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Evening star., 1952-12-26
Massachusetts, Ave. House Sold
To Canada for BUILDING Site

The Canadian Government has
bought a residence at 2450 Massa-
chusetts avenue NV. and is plan
ming to build a Government build
ing at a reported cost of more
than 81 million on the site, it was
learned today.
The property, between S and
California streets. is separated by
an apartment building from the
japanese Embassy. The site has
252 feet frontage on Massachusetts,
avenue, and a total area of $4,000
square feet.
Negotiations were under way for
some time, and settlement was
made Wednesday. The price was
reported to be $115,000. The seller
was Mrs. Natalie Montgomery, who
built two-and-a -half-story resi-
dence on the site about Is years
tago. The existing house will be
razed to make way for the new
building. which is reported to be
projected for occupancy by the
Canadian Joint staff Mission.
Evening star., 1952-12-26
Second Noeoyo Blast
In 5 Days Kills s
By the Assoeiofed Press

NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 26.-
Eight persons were killed and 81
injured today in the second ex-
plosion in downtown Nagoya in
five days.
The explosion occurred in a
camera shop. Six nearby houses
were wrecked and burned.
An explosion in q chemical
plant Monday killed 81 persons
and injured more than 200.
Evening star., 1952-12-26
Ookes Murder Witness Shot
To Death by Son in Florida
Testified as Expert
On Identification
At Morieny Trial
BY the Associated Press

HOMESTEAD, Fla, Dec. 90
James o. Barker. who as a police
Identification expert was called
by the Duke of Windsor to assist
with the Oakes murder case in
1943, was shot to death today by
his son, James D. Barker.
John Tyler, chief of the county
Criminal Bureau of Investigation,
said young Barker admitted the
early morning shooting and was
weeping uncontrollably in jail
where he is being held for in
vestigation.
There has been feuding between
the father and son for some time,
Chief Tyler said. Young Barker
gave his father a beating some
months ago, and both the elder
and younger Barker were involved
in divorce actions.
The elder Barker, as captain
in charge of the Miami police
identification bureau, flew to Mas
sau in 1943 in response to a sum-
mons from the Duke of Windsor
to investigate the Oakes murder.
He testified that he found a
Evening star., 1952-12-26
Santa Claus Carries On
Despite 3-StorY Fall
Rx the Assoeintad Press

BALTIMORE, Dec. 26.-Santa
Claus took a nasty spill from a
third-story window yesterday, but
the plucky old gentleman man
aged to finish his Christmas de-
liveries.
Paul Street, %. was playing the
Claus role for his youngsters.
When he stepped from a rear
fire escape to a window he in
tended to enter. he stumbled and
fell, police reported.
Over his protests, the rugged
Santa was rushed to Maryland
General Hospital where attend
ants diagnosed a possible broker
left wrist and back injuries.
The determined Santa Claus re.
fused immediate treatment, doc.
tors said. Instead, hef dashed
home to unload his pack Of toys
Evening star., 1952-12-26

For IA years. the residence has
been occupied by Pi Kappa Alpha
Fraternity, which has leased a
building at 1912 G street NV.
from DR.. Beveridge Miller as its
new headquarters.
The brokerage transaction was
handled for the seller by George
Shillito of James L. Dixon Co.,
which also leased the G street
building to the fraternity.
A spokesman for the embassy
said that while a building is being
projected. definite plan for the
type of structure and its cost have
not been determined. Further
information as to the kind of
building to occupy the site will
have to await development of the
plans, he said.
Mrs. Montgomery is the wife of
Edmund B. Montgomery. who re-
tired about six years ago after 80
years service with the State De-
partment. They are owners of
the Collingwood Inn on Mount
Vernon Memorial highway.
Evening star., 1952-12-26
Respectable Lawyer
is Called Front Man
For Brink S Bandits
Robbery Suspect Tried
To Bribe Him, Says
Towundu Police Chief
BY the Assoeioted Press

