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Evening star., 1949-12-26
u. 5. May Ask Soviet
For Information on
$4,000 Jap P0Ws
BY the Assoeiotsd Press

The United States is reported
to be considering a demand on
Russia for information on what
has happened to about 376,000
Japanese war prisoners.
State Department officials said,
however, there has been no cola-
munication with Moscow since the
question of repatriating the pris-
oners was raised in the Allied
Council at Tokyo last week.
The Russians have returned
about 100000 Japanese seized
during the war. An estimated
376, 900 are still unaccounted for.
American authorities fear that all
but a few thousand of them have
perished in prison camps.
Gen. Macarthur, Allied COM
mander in Japan. has suggested
that the State Department try to
arrange for neutral nation or our
agency such as the Red Cross to
make an inquiry.
State Department officials indi-
Gated, however. the first step would
be to ask the Russians for a report.
If note is sent, it is expected
to deal solely with japanese war
prisoners. A number of German
war prisoners still are held by
Russia, but these are being sent
home periodically.
The Soviet Union claimed to
Evening star., 1949-12-26

right. But his wife, arranging
Christmas tinsel in the show win
dow, said unsmilingly: Il don't
see why you have to answer these
questions.
(Most of the Chests 1e2
agencies are strictly charitable
they care for the sick, desti-
tute, homeless and physically
handicapped and help to mend
broken homes. Sixteen hos
pitals receive Chest help. Rec
reation agencies do a preven-
tive job-making children
better citizens and thus reduc-
ing the charity needs and
crime rate of the future. AS
for efficiency, no large commu-,
nifty has yet found a better
way of helping others.)
A women manager was on duty
lat a chain dry cleaning estab-
lishment.
"Oh," she said, II used to work
for the Community Chest-not in
this town. I know it does a lot OF
good. I can't give for the firm
though. The main Office would
never allow it. Myself? Oh. I al
ways leave that to my husband
Leaving Gift to Husband.
The beauty shop operator also
said her husband was taking
care of it,"
(The Chest doesn't doubt
many husbands give for their
wives. But it believes both
should have the chance to give.
And solicitors sometimes fear,
when the prospect says some
body else did it, that they are
getting the runaroundD
The real estate man wasn't in
His associate said he had INC
idea" whether Mr.. had
given yet.
"He usually gives through the
Real Estate Board" he said. 81
give myself at. my home in the
country. No, I wouldn't say busi-
nessmen around here have any
grudge against the Chest. BY the
way. here's my card-come in and
buy a house sometime"
(No organizations are au-
thorized to seek contributions
Evening star., 1949-12-26

Community Chest. It is one ex-
planation Of why, for most Of 20
years, Washington's needy have
been short t-changed-and why
they may be again this next year.
I was the Chest volunteer. I
know what it is to get turned
down, time after time, with an
excuse or without one, and never
with regret.
Not a Dime in 3 Days.
In three days of calls on Wash
ington small businessmen, I didn't t
get a dime. What I got mostly
was talk-talk about bad bust
ness" complaints against high
paid Chest officials" assurances
that associates, or my wife, "
already had given.
These businessmen-and women
give in behalf of their
businesses. Some of them
wouldn't give anywhere.
I chose small businessmen be-
cause. as a group. they always
have been a problem in Chest
campaigns. wanted to find out
Evening star., 1949-12-26

in asking them-they aren't max
ing enough these days to afford
It," he declared.
There was another station near
L by. The proprietor said he had
been solicited already. and at first
had turned down the man, but
then changed his mind and gave
him a dollar. But that's all
you'll get out of me-" he re-
marked. "I've seen too many
that don't appreciate what others
do for them. Don't believe in this
charity business. His wife, sit
ting in the Office. echoed him.
(The community can't ig-
more those who need help, and
the only alternative to the
Chest, say its leaders, is to let
the Government do it. Thou
sands of Chest benef1ciaries
couldn't get along without its
help)
Another gas station owner
in the area just said "No."
That was in one neighborhood
Mine was the second trip around
another solicitor had been
turned down by many of these
people earlier.
Wondering if my own salesman
ship might be at fault, I Joined
forces with a top Chest drive
leader, one Of the city's successful
business executives. This Is what
happened:
| The mana ger Of q big RIG clean
Evening star., 1949-12-26

