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Evening star., 1949-10-30
Man Exonerated in Death
Of Woman Is Found Hanqed

A man who was exonerated last
December in an accident to 8
woman friend was found hanged
yesterday in the bedroom Of his
apartment at 1867 Mintwood
place NV.
The body Of George E. Skar-
vonnes, 81, was discovered by his
brother. Thomas B. Skarvonnes
who had gone to the apartment
to pick up his mail.
When nobody answered his
knock. the brother obtained a
master key and entered. Mr.
Skarvonnes' body was hanging
from q hook on the bedroom
door.
In December, 1948, Mr.. Skar-
vonnes was riding in a taxicah
with Mrs. Grace Lerch, Is, when
she fell into the street near the
Shoreham Hotel. She died the
next day. At the inquest testi-
mony revealed the couple had
been drinking.
Mr.. Skarvonnes lived alone at
the Mintwood place address. The
apartment manager. John Adlung
last saw him Friday afternoon
Evening star., 1949-10-30
Truman Stresses Peace
In Armistice Proclamation

President Truman issued q
proclamation yesterday calling on
all Americans to rededicate them
selves to "the cause of peace
throughout the world on Arn.is-
tice Day. November II.
He also urged the people to
celebrate the day by recalling
Ito mind the valor not only of
those who brought victory to AL
lied banners on November II,
1918, but also OF. those who fought
freedoms battle for the succeed
ing generation"
Evening star., 1949-10-30
10000, Mostly Women, Wait
In Rain to See Orchid Show

shoulders and has no place to
put it.
The are-shoulder crisis is be-
ing met bravely by the orchid
dispensing florists. There's the
choker. for instance, or the waist
corsage.
The choker, as displayed in the
show, is an arrangement Of glossy
cymbidian orchids on a black vel
vet ribbon to wear about the
throat. The waist corsage garn-
ished with lots of ribbon, is a re-
vival from another generation
when the well-dressed woman
wouldn't be seen abroad without
a huge cluster of violets at her
waist. "-@ .s>.esa---,-
Then there are the tiny den-
drobium orchids that a girl can
spot about the tulle of her evening
frock at random and carry out the
effect with a small cluster at her
shoulder or in her hair.
And there are white orchids for
weddings. One of the attractions
of the show was the wedding
bouquet similar to that worn by
Princess Elizabeth at her mar
riage. The bouquet was part Of
the display presented by the Nose.
gay Flower Shop, not by Clint
McDade as The Star stated yester.
day.
Orchids" summed up DENIM
Blackstone, jr., whose firm ar.
ranged the stageing and lay.
out of the show" should be worn
like costume jewelry-to compile.
ment the costume rather than
compete with it,"
Any woman, he said. can wear
orchids-but not the same type
for all women or all occasions
From the look in the eyes o1
the women, who outnumbered the
men by something like 20 to l al
the show. a lot of men around
Washington are going to get a
sudden education in orchid buy
ing.
Evening star., 1949-10-30

Want to buy your girl an Or
child for the dance?
To do the right thing, you'd
better find out whether she's 60
ing bare-shouldered and bouffant
or subtly slinky before you conflde
your needs to the florist.
And he can guide you a lot bet
ter II you tell him whether she's
cute Southern type or a tailored
New Englander.
That's the word Of some OF the
florists whose orchids bloomed in
the American Security & Trust
Co. Building yesterday. The show
sponsored by the National Capital
Orchid Society, attracted approx
mately 10000 persons.
Those who waited hours in the
rain to view the orchids saw
enough varieties to agree there's
more to this orchid business than
the big purple blooms that used
to mean orchid to most people.
As q matter Of fact, some OF
the orchid specialists will tell you
the purple beauties should bloom
on milady's shoulder only on the
most formal occasions-and only
If she's the type.
Suppose, for instance. she's the
tailored woman-given to wearing
suits by day and simple dinner
dresses by night. The big purple
or white cattleya is not for her
The florists say she'd look better
in cypripedium orchids - glossy
f1ve-petaled blooms of more severe
lines than the cattleya.
At the show they appeared in
yellows, chartreuse, browns. greens
and maroon. And they're the
kind she can wear with her suit
for days after the dance without
looking as though she had some
thing left over from a party.
The fluffy miss given to ruffles
and ringlets would be overpowered
by a big orchid. according to the
authorities. Butterfly orchids -
the pink wanda or the delicate
white phalaenopsis-will set OF
all that spun-sugar cuteness.
The girl who goes for elaborate
gowns should find the odontoglos-
sum in her corsage box. That Or
child has zebra stripes across its
yellow petals.
OF course, If she's statuesque
blonde and the dance is a formal
affair, she'll thank you for the
queenly cattleya-she will, that
is, unless she's wearing bare
Evening star., 1949-10-30
Discord on NewGuinea
Threatens New Riff in.
Farley on |ndonesia
BY the A.seeiatad Press

