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Evening star., 1951-03-17
7 Highland School Pupils
Win Safety Poster Confes'

Robin Seminar and Richard
Riddell of the sixth and fifth
grades, respectively, of the High
land School, have been adjudged
winners in the Safety Poster Con-
test sponsored by the Wheaton
(Md) Civitan Club.
The 1O-year-old winners will
receive bicycles Thursday night
at banquet given at Stone House
Inn by the club.
Two honorable mention posters
were selected from both grades
In the sixth grade, Dorothy Demp-
sey from Highland School and
Jimmy Lou from Glen Haven were
chosen, and in the fifth grade
Bruce Richards end Jane Vukov-
ica, both from st. Johns School
were named.
Judges in the contest were
Corpl. William DeVries of the
Montgomery County Police; Will
liam Zarba, art director of the
Treasury Departments Savings
Bond Division, and Glib Crockett
Of The Stars art staff.
Evening star., 1951-03-17
g. D. Fischer to Take Oath
AS Arlington Revenue Head
Chief Deputy to Fill
Post Left by Death
Of Harry K. Green

George D. Fischer. 40. was to be
sworn in today as Arlington
County's commissioner of revenue,
succeeding Harry K. Green, who
died Monday.
Mr.. Fischer. chief deputy COM
missioner for the last several
years, was appointed by Circuit
Court Judge Walter T. Nc
Carthy yesterday to finish the
unexpired term of Mr.. Green,
leading county political figure and
commissioner for more than 80
years. The term ends December
81.
Mr.. Fischer, who lives with bis
wife at 1911 North Dinwiddie
street. has been with the commits
sioner of revenues Office since
1889 and has acted as commits
sioner on occasions when Mr..
Green was i'll.
A native of the District, Mr..
Fischer came to Arlington in 1912.
He is graduate of National Uni
versity Law School and practiced
Evening star., 1951-03-17
Mrs. Werner 10 Fiohf
Party Sponsored Bill
On County Beer Sale

Mrs. Stella B. Werner, one ot
two Democratic minority members
on the Montgomery County Coun-
Gil, is fighting a Democratic spon-
sored bill to end the monopoly
sale of beer in tie county.
| Mrs. Werner said she intends
to wire State Controller j. Millarc
Tawes to protest his action ir
having the measure introduced ir
the Maryland General Assembly
Wednesday.
She said the legislation ought
to be withdrawn not only because
of the $4,000 annually revenue
that Montgomery County gain.
each year by controlling the SALE
of beer, but because of the con.
troll the present system gives Off.
cials over retail sale of beer.
She added that other countie.
and municipalities in the State
envy Montgomery County the beel
and license distribution system
which the pending Legislation
would partially destroy.
The measure which Mr.. Tawe!
had introduced is similar to one
sponsored earlier in the session
by Senator Dewitt S. Hyde. Re
publican, of Montgomery County
Mr.. Hyde killed his own bill las
week, however, when severa
county groups expressed criticism
of it.
Mrs. Werner said she had triet
without success to get the Count,
Council to take a stand agains
Senator Hyde's bill.
A public hearing on the bee.
bill will be held at II am. Wednes
day before the Senate Judiciar,
Committee in Annapolis.
The committee also will hold +:
hearing the same day on pro
posed legislation which would, il
effect, abolish the Maryland-Na
tional Capital Park and Planning
Commission.
Evening star., 1951-03-17
Butler Urges Inquiry
Into TransitProposaItc ID
Drop s County Lines

Senator Butler, Republican, of
Maryland, wants full investiga-
ton into Capital Transit Co.
plans to discontinue eight bus
lines in suburban Montgomery and
Prince Georges counties.
His announcement came as the
transit firm threatened to go to
court for approval of the service
reduction.
The Maryland Senator said he
was asking the District Public
Utilities Commission and the
Interstate Commerce Commission
Evening star., 1951-03-17
Dorden Rules Out
Concert Because of
Students Behavior
BY the Associated Press

