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Evening star., 1951-12-12
Herndon Town Counci
To Sue for Seat on
County School Board

The Herndon Town Council has
decided to appeal to Fairfax Coun-
ty Circuit Court in an attempt to
retain its representation on the
County School Board, when the
executive form of government
goes into effect.
At its regular meeting last night,
the council voted unanimously to
appoint special legal counsel to
ask the court for a declaratory
Judgment to settle the issue.
The legal action is to be a
friendly suit" the council agreed
A court decision also will be re-
quested on what will become of
the towns School Board if repres-
entation on the County School
Board is denied. The municipal
charter provides that the prin-
Icipal duty of the local board is
to appoint one of its members to
serve on the County board.
Robins Requests Action.
The action last night was re-
quested by Fred. w. Robinson, who
is the towns representative on
the seven-member County board.
Mr.. Robinson. now serving his
twenty fifth year as a School
Board member for both the town
and the county, is chairman of
the County board.
Mr.. Robinson said that Fairfax
County Commonwealth's Attorney
Hugh B. Marsh has ruled that the
State law setting up the executive
form of government makes no pro-
vision for special town representa-
ltion, unless the town actually op-
crates as a special school district
Although Herndon schools are
in the county system, Mr.. Robin
son said, he feels the Herndon
School Board operates as a spe-
cial school district" Proof of this
in Mr.. Robinson's view. is the fact
that the towns representative on
the County board is appointed by
the local board.
i Now Named From Districts.
The seven members of the
County board now are appointed
from each of six magiSterial dis
tricts and the Town of Herndon.
When the executive plan goes
into effect on January l, the
County Board of Supervisors will
have the power to appoint a new
School Board of from three tc
seven members.
Mr.. Robinson said that early
filing of the petition for a declara-
tory judgement might have some
effect on the action of the Super
visors in setting the number of
School Board members.
Dranesville Supervisor Maurice
w. Fox, who attended last nights
meeting. said he fully agrees with
Mr.. Robinson, and he urged that q
legal Interpretation be obtained.
None of the 40 citizens attend.
ing the meeting objected to the
proposed legal action.
Evening star., 1951-12-12
Gamblers, Dope vioIafors
Swell Maryland Prisons
BY the Assoeiated Press

BALTIMORE. Dec. IL. The
Department of Correction report
ed yesterday that the number oi
dope cases in Maryland prisons
has increased almost five-fold in
the past four years, and the num-
Der Of gamblers in prisons has in
creased by almost 16 times over
the same period.
Department records showed that
81 narcotics violators were COM
|mitted from 1914 to 1947, inclu-
sive, and ITO such offenders were
in prisons from 1948 to 1851.
Only II gamblers served time
over the earlier four-year period
while 100 we're carried on the
books for the 1948 to 1851 period
Evening star., 1951-12-12
County Jewish Center
Meeting Called Tonight

The Montgomery County jew
ish Community. Inc. will hold a
membership meeting lit $50
o'clock tonight in the cepter, 2901
East-West highway. Chevy Chase,
Md.
Albert Deutsch, Journalist and
lecturer, will address the groups
forum series at $50 pm. tomorrow
in the center. He will speak on
What Is Wrong With Our Public
Morals"
Evening star., 1951-12-12

however, before the ordinance can
be adopted and Councilmen indi-
Gated they may make some revi-
sions at that time.
The new coming plan has been
aired at two previous public hear
ings-one before the Council and
one before the planning commits
sion. The Council will continue
to receive written recommends
tions for revisions through Decem-
ber 18.
To Meet With Commission.
Before the new public hearing,
|councilmen said they will meet
with the Planning Commission to
discuss changes that have been
recommended.
One revision would create an
other zone classification of 5000
square-foot lots for single-family
dwellings only. AS presently writ
ten, the ordinance has a 5000
square-foot lot zone for duplex
dwellings, but residents in the
Rosecrest and Taylor Run areas
would like to see that changed to
prevent construction of duplex
dwellings near them.
On motion of Councilman Mar
shall j. Beverley, seconded by
Councilman James M. Duncan,
jr., a city ordinance is to be
amended to permit unattended
newspaper racks to remain in the
city.
Liability Issue Raised.
Newspapers that have the un-
attended sales racks were advised
by the city last week they were
in violation of nuisance ordi-
nance. Peyton r. Evans, repre-
senting the Washington Publish.
ers' Association, told the Council
last night the racks have beer
used in Alexandria for some time
with the city's knowledge. Hi
said The Star is the only Wash.
ington newspaper that does mo-
use them. Mr.. Evans said he il
aware the question has beer
raised whether the city could b,
held responsible if some one fel
over one of the racks on a cit,
Sidewalk. He said the newspaper
are willing to extend their liabilit,
insurance to cover this possibility
Mr.. Beverley asked for a repor
lat the next Council meeting OF
'Irumors of a movement to replac,
Alexandria's volunteer firemel
with paid employees. He said tn,
volunteer firemen are disturbe,
Iby these reports. and he praises
them as the best volunteer fire
lighting organization in the State
|Mr. Beverley estimated there ar
I. about 400 volunteer firemen. TIL
city has about SO paid drivers ant
, paid officers, but the flre-fightin,
; lis done principally by volunteers
Evening star., 1951-12-12