BOSTON, Dec. 26.-Unconfirmed
reports said today the $1,219,000
loot from the Drinks robbery of
January II, 1850 may have been
placed in safe deposit boxes in va
rious banks by respectable Bos-
ton man acting as a front" for
the robbers.
The FBI refuses to comment on
the report of how the loot was hid
den after the robbery, but three
Boston papers report today law
yer was chosen by the gang to
secrete the cash.
The reports said the gangs plan
called for the lawyer to hire some
40 safe deposit boxes in banks
throughout the country where the
money could be placed by him
without suspicion.
Identity Reported Known.
The newspapers said also that
the lawyers identity has been
known to investigators for some
time and added that he has been
under surveillance for many
months and is expected to be
brought in for questioning in a
few days.
A grand jury investigating the
Drinks robbery recessed last Mon
day and is scheduled to resume
next Monday.
The reports continued that the
FBI has traced $236,500 of the
Drinks cash to some of the vaults
and that about $4,000 of the loot
was used to buy Government
bonds.
Meanwhile, Police Chief Dean
Meredith of Towanda, Pa. said
early today that suspect in the
Drinks robbery offered him a
bribe for his release from a gun
carrying charge six months after
the fabulous Boston robbery.
The police chief named Joseph
(Specs) O'Keefe. 44-year -old Bos-
ton gunman, listed in FBI affii-
davits as possible participant in
the stickup.
OKeefe is serving time on the
(See BRINK'S. Page A-41
Evening star., 1952-12-26
|StoIin Offer Viewed in Moscow
AS Step 7 Toward Korean Accord
Western Diplomats Regard His Remarks
As indication He'll Press for Peace

the Berlin blockade-helped pro-
duce settlement.
Western diplomats working
within the Soviet Union also saw
interesting possibilities in the
Stain statement that he would
welcome United States-Russian
talks leading to a possible meet
ing between himself and Presi-
dent-elect Eisenhower.
Nothing New Presented.
The Westerners pointed out,
however. that this Stain declara-
ton failed to represent anything
new. Also. many questions, in
cluding where such a meeting
might be held. would have to be
settled before it could ever take
place.
On previous occasions, the
Soviet Premier has indicated his
willingness to join the heads of
the United States and Britain in
direct talks. But it always has
been stressed that Mr.. Stalin's
health prevented him from TAX
ing any long journeys, such as to
America.
Mr.. Stalin's Christmas overtures
were followed today by the usual
bitter blasts against the West in
Pravda, the official organ of the
Communist Party. The paper
warned of a Western threat"
saying "the imperialists" are seek
ing way to unleash war upon the
world.
Pravda's charges were made in
an editorial that was broadcast by
Moscow radio. The broadcast was
heard in London.
Evening star., 1952-12-26
Surplus PIosmo Buyer Admits
His Goal Was Miami Publicity

MED any such shipment and said
1t did not handle plasma. The
Defense Department at Washing
ton ordered an investigation.
A Marine colonel was reported
flying here to question Mr.. Vein
traub when the store operator
told the News it was all a pub
licity gag.
He said he actually received 81
pints of plasma and 81 pints OF
distilled water. There still was no
explanation Of how the plasma
got into private hands. Labels
indicated 1t had been donated to
the Red Cross.
Mr.. Weintraub's Office reported
him unavailable after he gave the
new version to the Daily News.
Evening star., 1952-12-26
By the Associated Press

MOSCOW, Dec. 26.-Premier
Stalin's statement that he favors
diplomatic conversations on Korea
is regarded by observers here as
a preliminary offer to use his good
Offices in arriving at a Korean
settlement.
Western diplomats in Moscow
suggested yesterday that a new
Western approach-based on the
Prime Minister'S replies to ques-
tions by the New York Times
is now a possibility that must be
seriously considered.
They said the next move prob
ably would depend on United
States President-elect Eisenhow-
er's attitude on the question.
Earlier Intervention Cited.
Several factors were mentioned
as indicating that the Stain
statement on Korea might rate
serious consideration:
/. The truce talks in Korea
now long deadlocked-were a
direct result of a Soviet govern
ment declaration that it would
help bring about a Korean set
tlement. No other official offer
has been made since that one
in June, 1851.
2. Mr.. Stalin's influence and
authority in Communist China
and North Korea as we'll as in
the Soviet Union.
3. In another instance, inter-
vention by Mr.. Stalin-in the
explosive situation created by
Evening star., 1952-12-26
BY the Associcted Press

