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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-07-25
Rent Rises Under 1%
Due Here as Result Of
Property Tax Boost

Rent increases of less than l
per cent'a year probably will be
added to the rents of most Wash
ington residents next month as
a result of the boost in the Dis
trict property tax on July l.
Robert F. Cogswell. District
Rent Control Administrator, said
today the increases will amount
to about IS to IS cents month
on the average rental unit in the
District.
His Office is preparing forms
which the landlords must execute
to pass on the property tax in
crease to their tenants, Mr.. Cogs-
well said. The forms should be
ready by the end of this week,
he added.
The property tax was increased
from 81 per 500 valuation to
$2.15. Under the District Rent
Control Act such raises in taxes
may be passed on to tenants.
To obtain the increase. land
lords must execute the forms.
which require sworn statements
as to the amount of tax increase
on each piece of property. The
additional tax will be apportioned
equally among the number of
units operated and will be COM
puted on a monthly rate for each
apartment.
Mr.. Cogswell said he was asking
all property owners who wish to
adjust rents on their property to
pick up the forms at the Rent
Administration Office after they
are available. The Office force is
too small to give prompt handling
to a flood of requests by mail. he
said.
An announcement as to when
the forms will be ready will be
made later, he added.
The increases become effective
as the landlords file forms, he ex--
planned, unless tenants protest.
He anticipated few protests from
tenants, pointing out that in 1947,
when similar forms were sent IN
after raise in the real estate
tax, the number of complaints
from tenants was small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-07-25

make them ideal for ofhcers
quarters.
Virginia was to build the rest
of the road and it did not start
until after the war because ce-
ment. machinery and labor were
not available.
Then Henry G. Shirley. the
Marylander who headed the Vir-
ginia Highway Department, died
The Virginia Highway Commits
sion decided to name the Fort
Belvoir bypass" after him.
The new highway cuts deep
through hills and scars over val
leys on great earthen embank-
ments. One of the cuts was 100
feet deep and one of the embank-
ments was IS feet high. The re-
suit is the motorist speeds over
valleys at the level of the tree
tops.
Dump Trucks Recalled.
One of the new pieces of equip
ment used was the Euclid loader
a long conveyor belt affair which
carries earth to waiting trucks
Cutting through hill and working
in loose. gravelly soil it loaded
5000 cubic yards of earth into
17-ton trucks-a truckload a min
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-07-25
100 D. 6. Students Begin
Troinino Aboard Carrier

The 100 Washington area high
school students who have enrolled
in the Nays eight-week air train
ing course at the Anacostia Naval
Air Reserve Training Center are
getting their first sea training to-
day.
The students were flown to
Oceana, Va, yesterday. and from
there were taken to Norfolk where
they boarded one of the Nays
largest aircraft carriers, the
D. Roosevelt. They will
remain aboard for about two
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-07-25
Shirley iqwuy Speedy South VIII Labor Day
By George Kennedy


