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Evening star., 1948-02-29
APARrMfkrs WANrsp.

NAVAL MEDICAL 0FtICEK, FAMILY q
house ,mmsdi.tsiy. 81. . DANA. a. No. No.. $3.50
navy LT. coMDa.. isas. more duty in wash
and wife, desire or 2 bedrm. unfurn
apt: immediate occupancy: no Children
i NE; saoo. Exs. s4ss. 's9 BET. $50 S and ) :
ns snas.n sossH. assrs m
Ssa SouNG EGsfiaa &aasfED ass2a COUPLE. employed
s1a4 FMLS1Rfb Rss' Ss f. a.ss aa
fnrn fna 4. apt; M. s757 after pm, !sias, des,
AsE ss:s:e n
s$z .Bs % e s'i ..s s.'' s.
ARMY I sAe orfaeEs. fne sah, VIII. and 1s-yeaT.ols
searms sea m pref en IN NV 0uis en- y sssi: wa
CAPTAIN. wife and infant need or 2
bsdrm ant or hSsse saad aSTn unfuTn
MAJOR. wife and daughtsr need 2 or
aea5 RrFa Ps1ssson .tg. WA ,ssies rB1 .mroy.s
desire 2-rm. furn; apt. immediately. 90 81.
EMPLOYED GIRLS desire furn. apt.
1866. Ext. 400 after pm. tweekdayG; /;
TWo aENThSMEN. re- ans nsrm.n.nty .mpioysd
ID Sss1, a1.nsosn Dst 'Pt g Dsi M iq5n fp
REsEARCH ENGiNEER, employed wife. de-
sire furnished. unfurnished ballroom apt. !;
no children. MIR. GOLDBERG, Box 2oS.K.
BEING EvIcTED-veteran. wife and child
need one or two bedroom unfurnished apt.
HTfdsssy &C. ESfc &c. rS Nsv1 9oS vet
perm, urgently need furn. apt. l rm,
bsdrm;: NV; referred. ;call Ap- $500. 20.
bs Mse a. re.se osse e rR $685.
pm. to 4:30 pm. 29'
COLONEL and wife desire furnished or un-
furnished two-bedroom apartment, very
be- best or 81 Sne 4l5o. 'fs Ext. n0 eS9. 9.e''' must
3 REFINED ADULTS desire two-bedroom
apt. or house. unfurnished; best of refer
sEfSfi SETTLED. 5 middie- @ aged businessxoman
desires ] or rms. bath and kitchen,
furnished -or unfurnished. NV: section
grefsrably: gras needed by April 1st. Call RE.
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ofacial de-
sires 2-bedroom furnished apartment. NV
@ @prsferrsd M; EN-; 667s .,.. 49,
anire anir d turn; apt. nv. section. DE. sooo'
6; W; q. sTISENTi vet. and smplOyed
nished Box 351-K, Star .
VETERAN and mother urgently need an
apartment or two Housekeeping rooms.
ARMY OFFICER. wife desire bedrm.. pvt.
n.s: ns' rent ani, to @ $50. eIs FR. s7s4. VI CLOSE
DESIRE 2-3-ROOM, kit. and bath apt;
good NV. section;; consider house; may
SINGLE WOMAN wishes 1 or furn. or
unfurn. rms. kitchenette and bath, close
in ne. or NV; reasonable rent. AT. 7420
YOUNG coUPLE. wanting to get married
need kit bedrm.. liv. rm.. unflrn. ant;
no smoking or drinking. RE. 800, Ext.
YOUNG FBI employed. couple desire fur
nished 3-room apt, pvt. bath living room.
bedroom kitchen. Call DU. 1855, z pm.
70 pm; Up to $50. 90
ished; NV. preferred; up to $50. Box
II 63-K. Star 29'
UNFURNIsHED APARTMENT rooms,
kitchen and bath: NV: veteran and wife,
both employed. Michigan 1881 or Frank
lin 6S10 Sat- and Sun. 29s
EMPL. WOMAN wants 2-rm., kit. bath
unfurnished apt, vicinity Conn. and r. I.
aves. NV. Ludlow 1880 after $50 pm.
NURSE AND HUSBAND, both veterans,
need furn apt. vicinity GEORGETOWN. co.
5TS9 after pm. Il
COLORED - SATISFACTORY APT. or
house for quiet family Of adults; at least
2 rms. and kit. privil. maximum, S65 mo.
FIR. 4276 or OR 4S41
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ROOMS UNFURkisHEp.

