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Evening star., 1952-06-17
Maryland and Virginia
News i'm Brief

Alexandria Water Co. to ease the
water shortage that has plagued
residents south of Alexandria.
The connections will be made
even though the Fairfax firm ex-
poets to have two new wells In
operation by Monday. The latter
are expect to meet demands of the
more than 1000 customers served
by the Fairfax Hydraulics.
Yesterday the shortage grew so
acute that several areas in the
lower Fort Hunt road section were
without water. Housewives had
to haul water in every available
container.
Evening star., 1952-06-17

thunderStornS by tonight with
low Of 68-73 in the interior and
TOTS near the coast. Tomorrow,
partly cloudy and not so warm
with scattered showers likely near
the coast.
Wind Cat National Airport): /:
South, II miles an hour, at 11:17
am.
Five-Day Forecast for Washing ton
and Vicinity-June 1922.
Temperatures will average four
or five degrees above normal.
Washington area normals for the
period are SO and "a for the daily
Evening star., 1952-06-17
The Weather Here and Over the Nation

District and Vicinity - Partly
cloudy with high around 95 this
afternoon followed by scattered
thunderstorms late this afternoon
or tonight; low tonight about 10.
Tomorrow, generally fair, less hu-
mid and not so warm.
Maryland - A few scattered
thunderstorms this afternoon and
tonight and slightly cooler in the
interior tonight. Tomorrow. gen.
orally fair and not so warm. Low
tonight, 64-68 in west portion and
70-73 in east.
Virginia - A few scattered
Evening star., 1952-06-17
Grave Risk Involved
In Air Power Delay,
Congress Is Warned
By J. A. OIeor


The Senate Preparedness SUBJ
committee warned Congress today
that q grave risk" to the future
Of the country is involved in cur.
rent plans to stretch out the
building Of a 143-wing Air Force.
In a report filed by Chairman
Lyndon johnson, the subcommit.
tee pointed out that the Joint
Chiefs Of Staff have found that
1854 will be the period of maxi
mum peril for the United States
The subcommittee said this
judgment is based on the best in
telligence available to the joint
chiefs on the buildup of forces by
"our potential enemy" Based on
that conclusion, the joint chiefs
recommend a 143-wing Air Force
not later than December, 1854, and
preferably by June 80. 1854.
Presidents Action Cited.
The subcommittee added that
"in the face of the solemn warn
ing by the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
the President, largely on the, basis
Of advice given by civilian officials,
made a decision based on fiscal
considerations to end result of
which was to postpone, beyond the
date Of our gravest danger, the
attainment of our necessary mod
ern air power"
Air Force Secretary Finletter
testified recently that the budget
as submitted to Congress in Janu-
ary extended the readiness date
about year-to July, 1855.
The House later made drastic
cuts in the Presidents defense
budget which Secretary Finletter
said would push back by about
another two years the time when
I'VE would have the kind of Air
Force that we ought to have for
our security right now"
The House not only cut the new
authorizations for defense, but
ordered the defense establishment
not to spend more than SAG billion
in the next IL months. Defense
plans had called for an outlay o1
$50 billion in that period.
House Action Reviewed.
A Senate Appropriations sub.
committee, headed by Senator
|O'Mahoney. Democrat, Of Wyom-
ing is now reviewing the House
action, and is known to be giving
serious consideration to the in.
adequacy of this country's, all
power.
The preparedness subcommit-
tees report today said that the
aircraft inventory at this time
leaves mo rom for comfort"
I'VE have examined the best
estimates of Soviet production and
capacity for production" the re-
port said. They are shockingly
high"
The subcommittee predicted
that mo decisive victory in the
cold war is possible as long as the
Soviets hold as terrifying an edge
in military readiness as they do
today. AS long as this situation
exists. there is little hope of peace
in the world"
Evening star., 1952-06-17
Newark Airport Closed
Again, This Time by Foo
By the Assoeiaiad Press

NEWARK. N. j.. June ia
heavy fog put Newark Airport out
of business today, 26 hours after
it was reopened for commercial
a1rliners on a restricted basis.
The airport. operating on rules
requiring good flying weather, was
shut down for landings and take
offs at 3:01 am. Visibility this
morning was far below the re-
quired three miles.
Evening star., 1952-06-17

acting chairman of the committee.
The committee noted that Presi-
dent Truman submitted a plan to
Congress on April 10 to end Sen
ate confirmation of all postmas-
ters. 1t will become law automat-
1cally on Friday unless rejected by
a majority Of either House.
Evening star., 1952-06-17
japanese Flag Flying
Again on Fifth Avenue
By the Associo,ed Press

