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Evening star., 1948-01-21
Three Alarm Fire Destroys
Upper Floors Of Dwelling

A three-alarm fire. which gained
considerable headway before 1t was
discovered, destroyed the roof and
upper floors of a partially occupied,
three-story dwelling at $40 Sixth
street S.W. last night.
Flames were leaping from third
floor windows when the first firemen
arrived about 1880 pm, they re-
ported. Holes were burned through
the upper floors and partitions and
the roof destroyed before the fire
was put out.
The only occupants Of the build
ing were Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Duran and their two children. The
building was to be torn down soon
to make more room for the new
Police Boys Club No. 4 on an ad-
joining vacant lot.
The Durarns were warned by a
passer-by of the fire in the upper
story while they were moving the
last of their belongings from their
apartment in the basement. Other
occupants already had moved out,
firemen said.
Police were told some teen-age
boys had been playing in the vacant
upper floors shortly before the fire
occurred.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
80 Bodies Still Sought
In Chilean Ship Sinking
By the A.soeiafed Press

SANTIAGO, Chile, Jan. 21.-
Workmen searched the hull of the
steamer Cautin in the Imperial
River today for the bodies Of about
80 persons missing since the fiat
bottomed, 84-ton paddle-wheele
capsized Monday night with an esti-
mated loss of $50 lives.
The bodies of those sought were
largely women and children, en-
route to a religious shrine when the
80-year-old vessel rolled over in the
Southern Chilean river.
Seventy bodies were recovered
yesterday before a strong wind
rolled waves over the hull stopping
the search temporarily. The Cautir
was the last paddle-wheel steamer
operating in Chile.
Virtually all versions of the dis
aster agreed that the steamer cap
sized because most Of the 450 per.
sons aboard rushed to one rail wher
she suddenly listed.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
French Export Franc
Creation, Due Today,
Runs Into Difficulty
BY the Assoeiofsd Press

PARIS, Jan. 21.-A French For
eign Ministry source said today that
France had encountered last-minute
difficulties in creating a devalued
export franc" announcement of
which had been expected today.
The informant said he understood
Britain had raised some objections,
but added that he did not know what
they were. He said French officials
were surprised because they believed
French Finance Minister Rene
Mayer had obtained the agreement
of Sir Stafford Cripps, British
Chancellor of the Exchequer, during
his recent trip to London.
The French governments inten-
ton to create a devalued sector Of
the franc, which would permit dol
lar price reductions of more than so
per cent on French exports to the
United States, has not been aban-
doned, this source said, merely
delayed.
Cripps Proposal Reported. ~
After Mr.. Mayors return from
London it was reported in gov
ernment circles that Sir Stafford
had agreed to the French action
on condition that the franc-ster-
ling rate remain unchanged.
The ministry source said mes
sage reporting the difficulties had
been received from the French rep
resentative in London, Pierre
Mendes-France. He added he
thought the difficulties would be
overcome, permitting announcement
of the measure later this week.
The establishment of an lex
port franc" would mean more than
so per cent savings for American
buyers of French luxury goods.
Dollars to Be Changed Into Francs.
Under the plan, the finance min
istry source explained, French ex-
porters will change their dollars
back into francs, half of 1t at the
free market" rate, which was $50
francs to the dollar today, and half
of it at the new devalued rate,
which will be fixed somewhere be-
tween 200 and $50 francs to the
dollar.
Supposing the rate to be 22o
francs, the following price changes
would result:
Medium sized automo mobile-Cost tn
Paris, old price, $2,500; new price,
$1,109.
Two-ounce bottle Of perfume-$12
before, $3.50 after devaluation.
Day dress from one of Paris top
fashion houses-$5S0 before, $3.50
arfter devaluation.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
D. C.. Mother of Lost Flyer Dies
Of Broken Heart asHunt Fails

