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Evening star., 1949-03-18
Guards Equipment Vonishes
As Officers transfer to Army

is that the Army fails to require
Guard officers to show a complete
property settlement before they
are accepted on active duty status.
Maj. Fletcher F. Bernsdorff,
property and disbursing officer for
the District Guard, also blamed
the condition on the Army's prac-
tice of sending some property
direct to units rather than through
a central disbursing Office. He
said this procedure makes it i'm
possible to maintain a consoli-
dated inventory for ready ref
erence when there are changes in
unit commands.
Despite repeated recommended
tions, it was said. no central re-
ceiving station has been set up
(See NATIONAL GUARD, A-4.)
Evening star., 1949-03-18
PREAMBLE.

Hc tCLt ~ CftC Nof tfG AttuH
tic security alliance to be signed
here the first Deek in April:
PREAMBLE.
THE parties to this treaty
reaffirm their faith in
the purposes and prin-
ciples of the Charter OF
the United Nations and their
desire to live in peace with all
!, peoples and all governments.
= They are determined to safe
guard the freedom. common
heritage and civilization OF
their peoples, founded on the
principles of democracy, indi-
vidual liberty and the rule Of
law.
They seek to promote stabil-
ity and well-being in the North
Atlantic area.
They are resolved to unite
their efforts for collective de-
fense and for the preservation
of peace and security.
They therefore agree to this
North Atlantic Treaty:
ARTICLE 1.
The parties undertake. as set
forth in the Charter OF the
United Nations, to settle any
international disputes in which
they may be involved by peace
full means in such a manner
that international peace and
security, and justice. are not
endangered. and to refrain in
their international relations
from the threat or use of force
in any manner inconsistent
with the purposes of the United
Nations.
ARTICLE 2.
The parties will contribute
stoward the further develop
ment of peaceful and friendly
international srelations by
strengthening their free insti-
tutions. by bringing about a
better understanding of the
principles upon which these
institutions are founded. and
by promoting conditions Of sta
bility and well-being. They
will seek to eliminate conflict
in their international economic
policies and will encourage eco
nomic collaboration between
any or all of them.
ARTICLE 3.
In order more effectively to
achieve the objectives of this
treaty. the parties, separately
and jointly. by means Of con-
tinuous and effective self-help
and mutual aid, will maintain
and develop their individual
and collective capacity to resist
armed attack.
ARTICLE 4.
The parties will consult
together whenever, in the opin-
ion of any of them. the terri
torial integrity. political inde-
pendence or security of any Of
the parties is threatened.
ARTICLE ).
The parties agree that an
armed attack against one or
more of them in Europe or
North America shall be consid-
cred an attack against them
Evening star., 1949-03-18
School Aid and Health
Bills Reported Out
Sy the Associofed Press

A 100000, 900 Federal-aid- to-
education bill got unanimous in
dorsement today from the Senate
Labor Committee.
The Committee also approved
without dissent companion bill
to provide $35 900, 900 annually for
State health services to children
In both public and private schools
States must contribute to the
health program in order to share
In the Federal funds.
State contributions will range
from Is to so per cent of the Fed
eral grants, depending on the in
come of the States. The wealthier
will get the least Federal aid, the
poorer States the most.
Committee members estimated
that with minimum State con-
tributions the total available for
the health program will amount
to $50, 900, 900 q year.
Committee action sends the two
measures on to the Senate. Early
action is in prospect there.
Evening star., 1949-03-18
ARTICLE 10.

