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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
D. T.. Income Tax Rise,
Catching More in Net,
Proposed in Klein Bill
U. 5. Workers CIoiming
Residence Outside City
Would Lose Exemption

The District Revenue act OF
1947 would be amended to raise
more money through increase of
income tax rates and extension
Of the levy to much larger
number of residents, under a
bill introduced in the House by
Representative Klein, Democrat,
of New York.
Designed to help the financially
distressed city, the bill would kill
the present income tax exemption
of all Government workers who
claim their legal residence is OUT
side the District
This exemption proviso In the
1947 law has been blamed for caus-
ing great inequity in application of
the income tax.
Rates Raised Sharply.
The new rates would be: Two per
cent on the first $4,000 CT taxable
income, 3 per cent on the next
$4,000, 4 per cent on the next
$1,000 of taxable income and per
cent on the taxable income in ex-
cess of $4,000.
The old rates now in effect are
One per cent on the first $1,000 of
taxable income, IL per cent on the
next $4,000 of taxable income, 2 per
cent on the next $4,000 CT taxable
income. 212 per cent on the next
$4,000 of taxable income, and per
cent on the taxable income in ex-
cess of $4,000.
The Klein bill redefines the per-
son who would become taxable I'M
der the income levy, declaring that
the taxable residence means that
SEQ n r, DI1VEN1ITE, yo1o cI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14

Mr.. Mansfield said all foods sold
at the parade must pass the in
spection and laws of the Health De-
partment. He said only hot dogs
and coffee will be made in the
stands and all other foods must be
prepared at places within the Dis
trict and approved by the Health
Department.
The concession stands will be al
lowed to operate only on the day
of the parade
Mr. Mansfield also disclosed that
permission has been granted for IA
food concession stands on the Cap
itol grounds, a permission which he
said he understood had never been
granted before.
The request was granted when
our committee pointed out to Cap
itol authorities that a large num-
Der of people will be in that area
and far from any place to eat" he
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Greek GuerriIIas Seize
Town in 3-Day Fight
BY the Associated Press

ATHENS, Jan. 14.-The Greek
general staff reported today that
government forces had been forced
to retreat in heavy fighting with
guerrillas attacking the town OF
Naoussa, 80 miles west of Salonika
After at least three days of fight
ing most of the town was reported
in the hands of the Communicated
guerrMas. The general staff COM
munique said "our forces inside the
town were to a large extent with
drawn to the eastern edge"
The general staff spokesman said
heavy fighting was in progress on
a mountain l mile north of the
town held by government forces.
Other reliable sources said bitter
hand-to-hand fighting was reported
on a height south of Naoussa DOM
mating the road by which govern
ment reirforcements were expected
to arrive.
The general STAFF said Wednesday
that tanks and armored cars had
been sent to Naoussa from Florina.
Meanwhile, negotiations for broad
ening the coalition cabinet of aged
Premier Themistokles Sophoulis
have broken down, it was reported.
The state of Mr.. Sophoulis' health,
it was understood, blocked an un-
derstanding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Federal Suit Seeks to Divorce
"A. T. Ct and Western Electric
Clark Says Purpose Is to Reduce Cost
Of Equi pment and Slash Phone Rates

with the know how" for their use.
In New York, Leroy A. Wilson,
president of A. T. g. T., issued a
statement saying, II am sure that
when all the facts are known, the
existing arrangement will be found
to be in the public interest"
Mr.. Wilson commended the Western
Electric arrangement, in effect more
than IS years, had resulted in cheap
er and better service to telephone
users and had been of great i'm
portance to national defense.
A. T. &, T. stock dropped $3.50 a
share to $147.75, lowest since 1913,
on the New York Stock Exchange
after news of the Governments anti
trust action.
Western Electric is the principal
American manufacturer of tele-
phone equipment, just as A. T. g. T.
is dominant in the telephone serv-
ice field.
The Justice Department asserted
in the Newark action that Western
Electric makes and sells more than
80 per cent of all telephones and
telephone equipment sold in the
United States and that "a substan-
tial part of the remaining 10 per
cent is produced under direct con-
troll of Western Electric"
1t asserted that A. T. g. T. OPP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Rent Control Gets
Committee Priority

