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, 1951-11-30
Cuba Investigating
Use Of Bdgdsse
For Mdking Pepper

Port of Spain 49, Develop
ment of plans in Cuba for the
manufacture of paper from
sugar cane waste (bagasse)
was the objective of a visit
paid to Trinidad recently by
Jorge Guerra Deben, repre-
senting the National Bank Of
Cuba which is associated with
the Bank for Industrial and
Agricultural Development in
Cuba.
Mr.. Guerra, who is a mem
Der of a three-man commission
appointed to gather informa-
ton on the subject, conferred
at length with Walter Scott,
an authority in the field. Mr..
SCOTS treatise "The Indus
triak Utilisation of Sugar Cane
By-Products'', prepared for
the Caribbean Commission, is
internationally known and con
suited.
, 1951-11-30
Legislative Assembly
Ends After Pussinq
IL Bills in One Day

The Legislative Assembly
ended its session after passing
eleven bills in a single day.
The Assembly convened on
October Is; they met in formal
session on Monday November
rs; on Tuesday and passed
eleven bills; the session ended
on Wednesday.
A report taken from the
Home Journal of St. Thomas
of Nov. % reads as follows:
w orking at breakneck
speed, the Virgin Islands Legis
lative Assembly which has
been in session since October
Is, took final action on nearly
a dozen bills in less than three
hours yesterday.
Waving the time-consuming
reading of measures, the As
sembly enacted nine bills, and
rejected two, and it appeared
that it would meet its objec-
tive of adjourning today.
Passed were acts to regulate
the practice of medicine, den
tistry and nursing, a measure
authorizing the Virgin Islands
to become a member of the
Council of State Governments;
a law establishing procedures
Continued on page a
, 1951-11-30
Mysterious Person
Giving Meet 10 Dogs
In Town District

During the past two weeks
several persons have reported
seeing an unidentified man
during the early morning
hours, 2:30to 3 am, in their
yards throwing meat to their
dogs. In one case the meat
was taken away, with some
difficulty, by the owner. Be
cause the Police is vigorously
carrying out its campaign to
rid the towns Of stray dogs,
many citizens became SUSPECT
Gus and have been wondering
If there is any connection be-
tween the two.
Contact was made with Po-
lice Director Davis this morn
ing and later with Warden
Robert Holland. The Warden
explained that he personally
supervises the men who go
around to catch dogs found on
the streets after 8; that they
utilize a net for this purpose
and that no other method is
being employed.
Many residents are unaware
that even though their pets re-
Continued on page a
, 1951-11-30
L~egiondires ThQnk
Public for Holiday
Cooperation

The Alexander Hamilton
Post No. IS, of the American
Legion has expressed it thanks
through a letter addressed to
the Avis, in which Post Com
mander E nar R. Boiling
writes:
Gust to say Thank You for
the wonderful cooperation
given us which made our
Field and Aquatic Activities
on November 22nd successful
and enjoyable for the commu-
nifty.
Special mention must be
made of the able manner in
which the audience was ham
died, to the satisfaction of all,
by the Police officers under the
personal supervision Of Ser
geant Clifford Plaskett."
, 1951-11-30

treasurer. Elected to serve on
the Executive Committee
were; Paul GILES, R. Norman
okeoch, John Ohmeis, R. Sell
wynn Fleming and DR.. Aubrey
Anduze.
Shortly after the meeting
was called to order President
Joseph Alexander submitted
his report which covered the
activity of the Chamber for
the past year, emphasizing the
tact that it is now the strong
est since its organization in
1874. Credit for this outstand-
ing progress was given to the
Executive Committee; employ
ment of a full time manager
maintenance Of an office
and the continued interest and
support of the membership.
The list of activities of the
Chamber for the past year GOV
cred industrial agricultural,
economic, and cultural inter
ests for the benefit of the
community.
IN addition to the excellent
attendance Of members there
were many visitors, among
them Attorney Carl H. Mad
sen, an attorney of New York
City. Mr.. Alexander then in
tioouced Attorney Madsen to
the audience informing them
that he was born in St. Croix
out taken to the mainland at
the age Of five and has re-
turned to visit his homeland,
The attorney expressed his
appreciation Of the hospitality
shown him after these many
years away from St. Croix. He
stated that he was glad to see
a progressive Chamber of Com
merce, which he hoped is
working for the community
not only economically but
culturally as well, which
rising vote Of appreciation; it
Continued on page A.
, 1951-11-30

