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Evening star., 1949-12-24
Builders Expect
To Finish Sesqui
Units on Time
Little Leewoy Left;
Temporary Buildings
StoIIing Construction
By WiIIiom A. kAilIen

Although little time is left,
engineers feel the Freedom
Fair buildings, planned for Ana
costa Park near the National
Guard Armory, still can be built
by July 4, when the program Is
scheduled to begin.
Capt. Ivan A. Bickelhaupt,
project manager for the Byrne
Organization. 2607 Connecticut
avenue NV, architectural and
engineering advisers for the Ma
tional Capital Sesquicentennial
Commission, said today the work
still can be finished in time. But
he declined to specify a dead
line for the starting day.
Sesquicentennial officials say
temporary buildings near Benning
road and Oklahoma avenue Me-,
occupying park property. are
stalling construction plans, for the
land on which these structures
stand is needed for part Of the
Freedom Fair.
Served With Seabees.
Capt. Bickelhaupt, who served
in a Seabee outfit with the Navy
during the war, said he has cham
died tougher construction deals"
than the Freedom Fair problem.
TT can be done." he said.
but added: 1T will be q ter
rifle headache to whip it now"
Capt. Bickelhaupt said his
organization is going ahead with
architectural and engineering
work, which Is now reasonably
well along" He said his group
has a small field organization ut
the end Of East Capitol street,
near the site picked for the Free
dom Fair buildings. The Ray
mond Concrete Pile Co. Of New
York has driven several test piles
and made soil bearing tests to
determine If the filled-in land will
hold the weight Of the buildings,
he explained.
Gravel Bed Found.
Capt Bickelhaupt said that
from 20 to 80 feet below the
surface, q bed of flrm gravel has
been found. He explained lit
looks as If we will have to put
the structures on piles" He
pointed out that the sites Of the
proposed Fair buildings now are
being staked out on the ground.
When the general contractor Is
selected by the commission, Capt.
Bickelhaupt said, I'VE will be all
ready to go ahead with the work.
for we will have plans and specifi-
cations ready for him." A dozen
architects are now at work at $500
Connecticut avenue NV, putting
the finishing touches on the plans.
The ~. 8. A." buildings for the
Freedom Fair will be two-story
structures. comparatively easy to
build. They will be built Of steel
and metal panels, the engineer
said.
The Fine Arts Commission re-
quires that the Freedom Fair
buildings be temporary structures
and torn down after the Sesqui-
centennial Is over.
Evening star., 1949-12-24
Maryland Tax Receipts
Show Gain in 5 Months
~ ,hs Associated Press

BALTIMORE, Dec. 24.-Mary-
land tax receipts in the first five
months Of the current fiscal year
ran 12.7l per cent ahead Of last,
Comptroller James ]. Lacy has
announced.
Nine levies produced more
money, while four slid backward.
Mr.. Lacy disclosed in his balance
sheet for November 80.
Income taxes showed the sharp
est Jump. Paying their 1948 bills
more promptly than last year
Marylanders contributed $685.
682 between July l and Novem-
Der 80, q rise Of 85.04 per cent.
+ Total receipts for the period
were $44,148,942, compared with
$39. 9.17O,775 for the correspond
ing i've months Of 1948.
Evening star., 1949-12-24

