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Evening star., 1952-02-22
House Member S Secretary
Accused in Influence Case
BY the Asseeioted Press

CHICAGO, Feb. ga Con-
gressman's secretary and three
other persons are accused of tax
ing money from temporary Gov.
ernment employees who sought per.
manent Jobs under civil service.
The charges were made. in. an
indictment returned by q Federal
grand jury yesterday.
One of the defendants is Fred
erick p. Wall, secretary to Rep
resentative William Dawson, Dem.
ocrat, of Illinois. Representa-
tive Dawson and all of the de-
PENDANTS are colored.
United States Attorney Otto
Kerner. jr.. said there is no in
dication that the Chicago Con-
gresham was involved. j
The defendants were charged
with obtaining a total of $500
from nine eolored women who
worked as temporary clerks in the
Chicago Post Office and with cou-
spiracy to obtain. the money.
Assistant District Attorney
James p. Piragine said the nine
employees were led to believe that
Representative Dawson could use
influence to aid them. But, he
added, they could not have been
helped in that way.
Mr.. Piragine said more than
100 persons, including the nine
listed in the indictment, paid a
total of abo 1T SIS, 900 in the hopes
of gaining civil service status.
Only a few. he added, kept their
Jobs.
Evening star., 1952-02-22
Paul H. Gallagher,
Auditor for VA

Paul H. Gallagher, Sc, an auditor
with the Veterans Administration
here, died of a heart ailment yes
terday in Mount Alto Hospital
following a two-weeks' illness.
Mr.. Gallagher, who lived at
5614 Southwick street, Bethesda,
Md, had been resident here
since 1914. A Federal employe
for more than 20 years, Mr.. Gal
lagher had previously been with
the National Park : Service in
Omaha, Nebr.; Oak Park, ILL.,, and
Richmond. Va.
Born in Rock Rapids, Iowa, Mr.
Gallagher grew up in Fargo, N
Oak. He served as an Army
Lieutenant in World War I and
belonged to an American Legion
post in Fargo.
Surviving are his widow, Myrtle
Gallagher. registered nurse; two
daughters. Miss Mary K. Gal
lagher Of the home address and
Mrs. John S. Raver, Bethesda: two
sons, Paul H. Gallagher, jr.. of
Southwick street, and Pfc. John
W. Gallagher. stationed at Fort
Knox, KY; his mother, Mrs. Ella
J. Gallagher of Detroit Lakes
Mimi, and two brothers. They
are Basil c. Gallagher of Fargo
and Louis J. Gallagher, Detroit
Lakes.
High requiem mass will be held
at $3.50 am. Tuesday in ST. Jane
Frances de ChantaI Church
Bethesda, following prayers at the
Robert E. Pumphrey funeral
home. Burial will be in Arlington
Cemetery at 10 am.
Evening star., 1952-02-22
Byrd Expects Socialism,
II Truman Is Reelected
BY the Assoeio,ed Press

NEW YORK, Feb. Ex-senator
Byrd, Democrat, of Virginia says
the reelection of President Tru-
man would ifrevocably put us
on a one-way street to state
socialism"
Senator Byrd spoke last night
before a meeting Of the American
Paper and Pulp Association. He
accused the President of fostering
socialized agriculture, in form Of
the Brannan farm plan, and So
cialized medicine in the form of
national health insurance.
IF Mr.. Truman is reelected on
this program of state socialism, -
he said, che will assert that he has
"a mandate from the people to en-
act this full program into law"
Socialism, Senator Byrd said,
lies "at the end of the rainbow
of Government deficit spending
and added:
Our free enterprise system is a
greater deterrent to Russian ag-
|gression than the United Nations
ever will be. Our armed forces
are merely the tools through
which the strength Of this system
is applied to war"
Evening star., 1952-02-22
New Yorker Refuses
10 Answer Questions
|0n Communist Ties
By The Asseeio,ed Press

