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J., SUBURBAN sALE-MD. tcsnt., |

1 BEDRMS.. . BATHS, S17.600-
1st d. liv. rm. with irepl.. din. rm..
kit. with breakfast nook. den, bed
rm. and bath. End d., 3 bedrms.
and bath; ideally located Ca II in Indian rs
BEERS sRaRs, yHass sH. sS74s: 1SU IA. $3.50 $3.50. VS.
ATTENTION Grs-$11,950 with
$3.50 down buys . prewar brick
and-frame home located In close
Silver Spring; living. dining room
combination with fireplace, extra
sott rEFs 6 S9ftss sd: AoR%c9 PSssa
INC, Realtors. sH. 6555 or SH.
NR' iS7s sT. TN llBgRRpNRanErrE Z & pR scHoo1S1n
Indian Spring villase. prewar, o.
rm. brick and ]. M. home: liv. rm.
with hrepl, dinette: Ky: with tanle s6n
WE ". Z. BEERS. sH. 171a. TA. $3.50.
Ss,bO0-Bungalow, furn, prewsr
built; s miles north Of Silver Spring;
good lot. shade trees. nowers and
shrubs; $500 cash: Ian s2a e.. month on n
safTyana sna trust. enegfe' VT bsss e VIII 'at ri'A
POTOMAC COTTAGE. sacrifice sale;
owner going overseas; attractive f.
rm.. bath, elec. WI. 1922 after 8.
HOME WITH INCoME-s rms; and
pkttl 0h 4ot hB AAes Ahu SNth va
rear ear I fenced @ lot with fruit trees.
grapes: 2-car garage; must be sold
Immediately; reduced to 16,b00 or
best offer. BY OWNER, 81. TAOS.
GI SPECIAL. SILVER sPRNG-Sice
location oi Colesville rd.; 6-room
Colonial brick in perfect condition
with level fenced yard. Only LOCO
cash and Ss5 mo. MITCHELL
9UIGKx oyJIT S 81 Mss3 ss$l; ewes. RA; SAls:
sossts and aeTs ssorsss VII
liamsburg green living and dining
rooms, white frepl, picture windows,
de luxe kit, many fine extras; ex-
pansion attic, tool house, pretty
lawns, garden wall, cool patio:
6ea,t beautiful at home to be dsltghtiTlly
financing; substantial reduction for
cash above 1st trust; no brokers
$1,000; ROCKvILLE-4-rm. and bath
bungalow on large lot; stove. refgr.
sGnv s eo1sdep I.ss IS. os dSxn
ATTENTION vErs-ss5o cash. 81:
mo-; new, 5-rm. brick bungas.; bsmt
attic, gas heat. MITCHELL QUICK
81. 7731; evenings. CHI. 1867. g.
ATTENTION CTS S17.s5O. New
Spring-20-ft. side screened porch
built-in garage, 3 large bedrooms
Ia baths, Venetian blinds, outdoor
fireplace; e., One also ayailabls ndh,,nh Slts
AGENCY, INC, Realtors. SH. 5556
or SH 1875 till pm. -S
IMMATURE ESTATE of " acre
Secluded and quiet, yet close in
Beautiful shrubs and srounds.- Ole
house in excellent condition. 8 large
rooms (6 bedrooms)-Only Sl4.60(
with $4,000 cash MITCHELL
QUICK, 81. 1871; eve, RA. 3418.
ON ROUTE 240-SmaI apt. house
one OF 8 rms. and bath, s rms. and
"a bath Rent as follows: $40. SS5,
S45. $36. GI approved. $4,000. A
real bargain. FRED B. CUSHMAN
Realtor, $40 Frederick ave. Gath.
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NO DOWN PAYMENT

25-YR. LOANS AT 40
ONLY 8 LEFT OF LAST GROUP
8 and 7-room brick Colonial homes
some with. garage and h bath, on
Ist floor; located in the cool chey-
erly Hills. Drive out Defense high
way to Cheverly Theater then
straight ahead to Cheverly ave.
right to Forest road and turn left
blocks to these opportunity homes
Open daily till dark. For further
information, call
GOLDSTEN BROTHERS. RE. 1888
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NoUSES-SAIE-S.E tcoNt.)
Mr. FAIRFAX VILLAGE

