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Evening star., 1948-12-03
Bribe Charges Denied
In British Probe Of
Government Officials
Nv ths Assoeiofsd Press

LONDON, Dec. 3.-Suave, Polish
born Sidney Stanley said yesterda,
he has great many persona,
friends in Britain's labor govern
mer1t-but denied he used influence
to seek special favors In return fol
money.
For the second day, he recounted
for q special tribunals government
named fact-finding group-his rela-
tions with his high placed friends,
their parties and his gifts to them
of cigars and whisky.
But he rejected as untrue an alle-
cation that he had offered. for 5000
s200 000D. to have uuashed q govern
rhent suit against football pool
company for exceeding paper limi-
tations.
The purported offer was one of
the chief allegations which prompt
ed the inquiry.
Questioned on Offer.
ibid you say, if you were paid
5000, you could get the prosecution
stopped?" asked Sir Hartley Shaw
cross. attorney general representing
the crown.
Nothing ct all (sic), because I
knew nothing about the prosecu-
tion," Mr.. Stanley said.
1t was like a scene from a United
States Senate committees more
sensational inquiries into wartime
contract fraud charges.
For more than two weeks now, the
tribunal has been amassing thou
sands Of words of testimony about
Mr.. Stanley. football gambling pool
owners and public figures little
known across the Atlantic but hold
ing key government bureau Jobs
here.
M. p. Is Investigated.
The tribunal has fixed its atten-
ton chiefly. thus far, on the private
life and public activities of the La
borite M. p. John w. Belcher, un-
til recently parliamentary secretary
to the Board of Trade.
Sir Hartley has quoted Mr.. Bel
cher as denying strongly and in
dignantly" that he ever took a
penny to influence his official ac-
tions. At his request, he was re-
leved of his duties at the Board of
Trade pending the investigation.
Sir Hartley has told the tribunal
that police found no grounds for
prosecution In the rumors that pre-
ceded the convening of the tribunal.
Hearings Are Crowded.
Under examination in the crowded
hearings in Church House, Mr.. STAN
ley testified that:
1. He once took Mr.. Belcher to
his own tailor and bought him a
suit. He said this occurred after
Mr.. Belcher had pointed to his
trousers and exclaimed: There you
are, a minister Of the crown. I have
got patches in my trousers" He said
Mr.. Belcher later paid him for the
suit.
2. He had given bottles of whisky
to both Mr.. Belcher and Charles
Key. minister of works, and plenty
Of cigars" to George Gibson, a d.
rector Of the Bank of England.
Testimony has been introduced pre-
viously that Mr.. Stanley frequently
referred to his association with all
three in advancing business pro-
posals.
8. He frequently was at parties in
London's West End attended by gov
ernment ofiicials. II was the fool
who paid for the parties) ;" he sale.
Evening star., 1948-12-03

lonsbureh's will gladly
eift-wrop your purchases
in eoy Christmas boxes!
Just take them to our
desk on the Street, Third
or Sixth Floors.
The Nome nugget., 1948-03-05
Man Killed In Explosion

PITTSBURGH, (P)-At least one man was killed today in an explosion at the plant of the Den holm Packing Go.
 An undetermined number were injured by the blast which report edly occurred in an ammonia tank. All available ambulances were rushed to the scene at Fifth and FrankStoWn avenues and two fire alarms were sounded.
 R. L. Weaver, co-oWner of a nearby auto appliance store said the plant engineer, James Bell, had been killed by the blast.
The Nome nugget., 1948-03-05
Priest Stole
 Fortune In Jewels

ROME, tP)-Italian police an- nounced they are Investigating the disappearance of S45O,O0O worth of jewels in connection with the flight of an unfrocked Vatican priest.
 Police said last night Eduardo Prettner Cippico, who had been given the jewels for safekeeping during the German occupation by friends and a member of a prom inent Trieste family.
 The Vatican defroc k e d the priest so that Italian police may arrest him without violating the lateran treaty. The Vatican an- nouncement said he had confessed many "swindles and falsehoods.
The Nome nugget., 1948-03-05
AIRLINES
WIEN ALASKA AIRLINES

The Golovin mail run was made yesterday, also a freighting trip to Igloo and Teller.
 The regular Fairbanks flight yesterday brought in w. B. Whit worth and departed with Richard Webb, Laura Rayworth for Fair banks and Maggie Syngke for Kotzebue.
 A flight was made to Gambell bringing back Howard Atalook and Dan P. TataooWi.
The Nome nugget., 1948-03-05
ALASKA AIRLINES

