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Smyrna times., 1950-09-07


happened. Thus
spoke my man OF mystery.
I first met this man on the SIS.
Nieuw Amsterdam as the vessel
glided slowly down the Meuse
from Rotterdam to the North Sea.
He accosted me on the promenade
deck with burst of jargon; a few
English words internixed with
Dutch, German, French and some
Portuguese. He spoke of Russia
but could not understand as the
lapses into a foreign tongue were
more frequent as he became vehe-
ment in his remarks. I stared in
credulously then leaned towards
him, thinking perhaps he was in
toxicated, but there was no sus-
picion of alcohol on his breath. At
ter a few moments he stopped
talking and moved on along the
deck.
Next morning early, as the yes
sci headed towards LIE Havre, I
saw my man sitting in deck
chair, a solitary, forlorn figure
staring at the horizon. AS I ap-
preached he looked up and smile
crossed his leathery face. Taking
this as an invitation I slumped in
to chair beside him. Again he
spoke the queer jargon of the pre-
vious day; sprinkled with refer
ences in English to Russian. The
more 1 listened the more realized
that he was trying to convey
something about Russia to me.
Seeming mystery I made a men
tai resolution to try and get him
to speak more English and less in
one of the several foreign tongues
employed by him.
Thus for several days, as the
vessel steamed across the Atlantic,
l met and talked with Wander
school by now he had introduced
himself day recognizing a
few more English words until, on
the fourth day out of Southhamp-
ton, was able to understand his
speech sufficiently to piece togeth-
er his story. Resorting to third
degree methods 1 questioned my
man from every angle. This is
his story.
1 was born in Holland 78 years
ago. I came to America 43 years
ago. settled in California, became
a citizen of the United States,
married, and am now dealer in
cattle.
My woman, you understand, is
of German parentage; most of her
relatives still live in Germany, the
Russian occupied zone. This year
my woman wanted to visit her re-
latives and so in June we went to
Europe. had planned originally
to remain in Paris while my frau
went alone into Soviet Germany.
At the last moment, however, I
realized that she could not possib-
ly do this alone and so, together,
we took the plane to Berlin.
In Berlin, the American military
authorities refused to give us a
permit to enter Russian occupied
Germany. And my attempt to get
a Soviet wise was likewise fruit
less. Thus, legally my woman and
1 could not continue our journey.
This despite the fact that we had
Ietters-in German-from the bur-
gomeisters of the towns in which
my frau's relatives lived, inviting
us to make the trip.
Finally, I told the officials of the
American government that we in
tended to go ahead without per-
mits and was informed that in
such an event the Government
could take no responsibility for
our actions.
And so one day, without word
to anyone, we boarded train
with hundreds of others, losing
ourselves in the crowd, and enter
ed Russian occupied Germany In
evitably a Soviet official entered
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07
L InOade
SOOiet
Germany
land LiOe
G.. Warren Heath
as told by
F. ]. Vanderschoot

In July, 1850 I entered Soviet
Germany with my woman and
without permission from the
American Government or a wise
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07
DISCUSS PTA
PLANS AT MEET
Suggestion Box Available at
Meetings for Suggestions
For Consideration
MEMBERSHIP NOW I9I

