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Evening star., 1950-12-31

dAu9VC. O4 AlC6ty Ak1u Chp6DlG
Of giving good attendance; must be
able to pass physical exam. Apply
Personnel Room sos. Open S:30-5
weekdays and 9-1 on Saturday.
THE EVENING STAR
110I Penna. Ave. NV.
rhAFE u ceoP sDP0F e,
Union: wit Write a BOZ eaeis 4s4.a. 8 Star. so'n
PLUMBERS HELPER-Exper. man
needed to fill permanent position in
cut. Apply Mr.. Edward, JOHN G.
WEBSTER & SONS, INC. 627 F st.
PORTER, must have operators permit.
excellent working conditions. good
ia5sFs aoToR 4epiy Tueesaay esrfo aAkoMA I1s' IA
koma Park, Nd. Il
PORTER. colored. 10 to 9 pm; no
SUNDAYS; local refs. Apply Tuesday.
LESSER's. 1s41 Columbia rd. NV.
roaIER snsa wHI4LEp sH te afK gT5a rets5
PORTER. colored.. by automobile deal;
er. for car washing. polishing. and
general porter work; 5A-day wk;:
must must have eniD D. NC G. rx or Ma snEs dTsys5s
SoRoRs SRR ADPis Nc Mr 47oa E9ak' Miier sys
Bethesda. Md. OIL. 1000. II
PORTERS, coiored. general utility
work must have permit and refer
ences; Apply CHERNER MOTOR
PLGMBERs-Expsr.; : jobbing hands
and l lead worker. list exper~ and
references; all replies confidential.
Give phone number and availability.
Reply to Box 13S-H. Star. q
PLUMBER WTD.-Top wages. steady
work. must be mechanic: no District
plumbing code: positively no drink
ing. Call for appointment. ia. 6l24.
PORTER and deliveryman. operators
pUPos eRerE ISg6R hpg5 Il
134S Conn. ave. NV.
PRESSERS
DicKEY's CLEANERS. 7th ~ and
Franklin sts. ne. q
PRINTER, two-thirder,i full time. to
help on floor and feed cylinder press
two days per week. Box 37S-H,
PRoDucE MAN-we. have an open
ing for a thoroughly experienced
produce man. Excel. working con.
dittons and wages, including paid
vacations. free disqualification and
SeSa Soob sfoRE SSEaEafs KIM 49Py
Trust Bldg, .shirlington shopping
RADIO rEcHNIciANs. EeihfSShis IS experienced in
wiring and assembling electronic
esssnt 5po sshmse 4shSu4 waek
time and 'one-haIf for over 40
5 s0 pm. Nell MGEpAR. Il eIseS NC. 45a sWanS i n
ave. Alexandria. Va. or call Ov.
RADfo 1aSS for sERRRSncEMRN. aRRRSSipaEmsRRtN for bench
sickmen. BELMONT RADIO sERV-
ICE, GAIA 14th st. NV, NO. 3111.
REAL ESTATE sALEsMAN-Good op-
So for r hsn hhc msI wh9
aualifled. good income is assured.
Ref RsHa FsI.Tf Il 7;sss1 GF DH eaoS
tunity for man with LEGAL real
lished Silver spS; once; better than
r. suf p. RfPfEY. fPh9ssis Realtor 81. sfIi
REAn 10 EsTArE STA E9skE1ls sAEHsMEN fSSa 10 sell in
b. G, Md. or Va; exper. preferred; !;
full time only; car necessary. Selling
& ASHLEY INC Ma. S464.
REAL ESTATE SALESMAN. excellent
interview, call W. CLIFFORD
SCHERTZER, Realtor. RE. 2201.
ROoFER's HELPER. must have driv-
eer,s ee,rs permit. Phone Hu. se19 any
ROUTEMAN, for laundry and dry
cleaning route; steady employment:
sal. and comm; replies to this ad
confidential. SILVER STAR CLEAN
ERs, HI. 9591 or HI. b137. 81
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SWEET CIDER

Apples, Apple Butter. Honey.
PLATNFIELD ORCHARD
Out Ga. ave. to Glenmont, Md, right
miles on Route 1S2. at High
Water tower w. W. MOORE, Sandy
Spring Md. Ashton 2471.
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Classified Ads
: HELP MEN

