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Evening star., 1948-04-27
; Men Cleared Of Charges
OF Assau|tinq Policeman

Court action yesterday cleared
three men of charges of assaulting
a policeman, and one of the trio
was acquitted Of a disorderly con-
duct charge as well.
The arrests were made as the
results of an early-morning street
scuffle in which the policeman's
gun went off. the bullet nicking a
passerby in the arm.
Freed of the assault charges filed
by Pvt. Ray L. Dixon of No.
precinct were Clarence j. Hester,
81. of the HOO block of Twelfth
street NV: Paul Smith of Berwyn,
Md, ard David w. Rowe, %, of the
1900 block of K street NE. The
United States Attorneys Office re-
fused to prosecute this complaint
on grounds of insufficient evidence.
Rowe later was acquitted OF dis
orderly conduct in trial before
Judge Thomas o. Quinn.
Evening star., 1948-04-27

Although Formosa was seized by
Japan about so years ago, the ma
iority Of its population are descend
ants Of Chinese who crossed from
the mainland back in the 17th CEN
tury.
Evening star., 1948-04-27
Trustees Fail 10 Agree
On Starting Payments
OF Pensions 10 Miners
By jones Y. Newton

John L. Lewis United Mine Work.
ers still do not have their 500
monthly pensions.
A long meeting of the UNIV well
fare and retirement fund trustees
late yesterday ended without agree
ment on starting payments of the
pensions. The three trustees refused
to say what went on in the meeting,
called by Mr.. Lewis as chairman.
Senator Bridges. Republican, OF
New Hampshire did say that no date
was set for starting payments under
the plan he proposed two weeks ago.
The Bridges plan calls for miners
81 or older, with 20 years service, to
receive 500 monthly retirement pay.
The Senator is the neutral trustee.
Another meeting of the trustees
will be held tomorrow afternoon.
Senator Bridges plan led to the
ending of the long strike of the
100000 mine workers over the pen
sion issue. 1t was pushed through
by him and Mr.. Lewis over the OBJ
lection Of Ezra Van Horn, the mine
operators trustee.
Mr.. Van Horn has an injunction
suit pending in District Court that
would void the 500 plan and hold
Senator Bridge and Mr.. Lewis per-
sonally liable" for illegal expendi-
lures made under it.
The operators have a final report
from actuarial experts showing that
the present welfare fund, raised by
a royalty of 10 cents per ton on
all coal produced, would support
pensions of only $50 a month to
miners IS and older.
Evening star., 1948-04-27
Wage Plea Rejected
By Republic Steel
BY the Assoeioted Press

CLEVELAND, April 27.-The CIO
Steelworkers' Union stood by its no.
strike pledge today, but disagreed
with Republic Steel Corps argu-
ments for turning down a wage in
crease.
Republic followed the lead OF
United States Steel Corp. late yes
terday in rejectin gthe unions de-
mands for "substantial' wage in
crease.
The Nations third largest steel
producer, which employs about e5,-
600 workers, left the way open TO,
future discussions on wages. 1t an
nounced that IF conditions change
during the term of this contract ;
which runs to April 30, 1949, the
company would voluntarily discuss
such changed conditions"
Republic rejected the wage de-
mands. it said, because wages have
increased more rapidly than living
costs and because wage increases
could mob be taken from profits
without jeopardizing the company's
ability to maintain its plants and
facilities in competitive position.
PITTSBURGH, April 27 (P,.-The
United States Steei Corp. today ap-
pealed to the American public to
lets try to stop rising prices"
In large advertisements in dailv
newspapers over the Nation, United
States Steel reviewed its announce
ment OF a s25 100000 price slash
May l and its denial of the CIO-
United Steelworkers' demand for "a
substantial wage increase"
We are hopeful the advertise
ment said, that our action in re-
ducing the price OF a number of
steel products associated with the
cost of living may have a beneficial
effect throughout the Nation and
may be helpful in bringing about an
early stabilization or reduction in
the cost of living"
Evening star., 1948-04-27
U. S. Chamber
Continued From First Page.

