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Evening star., 1948-06-06
Admiral King Marks
Midway Anniversary

The Battle of Midway, which
ended six years ago today, demon
strated the ability of naval air.
craft to check the advance OF an
enemy early in a war, Fleet Ad-
miral Ernest j. King said last
night in a statement commemorate
ing the event.
The battle, in which the Japa-
nese lost four carriers and cruiser
as compared with United States
losses of one carrier and a destroyer,
halted the Jap thrust against
Hawaii and the West Coast and
cleared the way for the start of the
American offensive in the Pacific,
Admiral King recalled. The battle
was fought from June to 6, 1912.
"As in the Coral Sea-" the war
time chief Of naval operations said,
the Japanese and United States
fleets did not see each other, ex-
cept through the eyes of their
aircraft These engagements proved
the ability Of the feet air arm to
reach the enemy and check his
advance in the early stages Of the
war, and demonstrated the versatile
power of a mobile air base in a
defensive situation"
American losses in the engage
ment were the carrier Yorktown
and the destroyer Hammann. One
hundred and thirteen carrier-based
planes were lost. as compared with
an estimated $50 Jap planes.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Missing Boy, 5, Hunted
After Companion browns
By the Associated Press

HAMPTON, Va, June 5.-An in
tensive air-sea search was under
way tonight for a 5-year-old boy
after the body of his 8-year -old
companion was found near an over
turned boat in the north branch of
Back River at the Langley Air Force
base earlier today.
The body of Kohn N. Irish, son
of Master Sergt. and Mrs. j. B.
Irish of Langley Field, was found by
two fishermen. He was drowned
when the boat in which he and
Herbert Van Marshall, son of Mas
ter Sergt. and Mrs C. C. Marshall,
also of Langley. were exploring, cap
sized. throwing the two children
into the water.
A helicopter, an LIS liaison plane,
cash boats and all of the Langley
air-sea rescue units, and a team of
divers from Fort Eustic were par
ticiptaing in the search for the
Marshall boy. base public infor-
nation spokesman said.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
John |. |mirie Dies;
Bethesda Civic Leader

John Lewis Imirie, 81, who helped
to get a public library and a fire
rescue squad for Bethesda, died
yesterday at his home, 9016 Old
Georgetown road, Bethesda, after a
long illness.
He was vice president of Premier
Press. Inc, here A native of Wash
ington. he had lived in Bethesda for
more than 30 years.
Active in civic affairs, he helped
found the Bethesda Public Library
in 1899, and initiated the fire rescue
squad, of which he was captain for
six years, beginning in 1929.
He was a Rotarian, member Of
the Bethesda Chamber of Com
merce, a Mason, charter member
of the Bethesda fire department
and a member of the Sixth Presby-
terian Church in Washington. He
had been one of the advocates OF
a boys club in Bethesda.
Surviving are his widow. Mrs.
Christena Eckhardt Imirie; two
daughters. Mrs. Margaret I. Mar
shall and Miss Mildred Helen 1mirie,
and two sisters, Miss Helen S.
Imirie and Mrs. Mildred Hane OF
Washington.
Funeral services will be held at II
am. Tuesday in the Pumphrey
funeral home. Bethesda and burial
will be in GlenWood Cemetery.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Gold Star Mothers Name
ARLINGTON Woman 10 Post

Mrs. Thomas G. McBroom of 805
South Ok street. Arlington, has
been elected first vice president of
the American Gold Star Mothers
at their annual convention in Allan
tic City.
The convention elected Mrs.
Eleanor Boyd of Long Beach, Calf.
as president, succeeding Mrs. Anna
Hagerty of Atlantic City, the Associ-
ated Press reported.
Ruth Barnes of Washington was
named fourth vice president in the
elections Friday.
Resolutions asking Congress to
legislate pensions for Gold Star
Mothers and to increase allotments
to dependent children of deceased
veterans were adopted.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Convict Held for Trial
In Staying Of Mays
by the Assoeiotsd Press