3 ROOMS FOR RENT in white house,
half. way from Greenbelt, Md. to Glenn
Dale, Md, at gas station.
5IOS 9th ST. N.W.-One woman to share
with another woman 4 unfurnished rooms
S27 mo-, inc. gas, cleo, heat.
II8 w ST. N.W.-Unfurn. large front rm
all privileges. All day Sunday.
VIC. GA. AVE. AND WEBSTER ST. NV
Ground floor consisting of , connecting
rooms, knotty pine with French doors and
private shower bath. Dry and we'll venti-
lated. Suitable for studio room and pri-
vate ofice for contractors, etc. Vacant
Private entrances both front and rear
S65, incl. utilities OR. 1929.
624 GRESHAM PL. N.W.-Double room
with cooking privilege. Call between 3
and
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APAR1MEhTs uNFURNlsHEp.

FOR WORKING MOTHER-Unfurn. 2-rm.
apt; and day care for preschool child.
Call UN. 395S. a
SILvER sPRING-Living rm., bedrm., din
ing aleove, kitchen. bath, refgr;: no pets:
all utilities furn.; S59.50. Box $500, Star
pvt. bath, in pvt, home, "A miles D. C.
Adults; S5b: available March l. Brandy
Sas 9Th ST. NE, entiEe End floor 3
rooms. alcoye, pvt. bath, unfurn.; oil heat;
S75. Call AT. 8721.
ONE ROOM, kitchen, pvt. bath. all utili-
ties quiet, refined gentle home; 500.
-II 270o 32R 18th St ne
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COOPERATIVE APIS. FOR SALE

NORTHUMBERLAND APT.-Lge. broom
apt; 2 bedrms, each with dressing rm.;
reception hall equip; kit. Call Mr; Jster,
exclusive with JAMES L. DIXON d CO.
5oS$ 1oSs l7th ST. NV En- ''oo' ewes. @es sA
CO-OP. Apt large rooms and bath,
nearly new: inspect Sat and Sun. 1,5
Chesapeake st Sc. -29
2 NICE-SIZE ROOMS. kitchen and bath
and rooms, kitchen, and bath; near
Thomas Circle. $500 cash. balance like rent
UNFURNISHED Two rooms, complete
tiled bath, kitchenette; modern apartment
building near Capitol; winter steam heat,
summer air conditioned: owner has left
city and will transfer his rights to party
permanently located in Washington. with
no down payment. who will keep up
Box 29S-K, Star. giving size family, bust
ness or employment connections and So
cial references.
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For Rent,
APARTMENTS and Houses

The address and rental price must
be included In Advertisements under
Apartments and Houses For Rent. un-
less . Star box number Is used. when
for the address. In such cases The
Star will secure the exact address,
which viii be available to the Rent
Control Administration upon request
Evening star., 1948-02-29
HOUSES FOR SALE OR RENT

s5 ACRES FARMING. LAND with s.rm
District line on s045 new Ft. Wash. rd
Sc. Can LU 66A9. 90
ONE 7-R0OM MODERN HOUSE and gar.
per mo. Also one 6-rm.- modern home
ON h.-wh, gar: price. $4,000: rent
S1O0. Call owner, FLOYD BROWN. HI
TGG4 D
FAILS CHURCH-Beaut brick Cape Coo
home, . bedrooms. full basement. frenlace
AL conv. OK. 1888. SECURITY INVEST
MENT CO.
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ROOMS FURk. OR UNEURh.