would do we'll to explore the in
vestment field in Canada before
going to the four corners of the
EARTH" he said that the political
and economic welfare of Canada
were vital to the best interests of
the United States.
Earl o. Shreve, chamber president,
who was also one of the main speak
ers on today's program, hailed the
Italian elections and the newly
created unity of Western Europe as
rays of hope"
"A strong America" Mr.. Shreve
said, demands a partnership of
capital, management and labor ="
a partnership in teamwork of gov
ernment and business working
together for the common good"
The rehabilitation of Europe will
require sacrificial effort on the part
OF the American people. Glen D.
Johnston. Roanoke businessman,
declared in another convention talk.
Mr.. Johnston, who is chairman of
the chambers Committee on Inter-
national Political and Social Prob
lens, suggested that every Amer
ican industry Immediately prepare
list of its personnel who are quail
ifled to help in the European Re-
covery Program and submit such
lists, together with outlines of the
experience of persons listed to Eco
nomic Cooperation Administrator
Hoffman without waiting to be
called upon"
DIR. Nourse Is Speaker.
Later, at general luncheon at
the Mayflower, DR.. Edwin G. Nourse,
chairman of the Presidents Council
of Economic Advisers, declared that
with the vast expenditures OF the
European Recovery Program and of
rearmament in view, the effect on
the near-term business outlook
might reasonably be designated as
favorable, but the effect on the
long-run economic outlook as un-
favorable"
DR.. Nourse led a panel discussion
on the business outlook. Partici-
pating with him were Alan Temple,
vice president of the National City
Bank of New York and Leo Cherne,
executive secretary of the Research
Institute of America of New York.
In the absence of foreign aid and
defense measures, DR.. Noourse said,
194S already would have seen a
slight business recession.
In view of commitments in for
eign aid and national defense, the
speaker said the business outlook
is favorable
But the economic outlook, he said.
will be conditioned by a short sup
ply of consumers goods and high
taxes which will further reduce pur-
chasing power.
Asserting that "the policy of Rus
sia is dominating our domestic busi-
ness outlook" Mr.. Temple said.
there are both def1ationary and
inflationary influences in the busi-
ness situation. At the moment they
seem to be pretty we'll balanced
Evening star., 1948-04-27
US. Chamber Dinners
Honor States Leaders
In Congress, Industry

Congressional, industrial and bus
iness leaders from various parts of
the country were guests of honor at
number of dinners held through
out the city last night in conjunc-
ton with the United States Cham
Der Of Commerce convention.
One of the outstanding events was
the dinner attended by 160 Virginia
business leaders for the States con-
gressional delegation. 1t was held
in the Washington Hotel and was
sponsored by the Virginia Chamber
Of Commerce.
Informal talks were made bv Sem
ators Byrd and Robertson and by
Representatives Bland, Hardy, Gary.
Abbitt, Stanley and FLANAGAN. all
Democrats.
Kaiser Is Speaker.
At the California dinner, also at
the Washington. Henry j. Kaiser
viewed the Pacific Coast States as a
land Of opportunity for almost limit
less business and industrial expan-
sion.
He was principal speaker at the
dinner in honor of Representative
Clarence Lea, Democrat, of Califor-
MIA, dean of the far Western Con-
fressmen. Mr.. Lea is retiring at the
END OF this session after 80 years
service in the House.
West Virginia Congress members
and business leaders also held a
dinner and social gathering at the
Metropolitan Club.
There were informal, off-the-
record talks and discussions. Among
those attending were Senator Kill
gore, Democrat, and Representa-
tiVes Kee, Democrat, and Ellis
Rohrbough, Love and Snyder, Re-
publicans.
The Kentucky banquet was held
at the Mayflower
All OF Kentucky's Congressman
were present except Senator Barley
Democrat, of Kentucky, who was in
Oklahoma City.
One subject that occupied the
participants was the proposed s10,-
600 900, 900 synthetic rubber project.
Ohio members of Congress and
their wives were guests at a dinner
at the Statler. A radio feature
The Ohio Story" was piped to the
dinner by telephone from Cleve-
land.
The Georgia dinner was held at
the Carlton.
The Illinois dinner was held at
the Statler, and Senators Brooks,
Republican, and Lucas. Democrat,
and Representatives SABBATH, Demo-
crat, and Mason, Republican, spoke.
A number of other dinners also
were held.
Evening star., 1948-04-27
Eost-West Group Plans
Lectures. Cultural Eetes

A lecture series at Howard Uni
versity and cultural entertainments
at the Jewish Community Center
next year were planned last night
by the Washington Council of the
East and West Association, which
met in the Brookings Institution.
Mrs. Lee Amann, council chair
man, presided. Assisting in the
discussions were Mr.. and Mrs
James Heyworth-Dunn. Mr.. Hey
worth-Dunn is professor of Middle
East history and politics at the
Middle East Institute here.
Evening star., 1948-04-27

AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SESSION-Senator Wherry.
Republican, of Nebraska Qeft and Farley
Postmaster General ght shake hands they
by Roy ngerso president the Chamber
of Commerce Both Senator Wherry Farley
the opening session the chambers meeting yesterday
-AP Photo
Evening star., 1948-04-27

