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Evening star., 1951-06-16
81 Bodies Recovered
After Montreal Fire;
IS Reported Missing
Bluza at Home for Aged
Ascribed to BIowtorch
In Shaft for Elevator
BY the Associated Press

MONTREAL, June 16. - The
death toll from the disastrous fire
in an orphanage and home for
the aged rose today to 80 and
flremen said it was feared the fig
|ure might reach so.
Searcllers continued to bring
bodies from the ruins of st. Cune-
Picture on >Poge A-3. @
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gonde's Hospice, which went up In
flames yesterday.
A inorgue attendant said early
today that 80 charred bodies have
been carried from the rubble OF
the T5-year-old one-and-frame
building where some 400 old peo-
pie and children lived. Firemen
and Grey nuns said 18 persons
were still missing.
Most Victims Are Aged Women,
Most of the dead were aged
women occupying upper floors of
the five-story, 75-year-old stone
and-frame building where approx
imately 400 old epople and chill
dren lived. About a dozen of the
aged were blind and many of the
children were crippleS.
This morning the city morgue
reported that it had Is bodies. In
addition the Grey nuns. who ran
the hospice. had with them bodies
of two sisters.
The fire broke out about noon
yesterday in the Roman Catholic
hospice. It is believed to have
started when a blowtorch being
used to install a new elevator fell
into the tinder dry old shaft.
Flames shot up the opening to
the roof and billowed through the
corridors. cutting of escape for
those trapped on the top floor.
ALI available fire. fighting equip
ment rushed to the scene. but was
hampered by the thousands of
lunch-hour curious who jammed
around the building In Montreal's
midtown South Side.
The Red Cross was on the scene
early and watched over the res
cued children who. once over their
shock. took the tragedy as a field
day. Not so the aged survivors
who watched their home burn in
stony silence.
Pious residents of this predomi-
nantly French Canadian Catholic
city. meanwhile. hailed the mem-
ory Of Mother Superior Rita Ger
vais, So, who rushed into the
blazing inferno to tr. to save
her charges.
She was last seen clutching a
fire extinguisher pitifully trying
to break through a wall of flame
which cut her of from those she
was trying to aid. Firemen later
found her .ody with the hands
clasped as though in prayer.
Sister Marie Mailloux. one Of
the ,26 grey nuns who ran ST.
Cunegonde's. sobhed:
II tried to j " her. couldn't.
The smoke was choking me. Then
I tried again. ! wanted to follow
(See FIRE. Page A-3)
Evening star., 1951-06-16
Romonion Bishop Dies
In Prison, Vatican Hears
By the Assoeioted Press

VATICAN CITY, June 49,
Msgr. Valerius Trajan Frentiu,
Bishop of Oradea Mare Macy
Varad), Romania, has died in
prison. according to information
received by Vatican circles.
The bishop and all other men,
bers Of the Catholic episcopate in
Romania were arrested about two
years ago. He was rs.
Evening star., 1951-06-16
British Get 4S Hours
More 10 Make Reply
To Iran Oil Demands
Grady Wins Extension;
Crowd Demonstrates
For 'FinuI Eviction
BY the Associated Pres,