OMAHA, June 5.-Charles Ed
ward McClelland, 19-year-old Colo
rado convict, yesterday was ordered
held for trial on two charges Of f1rst
degree murder for the Staying Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L. May, II, Of
Alexandria, Va.
The order was issued by County
Judge Robert r. Troyer after Pub
lie Defender Joseph M. Lovely
entered a plea of innocent for Nc
Clelland. who stood silent at the
arraignment.
Testimony included the reading
of portions OF a 36-page statement
signed by McClelland, who has
admitted the slayings near Omaha
last August.
Mr.. May was member of the
family which owns the Alexandria.
Bancroft & Washington Transit Co..
Alexandria.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Work Begins al Suit|and
On Apartment Project

Construction of a new 42-unit
apartment project at Suitland, Md,
has been started by the firm of Sam
Minskoff & Sons of New York City,
it was announced yesterday.
The project, is estimated to cost
81, 900 900, win be known as Parkway
Terrace. The buildings are being
constructed on a 20-acre tract, near
Silver Hill and Suitland roads, and
extending 1000 feet along Military
highway, the firm reported.
The first apartments are expected
to be ready for occupancy by Sep
tember. Plans call for construction
of 40 buildings containing garden
type apartments and facilities for
central parking and Fairgrounds.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Dewey to Visit Richmond
To ToIk With DELEGATES
BY the Assoeiotsd Press

by the AssoeIotsd Press
RICHMOND, Va. June 5.-GQv.
Dewey of New York will come to
Richmond Wednesday to confer
with Virginia delegates to the Re-
publican National Convention.
Curtis NJ. Dozier, COP national
committeeman from Virginia. said
the presidential aspirant would ar
rive here after a stopoh in Mary
land. After an indefinite stay,
Mr.. Dewey will head for North
Carolina, Mr.. Dozier said.
Evening star., 1948-06-06

An almost unpublicized s660,000
fund drive being conducted by the
Protestant Episcopal Theological
Seminary at Alexandria has reached
its three-quarter mark.
The Rev. William H. Kirk Of st.
Johns Parish, Buffalo, N. Y, ex-
poets to have the full amount soon.
Successful completion of the drive
will mean the rehabilitation OF four
buildings more than a century OLD,
construction of four new dormitory
units, reconditioning Of the faculty
house and installation of necessary
plumbing and heating facilities.
Last January, the Right Rev.
Frederick D. Goodwin, DID,, broke
ground for the first of the dornli-
tories. At that time, less than half
Of the goal had been realized.
The drive has been conducted by
sponsoring committee originally
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Virginia Democrats
Urged 10 5ecede Or
Stick 10 National Tickle
BY the Associotsd Press

LIVINGSTON, Va, June S.
Nelson County's delegate, Robert
Whitehead today said the Virginia
State Democratic Convention to be
held July 2, should either secede
from the national Democratic Party
or else participate in the party's
national convention without reser-
vation.
In a statement issued from his
home here, Mr.. Whitehead said:
If the State convention is not
prepared to support the nominee
of the national convention. it should
not stultify, itself by sending dele
gates to it," He added
UNLESS it is unreservedly will
ing to observe the pledge Of honor
which the presence of its delegates
at the Philadelphia convention en-
tails, it should have the courage to
refuse to elect delegates to it and
should make q nomination Of Its
own" @3
Fought Anti Truman Bill.
Whitehead fought the anti-Tru-
man election bill in the General
Assembly last winter. Today he
made it plain that he would have
nothing to do with the State con-
vention; instead, he said he would
support the national democratic
nominees.
The anti Truman law, a much
amended version of the bill Gov.
Tuck originally offered as Vir-
ginia's answer to the Truman civil
rights program, allows the State
Democratic Convention to reject the
national party nominees and put
up its own slate under the name
Democratic Party of Virginia. 1t
provides means, however. for the
national nominees and any other
party nominees readily to qualify
for a place on the ballot.
May Reconvene Later.
1t has been generally understood
that the Virginia convention, which
will meet in Richmond for the
major purpose of naming Virginia's
delegates to the Philadelphia con-
vention, would operate with the
understanding 1t might reassemble
after the national convention If the
latter meetings choices we're not
acceptable to Virginia Democrats.
Under the anti-Truman law, q
State convention has until so days
before election day-or until early
September-to reject the national
party choices. If it does nothing
before the 60-day deadline, 1t is
presumed to be stringing along with
the national nominees
Evening star., 1948-06-06
$85,0O0HospitaI Drive
In Arlington Extended !;
0n|y$14,059 Raised

