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Evening star., 1948-06-06

many marriages Of elderly Town
sendites who have met at club
meetings.
Seek 500 4 Month.
The Townsend Plan Is the only
thing as far as the members are
concerned. They have no use for
social security because the old age
assistance calls for a means test.
! They want the 800 month
which George Washington Uni
yersity economist recently estimated
could result from the 8 per cent tax
to 60 to American citizens for
their achievement of living go years
no matter what their means.
Their national membership is fall
ing off. People are not interesting
themselves in the possibility of tax
ing the entire economy for The
benefit of the aged the way they did
during the depression.
DR.. Townsend is not travelling as
much as he used to, when he was
credited with more mileage a yeal
than Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt.
Started by Letter to Editor.
The whole thing started wher
DR.. Townsend, country physician
from North Dakota who was living
in retirement at Long Beach. Calf.
wrote letter to the editor II
1888 and suggested that small ia,
on the economy would provide
everyone over so with 5000 month
Thousands Of persons wrote in ap.
proving the suggestion.
DR.. Townsend began to form hi
organization. California went fol
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Scenery Is Fovorite Subject
With Star Snapshot c Contestants

Each week The Sunday Star Pic
torial magazine publishes an out
standing photo for which its sponsor
receives a S. cash award. In addi-
ton, each picture of special merit
published receives a 50 cash prize.
These weekly prizes lead to a
chance to participate in the News
paper National Snapshot Awards to
be held next fall and for which the
first prize is $500 cash. Other
prizes range from $500 down to SIS.
Any amateur photographer living
in the Washington retail trading
area Is eligible to enter the contest.
Amy black-and-white photo made
after January l may be entered and
there is no limit on the number OF
pictures a contestant may submit.
Nor is there any limitation on the
type of equipment used. A box
camera product is just as acceptable
as a print from the most expensive
camera. All pictures are judged on
the basis of their interest and ap-
peal, and Photographic technique,
while important, is not the deciding
factor in the judging.
Name and address of the entrant
should be lettered on the back of
each print, also the classification in
which the picture is entered. Ad-
dress entries to the Snapshot Con-
test Editor OF The Star,
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it strong and still accounts for Is
per cent of the movements income.

1t strong and still accounts for Is
per cent of the movements income.
1t spread to most OF the States,
especially Maine, which has the
most elderly population. and to
Florida where many elderly persons
have gone after retirement. 1t
failed, however, to enlist many fol-
lowers in the South outside OF
Florida.
Developed Tonic.
Two years ago DR.. Townsend de-
veloped a patented tonic and he also
sponsors vitamin pills. Profits OF
these sales go to the national Or
ganization and are important in its
financing.
This all started Is years ago by
offering something to those of 60
or over. The survivors of that orig
inal organization are at least rs to-
day. 1t may be a dying organiza-
tion," the staff member concluded
Evening star., 1948-06-06

stantially higher than that of the
civilian occupying the grade appro-
pirate to the work performed"
Furthermore, committee investi-
gators say that civilian employees in
many instances are expected to
"koWtow" to the military men in
their Office.
The committee said it would con-
tinue its study of the "desirability
of assigning military and naval per-
sonnel to civilian personnel func-
tions." It's possible that eventual
legislation to correct the situation
that the committee complains about
will result from the investigation.
At any rate; the committees con-
clusion bears out what many civil
liam employees in these military
agencies have been contending for a
long time.
DOUBT-From a Federal En-
ployes' Compensation Appeals Board
decision sent us involving a Gov
ernment workers injury claim:
The diagnosis at time of opera
ton was osteochondritis dissecans-
dessicant?-of the left knee. Well
don't ask us.
X Il X
POSSIBLE CHANGE - Senator
Johnston, Democrat, of South Caro-
line would be the new chairman OF
the Senate Civil Service Committee
if the Democrats should regain con-
troll of the Senate next January.
And veteran political observers on
Capitol Hill say there is a definite
possibility that the Democrats will
win Senate control, even II the Re-
publicans win the presidency ano
retain control of the House. This
is due to the fact that the Demo
Gratis would have to capture only
four seats now held by Republicans
and which normally have beer
filled by Democrats, to move into
power once more.
If this should happen, Senator
Johnston would move into the top
spot of the Senate Civil Service
Committee. Senator Johnston has
always been extremely active and
friendly on behalf of Government
employees legislation. 1t would mean
however, that the present chairman
Senator LANCER. who is one OF the
best friends that Government work.
ers have ever had in Congress
would no longer be the top man IN
the committee.
Il Il
CONCRETE SUGGESTIONS-1n
his letter of resignation to Presl-
Evening star., 1948-06-06

