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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
Is Inches OF Rain PeIt
Hawaii in "a Hours
BY the Associated Press

HONOLULU, Jan. 18-Heavy
rains continued today and southerly
winds freshened in the second phase
of a storm sweeping the Hawaiian
Islands.
Two were known dead and five
were injured in the storm, which
brought 2544 inches Of rain in "a
hours to the Navy weather station
at Kaneohe, on the northeast coast
of Oahu Island. Winds from 40 to
so miles an hour have been re-
corded.
Four crewmen of the submarine
rescue vessel, Bluebird, were injured
when a high wave swept the bow as
the vessel put to sea from Pearl
Harbor.
One of the four was hurt crit
ically. His name was withheld by
the Navy. The other three injured
were Seaman Thomas D. benson Of
Palestine, Tex; Chief Boatswain's
Mate Erwin S. Bostick Of Ontario,
Calf, and Seaman Norman Gidin-
ger of Dubois, Pa. The four were re-
turned to q naval hospital here.
A honolulu attorney, Thomas M.
Waddoups, suffered fracture of the
skull when he slipped on his wet
porch. Two other men were killed
Sunday, when the storm began, by q
seventeen Rock crashing into their
house.
Preliminary estimates placed
damage at 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
Windy andChi||y
Is Forecast for
Inauguration
Influx of Visitors
Begins; Holiday Bill
Sent to President

A windy, chilly Inauguration
Day-but no rain or snow-was
predicted today by the Weather
Bureau, as the tempo of the
week-long patriotic celebration
quickened with arrival of thou
sands of visitors by special and
regular transportation facilities.
Issuing special forecast, the
forecaster said President Truman
and Vice President-elect Barley
will be sworn in under cloudy skies.
The high temperature during the
day will be about 43 degrees and the
morning low about %, he added.
There will be occasional rain to-
night and tomorrow, with relatively
mild temperatures, but the precipi-
tation will end tomorrow night and
it will turn colder, according to the
forecast.
Snow or Rain Later.
At the same time the Weather
Bureau issued its regular five-day
forecast, predicting moderating tenn
peratures toward the end of the
week, with some rain or snow.
Meanwhile, Government workers
in the Washington Metropolitan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
Hotel Critic Asks
House Colleagues
ToCheck Prices

Representative Combs, Democrat,
of Texas continuing his attack on
high hotel prices here, today called
on his colleagues in the House to
gather evidence so I'VE can do
something about it."
In a brief speech in the House,
the Texan said that so far as he
knew, "a number of the hotels in
Washington have not seen fit to
take the public into their confidence
by giving to the press a statement
of their rates for the period Of the
Inauguration.
He suggested that eve cooperate
in Congress by requesting our
friends who are visiting Washing
ton at this time to demand receipt
ed bills when they make payment
for their rooms and that they write
on the back of the bill the type Of
accommodations they had.
IF we members will accumulate
this kind of evidence from our Wis
itors, we will have all the evidence
ne will need to do something
Sbout it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
Ponzi, 1920 Swind|ing Wizard,
Dies at II in Rio Charity Ward
'Get-Rich-Quick Idea
Defruuded Thousands
In U. S., Europe
By the Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 49,
Charles Ponzi, slim little Ital-
ian fruit peddler who engineered
one of the most fabulous rackets
in history, died here Saturday in
a hospital charity ward, it was
disclosed today.
The man who created a financial
furore in the United States and
Europe a generation ago, died at II
in poverty and obscurity. A legal
agent claimed his body at the public
morgue and will pay for the burial
with money Ponzi managed to save
for the purpose from meager gov
eminent pension.
Fifty per cent on your money IN
As days." Ponzi advertised in Boston
back in 1920. And he actually did
pay SO per cent for while.
His fame spread rapidly. In
few months small investors from
all over the United States-and
some in Europe-showered him with
checks, cash and money orders. The
cash overhowed into desk drawers
and waste baskets.
Then the bubble burst, prlcked oy
newspapers delving into his past
a past that included smuggling
aliens and forgery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
Trumuns Invite II Relatives,
Friends as |nuuquruI Guests