TEEERAN. Iran, June TO-
Prime Minister Mohammed Mos
sadegh today promised the British
an additional 48 hours in which to
reply to Iranian demands that all
British oil profits here be turned
over to Iran.
The promise came as somewhat
Of surprise. since Iranian nego-
tiators had been insisting on q
definite yes or no answer by Sum
day morning. United States AM
Dassador Henry r. Grady had de-
scribed the situation as crucial
before Premier Mossadegh acted.
The extension until Tuesday
was granted upon MIR. Grady's per-
sonal intercession. He appealed
Ito Mossadegh not to wreck the
conference by holding to the Sum
day ultimatum.
Appreciates Neutral Position.
The premier sent back word that
he appreciated Mr.. Grady's neutral
position in the critical dispute and
would accept his recommendation.
Up to then it had appeared the
conferences might collapse before
they got started.
Kazem Hassibi, Undersecretary
of the Finance Ministry and a
member of the Oil Negotiating
Committee, told reporters last
night I'VE demand a definite an
swer. yes or no, on Sunday morn
ing to our requirement that the
Anglo -Irmanian Oil Co. negotiat-
ing team instruct the company
to pay us its profits from its oil
sale"
Grady Sees No Need for Hurry.
Hassibi declared that unless the
British agreed to the conditions,
there will be no further talks and
the negotiators might as well GO
home"
Commenting on the Iranian ulti-
matum, Mr.. Grady said, IT don't
see why there is need for this
great hurry" He warned that a
in negotiations at this
point could lead to chaos"
The American envoy has adopt
ed the role Of mediator in the
dispute.
iran demands-as a condition
for continuing the talks-that the
dollar company turn over
rs per cent of its profits and
deposit the other Is per cent
from which to meet its ultimate
claims for compensation.
Rejecting the toughened IRAN
ian attitude, a crowd of 10000
demonstrators massed in Parlia.
ment Square yesterday. They de-
manded final eviction" Of the
oil company and urged Premier
to complete his oil
naturalization program.
Many Of the demonstrators
4
Evening star., 1951-06-16
AirIiner Hits Deer

OMAHA, June is R.-You can
add deer to the hazards Of flying.
A United Air Lines plane coming
in from Chicago struck and in
1ured a 150-pound buck deer on
landing at the Omaha Municipal
airport last night. The plane was
not damaged but police had to
destroy the deer.
Evening star., 1951-06-16
Graduation Presents By Pupils
Help Others Enjoy Summer
Comp Fund Facts
How to send a Kid to cam,

How to send a kid to camp:
Make out check or money
order to The Evening Star
Summer Camp Fund. Mail to
The Evening Star, Washing
ton 4, D. c.
Or bring cash to The Star
cashier.
The cost: $3.50 for one
week; 5000 for two.
Evening star., 1951-06-16
Meehonies' Strike DeIoys Pan American
Flights to European Cities. Poee AS

Ndeenontes 'Sfrike Deioys Pan Americun
Flights to European Cities. Pose AS
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about a STRIKE" but shippers
wondered If any would sail with
out contract.
In San Francisco, the CIO-
American Radio Association did
not bubble about words. It called
a West Coast maritime strike as
soon as negotiations broke down
early today.
About 300 radio operators are
affected in the Pacific dispute.
Under maritime law, no ship can
sail without a radio operator.
Mediators Announce Failure.
A few hours earlier, Federal
|mediators announced their failure
to bring the union and shippers
together. Joseph Curran, president
|of the CIO-National Maritime
Union, Immediately said:
II expect our men will not sail
ships, because they have no con.
tract. I know I wouldn't" The
contract expired at midnight last
night.
Mr.. Curran and other union
officials refused to use the words
strike" "tie-up" or "stoppage."
The Radio Association and the
National Marine Engineers Bene-
fetal Association, CIO, were ex-
pected to go along with the NMU
in the East and Gulf Coast dis.
putes. Their contract also ex.
pired at midnight.
In Washington, President Tru-
man refused to intervene.
viii Garry Korea Cargoes,
Unions promised that seamen
would continue to man vessels
carrying vital defense and Korean
cargoeS.
In New York, Federal Medi.
ator Clyde M. Mills said that
there has been no settlement
and we are recessing."
The parties are subject to our
call, he added, ''but we have no
plans TO call them together again
until Monday
Soon afterwards shipping firm
|omcial termed the unions wage
demands "the most exorbitant and
fantastic ever made upon any
industry"
About $50 ships using 23 ports
and manned by $4,000 NMU mem
bers are affected.
New York Area Quiet.
The New York port area was
quiet early today. and the unions
were unable to specify any ships
that would be affected at Man.
haitian docks.
AT Port Newark, the Californian
sailed shortly before the walkout
began and the Texan still was in
port, unloading as scheduled.
In Philadelphia, the port was
quiet. too. But John Kadish.
NMU port agent. said seamen were
refusing to sign on ships of Ameri-
can registry.
About $500 seamen on 80 ships,
now in Baltimore were reported
ready to work pending the re-
sumption of talks Monday.
The dispute between the three
CIO unions and 40 shipping COM
panies has been at a standstill for
days.
Want 40-Hour Week.
The NMU and the other two
unions demand a work week on
the high seas Of 40 hours instead
OF the present 48. with no nav
reduction; wage increases; correc-
ton OF alleged inequities in pay
scales and improved vacation
arrangements.
In addition. a wage boost of Is
per cent is sought by the NMU.
Inc radio men ask q per cent.
NMU members now earn from
S213.79 per month for a messman
to $315.35 for a boatswain. Engi-
neers get from $37S.66 for third
(See MARITIME, Page A-5)
Evening star., 1951-06-16

