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Evening star., 1948-05-17
HOUSES FOR sALE-southeost.

ANACosTIA, 2235 Chester st-semide-
tached frame with front porch; house in
splendid condition; has h.-w.h., electric
h allow atofT for NO ' BATH a0 at ss45o Vacant a
Immediate possession. Act today! Cali
dh4RGF aGsR5DGR pk1dR X asP1 siso bull,
1947, beautiful condition; rms, tiled
Cali RA. 5ss4 or FRANK S. PHILLiPs. Di
MINED, SALE, Eastern Hish School area
nan1s Leaving city; lovely ,s ,s,famlly home and
ss5a ss5 aSs 0sPe 81 hfss excel
so5e vs Sasa ao1n T bqy shsn s and ed ITs Sa
coHN Il HyefSns iNc 4s4 &C. fgpPEH Ex 5ES
AsAG8STA mr. ssn and COED HeDs fd
brick. 6 rooms, tiled bath. air-cond. heat;
deep lot. Price, for quick sale, SI3.650
Possession with deed. HARTMAN REALTY
NC. 1s46 Good Hope rd. Sc, TR 44oo
HiLIcRnsr-Detached Hi ,IcfI brick. Possession.
Rsh dnnE rm nrek cen hAe
6edrms: and tiled shower bath on End
floor; recreation rm' M bqi:t-in sarage; ga gas
ERcPERTIEs, INC. 1912 18th St. NV,
70 70 SETTLE EsTATE-e rooms. full bsmt.
cant WALDO HARRIS, Ii. es7e, ME,
End AND SITS. s.E.-7-rm. and bath
home; ,p semids, 1sSvp on sotns5 For details
contains 2 complete 3-rm. and bath apts.,
separate entrances: fun basement, gas
beat nes nF tem all down @ ner
possession A. LOUIS VETTORI, 1929 L
s! SEw pT BRrek ek BsUifNSGALow. sifSG near shoDpins h
in; ) rms. tiled bath lst fl; . large at
tic rms, DAYLIGHT bsmt., with layatory and
'front.' eoTs slse EsS eve o
s12, $50. terms; or will take trade: 2 blks
aaa If Asha%a 1Ne RHsd0uFs IS45 Heights dood
C0GoREDMGrs COLO ATTGSTfoNWAet quick
~ on these brand-new semidetached brick
bssh beae' full 's g q.
kitchen. Already VA approved. MITCHELL
9gITcK BI IsSi; sa s syes r. sels. ss.sIS5 IS55
brick. Cali Morris Cohen OF Milton Vim
nisE, : Win ssaaM ,d. 1RAIsNEH SE SedA 54o4 St
Cali Morris Cohen or Milton vinnick, with
So36; home, GE. O.e7.
CoLoRED-1ea5-1e2 ST. S.E.-S695
down on both, easy terms: 9 rooms: elec..
Vinnick, with A. M DRAISNER. 1404
L st. NV, Ma. s036; home. GE. 0e97.
COLoRED-sIs 7th ST. S.E.-Moderate
down payment. easy terms; 6 rooms. .
baths cH-wh; semidet. brick and frame
CaIl Morris Cohen or Milton Vinnick, with
A. M. DRAISNER. 1404 st. NV, MA,
SO3tS: home. GE. O297.
COLORED-ON EAST CAPITOL ST, near
5th - Moderate down payment, good
terms: 2-family home; and 6 rooms
bath, separate heating plants. Call Motifs
Cohen or Milton vinnick, with A:
DRAIsNER. ,A04 l. Bt. NV, MA. s03o;
home, GE. 0207. -
Evening star., 1948-05-17
HOUSES UhEURkIsHEp.

