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Evening star., 1950-08-21
Two District Soldiers
Reported Missing in
Korean Casualty LIST

Two Washington men were re-
ported missing in action on the
Defense Departments casualty
list No. II, released today.
The list also included 10 Army
casualties from Maryland and
Virginia. Nine are missing in &C
ton and one is wounded.
The Washington men missing
are Army Pvt. George j. Farrell,
jr., %, of 2403 Twenty-second
street NE, and Marine Capt. Jesse
Vernon Booker, whose wife lives
at 1911 Forty fourth street NV.
Casualty List No. 10 issued last
night included the name of a
Culpeper (Va) resident. He is
Army Corpl. John N. Wayland,
81, missing in action.
Native of Washington.
A native of Washington. Pvt.
Farrell attended Eliot Junior High
School and then worked for
time as a stone mason. He entered
service about October /, 1949,
and went to Japan in January
of this year. He has baen serv-
ing with the Sd Engineer Bat
talon
The boys father, George j.
Farrell, sr., a stereotyper here. last
heard from the soldier in letter
dated August /, which was the
day before he was declared
missing.
Pvt. Farrell's mother, Mrs.
Marguerite Farrell, died June Z.
He has four other brothers and
three sisters. The brothers are
Michael, 10, John, 26, and Arthur
13, of the Twenty-second street
address. and Charles. %, of Oak
land, Calf. The sisters are Mar
guerite. II, Grace, Is. who live
at home, and Mrs. Arthur Baker
OF 1920 Harvard street NV.
Booker on Photo Flight.
Capt. Booker was commanding
officer of a carrier-based aerial
Photographic reconnaissance team.
He was flying as wing for
another pilot on a Photographic
mission north of the 38th parallel
in Korea on his last mission.
The Marine Corps said Capt.
Booker was last seen running to-
ward a wooded area. Whether
Capt. Booker parachuted from his
plane or crash-landed it has not
been determined.
His parents, Mr.. and Ms. Curtis
V. Booker, live at sos South Pecan
street. Arlington, Texas.
The Maryland casualties in
clude one wounded man and four
missing in action.
The wounded man is Pfc. Ed
Evening star., 1950-08-21

the watchman leaped up shout
ing Tiger, tiger!"
Billiken had three years of
service-and was killed by a truck
in 1914.
Another founding father of the
mascot system was AL Smith. a
brindle bulldog, who has a 10
year-old grandson named Skippy
at the home of Fred Weismiller,
a retired fireman of 2518 Pennsyl-
vania avenue Sc. Al died of gen.
ersi debility Is years ago-a vet
eran not only of fire department
duty, but parades and civic af-
fairs as well.
The four mascots currently
carrying on will get an oppor-
tunity to frolic in the public eye
tonight when they appear on the
"Tail Waggers Club" program over
WMAL-TV, The Stars television
station, from 1880 to 7:45 pm.
Evening star., 1950-08-21
$232.60 in Open Sofe
Token From Cos Stution

Police are investigating the re-
ported theft yesterday OF $232. go
from an unlocked safe at a filling
station at 1886 Rhode Island ave-
nue. NE.
David c. zaas, proprietor of the
station, reported SITS cash in a
canvas bag and an endorsed check
for $3.50 were taken from the
office safe.
Evening star., 1950-08-21
Marine Squadron "a
Reports for Duty at
Anucostiu Station