Connecticut avenue NV, gave
her penny bank-$2.72.
Organizations are giving. too.
Such as the South Gate Ladies'
Club and Silver Spring Card Club.
The U.S.S. Jacob Jones Post No.
fSee CAMP FUND. Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1951-06-16
Witness LIST Cut
In Move foC,Iose
Inquiry
Johnson's Testimony
Ends OptimisticolIy,
Hurrimun Is Next
By George Beveridoe

The Joint Senate committee in
vestigating Far Eastern policy will
act Monday on a trimmed down
agenda Of future witnesses, which
leaders hope will bring the
lengthy inquiry to an end well
before" June 80.
Chairman Russell disclosed that
the agenda is in a subcommittee
Evening star., 1951-06-16
Labor Disputes
IieUp Major
U. 5. Ports
TuIks With NMU and
Radio Operators on
Both Coasts Fail
BY the Asseeiated Press

NEW YORK. June 16.-Labor
disputes tied up American ship
ping in every major sea port area
of the Nation today.
The seamen in the Atlantic and
Gulf Coast ports did not talk
Evening star., 1951-06-16

Bridges Denies Chino Lobby Influenced
His Stond on chions. Pose AS
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ee FOREIGN POLICY. A-3.
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(see KOREA. Page A-so
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(see MACARTHUR. Page A-so
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(See IRAN, Page A-3.)
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(see DRAFT. Page A-22.)
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(see MARITIME, Page A-5o
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Picture on Page A-3.

tsee FIRE. Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1951-06-16

(See WAFs. Page A-50
Evening star., 1951-07-22
Former Federal Aide
.Criticizes Complex
u. 5. Credit System

The Nations credit system is
too complex, DR.. E. A. Golden
Weiser, former director of the
Federal Reserve Boards research
division, says in a book to be pub
lished tomorrow.
The research report, American
Monetary Policy" was prepared
for the Committee for Economic
Development, research group,
sponsored by business men.
Careful and dispassionate
study of the financial organiza-
tion of the country should be
made by high-grade commits
sion with mandate to review the
entire field and recommend modi-
fication, simplif1catio and i'm
provement," he urge.
The report states that Coop
GRAFTON of Government policies on
eXpasion or contraction of credit,
its cost and availability is sadly
lacking"
1t describes the Federal Re-
Evening star., 1951-07-22
House Unit 10 Hear
.Ex FBI Man Tomorrow
In Boston Red Probe
By |. Edqor Primo

The House Committee on Un-
American Activities will begin
hearings tomorrow on Commu-
nism in the Boston defense area
and a man who for seven years
was one of the FB1's top under
cover men is slated to testify first
He is Herbert A. Philbrick, So
who was uncovered as a surprise
witness during the trial of the IL
Communist leaders in New York
in 1949.
His testimony, especially that in
which he accused specific Com
munists of teaching the doctrine
of forcible overthrow of the
United States Government, was
considered crucial in the success
full prosecution of the Red leaders
Chairman Wood said Mr.. Phil
brick, Boston advertising execu-
tive. would be asked about the
Young Communist League and
the American Youth for Democ-
racy.
According to other committee
Evening star., 1951-07-22
Materials Ignite in Pocket,
Burning Boy Chemist, IA

