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Evening star., 1952-06-28
HILLCREST. D. c.

BbI1 dIIdWOODD1E S'I;c
OPEN SUNDAY, TO 6
New custom-built det. Colonial brk !;
8 lge. bedrms., ga baths. lge; equip.
Kit. with breakfast alcove, liv. rm
eOx14 with firepl; full bsmt. with
recr. rm., built-in bar; gas heat;
att, gar. with sun deck. A breath
taking home for S32 500, Direc-
tions: Out Pa. ave. Sc. to Carpenter
at, left to Highwood dr., left to
house. THE GABLES CO.. 1906 Pa.
ave. s.e.. Ii. 3-6S66; ewes. LU.
1-SRA2, DU. 4767. 30
Evening star., 1952-06-28

SPECIALS IN SOUTHEAST
Branch ave, bet. Penna. and Minn
aves.-Modern. semidet., 5 rms. ant
bath brick home. Full basement
crete front porch. gas a.-c. heat
immaculate cond.: reasonable price
14l7 18th st. s.e.-Modern, 6-rm
and bath brick home. Features in
GUIDE full basement with recreation
rm.. oil &C. heat. oak floors, CON
crete front porch, nice yard and
many extras; new-house condition
FLOYD E. DAVIS co.
1929 K st. NV. MA. O352: eyes,,
Evening star., 1952-06-28
WEST LANHAM

Three bedrms., family-size din. nm.
full bsmt.. gas heat, hard-surfaced
streets; one block to transp,- one
block to proposed new elem. school;
S12,5O0, S2,700 down.
Thos. F. HALEY, Realtor
uN. 7o4s UN. 322s
Evening star., 1952-06-28

TWO-BEDROOM. fully insulated
asbestos shingle home, on corner
10t na;t.i sutS Senst. gas heat S,nds a1d
block new elementary School; walk
ing distance theater and shopping:
Dus stops at door; lot adjoining
TisS wG9ded si,.R Rock o, Creek ' Park *. in rear
first trust $3.50 payable SCI .46
oWNERs. 10. o. 6esSss. i0''-0es0' Nes
NEAR BLESSED SACRAMENTO
the most beautiful and desirable
part Of Chevy Chase; charming
rms. and high ceilings: s rms. Div.
rm. 14x24) and . baths including 5
bedrooms; slate roof: 2-car garage;
lovely lot, 60x115: owner leaving
city. wants quick sale. FRANK S.
PHILLIPS, o1. 1411; eyes,. call WO.
A REAL BARGAIN-4 bedrooms. ia
tiful corner lot. Full Concrete re-
inforced basement; owner trans
ferred, must sell Immediately. $4,000
cash REQUIRED. Phone Lo. 5-4263;
FoR 81 ps9kfFS s4kE BY owNER-Most 19g atsase.
rambler, excel. loc. Picture win
dows in every rm., lovely liv. rm.,
din. rm... elec. kit, 3 lge. bedrms.,
wonderful closet space, huge pan
sled recr: rm.. porch, 2-car garage
WI. 3596. 80
100 NORMANDY DR., Silver Spring
Three e-bedrm. house with modern
kit, bsmt., built-in garage, bath;
cow. to everything. SH. 643S. -29
TIE HAMLET-Imposing white brick
home, featuring beautiful 1st-f. bed
rm.. library, fun tile bath. liv;-din.
End f.; all-elec kit. storm win
dows. drapes and wall-to-walI car
built-in garage. w. B. WRIGHT,
EN- 5000 till pm.
TOR TIRED BUSINESSMEN and Gov
ernment officials seeking a weekend |
retreat. Also ideal as a retire
ment home, this three-bedroom cot
tage lies Is miles north of Hyatts- /
s3~n S,~n on Route q, $1,000 cash.
Evening star., 1952-06-28
LINCOLN PARK

Arrange to see this detached brick
with income sufhcient to make the
baths and full bsmt. Reasonably
priced, with low monthly payments.
SOUTHEAST REALTY CO.
Evening star., 1952-06-28

NEW HOMES
BY ALDRE. INC.
OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY
BEAUTIFUL CAPE COD BRICK
1st FLOOR BEDRM BATH SUITE
FULL SIZE LIV. AND DIN: RMS:
HUGE FULL BSMT. AND GARAGE
ALL HOT POINT KITCHEN
2 FULL. BATHS. COL FIXTURES
CHOICE. OF DECORATIONS
PRICE, ONLY S24,950
Directions: Out. Pa. ave. to Carpenter
st.. turn left blocks to Highwood
dr.. to 1881 Highwood DIR: Mr. Bart
lett with ALDRE, INC, LU. 4-O74I
ewes. and Sun, 10. 3-464S -Z9
Evening star., 1952-06-28
n. M. CRUMP
FAIRLAWN-ANACOSTIA
HILLCREST

