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Evening star., 1949-08-02
Di Maggie Finds
Lady Fan Too
Much for Him
By the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-Joe Di
Maggie, center fielder for the New
York Yankees. has turned over to
officials of the club the problem
of a lady fan who he thinks is be-
deviling' him by writing to column
lists about Junior Standish, the
ShoWgirI.
Arthur E. Red) Patterson,
public relations director for the
club. said the fan writes constantly
to Di Maggie and that of late she
has written to columnists. signing
the letters either as Miss Standish
or as a friend of Miss Standish.
telling of the purported romance.
Both Di Maggie and Miss
Standish have denied their ac-
quaintance: has blossomed into
romance.
Patterson said Di Maggie gets
hundreds Of letters daily and that
the fan, whom Di Maggie never
has met nor seen, Is one of the
most persistent.
Apparently she gets vicarious
thrill out of seeing Joe's name
linked in the columns with Miss
Standish," Patterson added.
Evening star., 1949-08-02
Stuart Reaches 0kinawa
En- Route 10 Washington
BY the Assoeioted Press

CANTON, Aug. 2.-The Amer
ican Embassy said today that AM
bassador J. Leighton Stuart, en-
route to Washington by air, had
reached Okinawa.
The Ambassador to China took
off from Communist Nanking
early this morning, half an hour
before an air raid alarm was
sounded. (The dispatch did not
further mention the air raid
With the departure of the AM
bassador, the United States Min
lister in Nationalist Canton acts
as head of the Embassy in China.
DR.. Stuart has been called to
Washington for conferences that
we'll may have a bearing on the
future American policy in the
Orient.
In his party were John Cabot.
consul general at Shanghai;
Harry Hinderer, Embassy admin
istrative officer; Vice Consul and
Mrs. William Olive of Shanghai.
and Philip Fugh, private secretary
to DR.. Stuart.
Evening star., 1949-08-02
By the Associated Press

GRAFENWOHR. Germany, Aug
2.-The United States Joint Chiefs
of Staff disclosed today that jet
planes will replace all standard
type American fighter aircraft IN
Germany
The military leaders also de-
clared that American troops here
are ready for any emergency
Army Gen. Omar N. Bradley told
reporters there will be no reduc-
ton of American troops in Ger
many that l know of"
Gen. Bradley. Air Force Gen
Hoyt S. Vandenberg and Admira
Louis Denfeld of the Navy re-
viewed American combat troops al
the former German Army training
ground here.
Attack planes and bombers and
Navy contingent Joined $1,000
troops of the lst Infantry Division
and constabulary units in honor
ing the military leaders.
Gen. Bradley. Gen. Vandenberg
and Admiral Denfeld arrived in
Germany Saturday for Today
study of European defenses and
potentialities under the Atlantic
Pact. They flew to Grafenwohr
from Frankfurt today in Presi-
dent Truman's personal plane, the
Independence. and will leave for
London in a few hours to continue
Evening star., 1949-08-02
Jets to Replace All Other Types
Of u. S. Fighters in Germany
Joint Chiefs Of Stoff in Grofenwohr Find
American Troops Set for Any Emergency

discussions with British defense
chiefs and other European leaders
Asked by reporters if the joint
chiefs will discuss sharing atomic
secrets with Britain during their
visit to London, Gen. Bradley
said: I'VE haven't come to that
question" Britain and Canada
have sought more information
from the United States on atomic
weapons.
! Gen. Bradley said he hoped the
military organization envisaged ir
the Atlantic Pact will be func-
tioning one year after the pact is
ratified by all signatories.
/ Referring to the position of the
Western European Union-Brit-
ain, France, Belgium, the Neither
lands and LuXembourg-in the At
lantic Pact. Gen. Bradley said
"All members of the Western
Union are members of the Atlantic
Pact. 1t is to be expected that
they will function within the
pact"
! Asked if the union will be su-
perseded by the Atlantic Pact
Gen Bradley replied: That is
one thing tn he considered
Gen. Vandenberg made the dis
closure concerning the replace
ment of standard fighters with jet
tSee STAFF CHIEFS, Page AS
Evening star., 1949-08-02
|ndonesia Provisional
Government formed 10
lake Rule Under Dutch
Republic Joins With IS
Netherlands Supported
Stotes in New Regime
By the Associated Press

