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Evening star., 1953-08-24
AFL 10 Drop $500
Members in Area
Carpenters Unions

Orders to drop $4,000 car
penters from local American
Federation of Labor organiza-
tionS were sent out today by
national officers of the union.
An estimated $500 car
penters, members of six Wash
ington area locals, would be cut
off from the Central Labor
Union and the Washington
Building and Construction
Trades Council by the action
ordered by AFL President
George Meany and Secretary
Treasurer William S. Schnitzler.
The announcement follows by
two weeks the decision of Will
liam L. Hutcheson, president of
the United Brotherhood of Car
penters and Joiners. to take the
union out of the AFL.
Notice Not Received.
Mr.. Hutcheson walked out of
the AFL executive council in
Chicago when the council ap-
proved signing of a no-raiding
agreement with the Congress of
Industrial Organizations.
Frank j. O'Connor, secretary
Of the Washington Building and
Construction Trades Council, said
he was in no position to comment
on the order to drop carpenters
from the local body because he
had not received the letter.
B. B. Blackburn, secretary
treasurer of the Carpenters Dis
trict Council which includes the
six locals, said he has received
no notification from his national
officers.
Were still affiliated with the
Central Labor Union and the
Building Trades Council" he
said.
Face JurisdictiOnal Row.
The problem of how to settle
jurisdictional disputes between
the carpenters, who would pre-
sumably become an independent
union, and those unions remain
ing in the AFL has not been
discussed publicly.
This is expected to be the most
serious immediate effect of dis
afflliation. JuriSdictional dis
putes are now settled within the
AFL when they arise between
trades contending for the same
type of work on a building job.
If the example of the ma
chiniStS union is followed, rela-
tions between the carpenters and
other trade unions will continue
to be good. The machinists
walked out of the AFL for ashort
period but remained on good
terms with other AFL unions.
Mr.. O'Connor said contracts
with local builders, negotiated
by the Building and Construc-
ton Trades Council, will not be
impaired.
Both Mr.. Meany and Mr..
SchnitZler stressed that their
action was dictated by the AFL
constitution. Both have been
reported to feel that the car
penters' walkout will not be per-
manent.
In leaving the AFL, Mr..
Hutcheson lost his post as one
Of 13 vice-presidents of the ma
tional body. Should the car
penters return to the union, how
ever, he may be reinStated under
a proposal to be acted on at the
national convention next month,
that the, number of vice-presi-
dents be increased from 13 to is.
Evening star., 1953-08-24
Richmond Mans Death
Found Caused by Rabies
By the Assoe,oted Press

RICHMOND, Aug. "a. - A
Richmond man died Saturday at
MCGUIRE Veterans Administra-
ton Hospital here from what an
autopsy showed to be a case OF
rabies, D. D. Van Meter. acting
manager of the hospital, re-
ported yesterday.
He was Clinton P. Thompson,
colored.
Evening star., 1953-08-24
COLLEGE Park Rotary

Some Erroneous Concepts of
Education" will be the subject
of a talk by DR.. Howard F. Fehr.
head of the mathematics depart
ment of Teachers College, CO.
lumbia University. at meeting
of the Rotary Club of College
Park, Md, at 6:15 pm. Wednes-
day.
Evening star., 1953-08-24
Cough Back From Trip

NEW YORK, Aug. "a tP.-
Lewis K. Cough, national COM
mander of the American Legion,
returned by plane today from an
European inspection tour. He
said he would report to President
Eisenhower concerning the trip.
Evening star., 1953-08-24
Memorial Trustees to Meet

The board of trustees of the
Arlington War Memorial AsSo-
citation will meet at 8 pm. Thurs
day at the Arlington Court
House to map plans for the
groups annual meeting next
month.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-04-16

A surprise birthday dinner was
given Sunday in honor of Mrs. Ed
ward Wilson, celebrating her sixty
first birthday and anniversary.
Members Of the Southern High
school band will go to Martins
burg. ". Va, ON Friday and Satur-
day to participate in band COM
petition there.
Mrs. Glenn Randol, Mrs Leo Hell
big and Mrs. George Hanst will
leave Friday for Kensington to at
tend a state meeting of the Ameli-
can Association Of University Wo-
men.
Mr.. and Mrs. Humbird Offutt
and daughter returned to their
home at Arlington, Va, on Sum
day after having visited his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Il.
Oftutt.
A quartet from the SPEBSQSA
are in Kcyser tonight competing in
barbershop quartet contest.
Known as the Mountain Aires,
the quartet includes Harold Ben
son, Terra Alta; Harold Holsop-
pie, Red House; Wayne Hamilton,
Red House; Jay Bell, Crellin.
Pfc. Clyde Kenneth Evans,
stationed at Fort Knox, Ky, is
here on a ten-day furlough, having
been called home on account Of
the death Of his grandfather, Ed
ward Roth, Horse Shoe Run, w.
Va. Last evening he and Miss
Phyllis Ketterman, a student at
Thomas High school, Thomas, w.
Va, were married by Rev. II. O.
Teagarden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Riley and
children, Sahdra and Ronald, Mar
garet Nethken and Carlos Bolyard
spent the Easter weekend in Fred
erick with Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall
Meats, Jr., and SON Upon their re-
turn home they were accompanied
by Mrs. Meats and son and Mrs.
Nelson Nethken, who had spent
the previous week with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Meats returned to Fred
erick on Wednesday with her hu5-
band, who came to Oakland on
Tuesday
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-04-16

