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Evening star., 1952-08-01
No Liberty for the Artist

Upon observing your July 26 political
cartoon, I wish to register strong pro-
test against your artists use Of our be-
loved Conferedate flag with the Hon.
Richard B. Russell's name inserted
in the place of seven stars.
Berryman's sense Of humor does not
appeal to me. He has consistently used
our flag in his cartoons, without regard
or discretion.
Is there anything which is held sacred
by newspapermen? r. A. r.
Evening star., 1952-08-01
Plight Of Arab Refugees

Your correspondent, Maurice Fried
man, stated in The Sunday Star that
"it is understandable that the plight Of
the Arab refugees has aroused great
deal Of emotion"
trust that Mr.. Friedman Is right,
although I have seen no signs Of any
vast emotion in Washington or New
York. Most of us. Christian and Jew
alike, have taken in stride the CAM
paign for castoff clothing for these house.
less. starving and naked three quarters
of a million people. in their fenceless
Dachaus. There have been only the
vaguest references in the press.
Yet they are people. They are not
dying in gas chambers. They are dying
the slower death Of starvation, pneu-
monia, and tuberculosis. It is mass gen.
ocide which only few, like Dorothy
Thompson. have had the heart and
courage to take note Of.
In regard to your correspondents
rhetorical question (Which unhappily
leads nowhere) "Was it the emergence
of Israel which created hatred of Amer
ican policy, or Is American policy being
made the scapegoat for the fact that
Arab leaders led their states into a war
against Israeli" any diSpassionate OBJ
server, such as your correspondent sum-
mons, can give categorical answer.
And that answer is that the displaced
Arabs are human beings, and have a
quite human dislike for being put out
Of their lands.
They are people who. with deep
gratitude. have long admired the great
free untheocratic republic of the West.
which has given them great universities.
great medical schools, repaying little
thereby the debt owed by the West to
Arab medicine, as well as Arab mathe-
maticS.
These people have tradition Of cul-
ture and civilization more ancient than
any other known to the West. Many
Of them are Christian in faith-the ma
jority Of the inhabitants Of Lebanon as
well as q number among the refugees
from Palestine. Those who titularly fol-
low Islam subscribe to the most tolerant
Evening star., 1952-08-01
'UNH!' Does Everything

Your correspondent who reported hav-
ing trouble with q cloudy crystal ball
should not take up valuable space with
silly complaints. Any contributor to the
Readers Clearing House could have told
him that he had simply allowed too
many false prophecies to accumulate.
The remedy is this: Dip the ball for
one "a minute in a mixture Of warm
(8O' F. water and q tablespoon Of
'UNH!" the new soapless. rinseless,
wipeless. useless detergent. and place in
the sun to dry.
M, II. Raitt,
Evening star., 1952-08-01
A Mode-Over School Board

The resignation Of DR.. James A. Cannon
from the Board of Education leaves on the board
only two who were members in 1850 These are
G. Melvin Sharpe and Albert E. Steinem presi-
dent and vice president, respectively. The seven
other members are relatively new appointees
and to all intents and purposes the District Court
judges, who select the members, have made the
board over.
Their intent in this connection was un-
doubtedly influenced by the obvious fact that
the Board of Education had become so deeply
split into factions, and so divided over the re-
appointment Of the Superintendent Of Schools
and appraisals as to his competency, that it had
lost the power to function effectively as policy
making body. The new board, although under
the same leadership as the old one, has an oppor-
tunity to recoup reputation that at one time
was in danger of being discredited.
DR.. Cannon like some Of the others who
have left the board, was one of its valuable mem
bers. He attributes his resignation to the pres
sure Of his own work as physician. But he
found himself, some time ago, on the opposite
side Of the fence from Board President Sharpe.
And with Mr.. Sharpes reelection as president
in July, he made known his intent some time
ago to quit. But no matter what prompted him
to leave, twelve years on the board is long
enough service for anybody, and represents ade-
quate contribution in such voluntary service. He
has given some sound advice to his former col
leagues who remain. He correctly points out that
the boards chief function lies in policy making
and general supervision of the execution of such
policies. When the board becomes involved in
administrative procedure as in the recent past,
its own functioning becomes begged down and
1t unnecessarily adds to the burdens Of the pro-
fessional school administrators.
Robert r. Faulkner, who succeeds Dr. Gan
non, has lived in Washington for many years.
He has shown a fine attitude in accepting the
appointment and promises to be helpful addi
ton to the boards membership.
Evening star., 1952-08-01
Questions and Answers
By Thomos r. Henry

