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Evening star., 1952-04-10
Steel Company Files
New Suit Against
Government Seizure
Asks District Court
To Rule Presidents
Act Unconstitutional

The steel industry today re-
newed the court fight to free their
mills of Government seizure and
operation.
Another steel company, Jones
& Laughlin. asked the District
Court to restrain seizure on the
grounds that President Truman's
action was an unconstitutional
trespaSs on their properties.
The action paralleled suits filed
yesterday by three other COM
panles-Republic, Bethlehem and
youngstown in which Judge
Alexander Holtzoff refused to in
terfeTe with Government opera
ton of the industry.
The Jones & Laughlin attorney
Sturgis Warner, contended PreSi-
dent Truman was without consti-
tutional authority to instruct Sec
retary of Commerce Sawyer to
seize the plans.
Quick Hearing Refused.
A short time after the new suit
was filed, the steel companies met
a new setback in their court bat
tile.
Judge David A. Pine, also in
District Court, refused request
of Republic, Bethlehem and
Youngstown to advance the date
of hearing on their petition for 6
permanent injunction against
seizure. Attorneys for the com.
pany had filed such a petition
after losing their case for re.
straining order before Judge
Holtzoff.
A defendant in an injunction
suit normally is allowed 20 day.
in which to answer. Justice De.
partment attorneys argued before
Judge Pine that since the Govern
ment was the defendant in thu
/ (See SUITS. Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1952-04-10
Mccarthy Resolution
ASKS Senate Elections
Unit 10 Probe Benton
Seeks Investigation Of
1850 Campaign Funds
Of Connecticut Senator
BY J. A. O'LeorY

Senator Mccarthy, RepuDllcan,
of Wisconsin, today introduced a
resolution asking for an investiga-
ton of Senator Benton, Democrat,
of Connecticut, by the same SUBJ
committee which has been investi-
eating Senator Mccarthy at the
request of Senator Benton.
The unexpected move by the
Wisconsin Republican came as the
Senate was about to consider a
request by the Rules Committee
for a vote of confidence in con-
nection with it's handling of the
Mccarthy inquiry. The commit
tee took this stop because it felt
Senator Mccarthy had challenged
its integrity and jurisdiction.
The Rules Committee raised
the issue by moving that it be
discharged from further consider
alton of Senator Mccarthy, and
then asking the Senate not to
discharge it. BY rejecting the
discharge motion the Senate
would, in effect, be sustaining the
committees course of action.
Opposes Discharge.
Senator Mccarthy announced at
the outset that he hoped the
Senate will not discharge the
committee because. now that the
committee has investigated his
career, he wants the same rules to
apply to any investigation of an
other Senator that may be pro-
posed.
He then sent to the desk his
own surprise resolution asking
that Senator Benton be investi-
gated.
After a long series of where
aSeS, the Mccarthy resolution re-
quested the Rules Committee to
investigate the following allega-
tions:
Il. Campaign funds which were
collected by Walter Cosgriff for
Benton's 1850 Senatorial campaign
and accepted by Benton and un-
reported by him in violations of
the laws of the State of Connecti-
cut and the Federal laws, as well
as all other monies collected by
or expended by Benton or any in
dividual or campaign committee
acting for or in his behalf.
Fake TV Pictures Charged.
20. The use by Benton of fake
television portrayals of Benton
during his 1850 campaign.
IS. The extent to which State
Department funds have been paid
to Benton's company, Brittanica
Films.
-. The facts surrounding Ben
tons printing of Encyclopedia
Britannica by cheap labor in Eng
land in order to avoid paying the
printers union scale charged in
America.
IS. Benton's income tax returns
for the years 1947. l948, l949 and
1850.
"6. Further Investigations with
respect to the activities and as
sociations of William Benton as
the committee deems necessary
in order to recommend to the
Senate appropriate action in the
case of William Benton"
| Vice President Barkley referred
the resolution to the Rules Com
mittee, which already has before
it the Benton resolution. seeking
to find out whether grounds exist
for the expulsion of Senator Nc
Carthy.
Evening star., 1952-04-10
Union and Company Officials
Dispute Phone Strike Effects
C.&P. Executive Sees Neur-NormoI Service;
Beime Denounces Attempt to Fool Public