Extension of the Arlington Hos
pital campaign for $4,000 was an
nounced yesterday, the day the
drive originally had been sched-
uled to end, because only 1853 per
cent OF the quota has been COL
lected.
AS of yesterday. $14,o5s in COL
lections had been reported.
Announcement of the extension
was made by Lawrence w. Doug
las, campaign chairman. who de-
clared the $85 900 must be raised.
The hospital plans to apply $70,-
600 of the goal to a deficit which
was incurred through failure to
attain last years quota and through
the unanticipated increase in oper-
ating costs. The other $4,000
would be applied toward the pur-
chase price of the hospital from
the Federal Government, which
built it. The hospital is operated
by non-profit association of
county residents.
Negotiations are under way for
the hospitals purchase and although
no price has been set, it is not ex-
pected to be less than 100000, cam
paign officials said.
The tagging drive is blamed on in
ability to get sufficient workers to
canvass the community, Mr.. Douglas
said.
Though we have had many volun-
teers in response to our urgent pleas,
we still do not have the coverage
necessary Mr.. Douglas declared
Il am asking again for help. A
couple of hours night will go
long way in our still uncovered
sections.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Elections 10 Be Held
I'm Falls Church and
Alexandra tuesday

Alexandria and Falls Church will
elect city and town officials Tues
day.
The only contest is in Falls
Church. where two candidates have
filed in both the first and third wards
for election to the town council.
In the first ward, James E. Durant.
incumbent. is opposed by Mrs. Mer-
rill Lee Chanel. In the third ward,
Lee M. Rhodes and Boyd Chase are
contesting for council seat.
Albert M. Orme is unopposed for
mayor and Harry Mccarthy. In
cumbent, Is unopposed for the second
ward council seat.
In Alexandria, the four Demo-
cratic candidates for the four vacant
council seats are unopposed.. They
are Albert A. Smoot, Leroy S. Bend
helm, Marshall S. Beverley and Roy
C. Bragg.
= Polls in both Alexandria and Falls
Church will be open from 1880 am,
to $3.50 pm, Daylight Saving Time.
Meanwhile, q movement to es-
tablish a second voting precinct in
Falls Church gained momentum with
the, circulation of petition to
Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge
Paul E. Brown. ~+
Town officials said almost all of
the 20 signatures needed had been
obtained. Only resident property
owners are qualified to sign. The
only polling place at present is at
the town hall.
Under the plan contained in the
petition, Lee highway would be a
dividing line for the two precincts.
Residents on the South and East
sides would continue to vote at the
town hall, and those on the North
and West would vote at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Byrd's Antarctic Dog,
Is Buried With Military Honors
lad met the dog in his travels

