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Evening star., 1950-03-25
February Store Sales
1 Pct. Under Last year

Department store sales in Wash
ington in February registered a
drop of l per cent from February
OF last year, the Richmond Re-
serve Bank reported today.
Sales in the first two months of
the year were of per cent from
the like period a year ago, the
report added.
The Capital made better show
ing than the Fifth Reserve District
as a whole. sales in 96 department
stores in the larger area being
down 3 per cent in February and
the same amount for the two
months.
The coal strike. made trade un-
usually spotty in the Fifth District,
more cities showing trade de-
creases than gains.
Following are percentage
changes in trade volumes in Feb
ruary and the two months COM
paned with like periods last year:
r~A
Evening star., 1950-03-25
Brock Pemberton
In Will Forgives'
| |ANOwing gHim
" the Assesio,ed Prem

NEW YORK, Mar. 25.-The
late theatrical producer, Brock
Pemberton, has forgiven his
debtors Il
In his will. made public yester-
day, he said:
ANY notes outstanding hereby
forgive and consider paid"
The noted Broadway producers
handwritten will did not indicate
how much might have been owed
him. He died March II.
The will left the bulk Of his
estate in q trust rs life income for
his widow. and the rest to 4
brother, a nephew and . niece.
Value OF the estate was not
given, but for probate purposes
was described - more than
$40, ,ooo."
Evening star., 1950-03-25
mrs. Annie Webster Dies;
| Niece Of Mark Twain
~ the Assoeietsd Press

NEW YORK, Mar. 25.-Mrs
Annie Mof1ett Webster died yes
terday at the age of 81 leaving
behind many mementoes Of her
famous uncle, Author Mark Twain
Her mother was a sister of the
author, whose real name was Sam
uel l.. Clemens. Mrs. Webster. a
native of st. Louis, moved to New
York many years ago.
he..also had a large collection
Eof her uncle's letters to her moth
er, a series of original illustra-
tions for "Huckleberry Finn" and
a tiny pottery jug which Mark
Twain described in his "Innocents
Abroad"
Mrs. Webster's husband, Charles
l.. Webster, who died In 1891
published many Of Twain's books
Evening star., 1950-03-25
6 Naples Police Injured
At Communicated RoIIy
by me Asseeioisd Pres,


ROME, Mar. 25.-Six police
we're injured in fighting with Com
munist-led demonstrators in the
Naples suburb Of Ponticelli last
night. dispatches to Rome news
papers said today.
The number Of demonstrators
injured was not yet listed.
Fighting broke out when police
advanced to break up an unau-
thorized rally called by the local
chamber Of labor.
Dispatches also reported a bomb
was placed at the headquarters
Of the Fascistic italian Sotial
Movement (MSD at Massa, in
central Italy. It was discovered
Evening star., 1950-03-25

- ~NAs
The Madrigal
Singers from
w a S h i n gton-
Lee High School,
A r Ii ngton. di-
rected by Miss
Florence Book
er. will make
their fourth ap-
pearance at this
annual service,
IN which most
of the members
of or t h e r n
Virginia church.
es participate.
Evening star., 1950-03-25
Hahor Garage Razinq
Likely 10 Be Put OFF
Fifth District, eo stores -

The Commissioners have de-
cided not to seek funds at this
time for tearing down the Har-
Dor Garage At Ninth and H
streets S.W.
Supplemental estimates for this
fiscal year had included $4,000
for demolition of the building and
$500 to provide new quarters for
the sign division of the Depart
ment of Vehicles and Traffic, now
housed there.
The Commissioners recon-
mended deletion of the funds In
a letter to the Senate Committee
on Appropriations yesterday, fol-
lowing q meeting with recreation
officials and members of the
Southwest Citizens Association.
Harry s. Wender. chairman Of
the Recreation Board, said that
while the board has neen on rec
ord in favor Of demolishing the
building to provide q larger play
area, he now feels only the ramp
should be removed.
He said the cost Of razing the
substantial building undoubtedly
would be higher than anticipated.
Removal of the ramp, he said
would provide enough extra space
to permit regular ball diamond
and the building could be kept
for possible use as q crafts center
It was brought out that the build
ing has q rental value Of about
$12, 900 a year.
Mr.. Wender also said he feels
the building should be decorated
to improve its appearance.
The citizens group representa-
tives protested the lack Of proper
play facilities for children In the
area.
Evening star., 1950-03-25
Prague
CONTINUED From First Page.)

