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Evening star., 1950-12-05
.MckeIdin Announces
Plan 10 Check Report
OF Bay Span Damage
BY the Assoeiaied Press

BALTIMORE, Dec. 5.-Gover-
nor-elect McKeldin plans to have
an engineering check of the Ches-
apeake Bay bridge made to see If
1t is sturdy enough to stand up
against the tides and ice.
He said that he has been told
that the underwater section of
the span now being constructed
between Sandy Point and Kent Is
land was damaged considerably by
last weeks winter storm.
Mr.. McKeldin stressed in a for
NAL statement that "in determin-
ing such a study. I want it clearly
understood that this is not fault
finding, but fact-f1nding.
May Need More Money.
"1t may be that the expenditure
of an additional So million to 81
million may prove needed to in
sure the stability of the struc-
ture."
The investigation will be made
by leading engineers and contrac-
tors after consultation with the
next Chief engineer of the State
Roads Commission. whom I desig-
nate" the Governor-elect said.
Mr.. McKeldin also is concerned
about the steel situation. in light
Of developments in Korea. He
said it is question as to whether
demand for steel may grow sc
great as to make it impossible tt
obtain enough to finish the span
Bond Retirement.
He said $40 million in bonds
would have to be paid off as they
mature, even if the bridge is not
completed. The bonds are to be
paid off from toll receipts of the
Bay bridge and the Potomac and
Susquehanna spans.
Engineers estimated that the
storm did $500,O00 to 81 million
damage. Mr.. McKeldin said he
was told by lone of the finest en-
gineers," it would be more. One
of the shallow water supports at
the Sandy Point end was swept
away and the causeway built out
from the Eastern shore was dam
aged by pounding waves.
The j. E. Greiner Co.. Baltimore
engineering firm which drew up
the working plans for the bridge
project, is preparing a report on
the damage.
Evening star., 1950-12-05
Capital Transit
FightsFareRise
For 7 Bus|ines
Opposes First-Zone
Increase Asked by
Arnold, A. B. & W.

Opposition to any increase in
f1rst-zone fares of the A., B, & w.
Transit Co. and the W., v. & M.
Transit Co. (Arnold Line) was
voiced today before the Interstate
Commerce Commission by the
Capital Transit Co.
The two buslines asked the COM
mission last week to authorize an
increase in fares between the Dis
trict and Government installations
In nearby Virginia. They asked
that f1rst-zone fares be raised to
Is cents cash with three tokens
for 40 cents.
In opposing the proposed in
crease, Capital Transit expressed
fear that more riders would shift
to the 16-cent Joint fare tickets
now used by District-Virginia COM
muters. More use of the joint
tickets, the company contended,
would result in further losses TO
Capital Transit.
Both Virginia transit companies
also now have petitions before the
ICC for an increase in the joint
rate ticket. Capital Transit has
asked that its share of the joint
ticket rate be raised to cents.
In the brief filed today Capital
Transit maintains that the Vir-
ginia companies have not shown
any need for an increase in their
revenues from any of the fares
between the District and Govern
ment installations in Virginia.
Evening star., 1950-12-05
First Mary|ander Seized
On Draft Dodging Count
By the Associated Press

BALTIMORE, Dec. 5.-The first
Marylander to be arrested AMI
charged with violation of the post
war draft law was taken into GUS
tody yesterday by agents of this
Baltimore Office of the FBI.
Special Agent c. H. Carson
identified him as Paul G. Dead
wyler, 81.
Mr.. Carson said Deadwyler reg
istered for the draft in in La
Plata, Charles County, and was
ordered to report for induction
October 3, but did not appear.
The FBI agent said Deadwyier
was arrested in Glenarm, Balti-
more County, where he was work.
ing as a hospital attendant.
United States Commissioner F..
Archie Meatyard ordered him held
in the Montgomery County Jail
in Rockville in default of $1,000
bail. He will be tried in Federal
Court at Baltimore, MI Carsoa
said.
Evening star., 1950-12-05
Maryland Welfare Board
0Ks Higher Relief Outlay
BY the Associoied Press

BALTIMORE, Dec. 5.-The State
Board of Public Welfare has ap-
proved higher relief payments to
bring allotments into line with the
rising cost of living, it was re-
ported today.
The increases will raise average
monthly grants by amounts rang
ing up to $275. The action will
not require an increase in the
boards current appropriation.
However. the new schedule of
grants must be approved by the
attorney generals Office before it
will go into effect.
The board has proposed further
increases in its budget request for
the 1852 fiscal year.
Here are the average grants by
programs for October, the new
average grants proposed and those
requested under the 1852 budget:
Evening star., 1950-12-05
Gunwomun Robs Bookstore
OF $5Oin Movie Type HoIdup

