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ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS

ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS
Parking Areas. ST. 1000. 23'
ATTICS FINISHED
We specialize in finishing expandabls
atticS. Also additions and recrea.
ton rooms Free estimates Eas,
ATTIC FINISHING co.
S2l4 Piney Branch Rd. 10. s-s3oC
BRICK AND FRAME ADDITIONS
Porches. patlos. garages; FLA
financing or MORTGAGES reflnancee
On low monshly payments. DISTRICT
CONTRACTING CO.. RE. 2295, AP
CAROLINA RENOvATING co.
Painting and papering. Carpentr,
and gutter work our specially NJ
Job too large or small. Ii. 3-64s7
CARPENTRY, alterations, repairs. re.
modelling, old and new work. MR.
CARPENTER CONTRACTOR. Inclos;
porches: no Job too small. .BURDIs
d PHELPS. Estimates. cheerful,
given. HsIyGen. pr &; O. e Box 607. Silver Spring
CEHENffA fA' woRK; DIX floors. driveways
walks, steps, work guaranteed: reas
prices. Dupont S6O5. 2S'
CLOGGED DRAIN PIPES, electrical,
RooTEs bon. or 10 chs5gs ssss RoTo
EIEcfRfcAL Ifs haHe' INSTALLATION. repai,
n medic s,es tely; RA: s222 any time II
tion. Get the best for less. No dowr
payment, SO months to pay Phone
Il 4-45Ss: evenings and Sunday
GARAGES BUILT; frame. brick. Gin.
ger GER .RTSs Rl1Ss' No Gown payment. MIRs: MR
PAINTING-lnside and outside; wal
washing; do my, own york; wall.
paper cleaning. Ii. S-423S
PAINTINGLInterior and exterior
MITE Mr. BUSasR, nUssasRie sT Teas ssag mmed' seEy
PAINTING--By able white men. BesI
work for less; Free estimates. RE
0763: KI. S-SS13. -27
PAINTING, interior and exterior; al
Gf GGrk a1sa psatly and carefully done
PAiNTiNG, papering: reduced price.
work. L. CROWELL, SH. 1876" -
PAINTING CONTRACTOR-Commer
+ cial and residential: satisfactory fol
rs Yrs; MIR; LAWRENCE. ,RA. 9703
THOMPSON. 10. 9-9873. SO
PAINTING, KEN -TONING - Do my
own work: 80 years exper. Days,
pJ.Ug,; p.g,S146 S14267; eyes; "A; 614l56; 20
general and roof repairs; 1Oee dis
count. HO. 9625. 26'
PAINTING exterior. interior. KEN
toning; 80 years exper.; days. JU.
S-4967; ewes. LA. 6-4156. -26
PAINTING, interior and exterior.
Reas. prices. Free estimates. Call
day or ewes. IL 4-5l7l. -25
PAINTING. Sl2 walls and ceiling OF
average room; outside work reas
guar; white. SABER, 81. 9S46
work. materials. Do my own work;
ref. Wash. and Va. CHI. 1871. 30
PAINTING AND DECORATING
shin APP HORS -0R
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BUSINESS SERVICES

Standard TV Service-$3
ANTENNAS INSTALLED, S27.50.
UN. 3297-9 It'll 9.-TA. 294S.
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CATTLE 8 LIVESTOCK

FOR SALE-Beautiful, black. gated
mare; 8 yrs. old. Sound. EN-.
S022. 26s
HORSES-Beautiful Tennessee walk
ing mare; gentle hunter gelding.
ideal iady's mount: chestnut hunter
mare. Q lot Of horse; fine childs
hunter pony. JACK SCHAEFER,
LensburR f12-J-3 --GH
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AIR CONDITIONERS

