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Evening star., 1948-01-07
Truman Urges People
To Join Dimes Drive

President Truman today called or
all Americans to join in the fullest
support of the 1948 March of Dimes
the annual polio Embarrassing cam
paign which will open January Is
In a letter to Basil O'Connor
president Of the National Founda-
! ton for Infantile Paralysis, Mr.
Truman urged that the American
people carry forward the fight
against infantile paralysis by max
ing this years drive "the most sue
cessful March of Dimes campaign
ever held"
Asserting his vigorous indorse-
ment" of the drive, the President
described 1t as "our greatest assur-
ance that this struggle will go for
ward unremittingly until polio Is
driven forever from the environment
Of men. A glance at the job being
done," he continued, Should con-
vince even the most casual observer
that this great cause is worthy OF
our fullest support"
Mr.. Truman cited the Staggering
costs" OF the polio effort and de-
clared that only through the March
of Dimes can 1t be carried on sue
cessfully.
He announced he will broadcast
an appeal to the Nation on behalf
of polio victims on January 80, the
birthday anniversary OF the late
President Roosevelt, who founded
the National Foundation for In
fantila Paralysis 10 years ago.
January 80 also will mark the
close Of the campaign, the goal OF
which Is $50, ,OOO, 900.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Henry George Jenkin,
Rites Set Tomorrow

Funeral services for Henry George
Jenkins, 81, restaurant supervisor
for the Bureau of Food Inspection
of the Health Department, will be
held at noon tomorrow in the S.
H. Hines funeral home, 2901 Four
teenth street NV. Burial will be
in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. Jenkins died Monday in his
home, 1928 Twenty-eighth street
NV, after a two-week illness. He
had been in Ill health for long
time, his family said.
During his az years as restaurant
inspector, Mr.. Jenkins brought Gov
ernment cafeterias under Health
Department inspection and was re-
sponsible for the ruling that made
it necessary for the Government
to obtain licenses before they could
operate cafeterias.
DR.. Reid Ashworth, director Of
the Bureau of Food, said Mr.. Jen-
kins' death was "a great loss to my
Office"
Mr.. jenkins was born near Hern-
don, Va, and attended schools In
Loudoun County. He operated a
farm in the county before he came
to Washington IS years ago. He
was general agent for several insur-
ance companies here before he be-
gan work with the Health Depart
ment.
He was not married. Survivors
are a brother, Clarence E. Jenkins,
636 Hamilton street NV, and three
sisters, Mrs. Virginia I. Sasser, Den
yer, Colo; Mrs. Alice p. Pratt and
Miss Daisy D. Jenkins, both of the
Twenty eighth street address.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Bill Calls for Commission 10
10 Study Canal Problem
BY the Asseeiafsd Press

Representative Bradley, Republi-
can, Of California, yesterday offered
bill calling for a nine-member In
teroceanic canals commission to
study problems Of the Panama Canal
and determine whether additional
canals may be needed to safeguard
American interests.
Under Mr.. Bradleyis measure, the
President would name six civilians
and an officer from each of the
three branches of the armed services
to the commission. The legislation
stipulates, however, that the Presi-
dent may, at his discretion, pick a
commissioned officer from the Army
and Navy Engineers Corps in lieu
of two of the six civilians.
The commission would be author
lied to study problems in connection
with an increase in the capacity of
the Panama Canal; questions of
maintenance, operation and defense
of the canal; the construction and
ownership by the United States of
a supplementary canal, together
with problems of maintenance and
defense.
A final report on its studies would
be necessary no later than two years
after the legislation was enacted.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Cominform Meeting
|Af Milan indicated
In Reds Congress
BY the A.seelated Press