dent Truman, Civil Service Com.
missioner Arthur S. Flemming has
outlined some very worthwhile sug-%
gestions for future improvements in
the civil service merit system.
Mr.. Flemming asked that the fol-
lowing be accomplished In the not
too-distant future:
!. A Federal pay raise. including
the lifting Of the $4,000 pay ceil-
ing. ~
2. A more eficient promotion sys-
tenn in Government which will more.
rapidly advance and award compe--
tent employees.
3. A system to develop highly con1-.
petent supervisors In the Govern.
ment. Some progress has been made
in this direction, but much more
remains to be done, Mr.. Fiemming
declared.
Commenting on Mr.. Weniming's
suggestions, President Truman re-
piled:
II have noted very carefully the
thoughtful observations embodied in
your letter of resignation. The re.
fections and suggestions which your
letter includes embody statement
Of an ideal and pattern which We
will do well to follow In Govern
ment."
DIM PROSPECT-The reported.
decision of a group of House Re-,
publican leaders to give postal work..
ers a pay raise and freeze out the
rest of the Governments employees
places almost the iast hope for q.
Federal pay raise on the shoulders
OF one man-Chairman Taft OF the,
Senate Policy Committee.
Senator Taft favors a pay raise
bill and 1t remains to be seen.
whether he can persuade the House
leaders to change their minds and
go along with him.
The prospect Is not too good.
Senator Taft faces tough resistance,
from the House leaders, and the,
fact that only two weeks of Con-.
gress remain makes the Job even,
| tougher.
Meanwhile, the officials Of the,
various Government employees.
unions say they have not given up,
hope. They say they will make a,
last-minute attempt next week on
Capitol Hill to get action on Fay,
raise legislation.
/
| (Be sure to listen in today at!
i3.15 pm. oper WMAL, The Star
station, for Joseph Young's broad.
cast persio1 OF the Federal Spot,
light, featuring additional neDs Of
Government affairs and personally,
ties.) -
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Only Young Townsendites
AtSession Here, Official Says
Dr.. Townsends S Offer
To Quit on Wallace
Support Is Rejected

DR.. Francis E. Townsend, head
OF the Townsend old-age pen
sion movement, offered to re-
sign his leadership yesterday
at the convention of his fol-
lowers in Uline Arena If his
support Of the candidacy Of
Henry A. Wallace was going
TOO strong"
He was answered with shouts
of mol"
His national council OF II
members rejected a resolution
putting the organization on the
Wallace bandwagon, however.
They consider DR.. Townsend's
support of Wallace as per
sona1.'
DR.. Townsend was the prin-
cipal speaker in the days
program. This afternoon. Sen
ator O'Mahoney, Democrat, OF
Wyoming will speak at the
closing session.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
U. 5. Response Disappoints
Head Of u. n. Chi|dren's Aid
By the Associoisd Press

LAKE SUCCESS, June 5.-Aake
Ording, director of the United Ma
tions Appeal For Children, expressed
disappointment today over American
contributions.
Mr.. Ording blamed American diff
.ficulties on the failure of collection
machinery rather than the lack of
interest on the part of the American
people.
THE response from the public is
marvellous" he told reporters. "How-
ever, there is discrepancy between
the public desire and the machinery
to utilize it."
Mr.. Ording disclosed that some
organizations already were preparing
to launch a move to continue the
appeal after this years campaign is
ended,
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Navy to Set Up Colony
For Lepers on Tiniun

PEARL HARBOR. June 5-The
Navy said today that it will set up
a leper colony at the former Super
Fortress base on Tinian in the Mar
ianas for natives of the Marianas
Marshalls and Carolines. - -,
admiral Dewitt Ramsey Com !
mander-in- chief in the Pacific, said
Tinian was chosen because it is
near Guam, supply center for the
Western Pacific. The medical
laboratory ship Whidbey will sail IN
August to make health survey in
the islands.
Evening star., 1948-06-06