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Mar
Colgate w. Darden
jr., has announced that the after
noon concert, a high point of the
University of Virginia's Easter
dance week end, will not be per-
mitted this year on the campus
Mr.. Darden said the dance Soci-
cites may hold the concert on the
campus when they can give as
surances that audience behavior
will not reflect discredit on the
university. But under no circum-
stances will he allow it to be held
on the school grounds this spring
he said.
Some students have used the
concerts as an occasion for exhi-
bition drinking and in some cases
obvious drunkenness, he asserted
Such conduct occurring in a pub
lie place would result in police
action, he noted.
Evening star., 1951-03-17

to study the matter. He noted
that the Maryland Public Service
Commission already has scheduled
a hearing Wednesday at the Ma
tional Guard Armory in Silver
Spring.
People Entitled to Explanation.
Il think the people of Maryland
and in the District of Columbia
have a right to full explanation
of this sudden move on the part
of the Capital Transit Co.," Sen
ator Butler declared.
Clarence w. Miles, Baltimore
attorney for the transit firm, dis
closed yesterday that the dispute
is bound for court. He told the
Maryland PSC that it's authority
to interfere in the proposed serv-
ice reduction will be challenged
Capital Transit now is under
order by the commission to con-
tinue operating the eight lines
until the commission holds the
public hearing to decide whether
their abandonment is in the public
interest.
Permits Expire March 81.
The transit firm has been op.
Grating the eight feeder" line
under annual permits from tht
IPSC. The permits expire March
81. The company on March
served notice it would not seel
renewals. Five days later thl
commission ordered an investiga
ton to determine whether public
convenience and necessity per
mitted discontinuance of the serv
ice.
Mr.. Miles said the company will
ask a court order to prevent PSI
from interfering on grounds tina
the commission has no authorit.
to require operation of the servic
after the permit expires.
Evening star., 1951-03-17
Prison Inmate Awarded
$1,000 in SANDER Suit
BY the Assoeiated Press

RICHMOND, Va, Mar. ia
jury in Richmond Law and Equity
Court. Part II. yesterday awarded
a $1,000 judgment to a State
prison inmate in a slander suit.
The award was made to Jesse
Maughs. So, formerly of Char
lottesville, who testified he is serv-
ing Is years in prison.
Maughs charged that James
Francis Clarke of Richmond gave
false testimony against him in
two Richmond courts. Later,
Maughs said, the testimony was
used against him in other cases in
Charlottesville and Albemarle
County courts and figured in send
ing him to the penitentiary.
Evening star., 1951-03-17

The O'Tooles and the Clancys
will be dancing tonight. And sc
will the Milligans, the Brannigans
the HanniganS and the Hooligans
Ito say nothing of the Smiths, the
ISmythes, the Greenbergs and the
Greens.
It's st. Patrick's Day not only
lat the Friendly Sons of st. Patrick
and the Ancient Order of Hiberni-
lans. but all over town and every
one who can tell green from
Iorange is welcome to join in the
fun.
Religious aspects of the day were
lhighlighted by a solemn pontif1cal
mass in st. Patrick's Church
Tenth and G streets NV, at
1890 am.
Ambassador to Be HOnored.
The Ambassador to Ireland
George A. Garrett, will be made
an honorary member of the
Washington Society, Friendly Sons
of st. Patrick, at Mayf1ower din
ner beginning at 7 o'clock tonight
The Hibernians will celebrate
at the Mayflower at the same
hour.
District Post IT, Irish War Vet
Grams, will hold a dance at the
Wardman Park at 8 O'Clock to-
night.
Earlier in the day, the post
commader, Charles J. McAuliffe
accompanied by National Com
mander Michael Casey. placed a
wreath at the statue of John
Barry. father of the American
Navy" at Franklin Park. -.s~s
A wreath was to be placed at
the tomb of George Washington
in Mount Vernon by the Friendly
Sons Of st. Patrick of Virginia,
Senator Monroney. Democrat. of
Oklahoma will address members
of the organization at a banquet
in the Terrace Room Of the Ma
tional Airport tonight.
Social Club to Hold Dance.
The Irish American Social Club
of Washington will sponsor g
dance in Hotel 2400 tonight al
g o'clock.
Nearby areas will also be active
Among the events will be a dance
Evening star., 1951-03-17
Police Seize Two Youths
Fleeing Arlington Plant

Two Washington youths were
arrested by Arlington police short
ly after midnight as they ran
from a dry cleaning plant at Ills
Wilson boulevard.
One of the youths was listed
as Lawrence Garner, jr., 1e. of
I2618 I street NV. Garner was
charged with breaking and enter
ling. His companion was turned
over to the juveline authorities.
Nothing was taken from The plant.
Evening star., 1951-03-17

law in Arlington before taking a
county revenue post.
The new commissioner of reve-
nue. said he has not been active
in politics. except to support Mr.
Green. He is an assistant district
Boy Scout commissioner.
Evening star., 1951-03-17
Col. R. 6. Sherman Retiring
After 40 Years in Army
By the Associated Press