Warner w. Price, Jr., vice pres
ident for elementary school, pre-
sided at a special meeting of the
executive committee of the Smyr-
ma Parent and Teacher Association
held Wednesday night in the libr-
ary of the school. Mrs. Robert
Mills was named chairman of the
program committee in place of
Mrs. William S. Wilson, resigned.
A steadily increasing charter mem-
bership was reported by Mrs. Alan
Robinson, chairman membership
committee, with a total at this
time numbering 191. The program
for the opening meeting of the
new group on Thursday, Septem-
ber IA was set up by the commit
tee. A suggestion box will be
available at each meeting, in which
members may place suggestions
for consideration as program ma
terial. This will be in charge Of
Mrs. John D. Schafer, Jr. Plans
are being considered for a baby
sitting club of Girl Scouts
who will assist with the care Of
children whose parents find it nec-
essary to bring them to meetings.
Mrs. Raymond D. Pusey,, hospital
ity chairman, will be in charge of
the social hour, and will name her
assistants. The treasurer's report
was given by Mrs. Robert Mont
gomery, and reports were heard
from chairmen of standing CONS
mittees.
Invited to Attend Workshop
officers and program chairmens
and members of the program COM
mittee have been invited to attend
PTA workshop at the P. S. Du-
Pont High School on Monday, Sep
tember II at pm. The purpose
of the workshop is to provide def
mite help for planning and cons
Quoting PTA programs. 1t will be
attended by Representatives OF
PTA groups in New Castle County.
A similar workshop for Kent and
Sussex Counties will be held at the
Georgetown School on Monday
evening, September 18.
Arizona sun., 1950-07-07
Negro Named Red
Gross Field Director

KITZENGEN, GERMANY = H.
Wayne Fisher of North Fargo,
North Dakota, a recent arrival in
the European command, has been
designated American Red Cross
Field Director at the KitZingen
Training Center.
Mr.. Fisher, a graduate of North
western University in Evanston,
ILL.,, worked with the Los Angeles
YMCA for three years. He was
also coach of the football and
basketball teams of Concordia Col
lege in Moorhead, MINI.
Mr.. Fisher has been associated
with the American Red Cross
since August, 1948, when he be-
gan his work in Camp Stoneman,
CALIFORNIA. After 8 months serv-
ice, he was transferred to Fort
Lewis, Washington where he was
stationed until he came to Ger
many.
Mr.. Fisher expects his wife, Mrs.
Arlene P. Fisher and heir three
year-old son to joi nhim in Ger
many in the near future.
Arizona sun., 1950-07-07

HSotchmoH

NEW YORK-Louis Armstrong,
the king of the trumpet play
ers and an authority of Dixie
Land jazz who thought he'd have
to retire for six months for
stomach ulcer operation, said Sun
day it wasn't an ulcer at all.
The internationally famous jazz
trumpet player, who recently made
a very successful tour of Europe,
had cancelled all bookings until
February.
He already had rented a suite
in a West coast clinic in prepara-
ton for the operation. But well
known Park avenue doctor told
Louis last week that he did not
have an ulcer, or anything SER
ious. Just a stomach inflammation
that happens to practically every
body at his age.
So, "Satchmo" will celebrate his
5Oth birthday Tuesday night at
Bop City, night club where his
band has been playing.
Arizona sun., 1950-07-07
A BrowI After
The Ball

Six Phoenix men were jailed
early Sunday morning after fight
ing in the middle of Central ave-
nue. at Jefferson street.
Jerry Hill and Willis Black, po-
lice detectives, said they saw three
cars blocking Central avenue and
suddenly doors opened, men got
out and started punching each
other.
The detectives got out of their
patrol car, identified themselves
and finally stopped the fight.
The pugilists said an argument
started, three against three, at
Riverside Ballroom. The dispute
continued north on Central ave-
.nue and eliminated in blows at
the stop light.
Arizona sun., 1950-07-07
Joe Louis Lose
Double Decision

CHICAGO = Rev. Matthew C..
Faulkner, "a, has the dubious
title of being a double-winner
in litigation against his wife and
retired heavyweight champion Joe
Louis.
Last week, the minister agreed
to an out-of-court settlement of
an alienation of affections suit
against Louis, and then was
awarded a divorce from his wife,
Carolle, on grounds of desertion
In the heart balm suit, Rev.
Faulkner had asked $5O0,O00 from
Louis for stealing the affections
of his wife. The court dismissed
the case when attorneys for both
sides said a satisfactory" settle
ment had been reached. The
amount involved was not dis
closed.
Thursday, Rev. Faulkner won
the divorce action against his
New York model wife for trans
mitting her affections to Joe
Louis" He told the court she had
deserted him January 13, 1948.
They were married in September
1941. She was not present in court.
Mrs. Faulkner will receive $40
weekly support during the school
months when she has custody of
their sons, Matthew Kenneth, z
and Gran, 5.
Arizona sun., 1950-07-07
"Dizz" Says Dolby
Is His Choice