The Shirley highway. new route
from Washington to the South.
will be opened soon after Labor
Day.
Starting behind the Pentagon
with two wide ribbons If concrete.
it will end with about mile of
single lane macadam construc-
ton at its jucture with the old
Route l.
It has been termed "the most
modern length of road construc-
ton in America" but 1t will be
a disappointment to the SOUTH
bound motorist, after a thrilling
start.
And no contracts have been let
for it's completion. Six and half
miles of concrete surfacing is to
be laid on the southern end Of
the project for the northbound
lane.
What has happened is this:
Virginia has run out OF money.
The State has been in the posi-
ton of a poker player with a win
ming hand in a table stakes poker
game. It has only had to put up
ST for every 50 put up by the
Federal Government for the con-
struction of the highway. Viz
ginia would like to 5ake some
more of Uncle Sans money. BUT
now with s5.000.000 in the pot
which calls for another $1,000
600 for completion. the State Just
hasn't the funds to go on with
the costly venture.
Virginia isn't actually broke.
It's highway department SPENDS
about $60,000.000 annually. $46,-
00o. 1000 from gasoline tax and
license receipts and about $l4.-
100000 from the Federal Gov
eminent.
Won't Borrow Money.
Other States might make special
appropriations or pay for 1t out
of bond issues. But since Harry
Byrd of Winchester came into
power Virginia has been a pay
as-you-go State.
How Virginia got itself involved
in this major expenditure Is an
interesting story. AS every one
who has travelled Route l knows,
the bottlenecks are washington
and Enthusiastically Balti-
more-and not Alexandria. The
pleasure car driver has the broad
avenues of the George Washing
ton Memorial Parkway and Wash
ington street. Alexandria, and the
trucker has a good road on the
jefferson Davis highway alongside
the Potomac Yards. And Route
south of Alexandria to the &C.
coquan is a 50-foot highway on
which several millions have been
spent
Those championing the Shirley
highway venture point out that
so many cut-ins have been made
south of Alexandria on the old
Route / for gasoline stations,
tourist cabins, hot dog stands,
frozen custard machines and tav-
ems that it has been necessary
to reduce the speed to the point
where the highway cannot handle
increased traffic.
q The Shirley highway project
was born before Pearl Harbor
when the commandant of the
Marine Corps base at Quantico
protested that congested traffic on
Route l was q hindrance to the
defense effort. He recommended
four-land highway from the
Occoquan to the Potomac that
would bypass Quantico and the
Engineer Center at Fort Belvoir.
His recommendation went to
Secretary Of the Navy Knox and
to Thomas H. Mcdonald, then
head Of the Federal Public Roads
Administration.
Conferences Held on Traffic.
There were several conferences
on Route l traffic. At one the
commanding general Of Fort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-07-25
Mrs. Woodhouse to Speok

Representative Chase Going
Woodhouse. Democrat. of Con-
necticut will speak on What a
Connecticut Yankee Congress-
woman Recently Saw in Europe"
at a luncheon meeting of the Alex
andria Rotary Club at 1890 pm.
tomorrow in the George Mason
Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-07-25
Experts 70 Meet
On Renovation
OF White House
Decisions Anticipated
InProbIem of Whethel
To Rebuild Entirely
By Nelson M. Shepord

Experts engaged in resolving the
important question of renovating
the White House or rebuilding it
entirely may be expected to reach
some important decisions at to-
morrows meeting.
One proposed compromise. adop-
ton of which was admitted as "a
possibility" by Mai. Gen. Glen E.
Edgerton, executive director Of
the Commission for Renovation of
the White House, is aimed at saw
ing much labor and expense in
excavating for new foundation.
This would involve removing
the still strong outer walls Of
sandstone and carefully marking
each stone for exact replacement.
Then it would be a comparatively
easy job for power shovels to
quicken the work of excavating 20
feet below the existing building
line to firm gravel base. Other
wise it would have to be done by
the tedious and more expensive
process of hand pick and shovel
If the original walls are left in
tact.
To Avoid "Hasty Decision" -
In all considerations of the
work to be done in connection
with the White House, the need
for a deeper foundation and the
manner in which the excavation
should be done has been the No. l
problem.
Tomorrow's meeting of the
commission, which may move the
experts closer to a solution. will
be held at 10 am. 1t is the first
meeting of the commission since
President Truman selected as it
consultants two prominent en-
gineers and an outstanding archi-
tect. They are Emil H. Praeger
of Long Island City. N. Y, and
Ernest E. Howard of Kansas City
engineers, and William A. Delano
of New York, designer of the
famous Truman balcony added to
the south portico of the White
House.
Gen. Edgerton, who arrived in
Washington about two weeks ago
from a mission to the Far East
for the International Bank. would
not say definitely that tomorrow
meeting is likely to result in a
decisive decision" affecting build
ing operations, as rumored.
I'VE have not reached a con-
clusion yet" he replied cautiously.
The whole question is a matter
of urgency but we would rather
go about it little slower and be
sure we are right. than tosreach
any hasty conclusion"
Making Intensive Study.
One of the best known Army
engineers to retire recently, the
general is making an intensive
study of all engineering problems
involved in the building eontro-
versy.
While the commission is sup
posed to have free hand and
reach a decision as a court jury
would do after examining care
fully all the facts and evidence
in the case, it was generally be-
lieved 1t is stacked" in favor of
renovating the 151-year- old man.
sion. That is what President Tru-
man wants done.
Visitors passing the White
House frequently comment on fig
ures noted on windows and other
fixtures. Everything in the White
House to be saved for future re-
placement is being marked for
fdanfif7co fiop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-07-25
Vincent Gouqhun to Retire