ROUTE MAN for dry cleaning laun-
dry, 25-35. married. reliable. with
p. c. drivers lie. and refs. Apply
770S Georgia ave-. SHERMAN
CLEANERS, no calls.
SALESMAN-Life insurance. We can
guarantee a good income and a sub
stantial future to one man, who has
lived In Washington, for at least 10
years. II he is accepted after pass
ing a series Of preliminary tests he
will be thoroughly trained to become
professional life underwater. He
will be guaranteed up to $500 per
month salary, plus commissions in
excess OF 1t. until he is completely
established. For appt. apply stressing
your background and experience to
Box 367-E, Star. --4
Established trade whole
sale tobacco and confectionery. 1907
M st. NV. III
SALESMAN, experienced in selling
mems clothing. Apply HOLLYWOOD
CLOTHING CO.. 7o3 7th st. NV.
AN-CoLLECToR for estab-
lished industrial insurance route;
auto necessary. Apply 503 Victor
Evening star., 1950-12-31
JANITORS

We need good men to fill perma-
nent positions as JanitorS in The
Star Bldg; applicants should be 25-
20 Yrs. OF age, willing to give regu-
iar nass atsenaanse nhHssc. and must be able to
ssonpeI. Room 5o6 Open weekdays
S:3e-5 and Saturday 9-1.
THE EVENING STAR
110l Pennsylvania Ave NV.
JR. ACCOUNTANT-Young man, un-
der 26, to work in home once Of
uate acceptable; excel opport. for ad-
vancement. Apply RIM 800. SIG
54th st. NV. between 8 am. and
KITCHEN MEN, colored t2,. wi with
exper, Apply in person. 2o23 9th
EiIsTiCHEN SALESMAN. experienced
with progressive sales record In
complete kitchen planning and
MfsT Joas g. ear wRBs4ss sss
62? st. NV. -.-- 81.
}! LABOR FOREMAN
Experienced; for a large construction
project. See MR.. TURNER at Job,
Lee blvd. and Graham I'd. Va, Il
LINOLEUM AND TILE LAYERS; ex.
perisnced n1s ed. only; 4, first elias class steady
Apply oUAkER cry LINoLEUM
Co. 900 st. NV. 81
LIQUOR CLERK, part time, 3 eve
nings and Saturday. Box 356-E, Star.
LIQUOR SALESMAN. experienced.
for large. retail liquor store. Box
LfoUoR SALESMAN, retail; exper.
only; steady; good pay. Box 365-E,
LOAN MAN. investigator-ad djnstor,
aggressive young man, for expand
ing loan CO.. experienced preferred.
Car necessary. Salary, and auto al
lowance. DALTON FINANCE CO.,
3412 r. I. ave. Mt. Rainier. Nd.
MAN. experienced,
must have operators permit, good
salary. workins conditions, modern
equipment. Apply Tuesday. Ia
KOMA MOTOR CO., q Carroll ave.
MACHINE SHOP APPRENTiCEs-Ex-
eel. opportunity to learn all-around
work; no exp. nee; pd. vac. and
hosp. Apply BOWEN IL CO., 4712
Bethesda ave. Bethesda. Md.
MACHINIST. 1st-class. jobshop exp:
top rate for qualified men; pd. vac.
and hosp. Apply BOWEN a. CO.,
4712 Bethesda ave. Bethesda. Md.
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MEMS FURNISHINGS
SALESMAN

Immediate permanent position in fine
menswear store. Applicant should
have thorough experience selling
quality merchandise to high-grade
clientele Excellent, guaranteed SAL
ary against commission. SPLENDID
opportunity for advancement. apply
Mr.. Warren.
Lewis & 'Thos. Saltz, Inc.
14O9 G St. NV.
MESSENGER-CLERK - Young white
man to operate company car and
perform miscellaneous clerical du-
ties. Must have D. C. driving per-
NIT and furnish good references.
Opportunity for ambitious person to
advance with large local concern.
Reply to Box 203-J, Star. 81
Evening star., 1950-12-31
BOOKKEEPING MACHINE
OPERATOR

dependable, permanent
position; starting salary, $4,000; 40
hour week; give age, experience
family status and references. Box
BRANCH OFFICE Of large national
concern needs an experienced oper-
ator for model 1850 Multilith; 5-day.
40 -hr: wk.. no Sats. Call MA. 5000,
MR.. PERRY. 81
BRICKLAYERS wanted in Arlington.
Top wages. Call KE. 3-4S35. Il
BRICKLAYER'S price per piece to
lay sx8x12 cinder block; 10 houses;
16x24 basement only: dug out, ready
to go today BOX 1881. Star. 81
BUTCHER-One good reliable BUTCH
er. good opportunity for right man.
Market, 5s7 7th st. s.w. w31
CAMERA SALESMAN, experienced,
HENRY'S CAMERA CENTER, 421
King St Alexandria -31
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MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE
power tools and chain saws has
opening for service man; must have
experience In electrical and 2-cycle
gasoline engine motor: permanent
position; good starting salary to-
benefits. Write full details. state
age, telephone number. starting SAL
O OEu
Evening star., 1950-12-31