THE HAGUE. The Netherlands,
Oct. ga provisional constitu-
ton for the United States of In
donesia was signed here today,
but an authoritative Indonesian
source said disagreement over
New Guinea might still threaten
final success Of negotiations.
Unless there is a hitch, the
Dutch plan to transfer sovereignty
over the former Netherlands East
Indies to the u. S. I. in mid
December. The Islands, rich in
rubber, tea and tin, are inhabited
by 70,000,000 persons, more than
seven times the number living in
Holland.
The provisional constitution
was drafted by Dutch and Indo-
nesian delegates at a round table
conference in session here since
August 20. If the New Guinea
problam is settled the document
Is expected to be approved for
mally next Thursday.
Special Status Demanded.
The disagreement over New
Guinea hinges on the fact the
1ndonesians want it as q full
hedged member of U. s. l., whereas
the Dutch want the big. unde-
veloped island to have special
status.
At a meeting of the confer
ence's steering committee this
afternoon, an informant said, j.
N. van Maarsseveen, Dutch min
lister for overseas territories, de-
clared Holland will not yield
sovereignty over the vast terri
tory. East Indonesian Premier
Anak Agung said any other agree
ment would be unacceptable.
Anak Agung. supported by the
entire Indonesian group, was
understood to have offered the
Dutch special arrangements re-
garding New Guinea but condi-
toned on Indonesian sovereignty.
The steering committee re-
Tumed its discussions Of the sub
3ect tonight.
One Reservation Made.
Agreement has been reached on
virtually all other matters, al
though the delegate from East
Sumatra was reported to have
signed the provisional charter
with one reservation. He said his
signature will be withdrawn un-
less the question Of the South
Asahan and Labuha- -Batu districts
Is settled. Jurisdiction over these
two areas is disputed by East
Sumatra and the 1ndonesian Re-
public.
Delegates from the following Is
states and autonomous areas
signed the document: Indonesian
Republic, the states Of East In
donesia. East sumatra. Pasundans
East Java, Madoera and South
Sumatra. and the autonomous
areas Of Central Java. Bangka,
Billion. Riouw, West Borneo, East
Borneo, Southeast Borneo. Central
Borueo and Banriar.
Evening star., 1949-10-30
Red Cross Gives Course
For First-Aid Teachers

A first-aid instructor training
course sponsored by the American
Red Cross for holders of advanced
frst-aid certificates will begin at
7 pm. tomorrow at Walsh House,
1920 Massachusetts, avenue NV.
The course requires a minimum
of Is hours instruction.
Evening star., 1949-10-30
6. M. SIocum, so, Dies;
Auto News Publisher
Bv the Asxocioted Press

BY the Assoeoted Press
DETROIT, Oct. 29.-George M.
Slocum, 60, publisher of Auto
motive News, died in Harper Hos
pital today. He had been i'll for
the last three months from heart
disease.
Mr.. Slocum had been publisher
of the weekly trade newspaper
here since 1888. He served as ma
tional president Of the Advertising
FederatioA Of America in lss7-ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24
| Johnson Sees Unity
lin Defense Plan After
Talk 10 Montgomery