NEW YORK. June 1.-THE
japanese imperial flag flew on
Fifth avenue today for the first
time since Pearl Harbor.
A huge rising sun emblem was
raised on the side of the Plaza
Hotel in honor of Japan's new
Ambassador to the United States,
Eikichi Araki. The Ambassador
will attend a dinner sponsored at
the hotel tonight by the Japan
Society.
Evening star., 1952-06-17

p r o v j S on S
raised the SAL
aries of about
40 Federal Of
fcials by $500
a year.
Here is what
happened. Aft
er the House
approved the
third supple
mental bill,
S e v eral top
members of the
Senate Civil
Service Com
m 1 fknn Ao.
Evening star., 1952-06-17
Tuck Is Keynoter

Former Gov. William M. Tuck
OF Virginia, will keynote the
States Democratic convention in
Roanoke July II.
The selection Of Mr.. Tuck was
announced in Richmond yester-
day by State Democratic Chair
man Alvin Masenburg of Hamp-
ton.-A.P.
Evening star., 1952-06-17

Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest, o.. ON June 9.
Lowest. Is. on Jan. 80.
High and Low Of Last "a Hours.
High. 90, ct sos pm.
Low, rs, at 6:36 nm
Evening star., 1952-06-17
Water Relief Planned

The Fairfax Hydraulics Water
Co. today planned to make an
emergency connection with the
Evening star., 1952-06-17

high and low. Not so warm to-
morrow. but quite warm there
after until week end: cooler Sun
day. Showers tonight and again
by end Of week totaling h-h inch.
River Report.
(From q. 8. Engineers)
Potomac River clear at Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry.
Evening star., 1952-06-17
The Federal Spotlight
Democrats Freeze S in Choice
Jobs Paying $4,000 Year
By Joseph Young

The Democrats in Congress pulled fast their Repub
colleagues when the third supplemental bill
With dissenting vote Congress approved provision
placed five OF the choicest positions
caon Act and beyond the of Republicans
Evening star., 1952-06-17

have visions Of taking over next
January. The jobs pay $14.800 a
year.
Adding insult to injury, the
Evening star., 1952-06-17

The sun and Neon.
, 1952-01-15
N

Or. Robert NJ. De Freitas,
3, A. O., p. Specialist ia Eye
Examination Refraction Or
thoptics; announces that on
Tuesday. Jan. 18th from 10 AN.
to 5 Pm. 3 Wednesday Jan. 18th
from lao TO 4:SO Pm. complete
~optometric service will be of
fered to the Municipality Of
st. Croix.
VIII be in Frederiksted
Municipal Hospital from 600
am. until noon Wednesday.
The latest designs in Eve
glasses prepaid or G. g. ID.
, 1952-01-15
TUESDAY. JANUARY IS, 1852
ORGANIC ACT HEARINGS

ORGANIC ACT HEARINGS
YESTERDAY "A Congressional Subcommittee began
hearings on the proposed new Organic Act. The first Of these
hearings started il the Municipal Council Hall in St. Thomas
yesterday. The committee is due to arrive here tomorrow
for similar hearings. These are scheduled to begin at l:3O.
NO HEARINGS within the last Is years have been 50
significant as these will be. All things considered they should
produce a wealth Of information, and the subcommittee
should 60 back to Washington thoroughly prepared to give
to the full committee and to Congress an accurate picture of
local thinking and attitude. Members Of the Virgin Islands
community should take every opportunity to appear before
this committee, and to give freely and frankly, their opinion
On the Organic Act as 4 whole and the several sections, since
much Of what we do in the future, as 4 political entity, will
depend upon what goes into this Act. 1t is our own local CON
IN DEMOCRACY such as ours committee hearings
are very, very important. AT times much criticism has come
because Of the way certain hearings were conducted, the ex-
pense involved, and the frutlessness Of it all. However, this
IN no way should detract from the basic significance Of hear
ings. Before any important measure IS to be presented to
Congress, which measure might become law, the members
Of that body would like to be enlightened on the particular
matter 50 that they may vote inteligently. It is not possible
to call together $50 million people, so the next best thing is
done-hearings are conducted. To these hearings come spec
ialsts and people particularly concerned and interested who
give Of their knowledge and experience. Groups and organi-
cations make Their attitude and opinions heard through re-
representatives. who attend and testify before these hearings,
And from all this mass Of testimony the committee is then
prepared to write d bill which will be acceptable to the two
houses and the nation as q whole.
IT IS MOST gratifying that these hearings are being
conducted right here in the Islands, which gives q great OPP
portunity to many tosb be heard. Files and records are here,
the entire legislative body can be assembled with short no.
lice, and even the man ii the street might have = chance for
, 1952-01-15
SNAG AT THE HEARINGS

