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Evening star., 1950-01-13
Sees Improvement in Performance
OF Washington Ball Club
To the Editor of The Star:

Sees Improvement in Performance
OF Washington Ball Club
To the Editor of The Star:
I would like to express my pleasure at
reading D. c. Grain Sr.'s letter printed in
Sundays Star. At least, some one else is
Nat fan! After reading the. sports pages
and listening to people at the Stadium,
was beginning to feel that I and my i'm
mediate friends were the only partisans left
In my experience, most of the local fans
seem to be taking the course of least re-
sistance and leaping on the bandwagon of
criticism. The Mats are called "bums," Mr..
Griffith is referred to as "cheapskate" and
"pennypincher," and in general all loyalty
seems to have disappeared. So you can
imagine how pleased was to find another
loyal fan.
In regard to detractors of our Senators
team, would like to say this to them: It's
lot easier to be critical than loyal but do
you get much pleasure from it?
Also, would like to point out the following
facts; the teams batting average in 1948
was .244; in 1949, it was .255; the home run
production was upped from 81 to 81, the
hits, from 1,245 to 1880. In 1948. the
highest club batting average was .278 ED
StewarD, in 1949 it was .294 eddie Robin
son). AL Kozar. Ed Yost. Sherry Robertson,
Ed Stewart, Sam Dente, Eddie Robinson and
AL Evans all finished last season with higher
averages than they did in 1913.
The statistics showed an increase in almost
every department. except position of the
club. It's an encouraging sign and with
new manager and new blood in the front
office, anything could happen. After all. we
have no place to go but up! Let's support
the team, fans of Washington!
L. A. SIMMONS.
Evening star., 1950-01-13
Wants Courtesy From Operators
Of Buses and Streetcars.

You have had great deal in the paper
about not employing men of another race as
drivers of buses and streetcars. Personally,
I should much prefer courteous Negro than
such an unbearable person as one operator
I recently observed proved to be. And may
I also say that the public will eventually get
very tired of raises in the fares unless they
can be assured of better service. After all,
we are not just people; we are patrons, and
as such are entitled to courteous treatment.
MRS. VICTOR H. PARKER.
Evening star., 1950-01-13
Comments On Lack of Opera House
In Washington in 1850

Comments On Lack of Opera House
In Washington in 1850
To the Editor of The STAR
In your New Years edition you had an
interesting editorial. in which you represented
a person living in 1000 A. D. here in Wash
ington looking back SO years and noting
the contrasts.
But in the many items mentioned you
forgot to call attention to the fact that in
1850 there was not any opera house in Wash
ington so that the residents could enjoy
grand opera. ballets properly given as in
other cities or plays requiring large stage
for spectacular efforts. NJ TERRY.
Evening star., 1950-01-13
Commends Cooperation
In Clothing Drive.

In Clothing Drive
To the Editor of The Star:
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude
for your kind and generous cooperation in
the recent clothing drive for the destitute
people of the world.
REV E. JEROME WINTER,
Shrine of the Sacred Heart.
Evening star., 1950-01-13
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE,

q @. What is the average per capita number
OF cigarettes smoked in the United States
in a year?-T. K F.
A. If every adult in the United States
smoked cigarettes the average consumption
for each person last year would be 3,400
Evening star., 1950-01-13

@. Was William Green, president Of the
American Federation of Labor, ever an off,
cial in the United Mine Workers organiza-
tion?-C. L. R.
A. William Green was secretary treasurer
OF the United Mine Workers Union In 1924.
Evening star., 1950-01-13

@. How many persons have completely
covered the Appalachian Trail?-I. B. S.
A. Only seven. Earl Shaffer is the only
person who has completed the entire length
OF the trail in single journey. a-
Evening star., 1950-01-13

@. What became Of the gun that was used
to kill President Lincoln?-I w. -
A. The compact little Derringer with
which President Lincoln was shot is still
held by the Government. The weapon is in
safe in the Office of the Judge Advocate
General Of the Army, Washington, D. C. st5
Evening star., 1950-01-13