The parties may, by unani-
nous agreement. invite any
other European state in posi-
ton to further the principles Of
this treaty and to contribute to
the security of the North At
lantic area to accede to this
treaty. Any state so invited
may become a party. to the
treaty by depositing its instru-
ment of accession with the
Government of the United
States of America. The Gov
ernment of the United States Of
America will inform each of the
parties of the deposit of each
such instrument of accession.
ARTICLE II.
This treaty shall be ratified
and its provisions carried out
by the parties in accordance
with their respective constitu-
tional processes. The instru-
ments of ratification shall be
deposited as soon as possible
with the Government of the
United States of America,
which will notify all the other
signatories of each deposit. The
treaty shall enter into force
between the states which have
ratified it as soon as the ratif1-
cations of the majority of the
signatories. including the ratif1-
cations of Belgium. Canada,
France, Luxembourg, the Meth
erlands. the United Kingdom
and the United States. have
been deposited and shall come
into effect with respect to other
states on the date Of the de-
posit of their ratifications.
ARTICLE IL.
After the treaty has been in
force for 10 years. or at any
time thereafter, the parties
shall, if any Of them so re-
quests, consult together for the
purpose of reviewing the treaty.
having regard for the factors
then affecting peace and secur-
ity in the North Atlantic area.
including the development of
universal as wen as regional
arrangements under the Char
ter of the United Nations for
the maintenance of interna-
tional peace and security.
ARTICLE 13.
After the treaty has been in
force for 20 years, any party
may cease to be a party one
year after it's notice of denun-
citation has been given to the
Government Of the United
States of America. which will
inform the governments of the
other parties of the deposit Of
each notice of 'denunciation.
ARTICLE II.
This treaty, of which the
English and French texts are
equally authentic, shall be de-
posted in the archives of the
Government of the United
States of America. Duly certi-
fed copies thereof will be
transmitted by that government
to the governments of the other
signatories.
In witness whereof, the un-
dersigned plenipotentiaries have
signed this treaty.
Evening star., 1949-03-18
Mclean Executors Plan to Sell
HOPE and Star of East Diamonds

Executors of the estate of the
late Evalyn Walsh Mclean are
planning to sell the famous Hope
and Star Of the East diamonds,
together valued at more than
$3.50, 900, it was learned today.
Details Of the proposed transac-
ton were not Immediately made
known, but reliable sources said a
petition to clear the way soon will
be filed in District Court.
Thurman Arnold. executor of
the famed Washington hostess
will, refused to comment.
I'D like to cooperate, but If I
do, we will be worried to death
by newspapers in New York and
elsewhere" Mr.. Arnold said.
Evening star., 1949-03-18
GoI|inger, Out of Funds Now,
Faces Greater Crisis Next Year
Further SIushes in Rock-Bottom Budget
Will Prevent Adequate Care, Officials Soy

already rock-bottom budget. Gal
linger officials do not see how they
can keep the hospital in opera
ton next year.
Supt. A. r. Sweeney put it this
way:
I'VE can't keep going unless we
get more money"
The situation is so serious now
that the hospital has asked the
Commissioners to permit buying
on credit until Congress acts on
4 $271 900 deficiency request.
II the hospital can't go on now
without budget-patching, how will
patients fare next year with
budget-slashing?
District officials say Gallingel
will have insufficient funds fol
food, medicines and fuel next year
Because of the lack of funds
now, Gallinger supply stocks are
so low I'VE have minor crises day
after day." one official declared.
1See GALLINGER, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1949-03-18
Army, Navy Journal Bequeothed
To Gndiron Club by OLoughIin

The late Col. John .Callan
OLaughlin bequeathed his Army
and Navy Journal to the Gridiron
Club of Washington under terms
of his will filed In District Court
today.
Col. OLaughlin, who became a
member of the Gridiron Club. an
organization of Washington cor
respondents. in 1910. directed
proceeds of the publication be
used only for charitable purposes
and journalistic education and
awards.
A native of Washington. Col.
OLaughlin died Monday. He was
rs years old and had no immedi-
ate family.
The journal, which Col. OLaugh-
Evening star., 1949-03-18
By WiIIiom J. WheotIey

National Guard clothing and
field equipment valued at many
thousands of dollars are disap-
pearing in the hurried transfer OF
officers from State units to active
Army duty. it was learned today.
The situation said to prevail
throughout the country came to
light with q 81, 800 property short
age reported by Battery c, 340th
Automatic Weapons Battalion
District National Guard.
The situation, blamed on care
lessness, is said to have two basic
conditions One is that young
officers called to active duty are
not given time to clear up their
property accountability. The other
Evening star., 1949-03-18

lin purchased in 1925. is valued at
approximately $500. 900, according
to best estimates. He owned all
of it's stock. 1t long has been
regarded as a semiofficial Or
gan of the armed forces and one
of the most influential publica-
tions in it's field.
The will of the veteran publish
er, who once served as Assistant
Secretary of State, provides that
the Executive Committee OF the
Gridiron Club shall use the in
come from the journal as it sees
fit under the terms of a trust. The
will specifies that priority in dis
bursal of the income shall be
given for relief of needy journal
49, ~,Y ATy~rJY YAr nono A6l
Evening star., 1949-03-18