ment. Your service is delayed due
to labor difficulties beyond our
control. For fire and police calls
please dial the numbers listed or
page l Of your directory"
Company officials said super
visory employees and "a few other
loyal workers" were manning the
SWitchboardS in the absence of a
major portion of the operators.
Mr.. Crigler termed the walkout
by operators a "capricious anc
irresponsible action"
I'm refutation of Mr.. Beirne's
statement that the union sought
to avoid a strike by every rea-
sonable means,'" he said, "is the
cold, hard fact that no dispute OF
any kind exists between this COM
pany and the CWA union. ..
"Mr. Bierne by implication in
cludes the C. g. P. in his allega-
ton that Bell System companies
are 'stalling' on fringe issues in
contracts. Since there have beer
no negotiations with the unior
here there obviously could be nc
stalling."
No Contract Dispute.
The operators have no current
contract dispute with the COM
pany. However, they as well az
the Western Electric employees are
represented by CWA. Nationa
|CWA headquarters has ordered
the operators not to cross the
picket lines.
Seek Higher Wages.
Actually. only 10000 Western
Electric men, plus $1,000 phon'
operators in Michigan. Ohio, New
Jersey and Northern Californi.
were on strike in contract dis
putes. They seek higher wages
In Virginia operators refused
to cross picket lines in Alexandria
Falls Church, Richmond, Norfolk
Newport News. Lynchburg ant
Williamsburg.
Aside from nearby areas tn
strike had little immediate effec
in Maryland. About $500 switch
board operators in the State be
long to an independent uniol
which has been at odds with tn
ICWA. Maryland telephone work
ers, aside from the operators. ar
represented by CWA.
Accused of "Goon Tactics"
Carlton w. Werkau, CWl
Isecretary-treasurer, accused th'
Bell system of using COON squat
tactics in an attempt to terroriz'
telephone workers and break tn
strike"
He said two women were STRUCK
by cars trying to crash pickle
lines at Fairmont. w. Va: tha'
two women were "manhandled
Iby company supervisors at Nor
lgantoWn, w. Va, and that {
picket was struck by an automo'
bile trying to crash a picket lint
lat Findlay, Ohio.
Evening star., 1952-04-10
Picture on Page AZ.

Ia intensive police search, was
found walking along Riverdale
road three blocks from the River
dale Elementary school where he
lis a sixth grade student.
His first question after admit
ting his identity was about the
condition of 7-year-old Charles M
Huntington. jr., of 5706 Quintana
street, Riverdale, whose left arm
was broken by a rifle bullet
Charles was shot as he walked
home from school in the $500 block
|of Riverdale road with Marshall
u. Crapper, 7. of 6210 Sixty y-f1rst
place, Riverda1e.
After assuring the young fugi-
tive that Charles was not hurt
Evening star., 1952-04-10

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Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone
Co., declared:
Despite the establishment of
picket lines and union efforts to
interfere with the telephone sys-
tenn in the Nations capital, long
distance service is being main
tanned on a near-normal basis and
local service, provided by the dial
system, is and will continue to
be unaffected"
Company Claims Disputed.
Joseph A. Beirne, president of
the CIO Communications Work
erS of America, ridiculed claims of
near normal service.
THE companies always try to
fool the public with that one," he
said.
Picket lines patroled all Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Co
Iexchanges-an even dozen in the
District and the suburbs. Picket
ing began at l pm. yesterday.
Mr.. Beirne said that nationally
the picketing by Western Electric
members had nearly 100000 others
away from their jobs.
This is the first time in the
country'S history that a telephone
and telegraph strike have oc-
Cured simultaneously. Western
Union employees went on strike q
week ago.
More than 5000 telephone en-
ployes are affected here, the union
said. However, the company said
far fewer were off the job
Through the country. the number
of communications workers idle
is expected eventually to reach
300, 900.
Glenn E. Watts. regional direc.
tor of the Communications Work.
ers of America. said operators here
are obeying a national directive
not to cross the picket lines.
I'VE have a few stragglers who
are going through" he said, "but
not enough to say our people are
crossing the picket lines"
Recorded Announcement.
The telephone company pre-
pared recorded announcement
for its "long distance" and "op-
orator" calls. The announcement
was:
'.ThiS is a recorded annnYIuce-
Evening star., 1952-04-10
Ridgway Vacates Embass,
To Make Room for Envoy
Rx the Associated Pres.