Marine Air Reserve Squad
ron %, a ground control inter-
ceptor unit. reported for ex-
tended active duty today at the
Naval Air Station, Anacostia.
It was the first organized air
reserve outfit in the Washington
area to be called UP.
A spokesman said that the
squadron would leave for a West
Coast base "in the near future for
further deployment." Informa-
ton as to its strength is classified.
Squadron "a is a non-fying
group whose job it is to give
warning of approaching enemy
aircraft after detection by radar
and other devices.
Trained at Cherry Point.
Maj. Henry w. Bransom of 826
Tewkesbury place NV. is COM
manding officer. He is trust Off
Ger with the National Saving &
Trust Co., now on leave. His
squadron finished Is days of train
ing at Cherry Point, N. c., July %.
After mastering the unit today,
physical examinations will be
given, necessary gear, including
rifles, issued, and a schedule of
basic training set up. Many men,
berS of the squadron are new
comers and need the basic Marine
drill, an officer said.
One of the squadron's old
timers is MiSergt. George w.
Damewood, veteran of both
world wars. He holds the four
ragere Of the Croix de Guerre
given the 9Th Marine Regiment in
World War I. Sergt. Damewood
lives at 1914 North Taylor street,
Arlington. His civilian job was
shop foreman at the Trew Motor
Co.
Recruiting Rules Changed.
Earlier, the Marine Corps an
nounced changes in recruiting
regulations designed to spur en-
listments and acceptances.
Beginning today recruiters are
authorized to sign up men in the
Marine Corps Reserve for an in
definite period. Only regular
service enlistments were accepted
previously, these being for three
or four years.
Men with dependents still are
not being accepted for first enlist
ment. Age limit remains from II
to % years.
The Army, meanwhile, an
nounced that some dentists, doc
tors and nurses called to active
duty would not have to report
until their units complete train
ing.
On the draft front, an official
of the District Selective Service
headquarters said today that the
local boards probably would re-
ceive their induction quotas for
September about the middle Of
the week.
Tentative date for the first in
duction at Arlington Farms has
been set for September 6.
Evening star., 1950-08-21
CunuI Nature Stroll
Is Set for Wednesday

A nature stroll along the tow
path Of the c. & o. Canal, start
ing at Glen Echo, is being offered
Wednesday from $50 to 7:30 pm.
by the National Capital Parks.
Naturalist Howard White will
meet the party at Stop 80 on the
Cabin John carline, Macarthur
boulevard and Cornell street, Glen
Echo. The party will observe noe
turnal plants and animals.
Evening star., 1950-08-21
Couple Hurt in Air Crush

CENTERVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 81.
R-A Westminster, Md. couple
escaped with slight bruises yester-
day when a plane crashed from
about 200 feet altitude after TAX
ing off. They are G. S. Brickett,
46, and Mrs. Brickett, A. They
had spent the night near here
and were heading for a vacation
at Big Bend National Park in
Texas.
Evening star., 1950-08-21
Fastest D. C.. Fjremen Travel on -Four Feet

reputation one night alone. Truck
Company 8 and Engine Company
81 are close enough to the Zoo
1763 Lanier place N.W.) to hear
the lions and tigers roar at night.
Battalion Chief j. r. Best tells
the story:
"Billiken's built-in alarm sys-
tenn consisted of jumping into the
lap Of the watchman on duty at
night when an alarm sounded.
Zone night, the bell rang and
Billiken plunged into the watch
mans lap. knocking him over
backward. Sprawled out of a nap,
Evening star., 1950-08-21
By ChorIes J. Yorbrouqh

The fastest flremen in town run
on four feet and eat dog biscuits
Mascots in the Districts fire
department - what with horse
stompage in the old days and the
current inconsiderate motorist-
are almost extinct.
Four of them are about the last
of the line, still romping about
the f1rehouses, riding the trucks,
building morale among f1remen
and public relations among the
neighbor kids. All dogs, they are
Evening star., 1950-08-21
Foundation Honors Three

BAR HARBOR. Me-, Aug. 81.
R.-The Roscoe B. Jackson
Memorial Laboratory yesterday
created the post of Honorary
Associate and conferred the title
on three of it's benefactors. Re-
ceiving the honors were Mrs.
Louise Webber O'Brien, Oscar
Webber, and Richard Hudson
Webber. All are of Detroit.
Evening star., 1950-08-21