Other attorneys for the estate
were in conference with court
officials this morning. apparently
preparatory to filing the petition.
The Hope diamond. for which
Mrs, Mclean paid $180,000. was
appraised officially at $176,920,
while the less publicized Star of
the East was valued at $185, 900.
In her will, Mrs. Mclean stipu-
lated the jewels should be held in
trust until the youngest of her
grandchildren reaches the age of
rs.
This grandchild Is Mamie Spears
Reynolds, daughter of former
North Carolina Senator Reynolds
(See HOPE DIAMOND, Pg. A-4)
Evening star., 1949-03-18

CAIRO, Mar. 18 (Ay.-Ambas-
sador Stanton Griffis left Cairo
by plane today for the United
States. He will stop at Rome
and Paris on the way. Mr.. Grit.
fis also is director of United Ma
tions Relief for Palestine Refu-
gees.
Evening star., 1949-03-18
Truman Refuses
ToGiveUpHope
For Program
Avoids Taking Issue
With Congress on
Recent Setbucks
By Joseph A. Fox
Stor Stoff Correspondent

KEY WEST, Fla, Mar. ia
President Truman refused today
to take open issue with the DEM
ocratic- controlled and rebellious
81st Congress and said he is still
hopeful his fair deal" program
will be enacted.
At a news conference on the
tree-shaded lawn of his winter
vacation White House" here, Mr..
Truman said he would not COM
ment on the action of the Senate
Armed Services Committee in
tabling the nomination Of his old
friend, Mon c. Wallgren of WASH
ington State. for the chairman
ship of the National Security Re-
sources Board.
Nor would he comment directly
on the Senate filibuster which
blocked action at this time on his
civil rights program. He also re-
fused to say anything about the
House-passed rent control bill
which is much weaker than that
requested by the administration.
Wants to Give Congress . Chance.
In an amiable and Joking mood,
Mr.. Truman said he thinks the
public should give the Democratic
Congress chance before passing
Judgment on what it might do.
He said there was nothing to
add to the implied threat he made
at the Jackson Day dinner in
Washington to take that train
the presidential campaign special
again and lay his case before the
people in an effort to win better
cooperation from the present
Congress. During the campaign.
he denounced the Republican,
controlled 80th Congress as "the
worst" on record.
He expressed the opinion that
most members of Congress are
fundamentally all right.
Asked if he thought Dixiecrats
were good Democrats" Mr.. Tru-
man replied emphatically that
they were not.
Three-Party System.
When a reporter suggested that
recent events in Congress which
administered serious setbacks to
the administrations legislative
program indicated the working of
a three-party system. Mr.. Truman
replied that they might be con.
strued that way.
Southerners allied with Repub-
licans to defeat the administra-
ton on the Senate move to curb
fllibustering as a prelude to con-
sidering civil rights legislation.
Mr.. Truman identified the three
as Republicans, Democrats and
Dixiecrats, and then chided a re-
porter for asking him to define
the trio, saying in effect it was
evident what he meant.
What about the progressives?"
a reporter said.
The President said to ask Bob
La Follette-he buried them. The
reference was to the late Senator
La Toilette, of Wisconsin, long a
Spearhead in the Progressive
movement
Says Congress Was Delayed.
In saying the public should
give the present Congress q
chance to demonstrate what 1t
will do, Mr.. Truman pointed out
that. being new Congress-, it was
delayed in organizing itself by
inaugural preparations.
AS the President came out to
greet the newsmen for his first
press conference in two weeks he
jibed good-naturedly at the specu-
lation which has been published
since the meeting today was an
nounced.
He said that all the questions
to be asked had been printed
along with the answers-but when
one reporter wanted to know how
the answers shaped up with fact,
said that would have to wait on
time.
When asked about published re-
4o n4-@ 0S
Evening star., 1949-03-18
TERMS OF ATLANTIC ALLIANCE MADE PUBLIC
Acheson Says Pact Will Require
Force in Meeting A||-Out Attack
Text of North Atlantic Security Pact

