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, 1952-09-24

sible for pedestrian traffic to
cross some streets and difficult
even for cars.
A check with the Police Of
flee this morning in Christian
sted revealed that nearly
sixty lines Of rain fell in the
town a n d in Frederiksted
twenty & three-quarter lines.
A line is estimated at 12.5 to
the inch.
Despite flooding, however,
telephone service was not dis
rupted in the towns. There
were several power failures
but each was of relatively
short duration, fortunately
most occurred during t h e
night.
At the corner of King and
King Cross Streets the large
gutter was jammed with old
garbage cans, sticks, pieces of
boards and much vegetation
which was extremely difficult
to remove. At East Street the
water in the gut rose to a
height t h at endangered a
nearby house as it was just
level with the floor when the
rain stopped, temporarily, at
least.
Almost the entire Watergut
area was covered with water
as was several other areas in
Guiding the northbound street
near the firm Of E. S. CraW-
, 1952-09-24
Governor Going 10
Washington 10 Attend
Hearings on Budget

Governor de Castro expects
to depart from st. Thomas
early next week to attend
hearings before the Bureau of
the Budget in Washington on
Federal appropriations for the
next fiscal year.
The exact day Of the Gov
errors departure will be
announced at a later date.
, 1952-09-24
De Castro 10 Give His
Suppertime Chut
Over VISTA This PM.

Governor de Castro is sche-
duled to give his regular Sup
perfume Chat over Station
VISTA this evening at 6:15.
He met earlier today with
the ST. Thomas members Of
the Virgin Islands Tourist De
velopment Board for a discus
sion Of budgetary and other
matters.
, 1952-09-24
Hon. Eric Cdrroll
Will Run for
Reelection TO Council

The Hon. Eric Il. Carroll,
First Member for the Chris
tiansted Town and Suburbs,
has announced his intention to
run for reelection in No
vember.
Mr.. CAROLS formal an
nouncement will be published
in another issue.
, 1952-09-24
Heavy Rains Flood Telephone,
Central; Many Kept Indoors
Cutters Blocked by Debris. V~eqetation

An unusually heavy and continuous rainfall which began
on Monday and continued until about midnight, flooded the
Telephone Central in Christiansted, marooned many persons
in their homes, blocked cutters and drains and made it impos-
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Hams Will Relay
YuIetide Greetings
Tools Overseas

Operation Ham Gram is under
way to make it a merrier Christ
mas for the home folks and tht
GIs overseas.
1t is an arrangement between
the Armed Services Hospitality
Committee and several ham
radio operators TO send Christ
mas greetings overseas via snort.
wave radio.
The messages are limited to Is
words. and must be signed with
the name and address of the
sender. The operation will work
in reverse, also. Messages from
G1s overseas will be relayed to
their homes.
The Christmas greetings may
be mailed to the Committee at
1850 Pennsylvania avenue NV,
or placed in a special box at the
guards desk at the Fourteenth
street entrance to the District
Building.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Electric Co-ops Study
Building Project as
Memorial 10 Norris

Erection of a 81 million office
building here as a memorial &c
the late Senator Norris. Demo-
crat, of Nebraska is being con-
sidered by the National Rural
Electric Co-operatives Associa-
ton. Its headquarters would be
in the building.
The building would bear the
name Of the Senator who is gen.
orally acclaimed as the father"
iof rural electrification and creator
of the Tennessee Valley Authority
program.
The project, according to Clyde
Ellis, executive manager of the
association, has proceeded to the
point where a committee is study
ing building sites and means of
raising funds to finance the pro-
gram.
Being considered is a campaign
to obtain contributions from REA
cooperative members and a Ma
tion-wide program in which other
farm organizations could partici-
pate.
Before any definite work can
he undertaken, however, the pro-
posal must be approved by the
co-operative's Board Of Directors
and then ratified at the annual
convention at San Francisco, jan
|uary 26.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Democratic Club Asks Donohue
To Stay On as G Commissioner

