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Evening star., 1952-01-17
Burke Residents Renew Fiqht
To Ban Airport in Community

Residents Of Burke, Va, today
renewed their fight against loca-
tion Of an airport In their COM
munity, with support of the Fair
fax Board Of County Supervisors.
The supervisors acted yesterday
on request Of q delegation of
Burke residents, headed by Cir
cult Judge Paul Brown, whose
home is within the 4,500-acre air.
port site.
Their resolution asks Congress
to turn down any requests Of the
Civil Aeronautics Administration
for more money to acquire the
rest Of the site, or for engineering
expenses.
Judge Brown said the CAA
originally was allowed 81 million
for land and engineering fees. but
now finds more money will be
needed. He said the CAA planned
in the near future to ask Congress
for another 5000. 900 to finish buy
ing the site, and for $400, 900 more
for engineering fees.
Harold Howe, the chairman Of
our group. thinks this appropria-
Evening star., 1952-01-17

What used to be q night club
in the Dunbar House, Washing
toms largest hotel for Negros.
soon will be transformed into a
ballroom dancing school.
The District Board OF Zoning
Adjustment made the transition
possible yesterday by granting the
management's appeal for the nee
essary coming change.
Last year the Alcohol Beverage
Control Board brought sudden
death to the Club 2011, located
at the same spot. by revoking its
liquor license. Unseemly conduct
was the reason.
The hotel and the man who
proposes to conduct the dancing
school had to 60 to the coming
board because. although the en-
trance to the premises was 10
Gated in q commercially zoned
area. the room itself was ON resi-
Dental property.
Herb Davis, Of 2214 Observatory
place NV, who will manage the
Evening star., 1952-01-17
School Board Names
Dr.. Irene {. Hypps

DIR. Irene c. Hypps, head of the
business education department in
the city colored schools, yesterday
was named by the Board of Educ
alton to the post of associate
superintendent in charge Of edu-
eational research.
The School Board also made
three other appointments to top
Jobs In the school system and re-
tired nine school employees.
Mrs. Lavetta w. Gresham, q
geography and history teacher at
Garnet-Patterson Junior High
School, was named assistant prin-
cipal at the school. John D.
Koontz, assistant principal at the
Kramer Junior. High School, was
made assistant principle at Cool
1dge High School, and Benjamin
L. Hunton was named head of the
military science and tactics de-
partment in the colored schools, q
position he has been holding on
q temporary basis.
DR.. Hypps, the new associate
superintendent, is a native of
Mobile. Ala. She was graduated
from Straight University in New
Orleans in 1918 and from Howard
University in 1926. She received
her masters degree in 1892 and
her doctors degree in 1943, both
from New York University.
She first came to the city
schools in 1924 as q teacher of
business subjects at Randall
Junior High School. She resigned
IN 1926 to 60 with a YWCA school
IN New York, returning to the Dis
trict school system in 1898.
DR.. Hypps taught in the busi-
ness education field at Randall,
Armstrong High School and Car
doza High School. She was
named head Of the business de-
partment for the colored schools
IN 1910.
Retired by the School Board
were:
Mrs. Helen w. Taylor, teacher
at the Walker-Jones Elementary
School; Miss Maude C. Gunther
teacher at Roosevelt High School:
Mrs. Esther p. Shaw, teacher al
Francis Junior High School; Haley
q. Douglass. teacher at Dunbar
High School: Mrs. Mary B. Hay
hoe, first aid assistant at Roose-
welt High School: Daniel r. Noone
engineer at the II. D. Cooke Ele-
mentary School; Mrs. Margare,
8. Brown, teacher on sick leave;
Mrs. Lillian N. Fitzhugh, counselor
ct Randall Junior High School
and Mrs. Harriet B. Allen, teacher
at Armstrong High School.
q q
Evening star., 1952-01-17

coast studying the life Of the iso-
lated tribesmen.
The black. curly-haired, stall
wart natives live q Stone Age
existence. except fof certain ad-
vances In the pictorial arts and
the fact that they have obtained
some metal from missionaries and
occasional traders to tip their fish
spears and cutting implements.
A featured exhibit is an eight
foot "yermerlindi," or totem pole,
used in ceremonies initiating grown
boys to manhood. The pole Is
made Of saplings wrapped in bark
land coated in human blood which
serves as a glue to hold a dec
GRATED covering Of wild bush cot
ton. The totem is tipped with q
plume Of emu feathers, represent
ing the head of a sacred python.
Evening star., 1952-01-17
Club 5 Tax Liens
May Bar Efforts
To Collect Rent
Building Owner Cont
Attach Furnishings Of.
Closed 'Stugecrufters'