Defense Secretary Johnson pre-
dicted yesterday that an 'inte-
grated plan" for defense Of West
Iern Europe will emerge from a
conference Of North Atlantic pact
nations in Paris next week.
Agreement on a defense sys-
tenn among European members OF
the Atlantic alliance is essential
to unlock approximately $780,
000, 900 in United States arms
aid voted by Congress this year.
Once the plan is adopted. it
must be certified by Mr.. johnson
and Secretary of State Acheson
before going to President Truman.
Countering reports of disagree
ment In advance of the Paris con-
ference, Mr.. Johnson made his
prediction Of accord after talking
the situation over with British
Field Marshal Viscount Mont
gomery.
Marshal Montgomery. chairman
of Europe's Western Defense
Union, is making a 12-day visit
to this country.
No Conflicts Indicated.
Mr.. Johnson said Marshal
Montgomery indicated there are
no conflicts among Atlantic Pact
nations-so far as he knows.
However, dispatches from Lon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24
Employment In Maryland
AT Years Low in October
By the Assoeicted Press

BALTIMORE, Nov. 24.-Steel
and coal strikes cut Maryland en-
ployment in October to the lowest
level OF the year.
William H. Mahaney, chairman
of the Employment Security Board.
reported in his monthly statistic
cal summary that there were 663-
900 non-farm jobs in Maryland
as of October Is. This was 27,lOO
below the previous month.
Jobs in manufacturing dropped
%, 500 to 1872 900. This was large
~ because of the steel strike. The
State has some large plants in this
industry. The coal strike had its
effects in the loss of railroad jobs.
There also were losses in the can
ming industry due to the end OF
the vegetable packing season.
Increased home building
brought an improvement in the
construction industry. There was
also a gain in retail store employ
ment as stores started expanding
their forces for the Christmas
rush.
The number of unemployed
stood at about 81 400
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24
Man Who Gave Away
S35O,OO0 Dies
By The Associated Press

AURORA, Ill, Nov. 24-James
Powell, recently disclosed as the
man who had given away $780, 900
to make his friends happy while
I'm still alive" died early today.
Mr.. Powell, a 74-year-old re-
tired real estate man, had been in
failing health for several years
and lived in semi-retirement at an
Aurora hotel. The nature of his
illness had not been disclosed.
He had tried to keep secret the
gifts to his friends, charities,
schools and city government
ranging from 500 to $4,000.
Most Of the wealth he accumu-
lated in his real estate and insur-
ance business had been given away
within the last year. He specified
only that the beneficiary should
not disclose his identity.
Il do not want it to appear that
I am doing what I am to gain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24

don said there was some question
as to how far Marshal Montgom-
ery's own Wetsern union group
the five Brussels Treaty nations
would go In pooling their
defenses with the other Atlantic
Pact countries.
Defense ministers of the Brus-
sells setup-Britain. France. BEL
GUM, the Netherlands and Lux
embourg-met in London yester-
day to discuss that issue. They
will report their decisions to =
full conference OF Atlantic defense
ministers in Paris on December |.
British leaders, with strong
American support, have urged
that Marshal Montgomery's Brus-
sells organization be gradually
absorbed into the big 12-nation
Atlantic treaty defense plan.
Several Nations Balk.
But several OF the Brussels
group. especially France. have
baked on the ground that the 20
year North Atlantic treaty does
not offer as tight guarantees
against aggression as does the So
year Brussels pact.
Secretary johnson refused to
discuss a reporters question on
that issue: Whether the Western
Union group would become one OF
the regional organizations under
the Atlantic treaty defense system.
Mr.. johnson said Marshal Mont
gomery has been very helpful In
talks here since he arrived three
days ago.
HE didn't have anything to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24
Helen Keller His Inspiration
Since Boyhood, Bunche Says
BY the Assoeiofsd Press