COLORED. 612 Goth PL. NE large
front room for employed couple. HI. 9252.
CoLoRED-s LARGE ROOMS for girls
or couples: furn. or unfurn. AID. 5494.
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COUNTRY BOARD.
APARTMEkTs FURNISHED.

CHILDREN BOARDERS, ages 8 to Z: rea.
sonable rates; licensed home. Clintor
q6-J
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HoUSEs fURN. OR UNFURN.

s,,ft iarre fam :; viii share or yeH. IKE
rant; priss, So.eB0. Atsx. SS47. 20
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ROOM WITH BOARD WANTEo.

WANTED BOARD AND ROOM for elderly
lady, not employed; must be in District of
Columbia GE 1888. 29'
GENTLEMAN desires room. board and
laundry; reas.; walking dist. Ga. and
Alaska; nonsmoker, sober prof. DU. 1886
Ext. sos, Ii to only
Evening star., 1948-02-29

RANoH-sTYLE BUNGALOWS availsbls
for prompt possession. Visit our snow
home Saturday or Sunday, IL until 3.
300 walden. I'd, Silver spring. pirec.
tionx: 2 blocks east Of 1900 block FloTer
INC, 1927 colesyiile rd.. Silver spsins.
Nd. sH. 1888 and sH. 1882. U29
VACANT HOMES are now available IN
can be arranged. In order to obtain COM
plete Information, call our sales dspt,' DEPT
ewes, Mr.. Moser, ia: sss1s or MI. Cono' Co'
Evening star., 1948-02-29

OR 2 ROOM APT, unfurnished quiet,
bv retired eng; II years in last apt. EA
EMPLoYED COUPLE want unfurnished
3-room ant: no children. Lu 721h.
SasfnSn apt. pSt. bath and Kitchen: wife exoeet-
ing n1sfsrrss sa1y Ma5sh a an Nv section apt bldg
S.n % aot ue
Cali Sunday 10 I'M. to 2 pm. or eve
GRSTLEMaS. eiRsT ESRaS. ~ 4, single perm. Govt
two S'' rms, kit, and bath, modern BLDG
WIN not bsH a,t Five
y M nors; a. ssa7 siss;r AZ 7;so pm. .n,
tsS5s5sa: s1
EMP. COUPLE II need Of or or room n,
in Silver sprinr Phone 1t: BRADY. 81
5s,Tsen no1rpR p ass,. anS sso room p turn
Can North so33, Sunday.
ADULTS WANTS FuRN. BED.I1vtSG rT
Ett:; bath; So. Art $50 mo. s-@1e' Main
AR FoReE OFFICER needs Tn,grr,sss, oIos
NATURE. PERMANENTLY employed con
ss7so s7soas1oo eeoIsad gse1. refs re Box sos-k. Star
PROFESSIONAL WOMAN. empI. By Govt;
snother ss ~ ,adT. BOX ao3-K. Star;
1"BEDRM APT. untsrn:: sy ,,nn midd,s-ass, lie :, &c
%asnSyrtsn p1s Ry Msr'h soa 1o sfE sSns ssa or
cow. GIRL. age 90, desires share apt
,asnt VIZ Of ef tH girls s7xs z!s' Mt Pleasant sa
y5a YonNs ssIssE IssTs1ssEssMA sl5sss Wsh 1ssS
needs .s
apt: prefer NV, in regular apt; olds. sos
fs1k HRkE stss EMpIoTs1 & HhSns sPPTDENTs PT
III HsM1A; EMPIoYEp. Ms2Ss'' wife expecting baby
urgently need two or three room apt. co
EMPI. sSHi LADY desires small effciency apt.
pvt bath, kitchen; furn. or unfurn-' nrs
floor or with elevator service. EA. 1890
BUsINEsswoMAN. refined, wants 2-rm.
kit. apt; excel. ref. Temple s702 aftel
ELDERLY JEWISH COUPLE wants or :
Don't g &c., street Box saF ss4 p sar Slams o'o'
sa1E :an spB ssnsf f sl
MIDDLE-AGED LADY, refined, would lik'
| furn room and kitchenette. would furnish
linen and kitchen things. 1 do not snok'
or drink. l like q clean and reasonable
| ENGLISH lady urgently desires small un
furn. or semifurn. apt. Preferably In apt
ssosf sso Seior. Rr $50 ssse0D Pm Re- soss U Alter
pm and sat, Sun. =
fURN. APT. for 8 adults in NV. section
apt. bldg. preferred; references: rent, Sso
| CANADIAN SGT. and wife desire 3-Em
| furn. apt, pvt. bath: to SOS; By March I5
NV pref. BOX 1a1-K. Star: 2s.
| THEE GIRLS desire furnished 1-2 bedrm
apartment; prefer viretnia or oeorgetoVn
Oh pboz. Room o-21e nishts. ss'
Evening star., 1948-02-29