Bailey Covey, Dean Covey, Miss Martha White, incoming. Clark Andreson, MT. and Mrs. Frank Jensen, Angelo Simolo, outgoing.
 Parsons flew Clark Anderson to Kotzebue and Kiana Thursday.
 Seeds took the mail run to Tel Ter, Wales and Shishmaref.
The Nome nugget., 1948-03-05
THE FIRST PUBLIC PASSEN

ger-carrying railway in the world was the Stockholm and Darlington Railway, opened September P, 1925. The passenger traffic was carried by horse drawn coaches until 1883, according to the Ency- clopaedia Britannica.
The Nome nugget., 1948-03-05
Friday. March 5. ls48
Forecast And Weather Report Nome and Vicinity

Compiled by the U. $. Dept. Of Commerce, Weather Bureau.
 Friday, March 5, l948
 Forecast Nome: Clear and con tinued cold tonight and Saturday with occasional northeast winds. Lowest temperature tonight 10, highest temperature Saturday 10.
 Nome data as of 7:30 am. today:
 Precipitation last 24 hours none. Total precipitation this month, trace.
 Temperatures last 24 hours: highest 16, lowest --12.
 Maximum wind last "A hours 24 miles per hour from the FINE.
 Sunrise at 6:52 a.m., sunset at 5:36 pm.
 Comparative Data: Tempera- lures one year ago today: highest 8 lowest 20.
 Extreme temperatures on this day since 1907: Lowest 80 in 1922, highest 34 in l940.
 Data for other selected stations as of 7:30 am. today:
The Nome nugget., 1948-03-05
AT THE WALLACS HOTEL

w. M. Clifford, w. T.. Whi.Woi, n Seattle. Ralph Murphy, Phoenix Ariz.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
Greeting to the Archbishop

Saint Matthew's Cathedral was crowded
this morning for the ceremony in which
the Right Reverend Patrick OBoyle was
enthroned as Archbishop of Washington.
The rites of installation arranged for him
traced back to the earliest days of the
universal church. Each separate phase Of
them represented not merely history but
also aspiration. The hopes Of thousands
of people were symbolized in the beautiful
poetry of the mass which followed the
formal reception of the new prelate.
Many residents of the Nations Capital
who never have been present at such a
service share in the prayers and petitions
of their Roman Catholic brethren. They
know in their hearts how greatly religion
is needed in the world. Any inspired leader
who will labor to build the Kingdom of
God in this troubled earth merits the
welcome and the sincere support of men
and women of good will without regard to
doctrinal distinctions. The first words
spoken by Archbishop OBoyle when he
arrived at Union Station yesterday were
words indicative of his appreciation of the
fact that he comes to serve the whole
community.
Gradually he will find himself at home
among all classes of citizens in Washing
ton. His task will make him friends, his
gentle demeanor will make him grateful
neighbors.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
Oil and National Defense

Secretary of Defense Forrestal has pre-
sented to the House Armed Services Com
mittee a thoroughly alarming picture OF
the military oil problem. It is problem
that has been complicated by the conflict
in Palestine and by the generally disturb
ing situation in the Middle East. For the
vast oil reserves in the Middle East play
a vital role in our military planning. It
would be bad enough if we were to be cut
off from this supply and worse If 1t should
fall into the hands of an enemy.
Secretary Forrestal says that If war were
to break out tomorrow, we would be face
to face with a shortage of two million
barrels a day needed for all-out military
operations. During World War II our
armed forces consumed nearly that amount
every day and our experts predict that
double that amount will be needed for
another conflict. Our peak production
capacity of the late war thus would have
to be doubled to supply what Mr.. Forrestal
describes as the "lifeblood of the military
machine" Today the Army, Navy and Air
Force are having trouble getting the
$4,000 barrels a day needed for peacetime
operations.
There is still lot of oil under ground
in this country, but military authorities
are loath to lean completely on this natural
supply. Therefore there is increasing in
terest in development of a synthetic oil
industry that will guarantee enough oil
for military purposes in any emergency
Mr.. Forrestal stressed the Importance of
k,1tI< al, lfoy
that this country would be wholly in
Evening star., 1948-01-21
Protection for Good Citizens