LAKE SUCCESS, Nov. 24.-Hel-
en- Keller visited the United Ma
tions yesterday to meet DR.. Ralph
j. Bunche, who told her she had
been one of his inspirations since
boyhood.
He is former acting mediator for
Palestine and director Of the II. N.
Trusteeship Division.
They were introduced by Mrs.
Phillip c. Jessup, wife of the
American ambassador at large.
Ever since I was a little ooy
you have been one of my inspira-
tions," DR.. Bunche told the lady
who triumphed over Affections
that struck her deaf, mute aud
blind.
Miss Keller ran her hands over
DR.. Bunche's face to read IL
and commented on its mobility
and humility"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24

!, publicity or glory" Mr.. Powell said
| In announcing the various gifts.
He urged that he be identified only
as ian unknown soldier marching
away"
His identity was disclosed after
his latest gift Of SOS. 900 to the
City Of Aurora to start a fund for
municipal auditorium.
Mr.. Powell's wife Helen died
last June. Friends said he had no
immediate relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24
-High-FIying Mosquitoes
Up 5000 Feet in Kenyu

Mosquitoes have assailed Ken
vas last stronghold-the regions
above the 8,000-foot line in the
Highlands-and no part of the
colony now is free from the
scourge.
Eldoret. formerly recognized as
Kenya's healthiest town, now has
a minor malaria epidemic. Ento-
mologists caught several infected
anopheles mosquitoes around Mau
Summit and found it is quite pos
sible to contract malaria at high
attitudes,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24

Mr.. Floberg Joined the Navy
one month before Pearl Harbor
During the war he served in the
North African, Sicilian and Saler-
no operations, later moving to the
Pacific theater. Before he went
to inactive duty June II, 1916. he
had been promoted to lieutenant
commander.
Navy Secretary Matthews office
said Mr.. Floberg is a brother-in-
law of Mr.. Matthews daughter
in-1aw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24

4Ol I'LL
Mr.. Floberg,
"a. fills the va
cancy created
when Dan. A.
K | m b all was
elevated to Un-
defsecretary Of
the Navy. His
recess appoint
ment was an
nounced Ia st
night. It IS sub
.ject to conhr-
nation by the
Senate W h e n
Congress recon-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24

sell-didr't try to sell anything, y
Mr.: johnson said.
Besides his call on Mr.. johnson,
Marshal Montgomery had q busy
day. His engagements included
separate talks with Gen. j. Law
ton Collins, Army Chief OF STAFF
and Gen. Omar Bradley. chair
man of the Joint Chiefs Of STAT {:
lunch at Fort Myer. Va, and an
address at the National War Col
s1aoo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24
'Ghosts' on TV Cuused
By Duplicate Images
By the A,soeiotsd Press

NEW YORK.-Television may
have its ghosts" but they never
Ifrighten anybody.
Actually, they are an undesired
duplicate Of the original image,
generally faint or negative, thus
giving the appearance OF a ghost.
They are caused by the reception
of more than one signal from the
transmitter and are caused by re-
Elections from some object, such as
a tall building.
The reflected signal arrives at
the receiver slightly behind the
main one, but in time enough to
register on the screen even II
family. Where there are numerous
buildings as many as half-dozen
ghost images have been registered
in a single reception.
The worlds largest crab is the
giant spider crab Of Japan. which
sometimes measures II feet from
tip to tip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24

About one per cent OF British
homes have electric washing ma
chimes but 80 per cent now are
equipped with electric irons.
London experts estimate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24
John FIoberg Named Navy,
Assistant Air Secretary
Dy the Associoisd Press

President Truman has named
John F. Floberg. Chicago lawyer
and wartime Navy combat officer,
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-11-24

William Buckly, a pallbearer
at Cecil Rhodes funeral, died at
Mombasa, Kenya.
Evening star., 1949-05-16
Uncle Ruy's Corner