Alexandria police are searching
for a woman bandit who yesterday
robbed a book store proprietor of
$50 in what police described as a
"movie-like" holdup.
Mrs. Pauline j. Rogers, owner
of the Rogers Book and Gift Shop
in the 100 block of South St.
Asaph street, told police the wom-
an aimed a small gun at her from
beneath a green silk scarf as
she scooped up about $50 from
the cash drawer.
The woman had come into the
store posing as a customer, said
Mrs. Rogers.
"She had selected about go
cents worth of Christmas cards
and opened the drawer to give
her change" recalled Mrs. Rogers.
Evening star., 1950-12-05
East Rockville PTA
To Hear Mrs. Huyes

Mrs. John E. Hayes, president
of the National Congress OF Par
ents and Teachers, will partici-
pate in a panel discussion at,
o'clock tonight at a meeting OF
the East Rockville Elementary
School PTA.
Also on the panel will be Mrs
Charles B. Center of Atlanta,
former member of the Board OF
Managers of the National Con-
gress of Parents and Teachers
and John A. McIntire. 1949-50
president of the Montgomery
County PTA Council.
Mrs. Hayes of Twin Falls, Idaho
and Mrs. Center are both here for
the Mid Century White House
Conference on Children and
Youth.
Evening star., 1950-12-05

Circuit Court Clerk w. Waverly
Webb. one of the few Prince
Georges County Democrats elected
last month. was sworn in yester-
day on the eve of a change in
county administration.
An all-Republican Board of
County Commissioners-the first
in more than 20 years-was to
take Office this afternoon in cere-
monies at the Upper Marlboro
Courthouse.
Mr.. Webb, who will serve for
four years, was appointed to the
clerks post July Is, 1948, to sue
ceed the late Brice Bowie. He
had served under Mr.. Bowie for
Is years as assistant and deputy
clerk.
Judge Charles c. Marbury ad-
ministered the oath of Office to
Mr.. Webb and his chief deputy.
Mrs. Roberta B. Laughton, in the
judges chambers.
Mr.. Webb renewed his oath in
a courthouse buzzing with rumors
Evening star., 1950-12-05

Hand it over,' demanded the
bandit.
you're kidding" Mrs. Rogers
replied.
The gun assured Mrs. Rogers
her customer wasn't kidding.
'But told her I wouldn't hand
her anything-she'd have to take
the money if she wanted it," said
Mrs. Rogers.
With the money in one hand
and gun poised in the other, the
woman unsuccessfully tried to tug
the telephone wire loose. Mrs.
Rogers said the woman then
backed slowly out of the store still
aiming the gun and repeating
don't move-don't move" until
she disappeared in the crowd
outside. 4
Evening star., 1950-12-05
Richmond She'll Mishap
Charged 10 Care|essness
BY the Associated Press

FORT MEADE, Md, Dec. A.
Second Army headquarters yester-
day blamed lack of technical
knowledge and carelessness for
the accidental discharge of a shell
which went crashing out of an
armory at Richmond on October
80 and flashed Is blocks down the
street.
"All concerned with the issue,
handling or supervision of the
ammunition displayed negligence
and lack Of technical knowledge, !"
I'd Army said.
The shell was being used in a
training period for members of
the 176th Regimental Combat
Team of the Virginia National
Guard. It did some damage to
four houses before landing in a
street. The only injury was to a
member of Guard unit, cut by
flying glass at the armory.
Appropriate disciplinary action
is being taken against Regular
Army personnel who were care
less in the performance of their
duties" I'd Army said.
The shell was a 75-millimeter
recoilless rife shell. n
Evening star., 1950-12-05
Falls Church Car Tax
Draws Opposition Of
3 Council Members