Vincent M. Gaughan of Buffalo.
N. Y, is quitting as executive Sec
rotary of the Young Democratic
Clubs of America TO devote his
full time to his law studies. 1t
was announced that he will re-
tire September !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-07-25
You Don't Have to Miss q 7hinq

When you go vacation you don't have to miss thin
You can relax still get all the and features fro
Evening star., 1949-12-08

Ann Dunn and Ernest Wagner,
who have cerebral palsy. are go
ing to get married-just as soon
rs they can find an apartment.
Last night they received the
CONGRATULATIONS Of three others
with the same handicap. All had
gathered in the library OF st.
Johns Episcopal Church. 82l Six
teenth street NV. to form a club.
Miss Dunn, who is "a, lives at
1910 Riggs place NV. and Mr..
Wagner, who is 20. resides just a
few doors away at No. 1882.
They've known each other for
more than three years. and last
July they decided to wed.
Both are employed, Ann as a
microphotography specialist IN the
Pentagon, and Ernest as ma
chine operator in the Federal Sc
curity Administration.
Evening star., 1949-12-08
Couple Suffering Cerebral Palsy
Wed, Handicapped Told

Already aware Of the forthcom-
ing event was Miss Jane H. Gilbert
26, who lives with her cousin, Miss
Helen v. Willoughby, at 1927 r
street NV. But 1t all was news
to Guy Epling, 26. of 5759 Thir-
teenth street NV, who works in
the public information Office OF
the Agriculture Department, and
Daniel Moore. 81. of Alexandria,
Va, a clerical worker in a church.
After the congratulations, the
group discussed the purpose for
which its members had gathered.
Here were people with good ed
Evening star., 1949-12-08
brought him a years probation
yesterday in Municipal Court.

brought him a years probation
yesterday in Municipal Court.
Hobbs. Is, colored, Of the 1906
block Of Florida avenue NV, was
charged with Illegally entering the
home of Mary Dade, 2010 FIJI
teenth street NV. Tuesday night.
She told police she was awakened
by someone crawling through her
first floor window. She ran from
the room and called police. When
police arrived Hobbs was found
in a closet.
The defendant told Judge Ar
mond w. Scott he was a friend
of the complainant, hadn't seen
her in two or three months and
decided to visit her.
That's an unusual way to make
a VISIT" Judge Scott said.
Evening star., 1949-12-08
Admiral Sherman SAYS
Any Naval Officer Can
Go Before Congress

Admiral Forrest z. Sherman
said yesterday any naval oficer
certainly" could 60 before Con-
gress and testify as to what he
really believed.
If there Is "any one In the Navy
who has not the courage to go
before a congressional committee
and express his belief, he Is
character I have not met" the
Chief of Naval Operations told
National Press Club luncheon.
1.-THE committees have q right
to inquire into any phase Of the
Navy. and ! am sure any oficer
of the Navy understands that"
the admiral said.
Admiral Sherman became op-
erations chief after Admiral
Louis Z. Denfeld was ousted fol-
lowing his testimony on the Bit
ter unification row before the
House Armed Services Commit
tee.
Qul11cQ On CTOmmell0s
At the same time, Admiral
Sherman said there must be a
"modicum Of discipline" in the
Navy. but there also must be "a
reasonable amount Of free
speech"
In answer to the question:
"Why wasn't Capt. John G..
Crommelin fired" instead OF only
reprimanded? Admiral Sherman
said:
Capt. Crommelin is an officer
I have known for many years.
He has a fine combat record. I
have great respect for his past
achievements and the greatest
confidence in his future achieve
ments."
Capt. Crommelin was repri-
manded, after he had released
confidential naval documents to
the press which stirred up the
House investigation.
Concerned" Over Shifts.
Admiral Sherman said he was
concerned" over the weakening
Of the Pacific Fleet by the shift
Of naval strength from that area
to the Atlantic and said he had
been going over the ways and
means OF strengthening" the
Evening star., 1949-12-08