who had met the dog in his travels
Hickey was born in Little Americs
in 1884 during the second Antarctic
expedition of Admiral Byrd wher
the temperature outside the shelter
stood at Is degrees below zero. The
first trees and grass he saw were
in New Zealand, where the expedi-
ton stopped on the return trip nine
months later.
Comdr. Dustin, who served as Ad-
miral Byrd's aide, became Rickey's
master after the party reached the
United States, and accompanied him
on two subsequent return trips tC
the Antarctic in 1899 and 1947.
On the Anarctic trips, Hickey be-
came the invaluable ally of Wash
ington Ornithologist Malcolm Davis
rounding up penguins with all the
finesse Of a veteran sheepdog. Mr.
Davis recalled that Hickey, unlike
other dogs, never bit penguin dur
ing these operations.
In fact, according to Comdr.
Dustin, Rickey's lifelong behavior
made a fallacy of the belief that
husky's are vicious breed of dog,
When he was attacked by smaller
dogs, Hickey, who weighed 80 pounds
and was 80 per cent wolf, used to
frighten them away by sneezing at
them, his master recalled.
When he left for the Paris con-
ference last month, Comdr. Dustin
told Hickey to take his orders from
Mrs. Dustin. The dog seemed to
be in perfect health, he said. One
night, however. Hickey walked into
the living room of the apartment,
lay down at his mistress feet and
died. 1t was learned later that he
had an incurable kidney ailment.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Hearing Set tuesday
On Prince Georges
Master zoning Plan

Fourteen separate Zoning classifi-
cations instead of five, as at present
are included under provisions OF the
proposed master zoning plan for
the Maryland Washington Regional
District in Prince Georges County
which will be given its first formal
public hearing Tuesday.
The hearing will be held at 8 pm.
at the Hyattsville Armory. The
session will be conducted by the
MARYLAND National Capital Park and
Planning Commission, sponsor OF the
plan.
The proposed ordinances and
maps, included in a 12l-page book
let prepared by the planning COM
mission. can be inspected tomorrow
at the commissions Prince Georges
County Office or all day Tuesday
at the Armory. The commissions
office is located at 5406 Queens
Chapel road in the Queens Chapel
Shopping Center, West Hyattsvllle.
County to Hold Hearing.
recommendations voiced during
the hearing will be added, if found
appropriate, to the proposed master
plan for presentation to the Prince
Georges County Commissioners. The
county heads, as the District zoning
Council for the area, also will hold
a public hearing before taking final
action on the plan.
Previously, 16 informal hearings
were held in various parts OF the
county to learn sentiments OF res
idents IN each area.
Nine of the classifications under
the new ordinances are for resi-
dental use, compared to three now.
There also would be two CONNER
cial zonings, and two for industrial
use. compared to one each under the
current regulations. One of the new
classlhcations would permit a
planned residential community, in
cluding both private houses and
stores.
Current Classifications.
Current classifications are resi-
dental A for individual homes, resi-
dental B for two-family dwellings,
residential C for apartment use,
commercial D for business use and
industrial E for industries and
heavy business use.
New ones would include the RIA
and R-R zones for agriculture, resi-
dental and rural residential use,
R-75 and R-55. which are similar
to the current residential A zoning;
R-35. R-20 and R-20-A, for semi
d ct a C h e d and triple-attached
houses: and Rib and Rio for
apartments.
Commercial zoning would be C-1
and CO for light and heavy busi-
ness. respectively, while IL and 10
would be the same for industrial
coming. An R-P-C zone would per-
NIT the planned community, such as
at Greenbelt.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Portrait Of Henry Cord
To Be Shown Tuesday

A portrait of the late Henry w.
Cord, of Prince Georges County.
one-time Maryland land commits
sioner will be unveiled at 8 pm.
Tuesday in the Hall of Records at
the Annapolis State House.
Gov. Lane is among guests who
are expected to attend the ceremony.
The portrait is the work of Mrs.
Nellie Forsythe Pawley, of 2102
Roosevelt street, Falls Church. She
was commissioned to do the paint
ing by the Goth Electoral District
Democratic Club Of Lanham, Md.
Two officials of the club, Mrs. J.
D. Jasper and Mrs. Augustus We'd
derburn, will attend.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Alexandra Seminary Drive
Hits 75% of $66O,OOO Cool

headed by the Rev. Charles W.
Sheerin Of Washington, who died
several months ago.
DR.. Sheerin and his committee
selected Mr.. Kirk as manager of
the drive. Others who have aided
in the drive include Senator Byrd.
Democrat, Of Virginia, former Su-
prene Court Justice Owen Roberts,
former Secretary of State Edward
r. Stettinius and the Right Rev.
Henry st. George Tucker. former
presiding bishop of the Episcopal
Church.
The drive is the first Of its kind
to be conducted for the seminary
since it was founded 125 years ago.
As the oldest and largest Episcopal
seminary in the United States, the
Alexandria institution is expected
to lead the way in providing
Episcopal clerical leadership.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
William ketzger Dies;
Leesburg Judge
speeieI Dispatch 10 Ii. stnr