RICHMOND, Mar. II. - Col
Raymond G. Sherman, senior
Army instructor for the Virginia
National Guard, will retire March
81 after 40 years of Army service
the Virginia Military District sale
today.
1t. Col. Henry H. Mclaughlin
Ijr., assistant senior Army instruc-
tor for the Virginia Guardsmen
has been named acting instructor
effective with Col. Sherman's re-
Itirement.
Evening star., 1951-03-17
Capital Transit Plans
To Use Top!ess Buses
On Rdins Point Run

The Capital Transit Co.
has asked permission of the
Public Utilities Commission to
run open-top buses from their
downtown Office, 1416 F street,
to Hams Point and return.
The company plans to run
two buses on weekday after
Moons from April l to October
81, and four buses On Satur-
days and Sundays. The fare
will be SO cents for the round
trip.
Evening star., 1951-03-17

be How can a synthetic star sap
phire or ruby be identified from a
natural Stone?'"
Not until yesterday has any of
them been called on to identify a
pleSioSaur backbone.
Evening star., 1951-03-17

questions as "Can titania "a
metaD be mistaken for a real
diamond?'" It frequently is by
laymen and is generally in use as
a substitute, he said.
Another" he went on, might
Evening star., 1951-03-17
Cleric to Mark Eighth Year

The Rev. w. Barker Hardison
will observe the eighth anniyer-
sary of his pastorate tomorrow at
Westover Baptist Church. 1125
North Patrick Henry drive, Airing
ton.
Evening star., 1951-03-17
New Rector Arrives

CHARLES TOWN, w. Va, Mar
III (SpeciaD The Rev. Stanley
F. Hauser Thursday arrived here
to assume duties as rector of Zion
Episcopal Church.
Evening star., 1951-03-17
.MitcheI!viIIe Farmer
Named Foreman of
County Grand Jury

Ralph F. deClairmont, Mitchell
vile farmer, has been selected as
foreman of the Prince Georges
County grand jury for the April
term, opening April 2.
Mr.. deClairmont. SO, moved to
the county from New Jersey five
years ago. He served as mem
Der of the petty jury last Octo-
Der.
w. Waverly Webb, clerk of the
court, said a total of So persons
have been summoned for the OPEN
my day of court to serve as jurors
OF the total, % will be selected
by lot to serve as members OF
the grand pury with Mr. deClair-
mont. The others will serve as
petty jurors during the first week
of the term.
Another panel, containing IS
names, has been summoned fol
the second week.
Evening star., 1951-03-17
ATHE EVENING STAf

~ Washington. D. C.
SATURDAY, MARCH II, 1851
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TOduy's

l767-John Quincy Adams. the
sixth President. a famous con
gresham for many years after
leaving the White House, born in
Quincy, Mass Died Feb, %, l848.
l8I9-Susan B. Warner. author
Of The Wide. Wide World. "
1880, one Of the most popular of
American novels, born in New
York. Did March II, 1858.
I838-John Wanamaker. fam
Gus Philadelphia merchant, who
started with q small clothing store
with q palmer, posunasl.1-gcr-
eral. born IN Philadelphia. Died
Dec, II, 1922
Katherine A. Sanborn.
teacher. author, and popular
lecturer, born at Hanover N. II.
Died July 9. 1877.
1875 Harry Kellar, noted ma
giclan Of his generation, born in
Erie, Pa. Died March 10, 1922.
186I-George w. Norris, Neb-
raska's noted Congressman and
senator, insurgent liberal, born
Sandusky County, Ohio. Died
Sept. 3. 1914.
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RELIABLE"

Editor The Citizen:
have been sending copies of
your apaer to friends and rela-
tives and they think The Citizen
a reliable and interesting publ
cation. One Mr.. Armstrong Of
New Jersey who bought a home
on Avenue f and a block of land
on Flagier avenue, says, and l
quote Sending us The Citizen
IS appreciated. Ii is like receiv-
ing the old home town paper
with good news reporting. An
other visitor (Mr. c. Kochka)
who loves Key West, says the
accounts are we'll reported and
the paper never exaggerates the
news. like The Key West
Citizen"
Your efforts to give Key West
a good newspaper are appreciated
by my husband and myself
Yours sincerely,
MARGARET c. cox
1871 Flagler Avenue
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$l8s NOW EQUALS 500 IN 1889