Just listed--This attractive. semide,
tached brick home, mr. Alabam an6
Penna. aves. Sc. has 8 rms, 3
lent condition. Assume CT loan
OF $4,000 at 4ee, monthly pay
ments S66 per month incl. taxes
This won't last long. Gall NE;
1919 until 8 pm, J. WESLEY
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Vacant, 14th & Pa. Ave. Sc.
Modern (approx. is yrs. old) 7-rm.
semidst. 2O-ft- wide Colonial brick
home with concrete front porch,
storm windows, new oil heating
with beaut. back yard and Anchor
fence: excel. street Move In with
deposit SURETY REALTY CO..
AD 0531 It'll pm. p
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5000 DOWN
5-RM. BUNGALOW
S1Q Q5Q

S large rooms; new-house condition,
only l year old; equipped kitchen,
large, cool basement, gas heat; con-
venient to everything. Call LO.
1892, MERCER BUILDING CORP.
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WOODSIDE PARK

To reach: Out 18th st. or Georgia
ave, to Colesville rd., right to
Noyes dr.. turn left to Alton pkwy..
then right to our sign. Brand-new
3-level. modernistic brick house,
out OF this world for design and
style. Complete to last detail, elec:
kit, dishwasher. garbage disposal
unit Thrilling step-up liv rm. with
picture windows, bsmt, rec. rm. or
bedrm and bath making 4 bedrms.;
8 stunning tiled baths. Open daily,
4 to 10 pm. Floodlighted for eve.
visitors. Exclusive. JOHN H. MIL
LER, Jr.. D. BRO, 1912 K st. NV
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I ATPE

l ACRE
Mr.. Naval hospital. 6 rms, and bath.
$I3,960. Make offer. Adj. acre
avail.
3-BEDRM. BRICK
2 baths, lge. liv. rm., din. rm., kit,
lge lot. S13,96O
"a ACRE; $500 DOWN
2-bedrm. bungalow, expandable attic,
full bsmt., oil heat, new slate roof.
S13,960.
4 BEDRMS AND BATH
Lse. liv. rm.. din. rm.. kit, full bsmt.,
oil heat. $12,950.
HOWARD r. SCHAFER
7425 Wisconsin ave. WI. SAL.
n a p n 0nn0site ,iS
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ONLY $3.50 DOWN

Lovely shingled BUNGALOW, only IN
yrs. old; rooms, bath. stairway to
fioored attic, hardwood floors, oil
heat; lot, 6Ox125; wonderful bar
gain. Phone FIR. 1857 till 8 pm.
ANNENBERG REALTY CO.
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WQQDHAVEN. MD.

" "S>NA44AN 1A$3 A~s
An enviable location and . delightful
stone residence. situated on a large
well handicapped lot with beautiful
trees. Well proportioned. large liv-
inr room with firepl., 14x16 dining
room. entirely modern and equipped
and two fine baths. Paneled recrea-
tion room with fireplace. Maids
bath; oil heat: garage. Rear porch
and terrace. Entire property In e1-
ceptionally hne condition.; recently
redecorated throughout. Priced at
Mr.. Shackelford, MA. $500. Evenings
and veekends, 81. 660S.
BOSS & PHELPS, INC.
1A1r Y CT ~ w q
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BEVERLY HILLS


First showing Of this lovely, 7-rm:;
brick and frame home; priced Si st A.
ofBeer's transfer; beautifully set on
. lovely wooded; HANDICAPPED ol1 l1t
this home is in immaculate condition;
den and "a bath 1st a.. nice liv; rm.
with nrspl;, din. ;1n Fm' ,eit electrically e,,ny
board space, 12x17 screened living
porch with sun deck above; 3 nice
bedrms., tile bath and good closet
oil &C. heat; slate roof; att. gar;
best prewar construction. in .,2sat vel
buy. shown BY appt. daily. Open
Sun til dsrk Rirsss,on; rscn n;ie,s oqs so
Park Fairfax sign and qunston Id.,
rieat to Chalfonte DR.. left to Guilden
dr., left to 34lO and open sign.
HALL REALTY co.
Exclusive ssents. courthouss square
Ari., Va, OW. 1858, OK. 1907
Nilhta and Sum-, OW. 046B. -lU
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SILVER SPRING
RANCH-TYPE BUNGALOW
with full bsmt.: S15,5OO. Foyer en-
trance, lily. rm; with fireplace. din;
rm., modern kit. 2 bedrms. ana
bath, expandable attic; level lot; l
block to transportation.
Brick RamblerS, $21 $50
Located In one of the most beautiful
sections of Silver Spring. Large liv.
rm. with fireplace, family-size dining
rm.,. labor-saving kit. 8 bedrms.,
IN baths plus VI bath in bsmt.. at
tached garage. 1st trust over $15,-
900. Large level lot.
WOODMOOR
Immaculate 3-bedrm. Colonial, With
Ia baths, large liv. rm. with fire.
place, side screened porch, family
size dining rm.. modern kit. with
breeyeway to garage: fun bsmt.;
large corner lot. Excel. financing.
Priced for quick sale.
RIGGS g. co.
I'M. 2345. II no answer, TO. 1927.
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$500 DOWN