Sol Auerbach Of Long Beach, N.
H.. who writes under the name of
James s. Allen. refused to tell
Senate Investigators yesterday
whether he ever has been Com
munist Or a representative Of the
Communist International.
He also refused to say for whom
The writes. He told the Senate In
|ternal Security subcommittee the
answer to these and other ques-
Etions might tend to incriminate
him.
The subcommittee is investigat-
ing the Institute of Pacific Rela-
tfons, a private research organiza-
ton. in a search for any subuersive
influences on American Far East
ern policies.
Contributed Articles.
Mr.. Allen. as he is generally
known, testified that in 1898 he
contributed two articles about the
Philippines to Pacific Affairs, an
IPR publication then edited by
Owen baltimore, Johns Hopkins
University professor and Far
Eastern affairs specialist. ~
He was asked if he knew whether
Mr.. baltimore was a member of
the Communist Party. He refused
to answer on the ground of pos
|sible self determination.
Mr.. baltimore, target of
charges made by Senator Nc
|Carthy, Republican. of Wisconsin,
has denied being a Communist.
Charge Made by Budenz.
Ex-Communist Louis Budenz
previously has told the subcom-
mittee that Mr.. Allen was the
Communist International repre-
sentative in the Philippines.
Senator Ferguson, Republican.
of Michigan, asked Mr.. Allen if
the international Communist or
ganization had not financed his
trips to the Philippines. Again the
witness refused to answer.
Meanwhile, approximately 40
witnesses have been called to tes-
tify next week in Detroit in a
House Un-American Activities
Committee probe of communism
in that area.
Plans for the week-long hear
Ilngs were disclosed late yesterday
by Representative Potter, Repub-
lican, Of Michigan, member of
a subcommittee that will conduct
the hearings.
Evening star., 1952-02-22
|Kearns Bill 70 Seek
Greater Development
|0f Music in Schools

Representative Kearns, Repub-
lican, Of Pennsylvania, plans to
Introduce in the House q bill
to require the development Of q
more comprehensive program or
music instruction in the District
public schools, both choral and
instrumental.
Mr.. Kearns said the local school
system lags behind the rest OF
the country in this field Of educa-
ton. The Pennsylvania, who is
|a member Of the District Com.
mittee, said he hopes the SUBJ
committee on education will con.
duct early hearings on the
measure. = -
There Is some question In nv
mind as to whether It is necessary
to provide legislation for such n
program" said Mr.. Kearns, who
Taught music in the Chicago
Musical College early in his
career.
"In fact, I am satisfied that, as
10 matter Of law, such a program
could have been instituted at any
time under the general powers
conferred upon the District
Board OF Education. However. tho
present music education program
IN the District is woefully In.
adequate and has been too long
neglected"
DR.. Hobart M. Corning, SUPER
intendent Of schools, said last
night I'VE are very much COM
mitted to the expansion of musi-
cal instruments" He said he has
a committee of school officials
working on the question now.
DR.. Corning said the high
schools and junior high schools
have music teachers and that some
of them have bands or orcnestras.
He conceded, however, = that the
schools have no provision for buy
ing instruments and that, in the
grade schools, the musical training
is limited to singing, conducted
largely by the classroom teachers.
Purchase Of the larger instru-
ments by the school authorities
and the extension of instrumental
music to the grade schools are
the chief aim of the Kearns bill.
Evening star., 1952-02-22
William Henry BeIk,
Store Chain Founder
By the Associated Pres.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Feb. 22.-
William Henry Belk, SO, founder
and president of Belk Bros. Co.,
died in a Charlotte hospital yes
terday after a heart attack.
His firm is composed of almost
300 department and clothing
stores in IL Southeastern States.
Tentative plans call for funeral
services to be held at the Belk
home here Sunday. The plans
however, depend on the arrival
from Japan of Mr.. Belk's son
Capt. John Belk.
Mr.. Belk's death ended a nota-
BILE mercantile career that began
in Monroe. N. c.. in 1876, at the
age Of IA, when he entered the
dry goods business as a $5-a-
month. clerk. When he was 26
he opened a store in Monroe and
introduced a policy of selling only
for cash. In 1891 he gave his
younger brother John a half in
terest in the store and formed the
first Belk Bros. company.
Evening star., 1952-02-22
Louis S. Dresboch
Rites Held in Kansas

Funeral services for Louis s.
Dresbach. %, Army Department
employe here, who was killed in
a traffic accident at Hutchinson
kans., were held there on Janu-
ary 80.
Mr.. Dresbach, who lived at 1925
Sixteenth street NV, died on
January 28 while visiting his
father in Hutchinson. He was
the brother of H. Malone Dres-
bach. Washington attorney who
lives in Lanham, Md.
Evening star., 1952-02-22
1tt Mrntnrfattt

