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Evening star., 1952-02-16
Senate Group Probing
'NSet Buying in &by
Public Health Service

Purchase Of two television re-
ceivers by the Public Health Serv-
ice in 1948 is under investigation
by the Senate Expenditures Com
mittee to determine if the expense
was warranted. it was learned to-
day.
The inquiry was made by the
General Accounting Office at the
request of the committee. DR..
Leonard A. Scheele, surgeon gen.
eral, said one of the sets was in
use in the executive Offices and
the other was acquired for a vet
erans' hospital. =
The latter set, which cost the
Government $821.41, was bought
for the Marine Hospital. near New
Orleans, but first was installed
for several weeks in the board
room of the Federal Security
Building before it was shipped
to the hospital. it was said.
Set Now i'm Storage. ~.
New Orleans, however. did not
have television broadcasting serv-
ice at that time, and the set was
shipped to a veterans hospital at
Rockaway Beach, Long Island
and later moved to another hos
pital at Manhattan Beach, Brook
lyn, when the hospital was trans
ferred. .....
An investigator for the GAO re-
ported the set was located there
recently in storage because the
hospital had so or go sets in oper-
alton, some belonging to the pa
tients and others donated by pri-
vate citizens.
A GAO investigator reported he
was unable to locate the second
|set, a portable $199 receiver with
Ia 7-inch screen, when he called
at DR.. Scheele's office, but later
was informed by telephone the sci
had been discovered in q closet
Put on Property List.
The portable TV receiver wa!
installed for a few weeks in TIN
home of Federal Security Admin
istrator oscar Ewing while thu
latter was recovering from al
illness. This was at a time, il
was said, when physiotherapy
methods Of treatment were being
broadcast.
Through an oversight, DR.
Scheele said, the latter set hac
not been entered on the Govern.
ment property list until the GAG
agent inquired about the listing
The portable also was used fol
a time in the home of a public
relations specialist for the health
service, it was said, to enable hin
to estimate TVS potentialities a.
"a means of distributing health in.
formation to the public.
Evening star., 1952-02-16
Fair Trode' Price Laws
Drow Grange Opposition
BY the Assoeiatsd Press

The National Grange has ex-
pressed opposition to 'fair trade"
price laws which it says maintains
high profits for the middleman.
Lloyd c. Halvorson, an econ
omist representing the farm group,
told the House Judiciary Subcom-
mittee on Monopoly yesterday,
1--WE do not believe in laws that fix
a wider margin than competition
would set."
Herbert Levy, Baltimore attor-
ney representing the Maryland
Pharmaceutical Association. testi-
fed that "fair trade laws deferred
monopoly and kept "the inde-
pendent businessman alive and in
competition"
Evening star., 1952-02-16

Judge ordered the dominant Taft
faction Of the Republican State
Central Committee to certify re-
turns in a January Is primary
election which gave 10 Of IL con-
tested seats to Eisenhower back
ers. The committee had voted
AL to nullify the election as
illegal.
8. Republicans Of Bristol, Va,
voted 1918 to support Senator
Taft for the presidency.
4. Nine Of II Alabama presiden-
tial electors who supported the
States Rights ticket in 1948 chal-
lenged supporters Of President
Truman to offer q slate Of elector
candidates in the May primary.
Evening star., 1952-02-16
Barber Won't Clip u. N. From His Shop Nome

tration. the u. N. General AS
sembly adopted . resolution
against the use Of It's title for COM
mercial purposes.
1 The barber didn't know about
the y. N. resolution, and the
world organization didn't know
about Mr.. Fucarino. The county
clerks ofiice apparently was In
the dark. too. Then q couple of
weeks ago some one reported the
barrier to ". j. g. Stavridi, q q. N.
|ofncial.
i MI. Stavridi dispatched q a.letter
to- thu, barber requesting that he
cease using the name. /. The
10. n. ofiicial dipiomat aticaily added:
s'Should YOU wish to use the
name IN o purely descriptive
Evening star., 1952-02-16
Elizabeth
Continued From First Page.)