TOKYO, April 10lGen. Mat
thew G. Ridgway and his family
moved today from the American
Embassy in Tokyo to make room
for the new United States Am
bassador, who is expected to be
appointed soon.
It was the latest in a growing
list of signs that the occupation
of Japan is nearly over.
Gen. Ridgway, his wife and
young son Matthew, jr.. moved
into the 30-room mansion Of the
former Marquis Toshitatsu Mazda
in Tokyo.
Evening star., 1952-04-10
Truman Won't Confirm
RESIGNATION Report

PreSloenC truman refused TO
day to say whether he has hat
any indication that Gen. Eisen
hover wants to resign from hi
European command.
At the same time, the Presiden
told a news conference that whel
and if the commander of the Nortl
Atlantic treaty forces advised hin
that he wanted to come home. tn
announcement would be made il
conformity with the officer
wishes.
The President also said it wa
possible that a European nigh
be named to succeed Gen. Eisen
hover. But he stressed that j
the choice were once more lef
to him by NATO, he was not say
ing that other than an American
would be named.
The. Eisenhower colloquy wa
touched off by questions abou
widespread reports that the gen
eral has sent his resignation t.
the President, so he can com
home and campaign for the Re
publican presidential nomination
Nothing to Say.
At the outset of today's session
1.-THE President was asked:
"Have you received any notic'
Of Gen. Eisenhower's intention II
resign or in fact. his actual resig
Ination?"
The President responded tersl,
that he had nothing to say OF
that matter.
Asked then what procedure
would be followed if the genera
desired to quit, the President salt
the resignation would be sent tt
Defense Secretary Lovett, who. il
turn, would transmit it to tn
White House.
Then the President said the ap
pointment of a successor woul'
follow the same lines as tn
original appointment of Ger
Eisenhower.
Rumors have mentioned bot
Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway. Fa
Eastern Commander, and Ger
Alfred M. Gruenther for the pos
Statement Corrected.
After today's news conference
the White House issued a state
ment explaining that a check {
the records had shown that Nj
Truman was mistaken in sayin
that there had been no qualif1ca
tions specified when NATO aske
him to specify a commander.
Actually. the NATO Counc
had proposed the appointment o
an American and the hope ha
been expressed that Gen. Eisen
hover would be designated.
The White House said:
"The position of supreme com
mander, Allied Powers Europt
was created by resolution of tn
Council of NATO, which provide
the supreme commander shoul
be an American officer. The re
quest to the President to desig
mate an officer to fill this com
Imand came from the NATs
lcouncil.
In the absence of a change i
procedure it is assumed that thi
procedure will be followed wit
ANY subsequent appointment"
Roger Tubby, assistant Whit
House press secretary. said that i
the event of Gen. Eisenhower
resignation Mr.. Truman woul
Iadvise the council in Payis whic
would ask for a successor and sa
:ln an American were wanted.
j Mr.. Tubby said that under tn
present resolution President Tru
! .lman could not appoint a non
d american and it seemed unlikel
1.-The council would ask that a non
3 American be appointed by tn
President.
Evening star., 1952-04-10
Late News
Bulletin
Truman Puts $4,000 Jobs
Under Civil Service

President Truman today sent
to Congress three reOrganiza-
ton plans that would put an
estimated $4,000 pOstmasters.
customs collectors and United
States marshalS under Civil
Service. They would do away
with the requirement for Sem
ate confirmation and make the
offices merit rather than pa
trOnage appointments.
Evening star., 1952-04-10

A 12-year-old Riverdale school
boy who boasted they'll never
take me alive" after wounding a
7-year-old boy with a rifle shot
yesterday, surrendered meekly to
three newspaper photographers to-
day.
Red-eyed and weary after a
sleepless night, the boy, object Of
Evening star., 1952-04-10

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Evening star., 1952-04-10

angry controversy accompanying
President Truman's seizure of the
Nations steel properties would end
soon in contract agreement. But
this optimism was reflected by
neither the producers nor the
union.
John r. Steelman, acting direc-
tor of defense mobilization. was
conducting the talks between
heads of the country's six biggest
steel companies and the union OF
CIO President Philip Murray. AS
sisting Mr.. Steelman was Federal
Wage Chief Nathan P. FeinSinger
who nearly won a contract agree
ment in New York two days ago
The key to settlement was the
size of the price boost the Gov
ernment will allow the producers
to pay for a new contract. And
the indications still were that the
Government was willing to give
some, but probably not enough
to satisfy the producers.
Truman Seizure Attacked.
Twelve hours before the con-
ciliatory talks began. a spokes-
man for the steel industry at
tackled Mr.. Truman's seizure OF
the properties in bitter terms.
At his news conference today
President Truman said he hopes
the steel dispute was settled. and
he said it must be done by nego-
tiations between, the companies
and the union.
The President refused to COM
ment on the bitter attack made
on him last night by Clarence B
Randall, president of Inland Steel,
one Of the industry's big Six
companies.
Mr.. Truman also refused to say
whether he would order into ef-
feet the controversial contract
proposals made by the Govern
ment's Wage Sterilization Board
which also were attacked by Mr.
Randall.
Murray Blasts Randall.
Mr.. Murray, who heads both the
CIO and the United Steelworkers
denounced Mr.. Randall for de-
claring the President had seized
the industry in "a corrupt politica.
deal" with the CIO.
Mr.. Murray described the Ran
dali charges as a malicious anc
deliberate lie an insult tc
President Truman and me-"
"The complete answer to Mr.
Randalrs entire statement is thai
he is a prevaricator of the Lowest
type" the union chief said.
Later, Mr.. Murray and othel
union officers made what was de.
scribed as a routine call on Secre'
tary of Commerce Sawyer. WHIT
was designated by the President
to run the steel mills. Neither Mr.
Murray nor the Secretary woulc
say whether they discussed posi-
bility of raising wages or changing
working conditions under Govern
ment operation.
In a Nation wide radio and tele
vision talk. Mr.. Randall declared
the Presidents seizure actor
discharges a political debt to tht
(See STEEL, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1952-04-10