all; and consequently they
agree that, II such an armed
attack occurs. each Of them, in
exercise of the right of indi-
vidual or collective self defense
recognized by Article 81 of the
Charter of the United Nations,
will assist the party or parties
so attacked by taking forth
with, individually and in con-
cert with the other parties, such
action as it deems necessary,
including the use Of armed
force. to restore and maintain
the security of the North At
lantic area.
Any such armed attack and
all measures taken as a result
thereof shall Immediately be
reported to the Security Coun-
Gil. Such measures shall be
determined when the Security
Council has taken the meas
ures necessary to restore and
maintain international peace
and security.
ARTICLE 6.
For the purpose of Article
an armed attack On one or
more of the parties is deemed
to include an armed attack on
the territory of any of the par
ties in Europe or North Amer
lea, on the Algerian depart
ments of France, on the occu-
patton forces of any party in
Europe, on the islands under
the jurisdiction of any party in
the North Atlantic area north
of the Tropic of Cancer or on
the vessels or aircraft in this
area Of any of the parties.
ARTICLE !.
This treaty does not affect.
and shall not be interpreted as
affecting, in any way the rights
and obligations under the char
ter of the parties which are
members of the United Nations.
or the primary responsibility of
the Security Council for the
maintenance of international
peace and security.
ARTICLE s.
Each party declares that
none of the international en-
gagements now in force be-
tween it and any other of the
parties or any third state is in
conflict with the provisions Of
this treaty. and undertakes not
to enter into any International
engagement in conflict with
this treaty.
ARTICLE 3.
The parties hereby establish
a council, on which each of
them shall be represented. to
consider matters concerning the
implementation of this treaty.
The council shall be so organ
lied as to be able to meet
promptly at any time. The
council shall set up such sub
sidiary bodies as may be neces-
sary; in particular it shall
establish Immediately a de-
fense committee which shall
recommend measures for the
implementation of Articles 3
and 5.
Evening star., 1949-03-18
Lute News
Bulletin
Train Robber Sues B. & O

Z
George L. Ashton, 20, one of
two gunmen who held up q
train last week near Martins
burg, w. Va, today filed suit in
District Court here against the
b. & O. for S50,0o0 damages
and charging that the robbery
was "initiated solely due to the
negligence of the railroad"
because it served him drinks.
Citing that he il . minor, the
suit also points out that drinks
were ION the table" while the
train was in West Virginia,
which Is contrary 10 law.'
Evening star., 1949-03-18
Congress Power
To Declare War
Is Unabridged
TTALY'S DEPUTIES VOTE for
Pact, Breaking Red Filibuster.
Page AS.
By Gornett D. Horner

By Gornett D. Horner
The United States, Canada and
key Western European nations rel
vealed the terms of the North At
lantc treaty today, and Secretary
of State Acheson made it clear he
believes each member of the pro-
jected alliance would be obligated
to use armed force to help meet
any "all-out" attack on any one
of them.
The key article Of the treaty
would pledge each of the nations
signing and ratifying it to:
l. Consider an armed attack, in
q specified North Atlantic area,
against one or more of them as
IAN attack against them all"
l. In event of such attack, to
take forthwith" such individual
and joint action as each member
deems necessary, including the
use of armed force, to restore and
maintain the security of the North
Atlantic area" !
War Left Up to Congress.
Another provision stipulates
that the treaty shall be ratified
and its provisions carried out" by
the nations signing it ''in accor-
dance with their respective con-
stitutional processes" Under the
United States Constitution, only
Congress can declare war. Thus
there is no automatic" war COM
mitment in the pact.
Mr.. Acheson analyzed the treaty
terms at news conference. He
was asked If he believed that this
country nevertheless would have
a moral obligation to Use armed
force to help meet an armed at
tack against another member of
the alliance.
He emphasized that the obli-
cation spelled out in the treaty
is to achieve a specific result-to
restore and maintain security.
Those with the constitutional
power of decision must exercise
their best and most honest judg-
ment to decide what is necessary
to achieve this result in the event !
Of an attack, he said.
Gravity of Attack Decisive.
. The gravity of a possible attack
would have to be considered in
deciding on the action to be taken.
Mr.. Acheson added. He remarked
that one wouldn't use a sledge-
hammer to kill fly. He recalled
that the japanese attack on the
American gunboat Panay in the
1930s did not mean war. while the
attack on Pearl Harbor did.
If there should be an all-out
attack against one of the North
Atlantic allies, such as occurred
when Germany started the last
two world wars. and if honest
judgment was applied as to what
action was necessary to restore
security. there could be only one
answer regarding the obligation
of other treaty signers, Mr.. Ache
son said.
Mr.. Acheson spoke to reporters
as the treaty terms were made
public after eight months secret
negotiations. He will exp. ain i'm
plications of the treaty further in
a a radio address to the Nation
tonight. to be broadcast over the
Columbia and Mutual networks
at 1890 pm.
Truman Approves Pact.
President Truman said at Key
West, Fla. meanwhile. that the
pact has his entire approval. He
added that he has approved the
speech Mr.. Acheson is making
tonight.
The treaty, designed primarily TO
discourage Russian aggression,
proposes to bind North America
and Western European democra-
cies in a 20-year self help and
mutual aid" military alliance. It
Is the first such peace-time treaty
Evening star., 1949-03-18

