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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18
Autopsy Slated Today
In Death of Prisoner

An autopsy was to be performed
today by Deputy Coroner Christie
pher j. Murphy in the death OF
Wilton H. Morris, So, Norfolk, Va,
prisoner at the central cell block
who was transferred to Gallinger
Hospital yesterday and pronounced
dead on arrival.
Morris, a pharmacist, was ar
rested on charge of intoxication late
yesterday at Union Station. He was
transferred to Gallinger about an
hour later after he was found in an
apparent unconscious condition in
his cell, police said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18
" The Associated Pres.

ANNAPOLIS, Aug. IA crack
down on crazy drivers" will be
launched by Anne Arundel County,
States Attorney James C. Morton,
jr., said yesterday.
Because Of an appalling" death
rate, ne said he will seek maximum
sentences of three years in Jail and
a $1,000 fine for any drivers con-
victed of manslaughter by automo-
bile. -
About seven or eight persons
have been killed on county high
ways in the past 10 days, Mr.. Nor
ton said.
He called a meeting. probably
this week. of county trial magis-
trates, County Police Chief John
H. Souers and Annapolis Police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18
Go||inger Patients Death
Investigated by Coroner

Deputy Coroner Richard Rosen-
berg today was investigating the
death of Mrs. Margaret Jackson, "a,
colored, of 10 M street S.W., who
died last night at Gallinger Hos
pital.
Mrs. Jackson, a patient at the
hospital since May, 1947, was found
Monday evening, lying on the
ground beneath window of the
second-flo ward where she had
been under treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18
8 Polio Cases Raise
Virginia Total 10 1876
BY the Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 1S.-Ad-
dition of eight new cases has raised
Virginia's 1948 polio total to 1876,
according to the State Health De-
partment.
The newest victims include two
from Arlington and one in Alex
andria, Roanoke City, Warwick
County, Chesterfield County, Eliza
beth City County and Norfolk
County.
The two Arlington County VIC
Tins are 30-year- old man and a
7-year-old boy. The Alexandrian Is
a 20-year-old youth.
The Norfolk County youth, that
locality's 18th victim of 1s48, died
today. He was the States 10th polio
fatality.
Past records show that the polio
rate may rise in August and Sep
TENDER, which are annually the
heaviest months for infantile pa
ralysis in the State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18
u. n. Truce Official
Blames Both Jews and
Arabs for Violations

HAIFA, Aug. 18.-The chief of
staff of the United Nations
Truce Commission, Gen. A.
Lundstroem, considers the re-
cent shooting ARRAYS in Jeru-
salem violations of the truce by
both Arabs and Jews, it was
learned here today.
Gen. Lundstroem, 1t was reported
has sent a report to that effect to
the United Nations mediator, Count
Folke Bernadotte, who is now in
Stockholm attending an Interna-
tional Red Cross conference.
U. N. truce headquarters said one
of its planes was fired on this morn
ing while parking on Kauandia air.
field The report said four shots
were fired at the white-painted
craft from an area east of the field
controlled by Arabs.
can Israeli army source in
Jerusalem today said Arabs
lobbed a number of shells to-
ward Jewish positions around
Southern Jerusalem last night.
The informant added that ma
chine-gun duels took place in the
Damascus Gate area in the
northeastern section Of the
town.
Observers Seek Truce.
U. N. truce observers are attempt
ing to arrange a mo fire period" by
both sides in order to enable observ-
ers to visit Government House where
heavy firing has been going on.
A U. N. headquarters report re-
ceived here from Jerusalem today
said the Jews have agreed but no
answer has been received from the
Arabs as yet
In Jerusalem Swiss nurse in
Hadassah Hospital told newsmen
yesterday she did not know how
many Red Cross representatives
were in Government House, former
residence Of Britain's high commits
sioner.
(The Trans-Jordan govern
ment announced from the capital
at Amman late yesterday that
oOfCi 31OloC lldu UCCll 1C-
possessed by the International
Red Cross and that all the Jews
had withdrawn. The Trans
Jordan Legion requested the Red
Cross to take measures to pre-
vent future attempts by the Jews
to reoccupy the building
Includes Two Schools.
The zone is the last remaining
Jerusalem headquarters of the Red
Cross, which has evacuated two
downtown areas because of Arab
shell fire.
The zone includes two former
schools-one Arab and one jewish
which were used by the Red Cross
as refugee centers.
U. N truce observers informed
Count Bernadotte last night that it
was impossible to fix the blame for
the JeWish-Arab clash in Jerusalem
on August 14-15
Brig. Gen. William Riley of the
United States Marines told the
Palestine mediator the truce was
broken by general firing of all
weapons affecting .the whole of the
Jerusalem fyont "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18
Il Washington Hotels
Agree 10 Pay Raises,
Group Insurance Plan

