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/ The crashed airplane on that occa-
sion, turned out to be q toy model.

The crashed airplane on that coca
sion, turned out to be q toy model.
Denies Using Profanity.
Chief Murphy denied he had used
profanity attributed to him by 1t.
Sweeney, who appeared as prosecu-
cution witness. He conceded, how
ever. he had been ''peeved" by 1t.
Sweeney's department at the fire,
and that he had used some mildly
obscene terms In dressing down the
lieutenant.
The chief also admitted yesterday
that last February is he ordered
the No. l Rescue Squad ambulance
dispatched with a first-aid worker
to care for the dislocated thumb
of a civilian guest at q party he
was attending.
He denied he had directed the
incident be kept of the department
record books and be flushed up"
He said he asked specifically that
the ambulance be kept in service,
with its radio ready to receive emer-
gency calls while taking the civilian
patient to Casualty Hospital.
Dealing with another charge,
Chief Murphy fatty denied having
used profanity in a conversation
with Battalion Chief John l.. Wer-
helm last May 81. Chief Werheim
had told the Trial Board Chief
Murphy called him "one Of those
damn overrated chiefs"
Two Differ on Incident.
Chief Werheims account of the
incident had been supported by
Battalion Chief Carlisle S. Peterson.
department executive officer. who
said he was in the outer Office at
fire alarm headquarters and over
heard the conversation. But Pvt.
Raymond v. Denton, who supported
Chief Murphy's version yesterday.
said he was in the outer Office and
that Chief Peterson was not there.
Chief Murphy said he thought he
had freed Chief Peterson from his
duties that day to permit the execu-
tive officer to collect gifts in the
department for patients at Walter
Reed Hospital.
rs that right, Pete, or not?" he
asked Chief Peterson. who was in
the courtroom assisting Mr.. Maher
in the prosecution of the case. Mr..
Maher quickly objected to this ques-
ton from witness and Chief Peter
son did not answer.
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Eisenhower
CONTINUED From First Page.)

mower supporters la1d plans TO enter
him in the Pennsylvania presiden-
tial preferential primary. Today it
was reported from Los Angeles that
his friends there were launching a
drive for the nomination of Eisen-
hover for President.
What will be the effect on the
Eisenhower supporters in New
Hampshire and other parts of the
country Of this latest statement re-
mains to be seen. A national or
ganization to win him the nomina-
ton has headquarters in New York.
The Eisenhower letter was in
reply to a letter from Mr.. Finder
dated January 12-three days after
the filing of the Eisenhower slate of
delegates in New Hampshire.
Gen. Eisenhower listed two
reasons for not having said previ-
ously that he would not accept a
presidential nomination.
The first reason, he said, was that
bald statement he would not &C.
cept would smack of effrontery."
A second, and deeper reason, he
continued, was "a persistent doubt
that I could phrase a fiat refusal
without appearing to violate that
concept of duty to country which
calls upon every good citizen to
place no limitations upon his readi-
ness to serve in any designated
capacity"
Feared Misinterpretation.
"1t was only the possible misin-
depreciation of my attitude that
caused me concern and so long as
I could believe that mere denial OF
political ambition would prevent
serious misunderstanding and mis-
directed effort, I was reluctant to
say more" Gen. Eisenhower added.
Later in the letter, Gen. Eisen-
hover said:
1T would seem almost superfluous
for me to add that as long as live
shall hold myself in readiness to
respond by any call to military
duty"
/ He said he believed that, unless
an individual felt some inner COM
pulsion and special qualifications to
enter the political arena-which I
do not-a refusal to do so involves
no violation OF the highest standards
of devotion'sto duty
Gen. George c. Marshall, when he
returned to this country last year
10 become Secretary of State, an
nounced fatty he cotild not be
drafted for a presidential nomina-
ton. s-~e
Gen. Eisenhower Is to go on ter
minal leave from the Army around
February Is. In June he will be-
come president of Columbia Uni
versity. The Republican National
Convention, for the nomination Of q
presidential candidate, opens June
81 in Philadelphia.
The positive refusal Of Gen. Eisen-
hover to become a candidate and his
declaration he could not accept such
a nomination, seems to make a
definite change in the whole picture,
both for the Republicans and the
Democrats.
President Truman, who La re-
garded as certain of nomination by
the Democrats, now is assured he
will not have to run against the
popular Gen. Eisenhower, who. &C
cording to public sentiment polls
would easily win presidential race
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usual politicians assembled in con-
vention.
with personal greetings, sincerely
yours, .s.s i,
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Senators to investigate
Charges Against REA
BY the Asseeiaisd Press