OF the executive committee.
Joseph Alexander was re-
elected president; Attorneys
William Moorhead and R. H.
Amphlett Leader were re-
elected 1st and End vice presi-
dents, respectively. Owe Olsen
was elected secretary, replac-
ing Johannes Rasmussen and
Lee Platt, Assistant Secretary
in place of Robert Holland. Ira
, 1951-11-30
Chamber of Commerce Reflects
All But -Four Officers
Honor DR.. Conegutu. Former Adm. Tuvlor

Virtually all officers of the St. Croix Chamber of Com
merce was reelected at the meeting held on Wednesday night
IN the Lutheran Parish Hall at Christiansted. The exceptions
included the offices of Secretary, Assistant and some members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-06
Cage Players Plea
Cuts Fix Charges
BY tho Associated Press

NEW YORK. July 6.-Sentences,
will be announced October 2 for
II former college basketball play
ers who yesterday pleaded guilty
to charges Of conspiracy in the
rigging of games in Madison
Square Garden.
Meximum penalty is a year in
Jail. BY pleading guilty to con-
spiracy, a misdemeanor, yesterday.
they escaped more serious charges
of bribery which could have meant
as much as five years behind bars
The pleas were accepted by Judge
Saul s. STREET, who continued the
players on bail until the sentenc-
ing date
| Not I'D for trial yesterday were
four alleged fixers who are under
indictment, including Salvatore T.
lSollazzo who the State says was
the kingpin Of the racket. The
district attorneys Office says the
players will be State witnesses
against the alleged fixer at a later
trial.
The players who pleaded guilty
to the reduced charges were:
Sherman White, Nathan Miller
Leroy Smith. Adolph Bigos, Louis
Lipman and Richard Feurtado, all
of LIU
) Alvin Roth, Edward Roman
; Edward Warner. Floyd Lane. Nor
man Mayer. Irwin Dambrot al1o
Herbert Sohen, all OF CCNY. anc
Harvey (Connie) Schaf of NYU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-06
MIA Names Gene Smith in List
OfWorId's Top Feotherweights
LITTLE SPORT

Washington's Gene Smith, win
Iner of % straight professional
fights. 10 by knockouts, is recog-
nized by the National Boxing
Association as among the worlds
best featherweights.
Smith, who fights Jim m
Cooper for the District 126-pouno
title July Is at Griffith Stadium
lis listed by the MIA in its quar-
terly ratings released today.
According to the MIA, the
heavyweight division is in the
worst shape. 1t lists only Joe
Louis as a logical contender be.
hind Champion Ezzard Charles
while the outstanding boxer lis
includes only two names, Re-
Layne and Jersey Joe Walcott
The middleweight division, too, i:
bit thin with no logical con-
tenders for Ray Robinson's title
although there are six on the out
standing boxer list.
Things are humming amoni
Ilight-heavyweights, though. Thu
MIA points out it has been trying
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-06
Mighty Sun, Fast PAGER
From Far West, 10 Run
In $4,000 Laurel Cup
Special Dispatch TO The Star