Pay increases and an employer
paid group insurance plan have been
agreed on by the arrangements of
81 of Washington's leading hotels in
a new two-year contract signed with
the Hotel and Restaurant Employees
Alliance and the Bartenders Union
(AFL).
More than 5000 employees of the
hotels will benefit under the contract
which goes into effect on Friday,
according to Joseph C. McGarraghy,
lawyer representing the Washington
Hotel Association
Raises Listed.
The wage raises under the new
contract are:
Employees who receive no tips and
who make less than $40 a week, a
5 per cent raise; those making be-
tween $40 and $55, $2-a-week
raise; those making more than SIS
week, a $3-a-week raise.
Tip receiving employees were con-
tinued in the new contract on the
same wage scale as before, receiving
no increase.
The group insurance will be paid
entirely by the hotel arrangements
1t provides for death, sickness, &C
cident and disqualification benefits
proy,sIac fnr AJnl.ox:o~
Another provision of the contract
calls for employe-employer disputes
to be referred to the Federal Media
ton and Cancellation Service. Pre-
vieusly three-man board, ap-
pointed by the management and
union, handled disputes.
Hotels that signed the new con-
tracts were the Ambassador, An
napolis, Burlington, Carlton, Con-
tinental, Hamilton, Harrington, Hay
Adams, Houston, Lafayette, Mar
Unique, Mayflower, New Colonial,
Raleigh, Roger Smith, Sheraton,
Shoreham, Statler, Wardman Park,
Washington and Willard.
Lie eiiiployeS were represented IN
the negotiations by the joint Execu-
tive Board of Local ISL, covering
walters and mattresses; Local so,
covering maids, elevator operators,
housemen, bellmen, telephone op-
orators, laundry employees and all
other service workers: Local 209,
covering cooks, pantry workers,
dishwashers ana other kitchen EN-
ployes, and Local Is, covering bar
tenders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18
Arabs Tell Of Capture
OF Government House

AMMAN, Trans -Jordan. Aug. Is
R1.-Arab Legion headquarters said
today that nine Jewish soldiers who
surrendered on the steps of Govern
ment House in Jerusalem yesterday
claimed to be from at least three
foreign countries.
The statement said no Arab troops
entered the building itself out of re-
spect for the Red Cross flag. 1t said
they withdrew from the grounds,
which formed Jerusalem security
zone, as soon As Jewish occupation
force which seized it the preceding
night had been mopped up.
The statement said the Jewish
prisoners reported that a majority
of the attackers were members of
Irgun Zvai Leumi former Jewish
underground group, but that the
operation was under Hagana COM
mand.
King Abdullah of Trans Jordan
in message to other Arab rulers,
has reported that Trans-Jordan is
spending nearly 100000 pounds
(about $1.000,00O) monthly for the
relief of Palestine refugees. The
message reminded the other rulers
of what you have promised
toward sharing the relief burden
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18
Young Republicans
To Meet Saturday

