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Evening star., 1949-05-14
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SotT HAMPTON Enk land MAY
ID The southampton tender re-
ufned today from the no.4ah
steamer Basoiy without nssnElng
Communls, Gerhard Eisleg 10 Brit
lah soil
Tie tender crew MAS told 10
stand hy for possible SECOND
tgip 20 The RA,oTy which stan VAS
anchored IN Coses Road
The tendeF was neatls tao and
3 hall hours overdue when II nrsi
returned herr This Indicated
there had ecen proIRsted neEo-
uationS aboard the nasogy he-
tween Ahlp officers and a Scotland
Yard inspector sent 10 set Eisicf,
The tender reached here al IS
pm III IS am. EDIT
A special eouft scksion SAs
called for this afternoon Appar-
entity IN the expectation that
EiSlef would be hroush, ashore
from the Polish ship In which re
fied New York
Important" Cali Made
Eis!er who has been described
by Congress as the No Com
muniSt In the United States VAS
at liberty on s23 500 band he fied.
The threat Of two prison terms
in the United States dansles over
his head
A Scotland Yard mar left The
tender when II touched shore and
went 10 make telephone cali.
He told newamen the call vas
important In London. Scot
land Yard declined 10 Rive the
reason for the call
/ Detective Inspector W, u Bray
OF Scotland Yard accompanied
immigration and port officials
when the tender left 10 meet The
Batory.
Scotland Yard sent Inspector
w. r. Bray 10 the Battery. ae-
companied by Chief Inspector
Gordon Baker, head OF the South
ampton Criminal Investigation
division.
l.. y. Attaches on Trip.
Representatives Of the Britain
immigration Department and Of
the United States and Polish En-
bASsies also we're believed 20 have
made the trip The American En-
basSy In London said William II.
Beck. United States Consul Otn.
eral at Southampton, and Frllk
Beck. an assistant attaehs from
London. we're believed 10 have
gone to the Bstory,
The Batory was anchored ~
miles out, In BritlAh waters on
cowes. the isie Of Wight
The Southampton ragistrais.
Alfred Bedford. called the spe-
cial court session.
The captain Of the Batory SAs
quoted In q radio report Is say-
ing 4 will land him tLtaler1 IN
0dynla. That iH the Polish port
for which the ship wili brad after
leaving Southampton
CHS Correspondent Richard
Yaffee who also is aboard. aaid
that only instructions from the
&hip's owners or the Polish dlpio-
matte service would make the
captain change his mind
/ Wants 10 Extradits Iksisr.
An American Embassy kpokss-
man. Who said the United States
wants 70 extrsdiis Eikier. pointed
out that this would involve taking
him of q Polish khip IN Britain
legal waters, This presents legal
and diplomatic oifhcuItiss uniess
he agrees 70 leave the sftp
The United States wants 10 re-
Evening star., 1949-05-14
School Safety Patrol
Parades in Capital;
Turnout Sets Record
10000 Boys and Girls
March TO Martial Music
On Constitution Avenue
Parade Pictures on Page A-2o.

In gaily colored uniforms. thei,
marching tread stimulated b.
martial music. 10000 boys anc
girls paraded on Constitution ave-
fnue today in the biggest turnou,
in the history Of the School Safety
Patrol movement.
The youngsters executed eyes
right smartly as they passed the
reviewing stand opposite the
Washington Monument to the ap-
plause OF Government distin-
guished figures.
The 10000 were the proud rep
resentatives of much larger
army. $4,000 boys and girls in
the United States who. imbued
with a sense Of duty. start for
school a half hour early TO man
their posts at dangerous cross
ings TO protect the lives of the
classmates en- route to school.
A large sign at the head OF
the parade today read. Child
traffic deaths cut one-third since
1928" Officials OF the American
Automobile Association. who spon-
sored the parade along with school
authorities and the Metropolitan
Police Department. said the one
third was little high. The actual
decrease in traffic deaths OF chill
dren TO IL years OF age since
1922, when the school patrol
movement was started. is 27 Per
cent. they said.
Motorcycles Lead Parade.
The children were in high
spirits treading along In the cool
clear sunshine. which cast sharp
patterns Of the elm tree shade
beneath their feet.
The parade started with grea,
" of motorcycles from the Trafac
Division of the Metropolitan po-
lice force. Behind them supt
Robert j. Barrett and Inspector
Arthur e. Miller. who heads the
Traffic Division. rode In an open
car.
Next came a roll call OF thu
States. q boy representing every
State IN the Union. carrying a
sign showing its number Of school
patrol members.
The TOO school patrol members
who came here from Florida for
the parade were FIRST in line. They
were led by the Pensacola con-
ttngent. whose shirt sleeves showed
their deep tan.
The District had more than
lECEOOI. PATROLS Pig, A-al
Evening star., 1949-05-14
Nixon Demands Clark
Explain 'laxity' in
Letting EisIer Flee
McCorron Bores Difficulty
With Justice Department
On Red investigation
o. sAs Aaetio,.d Pss,,