attended the Kings funeral were
leaving today.
Among them are Queen Juliana
and Prince Bernhard of the Meth
erlands. Crown Prince Olav of
Norway. Prince Axel Of Denmark,
Prince Albert of Belgium and
Grand Duchess Charlotte and
Prince Felix Of Luxembourg. (
Greek King Paul and Sweden's
King Gustav Adolf and, Queen
Louise will be the week end
guests Of the Earl and Countess
Mountbatten at = their country
home in Hampshire. King Fred
ERIK and Queen Ingrid Of Denmark
sail for home tomorrow. King
Haakon Of Norway departs Tues
Iday. i
Britons generally still mourned
the King who shared their life
|of adversely for nearly 16 years,
but seemed determined to resume
their daily routine quickly.
Pictures of the dead King,
draped in black. were removed
from store windows. All signs of
mourning were removed from Pad
|dington Station, from where his
body started its train trip to burial
and from other public buildings.
Mourning Strain Eases.
The sedate London Times
summed up editorially:
The long strain-it has been
"a strain-begins to ease this MORN
ing and the people. looking back
over 10 testing days, are sorting
out their thoughts and emotions.
After the military funeral the
ceremonial drill was put abruptly
i'm reverse. The band, which a
few minutes earlier had been play
ing solemn music, breaks into. a
marching tune. The escort de-
parts briskly from the grave, which
1t had approached with reversed
arms and at slow march.
The inherent dramatic Justice
|of this procedure cannot be ques-
Etioned.
The living must carry on, and
II they languished in too-pro-
longed mourning they would pro-
woke the impatience of the dead." /"
Evening star., 1952-02-16
1t Was Only Police
After Speeder, Not
Won1on's Husband

A man who mistook a pursuing
police cruiser for a vengeance
seeking husband was fined SIS in
Arlington Police Court yesterday,
as the result of a wild 75-mile-an-
hour chase.
Haywood Lee Miller, 81, colored,
OF the 1000 block North Buchanan
street, Arlington. pleaded guilty to
the charge before Judge Harry s.
Thomas, who asked for an ex-
PLANTATION.
Miller explained he was riding
with another mans wife early yes
terday and, when he noticed q car
following him. he thought it was
the woman's husband.
"I'1l have to give you credit for
being scared" Judge Thomas COM
|mented before imnnSinr sentanca
Evening star., 1952-02-16
he knew the royalty Of servant

he knew the royalty Of servant
hood"
Acting Secretary of State
James E. Webb and others from
the State Department were in at
tendance. Secretary of State
Acheson was in London for the
Kings funeral. Supreme Court
Justices Frankfurter and Burton
were noticed in the pews, as was
Admiral William M. Fechteler,
Chief Of Naval Operations.
The male choir with boy So
pranos singing counterpoint to
the adult voices filled the transept
and apse of the uncompleted edi-
flee with the melody of hymns.
Paul Galloway was at the organ.
The entire congregation joined
heartily in God Save the Queen" +"
Evening star., 1952-02-16
Singapore Confused
BY Power failures
BY the Associuied Press

SINGAPORE. Intentional
blackouts, a daily measure intro
duced to conserve Singapore's
limited electric power, are so
much Of an expected thing that
it's difficult to recognize a genu.
Inc, unintentional power failure.
. At l pm. the other day in
"a Singapore residential section,
the fans stopped and ice in home
refrigerators began to. thaw. BY
y p.m.s there was still no power,
Someone, suspicious that this,
|''blackout" had lasted longer than
usual, decided to call the power
station. This was the first word
that the city's electricians had
received of the. accidental failure.
Evening star., 1952-02-16
Filipino Senator Urges
Jup Prisoners Release
BY the Associated Press

MANILA, Feb. 16.-The Philip
pines Senate floor leader suggest
ed Friday to the Council Of State
that all Japanese war prisoners
still held here be sent home as a
good will gesture.
But Camilo Osias also appended
another reason-it would save the
government the money spent
boarding and feeding the LOG
prisoners, still held at Muntin-
glupa Prison as convicted atrocity
perpetrators. ,- &a.,f ~
Evening star., 1952-02-16
Business Manager Named

