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Evening star., 1951-08-02
Weather Balloon
StarfIes Three States
By the Associatsd Press

HAGERSTOWN, Md, Aug. q
A large silvery object glided
southeastward over Ohio, Penn
Sylvania and Maryland yesterday
causing deluge of telephone calls
to newspapers and police head
quarters along the way.
The excitement over the bright
globe reached its peak in Western
Maryland and Southern Penn
sylvania about sundown, when the
last rays of the sun apparently
caused it to glow like fire.
But the calls died off quickly
as night fell, providing full weight
to the earlier belief it was only
a large plastic weather balloon.
The object first was sighted
over Cleveland shortly after day.
break. Pilots of the list Fighter
Interceptor Squadron at Pitts
burgh identified it as a weather
observation object.
The pilots reported it at $4,000
feet and judged it was $50 feet
in diameter. It's speed was eSti-
mated with the wind at about so
miles an hour.
1t was traced across Pennsyl-
vania by the wake of telephone
calls. 1t stopped traffic on U. s.
Route II between Hagerstown,
Md, and Carlyle, Pa, about sun
down.
Evening star., 1951-08-02
Hearing Request by Z
In Kidnap-AssauIt
May Upset Indictment

Attorneys for two men indicted
in the kidnap-assault of an Ar
lington bride have filed motions
that would require reprocessing OF
the charges against them in Fair
fax County.
James R. Polk, 10, of the 800
block of North Wakefield street,
Arlington. and William Robert
Payne, 25, of the 200 block of
Wooten avenue, Bethesda, Md,
were indicted by a Fairfax Cir
cult Court grand jury on July 8
on rape charges. They are accused
of abductnig Mrs. Nancy Hotch-
kiss from her Colonial Village
apartment in Arlington and as
Saulting her in Fairfax County.
Preliminary Hearings.
Attorneys Edward C. Hall and
Harry Shockey for the defendants
have filed motions asking the
court to order preliminary hear
ing for the two men. They were
indicted after Fairfax authorities
understood each had waived pre-
liminary hearings through their
attorneys.
Mr.. Shockey, in his motion, de-
clareS he was not in the case at the
time, and both attorneys say the
preliminary hearing should not
have been waived without the
presence of Polk and Payne in
court. Fairfax Commonwealth's
Attorney Hugh B. Marsh said he
was advised over the telephone
by attorneys for the defendants
that they chose to waive prelimi-
nary hearings. Earlier they had
waived preliminary hearings in
Arlington, where they are charged
with the kidnapping and burglary
in the same crime.
Statements Again Asked.
Mr.. Hall and Mr.. Shockey also
have renewed plea that the Fair
fax Court order Mr.. Marsh to
make all statements taken from
the prisoners and other evidence
available for their inspection. This
same motion was made earlier and
denied. The court subsequently
set aside the denial, however, on
grounds that Polk and Payne
were not in court when it was
argued.
Fairfax Circuit Court Judge
Paul Brown has continued the
matter to August IA, which is the
date Polk is due to go on trial. If
the motions for preliminary hear
ings are granted, however, it may
be necessary to indict the pair
again, thereby postponing their
trials, court attaches said.
Evening star., 1951-08-02
Turk Comes to u. S,
To Join Marines:
Slams in Richmond
By the Assoeiuted Press

RICHMOND, Aug. 2.-The big,
business-like sergeant looked up
gruff1y. The other fellow, with
an accent, muttered something
about wanting ito join up"
The hcfty Marine hauled out
the usual forms. He looked
shocked a moment later when
Ronald Francis Solari proudly told
him he mad come all the way from
his native Turkey to enlist.
Il have wanted to join the
Marines oil my life," he beamed.
The 23-year-old Turk reached
America last week and immedi-
ately announced his intention Of
joining the Marines. Before be-
coming a Marine, however, he will
have to pass several tests specifi-
cally set aside for foreigners.
Evening star., 1951-06-23

osony and cohforo redwood construction p foot living with fepoee
I've excellent bedrooms ond lovely tile both Delightful Something
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Evening star., 1951-06-23
6 OUTSTANDING HOME VALUES
First Presentation
In Town RambIers in the
Desirable FoxholI Area
1645 and 1649
45th Street NV.
Open SGT. and Sun. I-s

