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Evening star., 1950-02-19
White House Shows Good Front,
But Its Inside Is Being Torn Out

Room in 1902. A brick wall was
removed at the west end of the
building, and a steel truss that
looks as If it were made for a
bridge was substituted. 1t supports
the second-story ceiling.
This steel work Is to be pre-
served. But in the remade build
ing, it is to be supported, not by
interior brick walls, but by steel
uprights rising from concrete
bases below the building.
Problem Complicated.
All this greatly complicates the
problem of tearing out the inte-
rior of the building. Before a two
foot thick brick wall that supports
a steel girder can be removed, a
temporary truss of timbers must
be substituted for it. The interior
of the White House is at present
cluttered up with huge timbers in
triangular formation supporting
steel.
The last modernizatio ton to weak
en- the brick walls was the multi
tude of electric cables that were
run into the White House to make
it communication center of the
global war. Where the floor is
ripped up on the second floor,
some 20 big cables, two and three
inches thick. can be seen running
into the Presidents study.
1t was here that British Prime
Minister Churchill. on what he
called one of the blackest days of
the war, heard that Tobruk, the
Libyan port near the Egyptian
border, had fallen to Marshall
Rommel, the Nazi desert fox.
Most of these cables will be re-
moved.
Peak employment on the White
House job to date has been 100
men, mostly laborers and carpen-
ters, a McShain executive said. In
a few weeks, when the steel that
is to be saved has been all shored
up and the plaster ornaments have
been copied, the work of clearing
out of the building will begin in
earnest. More workers then will
be added.
The target date for completion
|of the job, October S, 1851, still
holds, the engineers said. They
have not come upon anything that
will materially delay the job. In
fact. they are tempted to be op-
timistic, and suggest there is a
possibility the job will be finished
several weeks ahead of time.
Evening star., 1950-02-19
BY the Assoeioted Press

RICHMOND, Feb. 18.-The
General Assembly is ready to pro-
ceed with work on the State bud
get and other important business
its members apparently deter
mined to abolish rent controls
throughout Virginia.
Legislators who sought to ex-
empt Northern Virginia areas
from the rent decontrol bill
seemed to consider the cause
hopeless.
The last chance to do anything
about the all-inclusive measure
the Senate passed will come Mon
day in the House of Delegates on
agreeing to the form of the SEN
ate bill. 1t looked like the House
would agree to the Senate's rec
ommendation without too much
of a scuff1e.
Delegate Frank P. Moncure OF
Stafford. who led the House fight
that resulted in a number of ex-
empting amendments to the orig
lnal bill. said he wouldn't make
any further effort in the House
Monday.
Several Delegates Agree.
Even if we succeeded in reject
ing the Senate amendments,
don't think the Senate would
agree to exemptions. I appreciate
the support given me by House
members on my original effort but
I don't think anything can be ac-
complished by pursuing the point
further" Mr.. Moncure said.
Several delegates who supported
the Moncure amendment anc
others exempting Arlington, Fair
fax and Alexandria agreed with
his view that it would be profit
less venture to prolong the fight
The amendment was aimed par
ticularly at continuing rent con-
trolls in Quantico, which is a part
Of Mr.. Moncure's Stafford Prince
William district. Northern Vir-
ginia delegates from the Washing
ton metropolitan part of Virginia
felt they should speak up for their
crowded districts as well and the
bill went over to the Senate with
the four areas exempted.
The Senate General Laws Com
mittee cut out the exemptions and
sent the bill to the Senate floor
There the Senate beat down ef-
forts to exempt Arlington and
Warren Counties and the cities OF
Danville and Richmond and passed
the State wide decontrol measure
by ringing 20 to vote.
Rider Attached.
An emergency rider was tackled
onto the bill in the Senate-to
make it effective June 10 instead
of the, June Is date that would
follow the normal course. The
emergency clause will require a
four -f1fths vote in the House but
Evening star., 1950-02-19
By George Kennedy