October to begin her fruitless per-
sonal search for the son she firmly
believed was alive.
Her only clue was a letter from a
correspondent she never identified
who said her son, pilot of a Chinese
cargo plane, made belly landing
with his disabled plane near Pao-
ting, capital of Hopeh Province, and
was taken prisoner by neighboring
villagers.
Although she lived much of her
life in Syracuse, N. Y, she lived
during the war and Immediately
afterward at the Washington Club,
1701 X street NV. During that
time she served as the Red Cross
assistant field director for service
women here.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
British Navy 10 Scrap
-Four Old Bafheships
And Seven Cruisers
Dy ,hs Assoeioisd Prsss

LONDON, Jan. 21.-The Ad-
miralty announced today that four
British battleships, veterans of
many yeazs Of service in the Royal
Navy. Will be scrapped as obsolete.
They are the Queen Elizabeth,
Valiant, Nelson and Rodney.
The 30,76O-ton battle cruiser Re-
nown, . 32-year-old veteran, also
will be broken up. winston
Churchill travelled to wartime con-
ferences In the United States and
Canada On the Renown.
Seven cruisers and several smaller
craft also win be disposed Of, some
by sale to Allied countries, viscount
Hall, First Lord Of the Admiralty,
said.
Announcing the decision to Par
lament, Lord Hall said:
These ships have inevitably be-
come more and more out Of date
in their ornaments and fighting
qualities and more and more expen-
sive to keep In reserve in q proper
state Of repair. It Is impossible to
say at present how many battle
ships will be left to the Royal Navy
after the scrapping, but we have,
Of course, five modern battleships
which ws shall retain"
The s2,700-ton Queen Elizabeth
and the 81 ,250-ton Valiant are sis
ter ships completed in 1915 and
1916. The 33,950-ton Nelson and
81, ,900-ton Rodney also are sisters,
completed In 1927. They will be
broken up for scrap.
The 11ve modern battleships re-
tanned are the Duke Of York, Howe,
King George v. Anson and Van
guard.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
Fire /
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street NV, Mrs. Hunnora Bell, 33
colored, aroused Mrs. Nelson and
assisted her across the street to the
home of Mrs. Ellen Strothers, SO, OF
SGT Twenty-sixth street NV.
Another to flee the area was 49,
year old James Stoner, colored 524
Twenty-sixth street NV, who was
aroused by a policeman pounding
on his door.
At least 10 volunteer fire COM
panies from nearby areas sent equip
ment to the city to replace ap-
paratus in use.
Two foam wagons, to be used ir
case of gasoline fire, were at the
scene. but a 2,0O0-gallon tank o1
gasoline under the floor of the
Marine garage did not explode.
The State Department had in the
building a machine shop, carpentry
shop, paint shop and some cleo
tronics equipment. The latter was
used for developing and installing
facilities for making simultaneous
translations of speeches available at
international conferences.
About 20 engine companies and six
truck companies responded, includ-
ing three engine companies report
ing to the special, or sixth alarm.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
LOST.

WATCH, lady's; Green Belt Municipal
Park; has on back: To Thel from Edgar.
Reward. 81. 50S5. -21
WEDDING BAND, platinum, diamonds;
vic. Mt. Pleasant st. NV. Reward. Call
AID. 2935. "a
WEDDING BAND, diamond; lost vicinity
of 4714 18th st. NV. and Maydower
Hotel. Reward. Call GE. 703l. I'll
WRIST WATCH, Bulova. ladys, with black
cord, between 14th st. and N. Y. ave.
and 14th and G SITS Tuesday morning;
reward. WO. 1850. -22
WRIST WATCH, lady's, Elgin de luxe; Jan.
10, Kanawha st. NV. Reward. GE. 1899.
FOUND.
COCKER SPANIEL black. AT. 2767 after
B pm.
PART sCOTTY, black, brindle feet. white
marking on chest; found in vicinity Of
Calvert Theater. MI. o177 after pm.
Evening star., 1948-01-21
Blaze In Chair Burns
HvatfsviHe Woman

Mrs. Ollie Lee Ayoub, 40, was
burned seriously last night when a
chair in which she was sitting caught
fire at her home, 1881 Forty-second
place, Hyattsville.
At Prince Georges General Hos
pital, she was said to be in fairly
good" condition. She is suffering
from burns Of neck, chest, back and
legs, the hospital said.
A daughter, Miss Betty Ayoub, said
her mother may have dropped q
match while lighting cigarette.
Evening star., 1948-01-21