A 14-year- -old amateur chemist
was severely burned last night
when two chemicals he was carry
ing in his pocket ignited as he was
climbing onto his bicycle in the
rear of his home at 80 H street
NE.
Morton Hackman. son of Sam
uel Hackman, received burns on
the thighs. lower abdomen and
right hand. He was taken to
Sibley Hospital in undetermined
condition.
Police described the chemicals
as aluminium nitrate and zinc
dust. Mrs. Hackman said her son
had been playing with chemicals
"for years" She said he was on
his way to visit a friend when the
chemicals ignited.
Evening star., 1951-07-22

serve System as it operates in the
domestic and international field.
The shortcomings of the sys-
tenn over the years." DR.. Golden
Weiser concludes, have not been
precipitous action, which a large
board might be expected to tenn
per. Quite the contrary, it has
been tardiness Perhaps it
would be better to have one gov
ernor of the system with cabinet
rank, and, say, two deputy gover-
nors."
He says the Government has a
responsibility of maintaining the
buying power of dollars put into
savings bonds. Deficits arising
from war or defense preparations,
as opposed to those caused by de-
pressison. should be met as far
as possible by taxation and bond
selling campaigns, he believes.
Evening star., 1951-07-22
Sherman Urges u. 5.
Arm Middle East
And Mediterranean
By the Associated Press

Admiral Forrest Sherman yes
terday urged that military aid to
the Middle East and Eastern
Mediterranean areas be continued
and expanded
The views of the Chief of Naval
Operations were given to the House
Foreign Affairs Committee by his
deputy, Vice Admiral Donald B.
Duncan. The committee is study
ing legislation dealing with the
problem.
I'VE should take all reasonable
steps toward the creation and
maintenance of political and eco
nomic stability in that general
area" he said in a statement pre-
sented by Admiral Duncan.
Admiral Sherman said the re-
gion now has an uneasy peace
but an influx of destitute refugees
from Palestine, produces a po-
litical and economic situation
fraught with danger"
He urged that military equip
ment and technical advice and
training be continued to help the
Evening star., 1951-07-22
SpecfeI Disputeh 10 The Stor

FORT MEADE, Md, July 21.-
There's lot of red tape involved
in returning from the dead. Corpl
Russell T.. Morris. 27, is discover
ing to his alsmay these days.
Last August the Army officially
listed Cclpl. Morris as killed in
action" While fighting in Korea.
An insurance company promptly
paid $500 to his mother, Mrs
Lydia Morris, of Charlottesville
Va.
Corpl. Morris officially returned
to life last october when he es-
capped from North Korean soldiers
Evening star., 1951-07-22
Dead GI Returns to Life,
And Then His Troubles Start

who captured him when they over
ran his oath Division unit near
Haedong.
Ever s,nce then he's been busy
signing documents to prove that
he is alive. The insurance COM
pany presents the latest problem
Corpl. Morris faces the prospect
of being forced to repay the
money for his mother.
After Eis rescue. Corpl. Morris
was hospitalized in Japan for NAL
nutrition and later sent to a con-
valescent hospital at San Fran
cisco. He was assigned to Fort
Meade last April.
Evening star., 1951-07-22

desperately needed by the Com
munists to wage successfully a
prolonged general conflict"
Plans to defend Western Eu-
rope in case of attack, he went
on. will lead eventually to plans
for defense of the Middle East to
continue a flow of oil to the
Western world and deny it to the
enemy.
Admiral Sherman said friendly
control of the Turkish Straits and
safeguarding of the Suez Canal
are factors needed to keep the
Evening star., 1951-07-22

nations of the Middle East become
stronger friends of the United
States.
Il regard the strategic impor-
tance of the Eastern Mediterra-
mean and Middle East as almost
equal to that of the North At
lantic treaty area itself. as re-
lated to efforts to resist world
wide Communist encroachment," "
he said.
He said oil resources in the area
would be essential for carrying
on a general war and would be
Evening star., 1951-07-22