Vanport disaster. 1t criticized the
Portland Housing Authority "for
failure to evacuate or properly warn
residents"
Meanwhile, the new crest reached
the Dalles, 100 miles upstream. 1t
will arrive here tomorrow morning
then roll towards the critical areas
of Longview Kelso, Wash, and
Clatskanie, Greg, $3.50 miles
downstream from here.
The Clatskanie area is beset by
high tides rolling up from the
ocean. The water stopped exactly
at the top of one dixie at high tide
today. Army engineers said 1t was
doubtful if the water could be kept
out much longer. Others have only
inches to spare and the new crest
may put them under.
Red Cross Issues List.
The Red Cross said a check of all
refugee shelters had failed to locate
these persons: Mrs. Carmilla Wen
nerlund Dawley, 60; Terda Wen
nerlund, IS; Mrs. Izumi Able
Oyama: Mrs. Helen Banks; Mrs.
Efie Dawson; Don G. Berry, IT,
Menne Evans, age unknown; Shirley
Golden, 9; William D. Huttel, 8;
Milton Jones, l; Zuda Carol Jones,
2; Leroy Mccoy, 4; Dorothy McNeft,
IL, Tommy Monroe, age unknown;
Darlene Jean Nelson, age unknown;
Mildred Phillips, 10; Helen Phillips,
10; Ronnie Rawlins, 8; Loretta Sell
lers, age unknown; Susie Jeanette
Terrell, 4; Melody Lynn Walker,
Doris White, Wallace Zavoral, Glen
Zavoral, Vivian Chambers and
Maistra Harris, ages unknown;
Lucille Austin, Is; Richard Parkert,
IS; Robert Watson. 6, and Raymond
r, Ward, 10 months.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
1000 Delegates Hear
Congress Speakers;
At UIine Arena
By GEORGE Kennedy
By George Kennedy

Whatever else DR.. Francis E.
Townsend has succeeded in doing.
he apparently has brought about a
social life for the aged that may live
after him.
DR.. Townsend's followers are COM
pleting their second consecutive con-
vention in Washington.
They have not succeeded in smok-
ing out of the House Ways and
Means Committee the Townsend
Plan with its per cent tax on all
gross incomes-industrial and per-
sonal-for the benefit of those over
GO.
But they have had an interesting
time while here and feel they have
been taking part in the course Of
the Nation.
old Remained Home
Senator after Senator and Repre-
sentative after Representative who
have addressed them promised moth
ing. But all the speakers from Con-
gress credited their leader the
tall, white-haired physician of 81
-. with the old age pensions of the
Social Security law and the action
of the States supplementing them.
You think these people are old"
said one of the doctors staff to a
reporter looking over the 1000 dele
gates in the Uline Arena. These
are the young people in our org
anization. You should see the old
people. They were left behind" Il
The largest groups are from Ohio.
Michigan and California. but the
next largestis from Colorado which
has the highest Sociaia Security
pension of all. A provision in the
State constitution in 1896 gives the
old people IS per cent of the State
liquor taxes. This year the pay
ments including $25 from the Fed
eral Government, are$6s month.
Three Buses from Denver.
..We're. doing all right" said Mrs.
William Moore of Fort Collins,
Colo, but we want to help others.
Many States are still under $40"
Mrs. Moore drove here with
friends, but there were three buses
from Denver with all the seats oc-
cupied by Townsendites.
Most Of them had their expenses
paid in part by their hometown
clubs. The club dues are only rs
cents year so the money is raised
by collections at meetings, group
suppers, bingo games and other
means Of entertainment.
Many clubs hold mock weddings
but not all of the weddings are
make believe. There have been
Evening star., 1948-06-06
2 Ohio Girls, Boby Killed
As Train Strikes Auto
By the A,soeiatsd presa

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June S - Two
girls and a baby were killed ano
three boys were injured today when
a Baltimore g. Ohio freight train
struck an automobile near here.
The accident occurred on a Pick
away County road south of Har-
risburg. The victims lived in Derby
a Pickaway County community.
The dead were; Mary Catherine
Upton, is, driver of the car; Dixie
Hinton, is. and Jackie Writzel, one
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Writzel.
The injured were John Hinton
IL, and his brother Charles, 4, and
Paul jackson. IS.
Evening star., 1948-06-06

that many civilian employees in the
Army, Navy and Air Force Depart
ments frequently make:
There is a general presumption In
these departments Of the correctness
of the judgements and decisions OF
the military over those Of the civil
Evening star., 1948-06-06
| IWhuttheRussiuns
Are Saying of Us