Mrs. Moore left Washington last
Evening star., 1948-01-21
Chinese Seaborne Troops
Rushed Into Fight on Reds
BY The Assosiotsd Press

PEIPING, Jan. 21.-Progovern-
ment dispatches reported today sea-
borne troops from Shantung Prov
ince were rushed into the attempt
to wrest from the Chinese Com
munists control Of the vital Peiping-
Mukden railway.
The reinforcements, landed at the
Manchurian port of Hulutao, will
try to regain control of the entire
section of the line north Of the
Great Wall.
Arizona sun., 1948-01-23
Shoes Require Special
Care in Wet Weather

Shoes often suffer from wet
weather. Once soaked they may
never look as well or fit as COM
fortably unless they are properly
dried and cared for.
Extension clothing specialists say
that wet shoes should be taken off as
soon as possible. Leather is weak
when it's wet. Wearing wet shoes
may pull them out of shape and
cause breaks and other damage.
Wet shoes should be stuffed with
soft paper or absorbent cotton to
take up moisture. Never use tension
shoe trees because they may stretch
the leather out of shape. Instead OF
drying the outside of shoes by
rubbing, which may roughen the
leather, pat with a soft cloth. When
the inside moisture is absorbed, re-
move the stuffing and let the shoes
dry slowly away from the heat Fast
drying with heat makes leather
shrink, Nharden or crack.
AS the shoes dry, clean them with
saddle soap. Follow this with little
sulfonated castor oil rubbed in by
hand. This treatment keeps leather
soft and pliable. Work or play shoes
that do not need polishing may be
softened and made to resist mo1s-
ture by rubbing them with beeswax,
tallow, wool grease or petroleum
jelly. Well-oiled shoes not only turn
off moisture but also last longer.
Outdoor work or children's shoes
may be softened after getting wet
by rubbing them with warm - not
hot - meats foot oil. castor oil or
tallow.
Leather soles can be made mols-
tlre resistant by setting the shoes
in a pan of just enough warm oil to
cover the soles. Let them stand in
this is minutes. taking care not to
get the heels in the oil, for oil rots
rubber.
Arizona sun., 1948-01-23
STREAK OF IRISH
By GARTH r. SPENCER

"I'm going back to work for Hal,
If you want to know"
A little stab went through Russ
heart. Simply because Of Gertie
Hale?"
mot entirely. Russ, we sim
ply can't go on fighting all the
time"
"You know" Russ said evenly,
'T'vs been thinking that same
thing"
Pats lips whitened again. $50
that's settled. I'll need some
rooney," she said.
Russ took out his billfold. It held
three fives and ten. He offered
her the bills. Without looking al
them Pat shook her head.
That's not enough" she said.
I'm taking the next plane at the
airport"
Russ was sure now that she was
staling, giving him chance to beg
Arizona sun., 1948-01-23

fell. He dragged it into the light.
From Kinks Sport Shop, Chicago. II
contained a set of perfectly matched
clubs.
So that was it! That was why she
had had Kirk stop there. To get q
present for him. All these months
Pat had been scrimping on her
clothes, pinching, saving
What heel-WHAT A HEEL-he
had been!
A sound from behind startled him
the turning Of latch. He whirled
Pat stood in the doorway. Pats
eyes were blazing; her cheeks were
on fire.
"Russ Van Hosen!" She stamped
her foot, and it shook two bright
tears out on her cheeks. russ Var
Hosen, l COULD MURDER YOU'
Honey" Russ gasped. Honey
grill"
Don't honey me! For half houl
you've let me sit out there in the
drive. In the rain! Waiting :.
for you to come out and get me
But you wouldn't. Oh, how ] hate
you! Instead you waited until I hac
to give in myself - humbling my
PRIDE Suddenly Pats voice
broke. Her arms went around him
! "Oh, Russ, I don't care what yol
did. But say you love me-tha
you'll always love me! :. Because
I love you sol"
Russ didn't answer; he didn'
want to answer. All he wanted wa!
the assuring feel OF her in his arms
RUSS" Pat was sobbing, lever
while we were quarreling I lovec
you. If you could only forgive tina
streak of Irish in me"
II can," Russ said humbly, Il
you can overlook streak OF stub
born Dutch"
Arizona sun., 1948-01-23