Route Statesmen
Opportunity for ambitious men. aged
25-40, in our Sales Department:
permanent position with excellen'
chance for advancement. App
MANHATTAN CO., 1898 Florida av'
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HELP MEN
Gas When aaed gay H9ls HaR
RIS MOTOR COURT ESQ. 205
g VIA shinntnn ct Arl Va

OAS AIIENUhNIs teldp!es Gay MoIk,
FdsAASso'fef sis MoToR "es5 COURT fsS ESQ. % %so5
8. Washington ST.. Arl.. Va.
GENERAL MANAGER wanted for
proposed $20.000,000 power genera
tion and TRANSMISSION cooperative
in Kentucky. Required: Successful
Understanding % Of engineering, st utii.
ity and cooperative fields desirable.
but principle requirement is DEM
onstrated capacity to apply top man.
agement skills. Include in applica-
tion; Employment, record and ref
saeI,naa erences A All APP, applieations must be
ply to BOX 81, winchester, Ky.
GROCERY AND MEAT MAN, steady.
FOOD MART. Sei7 P st. NV. N1
IBM SENIOR OPERATOR
Must, be experienced operator of al
phabetic 405 tabulating equipment;
knowledge of payroll operations de-
sirable but not essential; but must
5-DAY, T. 4 4ao-HoUR WEEK
Salary: se5 to $40 per wk., plus free
transportation, s,i , paid vacations and
SICK iea'e' PHONE
CAPITAL TRANSIT CO.
For Appt.. MI. 1868. Ext. 652.
INSTALLATION MAN-Union wages
and hours. HUI. 5451, Tues. morning.
INSURANCE MAN-Arl. realtor de-
sires an insurance man with good
knewledse OF, seneral insurance to
insurance dept on participating
basis: excel opportunity for ambi-
tious man. Call CHI. 4S00 Tues. after
JANiTOR. colored, exper. tno chill
tifulI ant; See MRS. VAN HORN,
669l / l4th st. NV, on Tues. II
JANITOR, reliable couple, man as
lanitor duties. Apt. and Salary.
NASH, 1916 Bryant st. ne.
JANITOR - Exper., industrious and
sober man capable Of operating heat
ing plant with Iron Fireman stoker
nM Ranse Section ioT 9ps M e. ssve apt e1sor nSgse
commodius living quarters. paid va
cation annually. Only man with
best local reference and no minor
snitdrsn soR s99oE Eill snsr be considered. Apply
JANIToR. church, work. must be
steady. sober. reliable; good refer
ences; NV. area. Box 499-H. Star.
JANIT0R-Part-tim employment for
sober. experienced man with refer
ences; apt. and salary. Apply after
! pm. JESS FISHER g. Co. 1920
x st; NV.
JANITOR. colored. no children. for
apt; house; must be reliable. sober
and efficient; salary and quarters.
THOMAS J; FISHER & CO. nc.
73s 18th st. NV, i
JANITOR-Colored married man
Tor 8 story building; must be thor
oughly experienced on stokers, and
good all around mechanic. Good
salary. apt. and pleasant working
conditions. Phone Sat. between To-
u or Mon. between As pm. MR.,
IRVINE, MA $500
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statesmen

TO START JAN. End
Qualified man will receive full field
training and be earning money be-
and appts. Call LO. 5-27O3. Il
SCRAP METAL SORTER-Must be
ssSXpeTEisased; Gan VA. 1000. q
perm. pos, with oppor. for advance
ment; vacation with pay. Must be
mature. responsible person. Apply
In person. GEORGE WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY, 724 2a2nd st. NV.
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT.
apply AAppiy River ns5 nd. "a; ESQ station' o
SHEET ROCK. dry-wall point-up man,
must be flrst-class. must have trans
portation.- AP, 1857. 81
SHOE SALESMAN, must be ex.
perienced for assistant manager
SHOE SALESMAN, experienced, 70,
family store; good. steady position
7022 Wisconsin ave, WI, 9607, 81
Evening star., 1950-12-31