Federal and District government
attempts to collect back taxes
from the Stagecrafters' Club, an
after hours bottle club padlocked
since December 26, raised q ques-
tion today whether the owner Of
the building viii be able to get
back rent amounting to over
81 900.
The clubs lease and furnishings
lat 433 Third Street NV. will be
put up for sale there at separate
auctions Tuesday. The Internal
Revenue Bureau, in an effort to
satisfy about $4,000 in unpaid
cabaret taxes. will try at II am.
to sell the clubs lease which has
more than eight years to run.
The District Tax Collectors Of
flee plans an auction there at 2
pm. to sell OF personal property
including bar fixtures and other
Furnishings to meet an obligation
Iof about $4,000 in personal prop-
lerty taxes and costs for 1949-50.
Has Obtained Writ.
The Washington Housing Corp,
owner Of the building, has OBJ
tanned q court writ aimed at at
taching enough Of the furnishings
to cover the back-rent claim. But
the Federal and District padlocks
on the door prevent the building
owner from attaching any of the
personal property now. This
raised the question whether the
owners lien would get anywhere
If 1t Is served by a United States
marshal when the auctions begin
Tuesday.
The Stagecrafters Club has
figured several times in police and
court reports. Last May the club
and two Of Its officials. were found
guilty In Municipal Court of SELL
ing liquor without q license.
Judge Armond w. Scott fined
the club $400 and ordered
Dominic Ferroni, It's president, and
Norman Elliston, the manager,
each to pay $400 fines or serve 90
days in jail. Several other
defendants, employees at the club,
were acquitted.
Acquitted in 1850.
The club was brought into
court in May, 1850, on charges of
having violated its charter. Dis.
trict Court Judge F. Dickinson
Let's directed a jury to acquit
1the club because the prosecution
failed to show misuse, abuse or
non-use Of its charter which pro-
lvided, among other things, for the
|furtherance Of charities and edu-
|cational uplift.
The club was padlocked BY
District tax officials last month
latter several weeks of fruitless
negotiations on the tax claim.
The Internal Revenue Bureau
then obtained a lien and ar
ranged for the auction on the
lease. The building owner also
obtained an attachment writ but
thus far has been unable to
serve 1t.
Evening star., 1952-01-17
District Lobbyist Wins
|S25,79o Judgment in Suit
BY The Assoeiutsd Pres.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 17.-Sam-
uel p. Haines. Washington and
Indianapolis lobbyist, won a $685.
799 Judgment yesterday from Pro-
lmoter Roland w. Alcorn in a dis
Ipute involving 10 million pounds
of sugar.
Mr.. Haines. testifying in his
suit In Marion County Superior
Court 4. said Mr.. Alcorn hired him
lin 1946 to f1nd q buyer for the
sugar. Mr.. Haines said his fee
was to be $25. 900 and expenses.
MIR. Haines said he found q
buyer. but never received his $25,-
900 or expenses Of $3.50. The
expense item included $1,50O
which Mr.. Haines said was his fee
for three days service.
Mr.. Alcorn said when the suit
was filed he had no written agree
ment with Mr.. Haines and actually
lost $1,000 in the deal.
Samuel p. Haines lives at 4407
Sixteenth street NV. He regis
tered with the clerk Of the House
OF Representatives as q lobbyist in
l948. His principal employer was
given as the Twenty Per Cent Cab.
aret Tax Committee.
Evening star., 1952-01-17
Cases Of Measles Here
Increase Suddenly

There has been q sudden IN
crease in the number Of measles
cases In the District. the Health
Department reported today.
The number reported during the
week ending January 5 was 70
per cent higher than the figure
for the first week Of 1851 and the
highest since 1885.
The Health Department also re-
ported an increase IN requests for
gammaglobin, which is given pa
tients with the disease or threat
ened with il. The serum Is sup
piled free to District physicians
by the Health Department
Evening star., 1952-01-17

tive implements and art work has
been on display at the Natural
History Building. following the
return Of an expedition from the
wflds of Arnhem Land, ON the
tropical north-central coast of
Australia.
Scientists, technicians and cam
[era men Of the Smithsonian, the
Australian government and the
National Geographic Society spent
many months on the little-visited
Evening star., 1952-01-17

A cross-section Of primitive cul-
ture as developed in the fabulous
Australian bush country has been
imported to Washington.
Fancy boomerangs, blood
smeared totem poles and other
paraphernalia of the aborigines
are sharing attention in the Smith
sonian Institution with bark
paintings and decorated skulls.
An extensive collection of ma
Evening star., 1952-01-17
Wholesale Gas
Rate Raise Plea
Studied by FPC
Increase Would
Cost SIS Million,
D. c. Company Says