2314 34th ST. Sc.
S4th AND ALA. AVE.-Detached
brick on lge lot, 8 beautiful rms,
ga baths. finished bsmt.. gar; ike
Willoughby Real Estate Co.
500 Mass. Ave. NE. AT. 7O43.
Evening star., 1952-06-28
BROOKMONT
OPEN SUN. 2 TO 6
1924 BROAD STREET

rambler on corner lot: SIS.
blvd. 6/10 mi. over. d. G. line. te
to post marked Brookmont and fol-
low arrows. Call Mrs. stou. OIL
l34o or DE. 1877.
J. G. CHATEL
Evening star., 1952-06-28
. ROCKVILLE

1st H., liv. rm. with firepl., din. rnn
Kit. bedrms. and bath, ample
closets, side porch; End A.. / bedrm.
!4Xl6. plus ] unfinished floored
bedrm. and bath; Shade trees; Anchor
VILE 4&3O SH
Evening star., 1952-06-28
WOODLAWN
OPEN SUNDAY, 2-6 PM.
G4N oOANDn L , G-S
4811 10th PL.

OfEN OUNDA 20 Z .M.
4811 10th PL.
Det brick home. Liv. rm. with hrepl.,
family-size din. rm. and lge mod
ern kit. 3 lge. bedrms. and tile
bath on End A.; full bsmt.. gas &C.
heat: level lot; priced for immed.
sale
J. LEE DONNELLY
MA. 1916. Realtor. Ewes. OIL. 4074
Evening star., 1952-06-28

DISTRICT HEIGHTS
large kit. . bedrms. and bath;
stairs to unfinished attic; full bsmt
oil heat; with storm windows. side
porch and garage with concrete
drive; nice garden. S12.950. So 500
down. 10. $4,000. WEST REAL
PARK-One Of those very
dences. with 3 rms. and powder .rm
on the first, and 3 bedrms. and bath
on the second; full bsmt: modern
fully equipped kit Investors atten-
tion. We can lease this for $1,000
q year. Call George Allen. ia.
REALTY INVESTMENT CO.. INC.
Evening star., 1952-06-28
OPEN SUNDAY. Q TO 8
BUNGALOW

Lovely 2-bedroom home on large
lot with fruit trees and Anchor
fencing; 2 paneled rms. in basement.
At bus stop. Near stores, schools
and churches. Only 81 800 cash
Conn. Con . ave. 'ie to Viers Mil I'd. left to
Viers Mill Village, left on Randolph
ST.. left to 1919 Selfridge st.
Evening star., 1952-06-28
HOUSES FOR sALE-MD.
TARRYTOWN
Near the Country Clubs
OPEN TODAY AND SUNDAY

N6dT CIl6 OUUIILIy OIUUS
OPEN TODAY AND SUNDAY
TO z PM.
Expert design and fine con-
struction combine to make this
split level rambler one of the
areas finest homes. Two bed
rooms, nursery, baths. living
and dining room and equipped
kitchen on main level. Club
room. bedroom, and bath on
terrace level. Handicapped lot.
100000 1st trust at 41a96 in
terest. You will have to see
this home to appreciate its
real value. Drive out Connecti-
cut ave. into Maryland to
Leland St, left and continue
to Oakridge, right to our open
sign on Tarrytown rd. Mrs.
Sheppard on premises. Eve
ninRS phone OR 1888
Evening star., 1952-06-28

bati. Cape Cod, with full basement
and beautiful tile. Large lot. close
to bus. Must be seen to be ap-
preciated. Directions: Out Georgia
ave. to Urbana ST.. left to 1904.
Evening star., 1952-06-28
BRICK RAMBLER

Last one in. this, group of modern
.ramblers featuring. 3 bedrooms.
living room with fireplace, dining
area. electric kitchen and tile bath
Full! basement with outside entrance
On nice level lot. Screened real
porch. Directions: Out Colesville
to Lorraine ave, left to Edgewooo
st. and our sign.
Evening star., 1952-06-28
BRICK RAMBIER