librarian of the UsIS library here
since October, 1948, returned to
Prague this morning after taking
the night train from Munich.
She said she boarded the plane
a regular state-owned Czech air.
liner--yesterday morning in Bra
tislava, Slovakia, to come to
Prague.
Miss Kosmak, who travels on q
diplomatic passport, said airport
officials In Bratislava took the
unusual procedure of checking
passports and papers at two diff
ferent points on the field before
allowing passengers to go abroad
I'm sorry to say that 4 few
minutes after we were airborne
fell asleep. All hell could have
broken loose and I wouldn't have
known. I awakened when the
plane began circling the field. ]
thought it rather strange that we
were late getting into Prague.
Then I heard a fat woman say,
oh. this isn't Prague While we
circled around I saw quantities OF
American planes on the field and
knew I was somewhere else. /
could see American officers and
men"
Passengers Became Alarmed.
Miss Kosmak. Al, said People
began getting alarmed. The fat
woman went up to a thin man
and spoke to him. Then he got
up and banged on the pilots door
and then sat down.
When we landed every one was
milling around. The whole mood
was Of surprise and consterna-
ton. The door of the plane
opened and an American officer
put his head in and began say
ing:
Get out, get out. No one is
going to be hurt. You are in
Munich. One Of your pilots
doesn't like Czechoslovakia."
THE thin man who banged on
the pilots door didn't want to get
out. I heard one of the officers
say: Throw him out think il
was just an act on the mans part.
Anyway, two enlisted men led him
out into a stan car and took him
away"
Miss Kosmak said the two other
escape planes already had landed.
Told Some Were Bound.
Miss Kosmak said she was told
that many passengers aboard the
other planes had been roped into
their seats. She said as far as
she knew her plane had only one
pilot.
The other planes took of from
the Moravian cities Of Ostrava
and Brno for Prague.
Many pilots on domestic flights
Of Czech airliners are former RAF
flyers who speak English. They
were taken oil international
fights some time apo.
Miss Kosmak said she had no
trouble when she crossed the bor-
der on her way back into Czecho-
slovakia. She pointed out, how
ever, that she had q diplomatic
passport and q valid visa.
Evening star., 1950-03-25

District of Columbia-Mostly
sunny and windy today with high
est temperature in upper SOS. Clear
tonight with lowest about 35 de-
grees in the city and 80 degrees
in the suburbs. Tomorrow in
ereasipg cloudiness. followed by
rain at night.
Evening star., 1950-03-25

Maryland and Virginia-Clear
and colder with lowest tempera-
ture from Is to 80 degrees tonight
Tomorrow increasing cloudiness
followed by rain at night.
Wind velocity at 1880 O'Clock
this morning, 80 miles per hour
direction, west-northwest.
Evening star., 1950-03-25
T Tosconini Is 80 Today

NEW YORK, Mar. Is (P).-Ar-
turo Toscanini is 83 today. But
THE Maestro'-dean of the
worlds great conductors-plans
no celebration beyond the regular
Saturday broadcast of the NBC
Symphony Orchestra, over NBC
at $50 pm.
Evening star., 1950-03-25
Czech
Continued From First Page)