Mediterranean open for use by
the Western powers.
He added that Turkey and
Greece must be kept strong in
order to keep the Mediterranean
secure.
He also recommended continued
aid to Iran Ito encourage that
country to resist subversion and
to develop forces for it's defense"
Evening star., 1951-07-22
Chilean President Unhurt

SANTIAGO. Chile, July 81.
P)-President Gabriel Gonzalez
Videla escaped injury today when
his car collided with another car
at the Santiago airport. Three
others with him were hurt in the
crash,
Evening star., 1951-07-22
POWERED FOR THE JOB

Two greet engines TO meet your nesdsl The
e2-hp. Thriftmoster for sreotest economy. The big
lo5-hp. Loedmoster engine for sreoter power.
Both deliver outstanding performance with
remarkably low fuel end mointenonee expense.
Evening star., 1951-07-22

officials. the witness also will be
questioned about Communist ac-
tivity at General Electric's Lynn,
Mass, jet engine plant.
During the New York trial, Mr..
Philbrick said the GE plant was a
special target of a Communist
organizing campaign in 1947. He
asserted that "colonizing" of in
dustrial plants in Massachusetts
followed a party line set down in
September, 1916.
Mr.. Philbrick also is expected
to be questioned about DR.. Dirk
Struik, professor at Massachu-
sets Institute of Technology, who,
he testified, was a leader of the
Communist group to which the
FBI agent belonged.
Evening star., 1951-07-22
LONG LASTING BRAKES

drouIie brokes provides smoother. sofer bro king
completely eqvolized pressure TO each bro 'e.
This in turn assures full lining eontoet and long
weor-for the brokes on your truck.
Evening star., 1951-07-22
VALVE-lN-HEAD DESIGN

For 80 yeors, Chevrolet hos built voIve-in-heod
engines. No other manufacturer hos built 50
many, just os no other truek-ensine design
con motch the ever-olI economy end proved
efficiency Of Chevroiet's voIve e-in-head.
Evening star., 1951-07-22
Burglar Steals Poison
In Narcotics Haul
BY the Associoted Press

BALTIMORE, July 2l.-A thief
walked off with considerable
quantity" of deadly poison from a
drug store here last nigE appar-
emily believing the powder filled
capsules to be narcotics.
Latimer B. Alexander, phar-
macy owner, tod police the
poison was stolen along with a
quantity of morphine and codine
by a thief who broke into the
store through rear window.
Evening star., 1951-07-22
BONDED BRAKE Innings

No rivets! On light ond medivm-dufy models
tSeres 3oool. Lining is bonded directly to broke
shoes TO increase life and TO eminote danger Of
scoring broke drums os lining wears. You GET
extra wear -sofer brokes.
Evening star., 1951-07-22
BLUE-FLAME COMBUSTION

Wrinss oil the usobs energy from every drop
Of gasoline. Blue-FIome combustion is possible
only with voke-in-heod engine design pro-
vides sreoter power and lveIier performance.
through more efficient Utilization Of fuel.
Evening star., 1951-07-22
PoWER-JET cARBUREToR

At low speed. on erodes or at regular hiehwoy
speeds, Chewolet's Power-Jet corbvretor main
toins the proper fuel mixture for the engine.
This. plus fost worm-up. smooth. quick response.
meons surprisingly low operotn9 costs.
Evening star., 1951-05-02
CHAPTER TWENTY

In his arms, infolded so closely,
80 warm, she felt as If she were
part OF MIN and he was part Of
her, and she knew he must feel
it. too.
When at last they broke apart,
he said, II swore to myself this
wouldn't happen, that I'd never
kiss you or hold you again. I'm
out of my mind. I know it. A
week ago it didn't matter in the
least whether I ever saw you
again, but you're so different now
can't seem to stay away from
you. You're like fever in my
blood"
st feel the same way" she whis-
pered, slipping her small hands
into his big ones. "Oh, Bill, I
feel as if we're on the brink of
something wonderful, some great,
rich experience-if we can hold
onto it"
He shook his head. ''No. Nina.
don't talk like that. It's no good.
don't believe you.", But he kissed
her again, briefly, and said, 'I
have to have dinner with the ski
champs. Will you mind eating
alone? I'll hunt you UP later if
] get q chance"
"All right" she murmured, still
Evening star., 1951-05-02

