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Evening star., 1950-12-29
French Rearmamenf
Nears Final Approval
In National Assembly
BY the Associated Press

PARIS, Dec. 29.-The French
governments special billion dollar
.rearmament program moved o
step closer to adoption today as a
proposed new tax schedule won
wider support in the National AS
sembly.
The Assembly's Finance Com
mittee in a close vote adopted the
schedule which members of the
group said would provide an extra
l45 billion francs (about S410 mil
lion) in new taxes needed to pay
for part of the arms project.
Previously the Finance Commit
tee had been at loggerheads with
the Assembly's National Defense
Committee over the extent and
financing of rearmament. The
Defense Committee drafted the
huge new arms schedule, but the
Finance Committee had refused
to indcrse taxation to pay for all
of it.
The new program was ham,
mered through committee sessions
all day yesterday after Premier
Rene Pleven warned assemblymen
that cut in the rearmament plan
would endanger American mill
tary aid to France.
The Assembly recessed debate
on the arms program Just before
midnight last night when it be-
came apparent the government
could not pose an issue of con-
fldence in time for a showdown ,
vote tomorrow. They resumed =
discussions today.
The constitution requires that a
full calender day intervene be-
tween a request for confidence and
the actual vote.
Some assemblymen feared a New
Years eve session if Mr.. Pleven
should officially pose the conf
dence question today. He had
previously announced that the
arms program would be a conf
dence issue to whip balky Gov
ernment party deputies into line.
However, early this morning the
premier, in a conciliatory move
obviously aimed at lawmakers
with New Years eve plans, de-
clared he might refrain from dee
manding vote of confidence after
all unless it was absolutely
necessary"
Evening star., 1950-12-29

Wind velocity at 1880 O'Clock
this morning. 10 miles per hour;
direction, north-northwest.
Five Day Forecast for Washington
and Vicinity, Dec. 20 to Jan. 8
Colder tomorrow night and
Sunday. rising trend Tuesday
colder likely Wednesday. Tenn
perature averaging 2 to 4 degrees
below normal, which in Wash
ington is maximum Al. minimum
Evening star., 1950-12-29
The Weather Here and Over the Nation

District of Columbia-Cloudy,
occasional rain this afternoon and
probably tonight. Highest about
SO and lowest tonight about 80
degrees. Tomorrow cloudy, con-
tinued cold.
Maryland and Virginia-Cloudy,
occasional rain ending tonight,
lowest Is western counties and 80
in east portion. Tomorrow mostly
cloudy, cold.
Evening star., 1950-12-29
BIoisdelI Resigns
As Sawyer Assistant
by the Assoeio,sd Press

~ NV NssueIu1tu FFess
Thomas c. Blaisdell, jr.. re-
signed today as Assistant Secre-
tary of Commerce. No reason
was given in the White House an
nouncement.
It was reported Mr.. Blaisdell
told the President in a White
House call this morning that he
has received IAN extremely chal-
lenging offer" from the Univer-
sity of California,
Evening star., 1950-12-29