the roll was called at their inter-
view with newsmen there were So.
DR.. Ernest Steiner, Czech con-
sui in Munich. said arrangements
were being made to fly the So back
to Czechoslovakia early next week.
He said all would be asked to sign
statements that they are return
ing voluntarily.
Asked if he had the names of
the rs who are staying Dr.. Stein
er said, II have no interest in
them"
Names of these rs were not
made public.
Among those returning was Leo
pold Thurner, head of the Czech
Airlines. Thurner tried to avoid
identification by American news
papermen, then declined to talk
when he was spotted on the roll
call.
Flood Of Rumors in Prague.
The successive landing of the
three planes conceded with flood
OF rumors in Prague, the Czech
capital, of assassinations, palace
revolutions and major develop
ments in the Red-led government
there.
The spectacular escape already
had been widely rumored there.
although the government-con-
trolled press as yet had made no
announcement Of the flight.
This report, combined with
furry Of unconfirmed reports more
pointed than the usual run of
stories persisting in such rigidly
governed countries. added to the
feeling even in Prague that some
thing big has happened"
The most persistent of these
was that Deputy Premier Zdenek
Fierlinger either had been assas-
sinated by the anti-Communist
underground or had committed
suicide. A Czech government
spokesman said these rumors were
greeted in official circles with
roars of laughter"
Clements Fate Also Mentioned.
The story Of Fierlinger's death,
first published in the London
Evening News yesterday, also said
that Communist Party Secretary
Rudolf Slansky was wounded in
the underground attack.
The former Czech Minister to
Canada. Frantisec Nemec, now in
exile in Ottawa, was quoted by the
Ottawa Evening Citizen as saying
he had definite word" of the
assassination Of Fierlinger and the
wounding Of Slansky.
Prague also buzzed about the
fate Of former Foreign Minister
Vladimir Clements, who resigned
without public explanation from
his post two weeks ago. Reports
included that he was under house
arrest. that he had been jailed,
that he had committed suicide
and that he had been seen yes
terday leaving the Communist
Party headquarters. smiling
happily.
The only concrete story out Of
Prague was the official report
that Justice Minister Alexei
Cepicka had resigned yesterday as
general secretary Of the action
committee of the Communist
dominated national front-the or
ganization which in 1948 effected
the coup against the government
Of the late Eduard Benes in favor
Of the present Communicated re-
gime.
Cepicka, however, maintains his
justice post along with his other
portfolio as minister Of church af-
fairs. Prague radio said he quit
his national front job because of
the pressure Of other work" but
that he was still q member OF the
action committee.
Evening star., 1950-03-25

QlerS, the new
president of the
university.
Gen. Harmon
has been living
on his farm in
Woolford, Md,
since his retire.
ment two years
ago. He will
move to North
field. VT, next
June to take
over presidency
of the 131-year-
old military coll
Evening star., 1950-03-25

GolllSl l1oN q
DanZansky's fu.
neral h o m e
350l Fourteenth
S t r e e t NV
Burial will be
in Adas Israe.
Cemetery.
Mrs. Often.
berg died Thurs
day at Doctor.
Hospital after
an illness o1
two months.
She had beer
a Washington
roSi6er1t for fhc
Evening star., 1950-03-25
Cities Try Planning

CHICAGO (R.-The nation.
biggest cities are investing in thu
future. The International City
Managers Association says II OF
the Is cities of more than soc, 200
population spent a total Of 81 mil
lion for planning last year.
Evening star., 1950-03-25
Sunrise Service Set
|At Memorial Park

The fourth Easter sunrise serv-
ice will be held at 5:41 am. April
8 at the National Memorial Park
on Lee highway, west of Falls
Evening star., 1950-03-25
| Norwich University
Elects Gen. Harmon
|As New President
Sps<ioi pispotsh 10 The Sfar

BOSTON, Mar. rs. Norwich
University today elected Maj. Gen.
Ernest N. Harmon. 56. one Of
World War us outstanding SOL
Evening star., 1950-03-25

To encourage immigration Of
capital" Argentina is Offering ex:
cess profit tax exemptions to re-
eently-entered capital.
Evening star., 1950-03-25
Mrs. Moe 0ffenberq,
Jewish Leader, Dies

Funeral services for Mrs. Moe
Gutenberg, 81, wife of a Washing
ton attorney, will be held at noon
Evening star., 1950-03-25

Gold can be extracted from the
sea, but the cost is prohibitive.
Evening star., 1950-03-25
The Weather Here and Over the Nation
River Report.