forces there since he took Office
two months ago.
Admiral Sherman said the Navy
will give increased attention to
submarine warfare in the future,
but he said he sees the carrier
task force "as the ultimate
arbiter" Of command Of the sea.
Asked whether he agreed with
the cancellation Of the 81. 6.000-ton
aircraft carrier United States, the
Admiral said 1t was a question
with many angles" to 1t. He
added that, If he were told today
he could build the $1s9, 600. 900
vessel by taking the funds from
other activities. he would not
know where to turn.
Evening star., 1949-12-08
Longtime Bros
$l.lo
We're $3.50 f0 $3.50.

70 famous-name bras In
nude, white and black.
Sizes 80 to 50, 50, 40,
42 and 43. Not al sizes
In al colors.
10 Longtime Bras In
front and side III o ok
styles. OF cotton. Sizes
81, So, 48 and so. Were
$3.50. Now ---S1.5O
80 Long line Bras With
: elastic under bust. White
and nude. B and G
cups in sizes 80 to SO.
Were 1896. Now :. $3.50
50 Nylon Marquisette
Garter Belts in white.
Sizes "a to %. Were
81. Now SOC
IL Corsets, Girdles and
Foundations Of rayon
and cotton. Talon
fastened, front-lace and
side-hook corsets and
girdles in sizes IS to 20.
The foundations In size
"a. Were $5.95 to $3.50.
Now -----------S2.85
WSL-Nortk Building -.
Corssts asd Bras.
Third Floor
Evening star., 1949-12-08
CIogue Admits
| He Reheorses
| For Press Bouts

The Bureau Of Labor Statistics
is trying to ease the strenuous
life Of . reporter by rehearsing
press conferences-probable ques-
tions and all.
And Evan Clague, commits
sioner Of labor statistics, says the
idea Is working out very we'll for
his organization, too, because
Evening star., 1949-12-08

after the rehearsal there's hardly
a question in the press "free-for-
all" that he can't answer.
It all came out last night dur
ing a panel discussion Of the So
ciety for the Advancement Of
Management, held at 1928 K
street NV.
In addition to Mr.. Clague the
other speakers were Edwin Trib-
Bile, city editor of The Star. and
Willett Kempton, associate pro-
fessor Of public relations and tele-
vision studies at American Uni
versity. Bruce Quisenberry. public
relations officer of the Army Sig
nal Corps, was moderator.
Evening star., 1949-12-08

ucations and with exception OF
Miss Gilbert, they an had good
jobs. She has a bachelor Of
science degree and wants to do
research, or work with handi-
capped children. She has social
work and vocational rehabilita-
ton experience.
During the meeting the group
announced its af1lliation with the
American Federation Of the Ply
sically Handicapped.
Evening star., 1949-12-08
Lodge Group Elects

Miss Carolyn Casey, 2419 North
Capitol street. has been elected
president Of the 1914 Association
Of the Order Of the Eastern Star
Other officers are: Wynne E. Hep
ner. vice president: Mrs. Margaret
E. Sutherland. secretary, and Ros-
coe Stevens, treasurer.
Evening star., 1949-12-08
NOT REMNANTS Sale Friday at 9:3O
Fomous-nome Slips , 10
Irreeulars-if perfect scouId sell for more

Jrregulars-it perfect t0ould sell tor more
2O slips incung Royon crepes in oored styles with colop
and trim Blue block brown ond no Sizes q
loce Trim top and bottom White pink blue and black Sizes
81 to "A in the group
120 Slips and bottom
50 to 10 the nregu II
perfect S295
WSL-Nsrsl BsaAsf . UsIsrvsa, Is.
Evening star., 1949-12-08
Women's Hats
ST
Were 5I.95 to 495

so hats In Dutch, calot,
we d ding ring and
brimmed styles. Assorted
colors and sizes.
81 Wool Felt Berets in
French style. Navy, blue,
beige and pink. Were
81. Now Soc
IS Fur Felt, Rayon Vel
veteen Berets In as
sorted colors. Were 1895
to $4.95. Now S2.95
Is Wool Felt and Cotton
Berets In assorted coll
ors. Were $2.95. Now.
S1.95
% Small Fur HAT
Trimmings" Assorted
furs. Were $2.95. Now,
. SOC
23 Fur Pompons and
Fur-covered Hat Pins.
Were sass. Now 81
WSL-Nortk Building. -.
Millinery, Second Floor
Evening star., 1949-12-08
SIip Covers Reduced

