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BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR SALE

pOSINeSS ENSEeNt SSN SAIs
STORE AND DWELLING, lst comm. !;
good lot to wide alley; near sth and
sts. ne: suitable for any busi-
ness or ONCE. Box 4e3-T, Star. s
2425 18th ST. N.W.-For sale or
will lease for business. CHAS. A.
CARLISLE, No. l M st. s.w.,, Ii.
FACTORY OR WAREHOUSE, ga
story. stone bldg, 1880 50. IT,. 2
zone. Immediate occupancy. Located
Alexandria. Xa; Owner will sell or
FOR 4 SOChLITE-BUSINES wom-
an. or couple interested in locating
in Georgetown. We have available
an. artistically remodeled bldg, ex-
cellent for ladies wear. furn., gifts,
ANTIQUES. etc. In addition there are
two l-rm. and bath suites on second
floor which could be used as part
Of the, shop or for income. purposes.
Remodeling costs exceeded $4,000.
Owner, with other interests has
priced the PROB. to sell quickly.
LEGUM d. GERBER REALTY CO.,
AID 1S00 a
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45-ACRF CHICKEN FARM

country home, with fireplace, on
good road: new 1OO-ft. poultry
house: lovely stream: all fenced
for ducks and geese; 25 acres
under cultivation, balance in woods;
good location, Gaithersburg area.
Act quick; $1,000 down. garden
tractor included. JOHN BURDOFT,
RED. q. Sill. Sp., Md. Call Ashton.
Md 2S4R III
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HOUSES FOR sALE-southwest

COLORFD-93. C ST. S.W.-S295
down. good terms; 8 rooms, > baths:
coal h:-w:h,: row BRICK; Call MOE o
1904 L st. NV, Ma. S036; home,
TIL O'4H
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small, FARMS

An acre and independence, $500 tno
house) or two acres, 1890. Also one:
acre real waterfront lots on Bull
Run, 5000. Plenty Of room for
chickens, sarden, fruits: berries ,ni etc;
when the next depression comes.
Cleared land or woods--take your
pick. You can use your land as soon
as you pay the $25 down. Lots Will
have without extra cost:
GOOD ROADS
ELECTRICITY
WATER LINE
You save about 5000 expense for .
well and pump.
$25 DOWN-$10 MONTH
35 minutes drive out. Lee blvd. or
Lee hwy. to Centreville. turn left al
trafic light on Route 2S Coward
Manassas,. four miles to our big
sign on left. SMALL FARMS. Open
every day / to s pm. Every Trail-
way bus to Manassas passes u.
BRING $40 deposit.
CONTINUED on Next PsssJ
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DESK SPACE FOR RENT

DESK SPACE in centrally located
bldg, ideal for sales representative
or real estate broker. Apply 1923
Vermont ave. n.w' suite 3l3' Dl.
DESK SPACE with complete secre-
tarial service, incl, telephone and
Conn. ave. NV. $3.50 per mo.
Call DE. 5000. Ia
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BOSS & PHELPS co.

HOWARD CO.-16o acres; large.
white stone house, $50 years old,
in Al condition; 5 fireplaces, 8
baths, s bedrooms and servants
quarters; also tenant house, large
fencing, beautiful grounds. large
shade trees. shrubbery; stone house
sets back nicely. property fronts on
highway, large stream with SPAR
king spring; 165 acres, al under
fertile acres adjoining available with
house and large bank barn, large
stream, sparkling spring water,
frontage on highway; a bargain II
you take all; ideal for dairy or stock
farm: immediate possession.
JOHN BURDOFT
RID. 2, Silver Spring. Md. Call
Ashfnn Md 3&4R 10
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i SUBURBAN sALE-vA. tcont. f,