A proposal for a Falls Church
automobile license tax drew op-
position last night from three
members Of the City Council.
City Manager w. Rhodes Wood
bury had suggested the tax as
"the only available method, out
side Of borrowing. to carry on our
street-repair program" He said
the tax would be about $40 per
car per year and could go into
effect April Is, when new State
tags are issued.
Mrs. Jenness Writ Myer, Sher-
man Wells and James E. Durant
said they believe the funds can
be obtained from another source
Mr.. Wells said. 1--WE should for
get the whole thing. People are
scared already by this new as
sessment."
Promise to Cut Tax Rate.
Mr.. Wells was referring to the
current reassessment. Property in
the city is being assessed at As per
cent of "fair market value"
The Council has promised to re-
duce the tax rate. now $4.55. when
the reassessment becomes effective
Councilman Samuel E. McCrary
said that he is mot especially in
favor OF the municipal auto license
but the streets need to be fixed"
The Council deferred a proposal
to set public hearing on the new
tax because four Council men,
bers were absent.
The council unanimously ap-
proved two proposed amendments
to the bill now in Congress to a
new setup for the National Capital
Planning Commission.
Committee Is Approved.
The amendment would give each
political subdivision. and regional
planning group a member. and
would authorize financial aid for
parks in nearby Virginia.
Similar action has been taken
by the Northern Virginia Regional
Planning and Economic Develop
ment Commission and the Arling-
ton County Board.
Also approved by the Falls
Church Council last night was a
resolution by Kermit OVERLY ask
ing appointment by the Mayor of
a business development commit
tee.
The group would include the
city manager, two representatives
OF the council and a member of
the planning commission and the
Board OF Zoning Appeal.
Evening star., 1950-12-05
Engagement Story Uncovers
Fiunce's Pose as Nuvy Ension

The announcement of a young
couples engagement touched off a
series of events that yesterday
brought the intended bridegroom
before Alexandria District Court
on charges of illegally wearing a
Navy Ensign's Uniform.
The defendant, Glenn B. Nor
rison. 81. of the 800 block of
Manor drive. Alexandria, was
placed on probation for three
years by Judge Albert v. Bryan,
after pleading guilty to unlawfully
wearing an officers apparel when
he wasn't even in the service.
FBI agents gave the following
account of events that led to
arrest:
Evening star., 1950-12-05
New Citizens Association
In MI. Rainier Elects

Temporary officers were elected
recently for the new Citizens AS
sociation of Mt. Rainier, Md.
Those elected were Sam P
Davis, president; Mrs. Lancaster
Lowry, secretary, and John Web
ster, treasurer.
Committee chairmen named
were George L. Mathey, member
ship: Perry Martin. publicity:
Mrs. Lowry, constitution and by
laws; Mrs. Leno Camelot, sta
tionery and supplies, and August
Dauses, meeting place arrange
ments.
The meeting was held at Mr..
Dauses' residence. 3103 Webster
street. Mt. Rainier.
Evening star., 1950-12-05

as to who will get what plum and
when. The incoming county
heads have let it be known that
they will pursue the policy of ito
the victor belongs the spoils."
Other county officers-elect ex-
pected to take the oath today in
clude w. Curtis Hopkins, register
Of wills. Republican,; Ben Dyer,
county surveyor. a Democrat. and
the three Orphans Court judges.
They are Mrs. Laura Lee Courtney
and Paul D. johnson, Republicans,
and Lansdale G. Clagett. Demo-
crat.
Sheriff -elect Carlton G. Beall,
Republican, may also take Office
today.
Carlyle j. Lancaster, Republi-
can, is scheduled to relieve A
Gwynn Bowie, Democrat, as
States attorney January 2. Coun-
ty Treasurer James B. Bland,
Democrat. will relinquish his post
April to Julian B. Mckay. Re-
publican.
Evening star., 1950-12-05
lofstrand Urges
Vote
Views Referendum
As First Step Toward
Liquor Law Reform

A prohibition referendum in
Montgomery County was suggest
ed last night to the Allied Civic
Group of Silver Spring as the first
step toward revamping the coun-
tvs liquor laws.
Addressing the group in the
Liquor Dispensary Building, Silver
Spring, Anders R. Lofstrand, jr.,
chairman of the county's Legisla-
ture delegation. made the sugges-
ton in answer to questions con-
corning the delegations stand on
proposed legislation to permit the
sale Of mixed drinks in service
and veterans clubs.
Emphasizing that he spoke as
an individual. Mr.. Lofstrand re-
ported lack of public support of
such legislation. He said he
would support a referendum on
the question but recommended
the prohibition referendum as
starting point Ito bring the whole
liquor question in the open"
Shift in Board Urged.
Any change in the liquor laws,
he added. should follow establish
ment of County Council jurisdic-
ton over the Liquor Control
Board. whose members now are
appointed by the Governor. This
would put an end. he predicted,
to such criminal practices" as
making Liquor Board employees
work at the polls on election day.
The appointment of 30 addi-
tional policemen when the force
is put on a five-day week prom
ised by Republicans in their plat
form. will make the force more
than adequate" Delegate-elect J..
Douglas Bradshaw declared.
He said the county now has l73
men, including 154 on the county
force. Is in municipalities and
four State officers. This number
exceeds the one man per 1000
residents recommended by law
enforcement officials, he asserted.
He and Mr.. Lofstrand indorsed
a request for State police bar
racks in the county and assign
ment OF additional State troopers
for highway patrol, If any increase
in force Is made.
Other Proposals Approved.
Mr.. Lofstrand and other men,
bers of the delegation also ex-
pressed approval of proposals for
compulsory moter vehicle inspec-
ton. creation Of a State highway
study committee, transfer of the
Montgomery County functions of
the Maryland-National Capital
Park and Planning Commission
and the Washington Suburban
Sanitary Commission to the Coun-
ty Council. Repeal of the Lindsay
law prohibiting nonpartisan elec-
tions Of County Council members
and the appropriation of funds
for civil defense. They saw no
need for further reduction in the
States 2 per cent sale tax at the
present.
Councilman Harold F. Ham,
mond reported the county would
be ready to assume responsible
lty" for the two bi-county agencies
by the time legislation transfer
ring their functions is enacted by
the General Assembly.
Evening star., 1950-12-05