$50 PEABODY ST. N.E.-New home, Just
completed. Detached. 2-story brick. con-
sisting of 6 rooms. library, 212 modern
baths, modern kitchen. recreation room
date Improvements Convenient to stores
and transportation. Will only consider
financially reliable person, who is willing
by appointment only. Call MI Hill,
FEDERAL CONTRACTING CO., 9l5 New
York ave. NV. MA. 74l6. -l7
rooms. IA baths, gas heat. Conveniently
located in the heart of Silver Spring.
Only $3.50 per month. Call BE1TzELL,
DI 31O0 Is
Evening star., 1948-05-17
HOUSES FOR sALE-Aaerthwess.

BORDERING ROCK CREEK PARK-Fins
large house With eoia IL re- 5o0%s anS
ylss yet arI M saiedd ads0 g5ssfs
ss9o Ewes aoss snd Tsfh paELss ssas 1Nc ex
eosokrb s'Ss';s.r 81: Buy { st. RiIH VII cosE.pEseE
James sdo r5sek now sGSns S4oter
REALTY CO. TR. s6e3, 2419 Bennins
CoLoRED-1eos e aoRRD1eos ST. Nw.-s.story
PoRErsKY Pure t. { SONS, sons. INC. ISIS K st
6SIokEbSiSeomE COY; NA, 5fSe; PRODUCING Pro PROP.
ERTY-i9oO blk; 18th s., NV: 13 rms:
PRoViDENT : REALTY CO.. RE. o6b7, D1
eohoRfBnisSo esSl GS! ssR BLK il to 18th ST. Nv
is rms. baths. furnished; h:-w. oil;
S. 900 down; terms. Call Sun. II to 8
PRovDENT REALTY co. RE. o6b7 DI
cohoRED-e7oo cei BLK. 18th ST. NV
soraPa. n baths; semidet mi. Srisk oos
sSs $$!S3f, 5i ssa. cali Sun s's to
SsSLi coIok2b2S. Ii M CAPITOL AND FLA. AyE
modern bath, Kitchen, bedrooms. living
cs9psnts slnst5s IL ss4R IS Me-
coIoRRbsPRTNs cGas sff sosPsf G. kB s6o0 13th
Your heart will really be in this home
det brick spacious rooms pon tile tue 1asa hss;
S.sh RhA1 es ME- s7l sad
sSndski soIokEpR,stS PR: s1SS AND EUCLID baths,
heat. excellent condition. This is your op-
portunity for home and ~, income MI MI.
coIoRRbiSo cSss sff suRss' BkHAsT Ky STA home
of distinction, living rm:. dining rn m and 9
spseHH SPACIOUS bedrooms, % % baths. fui basement,
tHe asat Ahf sia 49, 1871 Nv sGs
esSHokEPA,ce ssHassi IA: 9stl BLK. KENYON sT.Es-
price s 900; vi, 5o4ai 5oo4asir,,xc =, MI ~ q,
rm. row brick, in ., desirable NV; sec sec
5ea s9 1s4 81 Sh1ITY
CetoREDBtY csat hSen1BSi vi WirH 4f2 Confidence For
your convenience We will remain open eve
ao M fesps sn SsuTaayi S nss4"a na yoa
hsnssson hsR sS ouR Realty HSF Ca e.. s4fs Bennns
IN dvas M ana ss93 tn. 9tsnf yss h
ss hs' ioHN fhas E BONE R'Rz
coLokED-woRDER ST. near Rock
condition. THos E. FARRELL GO, GO, Real
tor, tors, ~. III 10th ST. NV MA o7e5; eyes,
GoLoRED-LGE. e-RM. BRICK. full bsmt.,
auto. gas h.-w.h.. auto. hot water; conv;
pm Rsf NaTToNan sfTo plsnSa REALTY s coRp s
1928 X st. NV RE. 1881 or uN. 0.59.
coLoRED-s5oo DOWN. 10th and S sts.
n.w.Det. 5-rm and bat bath brick h-wh. h,N
Ts sss M cGR2 Kay dG REAITY Co. M IA 1855
co1onEp-r1nsr coMm1.. 100 Blk.
cal ea dissER asfn'GB 1883 nSsd
days. to 4:30: Sat, 9 to 12). RA. 1925
ccoIoREDI1AoME CONVERTED Into 9
5STiss k1tshens svs and snS ssshs M P5ssd sss
GoioRFD st RN Ma sixk6oM sSsg NA sia5 Row BRICK.
cond. oa Poss. P with title; full price. $1I. .55o.
oWEMs TI3KrRAHTaR REAHTX Ne n casiTo1 StsS AND
oors For inspeetion so eal iA Mr. sHSP
eaE5 eSk5RESNWs RS INV ese' ROOMS RG ssls fu base
and income Price, 81 $50; SMALL down
iys with Eys soeob sea Sun BookoFF Sisn 81
81 fnSa HA sk1ek ease unit block
nsudsd sSRs'anf URBSS sSTn 5ssnts1:
COLORED-vERY SMALL DOWN payment
bath brick home, full basement, h.-w.h.,
in best rental location; near 14th and r
sts NV. MURRAY LEVINE REAL ESTATE
CO. EX. 1887: ewes. RA. 1lO4: is
COLORED-l50o BLOCK sth sT.-6 rms.
brick. $4,000; $1,000 down.
1904 23rd ST rooms, bath. h.-w.h :;
zoned commercial. Call FRAZIER. HO.
4719; Sun. AID. 1914. is
Evening star., 1948-05-17
HOUSES FOR sAlr-s.E. tcsns.). !