Commissioner F. Joseph Dono-
hue showed up at a testimonial
breakfast yesterday to praise a
fellow Commissioner, and almost
stole the show.
The party was for Brig. Gen.
Bernard l.. Robinson, the Engi-
neer Commissioner, who's being
transferred January l.
Commissioner Donohue told the
gathering what a fine job Com
missioner Robinson had done.
Then Commissioner Robinson got
up to extol Commissioner DON
ohue.
The general told Mr.. Donohue
he should change his mind about
quitting when the White House
changes tenants, for he has been
a fine Commissioner. Mr.. Donohue
has announced he won't remain
on the Board of Commissioners,
since he was appointed by Presi-
dent Truman.
Club Adopts Resolution.
The breakfast was given by the
Democratic Club of the District.
After Gen. Robinson finished
praising Commissioner Donohue
the club adopted a resolution ask
ing him to stay in Office. ~--
Commissioner Donohue con-
templated his coffee cup until Ar
thur Clarendon Smith, the clubs
president. asked him to say that
he'd withdraw his resignation.
Mr.. Donohue took refuge behind
a mo comment"
Evening star., 1952-12-15

The breakfast was in the Wom-
ans National Democratic Club at
New Hampshire avenue and Que
street NV. About three dozen
members attended.
Representative Boggs, Democrat
of Louisiana, was the main speak
er. He's on the House Elections
Committee and his topic was elec-
ton spending.
Electoral Revision Urged.
He said it isn't exaggerating to
estimate the 1852 campaign outlay
at $3.50 million. More than SO mil
lion went for television alone, he
said.
The Republicans outspent the
Democrats. he said, and Its bad
when one group has a great deal
more money than the other
group"
He said present restrictions on
campaign funds are unrealistic.
That's why SO many separate Or
ganizations, outside of the laws,
have been formed, he said.
Representative Boggs said the
biggest spending is in the States
with the most electoral votes
The Electoral College laws should
be revised so electoral votes will
reflect the popular vote, he said
instead of giving all of a State.
electoral votes to the candidate
who carried that State.
Mr.. Smith concluded the meet
Ing by praising both of our two
great commissioners"
The third Commissioner, Renah
F. Camalier, wasn't there.
Evening star., 1952-12-15

which recommends a $38 million
highway improvement program
to reduce traffic problems in the
Metropolitan Area.
The Jefferson Davis project
first listed, though not necessarily
first in priority. in the commit
tees book of projects-would re-
quire a $4.680.000 expenditure.
That it is we'll worth the ex-
pense the planners do not hesitate
to say. That stretch of U. S.
Route l is as inadequate as it is
Though the relatively
recent rebuilding of Shirley high
way has diverted some of the in
terState traffic from Davis. con-
gestion and hazardous driving
conditions still exist. This is
largely due to intensive roadside
development and heavy volumes of
local traffic
To alleviate the condition, the
present 80 to 48-foot roadway
from the Pentagon to the Po-
tomac Yards overpass at Monroe
avenue should be made into six
line divided highway.
At the same time. traffic should
be channelized at the intersec-
ton of jeff Davis with South
Glebe road. The underpass of
the Washington and Old Dominion
Railroad should be widened to ac-
commodate the proposed new
highway width.
The Potomas Yards overpaSs
would not only be widened ac-I
cordingly to six lanes, but lined
up with Monroe avenue. at which
approach traffic channelizing
would also be effected.
East of the overpass, Old
Georgetown road would be made
six lanes to First street. AT that
point the highway would split into
two sections. Patrick and Henry
streets. Both would be widenedI
to "A feet. Henry would be one
way southbound, Patrick one-wayI
northbound. The highway
would come together again at
Gibbon street and proceed, as a
single six lane roadway once more
to Hunting Creek.
Patrick street would be repaved
and Henry street resurfaced.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Vatican 10 Be Asked
To Beatty 0zanam
The cause for the beatification

