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Evening star., 1952-05-26
BY the Assoeioied Press

BALTIMORE, May 26.-If YOU
whiz across the new Chesapeake
Bay Bridge on a motorcycle it will
cost only 81. It will cost five
times that much to cross the TT
mile span with the biggest kind
|of truck and construction ma
chinery.
These and other toll charges
were announced by the State
Roads Commission yesterday.
For a family out on, a Sunday
|drive-say, with three children
along-the fee will be $40
That's $1.40 for its driver and the
car and Is cents for each pas
Senger.
Ambulances. taxis, hearses, sta
tion wagons and light panel
trucks win pay the same basic
$1.40 toll.
NBuses making scheduled runs
Evening star., 1952-05-26
LondIody's 4 Punctured Tires
Cost Lodger so Days in Jail

It cost a man so days in Jail to-
day for puncturing the tires on his
landlady's car-15 days for each
tire.
Mrs. Daisy Covington Of 324 c
street Sc. accused Earnest Nc
|Clure, "a. In Municipal Court to-
day Of debating her tires because
she ordered him from his room.
She said he had paid no rent for
six months.
She said Mcclure appeared at
her rooming house on May II. and
grew angry because he couldn't t
find his door key. Mcclure de-
MED on the witness stand that he
was angry. but admitted he pushed
another roomer into linen basket
while stalking from the room.
Mcclure also admitted he had
offered to pay for Mrs. Cpying-
tons tires If she wouldt drop
Evening star., 1952-05-26

lightning bolt caused a two-alarm
fire. Gusts Of wind up to so miles
an hour accompanied the down.
pour.
The Weather Bureau said today
the rain is over for a while. Mostly
sunny weather was forecast for
today, with fair and mild weather
tomorrow.
Circus Washed Out.
Last nights rain washed out the
final performance of Ringing
Brothers. Barnum & Bailey Circus
when water poured into the three
rings and made a soggy mess of
the tanbark track.
The police radio was out two
and a half hours in Alexandria.
In Arlington. both police and fire
board radios were put out Of COM
mission.
The two-alarm blaze was at
1000 South Glebe road, Arlington.
a vacant house. Other houses re-
ported struck by lightning were
at 4111 North Glebe road, Alex
andria; LOG Cedar lane, Falls
Church; 1880 South Twenty
eighth street, Arlington; 1923 AL
bemarle drive, Jefferson Manor,
Fairfax, and 204 North Rhodes
street, Arlington.
Use Ambulance Radio.
Arlington firemen brought up
an ambulance with a radio trans
mitter for emergency use when
lightning put the regular radio at
1006 North Hudson street out of
order. When the ambulance re-
sponded to a fire alarm, another
radio-bearing vehicle was put into
use and a fireman held a fash
light to record calls.
There were flash floods report
ed from all parts of Alexandria.
Wires were downed in. the 300
block Of Beverly drive. A fallen
tree smashed a Car in the 400
block Of North Columbus street.
The Weather Bureau said this
brings Mays total rainfall to 4.48
inches and boosts the monthly
average to 11a inches above nor
NAL. There have been 3h inches
more than normal this year..
Based on the rain so far, about
5 inches are expected for. the
month. Five inches or more have
fallen II times during May since
records first were kept in 1876,
with a record 1869 inches coming
In May, 1889.
Evening star., 1952-05-26

charges against him. But he de-
MED puncturing the tires.
Mrs. Covington said her car was
in good condition parked near
Fourth and c streets Sc. about
II o'clock the night of May II.
The next morning, however, when
she was about to go to church
she found all the tires fiat.
George Creighton. an attendant
from a service station at Fourth
street and Pennsylvania avenue
Sc, testified he say Mcclure that
night with an icepick in his hand
Mrs. Covington told the court
she refused McClure's offer to re-
pay her because she wanted to
see him in Jail for it," She said
total damage amounted to SIT.
Judge Andrew j. Howard said
he had no doubt of McClure's
guilt although the evidence was
only circumstantial. and ordered
the 60-day sentence.
Evening star., 1952-05-26
9 Slightly Hurt as Auto
Hits Bus in Arlington