Claude r. Wickard, rural electri-
fication administrator, asked a Sen
ate Civil Service Subcommittee yes
terday to investigate an accusation
of inefficiency and politics in his
agency.
Mr.. Wickard spoke up after the SUBJ
committee heard read q letter from
Claude w. Eppard, Luverne, Wis,
former REA employee, who said the
agency's primary purpose is to
spread political influence"
Committee Chairman LANCER said
he will summon Mr.. Eppard and
other interested parties to a hear.
ing February 5.
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BushfieId Withdraws
From Senate. Primary
IS
Due 10 Poor Health
by the Assoelafsd Press

Senator Bushfeld, Republican,
of South Dakota today an
t1ounced his withdrawal from
the June / Republican senatorial
primary In South Dakota because
of poor health.
The 65-year-o1d South Dakotan
had announced last October that he
would seek reelection this year.
In mid-November, Representative
Mundt, Republican, Of South Da-
kota announced his candidacy for
Senator Bushfields seat. Since
then, there have been recurrent re-
ports that Representative Case, Re-
publican. of South Dakota also would
enter the race, but ne has made no
announcement.
Was Stricken In 1945.
Senator Bushfield suffered q severe
illness. In 1945, but has continued
his active duties In the Senate.
In his withdrawal statement, he
said:
while I feel certain that I could
attain the Republican nomination,
I know that the campaign would be
ruthless and brutal, calling for con-
siderable physical exertion on my
part.
Because Of recent developments
in my physical condition (which
made me hesitate to take part in an
active campaign, I have decided In
the interests of my health to with
draw"
Former Governor.
Senator Bushfield was elected to
the Senate in 1912 after serving two
terms as Governor of South Dakota
He is the second ranking member
Of the Senate Agriculture Commit
tee, and heads a subcommittee han
ding legislation to eradicate foot
and-mouth disease. He is also
fourth ranking member of the Sen
ate Finance Committee.
During the remainder of his term
which expires next January, Senator
Bushfeld said he would devote him
self especially to farm legislation
veterans affairs, Missouri Basin
flood control appropriations. soil
conservation and such pressing
topics as foreign aid and tax re-
: duction.
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Eisenhower T ext
Continued Frem First Page.

phrase a fiat refusal without ap-
pearing to violate that concept .of
duty to country which calls upon
every good citizen to place no limi-
tations upon his readiness to serve
in any designated capacity. On this
point it is my conviction that, unless
an individual feels some inner COM
pulsion and special qualifications to
enter the political arena, which dc
not, refusal to do so involves no
violation of the highest standards
of devotion to duty.
1t was only the possible misinter-
probation of my attitude that caused
me concern and so long as I could
believe that mere denial of political
ambition would prevent serious mis-
understanding and misdirected eff
fort, I was reluctant to say more. 1t
would seem almost superfluous for
me to add that as long as live
shall hold myself in instant readi-
ness to respond to any call by the
Government to military duty.
In full awareness, then, and not
in violation of my own sense of
duty, I have developed the follow
ing conclusions, which are respon-
sible for my negative decision.
1t is my conviction that the nee
essary and wise subordination of
the military to civil power will be
best sustained, and our people will
have greater confidence that it is
so sustained when lifelong profess
sional soldiers, in the absence of
some obvious and overriding rea-
sons, abstain from seeking high po-
litical Office. This truth has pos
sibIe inverse application. I would
regard 1t as unalloyed tragedy for
our country If ever should come the
day when military commanders
might be selected with an eye to
their future potentialities in the
political field rather than exclu-
sively upon judgment as to their
military abilities.
Politics is profession: serious,
complicated and. in its true sense,
a noble one.
In the American scene I see no
dearth of men fitted by training,
talent and integrity for national
leadership. On the other hand,
nothing in the international or
domestic situation especially quail
fies for the most important Office
in the world man whose adult
years have been spent in the coun-
try's military forces. At least this
is true III my case.
I am deeply regretful II too
simple faith in the effectiveness of
plain denial has misled any con-
siderable number concerning my in
tentions and so allowed them to
spend time and effort under errone-
GUS impressions. At the risk of APP
pearing pompous, I must say that
the honor. paid me cannot fail to
spur me, in future yearss4to work
the more. diligently for America, her
youth, her veterans, ana all her
citizens, and for the continuance Of
peace.
TRUST that this rather lengthy
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LEONARD v. FINDER.
Murphy
fContinued From First Paae.)