The shrinkage of the American dollar is illustrated
by the N Journal of Commerce which says that total
cosof-living necessities amount to $85 month
compared with 500 in 1899.
This $83 increase took place in three stages which
reveal interesting figures Before and during World War
II between 1889 and 1945. there an of $50
Immediately after the end Of the when price
trolls removed by Congress- prices up Sal addi-
onal before reaching level Another Sl4 increase came
after the beginning of the Korean war
The figures to indicate that price control was
effective Despite criticisms and the demand of business
leaders for their removal step toward letting compe-
on lower prices the abolition of controls followed
by an immediate surge upward
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-07-11
YOUR BONDS CAN BE SAFELY KEPT

Ten years ago the first Series Defense bonds were
offered for sale to the American public to help finance
the defense effort that was then underway
This year 1888, 100000 Of the original bonds will
mature The Government anxious for the purchasers to
retain their maturing bonds and Congress passed
law which gives the bondholder three options One of
them permits the holders TO retain their bonds for
ditiona ten years any part thereof during which the
bonds automatically continue 10 earninterest. 81.
In addition. the Treasury department is undertaking
special campaign to ncrase the regular sale Of defense
bonds is considered important for the public generally
to share in the purchase of bonds Besides taking
money out Of the current market the buyer has good
investment which as saving fund, represents nest egg
for future emergencies.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-07-11
PROTESTS TO BE IGNORED

The temporary lu in the increase of the cost of iv-
ing has led people to conclude that there is
danger Of initiation and that without any risk for
the subject of controls and let nature take its course
We are not expert enough to know exactly the way
prevent initiation but do know that the of
trol. during the World War period had sgch effect
This apparent when Congress abolished controls in
1916 and prices Immediately shot upwards.
While we are not sure of the way to prevent nfla-
ton certain that whatever the experts re-
commend will meet with violent objections and vigorous
protests The offices of Congressman will be bombarded
by complaints but, if initiation to be prevented,
body must turn deaf those who demand unfet-
tered economy.
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THIS IS THE DOOR that opens wide-1o to IL
inches wider than In the other two leading
low-rriced ears It means easier. more
graceful exits and entrances. And door
openings are higher too
THIS is the AlR-HEIGHT SEAT, highest in
the lowest priced field. With legs and back
fully supported you sit in an erect natural
posture that means more comfort. less
fatigue. There's ample headroom too.
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Select the service nat seIec'
its menus Marines.
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PEOPLES FORUM

The Citizen welcomes express
si0ns Of the views of its Fend-
erN. hut the editor reserves the
right to delete any ttema which
are considered IibelOns or unVYar-
ranted. The writer's shOnId he
fnir and cOnfine the letters to
200 words. and write on enc aide
of the paper 0niy. Signature Of
the writer must accompany the
letters and viii he published un-
less requested otherwise.
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THESE ARE THE CONTROLS ana qohyen-
iences' that only Plymouth offers fl the
lowest priced field An ignition key that
starts the engine and puts the automatic
choke in operation electric windshield
wipers that don't slow down when you step
on the gas and Safe Guard Hydraulic
Brakes that give you better. more certain
control because they have a total of sir
hydraulic cylinders compared to four In
the other two leading low-priced cars.
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Mickey COhen Was
Sentenced To Jail

LOS ANGELES-l4'1-Infla-
ton is just a headache to most OF
US, but TO the little gambler,
Mickey Cohen, it's a boon. Mick
ey has been sentenced TO five
years in Jail for income tax eva
sion. And if il had not been for
initiation, the sentence might
have been longer.
At the sentencing, the federal
prosecutor argued that for dodg-
ing about the same amount in
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your paper did on the first Open
Air Art Show
We feel sure the huge success
Of the show was partially due to
your efforts in that respect.
We would also like to thank
Ginger for her untiring inte-
rest in our group, and assure you
both that you were largely res.
ponsible for making our further
shows possible
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Sincerely,
TONI HARMS

The power capacity of rivers in
the y S. S. r. is estimated to
equal slightly less than one-third
of the potential water power ca
pacity Of the world,
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taxes. TIE lale Al Capone aau
been sentenced 10 II years in pri-
son Judge Ben Harrison said.
That was before initiation"
And he sentenced Cohen To
five years and a $4,000 fine. fs
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-07-11

Because of their high energy
concentration per unit of weight
fats satisfy hunger longer than
do many other foods
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Appreciates Publicity"
Editor. The Citizen:
The artists of Key West would
like to thank you for the gener-
ous and splendid job of coverage
Evening star., 1951-09-02
Red Cross Flood Fund
Short $1,000 in D. {.