MIAMI, Fla, Dec. 26.-The Mi
ami Daily News quoted an operator
of veterans surplus store as stat
ing today he bought a supply of
blood plasma to get publicity.
The newspaper said William A.
Weintraub conceded he bought the
plasma "for its unusually" from
the Marine Junk Co. at Mobile,
Ala.
Mr.. Weintraub previously said
he received 43 pints of plaSma in
a shipment Of Army surplus goods
from the Army General Depot at
Memphis, Tenn.
The story attracted wide at
tention. The Memphis Qpot de-
Evening star., 1952-12-26
Fort BeIvoir Soldier
Killed, 40thers Hurt
In Alexandra Crash
Car Hits Troctor-TroiIer;
13 Traffic Deuths Listed
In Virginia, 5 in Maryland

A Fort Belvoir corporal was
killed instantly and four other
soldiers injured in a pre-dawn
collision between their car and a
tractor trailer at River road and
Windsor avenue, Alexandria, to-
day.
The fatality increased Virginia S
holiday period traffic deaths to 13.
-~--~~-~~~-
Accidents Killing Record Number Along
Notions Highways. Poee AZ
Traffic accidents killed five per-
sons in Maryland so. far over
the holidays.
Washington has been free of
traffic deaths so far during the
holidays, but the accident in
vestigation unit reported more
than 200 auto accidents since the
beginning of Christmas eve.
Driver Critically Hurt.
Dead in the Alexandria crash
was Corpl. Rogers Parker, jr., COL
orde, "a. Police said the driver Of
the death car was Pvt. Regan Bill
bry, colored, %, who was reported
in critical condition in Fort Bel
voir Hospital with head and in
ternal injuries.
The other passengers, all COL
ored soldiers from Belvoir. were
Pfc. Robert c. Turner, %, who
suffered serious cuts on his left
hand; Corpl. Robert c. White, "a.
described as in critical condition
with head and internal injuries.
and Pfc John A. Prince, "a, whose
mouth was cut.
Police said the tractor trailer
involved in the accident was owned
by the B and F Transportation
Co. and driven by Melvin Cook,
colored, of Hamilton, Va.
The truck, according to police,
was trying to back into the Gun
ther Brewing Co. warehouse from
the northbound traffic lane when
it was struck, by the soldiers car
travelling south on River road.
In another area fatality, @
year-old boy was killed yesterday
when he was hit by a car near his
home on Ullman road, Bunker
(Cnc CNPDOP pa0n A.dA
Evening star., 1952-12-26
4AmeriicansD Die
With 19 Others
In Iran Crash
Only Two Passengers
Survive Air Tragedy
In Dense Fog
BY the Assoeioied Press

TEHERAN, Iran, Dec. 26.-An
Iranian Airways plane crashed in
a dense fog last night a few miles
from Teheran airport. killing %
persons. including four Americans
Only two passengers survived the
Christmas night tragedy.
The plane. inbound from
ISfahan. 210 miles south of
Teheran, circled for a landing. 1t
bounced several hundred yards IN
an open field. then broke apart.
There was small fire that
burned out quickly. Investigators
believe the pilot miscalculated the
altitude in attempting blind
landing.
American Victims Listed.
The dead Americans:
Miss Cecile Ann Demoisy, 90
Point Four public health field
nurse stationed at Shiraz, daugh-
ter of Charles Demoisy, Ogden,
Utah.
M/Sergt. Thomas Rispoli of the
United States Military Mission. of
Atlanta. Ga; He was stationed at
ShiraZ.
James E. Blakemore, 38. Great
Neck, Long Island. N. Y, a high
school teacher making a study of
the Middle East on a Ford Foun-
dation grant.
Mrs. Arlene Blakemore. 81, wife
of the high school teacher.
The BlakemoreS boarded the
plane at Isfahan. Miss Demoisy
and Sergt. Rispoli went aboard at
ShiraZ.
All the other passengers in the
CAT were Iranians. All members
of the crew were killed.
One of Survivors Is 10.
The survivors were Adj Young,
10, and a point-four engineer
named Khazaie. Both suffered
minor injuries. Two others who
were not killed outright died after
being taken to a Teheran hospital.
The crash area was about five
miles south of Teheran airport.
The pilot had avoided dangerous
north of Teheran but
crashed after turning south.
On December %, 1851, an Egyp-
tian airliner smashed into the
mountains north of Teheran and
killed DR.. Henry G. Bennett, di-
rector of the United States Point
Four program, and 20 others, in
Icluding seven additional Ameri-
cans. That was the worst plane
wreck in Trans history. Last
nights crash was only the second
with fatalities in Iranian Airways
six years of operation.
Evening star., 1952-12-26
Snoii's Pace Changes
In Marshall Heights