made and the circumstances be.
hind 1t.
In some cases he recited from
memory the history of individual
firemen throughout their service ir
the department, giving the locations
of all posts to which they were as.
signed and the dates of their move
mentS.
Since January IL, the board has
been hearing charges that Chief
Murphy's actions and policies have
hurt the morale and efficiency OF
his department.
Efficiency Testimony Due.
Defense Attorney Martin r
ODonoghue told reporters that, In
addition to Chief Murphy, he ex.
poets to put six or seven Fire De-
partment officers on the stand to-
day. They will testify. he said, that
the efficiency of the city's freight
ing organization has increased al
a result Of numerous policies estab-
iished by Chief Murphy since he
took Office on March l. 1916.
The witnesses will show, Mr.
O'Donoghue said, that the rotation
policy is only one Of many import
ant changes introduced. :.
Trial May End Next Week.
Mr.. ODonoghue said yesterday he
might have two more witnesses to
present in connection with a charge
in the indictment that Chief Muir
ply USED rough language on July
Is, 1916, to Battalion Chief (then
Capt. Gilbert A. Cole. With this
exception, he indicated, he has only
the rotation system" witnesses te
present today before completing his
case.
Both Mr.. O'Donoghue and Mr.
Maher, the prosecutor. agreed
there was a good prospect that the
trial will end early next week. Mr.
Maher said that, after the defense
rests, he has about six rebuttal wit
nesses, whose testimony can be given
in less than an hour. Then, follow
ing final arguments by the two at
torneys, the case will be ready for
decision by the trial board.
Chief Murphy cleared the way for
consideration of the crucial rotation
issue when he admitted late yester-
day he had used rough language
to 1t. William r. Sweeney, at a sup
posed airplane crash last August 6
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Balcony
Continued From First Page.

arrived at through negotiated
contract.
In business here 10 years, Mr..
Martell's firm has been employed
for two other White House projects.
He was the low bidder for approx
n1ately $4,000 in installing a
wrought fence around the
grounds several years ago. Later
the Martell company rebuilt an air.
conditioning unit and made an ad-
dition to an underground room on
the Pennsylvania avenue side.
Mr.. Martell said planners of the
balcony negotiated the contract d.
rectly with him instead of asking
for bids because they did not want
any Tom, Dick or Harry doing the
job"
While the balcony was not men
toned by name in the resolution
adopted at the meeting of architects
last night, 1t was in the fore
front of discussion. The meeting was
held at the Potomac Boat Club in
Georgetown and attended by 100
members, IS of them from the Bal
timore chapter Only about six
members voted in opposition to the
motion aimed at the balcony
The group specifically adopted
this resolution, previously passed by
the Executive Committee Of the
Washington chapter:
The Executive Committee of the
Washington Metropolitan Chapter
of the American Institute of Archi-
tects. approaching the contribution
made by the National Commission
of Fine Arts toward development
of the City of Washington. disap-
proves as a matter of principle
any action of the President or any
Government agency tending to ig-
more recommendations of the COM
mission in all cases where the COM
mission has authority to pass on the
design OF public buildings"
Bad Precedent Seen.
The meeting deplored the fact
that the Fine Arts Commission was
not properly consulted by the Presi-
dent. Members said they felt the
building of Thine balcony would be
one In a series of other ill-adviseo
projects to come.
IT sets a bad precedent" they
declared
Slocum Kingsbury. president Of
the Washington chapter, who con-
Quoted the meeting. said:
"Tra ined man are anpointed m
the Fine Arts Commission and we
feel they should be given the full
est consideration in all cases-not
just this one"
Lacks Enforcement Powers.
Last nights resolution was intro
duced by Henry Paul Hopkins, pres
ident of the Baltimore chapter, and
was seconded by number of WASH
ington area members.
President Truman is not meet
ing the spirit of the Fine Arts
Commission law. members declared
While the commission has but ad-
visory powers and lacks authority
to enforce its decisions, the meet
ing felt the commissions wishes are
tantamount to law. The commits
sion has unanimously opposed the
building of the balcony.
Members last night pointed out
the President does not own the
White House, but Is merely tenant
Such a historic building, they said
should not be tempered with at
the whim of each occupant.
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will convince you that
my conclusions are not only sound
but have been arrived at objective
ly and have not been unduly iifiu-
enced by my own desires and con-
venierice. In any event, my decision
to remove myself completely from
the political scene is definite and
positive. I know you will not OBJ
ject to my making this letter public
to inform all interested persons
that could not accept nomination
even under the remote circum-
stances that It were rendered me.
With warm personal regard,
Sincerely.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER.
Mr.. Finders letter to Gen.
Eisenhower tollotUs.
Dear Gen. Eisenhower:
AS you know, a movement has
been launched in New Hampshire
to elect on March a slate of dele
gates pledged to you. At the same
time that this announcement was
made public, the Manchester Eve
ming Leader came out with open
Endorsement of you as "the best
man." For our actions we have no
apology, even though we are aware
that you are not DESTROYS of being
involved in this political contest.
We have acted consistent with our
own belief, based upon what we re-
gard as best for the welfare Of the
Nation.
Although have sent Col. Mich
aelis lit. Col, John H. Michaelis,
Gen. Eisenhower's aide) some of
the newspapers and clippings In
dicative of our misunderstanding
them actually for you'll am in
closing herewith a further tear
sheet of our front-page editorial of
last Friday. This is done to demon
strate how keenly we feel upon the
subject, for I meant everything that
was written therein.
While we appreciate that you are
not anxious for political aspirations,
we are equally conf1dant that you
will not resist or resent a genuine
grass-roots movement. That is ex-
actly what we have here in New
Hampshire, because our plans were
made without any inspiration from
the National Draft Eisenhower
League and without any other con-
tact with politicians who might be
seeking to advance their personal
welfare.
AS you once told me. no man
should deny the will of the people
in a matter such as this. All that
we are attempting is to have the
will of the people made so clear
that it cannot be obwated by the
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Hurt by Remote Control