Russ swallowed against the pain
full aching in his throat. What fool!
To think their little spats had mat
tered - as if every couple didn't
have them during their first year.
. Maybe even now, if he should
call the airport .
The clock struck ten, booming
through the awful emptiness Of the
house. Russ grabbed the phone; the
plane left at ten. Feverishly he
dialed the number. Airport? .
Listen, has the plane - It's gomez"
The silence of the house beat
against his ears. He couldn't stand
it here; he had to get out, do some
thing. Russ started for the front
door, then remembered it was rain
ing. His raincoat was in the closet
off the kitchen door.
The closet was dark; his search
ing arm knocked down a package,
a long package that clinked as II
Arizona sun., 1948-01-23
ASK Me 4
ANOTHER
A General Quiz
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.


l. What does a small sc" before
a date indicate?
2. How many matches does the
average American strike during a
day?
3. How hot does it get at the
North pole?
4. The ancient Colosseum of
Rome seated how many people?
5. Who is the highest paid ball
player in the history of major
league baseball?
6. A tellurian is an inhabitant of
what planet?
z. What fictional character had
''The Old Man of the Sea" clinging
to his shoulders?
s. Which New England state has
no coastal area?
The AnsJUers
/. About (circa).
2. Fourteen. Six wooden kitchen
matches, three ''penny box" mat
ches, and five ''book' matches.
3. Barely enough to melt the
snow.
4. $4,000 people.
5. Bob Feller of the Cleveland
Indians. He drew $87 600 last year.
The old record was Babe Ruth's
$4,000.
6. The earth.\
7. Sinbad.
5. Vermont.
Arizona sun., 1948-01-23
Tailored FrOck.

A NEATLY tailored shirtwaist
"A dress with a fresh spring-like
air. The softly rounded collar,
shaped yoke line, gored skirt are
pleasing accents. Cuffed sleeves.
Pattern No. 1886 comes in sizes IA, 16,
18, 20; 40, AZ, A and 46. Size 16, 4ss yards
of 35-inch material.
Arizona sun., 1948-01-23

her to stay. If he gave in this time
he'd have to give in always. The
stubborn lines of his jaw hardened.
Taking the car check from his pock-
ct he endorsed it with his pen.
''This is on Conway & Company"
he said; "you can cash it anywhere
in the state"
Pats cheeks went fiery red. Her
voice was low, but it trembled.
'Russ Van Hosen, I could murder
you! Give. me those bills and let me
go!"
Russ said nothing. He watched her
back the car out onto the drive.
Not until then did full realization
come over him. He had held firm;
he had won a moral victory. But
Pat was gone.
Russ walked slowly back into
the living room. He was still dazed,
unable to believe it. Ten minutes
passed, half an hour. Then memo
ries began to rise and choke him,
a hundred memories of the swell
times they'd had together
From that first day when they'd
met at the golf course. They'd
played together and he'd beaten
her, in spite of the ribbing she'd
given him over his mis-matched
patched-up clubs. He'd been saving
| to buy a new set - but he'd bought
her a ring instead.
If there were only some way to
get her back
Arizona sun., 1948-01-23
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To keep order in the bathroom
and prevent squabbles, assign
wash cloths and towels of a GER
tain color to each member of the
family. Never change the color
scheme, though.
To store loaf of bread that has
been cut, wrap it in waXed paper.
A cloth absorbs moisture and may
give the bread an "off" favor.
If a dress pattern calls for ruff
f1es or founces, choose crisp ma
terial for them.
The suction attachment of an
electric vacuum cleaner may be
used for cleaning hot air registers.
Don't be disturbed if your baby
does not grow as rapidly during
his second year as he did during
his first. A slowing down of baby's S
development during his second
year is perfectly natural.
If buttOnhOles are worn or torn
or if the material around them is
beginning to unravel, you may re-
place the worn section with banc
of ribbon. Work new buttonholes
For more interest, you may make
cuffs for your dress with the same
kind of ribbon.
Arizona sun., 1948-01-23
Ne
FICTION.
Corner
corner

