane, Bethesda.
He was graduated. from Western
High school be-e and attended the
UnlVeisASy of l. land
Evening star., 1948-03-24
VMI Cadets to Attend
Lee Statue UnveiIinq
BY the Associuted Press

LEXINGTON, Va, Mar. 24.-The
unveiling of a statue of Gen. Rob-
ert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson,
in Baltimore on May l, will be at
tended by $40 cadets of Virginia
Military Institute.
Maj. Gen. Richard ]. Marshall,
v. M. I. superintendent, said three
provisional companies and the cadet
band viii make the trip. 7
Evening star., 1948-03-24
AIexondrio League Bids
,Cundidutes to Speak

i Eleven Democratic candidates for
election to the Alexandria City
Council have been invited to speak
at forum sponsored by the Alex
|andria League of Women Voters at
y pm, March 81, in the George
Mason School.
4 Each candidate is to be allowed
10 make q tive-minute speech and
the audience will be invited to ask
questions.
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Maryland Seal Campaign
Reaches S267,778 Record

A record collection of $267, ,778.23
was made by the Maryland Tuber-
culosis Association during the 1947
Christmas seal campaign, according
to figures released today by Philip S.
Morgan, president of the association.
Mr.. Morgan pointed out that the
collection was well over the $780,
600 goal set by the association. The
1947 collection represented an in
crease of 1928 per cent over 1916 COL
lections.
County collections included: Anne
Arundel, $11, 1868; Calvert, $94s.86;
Charles, $1,111.30; Frederick, ST.
019.84; Montgomery, S31,185.44;
Prince Georges, sl7,756.22, and st.
Marys, $2,068.75.
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Montgomery Board
Weighs Requests for
Road Improvements

Requests for road improvements in
several widely separated sections Of
Montgomery County were being con-
sidered today by the Board of
County Commissioners.
No action was taken on any Of
the requests of citizens delegations
at yesterdays meeting in Rockville,
pending site inspections, surveys and
a study of financing of proposed
improvements.
Nevertheless, each delegation was
assured by Board President Brooke
Johns that its request would be
examined carefully.
= Promises to Rockville Told.
Thomas M. Anderson, Rockville
attorney representing one delega-
ton, said his people had been
promised relief. but that nothing
had been done in 13 years to give
them an acceptable road. The
group asked improvement of a q
mile stretch on the Clarksburg-
Lewisdale road, near Kings Corner.
Ralph Martz, spokesman for the
residents, declared the stretch would
serve rs families. He offered to
donate 50-foot right-of-way to
the county in return for the pro-
posed improvement. He said the
residents can't get doctors to come
to their homes, have no school buses
and can't obtain mail service.
Another group petitioned for i'm
provements to two blocks in the
Homewood subdivision, Kensington.
A third delegation sought funds for
4s mile OF road west of LeWisdale.
Routine Session Held.
The commissioners session was
routine. Among communications re-
ceived was a letter from Walter G.
Kolb, District electrical service con-
tractor, who advocated that the
county levy large" fees on electrical
contractors and not require licenses
of individual electricians.
Mr.. Kolb proposed that the county
require inspection of electric in
stallations by the National Board OF
Fire Underwriters.
The letter was the third COM
of the month on the
same subject. Earlier, the COM
had received suggestions
for an electrical code from the
Montgomery County Association of
Electrical Contractors and from the
Montgomery County Civic Fedora
tion.
The contractors advocated Ii
censes for electricians and bonds
for contractors. The federation did
not propose bonding but submitted
the draft of an ordinance strictly
regulating the business and calling
for fixed fees for the electricians.
The commissioners have taken no
formal action on any of the recon-
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Prince Georges Board
Holds Session TODAY
On Engineer S Budget

The Prince Georges County Com
missioners were to resume their dis
eussion of the proposed 1948-49
county budget in a special session
today at the County Service Build
ing, Hyattsville.
Main topic was the proposed ap-
preparation for the county engineers
office to provide funds for the
oounty's road maintenance program
and for operation of the engineering
Office.
The commissioners already have
indicated they expect to cut con-
siderably the requests of County
Engineer Arthur w. Tayman, whose
initial budget sought a total OF
$506,000
lsss Tax, Rise Seen as Alternatige.,
= Commissioner Williams car.
son, president of the board, pre-.
dicted last Thursday that if tn,
requests for increases for tn,
county engineers Office and tn,
County Board of Education wer,
granted. county taxpayers woult
face an increase in their propert,
tax rate of at least so cents pei
$100 valuation. The present rate
is $1.95 per 500. 49,.
Mrs. Dorothy Ogburn, executive
secretary of the Welfare Board, and
Harry T. jenkins, board chairman
told the commissioners yesterday
their requests for funds from the
county represent drop of $5,l2l
from last years grant.
The welfare group seeks an ap-
preparation of $25,084 compared to
S49,436 granted last year, for gen.
eral public assistance; s31, ,299, COM
pared to $14,625 last year, for the
boarding of children in foster
homes; $13,758, compared to $l2,-
539, for administration purposes;
s19,367, compared to $18,726, for
old-age assistance, and 1882, COM
pared to 81 1886 for aid to the blind.
State Provides More Funds.
More funds are being provided by
the State this year, she explained.
The commissioners, in other busi-
ness yesterday, approved the crea-
ton of the Carole Highlands sub
division, near Takoma Park, as Spe-
cial improvement District No. 36,
following public hearing.
An application by Mrs. Leota D..
Sanders to operate a trailer camp
on Piscataway road, 3 miles south
of Clinton. was disapproved by the
commissioners.
Two delegations sought improve
ment Of roads within their COM
munities. One group from Morn
ingside, which sought improvement
of Mayhem road between Military
highway and Andrews Field, was
told temporary repairs would be
made as soon as possible. The
county engineers Office was directed
to study, a request from the town of
Bladensburg to improve Quincy
street (old Landover road within
the community
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Weidemeyer Picked
By Party Leaders
To Oppose Glenn