LAUREL, Md, July 6.-Mighty
Sun, a star PAGER from the Sol
Camp Stable who has invaded
Maryland harness racing from the
West Coast, will be among the top
horses in tonight's $1,000 Laurel
Cup at a mile and half.
The 4-year-old stallion will be
driven by Wilbur Beattie, who
drove Little Judy to victory in
the second division of the Laurel
Cup last year. There's a good
chance the 3:13 record for the
event will be broken tonight just
as was the record for the Mary
land Cup, the trotting counterpart
Of this race.
The likely favorite is Freddy
Hawk, winner of four good events
this season, with Earl Avery driv-
ing. Also UP among the favorites
will be Quick Reward from the
Olin Davis Stable who was Seconc
to Freddy Hawk last time out anc
who likes longer race. Others
worth watching are Headway. with
Wendell Wathen driving, and Blue
Steel. with Bill Fleming behino
him.
Washington will have an entry
in Virginia McDonald's Rosemary
Brook, Pete Losee driving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-06
Kentucky Basketball Team
Invited 10 Puerto Rico
BY the Associated Press

LEXINGTON, KY. July O.
Coach Adolph Rupp announced
today that the University of Ken.
lucky has received an invitation
for its championship basketball
team to play a series of exhibition
games next month in Puerto Rico
The invitation, Rupp said, came
from the Park and Recreation
Commission of the island. Uni
versity authorities already have
granted permission.
If arrangements for the trip are
completed. the Wildcats, who
copied the national championship
by beating Kansas State in the
finals of the NCAA tournament a.
Minneapolis last March, will play
seven games with college or all
star teams on the island between
August Is and September 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-06
Former Hoya Player
Appointed Pro Official
By the Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA, July 6.-The
National Football League has
named six new officials to COM
plete it's staff of 40 regular and
three alternate arbiters for the
1851 season.
Among the new appointments
announced by Commissioner Der,
Bell was that of Stan Jaworowski
of Philadelphia, a Georgetown
Ilineman in 1941 and 1912, as ar
alternate.
Other appointments: James T
IUnderhill, Santa Rosa, Calf, st
IMary's College. field judge; Gill
bert Castree, Pipersville. Pa, Uni
Iversity of Virginia, umpire: Sam
uel E. Cooperman, Allentown, Pa.
Xavier University, head linesman
Michael Lisetski, Northampton
Pa, Muhlenberg College, flele
judge, and James A. Kane, Phila'
idelphia, Loyola College Of Balti'
more, head linesman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-06

Iunsuccessfully, to get joey Maxim
to defend his title and then lists
no less than six logical contenders
for the crown. Included is IRISH
Bob Murphy, who recently
pounded Jake LaMotta into sub
mission
The ratings:
avyweight-Champion Ezzard Charles
Ohio. Loglcal contender, Joe Louis
Michigan.
Light heavyweight - Champion. Joe
Moore, Missouri; Harry Matthews, Wash
ington; Bob Murphy. California; Don
Cockell. England: Bob Satterfield, Illinois;
Harold johnson, Pennsylvania.
| ddleweight-Champion, Ray Robin.
sen. New York. Logical contender, none
listed.
Welterweight-ch Champion, Kid davilan
Cuba. Logical contenders. Billy Graham
New York; Charles Humez. France; johnny
sratton. illinois,, Eddie Thomas. England
New York, Logical contendars: Freddi
Dawson, Illinois; Art Aragon. California
Joe Brown. Louisiana.
Featherweight champion. SAVOY Saddlei
/ New York. Logical contenders, Willie Pen
Connecticut: Ray Famechon, France.
Bantamweight champion. Vic Lowell
South Africa, Logical contendtrs, Lui
Romero: Spain; Peter Keenan; Scotland
wall GoFea jean s1eyeIs
Belgium; Terry Allen, England: Tedd
! Gardner, ENGLAND
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-06
Mats
Continued From Page A-12)