gress, after serving one term.
| He has a strong labor back
ground in Indiana. and is for
mer Federal employe An attor-
ney, Mr. Walsh was deputy At
tolney General of Indiana and
practiced law prior to his elec-
ton to Congress. He served in
the Army during the last war.
Mr.. Walsh is generally cred
tied with paving the way for the
passage of the Federal Employe
Pay Act Of l949. With the CLASH
fed and postal pay bills blocked
IN the House Civil Service Com
mittee. Mr.. Walsh sponsored the
discharge petition that success
fully dislodged the postal pay
measure from the committee.
AS a result, the classified pay
measure also got clearance, re-
sulting in pay boosts for both
classified and postal workers.
Mr.. Walsh has informed AtGE
members urging him to take the
UNIONS presidency that he would
accept the job if his election were
accomplished without any dissen-
sion.
Those backing Mr.. Walsh say
they are confident that he will
receive the necessary majority on
the first ballot.
|PAY-The AF'L Government En-
ployes Council has gone on record
as favoring a II per cent pay in
crease for all Federal employees
earning up to $1,000 a year The
council also wants a II per cent
pay boost up to $1,000 a year for
employees earning more than that
amount.
In other words, employees earn
ing more than $4,000 annually.
would get a II per cent increase
on the first $4,000 that they earn,
with nothing above that figure.
This would give them an $3.50 pay
boost.
Several bills introduced during
the special session of Congress
would provide a II per cent pay
boost for those Federal employees
making less than $1,000 a year.
and 8 per cent for employees who
earn more than $4,000.
-
DEFENSE-John Moore, a staff
member Of the Federal Personnel
Council has been appointed per-
sonnel director of the Office of
the Secretary of Defense. It's a
very popular appointment. Mr..
Moore has an outstanding record
both in the civilian personnel
phase of the Government as well
as a colonel in the Army during
World War II.
AIR FORCE-Edward Lancas-
ter, chief messenger in the Office
Of the Secretary Of the Air Force,
has received the meritorious civil
ian award.
A Government employe since
1917, Mr. Lancaster was presented
the award for his outstanding
leadership ability and selfiess de-
ton to duty"
The award was made by Assist
ant Secretary of Air Force Eugene
M. zuckert. Incidentally, the Air
Evening star., 1950-12-29
Truman 10 Continue
Fight for Approval
OF RFC Nominees
BY the Associated Press

President Truman is not going
to give up his fight for Senate
confirmation of the men he wants
to run the Reconstruction Finance
Corp.
He said at his news conference
yesterday that he will send again
to the new Congress the five RFC
nominations which have failed
twice to win confirmation.
Chairman Fulbright of a Senate
subcommittee which blocked the
nominations was not available for
comment on Mr.. Truman's state
ment. His Office said he had left
word he had nothing to say now
Nominations Blocked.
1t was generally believed, how
ever. that there has been no
change in the committees atti-
tude toward the nominations
and some of RIGS policies.
The group, which is investi-
eating charges that politics may
have influenced some big RFC
loans, has blocked confirmation of
the corporation's directors by
taking no action on their renomi-
nations.
The Presidents nominees are
Chairman w. Elmer Harber
Walter E. Cosgriff, C. Edward
Rowe, William E. Willett and
Walter L. Dunham.
Senator Fulbright. who has been
outspoken in criticizing the RFC
recently proposed that the five
man top administration be abol-
ished to make way for a one
man boss.
Dallas Manager Resigns.
Mr.. Truman was asked at his
news conference whether he would
recommend such move. He said
he did not intend to. He also told
reporters that Congress had re-
iected plan he proposed for re-
organizing the RFC.
These other developments also
added fuel to the RFC contro-
versy:
Cd L. B. Glidden. manager. of
the corporations Dallas branch
Office, resigned with a blast that
he was fed up on politics and
politicians" interfering in the
agency's affairs.
(2) The RFC ordered Henry
Eckfeld relieved of duty as man
ager of the Detroit branch Office
after George E. Fitzgerald, Mich
igan Democratic national COM
mitteeman, complained that un-
der Mr.. Eckfeld Republicans
made it tough for Democrats to
get loans" from the RFC. Demo-
cratic national headquarters here
confirmed that Mr.. Fitzgerald
wrote such a complaint.
Evening star., 1950-12-29
Selussie Has GRANDDAUGHTER

PARIS, Dec. 20 (P).-Emperor
Halle Selassie Of Ethiopia has a
new granddaughter. The child
was born at the American hospital
today to Princess Medfariach. wife
of Asia Wosan, who is the crown
prince and heir to the Ethiopian
throne.
Evening star., 1950-12-29
Marine Dies in Crash,
Six Hurt Seriously
At Hall, Md, Corner