President and Mrs. Truman, like
everybody else, will have visitors all
over the house for the Inauguration.
Seventeen guests are on a list OF
relatives and friends who have been
invited to stay with the Trumans
at Blair and Blair-Lee House.
The list includes the Presidents
sister, Miss Mary Jane Truman, and
his brother, j. Vivian Truman, with
the latter's daughter, Miss Martha
Ann Truman, all of Grandview, Mo.
From independence are Mrs. Thu
mans two brothers, Frank G. Wal
lace and George Wallace, and their
wives; the Misses nellie and Ethel
holland, cousins of the President,
and the Presidents nephew, John
c. Truman, and his wife.
A group from Denver will include
Mrs. Truman's brother, Frederick
wallace, and Mrs. Wallace with
their two children, 11-year-old Mar
ian and 14-year-old David Wallace.
Mrs. Roy Davis Hornbuckle and Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18

Talbot Romine, friends OF the Tru-
mans, also will be here from Denver.
Mrs. Truman,s mother, Mrs. David
w. Wallace, is making her home
here with her daughter for the
present. Mrs. James M. Helm.
White House social secretary, said
that 1t is not yet known whether
Mrs. Wallace will attend any of the
Inauguration events as she isn't very
strong. Whether she will be present
for the Inauguration probably will
depend on the weather and how
she feels.
Mrs. Helen also revealed that
Mrs. Truman has selected the
gown she will wear to the inaugural
reception at. the National Gallery OF
Art as the costume to be presented
to the. Smithsonian Institution for
its collection of gowns worn by the
wives of Presidents.
OF pearl gray satin and dull silver
lame in feather design, this Gfess
is floor length with o slight train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
Ticket Tax Exemption
Hits Republican Snag
In Senate Maneuyer
Baldwin Seeks to Cover
Farm Fuirs in Measure
On inaugural Events

The resolution to exempt in
augural tickets from the admis-
sion tax struck a snag in the
Senate today when Republicans
tried to include exemption for
agricultural fairs throughout the
country.
Chairman Geols. OF the Senate
Finance Committee, and Majority
Leader Barley suggested there
would be ample time to consider
county fairs in later tax bill,
whereas an amendment might pre-
vent passage of the inaugural
exemption.
Many Sold Without Tax.
Senator Baldwin, Republican, of
Connecticut, author Of the farm
fair amendment, replied that the
House passed a bill two years ago
to exempt county fairs, but the
Senate held it up
Although the House approved the
inaugural exemption yesterday, the
resolution would have to 60 back to
that branch if any amendment is
adopted.
Senator George explained that
most of the tickets already have
been sold without collection of the
tax on the assumption Congress
would grant the exemption, as it has
for other inaugural ceremonies since
1888. He emphasized that any net
proceeds from the inaugural cele-
bration will go to charity.
HickenlOoper Joins Baldwin.
Senator Barley, the Vice Presi-
dent-elect, suggested that if the
resolution fails and the Inaugural
Committee has to pay the tax, it
might create a deficit which Con-
gress later would be asked to make
up.
Senators Baldwin and Hicken-
topper, Republican, of Iowa, count
cred with the statement that they
are not opposed to exempting the in
augural tickets, but insisted the
county fairs of the farmers are just
as meritorious,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
Senate 10 Confirm Acheson
As Secretary Of State Today