JOHN G. WEBSTER is lieaduuarters
for engineered air-conditioning. All
units equipped with germ-killing tri-
ethylene glycol dispersion system at
no extra cost. Prices start at
$22a.96. JOHN G. WEBSTER d
SONS, 627 F st NV. across from
the, Hecht Co.. ST. 6100 day or
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GOLD
Bring your. dental gold. platinum
discarded jewelry. We pay cash.
A. KAHN, INC.
50 YEARS AT a35 F ST. NV.
OFFICE FURNITURE, all kinds; office
mach, any kind; top prices paid.
Eyes, Sun, CO; 1925; wk,,, DI. 1872.
flANOs WANTED - Highest cash
perienced movers. Call Ma. 4s70'
PIANO--Will pay cash for small up
make. TO. 59ls. II
PIANOS. ALL STYLES
WE PAY HIGHEST CASH PRICES
Call Day or Night. SH 3O39.
PIANOS ANY STYLE
PAY CASH. PAUL GOLIBART.
AID. 1928, 9:30-5:30 2s
SCRAP IRON. SCRAP METALS, auto
batteries. house rags: highest prices
paid. II you cannot deliver your
ssssauifE1SG' wash SSG Dssss BAG co.. phone Els US
SCRAP IRON. SCRAP METALS, auto
batteries. house rags: highest prices
paid. If you cannot deliver your
aeSnumHlations, please phone us.
ACE INK GgH $50. 60. 1880 Georgia ave
STAMPS-We are very anxious to
purchase unused or used United
States stamps-singles. blocks, plate
blocks. full sheets. collections and
accumulations; especially interested
in early U. s. in very f1ne condition
Top prices paid for anything We
can use. JACK o. KING. W. L, & T.
Bldg. 300 F. st. NV, ME. 1921.
BOILER, high or low pres
sure; must be reasonable. FA. 1908.
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EXCELLENT OPENING
For maid in pvt. home in George
town. II you have an even disposi-
ton. are an experienced cook
anu enjoy children. AID. o3S3.
COLORED GIRL for gen. housework.
Exper FIR, 1915,
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Furniture-New, Unclaimed
Freight. Drastic reductions. Bedrm.
sets. dinettes. liv.-rm sets, etc. Open
eyes. till 8. AMERICAN, 1923 18th
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lair CONDTTIONERS"
New 1852 models. II you have cash
and want an honest" deal see u.
PARAMOUNT CO.. HU. 1900
"The Original Cash Discount House u
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REPAIRS AND SERVICE
ADDITIoNs-Free estimates. remc

ADDITIoNsMFrss a,1T SsS;,7 e estimates; Stem Ssmoa7
ADDITIONS. ALTERATIONS, AND
REMODELING-Resi or com
mercial; no. Job too small or Toe
large. For free est. call RE. 7709
ADDITIONS - Carpentry. plastering
painting. ETC.: no money down, up
to years to pay. HAMILTON
CONTR., RE. 4477. 2S"
ADDITIONS. alterations, repairs,
porch Enclosures, extra rooms.
screening. recreation rooms, attic
finished. Complete building service
to increase the value of your prop
erty. CALL NOW, TODAY. for free
estimate. Financing arranged for
your convenience. Call GRIFFIN s.
ADDITIONS. ALTERATIONS. remod-
cling. Residl. or comml. All types
OF repairs, porches incl. recr. rms.
din. rms. dens, cement work. Also
specializing in kit remodeling. Free
estimates. A & c CONSTRUCTION
CO.. ST. 9l13. Closed Saturday.
AIR CONDITIONING. refrigeration
installa tions and repairs: new and
ASPHALT DRiVEWAYs, parking lots
Telephone OIL. $500 or oL 456S '
ASPHALT DRIvEWAYS. parking lots.
Farm roads. Free est. ST. 1000.
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COLORED
% LOGAN CIRCLE NV.

Newly dec. rms, some with pvt. baths;
conv. loc..; rental by wk. or mo |:
CONTINUED on Next Pagsj
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AIR CONDITIONERS

By the day, month, or season. A small
deposit will reserve your unit. Call
Il. 3-4112 R. y M. REFRIGERA-
TON CO.. 214 L st. ne. Your au-
thOrlZed lRnndedl Service Dealer
Evening star., 1952-06-25

From many wrecked buildings; lum-
Der free Of nails. framing, Studding.
sheathing. windows with frames
complete
Doors. plywood. pipe and many other
around
GENERAL WRECKING CO.
1887 brentwood Rd. NE. MI. 6177
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WASHERS

WASHERS
MUST BE SOLD TODAY
NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED
WEEKDAYS FROM 9 TIL d
Easy Spinner de luxe, floor samples,
reg. SCI 9. .95-today, S159.
Thor Automagic. floor samples, reg.
S226 50--today, S139.
automatic de luxe models, reg. $500
Evening star., 1952-06-25