COLORED-00O 9th sT.-1s. rooms. s
MIR. HARRIS, DE. 1850, CO. 1852. go
COLORED-734 9th ST. s.E.-The best
looking little semidet. house you ever want
Venetian blinds. covered patio. 8 garages,
just q few of the extras; $3.50 down and
reas mo. payments will buy this home
title. SHERR, ScHLoSs g. CO., AD. 6l44.
COLORED - ATTENTION - These lovely
brick homes. in q fine location to live and
bring up your family. Priced only $3.50.
with low down payment. They. have 5
rms. full bsmt. fully equip. kit. with
range and refgr. Call RE. $3.50, 8 till 8.
COLONIAL INVESTMENT CO.
Evening star., 1948-05-17

BLOCK 9Th SIT rms ;,
brick, $4,000; $1,000 down.
1904 23rd st-6 rooms bath. NV: b; ;
471A; Sun. AID 1314 lis
Evening star., 1948-05-17

Cont usd % Nszt PsssJ
Evening star., 1948-04-15
.$100, 900 Fire Sweeps
Four Bel Air BUILDINGS
By the Associated Press

BEL AIR, Md, April 15.-Foul
buildings in the downtown shopping
area of Bel Air were swept by fire
yesterday. Damage may run tc
100000.
Firemen said the blaze started
from defective wiring in the Korne1
Restaurant Building at the inter-
section of Main and Office streets
The two-story structure was dam
aged the most.
The flames were checked after
more than two hours. Fire COM
panies from surrounding communi-
ties were called,
Evening star., 1948-04-15
F. D. Roosevelt, L, Hits
Reds Use of Fathers Name

NEW YORK, April Is R.-
Franklin D. Roosevelt, jr., said yes
terday that Italian Communists
have used the name of his father
in election propaganda, and that
the alleged tactic is "presumptuous
and in bad taste" ..
Mr.. Roosevelt sent cablegrams to
Italian Premier Alcide de Casper
and Vice Premier Giuseppe Sara
gat saying the late Presidents rec
ord reveals his uncompromising op-
position to all totalitarianism-a
fortnight reputation of both
Communism and Fascism."
The cablegrams wished the Italian
officials success in the spirit of our
common ideals" in the April 18
elections,
Evening star., 1948-04-15
Italy Takes Measures
To Bar Red Coup as
Campaign Winds Up
BY the Assoeiated Press