Eight passengers on an Arnold
bus were shaken up this morning
when a car struck the back of
the bus at a traffic light in Ar
lington.
Driver Of the car, Roy Lawrence
Thomas, 80, a soldier, who lives
at 825 North Fillmore street, Ar
lington, suffered cuts and bruises,
county police reported. No one
was hoSpitalized.
The crash occurred about 6:25
am. at Lee boulevard and Per-
shing drive.
Mr.. Thomas was charged with
reckless driving. A hearing was
set for June 6 in County Court.
Evening star., 1952-05-26
Booksellers Assured
Industry Will Survive
Crisis Caused by N

The American Booksellers Asso-
citation convened at the Shoreham
Hotel today in an atmosphere of
industrial crisis caused by tele-
vision.
Allen Mcmahon Of Fort Wayne,
Ind. president Of the association,
sought to reassure them in his
keynote speech.
There have been reading crises
before" he said. There will be
reading crises again.
"Our present crisis is the un-
disguised fear that the woodlots
of TV saplings will grow into an
impenetrable forest through which
the written word cannot find its
way.
But this crisis, too, will pass
and the book will remain, slightly
changed to the times, but still the
bedrock of tolerance and tradition
and knowledge upon which rests
the civilization we know"
Booksellers need help, he said.
He pointed out that, while sales
increased in 1851, profits of re-
tail bookstores went down. "This
is the handwriting on the wall" p"
he said, booksellers are nearing
the end of their rope"
About 600 booksellers are here
for the convention which will con-
tinue through Wednesday. Yes
terday the early arrivals were CIV
en- a tour through the White
House. Today they were to hear
Philip L. Graham, president and
publisher of the Washington Post.
Tomorrow they will be addressed
by Supreme Court Justice William
o. Douglas whose Strange Lands
and Friendly People" has been a
best-selling book.
Evening star., 1952-05-26
Ground Is Broken Here
For New Greek Church

Archbishop Michael, spiritual
leader OF the Greek Orthodox
Church in North and South
America, officiated yesterday as
ground was broken for a new
Greek Orthodox Church of Saints
Constantine and Helen at Six
teenth and Upshur streets NV.
Ambassador Athanase G. Pol
tits Of Greece also spoke at the
ceremony before 800 persons.
Construction Of the new build
ing is expected to be completed
by the end of this year. It will
cost about 100000 and seat 500.
The Rev. Thomas Daniels is
pastor Of. the church, now To-
Gated ct Sixth and c streets S.W.
Evening star., 1952-05-26

disciples. rabbis, children, Roman
soldiers and participants in mob
scenes. They had been collected
over a long period of time. Prior
to the performances, the costumes
were pressed by the parents, who
also manned spotlights, and aided
in applying makeup to their
children. They learned this art
during the six-week rehearsal
period from Harold Merrill.
The pageant was written and
directed by Mrs. Clifford F. john
cox, with the aid of Miss Barbara
L. Winkler, Mrs. Emma Riley
Bosien and Mr.. Perry.
Formerly a teacher, Mrs. John
cox said cit was the greatest
teaching experience I ever had
Mr.. Gillespie with whose co-opera-
ton the pageant was staged
termed it "a spiritual uplifting
for the whole church."
Between the performances, sup
per was served for the cast anC
others. Then religious motion pic
lures were shown, prior to the
second staging of the pageant.
y Among those present were mem
bers Of the Board of Christian
Education of the Presbyterian
Church, who had come down from
Philadelphia especially for the
occasion. They made observations
with the idea of possibly staging
a similar pageant in other Pres
byterian churches. Also present
were ministers from several other
denominations with churches ir
this area.
Singing was by the Cherut
Choir, Junior Choir and the
Chancel Choir. The director oi
music was Harold w. Dicken-
sheets. The organist was Mrs
DickenSheetS.
Evening star., 1952-05-26
Chevy Chase Pageant Depicts
Life of Christ With Cast of72O