why, with $4,000 firms and 10000
individuals working in them,
Washington small business never
has produced as many as 10000
contributors.
(Small business this year has
done possibly its best peace
time job for the Chest in history
1865 contributors so far, for
a total Of $204.473)
Why Should ] Give?
Take the middle-aged used-car
dealer, in the same well-housed,
well-fed neighborhood as the bar
ber.
"Why should I give anything to
the Community Chest?" he asked
There's no point in beating
around the bush-I just don't
think I'll contribute. I'd rather
give directly-a basket of food to
a family know out in Maryland,
at Christmas and Thanksgiving
That way know the people who
need help get it. Oh yes, I've
given to the Salvation Army-if
I gave anything. that's where I'd
do It,"
Tin a metropolitan commu-
nifty of more than 1900, 900, it
is impossible to take care Of the
needy directly. Some would
get too much, many nothing.
Evening star., 1949-12-26

rupted to ask for a car and was
promised it the next day.
Opposes Paid Help.
I'm not interested" the dealer
resumed, "in any organization
that's supposed to be charitable,
where they have got paid help.
Suppose I give $25-the needy
will only get $40 of it."
(This is incorrect. Only about
8 cents out Of every dollar is
required for Chest Embarrassing
and administration. OF a $25
gift, all but 50 goes directly to
the Chests health, welfare and
recreation agencies.o
The man blew out a big cloud
of cigarette smoke. After a little
-futile-argument. I walked out.
The music store proprietor was
more public-spirited.'
Il knew you were coming up
here to high-pressure me-" he
said, pleasantly. Il hadn't.) lone
of the boys in the Lions Club told
me-he happens to think differ
emily from me about it.
I'm in favor of civic activities.
give blood regularly to the Red
Cross blood bank. I'm active in
the Board of Trade. the Junior
Chamber. many other organiza-
tions. The Community Chest,
however. is one I don't like. You'll
find, I think, that the other busi-
nessmen around here feel the
same.
(Organized businessmen in
Washington are solidly behind
the Chest. The Federation OF
Buslnessmen's Associations has
Endorsed the drive. and indi-
vidual associations have sup
piled leaders and solicitors for
the Embarrassing in their areas0
Prefers Not to Talk.
my reason?" said the music
man. II prefer not to talk about
it, but I'll say this much. I don't
feel some of the organizations the
Chest represents are charitable.
And the larger an organization
becomes, the lower its efficiency,
the higher the expense Of op-
eration."
This man never said mo" out
Evening star., 1949-12-26
Natives Leorn to Eot Eqqs

The 1900 natives Of the Toke-
lau Islands, south Of the Equator,
have learned only recently, and
with considerable suspicion, that
eggs can be used as food, Suva
reports. On these lonely and prim-
tive atolls-Fakaofo, Nukuono
and Atafu-the staple diet con-
sists of fish. coconut and bread
fruit with the occasional luxury
of a dish of pork or chicken.
Evening star., 1949-12-26
Speaker Of Colorado House
Ends Life With Rifle Bullet
~ the Associotsd Prsss

BY the Assoeiotsd Press
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo,
Dec. 26.-A rifle bullet ended the
life Of Pat Magill, jr., SO. Demo-
cratic speaker of the 1949 Colo
RADIO House Of Representatives. on
Christmas Day.
His wife found him dead in his
sporting goods store in this North
western Colorado community. Cor
oner Howard Root said it was
suicide. stemming apparently from
Mr.. Magill's increasing poor
health. He had used a powerful
rifle. &,
Mr.. Magill left a note, saying
his i'll health was becoming in
tolerable and he had no wish to
be a burden.
Mr.. Magill served four terms in
the legislature as representative
from Routt and Moffat Counties.
He suffered a nervous breakdown
during the last session.
Evening star., 1949-12-26
Police Seek Motive
For: Ranch Staying
OF Pacific Socialite
By the Asseciotsd Press

SANTA ROSA, Calf, Dec. 60
Authorities were trying to piece
together today the motive be-
hind a wild Christmas Eve shoot
ing spree that left a prominent
San Francisco newspaperwoman
dead and a worker at her ranch
wounded critically.
Carl Schwartz. 39-year-old ranch
foreman. was booked for murder.
Several witnesses said they saw
him shoot the victims. But
Schwartz insisted:
II didn't shoot anybody"
Mrs. Jane Maggard Dickson,
newspaper writer and San Fran
cisco Bay area social figure, was
killed while preparing dinner for
her family. A few moments ear
lier, Lyman w. Lacy, a ranch en-
ploye. was shot through the abdo-
men.
Four shots were fired at an
other ranch worker. Dick Harri-
son. But he dropped to the floor
and escaped injury.
Mrs. Dickson's two children
she was expecting a third-and
their maid were in the ranch
house at the time. They were not
threatened.
Her husband, Frederick w.
Dickson, jr.. heard the shots while
duck hunting nearby. He thought
they were from other hunters and
did not investigate.
District Attorney Charles j. Nc
Goldrick said Schwartz wife Vir-
ginia, 27, told him her husband
disliked society people" in gen.
eral and Mrs. Dickson in particu-
lar. She said. Mr.. McGoldrick
added, that Schwartz had accused
Mrs. Schwartz of flirting with
other men.
Authorities said that Schwartz,
not normally a drinker. bought a
bottle of liquor and consumed a
large portion of 1t to celebrate
his birthday. He had driven to
San Rafael with a friend and the
shootings occurred after Schwartz
returned.
Mrs. Dickson was the daughter
of Edward H. Maggard. retired
president of the Northwestern
parific Railway
Evening star., 1949-12-26
South Africa Produces
New Artificial Pearls