SLoW-MoTlcN SlUM CLEARANCE
Residents Of MorshoIl Heights, at the
Districts eosten tip, osked for
ehonce TO tockIe their own sIum -cIeor-
once. After three years they still hove
long way to 90. A report on re-
development ot O snoirs poee oppsors
on pose B-l.
NEW FACE FROM CONNECTICUT
The new Representative from conneeti-
cuts lst congressional district is
Thomos j. Dodd, a Nuremberg wor triols
prosecutor and former Government Of
torney here. Reod o profile Of this
one time FBI mon on poee BIS.
Evening star., 1952-12-26
262 Sailors Allowed 10 Land
After Quiz al New York
By the Associoted Press

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-All of
262 seamen abroad six foreign
freighters questioned yesterday
under the provisions of the new
McCarran Act were allowed shore
leave.
The new immigration and
nationally law has been in effect
for two days.
On Wednesday, 271 crew mem
bers of the French Liner Liberete
were denied shore leave because
they failed to answer certain ques-
tions required by the law. They
spent Christmas Day aboard the
vessel,
Evening star., 1952-12-26
Pittsburgh Man Seized
On COMMUNIST Charge
BY the Associoted Press

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 26.-Imni-
grafton officials arrested a So
year-old Pittsburgh man today on
charges he is a member of the
Communist Party. He is George
Witkobich. affiliated with Pro
Sveta. a Slovene language news
paper in Chicago. He came to the
United States in 1918 from Yugo-
Slavia.
Evening star., 1952-12-26
Murdered Boy Found
In Bronx Vacant Lot
hY tha As.ociated Press

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-The
blood-smeared body of a boy
about IA years old was found to-
day in a Uttered vacant
lot in the Bronx.
Police said his head was badly
battered, possibly by a 10-pound
block of concrete which was
found nearby. It was apparent
that the body had been there at
least overnight, police said.
A 9-year-old boy whose home
overlooks the vacant lot in the
rear of a Welding company found
the body.
Evening star., 1952-12-26
IA Hurt as Bus and Car
Crash on West Coast
By the Assoeioted Press

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 90
A spectacular bus-auto crash on
Bayshore highway south of San
Francisco early today injured IA
persons, one seriously.
/. State police said a northbound
automobile driven by Donald E.
Rains. 81, of San Francisco.
crossed the center line and struck
a southbound Greyhound bus. Mr..
Rains suffered internal injuries.
Twelve bus passengers and the
driver. Joseph Pritchard. 20, Of
San Luis Obispo, Calf. were
treated for minor injuries.
Evening star., 1952-12-26
Picture on Pose "A