NEW 3-BEDRM. home
unusually fine architecture; ram
bier lines; Colonial interior: step
down lily. rm., firepl,; picture win
half baths; full bsmt.. gas heat
Close in. Must be seen to be ap-
preciated. A home with charm
MISS KING. KE: 3-5164.
I-BEDRM. BUNGALOW. S11, 400, with
lge. liv. rm.. good size din. rm.,
equipped kit, full bsmt.; lot goo
#. deep; newly dec; conv. to
Pentagon and approved for GI with
$1,40O cash and $60.60 per mo.
Call Edward Briggs with CECIL B
LUPTON, OW. 1888. OK. 0S59.
5 MIN. PENTAGON-Open Sunday
Halt bath LIST floor. 8 rms, new
brick Colonial, built-in garages,
open screened porches, beautifully
decorated. wooded lots; ready for
occupancy by settlement:
M. T. BROYHILL. CHI. $500.
MR. RICHMOND. CHI 1913. q
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FARMS FOR SALE

MONTGOMERY CO.-vacant, pos
session at once; 55 acres, on good
road; 6-rm. country home, bath.
cleo. phone, lge. bank barn, many
other out bldgs: some growing crops.
30 acres under cultivation, balancs
in grazing, 5 acres of woods, spar
Killing spring water JOHN BUR-
DOFT, Colesville, Md. Call Ashton,
Nh oSdS IN
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HOUSES WANTED TO BUY

I AM PREPARED TO PAY CASH for
a small home within 3 miles OF Mt
WILL PAY CASH for small or med.
home near r. l. ave. ne, or within
3 miles or Hyattsville. Owners only.
oufck III ~ Will be the action in buy.ns
your house for, for cash. mi MITCHELL 3.
HoTsns STHik FoR Sb G1 oGfck IS SALE. Ifi1 B c. Or
praisais. BARKER REAL ESTATE
sERVs;e Bond Bldg, D1. 4s7l or
oTk fI CLIENTS S4fE will make cash offers
ATHEY 4 co. 927 18th 18th st. NV
NE. e AND Sc. PRoPERTY. We buy
for all cash. MAX VA MILLER 500
In pay Sc GAsE ER, for gl6o Souses. ,mmed. ac-
ton; D. C. and nearby Nd. only: MR..
CURRo, ST. 1920; ewes. sH; 1882.
GROOM HOUSE in built-up suburban
section about $4,000 cash. 8.
TIERNEY, Hsrringt1n HtS2 rs Hotel; asi;,.s g. e.
FAMILY 4ent or or buy AHsdrs aes5es batS
area. Box o54-x, Star. 3
AT ONCE-Smar houses, all cash
or above your mortsases; tsa ,ys Row Trtoe OF
and and location G for Immediate action.
P. 9; Box 5591; ?; e; 80; Ia
of your home. business or invest
ment property is what ysu desire
Call R. A. HUMPHREYS, Realtor
s0S North Capitol, MA. 6730. Free
appraisals. Results since 1913.
IF you HAVE A HOME to sell in the
Silver Spring or nearby area, also
D. c. or Virginia. please call
Georgia ave. 81. 37U0. -15
WILL PAY rOP CASH sEsCE toI
your frame or brick house. No com.
mission RE 1886: ewes AID 6477
TAKOMA PARK OR SILVER SPRING
-6 or s rm. house, l or 2 family
RA o03f 8
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An ARCHITECTS DREAM

xeEUsfVEHBEAuf1FGkANEw eH AfNTHlBEaif IHEAM
We feel proud to offer this det
home constructed by an italian in
terror decorator, cont s rms and
. tiled baths-all with artistically
ceilings. The finest materials have
been used. even the stone and brick
work are of definite design. This
home must be sold or it will be
occupied by builder. Come and see
to get ideas for your future home
1211 5Sth ave. Hillside, Md. Dir
Follow out Central ave. to 57th
ave, left to NJ. u blk. to 5Sth
Mote. House next door for rent
CO. ME- 1871 or HI. 1870 IS
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SUBURBAN PROP. FOR RENT.