SNAG AT The ART
H HEARINGS in St. Thomas struck a snag when the
subcommittee refused to allow two Of our representatives
ito testify. These men, Attorney Bough and Ashley Z. Totten,
together with two other representatives Of many Virgin Is
lands organizations in New York which felt that while they
could not come down in a mass, yet they wanted their broth
[erS at home to know that the New York section was with
them 100 per cent. But the subcommittee seems adamant
in its determination to exclude the testimony Of these men.
WHEN THE ~consultant for the committee, Mr.. Hackett,
made i known that they could not testify because the hear
ings were planned fol the sole purpose Of letting those ma
tives who are resident to testify, a genuine blow was bit at
the New York representatives. The fact that our brothers
happen not to live at home at the moment does not mean
that they are not vitality concerned, or that some day they
will not return and settle here. Their voices should there
fore Be heard.
AS FOR Mr.. Totten, his position Of leadership in New
York should have justified a place in the hearings. He IS ac-
quainted with what is needed, and he has a mandate from
fellow Virgin Islanders to speak on their behalf. III fact,
hearings are for the purpose Of gathering information which
should help the subcommittee il drafting a finished pro-
duct. There is therefore no reason why he should not have
been allowed to testify.
THE SITUATION as to q Attorney Bough IS even more
grave. He was the first native District Attorney, and for
years made his presence felt in many quarters. He knows the
situation at home as well as anyone does, and the mere fact
that he now resides in Jamaica, Long Island, is no reason
why he should not be allowed to testify On behalf Of his home.
He owns property here and also in St. Thomas, and his roots
are here. But further, he serves as counsel for the local or
ganc act committee, and the Washington group should not
arbitrarily dictate to our own legislature whom it shall o.
shall Of shall not ask 70 help in 4 legal capacity.
LET US HOPE that the subcommittee will reverse il
self, particularly as to Attorney Bough. It IS important. The
hearings can then move forward, with our people feeling that
the subcommittee principal concern is to help, and hear
ings should be conducted in this spirit.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Fcnmous Is Robar4 II e rn.;4..
, 1952-01-15
The Famous
PILOT RADIOS"

are again on the market
Sec them at
Christiansted Utilities
, 1952-01-15

are being his say, and this is the time
gives a great OPP THIS opportunity should
ecords are here, not BE allowed to go BY with
/ with short no. out the best possible use being
ave a chance for made of it.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Funny Stuff?
NOT PRACTICAL

Arithmetic is a science of truth, "
said the professor earnestly. Fig
ures can't lie. For instance, if one
man can build house in II days,
IL men can build it in one"
eyes" interrupted quick
Drained student. ''Then 288 will build
it in one hour, 7,280 in one minute,
and 1885, 300 in one second. And l
don't believe they could lay one brick
in that time"
While the professor was still
gasping, the smart ready rec
koner" went on: "Again, if one ship
can cross the Atlantic in six days,
six ships can cross it in one day. 1
don't believe that either; so where's
the truth in arithmetic"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Bus Disaster Hero

Wilmer S. Thompson, an Air Force
veteran, was hailed as a hero at
Cape Girardeau, Mo, for rescue eff
forts when a flash flood struck d
Greyhound bus, drowning one and
endangering 16 others. The panic
stricken survivors were led to safety
through the darkness by Thompson
after swirling waters swept the We
hicle from the highway at night.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
FLATTERY FAILS
They were discussing girls

Ihey were discussing girls.
"How is it, Jack" asked Joe,
shat you get on so well with the
girls?"
easy" was the reply. "Try
hattery. For instance, the girl I
was with last night got a fly in her
eye. / said, 4 can't see how it
could miss such big eyes as yours.
After that / had her eating out of
my hand"
A few days later they met again.
''H'm" said Joe, 81 don't think
much of your flattery stunt. tried
it, but it didn't come off"
'eWhat happened?"
''The girl I was with got a fly in
her mouth"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
MaYhe RashfuI

Landlady: "That new boarder is
either married man or a widow
err"
Daughter: "Why ma, he says he's
q bachelor"
Landlady: ''Well, I don't believe
it. When he opens his pocketbook
to pay his board he always turns
his back to me-"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
itchy Question