The cause for the beatification
first major step toward saint
hood-of Frederick Ozanam
founder of the st. Vincent de Paul
Society. will be introduced at the
Vatican next year, it was an
|nounced yesterday.
The announcement came from
the Rev. Leo j. Coady, director
|of Catholic charities for the
Washington Archdiocese and spir-
|itual director of the society's
Particular Council for Washing
ton. He spoke at the councils fall
meeting at Assumption Church
hall before more than 200 dele
gates.
Father Coady read a letter from
the st. Vincent de Paul Society in
Paris which stated all preliminary
steps have been completed for the
presentation of the Ozanam cause
to the Sacred Congregation OF
Rites It the Vatican.
Later at a meeting at Our Lady
of Sorrows Catholic Church
Father Coady presented a certifi-
cate of institution of the Mont
gomery County Particular Council
of the st. Vincent de Paul Society
to Ralph L. McCabe. council presi-
dent. Delegates from IA Catholic
parishes in Montgomery County
attended this ceremony.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Man Given 9O-DaY Term
On BooiIegging Charge

A man was sent to District Jail
for 80 days on a bootlegging
charge today and the cases of
three others on similar charges
were continued in Municipal
Court.
The sentence was given to Eu-
gene Marshall, SIS, colored. of the
400 block of Kings court NV. by
Judge John j. Malloy after Mar
shall pleaded guilty to keeping
and selling whisky without a
license.
Judge Malloy set $500 bond
each for Bernard A. Brown, IS,
colored. Of the 1900 block of c
street Sc. and Mary Washing
ton, 81, colored, of the 1400 block
Of Eleventh street NV, and con-
tinued the cases until Thursday
Both we're charged with keeping
and selling whisky without a
license.
Judge Andrew j. Howard, jr.,
ordered a probation report pre-
pared in the case Of Mary F. Hart,
IS, colored, of the $500 block oi
Fifteenth street NV. She was
charged with permitting gaming
and selling beer without a license
Her case was continued to Jan
uary Z.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Commissioners 0kay
Lily Ponds Site for
.Low-Cost Housing

The District Commissioners have
approved the Lily Ponds site in
Northeast Washington as a fu-
ture low rent housing project un-
der the National Capital Housing
Authority.
Lily Ponds is located near the
District line on Kenilworth ave-
nue. NE.
During World War II, nearly
500 temporary housing units were
constructed on the site. which is
Federally owned. Most of these
temporary structures have been
vacated in the last year as the
NCHA went ahead with it's plans
for permanent low-cost housing
there. --..
John Ihlder, executive director
of NCHA, said with the formal
approval of the city heads. plans
would go forward to construct
about 500 dwellings at Lily Ponds.
The Commissioners approval
was subject to a long list of con-
ditions concerning sewer. water
and street paving. 1t also was sub
ject to approval of the site by
the National Capital Planning
Commission. .-- s-- -
The city heads said their ap-
proval would be binding only
when all the conditions were met.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Kensington Women Victims
of Error in Title of Club

Officers of the Women's Com
munity Club Of Kensington spent
much of yesterday on the tele-
phone explaining - rightly = that
the club has no Communist con-
nections.
A typographical error in The
Star yesterday was responsible.
When the clubs name appeared
in the Kensington news column
Of the women's pages it came out
Communist" instead of Com
munity."
The story concerned an i'm
portant annual event on the clubs
calendar - entertainment at q
luncheon for four students from
foreign countries. The students
are in this country under the
State Departments educational
exchange program.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Methodists 10 Seek
S8O0,OOO in Area
BY a Star Stoff corresponden.