ROME, April 15.-Italy's bitter
election campaign entered its
last phase today with the Com
munists apparently still losing
ground. The government mount
ed guard for any last-minute
leftist maneuver in the country's
Red North"
A government decree closes cam
paigning at midnight tomorrow,
allowing 32-hour cooling off period
before voting starts Sunday morn
ing at 8.
Premier Alcide de Gasperi, Chris
ton Democrat leader, has warned
that the government will not tolerate
trouble on election eve, and has
promised it has enough troops to
maintain order.
An Interior Ministry report that
the Communist-dominated Chamber
Of Labor at Mantua had called a
general strike in the northern Prov
| ince of Mantova could not be con-
firmed. Police at the scene said last
night it had not been called yet.
Arrest Protested.
| The ministry said the reported
strike call was in protest against
the arrest Tuesday of Cleanti Ar
mondi, Communist Mayor OF Serra-
vale, near Mantua. 1t said cache
of small arms was found in his
home. and included five rifles.
Police at Ostiglia, south of Man
tua, said a crowd gathered by agl-
tators who wanted to release
Armonti from Jail, attacked re-
Inducements coming to the Cara
binieri barracks. but that order was
restored. Three persons were
wounded. Eight soldiers, police and
Carabinieri were hurt by stones.
Six thousand Communists led by
workers with anti-De Gasperi signs
demonstrated in Milan last night.
Campaigning by all the politicians
went into the last, strenuous round
The Marshall Plan loomed ever
larger in the closing hours OF a
campaign which has as Its over
shadowing issue the United States
versus Russia. Observers feel the
Marshall Plan argument has been
a boon to the anti-Communists and
a cross to supporters OF the Com
munist Popular Front.
In Trieste the atmosphere was
tense as preparations were made for
a rally of all pro-Italian political
parties. The Allied Military Gov
ernment has authorized a rally OF
$4,000 persons. Many felt this may
turn into an anti-Russian demon
stration because the Soviet Union
has refused to discuss the western
power proposal to return the free
territory to Italy.
Palmiro Togliatti, the Italian
Communist chief, took a lusty, last
minute swing at Mr.. de Gasperi in a
slashing newspaper article in which
he told. the Premier to mediate on
the fate of an italian Finance Min
lister who was beaten to death by
a mob of peasants 134 years ago.
Most observers read into the ar
ticle, published in the Communist
organ L'Unita, at least an implied
threat Of popular uprising.
Evening star., 1948-04-15

It's the same for but you will
delightful to buy your food The meat Dept has
the latest variety have
been Coffee Bakery sections and
will The market has
Evening star., 1948-04-15
Alexundriu's Acme with the New Look"
Opens Today 6l0 Franklin Street

shades the huorescen
lighting bghns entire This invitation especially
this the
values prepared for Open daily from $3.50 AM
M Shop park at the Acme-i really
Evening star., 1948-12-06
5 Of 7 Jap War Leaders
Doomed by SinqIe Vote

TOKYO, Dec. 6 (P.-The death
penalty for five of the seven Jap
anese war lords sentenced to hang
was approved by a six-to-five vote
of the International Military Tribu-
nal, reliable sources said today.
War Premier Hideki TOTO and
Gen. Heitaro Kimura, once Tojo's
vice minister, were given the death
penalty by a vote of seven to four,
the informants said.
All seven prisoners have received
stays Of execution pending an ap-
peal by ex-Premier Koki Hirota
and Gen. Kenji Doihara to the
United States Supreme Court. Also
sentenced to the gallows were Gems.
.Seishiro Itagaki, Iwane Matsui and
Akira Muto.
The sources said Sir william
Webb, president of the 1l-member
war crimes tribunal, and Maj. Gen.
1. M. Zaryanov of Russia refused to
vote for death on grounds their own
courts do not inflict such penalty.
Others said to have Joined in vot-
ing against execution in five cases
were Justices r. B. Pal of India,
Victor A. Rolling of the Netherlands
and Henri Bernard of France. .
All II judges except Mr.. Pal signed
the majority judgment.
Evening star., 1948-12-06
u. 5. Bermuda Base Ruled
Under Wage.Hour Law
BY the Associated Press