40 "Name" Davenport Covers Of cotton to ut modern
regular T-cushon Lawson and fiat arm Were $zoso
to $2195. Now w-.--------.- ----~---------- SlS.S0
Davenport Of cotton to fit club. T-cushion and
modern. Were $l795 Now Sl1.95
II Davenport Covers of cotton to At regular modern,
Jumbo and roll T-cushion Were $3.50. NOW - SS.95
Chair Covers of cotton to fit Lawson and club Were
Ell o. Now - $50
Is Cotton Chair Covers to t Cogswel modern, wing,
hi-odern button back hi-jumbo, club, roll T-cusnon
and jumbo wing. Were $685. Now-----S3.95
3Dsveno Covers Of cotton. Were $685. Now $5.45
WsL-No,sk Building Budget Furnishing, Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1949-12-08
inexpensive Dresses
$Z.oO We're 1895 to $7.95

Is pinafores and brunch coats in assorted
cotton prints, dots and checks. A good range
Of colors. Sizes IL to 20, 40 to A in group
WSLNorth Building IssrpsssiDs Dresses. Third Floor
Evening star., 1949-12-08
Call on Friend Via Window
Brings Years Probation

Edward Hobbs unusual manner
of making q call on a friend
Evening star., 1949-12-08
Royon Robes and Study Goats

79 brushed royon robes in green and red with mock
leopard stenciIed cotton) trim royon gobordine study
coots and long housecoots Of royon gobordine in red
oquo and navy Sizes II to 20 in group.
Bsss Robes ssd Hosseeafs aisle ~ First F1ser
Evening star., 1949-12-08
Women's S Dresses
~ We're $IO.05 to $I6.95

1O4 rayon crepe dresses, in prints and solid
colors. Sizes AN to RAN. Also rayon prints
in sizes 80 to 48.
WSL-Norfk Building Womexs Dresses. Third Floor
Evening star., 1949-12-08
Furs Reduced

s Gray Persian Paw
Coats, one each in sizes
IL and 16. 3 in size IA.
Were $234. Now,
S129.6O
/ Gray Kidskin Coat in
size IA. Was $295. Now,
STA
2 Silver Fox Jackets in
sizes u and IA. Were
$ls5. Now --S144
Prices include 20% tax.
WSL-Nortk Baiidiss...
Ears, Second Floor
Evening star., 1949-12-08
Juniors Sweaters
@Z'So We're 1895 to $5.95

200 wool sweaters in long and short sleeved,
classic and dressy styles Dark, pastel shades
and white in group. Sizes "a to 40.
100 Juniors and Teens &C ton Broadcoth Bouses in
dressy semdressy and classic styles Dark and pastel
shades. Sizes to Is and 10 to 16 Were 1896 to $595.
Now 95
100 Juniors Dresses Of cotton In paids and solids Sew
eral styles in group Sizes to 5 Were 1896 to $1095.
% Juniors and Teens Wool Coats and Suits In covers
and tweeds Several styles and coors in group Sizes
to is and 10 to 16 Were $25 to $685. Now------S1695
Jss;or Missss ssd Tees-ass Apparel, Second Floor
Evening star., 1949-12-08
Girls Cotton Dresses
S7.45 We're $2.95 to $5.95

Is dresses in assorted styles and colors. Sizes
7 to IL.
so Rubberixed Cotton Raincoats with attached hoods
Tan only Sizes to IA. Were $2.95. Now --------S1
70 Snugge- type Shirts with short sleeves Properly Ia
beled for fabric content. Tearose Small and medium
sizes. Were sl25 ----------------50 SOC
WsL-No,tk Baadise . :. Girls Appo,sI, Fosrsk Floor
Evening star., 1949-12-08
Boys Sports Shirts