Although it still is putting up
a good front for the tourist, the
White House is a wreck inside.
A hole 20 by 80 feet yawns in
the middle of the East Room,
where state receptions have been
held for $50 years.
Hand-hewn, 10 by IL inch
beams are being removed from
the old roof. A new steel-sup-
ported roof was built above them
in 1927.
Just inside the carriage en-
trance. hole big enough to fall
into, has been cut through a FIVE
foot thickness of brick and stone
faulting to the basement below.
Photographers See Wreckage.
Maj. Gen. Glen E. Edgerton and
Col. D. E. Gillette, executive direc-
tor and assistant director of the
Commission on Renovating The
Executive Mansion, showed pho
tographers through the wreckage
yesterday.
The contractor, John McShain
of Philadelphia, is tearing every
thing out but the four walls and
the roof, while White House
Architect Lorenzo S. Winslow is
busy drawing plans for a new
interior.
The layout of the reconstructed
White House will follow closely
the arrangement of rooms that
Presidents have known. Spaces
occupied by the two-foot thick
bearing walls-no longer neces-
sary with the steel construction
will be used, and there will be
a new arrangement of staircases.
Right now the building is a
distinct fire hazard. The tim
bers are as dry as tinder, and
the holes in the floor would pro-
vide strong draft. A smolder-
ing cigarette could start Wash
ington's most historic fire since
the British put the torch to the
building in 1914. The Secret Ser
vice is well aware of this, and the
workmen are not allowed to
smoke within the structure.
Souvenir Requests Rising.
The debrsi is carted out as fast
as possible to reduce the fire
hazard. Everything of any possible
value is stored in covered sheds in
the south garden. Commission
members still wonder what to do
with this material. Every mail
brings more requests for souvenirs.
A modern steel-supported build
ing will be constructed inside the
-four walls, allowing for increased
wall space. The new interior walls
will not be supporting walls but
mere patitions.
There is some steel support in
the building now. Sixteen-inch
girders were put under the East
Evening star., 1950-02-19

Battles successor in the Senate
trimming private and corporate
income taxes and merchants busi-
ness volume levies. These are in
the hands Of the Senate Finance
Committee.
The segregation and race rela-
tions bills. introduced by Delegate
Armistead Boothe OF Alexandria,
and several others. will be taken
up by the House Courts of Justice
Committee at . public hearing
Monday.
Evening star., 1950-02-19
PTA Plans Discussion

The College Park Elementary
School Parent Teacher Association
will meet at 8:15 pm. tomorrow.
The program will include a panel
discussion on "PTA at the Grass
Roots-Why You Belong and What
Can It Do?"
Evening star., 1950-08-19

Continued on Next PaEsJ
Evening star., 1950-08-19
COLLEGE PARK

UNIVERSITY PARK-$16,45C
3-BEDROOM, PREWAR COLONIAL
BRICK
Charm, location and convenience
combined. IN this spacious homo,
l6x2t living room with fireplace,
full-sized dining room. kitchen. in
closed side porch comprise lst n
2 bedrmS. and bath end n fun
bsmt., oil heat; short walking dis
dance to school and bus. Call Mrs.,
Freer. GreeEbelt 1867.
WILL ROGERS, WA. S26".
Evening star., 1950-08-19
VETERANS, ATTENTION

At 7119 Alpine st. in District Hghts..
you can buy a new 5-rm. bungalow
with firepl., gas &C. heat, front
porch. Only S9.950. with 1Oec down
Open SUI. to &.
Directions: Drive out to District
HghtS, turn left at Gateway blvd #,
left again at County rd. and left
again at Atwond st. to Alpine st.
Evening star., 1950-08-19
LIFETIME HOME

Lge. 3-bedrm.. 2I7-bath CUSTOM
built Colonial in excel. Montgomery
County loo. Just of Conn. ave. Built
in 1a4l OF finest materials. Many
unusual features, corner lot. For
appt. please call Mrs. Ramsey, Gil.
1q6H.
WALKER g. DUNLOP, INC.
Realtors, 1907 o st. NV, HU. 1865.
Evening star., 1950-08-19
HOUSES FOR SALIVA.
THE GOOD EARTH