On cornor lot. this lovely bedrooms
large living room. dining area
kitchen. tile bath. utility room ano
additional toolroom. This rambler
faces Georgia eve. and affords reaI
transportation to Silver Spring
Directions: Out Georgia ave. to
Denley I'd end our sign at 1904
Denley rd.
Evening star., 1952-06-28
50 700 DOWN

SZ,TUU DOWN
Here Is q chance to buy Q year-old
semidet. brick with 8 bedrms.. tled
bath, large liv rm.. din. rIn.. mod
ern kit. and full bsmt. Conv, loca.
tion. Large GI trust payable Ct
ST5 month. Call to inspect.
ALDRE. INC. LU. 4-0747: %
2O31 36th ST. Sc.
OPEN SUNDAY, 2 TO 6
S24.e5O. TERMS
Detached brick, custom construction
L. +. TURNER, REALTOR
eo0 rth ST. S.W, ME. 164i
Wv" --29
Evening star., 1952-03-18
u. S. Women's 5 Curves Praised
AS Perfect by Rome Designer

grows careless and allows herself
to become bit sloppy"
The designer, who has dressed
many daughters of European mo-
lbility and whose outfits are sold
in several exclusive American
shops, has q theory about women's
upper contours.
THE Frepcn women are in
Idolent and therefore, inactive" !" he
said. italian women, on the
other hand. insist on eating
lstarchy foods and almost always
nurse their children. That isn't
going to help them keep q well
formed bosom"
The American girl, he said, has
la balanced diet, exercises and
generally takes care Of herself. Z
It's impossible to dress q wom-
an properly when the upper por-
ltion Of her body prevents the gar.
ment from draping correctly" he
said. +. |, y.
"A top-heavy woman never looks
well dressed. /"
What should q woman do who
has been amply endowed by ma
Iture?
Schuberth screwed his face into
q puzzled expression. reflected .
moment and replied by lifting his
thin shoulders into the air severaI
times.
Evening star., 1952-03-18
Senate Bill Revised
For Proper Honors
To Left Ericsson

Senator Magnuson. Democrat,
of Washington, asked the Senate
yesterday to do proper honors to
Left Ericsson as. the one who first
discovered America.
He wanted action on a bill he
revived to provide a pedestal and
a proper place in the city to honor
Dear Old Left" 1t wouldn't cost
much, he said, since there already
is statue available. now in the
Newport News (Va.) Marine
Museum.
Since the question has been
hanging around Congress for
quite o time, he pleaded that the
chair refer his bill to some COM
mittee shat has enough Scandi-
navians to assure action"
After all,p he said. "Leif is the
one who discovered America. not
Columbus"
Hiss bill was referred to the
Senate Rules Committee, not
known for any Scandinavian pre-
dominance. But his plea for action
was supported by Democratic
Senator Humphrey of Minnesota
and Republican Senators Wiley of
Wisconsin, Thye of Minnesota and
Young Of North Dakota.
Evening star., 1952-03-18
~ yihs Assoeioisd Press

ROME. Mar. 18.-Italian and
French women can blame their
bosoms for their inability to dress
as elegantly as their American
sisters. says Schuberth, a Rome
fashion designer.
'"The boSoms Of Italian women
are too big" he asserted. "And
French women are-well, too fiat-
|chested to give their clothes q
proper fit"
Schuberth, q slim, fragile look
ing man with a passion for wear
ing exaggerated rings and gold
linked bracelets. said the Ameri-
can girl is taller, more slender
has longer legs and her busts are
perfect ct-satorially speaking"
The American girl got that way
according to the designer VINO
never uses his full name, Emilio
Federico Schuberth von Glaghau
because she leads a more active
life. exercising through sport OF
work"
Schuberth said that the Ameri-
can girl continues to take care oi
herself even after she's married
while the Italian and French girl
Evening star., 1952-03-18
Hunt On for 81 Who Fled
Tijuana Jail Via Tunnel
BY The Assoeiated Pres.