Apartments, Alexandria, Va, the
pilot, and Byron l.. Tormohlen, 33,
Of 2515 K street NV. Both were
unmarried.
According to Mr.. Tormohlen's
brother, Brooks T., OF GIG South
Buchanan street, Arlington, the
two men had set off on a pleasure
trip to Florida yesterday morning
and expected to return here Sum-
day.
Columbus County IN. c. Sher-
if Hugh Nance said the plane
broke out of an overcast about
6:15 pm. and plowed into the
swamp between Cerro Gordo and
Fair Bluff, the Associated Press
Jones Practiced Law Here.
Mr.. Jones was an attorney here
with Offices in the National Press
Building. His parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert A. Jones, live at 1929
Woodland drive NV. The elder
Mr.. Jones also is an attorney.
Mr.. Tormohlen was a Federal
employe. His brother refused to
reveal his Government position for
security reasons" He also was
a student at American Univer-
sity, where he was working on
a doctor Of philosophy degree.
Mr.. Jones was graduate of
Western High School here and in
1941 received his law degree from
George Washington University.
During World War II he served
with the Marine Corps in the
South Pacific. He was called to
duty as d second lieutenant in
1941 and served at Quantico until
1914.
Mr.. Jones was captain in 1945
and was legal officer for the 5th
Marine Division when the outfit
landed on Two Jima.
Quoted in Dispatch.
Mr.. Jones' claw Office in a fox
hole" was the subject of a Marine
Corps dispatch in 1945 during the
bloody fighting on Two Jima. He
wrote of his experience: ''men who
had faced death every hour would
come to my foxhole, dirty and
tired, and would ask their legal
and personal questions. Then they
would thank me and trudge back
to the 'front.'"
Mr.. Tormohlen was a native of
Portland, Ind. He was graduated
from Purdue University in 1912
and served in the Army during
World War II. He spent 80
overseas in the Mediter-
theater.
Mr.. Tormohlen lived with his
mother, Mrs. Maude Tormohlen.
He was q member of Delta Chi
fraternity ana was a Mason.
Evening star., 1952-12-26
Two Washington Men
Killed in Plane Crash
On Way 10 Florida
Accident Takes Lives
Of Allen M. Jones and
Byron L. TormohIen

Two Washington men were
killed last night when their light
civilian plane crashed into a
swamp about 20 miles west of
Whiteville, N. c.
The victims were Allen M.
Jones, "a, of Hunting Towers
Evening star., 1952-12-26

fingerprint Of Alfred de Marigny
son-in-law Of Sir Harry Oakes, on
a screen beside the bed of the
slain man.
Defense experts tore the teSti-
mony apart, and Mr.. Barker was
tried by the International Associ-
alton for Identification on charges
of falsifying fingerprint evidence.
The charge later was dropped.
Evening star., 1952-12-26

Permanent copies Of The Stars centen-
NAL rotogravure section on extra-heavy
paper can be bought separately for 10 cents
at the business counter in the lobby Of The
Star Building.
Evening star., 1952-12-26

(See CORPORAL, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1952-12-26

Fighter Bombers Bost Red Supply centers
in Korea. Poee A-3
Other Stories Relotine to StoIin Statement
Poee "A
New York Times Skepticol, Sees Another
Stolin Deception. Poee A
Evening star., 1952-12-26
New York Markets. Pooe AIS

CENTS
O11A> AZ
Evening star., 1952-12-26
Eisenhower Willing to Consider
Any Concrete Proposals StoIin
Cares to Make After January
Channels Are Always
Open and Reception
Assured, Dulles Says
BY the Associated Press

The incoming Eisenhower ad-
ministration today challenged
Russia's Premier Stain to put
forth concrete proposals" on pro-
noting peace and promised they
would be seriously and sympa-
thetically received"
A statement taking that posi-
ton was issued by John Foster
Evening star., 1952-12-26

Mostly sunny, high about As. Fair tonight,
low near 80. Windy tomorrow, turning
colder. Full report on Page A-2.)
Temperatures Today.
Evening star., 1952-12-26

(See Drinks. Page A-4)
Evening star., 1952-08-24
Editorial Secretary
FOUNTAIN GIRL

.rOON AIN GlRL
White. thoroughly experienced, no
nights or Sundays. Vacations; SD
week to start. advancement. HOOD
,RExALL DRUG. CO., cor. 7th and
Evening star., 1952-08-24
PART-TIME
statesmen

Ewes. and week-ends, earn better
than S100 wkly.; demonstrating
the wonderful new Muntz TV In
the homes of people who have re-
auested demonstration. Apply 6
pm. to 10 pm, Monday only.
MR.. WINSTON: MUNTz TV, INC,
ARLINGTON, VA. -25
COL. DRIVER for light delivery
truck. Must know city: ref. req
703 14th st. NV. -26
COLORED NIGHT MAN, IL pm. tc
2 am, 9 days per week: elevator
and switchboard experience. 1911
Columbia rd., between 8 and
Evening star., 1952-08-24