the commission two years ago and
which are in effect in most of the
48 States.
These uniform regulations call
for a 900-foot sight distance for
legal passing on 50-mile-an-hour
highways. correspondingly de-
creasing for roads with lower
speed limits. Previously the Mary
land agency required only a
maximum 500-foot sight distance.
= Old Zones Inadequate.
The speed of modern auto
mobiles had made Maryland's old
no-paSsing zones woefully made
quate in length, the spokesman
said. He said they had not been
heightened in over Is years.
The Montgomery Farm Bureau,
at It's meeting on November 80,
Evening star., 1951-12-12
Virginia Small Loan Firms
Oppose Rate Reduction
BY the As.oeio,ed Pre.a

RICHMOND, Dec. IL. - Vir-
ginia's small loan companies an
nounced strong opposition yester-
day to a proposal that their rates
be reduced by 10 per cent.
A spokesman for the Virginia
Association Of Small Loan Com
panies, which includes 73 firms,
said such reduction would trim
the gross profits of most COM
panies by so per cent.
Previously. a lawyer for the
State Corporation Commission,
which is considering a possible
reduction, said rates could be cut
10 per cent and loan companies
would still realize a healthy re-
turn Of about 8 per cent.
Evening star., 1951-12-12
Arlington Ethics Group
Invites New Bourd Men

The two newly elected members
of the Arlington County Board
have been invited to a public
meeting of the County Commits
sion on Ethics at 8 o'clock tonight
in the circuit courtroom at the
Courthouse.
Scheduled to speak at the meet
ing are Alan L. Dean, non-par-
tisan, and Robert A. Peck, Re-
publican,
Evening star., 1951-12-12
Montgomery Democrats
Elect James W. Gill

James w. Gill, 9501 Columbia
boulevard, Silver Spring, last night
was elected chairman of the
Advisory Council of the Montgom-
cry County Democratic Assembly
Other officers elected at the
meeting, which was attended by
representatives of IL of the
county's 13 election districts
were Mrs. Henry A. Schweinhaut
6205 Maple avenue, Chevy Chase
vice chairman, and David Brig
ham, Route 3, Rockville, secretary
Evening star., 1951-12-12
Fairfax Group Urges
Member Be Renamed
TO New School Board

