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Evening star., 1948-01-18

liberty to do as your own bent
dictates and liberty to assume re-
|sponsibility for your own sucoess
or failure.
Editor Is Speaker
Dr.. Daniel Polling OF PhilaHelphia,
editor OF the Christian Herald,
told the group that q great deal
of opposition to universal military
training IS based on false ass.imp-
tions. > ss,3
A member of the Preside dents Civil
ian Advisory Convnission which
made an intensive six-rnonth study
Of military training then lInani-
mously recommended universal
training. urged this as an essen
tiaI element" In United States se-
curity and to ENABLE us to fulfill
our responsibilities to the cause
Of world peace and the success of
the United Nations.
He urged that the training pat.
tern demonstrated experfmentaliy
wis a special unit at Fort Knox, KY,
be written into the universal milf
tary training bill, including moral
safeguards and the opportunity for
religious instruction. 2
Brig. Gen. John M. Deuine OF
Army Ground Forces. Fort Monroe,
Va, described operation Of the Fort
Knox training unit.
Training Unit Explained.
The training there contains moth:
ing essentially new, he said. but
rather eliminates bad practices"
and is adjusted to II and 18-year-5
olds. The program and Its success,
he said, are based on the essential
goodness Of the average 18-year-
old" .s
Other speakers on the final pro-
gram included Miss George Ann
Hicks Of Edmond, Okla, president
of the i947 Girls Nation sponsored
BY. the American Legion Auxiliary,
and Edmund Gong Of Miami, Fla.
president Of the American Legion
sponsored 1s47 Boys Nation.
Mrs. Lee w. Hutton, national
president .of the American Legion
Auxiliary and onference chairman.
presided almost OF the session. Dur
ing the morning she went to the.
Capitol with Mrs. Grace L. II. Bros.
seau, first vice chairman Of the con-
ference, and Mrs. Sally Cannon,
past president of the Veterans Of
Foreign Wars Washington auxil-
iary, to present petition for speedy
action on the universal military
training bill to Senator, Vandenburg
and to Speaker Of the House Martin.
Evening star., 1948-01-18

Record Temperatures This, Year. \
Highest, 81. on January 9.
Lowest, 13, on January H.7
Tiaa r. hlaa
Evening star., 1948-01-18

bAAdt Az WILL bC
months, at least,
until the various
Sc CT e t a r j e S
around town can
|c 0 m p e tie for
permanent Gov
ernner1t jobs.
Although the
commission isn't
holding competi-
tive exams for
|secretarial jobs
here, 1t has
given the go
ahead sign to
agencies outside
Evening star., 1948-01-18
Truman Order Prohibits
Flying Over Atomic Plants
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Presidents Xrumarl yesterday estab-
lished forbidden air zones over three
projects Of She Atomic Energy
Commission through which no air
craft will be permitted to ny except
In the interest of national defense
or by commission authority.
The air space reservations. set
apart for national defense and
other governmental purposes, are
over the Clinton Engineering Works,
Oak Ridge, Tenn; Hanfprd Engi-
neer Works, Richland, Wash, and
the Los Alaraos Project, Santa Fe,
N. Mex.
The order did not descrihcE the
air zone limitations except sin lati-
tude and longitude, M
Evening star., 1948-01-18
The Federul Spotlight
The Federal Spotlight
Civil Service Delays Tests Here
For Permanent Secretaries
By Joseph Young

For the time being least the Civil Service Commission
decided postpone its examinations here
tarial jobs in the Government.
There thousands secrearial Jobs Washington
being Allied by service apponees all of whom
take examinations for permanent appointments addition,
there thousands outsiders compete Jobs
Evening star., 1948-01-18

LONG BOOST FOR UMT-speaker of the House Martin and
Senator Vandenberg Republican, of Michigan receive petit
ton for universal military training from members of the Wom
ems Patriotic Conference National Defense at the Capitol
yesterday The Cleft to right: Mrs Grace L. H.
Brosseau first chairman of the conference Mrs Lee w.
Hutton chairman and Mrs Sally Cannon past president of
the Women Auxiliary Of the Veterans Foreign
the petition sx Star Staff Photo.
Evening star., 1948-01-18