To qualified vet. for nearly new s.
hedrm. brk.. mr.. Silver Spring: lge
lot; mr.. bus, stores; liv. rm. with
fireplace. family dining rm; full
bsmt. Payments will be about 500
WOODSIDE REALTY co.
SH. $40 till PM. -
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ALEXANDRIA

:, ALEXANDRIA
'"What a Little Beauty"
Brick. stone and tile for only SO 1850.
full basement with beautiful panelled
ped kitchen. 2 ample bedrms., and
tiled bath up: l features built-in
Peerless Wardrobe with sliding doors,
near bus and shopping center, lucky
buyer gets this orr.
Real Estate Service, Inc.
Lee hwy, at Glebe rd., OW. 5000.
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& PONMS S12 500

ROOMS-$13,5O0
Immaculate grewar brick and frame
equip. kit. with dining space; full
bSmt, gas heat; fenced rear yard;
nice Handicapped lot; excel value.
PREWAR BRICK
Colonial. in Silver Spring. containing
6 large rms. g twin sized bedrms.),
Ia baths, full bsmt.. gas heat. slate
roof. att. garage; walking distance
NEW BRICK RAMBLER
Containing 3 large bedrms.. 1s
8 ROOMS, $17,5oO
Two-year-oId brick Colonial. contain
ing bedrns., den, 2 baths, full
bsrnt., oil h..w.h.;- near st. Berna-
dette's. in Silver Spring.
NEW BRICK RAMBLER
Containing 8 large rms. (3 bedrms).
Ia baths, center-haU entrance,
bsnt.. garage and porch: sets on
s4-acre knoll, overlooking other fne
homss bones tna tn soo built-up subdivision
Wood Conley Co., Realtor
aS1n 10 ava CT S70n btiI q
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YOUR
COUNTRY-CITY HOME
Surrounded by acre of Handicapped
planted land, completely fenced.
providing you with 3 bedrms., n
baths, living rm.. dining rm., kitch-
en-, breakfast rm.. and screened
porch. A very reasonable cash de-
post permitting a monthly pay
ment Of S62.
CARROLL BICKLE
nv nR2o onSe
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IpI SUBURBAN sALE-MARYLAkp|

Roomy Brick Ranblers
ALTA VISTA GARDENS
We have Just 4 of these fine homes
left out Of . group Of II. located in
and have $4,000 to pay down, bal
ance can be financed In one trust Of
S13.5OO, all at 49,. Monthly pay
ments will be like rent. also attrac-
tive, conventional financing. Price,
$4,000.
ROBERT B. HALL CO.
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SUBURBAN sALE-MARYLAkpI
SILVER SPRING
NEW BRICK HOMES

7 rooms, 2 baths, first-fioor den or
bedroom, fireplace; garage, porch,
gas heat. Easy terms, trades &C
cepted. Cali DI. 1918 until 8 pm.
VIM. H. Saunders Co., Inc.
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Arlington Favorite!

Arlington FaVOrlLe!
well-kept roomy and priced
to sell, deep red tapestry brick con-
trasting with sparkling white trim
and cool green shutters, side hall
entrance, recreation rm.. built-in
garage are its features; 3 ample
bedrms., 21a baths: will accept FHA
or GI contract. We recommend this
fine vale. Don't delay, see 1t today.
Call
Real Estate Service, Inc.
Lee hwy. at Glebe rd., OW. 5000.
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OLD HOUSES WANTED
REGARDLESS of condition. Chevy Chase
or Bethesda vic. Cash. or terms.
GEO. W. ROBERTSON. Realtor,
Sl0l Wis ave, WI, S267. -
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HOUSES FOR sALE-Seuthwest
1910 VIRGINIA AVENUE. S.W.
Row brick on alley. three-story. seven
rooms and bath. Priced low at
$4,000. Can be bought with $1,000
down. Within walking distance of
Bureau Of Engraving and other Gov
eminent bldgs. Bargain. Call Mr.
Richards. WO. $685..
MARSHALL ]. WAPLE CO
1924 l4th st. NV. Dl. 334o.
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COULD BE A DREAM