Automobile IightS must be turned On
one-haH hour after sunset.
PrecfDitatisn.
Monthly precipitation in inches In the
CRuitSl (eirYAnf nannfh In dafaA.
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16
Bridges Controls Union From Jail

NORTH BEND, Ore. (R-CIO longshore president Harry Bridges seemed today to have control of his unions caucus here-from be- hind federal jail bars in San Francisco.
 Some West Coast locals had hinted of revolt last week, but this seemed waning here today.
 Delegates loyal to Bridges twice overwhelmed opposition on policy decisions yesterday invo lv n g their long time leader.
 They first rallied to elect a chairman known to be loyal. They named James s. Fantz, Portland, over R. T. Baker, a former Port land local president who would like to see the ILWU chief busted from union leadership.
 Then they rammed through res- olutions to President Truman to free Bridges and to demand a new trial for the man convicted of ly- ing when he said he was never a communist.
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16
Prophecies "Sees
 Mother Of Jesus''

NECEDAH, Wis, (P) - Thou sands of spectators from many States, who yesterday heard a Wisconsin farm wife relay a mes sage she said she had received from the Virgin Mary, trekked homeward today with mixed re- actions.
 Standing before an improvised shrine in her farmyard, Mrs. Mary Anna van Hoof told hushed throng that the Blessed Virgin had exhorted them all to "pray, pray, pray"
 Mrs. Van Hoff, Al, claims she has seen the Mother of Christ six times before in visionary appear ances here.
 The spectators - estimated to number nearly ,0OO-had to decide for themselves whether to discount or believe the claims that had drawn them there, for they saw nothing unusual.
 She repeatedly urged her listen CTS to "Pray, pray, pray"
 "The enemy of God is all over America"
 She told the crowd: Pope Plus XII is in danger unless we pray. I want to warn of Korea. It won't end unless we pray. Our bishop must remember my warn ing of Fatima. Black clouds are coming over America. Alaska is the first stepping stone. Remem- Der the Pacific Coast"
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16
Royal Daughter Born TOP Prince
 And Princess
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One) tions. Phince Philip, as he had done with the arrival of Prince Charles toasted the new princess health in champagne with mem bers of the family and his staff.
 He also rushed through long distance telephone call to his fa- ther-in-law, King George, who was on shooting trip at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, 500 miles away.
 Queen Elizabeth was with her daughter, arriving just five min utes before the baby was born.
 An announcement of the royal birth, hung on the wrought iron gates outside Clarence House, brought cheers from a crowd of several hundred which had grown since early morning despite glow ering skies.
 The roar of cannon salutes greeted the arrival of the new princess. From ancient London tower the honorable artillery com pany, following an old tradition, fired a 62-gun salute. In Hyde Park the regular army signalled the birth with Al guns.
 Throughout the British COmon- wealth the birth was also hailed. The Canadian aircraft carrier magnificent fired 2l-gun salute across the Halifax, N. S., harbor, when the news was heard.
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16
9&'ers Hitting Trail For Portland

Sourdoughs of the Gold Rush to the Klondike in '98 are again hit ting the trail with "Portland or Bust" as their new stampede grounds for 1850. The information al Sourdough Reunion will be guests at the Multnomah Hotel in Oregon's famous "City of Roses" " August 17-2O for the 18th annual convention of which Mrs. Bessie M. Thayer is chairman.
 Registration begins August IT with several hundred already heading toward Portland, states MT. T. Berthelsen, president of the Alaska Yukon Society who are entertaining the Gold Rushees. The annual business meeting is scheduled for Friday morning with a Canadian from Vancouver, B. C., to be elected president, and a "Gold Banquet" in the evening. On Saturday there will be Gay '90's Tap Bar" stag luncheon for the men while ladies are enter tained at tea at Providence Lounge. Phil Kemp's band will provide music for the formal ball in the evening. There will be trips on Sunday to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood with lunch at a Sour dough's Cabin on the mountain.
 Robert Service, noted Sour dough poet now living in Monte Carlo, France; It. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle, formerly of Nome; Hon. Dan Sutherland, former Delegate to Alaska, and other we'll known pioneers of the Northland have sent messages. A contest for a "theme song" will be a feature of the convention program.
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16
NEWS IN BRIEF