The MoscoU radio, broadcastins
in English to the Upited Kingdom
said:
"All in all the London negotia-
tions convincingly prove the
bankruptcy of the methods by
which the Western powers are
seeking to reach a separate solu-
ton of the German problem.
The security of the European
states can be insured only on
the basis of the demilitarization
and characterization Of Germany,
in accordance with the decisions
of the Yalta and Potsdam con-
ferences. This Is the path OF in
suring peace and7security for the
nations of Europe championed by
the U. S. S. R."
Britain to Import Rum
Britain will import 5000 900 bot
ties of rum from Jamaica, Trinidad
and barbados.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
The Federal Spotlight
military Agencies Discriminate
Against Civilians, Report Says
By Joseph Young

report sharply critical of the Governments military agen-
ces for giving treatment military personnel at the
expense civilian employees has been issued by the House
Civil Service Committee.
Continuing study of personnel conditions in the Govern.
ment the committee following observation of grippe"
Evening star., 1948-06-06

lian employees.
"The fact that
the civilian
sonnel employe
may possess ex-
perience, qualifi-
c a ms, and
grades compar-
able or superior
to that of the
officer is re-
ported to have
little W Ell 6 h t
in controversial
matters. Usually
the pay and al
loWance of the
o#nor ic cub
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Classified Advertising.
Classified Advertising. Pages Ellis

This edition contains This Week
Magazine OF "a pages, a 12-pdge
comic section and Is pages OF ro-
foOrdpure
Evening star., 1948-06-06
Weather Report

District OF Columbia and vicinity
Mostly sunny with highest near
rs today. Tomorrow considerable
tcloudiness with some chance of
showers and little change in tenn
perature. -4-~
Virginia-Partly cloudy and a
little cooler with scattered showers
likely southwest portion today. To-
morrow considerable cloudiness with
scattered showers or thunderstorms.
Maryland-Fair and little cooler
today. Tomorrow considerable clouk
mess with scattered showers. -
Evening star., 1948-06-06

From United States Engineers)
Potomac River cloudy at Harpers Ferry
and cloudy at Great Falls; Shenandoah
clear at Harpers Ferry.
Evening star., 1948-06-06
High and Low Yesterday,

Monthly precipitation in inches in tn,
Capital (current month to datel:
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-11-18
Volunteers Give
Labor 10 Build
Sub-Siaiion

Volunteer craftsmen completed
partitioning of the new post Of
flee sub-station Sunday, using
$242 worth of building material
provided by the Kennewick cham
Der Of commerce, postmaster Wal
ter Woehler said this week.
The partition, twelve feet high
and fifty by twenty five feet in di-
mansions, was installed free OF
charge by sssfavitz, Kenne-
wick contractor and Keith Day.
Woehler said.
It is expected that the postal
department win allocate funds
to reimburse the chamber for the
building materials, he continued,
but 1t was necessary for the CIV
ic group to guarantee the purchase
so that work on the temporary
quarters could be started at once.
The sub station will be estab-
lished at Campbell's Custom Can
nehry, with an entrance from the
Benton street side. The date OF Its
opening will be announced Ia
ter.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-11-18
Postmaster Asks
Aid on Addresses

Postmaster Walter Woehler ap-
pealed to the city council Tuesday
night for aid in assigning street
numbers to homes on Tenth Ave
nue. and South Washington street
Lack Of proper street addresses
is hampering the work Of the Ken
newick post Office, he said, adding
that postal inspectors have recon-.
mended retaining the mail in gen.
eral delivery, II 1t lacks street ed.
dresses. and returning it to the
sender Of it is not called for with
in ten days. The procedure Is now
being used In Yakima, he said.
Mayor J. G. Pratt commented
that the city has no r,ssponsibil'a ~
for numbering homes outside thl
city limits. and lacks authority Il
Carry out such q project. He ed
vised Woehler 70 talna up the prob.
lem with the board OF county com.
missioners.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-11-18
IN
Art Exhibit

Adult doodling and child scrib-
bling is given the respect It de:
serves at the Eastern Washington
College Of Education at Cheney,
according to Mary Swerer, art
department head, who explains,
1T Is an outward expression Of
an inner compulsion.
Pictures executed by Faye Al
phin Of Kennewick will be In
Guided among the water colors
and charcoal sketches that viii
be on exhibit during the coming
week. The pictures are based on
the art work Of children, and will
accompany the children's own
pictures.
The two sets Of drawings are
striking proof Of the thought be-
hind children's drawing. Miss
Swegey points s iai:s "Children's
scribbiins IS the beginning OF
drawing, not writing. As can be
seen from these pictures, child
ren's organization is good. They
simply lack adult skills. The col
lege students simply use their
adult slkills In sketches organized
by the children. Children's work
should not be thought Of as crude
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-11-18
Social Serurifv
Man 10 Be Herr