CONTINUED On Next PAeeb
Milford chronicle., 1948-05-14

Hospital on May 4th. This is the
second child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Mill
man, the first being girl, Nancy.
w. F. w. News:
Ladies Auxiliary of the v. F, W..
was organized last week. The of
licers were elected as follows:
President, Mrs. Ida May Abbott;
Senior Vice President, Mrs. jose
phine Hitch; Junior Vice President,
| Mrs. Beatrice Webb; Treasurer,
Mrs. Reba Hoyt; Chaplain, Mrs,
Margie Smith; Conductor, Mrs.
Betty Hill; Guard, Mrs. Kathyrn
Jester; Secretary, Mrs. Betty
Clark: 3-year Trustee, Mrs. Eliza
beth Marker.
On Sunday, May 23rd, at o'clock
the public is invited to attend an
/ installation of officers of the V. F.
W., held in Glendale School audi
torium. Everyone welcome.
Baseball News:
All baseball fans know the Sun
day league opened on Sunday with
bAAC EAACludAC NCotAA AO0Ah6 ~
Georgetown with score to 5. Coco
game. Sunday, May 10th, the Ellen,
dale Speeds" will play on theil
own diamond and need the support
of all the friends who are fans. The
support of the baseball teams
friends is really needed as cost o
equipment is high, umpiring will
cost $500 and balls about $7.Ol
per game. The many friends wht
, donated to the Glendale Baseball
team has, helped a lot and the team
hopes everyone will be out to SCI
them play all games in the futur
and give them your support. Ellen
dale may have the big league team
Who knows ? ????
!, Glendale Baseball Team Rosie
T for 1948-Roland Marker, Rayly
Hoyt, John McBrOom, Jane
Lynch, Slyde Clark, John LapI
4 Arthur Williams, Robert Neiber
Earl Clark, Herman Clark, Alvi
4 Greenly, Lester Shockley, Elme
|. Ennis, James Dickerson, Euri
Walls, Chas. Hoyt, Clarence Mar
field and James Jackson.
! Church News:
a Glendale Methodist Church
Milford chronicle., 1948-05-14

in. Women students were the gui-
nea pigs of the test. For several
weeks they ate exact test diets.
First, the diet had pure ribOfavin
along with the given amounts of
fats, prOteins, and carbohydrates.
Then in other studies, they ate
the same amount of fats, proteins,
and carbohydrates, but had ice
cream, then frozen green peas, and
then almonds as the source of BIZ.
Chemical tests showed that all
three of these contain fair amounts
of the BIZ. Their bodies took out al
most as much BIZ from the ice
cream as they obtained when they
had pure B-3 vitamin. But only
about 40 per cent of the BIZ in the
peas and almonds was absorbed By
their bodies. In those foods, ribo-
/ flavin wasn't as available for use.
DR.. EveTson now is trying Il
learn why. The difference may be
Milford chronicle., 1948-05-14