No group of employees in the Govern
ment is bound by more closely drawn
security regulations supported by statute)
than those employed by the Atomic Energy
Commission. In no group is there greater
necessity for absolute, unqueStioned 10y
atty to the interests of the United States
on the part of the individual employe and
in none does the suspicion of disloyalty
place the employe, his reputation and his
future means of livelihood in more i'm
mediate jeopardy.
That is necessary because of the nature
of the task in which these men and women
are engaged. 1t also accounts in part for
the strict measures adopted to protect
loyal employees who might sustain irrep-
arabic injury by unsupported accusations
against them. Announcement yesterday
by the Atomic Energy Commission of the
creation of Personnel Security Review
Board, headed by former Associate Justice
Owen j. Roberts, indicates the extent to
which the commission is sharing its deli
cate responsibilities in assuring equitable
treatment of personnel cases.
In the employment of so many men and
women, including not only the employees
of the commission but of contractors and
licensees, 1t may be expected that border
line cases will arise where the commits
Evening star., 1948-01-21
dependent Of any foreign supply Of the


fuel.
The Bureau Of Mines already Is giving
intensive study to the synthetic oil prob
lem. Oil may be made synthetically from
COAL natural gas and oil shale. There are
virtually limitless supplies of coal in this
country which could be turned into OIL
The bureau will open laboratory and pilot
plant for oil synthesis research in Bruce
ton, Pennsylvania, this year. Other test
plants are in operation or are planned in
other coal regions. Tests with oil shale
in the Rocky Mountain beds have been
very encouraging.
But it will take much more research and
large investments by industry or by the
Government to bring about synthetic oil
supply sufficient to meet the war needs of
our planes ships and other war machines.
This Is national defense problem which
Is of concern more to the military estab-
lishment than to private oil interests. If
development of synthetic industry is to
be accelerated, therefore, the impetus
and probably most of the funds-will have
to come from the Government. It is
urgent that the Senate and House Armed
Services Committees give special consider
alton to this pressing phase of national
preparedneSS,
Evening star., 1948-01-21
Letters to The Star
Offers His Own Reconstruction Plan

Offers His Own Reconstruction Plan
To the Editor Of The STAR
In common with most other taxpayers
want to reduce my taxes, so, as an alternative
to the Marshall Plan t$17 billion In 4 years
with probable extensions ad inf1nitum), offer
the Shields plan ($l7 billion in II years.
We are told that under the Marshall Plan
Western Europe will become strong democ-
racy and wall between this country and
Russia, thus averting World War III. How
ever, we are not certain Of this happy result,
General Marshall, himself, declining to guar
antee any such thing. The Shields plan would
not only insure long period of security, but
1t would be less expensive. In consideration
of an annual loan of billion dollars (Which
he would not be expected to pay back, I
imagine Uncle Joe would be willing not to
attack Uncle SAM so that for II years, at least,
there would not be war between the two
countries.
But could we trust Uncle Joe? Yes, why
not? He would have everything to lose and
nothing to gain by breaking his agreement.
On the other hand, we have no assurance that
when the Marshall Plan finally ends. some, If
not all, of the countries which had been recipi-
ents of our generosity will not go communistic;
we would be weaker because of our tremendous
outpouring Of resources and they would be
relatively stronger.
Summing up, assuming that the Shields plan
Is in effect for II years at q cost Of SIT
billion, and the Marshall Plan continues for the
same period at cost Of $72A billion, see what
a saving there would be to the taxpayers
WILLIAM H. SHIELDS.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
Plight of the CAB