The Supreme Court today ruled,
5-4, that defense base in Ber-
muda leased to the United States
by the British Government may be
considered a possession" of this
country, within the meaning Of the
Federal wage-hour law.
. The ruling means the 40-hour
week and other provisions Of the
wage-hour law apply to work done
at the base. 1t was given in a suit
involving overtime pay claims by
II workmen who were employed by
American concerns during wartime
construction of the base known as
Fort Bell and Kindley Field in Ber-
muda. ...
Justice Reed write the courts ma
jority opinion. Justice Jackson
wrote a dissent in which Chief JUS
tice Vinson and Justices Frankfur-
ter and Burton joined.
The workmen sued the Vermilya-
Brown Co., Inc; Necaro Co., Inc.
and the Arthur A. johnson Corp,
doing business as Bermuda base
contractors. The Wage-Hour Act
says its coverage includes ANY ter
ritory or possession" Of the United
States.
Evening star., 1948-12-06
Chain Stores Reduce
Some Meat Prices

Reductions in retail prices of some
meats were reported by District
chain stores today, rejecting de-
cline in the wholesale market.
One chain was selling chuck roast
at 49 cents a pound, Accent reduc-
ton from its weekend price list.
Porterhouse, T-bone and clrS steaks
all were listed at 81 cents a pound,
a 2-cent reduction.
Rib-end pork loin roasts continued
to sell at the weekend price OF 4s
cents, while whole loins sold at 81
cents, 2 cents cheaper, and loin end
roasts at 40 cents, also 2 cents less
The stores also reported one brand
of eggs selling at SO cents, 4 cents
off the weekend price.
Even larger slices in cost were re-
ported by the Associated Press In
New York, with the A. & P. stores
quoting reductions of from 4 to 8
cents on virtually every cut OF beet
and pork. The Grand Union Co
advertised reductions Of up to 10
cents on 65 meat prices.
Evening star., 1948-12-06
Electric Workers Quiz
Plants in East Berlin
BY the Associated Press

BERLIN, Dec. 6.-Two thousand
Berlin electric workers decided to-
night they won't work any more in
the Soviet sector of the city because
Communist police there spy on them
and moleSt them.
The workers, employees in the
main Office of Bewag, the German
power company which supplies elec-
tricity to this divided, blockaded
city, took a vote at the close of
business today. Through a spokes-
man, they announced they would
report tomorrow to branch Offices in
Western Berlin.
The decision was reached after
Communist police ignored a work
ers' ultimatum to quit the BeWag
premises in the Soviet sector by
pm.
There was no immediate hint as
to how the power supply in the
Russian sector would be affected by
the walkout.
Bewag supplies all Berlin with
electric power from two plants in
the Soviet sector and three in West
ern Berlin.
Evening star., 1948-12-06
War on Red GuerriIIas
In Greece Boys Down,
Truman Report Says
Conspicuous Success
Seen Earlier Is Modified;
Turkish Progress Made
BY the Associated Press