Representative Nixon. Republi-
can. OF California said today
Attorney General Clark owes Con-
gresS an explanation OF Justice
Department ''laxity" in the escape
OF Communist Leader Gerhard
EiSler.
Mr., Nixon Is a member OF the
House un-American Activities
Committee. which once called
Eisler the top Communist in this
country,
/ But since a Senate Judiciary
subcommittee already is workins
on legislation to curb operations
OF Reds and subversives, Mr.. N,xor
suggested that It call Mr.. Clark
for an explanation.
Senator McCarran, Democrat
Of Nevada head OF the Senate
group. indicated. meanwhile. that
he's having his own difficuitie,
with the Justice Department.
McCarran Admits sension.
/, Newsmen told Senator McCar-
ran there have been reports that
the department had refused 10
cooperate with the subcommittee
staff in making available inior-
nation about persons the group
wants 10 question.
1t has not developed TO a poln,
where I can call 1t trouble" Sen
ator McCarran replied. We have
been trying TO get cooperation
and We shall continue TO try"
When newsman said Senator
McCarrans remarks seemed TO
indicate dissension between the
subcommittee and the Justice De-
partment. the Nevada Senator
agreed that they did indicate that,
Il don't believe / ought to Say
anything more about II. he added
Mr.. Nixon told reporters that
Eisler's escape certainly indicates
laxity on the part OF the Depart
ment OF Justice. II would seem
obvious that q man who has been
termed the number one Com
munist agent in the United States
has not been kept under proper
surveillance
Chaplin Deportation Urged.
This points UP the need fs
tightening our alien deportation
laws to make 1t possible TO holc
subversive aliens in confinement;
while awaiting expulsion. TheS
certainly shouldn't be allowed tf
have the run Of the country a,
Eisler did"
The Senate subcommittee
headed by Senator McCarrAn ha,
been holding hearings on his bill
to bar the immigration gates tc
subversiye aliens. and 10 get rid OF
any In this country.
Al yesterdays hearing. Senator
Cain. Republican. Of Washington
declared that Screen Actor Char
lie Chaplain should be one Of taos<
deported. Senator Cain said
Chaplin had an 'unsavory his
tory" which included actions
coming ''perilousiy close 10 trea-
son"
In Hollywood there vas no com
ment from Mr. Chaplin On tss
charge
The Senate hearings are in re-
cess until Monday. Senator Nc
Carran said that at that ttrne
the group plans 10 question wit
nesses who wili come TO wash
ington from quite q distance =
He refused to name them.
Backing Of Hams Eixier Cited.
In his statement 10 the group
yesterday Senator Cain said
Chaplin. q Britain citizen. onee
vas mixed Up IN an snciceni
which skirts periiozassy 1lnae 70
treason" He sad the incident
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Evening star., 1949-05-14
Poroeuoyon President
Will Toke Doth Todcy
~ a. As.ns snssd eysss

AST'NClON. Paraguay. MAy H.
Felipe Molils Lopez. 30. . dent
.st. takes the cath Of Once today
a President of Paraguay. He
barred fanfare and fancy draas.
Evening star., 1949-05-14
New Effort 6ei
EisIer OFF Polish
Ship Reported
Seotlond Iord AIDE
Returns First Time
Without Fugitive
sullETiN