NEW YORK = One of the first
selections for the American
League All-Stars, made by Dizzy
Dean, last of 30-game winners, in
big-league ball puts Larry Dolby
in center field.
Says the famous pitcher:
"In the outfield, you can't go
wrong with Larry Dolby, Ted Will
liams and Joe DiMaggio, though
you can throw in Vic Wertz and
Dom DiMaggio for good measure"
Arizona sun., 1950-07-07
Buy From These Advertisers and Watch Your Paper Grow
Teen-age Highlights
By SECRET BLAZERS

Greetings Readers:
Most of you know who writes
this column, while others don't.
For everybody's information we
are &c :" but wait while.
There was a party given for
William Warren and it brought
out a few happenings. David
Towns and Georgia Marie were
like two peas in pod-has Louise
Hunter put him down or is he
trying to cut out on her?
Joan Ellison is back in town and
Willie Joe MCGEE was really
doing some talking. Do you think
maybe" he was telling her what
has been going on since she has
been gone? I think so, but it will
all come out in the wash.
Pete Moore and lola Braggs are
starting to turn on" again -
what happened to Dorothy Moore
/. Well, our old friends Dor
othy Bradley and William Evans
have finally gotten married =
they have our (hearty) congrat-
ulations.
Who's trying to play the lone
wolf? None other than j. C. Wal
ker! Who is the little chick who
moved beneath Edna Negro, -
could it be Cherry? Who
are the guys who were seen with
Susie and little Lille Gilbert?
Jewel Whites old love Crawford
Bonner is back, I wonder how
she is feeling about him i.
Sarah Davis has picked up Tue
son cat, Joe Edwards - TIL bet
her phone bill is $25. Lille
Rec is back in town, we wonder
if Laurence cowboy" Brown will
choose her or Allean Missouri? :?
Who was the chick "Trip" was
with when "Josalina" decided to
stop? Did you have to buy a
pair of new shoes after you had
to walk about fifteen blocks?
From the way Mildred Ep-
pinger was looking Tuesday night
it seems as though she was try
ing to recapture the heart of
Leonard Webster. Could this be
true by any means? :. Why
hasn't Ruth Hicks been over in
Phoenix lately? Could it be she
has found something to keep her
occupied? Who is the chick
who is running up Pete Moore's
phone bill = talking about one
of his friends. Opal Jude is
lonesome for John Lynch. Will
her substitute take his place for
ever or for a while?
Doris Gordon and Teddy Hunter
were meant for each other, =
will this lead to marriage?
We'll, sol long, gang!
Arizona sun., 1950-07-07
Rep Powell Given
Nod For Congress

NEW YORK = Rep. Adam c.
Powell, congressman from the %
district, has been given the nod
of approval from the state Dem
ocratic forces to run for re-elec-
ton this year, according to an
nouncement here last week.
His bid for return to Congress
will be opposed by at least one
candidate, John T. Doyles, law
yer and former deputy collector
of internal revenue, who had the
backing of former Democratic
district leader, Herbert Bruce.
Arizona sun., 1950-07-07