= might be be Considered in the the town
and country class that is easy driv-
ing to work in Wash. and plenty OF
saTasn s9age ehsec sheeo this buasov lst
i good cond. $3.50. '"'a'' "
.: Cute white 5-rm. bungalow on
beaut. "a shaded acre; | oak tree
at least zoo yrs, old. $4,000,
3. Five-rm. white masonry Colonial,
S1O,750, $1,000 down and Ss4.3S
4; Hidden valley. Almost new 5-rm.
bungalow with full bsmt. and stair
way, to storage attic; immaculate
cond. S10,950.
5; All--brick bungalow, " bedrms. on
1st f., built on solid cement joist;
6 acres. $4,000.
6. Expansion bungalow with full bsmt
and, huge fenced lot. S12.950 GI
contracts invited.
z. Pullman, rambler. on q full acre;
random width fiooring; . huge bed
rms. tile bath, equip. kit, rear brk
patio, full bsmt., with soft. recr
rm., storage rn1., laundry rm. and
util. S20,500.
s.; 4 real estate. Nine acres. excel
const. tremendous attrac. iiv. rm
with fireplace, nice kit. din. rm., :
bedrms. and bath on 1st f.; 2 bed
rms. and bath to be fin. on End A.;
car gar. Also ancient log cabin on
property. Could be used for tenant
or guest. S27,50O.
o. King estatei Over 6 acres. The
most beaut. shrubbery, paintings
fruit trees I have even seen. Lge
Southern Colonial 4-bedrm. home
numerous outbldgs.; even 10 wilc
deer on prop. Must be seen to bt
appreciated. S57.500, $4,000 cash
required.
For complete information call
A r1jYo Tfav, Doolf1y ~
Evening star., 1950-08-19
white Columns Farm"

20-acre Farming Estate
35 Min. D. C. Via Dual Hwy.
Transportation Available
900 feet frontage on highway with
white board fences and crossfences.
Owners residence, tenant house.
large solid oak barn; built by De-
partment of Agriculture specif1ca-
tions. One-room guest, cottage,
Main house was remodeled and
modernized few years ago under
the supervision of a prominent Will
,liamsburg architect. House sets wen
back from highway affording
pleasant view of the distant noun
tains and countryside; 1st floor;
columns. Center hall. soft. liv-
ing room. fireplace, dining room
opening on large porch; "a bath;
modern equipped kitchen, large bed
room and tiled bath. End floor:
3 large bedrooms, bath; pull-down
stairs to attic. House is decorated
in. the Williamsburg manner; in
sulated and weather stripped. Part
basement, oil heat; laundry. Price
$4,000.
Evening star., 1950-08-19
HOUSES FOR SALE-vA.
BUNGALOWS

$9,95O
All on one floor! . fine bedrms.. iiv,
rm. with dining alcove, equipped
kit, bath and screened porch.
Pleasant lawn.
$12,500
New In North Arlington. 2 bedrms..
nice liv. rm., big kit. with break
fast space, plenty of closets; stair.
way to fine, expand. attic.
$12,650
Brick bungalow with full bSmt. and
expand. attic; 2 bedrms., liv.-din:
rm. combination, equipped kit. and
bath on ground fir., with screened
porch, nice yard.
$4,000
Brick bungalow in Arlington. Has
expand. attic. full bsmt. with out
side entrance; 2 bedrms., liv. rm.
with firepl.. separate din. rn1.,
equipped kit. tile bath on ground
floor; finished room In basement.
MANNAS REALTY co.
2116 Wilson Blvd. GIL. Or OK. 27S4.
Evening star., 1950-08-19
"FIDDLER'S GREEN"

On Approximately IA Acres
remodeled home with q
living room with fireplace, bedroom.
bath and kitchen; large picture
windows. Main house: COriginai
house built 1870 1st floor; living
room, library, bath, dining. room,
floor. 5 bedrooms: part easement;
oil heat. Land: l.00O-ft. frontage.
SCOTT. deep on hard-surfaced road;
barn with small greenhouse. chicken
house; land principally in grass, pine
seedlings, berries, grapes and other
fruits. Located near Mclean, Va,
IA miles Dupont Circle. Price
S26.5OO
Evening star., 1950-08-19
ALL RRK S11500