any .auestion Of fact by either writing The
evening Star Information Bureau. 1900 street
I..u po.ssae g. 5; .CSonnr and neosR S cents
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.
Q. In what position should q fan be
placed before open windows at night to
cool sleeping room?-J. K.
A. The fan should be placed two or
three feet from an open window. with
the blades facing the opening squarely.
The fan should be In non-oscillating
position. Other windows in the room
should be open. BY this means cooler
air from outside Is exchanged for
warmer air inside.
O. Who was the first woman member
Of Congress?-V. McM.
A. jeanette Rankin Of Montana, who
was f1rst elected to the 65th Congress
which convened March 4. 1917.
@. Is India one Of the leading film
producing countries Of the world?-G. v.
A. Yes. India produced 400 films in
1850. The industry was capitalized at
$50 million and employed $4,000 people.
Hollywood produced 37o approved fea-
lures IN the same year.
Evening star., 1952-08-01
Letters to The Star :.

disintegrated and himself gone with it.
There is a suggestion that the FEC
allot q channel for trying to signal the
saucers. This plus an attitude of CO.
operation and even humility on our part
may get us somewhere.
IntArulanetarian.
Evening star., 1952-08-01
Soucy CoupIet
There's MG1y q slip
TDirt saucer and 'blip.'
II. r. Fais0n.

Soucy coupler
There's many slip
T1Dirt saucer and 'blip.'
II. r. Faison.
Nobody really knows what the myste-
rious flying saucers really are, but evi-
dence seems to point strongly to their
being operated by space travellers from
another planet. The mysterious lights
seen over Washington. and other places,
could be remotely controlled television
cameras" Of some sort which fash back
the picture to the operators.
do not believe the objects are from
Russia, as ] have read from reliable
sources that Russia would not be test
ing valuable missiles over enemy cities.
because no earth-made device is so
perfect that it won't meet with an
accident some time. and fall into enemy
hands.
II it were an American device, wouldn't
the Air Force know about it? It doesn't
seem likely that they would be in
vestigating 1t If they knew the source
from where it came.
Therefore, space travellers seems the
most likely answer. do not believe the
assumed space travellers have come to
attack us. They show in their retreats
that they do not want to tangle with us
in regard to q war. believe they may
very well be friendly people who have
learned to live without war on their
own planet. They may, too, have con-
quered disease. and many other evils.
There would be q lot American scientists
could learn from experienced travellers
from other planets. things which might
contribute toward our happiness. So. the
flying saucers" may be our friends,
rather than enemies. Instead Of chasing
them. why not build spot for them to
land?
Shirley Watson.
The Air Force has issued orders to
shoot the saucerS!
It is to laugh! The saucers' superiority
Z to us has been exhibited beyond all
question. Add to this their proven HARM
]. ..lessness over period Of years and we
have an exhibition Of what looks like
moral superiority as well.
Our fastest planes have never been
able to keep up with them. Neither will
they ever be able to shoot them! But it's
likely any daring pilot who carries
things too far may find his sky wagon
Evening star., 1952-08-01

Pen-nGnses may be used II letters carry
aDriters' correct names and addresses.
ALI letters are subject to condensation.
The beacon of Dillingham., 1952-05-29

Walton Ncoen. Jr., escaped
foot injury When ali Oil trlm b
his foot viii lie riding on the ba
trucko y,
The beacon of Dillingham., 1952-05-29
The ANS boat. North: Star, ives due to
dock at Kanakanak Last night
Little Barbra Riley was

Little Barbra Riley was rushed to the
Hospital o. h e7a ;2 Of May 18th h., upon
rescitary co~pl: cations that forto2d pos
sible pneumonia; but s doing nj celv now.
Little csterheuo (gir1) also made "trip
down for medi cal attenti on. ''''"~--"~~,.
The beacon of Dillingham., 1952-05-29
H AR 30 RI Tie H T S;