A colorful pageant depicting the
Life of Christ was staged last
night by members of the Chevy
Chase Presbyterian Church School.
It was given in two performances
before audiences totaling about
1000 persons.
Purpose Of the pageant, which
had Is scenes and a cast Of 100.
was to ummarize the religious
knowledge the students obtain at
the school. according to the Rev.
Franklin B. Gillespie, Director of
Youth for the church.
Done completely in pantomime,
with a member of the cast as
reader for each scene, the pageant
started with the Hebrew people
waiting for the Messiah to be
born.
The next three scenes depicted
the babyhood. boyhood and man.
hood of Jesus Christ. The adult role
was played by Vergil M. Perry, of
POI East Underwood street, Chevy
Chase, an elder in the church and
a teacher in its school. His son,
Scott. IL, played Jesus as a boy,
and the infant role was under
taken BY Dean Harting, 5-month-
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
G. Harting, Of 124 Chevy Chase
drive.
Additional scenes depicted diff
ferent events of religious signifi-
canoe in the life of Christ, leading
up to the time of the crucifixion.
Another scene also showed Christ
in His final appearance on earth.
In the Epilogue, entitled I'VE Are
Here" members of the cast con-
gregated on the stage, and called
for constant observance of Chris
tian principles.
The colorful costumes of the
cast showed them in the roles of
Evening star., 1952-05-26
Virginia Boys Stute Set

BLACKSBURG, Va, May 26.
(P.-Boys' state-the American
Legion's junior grade government
for some 500 Virginia high school
youngsters-will be held on the
Virginia Tech campus July 1919.
At the same time. upwards Of $50
girls will convene to set up their
own model government.
Evening star., 1952-05-26
Mayor Of Rio de Juneiro
Receives Key to City

j. Carlos Vital, Mayor Of Rio
de Janeiro. was presented with
Ia key to the city by the Commis-
sioners today.
The presentation took place In
the Office of Commissioner F. Jo-
|Seph Donohue. It was made by
Commissioner j. Russell Young.
The Mayor came to the United
States to attend q meeting Of
Mayors held recently in New York
City. He leaves Washington to-
morrow.
Evening star., 1952-05-26
Report on VA Probe
OF Officials S Expenses
Expected This Week

A Veterans Administration board
will conclude hearings this week
on charges of travel voucher ir-
Irregularities against Morgan B.
Callahan, head of the Washing
ton area veterans housing pro-
gram since 1914.
The charges were filed in con-
nection with expense vouchers
Mr.. Callahan has submitted dur
ing the last several years for use
of his private car on official busi-
ness. The trips consisted mainly of
inspection visits to housing prof.
|ects in the area.
Frank w. Kelsey. VA finance
chief, said a three-man investi-
eating board probably will report
to him on the matter this week
If the charges are substantiated
Mr.. Kelsey will set disciplinary
measures. 49,
The finance chief said a notice
Of. charges informed Mr.. Callahan
action was being started toward
his dismissal. He explained, how
ever. that this was entirely tech
nical wording.
Callahan Issues Denial.
Mr.. Callahan told a reporter he
had mot the slightest intent or
knowledge Of any mileage claim
that was not allowed"
He said the travel vouchers were
filed each month on the basis OF
speedometer readings. His secre-
taries, he said, were instructed to
deduct from the mileage readings
II miles a day, an amount he
ESTIMATED for personal driving
These deductions, he said, appar-
emily were not made.
The VA official said he spends
seven days a week on the job
spending week ends visiting the
projects. He said he has not hac
a vacation in recent years. anC
has not taken any long private
trips in his car.
Asked about his intentions tx
stay on the job, he asserted:
I'm not going to resign under
fire, you can bank on that"
Housing to Be Probed.
Meanwhile, both VA and Capi.
tol Hill sources stressed that the
Callahan inquiry has no direct
connection with an impending
House investigation of VA-ap.
proved housing in this area.
Hearings, based on veterans
complaints Of faulty building
practices, are expected to open by
next week before a select House
committee. The hearings had beer
scheduled for tomorrow, but were
postponed.
A committee SOurSe SalQ MT
Callahan and his top aides woulo
be questioned during the hearings
He said. however. that they were
not under subpoena.
In sitting veterans complaints
the committee wants to trace step:
in VAS approval Of loans on Ger.
tain projects involving faulty
building. No evidence of criminal
wrong-doing has been developed
thus far. it was reported.
During the last six months, Mr.
Callahan said, five compliance in.
spectorS have been knocked of
the VA list. These inspectors, who
check housing projects, are paid
on a fee basis for specific inspec-
tions. They are not salaried en-
ployeS.
Evening star., 1952-05-26
U. 5. Bar Report
Urges Drive 10
Protect Ethics
Hits Legal Aid Given
Gamblers to Evude
Lows on Rockets