VIRGINIA BEACH. Va, Feb. l6
R-Albin r. Mailhes Of Vir-
sinia Beach. former executive di-
rector Of the resorts chamber
of commerce, has been named
business manager Of the Virginia
Beach Sun-News. Fred A. Hay
cox, president Of the Beach Pub
fishing Corp, announced today.
Evening star., 1952-02-16
probers Asked 10 Call
Diplomat Back for
Quiz in ! 'Seeurily Case
BY she Assee;assd press

* = S = sf 5 se =
Senator Ferguson. Republican,
Of Michigan said today Diplomat
John r Davies. jr., should be
called back from Germany %
testify about the recommendations
. former Central Intelligence
Agency employe charges the diplo-
mat made in l949.
Lyle n. Munson, ex-CIAs opera
tive, told the Senate Internal
Security subcommittee yesterday
Mr.. Davies had proposed that six
persons, four Of whom have been
described as Communists Or pro-
Communists, be used to help guide
the CIA in its Far East activities.
At the time Of the conversation.
Mr.. MunSon said, Mr.. Davies iaii-
Gated to him he sdid not believe
any OF the six TO be Communists.
Cleared by Board.
Mr. Davies now Is deputy direc.
tor Of political affairs at Frank
furt. Germany. He was assigned
to the post shortly after being
cleared by the State Departments
Loyalty Security Board.
The subcommittee. busy since
last July digging for any SUBJ
versive influences on Far Eastern
policies. already has questioned
MIR. Davies at q closed door ses-
sion.
Mr.. Davies said in Bonn, Ger
many, today that the entire mat
ter had been disposed Of as with
out foundation"
Mr.. Munson is now in the book
publishing business in New York.
but makes his home In Silver
Spring. Md. He left the CIA in
April. 1850.
He testified that Mr.. Davies
recommended six persons be used
for consultation and guidance and
for the preparation of materials
that would be useful to the CIA.
To Guide Secret Unit.
Specifically. they were to guide
the "OPC." identified by subcom-
mittee counsel only as a secret
subdivision Of the intelligence
agency. in regard to certain ac-
tivities affecting the Far East" !"
The six. Mr.. Munson testified
were writer's Edgar Snow, Agnes
|Smedley and Anna Louise Strong;
Prof. John Fairbank of Harvard
University and his wife, Wilma,
and BENJAMIN K. Schwartz.
The subcommittee previously
received testimony that, of these
six. all except Mrs. Fairbank and
MIR. Schwartz were Communists or
pro- Communists.
Mr.. Snow said In Pierpont.
N. Y. he had never been ap-
preached with such q proposal,
but he would have been glad to
help. He denied most emphati-
|cally' he had ever been a Com
munist or pro- Communist.
In Cambridge. Mass, Mr..
Schwartz said his only connection
with the CIA was when he was
asked by o representative Of the
agency to write q paper on the
kind Of propaganda that should
be sent to Communist China. He
said he submitted the paper.
Prof. Fsirbank said he mad no
comment to make.
Committee Asks Data.
Meanwhile, the House Un.
American Activities Committee il
seeking data from the RFC or
the case Of one Of its employees
who was cleared Of disloyalty b.
Ian RFC review board after &C.
knowledgine he was once q Com.
ImuniSt.
The committee asked for copies
Of papers in the case. including
. job application in which the
lRFC emnloye. Lynne L. Prout, IS,
did not disclose his one-time
Communist party membership.
Evening star., 1952-02-16
Woodstock chumber Elects

WOODSTOCK. Va. Feb. IL
(Special) Simon Wender. Wood
stock merchant, has been named
head of the Woodstock Chamber
OF Commerce for the coming year.
Others named by the board OF di-
rectors are Donald Garman, vice
president: Marvin Renalds. treas
ureY; II. Garnett Scott, secretary.
Evening star., 1952-02-16
Civil Service Scores
|0PS for Hiring Man
Fired in Bribe Case
By jones {. Roper