ming, May 7th. Rev. Bundick was
toast master. Mrs. N. E. Prettyman
gave the history of the Glendale
w. S. c. S. and Mrs. M. e. Warren
presented the New Market history.
Mrs. c. A. Timmons and Mrs. Mary
Wilson presented the Memorial
tributes. Nineteen members had
served the two organizations 25
years and each one was presented
with a corsage by the. Presidents,
Mrs. c. A. TimmOns, ST., and Mrs.
II. F. Warren, Sr., and the pastor
presented cOrsages to the two
presidents.
Mrs. Lawrence E. Warren pres
ented beautiful birthday cake
with 25 candles to the societies.
Each member took friend, husband,
/ or sweetheart and about 85 was
present. The delightful evening will
be remembered by all.
McCOlley's Methodist Chapel
Rev. w. b. Bundick, pastor.
Sunday, May 18th
Sunday School services.
Union Methodist Church
Rev. w. B. Bundick, pastor.
Sunday, May 10th
Sunday School services at 2 p. m
Preaching by pastor at 3.
Faith Bible Holiness Church
Rev. Robert b. NailOF, pastor
Sunday, May 10th
Sunday School Services.
Annual Home Coming Sunday
May 10th, with special singing ant
music.
All day service starting at 10 a
m.
Everyone plan to come and enjO,
, a spiritual feast.
i Everyone welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1948-05-14
Rev. W. B. Bundick, pastor.
Sunday, May 18TH

SUNDAY, May lOLn
Sunday School services at 10 a.
M, in charge of F. w. Ireland, SUI
perintendent.
Preaching at IL a. m. by pastor.
Evening worship at for M. Y. f.
Preaching at by pastor.
On Sunday evening, May 9th, the
Mothers Day program by the ELL
endale and New Market w. S. c. S.
was very good. The lovely bouquet
for loving tribute to the mothers
living was given to the Oldest mo-
ther present which was Mrs. Jose
phi Short, ST., and the lovely bOu-
quet of white to honor deceased
mothers was given to the youngest
mother present which was Mrs
Arthur Tucker.
Meeting:
Glass No. 2 will meet with Mrs
Mary V. Webb on Monday evening
May 18th. All members are cordial
ly invited.
Meeting:
! Members of Glass No. 6 will meet
on Friday evening, May 14th, will
Mrs. Emma Givens at Milford. AL
cordially invited.
Meeting:
On Thursday evening, May goth
the New Market w. S. G. S. will
meet with Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Tucker. A cordial invitation is ex
tended to all.
Special:
The 25th anniversary of the El
iendale and New Market W. S. C.
of the Methodist Church held Gov
cred dish luncheon in the Ellendal
school auditorium on Friday eve
Milford chronicle., 1948-05-14
GLENDALE
Community News:

Community News:
Sunday being Mothers Day, Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond Tucker had as
dinner guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Doug
las Morgan and children of Lin
coin, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hudson
and son of Harbeson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elwood Tucker and daughter, Of
Lincoln, Leon Tucker and Ralph
Tucker, of Glendale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac F. Warren,
Jr., and son, Stephen, of Washing
ton, ID. c., were weekend guests OF
Mrs Isaac F. Warren, Sr.
Mrs. Eliza j. Carlisle of Smyrna,
was weekend guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elwood Lynch and family.
Miss Elizabeth and Wanda Rog-
ers, Of Wilmington, spent the
weekend with their grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Abbott, Sr.
and also, Mr.. and Mrs e. A. Lynch
q Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John b
Derrickson during the weekend
were: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Tyndal
of Lewes and Mr. and Mrs. 1. w
Ellingsworth and daughter.
Mrs. w. S. Sherwood, Lincoln
was Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs
F. w. Ireland and daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester DickersoI
and daughter, Phyllis. motored Il
Maryland on Saturday to attend ;
family wedding
Mrs. Della w. Baker is on thr
sick list at this writing.
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs
w. T. Belts we're; Mr.. and Mrs
William Ward Of FELTON,, Mr.. AM
Mrs. Joseph Ward and grandson
Ralph, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Ham
mond and Mr.. and Mrs. Luthe
Hatfield and son, Marshall, all O
Harrington.
Mrs. Vesta Mills, Of Milford
was guest of Misses Allie and Nil
Macklin on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. John HitchensA an
daughter. Shirley, Of Georgetown
were Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mr.
Robert Ellingsworth
Mrs. Edward GOrlich and daugf
ters have returned home from
visit to New York.
Births:
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry 0. MarkC
are the proud parents Of fine bah
girl who arrived at Milford Men
orial Hospital on Monday eYenin
May 3rd Both mother and bal
ere doing fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Millman a.
very proud of the nine pound 81
who arrived at Milford Memori
Milford chronicle., 1948-05-14
Science Probes
Growth Vitamin"
By ALTON l.. BLAKESLEE