The Federal Power Commission
today has under advisement q
plea by natural gas wholesalers
for a rate increase, which the
Washington Gas Light Co. con-
tends could amount to SIS mil
lion.
Stoddard M. Stevens, represent
ing the Washington company, told
the commission yesterday the Dis
trict area is being Disseminated
against by higher charges and
lower-quality gas.
Mr.. Stevens and representatives
OF other companies presented ar
guments in the case involving rate
increases by Atlantic Seaboard
Corp. and Virginia Gas Trans
mission Corp. both Of Charleston,
w. Va.
d. c. Would Pay More.
Under the revised rates recon-
mended by the commission ex-
aminer, Mr.. Stevens said, Wash
1ngton would pay Is per cent more
for gas than Baltimore, and IL
per cent more than Virginia Gus
toners, based on heating value.
Under present temporary rates,
he added, Washington pays 3.43
cents therm for gas, compared
to 2.92 for Baltimore and 2.75 for
Virginia. Under the proposed
rates. he said. the Washington
rate would be 3.16 cents, Balti-
more's 2.74, and Virginia's, 2.82.
This is due chiefly to the fact
that Washington gas is used
chiefly for heating purposes, he
said. Under the present and pro-
posed rate systems. Washington
must pay q high demand rate for
gas it needs In the cold months,
since it uses much less in sum-
mer.
Lack Of Industry Cited.
Mr.. Stevens said that while his
company Is told 1t will have to pay
high demand rates, It has no
means in the officiating season
Of increasing the demand because
Of the absence Of big industrial
plants here.
Mr.. Stevens contended the rich
gas with high heating value is
going to Richmond and other Vir-
ginia communities because Of
pipelines serving them.
He argued that Virginia con-
sumers are getting gas from an
old 20-inch line from West Vir-
ginia and Kentucky while Wash
ington and Baltimore are getting
fuel from new 26-inch line
which carries Texas gas. The West
Virginia Kentucky gas has about
10 per cent better heating content
than the Texas fuel, he added.
w. Russell German, trial at
torney for the commission, said
q heat content adjustment is nee
essary to remove "a clear case of
discrimination"
Washington Gas Light is now
seeking authority from the Public
Utilities Commission for a con-
sumers' rate increase, with the
company's expectation Of a 20 per
cent increase in the wholesale cost
as a main reason.
Besides the present temporary
increase which went in effect for
the company last September /. a
new increase on the wholesale
price is scheduled to take effect In
March. The temporary rates stay
In effect until finally decided on
by the Power Commission.
Evening star., 1952-01-17

IDowney to Visit veterons
Singer Morton Downey win en-
ltertain ut the Bethesda Naval
Medical Center at 9 pm. tomor-
row.
Evening star., 1952-01-17
Board Receives
Proposal tokeep
Eye on Corning
DR.. Johnson's PIun.
For Watching Head
Of Schools Studied

The Board Of Education now
has before it a proposal to set up
q special committee to do Moth
ing but keep an eye on School
Supt. Hobart M. Corning.
DR.. Phillip T. johnson presented
the plan for the new committee
at yesterdays school board meet
ing. It was sent to the rules
committee for study. after he OUT
lined the proposal. which included
the statement the duties of the
committee would be confined to
matters pertinent to the superin-
tendent of schools"
In other actions, the school
board:
l. Heard from DR.. Corning plans
for expanding the two teachers
colleges SO they can offer the mas
ter's degree and a hint that the
colleges may be moved to other
school buildings. Rumors have
it that Western High School and
Mckinley High School are the
two in mind.
River Terrace Shift.
2. Voted to shift the still un-
completed River Terrace Elemen-
tary School In Northeast WASH
ington to colored students. It was
started as a while school but now
the neighborhood has o majority
of colored families.
8. Stood by its decision Of last
month to transfer the Madison
Elementary School from white to
colored pupils to relieve over
crowding the Payne Elementary
School.
DR.. Johnson's plan to set UP
the special watchdog committee
would be a new way Of handling
things on the school board.
AS outlined by DR.. johnson, the
committee would be made up of
the chairmen of the other stand
ing committees Of the school
board with the president Of the
school board serving as a mem
Der Of the watchdog committee as
an ex off1cio member.
Includes Nine Members.
Evening star., 1952-05-25