GRAY. ELIZA E. In sad but loving re.
membrance OF our dear wife, mother and
gaanfamather rfsa 9th itd ELIZA E. GRAY who de-
day. February 22, 1880.
In our hearts your memory fingers,
SWeetIy, tenderly, fond and true;
1nere is not day, dear mother,
nr,,I Inat We do not think OF you.
CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. :
MCKINNEY, GUILFORD S. m loving re-
membrance of my dear husband. GULL
FORD s. MCKINNEY, who departed this
life eleven years ago. February 20. 194l
There IS no death. the stars go down
To rise upon some other shore,
And bright in Heavens jew eled crown
They shine forevermore.
DEVOTED WIFE. ALICE 7. MCKINNEY.
MIbLARD; nhM ! HS EDWARG ,41s g. In memory q
this life February %, 1850.
I Though cast down, he was not forsaken,
Though afflicted, he was not alone;
God did give and He hath taken,
BLESSED Lord, Thy will be done.
Remembered
VoTEp son. I THOMAS 81 E. I'm M1ELARb. LA BE-
PRYOR, RALPH B. sweet is the cherished
memory OF our dear son and brother
RALPH B. PRYOR, who fell asleep twelve
years ago today, February %, 1910.
There is peace and rest in your home
above. MA. DAD AND GILBERT. =
PUEFINBURGER, JACK LANE (BROTH.
and broeher JAcR sRGLs LANE e sEofHRR fs daERs
PUFFINBURGER, who left US eight years
ago today, February %, 1944.
Though We thought you gift. we were
wrong, dear,
God just loaned you to us for while,
To gladden. our home with your laughter,
Your love and your dear, sweet smile.
The days were too happy to last, dear,
But We will always remember and pray
That our angel in Heaven be waiting
sR1i GkzSppA a9iasi ANb aRASbnz. Sfaizh' 'S.N'
SWAMI, MARY ELLA DISHMAN. In low
ing memory Of our dear mother and
ssWANN. who departed this T life as two years
ago today, February %. 1850.
She had a smile for every one,
heart as pure as gold;
To those who knew and loved her,
Her memory will never grow old.
We do not need a special day
To bring her to our minds,
The days We do not think of her
Are very hard to find.
HER CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.
TYDINGs. IDA j. AND JOHN E. In sad
but loving remembrance of my dear par
ents. mother IDA J. TYDINGS. who died
thirty-six years ago today, February ~,
1915, and my father. JOHN E. TYDINGS.
who died sixteen years ago, February 2S,
1886.
By their loving daughter. who will
never forget them
EFFIE MARcERoN.
WILLIAMS, LYMAN E. In loving mem
ory of our dear husband and father.
HYMAN E. WILLIAMS, who passed away
two years ago today, February ~. 1850.
TODAY recalls the memory
OF loved one laid to rest,
And those who think of him today
Are the ones who loved him best.
DEVOTED WIFE AND DAUGHTERS,
AMANDA, CELESTE LEE, FRANCINA
Evening star., 1952-02-22
Ship SoiIs as Mutiny Ends

LAS PALMAS, Canary Island
Feb. 20 R.-The Argentine liner
Buenos Aires sailed last night for
Argentina after a three-day delay
due to mutiny by part of the crew,
Twenty-Five crewmen were ar
rested by Spanish naval author
tiles at the request of the liners
captain, Jose Carlos Ruzaga.
Evening star., 1952-02-22
Pilgrims Lay WreafFls
On Washington Tomb
In Holiday Exercises