LEESBURG. Va, June 5.-Judge
William A. Metzger, u, died this
afternoon at his home here after an
illness OF several months. He had
been Judge of the Trial Justice
Court since the office was created
many years ago. Judge Metzger was
born in Leesburg, the son of the
late George T. and Maria Hall
Metzger. He was educated at WASH
ington and Lee University and prac-
ticed law in Leesburg before his ap-
pointment to the trial justice Of
flee. He had been secretary of the
board of the Loudon Hospital for
80 years and was a trustee of the
Thomas Balch Library. He is sur
vived by his widow, a daughter
Miss Mary Metzger, Leesburg, a son,
William Baylor Metzger, OF Water
ford and two sisters, Miss Ellen
Metzger and Miss Maria Hall Metz
ger, Leesburg.
Funeral services will be held at
3 pm. Monday at st. James Epis-
copal Church, Leesburg. Burial will
be in the Leesburg cemetery.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
| Before June IS
Gar Inspections
Due in Vrqinio

Virginia State police yesterday
reminded automobile owners that
their cars must be inspected anc
approved by June Is.
Troopers at the Alexandra head
quarters said that apparently some
newcomers to Virginia are not
aware of the inspection law and
urged that they comply immedi-
ately. In Alexandria. Arlington,
Prince William and Fairfax Coun-
ties, IS garages and service stations
are authorized to make the inspec-
tions.
Drivers Of cars which have not
been approved by the deadline are
subject to summons. \
Evening star., 1948-06-06
6. P. Unit Elects
WyIie in CuIpeper
Special Dispatch 10 The S,ol


CULPEPER, Va, June 5.-Thomas
Wylie, Charlottesville, was named
vice chairman and Mrs. Acklene
Akerly of Alexandria, vice chair
woman by 9th District Republicans
meeting here tonight.
All II members of the congress
sional district committee attended
the meeting at the Lord Culpeper
Hotel with District Chairman Carl
Marshall presiding
The two Republican candidates
for the district COP nomination
were present but did not speak
They are Charles c. Pratt, Airing
ton, and Tyrrell Krum, Fairfax. The
primary is in August.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
BIodensburg Council
Delays Filling Vacancy

The Bladensburg Town Council
has postponed until July 2 the
selection of a Councilman from the
1st Ward in order to obtain recon-
mendations and Endorsements from
citizens groups.
The vacancy was created last
month by the resignation of Vincent
j. McCarran. The unexpired term
runs until May. The post was to be
filled Friday night.
The Council called special meet
ing at 8 pm. June II to act on bids
from private contractors for trash
and garbage collections for the town.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Muyer Will Be Installed
As Wilson PTA Heed

Philip Mayer. newly-elected pres
ident of the Woodrow Wilson ele-
mentary School Parent Teacher As
sociation, will be installed with other
officers at pm. tomorrow i'll the
school, Wilson boulevard. Arlington.
Other officers are Mrs. Hugh G..
Francis, vice president: H. R. Wini-
Bile. secretary, and Marvin H. Leven-
berg. treasurer.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Injuries in Traffic Crash
Fatal 10 Second Marine