Mrs. r. G.. Littleton and two
daughters, Of Towson, accompan-
led by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Towushend, ST.. who are
spending the winter in Chevy
Chase, motorcd to Oakland where
they spent the Weekend with rel
atiyes.
Members Of the Oakland Home
makers club viii meet al the home
of Miss Ethel Grove. Deep Creek
Lake. ON Thursday evening, April
%. Members needing transported
ticn are to be at the postofficc by
seven O'Clock on that evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Brown and
children, Bill and Beth, of Els
mere, Del; Mr.. and Mrs. William
Archer and daughter, Sylvia, Lin
ley Park, H., have returned to
their respective homes after spend
ing their Easter vacation at the
home Of the Walter and Tuuey
families on Sixth street.
Seven children were baptized at
the morning Worship service at St
Marks Lutheran church ON Sunday
by Rev. Luther L. Hare. They were
Robert Eugene Ludwig, Elaine
Marie Ludwig, Many Catherine
Ludwig, children of Mrs. Coral
dine Ludwig; Craig Alan Hoffman
and Paul Richard Hoffman, twin
sons Of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hoff-
man, College Park; James Sines,
son Of Nh. and Mrs. Daley D.
Sines; and Susan Jane GIotfelty
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Glotfelty. Mrs. Ludwig was also
received as Il member Of the con-
gregation from the Red House Lu-
theran church. Mrs. Ludwig now
resides on Water street in Oakland
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-04-16

Guests at the Paul Dewitt home
over the Weekend were Mrs. VIII
liam Graves and Mrs Grover, Of
Shinelehouse, Pa; Howard Schloss-
nagle and daughter, Dorothy, Mrs.
Francis Spoerlein, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. f. Spoerlein, Accident; Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark Schlossnagle. Friends
vile. Other recent guests included
Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Spoerlein and
Wilbur Spoerlein, Somerset, Pa;
Mr.. and Mrs. Randall Spoerlen,
New Windsor; Mr.. and Mrs. Mer-
rell Wilburn and sons and Owen
Dewitt, Hoyes; Mr.. and Mrs. John
SchlossnagIe and sons, Mt Lake
Park; Mrs. Bertha Groden, Key
ser. W. Va; Mr.. and Mrs. W. r.
Spoerlcin and Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
wood Schlosnaele and daughter,
Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-04-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Hoffman
and three sons, College Park, spent
the Weekend here with Mrs Hoff-
mans mother, Mrs. Edith SchlosS-
magic. Other visitors over the
weekend were her sister, Mrs. John
Smyth. and the lutter's son-iu-law
and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
DeVorc, of Cumberland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-04-16
Local NeqvS

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Mr. and Mrs s. r Navlor have
returned nome from " vacation
''' ~ / ''' '''''
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Of Cumberland. spent Monday in
'"Nl''''' ." business
MIR. and Mrs. f. RAY Jones re-
turned to Oakland last Wednesday
after vacation trip to Florida.
Mrs Robert J. Ruckcrt enter
tanned members Of her bridge club
at her home on Second street on
Tuesday evening.
css to members Of her bridge club
on Tuesday evening NJ her home
in Mt. Lake Park.
'il' ana MIS- howard - Nay
where they are spending several
DAYS with relatives.
ALiS. Bernard !. Donder' ST.
van ne HoS''Ss TO "'elH'efS oil her
home on Alder street.
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Eli Yoder, Grantsville, has been
named member Of the American
announcement fron, 4bat or,oniza-
lion al Cohunbns Ohio
Members OF the Board of Di-
rectors Of the Mt. Top Chamber
Of Commerce will meet next Mon
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-04-16

