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Evening star., 1952-01-22
The Weather Here and Over the Nation

ington area temperatures for the
period normally average a (high)
and 26 dow. Colder tomorrow
night and Thursday followed by a
rising trend over the week end,
About Saturday, rain or snow
'totaling one quarter inch.
River Report.
(From o. s. Engineers.)
Potomac River cloudy at Harpers Ferry;
Shenandoah cloudy at Harpers Ferry.
Evening star., 1952-01-22

in In efn q !
Revenue, and
would trim
$500 jobs in
he Veterans
Administration.
Most Of the
other Federal
d departm t m ents
a n d agencies
would . in
t h e ir present
strength. Minor
increases or de-
crease in en-
.ployment ar e
nnonncnl &nr
Evening star., 1952-01-22
New Byrd Bill

State Senator Harry F. Byrd,
jr.. has offered the Virginia State
Legislature new automatic tax
reduction bill as replacement for
the legislation he sponsored two
years ago.
The new bill would refund taxes
when revenue exceeds estimates
by a certain ratio. His first bill
provided rebates when the States
income reached a certain sum,
which occurred this past year.
A. P.
Evening star., 1952-01-22
The Federal Spotlight
Trumun's Budget Would Add
About IS 900 to Pay Roll
The Federal Spotlight
By Joseph Young

1888 fiscal budget proposals to Congress
would little change In the present number OF Government
jobs.
as Federal positions but the additional positions
in budget wouldn't exceed Is 600.
Evening star., 1952-01-22
Maryland
and
Virginia
News in Brief.
Falls Church Seeks
Referendum Rule Chonae

Legislation limiting participa-
|tion in bond issue referenda to
property owners who are qualified
voters is sought by the Falls
Church City Council.
The present charter provision
allows all qualified voters to par
|ticipate, but the bond issue cam
not pass unless a majority of the
property owners voting give their
approval.
The change was among charter
amendments approved by the
Council last night after a public
hearing. PTA groups opposed the
change. which was approved by
Ia So vote of Council.
Evening star., 1952-01-22
CubIe Cars Vunish

Another Of the few cable car
lines left in Dundein. New Zea-
land, has given way to Diesel
buses, to be succeeded by trolley
buses.
Evening star., 1952-01-22
Lights for Tukonu

Improved lighting facilities are
to be provided for the main thor
oughfares in Takoma Park.
The City Council last night au-
thorized better lighting for parts
of East-West highway, Carroll
avenue and Laurel avenue. It is
planned to modernize lighting on
the side streets later.
Evening star., 1952-01-22
US WEAVER eUREAU MAP
cspanm0at Of c0mmsfes

The Northeast tonight will and rain VII De
confined to the Southern Middle Atlantic
are expected Of the Nation
with the coast 1t will be generally fair elsewhere.
Cold weather the central portion Of the country
from the Dakotas to the Lower Mississippi Valley
Evening star., 1952-01-22
Senate Group Adds
Five 10 Staff 10 Find
Budget Economies

The Senate Appropriations
Committee voted today to add fiveI
experts to Its research staff tol
look for economies in Government.
and to speed up passage Of the
new appropriations bills this year.
+ Chairman Mcclellan said SUBJ
committees were urged to start
'----->----->-~
Reduced District BUDGET Gets Mixed Re-
action at Capitol. Pose B-l
Evening star., 1952-01-22

The budget requeStS WOulu Auu
48. 900 civilian jobs In the De-
fense Department, 12,500 jobs In
the Post Once Department. 7.400
Evening star., 1952-01-22

Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest. "A. on January 10.
Lowest. 26 on January z.
High and Low Of Last "a Hours.
High. A, at $3.50 pm.
Low. 80, at 7:10 am.
Tide Tables.
Evening star., 1952-01-22

fBe sure to listen In to
Joseph Young'S Federal Spot
light radio broadcast at 6:15
pm. euery Saturday oper Sta
ti0n WMAL.l
Evening star., 1952-01-22

FURNISHED by United States Coast 4
Geodetic SurVeyl
Evening star., 1952-01-22

Automobile lights must be tur ed On
pne-half hour after sunset.
Precipitation.
Monthly precipitation in inches in the
Canita1 (current month Ia date):
Evening star., 1952-03-05
Bonds Urged 10 Finance
Piney Branch Flood Work