Washington's biggest little s.
year-old, Michael Rector, who
only two weeks ago amazed doc
tors by proving he could stand
alone, would amaze them even
more tomorrow. If he had his way
Little Mike" the plucky lad
whose bravery in recovering from
burns that scared 10 per cent Of
his body already has caught the
fancy of people all over the coun-
try and even Of Canada, cele-
brated his fifth birthday yester-
day with a little family party In
Casualty Hospital, where he's beer
confined for more than a year
And Observation-Disclosures Day
Mike will go home for the first
time since November IL. 1948
when he ran into the Rector home
at GLIB Elliott street NE, wrapped
in flames. But his visit will be
short one of about eight hours:
hardly long enough for a boy his
age to start getting bored with
his presents.
He wanted a horse for his
birthday" smiled his father
Everett Rector, at the hospital
yesterday. "He wanted to ride
it home Sunday"
Cowboy Outfit.
Although that's out Of the ques-
ton, Mike did get several horses
of the toy variety. Not only that
but a cowboy hat. shirt. and six
gun, besides another item neces-
sary for a boy whose favorite
hero is the Lone Ranger-a
black mask.
Mikes party was a small family
affair, but his birthday cake came
from an admirer of his year-lone
battle for life. Miss Nannine
Young of 1901 Sixteenth street
NV, who was ~ years old yes
terday.
II wanted to share my birthday
with Nike" said Miss Young
who has followed his story in the
newspapers but before yesterday
had never seen the youngster
She also presented him with an
autographed phonograph record
from Ray Bolger, Broadway star
Besides his long-awaited visit
home, Mikes Christmas will be
frightened by more than q thou
Evening star., 1949-12-24
Action by Prosecutor
Waited in Confession
In Glen burnie KILLINGS
By the Assoeiotsd Press

ANNAPOLIS, Dec. "a. The
Kline Mahlan murder case was
under study today as authorities
tried to determine the credibility
If q letter absolving Thomas A.
Edwards, who has been convicted
and sentenced to die In the Glen
Burnie slayings.
Much depends on the opinion
of States Attorney James c.
Morton, jr. He can reopen the
case If he considers there is any,
thing to the letter.
Edwards, q 24-year-old colored
man. was convicted Of the mur-
ders Of Mary c. Kline, 1s, and
John H. Mahlan, IS. Of Glen
Burnie. w. J. McWilliams, his
counsel, Is to make a finel plea
before the Court Of Appeals in a
few weeks. He fled a new brief
with the court yesterday.
Mr.. McWilliams made public q
letter he received Thursday night
signed "Tennesseans" which said
Edwards didn't commit the crime.
It indicated I'VE" did it, shooting
the couple to death with a Ger
man Luger.
Edwards was convicted of shoot
ing them with q Czechoslovakian
automatic pistol, souvenir from
his Army days.
Mr.. McWilliams said, If the
police show any interest In (the
letter. we shall be happy to turn
it over to them"
Covering one side of q page of
watermarked paper, the letter
read:
Baltimore st.. Balto., Md.
Dec. 21st, 1949
Lawyer w. J. McWiiiiams and
, Melvin ~
Annapolis. Md.
Gentlemen:
Il am writing you to let you
both know that the Negro Ed
wards did not kill Mary Klein
and Johnny Mahlan. The night
that they were killed my budy
had date with Mary Klein and I
had one with another girl. both
of whom We met at the ice cream
parlor in Glen Burnie.
1--WE were to meet them where
Johnny and Mary Klein were
killed. They were to be In q car
driven by Mary's friend. When
we got there Mary was with john
ny. A fight was started. John
slug my pal In the jaw. A pistol.
a German Lugar, was used on
Johnny. Mary screamed. We both
were scared. Mary was shot be-
cause she said that (she) was
going tell the police"
Continuing, the writer appar-
emily gave Jack as the name Of his
pal"
(The blurred handwriting ap-
peared to make this comment:
Jack father says not to tell any
one because We both would be
hanged"
IT you will promise me by
writing q statement In one Of the
papers In Nashville Tenn, that
we will not be hanged or sent
to prison for life, we both will
come back to Baltimore. Are
leaving BALTIC. for Christmas.
"You will md the pistol in the
river under the bridge In Annapo-
lis. Pray for us not the Negro.
"TENNESSEANS."
Evening star., 1949-12-24
J. Wri|ey Jacobs,
Head Of Realty Firm,
dies in Hospital