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. Is
The Methodist Baltimore Annual
Conference today voted to conduct
a building-fund drive for $500, 900
next year.
The drive will reach its peak
September l to November Is next
year.
It will aim to reach every mem
ber of the 600 churches in the
conference. There are approx
mately ITO Methodist churches in
the Metropolitan Washington
area, with nearly $1,000 members.
According to officials here, at
least 10 new churches in WASH
ington will be built as a result of
this campaign.
There is a possibility the drives
goal may go beyond 100000 to
81 million. That will be decided
by the General Committee in
charge of the campaign at a fu-
ture meeting. Part of the funds
to be raised-25 per cent-will be
allocated to aid the Westminster
CMd.) Theological Seminary.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Hot Question for Future Quiz:
Who Was the 33d President?

The gap widened today between
President Truman and President
elect Eisenhower.
The incoming Republican de-
cided that he will be known as
the 34th President of the United
States. His predecessor, Mr.. Tru-
man, insists on being known as
the 32d President.
Thus. the No. 80 spot is vacant.
Speaking for the 1853 Citizens
Inaugural Committee, Chairman
Joseph c. McGarraghy said all
official programs will list Gen.
Eisenhower as the 34th President.
He said the designation is backed
by such leading authorities as the
Library of Congress and the State
Departments chief of protocol.
In 1949. Mr.. Truman insisted on
Evening star., 1952-12-15

being designated as President No.
80 He based his reasoning on
the fact that Grover Cleveland
should be considered only one
President although he served two
n-conSecutive terms.
Gen. Eisenhower's Republican
associates think differently. They
say Cleveland became the 22d
President in 1885. Benjamin Har-
rison became the 23d in 1889.
When Cleveland returned to the
White House in 1893, they con-
tend, he became the oath Pres
ident.
Mr.. McGarraghy said there can
be no argument about the fact
that the Eisenhower Inauguration
on January 20 will be the AID in
augural in history, and that SEN
ator Nixon will become the 36th
Vice President.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Burning Of Baby in Crib
Being Probed by Police

Ap investigation into circum-
stances under which 5-year- -old
boy set afire and seriously burned
his infant brother is being under
taken today by the Women's Blu
reau.
The case was turned over to
policewomen by officers of the
ninth precinct after they discov-
cred five children, the oldest.
Donald Williams, 5, colored. alone
in their home in the 1900 block
East Capitol street.
Ronald, police said, dropped q
match into the crib of his brother
Myron, 3 months. Flames from
the infants gown and covers re-
suited in first and second degree
burns to Myron's face and body
The child is in serious condition
in Gallinger Hospital.
Police from the Women's Bu-
reau said they will question Mrs
Mamie Williams. mother Of the
burned infant. and Mrs. Ada Will
liams, the child'S aunt. The two
women were not at home when the
fire started. Police said both
women are employed at night.
Evening star., 1952-12-15

Mrs. Ralph Moore Berry, presi-
dent of the club. said several per-
sons called to inquire about the
Stars designation of the club in
yesterdays story, which appeared
in the Suburban edition.
The club is a social and civic
group devoted to the betterment
of the Kensington community.
Yesterdays error was particularly
unfortunate since its guests were
from foreign countries and have
no connection with the Commun-
iSt movement.
Also, the names Of Mrs. Mar
garet Emmons, co-ordinator in the
American Language School at
American University: Miss C.
Gotten, daughter Of the minister
from Israel, and DR.. Grossi-B -Bian-
chi of Italy, were miSspelled.
The Star regrets the errors.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Strange Illness Kills
Rockville Girl Despite
All Medical Efforts