Russ Van HoSen was late but feel
ing good, with the check from an
other car sale tucked in his pocket.
He walked in at the back door. Pat
was stirring something at the cup
board. She heard him, but didn't
! glance around.
Russ squeezed her shoulders and
kissed her, then waited hopefully.
Pat didn't respond. After minute
Russ turned away and walked on
into the living room. So Pat was
still sore. Well, one thing was GER
tain; the next peace move would
have to come from her.
He sat down and reached for the
sport page. Golf was opening at the
Wyaconda Sunday. Well, they prob
ably wouldn't 60 now; they probab-
" wouldn't 60 anywhere. Lately. it
seemed, they'd been quarreling all
the time.
It had begun this time as usual,
with a quick sizzling fash OF Pats
Irish temper. One of those brief
fiash-ups which usually ended with
little damage done. Only this one
hadn't ended yet; it was still drag
ging on. Well, let it drag!
Maybe by the time it was over
Pat would have learned to keep that
streak of fighting Irish temper
down.
Pat came in from the kitchen.
"Russ Van Hosen," she said
sharply, "put that paper down."
'All right" Russ knew what Pat
wanted - to carry on from where
they stopped last night.
81 want to know" Pat said tight
ly, ''just why you left the party with
that Gertie Hale last night"
Russ jaw grew stubborn. II told
you: I went out to start her car.
that's ALL"
''It certainly took you a good long
time Where was her husband
why didn't she have him start it?"
'T don't know - he was some
where around, I guess. Anyway. I
had sold her the car"
eyes," Pat said. 1.-TWO years ago
before I'd even met you. >. Russ,
are you getting a little tired Of me?"
Russ groaned. Pat knew better,
Of course. All she wanted was
row. Maybe he had spent too much
time with Gertie, but what Of it?
What about Hal Kirk last week?
Pat had asked him to stop over and
see her on his way in to Chicago.
Talk about old pals!
"Well?" Pat insisted.
Russ turned back to his paper.
''I've said all I have to say"
Pat started to speak again, then
stopped. Over the paper Russ saw
her face tighten "All right" she
said quietly.
Russ watched her walk across
the room and begin to climb the
stairs. He listened, and after mo-
ment he could hear her moving
about in their bedroom above. Do
ing what? he wondered After ten
minutes he went to the foot Of the
stairs and called.
"Pat!" No answer. "Pat!" he
called again.
Pat was coming down the stair
way; she had on her hat and coat.
She carried her bag in her hand.
"Pat," Russ demanded, where
are you going?"
''Why," Pat. answered coldly,
''should you carer"
Russ studied her face. She was
blufing, of course; threatening to
leave. Well, two could bluff. That's
right" he said, ''why should II"
Arizona sun., 1948-01-23

The suction attachment of an
electric vacuum cleaner may be
used for cleaning hot air registers.
Arizona sun., 1948-01-23
NMck MENTHOLATUM

When clogged up nostrils have
you gasping for air, and your nose
is red and sore-quick, reach for
Mentholatum and B-R7E-A-T-H-E!
Mentholatum contains comfort
ing Camphor and minty Men
Arizona sun., 1948-01-23

Casters that are oiled periodi-
cally make furniture easier to
move while cleaning.
Put small scraps of candles to-
gether in little cotton bag and
use to prevent iron from sticking.
When sewing sheer materials
on the machine, put layer of tis-
sue under the seam. Tissue pre-
vents puckering and can be torn
off.
Arizona sun., 1948-01-23
Clever Dress.