Judson Wriley Jacobs, president
and director of the B. F. Saul
Co. real estate firm for the last
10 years, died today at Doctors
Hospital after having suffered q
heart attack Tuesday at his home
5208 Thirty-eighth street NV. He
was about IS years old.
Mr.. Jacobs succeeded the late
John Saul as president Of the real
estate firm when Mr.. Saul, eldest
son Of the founder Of the business,
left to become executive vice presi-
dent of the American Security &
Trust Co.
The Saul firm is one Of Wash
ington's oldest and largest COM
panies In the real estate field. It
was established by B. F. Saul De-
cember 1, 1891. and has Offices at
925 Fifteenth street NV.
Mr.. Jacobs continuously was
associated wit hthe firm for about
10 years. He was a native OF
Browningsville, Md.
Besides heading the real estate
organization, Mr.. Jacobs was q
director of the National Savings
& Trust Co., director Of the
National Union Insurance Co. and
director of the Washington
Better Business Bureau.
He also was a member Of the
Kiwanis Club, the Metropolitan
Club and the Columbia Country
Club. He was a member Of the
Wesley Methodist Church, Of
which he formerly was a trustee.
Mr.. Jacobs had not been in good
health for several years, though
he remained active in business.
He had suffered a series of heart
attacks, his family said, beginning
about six years ago.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Octavia Byrne Wood Jacobs; a
stepson, Sumner Wood Of Seneca,
Md: two brothers, Norman and
Merle Jacobs. both of Gathers
burg.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
Evening star., 1949-12-24
Woodside Church PIons
Carol Service TONIGHT

A program Of Christmas music
for the traditional Christmas eve
candlelight carol service at Wood
side Methodist Church viii be pre-
sented at II o'clocF tonight at the
church In Silver Spring.
The service will be presented
by the Chancel Choir directed by
Dorothy Radde Emery and the
Wesley Choir directed by Harrison
IT. MeSSerole.
Evening star., 1949-12-24
$500 in JeweIY
Stolen From Window

Eighteen watches and two
bracelets valued at $4,000 were
stolen from the show window of
the Anderson Brothers Jewelry
Store, 704 Eleventh street NV,
early today. ..
Lewis Bailey, manager. said the
thief smashed a plate glass win
dow,
Evening star., 1949-12-24
Elkton Joil Completed

EIKTON, Va, Dec. "a N-
Elkton's new four-cell jail has
been completed at q cost OF
SIS, 500. The building is . IRE
proof structure built under plans
and specifications furnished by
the state Department Of Correc-
| tions.
Evening star., 1949-12-24

sand Christmas cards sent from
other admirers In Novia Scotia
They arrived here by plane last
night from Norman Riley. a Hall
fax radio disc jockey. who had
broadcast Mixes story.
Halifax Mayor Writes.
Gene Klavan, who handles a
similar midnight program over
Station WTOP here. was to pre-
sent the Christmas cards to Mike
at noon today.
The WTOP disc Jockey. in q
return gesture Of international
holiday spirit, and at Mr.. Riley's
request, has been asking that cards
Ibe sent him for delivery to q
Canadian child in a similar stu
alton. So cards mailed by WASH
Iingtonians will be sent tomorrow
Ito 9-year-old Marjory Dobbin, an
orphan who has been a hospital
case all her life.
Besides his cards from Nova
Scotia, little Mike also received q
letter from the mayor Of Hail.
fax, Gordon S. Kinley, who wrote
"best wishes for q very merry
Christmas and a happy New Year
from all the citizens of Halifax. y
Although Mike will spend most
|of tomorrow at home. playing with
his presents. which he hopes will
include a scooter like that Of his
|6-year-old brother, Billy, the
|youngster will have to return to
the hospital late In the after
noon. He still has several more
skin graft operations to undergo
and several more months Of re-
cooperating before he can return
home permanently.
Evening star., 1949-12-24
Christmas Contutu Slotted

The choir Of the Oakton (Va.)
Church Of the Brethren in CO.
operation with the Fairfax County
Chorus will give Christmas
, cantata, "The Heavenly Child" at
3 pm. Monday at the church.
Evening star., 1949-12-24
Lanes 10 Spend Christmas
In Executive Mansion
BY The Assoeiofsd Press

ANNAPOLIS, Dec. "a. Mary
lands first family will spend
Christmas in Government House
here.
Gov. and Mrs. Lane and their
daughters, Dorothy and Jean, will
open presents under a huge tree
in the executive mansion. Mrs.
Lanes mother. Mrs. Lewis T.
Byron Of Hagerstown, will be
with them for the holidays.
Evening star., 1949-12-24
IS Your Christmas List Complete?