Extension OF rent control was given
top priority by the Senate Banking
Committee at its first meeting today
Hearings are expected TO begin the
week after Inauguration.
Chairman Maybank told reporters
the committee agreed in general tc
consider first legislation now on the
books which would expire this
spring and summer. He said rent
control, which ends March 81. is the
most important and will get top con-
sideration.
The committee Is expected to ap-
prove an extension OF at least two
years.
Senator Maybank said he has no
views one way or the other as TO
whether District rent control should
be included in the national bill. as
suggested by Senator Myers, Demo-
crat, of Pennsylvania.
It was learned, however, that the
administration bill will leave the
District legislation TO a separate
measure. 1t Is understood the ad-
ministration is working on an ON
nibus bill which would include not
only rent control but housing, inf1a-
ton controls and other measures
asked for by the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
House Unit Approves
Bill 10 Make Inaugural
Tickets Tax-Exempt
Some Republicans Oppose
Proposal to Give Federal
Workers 4-Duy Holiday

Legislation to make tickets to
official inaugural events tax ex-
empt moved a step nearer pas
sage today.
The House Ways and Means Com
mittee approved the resolution in
troduced yesterday by its chairman,
Representative Doughton, Democrat,
OF North Carolina, to free the 1949
Inaugural Committee from liability
for payment of the Federal admis-
sions tax on tickets for parade
grandstands, the inaugural ball and
the gala concert.
House Majority Leader McCor-
mock plans to ask suspension of the
House rules Monday to consider this
measure, as we'll as a resolution ap.
proved by the Senate last night tt
give Government employees of thu
Washington area a four day inau
gural holiday.
Two-Thirds Vote Needed.
Suspension of the rules requires s
two thirds vote of those voting.
| House Democrats predicted today
the two measures will be approved
by the House Monday.
/ Scattered Republican opposition
to the extended holiday developed
in the Senate yesterday. There also
were signs that Republicans will
have some sharp words for the tax
exemption measure, which is based
on an agreement that any ticket
sale profits will go to cllarity-the
Community Chest Federation.
Chairman Melvin D. Hildreth of
the Inaugural Committee said he
had been assured" of favorable
vote on the tax relief.
Financial Problem Seen.
! A serious financial problem would
develop if this were not done,
inaugural budget officials admitted,
possibly necessitating a call on the
guarantors who subscribed more
than 100000 with the understand
ing the tickets would be tax free.
With the $4,000 parade grand
stand seats sell-out and tickets
for the inaugural gala concert NOV
ing fast. MI. Hildreth said charity
will profit several thousand dol
lars" if the measure is passed.
The holiday resolution would make
next Thursday and Friday holidays
for Government workers in the
Washington Metropolitan Area, add
tSee INAI1GTRAJ pace AL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Patterson Will Trial
Reset for February 7;
Court Told Of Tax Load
Mrs. Gizyeko's $4,000
Annually Likely to Be
Eoten Up, Lawyer Says

Judge Alexander Holtzoff to-
day delayed trial of the Eleanor
Patterson will contest until Feb
ruary 2, but warned he would
not look favorably on any more
efforts to postpone court action.
Before the judge set new trial
date, William A. Roberts, counsel
for Mrs. Felicia Gizycka, charged
in District Court that Mrs. Patter-
son, or those who drew up her last
will, must have known" that taxes
would eat up her daughters share
of the estate.
Mr.. Roberts made the charge in
asking for a 10-Week continuance
of the case when 1t came up for
pre-trial argument today. Judge
Holtzoff postponed the pre-trial
Date until January 28.
Mrs. Gizycka's contest Of the late
Times-Herald publishers will pre-
viously had been scheduled for trial
next Tuesday.
Loss of Annuity Seen.
I Mr.. Roberts told Judge Holtzofi
that if his preliminary estimate OF
$10,500, 900 in taxes is correct the
will, as drawn, is utterly futile
and Mrs. Gizycka would be deprived
completely of even the $4,000 an
nual income bequeathed her by Mrs.
Patterson.
Mrs. Gizycka's counsel argued for
more time to establish the tax pic
ture and the size of the estate and
to take at least dozen "vitally i'm
portant" dispositions.
William E. Leahy, counsel for the
executors, argued against a con-
tinuance. He described the tax
question as purely speculative" and
said that may be in court for three
or four years"
AS for additional time for deposit
tons, Mr.. Leahy said Mr.. Roberts
doesn't know what he wants" and
is on a fishing expedition. Mr.
Leahy said the executors have not
seen many of the Patterson papers,
which Mr.. Roberts told the court
might contain other wills and CRU
cial evidence" in the case.
Equal Injury" Argued.
Mr.. Leahy argued that it would
take years to analyze the 125 boxes
full of documents and that if failure
to see the papers was injurious to
one side, 1T is equally injurious to
the other side"
In agreeing to delay the trial,
Judge Holtzof pointed out that the
inaugural program would interfere
with start next week and that
new jurors will be sworn in Feb
ruary 2.
Mr.. Roberts told the court he ex-
pected the trial would require from
30 to 60 days.
When Mr.. Roberts started to read
from the motion asking for post
ponement. Judge Holtzof wanted to
know what the size of Mrs. Pat
terson's estate or the taxes on it had
to do with the question of pretrial
arguments
1t was then that Mr.. Roberts
said:
IF. as indicated by preliminary
(See PATTERSON page Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Americans Barricaded
In Tientsin Consulate
Amid Reds SheIIinq
Washington Woman Clerk
One of Those Listed
Caught in Burroqe