"A Marine corporal nomeWafd
bound for the holidays was killed
and six persons seriously injured
in an automobile truck collision
near here yesterday.
Victim of the accident at Hall.
Md, IL miles from the District,
was Corpl. Donald J. Walker. 26.
of Rockland, Me. Police said he
was driving the car in which four
other Marines, en- route home
from Camp Lejeune, N. c., were
passengers.
The other Marines, all seriously
injured, were Corpl. John F.
Strait, "a, Of Hackensack, N. j.:
Pfc. Robert La Pointe, 81, of Au-
gusta, Me-; Pfc. Leroy R. Pea
body, 81, of Augusta, Me-, and
Pfc. Harold Manwaring, 20, Of
Augusta, Me.
Two Farmers Seriously Hurt.
Three farmers from near An
napolis were in the truck. Two of
them. Ray Williams, Al, and his
nephew. Paul Williams, II. were
reported in serious condition at
the Anne Arundel County Gen.
eral Hospital in Annapolis. The
other, Albert Greiger, "a, was
treated for minor injuries.
Corpl. Strait and Pfc. La Pointe
were taken to the Boiling Air Force
Base Hospital and Pfc. Peabody
and Pfc. Manwaring to Bethesda
Naval Hospital.
Police said the automobile was
going north on Grain highway at
a very high rate of speed" and
overran a red traffic light at an
intersection. After striking the
truck. the car overturned and
ended up near a gas pump at the
Highway Motors. Inc, garage.
Woman Gives First Aid.
Immediately after the crash
Mrs. Marjorie Williams, book
keeper at the garage. gave first
aid to several of the Marines. A
small fire that broke out in the
truck. which also overturned, was
extinguished by two other garage
employees. Bob Priset, SO, and Eu-
gene Kaufman. 81.
The Marines were all members
OF Maine reserve unit which had
been activated last August and
sent to Camp LeJeune. Friends
Of the dead Marine said he had
been planning to get married on
his leave but his brother. Carl
ton Walker, of Rockland, Me.
said the family knew nothing of
such plans.
Veteran OF Okinawa.
Corpl. Walker was at Palau.
Rendova and Okinawa in World
War II his brother said. He re-
enlisted shortly before his re-
serve unit was called up.
In another accident this morn
ing caused by icy roads. Emile
J. Zimmerman. SO. Of 1910 North
Twenty-third road, Arlington. a
pastry chef at the Washington
Hotel. escaped with minor injuries
when his car plunged into Sprouts
Run, on George Washington Me-
mortal highway near Key Bridge.
Two boys were struck by auto
mobiles yesterday in the District,
one the victim OF a hit-run driver.
Charles w. Muller, IL, of 2112
F street NV, was admitted to
Emergency Hospital with leg in
juries after being hit by a car
driven by John S Wentworth. Sc,
of 2134 G street NV. The acci-
dent occurred at Twenty first and
F streets NV
John Davis. IL, colored, of I'LL
Summer road Sc, was hit by an
automobile in the alley in the rear
of his nome. The car did not
stop and the boy was taken to
Providence Hospital for leg in
juries.
Evening star., 1950-12-29

elected at the
AFGE conven-
ton last Au-
gust, never had
the chance to
serve in Office,
being struck by
his fatal illness
almost imme-
diately after his
election.
Mr.. Walsh,
who is 81 years
old, was de-
feated in a close
race for re-
election to Com
Evening star., 1950-12-29
Boy Chokes on Grope

DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 20 (P).-
A 2-year-old Cleveland boy, Au-
brey Vannoy, jr., choked to death
last night on grape as the New
York Central train on which he
was q passenger neared Dayton.
Evening star., 1950-12-29
The Federal Spotlight
The Federal Spotlight
GroundsweN Develops to Elect
'Rep. Walsh as AFGE President
By joseph Youno

last-minute developed Repre-
Walsh of Indiana for the presidency Of the
AFL American Federation Of Government Employees
Consequently Mr.. Walsh will be the favore when the
executive council
Evening star., 1950-12-29
ST. Ann S Infant Home
To Greet Visitors

