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Evening star., 1948-05-17
Arab Office Here Closes,
Shjps Records 10 London

The Arab office, which has main
tanned quarters in the Wardman
Park Hotel, announced today it is
ceasing its activities for an in
definite period.
A member of the office staff said
the decision to close was taken be-
fore the declaration of the new
state of Israel and was not a result
of that event and the recognition
of Israel by the United Stat's.
Whether the Office will reopen de-
pends on events of the next few
months, he said.
The Office has been directed by
Cecil Hourani, who has been in
Cairo for the last month. Records
are being shipped to the London
Office, which is being maintained.
The announcement of the closing
expressed gratitude to "the many
Americans who have with their
kind letters and cooperation, given
us courage to undertake most
difficult task" 1t added that the
office had been able Ito strengthen
to some extent American-Arab
l1p6ersta ndinp
Evening star., 1948-05-17
S-Foot Tai|pipe 10 Give
NAVY JET Plane New zip
BY the Assoeioied Press

An eight-foot tailpipe will give
more "zoom" to new Navy jet
fighter plane.
The xF6U Pirate, already in the
well -over- 500 mile -an-hour" class,
will get an extra burst of power
from an "afterburner," the Navy
disclosed today.
Naval aviators believe the Pirate
will be the first plane to use an
afterburner. Operating somewhat
on the ram Jet engine principle, the
pipe burns injected fuel in the tall
pipe from the turbo Jet engine. The
added heat energy provides an extra
thrust which lis currently limited
only by available materials" the
Navy said.
The Pirate, which is being built
by Chance-Vought, will be coming
of production lines this fal'
Evening star., 1948-05-17
Ball Game
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the roster, Ed Gossett and Gene
Worley, the Democrats can start
an all Texas outfleld If they de-
eide to follow regulations and
use only three men.
And with the eyes of Texas
on the bali the Republicans may
as well take their bats and get
them autographed for souvenirs
explained Richards. That's
about all they'll be good for"
The Democrats also have a
number of versatile players able
to perform in both the infield
and outfield. This group includes
"Oleo" Rivers of South Carolina,
said Tom Abernethy Of Missis-
sippi. The latter is speed mer-
chant, rated a 10-second man In
college, and Richards says he'll
show the Republicans some
f1ashy base stealing, a la Ty
Cobb, if he gets on base.
John Riley of South Carolina,
who was a pitcher at Wof1ord
College, is an inf1eld candidate
on the squad. Ditto for Jamie
Whitten of Mississippi, and John
Carroll of Colorado.
But in the tall grass, the out
field that is, is where the Demo-
Gratis expect to shine. Percy
Priest of Tennessee, Bob Jones
of Alabama, Joe Evins of Ten
nessee and Harold Cooley OF
North Carolina are among the
fly hawks Richards will be able
to send into the scrap.
The Democrats also are in the
market for dependable bat boy.
1--WE probably could get some
body from the lumber lobby to
carry the wood for us said
Richards, "but we'd prefer to
have a man accustomed to
welding the big stick. Maybe
we can persuade Sam Rayburn
to help us out"
The game is sponsored by The
Evening Star for the benefit OF
a summer camp for underprivil-
eyed children, and with a
healthy advance sale of tickets it
looks as though a lot of unfor-
tunate children who couldn't
couldn't otherwise afford it are
going to have a pleasant vaca--
ton.
A variety show will be held
before the ball game, with four
military bands furnishing music.
Evening star., 1948-05-17