We were sorry to, haa- Saa&' the very
popular PAT. Steward Charlie Oliver
died recently in Seattle Of heart +,
attack.
The beacon of Dillingham., 1952-05-29

go Some days are worse than others. Red
Jaynes, ARC btss, has had a tough spri
with TIE DIX Road. Between Spears and =
Andrees nd the new Airport: stretch Of
sroad has been impossible for three weeks
Now, with dry weather, they are eettine
xsteadily better and will soon be opened
to general t~offica The Hospital bridge
washed out Nay 2etA as the result Of
erosion and thawe T. aid TO one manss
headaches, Rod noead down while Landing
on May oO5h and broke MS rropell or. The
same Afternoon Ne e*opoed to pull Frank
Behr's truck cut Of iana~ m,ds cut his face
dangerously olcsa 80 - y gat |eye< and =
had to heve first aldG<xAss 1tss been>'>
quite a cpri cc~'~~~-~~--.~~. '~.|
The beacon of Dillingham., 1952-05-29

Elmira Campbell left for Trenton, New
Jersey on Ray 8 in response to an urgent
wire from her mother. Her brother, a vic.
tim Of cancer, hadtaken turn for the
worts. The wedding VIII Oh WAS slated fonq
May l6 between her andSteve K4e has been
inde1tnitely postponed. -
The beacon of Dillingham., 1952-05-29

MISS Edna Crawford, Public Nurse at.
Dillingham; attended health Convention
in Anchorage between the 9th and 18th Of
Mays since her return she has bean kept
more than busy wiSh clinic and home calls
as the clu7bug makes its unpre judicad
Wounds .ct:..
The beacon of Dillingham., 1952-05-29

Fred Wa latka is in town visiting his
family. He arrived May 2lst from Fairbanl
where he has been attending the U. Of A.
for the past two years. Fred Is employed
by NCA temporarily but expects to leave
for one Of tho camps soon.
Herman Porter Of Anchorage was An ton,
Nay 25-26.
The beacon of Dillingham., 1952-05-29

The W. ow Tree Inn was the grand set
tingtf2r. the, annuel 1uni or Prom held on
Msy othns The, Native 81 sterhooe took charg
o. tie .eets. $.
Evening star., 1952-12-22
FOUND.

DOG, female. about 10 mos. old, vic
Post Once. Alexandria. Slightly hurt:
tan with black marked nose and mouth.
Owner, or good home. K1. 9-3959.
DOG, black and brown, yr. old vic. of
Russe.l and King sts., Alex. Call OV.
3-3516.
IRISH SETTER. male, large week of Nov.
"a, Silver Spring area, l22 Ritchie ave
Takoma Park. Md.
PERSIAN KITTEN. Colmar Manor. CAR
WA. 7-4254 after 8 pm.
TERRIER, tan. plump, Falls Church area.
JE. 2-S634.
Evening star., 1952-12-22
Too Late to Stop.
BY the Associated Pres.

MOSES LAKE, Wash, Dec. o.
Larson Air Force Base officials
have released a partial list of per-
sons killed in the crash of a
CHA Globemaster here Saturday
Release of names was slowed by
the difficulty in making identifi-
cation and the delay caused by
notification of the victims fam
lilies.
The latest list of dead follows:
Airman 1/c Paul E. Vaden
Monterey, Tenn.
Airman &c Amos w. Dinkins
Winston-Salem, N. C.
1t. William O'Connell, pilot,
Portland, Me.
1t. Robert j. Maple, co-pilot
Larson Air Force Base.
Airman &c James H. Bradley
Jamaica, N. Y.
Airman 1c Allen C. Carson,
Kerrville. Texas.
Airman &c David Martinez, San
Antonio, Texas.
Airman &c Teddy G.. Reynolds,
Alcoa, Tenn.
Airman &c James Pierre Guidry
Port Arthur, Texas.
Airman &c Lewis J Adams, Hop
kinsville, KY.
Airman &c Willie James Blake
Birmingham, Ala.
End 1t. Artice Lee Laird, San
Antonio, Texas.
Airman &c Robert Leon Allen,
kenton, Tenn.
S/Sergt. Thomas Eugene Rob-
erson, Little Rock. Ark.
Airman &c Willie Milton, jr.,
Montgomery, Ala.
Airman &c Robert H. j. Dupriest,
Searcy, Ark.
Airman 1c Walter J.. Lavette,
Chattanooga. Tenn.
Airman &c Bernard A. Pacy,
Keene, N. H.
Airman &c Edward Roy Choate,
Nashville, Tenn.
Airman Sc Thomas T. Hartley,
Jacksonville. Fla.
Airman 1c Paul Kenneth Dona-
hoe, Laporte, Texas.
Airman 1c Joseph Bartolo Mi
cell. Waterbury. Conn. (crewman)
Otis Roland Gilley, Ada, Okla.
Airman 1c Leray Prestwich, Co.
lumbia. Tenn.
Airman 1c John P. Sloan, Bella
rose, L. l., N. Y.
Airman 1c Harold B. Ramsey,
Newellton, La.
S/Sergt. James r. Beck, Pas
cagoula, Miss.
Airman &c Louis A. Bowen, Mt.
Pleasant. Tenn.
Airman 1c Robert R. Poole,
Toccoa. Ga.
Evening star., 1952-12-22
Survivors Describe C-724Crosh
And How They Escaped Death