by ALUM lie DLAAHoHEE
Associated Press Science Reporter
AMES, Iowa - Ice cream and
milk are good bets to be sure of
getting the growth vitamin, BIZ.
They are better sources for humans
than green peas or almonds, work.
ers in the Nutrition Laboratory at
Iowa State College report.
NutritiOnists know pretty well
just how much Of the different vita
Minis are contained in different
foods. But just as important is the
question of how much of those vita
Minis the human body is able to
take out of the foods and use. DR.
Gladys Everson and associates al
Iowa State have just finished such
tests with Vitamin B-2, or ribOfiav-
Milford chronicle., 1948-05-14

due to differences in digestibility
Ice cream, liquid dairy product,
may be more easily and completely
digested. Or the difference may be
due to the way that the BIZ is
chemically bound or held in the
different food stuffs. The laboratory
also plans similar tests with other
vitamins to determine which foods
are most efficient sources of the
vitamins./
Milford chronicle., 1948-05-14
No Longer Foreign

Dairy scientists are giving In
creased attention to foreign type
cheese. Many Of these cheeses. for
merly imported in large quantities,
may be made in the United States in
the future
Milford chronicle., 1948-05-14

WASHINGTON = (P) In U. s.
cities FIVE protection costs about
$3.50 per capita.
Evening star., 1948-01-24
Letters to The Star
Furniture To Be Burned

Furniture 10 Be Burned
To the Editor Of The Star:
Though I am only one of many of those
who call themselves lobbyists, I am raising
my voice against some of the undesirable
practices exhibited In existing Government
regulations. The regulations in question are
those pertaining to the disposition OF un-
serviceable Government property. -
At this time there are approximately two
truck loads of condemned furiture piled out
in the weather at Arlington Farms. in
spected the same and found to my surprise
that much of the condemned furniture could
be repaired or otherwise used to good ad-
vantage.
In my spare time, pursue the hobby of
woodworking There are many others in this
vicinity who enjoy this clean and healthful
pastime. I want to know why we cannot be
allowed to procure some of this valuable ma
terial either by gift or bid, so that 1t can be
put to some good use.
spoke to Mr.. Young, the administrator at
Arlington Farms, and he claims that his hands
are tied and that the furniture must be burned
Is there anything which can be done about
this undesirable waste?
j. GRAHAM SPRING.
Evening star., 1948-01-24
General Ike Bows Out

Although some people still will pry be-
tween the lines of Gen. Eisenhower S
latest statement for hidden meaning. it
seems perfectly clear that the Army's Chief
of Staff has taken himself out of the 1948
presidential race.
This decision on his part, having been
made, is one which should be respected. It
will come as disappointment to those
who have been trying to organize draft
Eisenhower" movement, for the public
opinion polls indicate greater popular sup
port for General Eisenhower than for any,
one else. There is nothing left for these
volunteer supporters to do now, however,
except to desist from their efforts.
The content of General Eisenhower's
statement is excellent. 1t reveals the
dilemma of conscientious man when he
wishes to remove himself from considera-
tion for high public office, and when, at
the same time, he does not want to appear
guilty of effrontery or lacking in sense
of duty to his country Gen. Eisen-
hower's statement deals with this problem
in admirable fashion. 1t is well worth
reading ... Fa'---
Evening star., 1948-01-24
Agreement Over Kushmir