Reports Councils Proposal for Improvement
Of Transportation System in Detroit.
To the Editor of The STAR
just returned from my home State and
notice Detroit is also having trouble with
transportation problems. AS an antitdote for
their troubles, the following has been sug-
gested by the city councilmen: A 90-day
trial reduction of the fare of 10 cents
with one cent transfers, to bring back the
short rider, particularly during the Off peak
hours; express service on all main arterial
highways with seats for all passengers;
neighborhood parking lots where motorists
may park their cars and ride deluxe service
to and from downtown: establish bus park
ing facilities to reduce the high cost of run
ming empty buses to and from terminals
after assignments are completed; down.
town terminal to provide modern shelters
for patrons at major loading spots.
The Detroit company upped its fare from
10 cents to 13 cents cash Cor four tickets for
so cents in April. 1948. to get out of the red
The extra revenue has not come up to ex-
pectations. c. S.
Evening star., 1950-01-13

@. Who was the Learned Blacksmith?
Please tell something about him.-S. C.
A. Elihu Burritt an American linguist and
advocate Of international peace, lived from
1810-l879 Although as a boy he had been
apprenticed to blacksmith he became
newspaper editor of note, organizer of the
Brussels Peace Congress in 1848 and lecturer
in the United States and abroad. Hence he
Evening star., 1950-01-13
C0rrects Name of Leader
OF French Antarctic Expedition.

The name of the French Protestant clergy
man who is the commander of the cutter La
Perouse now off Adelieland in the Antarctic,
as reported by Thomas r. Henry on January
6, should have been given as the Rev. Andre
Liotard. He is well-known in Washington
for his pastorate of the French congregation
at st. Johns Church. S.
Evening star., 1950-12-06

LOOK AHEAD" features galore have been built into
this 81 Ford to give it lasting comfort, beauty and
economy. In addition to the features pictured on
this page, Ford offers you new DoubleSea King-Size
Brakes that sealed against the weather for greater
safety. And Fords built even stronger this year
with a new More Rugged Chassis Frame. You're sure
of getting quick starts in wet weather with Fords
Waterproof Ignition System
And in this 81 Ford, you'll find the brandnew comfort
of the Automatic Ride Control which gives you an easy
level ride any road. You get Key-Turn Starting
new Ford feature that starts the engine with turn of
the ignition key And of course, you get your choice of
the silent and savngful power of Fords V8 and Six
engines What's more, you can have your choice Of
three advanced transmissions in your 81 Ford
the Conventional Drive-the Overdrive* Fordo-
matte Drive the newest finest and most flexible of
all automatic ransmissons. But come in and see the
81 Ford for yourself You'll agree you can pay more
butyou can't buy better
*Opdonal
Evening star., 1950-12-06
BY the Assoeiated Press

LOUISVILLE, KY. Dec. 6.-Po-
lice Judge David Gates pleaded
guilty in his own court.
Judge Gates sat in respectful
silence yesterday as Cattleman
Charles Ben Wilson of Lawrence
burg. KY, asserted he has moth
ing but contempt for Louisville's
police court.
The white-bearded cattleman
had been put on a peace bond
after being arrested November Is.
Police arrested Mr.. Wilson as
he strolled along Fourth street.
charging him with disorderly con-
duct and lettering.
Kentuckians who knew Mr.. Will
son as a respected livestock man
protested. and Judge Gates filed
away the charges.
Yesterday Mr.. Wilson was back
In Police Court at the judges in
vitation. Mr.. Wilson had a lot to
say and he said, it. Protesting his
arrest and looking Judge Gates
straight in the eye,, Mr.. Wilson
sounded off:
II consider your treatment very
ignorant. cowardly and overbear-
ing. I hold nothing but con-
tempt for the court. I didn't get
Evening star., 1950-12-06

c>ew's ihe time to Look Ahead" when you
b.y new car! For these days you want
to own a car that will stay young, stay in
styie, and keep its value. That's why, more
than ever before, ycur pick should be Ford!
Evening star., 1950-12-06
D. C.. Administers
Self Out of $40
Monthly Rent

=, The District has administered
itself out Of $40 a month rent for
some city-owned parking space.
Last October, r. D. Antonelli,
CAT Maine avenue S.W., offered to
pay $25 month to rent part of a
lot in the Toner School tract,
Twenty-fourth and r streets NV.
But the Commissioners decided
against this offer and instructed
the Auditors Office to advertise
for bids. Bids were solicited from
81 parking lot operators.
Only one came in-Mr. Anton
ellis. This time he offered IS q
month.
Evening star., 1950-12-06
Federation Petitions To Enter Gas Rate Case