The Senate Armed Services Committees
second refusal to approve bill permitting
Major General Laurence s. Kuter to serve
as chairman of the Civil Aeronautics
Board leaves the President-and the CAB
in difficult position.
Mr.. Truman sought authority to name
General Kuter to the post after his sum-
mary and unexplained custer of James
NJ Lands had met with widespread
criticism, especially from those who were
afraid the post might go to some one less
likely to be independent of the civil
aviation industry. This criticism would
have been rather neatly met by the
appointment of man with General
Kuter's reputation for ability and integrity,
but the unyieldipg attitude of the Senate
committee effectively precludes this solu-
ton of the Presidents problem.
The committees decision, however, can
not be received without misgivings. There
is undoubtedly merit to the objection that
the proposal would Rave enabled General
Kuter to draw $4,000 year more in the
CAB post than would have been paid to
civilian. The feeling, as expressed by
Senator Byrd, that the primary allegiance
of military officers should be to their
military positions, and not to civilian
establishments also is understandable.
But these, at best, seem to have been
secondary considerations. The real reason
underlying the committees action ap-
parently was fear of that bogeyman-the
domination of civil institutions by the
military mind
This is an objection which overlooks the
fact that there are military men and
military men, just as there are civilians
and civilians. One military man might try
to influence civil policy unduly along mill
tary lines. Another might not And it is
too bad that unreasonfng fear, inspired
by that meaningless phrase, the military
mind" is making it impossible for pro-
spective oft1ceholder to be judged on the
sole basis of his qualifications for the post.
This creates serious problem for the
President. The raising of this bar to the
appointment of General Kuter, taken with
the resignation of Harllee Branch, leaves
but two members serving on the five
man CAB. And the Presidents Air Policy
Commission recently reported that there
should be seven members if the board ever
is to catch up with its important work
With the door of the military establish
ments closed to him, the President is going
to be hard pressed to recruit civilian re-
placements who are willing to serve on the
CAB and who are qualified to safeguard
the interests of the public in its proper
functioning
Evening star., 1948-01-21
Wallace Party Demanded
TO the Editor Of The Star:

TO the Editor Of The Star:
Henry A. Wallaces adherents should insist
on third party bearing his name, the Wal
lace Party. Such party title would have
both State and national significance.
In some important States nearly every party
title having appeal already has been pre-
empted.
Wallace Party title would obviate the
necessity OF pre-empting different party titles
in different States. 1t would Offset any loss
In the grand total Of the popular vote that
necessarily would occur from fusion of State
tickets.
Besides, Wallace Party ticket would protect
that party from phoney pre-emptors, from
raids by either of the dominant parties, should
they rush in advance to pre-empt any other
party title as soon as it was announced.
VOTER.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
Below the Belt

Republican National Chairman Carroll
Reece's latest pronouncement gives dis
quieting preview of things to come in this
years presidential campaign.
According to Mr.. Reece, Henry Wallace's
entry into the field has resulted in ."the
desperate efforts now being made by Mr..
Truman to recover his disreputable lost
foreign legion" And so that no one shall
be in doubt as to the meaning of this
foreign legion reference, Mr.. Reece goes
on to discuss the domestic partnership of
the Democratic Party and the Communist
Party"
One must expect of course, that the
Republicans will make what political cap
ital they can out of the Wallace challenge
to President Truman. But the line which
Mr.. Reece seems bent upon following is
pretty shabby reward for President who
has had the courage to stand up for what
he believes to BE essential to the security
of this country, knowing full well that
such stand would ALLEVIATE the Wallace
ties and that it might throw the election
to the Republicans.
There have not been many rules in
American politics and we have come to
expect our political battles to be rough
But, granting all of this, Mr.. Reece still is
hitting below the belt, and it is quite likely
that a good many Republicans will find it
hard to stomach this smearing of Presi-
dent who, if Mr.. Wallace and the Com
munists have their way, is going to be
liquidated politically because he refused to
surrender on such vital points as military
preparedness and the Marshall Plan.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.


O. May a member of the Naval Reserve
active or inactive, transfer into the Regular
United States Navy at the rating in which he
formerly served?-A K.
A. The Department of the Navy says that
members of the Naval Reserve on active duty
are not eligible to apply for enlistment in the
Regular Navy. Members of the Naval Reserve
on inactive duty are eligible to apply for en-
listment in the regular Navy. Determination
of rating in which enlistment will be effected
will be in accordance with recruiting direc-
tives in force at the time of actual enlistment
@. How many foreign countries are linked
with the United States by telephoneP-1. M. B..
A. Oversee radiotelephone service, disrupted
by the war has been resumed with more than
so countries and territories.
O. What country has the smallest farms3-
L. L.
A. The typical japanese farm has only Nv
acres and is believed to be the smallest OF any
nation in the world. Half OF the Japanese
farms consist of less than 1A acres.
@. Which is the oldest livestock show in the
United States?-E. M. 8.
A. The Oldest established major livestock
show is the Southwestern Exposition and
Fat Stock Show at Fort Worth, Tex.
q. In 1OoLoau game ~ of ihole yeais asV
two or three players jumped up on the shouls
ders of other players in an attempt to block a
kick after touchdown. To what college team
did they belong?-H. C. 4
A. The incident occurred In game in which
Oregon State College participated. Clyde De-
vine, the Oregon State center. who is now
Pacific Coast Conference official and is feet
6 inches tall, was the player involved in what
was known as the "try-for-point pyramid" ;"
In this play two players hoisted Devine into
Evening star., 1948-01-21
Reason for q Red Roof