Gay as d parole
violator.
The 50-year-
old one = time
Texas S t a t e
legislator was
arrested Friday
after he report
edly sought to
take his own
life in his home
at 5514 Hamp-
den lane, Be-
thesda.
H e n d r i C K S
was granted a
parole July 20
Evening star., 1950-08-21
Virginia Lions Officers
Plan Next Years Activity
Ry the Assoeioted Pre,a

LYNCHBURG. Va. Aug. 21.-
Forty-five cabinet officers of the
four Virginia Lions Club districts
yesterday outlined a program for
the coming year.
James c. Hill of Vienna, men,
ber of the board of directors of
Lions International, was princi-
pal speaker. He outlined the pol
icies of the international which
are aimed at developing world
peace.
Evening star., 1950-08-21
ParoIed Wife Slayer
Goes Back 10 Jail
After Suicide Attempt

Homer r. Hendricks. former tax
attorney convicted for Staying his
wife, was expected to be returned
to the Maryland penitentiary to-
Evening star., 1950-07-09
What the Other 9 Demand

What the Other 9 Demand
Washington is one of Americas ten
largest cities.
The other nine cities in this group (New
York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Los An
geles, Detroit, Baltimore, Cleveland, St.
Louis, Pittsburgh require all milk
shipped into their boundaries to meet
the standards of the u. S. Public Health
Code.
The Maryland Virginia Milk Producers
Association is fighting, tooth and nail,
to keep this u. S. Public Health Service
Code from being adopted in Washing
toni
Evening star., 1950-07-09

Here Is The Shameful
Truth!
The fact is that the Association, already
enjoying an $50 Monopoly of all milk
now being shipped into Washington,
wants to make this Monopoly 1000!
The fact is that the members of the
Association are afraid to compete with
modern dairy farmers using modern
methods of fast, safe, low-cost steriliza-
ton!
The fact is that only by keeping
Evening star., 1950-07-09
READ The FACTS AND REACH YOUR own CONCLUSIONS!

strangle hold on Washington's milk sup
ply can the Association maintain its
milk prices, which are now among the
highest in the Nation!
The fact is that this Association, already
indicted, tried and convicted on Mo-
nopoly charges in Federal Court, is now
trying to extend its Monopoly even far
ther, and you will foot the bill if its
plans go through!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
LIFE METED OUT TO ONE IN NEGRO
 FAMILY SHAVING

KOSCIOUSKO, Miss, March IT -LR-One white man is under sent ence of life imprisonment and an- other faces trial Monday in the massacre of a Negro family here.
 Windol Whit, 25-year-old brick layer. was given life imprisonment yesterday. A jury convicted him of the murder of -year-old Ruby Nell Harris shortly before midnight last Jan. 8. Whit is seeking a new trial.
 Slated for trial Monday on a similar charge is a 38year-old ex- convict, Leon Turner.
 Windol Whit and his 27-year- old brother, Malcolm, testified that Turner was the trigger-man in the pistol staying of the Harris girl and of Mary Burnside, 8, and Frankie Thurman, 12
 Malcolm Whit also is awaiting trial set for March 27.
 A Negro tenant farmer, Thomas Harris, 27, told the all-white jury that it was Turner who fired the shot that paralyzed him.
 District Attorney Henry L. Rod gers said the white men were an- gered by the mistaken belief that the Harris family had informed of ficers of previous foray on the Harris home by the trio.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17

Kelly St. Clair and by the ANS President Mrs. Jessie Bean and
 these were followed by a short talk
 by Hoonah's mayor Harry Douglas. These were responded to by speak CTS from the visiting organizations and their organizations officers
 were introduced. Among the visi-
 tors who spoke words of greeting were the Rev. Andrew Gamble, minister at Rake, Mrs. Alice Du- kekua and the Rev Sam Johnson, Presbyterian minister of Angoon. A band concert followed the ban- quet and then the group proceeded to the Presbyterian church where evening services were held. During the evening services messages were delivered by the Reverend Charles Yadon, of the Pentecostal church and the Rev. Sam Johnson of An- goon Rev. Betts of the local Pres byterian church led the prayer and the Rev. Andrew Gamble, of Rake, delivered the sermon. Music was presented by the visiting choirs and also by the Hoonah Greek Orthodox choir. Following the evening serv- ices a reception was held in the Salvation Army hall in honor of the visitors. This latter reception was sponsored by James Young.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
TO CONFER BY PHONE WITH
 (0NGRE5SMEN