The rose is probably the best
loved flower In the world. and the
favorite berry seems to be the straw
berry. Strangely enough, the straw
berry Is classed as "a member OF
the rose family"
Strawberries grow wild. and we
may find them In many fields. As
boy. used to locate them. now and
then, at either side of certain rail.
way tracks. I enjoyed eating them
Wild Strawberries are Of small size
but they have q fine, sweet flavor.
Strawberries have been tanned
that Is, they have been raised by
people-for only about 325 years
Among the first to be planted were
wild Strawberries found In England
China, Virginia and Chile. These
have been crossed with one an
other, also With wild Strawberries
found In various parts Of Canada
and the United States. Today there
are many varities. and 1t Is hard
to tell where their ancestors came
from. OF all the strawberries
have eaten. I have enjoyed most
the Imperial" strawberries which
I ate In Ireland-they were Of large
size, and weighed about IN ounce
apiece.
The name strawberry" seems tc
have come from the fact that they
were found under straw, or dry
grass, during early times. When
tall grass was mown and left on the
ground until It dried. the farm
workers who gathered it often found
wild berries underneath. The plants
ON which these berries grow have
leaves and berries which are rather
close to the ground. Often the grass
was cut at q level above that Of the
wild Strawberries.
Millions Of crates Of strawberries
are gathered each year In Europe
North America and other continents
Strawberries grow on small plants
but both Europe and North Amer
lea havs strawberry trees" Tnes'
Evening star., 1949-05-16
Word Come
Find % or more words In
CUCULIF RIM.
meaning
Icuckoos.'
| minutes.

meaning, like. or belonging to the
cuckoos." Average Is 81: limit. 20
minutes.
Rules Words must be Of four OF
more letters z. words which scauire four
letters by the addition OF such "a
bats" cats" are not used. 3. Only ef1s
form Of q word 10 used. g. Proper nance
are not used. A list win be published
tomorrow.
Evening star., 1949-05-16

The French phrase "de luxe" has
become so hackneyed by continual
repetition In commercial American
ese that 1t has joined legions of
other good expressions that now
have virtually no meaning. Words
often die Of oyerwork.
The French meaning Of de luxe
Is excessively sumptuous: very
elaborate. especially as to clothes or
food" But In this land Of untram-
meled speech, anything may be de
luxe-a three dollar permanent. q
pair Of chain-store rayon panties, q
chromium cigarette lighter. road
side hamburger stand, or o mall
order set OF DunaS with classy
buckram binding"
In America. de luxe started out as
a synonym for the word luxurious.
Today, IL 1t has any meaning af
all. It simply designates something
that Is supposed TO be little fancier
than ordinary.
In pronunciation. de luxe is 100
per cent American. But do not
say DEE lucis." Place the accent
on luxe. which may be pronounced
Ike looks or '1ucks." thus: duh
LOOKS; or duh LUCKS.
watch the word acoustica NOS
Evening star., 1949-05-16
BY Romon coffmon

are evergreens and, on this conti-
nent, they grow along the Pacific
coast from British Columbia down
to the southern end OF California.
They produce red fruits which look
something like Strawberries, and
which are good TO eat. The straw
berry trees OF North America also
are called madronas or sorrel trees.
Some of them grow to q height of
LIS feet.
SOUTH AMERIcAi Many readers have
asked for special articles shout our netgh-
bors 70 the south. and Uncle Ray has
prepared . new leanet. Five South Amer
lean Repuhiics." which he will be siad
to send without charge. Inclose q stamped
envelope bearing your own name and
complete address Send your letter "a
Uncle Ray In care OF The Star.
Evening star., 1949-05-16
Points for Parents By Is''' T''"'' ~'''s'
Undeystandno and Encouragement ere more scsesfs "
Developing seit-confroi than shantns and rdesis
Tk;s Not This

A0slsrg--Jlss Ioc& 81 yOSissfai
Youye gained na0ss wessnN
should think ,uss seesns h0w fns
you are would make yoa STAY On
ycr 6ss4
Evening star., 1949-05-16
Answer 10 ENRAGED,
Nv Word for Il
BY Fronk Colby