Sharon Schumacher, 4-year-old
Rockville (Md) girl who entered
Georgetown University Hospital
last Monday with strange ILL
ness. died yesterday. She had
been in a coma for almost II
days.
Doctors were baffled. They said
the child, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lloyd Schumacher, might
have suffered a congenital defect
of the kidney. And late Saturday
the hospitals artificial kidney was
used. Although her condition
seemed better Sunday. she died
shortly after doctors noted the
improvement.
Special Prayers Offered.
During her illness, special
prayer services were held in
Christ Episcopal Church in Rock
vile, her parents church. and at
the Ascension Chapel in Gathers
burg.
Sharon, who was born in Subur-
ban Hospital, became i'll about
two weeks ago with what was
termed a bizarre sore throat"
Then she suffered severe con-
vulsions. She first was taken to
Suburban Hospital and then
transferred to Georgetown. At
that time she was already in
a coma and. the doctors said
she had mo recordable blood pres
sure"
Lung COllapses.
At Georgetown, one of Si1aron's
lungs collapsed spontaneously, :"
doctors reported. Surgeons evac-
uated air which had accum ,,lated
in her chest cavity.
Another operation was per-
formed when the child's windpipe
clogged up. Then, doctors said,
her kidneys became partially
blocked.
Doctors at Georgetown Hospital
reported that the case was one
of the most unusual in it's his
tory.
The Schumacher home IS on
Route 1. Travillah road, Rockville.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Faiirfax Court
Asked oDivide
.$500,0o0 Tract
Ex-SIove's Daughter
Sues to Dispose of
Seven Corners Site

A suit to divide $500. 900, 33-
acre tract of land at Seven Cor
ners, Va, among the heirs of a
Negro slave, who bought it for
$500 when he was freed in 1864,
was to be argued in Fairfax Cir
cult Court today.
The suit was brought by Mrs.
Margaret Foote jackson, daughter
of the former slave, Frederick
Foote, ST., who made the original
purchase. Two other children,
both well over 70, still live on the
property in the hub of booming
Northern Virginia.
The property is in two parcels,
both fronting on Arlington boule-
ward. west of the Willston Apart
ment project. The smaller of the
two, a 612-acre commercial tract,
lies to the north of the boule-
ward and is bounded by Wilson
boulevard and the apartment pro-
ject. It is a wedge shaped tract
running nearly to the circle at
Seven Corners.
Left Iron Clad Will.
The larger tract of 26 acres lies
on the south side of Arlington
boulevard in another triangle
formed by the boulevard. the
South Willston project, Leesburg
Pike and an old frame building
Immediately at the circle which
is the apex of the triangle.
Although the former slave was
illiterate when he bought the land
88 years ago, he left a will which
forbade his children and their heirs
from ever selling or leasing the
property. Since that time, a Vir-
ginia law has been enacted per-
long-term leasing or sale
of property in spite of the will or
before the ultimate heirs are es-
tablished.
Attorney Edmund D. Campbell
represents Mrs. Jackson, who lives
at SIG Forty-fourth street NE.
Mrs. jackson said it will be neces-
sary to divide the property in or
der to lease or sell acreage to pay
the steadily mounting tax bills.
Before 1851, the suit declares, taxes
amounted to $3.50. In 1851, how
ever, the taxes jumped to $3,196
when the property was reassessed
and value of $114,145 placed
on it.
Assessment Rise FOreSeen.
The assessment this year will
probably double, Mrs. Jackson's
attorney said.
The two older children living in
a small house on the larger tract
are Mrs. Virginia Foote jackson
and Frank Foote.
The property at Seven Corners
is considered a highly desirable
site for commercial activity since
it is the crossroads of major ar
teries connecting Arlington, Alex
andria, Falls Church and Fairfax.
The area surrounding Seven
Corners has steadily increased in
population as housing and apart
ment developments have been
added.
At various times in recent years,
it has been rumored that large
Washington retail stores have
made overtures to owners of prop
erty in the area. but none of the
big commercial enterprises have
yet located there.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
$4,000 Israel Bonds
Sold in 4-Hour D. {. Drive

District area residents bought
$136, 900 in State of Israel bond:
yesterday in a four-hour cam
paign observing Bonds OF Israe
Government Day.
Alvin /. Miller headed the ef-
fort. Victor Perlmutter, ITO Fiji
teenth street Sc. sold 81 bonds
as the days most successful sales
man. RunnerS-up were Morris
Yochelson, 5000 Fourteenth street
NV, and Miss Roberta Feldman
3433 Oliver street NV.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Truman 10 Launch
.0bservances Markjnu
Kitty Hawk Flight
A series of celebrations during