I did not choose gray roof,
Although they said that slate
Would last throughout a lifetime,
I could not contemplate
A covering of gray al1onys
There above my head,
When / could haze q gay roof
A red roof, instead.
The sun can make of gray slate
Nothing for the heart,
Rain makes it more desoldte,
Yet something gay can start
When sun shines on red roof
And showers make 1t bright,
And even though the red and gray
May be the same at night,
Morning comes so quickly -.
And utth it comes the light.
JESSIE FARNHAM
Evening star., 1948-01-21

sion's own security officers may be
reluctant to act. The new. Personnel
Security Review Board, composed of
eminent men, high in public confidence,
will outline its own procedure for re-
solving questions on personnel security and
for review of individual cases. Under such
an arrangement the likelihood of individ-
ual injustice is lessened without any
weakening of the standards for loyalty
and dependability on which the public
insists.
Evening star., 1948-01-21

supernatural transformation give incarnate
virtue or moral excellence. They give sanctified
motive. That Is the essence Of true religion.
It is almost too ideal to hope that all our
officials and legislators hold Gods principles
In their hearts" We are not passing judgment
on them, but by their fruits they often are
seen to fall far short of being actuated by such
principles. But these principles in the heart
would lower the partisan motive and improve
craftsmanship. WALKER MAYFIELD.
Silver Spring, Md.
Evening star., 1948-01-21

Flying discs are seen again, this time
over Kentucky. Has the possibility ever
been explored that an automatic record
changer has gone nuts?
Evening star., 1948-01-21

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
,Driter, although 1t is permissible for a
sDriter knoaDn to The Star to use
non, de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1948-01-21

A plugged-in electric blanket for day.
time wear would beat the fuel shortage
This, though, is for those who don't mind
moving around on a short leash.
Evening star., 1948-01-21

It's leap year, but any man, if he's
sufficiently frightened, ought to out
distance woman in the chic long skirt.
Evening star., 1948-01-21

The scottie in the unshoveled snow
seems much happier than the fly in the
pan of milk, which he otherwise resembles.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
Questions and Answers

reader can get the answer to any question Of
fact by writing The Washington Star Information
Bureau, 316 street NE. Washington 2. D. c.
Please inclose cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1948-01-21

To the Editor of The STAR
For one, I'll vote for any candidate who
promises to demolish the Truman balcony, If
Harry is brash enough to build it over the
objections of the Fine Arts Commission and
the great inarticulate. II. BAUM.
Evening star., 1948-01-21

To the Editor Of The Star:
During recent weeks 1t has been impossible
to scan any issue Of your valuable paper
without finding one or more references to the
White House Balcony. 1t has been found,
unfortunately, that many persons have mis-
taken the word Balcony" for "Baloney,"
word that Noah Webster did not include in
his dictionary but which seems to have real
meaning to the average man on the street.
r. is inst tno had G. W. P.
Evening star., 1948-11-04

After World War I, the Andersons
divided their time between their
Massachusetts, avenue home and
their Italian villa at Brookline,
Mass.
In 1881, when the former King
Prajadhipok of Siam came to Wash
ington for eye treatments, Mrs. An
derson offered the State Depart
ment their home here for use Of
the sovereign.
At the time of her marriage,
Mrs. Anderson was said to have a
fortune of several million dollars.
She also received the entire $780,
600 estate of her husband after his
death in 1887.
Despite their wealth and lavish
entertainment, the Andersons lived
without ostentation. Perhaps the
most notable exception was their
purchase in 1908 of a foreign-made
car which was capable Of the un-
heard-o speeds of so and 60 miles
an hour. 1t also had built-in elec-
trio lights, heat and fan, reclining
seats and writing desk.
One of Mrs. Anderson's last lit
erary efforts was the compilation of
her husbands letters and journals.
It was published in 1940s
Mrs. Anderson held medals from
several foreign governments for the
war relief work, and had been an
active member of the Daughters of
the American Revolution.