COULD BE A DREAM
Owner has purchased larger home
must sell; redecOate this charming
white brick Cape Cod to your own
taste; quality from top to bottom:
slate roof, tile foundation: double
steel beams; splendid location in
Bethesda near the Women's Club;
center-hall plan, liv. rm. approx
12x21 with firepl, din. rm., kit
on 1st H.; very lge. bedrms., bath
on 2nd A.: full bsmt. with law. con-
crete screen porch; garage, h.-w.h.:
beautiful level lot approx 76x141
dorvoods d. vsa MANI nr}e.a M sssb6 snsef frees ana
FRANK S. PHILLIPS
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SILVER SPRING

Open daily; 1Ha-story brick bunga-
low; lge. liv. rm. with firepl.. din:
rm., complete kit, 2 bedrms. and
tile bath, LIST a. 207 Leighton ave:
Just Oh Colesville I'd. PRIEGlE
I'm 116R -
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Colonial Type Farm House
and Falls Church, recently recondi-
TONED; in a setting Of many lovely
trees, on "a acre Of sround; priced
under $11.0O0 New plumbing and
heating system: 1st flr. contains
porch across entire front, large liv.
room and din. room, very sharp
kitchen with side service porch: 8
large bedrooms on 2nd FIR; chicken
house. For the bargain hunter
seeking q clean, comfortable home,
embracing the atmosphere of a small
country estate. Please call Col. Ar
mold (Retired) with
JAMES L. DIXON & co.
1922 18th st. NV. ST. 1900;
ewes, EN-. 1850. 3
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ARLINGTON
BUNGALOW, S11,950

ARLINGTON
BUNGALOW, $11,950
With 1st trust Of $4,000. Located
on large level lot in setting of lovely
old trees. in nearby virsinia High
and entrance foyer. Only l square
from bus, shopping and grade school;
Just put on market by transferred
colonel. Should move quickly. Shown
by appointment only. Call 8 till 9,
KEITH D. BRUMBACK
CHI. 3527. Exclusively. CH. 1878.
ARLINGTON-$18,950
1st FIR. BEDRM. AND BATH
3 other bedrms. and tile bath in this
well.built brk. home; Slate roof!
21-ft. liv. rm. with firepl.; family
size din. rm., equipped kit, lge.
storage attic. insulated; rec. rm.
with firepl.. oil h.-w.h.; 10 minutes
to Pentagon. Lge. 1st trust avail
able. A real buy.
FRED J. GEORGE, Realtor
2173 Glebe rd.. GIL. 6777. OK. DIAL.
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ANNANDAI,E

ANNANDALE
Rambler, ga yrs. old, over an acre
lot; bedrooms of generous size,
kit. with brkfst. nook, full bsmt..
o.a-ch. Call DI. 1918 until 3 pm.
VIM. H. Saunders Co., Inc.
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SUBURBAN sALE-vIRGlNlA
WASHINGTON. b. {.

SUBURBAN SAlE-vlRGlNlA
YOU WILL LIKE
This brand-new well-built and attrac.
5-rm. home on lot 9Ox151; ami:
in good neighborhood and close to
tranSp.; price. S11.7b0.
A. w. GREENE REALTY
a33 N Wash. st.. Fails Churchr. Va.
$3.50
5000 cash to GIs. 2-bedrm. bunga-
low. big beautiful equipped Kitchen,
nr. Shirley hwy, IL min. to Wash
ington.
$4,000
81 900 cash for GIs; den and " bath
on 1st, 3 bedrms. and bath on 2nd;
fine location for service personnel
Who wish to 80 to Pentason or
$13,650
81 900 cash for GI; 5-rm. bungalow.
attached garage, bsmt.. finished rec.
rm., an modern, on "a acre. dandy
garden Of fresh vegetables. Fine
BEVERLY HILLS
3 big bedrms., "a bath on lst and md
q odt this hin, .,, shaded M By big trees So
The above homes are, in or near
Alexandra, will gladly show by
sp isR t5sii oaxRs Les other r. Hoosr esse DffRsE
s44s; fns. eVes: and md sun. Ansl AL. 1859,
TIE. 1892, TIE. 2423. 10
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Mclean VIRGINIA