HERE'S a clever junior dress
L 1 that combines two harmonic
ing fabrics. Rows of buttons trim
the comfortable sleeves-the car
digan front is as young as can be.
Date bait for sure.
y
Pattern No. 1879 is for sizes II, IL, 13,
IA, 16 and 18. Size IL, 2A yards of 35 or
39-inch; yoke. 70 yard.
The new Spring and Summer FASHION
will delight you with it's smart new styles
printed in the book. Is cents.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-11-27

Although his speaking lines were few, Laurence Anderson stole the show from the other boys for he appears to be nat ural clown. Also entertaining was his loafing brother, Alfred And. erson Gene Sundberg as the guy who almost lost his gal to the city slicker and Morris Hansen as the visitor from the big town, were both exceptionally good.
 Phyllis Sullivan and James Adams, whose smart clothes were @ contrast to the informal costumes of the feudin' folk and Bob Lear, appeared briefly in the final act and did their parts with ease.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-11-27
Post Office For PribiIOfs

Civilization is closing in on remote St. Paul Island, largest of the Boring Seas 5 PribiIof Is lands. Mrs. Ruth L. Anderson, a Fish and Wildllfe Service en- ployed school teacher has been appointed St. Paul Islands first postmaster.
 Weather permitting, 8 Reeve Aleutian Always plane will land on St Paul's tiny airstrip from Anchorage or Dutch Harbor ev. cry 2 weeks with mail.
 Until this month, all mail ad-
Kodiak mirror., 1948-11-27
.gODIAk MIRROR
Feudin' Bartons, Roys
 Prove Mighty Popular

Those clever high school kids dld it again!
 Tuesday night before g pack. ed house they again proved thar they can put on a swell show enjoyed by ali, including them, selves.
 On cold and stormy night they brought a warm hearted gal from Kentucky to Kodiak and she was indeed most wei. come.
 The musical comedy, Ken- lucky Sue, is an entertaining one and as presented by the well-taleneed group, was a big hit.
 Tho tsansfHl solos, some sensi. mental, seme delighafaaly silly. were well ssng. the hiDlbilly sas- aaaass were colorsul and autben. lie, and tka set for the play complete ts the bear sAin over the 6r~p'ses, was realistic.
 Tae-e ceuldn't have been 6 better east than the enc wAieh bFeeAea shreugh tho hnas aod musical nIrmbers with good sbythm, stage presence and lots ok fan.
 The heroine, Joan VarIand. had 8 pleasant voice and she showed the results of the musi- ea) training she has already had. Her performance was most near ay professional of them all.
 As they did last spring, in the minstrel show, lone Norton and Vivian Pagano teamed up and had a hilarious time with their jokes and songs. .Anona Gregori off was properly stern as the despairing mother of 8 good. for nothing family, and Alma Nell sen, fetshingly attired in a gay psjnt dress and rose.erowned hat, sang with 8 delightful volce af her return to the mountain country.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-11-27

The girls in the chorus t"o must be commended for not only did they sing charmingIy but they carried small speaking parts as we'll and appeared to be more a part of the play than just a musical accompaniment.
 Credit for the fine perform auce must also go to the dlrect- ors, Audrey Naldrett and Henry Brooks, to MT. Brooks as accom- panlst, and to Marjorie Gunder- son. Vera Stone and Georgya Ellis for their work on staging and costumes.
 The show netted approximate ly $500, to be used to send the basketball seam to the Fur Ken dezvous, supt. L. T. Uttsrbsek announced at its conclusion.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-11-27

Rotary club members were shown The Little Red Wagon, a film tracing the history of the Swift Packing Co. from it's early b ginning down to the present day. The regular weekly meeting was held at the Montmartre, Tuesday noon.
 Walter Muller was introduced AS a new member and k. N. Wilkinson was re-instated.
 Guests were Roy Madsen, w. J. Wheeldon and Max La Lande
Kodiak mirror., 1948-11-27

dressed to the Pribilof !s'cHfe went wa Dutch Harbor or Una laska and was delivered by sea 5 times a year.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-11-27

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Milford chronicle., 1948-10-01

These prices effective In all
ASP Food Stores In Milford
and Vicinity.