Last summer, a Waukegan (Ill.)
paper announced the. engagement
OF a young girl to Ensign Glenn
B. Morrison. Morrison's STEP
father. whose name was not given
in court, saw the story and
checked with naval authorities to
see if his stepson really was an
officer.
That started the FBI's investi-
cation. Morrison was arrested in
Illinois August 18, and wedding
plans were cancelled.
The court was told that Nor
rison failed to appear for trial
in Illinois. however. and was ar
rested on a bench warrant on
November II in Alexandria. where
he then was staying.
Evening star., 1950-12-05
New Trial Is Asked
In Biqomy Case

Gerald B. Wright, 40-year old
newspaper employe convicted of
bigamy in Upper Marlboro Thurs
day, filed a motion yesterday for
a new trial No date has been set
for argument.
Through his attorney, Hal C. B.
Clagett. Wright, an area circula-
tion manager for the Washington
Post, contended that the verdict
was contrary to the evidence.
Wright was found guilty by a
jury of marrying Jean Wright,
who lived with him in the 200
block OF Maple street, Morning
side. while already married to
1mogene Wright of the 400 block
OF Brandywine street Sc.
Evening star., 1950-12-05
Watch Spending Plans,
Takoma Park Unit Is Told

The Community League of Ia
koma Park last night was urged
to scrutinize all proposed city,
county and State expenditures be-
cause of large spending by the
Federal government.
The plea was made by F.. B.
Linton, League member, who dis
cussed financial problems. City
councilman Walter H. McLennon
discussed the work of the Citizens
ADVISORY Committee concerning
tax discounts. and a bill to give
Takoma Park a city manager.
Evening star., 1950-12-05
Court Tells Woman
To Clear Her Trailer
.0f5Dogs by Monday

A 46-year-old woman who acted
as her own attorney has been given
until Monday to get rid of the
dogs she keeps in her 6 by 10 foot
trailer at Miles drive and Patton
road, Silver Spring.
The order was issued by Judge
Charles w. Woodward in Mont
gomery County Circuit Court yes
terday after the woman, Mrs.
Marion H. Barbour, was convicted
of maintaining a public nuisance.
Judge Woodward indicated he
would take drastic action if she
failed to comply.
Police. who responded to COM
plants by neighbors, testified they
heard Mrs. Barbour's dogs barking
So times between and 7::30 am.
on July 80. On the following day
they said, the neighborhood was
"stunk up by a fire started by
Mrs. Barbour near her trailer
which is about Is feet from the
nearest house.
Mrs. Barbour. who had pre-
viously been fined $500 for &C.
cupying the trailer in violation
of the county's zoning law. said
she had been prosecuted unto
death"
| Il have reason to live as I do, >
she declared. twenty-five years
ago I consecrated my life to AL
mighty God"
Asserting she lives "humbly'
and has taken in abandoned pets
Mrs. Barbour charged her neigh
bors also committed nuisances and
denied that her dogs barked toe
much.
| She blamed her trial on the
efforts of a real estate man tc
have her evicted, adding she was
unprepared to defend herself be-
cause of illness.
Evening star., 1950-12-05
Takoma Park Votes Raise
For Police and Firemen

Salary increases for Takoma
Park policemen and firemen were
approved by the City Council last
F. night.
Twelve members of the police
force and six members of the fire
department through the rank of
sergeant will receive an additional
$100 for the remainder of this
fiscal year, which ends June 30.
The council also authorized en-
ployment of three additional clerks
at the police station at annual SAL
aries ranging from 81 300 to $4,000.
Evening star., 1950-12-05
Board Of Trade
Changes in
Planning Setup
Henry Warns Group
In Bethesda of Threot
To Localities Here