Located near Shirley hwy. and Glebs
rd. Charming 2-story semidet. with
full bsmt. with outside entrance.
Home is in splendid cond., both In
side and out. Liv. rm.. din. rm..
and equipped kit. down. 2 nice
bedrms. and bath up. Large 4Ts
one may assume. Definitely q good
buy and well worth investigattns.
J. WESLEY BUCHANAN
Radio Bldg. Arl.. IA. 4-1155.-21
Evening star., 1950-08-19
VETERANS

No Cash Down-30-Yr. Loans
one 2-bedrm. home. Ss,950: monthly
payments. S55 including taxes and
insurance. Several 3-bedrm. homes.
SO. 500; monthly payments. $50 in
cludinr taxes and insurance. Sam
pie houses open Sat and Sun. after
/ pm. To reach: Ga. ave. 30 mi.
past Colesville I'd. in Silver Spring
10 Dennis ave, right : mi. to Julep
ave. and houses. WALKER HAMES.
TNTf- 10
Evening star., 1950-08-19
An Excellent Small Estate
20 Minutes from Downtown
WASHINGTON

On hard road, l mile beyond Alex
andria, convenient to Shirley high.
way. On approximately ga acres.
l4O-ft. frontage, magnificent view.
Property consists of main dwelling,
Scar garage with apt. above and
servants quarters. Land could be
farmed or used for building sites.
There, are 100 young fruit trees with
spraying, machine, grapes. lawn and
abundant shrubbery. Large old
springs supply water for present
owners; city water however, is avail
able Buildings are Of ton quality
materials and construction. Main
house, 1st floor: soft. living room.
fireplace; 14x17 dining room large
modern equipped kitchen. stainless
steel sink, breakfast room. Den or
bedroom, n baths. end floor:
large bedrooms, large tile bath. small
sewing room, sun deck. Part base
ment, oil h.-w.h., laundry trays,
outside entrance. Slate roof. s.
car (24-ft.) garage, maids room.
partial bath. oil h.-w.h.; above
garage: beautiful apt, bedrooms.
large living dining room combination.
bath and kitchen, porch.
Property may be purchased as
whole or main house and 3 acres.
or all buildings and part of land.
Evening star., 1950-08-19
Holly Ridge Farms"

OIl Zo12 A.-73 WOOUeu
Year-round Large Stream
In the Fairfax Hunt area. approx.
ing, fine brick-and-frame an home. set
on knoll Long road frontage
lhard-surfaced) white board fence.
House and setting SO lovely that il
would be most difhcult to equal.
1st floor: Gracious reception hall.
q large. closets, living room 20x32.
bay window, step down (very un-
usuaD stone fireplace; large dining
room, paneled den, fireplace, OPEN
ing on large screened porch with
brick floor. Large pantry, modern
bath. 2nd floor: Very large master
bedroom, fireplace, walk-in closet,
colored tile bath: 8 other bedrooms.
colored tile bath. Ample storage
space. Part basement, oil h.-w.h.,
2. oil tanks, laundry, Bendix, small
play room. scar detached garage.
small chicken house. Price S52,500.
Evening star., 1950-08-19
HOUSES FOR SALIVA.
DE LUKE SEMIDET.

This prewar brick; liv. rm, with fire.
place, din. rm.. equip. kit. 2 twin
sized bedrms., tile bath; full bsmt.,
incl. pine paneled rec. rm. with
hardwood fl. and beaut. Handicapped
lot. Not far of Ridge rd.; close to
schools, bus. shop; min. to Penta-
gon bldg. Immaculate in every re-
Spect. Price. S13,95O.
Evening star., 1950-08-19
PROVIDENCE ACRES"

In new-house condition throughout.
inside. and outside. Excellent for
your home, school. high-class tea
room. or convalescent home. On
l4!2. acres, completely fenced. Near
Fairfax. Virginia, 16 miles D. c.:
2S miles Warrenton; "a miles Mid
fIe6q fdle6qrg; Approximately SCOTT.
ting,, beautiful view. Approached
via picturesque maple-lined driveway.
12 rooms, 4 "a baths, plastered brick
mansion, 5-stall barn, equipped with
water and electricity. Land all level.
Some woods. Plenty of room for
tennis courts and swimming pool.
New Venetian blinds throuEhout.
New. electric fixtures throughout.
FIRST floor; spacious hall. lovely
corner corner cupboards, opening on large
ing room 33x22 It. with fireplace,
cocktail room and bar, "a bath. large
kitchen. maids room and bath,
breezeway to fiagstone patio and
pump house. Second floor: 8 bed.
rooms, 8 baths. An unique feature
is very spacious hall with fire.
place and window above 1t. Stairs
TO large attic q rooms or more
q basement. Servants bell system.
tanks). Detached gear garage with
space for servants quarters above,
Shown by Appointment
Romye Lamborn, Realtor
Exclusive Agent. OF, 1855. OF. s035,
80
Evening star., 1950-08-19
DREAM RAMBLERS
SOMETHING SPECIAL