ANTIQUE-Beautiful Czechoslovakiar
crystal chandelier, practically new
medium size: Must be seen to appre-
ANTioUEsMffqrhniitSre,, ni 20, glass. dolls
paintings, collectors items. RAM.
SAY ANTIQUE SHOP. l07 No. Fair
fax st, Alexandria. Open IL to
X: ! to 8: Monday through Friday
sash shslr; ssasH'ASt sas sA saa$ Has and a9s 9R'si
BABY CRIBS--Rented by day, week
or month; also carriages, strollers
and playpens: TU. 3443.
BABY FURNITURE-Beautifu blond
wood baby wardrobe. chest anc
matchins n, CRIB with PRACTICALLY ney
BARBER CHAIRS as9 ~, Koken; excel.
lent eondition; $3.50; 3 cabinets
BAsNs,o A; ssoS; SINKS. BArHruBs. 1S Dal,s.
sosS %; sSS Il st. New v. or No 0sea asos BLOCKS
BATHTTBs.. new ne used: iSHiI built-in legs
sAEEs e.. cess sss7 So5is.' Ga. ave ERas 81 55ss
BEDS-Two p: box springs; reas.
SonSii;o0 = Wis; old; also o. bed rest; excel
asss ~ s.; II s.ss sn sas seras; US
good condition. WA. 4O9S. 81 =
BED LEGS-Convert your con or boz
spring into Hollywood beds. We
InSs tnsssil los sH 1898 or JU: 7-541e: =
MI. 232s $40 to z pm. -27
BEDROOM SUITE; pieces; solid
rock maple; with box spring and
mattress: An excellent buy for only
S125. JE. 3-3O6s. -26
BEDROOM SUITE. Ape. walnut I'M
ish; Can Gaithersburg 1a.
cond.; S35. WO. 1897. go
BICYCLES. 4, 26-in.; and so wheels;
~ bicycle frames. All for $50.
OR. GIL after 5 pm go
BICYCLES-select yours from COM
plete stock of English and Ameri-
can models, Trade-ins wanted.
PSRkwHY' PSfl WiS' caCir Sys; pG. p6 Ia 145o n or
at Kirkwood rd.. Arl.. Va. ia.
BICYCLE-Foreign make. boys 90
in. with hand brakes. Newly paint
ed. OR. 5514. Il
BICYCLE, girls 26-in. New tires and
tenders. Excel. cond. $35. OIL. 4019.
Goerz. 6x30. SIS. Both individual
focus. S07 11th st. NV.
BINDERS. 3-ring, looseleaf, canvas
covered: reasonable. Call 10 to 8,
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Furniture-Wanted at once
any amount, good furniture.
Also refrigerator, gas range
and good piano. Call Mr..
Grady, phone, MA. 2679.
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Housekeeper-GHW

good home; excellent position for
settled person; give references; ex-
cellent salary; phone JU. S-S20O.
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AIR CONDITIONERS
NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED
OPEN WEEKDAYS, 9 TIL 8
5-year guarantee. Cash or terms.
All makes and sizes. as low as
$3.50
Silver Spring Gas & Elec. Co.
944 Wayne Ave JU. S-SO3S.
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II you want the best, you want Pa
WiILowGRoiuNpS FARMS. No % rocks Ks
no clay, no waste. Call RE. 1895.
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MIscEL. WANTED tcont.l

tNbSSS6s w eAINb60 tSont.B
AIR FORCE UNIFORMS wanted. Size
41-42. reg. height 8 ft. weight l75
lbs. have been recalled. TIE 1896
ANTIQUES
Furniture, bric-a-brac, china, glass-
ware; Oriental art objects, tewelry.
rugs. stlverware, paintings, por-
traits; highest cash prices paid. Call
MURRAY. ia. 1898.
ANTIQUES BOUGHT
China. furniture. silverware. jewelry
ana Chinese art objects. Any guam
tity Call LOUIS SEGALA CH. 1888;
ewes. EN-. f765.
ANTIQUES WANTED
SILVERWARE. ANY CONDITION
Jewelry. china. glassware and bric-a-
brac. d Milestone. North O300.
HOUSE OF GIFTS, 1888 Wis. ave.
BEDRM.. DINING RIM. AND OTHER
FURNITURE BOUGHT
CALL TILL 9 M. ORDWAY 6677.
-CT
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ENBEE
Washington's newest and
lowest price appliance store
1O16 7th st. NV.
DI. 2458
FURNITURE, UNPAINTED
California Redwood
AriSt0.Pi1t
ENBEE