he scraped along the ground. It
was pretty rough"
H. Miller suffered minor bruises
cuts and burns.
Says Belt Saved Him.
Airman sc Alvin R. Six, 81
Carthage. Mo-, said he awoke al
the time of the crash and saw
"all kinds of fire"
II was strapped in and at first
couldn't get loose. Finally I un-
fastened my seat belt and my
parachute waist strap. but could
MT unfasten its leg straps. Finally
I moved a little bit and got up on
a ledge and was able to get them
off.
ut was pretty tougf' while
was struggling with those straps.
But I know if it hadn't been for
being strapped by the seat belt,
I'd probably be dead now"
Airman Six also suffered cuts,
bruises and burns.
Evening star., 1952-12-22
Partial List of AHCrosh Dead

1t. Anthony Cannizzaro, Nash
vile, Tenn.
Airman &c Sidney r. Bozeman
Opelika. Ala.
Airman &c Arthur Ruffin, Nor.
gan City, La.
Airman 1c Robert N. Dalton
Baxter. Tenn.
Airman &c William C. Dunn, jr.
Aberdeen, N. c.
S/Sergt. Moe B. Weaver, Cou.
shatta, La.
Capt. Beryl L. Williams, Balti-
more.
Airman Charles N. Hall, Front
Royal, Va.
Airman &c Charles r. Baker
Springfleld, KY.
Airman &c Francisco L. Loya
McAllen. Tex.
Airman &c Thomas w. Mires
Mt. Juliet. Tenn.
Capt. Joseph E. Wells, Paw
huska Okla.
M/Sergt. James S. Jones, jr.
Greenwood, S. C.
Airman &c Sam Kaufm a n
Nashville, Tenn.
Evening star., 1952-12-22
Mother and 4 Children Die
In Blast and Fire at Home
BY the Assoeiafed Press

CHICOPEE, Mass, Dec. GA
mother and four children perished
in a fire and explosion in their
home early today.
The bodies of the mother and
three of the children were found
in their beds. The body of the
other child was found under a
bed.
The father was seriously burned
before he leaped from a second
story window and was taken to q
hospital in hysterical condition
as he was trying to re-enter the
burning building.
Fire Capt. Frank Cavanaugh
said the explosion was caused by
leaking gas main.
The victims were identified as
Mrs. Charles Hoitt. 80; her son,
Walter. 13, and three daughters,
Charlene, 10; Betty Ann, 7, and
Rosemary. 3,
Evening star., 1952-12-22
Efforts Are Pressed
To Learn Reason for
Air Crash Killing 86
BY the Associated Press