Artificial pearls made in South
Africa-about IS to a string
by a new process resulting from
postwar research and precision
engineering, may find a wide mar
ket abroad, according to r. C..
Usher, a manufacturer in Jo-
hannesburg. The pearls are made
behind closed doors because of
secret processes and recipes-a
technique which, because of its
low cost and efficiency Is displac-
ing French, Japanese and Czech
producers in world markets. Usher
says. 5.
Evening star., 1949-12-26
Stronger u. S. Role Urged to Bar
Europe's COLLAPSE at End of ECA

Capitalization of industrial power
that paved Hitler's path to war
John Kenney, new Marshall Plan
chief in London, is trying to crack
the British system in which 1,100
trade associations" fix prices,
control material supply. set pro-
duction quotas and discipline
competitors" Jean Monnet, No
l economist of France. warns that
the first results Of the customs
union between France and Italy
have been talks looking toward
new cartels.
American influence has to be
strong in demanding that Euro
pean nations balance their budg-
cts and stabilize their currencies.
But we have done little to urge
continental politicians to improve
the relative position OF workers
SO they win have a greater per-
sonal stake in modified capital
ism" and be less susceptible to
Communist agitators. This is the
most important job of all, and it
is proceeding with dangerous
! lethargy.
In a continent cursed by high
prices and lack of mass buying
power, wide profit-margins soak
narrow, wealthy markets, and
nothing much is done about it
because the Communists have
captured so many workers that
teamwork with England. The Brit
the anti-Communist left is poll
tically Ineffective.
Tax Systems Faulty.
In Italy. centuries-overdue land
reform seems quite imposing
until matched against what there
Is to be done. Tax systems in
most European countries range
from reactionary to ridiculous.
France is pleaing for closer
ish have such commitments in
their sterling area that they
cannot link too intimately with
the continent, although they are
responding to our suggestion for
a Northern liaison with Scandi-
navia. They cannot pool their re-
serves. for example. in the new
Federal Reserve of Europe"
But there is no reason the Brit
ish should not agree with France
on common policies on German ny
before that nation builds to domi-
nance of Western Europe. And
there Is no reason the United
States should not give British For
eign Minister Ernest Bevin a pri-
vate humping around if he refuses
to do so.
Since we are giving the conti-
nent billions, there is no reason
why we should not exercise the
same influence as any banker who
loans thousands. 1t must be done
carefully, since the Communists
now unable to deny the great
good we are doing Europe, charge
we are attempting to make il
our colony. This gives them the
double strategy Of tearing down
confidence in us and, by making
us hesitant to insist on our views
keeping Europe in a state where
it some day may tumble into their
hands because it failed to reform
Not a country in Europe can
Iget along without our aid until
lit makes major reforms. The sit
uation is that bad. The continent
Evening star., 1949-12-26
By jones G. Deone
:bers are friendly people.

BARRIERS are friendly people.
This particular barber jumped
up as the door to his shop opened.
For a moment, his face wore
its accustomed smile. .
Then the smile vanished.
I'm not giving anything today.
I'm not talking about it, either.
When I get ready to give. IN
give" Sitting down, he fixed
his attention on a magazine.
This was one mans reaction. to
a visit from q volunteer for the
Evening star., 1949-12-26

has no leadership worth a CONT
mental. But they all know that our
only selfish interest is in a stable
world and peace, which is also
theirs. And If we are reasonable
and unofficious but lead strongly
enough, they will follow.
Evening star., 1949-12-26

have finished the task of repartri-
ating japanese war prisoners last
summer, when $4,000 were sent
home.
Russia said 10000 Japanese still
held were classed as war GRIM
inals" and not subject to repatri-
alton.
Evening star., 1949-12-26
David Cohen Buried;
Shot Self Accidentally