BATAVIA. Java. Aug. 2.-Lead-
ers of the Indonesian Republic and
Is Dutch backed states in the East
Indies agreed today to form pro-
visional government which will ac-
cept sovereignty under the Neither
lands crown
1t was announced the agreement
provides for a provisional govern
ment of European type to hold
power under a temporary consti-
tuition until a constituent assem-
bly, is elected. Assembly elections
will be held within a year after the
transfer of sovereignty.
Official name of the country
will be Republik Indonesia Seri-
kat (Republic of the United States
of 1ndonesia). Its flag will be red
and white. Those are the colors
of the Indonesian Republic which
has engaged in sporadic fighting
against Dutch rule since the end
of World War II.
Cease Fire to Be Proclaimed.
The United Nations Commission
for Indonesia has announced that
an end of fighting between the
Dutch and the Republicans will
be proclaimed tomorrow with the
formal cease fire set for some days
after the announcement of terms
by the two sides.
The agreement to form pro-
visional government wound up the
work of an inter- -1ndonesian Con-
ference. Delegates agreed to
leave the ticklish details of union
with the Dutch to forthcoming
round table talks at The Hague.
The plan is to establish the
United States of Indonesia as a
free and sovereign partner of the
Netherlands in a union under the
Dutch crown.
| The delegates agreed that all
Dutch troops should be evacuated.
but the method and time was left
to The Hague conference. The
army of the United States of In
donesia will be built around the
Republican army, together with
Indonesians who served in the
Dutch forces.
A provisional constitution will
be drafted as soon as possible by
a joint committee of the repub-
lie and the Dutch-backed states.
Cabinet to Be Formed.
The delegates agreed that as
soon as a president and cabinet
have been appointed the new gov
ernment will be ready to receive
sovereignty. A Senate and House
of Representatives will>be formed
promptly after sovereignty is
achieved.
A temporary inner cabinet of
five will take over from the Dutch.
That cabinet will consist of the
secretaries of defense, foreign af-
fairs, internal affairs, finance and
welfare.
The president, in agreement
with the heads of the various
states, will appoint three of the
five cabinet members who will
then choose the others.
The president of the temporary
government will be appointed by
the delegates who participated in
the inter- -Indonesian conference.
Evening star., 1949-08-02
Nominations Of Clark
McGrath in Senate;
Early Action Likely
Stennis and Kerr Open
Fight for Membership on
Finance Commmittee

President Truman sent to the
Senate today the nominations of
Attorney General Tom C. Clark
for the Supreme Court and Sena-
tor J. Howard McGrath, Demo-
crat, of Rhode Island. to succeed
Mr.. Clark as Attorney General,
Early action by the Senate on
both nominations is anticipated.
Both men yesterday accepted
the appointments which were
proffered last week after the
death of Supreme Court Justice
Frank Murphy.
r Senator McGrath Immediately
announced that as soon as he Is
confirmed by the Senate he will
resign as chairman of the Demo-
cratic National Committee and
call a committee meeting to Sc
lect his successor.
1t is expected his successor in
that post will be William M. Boyle,
jr., of Kansas City. now executive
vice chairman, although. others
have been suggested. Among them
are John j. Nangle of st. Louis,
Democratic committeeman from
Missouri. ~-.
Boyle Seen as Successor.
The departure of Mr.. McGrath
from the Senate, it was said on
Capitol Hill today. may produce
conflicting claims for the place he
holds on the tax handling Finance
Committee, with Senator Stennis
of Mississippi, who did not sup
port President Truman last No
vember, and Senator Kerr of
Oklahoma, who did. contesting for
the Democratic assignment.
Senator Kerr wanted the place
when the Senate was organized
in January, but others with long
er service crowded him out. He
is expected to make another bid.
States Rights Angle in Question.
Senator Stennis has IA months
more service than the Oklahoman,
and under ordinary circumstances,
his claim to the committee men,
hership would be clear. There Is,
however, the States Rights angle
to consider.
Mr.. McGrath's Rhode Island
successor will be appointed by
Democratic Gov. John o. Pastore.
Mr.. McGrath's term runs through
1852, but the appointee now will
serve only until next years cleo
ton. Observers here look for Gov.
Pastore to appoint Mayor Dennis
J. Roberts of Providence to the in
terim term, then seek the place
himself in 1850.
Evening star., 1949-08-02
Gen. Gay 10 Be Shifted
From Command Here