MILAN, Italy, Jan. Top Com
munist leaders-Italians and guests
from Russia and the Cominform
countries-slipped unobtrusively out
of the Italian Communist Congress
here today, and 1t looked as If q
Cominform conference was starting
While minor leaders spoke from
the rostrum, Palmiro Togliatti. the
Communist boss, quietly left his seat
at the presiding committees table.
"A moment later the two Soviet
delegates, Pavel Judin and Vagan
Gregorian, and three Of their aides
rose together from their front row
seats and left the hall.
Poles Reported Present.
Then, one by one, the hall was
deserted by Harry Pollitt, secretary
general of Britain's Communist Par
ty; Maurice Thorez, French Commu-
mist boss, and the Yugoslav, Czecho-
slovak,s Bulgarian, Romanian and
Hungarian delegates, all high party
figures.
Together these men, plus members
Of Polish delegation rumored to
be present here, would compose a
complete representation Of the Com
munist Information Bureau, the
nine-nation organization Of Com
munist Parties which was formed In
Poland and has headquarters in
Belgrade.
italian newspapers have said this
congress is a shield for Comm
form meeting. This was the first
time Toglatti had left a plenary
session Of the congress, which be-
gan Sunday.
In the hall, the minor leaders
pushed the theme spanked yesterday
by Thorez-the attack on "Ameri-
can imperialism.
Sell to U. S. Charged.
Thorez said his own govern
ment sold out to American i'm
|perialism," which he blamed for all
Frances difficulties.
American imperialists are trying
to deprive the people Of the fruits
Of victory so dearly won," he shouted.
American capitalists have put
their hand not alone on Japan and
Italy, but on France and England
as we'll"
He termed the Marshall plan "a
new and corrected, but not any way
ameliorated, edition of the Truman
doctrine. We support American aid
on condition there be no condition" "
He received vigorous applause.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Bea|I' 5 Death in Car
rs Ruled Accidental

The death OF Winfield Scott Beal
f jr., 80, whose burned body was found
early yesterday in his parked auto
mobile on the Baltimore boulevard
near Beltsville, has been, ruled ac-
cidental by Prince Georges County
Coroner DR.. James Boyd.
DR.. Boyd said that although he
would withhold issuance of a per-
manent death certificate for about
10 days pending completion of a
stomach analysis and other tests, an
autopsy yesterday showed Mr.. Beall
died from the burns and shock.
Prince Georges County police said
indications were that he had fallen
asleep in his car while driving home
to Silver Spring from Baltimore
where he had gone to visit his
estranged wife, Mrs. Nevada Beall.
Apparently the upholstery of the car
or Mr.. Bealls clothing was ignited
by a lighted cigarette. Police en-
phasized there were no indications
Of foul play.
Mr.. Beall lived at 300 King street,
Silver Spring, and was employed by
the Chesapeake, & Potomac Tele-
phone Co.
Funeral services will be held at
pm. tomorrow at the Warner E.
Pumphrey funeral home, 8434
Georgia avenue, Silver Spring.
Burial will be in Rockville Union
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
1tt Mrittnrtattt

LANG, JOHN. A token of love and de-
votion to the memory OF my beloved hus-
band, JOHN LANG. who went to receive
his heavenly reward seven years ago to-
day, January z, 1941.
door swings briefly open and loved
' 1' DEVOTED WIFE. E.DoRA.
LEATHERWooD. THOMAS MALCOLM,
and and father THOMAS MALCOLM LExTH-
ago today, January 7, 1947.H
Memories shall keep you always alive
and endeared in our hearts.
DEVOTED WIFE, SON AND DAUGHTER
MARSHALL, SHERMAN. In lovins
memory of my dear husband, SHERMAN
MARSHALL, who passed away seventeen
years ago today, January Z; 1881.
Life is so empty without you
And sure loved you so,
But God wanted you in Heaven,
That's why you had 70 50.
WILSON. MARGARET Z. In memory
of our wife and mother. MARGARET T.
WILSON, who died January z, 1886.
Time speeds on. twelve years have passed
Since death Its gloom and shadow cast;
It took from US q shining light.
We miss that light both day and night.
Somewhere beyond the sunset,
In the garden that never dies,
Our wife and mother sleeps In glory
Md the blue and gold Of the sktes.
TIE FAMILY.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
frank {. Butler Dies;
Helped Set Up First
Broadeasting Station
BY the Asseeiot.d Pres.

TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan Frank E.
Butler, 20, pioneer radio engineer
inventor and writer, and one time
associate of DR.. Lee De Forest, died
last night after a two-week illness.
Mr.. Butler and DR.. De Forest are
credited with setting up one of the
first experimental broadcasting sta
'tions in the world in 1916. Previously
they had collaborated in developing
the first audion tube which made
modern radio possible.
A telegraph operator for the old
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Railroad, now the New York Gen.
tral, Mr.. Butler became associated
with DR.. De Forest on visit to the
st. Louis Worlds Fair in 1904. After
the fair closed Mr.. Butler, DR.. De
Forest and Alexander Graham Bell
erected q station at Manhattan
Beach, Long Island, and sent the
first wireless messages across the
Atlantic Ocean.
Mr.. Butler later invented type
Of sound amplif1cation which revolu-
tionized design Of radio loud speak
ers.
Mr.. Butler was born In Monroe
vile, Ohio, and had lived In Toledo
the past 40 years.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
3 Beds fore CoIored Women
Reopened at Glenn Dale

Thirty-three beds were reopened
for colored women patients at Glenn
Dale Sanatorium, DR.. Daniel L. Fin
acune, superintendent, announced
yesterday.
These beds have been closed for
more than two years because of
the shortage of nurses and .atten-
dants.
Dr.. Finacune said 80. more beds
will be made available for white
women In q few weeks.
BY transferring patients who need
less care to other wards, these sc
beds are being made available for
more serious cases. An increase In
the number Of such cases is antici-
pated after the city-wide chest
x-ray survey, which starts next
Monday.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
DR.. William H. Holmes, Is,
Veteran Educator, Dies
BY the Assoeiotsd Press

PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 7-Dr.
William H. Holmes, 70, former
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode
Island and New York educator, died
here yesterday.
A native of Augusta, DR.. Holmes
was chairman of the Committee
on Extension Lectures and the Army
Education Commission of the Amer
lean Expeditionary Forces in World
War I. He also was general field
supervisor Of the Army Educational
Corps.
He was the author of many text
books and OF several school songs.
Since his retirement from active
educational work, he had been
curator of the Victoria Mansion
here.
DR.. Holmes is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Louis Macdonald
Holmes, and q son, Richard M.
Holmes of Atlanta, Ga.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Contract Supplies Assures
District on Gasoline Needs

The Districts contract gasoline
supplier has assured Purchasing
Officer Roland M. Brennan every
thing physically possible" is being
done to meet the fuel requirements
of District vehicles in the face OF
gasoline transportation problems.
Responding to a query from Mr.
Brennan as to his firms ability to
meet its contract commitments, E
M. Coils, president Of Petrol Corp
notified him no further difficulties
are anticipated after arrival in
Baltimore about January Is Of a
tanker from Port Arthur, Texas.
In telegram to Mr.. Brennan,
Mr.. Coils explained the company's S
supply difficulties during the past
three months have not been the
result of a shortage, but to inability
to procure tanker transportation.
Mr.. Brennan had pointed out to
Mr.. Coils it had been necessary
on a number of occasions recently
to obtain emergency gasoline sup
plies from other sources when re.
gular deliveries by Petrol Corp.
were interrupted.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Gains on All Fronts
In China Reported
|ByGovernInenf Forces
BY the Associated Press