KEY WEST, March 17-tR-Pre- sident Truman began setting up machinery today for full-scale legislative conference by telephone Monday with his Congressional leaders.
 Meanwhile, he ignored a sugest- ion by New York American Legion Post that he participate in a three way radio telephone conference with Premier Stalin as peace ges- ture after a National Legion of ficial called the Post 'discredited.
 Presidential Secretary Charles c. Ross announced that MT. Truman conferred for 45 minutes this morn ing with Charles S. Murphy, his new special counsel, and decided to confer as usual with the Congress sional Big Four" who normally call on him at the White House every Monday.
 The Secretary made public a tele- gram from Ralph G. Gregg, Ma ton Judge-Advocate of the Ameri- can Legion, Indianapolis, criticizing proposal by the Duncan-Paris Post in New York suggesting the President talk with Stalin in a telephone hook-up in which the Post would be represented.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
GOVERNMENT MIGHT. RESIGN IN BELGIUM; LEOPOLD UP IN AIR
(By Associated Press)

The Belgian crisis over whether King Leopold III should return to his throne heightened today. The King said yesterday the issue is LID to Parliament. Premier Gas ion Eyskens suggested obliquely that there might not be a Govern ment to call for parliamentary decision on the royal question.
 He intimated on his return from prolonged conferences with Leo- hold in Switzerland that his gov ernment might resign.
 Last Sundays advisory referen- dunn. in which Leopold got 5768 percent of the vote has split the nation
 In New Delhi, India's Prime Min ister Jawaharlal Nehru said com- rarative quiet now reigns in Ben gal. where thousands have been killed in Moslem- Hindu riots re- gently. Nehru said mass migration of minorities between East and West Bengal is now proceeding without hindrance. K
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
HOBBY SHOW AT HAYNES REVEALS
 ARTISTIC WORK

HAYNES. Alaska, March 16-(Spe- cial Correspondence)-The Haines Women's Club sponsored a hobby show this week in the Haines Hotel. The exhibition of local handicrafts was under the direction of Miss Edith Auldridge and Mrs. T. D. Gregg, Jr. Attendance at the hobby show was very good during the two days. Tuesday and Wednesday, that it was open. Refreshments were sold and the Women's Club held a bake goods sale on Wednesday af- ternoon.
 One of the most remarkable ex- hibits of the show were the paint ings in oil, by Gilbert A. Smith. The landscape scenes pictured in Cathedral Peaks" and "Takhini Valley" are two of the most beau- tiful views from the Haines High way and Smith has captured them both in his paintings.
 No Haines exhibit would be com plete without Steve Sheldon's ivory carvings and paintings, and both were well represented in the show. Gilbert Smith also entered some ivory carving and Ted Gregg ex- hibited some excellent wood carv- ings as well as some cabinet work in native woods and children's toys featuring native Tlinget designs.
 Edith kuldridge and Martin Cor des exhibited photographic land- scapes and Miss Auldridge exhibited paintings of familiar Haines scenes. Cordes also contributed two we'll done pencil drawings taken from photographic portraits
 Ship models were contributed by George Grover who showed his rep lica of the Yukon and Teddy and Babby Gregg, son and daughter Of Mrs. T. D. Gregg, Jr., exhibited their versions of the Princess Norah and tugboat. Eddie Dire's model air. plane was popular entry and Nell son Kinney contributed two in- teresting models, one of a ferris wheel and a model of the house truck" which brought he and his l family to Haines.
 MT. and Mrs. Forest Novels ex- hibited some of their Haines jeWelry which they make both as a hobby and as a business. Using native stones in commercial settings, the | jewelry is both distinctive and at tractive. Mrs. William Sparks en- tered her fine collection of cups, dishes and other china pieces as well as an exceptional exhibit of Klukwan antiques including em- broidery, dishes and a beautiful pot latch bowl.
 The All Club girls exhibited and sold stencil-patterned tablecloths, dish towels, aprons, etc. The Grade School children had a poster con- test to promote the use of the library. Each room was given first and second prize, a book of the pupils choice, and Louis Thompson seventh grade student, won the grand prize.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
S0R0pTlMI5T
 CLUB TODAY IN GREEN SETTING