An immediate bond issue Of So
million to finance storm sewers In
the Piney Branch. area was de-
manded by the Arkansas Avenue
Citizens Association last night.
This was contained in q resolu-
ton which asked Congress to au-
thorize the borrowing Of sufhcient
money to solve the Piney Branch
flood problem once and for all.
Despite the contention Of Brig,
Gen. Bernard L. Robinson, Engi-
neer Commissioner. that the Piney
Branch difficulty must not be
dealt with as an isolated project.
the group felt immediate action
should be taken.
"Only a broad attack Of the city
as a whole would bring results. y
Gen. Robinson insisted.
He also outlined to members the
various projects of the proposed
highway program.
"A property blight will get a
stronghold in the central portion
of our city unless the program is
put into effect" he declared.
L. Seth Schnitman. president.
conducted the meeting, which was
held in the Burdick School. 1900
Allison street NV.
Evening star., 1952-03-05
400 CD Volunteers
Attend First Of Three
Indocfrination Talks

More than 400 persons last
night attended the first of a
series of three indoctrination lee
lures on civil defense in the De-
partmental Auditorium, Constitu-
ton avenue between Twelfth and
Fourteenth streets NV.
The lecture was described as a
new and effective way to stimulate
interest in the subject. Civil De-
tense Director John E. Fondahl
said the talks are vital step in
the civil defense program.
O'Brien Cites Need.
The volunteers present were
among those who signed up for
duty at the Alert America ex-
hibit during its recent stay in
Washington.
They heard Thomas j. O'Brien,
director Of field activities of the
Speakers Bureau, give the many
reasons why civil defense is
needed.
The deputy directors, represent
ing each civil defense service, were
present as a panel to answer ques-
tionS by the volunteers. They
were Herbert Friede, communica-
tions; Charles WOLF, fire services;
Raymond Clapp, welfare services:
Police Inspector Lorraine johnson,
police services; Max Schwartz,
warden services: DR.. John A. Pate,
medical and health services, and
Norman Duncan, transportation
services.
See New Movie.
The talks, it was announced,
will give new volunteers a full
picture Of civil defense, its needs
and place in the community and
the functions of the individual in
the overall operation.
The audience also saw q new
Evening star., 1952-03-05
Group Reafirms Stand For D C. Liquor System

The North Cleveland Park Citi-
zens' Association last night re-
affirmed its stand In favor Of Dis
trict-owned and operated package
liquor stores.
"State control Of liquor stores
has been proven successful in a
number Of States" said John B.
Dickman. jr, president of the
group. 1.-THE revenue from package
Evening star., 1952-03-05
Loborer Loses Foot
In Fall Into Buzz Sow

A Charles County (Md.) laborer's
right foot was accidentally ampu-
tated yesterday when he fell in
front Of a buzz saw at q lumber
yard in Hughesville.
A spokesman at LaPlata Hos
pital identified the man as
Nathaniel Shirrel. 80, colored. Of
Hughesville. He was transferred
to Georgetown Hospital. after
treatment at La Plata.
Evening star., 1952-03-05

movie showing the operation Of
civil defense communications un-
der disaster conditions. Produced
by the General Electric Co., it was
titled: "A Voice Shall Be Heard" /"
A concert was given by the Met
ropolitan Police Orchestra, direct
ed by Pvt. Olin Maxfield. The in
vocation was by Capt. James H.
Brooks. chaplain Of the District
National Guard.
The next Of the lectures will be
held at 8:15 pm. on March IS,
also in the Departmental Audi
torium.
Evening star., 1952-03-05
7 Accuse Police PVT. Boggs AT Trial for Exposure

Trial Of Metropolitan Police Pvt.
Arthur N. Boggs, "a. on charges
Of indecent exposure opened in
Municipal Court yesterday. with
two witnesses testifying they OBJ
served Boggs on the st. Elizabeths
Hospital grounds last August.
The witnesses were Mrs. Creola
n. Williams Of 1924 Abbey place
NE. and Mrs. Mozelle Scott of
1888 Pitts place Sc, both colored.
Evening star., 1952-03-05

liquor sales should 60 to the Dis
trict.
$50, despite the Federation oi
Citizens Associations decision tc
favor continuation Of privately
owned liquor stores. the North
Cleveland Park Association viii
continue to work for District op-
Grafton of package stores"
The meeting was held In the
Hearst School, Thirty y-seventh and
Tilden streets NV.
Evening star., 1952-03-05