Sol 7ttAAspT0S FnkaAra
- We're S1ssras akaak LIE
dHcAs yescay Thai . tender wAs
asettec 20 iAKe y Scotland YAy.
detective baeG 10 TIE pal4Sa
l.TFT BAlasy a. 4 pm ! rm
EIoF 10 dNkt2 .Ggtfsrg fnr
Communist Gerhard Ka>lwr A
message ssFI hagk ns d neSa-
gasn aho attl here by sgscs al
launch !oy ttse hAtosy AAsa.
. Elsler held OF board RAtcry
bat spec!sl tender may take him
o!t al 4 pm
Evening star., 1949-05-14

(See TAXES, Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1949-05-14

(See ARMS, Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1949-05-14
hacking Of Hams Eisier Cited.

In his statement 20 tfae grouI'
Yesterday Senator Cain said
Chaplin, q Britsafl citizen. once
was mixed Up In az lnctoeni
which skirts periioslsly eloae 70
treason" He sad the incident
I-nrtirs,ed ar, Pare AZ. Col ~
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See EIsLER. PAGE IA ,
Evening star., 1949-05-14
Higher Payment Beaten.
Son Born 10 FoIsoms

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{ SCHOOL PATROLS. Pa.
Evening star., 1949-05-14
Wants 10 Exiraaite Ilsisr

An American Embassy kpokss-
man. Who said the United States
wants 10 extradits Eisler. pointed
out that this would involve taking
him of Polish ship IN Britain
LEGAL waters, This presents legal
and diplomatic oiffcuItiss uniess
he agrees 70 leave the shtp
The United States wants 10 re-
Evening star., 1949-05-14
Guide for Readers

A. Aasuxsoa~s ss~as Ns~ss~
Evening star., 1949-05-14

Mostly sunny with possible shower late this
afternoon or tonight. High near "a today;
low tonight near so. Tomorrow partly
cloudy. Full report on Page A-2D
Midnight, So am. ---54 II a m. 81
2am. --56 Sam. ---55 Noon -----68
4am. -54 10 am. so ! pm. ---73
Evening star., 1949-07-09
Laurel Rucewuy Entries

F1RST-Purse. $500, 2-year-olds and up: pace
20 conditioned; mile; first half of daily
Evening star., 1949-07-09
Mrs. Monsees Wins Family Bet
Follows With CBS Golf Trophy

handicap, Mrs. Gibbons missed
tying for the cup by single
stroke.
Second low net went to a former
Glass B Star Cup winner, Mrs. E
r. Ferguson. jr.. of Kenwood. who
in her fourth round of golf this
season had 98-19-77.
Other prize winners. in order
were Mrs. J. D. Morgan of Ken
wood, 96-16-80; Mrs. D. w. Duke
of Belle Haven, 100000: Mrs
H. r. Lady, the other Washington
entry, 98-18-80, and Mrs. Robert
Keebler Of Kenwood, 97-16-81.
The event was for players with
handicaps of Is through 20.
Evening star., 1949-07-09
CapoI
Empire City Choice
BY the Assoeioisd Press

NEW YORK, July 9.-Capot,
already of to a fine start, is
favored to take another big stride
toward the 3-year-old racing title
today in the $50.000-added Empire
City Handicap at Jamaica.
The Greentree Stables brown
colt, victorious in the Preakness
and Belmont Stakes but deprived
of Triple Crown honors because
Ponder led him to the wire in the
Kentucky Derby. must haul 100
pounds over a mile and three-six-
teenths and spot S pounds to one
of his arch rivals, Isidor Bieber's
Palestinian.
Six other sophomores, including
Capot's stablemates Wine List and
One Hitter, are named for the
Empire City. Completing the field
are the lightweights Reveille,
Colonel Mike, Ted M. and Dali
quart. Wine List is third in the
weights at 120 pounds.
Barring scratches, the Empire
City's Cap figures to gross $50, 800
and net the winner $38,500.
Evening star., 1949-07-09