ARLINGTON, VA. = Furnished de-
tached brick: rooms, "a baths.
oil heat, refrigerator dishwasher;
lear detached brick garage: rent,
Sl5l.50 per mo. B. F. SAUL CO.,
Ma 2lO0 s
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coMI. PROPERTY FOR RENT

1869 r. I. AVE. N.E.-To build new
building 4sx75 it.. Terrozzo floor
Herculite glass, entrance doors; good
location; suitable for any business
Call Mr.. Medford, B. F. SAUL CO.,
,i.h IA 81 2loo r. rexw-,st Aoxis5o AoIis5o
showrm. and Office. lge workshop or
warehouse; loft. ceiling het Front
and rear drive-in for cars or trucks.
RA 1920 3 .
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HAWTHORN

A restricted regulated NV. neighbor-
hood, several choice sites now avail
able, priced $500 up, no lot less
than 90 1T. Mr.. Phifer, HI. STA.
Paul P. Stone, Realtor
1918 18th st. NV, MA. 1879. 5
CoLORED-BEAUTIFUL BLDG. SITE.
5Oxl0O it., on 46th st. ne, 200
IT. from Central ave, water and
DAVID COOPER. 600 1t. NV,
MA S557 -
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FINE FRUIT FARM

Loaded with Alberta and Hale peach
es. $500 excellent trees, $50 bearing
young, 2h-year-old Golden Delicious
and Red Rome apple trees; 127 acres,
near Charlottesville; 3 good houses.
machinery sheds, barns, etc; on
paved highway, near packing plants.
Seeing is believing, so why. not let
money? Price. $4,000 without crops
and will make an interesting price
on present crop: terms to responsible
purchaser Call Major Lane. Ma.
1900: evenings and week ends, WI.
Ross r. PHELPS CO.
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ACREAGE FOR SALE

5.O4 ACRES, 2 cleared, 3 in beaut.
open woods. stream, near Paint
Branch on Powder Mill rd,. S7,500.
FAIRFAx COUNTY HoMEsITE-In
Springvale. 10 miles out Shirley
hwy. Shade trees, stream. $500,
$50 down, SIS mo. VERNON NJ,
LYNCH g. SONS, AL. 5906. (Closed
MONT. CO., MD, on Rockville -Pooles-
vile hwy. % miles from D. c. lis
acres with stream and lge. road
frontage; Sl00 per acre. Phone EN-.
1o.ACRE TRACTS at clarkesburs,
Montgy. Co.. Md.-Elec., phone,
hard roads, transp., etc; 5000 per
acre. 2-5 acres at Clinton. Md. s
miles D. C. line; $1,000 per acre.
SO dc down payment per acre, $40
terest for ) yrs; immed. possession.
OWNER, 81. 5533. 3
NEAR LANHAM-l5-acre homesite;
mostly wooded; lays we'll; city water,
electricity. telephone. bus; State
road. Priced right. Easy terms.
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PERRY HAY co.
WOODMOOR

Excellent building sites on paved
streets with sewer and water al
ready installed. Up to $50 feet of
frontage. Several ideal for wide
ramblers. S1.650 to $3.50. Also
other sites adjoining existing homes
with sewer and water available for
builders interested in groups of &
or more at exceptionally low group
prices. Call or see GEO. J. MOSS,
Resltor SE $500 I1A
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SUBURBAN sALE-vlR6IkIA
A PEEK

A PEEK
At this quality brick home. priced at
S13.750 (GI app'd; will convince
you to look no further.
la-ACRE SITE.
Just Is to 20 min. to towns bed
rms. and tile bath up. liv. rm. with
fireplace. din. rm., equipped kitchen
down. Full basement with oil heat
THE BRANT COMPANY
1884 Wilson. Gil. 4216, OK. O52O
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BUSINESS CENTER

BUSINESS CENTER
This fireproof bldg. OF Q floors in
D. c. Each floor. $500 50. it.
Lower level adj to acres Of solid
concrete parking. Will subdivide;
suitable for merchandising, oflces,
display purposes and many con-
structive business uses. II you want
to see the unusual, communicate
with
LOUIS BURMAN, RE. 1853
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CLOSETS GATORE