Reappointment of Mrs. Almorine
Crowther to the Fairfax County
School Board was urged last night
at the first meeting of the Hol-
lin Hall School Emergency Com
mittee.
A new school board will be ap-
pointed by the Board of Super
visors when the executive form OF
government goes into effect jan
uary /.
About 200 members of the new
committee met last night at the
Belle Haven Country Club.
3 Persons Recommended.
The group also recommended
three persons to be considered for
appointment as a school board
member-at-large, if the super
visors create such position. Mrs
Crowther represents Mount Ver-
non Magisteriar District on the
board.
Recommended were Mrs. Hazel
Fobes, librarian at Holm Hall
Elementary School; Mrs. Jane
Wellemeyer, former president oi
the Fairfax County League o.
Women Voters, and Benton Bray
former dean of men at Louisburl
Junior College. N. C.
The committee elected as it
chairman, Edmond L. Kanwit
Office of Price Sterilization EN-
ploye. Other officers are Jane
Hoofnagle. vice chairman; Mr..
Karl w. Dissly, secretary, an,
Harris T. Richards, treasurer.
Resolutions Approved.
Five resolutions approved at tn
meeting urged:
A professional survey of long
term county school needs.
Appropriation of surplus count,
funds to meet school operating
and construction costs.
Appropriation of public fund
to relieve parent-teacher associ
ations and other groups from
paying for certain textbooks
maps, library books, playground
equipment. movie projectors ant
cafeteria equipment.
Reallocation of school construc
ton funds in view of annexation
of rs square miles of county ter
ritory January /.
RevisionS of plans for Hollil
Hall Elementary School to provid
adequate space for enrolment ex
Ipected next September.
Robert Skaife. field secretary o
the National Education Associa
tion's Defense Committee, told tn
group that "a lot of wild charges
are being made against schoo
systems. Committees such as tn
one at Holm Hall, he said, shoul.
be alert to attacks against school
to determine if they are inspire,
by a current Nationwide move
ment."
Mr.. Kanwit, the emergenc,
committees chairman, said h
knew of no such attacks" il
Fairfax County but similar at
tacks have been reported in Ar
lington and Falls Church." h,
said, land there are ominou
rumblings in Montgomery Coun'
| ty."
Evening star., 1951-12-12
OIney Hondymon Held
In Theft of Guns

Charles B. Clark, 81, Olney, Md,
was held for action of the Mont
gomery County grand jury on
larceny charges in Silver Spring
Police Court yesterday
CLARK, who is colored, is ac-
cused of stealing three guns and
two watches, valued at $190. last
month from DR.. H. King Vann,
also of Olney. where Clark was
employed as handyman.
The defendant waived prelimi-
nary hearing and Trial Magistrate
j. Fendall Coughlan set bond at
$500.
Evening star., 1951-12-12
Another Hearing Set
On Alexandra S New
zoning Ordnance

Alexandria's proposed new mas
ter plan and Zoning ordinance will
be gone over again at another
public hearing on December %.
A date for the new public hear
ing was set by the Council last
night. as it approved the new
coming plan on first reading. The
ordinance was approved, with the
amendments recommended by the
planning commission.
A second reading and the De-
cember % hearing is necessary,
Evening star., 1951-12-12
Virginia ABC Profits Up

RICHMOND. Va. Dec. IL (P).-
Net profits of the Virginia Alco-
holic Beverage Control system in
July. August and September
amounted to $4,134,703, a 6.5 per
cent increase over profits in the
same period of 1850. the State
auditors report showed today.
Evening star., 1951-12-12
Laurel PTA to Meet

The Parent Teacher Associa-
tion of the Laurel (Md.) Elemen-
tary School will meet at 8 O'Clock
tonight in the school. A Christ
mas entertainment and carol
singing will be featured.
Evening star., 1951-12-12
Mcintyre Enters Race
For Berkeley Sheriff
Spseial Dispaich 10 The Ssar

MARTNSBuRG, w. Va. Dec.
12.-Homer L. Mcintyre, former
deputy sheriff and jailer here,
yesterday filed for the Democratic
nomination for sheriff of Berkeley
County, subject to the May 13
primary.
He is the second Democratic
candidate to announce for the Of
nee. former Martinsburg Mayor
Roy II. Stotler having filed last
week. Thus far there are no Re-
publican candidates for the Office.
Evening star., 1951-12-12
.Strutford PTA to Meet

The Stratford Junior High
School Parent Teacher Associa-
ton will meet at 8 pm. Monday
in the school, 400 Vacation lane
Arlington.
Evening star., 1951-12-12
PTA Meets Tonight

The Mount Vernon High School
PTA will meet at 8 pm. tomorrow
night at the school in Groveton,
Va.
Evening star., 1951-12-12

Truman, asking for his help. He
said they had problem, but they
also had a municipal government.
He had expressed the same view
earlier in the day. when he adj
dressed the Washington section Of
the National Council of Jewish
Women in the Jewish Community
Center.
He told the council, in discuss
ing the strike, that "the American
way is by appeal to administrative
authorities.
ITO interfere with the educa-
ton of children is a serious mat
ter. and, in addition. it is a viola
ton of the law" he declared.
Funds Long Delayed.
At last nights meeting, Com
missioner Donohue reminded the
parents of the School Boards long
effort to get money for the planned
addition to the Payne School. But
Congress, he said. did not appro-
pirate funds until this year.
"Can you blame the Board Of
Education for that?" he asked. Il
can't"
Commissioner Donohue declared
the parents had made any alter
native solution of their prob
lem impossible by withdrawing
your children from school,"
81 will be exceedingly disap-
pointed if you don't advise your
children to return to school," he
concluded.
Col. Hayes talked about the
difficulties of the District in get
ting enough schools constructed
to keep up with the growth of the
city, as well as the shifting of
certain sections of the city from
white to colored residential areas.
"The Board of Education
thought it had a sound solution"
he declared. your opinions show
that you desire anoth hfr solution"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-08-20