The American Bar Association
Commission on Organized Crime
today urged a vigorous campaign
to eliminate lawyers who advise
criminals how to evade the law
or participate with them in illegal
activities.
The commission declared the
unethical attorneys have helped
a new type Of criminal to spring
up from illegal gambling. It
called for a fortnight effort by
bar groups to eliminate them.
The commission emphasized
that its attack was leveled at
lawyers who facilitate the ac-
tivities of criminal elements and
that no stigma should be attached
to a lawyer properly representing
persons accused of crimes.
Model Gambling Code Urged.
In a 320-page report the COM
mission also recommended the
adoption of a model gambling
code, the appointment of official
crime commissions in all States
and the adoption of uniform law
enforcement policies in the
States. It also declared local law
enforcement agencies should be
improved to meet the massive
menace" Of organized crime.
The commission charged that
mobsters often are immune to
punishment. It said many law
enforcement authorities are in
effective in coping with GRIM
lnalS.
There can be no question but
that criminals have succeeded in
their activities to a
point where they are able to es-
cape the ordinary processes of
law enforcement" said the re-
port.
Working on Remedies.
The commission is working on
remedial statutes. The anti
gambling code under preparation
resulted from a survey conducted
by Rufus King of Washington,
counsel of the Senate
District Crime Investigating Com
and Paul Bauman of New
York.
The two lawyers said the sta
tutes now on the books are SO
written as to make it easy for
gamblers to evade arrest, convic-
ton and punishment.
The commission said it. also has
done some work on a statute to
provide greater State assistance
and supervision to. local police
departments. This project follows
a study Of police made by Col.
Earle w. Garrett. He reported
the organization. administration,
recruitment and personnel prac-
tees of many police departments
encourage the political manipu-
lation which fosters organized
crime.
Mr.. King and Mr.. Bauman said
The Kefauver crime hearings had
shown that the big-time gangster
has taken over the coun-
try's Illegal gambling, adding:
"In doing so, they have acquired
control of an enterprise of fan
tastic proportions, with all the
power that flows from the control
If great wealth. The result has
been a new type of criminal, liv-
ing in luxury, flanked by expen-
sive lawyers and advisors, able
10 cut deeper into our social struc-
lures by cor1upting weak officials
than he ever did by open defiance
and corruption"
Evening star., 1952-05-26
Hits6Home!
AS Thunderstorm
Floods Area Streets

A 45-minute thunderstorm belt
ed the city with an inch Of rain
yesterday.
The storm. which began shortly
before 8 pm, brought flooded
streets and Easements and felled
several trees.
Six homes were struck by light
ming in nearby Virginia. One
Circus Moves on to Philadelphia Aftel
Being Roined Out. Poae Al
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by EDWIN RUTT
Illustrated by Henry Lsslsrs