Funeral services were held to-
day for David B. Cohen, so. WELL
known Georgetown druggist who
was fatally wounded when 90
caliber revolver he was assem-
bling went off.
The services were at Danzan-
sky's funeral home. 1901 Four
teenth street NV. Burial fol-
lowed at the Adas Israel Gene
terry.
Mr.. Cohen was proprietor OF
the Hill & Poole Pharmacy at
1859 M street NV. He lived at
1345 Randolph street NV. where
the accidental shooting occurred
last Friday. He died Saturday at
Mt. Alto Hospital.
His wife said the revolver norm-
ally was kept at the drugstore
but that Mr.. Cohen brought it
home because of reports of prow-
lers in the neighborhood. He was
assembling it in his bedroom when
it went off, wounding him in the
chest. District Coroner A. Magru-
der Macdonald issued a certifi-
cate of accidental death yester-
day.
Besides his wife, survivors in
clude a son, Marvin; two daueh-
tiers, Faye and Judith; two
brothers, Morris and Albert, and
a sister, Mr.. Fannie Dobkin.
Norway has substantially en-
larged its whaling fleet to meet
4l> aa.anati4ia,, af .,aadarxaizad
Evening star., 1949-12-26
Pukiston Economy Weak

Said the Governor Of Pakis-
tan's State Bank: "Our economy
has palpable elements of weak
ness, such as dependence on ag-
riculture and almost total alb
Sence of industries"
Evening star., 1949-12-26
Escape
Continued From First Page.)

CONTINUED From First Page.)
at the time and that two guards
were unable to leave them when
they heard the four escaping.
Guards stationed outside fired
several shots but were unable to
halt the fugitives. The four men
fled across a field into nearby
woods.
Evening star., 1949-12-26

British and Dutch firms have
a contract for $10.191 900 for con-
struction Of the Owen Falls Dam
in Uganda, British Africa.
Evening star., 1949-12-26

more" he pleaded. That's what
always give to these things
everybody. You ask me for more,
you make me feel like putting
this back in the register"
From a clock store owner, $25.
Total subscribed $27. Area need,
$3,991,719. Still to be raised,
$465 900.
What's the matter with Wash
ington'S heart?
Evening star., 1949-12-26

Most citizens would have no op-
portunity to give at all.)
LOT course, you know the Sal
vation Army is part of the Chest
that's where it gets most of its
support" I offered.
No answer. A customer inter-
Evening star., 1949-12-26
le Chest. Few are turned

for the Chest. Few are turned
in that way
Thinks Wife Contributed.
The operator of the corner gas
station said he thought" his wife
had given. Cant do anything
more myself" he said. AS for
the attendants, there's no point
Evening star., 1949-12-26

Norway has substantially en-
larged its whaling fleet to meet
the competition of modernized
expeditions of other nations.
Evening star., 1949-10-01
$1,000,000 Apartment
Included in Weeks
Building Permits

A $1,00O,000 building permit for
the construction of second
building of Quebec House Apart
ments, between Quebec and Porter
streets, just east of Connecticut
avenue N. w., was among $685.
$40 in building permits issued by
the Central Permit Bureau, Room
108, District Building, during the
last week.
The weeks permits also in
cluded one valued at S830,000 for
construction of the Gelmarc
Towers project at 1880 Columbia
road NV.
Among permits were the follow
ing:
Morris and Frances R: Gerwirz. owners.
80 lnvestment suil1ns Aax Gon5aruo
NV. Weihe 4 Gibbs, architects, 927
Fifteenth street NV; to erect one b-story
bEek as,so and eirss fn cos ss?
900.
Gelmarc Towers, Inc, owner, :73o
Un gs buds sy an
500 ss' ssHsss ss1sss NV. e erses one s;ssor;
9Tss ss anf anfts 9onis ese V5SSa coiambs road NV
Carr Inc, owner. 1910 vernon. avenue
Mi svsnue NV. NJ MI l. saaiey. BAILEY architect. s7o7
East-West highway, Chevy Chase, Md; to
erect 81 two-story brick and cinder block
(See PERMITS, Page B-2)
Evening star., 1949-10-01

however, who know their way
around in both North Fairling-
ton and South darlington, the
sections into which it is bisected
by the Shirley Memorial high
way.
These two men are George c.
De Neale, the manager, and J.
Benjamin Howell, the assistant
manager. Both, however, have
been handling the same jobs
ever since the development
F. opened.
We told Mr.. De Neale that
not only have we always got
lost in darlington but that on
those occasions the tenants
usually were unable to direct
us.
Well" he said. "it is true
that some of our people just
know their own streets and
Evening star., 1949-10-01