The Montgomery County Young
Republican Club will hold its outing
at 2 pm. Saturday on the Anders
r. Lofstrand Farm, Rockville.
In an account Of Monday nights
meeting of the club, The Star err
roneously stated yesterday that the
outing would be Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18
Weather Report

District Of Columbia - Mostly
sunny. with highest around IS this
afternoon, followed by scattered
brief showers this evening or to-
night. Lowest tonight about SO.
Tomorrow, fair with little change
In temperature.
Maryland and Virginia-Partly
cloudy with scattered showers and
thunderstorms tonight and posi-
bly, along the coast tomorrow morn
ing followed by general fair to-
morrow with little change in tem-
perature.
Wind velocity, II miles per hour:
direction, south southeast.
District Medical Society rasweed
pollen count for "a hours ending
$50 am. August Ill grain per
cubic yard of air.
River Report.
From United States Engineers1
Potomac River cloudy at Harpers Ferry
and at Great Falls; Shenandoah cloudy
at Harpers Ferry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18
British Bodies Set Record

LONDON (P1.-The babies of Eng
land and Wales broke two records
last year. The highest birthrate for
Is years was recorded and a new
low for infant mortality and still
births was set up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18
His Letters Not Hot

FARGO. N. Oak pa man with
a stack of letters in his hand
dashed from f1re-alarm box here
as six fire trucks converged at the
scene. Fargo flremen believed the
man was Canadian. That country
has red mail boxes and two other
Canadians have also tried to mail
letters in fire-alarm boxes here in
recent months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18
Young on Vacation

Joseph Young and the Fed
eral Spotlight are on vacation.
The column will be resumed
August "a. The Federal Spot
light radio program viii re-
sumo on Sunday, August 20,
over WMAL at 3:l5 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18

In Elizabethan England, news re-
porters worked exclusively for great
noblemen whom they kept informed
OF matters Of interest. -, 1852. e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18

High and Low for Yesterday.
High, 81, at 1928 pm.
Low, "a, at SOC am.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest. a5. on June "a.
Lowest, 5, on January rs.
Tide Tables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18
The Sun and Moon.

Rises. Sets
SUM- today 6;24 7:5p
Sun. tomorrow 6:25 7:5s
Moon, today 1855 pm. 4:59 am.
Automobile lights must be turned on
one-hat hour after sunset.
Precipitation.
Monthly precipitation in inches In the
Capital (current month to date):
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-18

FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey0
, 1948-09-11
TWO DOCTORS.

ly completed a similar survey
among children of Puerto
Rico. 1t is expected that the
survey in St. Thomas will be
of particular value due to the
fact that attempts are being
made in dental research to es-
tablish conclusively the rela-
tionship between the incid-
ence of dental carries and the
consumption of rain water
which is relatively fluorine
free.
This survey will be carried
on with the full cooperation
of the Commissioner Of Health
and the Municipal Dentist, &
teachers designated by the
Superintendent of Education.
Drs. Shourie and Day will
leave st. Thomas on Wednes-
day afternoon.
, 1948-09-11
STORM

center in northern quadrants.
Present indications are that
there will be little change in
course and intensity during
the next twelve hours. Vessels
in the path of this storm are
warned to proceed with eau
ton and all interests are urged
to stand by for further advis-
cries. Small craft in northern
Leeward Islands should re-
main in port.
At present this is not a dan
gerous storm and there is no
danger to Puerto Rico.
, 1948-09-11
PUBLICATION

It is hereby brought to pub
lie notice that the Trademark
shown below which was reg
istered in the United States
Patent Office, Washington, D.
c., on August IA, 1915, in the
name of The Coca Cola Com
pany, of Wilmington, Della
ware, a corporation organized
and existing under the Laws
of the State of Delaware, and
Trademark certificate No.
Ais, 755 issued therefor, has
this date been registered in
the Office of the Government
Secretary of the Virgin Is
lands Of the United States at
st. Thomas in accordance with
the provisions in the regula-
tons governing the registra-
ton of Patents and Trade
marks in the Virgin Islands,
approved 80 June, 1920.
, 1948-09-11
To Our Subscribers