concede. His eyes held Mans for moment,
and Mans lips parted slightly. Deke cleared
his throat in the little silence.
Maybe you'd better ride back to town
with us, Captain Allan, he said severely, 80
you won't get lost"
Happy to-" Buzz said, promptly sliding
into the middleof the front seat next to Nan.
He DRAPED his arm along the back of the
cushion behind her. Deke glared at him.
Plenty of room up front with us, Major"
Buzz offered amiably.
Deke slammed the door little harder than
necessary. 'You can billet with me tonight
at the University Club. Captain" he said,
Evening star., 1952-05-25

in fluent Nipponese. Buzz's eyebrows lifted.
Isn't she rather blond for Jap?" he
whispered.
Her fathers Clyde Everett, head of Fore
casts Tokyo Bureau" Deke explained. "She
knows everybody"
The policeman smiled at Nan, touched his
cap, and climbed back onto his motorcycle
Nan strolled toward them. He used to be my
fathers gardener" she said to Deke. Her
glance turned casually to Buzz. II told him
that the Captain was in hurry to win the
war"
Il thank you. Miss Everett, Buzz smiled.
He showed even white teeth when he smiled;
he was undeniably handsome, Deke had to
Evening star., 1952-05-25

dOdC0 (dSUduy, IVAN CNClCtI IL OC IIlCAC
The tables in the Officers Club had been
pulled back to clear small square of waxed
floor, and Japanese orchestra was trying
industriously to render American swing music
Deke fingered his highball glass and gazed at
Nan tenderly. His face wore the regretful
smile of high priest about to offer up a
beautiful maiden for sacrifice. Nan looked at
him, puzzled. You're so quiet tonight.
Deke"
"Am I? It's just that always hate saying
good-by. he said quickly He glanced toward
the door. and his face lighted Hi, Buzz!'
he called Come on over"
Buzz Allan. in freshly pressed suntans. bent
over Nan in greeting. Behind their backs,
Deke gave signal to the Japanese attendant
in the Office A moment later the loud speaker
rasped: Major Terrill. -"
Excuse me, Man." Deke said, pushing
back his chair promptly. II think the General
wants to see me- Buzz, will you look out for
her while I'm gomez"
He halted behind palm, and looked back
at them for a moment as they danced
together. They made handsome couple:
Mans head came just to Buzz's shoulder, and
his lips brushed her hair as he bent down to
whisper to her. They moved slowly across the
dance floor, absorbed in each other. The
music stopped, but Buzz held her for an extra
moment, and Nan smiled at him. Satisfied,
Deke turned and slipped unnoticed out the
door,
Colonel Wayne hurrying up the steps of
the Club, stared at him in surprise Leaving
early. Deke?"
Thought I'd drop over to my quarters and
start packing sir" Deke said Il may be
starting for the States any time now"
Colonel Wayne's bewilderment increased.
Deke jerked thumb in the direction of the
dance floor and grinned
Captain Allan's in capable hands," he
said. Il think he's going to settle down."
NAN guided the car through the outskirts
of Tokyo. and along the broad highway to
Haneda. Deke showed his card at the gate,
and they halted before the MATS passenger
terminal. He reached for his coat and musette
bag, and kissed Nan quickly. Always hate
saying good-by," he murmured
Buzz grasped his hand. Don't worry,
Deke," he promised heartily. I'm take good
care of her."
Deke grinned. Take good care of each
other. Good luck Buzz"
He strode up the ramp to the waiting trans
port, and slumped into seat. Through the
plexiglas window, he saw Buzz and Nan
stroll back together to the car. Buzz started
to slide behind the wheel. Nan moved him
over gently but firmly and took her place in
the drivers seat. Buzz obeyed with meek
smile, and the Car rolled out of sight
Deke settled back and frightened his safety
belt, his face puckered in thought. A wonder
full girl. Nan; they'd had wonderful time
together; there were no regrets. Somehow it
always seemed to end like this, he reflected
ruefully: no regrets, and no girl. Maybe one
day the right one would come along. Till
then.
Evening star., 1952-05-25