We rarely have the privilege OF
u acre of ground; less than
blocks from the D. C. line. The
house, built by Paul P. Stone. il
very large. 6-rm., o-bath brick
with Vermont slate roof, detached
brick garage. large oaks, a VARIETY
Of fruit trees and vegetable snc
flower gardens; convenient to al
schools and transp.
Philip B. Key Co., Realtor
CT 1OI0 Till PM
Evening star., 1950-08-19
HoUsEs-sALE-vA. tcont. }
ARLINGTON

Lyon Village Two-st brick home;
large living rm, screened porch, din
ing rm., modern kitchen, dinette
and nice size pantry. Second floor,
3 nice size bedrms. and exceptionally
large bath; single car garage; very
convenient location. Exclusive with
JAMES M. DUNCAN, JR
SIS King ST., Alex, Va; XII. S-S400
AL. S4S4. Ia
Evening star., 1950-08-19
HOUSES FOR sALE-VA.
HUNTINGTON

3 homes to choose from: 2-bedrm.
brick semidet. S9.7b0 up. ROY N.
L1cARI, AL. 9519 days. TIE. 1882
Evening star., 1950-08-19
HOUSES FOR sALE-MD.
OWNERS SACRIFICE

Hyattsville. Only $685. down, or best
offer. Vacant. rms. and bath. oil
heat, lot 50x165 IT. 1905 Decatur
VA sass aiss' foT STi' key epo "eeA emu. s0 0S'
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-06-15

more fun: Use o lighter toun0sssvm
im the hollows.
TO make fssn cheeks lock leee
round: Use a darker foundation e0
the heaviest area.
To counteract depressions asona-
side the base of the nostrils: Use a
lighter shade IN sunken area.
To make eyes look larger and
deeper-set: Use lighter shade on
those bones just below the eye
brows.
To minimize under-eye puffiness:
Use darker shade under the eyes
on the puffy skin.
To make a large nose look smaller:
Use darker, but only slightly dark
er, shade on the whole nose.
To give a flat nose more height:
Draw, with a tiny brush, lighter
shaded line down the bridge of the
nose, from between the eyes to UNI
der the tip of the nose.
Always remember (and this is the
big secret that a lighter shade of
foundation will accent a feature
darker shade will minimize q
feature. The dark shade casts 9
shadow; the light shade brings {
highlight that attracts the eye anc
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-06-15

take Is TO study his subject. So that's
your first step. In a clear, bright
hight with a big mirror, study your
face. Examine your features, making
mental notes on the good features
ard the less attractive ones. This is
essential; your aim will be 10 focus
attention on your most striking and
beautiful feature. And do be honestl
Decide upon your best feature, your
second best-and then admit that
other things could be improved
upon.
Next, you consider foundation
the base upon which you will paint
your makeup portrait. By using
two shades of foundation, you can
actually give the appearance of
remodeling your face and throat.
You use one shade-one that
matches exactly your skin tone, for
overall coverage. Then you can use
q darker shade of foundation to
minimize certain features or a
lighter tone to emphasize the better
features. But you must always be
sure to blend your two foundations
carefully so that no line of demarca-
ton is visible between them.
Common Flaws
These are the most common flaws
and the ways in which to correct
them:
To minimize a heavy jawline;
Carry your skin-tone foundation
down the throat in a 'sV".
To bring out a receding chin: Use
q lighter shade of foundation over
the most prominent part of the chin
To make a double chin appear
single: Use a darker foundation ovel
the fullest part of the second chin
fading it away gradually at the sides
TO make thin, hollow cheeks lool
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-06-15
Here's the Circle Skirt