Christmas day giving counts But after Christ
364 days when gift through the Community
Chest Will carry the spirit Of Christmas sharing.
Perhaps hoeyet asked to giveor perhaps
want to give
Send gift using the below. Checks should be
made payable to the Community Chest Federation
FRANK j. LUCHS,
Campaign Chairman.
Community Chest Federation.
1lOl Street NV.
Washington s. D. C.
my contribution the Red Feather Campaign for
1850 Total gift t-------. Amount incosed $-------.
Balance payable ii 1850 $-------. To be paid:
Herewith Monthly Quarterly
Mr.
Mrs)
signature Of subscriber)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-01
|CrisIer Sees Paid Grid Teams
AS Possible Cheating Solution

which calls for outright proselyt-
ing of athletes" said Crisler, but
subsidy seems to be even the key
note of everything in Washington.
Our politics and other forms Of
civic affairs are sometimes
touched by corruption, and yet
perfection is expected in the adj
ministration of athletics.
Maybe we should go to tho
paid-player basis in athletics, II
that is the way to eliminate dis
honesty and cheating.
But it would have to be with
our eyes wide open. We would
be in direct competition with tho
PROFESSIONALS"
At the same time, Crisler de-
MED report of dissension in the
Michigan athletic department.
Gallagher's swipe at the Dodg-
ers came as he attempted to ex-
plain the lowly state of the Cubs
in the National League. Touch
ing on player deals, Gallagher de-
clared:
Brooklyn does a great job Of
craftsmanship. But the club hasn't
sold player worth a quarter. The
Dodgers wheedled $680,000 from
the Pittsburgh Pirates in deals
which now leave Brooklyn with
Preacher Roe, Bill Cox and Al
Gionfriddo, while all Pittsburgh
has left are Vic lombard and
Stan Rojek."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-01
First Round Starts
In North, South Open
BY the Assoeiofed Press

PINEHURST. N. c.. Nov. L.
Storm signals were up today as
the first round of the 47th North
and South Open Golf Tournament
got under way.
The so-called lesser lights had
their day yesterday as the quail
flying round was played off. When
the final score of the 118 qualifiers
had been posted; Tommy Wright,
a lanky veteran pro from Kings
port, Tenn, led the list with a
snappy 81, S under par for the
No. 2 championship country club
course, a Courtyard strip.
/ His 81 left him a stroke ahead
of three rivals. Veteran. pros
Willie Goggin of White rlains,
N. Y, and AL Houghton Of Land
over Md, each had 1888. A new
conner to the tournament rial, Lou
Barbar Of Deal, N. j., had 36-32.
Today the big guns wheeled
into action. They included little
Toney Penna, who won last year;
Sam Snead, Cary Middlecof,
Clayton Heafner and Johnny
Palmer among the leading pro-
fessional threats.
Qualifiers yesterday also in
cluded Freddie Bolton Of st.
Louis, former Washington profess
Sional. He had a 70.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-01
Only Bum
Victory Over MILAN

Sonny Boy Bum was the easy
winner of last nights feature
fight at Turner's Arena, outpoint-
ing Charley MILAN in 10 rounds
The local fighter, weighing $50
provided most Of the action in
the early rounds to roll up a
margin that MILAN couldn't over
come. MILAN scaled 145.
They battled before one Of the
smallest crowds Of the season,
548 turning out to pay q gross
gate of $976.55 and q net Of
$718.40.
More action was provided in
the eight-round semifinal. won
by Herbie (Bin Jones of Wash
ington over Jay White of New
York.
The prelims were featured by
two knockouts. Roland Randall
stopped Tee Edwards in the first
and Walter Ham did likewise to
Lee Herald in the third. In 9TH
ers Jimmy O'Brien outpointed
Jual Hudson and Billy Caufield
and Jimmy Briscoe drew, both
in four-rounderS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-01
Two Bearded RussIers
On Turner Mat Card