Maj. Gen. Hobart R. Gay will
be relieved around September
as commanding general of the
Military District of Washington
Army orders disclosed today.
The general, who has held the
command here since November
1947, is being assigned to the Far
East Command in Tokyo. His
successor here was not announced
Immediately.
Gen. Gay came to the Military
District command from Germany
where he had been commander of
the I'd Constabulary. His first
service overseas during World War
II was as chief of staff of the 1st
Armored Corps in the North Af-
rican theater Later he partici-
pated in the landings in Sicily as
chief of staff of the 7th Army.
He is a native of Rockport, Ill,
and a graduate of Knox College,
Galesburg, Ill. He Joined the
cavalry in 1917 as a second lieu
tenant.
Evening star., 1949-08-02
Showers Today Due 10 End
Iona Drv Spell in D. {. Area

The same conditions which
brought relief from the heat are
expected to remedy the long dry
spell in the Washington area.
The forecast is for considerable
cloudiness with a few scattered
showers this afternoon. tonight
and tomorrow" The temperature
should not go above 81 degrees
today, the forecaster said, and a
low of "a was predicted for to-
night.
While heavy rains fell during
the first part of July, the last 20
days were almost wholly dry dur
ing a succession of high tempera-
lures that resulted in the second
hottest summer month here in the
history of the Weather Bureau.
The month averaged AZ degrees
above normal.
Evening star., 1949-08-02

ovation plan. He conceded it
might cost more, but that the
American people would like to pre-
serve the present mansion for sem
timental and historical reasons.
The American Institute of Ar
chitects added it's weight to that
argument. Then the commission,
headed by Senator McKeIlar
called in architects and engineers
to help make the ultimate deci-
sion.
Only the residential part of the
mansion. declared unsafe for hab-
itation. will be repaired. The ex-
ecut:ve Offices in the west wing
will not figure in the project.
Other members OF the com.
mission are Senator Martin, Re.
publican. OF Pennsylvania; Repre-.
sentatives Rabaut. Democrat. O
Michigan, and Keith. Republican
of. Wisconsin. and Richard Erwil
Daugherty of New York, vic
president Of the New York centra
Railroad, and Douglas William Or
OF Connecticut. 1 former presiden
Of the American Institute o
Architects.
Evening star., 1949-08-02
Communists Advance
Into Central China
Along Three Fronts
NotionoIists Acknowledge
Red Progress in Hunon,
Kionesi, Konsu Provinces
BY the Associated Press