President Truman said today
the drive to crush Greece's Com
munist-backed guerrillas has
begged down.
He told Congress the American
advised Greek Army itself was part
ly to blame for failing to make a
determined effort" against the re-
manning rebels after q series Of
victories last summer.
As a result, Mr.. Truman said
Greek morale has sagged and ar
earlier encouraging prospect" fol
eliminating the guerrillas failed t.
materialize despite the delivery o.
more than s170.000.000 worth o'
American arms and supplies.
"A military stalemate has ensuet
which has prolonged the struggle,
the President said In letter trans.
mitting a new report to Congress
on the two-year, s625, ,000, 900 Greek
Turkish aid program.
Sees Progress in Turkey.
In Turkey. by contrast, the re-
port declared that American aid is
showing definite results. 1t said
significant progress" has been
made toward increasing the fire.
power and efficiency of the Turkish
Army to enable it to continue to
resist Communist pressures, and
added:
THE Turkish people have taken
advantage of their opportunity. Tur-
key is today working hard to de-
rive maximum benefit from United
States supplies and training"
The report covered operations OF
the two air programs through the
three months ended September 80.
It's sober references to the situa-
ton in Greece contrasted with Mr..
Truman'S statement in the preced-
ing quarterly report that the
Greek aid enterprise was a "con-
spicuous success"
Guerrillas Gain in Force.
The latest report estimated some
o. 900 guerrillas were still trying to
spread ruin and decentralization in
an attempt to prepare the way for
ultimate Communist domination of
Greece"
The number was put at around
Is 900 when Congress voted the first
aid funds 18 months ago.
Today's report forecast rejection
of an Athens plea for American sup
port of plan to expand the Greek
Army. There was no direct reference
to the proposal-reported to call fol-
hiking the present authorized
strength of 168, 500 to possibly 250,-
00O-but the report said:
80 far as number of troops, sup.
plies afid equipment are concerned
United States authorities are con-
fident that the Greek Army, Navy
and air forces possess the capability
of restoring internal security In
Greece in the face Of a guerrilla
movement of the present proper
tions."
OF last Summers offensive against
(see GREEK TURKISH, Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1948-12-06
By the Assoeioted Press

JOHNSTON ISLAND, Dec. g.
An undetermined number of sur
vivors from an Air Force C-54
transport, forced down in the
mid-Pacific, was placed under
constant air watch today while a
rescue ship sped toward the
scene.
The plane, with 81 Air Force per-
sonnel aboard, was ditched early
yesterday 478 miles southwest OF
this tiny island and about 1900 miles
southwest of Honolulu.
The naval patrol craft PC-1141
from Johnston Island was due to
reach the survivors about l pm
Johnston Island time q pm. EST
The escort aircraft carrier Rendova
and the Navy freighter Zelma were
due at the scene about the same
time.
Evening star., 1948-12-06
Chinese Reds Claim
They Have EncircIed
Troops From Suchow
10000 Who Withdrew
From City Five Days
Ago Reported Trapped
ey the Assoeioied Press

NANKING, Dec. 6.-The Chi
nese Communist radio reported
tonight that Red forces had com.
pleted IAN tight encircle.
ment" of the Nationalist former
Suchow garrison in the develop
ing battle for Nanking.
The garrison. comprising some
10000 combat troops in the 10th
18th and I'd Army Groups, aban.
doned Suchow last Wednesday in ar
effort to reach the trapped govern
ment 18th Army Group in the
Suhsien sector, about As miles to
the south.
II the Communist claim Is true
it means that only the government
troops on the new Hwai River de.
fense line enjoy freedom of move
ment in the region. The line was
set I'D recently 100 miles northeast
of Nanking, but is manned by rela-
lively inferior troops.
"Annihilationn Threatened.
The Red broadcast boasted thai
20, 1000 government troops had beer
"annihilated," and added:
IF these troops refuse to sur.
render very soon, they will be en-
tirely wiped out before long"
The Suchow garrison has beer
delayed in its southwark march by
Communists between 10 and q
miles of the captured city. A gov.
ernment military spokesman sale
the three army groups veered west
ward, headed south again and were
now about IS miles southwest ol
Suchow.
Civilians Also Encircled.
But it was known that some 1885,.
900 Communists under Gen Chen Y
were massing across the path. Th'
Red radio broadcast implied that
other Communist forces had de.
scended upon the Nationalist armies
from the north and west.
The broadcast said those en-
circied also included civilian per.
sonnel of the Kuomintang govern.
ment party and Suchow city
officials.
Foreign military observers sale
the Suchow troops-largest govern
ment force in all East China-mus
break through the Reds or fact
probable annihilation. Having de-
stroyed huge supply depots in thu
evacuation of Suchow, the troops
are carrying only limited supplies.
Battle to Be Decisive.
The battle probably will be deci
sive, in any event. The immediate
future of Chang Kai-shek's Ma
tionalist government is regarded a
hinging on developments between
100 and 200 miles northwest O
Nanking.
Following the evacuation of Su'
chow last Wednesday, government
forces spearheaded by the 18th ane
crack I'd Army Groups feinted south
and southeast. The 18th Army
Group protected their rear.
Their current maneuver bring!
them about IS miles southwest ol
Suchow.
Almost directly to their south
lSee CHINA, Page A-6D
Evening star., 1948-12-06
Berlin Piles Up
1,330,82O Votes
Against Reds.
86.2 Pct. of EIigibIes
Cast Valid Ballots;
Socialists Triumph
BY the Associated Press