James Bell, Jr. is in Chicago
ILL.,, attending a photographers con
vcntion.
Mrs. !. X. Rudy, Jr., entertained
members of her bridge club at hen
home on Tuesday.
Mrs. |. d. Hill. summer resident
of Mt. Lake Park, has returned
to her home after wiutering at St
Petersburg, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Morgan, Hag-
erstown, were ut the home Of hel
parents, Mn. and Mrs. Arthur Law
ton, for the weekend.
S3/c DIT and Mrs. Jack Lillel
and daughter, Kimberly Ann, spent
the Weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Roth.
Mrs. Arnold A. Schcrr went to
Charleston, w. Va, ON Wednesday
to visit her daughter, Mrs. Fred
erick Hamilton and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Harris, of
Kent Ohio were visitors in Oak
land on Sunday Mrs. Harris is
lhe FORMER Norl'''e "EE"i' u
O"Nl"''o'
Spencer Graham. Wavne Graham.
Misses Elaine Graham and Ruth
Cooper. were in Buckhannon, w.
va, 0" o"turo"Y WI'eie " "S ''e anu
hl"lne 'ooN d Sel,oi"is!'ip VA"liii''"
Vion aV " est virginia " e'ieS q"
coilese'
Mr. and Mrs Harry Ganun and
Miss Alma Walter. of Waterbury
Conn have been visiting their
~ o'''Ti -i''-i''~ an" ''' ~ CIV
WIS ID u'e i-o'''' "''' - o"''
The NJ s NJ s. of the Church
of the Nazarene will meet at the
church on 9Th street on Monday
evening" Ar,.il 20 nj 7 O'Clock
lJa,nba,s ord friends are invited
Set. Maurice A. Wolf, L. S. all
force. who has been stationed in
Kusha. Japan. for the past year,
has been transferred to Honolulu,
Hawaii. fol. three months of special
training.
Nr' ana MIS- W. ecu ollllVn
were IN 0ailSnuiE' No ','lS "eeN
where the former attended d meet
ing OF the Maryland hanNe[S as
Soclatloh. IheE a!So VISITED MI
Oakland residents.
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s SGT. AVID Mrs. Donald Johnson
announced the birth Of a son in
Price Norto, England ON Satu,..
dow Anvil Johnson y son Of
""S' "a Pi 'i''''''''' "
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-04-16

Baseball season in National and
American Leagues got underway
Monday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-04-16

Mr.. and Mrs Robert Kessler
and family, who have been residing
in York, Pa, are enroute by trailer
to California, where they plan to
reside. Mrs. Kesslcr is the former
Maxine Hauser, a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Darwin Hauser, Oakland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-03-10
2Civic Leaders Recommended
For Tukomu Park CITY Council

The Takoma Park City Coun-
Gil today is considering two
prominent Takoma Park resi-
dents recommended last night
for appointment to the Council.
The candidacy of Luke j. Ben
nett, jr., president of the Com
munity League of Takoma Park,
was Endorsed by 70 citizens, who
had signed a petition in his be-
half. A former justice of the
peace. Mr.. Bennett is employed
by the Washington Gas Light Co.
He lives at 7009 Maple avenue,
Takoma Park.
The other candidate is George
B. Kennedy. a long time civic
worker. of TITS Takoma avenue.
He was recommended for the
vacancy by John w. Coffman.
jr., editor and publisher of the
Takoma Journal.
Executive Session.
The two names were proposed
at an executive session of the
Mayor and the City Council. A
vacancy on the council has been
created by the resignation of
Frank E. Lucas who is moving to
Falls Church. Va. A decision on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-03-10
Council Opposes
G. O. P. Policy on
Plans Appointees

The Montgomery County Coun-
Gil is strongly opposed to becom-
ing a rubber-stamp for the State
Central Committee in making
appointments to the Maryland
National Capital Park and Plan
ming Commission.
The G. o. P. State Central
Committee met with the county's
delegation to Annapolis on, Sum-
day and proposed that the ap-
pointmentS be made on recon-
mendation of the committee.
The council today Indignantly
agreed to call Delegation Chair
man j. Douglas Bradshaw to re-
port their unanimous opposition
to the plan. The move was pro-
posed as part of a compromise
bill to be substituted for one
abolishing the commission.
Walter w. Dawson, Republican
party chief, said Sunday the
delegation had agreed to "stick
to the party platform" which
calls for appointment Of COM
mission members from Mont
gomery' by the county council
instead of by the Governor. The
group added, however, the pro-
vision calling for appointments
on the recommendation of the
Central Committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-03-10
SoIdier-Son Home to Stand by
Mother Accused in SIuyinq