CANTON, Aug. 2.-The Com
munists drove their multi headed
southwark offensive deeper into
Central China today. The Red
gains were acknowledged by the
Nationalists.
In the vital rice bowl Province
Of Human. the Communists again
severed the Canton Hankow Rail-
way-this time 313 miles north of
this refugee Nationalist capital.
The Reds pushed their drive to
outf1ank the main Human defense
force.
In neighboring Kiangsi Prov
ince. the Red spearneads moved
southwark in a threat to Ma
tionalist forces which had pushed
from Human in an attempt to cut
the Red supply lines.
Press Deeper into Kansu.
Far away from the main fight
ing front. the Communists also
pressed deeper into Kansu Prov
ince in a new offensive against
the vast area of Northwestern
China ruled by Moslem warlords.
This was the picture in Human
given by Nationalist dispatches:
Communists driving from the
east took the rail town of Lukow.
This is between Changsha. the
provincial capital, and Hengyang
junction point for the Canton
Hankow line and the Kiangsi
Railway. The Reds gave up Chu-
chow on the line in the same area
Sunday.
Other Red forces moving down
from the north into Human car
ried the threat of outfianking Gen
Pal Chung-hsi's Nationalist ar
mics from the west. One spear
head neared Yiyang, so miles
northwest of Changsha. Another
took Taoyuan in a highway drive
southwest toward Yuanling, ITO
miles west of Changsha.
Reds Threaten Anfu.
In kiangsi, the Reds seemed tC
be endangering Nationalist forces
which yesterday were reported at
Anfu. $50 miles east of the Can
ton -Hankow railway between
Changsha and Yengyang.
Red troops based at Taiho on
the Kan River 270 miles north
northeast of Canton, took steps
to protect the flank for a Com
munist thrust south. They sent
Evening star., 1949-08-02
Five-Percenter Probe
Questions Woods on
Racetrack Priorities
Housing Expediter Says
Hunt Had Port in One
Construction Permit
By Miriom Ottenbero

Housing Expediter Tighe E
Woods was questioned for nearly
80 minutes today by staff investi-
gators of the Senate subcommit-
tee inquiring into the operations
of ive-percenters." After the
private session in the Office of
Committee Counsel William P.
Rogers. Mr.. Woods told reporters
Mr.. Rogers asked me to come up"
to answer some questions.
The Investigator. he said, want
ed to know the circumstances be-
hind the permission given to two
race tracks to 60 ahead with con-
struction despite the postwar
scarcity of building materials.
The name of James v. Hunt,
management counsellor now being
investigated by the committee,
came UP in connection with both
cases, Mr.. Woods said.
Hunt Advised Track Owner.
In the case of the Foxborough
race track, near Boston, Mr.. Wood
said he told the investigators. Mr.
Hunt was the one who advised
the owner how he could proceed
with construction and stay within
the law"
In the case Of the Tanforan
track at San Bruno, Calf, AL
L know is that Hunt attended a
meeting" Mr.. Wood added.
He went on to say that he had
examined the order permitting
construction at Tanforan and the
letter exempting the Foxborough
promoter from the restrictions on
building and I find both are per-
fectly in order and within the
rules of the agency
Was Asked About Marag0n.
Mr.. Woods said he was asked
about any connection John Mara
gon might have with the Tanforan
case but could shed no light on
that. Mr.. Maragon. a one-time
bootblack and well-known figure
around the Capital. also is being
investigated by the committee.
The housing expediter said the
investigators wanted him to ex-
plain the regulations under which,
his Office operated in the two race
track cases. He pointed out that
he has previously said publicly
that the whole construction limi-
tation order was farce" because
of its many loopholes.
He said committee investigators
have examined the files in the race
track cases in his Office, but did
not ask him to bring the files with
him.
Others May Be Embarrassed"
Earlier, several Senate sources
agreed that disclosures growing
out of the committees probe of
influence peddlers might prove
embarrassing" to some Govern
ment officials other than the two
suspended major generals.
The evidence in these cases still
is in the preliminary stage. but
it was learned that bank ac-
counts of certain Government en-
(See FIVE-PERCENTERS, A-6.)
Evening star., 1949-08-02
Virginia Primary
Returns