report as new member Of the six
man council.
Other council members and sign-
ers were Secretaries Of State Mar
shall, Treasury Snyder and Com
merce Sawyer; Federal Reserve
Board Thomas B. McCabe, and Ex-
port-Import Bank Chairman VIII
liam Martin.
"The adjustment of exchange
rates cannot be made simultane-
ously for all countries" the council
said, observing that they:
/. Will attain the needed degree
Of internal economic and financial
stability at different times.
2. VIII approach balance in
their accounts with other countries
at varying times.
The l400o-word report on the
monetary fund and its twin insti-
tuition, the World Bank. was ordered
by Congress when the United States
became the biggest capital sub
scriber to the two institutions.
The. report credits both the fund
and the bank with moving IN "the
right direction"
The council said it sees no need
to chan e charter Of either in
stitution :, but it also said the
United should not provide
any more loney for the fund now
and it hinted that the bank will do
better if it waits a while before ex-
panding its loans or issuing more
bonds.
The major usefulness Of both the
bank and the fund lie in the future,
said the council, declaring the Eu-
ropean Recovery Program will
smooth out obstacles confronting
them
Evening star., 1948-05-17
Rev. Peter A. Brooks
Marquette Head, Dies
BY the Assoeiatsd Press

MILWAUKEE,, May 17,.-The Rev.
Peter, Anthony Brooks, S. j.. presi-
dent of Marquette University since
1914, and former head of the Mis-
souri, Province of the Society Of
Jesus. collapsed and died of heart
attack last night. He was 55.
Father Brooks death was unex-
pected as he had been In good
health.
He was the 17th president of the
university. from which he had
graduated in 1921. He had headed
the Missouri Province OF the Jesuits
from 1887 to 1943.
Father Brooks, who was born In
Watertown, Wis. taught at Loyela
Academy, Chicago, from 1925 to
1923, and had been with the Depart
ment of Education at St. Louis Uni
versity in 1888 and 1884. He became
president of Campion High School,
Prairie Du Chen, Wis. in July 1884
After serving overseas as second
lieutenant with the Coast Artillery
in World War I, Father Brooks re-
turned to his studies at Marquette
University. and in 1921 Joined the
Jesuit order at Florissant, Mo.
Evening star., 1948-05-17
White House Cautious
In Deciding on Lifting.
ARMS Ban for Israel
BY the Assoeioted Press

The White House said today that
the question of lifting the United
States embargo against arms ship
ments to the Middle East Is still
under study.
Presidential Press Secretary Charles
G. Ross told reporters that he does
not expect developments today on
the Palestine situation.
Asked If there is likelihood Of ap-
pointment of a diplomatic represen-
tative to the new Jewish state OF
Israel, Mr.. Ross replied, There is
nothing new
He said he knows of no special
week end conferences concerning
the new state and that he does not
expect any today.
Under Continuous Study.
Mr.. Ross said that President Tru-
mans recognition of Israel had not
focused any special attention on the
question of lifting the arms embar-
90, which he noted has been under
continuous study and consideration.
Indications are that Mr.. Truman
will make no decision on the en-
barge for a few days.
Several factors point to 60
slow policy for the moment.
l. The United Nations Security
Council is taking up the questions
raised by invasion of Palestine by
armed forces from the Arab states.
2. 1t is still not clear how far
the Arabs intend to go. The Arab
League says the sole purpose OF
the military maneuvers is "restor-
ing peace and security"
u. N. Charter Involved.
A decision that the Arabs are
aggressors under the United Ma
tions Charter might affect any
changes made in the arms ban.
That might be considered reason
to permit arms to 60 to the Jews,
but not to the Arabs.
At the Capitol, Representative
Javits, Republican, of New York,
a member of the House Foreign
Affairs Committee, proposed a $780,
900, 900 recovery program Tor the
Middle East countries.
Without comment on the strife in
Palestine, Mr.. Javits said in state
ment that his plan would enable
the Jews and Arabs to develop their
resources through self-help and
mutual cooperation"
A top Republican leader, who
asked that his name be withheld,
said he did not believe Mr.. Javits'
proposal would have much chance.
Evening star., 1948-05-17
Signs Growing Of Break
In Nationwide Meat Strike