Mrs. D. r. Monsees. who just 10
days ago won a family wager
from her 16-year-o1d son Jimmy
that she would be the first to
break 100, broke it by three strokes
yesterday and in her debut in
Glass B competition in the Wom-
ems District Golf Association won
the CHS Cup with 97-20-H.
One of two members OF the host
washington Golf and Country
Club in the 52-player field, Mrs.
Monsees was out in 40 and back
in 48 for a 81. Mrs. Monsees' first
score under 100 was In the intra-
club Mckay Bowl tournament last
week when she was second to Mrs.
George H. Bailey, jr.
Low gross went to Mrs. r. M.
Gibbons of Army Navy. playing
her first season in WDGA compe-
tition, who had a 90. With a Is
Evening star., 1949-07-09
Schedule PIuyoff Come

Auto Row and Alexandria Aces
who tied for first-half honors ir
the Boys Club Junior League. will
meet tomorrow at 10 am. on the
West Ellipse for the title. Auto
Row downed Wheelers. 1872. yes
terday, while the Aces won ovel
Trinidad, 1873.
The Western news., 1949-08-04

Jarvis Finch has returned to his
The Western news., 1949-08-04

/ Paul Hobson of the U. S. Navy
| is visiting at the home of his par
entS. Paul is on a thirty day leave
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Schermer-
horn and sons spent Saturday IN
Kalispell
Miss Katherine Hutchinson left
for her home in Seattle Friday after
weeks visit at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. James Howe.
The Baptist Bible School held
their picnic last Friday
DR.. and Mrs. George Long OF
Portland left Eureka for a weeks
visit with relatives. Their three
children remainted at the home Of
their grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Long,
until the parents return.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Ellis are en-
joying a new Chevrolet purchased
at Libby last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merlin Scott spent
Saturday in KalispeH on business.
Sterling and Helen Schagel and
nephew, Tracy Nelson, spent last
Thursday in Kalispell and White
fish on business.
Mary Flaget returned home Sun
day from a week at Youth Camp
on Dickie Lake.
The All Club held bingo party
at ( he Grange hall on Saturday
evening.
Donald McFadyean spent Monday
of this week in KaliSpe1 on busi-
ness.
The Baptist Young People held
an ice cream social on the church
lawn Saturday night to help pay
their expenses to Temple Hills.
Ray Frost returned home Mon
day from Spokane where his wife
is seriously ILL., Ray reports no
change at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Costich and
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Purdy spent
Sunday at the Hungry Horse.
Mrs. Alice Williams was a dinner
guest Monday night at the home Of
her son, Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Will
liams, in honor of her 18th birth
day. Other relatives and friends
were also guests.
Mrs. William Schagel returned
home Monday after several days
visit with relatives in Kalispell.
Adam Wunderlick returned to his
home in Everett, Wash, after spend
ing the past three months visiting
at the home of his daughters, Mrs.
Van Horn and Mrs. Carvey, and
son, Ernest.
Mrs. Carrie Warren of Seattle
visited a couple of days last week
at the j. T. Schermerhorn home
She left Saturday for North Dakota
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill Trip and
family attended the Golden We'd
ding Anniversary of Mrs Trips
parents, at the Pine Grove school
house in the Flathead, Sunday. Mr.
and Mrs. George Shea Jr. and fam
lily, and Mr. and Mrs. George Shea,
Sr and family also attended. They
were accompanied by Mrs. Maye
RCOse.
Mrs. Winifred Nelson, R. NJ, ac-
conpanied Mrs. Ed Madden to the
Kalispell hospital Mrs. Nelson re-
NAMED there as a special nurse for
Mrs. Madden.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Howe spent
Tuesday in Glacier Park. They were
accompanied by Miss Katherine
of Seattle.
Eureka baseball players won over
Mountain View, Sunday, in Kalis-
pell with a score of 4-2.
Blonde Biggs left for Portland
Monday for short visit.
Mr.. Ray, Postal Auditor of Spo
kane, spent several days in Eureka
and vicinity on business.
A lawn party was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Purdy
in honor of Tom Costich, Thursday
Mrs. James Broderick left for
Glacier Park last week where she
will work for the rest of the sea-
son.
The Western news., 1949-08-04
Eureka Local News