The children of St. AIMS Infant
Home. 1900 California street NV.
will be "at home" to hundreds OF
callers from to pm. tomorrow
A little band of choristers
chosen from the older children
will stroll through the halls sere-
nading their guests. who will in
clude the Most Rev. Amleto G
Cicognani, apostolic delegate tc
the United States. principal guest
of honor.
The Most Rev. Patrick A.
O'Boyle, Archbishop of Washing
ton, has also invited the Most Rev
John w. McNamara, Auxiliary
Bishop of Washington. and the
Most Rev. Patrick J. Mccormick,
rector of Catholic University.
ex-husband before the grand jury
by explaining that he was not q
Communist Party member but had
approached the party"
She said. however. that she de-
cided to tell the truth" after
she heard part of Remington s
testimony that she said contained
unnecessary lies" These, she
said, were about her mother and
their marriage.
The witness stuck to her story
that Remington had given a
secret formula to self -avowed
former Red Spy Courier Elizabeth
Bentley. She originally said the
information was top-secret
formula for making explosives,
but said yesterday it may have
been worthless.
Evening star., 1950-12-29

Rain tonight in South Atlantic States will changed
mixed with sleet freezing rain through Middle Atlantic
States sectors before changing to snow In New England
States New York State interior Snow us slated for
Ohio Valley of Lowand Plains northward
region and also for Northern Plains of Montana
mountain sections of Wyoming and Colorado. AP Wrephoo
Evening star., 1950-12-29

The presidency has been open
since the death last month of
Henry G. Her. Mr.. Her, who was
Evening star., 1950-12-29

I27. Rain or snow likely Tuesday
totaling about "A inch.
River Report
tFrom U. Enalneers)
Potomac River clear at Harpers Ferry
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-12-23
DANGER OF fire IS
GREATLY ENHANCED
BY CHRISTMAS Tree

The average Christmas tree can
90 up in smoke in only two min
utes. That doesn't leave much
time for the fire department to
get there.
A live tree with roots packed in
a bucket of earth is the safest.
Be sure and keep the dirt moist
ened. A small tree is safer than
O large one and festive trimmings
can make up what it lacks in size.
Keep the tree outdoors until you
are ready to set it up inside. When
YOU bring it in, keep it in the
coolest part of the house with the
radiator nearest it turned off.
Use noninflammable aluminium
foil-not cotton or paper-to con-
ceal container in which tree is
planted" Use noninflammable
trimmings on the tree.
Don't use lighted candles. (This
may seem an unnecessary precau-
ton in this day OF electric lights,
but lighted candles contribute to
tragic fires every year,
Check the wiring for the tree to
see that it's not frayed and is in
perfect condition. The switch for
turning off and on electric lights
should be at some distance from
the tree. Don't plug or unplug
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-12-23
MISS
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
BY Maud McCurdy WEIGH

Meredith Harris, known as Merry,
sat at her desk in the big insur-
ance office and fought back her
tears.
A voice startled her. why are
you here working? Are -. you
crying?"
1t was Hugh Mallory, the agency
head. Merry said, Just finishing
up Everybody's in such a hurry"
Its Christmas Eve. Let every
thing CO." Hugh started to his
office. Merry's eyes followed his
tall figure. She liked him very
much.
He turned back. You didn't tell
me why you we're crying"
Its nothing. My sister and her
family have gone to California. I
guess I I'm lonely"
That may be my good luck he
said surprisingly.
He was alone, too, he explained.
LID oloOCl -lll-ldW VIII lldQ lOOhCd
after his little daughter since the
death of his wife four years ago,
had left unexpectedly His Aunt
Amanda was still with them, but
she was getting old. There was no
one to do the things to make a
little girl happy. Would Meredith
help him?
1t took them three hours to
finish shopping. At seven O'Clock,
Hugh's luxurious car turned on the
drive of an imposing house.
A little girl sat in a big chair
Looking lonely. She held out her
arms and cried a little. Were not
Going to have a Christmas tree or
anything"
Hugh Mallory swung his little
daughter up in his arms. "Oh, yes,
We are" He put her down. TIA
is Miss Meredith Harris, she's going
to see to everything"
And it was the most wonderful
Christmas Dee had ever had ana
the most beautiful tree. But Mer-
RVS gift was best of all. A beau
tiful Siamese kitten.
After the presents had been dis
tributed Merry and Dee sat in a
big chair Dee stroking the kittens
head. How did you know I wanted
a kitten more'n anything "
Because I was a little girl once
myself"
Hugh went uptown on an errand
in the later afternoon. Soon after
handsome woman in rich furs
and jewels came in.
Aunt Hilda, you came
back?"
yes, Dee, I know my duty, even
if your father and I :" Hilda
broke off staring at Merry. who's
thiS?"
TITS Miss Merry Christmas :.
that's what 1 call her. She fixed
my beautiful tree, did everything"
Hilda looked at Merry coldly
you can go now. And take that
cat with you. They're full of
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-12-23
The Big Day
Is as Old as
Columbus