Continued from Page One) a council meeting, and said Val dez was next in line for funds un- der public works act. He said the cost of the proposed system would be amortized over a 2O-year peri cd.
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16
FAIRBANKS, (P)-The Cinema

FAIRBANKS, P)-The. Cinema River was dragged Monday in a search fo rthe body of a 38-year- old Indian, the father of five chil- dren, who drowned Sunday night.
 The victim, William Siverly, is believed to have been seized by cramps as he swam in the river.
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16

T/Sgt. and Mrs. E. Rice. who were stationed at Marks Air Force Base and made many friends in Nome, have announced the birth
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16

Father Donovan of Great Falls, Mont, who has been touring the Territory passed through Nome and was the guest of Judge and Mrs. J. Kehoe during his short stay.
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16
AUCKLAND, N. z. (P)-Rotor

AUCKLAND, N. z. (P)-Rotor- ua, center of the thermal region of New Zealand and center of noted hot springs spas, experienced a se- were earthquake shock Tuesday night at 9:45 pm. The shock rat tied windows over a wide area. Two milder tremors preceded it..
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16

of a son born on July IT, weighing five pounds and g ounces at their home in Enumclaw, Wash.
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16
TUESDAY GAMES American League

 Detroit 4, Cleveland l. Washington 10-0, New York 5-9. Boston 8-9, Philadelphia 3-4.
 (Only games scheduled
 National League Chicago 3, St. Louis 2. Pittsburgh 10, Cincinnati g. Brooklyn 1, New York o. Philadelphia g, Boston l.
 Pacific Coast League Hollywood 8, Los Angeles 4. San Diego 6, Portland 4. Oakland 8, San Francisco 2. Sacramento at Seattle postponed.
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16

PORTLAND, Ore. (P)-A Seat tie woman's first novel will be in- troduced here this weekend dur ing the annual weekend of the Alaska Yukon Pioneers.
 Mary M. Parker, author of ''This Was Aleska," will be honor guest at several functions when the Rose City plays host to the Sourdough stampeders.
 Autographing parties and lunch cons mark the premier of the gold rush adventure tale. A win dow of Portland's largest depart ment store features the book which is dedicated to northland pioneers. Mrs. Parker is the wife of Capt. Howell Parker, master of the Puget Sound Excursion vessel, Virginia V.
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16
Baseball Scores By The Associated Press)
MONDAY GAMES National LeaQue

Chicago 2, St. Louis 6. Cincinnati 13, Pittsburgh 8. (Only games scheduleO
 Aerican League Cleveland 3, Detroit 2 QO innings)
 (Only game scheduled
The Nome nugget., 1950-08-16

Nugget Ads Bring Quick Results
Evening star., 1950-09-24

Popular twist weove broodoom in your choice Of
green, beige or rose. ThekIy woven by fomous n
from the finest sprineest 'wooIs for extra long
Doesn't show prints. 9 and l2-foot widths for
sizes or wo-to-wolI. 81
Evening star., 1950-11-01
70 D. {. Jobs Upgraded
Total Of S9,064 a Year