TIJUANA, Mexico, Mar. 49,
Mexican and Southern California
police hunted yesterday for 81
prisoners who escaped through q
S0-foot tunnel from Tijuana jail
Saturday night.
Five others in the mass break
were captured.
1--WE were dying of hunger" said
Jose Gonzales ESquivez, 27, one
who was caught. The men are
allowed the equivalent of 13 cents
a day to buy food.
and" Esquivez said, "the jail
was leaking rain."
The prisoners apparently dug
the tunnel with their bare hands
said Chief Jailer Amelio Barrena
He said they probably worked al
it for more than a month, carry
ing the dirt to the jail yard in
their clothes. The tunnel ran
from a cell to the basement OF
an adjoining school.
Evening star., 1952-03-18

reasons given for the action at
the meeting. he regretted writing
the letter. But he added that
he stood by his stand that the
association should have made
some contribution.
Alfred L. TennySon, chief coun-
sci of the Bureau Of Narcotics,
spoke at the meeting. held in the
Chevy Chase Center, Connecticut
avenue and Mckinley street NV.
Evening star., 1952-03-18
Chevy Chase Citizens
Dedicate Teen-Age
Room in Center
Randolph Turner.

The Chevy Chase Citizens As
sociatlon last night formally
dedicated a recreation room in
the Chevy Chase Community Cen
ter for use Of neighborhood teen
|agers. r
The group had donated more
than $500 to supply the rooms
furnishings.
The ceremony provided the as
sociation with an answer to one
Of its members, who had publicly
disparaged its civic-mindedness.
In the business meeting pre-
ceding the ceremony it was
brought out that one of its men,
bers had written to The Star, say
ing the attitude of the associa-
ton, as reported in a news story
on February IS. was one of dis
interest "in the welfare and
progress of the Boys Clubs in
Washington" The group, at its
February meeting, had declined
to make a direct contribution to
the clubs.
Group to Draw Up Reply.
John D. Fitzgerald, association
president, said he had appointed
a four-man committee to draw up
a reply. correctly stating the asso-
cations stand.
The groups reply, approved by
the association at the meeting,
said its action was niisinterpreted.
It said the association heartily
indorses the Boys Clubs and that
its general policy Of not giving
financial assistance to enterprises
outside the immediate area is to
prevent overtaxing Of its treasury
The letter pointed out the as
Sociation donates to the Red Cross
and Community Chest and that
most of its members had con-
tributed individually to the club
drive.
Still for Contribution.
Joseph B. McGrath, who had
written the critical letter, said he
had not attended the February
meeting, but had based his letter
on the news story.
He said that, in the light of the
Evening star., 1952-03-18
NAIO Forces Stage Drill
Defending Southern Flank
BY the Associated Press

TREVISO. Italy, Mar. ia
mythical aggressor slasned across
Yugoslavia yesterday and stabbed
into Northern Italy over the
classic route Of invasion from the
east.
Land and air forces Of Admiral
Robert B. Carney's Southern Eu-
ropean NATO command were
hurled into the defense.
That started Operation Lake
Garda first full-scale southern
front land drill against invasion
since the Atlantic pact.
It came barely two weeks after
I"OperaLion Grand SIAM" Adj
miral Carney's giant four-nayy
power show IN the Mediterranean
Between them, the two big
maneuvers are designed to drill
NATO's defense forces in joint
operations and to show any po-
tential aggressor that the Allan
tic pact'S southern flank defense
is beyond the planning stage and
ready for combat.
Evening star., 1952-03-18
Grayedigger Seized
For Threat 10 Schusfer
As Sutton Trial Opens
BY the Assoeiaisd Press

NEW YORK, Mar. 18.-An ell
derly gravedigger was held today
as the anonymous writer of q
threatening letter to slain Arnold
Schuster, whose tip led police to
Willie Sutton. the bank robber.
Sutton went on trial today for
a 1850 holdup. A heavy police
guard stuck close to the slippery
three-time prison breaker, and
detectives screened spectators.
The gravedigger's arraignment
on Federal charges was delayed.
after Brooklyn District Attorney
Miles F. Mcdonald, appeared at
the Federal courthouse to ques-
ton him.
Mr.. Mcdonald indicated he
was miffed that the FBI had not
notified him earlier of the arrest.
Killed March 8.
Mr.. SchuSter, "a year old
Brooklyn clothing salesman, was
killed near his home March &.
Just a month ago, on February
IL. Mr.. Schuster had spotted
Sutton on a subway train.
The FBI arrested the grave
digger, William Brinckerhoff
Brown, 81, Of New York, last night
and said he admitted writing Mr..
Schuster on February %.
Mr.. Schuster received about a
dozen threats before he was shot
Later today, Edward Scheidt.
head of the New York FBI Office.
said there is no evidence inn
plicating" Brown with the shoot
ing OF the young salesman"
Bore No Signature.
The threatening letter, allegedly
written by Brown, read:
This is to let you know that
your days are numbered for beam
ing a squealer on Billy Sutton /"
The note, scrawled on plain
lined paper, bore no signature.
put there was a crudely drawn
race at the bottom of the page.
Beaning" apparently meant "be-
Ing" The FBI refused to reveal
now the note was traced to Brown.
Charged With Extortion.
Brown was charged with vio-
Iating the Federal extortion
statute and held for arraignment
in Brooklyn.
In Queens. Sutton and two of
his alleged accomplices went on
trial in a heavily guarded court
room on charges of holding up a
branch of the Manufacturers
Trust Co., for $4,000.
Special security measures in
clude screening all who enter
County Judge Peter T. Farrells
court. Guards viii be provided for
each juror selected. Squads of
police and extra detectives will be
IN and around the building.
Co-defendantS with the ST.
year-old Sutton are Thomas
Killing. IS, and John De Venuta.
81. Their arrests followed SUIT
tons by a few days.
Sutton. known as "The Actor"
because Of the DISCUSSES he used in
a number Of spectacular holdups,
already faces life Imprisonment
for four felony convictions. He
never finished two of his prison
terms, escaping from Sing Sing,
N. Y, and later from Holmes
burg Pa0 prisons.
Evening star., 1952-03-18
Women Hurt in Rush
For Butter in AustruIiu
By the Assoe;oted Pres,