CHICAGO. May II (P,.-Signs OF
a break in the nation wide CIO
meat strike grew today
Outwardly there was little change
In the situation. United Packing
House Union pickets still patroled
the struck plants. They asserted
that after two months the strike
remained 100 per cent effective. The
companies on the other hand, in
sisted their operations are virtually
normal.
But on both sides there was the
expressed feeling that some new
action could be expected. A union
committee yesterday reviewed the
strike situation and ordered wage
talks resumed Immediately.
There was no indication that the
union had prepared an offer to re-
place its 29-cent wage demand. But
q spokesman said, 1T wouldn't be
much use in just reviewing ground
we've been over time and time
again" He refused to confirm or
deny the existence of a new wage
proposal.
1t has been wages that has kept
the disputants apart. The COM
panies have stood pat on their offer
of 9 cents an hour An industry
spokesman indicated that still would
have to be the basis of settlement
with possibly some face saving ges-
lures thrown in."
The industry, he added. is stand
ing by on minute minute basis
for new talks. The United States
Cancellation Service is attempting
to arrange meetings as soon as pos
sible.
Conciliator Frank E. Walsh. say
ing that officially "a conciliator has
10 be optimistic added that he
was hopeful" that this week will
bring the basis for statement Of
progress
Evening star., 1948-05-17

Tax on the coloreds type, while ir
% States colored margarine lis un.
fettered by excises or State prohibi'
ton"
Uncolored margarine is free Of
tax in all but 10 states. Seven OF
the 10, he pointed out. impose taxes
from to Is cents per pound, while
in the other IL no imported oils
may be used without tax payment
Nevertheless, the Treasury off1c-
ials told the committee. the trend Is
towards less State regulation. New
Jersey recently repealed its prohi-
bition against colored margarine
and similar bill has passed both
houses of the Massachusetts, legis-
lature. Hence he said, repeal OF
the Federal levies, would directly
benefit consumers in the majority
of the States" :"
Mr.. Virgins said that if Con-
gress wishes to use the tax power
to regulate margarine, this could
be done by replacing present puni-
tive tax rates" by token tax re-
quirements."
Fulbright Offers Amendment.
Another possible amendment was
suggested by Senator Fulbright
Democrat, of Arkansas, in response
to the argument that there must
be protection against sale OF mar
garine for butter.
He proposed an amendment to the
Pure Food and Drug Act requiring
public eating places to post "a con-
spicuous sign" or prominent
notice on the daily bill Of fare or
menu" stating that margarine is
served.
Failure to do so would make the
owner subject to a jail sentence uE
to a year and a fine up to 1000 OF
both.
The Senator, who has led the
margarine fight in the upper House
said there is mo reason why we
cannot further strengthen the al
ready extensive labelling and mark
ing requirements" to achieve ade-
ouate safeguards.
Taft Doubts Early Passage.
Such safeguards have been called
for by Senator Taft. Republican
of Ohio, in advocating repeal. He
warned, however, that it may be
difficult to get the repeal bill to the
Senate floor in time for final action
before Congress quits.
The bills sponsor in the House,
Representative Rivers, Democrat, OF
South Carolina, also witness today
told the committee that American
housewives and "the husbands, OF
whom I am one" expended $4,000
man and woman years of labor last
year mixing in the color.
The Rivers bill. which passed the
House, 260 to 1O6, would end at
once the l0-cents-a-pound tax on
colored margarine and the quarter
cent tax on the mix-it-in-yourself
type. Also repealed would be the
following license fees-$600 for man.
ufacturers, $3.50 for wholesalers OF
colored margarine and 5000 for un-
colored, 81 for retailers Of colored
and So for etailers Of uncolored.
Evening star., 1948-05-17
Atomic .
Continued From First Page.)