now professes to be a Democrat, he was listed as Republican in 1916 and, earlier this year his endorsement to Californias Governor Warren whom he described as deserving of "a MUCH HIGHER POLITICAL OFFICE"
 MT Dewey probably won't get that sort of en- dorsement from Governor Gruening; moreover, he has disavowed any intentions of becoming a presidential candidate in 1852.
 And Governor Deewy undoubtedly remembers what happened in 1949-when Governor Gruening and Gov crnor Herbert B. Nav of Utah joined in accusing Governor Dewey of attacking the Teachers Lobby ;" The blast emanated from the Democratic National Committee who quoted Gruening saying that Dewey thought the time had to launch counter-attack against the Teachers Lobby" The statement quoted Gruening further: Dewey described it as the worst of all Hobbies the only lobby I've had trouble with in New York ." This, of course, was con- strued to that Dewey was opposed to salary increases for teachers and used against him dur ing Presidential campaign, contributing in some measure to his defeat in November 1948.
 Anyway the meeting should be interesting. And the reception should be so since we are told that good many plan to attend who haven't set foot inside the Governors house in many years
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-08-20
Harvard GeoIogisi |To Address s.l e $ lI.I Alaska 3 ska
 Science Meeting

Dr. Kirtley F. Mather, president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, will pre- sent the keynote address at the se- cond Alaskan science conference to be held at Mt. Mckinley National Park Sept to 8.
 He is to preside at the official inauguration of the Alaska chapter of the association, an announcement said. Dr. Mather is coming to the All aska meeting as the official delegate of Harvard University
 For many years he was with U. s. geological survey in addition to making petroleum surveys in South America, the announcement said. In addition to writing numer- ous papers and books, Dr. Mather is a member of the Harvard faculty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-08-20

the bdgroom apartment in the Snow White Building at night, Holmquist Doris Northern Homqu bridesmaid place after the will MT E having extended n than at first anticipated will week Elton doing little fish buying while visiting home
 
  will test the property by drilling sperling children, Mary visit wills spend Lucille daughter Charles  Miss position with the U Internal Tacoma.
 Setry of Douglas Hospital yesterday afternoon undergo major operation Weather: High, 56; low, 52; fair
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-08-20
WHEN GOVERNORS MEET

All signs point to an interesting meeting between Alaskas Governor Ernest Gruening and New Yorks Governor Thomas E. Dewey when the latter arrives here tomorrow on the last leg of his Pacific jaunt
 First indication that times may be changing was the announcement that Governor Dewey is to be enter tained at public reception at the Governors home. Heretofore visiting dignitaries have been carefully shielded possible contact with any Alaskans other than those hand-picked by Dr. Gruening The eff cacy of this so-caled "Gruening treatment has been proven repeatedly Time after time distinguished vls- itors and high government officials have come and gone without ever having the opportunity to see or hear anything not in complete agreement with the Gruening administration.
 So it may well be that Governor Dewey will have the chance to talk to of Aaskas Republicans and conservative Democrats and thus be better able to form his own opinions Aaskas problems. It might even be that ,Mr. Dewey will revise his earlier endorsement of immediate statehood for the Territory after hearing what it's opponents have to say on the subject.
 Party politics at the national level provide food for speculation at this time. Although Dr. Gruenlng
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-08-20
Naiion's Emergency Copper pcoI Tapped For 25,0OO Tons

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 = tR = The nations emergency stockpile of copper is being tapped for 25,- O0O tons of the scarce metal to meet defense production needs.
 Mobilization chief Charles E. Wilson announced the move today. He said President Truman had authorized loans of the strategic metal from the stockpile to over- come defense industries current copper shortage.
 About 10000 tons of the 25,0OO earmarked for release already have been taken.
 Stockpiles of key metals and other materials are maintained by the government as emergency stores for defense needs and are usually kept intact for some na- tional crisis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-08-20
Maxim Murphy
 Fight Sei;; Boil
 Boys Overweight