MURFREESBORo. Tenn, Jan.
% (P.-Thirteen-year-old Gerald
Powers, jr., suffered a broken leg
when he was thrown by horse
he wasn't riding. Gerald and a
friend were out riding when the
friends horse clamped its teeth on
Gerald's leg and yanked him from
the saddle.
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Grand Duchess Is 81

LUXEMBOURG, Jan. % (P). -
The grand duchy of Luxembourg
celebrated today the SD birth
day of its ruler. the Grand Duchess
Charlotte, and the beginning Of the
30th year of her reign,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-01-23
Islands PurtIy of Ice

Islands in the delta of the Lena
River are composed partly of ice
and partly of earth and 1t is be-
lieved they would sink below the
surface of the water If the summers
were long enough to melt the Ice.
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American Enjoys Wife
Is Flown to Hospital

SYDNEY, Jan. 23.-Mrs. Robert
Butler, wife of the American Am
bassador to Australia, was flown
from Canberra to Sydney today and
admitted as patient at the Royal
Prince Alfred Hospital.
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FOREIGN Aid
CONTINUED From First P;

Continued From First Page)
heard before the committee begins
its deliberations.
The NAM spokesman opposed
placing administration of the pro-
gram under the State Department
The Omaha guide., 1948-01-31
i" N E w s .

MIR. Alfred Axerod, manager and owner of the South
Omaha Electric Shop located 5O2l South 2th Street, has
been in business ID years and numbers many colored
his friends He is apprecave Of the color
ed trade and in his many I'm business has always
operated 1907 in all church donations and worthwhile Neg
charities. When you paronize the fine modern app
and hOuseware be assured of
attention. In addition the modern appliances which feat
named brands he has added radio repair shop You
have your pld radio fixed upas good
nal Pickup and delivery services six days week Mr.
and Mrs. Axelrod write you drop in and purchase
Electrical Appliance Radios Records and Houseware Your
trade is greatly appreciated.
The Omaha guide., 1948-01-31
Nature of Wool

What is wool? 1t is the hair q
ene sheep, an animal fiber, a pro-
.eIn substance. 1t ranks topmost in
Its field and its varied utilization in
the wearing apparel industry is so
great as to assure its pre-eminence
IN the manufacture of both smart
and utility clothing, especially
where protection from cold is essen
tlaL There are substitutes for wool,
one of the most successful being
Lanital. an artificial fiber made in
Italy in 1886. Another, produced in
the United States in 1910, is called
Aralac. Both substitutes are made
from casein. product Of SKINNED
milk.
The Omaha guide., 1948-01-31