The Commissioners yesterday
upgraded 20 municipal jobs for
pay increases totaling $1,000 a
year.
Among those receiving pay
boosts was Clark F. King, senior
assistant corporation counsel as
signed to Municipal Court, who
jumped one grade to a GS-12 at
$6,400 year. Promoted three
grades to the same rating was
James G. Dance. deputy director
OF weights, measures and markets.
The city heads also decided
yesterday to adopt a policy under
authority of the 1949 Classifica-
ton Act of classifying jobs with
out waiting for approval of the
Civil Service Commission.
The csc must finally approve
the actions, but they will take
effect at the time the city heads
decide on them, rather than after
clearance with the csc.
Evening star., 1950-11-01
D. c. Honors Johnson
On Retirement as
Sewer Division Chief

District government associates
yesterday honored Ellwood john
son, retiring superintendent of
the District Sewer Division, for
his 80 years of service with the
District.
Assistant Engineer Commissions
er c. H. Whitesell, representing
the Commissioners, presented Mr..
johnson with a certificate of ex-
cellence at a party at the Engi-
neers Club, 1925 e street NV.
Constructed Plant.
Harold c. Kemp, director of
sanitary engineering, pointed out
that from 1885 to 1888 MIR. john
son had charge of the construc-
ton of the $3.5 million sewage
treatment plant at Blue Plains,
and later was resident engineer on
construction Of the Rock Creek
diversion sewers, completed in
1941 at similar cost.
In July, 1912. he was made en-
gineer Of sewers, the title being
changed to superintendent of the
Sewer Division In October, 1945.
In August, 1916, he was made
deputy director of the Department
of Sanitary Engineering, which
position he held until a recent
illness.
Began Service i'm 1909.
Mr.. johnson first went to work
for the District in 1909. From 1910
until 1917, he was an assistant
engineer in charge of surveys and
sewer construction In the section
Of the District east of North and
South Capitol streets.
j.. After two years of work for the
Army, he returned to the District
and was placed in charge of the
sewage disposal system. He left
again in 1920 and engaged in pri-
vate business for 10 years, after
which he was placed in direct
charge of maintenance of the
District sewer system.
Successor to the post of super
tntendent of the Sewer Division is
Young j. Wright, former assist
ant superintendent.
Evening star., 1950-11-01
War Mothers Buke Sole

The bicentennial chapter of
American War Mothers will hold
a bake sale beginning at 10 am.
Friday in the roof parking lot
lobby of Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Wisconsin avenue and Albemarle
street NV. Proceeds are to go to
Ward 8 at Mount Alto Hospital.
Evening star., 1950-05-25

AIR CoNDITIONERS, new and re-
conditioned. sold. rented, EXCHANGED
serviced: fully guaranteed. OR. 4769
BISHOP EQUIPMENT CO
We take pride in rendering prompt.
Evening star., 1950-05-25
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

WATER ~ 1se aEATEEs, EAT ussa; sale; e,
& SEBbsTESR% CO q sq4 guar 5, n IohN
WIRE RECORDER-Wireway, mag
Retic' Re4' like new s75. HU. 5000.
YOUTH BED, maple. complete; maple
You 9sr.1 IAN ~ SAVE aD 70 300 OF
sol. ;Sie oIanos; bangs tnclud!2s aaI5map ano
gguaranHt5eee;. tee. also ,SStudent.slze pianos
6t1s 6AR. INC. lsoo q s. NV. NA
SINGER demonstration. floor and
hand vacuum cleaners with new
SfNc.rR Snlt gusEantse; sEW3tSG: c 2S2s DISCOUNT:
WICKER BABY STROLLER and play
pen. good cond.. SIS each. Call bet.
q m and 8 pm. LO. 5-2377. --26
FOR SALE COMPLETE FURNISH
INGS-Beautiful 1-bedrm. apt. in
NV. section; modern residence. Call
DE. Sl03, before pm. -25
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR painting:
special prices given on exterior if
oone now; pre-estimate cheerfully
given. VETERAN PAINTING CON
TRACTORS, 10. 5-3219; also ST.
one FLAKE ICE MACHINE, win
make one ton daily. For informa-
tion call Ma. 1929, ask for MR..
ANDERSON. Is Municipal Fish