The nomination of Dean Acheson
for Secretary of State is expected
to go through the Senate today with
not more than a scattering of OPP
position votes.
Democratic leaders are anxious to
have the appointment approved in
time for Mr.. Acheson to take office
Thursday, when Gen. George C.
Marshall's retirement from the
State Department post becomes Of
fetal.
Chairman Taft of the Senate Re-
publican Policy Committee said that
group is taking no party stand on
the nomination.
Senator Vandenberg of Michigan,
main Republican advocate of BIZ
partisan foreign, is expected to give
Mr.. Acheson his support in speech
on the Senate floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-rhe
second day of the history making
trial of IL top Communist lead
ers began today with overruling
of new defense objections to
policemen detailed around the
Federal Courthouse.
One defense attorney asserted,
"the same state of armed siege which
existed yesterday exists today"
However, Federal Judge Harold
r, Medina overruled two defense
motions concerning the police, COM
menting What precautions are
taken seem to me to be entirely
proper"
The Communist Party officials are
being tried on charges that they
worked for forcible overthrow of the
Government.
400 Policemen on Hand.
A detail of 400 policemen was on
hand when the trial opened yester-
day to guard against possible DEM
onstrations. Officials at first said
the number was cut sharply today.
but Frank F'ristensky, assistant chief
police inspector, later announced to-
days detail was about as large as
yesterdays.
Louis. F. McCabe of Philadelphia
one of the defense lawyers, declared
members of the jury panel were
confronted by a display OF armed
force" as they entered the court
house in Lower Manhattan and thus
were affected "in their minds"
Judge Medina replied that Il
found when I went to lunch yester-
day that I was grateful that I had
a little assistance to get through the
crowd.
Wants proper Protection"
81 don't intend to fight by way
through crowd of booing and hiss
ing individuals without proper pro-
lection"
The overruled motions called for
exclusion of police from the court
house and for an inquiry into al
legged use of courthouse room as
a police headquarters.
William z. Foster, Communist ma
tional chairman and one OF the de-
PENDANTS, again was absent from the
courtroom today. He has a heart
ailment.
An issue left unsettled amid pro-
tracted legal skirmishing yesterday
was whether the trial could proceed
without him.
Moves for Separation.
At Yesterdays session, defense at
torneys were turned down IN long
series of delaying moves. United
States Attorney John F. x. NC.
Gohey moved for immediate trial OF
II men with a separate trial later
for the 67-year-old Foster.
Lawyers for the defense contend
that Foster is a vital defense wit
ness and that the others-all mem
bers of the Communist National
Board-should not be tried IN his
absence.
While 500 prospective jurors wait
ed yesterday, CIle oeIeiise al sueo
vainly for delay.
The heavy police guard was
main target of the defense lawyers,
who called the proceedings "a Hitler
trial" and another Scottsboro case"
They asked a 90-day postponement
on the ground a fair trial was i'm
possible under existing conditions.
The defense argued that the po-
lice guard was part of an attempt
(See COMMUNISTS, Page A-3)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
Murder Is Discounted
By investigators in
Pistol Death Of Heir
Florida Authorities Lean
To Accident Theory in
Shooting Of Baker
= BY the Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Jan. 18.-
Officers said today the puzzling
pistol death of Grenville Baker,
New York banking fortune heir,
doesn't look like murder"
States Attorney William D. Hop
kins said sit is very possible" that
the firing of the gun which took the
27-year-old sportsman's life was
accidental.
He added that he and Sheriff
Frank Stoutamire are not discount
ing a theory that it might have been
suicide.
The two officers said they were
not holding either Mrs. Thelma
Griffin, 81, waitress, who was with
Mr.. Baker about the time the death
shot was fired, or Mr. and Mrs. Floyd
Auhiddon, who were nearby at the
time of the shooting at $3.50 am.
yesterday.
Evidence Sent to FBI.
They said the three persons have
been asked mot to get very far
away" in case they are wanted fol
further questioning.
! Sheriff Stoutamire said he has
asked the Federal Bureau of In
vestigation to run tests OF the
death gun.
He also is sending to Washington
paraffine casts of the hands of
Mr.. Bakers companions to learn
whether any of them had fired a
gun recently.
A coroner's jury, after hearing
testimony for four hours last night,
returned a verdict that Mr.. Baker
was killed by a pistol held by
party or parties unknown.
Found Dying Beside Jeep.
Mr.. Baker was found dying beside
his wrecked jeep on his mothers
spacious Horseshoe Plantation"
about IL miles north of Tallahassee.
1t was first announced by officers
that he had been killed in the wreck
of his jeep.
A 38-caliber pistol in 45-caliber
automatic frame was found beside
his body, and an empty shell was
lying nearby. There were only eight
cartridges in the pistol, which holds
10 if fully loaded.
Sheriff Stoutamire said no trace
has been found of the bullet which
passed through Mr.. Bakers head.
He said it also has not been deter
mined whether the empty shell was
elected from the gun found near
Mr.. Baker
Mrs. Griffin, a divorce, could
offer no explanation for the bullet
wound. Neither could other wit
nesses who were with Mr.. Baker
shortly before the accident.
Sheriff Stoutamire said Mr..
Bakers mother, Mrs. George F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
Bevin Refuses 10 Give
Parliament Statement
On Palestine Policy
Fears Endoneerine Success
Of IsrueIis' Armistice
ToIks With Eeyptions
BY the Associated Press