Andre yawned. "A fact, maestro. Further
more, a tribute"
Rather oomplacently, Pierre slipped his
cognac. I'm America, he stated, "a region of
loose diction, they have an expression -
dumb like fox This could apply to me-
Now cast about for similar phrase applica-
BILE to you. But finding none :. coin it. :
Smart like an OK Very good! A paradoxical
description of your questionable mentality"
Andre said, drowsily unresentful, But
scarcely comparison betting my " he
paused. modestly.
Well, no to give the dullard his physical
due. Andre Ribot was almost mbelievably
handsome.
Because of that characteristic Pierre had
lent sympathetic ear when Andre approached
him some weeks previously. Andre, it ap-
peared, had selected jewel thievery as his
career. But, sadly inexperienced, he found
progress difficult Consequently, learning from
underworld sources that there was none so
accomplished as Pierre Drieux, Andre had
literally thrown himself at that genius feet
Would the fabulous M. Drieux, who con-
sistently outwitted every French authority
from the Paris Sdrete Generate downward,
take him in hand?
Though f1attered Pierre had asked nom
committally: But what use could make of
an obvious tyro?"
Andre shrugged. "We-e-ll, l have for
give me! +. :. way with women. Does that
suggest anything, Monsieur"
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It did, and for most deplorable reason.
M. Drieux, yerging upon middle age, was
finding it increasingly difficult to suape
acquaintance with the younger variety of be-
jeweled female Frequently of late he had
received decided rebuffs from this classical
ton. And he had CRASHED frustrated teeth
while minor fortunes, worn visibly, faded out
of his life forever But the Apollo before him
was naturally equipped to plug the leak in
this important section of the market Rapidly
considering Andres good looks and his own
mature charm, Pierre envisioned a combina-
ton that would appeal to every gem-laden age
bracket.
1--WE might try this, my friend,' he had
said, slowly, ION an uncle-nephew basis A
strong and amicable family relationship is al
ways reassuing."
WELL, in few cautious trials around Paris,
Nephew Andre emphatically demonstrated his
way with women. He came. he saw, he con-
quered. Then, later and always by happy
chance, Uncle Pierre came, saw and deity
concluded the business
The arrangement worked better than Pierre
had dared to hope But the take in Paris was
inoonsequential. So they had transferred to
the Riviera. At this season, brilliants in that
green-and-gold paradise flashed so as to
shame the lights of the Champs Elysees.
But after his initial inspiration which led
to their partnership, Andre seemed to have
grown progressively lazy and obtuse And his
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FICTION
MI ONSIEUR PIERRE
.N1DRIEUx who esti-
mated himself. conserya-

lively, as the cleverest jewel thief in France,
regarded his young confederate with exaspera-
ton. "AHesdsz, Andre. he said sharply. Il
shall repeat the plan"
Andre blinked sleepy eyes Unnecessary,
maestro" In such respectful fashion he Gus
tomarily addressed his superior and the title
was acceptable to Pierre's vanity. Il already
understand But think we should abandon
it. Last night in the Casino the little man
distinctly watched us. /"
After this lengthy speech Andre slumped at
their cafe table With notable shoulders
relaxed and arresting bronzed face in repose
he looked like sleepy young god, drugged by
the Riviera sun.
"POs6 to your little man. Pierre said.
Though not in his comic opera uniform,
recognized him. Peregault, project of the
Monte Carlo police. And you delude yourself
He watched not us, but me. He, along with
many another project, has watched me futilely
for years"
INCIDENTALLY shiver possessed Andres big
body, although the breeze from the dark-blue
Mediterranean was as warmed wine. He has
eyes like steel bullets, " mmmured Andre.
''Pah! Andre, is it not fact that the col
lective gendarmerie of France has never been
able to assemble an iota of proof against
Pierre Drieux?"
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current notion that a profitable project be dis
carded merely because policeman hung
about irritated Pierre intensely.
1T is only" Andre muttered now, that the
worm, eventually, turns Likewise every dog
has his day. refer, of course, to Peregault. -
Pierre snorted. Worm! Dog! Fitting terms.
indeed, for Peregault! But the thought behind
your old womanish adages displeases me. In
effect, Andre, you imply lack of faith in me,
Pierre Drieux"
'No-o-o. But Peregault did seem to pay
us-you - undue attention. Moreover, he
observed me. making myself agreeable to
Mademoiselle Flewy"
$50! Then accept his attentions and
observations as challenge. Now have made
careful inquiry And Mademoiselle Flewy is
the daughter of a wealthy Lyons manu-
factuer. Respecting her diamond clip. my
own eyes tell me that the stones are genuine
and priceless You will therefore continue
your fascination of Mademoiselle tonight.
After she tires of the tables, suggest refresh
ment on the terrace of the Cafe de Paris. And
presently your revered uncle ha, ha! - will
happen along and i. . ITEMS! Need l say more!
But" Pierre waggled an admonitory finger,
do wake up! 1t is desirable that Made
moiselle be the sleeping beauty, not you"
ENTERING the Casino rather late that eve
ming, Pierre perceived neither Andre nor
Mademoiselle Fleury. But he noted, as he had
hoped to, the inestimable Peregault engrossed