The Friday noon meeting of the Soroptimist club in the Terrace Room of the Baranof Hotel was bright with the green of St. Pat rick's Day. The green was not the usual paper decorations. A row of potted plants were lined on the table, gift from the artistic Presi- dent, Mrs. Alice Thorne. The plants were a collection of African violet, strawberry begonia, coleus, copper begonia, jade plant, Christmas cac- tus, German ivy, and English ivy. At the close of the meeting each member had a choice of plant.
 The business meeting of the club was of interest to the members. Plans were made for the coming Northwest region Soroptimist con- yention to be held in Seattle this spring.
 A rummage sale will be sponsored by the club to be held on April 21 Further announcements on this will be given. Carla Turner is the chair man of the rummage sale.
 The vocational guidance program of the Soroptimist club has in- cluded the monthly talks given at the high school. by members who are in some phase of social educa- tion work. Gertrude Wetzel an- nounced that Mrs Edith Walker is the next scheduled speaker at the high school on March 24 Her sub ject will be Home Economics as a career"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
ARTS-CRAFT5 SETS
 MARCH, "A, E, R
 FOR ANNUAL SHOW
Southeast Alaska Ana. feurs, Professionals h.
 vited to Enter Exhibits

Skilled artists and artisans are busily at work in various parts of Southeast Alaska, preparing their entries for the Sixth Annual Arts and Crafts Exhibit.
 Those who attended the outstand- ing show a year ago look forward to the 1850 exhibit sponsored by Alaskan Creative Arts and Crafts Association.
 Mrs. Paul F. Schnee (Alice Bran debury), president, announces that this one will be for three days instead of two, as interest is so great.
 The 1850 show will be next week end-March "A, 25, and 26. Friday and Saturday hours will be to 5 pm. and 2 to 10 pm, while the exhibit will be open Sunday from to pm. only
 Heads of departments will be in the Elks' Hall next Thursday efe- ming from T to o'clock to receive entries.
 Out town entries may be sent in care of Edward L. Keithahn, curator of the Territorial Museum in the Federal Territorial build ing. Last year, entries were receiv- ed from Haines, Sitka, Ketchikan and Petersburg. At least one is ex- pected this year from Rake.
 Both amateurs and professionals in Southeast Alaska are invited to enter.
 Mrs. William L. Frances) Paul, Sr, is general chairman of dis plays, assisted by Mrs. Iliythe Walker, Vance Blackwell and Geo. Rogers
 Mrs. Henry Harmon and Mrs. Leonard Holmquist are co-chairmen of the ceramics section.
 Other department chairmen are: Mrs. Robert Thorne, painting; J. Malcolm Creamy, photography; A. N. tGiD Eide, lapidary; Mrs. Harry Stonehouse, textile painting; Mrs. George Baroumes, leather work; Gunnar Roos, woodworking; Don Burrus, native crafts; Mrs. Edward P. Chester, Jr., hostesses; and Rich ard Peter and Edward L. Keith ahn, radio walking commentary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
DELEBECQUE, FORMER
 JUNEAUITE, IS VISITOR

Friends are welcoming L. A. Dele becque on his first visit of more than a few hours in about a year.
 Delebecque is sales manager for the Anchorage division of Pacific Northern Airlines. He lived in Ju- neau from 1929 to 1942, then in the position of district traffic man. ager of Pan American Airways.
 He will be here several days, and is stopping at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
FUR SEAL PUPS
 CAST ASHORE IN
 JANUARY STORMS