You may be Inconvenience
by the non-delivery of your
paper for several days due to
the absence of two of our de-
livery boys due to an accident
to one and the other being
away on vacation.
Please notify us and we will
try to make some new arrange
ment for you to get your copy.
, 1948-09-11
SHIPPING SCHEDULE

The SIS. "Alcoa Patriot
sailed from New York, Sept
ember 3rd, and is due at Fred
erlksted September 18th, 1913
accepting freight for Martini
que, Barbados, d,
Georgetown, P~aramaribo.
The S. S. "Alcoa Puritan" is
scheduled to sail from Mobile,
August 18th and New Orleans,
September Il, 1913, accepting
freight for Barbados, Trini-
dad, Georgetown.
Rob't L. Merwin & Co., Inc.
Alcoa Steamship Co. Inc.
5 U B 5 c R | B
, 1948-09-11
A D V It's {
NO RACIAL BIAS.

lations, in cooperation with the
Commission on Community In
ter-relations Of the American
Jewish Congress.
Customers who made pur-
chases from Negroes working
alongside white clerks were
watched by psychologists who
afterwards interviewed the
buyers. Two-fifths of these
people said they were preju-
diced against Negroes. The re-
port pointed out that the pre-
JUDGES had not stopped the
holders Of these beliefs from
buying, nor had they caused
any signs of trouble. OF nine
persons who said they would
not purchase from Negroes,
three actually made purchases
while others seemed to have
forgotten the color of the clerk
who waited on them.
, 1948-09-11
COMM. NAMED.

being on the aforementioned
date, and that we should mark
it by recognizing the achieve
ments Of that organization.
This country is firmly re-
solved to cooperate with every
nation in the UN for the
achievement of peace and JUS
tice, the President said.
, 1948-09-11
TOTEM

the three islands seeking his
removal.
A disappointed few in New
York, Mr.. Totten continued,
who had hoped to be appoint
ed by HASTE to high executive
posts, now set forth the claim
that they are not opposed to
him, but that the job should
be held by a native. The AVI
CA charges that Congress has
given no support to HASTE and
that he could not be expected
to perform a miracle in the
two years he has held office.
Mr.. Totten said that the Gov
ernor S should be given a
chance to rule the islands, but
if native legislators can't re-
frain from abuse and disre-
spect for their first Negro Gov
ernor what assurance can be
given their ability to respect a
native governor?
Il am happy to be able to
speak for the intelligent ma
jority that there is no desire
to invite the hatred of fifteen
million Negroes in America
with whom we have to live
and share our many intricate
problems by contributing in
any measure to the failure of
the administration of the first
Negro Governor to our island
home only to satisfy envy,
greed and malice. Moreover,
| want it known to the nation
that Virgin Islanders who
have resided here through a
period Of years breaking bread
with the Negro in America,
many of whom are married to
colored Americans, and are
raising children here, l repeat,
| want it known that we are
not associating ourselves with
those narrow minded few ma
tives who would smile and
stab in the back at the same
time.
, 1948-09-11
vANDENBERG.

to know that despite political
battles it must not be interpre-
ted as disunity, as far as To-
reign policy is concerned. He
said we shall not be in contro-
versy over the basic fact that
the United States is united
against aggression.
, 1948-09-11