PLAN FOR $l8.60O,000 D. c.
Grant Is Praised and Assailed.
Page B-1.
Evening star., 1949-03-18
Griffis Flying Here

Continued on Page A-3, Col. %
Evening star., 1949-03-18

(See OLAUGHLIN, Page A-5D
Evening star., 1949-03-18

The tert OF the North Atlan-
tic security alliance to be signed
here the first Deek in April:
Evening star., 1949-03-18

An Associated Press Newspaper
Evening star., 1949-03-18

When asked about published re
Evening star., 1949-03-18

(See GALLINGER, Page A.
Evening star., 1949-03-18

Clearing. windy and colder tonight with
lowest about 26. Tomorrow. fair, rather
windy and cold Full report on Page A-2J
Temperatures Today.
Evening star., 1949-03-18

Continued on Page A,
Evening star., 1949-12-13
Invitations Available
For Third Evening Star
Neiqhborhood Concert

Invitations for the third
Neighborhood Concert by the
National Symphony Orchestra
under the sponsorship of The
Evening Star, to be held at
Eastern High School Deem
ber 10, are now ready for dis
tribution.
The cards, which may be
had without cost. are avail
able at Eastern High School,
Mount Rainier High School,
Anacostia High School, Elliot
Junior High School, Kramer
Junior High School, Taft jun
ior High School. Bryan, Kings
man, Woodbridge and Brookland
Elementary Schools, the Com
munity Center Department at
Sixteenth and Lamont streets
NV. and at the business coun-
ter in the lobby of The Star
Building.
The concert, which Howard
Mitchell will conduct, will start
at 8 pm. and will be broadcast
In its entirety by Station
WMAL.
Evening star., 1949-12-13
Rigsbee Held for Grand Jury
In S|ayinq Of Scheye

James Abbott Rigsbee, 35. to-
day was ordered held for action Of
the grand jury on a charge Of
numbering Joseph Chg joel
Scheve. 56-year-old convicted
gambler, in a Ninth street pool
hall early last Saturday.
The action came after q
coroner's jury heard testimony
that Scheve and Rigsbee. self
styled tough guy" engaged an
argument before the shooting.
After the argument, Rigsbee left
the hall. He returned about 45
minutes later. three or four shots
were fired and he was heard to say
that nobody else is going to get
hurt" the jury was told.
Ernest N. White, 705 Fourth
street NV. who said he had
known Big Joe" for 18 years,
testified he handed over his Boy
Scout knife to Scheve just before
the two men began to- argue. big
Joe" held the knife with its blade
open while they talked. Mr.. White
said.
Scheve died face down on the
floor of the poolroom at 913 Ninth
street NV, with a .38-caliber slug
in his back.
Evening star., 1949-12-13
|Driver Freed on Bond
lin Hif-Run Accident;
Woman Hurt Critically
p


Lewis A. Bond. 40, vice presi.
dent of the Edmonds Optical Co..
915 Fifteenth street NV, was
freed on $1,000 bond today in a
"hit-run" accident which injured
q 40-year- old woman here last
might.
Charged with leaving the scene
Of an accident. he posted the bond
and the case was continued until
January 13.
Victim of the accident in the
1900 block of Calvert street NV,
was Miss Mary Price. 40. of 1875
Mintwood place NV, who is in
critical condition at Emergency
Hospital.
According to Detective Fred
Williams of the accident investi-
cation unit, Mr.. Bond was ar
rested shortly after the accident
occurred. The license number Of
his car was taken by a streetcar
operator, who turned it over to
police. Mr.. Bond was located by
police at the rear of his apart
fment house, 270l Connecticut ave-
nue. NV.
Detective Williams said Mr..
Bond told him he got out of his
car after striking the woman and
then became frightened when he
saw her lying in the roadway.
He said he then drove away.