WASHINGTON, March 17-lR- Violent storms off the Pacific Northwest killed hundreds of Alas kan fur-seal pups and cast them ashore on the Washington and Ore gon coasts in January, the Fish and Wildlife Service said today.
 Of the dead anImals, Is bore tags that had been applied last summer at the Pribilof Islands in the Bering Sea. The year-old pups are a part of the island crop which will be ready for the sealskin harvest in 1852.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
10 More Desfroyers
 To Treaty Nations

WASHINGTON, March 17-R- The Navy has tabbed 10 additional destroyer escorts for transfer to North Atlantic Treaty nations un- der the arms aid program. Two of these 1,240 ton ships previously had been earmarked for this purpose.
 The Navy said the 12 will go into the Boston and Philadelphia Navy yards between now and July 15 for overhaul and refitting. All were built in 1943 and 1944.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
LUTHERAN LADIES AID
 PLANNING FOOD SALE

Mrs. Hans Berg, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee of the Lutheran Ladies Aid, has an- nounced rlans for a food sale to be held on Saturday, March 25. at Sears. Homemade breads, cakes, and cookies will be among the temptations spread before the in- terested public. The time of the sale will be announced later.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
Westinghouse EC Has Low Bid for
 Fairbanks Works

FAIRBANKS, Alaska. March IT -R-W Westinghouse Electric Corp. of Seattle was low bidder yesterday on furnishing two turbines and two condensers for the city's s4,500,000 utilities project. The firm bid S2O5 ,000.
 Other bidders were Worthington Pump. General Electric and Inger- soil Rand.
 An invitation to bid on boilers will be sent out next week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
Convention, Junior
 Chamber Commerce
 Opens al Petersburg

PETERSBURG, Alaska, March IT -lR-Mayor Ed Locken officially opened the third annual Alaska Junior Chamber of Commerce con- vention yesterday
 Among out-of-town delegates ana guests were Carl Rentsler, Alaska Javcee president; Marshall Lovett,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
Russia's Hand Is
 Seen, Polish Move
 Quilting World Bank
(By Associated Press)

Observers in Washington inter- creted Poland's sudden withdrawal from the World Bank and Fund as Moscow-d directed move to strength en the Russian Ruble
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17

Territoria Jaycee secretary; Bill Rugge and Bill Olson. president of the Anchorage club, all of Anchor age; Joe Godding. Ketchikan, and Capt. M. O. Heine, Navy director of intelligence for the Alaska Con- mand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17

You don't have to send out for bulbs. Juneau Young Hardware will have a large new selection of spring planting bulbs within few days at less than Seattle prices. 51tf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
ARC MAN HERE

Richard J. Vasquez of the Alaska Road Commission = home address Flushing, N.Y.-is stopping at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
SCHROEDER JOHNSON MAKE
 MARRIAGE APPLICATION

Claude A. Schroeder, 46, and Theresa Johnson, 26, both of Ju- neau, applied today for a marriage license before U. s. Commissioner Gordon Gray.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
FROM MT. EDGECUMBE

William F. Stuart of Mt. Edge cumbe arrived from Seattle yester- day and was an overnight guest at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17

You don't have to send out for bulbs. Juneau Young Hardware will have large new selection of spring planting bulbs within a few day-at less than Seattle prices. If
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
ELSA GREEN HERE

Elsa E. Green of the District En- gineer's office at Fort Richardson is a guest at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
MONTANAN HERE

Dr. H. c. Anderson of Ranch Creek, Mont, is registered at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17
FROM PALMER

s. O. Ponath of the Mclaughlin Construction Company, Palmer, is registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17

Mir. and Mrs. Art Bonkowski of Haines are guests at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17

SCHWINN BIKES AT MADSENS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-17

SEATTLEITE HERE D. B. Hart of Seattle is stopping at the Baranof Hotel.