OF washington Sesoph ASuns.
to hold these kind of tests. Explana-
ton for this action by commission
officials is that the displaced career
employe problem in the field is not
as serious as in Washington.
The reason that there are so many
war service secretaries here is quite
simple. Most girls here entered
Federal service during the war.
when all jobs were filled on a war
service basis.
NO POLITICS, PLEASE - AL
though they are on the opposite side
Eof the political fence, Chairman
LANCER Of the Senate Civil Service
Committee, and his Democratic
colleague on the committee, Senator
Chavez of New Mexico, get along
fine on practically all legislation be-
fore the committee.
Both men are co-sponsors OF the
Civil Service retirement hberaliza-
ton bill, and again have teamed up
in sponsoring the $1,000 Federal pay
raise bill.
s However, political amity appar-
entity can only 60 so far. When
Senator Baldwin, Republican, OF
Connecticut, testified before the
committee the other day in favor
of the postal pay bill, Senator Lam
ger warmly congratulated him, de-
claring:
"You are real Republican states
mani"
In plaintive sort of voice, Sena-
tor Chavez asked: Couldn't you
Just call him real American states
maff?"
ARNALL CAMPAIGN - Capitol
Hill newspapermen during the past
few days have been bombarded with
a form letter from McDonough, Ca,
booming former Georgia Gov. Ellis
Arnall for second place on the
Democratic ticket this year.
Signed by a M. B. Rodgers, the
letter has the slogan: Truman
needs a running mate; let's make it
Arnall in 49,"
The letter says, ELLIS Arnall will
probably make a bid for second
place on the ticket" and then asks
the newspapermen's reaction to the
candidacy. Whether former Gov.
Arnall authorized the letter isn't
made clear.
fm Nn* *HAaTAa ger Hsst 2.
NAVY UNDER FIRE-A blistering
attack on the Navy Departments
personal policy has been made by
John P. Frey, president Of the
American Federation of Labor's
metal trades division.
Evening star., 1948-01-18
Report

Washington and vicinity-Mght
dry snow becoming heavier. by
morning with temperature falling
around 20 degrees ending Sunday
morning followed by clearing with
temperature remaining below freez-
ing in afternoon. Colderawith SlcW-
est is Sunday night. Monday fair
rising temperature. Total snow
depth, 2 to 5 inches.
Virginia and Maryland--Light dry
snow little heavier on the coast
ending in forenoon followed by
clearing but colder Sunday. Colder
Sunday night. Monday fair, rising
temperatures.
River Report.
From U. 8, Engineers)
Potomac River clear at Harpers Ferry
and clear at Great Falls: Shenandoah
clear at Harpers Ferry.
Humidity.
Yesterday. Yess Pct: Yesterday, Pct
pm. - 70 10 pm - S5
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest. 81. on January g.
Lowest, 13, on January To-
Ti6a h1ss
Evening star., 1948-01-18

But the commission Is postponing
these tests until it completes its
program of finding jobs for displaced
career employees. So it now appears
Evening star., 1948-01-17
Doctors Warn Gandhi
To Give Up Peace Fasi
BY the Associated Press

NEW DELHI, Jan. 17.-Mohandas
K. Gandhi received doctors warn
ing today to give up his fast, while
thousands of his followers milleo
about Birla House in a showing OF
their devotion to him.
The 78-year-old Hindu leaders
doctors said that lin our opinion it
is most undesirable" to let the FIVE
dav fast continue. Gandhi gave no
indication he would heed this ad-
vice.
The demonstration outside Birla
House was one of wild alteration
It lasted an hour and was dispersed
at the request of Jawaharlal Nehru
India's Prime Minister. Hindus
trooped from prayer meeting
where they heard a recording OF
Gandhi's voice in a peace message
They were given the opportunity OF
passing in an orderly file past his
doorway. Gandhi lay on bed
covered to the chine with white
blanket.
Women filed past in orderly fash
ion, but men crashed through the
police lines. They jammed in the
doorway and even past its barrier
of household women.
The physicians bulletin said
Gandhi "is definitely weaker and
has begun to feel heavy in the
head"
Gandhi's main condition for ead-
ing his fast Is an end to communal
fighting.
Evening star., 1948-01-17
Philadelphia Blast
Rocks Entire Block
BY the Assoeioted Press