The acceptance by the Dominions OF
India and Pakistan of mediation through
the United Nations is heartening portent
in world beset with so many grave
problems. This broadening of the scope
of u N. mediation is important, moreover,
because the dispute over Kashmir does
not stand by itself but involves much OF
what troubles the vast subcontinent. Had
Kashmir been handled on a narrow and
legalistic basis, larger issues would have
remained untouched and similar crisis
could have broken out elsewhere with no
equitable precedent that could be invoked.
The nub of the Kashmir dispute con-
Germs the destiny of the so-called native
states These states numbering several
hundred, large and small, were not organ
ically connected with British-ruled India,
their respective sovereigns exercising vir-
tually complete domestic authority, being
accountable only to the King-Emperor.
Such feudal arrangement became an un-
tenable anachronism when sovereignty
passed to two dominions based on re-
ligious lines. Obviously, these states would
have to be merged with one or other OF
the new dominions. The only question
was how the mergers should be effected.
In most instances, the answer was self
evident. Where the rulers and their sub
jects were of the same faith and were
embedded as enclaves in the territory
already assigned to one or other of the
Evening star., 1948-01-24
Rent Control Still Needed

There is little doubt that the nearing Oh
extension of the District rent control law
to be held at the District Building next
week will reveal continuing neeo 1or relI
regulation in Washington. Whlle con-.
struction of homes and apartments mas
been proceeding during the past year, the
shortage of living units in the low anu
medium priced category remains acute.
And as long as this scarcity OF homes anu
apartments exists in its present severe
form. the need for rent control Will be
with us.
The District Rent Control Act will expire
on March 81. Legislation to exteno the
law another year has been introduced. Inc
Commissioners have called public near
ing to find out what the present situation
Is and whether public opinion favors ex-
tension of controls beyond the expiration
date
It should not require lengthy hearings to
establish that housing conditions, espe-
ciallv in the rental field, have not improved
during the past year to the degree that
many persons had hoped. There appears
to have been an easing of the crisis in the
roon1ing house sector, but apartments are
still in great demand, with long waiting
lists that show no signs of shrinking. TWO
bedroom apartments that>the average Gov
ernment employe can afford to live IN are
particularly hard to find, according TO the
housing experts 1t was only Wltnn tne
past few months that two-bedroom apart
ments have been included in new con-
struction projects and they are priced SO
high that families with moderate incomes
cannot look to them for relief. Eventually
these new apartments will probably be oc-
cupied by families now occupying lower
priced units, thus relieving the shortage IN
the moderate-rent levels.
But until conditions really return to
normal, that is, when supply OF apart
ments catches up with demand or outraces
1t, it is only reasonable that harassed ten
ants should be protected against explolta-
ton by some unscrupulous landlords The
majority of landlords undoubtedly are
honest-and they deserve protection, too.
Many landlords have been caught In
squeeze between rising costs and station
ary rentals It is significant that more
than ninety-fve per cent OF the petitions
filed with the Rent Control Administrator
during the past six months were from
landlords seeking relief, rather than from
tenants. That the landlords have legitimate
complaints is indicated by the fact that
the Rent Administrator has granted in
creases averaging eight per cent
Washington is fortunate in having
rent-control system that has functioned
with a degree of impartiality which en-
courages public confidence. This circum-
stance should have an appreciable bearing
on the proposal to continue rent control
here for another year. A fairly admins
tered rent control law will be community
asset ~'>ile the rent emergency persists.