Left 10. sIs0-A lovely erocheted dolly
with realistic bluebells that seem to bloom
on your table all year round. The dainty
bluebells and stems are worked in colored
thread and Joined 30 the white openwork
center.
Below. No. s604-For the woman of slightly
larger figure-a graceful frock for day-long
charm. Sizes SO, SO, 40, A. A. As, AZ and So.
Size 3d. 43S yards of 35 or 39-inch.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-06-15

pattern
Chicago
GreatF thai
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-06-15

Below. No. sss3-Your young daughter will
be comfortable and feel cool all summer in
this simple sundress and bo1ero set. Sizes 6,
8, 10, IL and IA years. Size 8, dress, 134 yards
of IS or 39-inch; bolero "a yard; IA yards
trimming.
Evening star., 1950-10-22

It's more than new color
it's an entirely new kind Of nail
polish. And it's called PEARL
BRILLIANCE-exclusive, Of
course, with CuTEx at the low,
low price of 500 (ptus tar). All
Hollywood is wearing this new,
Evening star., 1950-10-22

loveIier iridescent type Of polish
that makes 6ngertips simmer
like jewels. And at this low price
of 39t any woman can afford to
wear it all the time. Try CUrEx
PEARL BRILLIANCE today.
In 4 high fashion. shades.
Evening star., 1950-10-22

Now-ot an unheard Of low price
THE NEW IRiDEScENT. NAIL POLISH
worn by the Hollywood Stars.
Evening star., 1950-10-22

vain for nail polish at any pr
then read about this amazin,
This is the true story of an amaz-
ing new miracle-wear ingredient
called Enamelon.
It's found only in new low-priced,
luxury CUTEx and it's guaranteed*
to give incredible wear. Ito last
longer, chip less than your high
priced polish.
And new, miracle-wear CUTEx
is SO pure T.. even women with
sMoney back if not completely satissed
Evening star., 1950-10-22

skins SO sensitive they cannot use
other polishes state they can safely
use new CUTEx.
Thirteen luscious shades. New
CUrEx, l0e; de luxe Nail Bril-
lance size, 25f.
Better lipstick, too. new
matching CUTEx CoLorgenic Lip
stick. Unbelievable lustre.. .and col
or-fast. Only 49c Also new 25t size.
Prices plus tar.
Milford chronicle., 1950-06-30

VIM iiolts one cent viii buy a.
minutes parking time Or Tor five
cents You can pnrh ful ono hour
MhYol bulhllHm % asking ihu uomu
plnin cooperation Ot each mutuI lat
y uhnflnH thu rul,H Ul pnrhing fW
the anrilou'0lurud hy lhn muturH,
The VISITING dental hygpniat
nurse % now calling up0n parpntH
of elementary pupils win detective
lnnih who were given the exam
luutlnn during The hltuf part of tho
school turm Rhu ia urgihg poupp
lli" dental WOrh be- given tho youth
uullhB lhu aummuI munthH War
irn Good, principal ur the Milton
school has pledged cooperation
Win ihp parent ih thH project
Those without transportation who
Wlsh 80 tHll upon thudpnliHl may
contact M Good tu learn uf tho
arrangements for thlH pummpr Or
iHll Those parents who viii be-
taking children lu the drntiHt might
also contact M Good Or one or the
faculty mumhutH ANA offer trans
putihiluh tu thupu without motor
t"hl'loH ThlH lH AN important pro-
lpu md with the cooperation Of
puch parent the children can got
th" corrective work done aud pro-
t"rl their health
W A lohna0n, who hna been
very 40 az hlB home on Chnptnut
street for several weeks IA mprOv-
lng uud ia again able to be- out or
doors each day Since hia recovery
Mr. JnhnHun several times, hns Vi
Hlt"d the WaploH Lumber co. whore
b" has been employed for u number
Of ypurN
Miss sue Ferguson. a tenchpr of
ih" local elementary school, iH nt-
tending the summer classes NJ the
University Of Delaware
Mrs Carlton Loflmnd and Ron,
Jimmy and Mrs Alfred I.oflnnd,
spent Friday Ia Wilm