NANKING, Jan. Z. - A military
spokesman said today government
forces had regained the advantage
over the Communists on all fronts
of China's bitter civil war, but
warned that the Reds are regroup-
ing for a new offensive.
1t. Gen. Teng Wen-yi told a
news conference substantial VIC
tories had been scored from Man
churia southwark to the Yangtze,
and that more than 10000 casualties
were inflicted on Red armies In
Manchuria prior to withdrawal OF
the Communists from Mukden's s
outer defenses.
Gen. Teng asserted Mukden was
safe for one or two months, but
predicted the big Manchurian city
would be besieged again as soon
as the Reds have regrouped.
Government dispatches to Peiping
reported the Communists had COM
pleted preparations for a drive on
Szepingkai, midway between Muk-
den and Changchun, the Manchu-
rian capital. The attack was de-
scribed as originating southeast Of
Szepingkai, strategic rail center.
Skirmishes were reported in the
vicinity of Changchun, which
Peiping reports acknowledged might
be another major Red objective,
The Catholic newspaper Social
Welfare in Peiping expressed alarm
over the situation in North China
It quoted d Hopei provisional lead
er, Hsu Wei-tung: "Mukden is an
isolated pawn on a dead chess
board. If we can't hold North
China, then Marking. Shanghai and
all the rest Of the country will be
lost" 49,
Gen. Teng told Nanking news
men that Communist losses in
Manchuria we're high because i'm
proved weather permitted govern
ment warplanes to range freely over
the entire area between Mukden
and Changchun.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Chester Fornhom Dies;
Service Paper Reporter

Chester B. Farnham, a, reporter
at the Pentagon for the Army ano
Navy Journal, died today in a Mary
land sanitorium. He lived at 481;
Erie street. Berwyn. Md.
Mr.. Farnham was born in Prince
Georges County and had worked fo1
the British Purchasing Commission
before he joined the staff of the
Journal five years ago.
He is survived by his widow, 9
young daughter and his mother.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
George Pappas, Owner
OF Bakery Here, Dies

George Pappas, 66, Washington
baker for more than 40 years, died
Unexpectedly yesterday at his home,
sos Forty-ninth avenue, Capitol
Heights, Md.
He was born and educated in
Greece and came to Washington ~
years ago. He worked for the Corby
Baking Co. here until 1927 and since
then had owned and operated the
Olympia Bakery at So E street SW.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs.
Aphrodite Pappas, and four chill
dren, Vasiliki, Frances, Achilles and
Mary Pappas.
Funeral services will be held at
II pm. tomorrow at st. Sophia's
Greek Orthodox Church, Eighth and
L streets NV. Burial will be in
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Evening star., 1948-01-07
lii mpntnrtattt

BROWN, LORRAINE O. In memory of
LORRAINE o. BROWN. who departed this
life two years ago today, January Z, 1946.
Her weary hours and days of pain,
Her troubled nights are past;
And in our aching hearts we know
She has found sweet Tu rest I, q At t,Ia last.
BRUCE. WALTER r; In memory Of our
yho, die died twenty-one years ago January
Gone; w1pE " 9Gt Hsp toEsStsspi pSTaarER.
membrance Of our dear father, THOMAS
CHRISTIAN, who departed this life Ihir-
teen years ago today, January T. 1885
D.,cErsRs sRse' f9t oss nst f0Esotse9 e. sGorr AND
MAUD c. JAREET4.
the @emois II JOHN + eIss coIs Who Vi
away fou- years ago TODAY Janusey 4
Thess e Ha0@ neTep .s ss l9Se of nina sG Ct Of sight,
+ They are cherished in the hearts
HIS 81 %,t those sG 55sg lssYs aSp ea6REN efhn6
MAND AND NATHALIE.
FRABER, NELLIE DREW. A tribute of
DREW FRABER, who passed away eleven
years ago January ). bREW 5 EsS5F rFRABER.
HARDIN, WILLIAM L. A tribute of
husband, WILLIAM L. HARDIN. who left
me January Z, 1890.
Since you have gone before me, dear,
Walk slowly down the ways Of death,
well worn and wide,
For I want to overtake you some day
And seek the journeys ending by your
side.
T would be so forlorn not to detect you,
Down some shining highway when
came:
Walk slowly, dear, and often look behind
And pause to hear if should call your
name. MARGARET G. HARDIN.
JONES, BEATRICE G. To the memory
of our friend. BEATRICE G. JONES, who
left US for the Great Beyond three years
ago, January Z, 1945
PEARL AND HELEN.
JORDAN. WILLIAM H. A tribute of
love in memory of our devoted husband
and father, WILLIAM H. JORDAN, who
passed to the Grea. Beyond one year ago
today, January 7. 1947.
Not ours to know the reason why
Unanswered is our prayer,
But ours to wait for Gods own time
To lift the cross we bear.
Not ours to know the reason vhy
From loved ones we must part,
But ours to live in faith and hope.
Though bleeding to the heart.
LOVING WIFE KATE, AND DAUGHTERS,
HI,ANCHE AND NARY.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Academy Delegates Named