THE NEW ST. CR0K SAVINGS BANK
REPORT
Of Deposits and Withdrawals
On Saturday the 4th of September ls4s
TRUSTEES:
CHRISTIANSTED FREDERIKSTED
Golf ......... Receiver F. Amphlett Leader
A. Bisserup ......... Payer -. Treas.
Balance of deposits TO 18th of August l948
% Deposits, of which $~113,626.45
10 in Christiansted 1855. S 69452
10 in Frederiksted 1889 1,068.41
II Withdrawals of which $114,69486
3 in ChristianSted .... S 81500
5 in FrederikSted .A... 201.51 1,016.51
Balance of deposits to date $113,678.35
Trustees for Saturday the 18th of September ls4s
CHRISTIANSTED FREDERIKSTED
e =. Markoe Receiver R. Ambphlett Leader, Treas.
A. Teytaud Payer
z. S. ARMSTRONG. President
, 1948-09-11
Coke

Government of the Virgin
Islands of the United States
st. Thomas
November 81, 1915
Morris F. de Castro
Government Secretary
, 1948-07-13
Senator Barley KeynOtsT
For Democratic Convention

Senator Alden Barley, was
the keynoter of the Democrat
ic National Convention which
opened yesterday in Philadel-
phia. The 71-year-old Senator,
stirred the assembled delegat-
es with a moving SO minute
address that started a boom
to make him vice-president.
Senator Barkley made refer
ences to the scriptures
throughout his address. His
references to President Roose-
welt drew tumultous applause.
He then referred to the suf-
ferings under the Republican
regime sixteen years ago
against the New Deal Of Roose
welt which he said some men
ton as though it was some
blight. Then he showed what
the New Deal was mentioning
the various recovery programs
and the full employment as
against the widespread unem-
ployment under the Republi-
cans in the past.
After his address Secretary
of the Interior Krug is report
ed to have said that it looks
Continued on Page A.
, 1948-07-13
Contractors Begin Work
On ST. Thomas AirfieId

Contractors have started
work on Bourne Field
in St. Thomas. Arrangements
have almost been completed
for the moving Of the Carib-
bean Atlantic Airlines and
Pan American Anyways term
inals across the field to the
larger hanger, where suitable
space has been povided for
them as well as for the COM
munications office Of the CAA.
Facilities will also be pro-
vided for Customs, Immigra-
ton and similar services. III
timately, when the resurfac-
ing work is completed the en-
tire matter of handling passen-
gers will be more satisfactory.
It is anticipated that the
Continued on Page ~
, 1948-07-13
UN Con Prevent War
In Palestine

Count Folke Bernadotte has
asked the United Nations to
take appropriate action to stop
the war in Palestine. He felt
keenly disappointment by the
Arab refusal to accept the
truce proposal but feels hope
full because both sides have
asked him to resume negotia-
tons. The Count believes that
if the UN fails to solve this
problem it will be done on the
field Of battle and will always
be a source of trouble.
On the other hand Berna-
dotte feels that it could be
made Improbable for the
Arabs to wage war on the
Jews.
, 1948-07-13
Adm. Paul Hoffman
To Visit Europe

Paul Hoffman, Administra-
tor of the European Recovery
Program, plans to leave for
Europe on July 81 for confer
ences with United States rep
resentatives in the various
countries participating in the
program. He will also visit
Hartman, described as
rowing ambassador, whose
headquarters is in Paris.
, 1948-07-13
Dr.. Shorney II
St. Thomas For Conf

DR.. Brian T. Shorney, Chief
Municipal Physician, is now in
St, Thomas participating in
conferences with Commission
er of Health John S. Moorhead
M. D., and Governor William
H. HASTE, in connection with
hospital and other health mat
tiers affecting st. Croix.
DR.. Shorney will be away
for two or three days.
, 1948-07-13

and a program to aid in the
industrial development of the
Island.
Spokesman for the group
was Joseph Alexander who
was with Ralph Piawonsky
are Democratic National Com
mitteemen, with Councilmen
Alexander Moorhead and Os-
valid Harris as alternates. The
Virgin Islands has two votes.
Miss Corrinne Barger is Ma
tional Committee-woman for
the V. /.
Favors TYdings For Vice-Pres.
In a statement for the press
MI. Alexander said that the
delegation would back Mr..
Truman as a presidential cam
didate but for the vice-presi-
dency V. /. choice is Senator
Willard Tydings of Maryland,
of whom he said: He is one of
the best friends and befactors
of the v. /. in Congress and we
consider him, politically, as
our favorite son."
Continuing Mr.. Alexader,
who is also President Of the
Chamber of Commerce said,
that business is very bad in
the Islands but that the per
spective for the tourist trade
Continued on Page ~
, 1948-07-13