-'uh- -REw-stiks.- The cou-syliable
should be 4koo." thus: uh-KOO-
silks. Note also that acoustics ID
both singular and plural Singular
Acoustics Is the science Of sound
Plural: The acoustics Of the audi
terium are very good
Let the SPEAKER be ecnfoande6
Who declares Il almost dfown-6ed
Homer him and have him eroxneA
Who correctly calls IL 6Tuwnd-
OF sports anaoanesys anpho@stk
I4cucmcushe6- lownro~s6 ard enerHettr.
VINO keep rspeattnk @kth-a-sss-sf.
Ny ytsw Ia trufr apatsetsc
And spare nse, please. the e6acetofs
Or the ycunG classroom 6eb&tey.
Or any radio paFrstoy.
Who insists On "pef-ksw~as&or."
Test your wcra kaoxsssss--sramEas,
kpeIIsnx, pronunciation. ard dxfzsft5nE---
with Mr CcsHyss Wcrd ousg. isa4st C-s
Ideal fer eiasxrecusE. aataEsxs Fadso pFe.
. rtamped. seIf-aaerssse6 snwssqps e hiza.
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Evening star., 1949-05-16
First Man

"I'm always the first for breakfast
now, to start on my Ranger Joe
popped wheat. zowie, it's good.
says Billy Ketchurn, 8, Of 4s09 West
Street Sc. Good. you bet. Extra
good golden honey flavor. Extra
good nutrition. Extra good with
out sugar. Extra good in milk
stays crisp. Extra good right from
the package, like candy. You can't
know the tops In cereals till you
try Ranger Joe popped wheat.
Buy yours today.
Evening star., 1949-05-16
Bridge Quiz
By ChorIes H. Goren


Q. 1-You open one spade, partner
responds two hearts, and you hold:
AAKQe4 075 1AJ5 %QJ7|
What do you bid now?
A-You must deliberately avoid the
rebid Of two spades, inasmuch as such Q
sasG cistnesg af1oass more g describe
strength Of your hand rather tnan tne
ond s a6r 6 s sSUud @ 50 shss Il
favor OF q two-no-trump rebid
@. 2-As South you hold:
axes .VA10753 o85S %Q2
The bidding has proceeded:
South West North East
Pass Pass heart 1spade
What do you bid now?
Amy desire to take drastic action
sion Of the ffth trump, which may be
S SsS to rhs as sssd sss 0ls nos nas res in
strength and adds up to just about gooo
single raise you e.si,en the snrss Yee
holdine, and yet it would be virtually as
good. The proper bid is two hearts.
@. 3-As South you hold:
AA105 0AKQ4 oQ1073 &Q5
The bidding has proceeded:
West North East South
1no trump Pass Pass Dbbe.
Pass 2heart Pass
Whist do you bid now?
A-what do you think Of your chances chances
for going saWe ,e. tSss snes sfs prae
card strength from partner would be re, Re,
9oeE 9on are 0S iookins e for he would have left in
Nothing not but iensth il hearts. 9 raise .l'y Sy
push him overheard.
@. AS South you hold:
AAK632 0K7 162 @s532
The bidding has proceeded:
West North East West
diamond Pass / no trump Pass
Pass 2hearts Pass !?
What do you bid now'
places ApsHEfaen IL merely nGs e sryiha 70 buy The
hand as cheaply ~ possible rsths. than han
sHss ss' HpPsSstsSa e ssa e ss.h p'sE
:%sisn'. .assIeP '.nnsdIsssIs eyer & * s sSsasinsss
s'S YOU'D a. have ave been Very easy Tor him e
compete. Therefore. do not BID two
ssses's Ssrss 10 wDiss Diss ssss may not
@. 5-As South you hold:
AQ2 0AK9T5 0643 &AJ7
The bidding has proceeded:
North East South West
/ spade Pass 2hearts Pass
sflearts Pass 2
What do you bid now?
kHa uaY
the uossibilities of o slam. You have
more than an opening bid and partner
presumably has at least triss more @ sns1 ma,
Ss rsised you to the three-ievel. The
proper procedure is to bid four clubs, II
has been lost and you may quit at four
hearts.