The celebration of Christmas in
this country has deep and perma-
nent roots, although at one time its
observance was nearly eXtermin-
ated.
The first Christmas observance
was shortly after Columbus dis
covered America. The Santa Maria
heached on Christmas Eve and all
Christmas day Columbus and his
men worked to free her. When it
was found hopeless, she was strip
ped and as much gear as possibl.
taken to the Nina.
However, the Nina was unable to
carry all the men, and some were
left behind in a fort, that in honor
of the season was called LIE Navi-
dad, the nativity.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-12-23

germs"
mo MOI Dee cried in an
guish.
But Hilda tore the cat from her.
thrust it in Merry's arms. The
next thing Merry had been ushered
out the front door.
She went to her small apartment.
sat down in a chintz chair, holding
the kitten. We'll, after all, it was
fun even if it is over" she con-
fided tearfully TO the cat.
But it wasn't over. Two hours
later Hugh Mallory knocked on her
door. Il hunted through a hundred
office files for your address and I
found you at last"
Merry was flushed Your sister
in-law-came back"
He nodded. Shes gone for good
now. We'd had disagreement
You see, found she was teaching
my little girl to be a snob.' He
broke off, smiled again. Dee wants
you to come back and so do
I. For good Do you understand,
darling?"
She was afraid to believe he'd
really said that. But he took her
hands, drew her closer. Look,
Merry, I've been searching for the
right girl for long time. | knew
I'd found her when I saw you sit
ting in that big chair with Dee
and the cat. Oh, my dear, say you
love me, say you'll marry me. Dee
and 1 need you So"
Meredith lifted her face and he
read his answer in the sweet sin
certify of her eyes.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-12-23

lights beneath the tree.
Don't leave tree lights on when
it isn't necessary and especially
when the family is away from home.
From time to time, check over the
tree and see if needles near the
lights are turning brown. If they
have, move the lights.
Watch the calendar. New Years
is the day for the tree to go down.
If you should extend the time, don't
leave the lights on the tree for
more than half hour at a time.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-07-07
LITTLE LEAGUE
DR. A WS CROWDS.
Youthful Sluggers Being De-
veloped AS New League
Gets Underway

Nu-Form Batteries and Ohio
State Constructors were victori-
Gus Saturday evening in Port
Clinton Little Baseball League
games at Waterworks Park and
the Athletic Field. The teams at
tract good crowds TO all games.
Nu-Form defeated Mizener
Hardwares, 9 to A. Van Hoose
was the winning pitcher, Ander-
son being behind the plate For
Mizeners, the battery was Street
er and Reifschneider. Bruce Car
ter paced the losers, getting two
singles in two trips. "Gizzy" En-
derle's triple was the deciding
blow for the winners.
Popsum and Weadock formed a
successful battery as the Ohio
State Contractors defeated Mil
lers Motor Sales, 8 to Z. Jensen
and Perry worked for the losers.
Dick Ohm led the winners with a
single and double in four trips
while Lester Short had two sin
giles. Slaughterbeck's triple and
Jensen's single and double were
best for the losers.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-07-07
100000 pheasants
Released In Ohio