MOSES LAKE, Wash, Dec. %.
Military experts continued to-
day their attempts to solve the
question of why Sc men were killed
here Saturday in history's worst
airplane crash.
And civilian officials, in and out
Of Government circles, began a
concerted demand for investiga-
tions and action to reduce the
number of military plane acci-
dents.
Saturdays crash, which killed
all but 80 of the men aboard the
C-124 Globemaster, was the tenth
In recent series which has
snuffed out more than 800 lives.
Criticism Arises.
Calls began Immediately for
grounding of military aircraft
while safety precautions and
plane checks are taken. Criticism
arose from Congress, with de-
mands voiced that the appalling
toll be stopped.
Senator Russell, Democrat, of
Georgia, called for an exhaustive
investigation. He said it was pos
sible subcommittee of his Senate
Armed Services Committee would
toke action on the Moses Lake
disaster.
At Larson Air Force Base, start
ing point Of the Inflated flight,
the grim and tediuos job of iden-
tifying the dead continued. The
process was slowed by the difficult
tv of identifying the victims, many
of whom were mangled and
burned beyond recognition.
A study of dental records was
being made by Identification ex-
perts as the search for names to
match the bodies proceeded.
Generals at Scene.
Meanwhile. four Air Force gen.
erals huddled with other officers,
civilians and technical represen-
tatives of aircraft and equipment
manufacturers, trying to piece to-
gether the cause of the accident.
An Air Force captain with years
of experience flying heavy equip
ment said he thought the plane
just couldn't develop enough
power to rise from the airbase
runway.
He was Capt. George Demas of
Cleveland, Ohio. and Charleston.
S. c. His observations were made
first hand-he was one of the
passengers who survived the crash.
II had a peculiar feeling" he
said from his hospital bed at
Larson AFB. that we were stay
ing too long on the ground. 1
became convinced of this when l
Evening star., 1952-12-22
BY the Assoeioied Press

MOSES LAKE, Wash. Dec. %.
Descriptions Of the CHA
Globemaster crash which killed sc
servicemen were given yesterday
by three of the survivors.
S/Sergt. Francis Wehrle, "a,
who may have a cracked pelvis,
told his story from a cot in the
Larson Air Force Base Hospital.
He was heading for his home at
Barnesville, Ga. to see his mother,
Mrs. Ruth Wehrle, for Christmas
when the plane cracked up.
II had been here at Larson since
November 80. after getting back
from Japan" he recounted in an
interview. Il hadn't been home
on leave yet. so I didn't want to
miss this ride.
Stayed Up All Night.
II stayed up all night to be sure
I would be at the ramp at 4 am.
We were on the plane by am.
with our parachutes on and our
seat straps fastened.
THE pilot began to give us in
istructionS on the intercom on
what to do in the event of various
emergencies.
After he finished I dozed off.
I woke up bit as I felt the plane
start and saw the lights on the
ground going backward. I re-
member feeling the ship leave
the ground just as I dozed off
again.
II seemed to be dreaming when
I first heard a terrible scraping
and bouncing. AS I awoke,
everything was jumping around
in the cabin, and the other men
were being thrown against their
seat belts.
Interior Falls Apart.
Then the bulkheads and parti-
tions began to come loose and fall
on us. One hit me on one side
and another one on the other as
the ship came to a stop.
II saw fire starting in the front
and below us when looked down.
II had a lot of trouble un-
buckling my belt and parachute,
but I finally slid to the ground.
I was sitting third from the rear
seat.
II think I had to jump about
four feet. I walked so feet, ]
think. then stopped and turned
around. The next I remember
someone was helping me, but ]
couldn't walk then.
Il have had scares before in
flying. but I never had one like
this. Most of the fellows never
knew what hit u.s."
| 1t. Ralf Miller. whose parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne B. Miller
sr., live in Oklahoma City, said:
II just got to the plane before
| it took off. The first I knew
OF the crash was the continual
cracking and crunching noise as
Evening star., 1952-12-22
LOST.