Open Sof. and SUM-, I-S
How could you hope to find eosier
or more luxurious living than is
afforded by these two brond-new
deluxe California rombIers. Ev-
cry imaginable convenience at
hand and all within 3-mile rodi-
US Of the White House. Solid
Evening star., 1951-06-23

Brick Bungalow In American University Pork
4531 Harrison Street NV.
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Evening star., 1951-06-23

inches and the mullion, also mar.
row. 2 inches. provides q fine ex'
terror appearance.
A new weatherproof window
fan, capable of permanent install.
lation. features an automatic
shutter which opens and close.
in a sealed-tig manner wher
the fan is turned on or of. II
can be left in, once installed, re-
Igardless of the weather or season
The automatic shutter elimi-
mates the need for window
screens. which considerably re-
duce the efficiency of ordinary
window fans.
The fan has a deep-pitched
| I20-inch blade and two-speed con-
troll. Side panels are adjustable
to At any opening from % . 81
inches wide. It stands % inche.
high, is all-Steel except for thu
aluminium fan blades, and has ,
soft gray baked enamel finish.
1t has a 115-volt, 170-watt sin
gle-phase 6o-cycle motor, run
ming on AC only. The fan carries
a five-year manufacturers guar
antee.
Evening star., 1951-06-23
Gadgef Expert Says
Generous Windows
Pay With Comfort
By D. M. Derwin

One of the chief reasons why
the homes of yesterday were often
80 bleak and uninviting. both in
side and outside. was the sparing
use Of windows.
Today IL doesn't matter whether
your home is q palatial palace or
o cottage. windows can be used
to give 1t added beauty and util-
ity. The modern trend is to use
windows in groups-and to use
bays, dormers. corner windows,
picture windows. and. in some
cases, actual window walls.
The generous use Of windows
adds very little to the total cost
of home or to remodeiing, and
windows. enough Of them. prop
erly placed. will pay cash divi-
dends II the house Is ever sold or
rented.
Their use is almost q must in
q small home. because they are
needed to create q feeling of
greater spaciousness In smaller
rooms and. while admitting more
light as well as air, they help
save on lighting bills at the same
time.
However, in addition to being
beautiful to look ut and to look
through, q window should give
lifelong window economy and
satisfaction.
In one new window, now avail
able, new construction principle
is used. The cash is balanced by
coiled springs housed in the juno
ton Of jamb. sash and stop. The
sash is factory fitted and the side
play permitted by the sliding bar
and double z spring weather.
strips provide for normal shrink
ing or swelling without affecting
the weather-tightness or ease Of
operation.
Thus. the sash, In effect. fioats
IN the frame but always with a
WeaCnef-ClgnC NJ, ellmluatluS at
the same time binding. sticking
and rattling. The suspending
springs which operate the sash
have been carefully redesigned
for each size and weight Of sash
TO Offset the friction Of the slid
ing bar and to make the opera
tion Of the window easier than
ever before.
The new type lock which is
furnished with each window is
made to attach to the top sash
meeting rail and, when disen-
gagged. springs up to a vertical
position, thus permitting the
lower sash to pass. The strike
plate fastens to the bottom sash
meeting rail.
Since this is a pre-fabricated
window. 1t can be easily installed.
AL parts are engineered for per-
feet coordination and there are
IL designs to choose from. The
outside casing is a narrow 2B
Evening star., 1951-06-23

More than 40 per cent of the
reader mail received by several
of the best magazines published
in the United States asks what
to do about table tops or furni-
ture which has been n1arred or
spoiled by wet glasses set upon
them.
If it is not a wet-glass prob
lem, it is the hot-plate problem
or the scratch problem. Most
of the people who axis about this
have been misled by claims that
wax or liquid will remove either
deep scratches or rings.
Unfortunately, it is a plain
self-evident fact, that a deep
scratch or a ring made by war;
nish-eating alcohol solution can
not be removed by an application
of either wax or, other liquid
Temporary masking Of the defect
yes; but permanent remedy. no
There is one, solid, sensible
remedy; for a table top that
has been damaged, and that is
to put a new finish on it. 1t is
a job that can well be attempted
and done properly by any adult.
man or woman.
The cost of the job is less thar
the cost of the bottle of so-calleo
furniture rejuvenator. One Of the
best things about this procedure
is that once you have done a table
top. you will be SO pleased with II
that you will probably pass alone
to every other piece of furniture
in the house that requires a new
face.
The second piece you attempt
will undoubtedly be much better
than the first one, and after the
third attempt. you will be expert
Step No. is to wrap a piece oi
sandpaper around a block Of wooc
and sand down the damaged sur.
face of the table. This should bs
done until you have q surface oi
natural. unmarried wood.
Step No. 2 Is to apply q coat
of varnish stain mahogany. wal
nut. maple or whatever wood 1:
involved brushing 1t on, with the
grain. to a deep. even coating.
Let this dry for one day, sand
Evening star., 1951-06-23
Shopping Center Sold