Experience teaches that such a bal
ance is precarious."
At a Women's luncheon at the
Shoreham Hotel Representative
Bolton. Republican. of Ohio, spoke
to more than 200 wives of delegates.
Yesterday afternoon more than
1000 business and industrial leaders
heard Senator Wherry, Republican,
OF Nebraska, acting majority leader,
predict that Congress shortly will
be called on to appropriate funds
to arm Western Europe.
Members will attend an organ
lzation dinner at the Statler at $50
o'clock this evening.
Evening star., 1948-04-27

White was not the Official" nup-
tial color until 1918 in the United
States.
Evening star., 1948-04-27

A woman near him went to his as
sistance.
Lifeguard Vic Ratcliffe struck out
for the two with buoy, followed by
several volunteer lifesavers. Some
of the volunteers returned to the
beach, but Mr.. Ratcliffe wound up
with four men clinging to the buoy.
He was unable to push such heavy
load through the surf.
1t was then that the model slashed
through the surf with the rope
around her waist. The rescue was
quickly affected.
I'VE were more scared than
brave the two models said later.
I'VE just felt that somebody had to
do something"
Evening star., 1948-04-27
Judge Miller Heads
Richmond U. Law Alumni
BY the Assoeiofed Pres,

RICHMOND, Va, April 27.-Judee
Burnett Miller, jr., of Culpeper, has
been named president of the Univer-
sity of Richmond Law School
Alumni Association,
Other officers named were w
Marshall King of Fredericksburg
vice president; Miss Virginia Ivey,
executive secretary, and David
Meade White, treasurer.
Evening star., 1948-04-27
Ruby Keller Expects Child

HOLLYWOOD, April 81 tP.-The
former Ruby Keeler of the stage and
movies, now Mrs. John Lowe, is
expecting her fifth child. She told
friends of the forthcoming event at
luncheon shower yesterday. Her
husband is real estate man. She
once was married to AL Jolson.
Evening star., 1948-04-27
LOST.

BAG. women's. beaded evening: lost Fri
day eve. at the Shoreham Hotel; contains
Sterling silver compact and key chain in
Scribed Jean" Reward. II found, please
call ST. 946S. -2q
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
High Prices, Low Hemlines
Launch Mass Sewing Bee

PHILADELPHIA-Million of us
housewives, seemingly trapped be
tween high prices ano low hem
lines, now are engaging in the
greatest sewing bee the nation has
seen since the days of crinoline anc
hoopskirts.
More than % million sewing ma
chimes are buzzing away in Amer
lean homes as penny-wise matrons
literally piece together their an
swer to the question of how to
achieve high style at lower cost.
First apparent result is that sales
of yard goods by the end of l947
were 6 per -cent ahead of the 1916
volume while sales of women's
ready-to-wear dropped off an ex-
actly equal amount. At the same
time, sales of dress patterns were
up $50 per cent over 1910.
These and other facts were un-
covered by ski Industries in a ur-
vey of sewing machine equipment.
More than 5000 types of sewing
machines are in S today, ranging
from mechanical behemoths cap
able of running off 5000 stitches
per minute to midget devices for
making doll clothes.
Of the % million sewing machines
in American homes, $780, 900 are
electrically driven, the rest oper-
ated by treadles. the study showed.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
Judge Convicted and Fined
On Drunken DRIVING Churqe

DETROIT-Circuit Judge George
B. Murphy, &C., was convicted by a
judge of drunken driving and fined
500.
Circuit Judge Philip Elliott of
Flint described the fine as ordinary
and told Judge Murphy, 81 believe
You would prefer that treated your
case like any other"
The maximum sentence under the
law is 80 days in Jail and a 500 fine.
In addition, Judge Murphy faces a
mandatory suspension of his driv-
er's license for at least 80 days.
The tall, neatly dressed defendant
said nothing as he listened to the
verdict and the sentence. Afterward,
in his chambers, Judge Elliott told
Murphy, 81 am sorry" The case was
tried without a jury at request of
the defendant.
Judge Murphy denied that he was
intoxicated when he hit a parked car.
He admitted having two highballs
made with scotch whisky.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
Observers Peek Through
200-.nch telescope Eye

PASADENA, CALF. - Astrono-
mers have taken a tentative peek at
the armament through the 200-inch
Palomar mountain telescope, des-
tined to open up new vistas of the
universe for science, DR.. Max Ma
son, chairman of the California In
stitute of Technology observatory
council, announced.
The test observations e both
visual and Photographic and were
the first of a long series that will be
made as the great telescope nears
completion.
First observer was DR.. John A..
Anderson of Caltech, who supervised
the 11-year grinding and polishing
process. The telescope, DR.. Mason
said, will be ready for actual re-
search this summer.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
Boot Race Up Mississippi
Recalls Old River Contest