Albert M. Garcia, Phoenix at
torney, has announced his candi-
dacy for Judge of the Superior
court of Maricopa county for the
term commencing on the first
Monday in January, 1851, SUBJ
ject to the Democratic primaries
to be held on September IL.
He is 43 years of age and comes
from pioneer Yuma settlers dat
ing back to the Gadsen purchase
in 1854.
Mr.. Garcia received his legal
education at the University of Ar
iona College of Law and at
Southwestern University at Los
Angeles, Calf.
On January 4, 1887, he was ap-
pointed assistant state attorney
general by the late Joe Conway
in which capacity he served until
September, 1912. At that time he
resigned to join the armed forces.
While in the Army he was as
signed to the staff Judge Advo-
cate section at Dutch Harbor in
the Aleutian Islands. In addition
to his regular duties with the
Judge Advocate he assisted mill
tary personnel with their person
al legal affairs, acting as liason
between military personnel and
the various legal assistance elm
les established by the bar asSocia-
tions of the different states.
In announcing his candidacy,
Mr.. Garcia makes the following
statement:
I feel qualified to decide liti-
gated questions according to law.
AS an assistant attorney gener-
al, I handled much of the states
litigation in the supreme court
and superior courts of every coun-
ty in this state. I was assigned
as legal adviser to several state
boards and commissions and ham
died some sixty cases in the SUI
preme court by preparing briefs
and presenting oral arguments to
the court. While with the Army
Judge Advocate I had the oppor-
tunity to assist soldiers with le-
gal problems confronting them
at home. I also had the opportun-
ity to do considerable research
in matters pertaining to military
law"
Mr.. Garcia is a member of the
American Legion Thunderbird
Post No. Al, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Maricopa Post No. 720,
knights of Columbus Council No.
1906, and Phoenix Lodge of Elks
No. 335. He is married and lives
at 22O1 North Dayton in Phoenix.
Arizona sun., 1950-07-07
Vicksburg News
By IRA JORDAN

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Spogsette of
Pasadena, California were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. J.
Relf; Mr.. Val Leonard and his
daughter of Detroit, Michigan,
were weekend guests of his bro
ther, George w. Leonard. Mrs.
r. L. Riley, and her lifelong
friend Mrs. Ann Albritten of Los
Angeles motored to the Grand
Canyon, Phoenix and Blythe on a
two-week vacation. Mrs. Riley
then returned to Los Angeles with
Mrs. Albritten for a few week S
stay. Mrs. Georgia Johnson of
Los Angeles is guest of Mrs. Molly
Wesley and Mrs. Lulu Cullins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wesley of
Blythe visited his mother here
recently. Sgt. Scott and his fam
lily are moving into their new
cement block home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Williams
honored their son with birthday
party on his 18th birthday. Close
relatives and friends enjoyed the
festivities.
Mr.. T. J. Lomack, Los Angeles
contractor, donated one week S
service on finishing the interior
of the Community Church of
Christ. Mr.. Lomack is a Senior
Deacon of Bethel Church in his
home city.
Arizona sun., 1950-07-07

July 4, 1850, will be a day long to
remember. It's the day we cele-
brate independence and it will also
be the day when the Treasury De-
partment turns over to your State
an exact reproduction of the his
toric Liberty Bell, the bell which
signaled political freedom for our
new republic. And your Government
offers you the way to individual in
dependence-Or freedom from finan-
cial worry-thr0ugh the U. S. Saw
ings Bonds program. The real way
to celebrate future security is by
enrolling for the Payroll Savings
Plan where you work, or IL SELF
employed, the B0nd-A-Month Plan
ut your bank. U. S. Treasury Department
Arizona sun., 1950-07-07

If you have just washed your
woodwork, why not give it a coat
of wax. The next cleaning will be
easier and will not be necessary
so soon.
Arizona sun., 1950-07-07
Eddie Green

PHILADELPHIA - Mrs. Hilda
Green Bryan, wife of George
Bryan of this city, has left by
plane for Los Angeles, California
having received a telegram that
her father, Eddie Green, nation
allyknown in the entertainment
field and a member of the Duffy's
Tavern radio group from it's in
ception, is seriously ill.
Green went into retirement re-
Gently because of failing health.
Arizona sun., 1950-07-07