Intensified Communist she'll
ing Of TientSin caused a group
Of Americans in that Chinese
city to barricade themselves be-
hind "piled-up rugs" in the hall
way of the American consulate
today. the State Department re-
ported.
One of the group was Barbara J.
Myers, a consulate clerk. who is
from Washington. Her home ad-
dress is listed by the State Depart
ment as SOB Eighteenth street NV.
Consul General Robert L. Smyth
reported that the Smelling was en-
dangering the lives Of the Americans
in two kilograms to the State De-
partment, which made them public.
One Communist shell hit a Shell
OIL Co. installation near the East
Railway Station in Tientsin, causing
a terrific explosion that blew out
the doorways and windows Of the
American Consulate Offices, Mr..
Smyth reported.
He said no one was injured in
the consulate office, however, and
that no American casualties had
been reported so far.
The State Department said 80
Americans, exclusive of military per-
sonnet, remain in Tientsin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
U. 5. 10 Reduce Force Of 90
B-29s Training in Britain
BY the Associated Press

LONDON, Jan. 14.-The United
States force of 80 BIG bomberE
training in Britain since last sum.
mer will soon be reduced tempo.
rarily to so.
A U. s. A. F. spokesman said to.
day that the 30 Super Fortresses Of
the 30lst Bomb Group will start
returning to Salina, Kans., January
II. Replacement by a new group is
being deferred for a few months,
he said.
The 3O1st group was the first Of
three groups to arrive last July
when the Air Forces assigned the
Sd Air Division for training in Eng.
land with approval of the British
government. Replacement is being
deferred for administrative ano
training convenience the spokes-
man said.
The 80 Super FortresSes, carrying
between 800 and 900 crewmen and
maintenance personnel, will make
overnight stops in the Azores and
at McDill Air Force Base, Tampa
Fla, on the Wav to Salina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Palestine Peace Hope
Stirred by Adoption
OF Agenda al Rhodes
No Major Military Issue
Avoided in Program Of
IsroeI-Eeypt ToIks
y. s.. BRITAIN REPORTED in
Closer Accord on Palestine.
Page AS.
ey the Asseeioied Press

RHODES, Jan. 14.-Swift adop-
ton of a four-point agenda
emphasizes expressions of hope
for peace by both Israeli and
Egyptian spokesman at the
Rhodes armiStice talks.
Authoritative sources said the pro.
gram for the talks, approved unani.
mously at the opening conference
late yesterday, lodges no major
military issue between the Cairo
and Tel Aviv governments.
"a dispatch from Tel Aviv,
however. said the Israeli Foreign
ONCE now fears little more than
a redrawing Of truce lines may
RESULT
These are the topics Egyptian and
Israeli delegates will discuss:
!. Assurances as regards military
offensives and national security.
90 Implementation Of (Security
CounciD resolutions of November 4
and November l6. including: (A
The Faluja project (where Israelis
have penned up an Egyptian bri-
gade); OBJ delineation of an armi-
stice line; Co withdrawal Of forces
Cd reduction of forces.
30 Drafting of an armistice agree
ment.
a. Initiating of the armistice
agreement.
DR.. Ralph j. Bunche, the United
Nations acting Palestine mediator
urged the negotiators to hurry.
You cannot afford to fall" he
said. You must succeed"
DR.. Burche was chosen as chair
man for the sessions.
His expressions of hope for sue
cess in the discussions was echoed
by the chiefs of the two national
delegations, Egyptian Col. Mohamed
Ibrahim Self Eddine and Israeli
Walter Eytan.
Step Forward Seen.
Mr.. Eytan said Egypt and Israe.
nave no natural cause for enmity
and I'VE see in this first meeting a
great step forward on the road we
have sought to travel from the
start"
I'VE are not in a vacuum" Mr.
Eytan said. I'VE are surrounded by
powerful factors working for peace
some possibly working against It,
We do not imagine our task is easy
the transition from war to peace
never is. But we shall certainly
leave nothing undone to achieve it. ~
Col. Self said Egypt came to the
parley with a spirit of co-opera-
ton and Cancellation and a sincere
desire TO restore peace in Pal
estine."
we shall not mention the evils
or the merits of the past" he said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
isroei's Hopes for Peace
Dimmed by British Moves