A series of celebrations during
the 50th anniversary year of pow
cred flight will be opened here
Wednesday night with a Wright
memorial dinner at which PreSi-
dent Truman will be principal
speaker.
Other affairs are planned
Throughout the Nation in the next
IL months in honor of the BROTH
Iers Wilbur and Orville Wright of
Dayton, Ohio, whose first flight at
Kitty Hawk, N. c., December II,
1903, launched the conquest of the
air.
At least 1850 members and
guests of the Aero Club of WASH
ington will hear President Tru-
man present the Collier Trophy
for distinguished achievement in
aviation. The recipient of the
trophy will be John Stack, assist
ant director of the Langley Aero
nautical Laboratory, National Ad-
viSory Committee for Aeronautics.
DOOlittle to Be HOnOred.
Mr.. Stack is a pioneer in the
field of Supersonic flight. He and
his colleagues are credited with
keeping this country at least two
years ahead of Russia in advanced
wind tunnel research and high
speed flight.
Recipient of another top honor
in the aviation world will be 1t.
Gen. James H. Doolittle, retired.
leader of the first air strike on
Tokyo. and chairman of the COM
mission appointed by President
Truman to survey the Nations
airports from the standpoint of
safety.
Gen. Doolittle also is chairman
of the National Committee to OBJ
serve the 50th Anniversary of Pow
cred Flight. The general is now
an official of an oil company, but
devotes considerable time to avia-
tion affairs. He is being honored
for Significant public service to-
aviation"
President Truman is to present
the Brewer Trophy to the Civil
Air Patrol for outstanding service
in training the youth of the Ma
ton in aviation subjects. The tro-
ply will be accepted in behalf of
the CAP by Maj. Gen. Lucas v.
Beau, commander of the Air Force
auxiliary.
Memorial Celebration Set.
Aviation leaders again will
gather at Kitty Hawk Wednesday
for memorial celebration.
The program is to begin at 10:45
am. The ceremony will be fol-
lowed by a demonstration Of late
types of military aircraft. After
the air show, aviation leaders will
address a luncheon at the Dare
County, N. c.. Shrine Club.
In Washington, William Little
wood. vice president of American
Airlines in charge of engineer
ing, will deliver the sixteenth an
nual Wright Brothers lecture
Wednesday under auspices of the
Institute of Aeronautical Sciences.
Mr.. Littlewood. who helped to
develop some of the most sue
cessful transport planes in this
country. will speak at 3 pm. in
the auditorium of the United
States Chamber Of Commerce
Building. His subject will be
Technical Trends in Air Trans
lportation."
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Irish Poet Reeds TONIGHT

The Irish poet, lecturer and ply
sician. Oliver st. John Gogarty,
will read excerpts from the works
of A. E. Houseman, Ralph Hodg-
son, Robert Bridges and Sir Will
liam Watson at $3.50 o'clock to-
night in the Library of Congress.
The reading is being conducted
under auspices of the Gertrude
Clarke Whittall Poetry Fund.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Home Owners Urged
To Offer Rooms to.
INAUGURAL Visitors

Play Host: With profit to
yourself. If you have rooms
or apartments, or dormitory
beds available for inaugural
visitors, list them now.
They are badly needed for
the Capitals reception of up
to a half million visitors. The
listing Office is at 1925 I
street NV: the telephone:
Republic 7-2600.
Evening star., 1952-12-15
Crack Truin Deruiled

SPOKANE. WASH. Dec. Is (P.-
Eight cars of the Milwaukee
Railroads crack Hiawatha- Olymp-
ian were derailed near here early
today when the train hit q broken
rail. Two women were reported
hospitalized with minor injuries.