today lambasted the ONCE Of
Price Sterilization for hiring a
man who had lost a aprevious Gov
Iernment job for allegedly taking
lbribes.
csc Chairman Robert Ram
|speck told Congress the incident
never could have happened, If
OPS had followed civil service
rules on hiring. And he told OPS
Ito follow the rules in the future.
Center of the controversy was
stephen G. Benit. jr., who lost
ian Agriculture Department job in
Dallas. Tex, when an investiga-
|tion indicated that he accepted
|$1,650 from people doing business
with the Government. A grand
Jury later indicted him.
Meanwhile, however, Mr.. Benit]
got a $3,410 job with OPS in
Dallas.
Tells How 1t Happened.
Today. Mr.. Ramspeck explained
how this could happen. It was
learned he told his story In
separate letters to OPS and to|
Representative Written of Mis-
|sissippi, chairman Of a House SUBJ
|committee that exposed the BENT
incident.
Mr.. Ramspeck said that, under
standing rules of the Civil Service
Commission. any Federal agency
lis required to get commission ap-
|proval before - always before -
hiring any one who admits he has
been fred or forced out Of q preyl-I
Gus job. Mr.. Benit, in applying
for the OPS job, conceded he was
forced OUT of the Agriculture De-
|partment for 'infraction Of de-
Ipartmental rule" But. Mr.. Ram
lspeck said, OPS hired him any
way-and asked later for civil
service approval. The commission,
Iaghast, ordered OPS to get rid
lof MIR. BeniJ. quick. OPS did.
1.-THE commission is concerned, :"
Mr.. Ramspeck wrote to OPS head
quarters. that Stephen G. Benit,
Ijr.. gained re-entry into the Fed
leral service because the Dallas of
flee of OPS did not follow the
Commissions instructions. -.
'Please emphasize the commits
sion instructions in these mat
ters to your field Offices 50 that q
recurrence Of q situation like the
lBenit case may be prevented"
Letter Is More Blunt,
Mr.. Ramspeck's letter to Rep
lresentative Whitten was more
blunt:
"The simple fact? Is that this
could not have happened had OPS
lived up to the Civil Service Com
missions standing instruction that
agencies must obtain prior ap-
lproval of the Commission for ap-
pointments under such circum-
stances.
"In his application field with
OPS, Mr.. Benit made affirmative
answers to the question, "have
you ever been discharged or forced
Ito. resign for misconduct or un-|
satisfactory service from any posi-
ton? And in explanation Of his
answer he stated that he resigned
due to infraction Of departmental
rule However, the commissions
prior approval Of this appointment
was neither sought nor obtained.
"Had OPS submitted Mr.. Benit,s
case to the Commission for prior
approval of the appointment, his
Ire-entry into; the service would
have been prevented"
Evening star., 1952-02-16
1runans Join 5000
In Cathedral Service
For King George

President and Mrs. Truman
and Miss Margaret Truman were
among the 5000 mourners who
crowded Washington Cathedral
yesterday afternoon at a memo-
rial service for King George vi.
More than 500 others who were
unable to gain admittance heard
the services from loud speakers
placed outside the Cathedral.
The Rt. Rev. August Dun.
Bishop Of Washington. led a
professional Of acolytes, chapter
members. choir boys and choir
men, and clergymen in cassock and
surplice into the crowded Cathe-
dral behind lighted candles. The
cross and the flags of the eight
British Commonwealth nations
were followed by the flag of the
Protestant Episcopal Church of
America and the flag of the
United States.
The diplomatic corps turned
out en- masse, including those of
the Moslem nations, Iran and
Egypt. currently at odds with
London: U. S. S. r. Ambassador
Alexander S. Panyushkin and the
Ambassadors of the satellite ma
tions.
Princess Alice of Greece, whose
son. the Duke of Edinburgh, isl
Queen Elizabeth's consort. wasI
another mourner.
Sayre Conducts Service.
The Very Rev. Francis B. Sayre
jr, dean of the Cathedral, con-
Quoted the service. British Am
bassador Sir Oliver Franks read
the lesson in strong, clear voice.
The text chosen was Paul to the
corinthians. First Book, Chapterl
is including:
so when this corruptible shall
have put on interruption. and
this mortal shall have put on i'm
mortality, then shall be brought
to pass the saying that is written,
Death Is swallowed up in victory
20 death, where is thy sting?
o grave, where is thy victory"
The congregation that had as
sembled included officers of Great
Britain and the Commonwealth
nations, wearing big campaign
medals strung across their chests;
military aides, carrying swords;
Indians and Indian women dressed
In black. each with a black dot
on her forehead.
Address by Bishop DUN.
Bishop Dun made the address.
In it, he said:
I'VE come together for prayer
and praise God and to listen to
the deep testimony of the Spirit.
yet we are very human, and
We do rejoice that in this King,
with whose passing a page of
history turns for whole people,
high place was matched with
simple goodness.
"He was trained to uphold a |
throne which he found himself
called to occupy. Difhdent by ma
ture and halting in speech, he was
to stand in the bright
light Of public gaze and to act as
spokesman for his people.
In young manhood and in his
last years, he underwent harass-
ing illness with courage and
without self-pity. He sought to
reach out in understanding to-
wards all sorts and conditions of
man. He sought to share the
dangers ard discipline of his fell
lows. Beneath all the pomp and
ceremonial of royal station, COM
mon men could see in him a
faithful husband, a loving father
and a loyal brother He knew that
kingship meant service, because
Evening star., 1952-02-16
One Moment
With God
DAILY DIRECTIONS.
BY EDWARD L. r. ELSON.
Pastor, National Presbyterisn Church,