LONDON. Jan. 10. Foreign
Secretary Bevin said today that
Britain has mo obligations or
intention to angag &c in any often
sive or aggressive action" in the
Middle East war over Palestine.
With this assurance, he asked the
House of Commons not to press at
this time for a full-scale discussion
of the Labor governments Middle
East policy. He said Palestine de-
bate now might endanger the sue
cess of the Jewish-E Egyptian peace
talks on Rhodes.
. Mr.. Bevin announced that Britain
now is ready to release Jewish refu-
gees of military age interned on
the island of Cyprus.
I'VE have been discussing the
position of these immigrants with
the parties concerned" he said.
The much more favorable situa-
ton that has now arisen has per-
mitted us to send a message to the
acting mediator announcing that
we are prepared to allow these men
to leave as soon as the Jews pro-
vide transport for them"
He prefaced this announcement by
stating that fighting in Palestine
has ceased ION all fronts"
Criticizes Refugees Release.
Winston Churchill, wartime Prime
Minister who has urged that the
government recognize the new jew
ish state, described the plan to re-
lease the refugees as mot fitting in
very we'll with the drastic military
action" Mr.. Bevin has taken in
other directions"
"Is he not reinforcing both sides
at once?" Mr.. Churchill asked.
This was an apparent reference
to the dispatch of British troops to
Aqaba, Red Sea port in Southern
TranS-Jordan.
Herbert Morrison, leader of the
House, promised Mr.. Churchill a
full-dress debate on the Middle
East policy next week.
Mr.. Bevin said the British troops
were sent to Aqaba at the request
of Trans-Jordan. Britain has a
mutual assistance treaty with
Trans-Jordan.
eve could not refuse" MIR. Beyin
said, land in the light of all the cir
cumstances and the events at that
moment, these troops were sent. But
no troops have been sent to Pal
estine."
Denies Need to Ask Council.
He said Britain was not obligated
to ask the United Nations Security
Council for permission to send forces
to Aqaba. He added that "our flu
ture actions will be determined by
our treaty obligations and United
Nations decisions"
Mr.. Churchill, referring to his sug-
gestion that Britain recognize Israel,
asked Mr.. Bevin to consider whether
"a British representative to the de
facto government of Israel is not
greatly needed at the present time"
Mr.. Bevin replied, In these ques-
lions of recognition, it is not an easy
matter and we cannot take one side
in an isolated way"
Mr.. Bevin had been expected to
make a statement as parliament
convened after a holiday recess
during which five Royal Air Force
(See PALESTINE, Page A-6.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
Yugos|avs Charge BuIgars
Made Raids Over Border
BY the Associated Press

BELGRADE, Yugoslavia, Jan. 10.
The newspaper Borba, the Com
munist Party organ, said today that
Bulgarian border patrols are enter
ing Yugoslav territory and arrest
ing Yugoslavs who have property
in both countries.
The newspaper said those de-
tanned were maltreated and asked
about disposition Of Yugoslav
troops along the border.
Officers and men in the patrols,
Borba added, insult Yugoslavia and
attempt to recruit Yugoslavs into
the Bulgarian intelligence service.
Marshal Tioto's Communist gov
eminent is at 1oggerheads with
Moscow. Communist controlled Bull
garia is solidly in the Soviet Bal
kan bloc. A Bulgarian newspaper
recently reported creation Of q
peoples front of Yugoslavs in Bull
garia."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18