BERLIN, Dec. GA final count
showed today that blockadec
Berliners slapped the Commu-
nists with 1,330,820 votes, each
one a protest against Soviet oc.
cupation policies.
The Central Election Bureau sale
862 per cent of the eligible voter!
cast valid ballots yesterday in thu
three western sectors for the reg.
ularly scheduled city elections
which the Communists boycotted.
The vote swept the Socialist Party
into power in the western part of tht
city. Like the Christian Democrats
and the Liberal Democrats, who rar
second and third, the Socialists are
anti Communist.
Voters Defy Red Threats.
The final results:
Social Democrats (Socialists)-
858. 100 GAS per cent?.
Christrian Democrats (conserva-
tive)-258, ,496 Q9.4 per cent?.
Liberal Democrats conservative
-214,224 Q6.1 per cent?.
In all, 1,58609O Germans were
eligible to vote in the constitutions
ally prescribed election in the three
sectors, under American, British and
French control. The Russians re-
fused to conduct or permit voting
in their sector. In voting. the
Western Berliners defed variety oi
threats from the Communists.
Although the Communists hac
urged either boycott of the polls
or spelling ballots, election official:
said the number actually rendered
invalid was not unusual. It wa.
slightly more than $4,000.
Test of East-West Struggle.
The voters balloted for representa-.
tives in the city and borough assem-.
blies. They voted for the party o1
their choice. Each party received
seats in the assemblies in proportion
to the share of total votes. Tht
assemblymen are named bv party
Executive Committees.
Anti-Communist leaders regarded
every ballot as a vote against Rus
sian occupation policies.
Although the election ordinarily
would have been merely a loca
contest between rival political
parties. the East-West struggle
magnified it into a barometer in
dicating support of Soviet or West
srn policies.
The 86.2 per cent figure Of eligi-
BILE voters who cast ballots was
doubly significant. Even if all non
voters were Communists-which is
not likely-they could not have
polled more than 1873 per cent OF
the total. In 1916 the Communists
polled 10 per cent of the vote.
Vote Forbidden by Reds.
The Soviet military command nao
forbidden the election in its sector
of Berlin. The Russians set up 6
trump" Communist government Of
their section in the city last week.
German Communists had re-
fused to be on the ballot and threat.
(See ELECTION, Page A-3D
Evening star., 1948-12-06

An elderly Washington widow
was killed instantly today when
struck by a streetcar while on her
way to early morning mass.
7 Police said Mrs. Annie w. O'Con-
nell, 73, of 1907 Decatur street NV,
mother of II children, was struck at
Georgia avenue and Decatur street
NV. She was on her way to the
Church of the Nativity, Georgia
avenue and Peabody street NV.
Mrs. O'Connell's husband, David
J. O'Connell, died II years ago this
month, after being struck by an
automobile at M street and New
Hampshire avenue NV. He was in
business here for many years and at
one time operated liquor store on
Pennsylvania avenue NV.
Operator Of the streetcar, police
said, was Walter T. Weaver, 81, of
2 Sycamore road, Takoma Park, Md.