TEL AVN. Israel. Jan. IA P1.-
THE high enthusiasm with which
Israel agreed 70 armistice talks with
Egypt was said by high authority
~ have been dimmed.
Blame for the leSsening OF opti-
mism is placed here on Britain.
There had been hope that the
Rhodes talks might lead to formal
peace with Egypt and perhaps be
broadened into negotiations with
all the Areb states. with the U. N
Truce Commission as go-between
acting Mediator Ralph
Bunche. at yesterdays Rhodes
session, expressed hope the
Egypt Israel talks would set an
example for other parties to the
Holy Land conflict
Now, however, the Israeli Foreign
once fears that little more than
a redrawing Of truce lines may re-
suit from the talks. The govern
ment has been warned against the
optimism previously regarded as
justified. And the press is cooling
down the Jewish public.
This development is pictured here
as a direct result of Britain's at
titude of the past week, which was
reflected in strengthening of troop
and naval forces in the area and
British cabinet backing Of Foreign
Secretary Bevin's policies.
There have been detailed reports
to closed sessions of government Of
ficials here within the past 48 hours
on this deteriorated outlook. These
sessions have been kept secret to
avoid prejudicing whatever hopes
the armiStice talke still hold.
But it is known the government
fears Britain has brought substan-
tial new pressure on Egypt to resist
clear-cut peace overtures and upon
Trans-Jordan not to come into any
further negotiations at this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
By J. A. O'Leory

Dean Acheson's appointment
as Secretary of State is expected
to win speedy approval in the
Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee today. All indications are
the Senate will confirm him by
an overwhelming vote Monday.
The committee vote may be unan-
fmous. If it is. 1t will mark a con-
tinuance Of the bipartisan record the
group maintained during the 80th
Congress. when all major foreign
policy actions were taken by a 1870
vote.
Mr.. Acheson was scheduled to 60
before the committee again this
morning. but this time the doors will
be closed TO permit Senators to en-
gage in a frank discussion Of world
problems.
Connally Sees Easy Approval
After yesterdays public hearing
In which Mr.. Acheson replied effec-
lively 10 those who have pictured
him as an appeaser Of Russia. Chair
man Connally predicted the NOM
inee would be confirmed by "a very
large vote" both in the committee
and in the Senate.
Today's closed session will give
Senators an opportunity TO question
Mr.. Acheson more directly than
they were able 10 do in opnn hear
ings about his attitude toward the
cold war with Russia.
The nominee Skirted the edges
Of that question yesterday. although
he reminded Senators that Presi-
dent Truman stated no change in
foreign policy is contemplated. Mr..
Acheson also made it clear yester-
day that, in carrying out the Presi-
dents foreign policy, he would con-
slider II his duty to give the White
House his frank and best judgment
No Formal G. O. p. Fight.
As the committee went into exec
utive session this morning there
were still no signs Of any organized
Republican opposition developing
when the nomination reaches the
floor.
Senator Wherry Of Nebraska, Re-
publican floor leader. opposed Mr..
Acheson for Undersecretary of State
in 1916. but said he still does not
know whether any organized floor
fight will develop this time.
Chairman Taft of the Senate Re-
publican Policy Committee, who is
expected to vote for confirmation,
indicated he would check the men,
bers of that committee, but was not
sure a meeting would be held on the
nomination.
Senator Capehart, Republican, Of
Indiana, who recently charged the
administration is killing bipartisan
foreign policy, conceded today he
sees no chance of beating Mr.. Ache
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14

sons nomination, and added, 81
haven't seen any documentary evil
dence against him"
In the open hearing yesterday
Mr.. Acheson also gave the COM
mittee a full account of his rela =
tionship with Alger and Donald Hiss,
brothers, who formerly worked In
the State Department.
Mr.. AcheSon denied fatty he had
ever had Alger Hiss-now under in
dictment for perjury-as his as
sistant while he was himself As
siStant Secretary Of State.
Donald Hiss. however, he testified
had been his assistant while he was
Assistant Secretary of State.
His statement was made In reply
20 testimony given by Adolf A.
Berle, jr, former Assistant Secre-
tarv Of state. before the House I'm
American Activities Committee. In
See ADHESION page A-5l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Bureau Won't Predict
Inaugural Weather;
18th Should Be Dry