Special Wed. thru Sun. 3-pc. red
wood barbecue set including table
and benches, weather-resiStant. {.
IN. thick. 9 It. long. 2S-in. wide,
Was $3S.50, now. S33.50. Other red :
wood pieces, $3.50 to S44.95. Bucket
chair, Captains chair. hardwood,
were $3.50, now S7.75.
THE UNPAINTED SHOP
Wash s most complete outlet for un-
painted furn. 926 New York ave,
NV, RE: 1924. Mon. Tues, Sat,
81: Wed, Thurs, Fri, SO; Sun,
lis. 26s
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OFFICE FURNITURE

Light wood, Palomino executive and
secretarial desk. matching chairs,
upnoistered in genuine green
ieather. matching large conference
table; used one year; Friden calcu-
lator: must SELL 1905 M st. NV.
RE: 238S, RE. 1928. -27
Evening star., 1952-06-25

ADD. MACH, typewriters, calc., cash
reg. once equip. any kind; top price.
DI. 1879; CO. 1926 eyes, Sunday.
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MlScEL. FOR SALE iconf. J
BUILDING MATERIALS

BRICKS. face ana common; 1 or q
million. ALASKA COAL q BRICK
CO.. MA. 5SS6 OF 1900
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SITUATIONS DOMESTIC

DOMESTIC WORKERS, INC
Plenty Of good Jobs. 2224 11th st
NV, DU. 4494. Il
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TARPAULINS, EX. 1874
4l4 2rd AT NV
TELEVISION

WIHEs02LIESALE IE y LS PRICES. FAMOUS
RANTY. MAHOGANY CABINETS.
No MONEY DOWN, LONG TIME
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Final / ribute Paid
TO A. S. Goss

Continued from first page,
sidered one Of this sections best
| horsemen.
Mr.. Goss's marriage to Marv
Jane Wren was solemnized Nav
8. 1896, the scene of the event
being at the present ranch home
of Harold SERVER, near Brown
ing.
Deceased is survived by his
widow; one son, Albert c.; three
daughters, Mayme Goss, Alver-
ia Silvas and Vera Sharp, all of
Browning; four brothers, Ionic,
Nate and William of Browning
and Albert of Bremerton, Wash:
four sisters, Mrs. John Merch-
ant and Mrs. Jack Higgins of
Browning, Mrs. Nellie Paisley
of Spokane and Mrs. Maggie
Billedeaux of Cut Bank, besides
three grandchildren.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12

Tie wifc's cousin Ben. and Belle
hi, bride are back from honey
incoming in the Rockies. TOak them
to dinner last night at the Garden
Tavern. Ben told about the trip:
"Went through a town in Idaho
that was only 100 feet wide. No
kidding! Built into long, narrow
canyon. And it shares those 100
feet with railroad track that
runs right H,otNh the hotel!
ITO get gas there we had to
parh right or the tracks. Suddenly
Belle screams there's train
comingn But the gas fellow just
laughs and says we were there
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12
Happiness

Beauty, charm, even mental
qualities attract men much less than
woman's capacity to be happy.
This should be understood by every
woman. In this lies the mysterious
charm of women who, though not
beautiful, sometimes no longer
young, attract every boris
Sokloff.
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Annual Examination Of Records Of the
Town Of Browning, Montana
Office of State Examiner, Helena, Mo

TO the Honorable
records a e Stsa sas report Of The regular the
Deputy Of
Rsspectuly. $780,.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12
Leg Care

If your legs become rough and
notified in cold weather. you can
easily improve their looks. Just rely
on the fine soothing lotion you have
found indispensable for your hands.
Smooth your legs with it after every
bath and always before donning
stockings.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12
From where | sit e.. by Joe Marsh
Narrow Town.
Brood Outlook

first. Blamed if the engineer didn't
stop the train and wait, too!'
From where l sit. it's good
illustration of how people can
learn to think of the other fell
low" 50 that the community bene-
fits. Railr0aders and tOwnspeOple,
Democrats and Republicans,
matted milk fanciers and those
who prefer Il temperate glass OF
beer-we all have to share the
same space. Let's maintain our
neighbor's right of way"
9be M"u<
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12
Early Coffee

Coffee before brcakfast"-an
eighteenth-century custom of drink
ing a small cup of black coffee i'm
medlately on waking, before dress
ing for breakfast-has been revived
on railroads recently, with the serv-
ing of pre-breakfast demi-tasse.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12
Observation-Disclosures
PUBLIC NOTICE