Approximately 10000 range
hardened pheasants, from s weeks
of age and up, have been dis
tributed throughout Ohio during
the past several days. The re-
lease almost doubles .ast years
release of 20,917 birds.
The Wildlife Division cut the
distribution this year of 3-week
old chicks to clubs and individ-
uals by about 65 per cent iii the
cooperative pheasant rearing pro-
gram because of heavy losses in
past years of the younger birds,
but supplemented this reduction
with the release of the older
r%nge-hardened pheasants.
About 27,000 young birds were
reared for release at the Urbana
game farm and about $4,000 at
the Divisions game farm at Well
ington, Ohio. All the birds We're
hatched at the Divisions Newark
and Urbana hatcheries.
Some 300 pheasant hens and
500 cocks used for egg production
at the Urbana farm this spring
have already been released thru
out the State. This number has
been replaced from this yes&'s
hatch and will be held through
the winter at Urbana for produc-
tion next spring. An additional
1000 birds will be carried over
for release next March to bolster
the spring nesting population in
those areas where the adult popu-
lation was reduced by heavy hunt
ing pressure.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-07-07
Lakeside Youths
Given Diplomas

More than 800 Methodist young
people Of the Toledo District
closed their Summer Institute at
Lakeside Saturday after a week
of religious and social education
and recreation under the faculty
headed by the Rev. Walter C.
Eveter, Bowling Green.
DR.. John R. Cheney, superin-
tendent of the Toledo district,
gave the commencement address
Saturday when diplomas were
awarded to 10 youths who had
cor 'nlo+ed the institute course.
Graduates included Nancy Ann
Gregg, Shirley Baber, Paul Smith,
Betty Sloan and Jean Norris, To-
ledo; Jerry Rhein, Maumee; Carl
Stagger, Fostoria; LAUREL Dible,
Eva Dele Beagle, Fern Adelsper-
ger, Carey; Bruce Damschroeder,
Elmore; Mary Jane Smetana,
Perrysburg; John Beck, Mount
Blanchard; Gary Caller and Rob-
ert Strow, Weston; Pat Trapp,
Whitehouse; Marilyn Farnsworth,
Waterville, and James Miller,
Findlay.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-07-07
Working Youths
Need s. S. Cards

Students and others who intend
to work during the summer months
should obtain a social security
card which they may present to
their prospective employer, ac-
cording to reminder from the
local social security Office.
Employers hesitate to hire
anyone without a social security
card, which means that the lack
or loss of one can cost one po-
sition.
Persons who have lost their
cards should apply for duplicate
card bearing their original social
security number. Nobody should
obtain second new number
When women marry they should
get a new card showing the mar
ried name.
The Toledo social security office
is located at GOA Jackson Avenue
1t is prepared to handle applica-
tions for cards between S:45 a
m. and 4:45 p. M, daily except
Saturday.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1950-07-07
Rossford Plans
Vehicle Sale

TOLEDO-Over $3.50 pieces of
Air Corps equipment, stored at
Rossford Ordnance Depot, near
here, will be offered the general
public in sealed-bid sale, July 13,
at Middletown Air Material Area
Heaquarters, Middletown, Pa, the
Commanding General Of that in
stallation announced today.
The equipment includes $3.50
four-wheel bomb trailers, MS,
with 4,000 pounds capacity, and
ASP Chevrolet short wheel-base
bomb service trucks, M-6.
Both trailers and trucks will be
sold in any quantity, with bids
being accepted on an "any or all"
basis. Prospective bidders may
inspect the vehicles July 5 through
July II at Rossford Ordnance De-
pot, Monday through Friday, be-
tween 8 a. m. and 2:30 p. m.
Bids will be opened July 13, at
8 a. m. at Olmstead Air Force
Base, Middletown, Pa, and deliv-
cry of equipment to successful
bidders will be made at Rossford
Ordnance Depot, following ap-
proval by the Air Corps. Addi-
tional information may be had by
contracting the Rossford Depot
salvage officer.