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 17.-An
explosion rocked an entire residen-
tial block in the Manayulk section
today, sending great jagged streams
of fame shooting 20 to 80 feet from
shattered gas pipes.
A father and son were burned
critically as the fire mushroomed
through four houses. Men, women
and children were blown out OF bed.
Several women tainted in the con-
fusion.
Chief Fire Engineer John c. Cost
attributed the blast to accidental
detonation of Illuminating gas that
had leaked from a pipe in the home
of Frank Kulik. The injured we're
Mr.. Kulik, so, and his 20-year-old
son, Frank, jr.
The conclusion was so violent that
gas intake pipes into Mr.. Kulik's
home and two others were blown
apart and the escaping gas fumes
ignited in flames that spurted from
windows and scared at homes on
the other side of the street. Fire
men fought for an hour to bring the
flames under control.
Mr.. Kulik was pinned under bricks
and debris when the full force Of
the blast caught him in the front
of the cellar. Mrs. Kulik had no.
ticed gas escaping and awakened
her husband to investigate. The
son, standing on cellar steps at the
time of the blast, was blown back
up three steps and knocked uncon-
scious. His pajamas were set afire
but his mother covered him in
blankets and put out the flames.
Evening star., 1948-01-17
French Officer Who Blasted
Policy on Soviet Arrested
BY the Associated Press

PARIS, Jan. ia War Ministry
spokesman said today that Raymond
Marquie, former chief of the French
Repatriation Mission in Moscow
had been placed under military
arrest.
The spokesman gave no details
He would not specify whether Mar
quie retains his rank of lieutenant
colonel, which he received when ne
assumed his post in Moscow.
Earlier Francois Mitterand, head
of the War Veterans Ministry, had
asked the War Ministry to punish
Marquie for publicly criticizing the
French governments action in a
dispute with Russia over repatria-
ton policies.
The criticism caused the French
to suspend Marquie as head of the
repatriation mission and order him
back to Paris.
The dispute between the two coun-
tries resulted in Russia and France
expelling each others repatriation
mission.
Evening star., 1948-01-17
Sharp Rise in Rents
Forecast by Hartman
Continue
Releasing of Controls
Would Be InfIotionury,
He Tells Senators
BY the Assoeioted Press

Secretary of Commerce Harrl-
man testified today that relaxa-
ton of rent control would "di-
rectly raise the cost of living and
add to the pressure of wage de-
mandS."
He further told Senate Banking
Subcommittee that there is every
indication that rents will rise sharp
ly unless effective controls are
continued.
Mr.. Hartman said releasing OF
easing of controls" on this important
factor in the cost of living would be
''infationary" and "disruptive."
The committee, headed by Senator
Cain, Republican, of Washington is
hearing testimony on legislation to
extend controls beyond February %
the date the present law is due to
expire.
Doesn't Think Landlords Suffer.
Mr.. Hartman told the committee
he does not think that property
owners are "unduly suffering" under
the present law, which, he said
is checking what in many cases
could be called unfair profiteering.
81 don't think that it is unfair
for the Government to step in and
check profiteering in necessity OF
life" he added.
Mr.. Hartman reminded the Sem
ators that the extension and
strengthening of rent control was a
cardinal point" in the 10-point anti
imitation program presented to Con-
gress by President Truman last
November.
He testified as two more Demo-
cratic Senators, Maybank of South
Carolina ard Fulbright of Arkansas
joined Senator Sparkman, Demo-
crat of Alabama, in predicting there
is scarcely any chance Congress Will
strengthen rent controls.
Mr.. Hartman told the committee
Rent is one of the largest items
in the consumers budget. 1t is ex-
Icyna DTh1r, Doro
Evening star., 1948-01-17
VA Aide DecIqres 100000
Ex-GIs Await Dental Treatment

told a reporter hospital service has
been harmed through reduced staffs
of attendants and other hospital
personnel .-
Veterans, Administrator Gray, it
was learned, has ordered a survey
of all phases of the situation.
DR.. Magnuson said he does not
expect at this time to ask Congress
for a deficiency appropriation, but
that the programs will be operated
on limited bases. Officials had to
go to Congress last year when money
completely ran out.
To make sure that doesn't happen
again, DR.. Magnuson said, the de-
partment has allotted money from
the current appropriation on strict
quarterly basis. The result, he ex-
planned, is that there has not been
enough to give adequate service.
The hospital program will hit a
real snag in four months, the med
ical chief said. At that time, about
1See MAdNUsON. Page A-2)
Evening star., 1948-01-17
Even Newer 'NewLook Forecast
In Poris' Spring Foshion Show