To whom it may concern:
The Blackfeet Tribal Business
Council went on record on Feb
ruary II. 1852 in invoking the
power of Section &c of Tribal
ordinance. 1t reads:
ANY party or parties buying
livestock f r o m Indians on the
Blackfeet l n d a n Reservation
shall first obtain a permit from
the Blackfeet Trib a Business
Council.
Permits may be issued upon
petition of the buyer showing
that he is an authentic buyer or
representing a reliable firm. No
permit will be issued to anyone
who shall rssort to obtaining
bills of sale for animals before
actual delivery of said animals or
to those who shall resort to any
unfair practices.
No stock in which the Govern
ment or Tribe have an interest
shall be sold by an Indian or pur-
chased by a buyer unless a prop
er permit has been issued, and no
stock, Indian 7or white-owned,
shall be removed from the reser-
walton or Indian-owned livestock
slaughtered until proper brand
inspection has been made by a
duly authorized inspector.
Anyone who shall violate this
ordinance shall be guilty of a mis-
demeanor and shall be punish
able by fine not to exceed $3.50
or three months Jail imprison-
ment, or both such fine and i'm
prisonment. In case of white
persons, their buyers permit will
be cancelled.
Leu NJ. Kennerly. Chairman,
Blackfeet Tribal Business Council
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12
Roast Pork

Like roast pork? Not only the loin
and tendcrloin lend themselves to
this cooking method, but also fresh
or smoked hams, sparcribs. Boston
style butt and the picnic shoulders
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12
Birth Celebration

The male natives Of Ancient
America celebrated the arrival of
a baby in their family by putting
on sDecial hcad'r.:% and dancing
and singing
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12
Substitute Clothes Rod

Do your clothes get wrinkled when
you hang them in the closet! Try
putting a link chain in place Of the
clothes rod. Put the hooks Of the
clothes hangers through the links
and your dresses will stay In place.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12

Copyright, 1852. United States Bre~ers Foundation
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12
Gideon

Who was Gideon? The warrior
judge who delivered Israel from the
Midianites. He was known also as
Jerubbaal on account of his destruc-
ton of the Baal altar at Aphrah.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12
PAPER and Wood

Paper and wood products for the
household, including napkins, tissue,
and wooden utensils, now account
for one-fifth Of the sales volume Of
the oldest producer of matches in
the country.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12
NHNHIIRR lllNE AAlRa I'd
$l00 Reward

TO ANY PERSON WHO WILL
Furnish the Name and Address
of the "Screwball" Who Wrote
the Following on a Postcard. Ad-
dressed to Brand l n spect tor,
Browning, Montana, Mr.. Sellars:
Cut Bank, Mont.
Sept. E, 1852
Why is it you send one
man to Jail for stealing sheep
at Babb. and Hilton steals
! head on Labor Day and
nothing is done. They brand
ed with big red circle and
he rubbed out. We get a pc
tltion to put you out.
The postcard is unsigned and
the words are in good penman-
ship.
A. r. SELLORS
]. E. HILTON
0N|InNH|HHUDNTFIHNIIllN|[HII]]IlTNNNNUDNUInNNnuUI
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Red Meat Is Old

The lean meat of good quality
lamb should be firm, fine-grained.
and dull pink in color. changing to
dull red as the animal grows old
er; so. dull red mea: is sign Of
age.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1952-09-12

Have all the piping hot wafer you
want when you want it with this new.
3o-soIIon table top Water Heater.
Only 50" high, and "a" wide, its
idsol for kitchen or utility room. easy
10 install os an extra heater TO sup
plement present system. The tabletop
provides additional work surface and
Evening star., 1952-02-18

Police said James was with q
|16-year-old youth who had stolen
an adding machine, a check writ
ing machine. and an automobile
from the Sun Motor Co., 2150
Bladensburg road NE. last Wed
nesday..
The auto ran out of gasoline
at Forty-sixth and East Capitol
streets. The youths transferred
the adding machine and check
writing machine to another car,
also reported stolen. The second
car became stuck in mud at Fiji
tieth street and Lee place NE.
The youths walked to a nearby
hardware store, at Forty-eighth
street and Dean avenue NE, and
offered to sell the adding machine.
When they returned to the car
for it. the store proprietor called
police. who were waiting when
the boys returned.
James was held under 81 900
bond and the 16-year-old was
turned over to Juvenile Court au-
'thorities.
Evening star., 1952-02-18
Tail Light Fragment Snores 3
Charged ind. c. Safe Robbery