Four major revisions in pending
legislation to reorganize the Ma
tional Capital Park and Planning
Commission were urged last night
by a Washington Board of Trade
spokesman in talk before the
Bethesda Chamber of Commerce.
Ernest F. Henry, a director Of
the trade group and chairman Of
its Metropolitan Development
Committee. said unless there is
some modification of the proposed
new setup local areas cannot
hope to preserve their local char
acter and their local voice in
major changes in their respective
areas"
He urged the Bethesda group to
take a stand on the issue, de-
claring that there is a chance that
Congress will act on the reorgan-
ization bill before the Christmas
adjournment.
Changes Outlined.
The four points he emphasized
were:
/. The reorganization should
sive the NCPPC certain added
powers and functions. but not as
extensive as those proposed.
2: The proposed 50-rnile radius
to come under the agency's control
is excessive" Jurisdiction should
not go beyond Montgomery, Prince
Georges, Arlington and Fairfax
Counties.
3. The agency should be re-
quired to hold public hearings
and to provide an opportunity for
the public to participate in the
planning. This is optional in the
proposed legislation.
4. Membership on the agency
should be revised to provide more
adequate local representation. This
could be accomplished by having
three members appointed from
Maryland, three from Virginia and
three from the District, while re-
ducing the professional city PLAN
ners from five to three. This
would increase the total member
ship to 10. instead of Is as pro-
posed. Also two of the Federal
officials could be eliminated and
only two members each could be
appointed from the District, Mary
/ land and Virui,,io
More Participation Sought.
ITO be really good planning the
non-governmental. civic, business
and professional public should be
given full opportunity to know
what's going on and to participate
IN that planning. Under the pres
ent and proposed legislation, this
public participation in the plan
ming Of the Federal agency is very
unsatisfactory" said Mr.. Henr-,.
The Bethesda groups dinner
meeting was held at the Kenwood
Club.
! In a special election after the
dinner, H. I. Patterson was named
first vice president of the cham
Der, Robert Eisinger, second vice
president. F. G. Harting, secre-
tary. and Robert j. Smith, Scott
Brewer, jr., and Vernon Briggs,
members of the Board of Directors
to fill vacancies caused by resig-
nations.
Members of the Montgomery
County Council and officers of the
Rockville Chamber of Commerce
were guests.
Evening star., 1950-12-05
Mail Clerk Sentenced
For $500 Theft in
|Rif|ing 300 Letters

A former school teacher re-
ceived on 18-month prison term in
Alexandria District Court yester-
day for stealing money from let
tiers while he was employed as a
mail clerk at Washington Ma
tional Airport.
The mail indictment against
Paul N. Robinson.40. colored, of
1909 Kenyon street NV, was
among eight returned by a grand
jury yesterday in Alexandria.
Pleads Guilty.
Robinson, who pleaded guilty,
was sentenced by Judge Albert v.
Bryan. Postal inspectors said
Robinson admitted getting at least
$500 from about 300 letters he
rifled between last May and Au-
gust. They said he had offered to
make restitution and had repaid
$50.
Robinson's attorney. Edwin c.
Brown. said the defendant had
been in the postal service for nine
years and before that had been a
school teacher and athletic direc-
tor at a. college in the south.
The 18-month sentence was rec
commended by United States At.
torney George Humrickhouse, whit
declared that thefts of that type
usually hurt people who neec
money most because they do not
want to pay the expense of money
orders.
Others Indicted.
Other indictments returned
yesterday and the disposition of
some were:
Joseph M. Ramsey, jr.. 25, of
the 200 block of Third street NV,
escape from the Occoquan Work.
house, placed on probation for
three years; Charles Earl Harris,
20, George Jack Harris, jr., 81,
and Samuel D. Patterson, jr.. 80,
all of Richmond. theft OF an FBI
automobile in Richmond Novem-
ber Is, transferred to Richmond
for disposition; Edward Patrick
Flynn. 80, of Peninsula. Ohio, en-
bezzlement of $120 at the Fort
Belvoir Post Exchange.
Also William Luther Marsh. So.
OF Louisville, Ga. interstate trans
portation of a stolen motor ve-
hicle;; Harry Joseph Homer, 18.
of Philadelphia, interstate trans
portation of a stolen motor We
hicle; Clifton A. Rice. 10, of South
Boston, Va. escape from the Oc-
coquan Workhouse. placed on pro-
baton for three years. and Rich
ard Taylor and Edward Watkins,
both OF Richmond. indicted for
mail theft. case transferred to
Richmond for disposition.