With the help of the Red Cross
and his mothers attorneys,
Leonard S. Sattler and William
c. Nemeth, Corpl. Chin was able
to leave for home on Febru-
airy %.
When he reached San Fran
cisco, he learned that the fur
mace death theory had been
dropped by Arlington police
after they found the infants
body in a wooded area along
Shirley highway. He also was
told that his mother had been
declared sane and had been
freed on bond pending grand
jury action.
Corpl. Chin has been in the
Marine Corps since 1851. Before
that, he had been in China until
the Reds moved in, when he fled
to Hong Kong and back to the
United States. For a time, he
worked at the Navy Annex in
Arlington before joining the
Marines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-03-10

the appointment is expected in
two weeks.
Two appointments to the Ia
koma Park police force were an
nounced. Richard Keegan, SO,
was appointed at a salary of
$500 year. and A. G. Bowers,
"a, was granted a six-monthS'
temporary appointment at $4,000
a year.
Subdivisions Approved.
The council approved subdi-
vision of a tract on Lee avenue,
between Maple and Hancock
avenues. requested by Mcneil
Surveys, Inc, and also the cor
ner of Kennebec and Roanoke
avenues for the same firm. How
ard Holmes, owner, received ap-
prevail to subdivide land at
Jackson and Lincoln avenues,
requested by w. Stanley Machen.
Hyattsville, Md. An ordinance
was approved for subdivision of
tracts in Glaizewood Manor on
Larch avenue near Boyd ave-
nue. for the Lenkin Homes, Inc.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars
was given permission to erect
safety signs near schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-03-10
Status of Maryland Bills

jeGt to certain notifications; start the
sasaTy sch s6S r at $4,000 hesianinE in
OF such salary payments.
SENATE.
Bills introduced.
SB3@5--By Barton and others-To
on CAPTAIN s ea al
the States bonded Indebtedness Ginance}
Resolution Adopted.
SRl6-BY Shehan, McLaughlin and
Jewell-To request the State Roads Com
mission to sell or otherwise dispose of
Resolution Withdrawn From Governor.
Congress to consider reducing the Federal
tax on liquor.
BILLS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.
SB1S--By President-Providins en-
abling LEGISLATION under which every
county may set UP q planning and zon-
SB120-By Fletcher-Authorizin the
Prince Georges County Commission to
appropriate S99,000 for the 81 volun-
teer IRE companies.
lations in the town OF Seat Pleasant in
PRINCE Georges County relating to vot-
ing hours, bonding of the town officers.
increasing the bonded indebtedness and
sewer.
SB152-By Observation-Disclosures State
departments to report any surplus to
the comptroller at the end Of the fiscal
year.
HB1 30-By Prince Georges County
Observation-Disclosures District Heights
to construct, maintain and operate a
municipal center building: to borrow not
more than 100000 for the project: to
assess property owners, and to provide
for a referendum.
HB213-By Prince Georges delegation
Providing clerks for Prince Georges
County grand juries. defining duties and
HB216-By Prince GEORGES delega-
notwithstanding Prince GEORGES County
in law recurring doctors. dentists, drug
gists, hospitals and nurses to report to
Of victims Of auto accidents or treatment
of injuries caused by 1ethal weapon. *,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-03-10
Driver in 3-Car Accident
Held for Action in Death

Judge Paul Brown of Arlington
County Court yesterday ordered
Joseph Tama. Is, of 2126 North
Twentieth street, Arlington, held
for action of the grand jury in
connection with a three-car &C
cident last December in which
one man was killed.
Bond for Tama was continued
at $1,000. He was charged with
manslaughter in the death of
Berth F. Toulotte, IS, of 1778
North Troy street, Arlington.
The accident occurred on De-
cember IS on Lee highway, near
the Washington & Old Dominion
Railroad overpasS.
In the car driven by Mr.. Tou-
lotte was his wife, who was in
Jured. The Toulotte auto COL
lided, nearly headon, with
Tama'S car, which, witnesses
said, swerved across the high
way. A third car" operated by
Willard H. Garman, 40, of 5136
North Tenth road, also was in
volved. Tama and the occupants
Of the third car were not serious
ly hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-03-10
Maryland Democrats
Face Stiff Fight on
Automatic Tax Cut
BY the Associated Press