A WOMAN IN GEORGIA COM
planned that she was paid only 81
for voting all day in that states
recent Democratic primary. If she
wanted more money, she should
have run for office and voted her
self in.
Laurel outlook., 1950-04-19
RADAR:
Day & Night

The country was informed during
the week that there is at least some
insurance against another Pearl
Harbor" in the event an enemy
should attack. That insurance is a
radar and civilian-airplane-spotting
network that is now far enough
along to provide protection.
The announcement also reported
that alarm systems have been in
stalled that can flash an alert to
air force ~interceptor squadrons
and civilian warning centers with
in a matter Of seconds. All these
moves simply r preparedness.
officials stressed, and do not in.
dictate any need of these defenses
is imminent.
Air force officials said more
than 200 warning centers now are
hooked up and many more will
soon be in operation. The centers
are selected by officials such as
governors, mayors and chiefs Of
police. Headquarters will be in key
cities and someone will always be
available to man the warning ap
paratus.
Laurel outlook., 1950-04-19
BERLIN:
Fear Crisis

In the event of a crisis such as
that precipitated by the Russian
blockade in 1948, Berlin was ready.
The west has stocked the city's
bins with enough food and coal to
make a mockery of any new block
ade.
In the II months since the Reds
lifted the blockade Of the city, a
steady stream of train, truck and
barge traffic has piled up what is
felt to be adequate supplies to meet
any emergency.
When Russia clamped down the
blockade, in an effort to impose its
own political convictions on Ber-
lin, the city had only an average
Of six weeks supplies on hand. Now
the basic staples are in about six
months supply and in all probable
ity will continue to increase as
further stocks are added.
1t was felt that the Russians,
aware of this process, would be less
f%oolhardy than to attempt another
blockade effort, but even so, no
one was taking any chances be-
cause of the unpredictability of
Soviet action and of the old truism
that what has happened once, can
happen again."
Laurel outlook., 1950-04-19
VACATIONS:
Why Not England?

For the American tourist plan
ming a trip abroad, England can't
be beat, according to Farnham F.
Dudgeon, editor-in-chief of West
ern Newspaper Union, a newspaper
syndicate.
DUDGEON visited England some
weeks ago along with IA other rep
resentatives of newspaper syndi"
Gates, press associations and
periodicals. The host on the flight
over the Atlantic and the trip
through England and Scotland was
the British Travel association
which is engaged in a campaign to
attract tourist trade to the British
Isles.
The syndicate chief reported that
England definitely is the place
to go" for the American who wants
a memorable trip abroad at 8
modicum of cost. This is true, he
said, because of the many places
and things in England that are so
closely tied in with OUR own his
tory.
Fright now, England is a tourist
paradise" Dudgeon said. "Espe-
cially is this true because tha
pound devaluation has added so
much more purchasibility to tho
American tourist dollar. For ex-
ample, one may stay at almost
any of the picturesque inns or no.
tells for as little as $21 to $23 a week
TRANSPORTATION facilities in
both England and Scotland are TX.
cellent, even if the equipment is
somewhat battered from the war.
The British are eager to mako
Americans feel at home, and ono
gets the impression that this is a
sincere hospitality, not motivated
exclusively by the desire for
American dollars"
There is little need to REMIND
Americans of the particular charm
and beauty of the British and Scot.
fish countrysides, with their lakes
moors, heather, famed resort spots
and historic buildings and land,
marks, because they are known.
even if vicariously, to most Amer
leans.
But seeing them at first hano
is an altogether thrilling and mem
orable experience" Dudgeon said
Laurel outlook., 1950-04-19