Washington today paid hom.
Iage to the Nations founding
father on the 220th anniversary d
the birth of George Washington.
The tomb of the first President
was decorated with wreaths early
in the day as delegations from
patriotic and veterans organiza.
tions made their annual pilgrim.
age to Mount Vernon.
Both houses of Congress planned
to meet at noon for traditionaI
readings of Washington'S Firsi
Inaugural Address. No legislative
business is scheduled for TODAY
and Senate and House leaders
lplanned to call for adjournment
Immediately after the anniversary
ceremonies.
Truman Takes Cruise.
President Truman observed the
anniversary aboard the yacht Viii.
liamsburg cruising down the Po.
tomac.
Trains, planes and buses were
crowded last night and this morn.
ing with homeward-bound Gov.
eminent employees taking ad-
vantage Of the three-day week.
lend holiday.
Public and parocnial schools In
the District. Alexandria, Prince
Georges and Fairfax Counties
were closed in observance of the
holiday. but youngsters in Airing
ton and Montgomery Counties
trudged reluctantly to classes. =
The city of Alexandria, which
likes to be known as George Wash
ington's home town. was dec
GRATED with flags and bunting in
preparation for a parade this
afternoon in honor of the first
President.
Sponsored by the Veterans OF
Foreign Wars, the parade was
scheduled to get under way at 2:30
pm, with bands, military units
and marching groups Of veterans
patriotic and civic organizations.
The Sons of the. American Rev
olution. the Sons Of the Revolu-
ton, the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution and the Children
of the American Revolution gath
cred in the Interior Department
auditorium this morning for me-
mortal exercises. Richard A
Humphrey of the State Depart
ment and Rear Admiral William
R. Furlong, president Of the Sons
of the American Revolution, were
the principal speakers.
| Wreath-Laying by Scouts.
The annual pilgrimage of Wash.
ington area Boy Scouts to the
tomb of George Washington al
Mount Vernon was to take place
at 2::30 pm. today, led by the
Mount Vernon Troop. The Scouts
HAoAAAASo w POI oAG 41O141 G1lC SdUC
of Mount Vernon to- the tomb
where wreath was to be laid.
The Association of Oldest In
habitants held its annual Wash.
Iington birthday observance in the
Old Engine House, Nineteenth anc
H streets NV. Judge James r
Kirkland of District Court was
the guest speaker.
The advisory board of the Ma
sonic Clubs of the District, ac-
Icompanied by delegates from Ma
sonic clubs in nearby Maryland
and Virginia, placed wreaths at
the base Of the Washington Mon
ument. s.
Comdr. Frank c.. Hilton of. the
Veterans Of Foreign Wars, and
Mrs. Ethel M. Griffith, national
auxiliary president. are scheduled
to address meetings in the George
Mason Hotel, Alexandria, at 4::3(
pm. this afternoon. A holiday
bali will be held at the hote.
starting at $50 pm,
Evening star., 1952-02-22
Citrus Products for Export

TEL AVN P-Israel's citrus
harvest this season Is expected to
yield 9 million boxes, half of which
will be sold abroad for foreign cur
rency. while another ESQ, 900 cases
are being shipped under barter
agreements.
Evening star., 1952-02-22
Swiss Hard on Tourists

Swiss tourism got a shock when
a cut in foreign exchange to be
allotted to British tourists was
announced just as Switzerland
foresaw a busy winter season.
Evening star., 1952-02-22
3,200-MiIe Bicycle Ride

Trapeze artist Joyce Sayeg and
her scenic artist husband COM
pleted 3.200-mile tandem bicycle
ride from Bognor to Baghdad.
Evening star., 1952-02-22
4.n Mpntnriatt1

MARY ELIZABETH. In
loving remembrance of our dear and de-
yoisd -, nether MARY God da5sd ELtzABGTn boma
one year ago today, February ~, 1891.
You left a beautiful memory,
A sorrow too great to be told,
But to US who loved and lost you.
Your memory will never grow old.
Our thouehts of you will never % fade
( when al the years have hoWn,
Your memory as the brishtest star
YOUR i loHtIse pAgdHTEss. EDNA
CLARA AND HELEN.
DUNN, KATE 7. In loving remembrance
Of our dear mother and grandmother.
KATE T. DUNN, who departed this NE
three years ago today. February 22, 1949.
We do not need special day
To bring you to our minds:
The days we do not think OF you
Are very hard to md.
More and more each days we miss you,
Friends may think the wound is healed;
But they little know the sorrow
Lying within our hearts concealed:
YOUR LOVING CHILDREN AND GRAND
ELY, ROBERT B., SR. In loving remem-
brance of our dear husband and daddy.
ROBERT B. ELY, Sr., whom God called
from us one year ago today, February
%, 1851.
The angels are safely guarding
A sacred and silent grave,
For in it lies a precious one
We loved. but could not save.
If all the world were ours to give.
We'd give it, yes, and more,
To see the face we loved so well
And hear his voice once more.
AS we loved you. so We miss you,
In our memory you are always near;
Loved. remembered, ionged for always,
For to us you are so dear.
Your heart was the truest In all the world,
Your love so sweet to recall;
No one on earth can take your place.
You. are still the dearest OF all
The beautiful things you did for Us
Live in our hearts each day,
And keep you near and dear to Us,
~ Though you had to go away.
YOUR LOVING WIFE AND SONS, PEARL
DAVIS AND BOB. Jr.
Evening star., 1952-02-22