A Rutgers University entomologist
recently took issue with an Ameri-
can Museum of Natural History
curator's charge that New Jersey
mosquitoes have been giving New
Workers. the bite on warm nights.
DR.. Lyle Hagn1ann said mosquitoes
can make nonstop flights of only 100
to 200 yards, and the Hudson River
is wider than that.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
u. S. Lifts Cattle Ban

The Agriculture Department says
the U. S. probably will import about
100000 head of cattle from Mexico
during the IL months after the five
and half year old ban is lifted Sep
tember /. The restriction was i'm
posed after the outbreak of foot-and-
mouth disease in Northern Mexico
in December, 1916.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
A HUMAN" BIRD

The hunters bird dog came to
a point looking straight at a stran-
ger. The hunter looked all around,
but couldn't see a single bird.
Finally he said to the stranger:
'"That's odd. My dog never did
that before"
Perhaps / can explain" said the
stranger, "my name is Partridge"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Expensive Smoke

An 11-year-old boy who wanted to
sneak a smoke confessed that he was
responsible for starting a $150,000
fire in a Fort Wayne, Ind, lumber
yard. The boy, whose name was not
given by police, told authorities that
he went into a shed to have a smoke,
and then threw the match aside. The
resulting blaze destroyed two build
ings in the lumber yard.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Personal Incomes Hit Record

Personal incomes of Americans
kept climbing in the first half of this
year to hit a record annual rate of
1854, 900, 100000, the Commerce De-
partment has reported. This was 4
percent higher than in 1851 when
personal incomes totaled 1854, 1O0,-
900.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Shell Kills Texas Boy

A live 22-mm. shell, used as a
hammer, was the cause of the death
of Wilbur House, TO-, Of San Antonio
Texas, a police report reveals. The
lad died after the artillery piece, a
souvenir of World War II, exploded
when he pounded it on his bicycle.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
HaIts Own Funeral

Fred Siemound, of La Crosse, Wis,
turned up just in time to stop plans
for his own funeral. He returned to
his home shortly after his relatives
had identified the body of man kill
ed at railroad crossing as his.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Dron In Number Of Milk Cows

The number of milk cows on the
nations farms declined nearly one
percent in the year ended in June,
the Agriculture Department has re-
ported. The number in June, 1852,
was placed at 21,518,000.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Driver Killed, Snake Escapes

Melvin Crutchfield, of South Hill,
Va, swerved his jeep in an effort
to run over and kill snake crawl
ing across the highway. The We
hicle went out of control and over
turned, killing the driver. The snake
escaped.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Miss New York City"

Joan Kayne, 18-year-old blonde,
has been chosen as miss New York
City of 1882" The beauty is five
feet six inches tall, weighs lis
pounds, measures 35 inches at hips,
and has a 34-inch bust.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28

the British Medical Association as
highly dangerous. 1t seems the
household hint broadcaster had for
gotten to tell listeners to add water
to the carbolic acid and vinegar So
luton she was touting.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Blood Drive Launched

An intensive drive for blood do
nations from throughout the country
is now under way. The campaign is
being coordinated by the Office of
Defense Mobilization.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Infant Mortality Rate Drops

The Brookings Institute, a Wash
ington research group, reports that
infant mortality has dropped n per-
cent in the u. S. in the last SO years.
The report adds, however, that one
fifth of the deaths are preventable
Gin the light of present knowledge"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Fires Kill 1000

Fires in the United States killed
some 1000 persons in 1951-more
than half as many Americans as have
been killed in two years of Korean
fighting, according to figures of the
National Board of Fire Underwrit-
ers.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Bureaucracy at Work

In Washington they tell the story
of the government official who
asked his secretary to look through
the haphazard filing system in his
office for some details on a case.
'sThe name is Sawyer" he said.
The girl looked but told him she
couldn't find the name. well, !"
shouted the exasperated official,
sswhat do you have filed under s"
.'Only the sandwich I'm having
for hmch," she said.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
World Wide Briefs
OF The Past Week
Gets Diyorce-And $4,000, 900

Marianne O'Brien Reynolds was
granted divorce-and a 100000
settlement-from tobacco heir Rich
ard ]. Reynolds recently. The fam
ing redhead charged desertion. Rey-
nolds, whose first wife had been
granted 100000 settlement, did
not appear in court
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Getting Tough with Gamblers

The Federal Government, in a
move to- collect $2,415,901 in back
taxes from two policy-wheel gam
blers, has, slapped liens on their
property The liens were filed
against Thomas Manno and Sam
Pardy, of Chicago.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
viii Vote For Namesake