The Federation of Citizens AS
sociations yesterday filed a pc
tition with the Federal Power
Commission to intervene in case
involving natural gas rates to be
charged the Washington Gas
Light Co.
The gas company has contended
that its costs would be increased
nearly 81 million annually under
the new rates proposed by the
Atlantic Seaboard Corp. The
corporation claims the increase
would be only 100000.
Hearings are scheduled to re-
Evening star., 1950-12-06
Kentuckion Asserts Contempt
For Court; Judge Apologies

a Chance previously to say any
thing"
Judge Gates weathered the ver-
bal barrage and replied:
Il plead guilty to being hasty
and ask your forgiveness. You
taught us a lesson"
Mr.. Wilson and Judge Gates
then shook hands.
Evening star., 1950-12-06

sumo before the FPC later this
month. The Federation plans to
protest the imposition of "un-
reasonably high rates" which
might cause gas bills here to
Jump.
Evening star., 1950-12-06
DubIin's Lions Fumous

DUBLIN. - Dublin bred lion
cubs are famous in ZOOS the world
over. According to the superin-
tendent of the Dublin Zoo, C. C..
Flood, SOC lion cubs have been
born to animals in captivity in
his ZOO.
Evening star., 1950-12-06

We now have a fractional horse
power electric motor repair shop
as a separate unit. This shop is
fully equipped with the most mod
ern tools and we are therefore in a
position to give you prompt and
efficient service on electric motors
from 1I20-HP to Y ZIP of all makes
at low prices. Authorized sales and
service for DELCO Sunlight motors,
General Electric and Century mo-
tors and parts.
Large stock maintained.
With our background OF IS years
you can be assured OF the finest
quality ,Dith all Dork fully gudran-
teed.
OH burner. refrigerator, washing
machine Sand electrical appliance
motors repairs, can us at National
1860, extension IA.
Central Armature Works
e25-s D ST. NV. MA. 1850
Evening star., 1950-12-06
It's built for the years ahead!

And Fords beauty is more than skin deep. For new,
long-wearing "Color-Keyed" Fordcraft Fabrics the
new Safety Glow Control Panel ;. and the new
'Colorbend" Carpetng in Fords Luxury Lounge"
Interior are matched to the exterior colors!
Evening star., 1950-12-06

One look and you'll realize that this 81 Ford is years
ahead in STYLE You'll see beautiful new Fashion Car"
Styling that will take your breath away . with
future-styled dual Spinner" Grille New Rear Win
dow styling and new Recessed Headlights.
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-16
Another Witness Testifies Bridges Was A Communist

SAN FRANCISCO, (P) - The Harry Bridges perjury trial was in weekend recess Saturday after one of its most dramatic and shortest sessions.
 The drama was provided by George H. Wilson, the newspaper man who headed the Harry Brid- ges defense committee in 1941.
 Wilson, now of Los Angeles, but a former newspaperman and la bor leader here, was visibly af- fected by the testimony he gave. For one thing, he revealed public ly for the first time he once was a member of the communist party from 1941 to 1945.
 And he pointed out three of his former close associates as men who attended communist meetings with him.
 The three were Bridges, presi dent of the CIO LWU, and his two co-defendants, Henry Schmidt and J. R. Robertson, both top union aides.
 Wilson was the first in the long line of ex-communists to testify Robertson attended a communist meeting.
 The defense, which often cross examines witnesses for days, ask ed only ten questions. The prose cution was caught by surprise and did not have its next witness ready.
 Out of court Bridges explained the easy cross examination with the statement Wilson, an old friend, had not been vicious" in his testimony. He said Wilson tes- tified "only because he was on a spot and had to-"
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-16
CAP. SEEKS CADET ENLISrMENTS

This afternoon at three o'clock High School students between the ages of Is and l8 years of age will be interviewed by officials of the CAP. in the in trest of enlisting the boys in the cadet program of that organization.
 This wonderful opportunity for the boys who can partake in the group will entitle them to ground training and aircraft familiariza- ton, as well as being allowed to fly as observers on flights which are of non-emergency nature.
 The boys will also be able 10 compete for the privilege of high rank which will take that lucky student into the European theater.
 Lud Urick has been named Con- mandant of Cadets and will be in charge of the group.
 The CAPS first active mission occurred last month when they assisted in locating the missing Alaska Airlines pilot Swede Blanchard. ~1
 Tn following day they went to Teller and delivered mail to the Air Force personnel and took a military photographer to Cape Spencer for pictures there of the military area.
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-16
Tiny Tot Burns; Clutching Pet Cat