WILSON, DR.. ]. FINLEY. Columbia
a., Lodge, NO. So, I. B. P. o. E. of
~ w, is hereby notified of the
MGR funeral Of Grand Exalted Ruler
Sll DR.. j. FINLEY WILSON. Satur-
N.Y. day. February 30. 1852, at
~ pm, from the Metropolitan
S Baptist Church, r st. between
18th and 18th SITS. NV. Session of sor-
row Thursday, February 21, at 8 pm.
Body will lie in state at Columbia Lodge
from pm. Friday until funeral time.
EVERETT L. COOPER, Exalted Ruler.
ALVIN G. JOHNSON, Fin. Sec. 22
Evening star., 1952-02-22

WILSON, J. FINLEY. ALI members of
~ Greenmount Lodge. Grand United
AN Order of Odd Fellows, are requested
VA to assemble at Odd Fellows Hall
NJ 1I:45 am, in order to attend fu-
~ neral services for our late brother,
W j. FINLEY WILSON, at the Metro
poitan Baptist Church, r st. between
18th and 18th sts. NV, at / o'clock pm.
JAMES E. COOPER, Noble Grand.
H. M. SNEED. P. s.
WILSON, ]. FINLEY. oficers and mem
bers of John S. johnson Lodge, No. 1, and
Grand Lodge officers and members Of
other subordinate lodges, knights of
Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1928 R st.
NV, on Saturday, February 23, 1852. at
IL noon. to attend the funeral of our
departed brother. J. FINLEY WILSON.
JAMES F. WATTS. y,
Chancellor Commander.
IL 1RrnN 6 REAnER r and S.
Evening star., 1952-02-22

WILSON, DIR. ]. FINLEY. offcers and
- members of Past Exalted Rulers
&R& Council. No. 4, I. B. P. o. E. of
HYN&A w, are hereby notified of the
IL HDj death of Grand Exalted Ruler
NN DR.. j. FINLEY WILSON. Ses-
sion of sorrow Friday. February
> %. 1852, at $50 p.m., at the
Morning Star Lodge Home. 18th and Que
sts. NV. Funeral Saturday February %,
at l pm, from the Metropolitan Baptist
Church. BY order of
RAYMOND JOHNSON, Chief Antler.
Attest: SAMUEL M. GRAHAM,
Tirct Erriha %
Evening star., 1952-02-22

members Of the Young Mems Immediate
Relief Association are hereby notified of
the death of Dr.. j. FINLEY WILSON.
Funeral on Saturday. February %. 1862,
at / pm, from the Metropolitan Baptist
Church, X st. between 18th and 18th SITS.
NV. JESSE BROWN, President.
MAX K STEELE, Secretary,
Evening star., 1952-02-22

BERSHEIMER, ANNA E. On Thursday.
February 21. 1852, at her residence. 447
Err, beloved wife Of There 4 c. Bersheimer,
mother of Mrs. Edna Shaver Theron G.
and Harry W. Bersheimer of WASHINGTON,
mere, Md: M MRS aha Burnetta aoaS Johnson 81 sal and
Mrs. Bessie Gransberry of Auburn Calf;
sister Of Harry w. Stibges of Tunkhan-
and 1a greatosrandchiidren : Notice Of
funeral later.
Evening star., 1952-02-22
BRACEY. SALLY GREGoRY. on T

g2 K St ne, SALLY GREGORY BRACEY.
devoted wife of Cap Bracey, beloved
mother of Mrs. Irene G.. Coleman, Mrs.
e. Gregory. Also surviving are one sister,
one brother, two sons-in-law, two daugh-
ters-in-law, twelve grandchildren, five
stepdaughters. two stepsons ano a host
pm. on Friday February %, friends are
invited to call at the Zion Hill Baptist
Church, 80 K st. ne. Funeral Saturday,
February 23, at l pm, from the above
named church. Rev F. ]. Jones officiating.
Interment Paynes Cemetery. Arrange
ments by johnson & jenkins
Evening star., 1952-02-22