A. r. Boettcher, manager :,
the Yakima Field Office Of ~.
Social Security Administered. !.
advises that a Representative !,
his office will be in Kennewict
Wednesday, November "a. IN ~.
lobby Of the Commercial hot,
from loo p. m. until 400 o. m,
Persons who have worked !.
commerce and industry and who
are 65 years old or older ara
again urged to contact Boettcber,s
representative at this time. Surviv'
ors of deceased workers. who dio
at any age, are also requested -
call at the Commercial hotel .,
this time and to bring with them
in the case of widows with mino,
children, their marriage certi6.
Gates and the birth certificates =,
minor children under Is. Widow
are also advised to bring the
discharges OF their deceased hus.
bands IL they We're veterans ~
World War II.
Boettcher states that this visit
will be the last trip to KennewicS
by a representative from his office
for the month Of November.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-11-18
Legion and Auxiliary
Enjoy POtluck' Dinner

About forty members of the
American Legion Auxiliary en-
joyed a pot-luck dinner at the Le-
gion Hall Armistice night. After
the dinner, Miss Dolores Denney
gave a very interesting account OF
her experience as representative
to Girls State. She suggests that
the Auxiliary continue to sponsor
a girl to the all-girl organization
and that the Legion sponsor boy
to Boys State next year.
Mrs. Carrie McCalmant resign
ed as treasurer, and Mrs. Grace
Sloan was elected to fill the va
cancy.
There will be regular meeting
Thursday night at 300 pm. at the
Legion hall and the business of
the evening will include plans for
the holiday season.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-11-18
City Election /. !. .

Continued from Page ID
inees shall not declare party affil-
iations, with nosning more. leaves
nothing to guide us in 6etermin-
ing who nominees are or what
names shall appear on the gcncr-
al election ballot"
According to Homer 3 letter, he
has been informed that the Attor
ney General has informally ruled
that, IL only two candidates have
filed for one position and both re-
ceive vote at the primary, both
names should be printed on the
general election ballot. II more
than two are fled, the two highest
names would be carried into the
general.
while, rs ] have stated, there
is no provision in the, law to this
effect" his letter continued, 81
would think the Attorney Gener.
ais ruling would be followed in
the absence Of, q rcour. ruling On
the question. It is evident that
some practice must be followed: ="
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-11-18
New Building Is
Underway Here

A new building is underway ca
Kennewick avenue which win be
an extension Of the store Of Grigl
Brothers, handling electric ap-
planes.
The addition win extend the
present building an additional
Is feet in frontage to extend l2s
feet with basement IS feet 70 be
served with . ramp.
Mn. Elsie RAYMOND Is the own.
ESr and builder with Donald Kn6e
OF Walla Wal1a - he coutractor.
= ray1er = notwithstanding tie
constrJctjop y =. 80
a newaASot o. 1aae6a the wa
cover both structures. The addi-
ton will be completed about the
hrst Of the year. The building
Will be OF concrete block with q
hot water Oh burning heating
plant to Be installed BY Griggs.
Kobe expects 10 move TO Kenne-
wick to establish . roofing busi-
ness. which he now operates In
Walla Walla. Taylor also plans
to come to Kennewick to estab-
lish headquarters for his busi-
ness Of scales and service which
ne also operates IN Wala Walla.
The two businesses win operate
rom the space new occupied by|
Grteg Bros. metal shop IN the
thompson building on Auburn |
street.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-11-18
Peep at Santa Is
Depicted on 1913
Christmas Seals

The age-old attempt Of children
to catch a glimpse Of Santa on
Christmas Eve inspired hte pic
ture on the 1948 Christmas Seals
which arrived yesterday at Seal
Sale Headquarters In Kennewick
according to Mrs. M. Simmelink,
Christmas Eve inspired the pic
County tuberculosis Association.
This years seal features small
blond boy in red pajamas. sitting
on the floor, hands clasped about
his knees, and gazing into blaz-
ing fireplace over which three
empty stockings hang.