only one hit in the first four
innings, but Mike Guerra opened
the fifth with a single. Yost later
forced him, but Coan belted the
mightiest homer of his career-a
blast which rieocheted of the
third deck of the right-f1eld
stands-to slice the Yankees
margin to 80. 1t was Gil's third
homer in three games.
Mele's Triple Wasted.
Washington threatened to tie
the score in the sixth when Sam
Mele tripled with one out. but
Cass Michaels grounded out and
Gene Verble flied out to leave him
stranded. Michaels previously
had flied out in the first inning
after the Mats loaded the bases
with two out when Coan was hit
by a pitched ball. Vernon doubled
and Mele walked.
| Coan was prevented from scor-
ing in that inning when a fan
touched Vernon's drive to right,
making it a ground-rule double
and forcing Gil to halt at third.
| Porterfleld, who walked seven
and allowed seven hits, was dealt
his second defeat. The win was
Kuzava's fifth and his second
since the Yankees acquired him
three weeks ago. The first victory
came in a relief effort.
Don johnson. seeking to square
his record at A, will oppose
Philadelphia tonight. while the
AS will counter with Bobby
Shantz. The Mats and Athletics
will play single game tomorrow
night and a double-headel
Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-06
Americans Win Fourth
Track Meet in Europe

BASLE, Switzerland, July g.
The touring United States track
and field team had another victory
on the ledger today-its fourth in
as many starts against European
teams.
The Americans won all except
one event in test against Swiss
German and French athletes yes
terday, with Jim Golliday OF
Northwestern winning both the 10C
and 200 meters. The Americans
we're shut out only in the 1900
meter run.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-06
British Open
Continued From Page A-12o

hooked into the rough again at
the ninth and 10th holes.
He got a birdie on the par 5
second hole, and finished by miss
ing 2-foot putt on the 18th.
Two Americans fell by the way
side yesterday. They were Art
Clark of Huntington, w. Va, and
AL Zimmerman, the good-natured
pro from Portland, Greg. zim-
norman. who got an 81 Wednes-
day, developed nerves the second
day, too, and shot an SO for a
total of 1874.
Clark, the farmer-golfer from
West Virginia. was one Of eight
players to shoot 1855 and just
failed to make thesgrade for the
final round. Art three-putted the
18th green and the extra stroke
was one too many as he got Z;
to go with Wednesdays 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-06
Mrs. Rosen Leads Golfers

Mrs. Irving Rosen won low
net in the Indian Spring ladies'
day golf tournament yesterday
with a 95-23-72 score. Mrs.
Harold Behrman's 103-30-73 was
second. Mrs. Eli Amanuel took
low gross with a "a, while Mrs,
Milton Rossler won the low putt
prize with 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-06
Leeds Alexander Cup PIuy

Mrs. D. r. Monsees is the half
way leader in the 36-hole Alex
ander Cup golf tournament for
Glass B and C players being held
lat the Washington Golf and
Country Club. Mrs. Monsees shot
Ia 91-21-69 yesterday, while Mrs.
E. x. Murphy's 101-29-72 was
second.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-06

The city of Breslau, Germany
once presented an OK to the win
lner of its bowling contest. That
was in 1918.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-06
Minor Leagues
BY the Assoeioied Press

PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.
Seattle, 9; Oakland, 7.
sa oT,v TTaacsso s +; San Diescs l.
Los Angeles sFxl L. ,P Pof!ifaPd' 10.
San Antonio e-1: Houston %,
Beaumont, Z; Shreveport. 3.
N ffNTERNATIoNAL LEAGUE.
Springfield, 6; Toronto, 8.
Buffalo. 10: Baltimore
other games postponed
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
indianapolis. 8; Louisville. f..
Kansas CITY. 2; st. Paul. ].
Only games scheduled.
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.
Little Rock. 8; CHATTANOOGA. L.
Atlanta. 2: New Orleans, 0.
Nashville. 5; Memphis, 4.
Only games scheduled
EASTERN LEAGUE.
Schenectady, 40; Williamsport, l.
Other games postponed
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.
Columbia, 6; Augusta, Q.
Macon, 8: Charleston, 2.
Montgomery. IL Jacksonville, l.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Sioux City. /; Des -Moines. 0.
Wichita, 5; Colorado Springs 4.
Iukkeblo. 6: Denver, B.
Lincoln at Omaha postponed.
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
Dayton, 2; Flint, |.
Saginaw. 2; Grand Rapids, 0.
Muskegon at Charleston, postponed.
Evening star., 1951-11-15
New Surface Torn Up
On Wisconsin Avenue