on Poee Az
preparations Committee, they
protested the injustice of the 20
per cent, or $2.4 million. cut in
the Federal payment, ordered two
weeks ago by the House.
The plea of the Commissioners
and Budget Officer Walter L. Fow-
Ter for the full Federal payment
brought a quick and sympathetic
response from three Senators par
ticipating in the hearing.
Asks for Tax Data.
Senator Hill, Democrat, of Ala.
bama. subcommittee chairman, re-
called that the Senate had stood
for the full payment last year
and he encouraged the District
officials to make a strong state
ment.
He directed Mr.. Fowler to sup
ply an extended statement of the
case. He added he wanted this
to include all the related facts.
Because the question of the Dis
trict's tax rate probably again
would be raised, he asked the Dis
trict officials to supply survey
data showing how local realty
taxes compare with those in other
Icities.
Senator Hunt, Democrat, Of
Wyoming. warned that if the
Senate asks for only the full $l2
million for the Federal share, IL
might be forced to compromise
on this in conference with the
House. The result, he said, there
fore might be that in the end the
District still would get some-
thing less than $l2 million.
Neely Promises Aid.
Senator Neely, Democrat, Of
West Virginia, an ex oficio mem
ber of the funds group as chair
man of the Senate District Com
mittee, declared the Federal pay
ment should be more than $12
million and he promised, II will
do all I can"
Senator Nicely said he feared
1.-The Districts problems never will
be settled properly until it has
representation in Congress.
Mr.. Fowler said the Federal
payment would fall to the lowest
point in history if the House sue
ceedS in cutting it down to 39.6
million. He said this would be
only 1893 per cent of the 1858 Dis
trict budget.
The case for the District was
presented by Commissioner John
Russell Young, supported by Com
missioner F. Joseph Donohue and
Engineer Commissioner Bernard l..
Robinson, and by Mr.. Fowler and
other District officials.
Feel Strongly on Grant.
On the question of the size
of the Federal payment. Commis-
sioner Young assured Chairman
Hill that District officials feel very
strongly that Congress should
grant the full $12 million, the size
that was fixed in the 1947 Dis
trict Revenue Act, which laid a
heavy load of additional taxes on
the District.
1T ought to be raised" Gen.
Robinson asserted.
That's my sentiment" Sena-
tor Nicely interjected.
Mr.. Fowler broke in to say, I'VE
think we can depend upon the
Senate"
Senator Neely then recalled see
ing reports showing that District
residents had paid into the Treas
ury more in Federal income taxes
than were paid by any of large
number of States. Mr.. Fowler said
the District paid more Internal
Revenue taxes than any one of 80
States.
Reasons Answered.
Mr.. Fowler said that the Dis
trict already has adequately an
swered all three reasons given by
the House Appropriations Com
mittee for the steps it had taken
in chopping $5.3 million off the
(See BUDGET, Page A-4D
Evening star., 1952-04-10
Phone The Star Today
To Place Sunday Ads

The Stor classified advertising de-
pertinent receives more thon zoo
telephone coils on Saturdays from 10
an. to the z pm. deodline for SUM-
Evening star., 1952-04-10
Gen. Eisenhower
|ResignsFromHis
NAT0 Command
Reported Supporting
Gruenther; Truman
Has No Comment
By Doris FIeeson

Gen. Eisenhower's resignation
is at the White House.
The general telephoned his
wishes to Secretary Of Defense
Lovett in Florida last week end
and arranged then for transmits
sion of the necessary papers.
It is believed that at the same
time he made a strong bid to have
Evening star., 1952-04-10

Company and union officials
disagreed sharply today on how
nearly normal telephone service
was being maintained here and
though the Nation in the face of
Ia strike.
In public statements, they ac-
cused one another of distorting
the facts.
j. R. B. Crigler, vice president
and general manager of the
Evening star., 1952-04-10