SYDNEY, Australia, Mar. 18.-
About 1000 persons went to
McDowell's store in Sydney to
buy 1000 pounds of butter adj
vertised for sale.
Twenty-Five women tainted and
others were trampled in the rush.
Police had to restore order. Sgd
|ney has had a butter famine for
the past six months due to falling
production.
Evening star., 1952-03-18
Grand Jury
Samuel Palmer.
CONTINUED From First Page.)

NOntlilueQ from FIRST PageJ
ard ,Manfredona, Lawrence Car
RADIO, Edward Atkins and Paul
Robinson and Esther Wright.
The special grand jury, which
was convened February 6, turned
in its first report late yesterday to
Judge Kirkland. He Immediately
ordered the conspiracy indictment
sealed to give police an oppor-
tunity to round up those accused
Accompanied by deputy United
States marshals, headquarter de-
tectives famed out through the
city after receiving the names of
those accused in the indictment,
The roundup went on until 5
o'clock this morning.
Worked for Catfish
peter Rabbit" Smith was de-
scribed as the largest dealer in
Illicit drugs in the city when he
was arrested February 81 on q
narcotics charge, but yesterday
1t. H. H. Carper, chief of the mar
cotics squad, told the Senate COM
mittee that Smith worked for
Catfish" Turner.
Arnold Bauman, counsel for the
crime committee, revealed yester-
day that deputy marshals had
been looking in vain for Catfish
Turner for weeks. Police found
him last night at his home.
At the home of Peter Rabbit
Smith in the 1900 block Of West
Virginia avenue NE, police ar
rested Palmer, and Louise (Tokey)
Monroe. 26, both colored. Palmer
was arrested on a bench warrant
to answer grand jury charges and
the Monroe woman was charged
with violating the Harrison Mar
coticS Act.
Named in the "open" indict-
ments We're James F.. Woods,
10, of Alexandra; John F
Lohunan, 81. Of the 800 block OF
IN street S.W.: harrington Will
liams, Is. Of the. 540O block OF
Clay street NE. and Raymond
Woody, 35, Of the first block OF
New York avenue NE.
Evening star., 1952-03-18
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. C..s

|it win increasce its transatlantic
coach service, starting June 1. to
10 fights q week in each direction.
six OF the tourist flights win be
to Paris. four to London. The
new low-cost coach flights will
start May with seven flights q
week each way.
Evening star., 1952-03-18
|TWA Plans to Increase
| [Cocch FLIGHTS to Europe
RY tha AssnrininrI Prasa

Trans World Airlines said today
the demand for summer tourist
air service to Europe is. so heavy
Evening star., 1952-03-18
ItuIion Auto Production

Italy's major motor-car pro-
|ducer supplies that country with
88 per cent Of its autos and half
Of its trucks.
, 1952-02-22
Negro Employed
By B & w
Distributing 60.