Peace Move

The Indian parliament ratified
the new India-Pakistan pact and
with that approval there appeared
hope that bloody communal strife
on the subcontinent might be end
ed.
Prime Minister Nehru, in submit
ting the pact, said he was satisfied
it would halt a drift toward catas-
trophe. 1--WE have stopped ourselves
at the edge of a precipice and
turned our back to it," Nehru said.
THE AGREEMENT guarantees
the security of the Moslem minority
in Hindu India, and the Hindu mi
nority in Moslem Pakistan. 1t also
permits the unhampered migration
of both minorities across the bor-
ders Of the two dominions.
The move was an idealistic one
and had the blessings of the civil
lied world. But whether it would
work was a problem that would
still trouble hemisphere diplomats.
OUT OF INDIA were coming re-
ports that the announced-and prob
ably sincere-effort to abolish
caste in order to bring about unity,
was encountering more difficulty
than was expected. Religious con-
victions, customs, traditions and
practices of centuries are not
sloughed off so easily.
Laurel outlook., 1950-04-19
The Outlook SAYS

Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. Gehrett and
daughter Anne of Deer Lodge
spent Friday and Saturday in
Laurel visiting relatives.
Mrs. C. A. Cromwell, Mrs. Paul
Brohaugh, Mrs. 1. N. Smith, Mrs.
C. w. Laird, Mrs. o. X. Chapman,
Mrs. Bert Sherrow, and Mrs. Fred
Graft attended the organization
meeting Friday afternoon of Chap
ter AN, PEG. A luncheon at the
Northern hotel was followed by the
institution ceremony. Mrs. Laird
was greeted as a past state presi-
dent of the sisterhood.
Mrs. William Allen entertained
Friday evening for her bridge club
and four guests. They were Miss
Stellavee Wooters, Mrs. Kenneth
Walker, Mrs. Agnes Rodgers and
Mrs. Leo Eberhardt. Prizes went
to Miss Wooters and Mrs. J.. D..
Pewitt. ~
Canasta club members were
guests when Mrs. Verne Boughton
entertained Tuesday evening.
Prizes were awarded Mrs. Ida
Thompson and Mrs. Lee Paronto.
Laurel outlook., 1950-04-19
CHILDREN:
A New Hope

A new hope for stunted children
"a promise Of speeding the growth
Of undernourished boys and girls
is held out in the drug aureomy-
Gin. The golden drug" it was
said, may prove a powerful growth
stimulator.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT was
made at the national convention Of
the American Chemical society in
Philadelphia, where delegates
learned that already the drug has
increased the rate of growth of
hogs, chickens and turkeys by as
much as so per cent. Its effects,
delegates were told, "far exceed"
those obtainable with any known
vitamin. 1t is being tested now on
understood children.
Scientists said the growth-accel-
Grating action Of the drug may
hold enormous long-range signifi-
canoe for the survival of the hui
man race in a world Of dwindling
resources" because it may prove
of tremendous importance in ex-
tending the worlds meat supply
and reducing the cost Of produc-
ton.
Laurel outlook., 1950-04-19
HIGH COURT:
Accused Must Talk

A ruling of the us. supreme
court is likely to serve as a power
full stimulant for those accused of
Communist sympathies and refuse
to talk.
The court refused to grant a hear
ing to two Hollywood writers con-
victed of contempt of congress.
The action let stand a decision that
congressional committees may COM
pei witnesses to say whether they
are Communists. The vote was
6 to 2.
BY its action, the high court re-
fused to interfere with a lower
court decision holding that congress
may abridge either the freedom Of
speech or the freedom to remain
silent when legislating to avert
what it believes to be a threat of
substantive evil to national well
fare"
The high court handed down the
opinion but did not explain its
reason. 1t took the action in a brief
order saying it would not hear the
appeals of screen writers John
Howard Lawson and Dalton Trum-
bo. They had been pending since
last August II. Lawson and Trumbo
are each under sentence to serve a
year in jail and to pay a fine of
ST, 1000. They had been free under
bond.
The courts order noted that JUS
tees Black and Douglas favored
a review of the case, and that
Justice Clark took no part.
Lawson and Trumbo were two of
10 prominent screen figures who
refused to tell a congressional COM
mittee whether they had been
members of the Communist party.