Part of Wisconsin avenue be.
tween the District line and Brad.
ley lane, Bethesda, is being torr
up again-only a month after the
Maryland State Roads Commits.
sion finished resurfacing it.
The latest project is the exten-
sion of 33.000-volt line from the
Potomac Electric Power Co.'S sub
station at Harrison street and
Wisconsin avenue NV. to a new
substation under construction or
the grounds of the National In
stitutes of Health.
George Bisset, vice president ir
charge of operations for the Po-
tomac Electric Power Co., ex-
planned his company could not
have co-ordinated its project with
the State Roads Commission be-
cause it had to apply to Federal
State and local agencies for per-
mits. These came through only q
few weeks ago. he said, adding
that any paving which is chopped
up will be replaced.
Most of the excavation work is
being done through the grassy
plots in the center of Wisconsin
avenue, but a small adjacent
paved portion also is being dug up
to make room for the line
The new line will supply addi-
tional electrical facilities to the
Institutes and will augment the
service now being provided to the
Bethesda Naval Medical Center,
as well as to the entire Bethesda
area, according to Mr.. Bisset.
The work is expected to be fin
ished in about six weeks.
Evening star., 1951-11-15
DiSane Denies Discord
Over Orchestra Takinq
Ticket Price Tax

What looked yesterday like a
case Of price-control violation
by the National Symphony Or
chestra had evaporated into thin
air today.
Gone also was any chance for
the concert-goer to get a cut in
ticket prices.
Price Director Michael v. Di-
Sale ruled that symphonies, opera
and ballet companies are exempt
from price control. He said they're
Ientitled to the exemption under
the law.
All theatrical enterprises are
free OF controls on their ticket
prices. Mr.. Disable said sym
Iphonies. operas and ballets are
covered under this head
| What 1t means Is that the Ma
Itional Symphony-and others in
many parts of the country-may
keep their tickets at present prices,
even though the Government has
stopped collecting a 20 per cent
admissions tax charged until re-
Gently.
BY pocketing the difference
1.-THE orchestras. in effect, are rais-
ing their ticket prices. But John
is. Edwards. National Symphony
manager, explained yesterday that
patrons had been asked to approve
this idea, and all but two of them
did.
Congress legislated the new ad-
missions tax exemption for SYM
lphonies, operas and certain COM
immunity concert groups in the new
tax law, which took effect on No.
vember' /. Spokesman for the
symphonies had long urged elimi-
nation of the tax because of their
customary deficits and depend
ence on public fund drives.
National Symphony officials
said an outright ticket price in
crease would have been necessary
! If the tax had been continued.
Evening star., 1951-11-15
Wholesale Price Index
To Abandon 1926 Base

The Bureau of Labor Statistics
wholesale price index. beginning
in January. will be figured from
a l947-1949 base instead of from
the 1926 level. the buerau an
nounced today.
The current index takes as the
base, or 100, the 1926 prices which
are assumed to be normal. The
revision is being made in accord
ance with general policy to. con-
vert the various indexes to a post
war basis. The change will affect
both weekly and monthly whole
sale indexes.
The bureau said that the con-
sumers' price index procedure
probably would be changed later
to use a postwar base of 100, but
the base period has not been de-
termined. This is the index to
which escalator clauses for pay ad-
justments is tied.
Evening star., 1951-11-15