fashion houses. Many of them have
had to shut shop either temporarily
or permanently through financial
difficulties-particularly those that
have only a French clientele.
The changes last season weren't
violent enough to garner full har-
vest of customers. This year those
customers have got to be fully con-
yinced that return to shorter skirts
is out of the question and that their
wardrobes must be replenished.
One thing is certain. The new
look" is a product for export and a
luxury for only the French elite, not
for the working class woman who
can barely afford new dress year.
1t is a year since the new length was
launched, and even now in Paris
suburbs and often on the fashion,
able Champs Elysees a new look,
new length" creation Is unusual.
Evening star., 1948-01-17
By George Beveridee

Approximately 100000 veterans
are waiting for dental treatment
and about. 10000 others for exami-
nations for out-patient medical care
at Veterans Administrator hospitals
throughout the country, DR.. Paul B.
Magnuson, new VA medical director,
revealed today.
The figures were cited in connec-
ton with DR.. Magnuson with con-
~&ion that VA needs more funds
DR.. Magnuson said medical activi-
ties are being held down "all
along the line" to stay within the
agency's budget allowance.
The financial plight of the VA
medical program was noted in recent
letters to members of Congress by
the Disabled American Veterans.
The group recommended $32,000,-
600 deficiency appropriation imme-
diately.
In an interview, DR.. Magnuson
Evening star., 1948-01-17
BY the Assoeioted Press

SHANGHAI, Jan. ia mob
estimated at 10000 milling Chi
nese menaced the British con-
sulate today as an aftermath to
the burning of that nations con-
sulate yesterday at Canton. 1t
finally was dispersed by club
swinging police without causing
damage.
The mob failed to penetrate the
fenced and heavily -guared consulate
compound, although once attempt
ing to inch a big truck against the
gate. Four Chinese climbed over
the gate and demanded that the
British flag be hauled down, but
were fatty refused.
Speakers stridently but unsuccess-
fully urged the mob to rush the
gate. British consulate employees
continued at work.
Buildings were plastered with pos
ters condemning the British, the
Americans and the Chinese govern
Evening star., 1948-01-17
Wallace Denies Reds
Are Chief Supporters.
Is in Race 10 Stay
Regards Rogge Highly
He Says Of Suggestion
As to Running Mate
By Gould Lincoln
stor siaff Correspondent

CHICAGO, Jan. IT, Henry
Wallace today declared he was
in the fight for the presidency
as a third-party candidate to
stay. Replying to a question at
a press conference, he said:
II am going right through with
this fight"
He added later that he expected
the Democrats to nominate Pres
ident Truman.
Mr.. Wallace was asked If he
would withdraw and support any
other Democrat should Mr.. Truman
fail of nomination.
He replied that he did not expect
any such happening. Mr.. Wallace
added that a Democratic nominee
to receive his support, would have
to be opposed to military training
to the Truman doctrine and go al
out for peace with Russia.
Such Democrat would also havt
to 60 along with Mr.. Wallace or
domestic issues.
Denies Major Support From Reds.
Mr.. Wallace denied fatty that his
major support came from Com
munists in this country and fellow
travellers" OF the more than 10000
letters he has received, he said he
believed that not more than one
tenth of l per cent of his support
was from the Reds.
He said that he assumed he
would have the American Labor
Party presidential nomination in
New York.
Mr.. Wallace declared that eventu-
ally it would be necessary for the
new third party to hold national
convention, to write a platform and
nominate it's national ticket. He
was unable to- give the probable
date. This national convention
would be apart presumably from
the meeting of Wallace supporters
already suggested for April when
preliminary plans will be made.
Rogge Suggested as Running Mate
Mr. Wallace said that he has not
considered running mate. Wher
it was called to his attention that
o. John Rogge, former assistant
attorney general, had been sug-
gested for the vice presidential
nomination, he replied that he hao
a very high regard for Mr.. Rogge.
Asked if he thought the thirc
party should indorse any candidate
for office who was in favor of the
Marshall Plan and the Truman
doct trine, Mr.. Wallace said that the
| local and State organizations o.
the third party would have to sizt
UP candidates in their own State!
and weigh in the balance their ia.
vorable and unfavorable attitude!
on major questions.
II have expressed the opinion thai
the Democratic Party, if it con.
tinues to support the Truman doc
trine, is war party" he said. 81
was favorable to the Marshall Plar
as it was first presented, and sale
so. But it has become more anc
more infected with the Truman doc
trine virus. 1t would seem to me
that the third party would bt
against any candidate anywhere
who supported the Truman doctrine
which will surely lead to war
To meet his approval now. Mr.
tSee WALLACE, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1948-01-17
Douqhton Declares Truman Errs
In Opposing Cut in Revenues
Sees Chance for
Knutson Tux Bill
If Toned Down
BY the Assoeioted Press