BILLFoLD. contains licenses, papers and
small amount OF cash, vic: of 7th ana
ESe Sc. Reward KE. S-5102. e
BLACK COIN PURSE; containing money.
ward. M TOWNSEND. De. S-444o. "
BOSTON BULL TERRIER, female, mos,
IN Woodhsven-Bethesda area. Reward.
BOXER, large, tan, limp in front leg;
answers eni, fS to s79a4 9ame of Major Reward
CASE, black, containing keys. Small re-
DOG, white female lost in the vicinity of
is R l. bE sEe sa4ds snd St ne If found. please
EYE GLASSES, lady's, shell; in tan Kans-
versity. EN- 3-6z07.
GOLD PIN, feather shaped, 2 inches long;
ana sns shubest theatef: NM.' ReTardY f1 AD
PARAKEET. blue. answering to name Of
Pretty Boy; yellow band on leg with
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POCKETBOOK, woman's, black corde: VIC
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il il. 9 9-1ss4. s-A"H' 'A0' "A'u' ie.epa9ne W24
POODLE, light brown, male. large. vic
No 500. ~ ~ as
PURSE, brown. in cab Sun, cont. money
and keys. Reward. Ho. 2-7300, Ext. 10.
TROMBONE. King. silver finish, black
case upper cover. Sat. night bet SO
on East Riverdale Rd. from Edmonston
to Route /. $25 reward. CIR. 3-45Sl.
WALLET. woman's black, last Sat. vic.
Ga. and Rittenhouse ST.; all identifica
ton papers. Reward. ia. 9-7766. %
WALLET. black leather; initials M A. C.;
in the vic. of Xmas tree lot on 1st St,
Alex. Va. Liberal reward. EN-. 3-0496.
WALLET, belonged to deceased husband
lost by widow on Thurs. evening while
leaving cab very badly needed; please
return Reward. Phone UN. 4-S212. -23
WALLET. lost by widow, on Thurs eve
ming, while leaving cab. Reward. Phone
WALLET. light brown; containing checks
ana cash. important papers Generous
reward. Return to MIDSHIPMAN DAVID
W. OLIVER, 50 Victor st. ne. IA. 9-7S92.
WIRE HAIRED TERRIER, female. Aiexan-
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notify MRS. MAXWELL. TIE. 6-5492 Re-
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WRIST WATCH. Longines.. white geld:
vic. OF General Accounting Office, 5th and
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Evening star., 1952-12-22
Pine Trees to Cover Site
OF BuchenwuId Comp
BY the Associoted Press

BERLIN, Dec. 22.-Buchenwald
concentration camp, where more
than 100000 prisoners of the
Nazis died in agony and squalor
is being gwen back to nature.
The Communist government of
East Germany has decided to
eradicate the horror camp, now
lying idle, by tearing down all the
buildings and covering the area
with pine trees. Paintings will
begin in the spring. The job is
expected to take two years.
Evening star., 1952-12-22
so Per Cent of Bureau
Accused of Corruption
By the Associated Press

HONG KONG.-The indepen.
dent Sing Tao Jih Pao in a Cantor
dispatch says go per cent of the
officials in the Kwangtung prov
ince customs bureau were accused
of corruption. These officials are
gradually being replaced by gov
ernment workers from the north
ern provinces.
Because the replacements know
Evening star., 1952-12-22

felt the plane bounce at the end
Of the runway and 1t seemed the
plane had not developed enough
power to complete the takeof."
Too Late to Stop.
The pilot, Capt. Demas said, ap-
parently agreed, as he tried to
yank it into the air because it was
too late to reverse the propellers
and stop it,"
The plane rose sharply, the
captain related, then started to
settle.
Then the pilot turned sharp
to the left and that suggested to
me he was attempting to come
back to the runway. I looked out
the window at that point and
estimated we were about rs feet
in the air."
The pilot, later identified in the
list of dead as 1t. William O'Con-
nell of Portland, Me-, probably
changed his mind and attempted
to resume normal course, Capt.
IDemas said. After that, the first
thing Capt. Demas could recall
was making his way from the
wreckage and collapsing.
He was seriously but not crit
ically injured.
The 116 men in the giant twin
decked plane were not an unusual
number, Air Force officials said.
They told of tests in which 100
men with 100-pound sacks have
flown in C-124s without over
loading.
Grounding of Planes Urged.
But Representative Edith Nourse
Rogers, Republican, of Massachu-
Setts asked the Air Force to
ground the transports until the
accident causes can be deter
mined. Servicemen, she told Sec
retary Finletter, should not be
crowded into one large airplane
like cattle"
Senator Stennis, Democrat, of
Mississippi, member of the
Armed Service Committee, called
for a full report on the Globemas-
ter crashes to the committee, after
which he proposed that the COM
mittee should then determine
whether to make an independent
study toward a redetermination of
use"
Senator Russell said he thought
the preparedness subcommittee,
headed by Senator johnson, DEM
ocrat. of Texas, might take on the
crash investigation.