Customers will be encouraged to
examine items at their own ini-
tiative and then may take them
tc convenient service desks for
purchase. Sales people, of course,
will be at hand to lend assistance.
Some $50 persons will be en-
ployed at first. The number is
expected to climb to 500 later, &C
cording to store officials. And the
building is such that two more
floors can be added when needed.
Another service feature is a con-
veyor-belt system. which will
transport purchases from the two
upper floors to a packaging room
at one end. There customers may
pick up wrapped parcels as they
drive out of the parking lot.
Patio to Be Used for Display.
And besides the monkeys to keep
the kiddies happy. balloon tree"
will be found situated on the top
floor where young shoppers can
pluck colorful blossom" to carry
home with them.
An outdoor patio along one
Evening star., 1951-11-15
Group Is Highest Bidder
For Maryland Road Bonds

A group headed by Smith Bar
ney & Co. yesterday was apparent
high bidder for a new issue of $25
million in Maryland State Road
Commission bonds, the Associated
Press reported from New York.
Funds from the bond issue have
already been committed by the
commission. The present $25 mil
lion is the third bond issue in a
$100 million program.
Part of the proceeds of the pres
|ent sale will be used for further
work on the Frederick superhigh-
lway approach to Washington.
Evening star., 1951-11-15

exterior features a combination
of brick, crab orchard stone and
natural wood, in addition to clear
glass. Inside, shoppers will find
an expanse almost unbroken by
partitions, with goods displayed
Systematically and departments
identified by distinctive colors, as
we'll as by large, easily read signs.
Air-conditioning, escalators, an
elevator and ceilings of acoustical
tile. with recessed lighting in
tended to approximate daylight,
are among other features.
A customers lounge, a first-level
snack bar called the "Kannteen"
and a beauty parlor complete with
chilren's barber shop having fire.
engine chairs also are featured.
And in the children's shoe shop,
youngsters will be amused by a
quartet Of Brazilian monkeys in
a giassed-in cage circus-wagon,
while mother and salesman strug-
gle with the fitting.
Self Service Emphasized.
Self-service will be an emphasis
In large part of the new store.
Evening star., 1951-11-15

'glassed-in side of the building
will be used in the spring and
summer season for displaying
playground equipment, outdoor
furniture and similar items.
Meanwhile, the Christmas sea-
son already is in evidence, with
Santa and a team of reindeer
on the roof above the main en-
trance, on Fairfax drive. and
iwreaths on the interior pillars.
And Santa. in person, will be on
duty when the doors open in the
toy department.
Charles H. Rideout, with
Kann's for IS years, is the new
stores manager. He started with
the firm as hosiery buyer. after
working for Macy's in New York
and a store in Toledo.
Sol Kann. the firms president
said in a statement that Kann's
always has tried to bring its GUS
toners "the best possible values
the market has to Offer" He
added that the Virginia store will
follow the same policies.
Hopes to Be Good Neighbor.
He also stressed another point .
I'm planning Kann's Virginia, -
he said, I'VE have endeavored to
bring to the people of Northern
Virginia a store large enough to
enable us to carry complete and
varied assortments of merchan-
disc, yet store of a size which
would also engender a feeling of
warmth and friendliness between
Kann's and the people in the
communities we hope to serve.
1--WE are looking forward to
being accepted, not as just an
other department store. but as a
Ineighbor in the good standing of
the community" r-
The public will get its first
look inside the new store from
$3.50 to $50 o'clock tonight at a
Mosaic" open house. Regular
hours start at 1890 p. m. tomor-
row. Hours will be 1890 to $50
Mondays and Fridays, and 10 am
to s pm. on other days.
Evening star., 1951-11-15
Prince Georges Resident
Shoots Himself 10 Death

James N. Mitchell, 71-year -old
retired post Office clerk, shot him.
self to death yesterday afternoon
in the bedroom of his home at
5015 Fox street. Berwyn, Prince
George County police reported.
Mr.. Mitchell was found dead on
the bedroom floor by his wife.
Violet, SO. Police said he shot
himself in the right temple with a
.32-caliber Colt automatic.
Police said members of the fam
lily told them Mr.. Mitchell was in
poor health. A certificate of sui
eide was issued by DR.. John T.
Maloney, county medical examiner.