The Weather Bureau pre-
dicted today that the day be-
fore Inauguration will be dry
and a little warmer than usual
for January 10, but fatty re-
fused to hazard a guess for the
big day-Thursday.
Today's five-day forecast said
temperature for the period will
average 3 to 5 degrees above
normal.
The weather will be mild to-
morrow, followed by colder on
Sunday and Monday, but the
temperature will reverse itself
and start upward Tuesday and
Wednesday. There should be
about half a inch Of rain Sum-
CAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14

times a week
MOnda Us,
Wednesdays
and Fridays
on the page
opposite the
e di t o + a |
page.
Mr.. Stokes
is one of the
distinguished
mem hers of
the W a sh-
ington corps
of CORE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Correction

Through a typographical error,
the final edition of The Star yes
terday quoted Chairman Con-
nally of the Senate Foreign Re-
latioLs Committee as saying that
he expected "a very close vote"
in favor of confirmation of Dean
Acheson as Secretary of State.
The quotation should have read,
a very large VOTE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Flying Boxcor' Crashes
5 Miles From Fort Bruoo
By the Associated Pres.

FAYETTEVILLE, N. c., Jan. IA
A C-82 Flying Boxcar" crashed 5
miles north of the Fort Bragg reser-
walton today.
Three Air Force men were re-
ported missing. Paratroopers plunged
to safety before the crash landing.
The pilot and co-pilot got out
through the escape hatch.
Preston Sparrow, reporter for the
Fayetteville Observer. said the big
ship crashed in a wooded area and
that he could see a column of smoke
rising from the wreckage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Ruu to Head Bank of India

NEW DELHI. India, Jan IA [P.-
Sir r. Rama Rau, midas Ambas-
sador to the United States, has
been appointed governor of the Re.
serve Bank of India. effective July
/. 1t was announced today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
13to0Approva|
Voted Acheson
By Committee
Statement by Nominee
Hits Communism as
Foe Of Free Society
bulletin

The Senate Foreign Rela-
atoms Committee today ap-
proved, IS to 0, Dean Acheson's
nomination as Secretary of
State. Senate confirmation by
q large vote is expected Tues
day. The committee made
public a brief statement by
Mr.. Acheson setting forth his
belief that communism is eco
nomically fatal to a free So
ciety and to human rights and
fundamental freedoms"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14

Star Staff Photo.
sault with intent to commit a sex
offense as a result of today's Incl
dent.
Judge Nelson also revoked the
probation ordered Tuesday, imposing
(See ATTACK, Page A-6)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14
Thomas Stokes Column
To Appear in The Star

Thomas L. Stokes becomes
a Star Columnist next Monday.
His comment on men and
events will appear three
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14

(See ANTITRUST, Page A-6D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14

(see PATTERSON. PAGE A-5l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-14

(See D. c.. REVENUE, Page A.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-11
County Board
Meets Tonight

Routine matters will be dis
cusscd at tonight's meeting of the
Monroe County Commission, it
was announced today. This is the
second meeting of the month.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-11
More. AirfOrCe
Groups Urged.
lnWashingtor
Tax e n
To Trlsn,un's :
Proposals
Some Senators And
Representatives Favor
Raising Proposed
48 To 20 Groups

WASHINGTON, Jan. IL. -
Some senator's and representa-
tiveS among Democrats, as well
as Republicans, took exception
today to President Truman'S rec
ommendation of an air force of
48 groups.
The DIRECTORS pointed out that
last year congress had to exceed
the number of groups proposed
by the President, and the oppo-
nentS of the 48 recommendation
in this congress are determined to
raise the number of groups to 70.
Another phase of the President
budget was commented on by
Senator George, chairman of the
senate finance committee. He
said that the senate will not take
any definite action on the budget
until the tax structure has been
decided on.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-11

ksY West. Florida. hos the
most equuble climate in the
country. with On dveruge
Eonge OF only IL Fahrenheit