BROWN, CLINTON E. On Wednesday
February 90. 1852. at Providence Hos
pital CLINTON E. BROWN, beloved hus-
brother of Mrs. Maud Kramer and Miss
Carrie E. Brown. Friends may call at
the Walsh Funeral Home. 741 1lth st.
Sc, where services will be held on Sat-
urday. February %, at 9:30 am. Re-
auiem mass at st. Peters Church. 2nd
and c SITS. Sc, at 10 am Interment
Mount Olivet Cemetery. %
Evening star., 1952-02-22

airy 21, 1852. at the Singing Pines Nurs.
ing Home, Fairfax. Va, Miss MARION M
BOND, formerly of Alexandria, Va. She
u W,Isor Viefo of wssbinston e6uSh sem serntces
at the s. H. Hines Co. Funeral Home,
2a01 .14th st. NV, on Saturday, February
23, at 3 pm. 1nterment private. %
Evening star., 1952-02-22

BEACH, MARY CHARLOTTE, On Wednes-
day, February 30, 1862. MARY CHAR
LOTTE BEACH Of Fox ST., collese Park.
Md, beloved wife Of the late Oliver
Mary Kitzner and Edith Pam and three
brothers, O'Henry, Walter and Edward
Welkenback. Services at Gasch's Funeral
Home, Hyattsviile Nd. on Saturday Feb
ruary 30, at . pm. Relatives and friends
invited. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Evening star., 1952-02-22

BRACEY. sALLIE G. The Burial Society
of the Zion Hill Baptist Church hereby
notifies the members of the funeral Of
sRAcEY 81 from na1sf fbe aHcSf cbnrcS % st
on Saturday, February %. 1852, at l
pm. Please attend. Wear dark clothes
and white gloves. By order of
MRS RUTH j. JONES, Mistress.
MRS CHRISTINE BINGHAM Sec
Evening star., 1952-02-22

Febsassg SSs saadenls II Sa Dn
RAYMOND 4. cAMPBELL, husband Of
Ethel Turner Campbell and brother of
William Ray Campbell of Florida, Floyd
c. Campbell of Rockville. Md, and Lee
Campbell of Stanley. Va. Mr.. Campbell
rests at the Warner E. Pumphrey Funeral
Home, S434 Georgia ave. Silver Spring
Md. Services on Saturday, February %,
= pm. at the Oak Chapel Methodist
Church. Lay Hill Nd. Interment church
Cemetery 81
Evening star., 1952-06-12
Lias Seeks 10 Testify
On Family Business
BY the Assoeioied Press

Counsel for William G. Lias
sought today to clear the way for
testimony regarding the family
business setup of the admitted
one time bootlegger and gambler.
Thurman Hill, Las attorney
said he plans to ask permission
to offer such testimony prior to
cross-examination of an account
ant who has been testifying for
two days in the United States Tax
Court hearing.
Lias is fighting Government
claim that he still owes $2,85O, 900
in taxes, penalties and interest
for 1942-48.
The testimony will be offered by
Lawrence Stanley. Columbus,
Ohio, attorney, and Richard
Obermier. Chicago accountant.
The two. Mr.. Hill said, helped
in work leading to the organiza-
ton in November, 1948, of the
Lias family business in Wheel
ing. w. Va.
The family interests include the
Wheeling Downs Race Track, the
Automatic Cigarette Sales Corp,
Zellers Steak House and real es-
tate in Wheeling.
Lias' attorneys offered addi-
tional exhibits as the hearing
was resumed today.
These exhibits, including many
bulky business ledgers, are de-
signed to support LAS contention
that he paid his taxes for 1942-48
in full on the basis of accurately
kept business records.
Evening star., 1952-06-12
By q Sioff coresponden. Of The s,o,

CHICAGO, June 12.-Man is
close enough to flying into free
space beyond the earth's atmos-
Iphere for doctors to start worry
ling over what will happen to him
when he gets there. Space starts
about 120 miles above the earth.
There the atmosphere is so thin
there is no longer any calculable
friction, although the space navi-
gator may encounter an occa-
sional air molecule as high as
5000 miles.
Problems now being considered
were described to physicians to-
day by Col. Paul F. Campbell of
the Air Forces School of Aviation
Medicine at Randolph Field, Tex.
First, enormous speeds will be nee
esSary to get outside the earth's
|gravitational pull, and they will
decrease very rapidly. With spe-
cial devices. however, the human
body will be able to stand the
enormous accelerations and de-
celebrations of speed.
Space navigators, of course
must carry breathable air with
them. There is none on the way
and none where they are going.
Then come problems research
men now are at a loss to answer