OIOIOE I y OAIOTC
New true ramblers (either white
stucco or natural brick). large at
tractiye combination living dining
room with fireplace, 2 twin-sized
bedrooms opening of center hall;
fnil tiled 6atn ,arser iarSe CLOSETS
ously covered with cabinets: g.a.-c.
heat and Bendix. Attractive financ-
ing available
MANNAS REALTY
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BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR RENT

BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR RENT
S TO 10 THOUS. SO. FIT. or any
part, ground floor, centrally located.
for light manufacturing or ware
house, with office space, light, heat,
power, wide alley. good loading
facilities, well ventilated. plenty of
daylight Prompt possession. Box
354-X. Star. 3
goth ST. AT M. N.W.-2nd comm,
4 rms. suitable for contractor. car
penter. electrician; $35 mo. RA.
19i5 eend ST. N.w.-petached, list
A.: 55x1i5. End f.. 10 Offices. g.
car garage. HO. 1874 or ST. 1908.
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S21.OOO

$21,O 900
4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, 9 ACRES
This postwar house is of prewar
quality with brick and frame con-
water pipes and good oak floors:
the. kitchen is bright and cheerful
and has electric range and refrig-
orator. The basement has asphalt
tile on the floor and is divided into
q game room and furnace and laun-
modate twin beds. Other features
include a pleasant porch for out
door living, fireplace in the living
room and a small brook across
the land $4,000 down
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YOUR CASH

1st-FLOOR BEDROOM
This nice detached home in Wood
ridge has liv. rm., din rm., kitchen
bedrm., bath on 1st A.; 2 bedrms
oil 2nd. Fireplace, oil h.-w.h., Conv
located. Low price for quick sale
MA. 1919; ewes, Ia. Sl21.
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STORES FOR RENT

MODERN STORE on l4th street,
near Spring road NV. 1sx3s: avail
able Sept. Is; excellent retail loca-
ton. Reasonable rent; THOS. D.
WALSH, 1Nc,' SIS 1lth street NV.
wilson BLyD.-Excel. bus. loc., plus
liv.. qtrs. df, des.); 3 rms, tiled
tenant @ MRS. BRANT. OK. o5so. 20
s4!h AND IN NJ SITS; sIsv E;WmnA9p5ox Ss,:n5A!Saos:
i,nmed. poss.. reas. rent. Excellent
location for. shoe repair shop. up
holsterers, dry cleaning, etc. Call
LEO M. BERNSTEIN q CO., Real
tors; l4l5 K st; nv Me 24oo: %
ss9 EYE M ST: S.W;waxeeIlent anrGx sTto! locas
M. BERNSTEIN & CO. Realtors,
1915 X st. NV, ME- $500 %
1868 PA. AVE. NW.-20xsO, suit
asle pa s0e, ,0r any NV. business Apply !:1o J..
BAsEMENT. alley entrance, toilet ana
electricity, for carpenter. upholstery.
electrical or radio repair shop. Rent
500. Apply 14l0 14th st. NV, 2nd
6I6 1th ST. s.w.-Lse. store. Ideally
located. On carline. Reas: rent: VIII
JUSTINE. Az 5th st. NV. DI. 1895.
Ar M ST. N.W.-store ideally To-
Gated for shoe repair shop or con-
TINv ys5y reas rent, sth J. GERAlD " IdEs LUs-
MEzzANINE STORE. suitable for
real estate. insurance office, etc.
Possession IN weeks: upper l4th
THos. D. WALSH. INC, SIS 18th
street NV DI 1851 3
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MCLEAN. VA. AREA

6ia acres on Old Dominion DR..
tblacktop road, wooded land.
bounded by Scots Run on one side.
long road frontage, on busline; very
desirable building site; 25 min. from
downtown Washington, $4,000.
NC CAY & NC CAY
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I'll. SOtO-
IN VIRGINIA