Up-to- the minute returns
from Virginia's hotly con-
tested four-way Democratic
primary for Governor, as well
as for some local Northern
Virginia Offices, will be broad
cast by The Evening Star Sta
tions, WMAL and WMAL-FM,
at 8, 9:45 and II o'clock to-
night and tomorrow at 1910
and l am.
In addition, bulletins on
important developments will
be broadcast throughout the
evening.
For last-minute news of the
primary, as compiled by the
Associated Press and The Star
staff, stay tuned to WMAL
at $50 kilocycles, and WMAL-
FIN, 1918 megacycles or
Channel 297.
Evening star., 1949-08-02
Mcfarland Board Quit!
After Dispute With
Civil Service Heads
Advisory Groups Action
Loid to Disagreement
Over Policy Matters

The Civil Service Commission s
Citizens Advisory Board in rating
the Governments $50 hearing ex-
aminers has resigned after a dis
pute with the commission, it was
disclosed today.
The group was known as the
Mcfarland board and was COM
posed of attorneys and judges. It
was set up several years ago as an
unpaid group to pass on the quail
ifications of hearing examiners in
the Governments regulatory
agencies. Carl Mcfarland, a
Washington attorney. was its
chairman.
One of the board members. who
asked not to be quoted by name,
said the board members had re-
signed in a dispute with the COM
mission over policy matters.
The member added that the
board resented the fact that COM
mission officials ignored the boards
recommendations and failed to
consult with it on important policy
matters. The member also declared
that the commissions subordinate
employees adjusted the examination
grades upward without consulting
the board.
Previously, the board had been
accused by some hearing exam
liners of political ana racial bias.
The board had disqualified about
so of the $50 examiners on the
ground that they we're not quail
fed for their positions. About SIS
of the examiners who appealed the
boards decision to the commits
sion's Board OF Appeals and Review
were found qualified. The other
cases are now pending before the
commission appeals board.
One of the Advisory Board men,
bers said today that these charges
had nothing to do with the resig-
nations. although he declared he
and his colleagues felt that the
commission should have defended,
the board against such charges.
Besides Mr.. Mcfarland. the
chairman, board members we're D.
L. Edmonds, an Associate Justice
of the California Supreme Court;
Joseph w. Henderson, Philadel-
phia; Willis Smith. North Caro-
lima, former president of the
American Bar Association, and
Laurence M. Hyde, Associate JUS
tice Of the Missouri Supreme
Court. :.
The board had completed the
bulk Of its work and would have
remained on a part-time basis to
handle tests of newly appointed
hearing examiners.
Evening star., 1949-08-02
Primary Voting
|Gains in Virginia
After Slow Start
Record TotoI Still
Forecast if Weather
Remains Favorable
By John v. Homer

Voting in Virginia'S four-cOr-
nered Democratic primary, which
ended furious campaign for the
party gubernatorial nomination.
mounted steadily today after
slow start in some communities.
With early afternoon reports
from Northern Virginia precincts
|ref1ecting increased interest, elec-
tion officials said that, if the
weather remained favorable. the
record breaking total they pro-
phesied should be attained. They
expect more than 100000 to par
ticipate in the primary.
Balloting was slow at the start
in Fairfax. Falls Church and Ar
lington. but it was brisk from the
first in Alexandria, In that city,
James N. Colasanto. Electoral
Board secretary, predicted that at
least 5000 ballots-a record for
gubernatorial contests-would be
cast.
Interest began to manifest itself
by noon in the other Northern
Virginia communities, particularly
Fairfax.
COP. Primary Ignored.
There was almost a complete
lack of concern over the Republic
can primary being held simul-
taneously.
The Democratic voters had
choice among these four candi-
dates:
State Senator John Stewart
Battle, SO. of Charlottesville,
backed by the Democratic organi-
zation regulars of which Senator
Byrd is the leader.
Horace H. Edwards. 46, of Rich
mond. who broke with the or
ganization to make this race.
Francis Pickens Miller. So. Of
Albemarle County, sponsored by
the organization bloc of
which Martin A. Hutchinson is
leader.
Remmie L. Arnold, SIS, of Pc
tersburg, manufacturer never
before connected with State poll
ties.
Draws National Attention.
The contest held national at
tention because of the threat to
Senator Byrd's leadership. AL
though President Truman refused
last week to comment on the Vir-
sinia race. he was quoted earlier
as telling visitor that there are
too many Byrds in Congress. The
State organization found the 60
ing tough because the conserva-
tive vote which normally would 60
l for Mr.. Battle was being split
among him, Mr.. Edwards and Mr..
Arnold.
Balloting started at $50 am.
(EDT) in the Northern Virginia
area adjacent to Washington and
polls elsewhere in the State
opened an hour later Voting will
continue until 1880 pm, local
time.
All political camps eyed the
weather. Skies were overcast when
the balloting began but the sun
broke through a little later. The
forecast was for occasional show
ers during the day.
Observers said seldom, if ever.
had so many workers appeared at
Alexandria polling places for a
primary election. The city was
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Evening star., 1949-08-02
House Approves
Bigger Pensions
For Veterans
Disability Payments
Also Raised in Bill
Voted Without Debate
BY the Associated Press