ACbCAloO
3194.
Evening star., 1952-08-24

CLERK TYPIsT
position, good startinr
salary; must be able to use dicta-
phone, vacations with pay. Company
BENEFITS, Apply 1904 Vermont ave.
DI. 40S9.
Evening star., 1952-08-24
ALL AROUND
MACHINISTS
PART TIME
EVENING WORK
6 PM. to II PM.

work in modern shop for
experienced men. Phone SH. 1894.
between z and 3 pm, Monday, Au-
gust 25, or reply by letter to Box
323-D. Star All replies will be
held confidential. -25
$50 PER DAY
" you were certain you could earn
this amount every day, would you
take. this .job?. Apply at 919 Dupont
Circle Bldg, 1346 Conn. ave-, TO
2 only. -26 :
WANTED
A SALESMAN
Salary
Commissions
Bonus
Established Clientele
6 Mos. Training
Profit Sharing
Retirement Plan
State age, marital status, ex-
perience, length of resi-
dence.
BOX 342-Q, STAR
Evening star., 1952-08-24
BOOKKEEPING
MACHINE
OPERATOR

21-3s years OF age, with experienc.
on Class 5000 N. G. r. machine
Permanent position with old estab.
holidays. paid vacations, many de-
sirable company benefits. Good pay
with chance for advancement. Ap-
ply Personnel. Room sos; open
weekdays S:3O-5 and Sat. 81. Nc
phone calls.
Evening star., 1952-08-24

DANCE TEACHERS
Experienced only full or part time;
fHSelifat S. 5Sao salary R. B FOWLER
DEM9oNsTRASToR Of in cosmetic dept,
benefits incl. paid TE vacation at c0mlRians iliness
allowance. employe discount. etc
DENTAL ASSISTANT wanted for Sc,
Boiling Field area office; must be
expp,erienced; exp, tntellisent and white.
DENTAL ASST, Sc. ONCE; white;
experience preferred, but not neces-
sary. Must have initiative, willine-
school graduate. 51day wk. IA.
DENTAL HYGiENfST&Moder:n Sc.
ooffiee. White; One or two days. VI.
DENIAL sRF Cis sfCRE4ARY H73G and a0ms
must be neat appearing. intelligent,
shorthand Experienced preferred
but not essential. Alternating 5 and
55R day week; Modern office near
MnndsT aSSn AND To Park sFa4 fd; Salary OPEN Call
DENTAL TECHNICIAN-Excel. salary
for, right applicant. must have mi
tiative and be willing to learn. State
full details Of qualifications in reply.
Box 14-G, Star,
DICTAPHONE OPERATOR, must be
experienced; permanent position for
young woman; liberal employe bene-
fits. pleasant working conditions; -
day, 40-hour week. Call DI. 1852.
Ext. 105. for appointment. Ma
TIoNAL EDUCATION AssOCIA-
Evening star., 1952-08-24

Call for appt., 10. 2-13O4. pa
CLERh-TYPIST and general ofice
clerk, under 35; exper. helpful but
not essential; 5-day wk., good salary
see personnel mgr, EMERSON RA-
DIO OF WASHINGTON. INC. 1922
l4th st. NV. -94
CLERk.TYPIST Nationally adver-
Used Frozen Foods Co. has opening
Tor young lady. high school gradu-
ate; position offers good working
conditions; vacation: company bene.
hts. White Box 1000. Alexandra,
va; giving age, salary desired and
CLERK-TYiPIsT Trade association M
seeks the, services Of a competent
typist with diversified duties; knoWi-
edge Of bookkeeping and shorthand
helpful; 5.day. 35-hr. week; group
capitalization plan; small congenial
ONCE; will consider recent high
school graduate Give education and
experience in detail. Salary, S230
per mo: Box 143-D. Star. -25
CLEKk-TYPIST. 5-day, with alter
mating Saturdays: good Salary, good
working conditions: location, CIar-
endon business section. ia. 5-SS56