Adlai Stevenson, of Sanish, N. D.,
says he intends to vote for Adlai
Stevenson, of Springfield, ILL.,, in the
Presidential election. Stevenson, a
former Indian chief, said his name
originally was Observation-Disclosures"
but he changed it many years ago.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Fewer On Relief Rolls

The Federal Security Agency re-
ports that 2OO,6OO fewer persons re-
ceived public assistance in the United
States last year than the previous
year. The cost to the taxpayers,
however, was $6O,OOO,OOO more.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
ABSOLUTELY RIGHT

"Ten me, sir, who was Drawer
than Lancelot, wiser than Socra-
ties, more honorable than Lin
coin, wittier than Mark Twain,
and more handsome than Apol-
LOT"
ssMy wife's first husband"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Cure Worse Than Bite

The BIC broadcast cure for bug
stings the other morning and then
spent the rest of the day warning
Britons not to use it. The recon-
mended solution was denounced by
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
No Beginner

Chloe-"Am l the very first girl
you've really kissed?"
Joey-"Absolutely, darling - the
others were just practice maneu-
Vers."
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
circus Performer Hurt In FaIl

Iron Jaw" Roberto Rolan, II, fell
40 feet when he slipped from his
mouthpiece while performing with
a circus at Lafayette, Ind. Several
bones were fractured.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Federal Employees Increase

Uncle Sam ended the 1852 fiscal
year on June 30 with 1899 more
civilian workers on the payroll than
when the year started.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Too Many Denendents

A serious impeachment to mar
rage is the difficulty of supporting
the government and wife on one
income.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
The Onening

Boy Friend-"Gee, you look pref
ty, Miss Jones. You look sweet
enough to eat
Miss Jones-''I do eat-let's go!"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-08-28
Tax Is Eliminated

Utah's state property tax for 1852
has. been completely eliminated
This was made possible by record
collections of personal income taxes
and corporation taxes
Evening star., 1952-01-12
AMERICAN UNIV. PARK
OPEN SUNDAY. / TO 5
AMERICAN UNIV.
PARK AREA

Boms for discriminating, people in
sections. this center-hall Colonial
Sniit. with luxurious living in mind;
iEe. iiv. rm. with cozy fireplace. din.
Fm. with custcm-Rgilt corner cup nns
boards. mod: eiec; kit., Leei; sve sscsssmeo
hSths. with an abundance Of closet
SpSce; 3rd a., 2. bedrms,; hsmt,
SnSiS's rfIa. AID bath; priced to sell
Sonst be seer&to be apDrer'e In,
epection by-Hispt. cn.y 70
&nRHoN. Jr.. OIL. 4,VS. IL
Evening star., 1952-01-12
BRICK COLONIAL,

Six large rooms. airy side porch: all
Clean gas heat; best-srade plumb
ing in high-ceiling dustless base.
ment. 60x140-ft. Anchor-fenced
lot, big enough for beauty. Sunny
schools. shopping. churches. Price
CT approved at $4,000. 1st trust
Of $4,000. Located at 10603 Georgia
ave. A super dual boulevard. Phone
Mr.. Bell any time for more details,
at MI. 1899.
FREDERICK W. BERENS
SALES. INC, 1920 K st. NV.
Evening star., 1952-01-12

ANACOSTIA, D. C.
New all-bEick homes: in conv. Ana
costa D c.; Q large bedrms., tile
bath, lge, liv. rm with picture
window. din: rm. and complete kit. !;
and transp. at corner; schools
within walking distance. Buy the
home with the panoramic view Of
Anacostia for $12,950. Call now.
Ii. 3-6S66 or LU. 1-S642.
The Gables Company
1906 penpsylvania Avees.E.
Evening star., 1952-01-12
HOUSES FOR sALE-s.W.
HOUSES FOR sALE-MD.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY

BETHESDA-$22, 800; unusually at
trac. det white brick, Cape Cod
bone close to schools, s.s shopping 9sssn ssS and
liv. rm. with firepl.. din. rm.. mod:
ern equip. kit, bedrm.. and full
bath: porch; 2nd a., 8 nice bedrms.
and bath, There ID o knotty pine
rec. rfrl. In the bsmt.. 1-car built-in
Rarage. Inspect this home early. Cal
W. B. WRIGHT. EN-. $500.
4 MI. ", ROCKVILLE, / acre ground
Arm. frame houee; ~ fusnad csec