read.
The letter evidently intend
ed to villify Ashley L. Totten,
President Of the Association
and to create a telling Of dis
trust against him did just the
opposite in that the native peo-
pie are almost embittered
against these Councilmen.
After paying a great tribute
to Totten, Ivan Howard a for
mer member of the Pregres-
Sive Guide recited in detail
, 1948-07-13

the background and history of
each of the four Councilmen,
namely Roy Gordon, Omar
Brown, Skinny Harris and Car
los Downing. He expressed
great pity for Sprauve Of ST.
John and Lotus Hodge who
were described as weaklings
and men who follow the die
tates Of Roy Gordon.
Mr.. Howard told of the
Continued on Page A.
, 1948-07-13
BIBLE L FOR $4,000
AT c T

A Bible produced in the
year 1862 brought an amount
Of So, 600 at public auction
yesterday. A Gutenberg Bible
was sold at auction last year
for $88, 900.
, 1948-07-13
U. S. Sends More
Plunes TO Berlin

One hundred and sixty-two
more transport planes have
been sent to Berlin, nine of
them large ones, each capable
Of carrying seven tons of
cargo.
There is still no reply from
the Soviet Government over
the protest Of the Western
powers.
, 1948-07-13
vi. Delegates Want Res. Commissioner
ALSO RETURN OF INTERNAL REVENUE

Delegates TO the Democratic National Convention made
their vocies heard last night when they submitted three prop
ositions and asked that they be adopted in the platform. They
were: A resident commissioner, return of the Internal Reve-
nue. Taxes. in the same form as II is returned to Puerto Rico
, 1948-07-13
AvlCAM Members Pay Tribute To Toten
IVAN HOWARD, MISS TRIGUE SPEAK

New York. July 9:-Tempers flared last night at a capacity
house meeting Of the American Virgin Islands Civic Associa-
ton held at "a W. l26th ST. when an open letter addressed 10
Virgin islanders on the manila nd and signed by six members
Of the Municipal Council for ST. Thomas and ST. John. was
Milford chronicle., 1948-09-03

thelr guest last week, Mr.. Bucks
son, Mr.. George Buck of Pitcairn
Fa' On Thursday, Mr.. Buck and his
son motOred to Allegheny County.
Pa.' and attended the funeral serv-
ices OF Mr.. John Bucks sister. Mrs
Ella Ryan. va .
Faye the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Conrad Roach, spent two
Gays last week at Milton with her
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Roach. - . ----' o'A
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence CamDbeII
OF Philadelphia spent last week
end with Mr.. CampbeITs parents
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Campbell.
The Rev. and Mrs. Frederick H.
1rultt and sons, George and Carl of
harrington, spent several days last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Beauford
warrington and family. Rev. Truitt
is former pastor of the Nassau
Charge and assisted in the services
at Conley's Chanel. Sunday, Aug. %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Campbell of
wilmington are the guests for ten
DAYS OF Mr.. Campbell's brother and
MRS. Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Campbell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Davidson of
OVerDrook, were entertained last
sunday by Mr.. and Mrs. William
Mitchell.
Miss Della Locates and brother
Charles, of Sellersville, Pa. spent
last weekend with Mrs. Ida Wilson
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest ConweII of
Milton was the guest of Miss Eliza
beth Wilson last Wednesday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Kitchens
entertained at Sunday dinner Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Kitchens of Mil
tord' Mr.. and Mrs. Glove Clifton of
Milton, Mrs. Hettie Jester of