Another first in the employment
field in Dayton, was posted re-
Gently, with the announcement by
the B & w Distributing company
Of the hiring of John Lowe, 1912
Swisher street. Mr.. Lowe will act
in the capacity of salesman, and
with his many contacts, should be
a valuable addition to the COM
pany's staff.
The distributing company han
dies Carvings beers and ales, and
other malt products.
, 1952-02-22

Named as co-conSplrators were
George C. Trautman, president of
the National Association of Pro-
fessional Baseball clubs, govern
ing body for the minor leagues
and former baseball commission
Ell, A. B. Happy Chandler.
McLendon said that the net
work, which he claims is the ma
TONS second largest, has been
forced to abandon plans for its
"Game-of-the-day" broadcasts for
this year because o fthe individual
Continued On Page a
, 1952-02-22

Mr.. Meals election to the UE
board automatically follows his
election to the presidency of US
district No. T, comprising the states
of Ohio and eKntucky. He is the
first Negro ever elected a district
president and the second Negro to
become a member o fthe board. At
present William Wallace, Negro
union officer from US Dist. d,
New York and New Jersey areas,
is a member of the board by viz
tue Of being secretary-treasurer
of his district.
Active in the union for more
than eight years, Neal has served
as trustee, grievance committee
man and, more recently, financial
secretary and treasurer of US's
Dis. 7.
Continued Page Four
, 1952-02-22
Korean War News

3 SEOUL, Feb. 22. (INS)-
A strong Red amphibious in
vasion of an Allied held
North Korean island was dis
closed today to have been
crushed after 33 hours Of
fierce fighting.
"The Reds really got the
hell kicked out of them,' a
Navy spokesman said.
The over-water assault on
the island off the North 10
rean east coast was launched
early Wednesday by Conn
munist troops swarmlng
ashore from sampans.
The last emmy invading units
were either wiped out or thrown
back into sea Thursday, an an
nouncement stated.
Name of the island was noa an
Continued On Page -Four
, 1952-02-22

Queens Assistant District At
torney James ?. McGrattan an
nounced II have taken a state
ment" but refused details because,
he said, it might damage the
cause of the people,"
Venuta was said, however, to
have admitted taking part in the
robbery and to have disclosed that
each of the three men got $4,000.
of the loot. There was no immed-
late explanation of what happened
to the remainder.
, 1952-02-22
Negro Holds High
Position In u. {.

NEW YORK, Feb. 22.-Sterling Neal of Louisville,
KY. a former worker of International Harvester Co., has
been elected an international vice president and district
president and a member of the general executive board of
the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of
America (UE), representing more than 100000 Negro
and white workers turnout the Unite States and Canada.
, 1952-02-22
WEATHER FORECAST

Rather cloudy with a few snow
flurries east and north portions.
Highest 80 to 35 today. Fair north,
increasing cloudiness south por-
ton. Lowest 20 to rs north and
Is to 80 south portion tonight.
Saturday, cloudy and moderately
cold with some snow north and
snow turnin gto rain in south por-
ton.
, 1952-02-22
-~teonlpIIee duplicates
Willie Sutton And KEnu

NEW YORK, Feb. 20. INS)-The finger was put
on Willie (the Actor) Sutton and Thomas (Scup) King
today in the S63, 942 Manufacturers Trust Co, robbery in
Queens by one of their cronies.
John Venuta, nabbed when he tried to deliver food
and coffee to the already-arrested King, signed a confess
sion after hours of questioning during which he repeatedly
"sang" freely about the March 9, 1850, holdup.
, 1952-02-22
Y Million Dollar Suit
Major Leagues

CHICAGO, Feb. q. QNS)-Major league baseball today prepared to de-
fend itself against a $12OOOOO0 antitrust suit charging conspiracy to control
radio broadcahs fm major league games - "a
Thirteen ball clubs, Commissioner Ford Prick and presidents of the Amer
cal and National leagues were named defendants in the suit filed i'm u. S.
District court N Chicago by the Liberty Broadcasing System.
The suit asks ar injunction "perpauuy" enjoining the defendants from
refusing the radio chain access to the baseball parks for the purpose of broad
casting playoyplay game riphons.aaasasaHmas.a.
Not listed as defendants were the Chicago White Sos the Brooklyn bod
gers and the. Cincinnati Reds. M.s>v aMxa4AaAAaa.
LBS President Gordon McLendon said at a news conference that the tx
chusion of the three clubs wa "a legal matter" out he declined o elaborate.
However, the Liberty chain recently completed a three-year contract with
the White Sox for broadcasing all home games in 1852, 1858 and 1854, and
the Dodgers also have agreed to permit the network to broadcast their games.
The suit charged specifically that banning of the LBS "game-ofthe-day"
although it offered more money than omer radio chains for broadcast rights,
it had been "fozen OUT O the IS ball parks.