Wide frontage on No. l higway. nr.
Stafford Court House. bordering
on a lovely creek Improved by .
stone tourist cabins. l cinder block
2-rm house and foundation for a
larger bldg. Wonderful for tourist
highway business. CHESTER coos
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WAREHOUSES FOR RENT

WAREHOUSES FOR RENT
STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF
pkg. mdse., incl. local deliv. and out
of-town ship. The modern method
man. METRoPoLiTAN WARE
HOUSE CO., so Fla. ave. ne. HO
e2 900 SQUARE FEET. Brentwood I'd
near T st. ne, on B. & o. siding
Phone RE. 2037. .
SILVER SPRING-2,5OO SO. it,. with
office. Will rent partial or entirety
SH. 1141. -
$40 MO-, several 2-story brick bldgs.,
suitable repair shop, storage, etc
on Linden CT. rear Atlas Theater,
1900 H st. ne. Ewes, WO. 1891
DRURY REALTY CORP, 1887 X st
NV. RE. 1133.
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PROMINENT LOCATION
SILVER SPRING.: 14.0O0 SO. FIT.
LAND WITH MASONRY BLDG.
CONTAINING $4,000 SO. FIT. !;
BUILDING NEEDS UNDERMINING
CAN BE PURCHASED FOR VALUE
OF GROUND ONLY OR WILL
LEASE TO RESPONSIBLE TENANT.
MIR. ABEN, EN-. 003S, WITH
WEINBURG g. BUSH
Realtors. 17O7 H st. NV, MA. $500.
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CHOICE LOCATION
CONN. AVE. AND EYE ST.
E1Rsr EW sSToRY ISIS H{onRe AMP HaH saSEMEMT 41SEG
FOR RESTAURANT. OWNER SELL
ING BECAUSE OF ILL HEALTH.
EXCELLENT FINANCING. MIR.
SMITH, WO. 474O.
WEINBURG & BUSH
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Arlington Realty Co.

Cool, Quiet, Comfortable
Immaculate. good-size, 6-rm. brick
home; tile bath. full bsult. parti-
toned for rec. rm. very attractive
shaded grounds; $1,000 down. bal.
like rent
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CONT. PROPERTY FOR SALE

sos end ST NE, overlooking Union
Station-6-room brick and bath.
h.-w.h.; 3 extra rooms in basement,
toilet; 2-car garage; good location
stantial cash. bal. arranged: posses
sion. Call Mr.. Pendleton, DU. 346S.
MARSHALL J. WAPLE CO., Realtor,
1924 14th st. NV. DI. 3346.
2nd COMMERCIAL, warehouse, 1900
So. ft. of floor space; on main street.
NV: for less than Sc per So. it.;
price very low.
Also 2nd commercial ground, NV, in
parcels of 5000 #. or more, Sp to
price low. For information call
WILLIAM A. LYNCH, RA, 1912. g
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1926 DOWN

GI approved; in Bethesda. WynEate
subdivision; six-room. all-brick. ! "a
baths. fully equipped kitchen. side
porch, full bsmt. This house \ Is
Also a 7-room house with garage.
Call at all times. CO. 1910. IS
Evening star., 1949-07-23
President Enjoying
Potomac Breezes

President Truman was enjoying
cooling breeze" aboard the
presidential yacht Williamsburg
on the lower Potomac river today.
The President and his daugh-
ter Margaret left Washington's
heat and humidity late yesterday
for a weekend cruise on the Will
liamsburg. They are accompanied
by Rear Admiral Robert L. Dem
nison, the Presidents naval aide.
Admiral Dennison reported to
the White House that the VIII
liamsburg got under way at 10
am. today after anchoring over.
night off Blakiston Island.
Weather clear, warm, but COOL
ing breezes," he reported.
The party, due to return to
Washington at 5 pm. tomorrow,
expected to anchor this afternoon
off the Naval Air Station at Pa
tuxent, Md.
The President and Miss Tru-
man saw the movie Canadian Pa
cific" on board the yacht last
night, the report to the White
House said. He also worked
briefly on some papers he had
taken with him, but for the most
part enjoyed rest.
Evening star., 1949-07-23
Police 1t. Redmon Badly Hurt
In Fall While Trimming Tree