traced it through q license plate
which one Of the suspects had
taken from his own car and at
tached to the stolen one.
AS a clincher. the broken piece
of metal fitted the autos tail light.
Police say Clyde B. Stroman,
10. Of the 900 block Of Fifty-first
street NE, former employe of
the building firm, has admitted
the theft Of the safe and car. He
Joseph H. Thomas, "a.
Of the 1900 block Of Gales street
Me-, and the juvenile. The safe,
without the cash. was found near
Ardmore, Md.
The three are charged with
housebreaking.
Bond for Thomas was set at
$500 and for Stroman at ST. 900.
The juvenile was turned over to
Juvenile Court authorities.
Evening star., 1952-02-18

A small piece OF auto tail light
yesterday led to the arrest Of
two men and q juvenile in con-
|nection with a safe robbery and
theft of an automobile.
After a safe containing $347
had been carried away from the
lexington Building Supply Co.,
1919 Fifth street NE. last Thurs
day night, detectives found the
piece of metal. They identified
it as a part Of the tail light as
sembly from an Oldsmobile "98".
Detective Sergt. Richard E.
'MeisSner and Detective F. A.
Dibitetto notified dealers and re-
pair shops to be on the lookout
for such repair job.
A patrolman. Pvt. Jesse L. Ed
wards, spotted the car yesterday,
stuck in the mud at Fiftieth
street and Lee place NE. and
Evening star., 1952-02-18
BY the Assoeioted Press

President Truman keeps d
diary and he's going to let the
public take a peek at it next
month.
The diary is a spasmodic affair
with entry dates at irregular in
tervals. But it may contain some
interesting background Of events
whose history has been only
partially told. e
Excerpts from the diary, plus
generous quotations from presi-
Dental memos, notes and
speeches. will appear in a book
called 'Mr. President" due out in
March.
It is the work of William Hill
man, former newspaperman and
now a radio commentator (MBS) j..
The President has been a will
Evening star., 1952-02-18
Excerpts rom 7rumons Diary
To Appear III Book Due Soon

ing collaboration. He told report
ers 10 days ago he wants them
to buy a copy. A A.
Mr.. Hillmau. started out with
the idea of showing the. Presi-
dents great knowledge of history.
The President told reporters the
idea appeared to him to be all
right and he had been answering
some questions for the author.
It now develops the President
also. turned over o great number
of papers-private and public
from which Mr.. Hillman made Sc
lections.
In a letter authorizing publica-
ton of the book, the President
wrote Mr.. Hillman:
II expect there will be those who
will constrde this as a political
act. You and I know better"
Evening star., 1952-02-18
ADA Indorses Plan
For Presidential
Primaries in District

The Washington Chapter OF
Americans for Democratic Action
has called on President Truman
and various presidential candi-
dates to support a proposal for
open primaries in the District.
The District Commissioners will
meet Thursday with leaders of the
local Democratic and Republican
parties and other organizations to
discuss plans for primary elec-
ton day here.
!. The Democratic Central Com
mittee, the local Eisenhower for
President Club and the District
League Of Women Voters have al
ready indorsed the idea, the chap
ter reported. II has been sug-
geSted the primaries be held in
late spring and that police sta
tions and fire department houses
be used for voting.
Identical kilograms urging in
dorsement Of the District primary
were sent yesterday to the Presi-
dent, Senators Kefauver, Demo-
crat. of Tennessee; Taft, Republi-
can. of Ohio, and Kerr, Democrat,
Of Oklahoma; campaign head
quarters for Gen. Eisenhower,
Cows. Ear" Warren of Cali
fornia and Adlai Stevenson of Il
Inois and Harold E. Stassen.
The telegram read in part: I'm
this presidential election year
there has been increasing support
for extending the democratic pro-
cess by permitting citizens to se-
lect their party nominees for the
Presidency instead of having
them handpicked by a few party
leaders. Adoption of the open
Presidential primary would have
its greatest significance in the
disenfranchised District of Colum-
bia. AS the national Capital,
Washington would set an exam
pie for the rest of the country.
I'm the past. the primary pro-
cedures of both parties in the
District have been so complicated
and restrictive that all but a
handful of Washington residents
have been disqualified from vot-
ing. In the 1948 primaries, for
example, only one-tenth of / per
cent exercised the franchise"