NEW YORK, Aug. 20-,R-Joey Maxim, light heavyweight champ from Cleveland, risks his title for the first time Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden when he meets Irish Bob Murphy of San Diego in a .l5-round bout.
 Maxim. stashed the crown in the clothes closet Jan. 24, 1850 when he dethroned Freddie Mills at Lon- don. Although he never gave any body a shot at it, the early line showed the champ to favorite. There were indications Murphy would be the choice by ring time.
 Still some six pounds over the I75-pound limit when they under- went preliminary physical exams Thursday, both boys are expected to draw it close. They probably will inst make it with little to spare.
 This is the fight that prompted some Senators to call for a Con- gressional investigation of boxing. They claimed the International Boxing Club passed up Harry Matthews, who whipped Murphy last March, to give Irish Bob shot at the big prize
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-08-20
The Washington Merry-Go-Round
(Continued from Page One)

Thatsmay be true But we would like to point out that, while the boss is over in Europe spending his own money and beating his brains out trying to float Free World propaganda beyond the Iron Curtain, the Russians don't need any balloons to get propaganda into this country. They have their special stirrer up of hate and dis trust which is always the No. l aim of Communist propaganda in MT. Pegler.
 Pegler's column urging the Am erican people not to buy govern ment bonds is something Moscow would have paid millions for. So also his column on tearing down the White House; and his column rejoicing on the assassination att tempt on President Truman.
 Pegler on Assassination
 If it takes this to remind us that no president is a holy per- son, the cost is great but the re- suit is worth it." Pegler wrote on Nov IT, 1850, after two Puerto Ricans shot the guards in front of Blair House.
 T wasn't shocked, wasn't hor- rified, and I believe that most of those who said and wrote that they were, were liars. any man who throws in with traitors and gorillas against the loyal, law abiding people of the United States is asking for the same kind of treatment. As to Harry Truman, at the present stage of the game, I am willing to settle for the im- pudence, the scare, and the re- minder of the scene at Blair House.
 On March l, 1851, Pegler sent this gem of subyersiye propaganda straight down Moscow's alley: Any corporation promoting the purchase Of government bonds on the pretense such bonds are good investments is either party to a confidence game or a victim of stupid management. In either case I am not kidded.
 During the World War II the treasury importuned ne to act as a runner for q swindle which it was operating through the sale of bonds. the treasury appealed to me to become a partner in crime"
 This Pegler recommendation not to hack our boys with our dollars was so raw that many newspapers protested and his syndicate final ly wired all papers to kill the column. Shortly thereafter, the syndicate, worried about the con- stant stream of abuse that poured from Pegler's pen, got him to take a vacation.
 Destroy the White House
 "It ought to be destroyed" Peg Ter wrote of the White House on March 28, 1850, "being semi-pub- lie and an unsuccessful compro- mise between a museum, or better say a zoo and a national palace.
 Tt is. from the architectural standpoint, inherently monstrous- and unsuitable" Pegler said of the colonial mansion which has been the home of presidents since 1925.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-08-20
Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

WORDS MISUSED: "These certain distinguished traits" certain DISTINCTIVE traits"
 OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED A in
 
 OFTEN MISSPELLED: Opossum F,
 SYNONYMS Domneering dictatora authoritative arrogant imperious
 WORD STUDY: "Use three time and it Let vocabulary verb); much disllusioned when he discovered the truth"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-08-20
MODERN ETIQUETTE RyoRERrA Ry LEE

When married is writing thanks gift
  and her own?
 A. sign only should mention husbands the Harry and wish to express deep appreciation, etc." What the extend invitations bridal shower? These telephoned written visiting card sent
  thing apologies the telephone getting the number? A. Certainly" That quite all right"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-08-20
PATTONS MOVED TO GOLD BELT HOME

MT. and Mrs. E. A. Patton moved into their new home this week at 814 Gold Belt Avenue. Patton is employed in the local offices of the Alaska Steamship Go.
 The home was formerly occupied by the Rev. and Mrs. Paul Prouty who have moved to their new home on Fourth Street. The Pattons pur- chased the house from the Board of National Missions of the Pres byterian Church through the Bob Druxman real estate agency.