Mrs. George Aubert and children
of Columbia Falls visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cos
itch a few days last week. They
were accompanied by Mrs. VIII Au-
bert and family.
Mrs. Irene Grilly and family who
have been visiting at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Reich for
the past two weeks, returned to
their home in Chicago Heights,
Wednesday of last week;
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Price, Sr.,
spent the weekend at Flathead
Lake visiting at the home OF Fred
Rock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Johnson of
KaIispeIl spent Wednesday in Eur
eka. Their son who has been visit
ing in Eureka for the past several
days returned home with them.
They were accompanied by Mrs.
Sina johnson who returned home
on Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. William Benson and
son. Leon, of Kennewick, Washing
ton. visited relatives in Eureka last
week. Mr.. Benson returned home
on Sunday and Mrs. Benson and son
remained for an extended visit
The Western news., 1949-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Dwane Holder spent
the weekend in Poison visiting
friends and relatives.
Mrs. Anna Teel of Spokane is
visiting at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mr., and Mrs. Lloyd West.
An Old Timers meeting was held
Monday night at the home of Mrs.
Albina johnson. The book of the
History of the Plains was discussed.
Mrs. Johnson served a tasty lunch
at the close of the meeting.
Mrs. Floyd Williams and children
of Spokane, are visiting at the home
of Mrs. Williams parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Ramlow.
The Western news., 1949-08-04

work at Sheboygap Falls, Wis, af-
ter spending his vacation with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Finch
and with other relatives and friends
JoAnn Finch spent the weekend
visiting at the home of Joyce Cole
of Rexford.
John Finch and Bud Mikalson
spent the week end camping and
fishing at Fish Lakes.
Mrs. Larry Curtiss and little
daughter, Diane. spent the week
end with Mrs. Curtiss parents, Mr.
The Western news., 1949-08-04

Along State streets mighty mile
lin Chicago) are 1909 acres Of re-
tail floors, the greatest concentra-
tion Of retail selling space in the
world. Here 10000 manufacturers
American, European. Latin
American and Asiatic-offer every
thing from pins and playsuits TO
artichokes and airplsnes.
The Western news., 1949-08-04
Bus Carson And Family
Er.,.nnne To Visit Eureka.

Presenting five acts at the To
bacco Plains Rodeo in Eureka, Aug;
Is and IA, will be Bus Carson and
his family. Doug who is twelve and
Colleen, sixteen, will do trick rid
ing and fancy roping with three all
Palamino horses, dancing and high
school act. Barbara Jean, years
old, and her pony "Star" presents
the famous act Pal of Mine" Bar
bara Jean and Joan with trick
ponies and roping They have all
Sterling silver outfits. All acts will
be from five to ten minutes.
The Western news., 1949-08-04
All Club News

The sixth meeting of the Tobacco
Valley Home Ec. All Club was held
July q, at 2 p. m. at the High
School Home &c. room. A report
from the committees was read.
Plans for the All Club float for
the Fair and Rodeo parades were
discussed. Two demonstrations were
given, one on table setting and the
other on making soft drinks.
After the meeting a lunch was
served by 'Delsena Peterson and
Leila Wetzel. The next meeting
will be held at the High School
Home Ec. room on August 4, at
200 p. m.
The Western news., 1949-08-04
P0stmasfer Retires

Mr.. I. w. Fetterly who has been
the Postmaster in Eureka for the
past fifteen years retired Monday,
August l. Glen Roose will be act
ing Postmaster until the permanent
appointment is made.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fetterly plan to
make their home in Missoula this
fall.
The Western news., 1949-08-04
Eureka News
Special Notice

SptCIdI NOUCt
The Masonic Picnic will be held
at Sophie Lake, August 7. All Ma
sons, Eastern Stars, and their fam
lilies are invited. A covered dish
lunch will be served. Coffee and
lemonade and ice cream will be fur
nished.
The Western news., 1949-08-04
Notice

The Old Timers Picnic will be
held at Spring Greek, August 81.
The Western news., 1949-08-04
FAMILY Reunion

The Quilting, Kaufman and
Granger families held a family re-
union last week. Mrs. Emma Quill
ling and Vernon Quilting of Men
omonie, Wis, attended. II was the
first reunion in % years.
The Western news., 1949-08-04
Eureka Picnic In
Spokane August 2l