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Mar. TO-
Victorious in the first two party
pitched tax battles. Senate Dem
ocrats tried to close ranks today
for what loomed as their stiffest
test yet.
They had the votes last night
to pass bill aimed at eventually
wiping out the State real estate
tax.
They also advanced one Of the
key causes of dispute between
Democrats and Republicans for
the last three sessions. This
would turn the State police
budget back to general funds,
a switch that would make more
than 81 million available for
roads maintenance in Baltimore
and the counties.
The clash today was scheduled
on when to start an automatic
tax reduction system in Mary
land. Even though the out
come will be tentative-the Sen
ate must vote on it again and
the House hasn't acted yet at
all-the issue was loaded with
controversy.
The II Democratic sponsors of
the measure to use surplus reve-
nues to cut real estate and IN
come taxes weren't certain of
party unity. Senator Redden,
Democrat, of Caroline, a men,
Der of an opposite faction,
authored the amendment which
precipitated the argument. It
would stall operation of the sys-
tenn until 1855. The original bill
calls for 1854.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-03-10
Mall Vista Loses to Library
In Maryland Regents Decision

ing a book-filled pile where it
would block that beloved vista.
But the regents bowed to argu-
ments of librarians, who i'm
plored them to put the building
where it would be most accessible
to the students and faculty. And
that's on the mall.
DR.. H. C. Byrd, the university
president, said yesterday that
just about every one concerned
agrees the library location won't
be where it would best fit archi-
tectural landscaping aims. But
the people have to get at the
books.
And most Of the mall will still
remain unpunctuated by stone.
The library will be near the Ad-
ministration Building, leaving a
good-sizeda view.
The mall isn't in any imme-
date peril, at that. There's no
money to build the library, and
there won't be at least until the
next Legislature can appropriate
it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-03-10
Man, 8, Must Quit
Driving or PaYS1,OOO

An 83-year-old Maryland man
was fined $1,000 yesterday for
drunk driving. Then the judge
suspended sentence with the
provision the man never drive
In his home State again.
j. A. Dobson of Branchville
was arrested in Hyattsville Fri
day after he wrecked his auto
when he hit a pole. He escaped
with only two minor cuts.
Hyattsville Police Pvt. Charles
William testified in Hyattsville
Police Court yesterday that his
prisoner told him at the wreck,
This is my night to howl" And
1t was broad daylight.
Mr.. Dobson was charged with
drunk driving, reckless driving,
driving without a license and
not having registration papers
with him. The last two counts
we're dropped. He pleaded guilty
on the other two.
Trial Magistrate Theodore L.
Manga told the man he was
filming him $40 for reckless driv-
ing. Mr.. Dobson turned to
leave.
And it'll be $1,000 on the
drunk driving" the judge added.
Mr.. Dobson turned back to
face the judge. Before he could
find his tongue, the judge sus-
pended sentence with the no.
driving condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-03-10
Maryland Teachers
Pay Raise Bill Voted ;
McKe|din TO Sign Il
BY the Associated Press

ANNAPOLIS, Mar. 10.-Mary-
lands public school teachers, on
their third attempt, have been
voted a pay increase by near
unanimous margin by the Gen.
eral Assembly. And Gov. Nickel
din'S writing hand is itching to
sign the bill into law.
This years version of the pay
raise was passed by the House
last night with a unanimous
vote. Last week the Senate
passed it with only one dissent
inv voice, and that was from
Senator Turnbull, Democrat, Of
Baltimore County, who said he
objected only to it's financing
provisions.
He contended the increased
cost of the pay raise should be
borne directly by the counties
and not by the State.
Affects 1900 Teachers.
The bill. the product of the
so-called Green Commission,
will grant $500 teachers a boost
from their present scale of
So, 200-$3, 300 to an eventual
$2,800-$4, 900.
The commission was headed
by Baltimore Attorney Harry j.
Green, and was appointed by
the governor and the two top
legislative officers. It's plan pro-
videS for an interim increase
over the next two years, with
the permanent scale going into
effect in 1886.
Slightly more than 81 million
already has been provided in the
proposed 1953-54 budget, and
the cost of next years increase
is estimated at from SIS to So
million. In 1856 it jumps to
more than a SIS million increase
over the present costs.
Montgomery Not Included.
None of Montgomery's teach
ers would directly benefit under
the bill, since that county pays
it's teachers considerably more
than the proposed new State
minimumS. About a fifth of the
Prince Georges County teachers
those with 8 to 10 years of
teaching experience-Would get
pay raises under the measure.
General aid for schools in the
two counties would be increased
next year by $79,56O in Prince
Georges and by $37,155 IN Mont
gomery. In the second year of
the program Prince Georges
would get $136, 700 more than it
is now receiving, Montgomery
$78.475. The third year would
give an additional $739,G13 to
Prince Georges and $428,811 TO
Montgomery.
Gov. McKeldin twice vetoed
previous teachers pay raises be-
cause. he said, they either we're
unfairly adjusted or the financ-
ing program was not properly
balanced among the various
means of taxation.
The present bill calls for a
10-cent raise in the counties
maximum tax rate for education.
with the remainder coming from
the State.