They are attendants at the hos
pital. They said the officer was
seated In an auto. parked ON the
grounds Of the hospital.
Assistant United States Attor-
ney Carl Coleman is prosecuting
the case. Pvt. Boggs is defended
by Attorney II. Clifford Alder.
The trial is before Municipal
Judge Milton s. Kronheim. jr..
and q jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-12-28
The Age Of Deterioration

reduce body odors when taken
internally.
A spokesman for. the Dis
trict Dental Association says
its members are ION the
fence" regarding chlorophyll
as an aid to oral hygiene, but
an official of one big drug
chain says more than one
third of all dentifrices sold
now contain it.
In a research test at Boys
Town, Nebr., a chlorophyll
dentifrice used by more than
400 boys was reported to have
been highly effective in cor
recting gum conditions that
result in loss of teeth by
adults. The tests were for
chlorophyll as a healing agent
and not particularly as a
breath purifier.
Hospitals carry chlorophyll
ointments in their pharma-
cies, but one leading District
hospital reported they are
among the slowest moving"
and quoted staff physicians
as being doubtful as to their
quality.
On the other hand, one
physician said:
"Chlorophyll ointments
have been used for some time
on open sores-ulcers, burns
and certain types of malig-
nancies. They reduce odors
and help to clear away tissue
debris, but their healing quail
tiles are open to question"
Several other doctors said
virtually the same.
But with America deter
mined to smell good at any
cost, the sales of chlorophyll
products, whether good or
bad, already have passed $l2O
million a year and still are
rising. One person reported
that England now has a
chlorophyll-treated beer. II
that reaches this country
oh. bow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-12-28
BY William J. Meyer

an amazing number Of every
day items ranging from
diapers for the newborn to
innersoles for grandpa's
shoes. Before each sunset, 1t
seems, a new product is an
nounced, one of the latest
being a washoloth for dogs.
Among the first to take 1t
up were the chewing gum,
mint, toothpaste and mouth
wash people. Now the list
includes stick deodorants, air
purifiers, colognes, bubble
baths, shampoos, scented cam
dies, bathroom tissue, tissue
rollers, mothballs, mems socks
and underwear, textiles for
various uses, dog foods, ciga-
rettes, pipe tobacco and
wardrobes to keep clothes
fresh.
The only hitch Is that there
Is a difference of professional
and official opinion on the
effectiveness Of chlorophyll,
medically and otherwise.
Manufacturers, quite under
standably, make sweeping
claims, but still there seems
to be a reasonable doubt as
to whether you actually are
safe in eating that onion
sandwich before going to
Mrs. Murgatroyd's garden
party.
The Food and Drug Ad-
ministration already has
made tests on whether chloro-
phyll Is safe for indiScrimi-
nate public use, and other
tests now are under way for
the Federal Trade Commits
sion to determine whether the
public Is being misled.
The Bureau of Antidecep-
tive Practices of the commits
Sion's Division of InveStiga-
ton says these results are
expected to show the efficacy
of chlorophyll as a deodorant
and healing agent on open
wounds and its ability to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-12-28

DERHAPS you have noticed
l. If you read the ads
that the Nation is of to a
running start on its 4, best
smelling era. A few things
still smell pretty bad, but be
patient-genius is at work.
It's all due to chlorophyll,
which. after all these years,
has come forth as allegedly
the most effective deodorant
Of all time.
In two brief years, the sale
Of products containing it has
skyrocketed to a multi-mil-
lion-dollar business. Ameri-
cans, determined to smell
nice from the cradle to the
grave, have taken to it as
only we can succumb to a
new and properly promoted
fad.
Chlorophyll, in case you
don't know, is the pigment
that makes plants green. In
fact, the word itself is a COM
bination of "chloro," meaning
green, and "phyllon." meaning
leaf. For commercial pur-
poses, 1t is extracted from
alfalfa because that plant
happens to give the greatest
yield-four to six pounds per
ton of dehydrated alfalfa.
For years, chlorophyll has
been used as dye in foods,
confectioners' sugar, soaps
and cosmetics. But it was
not until the 1930s that re-
search began revealing its
possibilities as a deodorant.
In l945, the first chlorophyll
therapeutic ointment was
offered to the medical profess
sion. 1t was FIVE years later
that the first chlorophyll
tablets, hailed as breath
sweeteners, appeared. That
started the scramble to use it
to make anything that smells
bad, or even might smell bad,
smell better.
Already, it has been used in
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-07-11