Representative Dough't o n,
Democrat, of North Carolina
predicted today Congress would
sustain a veto of the present
Knutson bill to slash income
taxes $500, 100000 year.
Nevertheless, Mr.. Doughton, for
mer chairman of the House Ways
and Means Committee, said he
thinks President Truman is wrong
in his stand that there should be
no overall reduction in Federal
revenues.
And if the Senate "moderates'
the Republican tax measure after it
leaves the House, it might muster
the necessary two-thirds majority
to override presidential rundown,
the veteran congressional tax expert
said.
As matters now stand, Mr.. Dough-
ton declared, the bill introduced by
Representative Knutson, Republi-
can, of Minnesota and the Presi-
dents own plan for a cost OF living
income tax cut Offset by q new levy
Evening star., 1948-01-17
By the Associoted Press

PARIS, Jan. 17.-Paris fashion
houses unveil their spring collections
next month and fashion sages are
predicting longer skirts.
An impressive web OF secrecy has
as usual, been woven around the
collections, but it is reliably reported
that 7 inches from the ground-l
inch longer than the most exag-
gerated lengths last fall-can be ex-
pected. Some of the more moderate
houses probably will maintain a
happy medium.
Exaggerated happiness is expected
to be the vogue even more than last
season.
Exactly why Paris designers are
expected to make a thorough job OF
the trend they started last yea1
seems to be purely matter of eco
nomics. Times are hard for the
Evening star., 1948-01-17
Arabs Claim Staying
OF 49 Jews in Night
OF Palestine Fights
Reinforcements Being Sent
To Village Moved Down
By Muchine-Gun Fire
BY the Assoeioted Press

JERUSALEM Jan. 17.-Arah
sources said today as many as
40 Jews were killed in fighting
with Arabs overnight in the
Judean hills between Bethlehem
and Hebron.
A reliable source of the Arat
Higher Executive said identity
cards of 40 Jews killed last night
near Hebron" had been brought tx
the Executives Jerusalem Office.
He said the Jews, a party of mer
and women headed for Kefar Etsyor
settlement "as reinforcements," were
moved down by machine gun flrt
fro mall sides.
Arab Village Attacked.
Police, piecing together sparse re-
ports from the area, gave this YER
sion: Jews attacked the Arab vii
lage of Surf, in the hills southwest
of Bethlehem, wounding six Arabs
Returning to their base. of opera.
tions, they were ambushed by Arabs
and about half were wiped out.
Jewish sources said the attackers
had inflicted heavy Arab casualties
and "all our men returned to the
base"
Hagana, Jewish militia, has made
no comment since the fight begar
yesterday.
DR.. Hussein Khalidi, secretary o1
the Arab Executive, denied identity
cards of any Jews had been brought
to his Office, but said "our reports
from Hebron are that more than 4(
Jews and six Arabs were killed ano
eight Arabs wounded"
An Arab doctor who arrived from
the battle scene this morning sale
the attacking force of about 10t
Jews were decimenated" in the at
tack and only six Arabs wounded.
Funeral Convoy Attacked.
Seik Mohamed Jabari, Mayor O.
Hebron, told newsmen that "47 Jew!
were killed by Arabs" during tht
nlgntS ngntlIlg III LIE JuoeaIA nill'
south of Bethlehem.
Jabari said apparently the Arab!
attacked Jewish funeral convoy
burying the dead from the Kefal
Etsyon battle two days earlier ane
"all were slain.'
There was no official confirmation
of Jabari's statement.
The Jewish assault on Surf ap-
parently was in reprisal for the
Arab siege of Kefar Etsyon ano
three other Jewish settlements ir
the area two days ago.
Authorities reported that one Jew
was killed in the old walled city o1
Jerusalem today as Arab fighters
penetrated the British-Jewish lines
to bomb a Jewish food shop.