ST. louisiana the blaring of
whistles from river craft, the steam
er Kokoda pushed RI the finish
line for an easy victory owe the
Diesel-powered Helena in their race
up the Mississippi river from New
Orleans.
The contest between the two tow
boats, reminiscent of the famed con-
test between the Natchez and the
Robert E. Lee, found the Inflated
Helena, which encountered one diff
ficulty after another, far behind in
the vicinity of Cairo, Ill.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Sheets and
daughter Donna spent Easter al
Winnett the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifford Cook.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Scherger,
Jr., and Robert Scherger of Glen
dive were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. L. Tubman.
Mrs. R. NJ. Gregg of Dillon is
spending the week with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Gordon Brohaugh and fam
lily.
Easter guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam DeFrance We're Mr.. and Mrs.
Hubert Peaslee and Mrs. Pearl
Peaslee and son ice, of Livingston.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Virgins had
as their guest a cousin of Mrs.
Virgins, F. D. Aver of Springfield,
III. Mr.. Aver was en- route from
visiting his sons in California and
Washington and a daughter in Mis-
sOula.
Guests Sunday at the C. V. An
derson home were Mr.. and Mrs.
James Mitchell and sons Charles and
Walter of Belfry.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Moran were
hosts at Easter dinner for Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Shaw and sons Pat
and Bruce of Columbus, Mrs. Beth
Suddith and F. H. Suddith of Bill
lings and Francis Dolan of Helena.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mccormick
spent Sunday visiting at Big Horn.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. J. Hoppel visited
Sunday in Frannie, Wyo., with Mr..
Hoppel's cousin, Mrs. Iva Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Wallace re-
ceived a telegram Monday from
their son, Lilburn Wallace, secretary
to Edward Stettinius, former Secre-
tary of State, advising them that
he had just landed in Dakar, Africa,
folwn there from New York
City Wednesday. He was en- route
to Liberia and expected to arrive
there Tuesday.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
Science Finds New
Serum for Cholera
American University in Beirut
Perfecfs lnocUIunf

BEIRUT, LEBANON - Using 81
strains of virulent cholera, includ
ing those of the recent outbreaks ir
Egypt and Syria, the hospital of the
American University in Beirut has
produced the most complete and eff
fective cholera serum. known in
science, Archie S. Crawford, acting
president of the university, said.
Large-scale production of the SER
UNI began in the hospitals labora-
tories Immediately after the out
break of cholera in Egypt last Octo-
Der when Syria and Lebanon found
themselves almost without supplies.
Within two months it was able to
supply $50 liters to Syrian and Leb-
anese health departments for in
oculation of all school children and
government employees.
When cholera appeared in Syria
the university hospital developed a
new combination of cholera strains,
which it delivered to Syria for max
ing erum At the same time the
hospital stepped up its own manu-
facture to the maximum to assist in
the general incubation of the Leb-
anese and Syrian people. The uni
versity arranged for IS of its medi-
cal students to inoculate the public.
Three hundred doses of smallpox
vaccine, 80 liters of typhoid and 125
liters of typhus serum also were pro-
duced in the hospitals laboratories
in the past few months.
Despite the anti-American feeling
growing out of the United States
espousal of the Palestine partition,
such public service is helping this
American institution to retain the
support of the Arab governments,
Crawford said.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
Remains Of Pogrcm Victims
Are Reburied in U. S. Soil

BUFFALO. N. Yin a ceremony
representing the last rites for six
million Jews lost through Nazi
persecution ashes from the mass
graves of thousands of Jews at
Oswiecim, Poland, have been buried
in Beth Zion cemetery here.
Inferred with the ashes were a
dozen pieces of soap made from the
remains of Nazi victims and
l. srked in German IRIS" for
pure Jew soap" a grisly Hitlerian
touch.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
Use Grounding Chain

A grounding chain should be used
on rubber = tired farm equipment
when there is no metallic contact
with the ground. A grounding chain
removes the danger of static sparks
which set off an explosion or start a
fire while the fuel tank of the tractor
is being filled. This often occurs with
rubber-tired tractors and combines,
tractors and trailers, and field har-
veSterS.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
Lundludy, WELDING suber,
SIuys Discounted Tenant