AUTO statesmen
For one Of Washington's largest deal
ers to sell new cars. Salary and
comm. 1851 car furn. Must be
thoroughly exper. and able to furn.
local refer. Write stating qualifica-
tions. Box Ash, Star.
Evening star., 1950-12-31
MATERIAL EXPEDITER

MIA ERlAL EAPEDIIER
Experienced; for a large construction
project. See Mr.. TURNER at job.
Lee blvd. and Graham rd.. Va. Il
MEAT Is It CUTTER. experienced. Apply
MEAT CUTTER-Experien neces-
sary. Sober and reliable. 72l4 N, H.
ave, SH. $3.50. p
MEAT MAN, with wholesale selling
experience in beef lamb and veal
with lge. distributor Of fresh meats;
state age and experience. All re-
plies, confidential. Reply Box 1885,
MEAT MAN. with executive ability.
tion OF beef, lamb and veal; must
BE- capable Of taking complete charge
help. Give fun information. age,
experience and references. All re-
plies confidential. Reply Box 1875
MEAT Ftssi SALESMAN for fresh meat a and
general provisions for Va. side
wanted at once; experienced only
sion. cali Manassas ss-W %
MECHANIC, white; one Of Wash.
largest .ss st. Ford dealers { = -. needs Eeod
IiHkSRwxY + MoToR Co. INC, $o5i
Mechanic II III n Tt for feet of IA new trucks
Good hours and pay; steady work:
vacation with pay, and benefits.
Must have own tools. Apply. MR.
WILLIAMS 2216 9th st NV
Evening star., 1950-12-31

CLOTHING statesmen
Lewis e. Thos. Saitz. fine mems store,
has openings in their clothing de-
partment for two experienced cloth
Ing statesmen. The positions are
permanent and offer an excellent
income. We are interested only in
experienced clothing statesmen. none
other will be given consideration
Apply in person or by confidential
letter to Mr.. Thomas Saltz.
Lewis & ThoS. SaltZ, Inc.
IdpQ n 80 ~ VIZ
Evening star., 1950-12-31
Clerk-Accounts PAYABLE


Clerk-Accounts Payable
Prefer young man with experience in
bookkeeping and clerical office rou;;
but not essential. Knowledge Of
once supplies helpful in assisting
salary with opportunity for ad-
yaneement dependent upon own
For interview phone MA. 1924.
Clerk-Photoengraving
Individual tic to fiji az a RESPONSIBLE A 20.
sition in our Photoengraving Depart
ment; the successful applicant should
cally inclined and willing to give
good attendance; 5-day, 40-hr. wk.;
assured salary advancement. vaca-
tions with pay. and other company
benefits. Apply. personnel. Room
sos. Open weekdays S:30-5 and
Saturday 9-1.
THE EVENING STAR
1lU1 pennsylvania Ave NV
Evening star., 1950-12-31
NIGHT WATCHMAN

Preferably a retired man with de-
partment store exper.; generous en-
ploye benefits. Apply Box 490-H.
Star.
Evening star., 1950-12-31
PLATE CARRIER

Permanent position In our pressroom
with q chance for advancement;
21-30 years OF age. high school
graduate. OF heavy build and capable
able to pass physical exam. Apply
Personnel Room sos. Open S:30-5
weekdays and 9-1 on Saturday.
THE EVENING STAR
Evening star., 1950-12-31
SHOE SALESMAN
Full time, top earnings. Apply
CROSBY'S

N1L)Oox y
3124 14th st. NV. .
STATISTICAL CLERK for medical re-
search. college grad. or 2 yrs exper.
in computing, statistical coding or
g IBM operations; 5-day wk.: liberal
leave plan; entrance salary. S21O
mo. Call Elk. 500. Br. 80. .
CLERK and general
office worker, good future for am
bilious young man. Call MR.. Ed
WARDS, DI 1031 i
STOCK CLERK, knowledge of cleo
trorlic components preferred. previous
experience in stock room work de-
sired; 4S-hour week. time and one
half over 40 hours. Apply in person,
8 am. to 3 pm. MELPAR, INC.
452 Swami ave-, Alexandria, Va, or
nal ON 1 Qll for annninfraax,A
Evening star., 1950-12-31