A shopping center at Tuxedo,
Md, containing four stores and a
service station. has been sold by
Earl Pryor to an undisclosed
Washington investor, 3. r. Hud-
son. who handled the transaction
in cooperation with Kogod and
Bookoff, announced today.
Evening star., 1951-06-23
Lewis Joins Winston

Herbert Lewis has joined Doro-
thy K. Winston g. Co. to head It's
insurance department. the firm
announced today. Added to the
sales force recently were Clarence
Levine and Lillian Snyder. The
firm not long ago moved from
1424 K street to the first floor of
905 Fifteenth street NV. Mem
bers of the company are Dorothy
<. Winston and Nanny Winston.
Evening star., 1951-06-23
AntoneIIi Bid Accented

w. e. Reynolds, commissioner
OF the Public Buildings Service
has approved the high bid of D
F. Antonelli, jr., for a two-yeal
lease of the Great Plaza parking
lot, behind the District Building
the General Services Administra.
ton has announced. The bid was
for $370, ,402.56. The lot contains
100000 square feet.
Evening star., 1951-06-23
Easy Refinishing Job at Home
Can Cure Wet-GIuss Mars

again very lightly and then apply
d second coat. Let the second coat
dry for a full day, and then rub it
of with wad Of steel wool.
This will take Of the heavy.
varnish, glass-like finish, and
when this is finished apply a good
paste wax and rub the surface
to a semigloss finish.
| Furniture thus finished will
have the deep. semi-glossy surface
seen on the best of hand-rubbed
pieces.
| Released by the Bell Syndicate, Inc.
Evening star., 1951-06-23

Austria is producing 1.280.551
tons Of cement annually. triple
the 1887 figure.
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13
Korean Peace
 Will Not Slow
 Defense Program

SEATTLE, (P- Whatever the outcome of peace negotiations in Korea, the government will not slow down it's vast defense pro- gram in Alaska, a Seattle banker predicts.
 Walter E. Mitchell, head of the Alaska department of the Ma tional Bank of Commerce, said the $500 million defense expansion program in Alaska will continue in full swing.
 Mitchell recently returned from a 21s month tour of Alaska, dur ing which he inspected defense work, toured through m n y Alaska communities and consulted with business leaders.
 ''What the Alaska Road Con- mission is doing in blacktopping Alaska roads is astounding" he said. Forty per cent of the road between Fairbanks and Anchorage already is blacktopped.
 Everywhere I went in Alaska I was amazed at the Air Force and Army installations that are being built. Ninety cents of every dollar spent in Alaska is government money. There are huge civilian apartment projects going up, along with the actual military in stallations.
 Mitchell said he found Alaska businessmen optimistic over the future. No one expects the defense program to collapse because of a Korean peace.
 Alaska will also grow as a tourist attraction for Pacific Northwest people after completion of the John Hart Highway, which will cut more than 900 miles off the driving distance from Seattle to Dawson Creek, Mitchell said.
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13
AFL President
 Backs Trunan's Controls Program

WASHINGTON, dP - AFL President William Green told Democratic congressional leaders that labor unions twill not and cannot" submit to wage ceilings without effective price control.
 Green attended a Capitol Hill conference of House members backing the Truman administra- tion's request for strong anti-in- flation controls.
 James Carey, CIO secretary treasurer, said the "whole labor movement" was behind Greens declaration.
 The session was in the nature of a strategy meeting on how to save the administrators wage price controls gram from threatened total defeat.
 The session was the second labor union leaders have had with Congress members backing strong anti-inflation controls.
 Meantime. for the moment, MT Truman'S 1ieutenantS in the House were playing for time in the hope an aroused public opinion would swing some votes to their side in the controversy over controls.
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13
Air Force Reveals Use 7 Air Fields
 In North Africa