0OO0 O. TI1EA1 ., 4NN.
1417 K st. NV. -S
NORTH ARLINGTON
Colonial brk.; lse. liv. rm. with firepl..
din. rm., equipped kit, side screened
porch, "a bath on st A.; 3 Ige. bed
rms, tile bath on 2nd A.: full bsmt.
with rec. rm. and frepl.; on nice
lot. Can purchase with low pay
ment and bal. on conv. terms.
SEWELL REALTY co.
IA So Glebe I'd. at Lee blvd. Phone
OK. 02l1, GIL. 1875. IS
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N. ARLINGTON
well built 2-kedrm
brick on beautiful shady lot. Lge.
liv rm. with nrepl.. din rm.. equip
kit, full bsmt., gas heat, tile bath.
S14,25O with $4,000 trust at 4es
For further information, dial op-
orator and ask for Elmwcod 1922
or 325. mo toll)
VIM. H. LAUGHLIN
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BURCH REALTY co.
MANY CT APPROVED
Homes now listed with US. Very low
'@:,. 3-BEDROOM BE HOME
Only 3 years old. Large screened
porch. Brick tile bsmt. Only So
$50, with 4% 1st trust. Riverdale,
HYATTSVILLE HILLS
Very modern home with 8 bedrms;,
Iiv. rm, din. rm., kit. and bath all
on 1st floor; large porch. Only
3-APARTMENT UNIT
For $12,50O. Live In one and let
tenants remain ip others. 3 kits.
furn.. h.-w. oil heat. 4% 1st trust.
Low cash down. Close to D. c. line.
BRICK WITH LAND
17b.ft. frontage. Only ] yr., old. 4
s1ssaso fs.%s ''ssa Near Nd 81 Tnia eu'eA S''e'
4-BEDRM. HOME
Vacant. owner will redecorste as
you desire. Selling for $l3 $3.50. with
$1,000 down. and trust for balance
At 6%, payable $75 per mo. Near
BURCH REALTY co.
Realtors. s5O5. Baltimore blvd. Col
leee Park, Nd. Open till 8 Pm.
1855. IN. 1901, SH' 7s16. 10
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SILVER SPRING
Detach brick, large bedrooms.
bath, powder room. recreation room,
shower in basement. Not yet 2
years old. Near transportation and
schools: because of illness must be
sold at sacrifice. Call owner on
premises, 6H. Sl41. 10s
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Bungalows-$1 $50 Down
Situated on Ice. wooded lots; lss.
ored tile bath. equipped kitchen;
expansible End n; full basement.
Move right in. To reach: Out Lee
hwy, or Wash. blvd. to N. Roose--
welt St, turn left to 18th st. and
open house.
WESTWOOD, JE. 8100
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CT INCOME

PPROVED-$12,760
Live in 2-bedrm. apt. on tst a.; ups
stairs apt. now rented at $50 q mo.
Who could ask for cheaper Hyingf
S0x150 dble. lot in conv. North
Arl. location. y
LURIA BROS.
1900 Wilson blvd. Ow. $500. -
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MILLS REALTY co.
Annandale. FA. 0999-4913. .,
PENNIES no COIINTi

PENNIES DO COUNT!
is SUM sufaci.nt sa'os DOWN q payment e Buy
bungalow; 7bx1 90 level lot: sensa.
tionaI new radiant heat; basement.
completely equipped, kitchen. You'll
neighborhood. Just few minutes to
downtown D. c. Terms to suit you.
This week end only. Call
Real Estate Service, Inc.
Lee Hwy. ut Glebe Rd.. oW. 5000.
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TAKOMA PARK

TAkOMA PARK
Live rent free in this beautiful e.
rm. home. consisting Of liv. rm. with
rms. and tiled bath, built-in gar.
Take the income of S166 per mo.
from other apts. This property
is comparatively new and in the
finest cond. Terms. Call MRS.
TAYLOR, 81. 1910. 5
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OWNER TRANSFERRED

Must sell practically new 5-room
brick home In one of Arlington's
choicest neighborhoodS. There are
many attractive features, such as
automatic hot-water heat and COM
bination storm sash, not usually
Drive out N. Washington blvd. to
Powhatan ST., turn left 1 block, then
left again to 6lO9 18th I'd. n.
C. C. MACPHERSON, FA. o070. iOs
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NEED MORE ROOM?