hotel exper. Apply ALBAN TOWERS,
BgNDr1 ifSS Mass isskkv1eEMEN sks tsS - msa 7mmed.
openings for .Bendix servicemen;
good pay: 5-day week; vacation
with pay. For further informa-
tion. call Joe Pine. LA. 6-5500,
MIp-ATLANTIC APPLIANCES.
BENDIX .SERvICEMAN = Immed.
openings for telephone dispatchers;
good pay; 5-day week; paid vaca-
ment For further information, call
Joe Pine, LA. 6-55OO. MID-ATLAN-
TIC APPLIANCES.
BOOKKEEPER. experienced in retail
grocery line preferred; excellent pay
and working conditions. Phone for
appointment, HU. 44I6. 81
BOOKKEEPER and office manager for
multi-unit grocery CO.; good oppor
tunity for thoroughly experienced
man; salary commensurate with
to- Box BOTH. Star
BOOKK KEEPER-Wa man expert
enced in automobile accounting and
capable Of handling collections; per-
manent employment for right man
with Arlington new-car dealer: give
age, experience and salary expected
Write p. o. Box 1862. Central Sta
BOoKKEEPER ACCOUNTANT, by
leading television and appliance
Arm. for maintaining departmental
cost and sales records and for pay
roll; bookkeeping accounting back
ground essential; good salary to
start; give full details. Reply to
III
Evening star., 1950-12-31

IMMEDIATE CASH
For your home Call COX & CO.
RE. 1888. UN. 1926. 81. 0776.
Evening star., 1950-12-31

YOUNG MAN FOR sTOCKRoOM
nne opportunity in the VhoIeSais
automotive parts business Win
enance for promotion for the rieht
person; must be Mechanically IN.
sneo, rasaro, , not AFRAID Of work and have
Apply MILLER-DUDLEY CO NC.
1915 14th st, NV 1Lse'
Evening star., 1950-12-31

TEACHER, COLORED
Commercial subjects. State qualifica-
tions and give phone number. Box
400-H. Star.
TELEVISION SERVICEMEN - High
salary and expense allowance, ideal
working conditions and other bene-
flts. For other details phone MR..
GILL, Ii. 7-9020. 10
TV SERVICE MEN
Immed. opening for inside and out
side service men: good pay. 40-hr.
wk., vacation with pay: will train
radio men for outside nv work. For
further information call Mr.. La
Barbera. MID-ATLANTIC APPLI-
ANCES. La 6-5500
average Of so w.p.m. Age 2O-35.
Excel: salary for qualified person.
Call RE. s125. q
TYPIST-CLERK: Steady position,
good advancement: five-day week;
construction business; salary to
start. $50 per week. Give full par
ticulars and references. Box 150-
TYPEWRITER and adding machine
legs. Write qualifications to H. H.
Edwards. r. c.. ALLEN BUSINESS
TYPEWRITER MECHANIC, perm.
position; .exper. man only; must be
dependable. ST. 1921. GIL. 5934.
Evening star., 1950-12-31

Stock and Parts Man
Exper., automotive parts exper. de-
sirable but not essential. Permanent
position. 5-day wk., 9-hour day.
Salary commensurate with ability.
Excel, working cond. Apply in per-
SON only, 10 am. to 4 pm.
American Instrument Co.
$3.50 Ga. Ave. Silver Spring. Md.
STOCK CLERK
Permanent job, good pay; high school
education desirable; pleasant. clean
working cond.; light work; bus
NELSON CO.. INC, 5000 18th st.
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ATTENDANTS

Parking attendants. white, over 1S
years; experience required; regular
work. Apply parking lot. 18th and
Evening star., 1950-12-31
MAN

M<a1N, WITH CAH
Apply spIIns 92S e. Silver Spring ave., s,lys
Laurel outlook., 1950-07-12
Rolling Pin Rule Is
Enfhroned in Ozark Town

STELLA-The name Stella is a
woman's name, so the ONE Of
Stella-the town-took over after a
recent election and are running the
community.
1t all began when the ladies had
their names placed on the ballot as
a joke. The men in the little com
munity of 300 thought it would be a
better joke to give them a vote or
two.
The result-Stella has a woman
mayor and all-woman city council.
The mayor is a spinster, Norma
Westcott. She opened the first meet
ing of the council using a rolling pin
instead of a gavel.
Said the mayor: I'VE women be-
lieve the town has been needing new
blood for a long time. The men have
run the women as long as we've had
a town. Now it's their turn to jump
when We say frog"
The first major problem that faced
the new administration was the ap-
pointment of a dog catcher-a wom-
an in an administrative capacity and
a man as her assistant to do the
work.
Laurel outlook., 1950-07-12
Many Gaptives in Russian
Labor Camps, Refurnees Say