Right after the war, Fair
lington had terrific annual
turnover rate.
Something like so per cent"
Mr.. De Neale said. That was
when service families were re-
turning to civilian life or being
transferred at great rate.
Turnover now has spbsided
to a normal Is per cent a year.
I'VE figure about so per cent
of our tenants are service FAM
ilies," the manager said. with
another Is per cent veterans"
Children Are Welcome.
Service tenants range from
generals and admirals to en-
listed men. The percentage Of
children per family. Mr.. De
Neale believes. is higher than
in the average development.
The management says chill
dren are welcome.
I'VE don't think they cause
Evening star., 1949-10-01
Fuir|ingfon Covers
3224 Acres, Houses
$4,000 in 3,439 Units
By Robert J. Lewis

Reot Estots Editor Of The Stor
The Washington areas larg-
est apartment development will
celebrate it's second anniversary
under private ownership.
This development Is Fair
lington. It's 3,439 apartments
provide homes for more than
1900 persons. 1t was built by
the Government at a cost OF
about s35,0oo.0O0 during the
early part Of the war. and then
sold October II, 1947. along
with Mclean Gardens and a
small Bremertown (WashJ de-
velonh1ent. to the Fairmac
Corp. its present owner.
To the best of our knowledge
and belief, darlington is the
worlds biggest garden-type de-
velopment. One of the reasons
we think it must be the biggest
is that we have got lost in this
development more times than
we can remember. In fact.
there has never been a visit to
darlington by us which was not
marked by a complete and alb
ject admission on our part that
we were absolutely unable to
find our way around.
We have found two persons.
Evening star., 1949-10-01

Photos on this page show
examples of architectural va
riety In darlington apart
ment development in Airing
ton and Fairfax Counties,
about two miles beyond Penta-
gon on Shirley highway.
Evening star., 1949-10-01

tennis courts, two handball
courts, four baseball diamonds,
and about a dozen smaller re-
creational areas.
Around the perimeter Of the
development are Baptist. Cath
olic, Episcopal and Methodist
churches, plus a site for
Presbyterian Church to be built
later, Mr.. DeNeale said.
Tenants have their own XII
wants Club. as we'll as an anna
teur theatricals group. PTA.
two Boy Scout troops and num-
erous organized groups OF
smaller children.
The primary architectural
influence was that of Williams
burg Colonial. although this
influence is more pronounced
In South darlington, which
was started first. A greater
number of two-story apart
ments are located In the South
darlington section, while IN
Evening star., 1949-10-01

don't get around the place very
much"
Mr.. De Neale said the 3,439
apartments on 32212 acres have
a total of 14,708E2 rooms. He
figured that if he ever had to
make careful inspection OF
every room in the development.
it would require nearly a year
to do the job.
Staff And Crew of 125.
"As it is, it keeps us hop
ping he explained. Helping
the manager and assistant
manager are an Office staff and
permanent crew of 125 persons.
For grass-cutting and work on
the trees and shrubbery in the
summer time, additional men
are employed.
The management operates
"a trucks. six of which are
plumbing, electrical and car
pentry shops on wheels.
Evening star., 1949-10-01

a great deal Of damage" Mr..
De Neale said" although an
occasional baseball breaks a
window. or something like
that"
At the moment, the man
agement is not accepting ap-
plications from prospective ten
ants. The fact is, said Mr.. De
Neale. most new occupants are
recommended by present ten
ants.
Nine Miles of Roads.
Tenants keep us pretty
we'll supplied with names for
the few vacancies we have from
time to time" he said.
Inside the development are
nine miles of roads, 579 resi-
dental buildings, 81 individ-
ual heating buildings, a main
tenance and service building,
a firehouse, q 16-room elemen-
tary school. kindergarten. 10
Evening star., 1949-10-01
| District Rental
Housinq Picture

Applications for rental housing
received by the District Housing
Center, 1400 Pennsylvania avenue
NV, totaled AIT during the last
week, of which 355 were new and
81 were reapplications.
In the same period, SO dwelling
units were listed for rent. plus 81
rooms.
OF the total applications. 358
were for dwellings and SO were
for rooms.
Evening star., 1949-10-01
Home Show Kickoff
Dinner Held by Builders

A Kickoff" dinner and enter
tainment was held by the Wash
ington Home Builders Association
last night in the Hotel Statler In
advance Of the associations third
annual home show and exposition
to be held October 8 to 16 In
the District National Guard
Armory.
William 8. Banks Is president
Of the organization. T. Girard
Lee is chairman Of the committee
arranging for the home show. Ed
ward r. Carr, former president
Of the Washington association and
also of the National Association
Of Home Builders. was In charge
of the entertainment.