DAILY DIRECTIONS.
Or. George Washington Carver,
famous Negro scientist Of Tuske-
gee Institute. once said: '.T never
grope for methods, for the method
Is revealed at the moment / am
inspired to create something new.
] lived in the woods. ! wanted to
know everything. / gathered spec
linens and listened to what God
had to say to me. After I have
had my mornings talk with God.
I 90 to my labarotory and begin to
carry out His wishes FOR the day
Even as this, humble child of God,
we may receive power for our daily
tasks. .
Psalm 5:3.
Prayer: o God. speak to ne as
I isten 10 Thee. AsReR.
Evening star., 1952-02-16
Choir Boy Returns as Bishop

The Right Rev. Karl Morgan
Block. Episcopal Bishop Of Cal
Iifornia, and q former choir boy at
|St. Marks Episcopal Church, will
be guest preacher at IL am. to-
morrow In the church, Third and
"a streets Sc
Evening star., 1952-02-16
Dirt Mokes Foes Lost

/ BoSTON.-Because of SCOT ana.
dirt in the air, city fogs generally,
last longer and are more dense
than those in open country. =
Evening star., 1952-02-16

Prayer: o God. speGk to ne a.
7 Hsten to Thee. Amen.
Evening star., 1952-08-03
COIORED

Brick row house. 100 block D st;
sc. Fully furnished and equipped
for two families. Three-room apart
ment upstairs, rents for $50 per
week. is not rented. Excellent ana
convenient . Location Sa .1p for cb%rcSas schSSols
hospital. etc. Two porches inclosed
and insulated, screen. and storm
windows. custom-made Venetian
blinds, curtains and drapes. Wall:
papered by artist; Inside panels AZ
la-inch Dumont television with lat
est aerial on roof: Solo Concerto
player piano. Lovely combination
desk and cedar wardrobe with nat
space and mirror, Good firm over
full paneied walnut 10-piece dining
room set. Two cabinet gas stoves;
two refrigerators, one Crosley and
one Westinghouse. Rugs with waffle
pads underneath. Four bedrooms
equipped with good beds, f1rm mat
forts and spreads together with pill
lows. and pillow slips. Awning on
front porch together with glider and
chairs and large summer rug makes
i cool and comfGrtaelle ,nasls .rd 9ishsi; hssS
towels, knives and forks. cooking
utensils; plenty cupboards and
clothes closets, one large cedar-ltned.
Bath upstairs. shower downstairs.
Electric washer with wringer at
tached. Mechanics garage, equipped
with electricity and shelves, over
head doors. Come and see other
things too numerous to mention. All
this for the bargain price of S16.-
$50. Real estate men or brokers
who have prospects. add per cent
to the above price for your fee. NO
ONE WILL BE BARRED FROM
INVESTMENT. Oil heated. The
above home and grounds are spar
king clean. Down payment, So, 500.
Since this is a one-day ad, cut out
for future reference. Call Lincoln
to 4 pm. Ask for MRS. ATWOOD.
Evening star., 1952-08-03
HOUSES sALE-s.W. Cont

COLORED-13O0 BLOCK OF 4TH
ST. S.W.--First commercial. Price,
$3.50 with $3.50 down. Small row
brick in new-house condition. Fer
spppt, to see call Mr., Stern. TU;
SHOCKEY, ReaItor. II
Evening star., 1952-08-03
HOUSES FOR sALE-MD.