The Eureka Picnic will be held
at Manito Park Picnic will be at
18th Ave. entrance. Lunch Will be
1t 100 p. m. Everybody invited
and all Lincoln County folks well
come. It's August 2lst. We hope
10 have a big representation from
Eureka this year. Chairman. Vernie
Dixon.
Jarvis Finch has returned to his
The Western news., 1949-08-04
Tohacco Valley Grange

Tobacco Valley orange
Past Master Fred Anderson pre-
sided at the meeting of the Tobacco
Valley Grange, Tuesday July 26
substituting for Master Zelmer
Moses who was reported on the
sick list.
Home Economic Chairman, Eva
Lenarz, reported that the luncheon
the Grange ladies served for the
Conservation Caravan netted S24.0O
and she thanked all the members
who donated food and assisted with
the serving.
Brother Orval West reported that
a goodly number turned out to put
the first coat of paint on the Grange
Hamburger Stand at the fair
grounds and said that volunteers
were wanted to paint the second
coat on Thursday evening, August
4th He also stated that some Of
the ladies would be on hand that
evening to serve roast Welners and
coffee.
Several bills were presented and
allowed. Brother Winton Weyde-
meyer reported on the trip made
bv the Conservation Caravan, its
cbiectives and plans for next year.
He said that all members of the
Caravan were quite volubly en-
thusiastic about the meals served
them by the various Oranges on
their trip.
While waiting for the initiates to
arrive, Worthy Lecturer, Sister
Green read an article entitled, "Ten
Wavs to Kill an Organization" also
poem. "The End OF A Perfect
The third and fourth degrees
were put on in full form by our
drill team, with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
son Gay as initiates.
Grange was closed and all mem
bers enjoyed the lunch served by
the Aemisegger and Green families.
Pre-Nuptial Shower
A miscellaneous shower was
given in honor of Miss Lois John
son. Thursday evening, July % al
the Grange Hall. Eighty-four friends
were present and the honored guest
received many beautiful and useful
gifts. Songs were sung and two
short plays were given, after which
the bride to be was presented with
her gifts. She was assisted by her
mother, Mrs. Albina Johnson, and
her prospective mother-in-laW, Mrs.
Ed Holder in opening them.
A delicious lunch was served by
the hostesses, Mrs. Maye Roose,
Mrs. Bina Hudson, Mrs. Vernle Pei
tier. Mrs. Gus Soldering, Mrs. Ar
mold and Mrs. Winifred Harvey at
the close of the evening.
The Western news., 1949-08-04

Mr. and Mrs. Lon Mackey are
enjoying a new Plymouth.
The Western news., 1949-08-04
Famous state Street

and Mrs. H. A. Finch Of Eureka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-31
PROSPECT DRILL
 TO BE TAKEN TO
 Fl5HWHEEL AREA

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Oct. 31--R A portable prospect drill that can be hauled by an airplane, then reassembled, is going out to Fish wheel this week, Earl Remhne said today.
 Remling is heavy equipment operator who has a claim staked two claims away from Discovery at Alaska's newest mining town.
 He said he would reassemble the 1,200-pound drill at Fishwheel to determine for himself whether the strike is worthwhile. He said he had banned his property with few colors so far.
 The gasoline powered machine is capable of drilling prospect holes much faster than by hand. Dirt or gravel is taken from the hole at various depths and banned to de- termine it's gold-bearing content.
 T haven't seen any particular cause for optimism, but l want to find out" Remling said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-31
SHERMAN
 SUCCEEDS
 DENFELD
That Seems 10 Be Lineup as Vice Admiral Heads
 for Washington

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31-R- Vice Admiral Forrest P. Sherman headed today for Washington, bol- stering speculation that he will be picked to succeed Adm. Louis Den- field as Chief of Naval Operations.
 The Commander of the Sixth Task Force in the Mediterranean has been mentioned prominently for the job from which Denfeld was busted. He has stayed on the side- lines in the armed services scrap which brought Denfeld's removal.
 sherman left his fleet at Beirut. Lebanon, and boarded Pan Ameri- can airliner for the flight to this country. officials at London head quarters of US. Naval Forces in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediter- ranean said he had been ordered return to the capital,
 He is due to arrive in New York. early tomorrow.
 An announcement of Denfeld's successor as well as a decision on whether Denfeld will retire or ac- ,ept a lesser assignment is ex-
 ected soon.