This the Army's
has been unveiled Chyer Plant
built Design of the tank completed Cryer Corporation
Army Extreme the Patton
4Sits hull
all combine make the Patton As formidable fighting machine
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-07-11
Gun MOUNTS ON MASSIVE new
PATTON TANK TESTED AT ERIE

ton class. It's new design gives it
low silhouette, elliptical sides, el
liptical turret, stronger and wider
tracks, and it has powerful en-
gine, cross-drive transmission, and
power steering.
The new tank carries a crew of
four-one less than needed to man
previous models. This includes
tank commander, driver, gunner
and loader.
The sloring, elliptical sides of
the tank make it extremely diff
ficult for an enemy she'll to get
"bite" and plough through the ar
NOR. Instead of penetrating, the
she'll would be more likely to
glance off harmlessly. This is the
first time it has been possible for
armor manufacturers 20 make a
one-piece cast hull, and the hull
furret combination gives maximum
protection for the least weight.
Ingenious Range Finder
The Patton 48 also carries
precision rangefinder which quick
ly calculates the distance to a tar
get and gives the tank gunner an
opportunity to fire before an enc
my can calculate his position ac-
curately. This greatly increases
the possibility of the Patton 48's
big gun getting hit with the first
shot.
The power plant of the Patton
48 is an improved version of the
ordnance continental aircooled en-
gine, already proved in battle in
Korea. 1t is Victor IL engine
with $40 horse power.
The wider, stronger TRACKS dis
perse the weight of the tank over
a greater area and give it more
flotation on soft ground or mud.
Cross-drive and power-steering
practically eliminate driver ia
tigue. The big tank handles almost
as easily as new automobile.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1952-07-11

The first completely new medi-
um tank to be developed since
World War II, the Patton 48, now
is in production at three plants
and sizeable deliveries are expec-
ted before the end of this year,
the Department of the Army an
nounced this week.
Developed by Army Ordnance
snd the Chrysler Corporation, the
Patton 48-known during the devc-
lopment stage as the TAB was un-
veiled Tuesday by Secretary of the
Army Frank Pace, Jr., in cere-
monies at the Chrysler Tank Plant
at Newark, Del.
Besides Chrysler, the Fisher
Body Division of General Motors
Corporation and the Ford Motor
Company have been awared con-
tracts to build the fast, hard hit
ting tank. Thus Army Ordnance
has broadened its mobilization base
to a total OF five medium tank
building plants. Prior to letting
contracts with these three com
panies, only the Detroit Arsenal
and American Locomotive Com
pany were producing medium
tanks.
ERIE DEPOT TESTS GUNS
At Erie Ordnance Depot there
is direct connection with this
new tank. Erie's proof acceptance
test fires the Comm gun mounts
which are used in assembling the
tanks by Ford, General Motors and
Fisher Body corporations.
Samples of the armor plate used
in the construction of the new tank
are proof accepted test fired at
the LaCarne depot. Development
firing tests were conducted at
Erie for special groups of Army
representatives.
The gun is manufactured by the
United River Machine Corp, of
Clifton, N. j.
The Patton 48-Which mounts 4
90 millimeter high velocity gun
two fifty calibre machine guns,
and one 80 calibre machine gull
was christened at Newark Tuesday
by Mrs. George S. Patton, Jr., wild
ow of the late general for whom
the combat vehicle is named,
Tank Weighs so Tons
The Patton 48 is in the 45 so
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1952-12-15
Keeping in Touch With Washington
Benson Against Undue
Federal Paternalism

undue governmental paternalism
and be willing to stand up and be
counted"
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1952-12-15
WASHINGTON, D. C. - The in

for an epic struggle with his con-
science. His experience, inclinations,
and even his Mormon religion COM
bine to make him a man dead-set
against the idea of accepting help,
especially from the government.
Can any man be politically
free" he asks. who depends
upon the state for sustenance?"
Yet the farm laws now on the
books that he'll have to work with
when he takes over at USDA on
Jan. 20 may require Benson to go
along with some very large federal
sustenance for farmers = and in
short order. Recent sharp price
drops have made it likely that price
support help for farmers is to be-
come more and more important in
future months. Most recent official
Washington price figures reveal the
trend.
Average farm prices since mid
August have slipped at the rate of
approximately percent per month,
with most farm production costs
staying high or going up. Only part
of the general decline is attributed
to the usual seasonal slump in the
fall.
Expected winter gains are not
expected to be enough for full re-
covery.
In the case of beef cattle, prices
have dropped approximately Is per-
cent from year ago are now
at about 103 percent of parity. The
price level generally for farm COM
modities is slightly less than 100
percent of parity.
Benson will have no choice other
than support the six basic crops of
wheat, cotton, corn, rice, peanuts
and tobacco when they fall below
80 percent of parity. That's required
by law, a law that the COP is
pledged to continue for at least two
years.
Big question is what the new
secretary will do about commodi-
ties that may be supported but that
the law does not require should be
supported. Pressures on him to sup
port some of them are sure to be
great pressures from leaders of
his own Republican party as well
as from commodity interests and
others. Opposing these pressures
will be Benson's ingrained and deep
dislike for handouts in any form.
WORLD DOES NOT OWE
a measure of Benson's feel
ing in the mailer of government
subsidies may be had in these
following direct quotations -.
statements he made for the rec
ord not long ago
Compared with the all-too- COM
mon philosophy that government
should protect one from the cradle
to the grave, the founders of this
nation taught that that government
is best which governs least
Every young man requires the spur
of insecurity to force him to do his
best. In some way we must inspire
him to do his best. ;.
Let cooperatives teach the
youth of America that the WORLD
does not owe them living Nobody
owes them anything for crops they
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1952-12-15
VIEWS ON SUPPORTS