BEBRA-German prisoners re-
turned from RusSia-191 of them
laughed with bitterness when in
formed that the Soviet reports all
but $4,000 of them have been re-
turned to their homes.
"Why, there are tens and tens of
thousands still there. We just left
them, just in the camps we came
FROM" one said.
"Why, the Russian officers them
selves told us in Brest-Litovsk two
weeks ago that they expected an
other $4,000 to go through that one
transient camp" said another.
Each of the tattered, vermin in
tested men on the train had a per-
sonal story of a Russian slave camp
still filled with prisoners.
One man said, II saw them work.
ing in a coal mine, standing in water
up to the waist. They are all sick
from it."
Albert Rether, 26, said: I'VE were
always hungry. They gave us
enough to live on, but not little
enough to die"
Another said: Hunger is what
most men died of. Hunger and
typhus. Nobody will ever know how
many. At Bresk-Litovsk, from 1915
until now, they buried more than
5000"
Laurel outlook., 1950-07-12
NATIONAL GUARD UNIT
TO STAGE AIR SHOW

Billings, July 12.-One of the
largest air shows ever staged in
the section of the country will be
presented to the public at the Bill
lings airport on Sunday, July 16,
under the sponsorship of the Bill
lings national guard units, it was
announced today by 1t. Col. Will
liam C. Benson, commanding of
ficer.
Some of the best known names
in stunt flying will appear on the
program. Among them are: Will
bur Stab, famous upside-down
pilot in his 14-foot midget biplane;
Major Art Davis, a veteran of
over $1,000 hours in the air; for
mer Flying Tiger war ace, Capt.
H. H. Doughty; "Buz" Liebelor,
ex-air force acrobatic instructor;
Willie Suicide" Jones, holder of
the worlds record for high alti-
tude, delayed parachute jumping
and many Others.
In addition to the stunt flying
and parachute jumping, several
special events have been added to
insure an afternoon of thrills for
all. Included will be a thrilling
transfer, by a stunt man, from a
speeding automobile into an air.
races, and the giving away
of a live baby.
At the present time, efforts are
underway to secure a number of
military aircraft to be placed on
display during the show.
Special arrangements + being
made at the field to accommodate
as many as $4,000 spectators, Col.
Benson said.
Profits from this show will go
into the mess funds of the two
.ocal national guard units.
Laurel outlook., 1950-07-12
UngratefuI Owl Nips Nurse
And Hand That Fed Her

Observation-Disclosures, an owl.
has nipped the hand that feeds her.
Hildegarde was struck by an auto
mobile and injured. Mrs. Herbert
E. Carnes, president of the New
Jersey audubon society, nursed the
owl back to health.
Recently. while showing Hide
gard to visitors and after feeding
the owl ice cream from a spoon, the
bird attacked Mrs. Carnes. 1t re-
qu,red hospital treatment to close
the wounds.
Hildegarde has been banished
from the sanctuary.
Laurel outlook., 1950-07-12
Accepting Gifts Proper
For Japanese Officials

TOKYO 1t recently came to
light that japanese government Of
ficials have been accepting gifts,
in some instances, totaling several
million yen.
In the United States if an official
accepts a gift it is looked upon as
a bride and is punishable with a
prison sentence DR. fine, or both.
Not 81 in Japan.
In any other period of history the
investigation being carried on in
Japan would not have caused a
ripple of excitement. The Japa-
nese have always considered it
proper to show courtesy" to Off
Gals of all ranks in the form of ex-
pensive entertainment, presents
and gifts of money.
These presents, depending on cir
cumstances, may OF may not have
been motivated by hope of secur-
ing profitable government con-
tracts or influencing legislation.
LIN dobO4l wac WlQGoDIGd Gh-
tending ever to low-rank officials,
and generally was considered prop
er. Officials accepted these courte-
sizes as their right and the gifts
helped supplement the low salaries
which all japanese officials re-
ceive.
Another custom was the Japa-
nese officials have been provided
with a cash reserve which they
could spend as they wished, for
entertaining other officials, or for
expenses while travelling on gov
eminent business. An accounting
was not required.
All these customs are made pub
lie with the announcement of an
investigation into spending by JAP
anese officials. And it has brought
the bizarre complaint from some
Japanese leaders that the demo
cratic ideals" of the west are ir-
reconcilable with the traditions of
the land Of the rising sun.