DAYON gabardine is good bet
~ for school and Office because i
S serviceable and easy on the bud
ct. Naturally il comes in this sea
.on's smart new fashions. This clas
,ic type dress made of Avisco rayoI
modified to fit the new roupde
lhouette by its large panier-hk
Ben and the Ice Cream Soda
Franklin institute was founded In
honor Of Benjamin Franklin to pro.
mote the practical sciences of the
world. One honor. not usually asso-
ciated with the institute was that
the first ice cream soda was sold at
the Franklin institute exhibition OF
1874. A school Of design for women
also was founded by the institute in
the year 1850. Other firsts were the
tests Of electric dynamos; stand
ards for screw and bolt threads.
and the first extension table.
Start Of Soup Kitchens
Soup kitchens for needy children
were started in Germany in 1870
when Count Rumford invited hum
CRY children to his municipal
bread line" in Munich.
The Omaha guide., 1948-01-31

Most women have recipes for coffee
cake, but here is one that's really
new and different. The features that
make it so rich and delicious are
baked-in figs, which give it grand
chewiness, and a crispy sweet top
ping with fragrant cinnamon flavor.
The teasing aroma while baking will
The Omaha guide., 1948-01-31
Millions of Mans

When the United Nations invaded
occupied Europe they took with
them l25 rnillion maps, the result Of
combined operations" job by the
corps OF engineers, the army air
forces and the best brains OF mill
tary intelligence and thousands of
enlisted personnel in he army
Aerial photographs have COM
pletely taken away the mystery"
Of the Pacific islands, and the loca-
ton OF every hut and palm tree.
More original maps Of France were
produced by the Allies in 2 years
than by France herself in 1000
years.
The Omaha guide., 1948-01-31
sPIcY-TOP FIG cOFFEEcAKE

tantalize the family till serving time.
Spicy-Top Fig Coffeecake is YER
satile, too. Try it for Sunday night
supper or when you have a crowd,
for it is a large cake and will stay
tender and moist to the last crumb.
Clip the recipe now and put it 65t
among your cofeecake recipes.
The Omaha guide., 1948-01-31
Composition Of Coffee


The organic composition of all
coffee is exceedingly complex and
contains constituents from nanv
groups-fats. oils. WAKES, proteins
carbohydrates and others. Probably
the most characteristic is the active
principle caffeine. or trimethyl KAN
thin.
Oriental Rug Colors
The colors and forms of nature
have been the inspiration Of weav-
ers Of Oriental rugs through the
ages. Because Of this the basic
colors and fundamental designs Of
Oriental rugs have a fresh feeling
which. as one decorator points out,
imparts . touch Of warmth and
nominees to modern interiors.
The Omaha guide., 1948-01-31
Gypsics Named by ENGLISH

Gypsies received their name from
the English. in whose country they
appeared at the beginning Of the
18th century. It was believed that
they came from Egypt.
The Omaha guide., 1948-01-31
Entertaining New York

There are in New York City 1920
amusements places, II, ,438 places to
eat and 5.201 places to drink as
well as 522 hotels.
The Omaha guide., 1948-01-31
rarm In the South

Negro farmers operate 682, 900
farms, according to the last cen.
sus. These farms, of which 672, 900
are located in the southern states.
make up II per cent Of the total
number Of farms in the United
States and occupy $4,000, 600 acres.
Negro farmers are full owners Of
$500. 600 acres Of farm land.
Divorce for Gabbiness
An old penal code Of China pro
vided that man could obtain Z
divorce II his wife was too taIkative,
or II she disregarded his parents,
according to Encyclopaedia Britain.
aica. He also could obtain a di.
-orce. the code held, II his wife had
an envious or suspicious temper.
The Omaha guide., 1948-01-31

- our complete fats
Per week says norid Rosse States
s Vernon Jones and then with him Yokohama Japan
s'e "e VIII serve with the United
are lucky they enough therefore the
20 savage used cooking fat
e desperate world maxine more
sats available to Industry. INN ~ - = a"''s "o'e
The Omaha guide., 1948-01-31
Electrical Transportati tion

The electric bill for running the
nation's subways. street cars and
trolley coaches amounted to more
than AZ million dollars last year.