Sterling 5000 todoy to advertise in
wpshinston's No. I classified medium
Evening star., 1952-04-10
Steel Par|eys
Are Resumed on
Note Of Hostility
Industry Attacks
Tactics of Truman;
Murray Hits Back
By jones Y. Newton

The steel industry and the big
CIO union which represents its
$4,000 workers resumed wage
negotiations today in an atmoS-
phere of bitterness and contempt
Government officials sponsoring
the talks were hopeful the whole
Text Of RondoII Speech Replying to
Tumon Steel ToIk. Poge A.
Congress Squores Of for Bitter Fight on
Steel Mills Seizure. Pose A
Sowyer Aims to Spur Steel Industry to
Full Production. Poge As
Evening star., 1952-04-10

Stotus Of Other Strikes Affecting the
District. Po9e AS
Evening star., 1952-04-10
Senate |sAsked
BY District 10
Restore Budget
| Full $12 Million U. S.
Payment Sought;
| House Cut AssuiIed
By Don S. Worren

District officials today carried
plea to the Senate to put some
sinews back in their bare bones"
1858 budget and to restore the
Federal payment to the full $12
million, as authorized in the 1947
District Revenue Act.
In open hearings before the Hill
subcommittee of the Senate Ap-
Evening star., 1952-04-10

See Editorial. Corrupt and Dishonest"
on Poee Az
Evening star., 1952-04-10

(See SUITS, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1952-03-20
Natures Children
By LiIIion Cox Athey

the center Of which Is q clear lens
like structure. While 1t has many
features of true eye. no nerves
are connected with 1t that would
make sight possible. At present II
is Of little use.
Una depends on the local In
sects for nourishment. Catching
them is q simple matter Of Tipping
out her long sticky tongue. Her
maternal duties give her little con-
Germ. She caches her numerous
white eggs in a sandy pocket. letting
the sun incubate them. Her Of
spring arrive with the knowledge
of how to make their own way IN
the world. Born within them Is
the instinct to dodge four-footed
neighbors on the prowl for lizards
Snakes are not fast travellers. Un-
less they use tactics Of approach
too silent to warn the wee nzardl
they go supperless.
+ Catching and restraining one Of
these harmless lizards is an art
The creature can relax In your
hands to such q degree you may
think It has passed out, only to
leap to the sand and dig In. True,
its very sharp toenails can make a
bad scratch, but there is no danger.
These lizards are quite abundant
on the Yuma dunes Of Imperial
Valley In California. 1t can make
Evening star., 1952-03-20
Sand Swimmer.

Una Notana is fringed-footed
lizard who swims expertly under
the sand. She makes excellent
time using her large hind feet as
paddles her long tail is stream
lined. The object Of the swim is
to evade enemies. Foxes, badgers,
snakes are always on hand to at
tack. Overhead, keen-eyed hawks
keep track of every movement on
the ground. They can plummet to
the earth so swiftly that even the
racing lizard must hide under the
sand.
Una is well equipped for her way
in life. She loves heat. Her black
and-white uniform camouflages her
from her enemies. Her fringed feet
carry her swiftly. Her wedge-shaped
head burrows into the sand. Scales
close tightly over her eyes. ears and
nose when she dives into the flne
grains. She has a keen sense Of
direction coming out several yards
from where she entered. After she
Is again In the air, she adjusts her.
self with little effort.
One thing about Una that pliz-
zles scientists Is the parietal eye
situated behind the level of the
true eyes at the top Of her head.
It resembles an enlarged scale y,
Evening star., 1952-03-20

Troublesome twins: Waver-waiver
Waiver means "to fluctuate; to ap-
pear to give way" as: The troops
wavered under fire. It may also be
used in the sense Of ITO fiutter." as
The leaves disappeared in wavering
flames. Waver is related to the
words wave and watt.
Waiver means "a relinquishing,
as: He signed a waiver Of title to
the property. The verb to waive
ITO relinquish," and the noun walf
"a person without nome
or friends" have common ancestry
In Icelandic, the word waive ap-
pears as veifa, Ito vibrate." 1t
means literally, Ito go loose" as in
reference to flag.
Overworked: Dandy. "She's a
dandy housekeeper. That's dandy
idea. They're the dandiest folks.
IA dandy is a man who is foppish
about his appearance. Better say:
She is a good excellent, thrifty,
capable, neat, talented, proficienS)
Evening star., 1952-03-20

Is miles per hour-not bad for .
5-inch-long lizard.
Una can live with pleasure where
the temperature may reach 189
degrees.