WASHINGTON, R-The Air Force announced yesterday it will have the use of seven air fields in French Morocco, at the northwest corner of North Africa.
 Three bases are now under con- struction and preliminary work is under way at two others.
 In addition a temporary base for strategic bombers will be set up at one coastal city and interim use of another base is provided.
 Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg, who re- turned from an inspection trip, said construction work on the North African bases is being rushed.
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13
Classes In Textile Painting To Be
 Held During Fair

A special feature of the North western Alaska Fair in August will be a demonstration from the Extension Service of the Univer- sity of Alaska. Mrs. Zarda Bell is scheduled to arrive for the Fair and conduct classes in textile painting and glove making under the sponsorship of the Home Arts Club.
 These classes are free service of the University to outlying dis tricts and charges will be made only for the materials.
 Chairman Mrs. Pearse Walsh stated, however, that it is neces- sary that she be advised before July 20 so that arrangements can be made to accommodate the num- Der of women wishing to take the course or either of the courses if they desire.
 Anyone interested is asked to call Mrs. Pearse Walsh or make reservations at the Nugget office.
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13
Major Forest Fires Rage Through Wash. Forests
(By the Associated Press,

Firefighters labored under a blistering sun to control a major fire raging through southwest Washington timberland south of Randle on the Cowlitz River.
 AS temperatures scared toward the 1OO-degree mark for the sec ond day in row, state forestry officials called for additional help in battling the blaze.
 C. s. Cowan, manager of the Washington State Fire Association office at Seattle, said. logging camps in the area were sending A Aevery available logger to the area. 1He estimated 500 to 600 men would be in the firelines today.
 Lewis County Sheriff Frank Thayer said Governor Langlie was preparing to ask Fort Lewis for 200 soldiers to help fight the fire.
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13
Faulty Shell Explodes, Killing Two Trainees

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., P) A faulty mortar shell, exploding prematurely, killed two Marine trainees and injured IT Wednes- day.
 Marine Corps officers said all normal precautions h d been taken before the IS nm shell was fired in mortar practice. Mai. K. A. Angell said the shell was faulty.
 Some 50 trainees were on the gunnery range of this vast training base when the round exploded. It sprayed fragments for a 30- yard radius.
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13
Two Anchorage Men Die In Small Plane Crash

ANCHORAGE, (R Two An chorage men died Monday in the burning wreckage of their small plane on the side of Mount Su- sitna.
 The victims of the crash about 40 miles northwest of Anchorage, were Homer Mosely, IT,, 25, and Dale Neunier, 25.
 The wreckage was spotted by another local flier after tn e Mosely family became alarmed when the pair failed to return in time for work Monday. They were on fishing trip.
 Airmen said the plane appar- ently crashed on takeoff from a small strip near the mountain.
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13
.U. s. and Britain 'Unveil Peace
 Treaty for Japan

WASHINGTON, (R = The United States and Britain as CO., sponsors formally unveiled today a "peace of reconciliation" with Japan, they expect to be signed by some 50 nations.
 Ambassador John Foster Dulles, in charge of negotiations for the U. S., said it was still hoped Soviet Russia would join in the settlement. But he gave notice the other nations otherwise will make peace without Moscow.
 The treaty, which Dulles termed unique" in history, is due to be signed at San Francisco the week of Sept. 3. It strips Japan of it's pre-World War II overseas hold ings, but permits the Japanese to re-arm and in other major re- spects restores the former de- feated empire to the status of a sovereign equal in the free world.
 The signing is to be followed by U.S.-Japanese pact permitting the U. S. to retain troops and mili- tary bases in and near Japan, pending the future creation of a system of collective security for the Pacific. A three-way security pact among the U. S., Australia, and New Zealand and separate commercial treaty between this country and Japan are parts of the general settlement.
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13
Navy Jet Pilot and Family Burn To Death In Car

BRIDGEPORT, N. J., R = A car, crushed between two trailer trucks, burst into flames Wednes- day night burning to death a naval jet plane pilot, his wife and two children.
 A fifth victim, 15-year-old June Mcbride of Hopkinton, Mass, died today.
 The dead: Lieut.. Albert Karch, 29, of East Greenwich, R. l.; his wife, Evelyn, and their children, Susanne, 5, and Deborah, 215.
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13
Asks 7 Per Cent Increase for Civil Service Workers