An annual increase of SIP. .000,-
900 in veterans pensions and dis
ability payments was voted today
by the House.
The bill was passed without op-
position or debate and sent to the
Senate
1t would increase disability
compensation for veterans of all
wars. raise allowances for de-
pendents and liberalize regula-
tions governing determination of
service connected disabilities for
World War I veterans.
First Year Cost liz Million.
The Veterans Administration
estimated cost for the first year
would be 112,597. 300. 1t made no
estimate of the cost in subsequent
years.
Here's what the House Vet
erans' Affairs Committee said the
bill would do
/. Provide for payment of full
compensation. instead of the pres
ent IS per cent. to World War I
veterans for disabilities legally
presumed to be ce-connected.
Estimated first-year cost, $4,69l,- :
900.
tuberculosis Covered.
2. Liberalize the compensation
schedule of any veterans suffering
from tuberculosis by continuing
compensation for a limited time
after the disease <has been ar
rested. Estimated cost, $700 900.
3. Increase disability and death
compensation rates and basic
rates for service-connected disa-
bility. Total disability rates would
be raised from $l38 to $3.50 a
month, with corresponding raises
for partial disability. Increase the
monthly payments to widows and
dependent children of wartime
casualties from S100 month for
a widow with one child to $105.
plus S25 for each additional child
instead of the present SIS. Esti-
mated overall cost. $9l 100000.
4. Extend additional compensa-
ton benefits to dependents of vet
Grams with a so per cent service
connected disability. The present
schedule provides payments only
if the disability is so per cent
service e-conneeted. Estimated cost,
SIS, 400, 800.
Evening star., 1949-08-02
SO to Leave Okinowu

TOKYO. Aug. 2 (P.-Eighty-
eight Americans made homeless
by typhoon at Okinawa July %
will sail for the United States soon
The Army transport, General
Buckner, arriving at Yokohama
Friday. will pick up the Okinawa
refugees on its return to the
Estates.
Evening star., 1949-08-02
Quuke Shakes South ItuIy

ROME, Aug. 2 (P.-An earth
quake shook sections of Calabria
in Southern Italy at IL am. today,
the news agency Astra reported.
A dispatch from Catanzaro said
the shock. in the area of Girifalco,
Borgia. Sal Flora and Cortale,
caused no known damage or
casualties.
Evening star., 1949-08-02
Late News
Bulletin
Anderson Offers Farm Bill

ANDERSON OTTefS F0Fm Dill
A compromise farm bill to
break the congressional dead
lock over farm legislation was
proposed today by Senator An
derson, Democrat, of New
Mexico. One section would al
low Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan to try his production
payments plan; another would
offer a IS to 80 per cent Of
parity for so-called basic crops,
and a third would allow a SIM
liar flexible support program
for meats, butter, cheese, wool
and similar nonbasic but stor-
able commodities il effective
control programs are approved.