ANNAPOLIS, Jan. (SpeciaD -
Comdr. Richard S. Craighill, U. S.
N, secretary of the Academic Board
of the Naval Academy; Capt. Will
liam G. Cooper, U. S. NJ, head of the
Department of Foreign Languages,
and DR.. William S. Shields, assist
ant secretary Of the Academic
Board, will attend the thirty-fourth
annual meeting of the Association
of American Colleges Monday
through Wednesday.
Evening star., 1948-01-07

MONDAY, IL was
a n n o uncement
by Robert G.
Simmons, g e n
eral chairman.
The clubs seek
to raise $125,0
A total of $117,-
600 was obtained
last year, when
Mr.. Powell also
d r e c ted COM
mittee workers.
Mr.. Powell has
op e n e d c a m
paign h e a d.
q u a r t ers in
room 423 in the
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Eye Expert Calls Durk Glasses
Habit Forming, Seldom Needed

that actual injurious effects Of tint
ed lenses are slight, but that "con-
|stant wearing Of dark glasses is
habit-forming In that the person
becomes less tolerant to light and,
therefore, dependent on the glasses.
To avoid such dependence, he
advised the use of moderately dark
shades and then only when neces-
sary. He said he saw no harm in
mild tints.
Other speakers on today's, pro-
gram included DR.. John H. Dun
nington of Columbia Presbyterian
Medical Center. New York, and DR..
E. B. Spaeth Of Wills Hospital.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa.
Evening star., 1948-01-07

Standard Oil Building, 261 Consti-
tuition avenue, according to Mr.. Sim.
mons, vice president of the Police
Boys Club Board Of Directors.
Mr.. Powell, who is in the indus
trial public relations business, was
director of the Navy League Of the
United States during wartime. HI
was associated with the late Secre.
.tary of Navy Knox and with former
Secretary Forrestal In connection
with this work, and as chairman o1
Navy Day activities for three years
Evening star., 1948-01-07
By The A,.eeiat.d Pros,

HAVANA, Jan. constant wear
ing of dark glasses is habit forming
and usually unnecessary, DR.. John
L. Matthews of San Antonio, Tex,
told the third Pan-American Con-
gress of Ophthamology here today.
DR.. Matthews also warned, in a
paper delivered before the eye spe-
cialists from all parts Of the hemi-
sphere. that driving an automobile
while wearing dark glasses is dan
gerous at dawn, dusk or night. He
pointed out that amy dark lens re-
duces sharpness of vision at those
hours"
DR.. Matthews said it appeared
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Elixobeth Leases Home

LONDON, Jan. Z R.-Princess
Elizabeth and Prince Philip yester.
day leased the 15-room Windlesham
Moor, which stands amid extensive
grounds about five miles from Wind.
sor Castle, for a week end home.
Their London residence, Clarence
House, Is undergoing alterations,
and the two are residing tempo
rarily in Buckingham Palace.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Auxiliary to. Hold Benefit

Cissel- Unit No. H., Amer.
lean Legion Auxiliary, will hold q
benefit party at $3.50 pm. Friday at
the Legion Post home, 905 Sligo ave-
nue., Silver Spring.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Royce Powell Named Head
I0f Police Boys Club Drive

Royce Powell, 1927 Thirty-first
street, has been named director Of
the Metropolitan Police Boys Clubs
annual fund drive, which opens
Evening star., 1948-01-07
UarhH uf Uhanka