Area seemed assured of a four day
week end. A resolution providing
for Friday off-Thursday, Saturday
and Sunday already are official days
off-was on President Truman's
desk after being passed by the House
yesterday.
House to March to Ceremony.
The House agreed today to meet
at 11.30 am. Thursday to form a
procession to the official stand at
the east front of the Capitol for
the Inauguration ceremonies. Speak
er Rayburn announced the process
sion will be limited to members OF
the House, all of whom will be re-
quired to have their stand tickets.
No children will be permitted in
the official stand, he added.
After completing arrangements
for the procession, the House will
adjourn until Monday.
Regular and special trains, planes,
buses and automobiles were bringing
out-of-towners into the District in
constantly increasing numbers today.
Hundreds of Georgians arrived on
the Georgia Special" which pulled
into Union Station this morning
one of so specials due to bring a
total OF 5000 inaugural guests.
It was the first to arrive today.
Among the 23o Georgians aboard
were Gov. Herman Talmadge, his
wife and his mother.
Georgia Special Arrives First.
Gov. Roy Turner of Oklahoma
arrived with his wife and 17-year-
old twin children, Betty and Bill, on
a special carrying 236 Oklahomans.
Senators Connally and johnson,
Democrats, of Texas joined with
Attorney General Clark in welcom-
ing the Lone Star States special.
A number of the men wore 10
gallons hats, and q few sported
boots.
The Texas delegation was led by
John c. Calhoun Of Corsicana, chair
man of the State Democratic Execu-
tive Committee and Of the State
Inaugural Committee.
Civil Rights Group Arrives.
Another Texas train was due to
arrive later. Scheduled arrivals this
afternoon included three specials
from Missouri.
In contrast to the enthusiastic
sightseers were the delegates to a
Civil Rights Congress demonstra-
ton here. A group of several hun
bred moved in struggling column
from their train to special buses
waiting to take them to a rally at
Turner's Arena. The delegates
men and women, white and colored
carried placards and chanted:
Must Go-Jim Crow!"
The hotels, many of which had
been cleared over the week end to
make way for inaugural crowds, were
filling again, but the hustle still was
short OF the peak, expected tomorrow
One of the busiest hotels today
was the Mayfiower. where 2,20O
diners were expected for tonight's
See INAUGURAL, Page A-50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
Hotels in Baltimore
Sold Out to Overflow
OF INAUGURAL Crowd

The inaugural housing jam
backed up to Baltimore today.
With Washington hotels
booked solid, the Associated
Press reported the Capital
overflow already had exhausted
hotel accommodations in the
Maryland city.
Baltimore hotelmen said
some of the prospective patrons
turned away indicated they
would try to find rooms in
Philadelphia and come to
Washington Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18

Investors began demanding their
money back. Ponzi paid with such
alacrity that many reinvested their
funds. But an audit showed he
was bankrupt, with liabilities OF
ST, 900 900 and assets of 100000.
Deported to Italy after being con-
victed on land fraud scheme in
Florida after serving time for the
lsee PoNzI, PAD A-53
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
Reds Abduct 628 Greeks

ATHENS, Jan. 10 R.-The Greek
General Staff said today Commu-
mist guerrillas abducted 628 civilians,
including 210 women, from Naoussa
before they were driven out of the
town three days ago by government
forces. The town is 80 miles west
of Salonika.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
InuuquruI Editions

The three inaugural issues January 49, TO- and H.
will be available for mailing as souvenirs.
The Special Inauguration Day Edition on January 20
will include ful-sized 2page Coorgravure Section with
cover pictures of President Truman and wee
President Barley It also will include full news and
picture coverage Of the ceremonies and parade.
Order mail copies from Star Carrier nearest news
stand or fill out the order blank printed Page AZ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
Soviet Government Refuses
To Mediate Civil War

MOSCOW, Jan. IS LP)-The Soviet
government announced today it
has refused to mediate in any peace
talks between the Chinese National
ist government and Chinese Com
mtnists.
The announcement said Russia S
negative answer was given late yes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18
II Reds Will Be Tried
Without AiIing Foster,
Judge Medina Rules
Overrides Argument Thot
Party Head Is Necessary
To Case of Defense
phil ETIM
BULLETIN

NEW YORK P.-Federal
Judge Harold R. Medina ruled
today that the trial of II
American Communist Party
officials should proceed with
out William 2. Foster, national
party chairman, who is Suf-
fering a heart ailment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18

(See CHINA, Page A-6.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18

(See BAKER, Page A-3.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18

See HOME RULE, Page AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18

(See INAUGURAL, Page A-50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-18

(See PALESTINE, Page
Evening star., 1949-09-25

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