Lynn, and was wanted for ques-
tioning In the murder.
Bill said abruptly. 'Why do they
want to question your"
II don't know" she faltered
Unless Eddie bly, told them about
the planned impersonation and
they think"
"That you might know some-
thing about her DEATH" Bill fin
ished.
"Yes. But I don't. Bill. I wish
I did. I don't know why-or
who"
"And I'm crazy enough to be-
lieve you" he sighed. 'sOkay,
honey. Wen still stay here, take
q chance no one will recognize
you. But be careful. Don't mix
with people and don't talk to any
one II you can help 1t. I'll meet
you on the veranda before dinner
tonight, the same place" His lips
brushed hers In d kiss so sweet it
startled her, then he was gone.
After a moment she picked up
a paper and searched through it
for mention of Mickey, worried
about him.. Finally she found a
small item toward the middle of
the paper which announced that
Mickey was recovering nicely, but
was being detained In the hospital
for observation.
Police ohseryation!" she
thought. He must have told the
Evening star., 1951-05-02
RMttlNZay -
M 7w zlaho1 ORc%A

lin a daze. "I know it's crazy, but
right now. for this little while
I'm happy. Bill"
We'll, I'm not!" he snapped.
They went back into the hotel
and separated, each Of them 60
ling to different rooms on differ
ent floors.
She didn't, after all, see him
again that evening, but in the
morning, just as she had finished
dressing for breakfast. there was
la light tap on her door and a
voice called, Let me In, Nina
ITS Bill"
He had a New York paper in
his hand and his face was grave
''Take a look at this" he said
turning to the second page. She
saw a big picture of Nina Hard
wicke. Above it. in large. black
print, was the question:
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS
GIRL?" -.
Below the picture. in smaller
print, the report explained that
Nina Hardwicke. a former chorus
girl, had mysteriously disappeared
from her hotel room. and the
police were trying to find her. II
went on to say that Nina had once
been an understudy for Tania
Evening star., 1951-05-02

police what had happened. and
they were guarding him. She
wished she knew what had hap
Ipened! It might give her some
sort of clue.
That afternoon she watched the
lski meet. a soaring. beautiful, ex-
citing thing. Newspaper and news
reel photographers were there and
apparently Bill knew all of them
and was well-liked by them.
From where she stood, incon-
Spicuous in group Of spectators
she could see him taking notes
talking. laughing, forming the
center of the men. Pride welled
up in her and love brought tears
to her eyes.
Around noon of the next day
when she went to the lobby to
buy cigarettes, she thought sew
leral people turned to look at her
a speculative curiosity in their
eyes. Raising her hands to hel
face. she was appalled, to find
she'd forgotten her glasses. Sud-
denly she was nervous and inse-
cure again. She bought the latest
papers just in from New York
and took them up to her room.
No wonder people had looked al
her! Nina4s picture was on the
front page today, but an artist
had made the hair blond instead
of dark. The paper said that q
hairdresser had identified yester-
days picture, and told police that
Evening star., 1951-05-02
Navy Aviation Exhibit
will Open Next Week

An exhibit commemorating the
4Oth anniversary Of Navy aviation
will open next Wednesday at the
Truxtun- Decatur Naval Museum,
1910 II street NV.
The display, Naval Aviation in
Reyiew-1911 to 1851" is to in
clude l31 photographs plus paint
ings. instruments and airplane
models. The central display will be
the U. S. S. Pennsylvania, with
Eugene Ely making the first
shipboard airplane landing.
The exhibit. to run through
September. will be open from noon
to $3.50 pm. Tuesdays through
Fridays; from 10:30 am. to $50
pm. Saturdays. and from noon to
$50 pm. Sundays.