YELM, Wash. (PD - A pet cat clutched tightly in her arms, the body of seven-year-old Barbara Marine Wright was found early yesterday beneath a bed in her partially burned home.
 Coroner Ralph Swanson said the child died of burns and suffo- cation after crawling under the bed to escape the flames.
 An overloaded stove was blamed for the blaze.
 Swanson said the mother, Mrs. John Wright, had left the home briefly to ask neighbors if she should let her water faucets run to prevent freezing. On her way home she saw the flames in the tiny three-room structure, three miles east of here.
 Mrs. Wright and neighbor, Robert Smith, were hospitalized at nearby Olympia for treatment of burns received in a vain at tempt to rescue her daughter.
 The father, a soldier, is stationed in Anchorage, Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-16
TEXAS WEATHER HARD ON REINDEER; 2 ILL. DEAD

FORT WORTH, Texas. (P) - Texas weather has proved too much for third Alaskan reindeer from the small herd kept by Grady Carrothers on his ranch near Goldthwaite.
 The animal was brought to an animal hospital here suffering from pneumonia. It was reported in serious condition.
 Two others, Donder and Blitzen, were reported improving from nervous exhaustion. Attendants said they were eating once again.
 Carrothers flew the herd to Texas from Alaska last year.
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-16
Military Must Be Assured Immunity Before Testifying

WASHINGTON. (PD - Senator Brewster R.-Me) said Saturday top military officials due to testify on Formosa in the Senate should be promised immunity from pun ishment if they differed with President Truman's policy.
 Brewster told reporters he does not want military men appearing before the foreign relations com mittee to get into trouble as did Admiral Louis E. Denfeld. Denfeld was removed as chief of naval op- erations after he publicly opposed Pentagon policies, but defense chiefs denied that "reprisals" were involved. :....
 The committee Friday called General Omar N. Bradley, chair man of the joint chiefs of staff, and secretary of defense Johnson to testify Jan. 26 on the strategic importance of Formosa.
 President Truman has announc- ed that the United States will of fer no military aid to the Chinese Nationalists in their effort to keep the communists from seizing the big island.
 Brewster said it is important to have an administration promise that there will be no reprisals in case the joint chiefs differ with the President in this policy.
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-16

SEATTLE, (P Alterations to the Motorship North Star of the Alaska Native Service, a $600,000 contract underway at the Todd Shipyards, will be completed early in February.
 The North Star, formerly the Coastal Rider, returned to the Todd Shipyards last November, after voyage to Arctic Alaska. to complete alterations begun last spring.
 Under plans prepared by Cari J. Nordstrom, Seattle naval archi- tect, the vessel is being converted from te freighter to a passenger ship. The work includes quarters
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-16
Security" Costs Mount To Five Billion Yearly

WASHINGTON, F-America's rush to provide for its old age by act of Congress, by bargaining, or by strikes if necessary-may tag 1949 as the year of departure into a new economic era - the "age of security"
 On New Years Day the social security tax will increase by half. By spring Congress will-by all present evidence - complete its present program of raising social security pensions and wrapping perhaps II million more workers under protection.
 The big unions, scoring what they call inadequate" federal pensions, are out to nail down se- curity for their own members.
 The drive has sent most of big industry scrambling to the adding machines.
 Counting the plans already in force and those newly won on the picket line, private" pensions to- day call for contributions about as great as the federal government will collect in social security taxes.
 The total-private and federal approaches $5 billion a year.
 The sum gives every promise of mounting for years to come. It is becoming an economic force. The government cannot weigh its inn pact, but can and does worry about it.
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-16
Jet Plane Crashes; Pilot Uninjured