FOR SALE in Tyrone. 1O-rm.. bath,
home; ila-aere land; on highwya.y
more. Write, see or phone owner
tROSSELLE. Rt. z. Westminster. Md.
Phone. 923-W-2.
LIVE IN THE COUNTRY! Four-room
house with electricity, on farm mr..
Seneca. Nd; 20 miles downtown
Washington. Excellent well water
OPEN-4-room house; ST. 500 down
payment, which incl settlement fees.
Bal. S32.50 per mo. Can be seen
on week ends or by appt ewes. 116
Circle aye. Potomac Heights. Indian
Head, Md.
Evening star., 1952-08-03
HOUSES FOR SALE-S.E.
VETERANS

Only $13,25O with pre-X H.
nancing on these new semi
detached brick homes, in
most convenient Southeast
area; monthly payments in
cluding taxes and insurance
only $76 per month: 8 rooms,
full easements, beautifully
equipped kitchens.
Drive out Penna. ave. s.e. to
Southern ave, turn left on
Southern to 1900 block and
sample house.
Open Daily and Sunday till DARK
Sidney z. MenSh & Co.
Ma. GAO
Evening star., 1952-08-03
HOUSES FOR SALE-s.W.
1875 ELMIRA ST. s.w.

OPEN SUNDAY TILL z PM.
Near Naval Research Lab. Anacostia
Air Station and Boiling Field: Finest
in this area. Storm doors and win
dows. Many other extras. Well fi-
nanced. Mr.. Shuman, DU. 1898.
MARSHALL J. WAPLE CO.
Realtor, 1924 14th st.. NV. DI. 3S4e
Evening star., 1952-08-03
ST. MARYS COUNTY

We have one lovely 2-bedrm. bunga-
low, completely furn, with oil heat
and many extras. Located at Col
toms Point. Priced right for quick
sale. Year round property. WIN
rent well when not in use of owner.
ST CLEMENTS BAY
We have one 2-story home with 3
bedrmS. on 2nd fl. Oil heat, built
in gar. lge. front yd. leading to pier.
This property reduced as owner has
moved to farm. Very anxious to
SELL Either property can be seen
during Aug. by contracting Cecil
Gibson at Abel, Md. or call
M. PAUL HANNAH
732 18th St. NV. ME. 4100
Evening star., 1952-08-03
PAUL MUDD CO.

NEAR MINNESOTA AND NAYLoR RID.
Beautiful modern. clean, all spacious
rooms: , bedrms. and bath LIST mr.;
full bsmt. with - bath: gas INV h.:
screened porch. Very conv. to pub
iic and parochial schools, shopptng
and transp. Call Mrs. Cox. LU.
2-sl36. ATLAS REALTY CO., ST.
Evening star., 1952-08-03
RmuCEn no N17.Qhn

Open 2 TN dark. 1884 wheaton I'd.
Kensington Assume CT loan. 81
bedrm.. corner. brick and frame
Dutch Colonial: separate din. rm.,
modern kit. large screened porch.
Out Georgia ave. to Wheaton rd..
turn left to sign. Q AND L REAL
Evening star., 1952-08-03
DE LUKE RAMBLERS
BarnabV Manor Oaks

OPEN SUNDAY H-7
Attractive 3-bedrm. rambler on lge
level lot in beautiful rural location.
Homes feature lge. liv. rm.. fire.
place and picture window. Tiled
% attached e sar. 1h, heWh. goo good fir finanel aeu
ing. Direction: Out So. Cap. or
Branch ave. s.e to st. Barnabas I'd.
Turn on to Wheeler I'd. at cemetery
and over to 5400 blk and open sign.
Mr.. Harris with ALDRE, INC. LU.
4-O147 Ewes IL. 4-5172