land I'll drive you out to Yokota first thing
in the morning. So you can get ready for your
check-ride," he added pointedly.
Fine Fine" Buzz nodded. His fingers
brushed Mans shoulder lightly. How about
having dinner with me tonight, Miss Everett"
I'm dining with Major Terrill." Nan said.
'Oh? Sorry" Buzz shrugged. Guess III
have to see the sights alone"
Deke frowned He could picture his sus-
ceptible replacement on the loose in Tokyo,
getting into more hot water before the night
was over; perhaps disappearing again while
Deke spent more anxious days. Look, Allan. I"
he suggested, why don't we make it a three
some for dinner? Your first night and ALL"
Buzz smiled and settled back against the
cushion, his left hand resting confidently on
Mans shoulder. Her lips were twitching sus-
piciously at the corners Deke stared grimly
ahead.
HE check-ride was over; Deke relaxed in
the co-pilot's seat as the BIO turned on its
final approach to the Yokota strip, and Buzz
ordered the landing gear lowered. 1t had
been smooth fight. Buzz was changed
man at the controls, han1ing the big bomber
with quiet precision, greasing it onto the tire
SCARED runway with scarcely jar. A capable
They TAXED to the hard-stand, and Deke
hoped onto the concrete. Colonel Wayne.
the Group CO., beckoned from waiting Car.
Throw your chute in back here, Terill. :"
the Colonel said. "I1l drive you over to
Operations Want to talk to you'
Deke slid in uneasily beside him. How did
Allan look to you today, Terill?"
He's good pilot, sir, Deke said. Han
died everything without hitch He's efficient
and dependable ="
- in the air." Colonel Wayne finished
the sentence for him. But on the ground :"
He's new here, sir, }" Deke flunbled.
Hes managed to find his way around
pretty well." Colonel Wayne grunted. Got
every girl at the base in tizzy" He con-
sidered his cigarette little anxiously. Il
wish knew how he does it"
Deke nodded in unhappy silence. He was
well aware of Buzz's romantic prowess. Even
sensible girl like Nan was susceptible to his
charms; they had shown an undeniable in
terest in each other at dinner in town, and
Deke had had to use main force to drag Buzz
out to the base. He braced himself for what
the Colonel was about to say.
Frankly. Terrill. don't dare let him take
over a crew, not till he levels off little. the
Colonel said. That's why I'm holding up
your orders to the States. Just as soon as
Allan shows that he's responsible. -"
They halted before Operations, and Deke
opened the door. He slung his chute over a
shoulder. Colonel Wayne shook his head.
IF he could ever meet the right girl, Deke, F"
hemused. Somebody who could handle him
=. bring him under control.
Eyes, sir" Deke said, and saluted.
He trudged down the corridor to Personal
Equipment. The chances of reforming Buzz
Allan were next to nil, he assured himself, as
he started to sign the check-out forms. Where
q -
Arizona sun., 1952-02-15
Girl Scouts Observe
9th Anniversary

New York - The Girl Scouts CT
the U.S.A. will observe their 10th
anniversary throughout 1852, with
March II as the focal point Of
the celebration. It was on this day
in 1912 that the first troop was
organized by Juliette Gordon Low
in Savannah, Ga.
According to Mrs. Roy F. Lay
ton, national president, Girl Scout
membership on the eve of the or
ganization's 10th Anniversary IS
at an all-time high, totalling L.
10000 colored and whi.e girls
and adult leaders. Local councils
number 1923, and exist in every
state and U.S.A. territory.
Arizona sun., 1952-02-15
GIs Have.LiifIe Time.
To Resume Studies

Former CT Bill veteran-train-
ees who returned to active mill
tary duty were reminded today
by the Veterans Administration
that they have little time to lose,
in case they want to resume their
GI studies after discharge.
Under VA regulations. they must
resume their training with in rea-
sonable period after their release
from active duty That reason
able PERIOD" VA said, will be
based on the circumstances of each
veterans case, and will depend on
the kind of training he is, taking
and a number Of other factors.
These regulations apply to vet
Grams affected by the July 25, 1851,
cutoff date for entering training,
who had previously been in train
ing under the CT Bill, but who were
unable to be enrolled at that time
because of re-entrance into mill
tary service.
Veterans were advised to make
their training plans early, rather
than wait for the last minute
This way, VA said, they may avoid
the disappointment of missing, out
altogether.
Arizona sun., 1952-02-15
Pre-Eoster City,
Wide Revival
Planned Here

The Intef-Denominational Minis
terial Alliance of Phoenix is spon-
soring for the first time, CITY,
wide revival. A special committee
met Mcnday morning to begin
preparations for this great revival
which will begin Monday, March
81 and continue to April IL. The
Rev. L. B. Nelson was elected
chairman of the committee and
the Rev. Melvin Singleton, sec
The meeting will be held in a
tent situated on the west side Of
the city for the first week and
then transferred to the east side
for the last week. All ministers
have agreed 10 postpone all meet
ings that will conflict with this
revival. The Alliance asks CO.
operation from the people of Phoe-
nix in this cityWide event.
The preaching will be by min
listers of the Alliance, and singing
by the choirs of the various MEM
bership churches.
Watch the paper for further
announcements