wife, Mrs. Mary Redman. heard
him hit the ground and ran to his
aid.
Police, a physician and a priest
were summoned. A police rescue
squad also was sent to the home
1t. Redman's wife, and son Will
liam, 1S, who was at the home
and another son, Louis, %. were
at his side at the hospital. A
third son, Charles, 26, is in Chi
cago. where he recently received
his Pm. D. degree from the Uni
versity of Chicago.
The tree which 1t. Redman was
trimming stands in the yard OF
Irving r. Wechsler, $3.50 Broad
Branch road.
1t. Redman is veteran OF 81
years on the force. He has been
a lieutenant since 1888 and has
served in a number of precincts
After joining the force in March,
1917. he served for a while on the
old bicycle squads. He was made
a sergeant in 1929 and, during
his long career, has received four
concentrations. His most out
standing case was in helping solve
some arson cases in 1928.
1t. Redman, who will be So next
Tuesday, served for a number OF
years at No. 8 precinct, : before
being transferred to headquarters.
Evening star., 1949-07-23
Shanghai Labor Reported
Offerino Cuts in Wooes

SHANGHAI! July %. - The
Communist-controlled Chinese
press today splurged stories that
workers at the Great Southeastern
cigarette factory here voluntarily
asked for pay cut.
This is the first indication that
the local regime is tackling the
critical labor situation through
propaganda media.
The newspaper stories said
workers realized the factory was
in financial difficulties and a
heavy payroll might cause 1t
to close" One employe was
quoted as asking that his shift
be increased from eight to 10
hours daily.
Labor troubles boiled up in
Shanghai Immediately after the
Communists took over. Observers
blamed it partly on too many
propaganda promises and on price
increases.
Matters WorSened when q rice
shortage sent that commodity far
above the general price level
Wages-computed on rice prices
scared dizzily in comparison
with other costs.
The Red government, which
took over many Kuomintang
(Nationalist Party) enterprises,
was caught in the squeeze along
with private owners. Efforts to
drive rice down by dumping some
stocks brought some relief-but
prices are inching back up again,
Evening star., 1949-07-23
Atlantic Pact Called
Straight Invitation 10
War by Wainwright
Tells DAV Nation Should
First Have Something
To Back Up Treaty

Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright,
the hero of Bataan, today called
the Atlantic pact a straight in
vitation to another war"
The general, who is National
commander of the Disabled Amer
ican Veterans, was addressing the
annual convention of the organ
ization's District Department In
the Washington Hotel.
Still showing the effects OF pri-
vations he suffered as a prisoner
of the Japanese for three years,
the tall soldier who was second in
command to Gen. Macarthur did
not hesitate expressing his dis
approval of the Senate action.
II am deeply ingrained with a
sense of horror that our highest
Legislative body. the Senate of the
United States, saw fit the day
before yesterday to pass the Allan
tic Pact" the general said in open
ing his talk before the convention.
Mad Dog in Europe.
"The Senators are wiser than
am, but have been in more wars
"You know as well as I do that
there is a mad dog in Europe ready
to swallow up any one country or
10 countries that we make an
alliance with.
1--WE have bound ourselves tt
load up shotgun and go aftel
lSee VETERANS. Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1949-07-23
Freighter Listing Badly
Sends West Coast SOS
By the Associated Press