WATSON LAKE, Y. T. (P)-An American army filler, Lieut.. John M. Fitzpatrick of Dayton, O., to- day described the dizzy crash of a jet plane as just like doggone long toboggan ride"
 His aircraft crashed earlier in the week A miles west of this Yu- kon settlement, skidding a mile down the Alaska Highway before coming to halt.
 The pilots only injury? A stiff neck. The aircraft was demolished.
 Fitzpatrick was saved from all most certain death in 40-below zero weather when he was sighted by Royal Canadian Air Force and picked up by an automobile.
 The lieutenant said the jet crafts engine exploded when he was eight miles out of Watson Lake. He considered bailing out, but decided to crash land on a small lake.
 Then his controls froze.
 within seconds noticed what appeared to be bridge pass un- derneath me-" he said. "Then l saw I was headed straight into the Alaska Highway, so I held her right in as best I could"
 When he hit the road, the lieu tenant said, the jet ship was ''do- ing about 200 miles an hour"
 He said when the plane finally came to a halt he stepped up through a hole in the ship and climbed out"
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-16

for 32 cabin passengers, hospital space for six persons, nurses quarters, an x-ray laboratory, larger crew quarters, strengthen ing the hull for navigation in ice floes, machinery overhaul, en- larged fresh water capacity, new cargo cold storage space and other improvements.
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-16
Girl Scout News

Intermediate Girl Scouts met last Thursday after school. Patrols 1 and presented short play for the rest of the groups.
 On Saturday Girl Scouts who wish to have skis went to the base where they were issued to them.
 Scribe Mary Jeanne Boucher
 Wm. Rumple. radio technician of P.A.A. from San Francisco, is here for a few days checking the radio equipment of this station.
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-16

It's necessary to get all the breaks now to break even.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-08-24
THIRTY DRAFTEES
OF FIRST PANEL
ARE cLASSED IA
Physical Examinations Being
Stepped up Anticipating
September Call
Additional Groups of Eligibles
to be Called this Month
for Screening

Thirty of the first 48 Allen county
men who have taken preinductior
physical examinations have beer
classified IA, for military duty, ac-
cording to word released this week
by the Allen county draft board.
At the same time, the rate OF
physical examinations is being step
ped up in preparation for fall draft
calls, scheduled to begin in Septem-
Der.
Additional squads of potential
draftees who will be called for
the preinduction screening this
month include the following groups
August "a, % men; August 80, q
men, and August 81, seven men.
Although no draft calls have been
announced as yet for September, the
first month in which induction will
start, it is expected that the total
number of draftees expected from
Allen county will be about seven to
10.
With the preinduction physical
examination pace to be stepped up in
September, the October draft cal
may be larger than that expected
next month, altho draft board of
ficials have been non-committal or
what orders to expect.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-08-24

professional women's clubs have of
fered the services of their 8,4OO
members.
All municipal and county organi-
cations also will be lined up for as
sistance in the overall program.
Red Cross training for all CD
workers will be provided to prepare
the volunteers in first aid, care of
sick and injured, and howto pro-
vide food, clothing and shelter on a
mass basis during emergencies
Blood banks also will be established
and blood tipping will be general.
CIVIL AVIATION
Ohio's civil aviation is fast and
dependable. The state has 800 land
ing fields, 4,500 private-type air
planes and $4,000 trained airmen
Limited helicopter and water air
craft also are available.
Aircraft facilities will be invalu.
able in case of enemy action, it was
pointed out. especially in areas where
transportation is immobilized.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-08-24

Between $4,000 to $4,000 air raid
wardens would be involved in case
of an emergency.
In the warning system there will
be 16 centrally located points where
warnings will be received from the
air force control centers, then trans
mitted to siren control centers, u.s.
ually by way of police chiefs. Ra-
dar also will be used in the protec-
tive network.
Surveys by local authorities will
be necessary in plants employing 100
or more persons. Results will be
kept secret.
Listed for emergency use will be
the states 872 fire departments
Only two-thirds of those available
however, have national standard
threads for hose and hydrant con-
nections.
The State Higway Patrol auxil.
iary system will provide $500 train
ed men to further bolster the CD
setup, and heads of business and
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1950-08-24
Returns From, North
Canada Canoe Trip

Don Badertscher, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Badertscher of South
Jackson street returned Sunday
from two weeks Canadian canoe
trip in the Blind River region in
Ontario.
The Bluffton youth was one of is
Boy Scouts and four leaders from
Shawnee area, some of whom were
associated in operation of Camp
Shawnee near Defiance this sum-
mer.
The group, with a specially built
trailer for their canoes, motored to
Blind River, northeast Of Sault Ste.
Marie, their base camp and from
there made a three day canoe trip
from Lake of the Mountains and
various other lakes of the region
and an overnight canoe and fishing
trip to Lake Lauzon and an auto
trip to the northernmost lumber
camp in Canada including visits tc
saw mills in the Blind River region
While there they attended Sunday
services in a small Mennonite church
in that area.