shaw of California, Van Zandt of
Pennsylvania, Patterson OF Con-
necticut and Cole Of New York, all
Republicans. Total, IL.
Against - Senator Mcmahon,
Democrat, of Connecticut, and Rep
resentatives Durham of North
Carolina, Holifield Of California,
Price of Illinois and johnson OF
Texas, all Democrats. Total. five.
Although this plan will provoke
floor debate, it will not be as bitter
a fight as appeared likely over
confirmation of the appointees for
terms of varying length.
If this extension bill passes, there
will be no need to act on the NOM
nations until 1880
Showdown on Veto.
In addition to passing this bill,
both houses also face showdown
within the next week or two on
President Truman's veto Saturday
of q bill to- enable the Senate to
call on the FBI to investigate
future appointees to the Atomic
Energy Commission.
Republican leaders will make a
strong effort to have both Houses
override the veto. 1t involves the
whole controversy already raging
between the President and the
House Committee on Un-A American
Activities over the right of Congress
to get FBI reports on Government
officials.
Mr.. Truman said the FBI measure
was an unwarranted encroachment
by Congress on the functions Of the
Executive branch. Senators Know
land and Hickenlooper promptly
challenged the veto and defended
the right of Congress to call on the
services of regular Government
agency. like the FBI, to make in
vestigations.
Knowland Expects Override.
Senator Knowland says he IS
confident Congress will override the
veto and make the bill law.
The bill to reduce terms of the
CUIIlIlllSSlOllClS Wdo vi d4 GCu NY oS11o-
tors Hickenlooper and johnson.
The measure has the support OF
Senate Republican Leaders Taft Of
Ohio and Vandenberg of Michigan.
Senator Mcmahon plans to lead
fight against the Hickenlooper-
johnson bill and support Mr.. Tru-
mans right to make the appoint
ments.
Senator Mcmahon charged the
bill was written with political mo-
tives" and that the whole atomic
energy program is being dragged
into politics" The bills authors
deny any political intent. They say
the bill merely extends. the trial
period" for the commission and
gives Congress time to see how the
atomic energy program is develop
ing before making the full-term ap-
pointments.
Evening star., 1948-05-17
Currency
Continued From First Page

slightly over $4, is regarded in OH
cial quarters here as one OF the
ERP country currencies which is
vulnerable to a devaluation move
later.
The French and Italians both
have taken steps in recent months
to devalue their currencies in rela-
ton to the United States dollar
The French did so despite obJec-
tions by the monetary fund to the
method adopted, partly because the
French gave a higher value to the
United States dollar than the Brit
ish pound.
Paul G. Hoffman, the European
program administrator, signed the
Evening star., 1948-05-17
Pepco
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set aside a further sum of $685. 400
last year as a reserve fund which
the company could draw on if it
failed to earn its 5l2 per cent.
Plant Expenditures Cited.
Mr.. Neal said that during the last
six years the company has expended
S24 100000 in plant and equipment
to meet the demands of its GUS
toners and to maintain its service
and yet the amount of operating in
come available to it in l947 was
$4,000 less than in 1912.
The construction program of
Pepco during the next five years
will aggregate 86,000,0 900, he said.
This program necessitates the
raising of substantial amounts of
new capital and this cannot be done
unless the company's earning posi-
ton is very materially improved to
enable it to attract additional cap
ital at desirable and reasonable
terms" he stated.
The $1,000 900 annually which will
be added to the company's operating
revenues, if the increased rates are
approved, EN represent an addi-
tional annud operating income OF
Evening star., 1948-05-17
Public Workers
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ever done about it was in the Com
merce Department when Henry
Wallace was secretary OF Com
merce," Mr.. Flaxer said.
At the mention of Mr.. Wallace's
name. the delegates broke into
cheers and whistles.
And despite the standing ovation
accorded Mr.. aFlaxer when he took
the rostrum-an ovation that lasted
for several minutes-a group Of
delegates opposed to UPWA's left
wing leadership mapped plans for
a bitter fight against Mr.. Flaxer
and the unions other officials. The
opposition claims to represent be-
tween 5000 and 10000 UPWA men,
bers.
May Seek Injunction.
UPWA officials have bitterly at
tackled the "red-rider" as illegal.
They revealed today they will make
a legal fight on the amendment and
seek a temporary INDUCTION to re-
strain the Government by from
carrying out the ban on its men,
bers If the amendment becomes
law.
UPWA officials said they had
completed arrangements for a mass
arrival in Washington later this
week and a march of the 500 dele
gates to Capitol Hill if the Senate
begins debate on the amendment.
The officials also disclosed they
do not plan to split into two unions,
and that they will fight with all
the weapons at our command" to
hang on to their Federal employe
membership.
Mr.. Flaxer and UPWA's interna-
tional officers prepared a 120-page
report for submission to the con-
vention with charges that Govern
ment workers have been subjected
to "a reign of terror" during the
last 18 months.
Assails Truman's Program.
Among other things, the report
denounced President Truman's 10y
atty program and the Mundt bill,
which would impose strict registra-
ton measures on the Communist
Party.
The report also charged that
Congress has served the interests
of the National Association OF Man.
'ufacturers.
From the preponderance OF wal
lace for President" buttons worn ny
the delegates today, it appeared the
convention would indorse Mr.. wal
lace for President If the issue came
to a vote. But UPWA oficials are
undecided about oficial indorse.
ment because of the strong stano
against such Endorsement taken by
PhHip Murray. CIO president. I
Evening star., 1948-05-17
Plans Division Set Up
In Resources Bourd