A special bout featuring two
bearded wrestlers has been addec
to tomorrow nights mat show al
Joe Turner's Arena. Headlinine
the show will be Celia Blevins OIL
Oklahoma City and Ellen Olsen
|of Minneapolis. two outstanding
principals for Champion Mildred
Burke's crown.
The unshaven grapplers are
Elmer (Zeke) Estep, hillbilly
champion Of Tennessee. and
Marty Karadigan, big South
American tussler, both local ia
vorites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-01
Redskins Guar
By Lewis F. Atchison

John Steber plans to wear a
mask in the Redskin- Pittsburgh
game Sunday at Griffith Sta
dunn, but he probably won't
need it. Chances are he'll come
out of the game without even
a scratch. That's because the
teams are playing here. In
Pittsburgh, it is different.
Something always happens to
the big Georgian in Pittsburgh.
Next year I'm going to have
a clause in my contract excus-
ing me from playing in Pitts
bugh," he said. I'm the long
run, it will save the Redskins a
lot of money in doctors' bills
and it will be a lot less pain
full for me-"
Last month, you may remem-
Der, Steber's left cheekbone was
fractured-a compound frac-
ture-in the Redskin game at
Pittsburgh when Tackle Carl
Samuelson hit him with a fly
ing elbow on a kickoff. Last
year, the doc took four stitches
in Johns chin after he tackled
Steve Lach head on. Two years
ago two stitches were needed
to close his gashed lip when
John was kicked in the mouth.
In 1916, somebody put a foot
in his eye, requiring two more
stitches. Pittsburgh phooey,
says the big guard.
II was never hurt in college, "
Steber recalled, land we played
rough"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-01
Keene, Dallas to Clash
In Uline Boxino Show

Julian Keene. 20-year -old WASH
ington middleweight, will meet
Richie Dallas of New York in the
eight-round seminal on Friday
nights boxing show that inaugu-
rates the winter fight season at
Uline Arena.
Keene, a combination boxer and
puncher, has won Is decisions, put
over four knockouts and boxed one
draw since turning pro in 1947
He was stopped by Johnny Holt
midway through last years cam
paign, but since has won Is fights.
His best recent outings have
resulted in q knockout over AL
Wright and decisions over Roland
Randall and Joe Blackwood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-01
Baugh Regains Aerial
Lead in NFL; Canadeo
Ton Ground Gamer

Redskin Sammy Baugh's return
20 the No. 1 passing position and
Tony Canadeo's continued reign
as the leading ground gamer high
light the weekly roundup Of Ma
tional Football League statistics
announced today.
Baugh moved q half point ahead
Of the Chicago Bears Johnny Lu-
jack In the inverse rating system,
with SO competitions in 100 passes
for 1,131 yards, II toucndowns
and SIS average. Lujack's rec
ord showed 70 competitions for L.
1877 yards, 8 touchdowns and a
1913 average. The New York
Giants Charley Conerly was third
with 81 passes completed in 121
attempts for 945 yards, 8 tbs and
. 51.2 average.
Canadeo. surprising Green Bay
veteran, picked up lit yards on 81
trips against Detroit to boost his
total to $40 yards on an even 100
tries. Steve Van Buren, of Phila-
delphia, third last week, bulled his
way into second place with a
grand total of 451 yards on 1874
attempts. The Chi-Cards' Elmer
Angsman was third with 430 yards
on 66 tries for the leagues best
individual average of 6.5 yards.
Five other Redskins figured in
the statistics, with Ends Hal Girls
Ter and Bones Taylor still jockey
ing for the advantage in their
private duel. Crisler moved ahead
Of his mate with % catches to
Taylor's 81, but Bones had 416
yards to Crisler's 369 and a five
to-four edge in touchdowns. Tay-
lor and Joe Scott shared eighth
place among the leagues leading
scorers with 30 points.
Dick Poillon's nifty punting ex-
hibition against the Bulldogs
enabled him to hold third place
in that department, while Eddie
Saenz enjoyed a similar rank in
punt returns and also in kickoff
returns. Dan Sandifer ranked
sixth in kickoff returns.
Other league leaders:
Pass receivng-Tom Fears fRams),
80 catches, 1854 yards. two touchdowns;
Bill chipley tBulldogs). 80 catches. 313
yards. no touchdowns.
Scoring-Gene Roberts tGiants). IL
touchdowns, 66 points: Steve Van Buren,
Nagles). touchdowns,. 4s points.
Punting.Bob Waterneld Rams. 20
(Bears), "a punts. 47.s average
Punt returns-T. ". Smith (Ramsl.
(PitO, 10. 176 yards. 17.6 average.
KICKOFF return sack Stakeholder
(Gisnts), 8, $50 yards; longest. 95 yards;
! touchdown; Frank Mimi (Pittl, 8,
ISL yards.
Pass interceptions-Don Doll Detroitl.
9, 22s yards; touchdown; longest, .e5
yards: "Em" Tunnel (Giants). 6, 116
yards, touchdown; longest. SIS yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-01
Steber Will Defy SteeIers' Jinx With Mask
Redskins Guard Wary After Mony Injuries Suffered Pittsburgh