How about the Benson views
on support for perishable farm
commodities?
1t is sure and certain that he will
seek way to do the job with as
little federal aid as possible. Beef
cattle, never having been supported,
are likely to get little attention from
Benson, unless cattlemen themselves
turn on pressure for government
price guarantees. This is not likely,
at least on the record.
Present law permits the agricul-
ture secretary, whoever he may be,
to move in and buy up SURPRISES of
perishable commodity when he
figures it has dropped in price to a
level that is too low. Some perish
ables also may be supported by fun
neling SURPRISES into the federal
school lunch program.
Brannan has used both methods
to support such products as fruits,
poultry and eggs. Benson is less like
ly to use them as much or as quickly,
in the event farm prices hold up.
If the general decline continues,
however, he may find himself forced
to spend more money on perishable
supports than did the outgoing adj
ministration. He'll probably use the
permissive laws now on the books to
do the job :. for awhile.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1952-12-15
WESTERN CATTLEMEN

N19 1xhLa SS1 LA-4sALN
SecretarY-to-be Benson is ex-
pected 10 give a respectful hear
ing TO the ideas of U. S. cattle
men.
An agricultural economist and
marketing specialist, he has lived
in the west most of his life, and
knows range problems. Together
with brother, Benson operates a
feeder business near Whitney, Idaho,
where he was born in 1899.
In the matter of grazing rights
for cattlemen who have been at
odds with the Forest service, Ben
son is expected to be more sympa-
thetic than his predecessor. What
Benson will and won't do as agri-
culture secretary no one, of course,
can tell for sure at this stage. In
formed guesses, however, can be
made on the basis of his record.
Here it is, in brief:
Born: Whitney, Idaho, Aug. 4,
1899, a grandson of Ezra T. Benson
who came to the Salt Lake valley
with Brigham Young in 1847.
Religion: Latter Day Saints (Mor-
mon).
Educated at Utah State Agricul-
tural college, Brigham Young uni
versity, Iowa State college and the
university of Southern California.
Extension Service: County agent
and state extension economist and
marketing specialist in Idaho.
Executive Secretary. National
Council for Farmer Cooperatives in
Washington from 1899 to 1914.
Apostle or governor of the Nor
mon church following coop job.
A man of strong religious feeling,
he has said:
eve claim to be a Christian ma
ton, but we ignore in large mea-
sure, the teachings of Christ. AS a
nation we need the refining and
sustaining influences which come
from obedience to divine law -
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1952-12-15

How about the Benson views
on support for perishable farm
commodities?
Evening star., 1952-03-21
Prosecution Delays
Forced .. 5: to Drop
Drug Fight Here

The year before James
M. (Jim Yellow Roberts be-
/ came the kingpin of dope
peddIers IN Washington. the
Treasury Department wrote
q memorandum, which was
inserted in the record Of 4
House Committee investiga-
tion in 1850, headed by
Representative Davis. Demo-
crat. Of Georgia. It was as
follows:
Since early hi 1916 the
tFederal Narcoticsl Bureau
has experienced repeated de-
lay in obtaining prosecution
Of its cases In the District of
Columbia.
In numerous cases. OFT
of-town agents were wit
nesses. and the bureau must
bear the exrsnse Of bringing
these agents to Washington
for appearance In court.
Repeatedly, after these
agents arrived in Washing
ton. the cases have been con-
tinued.
THE tFederal) bureau
cannot afford this unwar-
ranted expense, and. there
fore, it has been necessary to
stop narcotics enforcement in
the District of Columbia and
turn the matter over to the
local police department" "
Evening star., 1952-03-21
Unaware of Recess,
| TN Fans Jam Phones
To Ask Why No Show

The Senate crime probers
may have had a day on today,
but not so the telephone OPP
orators at television stations
and newspapers.
Vide0 fans who overlooked
announcement that the hear
ings are recessed until 10 am.
Tuesday, swamped newspaper
and TV switchboards with
queries when the hearing
failed to show up on their
screens.
The Stars station, WMAL-
TV, and WNBW reported al
most 400 calls each within
about 80 minutes and over
100 poured into The Stars
switchboard in Is minutes.