MAURER, JOHN ]. The family of the
late JOHN j. MAURER wish to express
our sincere thanks and appreciation to
beautiful floral tributes and sympathy at
the passing of our husband and brother.
THE FAMILY.
PELHAM, MOSES. We wish to express
sincere thanks and appreciation to rela-
tives, neighbors and friends for the beanti-
full floral tributes and expressions Of SYM
pathy at the passing Of our husband and
father, MOSES PELHAM.
MRS. HATTIE PELHAM AND CHILDREN.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
DrathH

CHAsTANG. ESTHER. On Tuesday,
HOSPITAL, @ " Washington, Ri B. G, Esther
shd msT Of ws sndaa # Wa% .ns
brothsrs, william Martens q Palmer. Ohio,
and and Henry Martens Of South EUCLID ohio
Palmer. Ohio, and Mrs. Ann Richter OF
Detroit. Mich. Remains resting at the
Rassen on st. rpshs Ps cha1s hSna " s S6E rsa Ms
QUEEN mass at St. James Church, Fails
Church. Va, at 10 am Interment st.
CoGGINs. SAMUEL s. Suddenly. on
Hospital. SAMUEL S. COGGINS. 1876 You
rohsr b osSxsd Srs hgRsna hs g 81 rss sss
at the s. n Hines Co Funeral Home, 1901
lfth st. NV on Wednesday We January r.. z.
cox. JAMES N. On Monday. January
s, 1915, at his residence. 17OS P st. NV,
| JAMES n cox, beloved husband Of Mary
nsess and nsphsws ase othss
day friends are invited to cali at his late
sresational church. 18th % and 0s SIS. JH n.W..
I on Thursday, January g., at l pm. In
| terment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Ar
rangements. by Mcguire.
| WA ShN1LS M. n opCClAl COiuuluuiCd-
| tion Of Social Lodge, No. /, r.
4 A. A. M, will be held Thursday,
| IN January s, 1948, at 11:3O am,
! NHNo at the temple, to arrange for and
/ NN attend the funeral of our late
| brother, JAMES N. cox: Flu
neral Thursday, January s, at
pm, from the Plymt nth Conversational
| Church. 18th and P sts. NV. By order OF
ALBERT CARTER, Worshipful Master.
Attest. ANDREW s. COLSTON, Sec.
cox, JAMES N. Onicers and members
of the Young Mems Immediate. Relief AS
/ sociation are hereby notified Of the death
Of Brother JAMES N. cox. Funeral from
the. Plymouth CONGREGATIONAL Church, 18th
and SITS. NV. on Thursday, January g.
| JESSE BROWN. President.
| MAX K. STEELE, Secretary.
cox, JAMES N. All members Of J.
McC. cyumnill Lodse, No. 1887, Grand
United Order Of Odd Fellows are hereby
notified of the death of our late brother,
! Past Noble Father JAMES N. COX, also q
/ member of the Past Grand Masters Coun-
/ Gil. No, 4, and of Washington Patriarchy,
Ne No 1s, Funeral ThuTsday; January 8,
! gregational Church. 18th and p SITS. NV.
SPENCER PAIGE, Noble Grand.
! WILLIAM H. FTTZHUGH, Perm. Sec.
| cox. JAMES N. The members Of the
~
Evening star., 1948-01-07

Federal Annuitants' Relief
Association are hereby noti-
fed Of the death of JAMES
N. COX. and are requested
to attend his funeral, from
the Plymouth CONGREGATIONAL
Church on Thursday, January
8, 194S, at / pm.
;EPH M. TR1GG, President.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
CAREY, wILFRED GREGORY.

GAREoIL iess ssAsGHE On cARRSz asRaaz
Peter Carroll sister of Mrs. Mary Shore,
Jacob L. and Harry. J. Ginter, and NIECE
of Mrs. Blanche Ehrmantraut Friends
may call at William j.. Nalley's Funeral
Home, 522 9Th st. s.e.- Funeral on Thurs
day, January 8. at $50 am; thence to
St.. Peters Church, where requiem mass
her soul. Relatives and friends invited.
Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.