DETROIT-A thrust of a saber
by a landlady ended the life of a
disgruntled tenant.
Emmett Davis, 81, went down
stairs in a rooming house to pro-
test that his room was cold but
was refused admittance by the
landlady, Mrs. Mary Epps, 81.
Police said Davis smashed sew
eral windows and was stabbed
with the saber as he approached
the front door of Mrs. Epp's
apartment.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
a From Burns

Deaths from burns reach a peak
in December, National Safety coun-
Gil figures show. Principal reasons
are defective heating appliances, or
improper use of them, and defective
chimneys. In December of 1945,
1850 persons died from burns. Dur
ing the summer the toll is about 500
a month.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
Toothpick Blamed in Death
Of 60-Yeur-OId N. Y. Woman

NEW YORK-A toothpick caused
the death of Mrs. Anna Driscoll, 60,
it was disclosed. A medical exam
iner said the autopsy indicated that
death resulted from "~suffocation
and peritonitis following p~erforation
of intestines from a swallowed
wooden toothpick."
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
Teeth Pulled With Pleasure

Topocaine is being used as an
anesthetic for relieving pain of den
tai drilling. Instead of applying a
hypodermic, the new anesthetic is
rubbed on the tooth to be removed.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
Worlds Oldest Man

If the Heidelberg man, oldest hui
man being known to have existed,
were alive today he would be more
than $50, 900 years old.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
Scotch ghWay VS.

Macadam surfaced roads were
named after MacAdam, a Scottish
engineer, who repaired and on
structed many of England's high
ways in the 18th century.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
Their independence Dav

The Waldensians of Valdese.
N. c., who fled Italy in 1893 to
escape religious persecution, cele-
brate the Saturday nearest Febru-
airy II as their independence Day.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
First Motion Pictures

The first motion pictures were
shown April IA, 1894, in a former
shoe store at 1155 Broadway, New
York City. Ten of Edison's first
k~inetoScopeS were used.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
WmmaMumu III MuHnuEMuIHlnIBnln HHn
Day by Day in Laurel

Out of town guests Sunday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth
Hotchkiss were Mr.. Hotchkiss' bro
ther-in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Murray of Klein and Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Hotchkiss of Belfry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shelton had
as their guests for the week end
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Kincaid of
Topeka, Kans.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
School Age Accidents

In the school age group, 5 to IA
years, 800 children were killed last
year and $500 injured in bicycle
automobile mishaps.
Laurel outlook., 1948-03-31
Kind of Yard Light

For a yard light, a 100 or 200 watt
bulb in a shallow, weatherproof re-
fector is best.
, 1948-12-04
FORECAST
for the
Virgin Islands q Puerto Rico
for the

Partly cloudy with few widely
scattered light showers today, to-
and tomorrow.
The same as above for the coas-
tai waters Of the Virgin Islands
and Puerto Rico.
Moderate easterly winds.
Maximum temperature .83
Minimum temperature lib
Precipitation
"a hours ending at midnight OF
Total this month g. .s053
Total since January 34.35
Total December 1947 1.34
ReL0tiDe Humidity
at II a. m. today ...k..T
Wind direction g velocity ESE is
, 1948-12-04
RUSSIA TRIES.


said neither the British nor
the American forces will with-
draw. The British say they
will remain sby our own will
or by any other means"
A total of ten thousand POI
hcemen have been modified
in the Western zones, backed
up by the Occupation Armies,
to protect voters and Illustrate
any communist plan to init
midate those who want to
vote.
, 1948-12-04
UN VOTES
India abstained.

The Western Powers have
notified DR.. Vermugla, chair
man of the Political Commit
tee that they would take into
account Russia's latest action
in splitting the city Of Berlin
and also that they reserve the
right to take whatever action
may be necessary to maintain
their position in Berlin.
, 1948-12-04
Publication

All interested persons are
advised that lists Of delin-
quent Real Property Taxes &
Night Soil Removal Service
Fees for the calendar year
1947 have been posted in the
Hobbies Of the Department of.
Finance, both at Christiansted
and Frederiksted.
Unless the amounts shown
are paid by May /, 1919, the
respective properties will be
attached by the Sheriff in the
manner provided by law.
Office Of the Administrator
for st. Croix, Christiansted,
st. Croix, October IS, 1913.
r E. Y L
Administrator for st. Croix
, 1948-12-04
TTAL.IAN

mitted, in addition to 100 900
militia and other assortment
Of arms bearing units. Ruman-
ia has 100000 instead Of the
120, 900 allowed, in addition to
10000 frontier guards.
, 1948-12-04

Il
lie High School.
The Braves Of Christiansted'
and the Homestead Tigers Of.
Frederiksted will clash in a.
softball double-header on Pa
rade Ground at 2 PM. tomor-
row.