next day he feels like q dish
towel caught in the washing
machine wringer. But it's more
fun, Steber says.
Herman Ball, Redskin line
coach, may start playing Steber
on both offense and defense in
earnest Sunday. Ball put him
in for three series Of downs
against the Bulldogs last Sun
day and twice he helped stop
the New Workers. attack. He
played some defense against
Ted Collins Bulldogs in their
first game with the Tribe here
and was in on so per cent Of
the tackles. On Sunday Bull
dog Center Joe Domnanovich
trailed Steber all over the field,
even when he went to the
Washington bench.
"You aren't getting away
from me today" said Joe, who
evidently didn't like the movies
Of the first game, which showed
Steber getting by him.
Steber's cheek still Is slightly
swollen four weeks after his
Pittsburgh accident, but 1t
hasn't slowed him down or
made him play safe. He's still
rated the Redskins best Of
fensive guard and that's the
rub. He's too valuable to be
used on defense, although Ball
now has an idea Steber Is
strong and durable enough to
play both ways.
II hope he's right" said
.Ynhn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-01

| in dark tones, preferably brown,
where there is not too much al
trast in the colors of the two
feathers. There are other Oxford
types, too, that can be appropri-
ately worn with business clothes.
Though made of brushed feathers.
the "city styling" Of smooth
leather shoes is closely followed in
styles incorporating medallion or
wing tips usually modified with a
rounded toe. The smartest ap-
pearance and best Ego with" color
is a dark mahogany brown.
In the center is a moccasin made
entirely of brushed leather and In
cooperating leather soles and heels.
Styled like the traditional smooth
leather moccasins. this shoe is par
ticularly adaptable to tweeds and
f1annels and you'll like to wear 1t
for all casual occasions or taking
1t easy at home. They are espe-
cial1y smart with fall and winter
coat-slack combinations.
For country and semi-sports
wear. q smart, yet substantial shoe
is pictured at the right. It has q
monk type front and in keeping
with the country atmosphere, in
corporates dark red rubber soles
and heels. Adaptable to wear with
SportsWear of all types, this shoe
is new natural" for casual week
ends, country driving, etc. Dark
brown is again the favorite color
choice.
Harry Keene will answer fashion
questions addressed to him in care OF
| The Star and accompanied ny
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-01
BY the Associofsd Press

CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-The sug-
gestion that maybe college ath-
letics should 60 to a paid-player
basis" made here yesterday by
Fritz Crisler, director of athletics
at the University of Michigan, at
least left food for thought-if
nothing more-with the football
minds around the country.
The suggestion was made at the
meeting of the Herald-American
Quarterback Club, which even saw
Brooklyn's baseball Dodgers come
in for some sharp criticism from
Jimmy Gallagher, general man
ager of the Chicago Cubs. .
Crisler calculated that maybe
paid college athletics" is the way
to eliminate dishonesty and
cheating" in athletic administra-
ton.
II am q follower of that philos-
ophy against the school of thought