We're 1926
$50 boys long-sleeved sports shirts of cotton.
Attractive patterns in blue and tan. Sizes
- to 20.
go Boys Cotton Knit Shirts with turtle neck. Blue
maroon and gray Sizes 6, g. IL. Were $125. Now SOC
WsL-No,tk Building The Boys Shop, First Floor
Evening star., 1949-12-08
ChiIdren's Slippers
81 AS We're $2.25

1SO pairs rayon satin slippers with pompons.
Sizes to 3 in pink. Growing girls sizes to
in assorted colors.
Is Pairs Growing Girls Shoes in suede and leather.
Black and red. Broken sizes AZ to O. Were $685. and
s7o5 Now -------------- ---------------S S295
WsL--Noyth Bsildiss Chdress Shoes Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1949-12-08
NyIon Curtains, $2.''
Irregulars-it perfect
uould sell for $3.95 to $4.95

76 pairs tailored curtains in 54, 63, IL, 81 and
90-inch lengths.
IL Wood Beds with head and foot boards, side rails
and STATS Twin three-quarter and full Sizes Finished in
maple mahogany and walnut. High and low posters.
Slightly damaged. Were $685. Now----------$1495
WsL-Nostl BaIliIs ------ .-....-------- ..--.4--
Bsdfes Homsfsrsishsss, Fosyfh Floor
Evening star., 1949-12-08
Women's Slippers
OR 90 az es sn

70S ~ eTe &0.9O 20 @0.OO
16O pairs rayon satins In assorted colors. Sizes
4 to 8 In the group.
IS Pairs Large-se Shoes in black and brown leather
Sizes 10h to H. Were $1495. Now ----------- S4.95
WSL-Nortk Bxidiss Womexs Shoes Second Floor
Evening star., 1949-12-08

so in three styles. Brown, gray, navy and
black Sizes IL to 20 and 141a to 24&.
IS Misses and Women's Wool Coats covert fleece and
suedecloth Fitted and boxy styles. Navy, red green
black and gray Sizes IL to 16 and 14h to 24h Were
$33 to $45 Now SIR
10 Misses Camelcolor Coats Of wool and cameIs hair
(propery labeled for fabric coutent. Wraparound and
boy styles Sizes II to 18 Were $35 to $685. Now S26
WSL-North Building Misses esd Womsss Coats
Second Floor
Evening star., 1949-05-13
Record Row
By Betty Miles

The South Pacific" album,
sung by the original cast, arrived
in Washington this week and be-
gan to leave dealers shelves as
quickly as 1t was placed upon
them. Record sellers had taken
orders before the album even ar
rived, and some are predicting
that 1t will outsell the most SEN
sational best sellers Of the past.
It's success recordwise will be
but another laurel heaped upon
the new musical that was based
on James Michener's Pulitzer Prize
winning "Tales of the South Pa
cific," and that received the New
York Drama Critics Award as the
best musical comedy Of l948-9
The musical is based loosely on
two of Michener's tales, "Fo'D o'Dolla"
and "Our Heroine"
Those who clamored for the al
bum aren't apt to be disappointed.
1t has all Of the lovely Richard
Rodgers score, Mr.. Hammerstein's q
gay lyrics, and, of course, Mary
Martin and Ezio PIMA. 1t has
Mr.. PIMA singing the popular
Some Enchanted Evening" and
Miss Martin singing I'm In Love
With q Wonderful Guy" that has
Evening star., 1949-05-13
South Pacific Album Promises to Be Sellout

'of the Magma Carta at Runny-
mede has generally been regarded
as the basis of English constitu-
tional liberties, and was actually
the first step in that direction,
the barons who wrested their
freedom from the king regarded
that freedom as theirs. specific
ally, and not that Of the common
man.
"The Battle of Gettysburg" Of
course, is presented with all OF
the suspense that would accom-
pany such an event on the date
it occurred, when almost zoo
years of hindsight were not at
the witnesses disposal.
We look for more Of these pro-
grams in record form. The shows
are available as separate shellac
albums. or both on one long-play-
ing record.
Those interested In q repeat
performance of "Medea" after it
lis presented here next week will
find the Judith Anderson album
(Decca, unbreakable) q satisfy
ing one. The album, that in
cludes q very generous portion
Of the play itself. is available To-
cally.