SEATTLE, Wash. July % -
The motor vessel Skaubo flashed
an sos early today that its en-
gines had stopped about AS miles
west of Cape Flattery, Wash. anc
shifting cargo had caused it tc
list heavily to port.
Lifeboats were lowered in readi-
ness to abandon ship. if neces.
sary.
Minutes after the distress mes
sage was picked up by the Coast
Guard here. the Army transport
James OHara radioed it was only
SO miles away and was proceed.
ing to the Skaubo's assistance.
Less than half an hour later the
crippled freighter reported its
crew had partially secured the
cargo and the list had been re-
duced to Is degrees, except during
gusts of wind and heavy sea.
Evening star., 1949-07-23
$125,000 Narcotics Haul
made in Hong Kong
by the Associotsd Press

HONG KONG, July 23.-Opium
and heroin valued at approxi-
mately $125.000 were seized at
Kaitak Air Field today. It was
described as the biggest narcotics
haul in the history of this British
crown colony.
Opening two suitcases left be-
hind by two passengers from
RUNNING, China. revenue officials
found 221a pounds of heroin and
large quantity Of opium.
The passengers, on arrival yes
terday, told inspectors they were
in a hurry to get out Of town
and would return next day for
their luggage. The suitcases were
opened when they failed to come
back. Police have been asked to
find the two men.
Evening star., 1949-07-23
BY the Associated Prsss

PARIS, July 23.-The Commu-
nists today lost the first round Of
their battle to block ratification
of the Atlantic Pact in the French
Chamber of Deputies.
BY vote of 407 to 1876 the lower
house of Parliament defeated a
Communist motion to adjourn de-
bate on the 12-nation treaty in
definitely. Communist Deputy
Francois Billoux, who filed the
motion, called the pact a mon
strous act against Russia"
The Assembly did vote, $50 to
245 to postpone debate until Mon
day. Cynical cloakroom observers
said there are no Sunday papers
in Paris and the deputies wanted
to be sure their speeches got full
attention from the press.
About 500 uniformed police and
500 plain clothesmen circulated
around the National Assembly
Building to guard against possible
manifestations.
The Legislatures of seven ma
tions have ratified the treaty to
date, but ratifications by France
and the Netherlands are neces-
sary before it can become effec-
tive. They are expected to ap-
prove next week. Legislatures OF
the five other original signers OF
the pact-the United States, Can
ada, Britain, Luxembourg and
Belgium-have approved. Iceland
Evening star., 1949-07-23
French Reds Lose First Round
In Fiqht on Pact Ratification
Assembly Reeesses Debate Till Monday
1000 Police Guard Parliament Building

and Norway also have ratified.
Approval by Denmark. Italy and
Portugal is pending.
Two speakers told the French
National Assembly last night that
it should ratify the Atlantic Pact
to guarantee the freedom of West
ern Europe.
Debate on the pact opened with
an air of excitement stirring in
the chamber. Most members OF
the cabinet were sitting in the
government tier with Premier
Henri Queuille and Foreign Min
lister Robert Schuman.
Rene Mayer, deputy represent
ing the moderate Radical Socialist
Party and spokesman for the
Committee on Foreign Affairs. told
the Assembly:
In an atomic age. Europe can
not defend itself for long. and it
will not be ready to defend itself
for long time. The Atlantic
community must come into being"
Pierre Montel, member of the
Republican Party of Liberty and
spokesman for the National De-
fense Committee, said:
propaganda, savage and con-
certed, attributes aggressive de-
signs to the peoples who sign the
pact. but the free people know
it is only a question of saving
themselves from servitude. More
over, where do you find in the
history of the American people
any desire for aggression?
Evening star., 1949-07-23
Emigre's Shower
Of Money Gifts
Puzzles Italians
By the Associated Press

ROME, July 23.-Some one in
Argentina is reported showering
so much money on residents of
the North italian city of Modena
that police there are getting
curious.
The mysterious benefactor calls
himself only IAN emigrant from
Modena." Dispatches say he has
been sending postal money orders
for $50 each to Modenese-mainly
students. So far about $2,500 is
reported to have arrived.
The dispatches said none Of the
recipients has relatives in Ar
gentina.
Last night. police. halted pay
ments. while they tried to find out
the identity Of the source.