WASHINGTON, F-President Truman asked Congress yester- day to vote a seven per cent "ac- ross the board" pay increase for the governments postal and civil service workers.
 MT. Truman said the present emergency demands prompt and adequate adjustment of federal compensation levels as a practical matter so that the government may continue to attract and re- tain skilled employees of the high est competence"
 He added: ''I urge most strong ly that any increase enacted be on an across-the-board percent age basis rather than on a uni form dollar or sliding scale basis, so that disproportionately lower adjustments for the middle and upper grades may be avoided"
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13
Rebekah President To Visit Here Next Week

Ethel Smith, of Salt Lake City, president of the Rebekah Assem- bly, is scheduled to arrive in Nome on Tuesday, July IT, as part of tour in which she plans to visit all the Rebekah lodges in the Territory.
 Her itinerary includes Cordova, Seward, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Nome.
 Plans have been made by mem bers and officers of the local group, Midnight Sun Rebekahs, to make her two-day visit a most enjoyable and memorable one. Luncheons, dinners nd drives are being planned by the members under the direction of the Noble Grand, Mrs. H. Jonish.
 Mrs. Smith will be the house guest of Mrs. Wm. Mcdonald while in Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13
United Nations Break Off Cease Fire Talks
By JIM BECKER

WONOA1N, hOItd, lHJ 1uC United Nations broke off cease fire negotiations Wednesday over the question of press representa- ttion at Kaesong after Red guards challenged part of U. N. convoy.
 The Allied command put the next move up to the Communists.
 Vice Adm. C. Turner Joy, chief U. N. delegate, said there would be no more cease-fire talks until the Reds agreed that "my convoy, bearing the personnel of my choosing, including such press representation as I consider neces- sary, will be cleared to the con- ference site"
 Joy ordered the entire I've hicle convoy to turn back from the Red check point where the newSmen were halted.
 The U. N. commander, Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, said it was 'tall or nothing"
 General Ridgway informed the Communists Wednesday that the presence of a selected number of newsmen at a conference of such major importance is considered an inherent right by members of the United Nations.
 Thursday morning the Com munists replied that they. would like to have press representatives but not yet. The convoy, includ- ing newSmen, already was on it's way.
 The general impression here was that the break was tempor- ary.
 The opinion among many mili- r:tary men and some correspond entts was that the whole situation was the result of a Communist misunderstanding, although dele gates have been arguing over press representation since talks started Tuesday.
 There was a feeling that talks might be resumed later in the week.
 Admiral Joys message to Gen eral Nam made it clear the U. N. is ready to go on with the cease fire talks, but insists on deciding for itself who shall be in the Allied part.
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13
City Council Holds Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Nome City Council was held last eve ming to conduct regular business, as there wasn't a quorum last Monday evening.
 Water Rates To Go Up
 The Council voted 5O% in- crease in price to the Moonlight Water Co.,, for rates on water ser vice due to the fact that the com pany has had increased costs in maintenance and considerable re- pairs both to the mains and side lines.
 School Steampipes 10 be Covered
 The exposed steampipes from the Nome Territorial School to the new addition, are to be covered by a ramp so that the road may be kept open between the school and the addition for winter ser vice, the school committee an- nounced.
 City Now Covered by Insurance
 The city is now covered with liability insurance of $25,O00 to $5O,0OO and has another policy for property damage up to $5,000, caused by motorized equipment of the city.
 ACS Area To Have Firebreak
 The City Fire Committee met with Captain Tousley of the ACS in connection with the recent fire at the east end of town and con- sidered various suggestions to protect the city against similar fires. The ACS offered to bull doze firebreak in the area as a protection.
 Action To Be Taken Soon On Burned-out Buildings
 Owners of the burned-out area of the North Pole Bakery and Scotty's have announced that the premises will be cleaned up in the very near future, it was stated at the Council meeting.
 City To Gravel Side Streets
 Warren Avenue is to be gra- veled for about 20 feet and Kings Way, in the area between Mettler and Moore will also be graveled.
The Nome nugget., 1951-07-13

(By the Associated Press) ? PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
 Wednesday Results Seattle San Francisco 2 San Diego 2-Oakland 0 Portland 3-Hollywood 2 Sacramento 2-Los Angeles 0 No major league games playet on Wednesday.