Establishment of a plans and
programs division Of the National
Security Resources Board with
Ralph J. Watkins as director was
announced today by Chairman
Arthur M. Hill.
Mr.. Watkins, who has been asso-
ciated with the board on a part
time basis since February, is
director of the Marketing and Re-
search division of Dun e. Brad
street. Inc, New York.
Evening star., 1948-05-17
Defense
Continued From First Page)

lowing major advantages: 1t would
be a strictly advanced" type OF
carrier development, it would carry
larger-type planes and provide 1or
larger bomb loads that could be
directed at far-f1ung targets, 1t
would have a wider cruising range
and it would carry a larger number
of fighter planes to defend it from
enemy attack.
The 13 warships that would not
be completed If the 1949 funds are
changed to the carrier project would
be put in a state Of preservation
until such time as they could be
finished or possibly converted to
newer types of warships, Admiral
Denfeld explained. He indicated
that some of the destroyers in that
category might be fitted out later
eventually with advanced types OF
antisubmarine defenses now being
developed.
Guided Missile Ships Planned.
Admiral Denfeld said the Navy
is considering the advisability OF
using the battleship Kentucky and
the battle cruiser Hawaii as guided
mlssie bombardment ships.
THE art of projecting guided mis-
siles from ships, however, has not
vet been sufficiently evaluated to
warrant spending millions of dollars
now for conversion of these ships
for that purpose" Admiral Denteld
continued. Experimentation in ship
launched guided missiles is con-
tinuing as rapidly as possible. :"
Referring to the 13 vessels which
were authorized more than two
years ago and about 20 per cent
complete, Admiral Denfeld told the
committee:
Il believe that appropriations for
the Navy can now be more advan-
tageously spent on newly developed
weapons and more advanced types
of ships than in the completion OF
those ships whose unmodified design
is at least four years Old
Hearing Due Tomorrow.
Meanwhile, on other defense leg
islation, q draft bill approved by
the House Armed Services Com
mitteesscosres upfor tlsarlnRg R RRefore
the Rules Committee tomorrow
Chairman Allen has counter pro-
posal for payment of bonuses to vol
unteers He said he would not
undulX, delay committss CLEARANCE o.
the bin or.registFation oksmen from
l8 through 80. With possible fnduc-
ton of those 19 through Is for tive
years service.
Because of a crowded legislative
calendar the Senate may not begin
debate on a draft military training
bill until late this week or next.
That bill. reported out by the Sen
ate Armed Services Committee
would draft men 10 through Is for
two years service and call in about
ISL 900 18-year-old youths Tor q
year of military training.
Request for Funds Studied.
The House Appropriations COM
mittee is studying a $2,434, ,oOO, 600
request from President Truman last
week fcr additional Army, Navy and
Air Force outlays for the fiscal year
beginning July l. That brings to
s14.199441,0 900 the total asked for
the military forces for the coming
fiscal period.
The way was reopened for House
consideration of a SPOT ,930, $50 Army
housing construction bill Wednes-
day. Debate was put off 10 days
ago when opponents declared 1t
would remove spending limits on
homes for officers.
Representative Bates, Republican,
of Massachusetts announced COM
promise whereby officers and en-
listed men entitled to family quar-
ters on Army posts would have
homes exactly the same.