NEED MORE ROOM?
Open daily til 8 pm. Then see this
new Westenberger-built home in
Madison Manor. 3 large bedrooms.
2 full baths, floored attic. luxury
kitchen, full basement, side porch.
built-in garage; immediate occu-
pancy. To inspect. drive out N.
Washington blvd. to N. Mckinley
I'd. turn left to Madison Manor
sign and new homes.
F. E. WESTENBERGER
Courthouse Square. Arlington. Va.
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2420 Wilson Blvd. Gil. 4312.
BRICK BUNGALOW
Such beautiful fis. and immsc. cond.
Of 4 home you will seldom see.
Liv. rm. with fireplace, din, rm..
kit. screened rear porch. 2 lovely
bedrms. and tile bath; stairway
with oil sir-cond. heat. Assume an
approx. 81, 900 FHA-dI loan.
Total price, S13,6bo:
Dominion ms. g. Realty Agcy.
GIL. 633s, OK. 1779; ewes. dL.
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SUBURBAN sALE-vlReIklA
FAIRFAX. VA

FA1HFAA, VA.
2-yr. .-old bungalow consisting Of 1iv.
rm., dinette, kit, 2 bedrms. and
bath, expansion attic with stairway
already In, full bsmt.: lot 70x1bO;
city water and sewerage. Asking
$l1,5OO, subject to offers; S1,7O0
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-29
Scouts of Fairbanks
 Get Winter Training

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec. 29-lR Boy Scouts in a holiday camp at Big Delta tried out skis and tracked buffalo yesterday in tenn perature 45 degrees below zero.
 The Scouts are experiencing a six-day training program at the US. Army Arctic Training Center They live in the camps huts ano eat regular Army fare.
 The older Explorer Scouts bi- vouaced last night near Donnelly Dome, prominence in Tanana Valley, trying their hands at real Arctic outdoor living. With them were Army Arctic experts. The party used the newest in Arctic elothing and equipment, including heated tents.
 The scouts are learning to use he compass to find their way on trails through the spruce woods md, with the Army, sampling Arctic warfare. Russell Apple, Boy Scout field executive, is directing the encampment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-29
CALENDAR CALCULATION

This is likely to prove futile campaign as the one to dsabuse people of the notion that Mark Twain said Everybody talks about the weather but no one does anything about it" Still it's battle that must be fought, so let's get on with it.
 All right, then-the midnight of New Years Eve that's just ahead will NOT-repeat NOT-mark the midpoint of the 2Oth century. The year 1850 will NOT be start of the second half of this hundred years.
 Obviously everything would be tidier if the cal endar worked the way most people assume it does After all 1850 is an impressvey round number; 1t inst looks as if it ought to be an important mile stone.
 But the cold facts of times recording won't permit of it. You see the first century A. D. didn't start with the Year O. It started with the Year l. One hundred years later the second century began, and it began with the Year 101. NOT 100. The 2OOth century consequently didn't begin Jan l. l9oo though
 lot of people stubborny persisted in thinking 1t did (John OHara in "A Rage to Live" has sart-of the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-29
Lobbyists, 3 to 1
(St. Louis Star-Times)

(St. Louis Star-TimeS)
 The special House committee investigating Wash ington Hobbies has been told that there are three times as many lobbyists there members oi Congress The figures of course, rot surprising They are available as result of the 1947 requiring all lobbyists to register
 More important than numbers in this lobbying business is method If there is to be any eyebrow lift ing the report of the Legislative Reference Serv ice to the special committee, it should be the amounts of money involved. During the first six months of 1948, the report said, than $35oo00o spent lobbying. Nine groups of organizations had lobbying expenditures exceeding S100000 in that period.
 The report cites among the especially active Hobbies those seeking tariff changes the natural re- sources lobby "n it's various forms the real estate lobby fighting public housing the sirlnes lobby the agricultural lobby; and those representing the dairy interests and the oeomargafine manufacturers.
 To say that any of these groups has no right to send paid representatives to Washington is to be un realistic As bad lobbyists may seem in particular situations lobbying in general is necessary if the wishes and interests of people be properly presented.
 Are the lobbyists putting undue pressure on our lawmakers? Are the with the biggest expense accounts getting better hearing than those without the to stage cocktail parties and take Con- gressmen on weekend cruises?
 Obviously the 1947 registration act has not dis couraged the presence of lobbyists Has it prevented unreasonable and unfair pressures legislation? question may be hard to answer. But the very fact that a committee is looking for it something. reflects the kind of vigilance that necessary the general welfare is not to be subverted to the special interests.