A Maryland 5th District Repub-
lican primary to select a candidate
to oppose Representative Sasscer,
Democrat, in November, was in pros
pect today with the filing Of a
second COP candidate.
c. Maurice Weidemeyer, Washing
ton and Annapolis attorney, filed
his candidacy yesterday to run in
the May primary against Edwin
A. Glenn of Suitland, who had filed
last week.
Representative Miller, one of the
States two Republicans in the
House, also filed yesterday for re-
election in the FIRST district. The
other Republican is Representative
Beall Of the sixth district-who also
has filed for reelection.
Leaders Pick Weidemeyer.
Mr.. Glenn filed one day before
party leaders met at Annapolis to
select 5th District candidate They
chose Mr. Weidemeyer. native of
Baltimore County, who is Al years
of age. He is a veteran of World
War II, was educated at Johns Hop
kins University and took his LIN.
degree at Columbus University.
Two years ago Mr.. Weidemeyer
managed Mr.. Glenn's unsuccessful
campaign against Mr.. Sasscer. In
1914, while serving in the Army, Mr..
Weidemeyer himself ran against Mr..
Sasscer but lost.
The party leaders made, choice
between Mr.. Weidemeyer and Frank
Small, Washington automobile deal
er. Mr.. Small since has given his
Endorsement to Mr.. Weidemeyer.
THE political fortunes of the
Democratic Party in the fifth con-
gressional district are at their lowest
ebb in recent years." Mr.. Weide-
meyer declared.
He said election Of a Republican
President is certain" and held that
!, the district would best be rep
resented by a member Of the
! predominant party of Congress.
Washington headquarters of the
Weidemeyer for Congress Commit
tee are at 1918 H street NV.
The fifth district embraces five
Southern Maryland counties, Howard
County and 81 precincts in South
Baltimore.
Miller Issues Statement.
Mr.. Miller released from his law
office in Easton q statement which
said:
"Our country and the world today
need a strength and solidarity of
leadership than can best be accom-
plished by an overhaul of the swol-
len and costly bureaucracy now
entrenched in Washington.
Il therefore believe it Is my duty
and privilege to seek another term
as a working member of the fine
team now serving in the House of
Representatives"
Mr.. Miller is rounding out his
first term in Washington. So far he
faces no opposition for the Repub-
lican nomination. Three Democrats
already have filed for that party's
nomination, with more likely to join
In the race.
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Zionists to Hear Nathan

Robert r. Nathan, economist and
author. will speak on Palestine:
Problem and Promise" at the meet
ing of the Arlington Zionist District
'at $3.50 pm. tomorrow at the Arl-
ington Jewish Center, Lee boule-
ward and Fenwick street.
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Rockville Toe Office
To Be Open Good Friday

Although other Montgomery Coun-
ty officers will be closed Friday in
observance of Good Friday, the
treasurer's Office at Rockville will
remain open to accommodate pur-
chasers Of 1948 Maryland automo-
bile license tags.
John B. Desmond, treasurer, said
the office will be open from 8 am.
to 4:3o pm. Friday and from 9 am.
until noon Saturday. New automo-
bile license tags must be afiixed to
automobiles by April /.
Evening star., 1948-03-24
Farm Worker Killed

CHARLES TOWN, w. Va, Mar.
"a (SpeciaD.-Lacey D. Patterson,
AZ, a farm worker on the Olin Bush
property near here. was killed yes
terday when team Of horses fright
'ened BY q passing train, ran away,
throwing him from q manure
spreader.
Evening star., 1948-03-24
|. Renner Dies in Frederick

FREDERICK, Md, Mar. "a (P.-
Jessie I. Renner, SO. Frederick
County automobile dealer, died Of a
heart attack last night at his home
at nearby New Midway.
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at finding ways to interfere with
the initiative and incentive that
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by the high cost Of too much gov
ernment.
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