Going into the seventh week OF
It's campaign, the Red Cross Mid
Western flood relief fund in the
District is only about $1,000 short
of its 1884 goal.
Headquarters for the Red Cross
Washington area flood relief ap-
peal announced today that $751;
390.17 has been collected to date.
John Clifford Folger, chairman
of the District chapter, reported
that it was hoped the local goal
would be exceeded, since ''the dam
age done by the floods in the four
Midwest States has doubled since
the first estimate was made"
Contributions may be sent to
the Red Cross chapter at 1870
E street NV, or to nearby County
Evening star., 1951-09-02
One-Armed Typist Speeds Wo)
7 o Pay Increase by Invention
VA Officials Loud
Alexandra Women
For Her Fortitude

A "Rube Goldberg" contrapton
OF her own invention has enabled
a one-armed Government typist
here to win a superior accomp-
Ilishment" salary increase for
turning out work faster with five
fingers than some of her COL
leagues do with 10.
1 Mrs. Mildred r. Treadway, a
widow. of 1901 South Barton
street. Alexandria, got the idea
from her sewing machine and
came up with a means of operat-
ing the capital key shift on her
typewriter with a knee instead
of finger.
AS a result, the Veterans Ad-
ministration awarded the Supply
Service employe an in-grade sal
ary increase for her courage and
fortitude," which has proved "an
inspiration to her fellow employees
and contribution to their high
state Of morale"
Mrs. Treadway explained she
was "just trying to make living. I"
She lost her left arm in an ac-
cident at her home during Febru-
airy of 1949. A former Federal sec
retary. things looked bleak when
she left the hospital.
There was no way, short of an
act of Congress. to lower the speed
requirements for those seeking
Civil Service status, Mrs. Tread
way was told.
She began to practice with her
right hand and realized the Shift
Evening star., 1951-09-02
Prosecutor Joins
Judge in Paying
.GHFs Theft Fine

A judge and a prosecutor dipped
into their own pockets yesterday
to pay the fine of a 19-year-old
girl accused of stealing $12 worth
of steak.
The girl, Dolores Olivia Terry.
|colored, of the 700 block of Rhode
Island avenue Me-, pleaded guilty
to the petty larceny charge. Mu-
nicipal Court Judge Nadine L.
Gallagher told the girl she would
have to pay 81 fine or go TO Jail
for two days.
Then, to avoid sending her to
jail. Judge Gallagher put up 80
cents of the fine, and Assistant
United States Attorney Hugh ].
MCGEE paid the other 80 cents.
The girl will be sent back 10 the
National Training School for
Girls. from which she escaped ssv-
|eral days ago.
Evening star., 1951-09-02
Transit Radio Foes
Ask Supreme Court
To Examine System

Opponents of radios on buses
and. streetcars have asked the
Supreme Court to examine the
matter as one of Nationwide in
tereSt.
The request was made in con.
Inection with an appeal by Wash
ington Transit Radio. Inc, anc
Capital Transit Company from a
Court of Appeals decision calling
Commercials" and announce
ments" on the transit radios.
Attorneys Paul M, Segal, Frank
lin S. Pollak and Harry P. Warner
who are fighting the radios, SAID
such systems are now operating in
l9 cities under a national agency
acting as a sales representative
for all.
They said the broadcaSts forced
on the riding public mot only
advertising messages but so-called
public services announcements AS
wei.
That type of broadcasting con-
Stitutes an expression of opinion
upon matters in which all men
necessarily do not agree" said the
brief. But the tendency to pre-
sent opinions of a plainly con-
troversial nature has proven irres-
tible.
THE danger of requiring that
any audience listen to opinion
and exhortationS selected by a
small group Of men, to which no
reply can ever effectively be made,
is so vivid in the recollections of
all of us as fully to justify the
Intervention of this court. :"
Evening star., 1951-09-02
Gas Refund Checks
Are Being Mailed

Washington Gas Light Co. has
begun distributing its 50 million
court-ordered refund to con-
sumers for excessive" charges
under a 1949 rate increase.
Oscar Berry, company attorney,
said yesterday the checks started
going out yesterday. First bene-
ficiaries under the schedule were
District Government agencies.
They received from $4,000 to S.
900 in refunds, Mr.. Berry said.
The Federal Government is next
on the repayment list, he added.
with individual and commercial
customers following. Mr.. Berry
said the utility expects to have
all the checks in the mail by Sep
tember 80.
The refund was ordered to start
by yesterday in a degree of the
late Judge T. Alan Goldsborough
of District Court. The gas COM
pany is still appealing parts of his
order concerning interest accrual
and lawyers fees for the opposing
side.