Corpl. Robert A. Rogacki, II Of
Cicero. H., died yesterday at
Bethesda Naval Hospital Of injuries
received May 20 in the collision of .
truck and an automobile on Grain
highway near Upper Marlboro.
Corpl. Rogacki, Marine, was the
second to die as result of the acci.
dent. Pfc. Earl w. Johnston, 20, Of
Syracuse, N. Y, who was reported
by police to have been driving the
automobile, was killed instantly.
Both were stationed at Camp Ls'
jeune. N. C.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Silver Spring Civilians
Install New Officers

Officers of the Silver Spring Civil
tan Club have been installed as fol-
lows: DR.. Read Calvert. president;
George Luther, first vice president
David Gottwals, second vice presi-
dent; Raymond Lear, secretary: DR.
Jack Lintner, treasurer, and Andy
Wahl. assistant secretary.
The board of directors, in addition
TO the officers, is comprised OF
George McCauley, Bob Bains, EinaI
Christensen, Fred Heine and Frank
Masterson.
Evening star., 1948-06-06

Hickey, IA year old Labrador
husky who was born under ice in an
Antarctic shelter and VINO herded
penguins as puppy. received a
final tribute yesterday from his
former shipmates and friends.
Among those who attended full
dress military memorial services at
the Aspin Hill pet cemetery, near
Norbeck, Md, were representatives
of the Navy, former members of
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrds ex-
petitions to the Antarctic and men,
bers of the Cuban Embassy and New
Zealand Legation.
Admiral Byrd, originally slated to
attend, telephoned that a confer
ence in Boston would prevent his ap-
pearance.
Naval Chaplain Officiates.
Naval honors were accorded Hickey,
with rites being conducted by Navy
chaplain, 1t. Comdr. John T. Twiss
o fthe Naval Air Station. An H.
man ceremonial group from the
same base fired three volleys. A
bugler sounded taps.
During the ceremonies, plane,
piloted by Washington Naval Re-
serve flyer. flew over the cemetery
and dipped its wings in tribute.
Hickey was buried in place OF
honor within the cemetery near the
grave of another famed dog, Rags,
a hero of World War l..
Animal Military Burials Rare.
Military officials in the Washing
ton area reported last night that it
was one of the very few times an
animal has been accorded military
honors. The only other instance
that could be recalled by George J.
Young. operator of the cemetery,
was the burial of Rags.
Most famous of Admiral Byrd's
sled-dogs. Hickey became known as
the flying husky" to thousands in
this country through appearances IN
movies, on the stage and television
screen and on the radio, when he
participated in bond selling cam
paigns during the war.
With his master, 1t. Comdr Fred
erick G. Dustin, U. S. N. r., Hickey
served aboard naval vessels in the
North Atlantic, logged some 1900
hours on patrol missions and even
took an impromptu trip on sub
marine.
When Hickey died in Comdr. Dus-
tins apartment at 1875 New Hamp-
shire avenue NV. May 13, the OFF,
Ger, who was in Paris at the time
advising members of a projected
French Polar expedition, received a
cablegram from his wife. Soon aft
erwards, telephone Gals, letters and
kilograms from as far away as Ha-
waii began coming in from people
Evening star., 1948-06-06
South Maryland Dentists
To Meet at Silver Sprinq

A meeting of the Southern Mary
land Dental Society will be neld In
the Silver Spring Hot Shoppe at
z pm. tomorrow.
DR.. E. Russell Cook OF Bethesda,
chairman of the Committee on
Children's Dentistry. has arranged
the program. It will include talks
bv DR.. Philip Robin Of Washington
and DR.. John w. Knutson of the
Public Health Service.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
MonteomeryPTACounci|
Will Answer Suuter -

Three officials of the Mont
gomery County Council of Parent
Teacher Associations will reply to-
day to County Commissioner Wesley
I. Sauter's criticism of pressure
for expansion into what he de-
scribed as desirable but unneces-
sary" fields of education.
Nathan r. Gilbert, council presi-
dent; Harlan v. Hadley and DR.
NJ. S. Burlfll are to make the reply
at lis pm. today over Radio Sta
ton WGAY on the Community
Forum broadcast.