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Evening star., 1953-03-22

were two rude but substantial
shelters, designed by Civil De-
tense for construction by home
owners. At current Washington
prices the simpler shelter, a lean
to against the basement wall
would cost $43.24. The more elAb-s
crate, a basement corner room,
would run $85.64 for materials.
Each house was furnished after
a fashion and populated with de-
partment store dummies. One
family" occupied the above
ground portion of each house,
playing the role of people caught
unawares by a. bombing attack.
A second group was huddled in
the shelters, as people would be if
they had been warned.
When the bomb went off, House
No. /, $500 feet from the tower,
was destroyed, although the people
in the basement probably would
have lived through the blast effects
Of bombing. There is good reason
to believe, however, that they
would have died slowly of radia-
ton effects contracted before they
could have been dug out. Of the
debris.
House No. z
House No. 2 was a different story
and probably a more interesting
one. Even mile and half from
Ground Zero the damage was
severe. But the house stood up,
and probably could be made livable
again for about 8 per cent of its
original cost-some $500.
The unwarned family upstairs
in House No. 2 was decimated if
not wiped out in the explosion.
But the more fortunate occupants
of the shelters certainly survived,
with probably no worse effects than
those of shock.
An atomic explosion has three
effectS-blast, heat and radiation.
It Is Of the blast effects only that
scientists speak when they refer
to a bombs equivalence to so many
tons of INT. It was blast that did
the structural damage to both
houses.
Heat effects are stupendous close
to the bomb, and cannot be COM
pared with those of any other type
of explosive. At the explosions
core in the instant of detonation
the heat is reckoned at million
degrees. But heat effects drop of
more quickly than blast effects. At
$500 feet the heat set fire to House
No. (wind from the blast prompt
ly blew the flames out); at $500
feet it hardly more than scared
the painted surface of House No.
q, dG SV,OOO 4CCGS WA4CAC ACWoAACA
gathered, Star Correspondent New
bold Noyes, jr., noted only that the
wave of air was warm as spring"
The radiation effects are at
once the most insidious and the
most dangerous. He who survives
the first 10 seconds or so after
detonation probably will live
through both blast and heat. But
in the ensuing minutes he may
absorb a heavy dose Of gamma
rays that will turn him into a
living corpse-and into a dead
one in matter of days or weeks.
House No. / was so "hot" for 48
hours after the explosion that
Civil Defense workers could not
get to the mannequins in the
basement. In House No. 2, how
ever, radiation, high at ground
Evening star., 1953-03-22

Last September at Morningside
Heights, New York City, Gen. Ell
senhower and Senator Taft agreed
on common campaign platform.
Read to the press by Senator Taft,
Evening star., 1953-03-22
Baby Bomb

The "nuclear device" that lit
Yucca Flat was neither the first
nor the biggest ever exploded. In
fact, as things fashionable go, it
was tiny gadget, with the power
of only scant $4,000 tons Of INT.
Yet this scaling-down was
something of an achievement in
itself. Original thinking on nu-
clear weapons was that q lump
of uranium or plutonium either
would go of or wouldn't, depend
ing entirely on its size. This size,
the critical mass" had been con-
sidered to be the explosive equiv
alent Of 10000 tons Of INT. That
was the force of the bombs that
ravished Hiroshima and Naga-
Saki in 1945. Bombs could be made
stronger, but 1t was generally be-
lieved they could not b. made
weaker.
However, this one was. AS usual,
there were no details forthcoming
from the close-mouthed Atomic
Energy Commission or the equally
taciturn military. But several
well-informed reporters at Yucca
Flat speculated that Tuesdays de-
vice was either shell for the new
"aton1ic cannon" or something
very much like it.
This speculation, If well
grounded, was adequate reason for
public concern. Here Is why:
Official Acc publications have
stipulated that a kilogram q
pounds 3 ounceS) of uranium has
the explosive force of 10000 tons
of INT if all its atoms flsSion at
once. Uranium fiSsion, Of course,
is not 100 per cent efficient. But
it istmore than per cent efficient.
So somewhere between 2A pounds
and 22O pounds Of fashionable
metal is all that is needed-plus
whatever top-secret mechanisms
are required to set it of.
It Is known, too, that the mill
tary has an artillery shell whose
explosive power is based on the
f1ssion of heavy metal rather than
the detonation Of conventional
explosives. Little Is known about
the shell except its diameter-280
millimeters, or about II inches.
Some Stondord Doto
But from what is known Of other
artillery pieces, little information
can be derived:
The largest artillery piece COM
monty in use in the Army today is
the 24O-millimeter howitzer. Its
shell is a little over 8 inches in
diameter and Al inches long. The
projectile weighs 361 pounds. The
28O-mIlimeter gun shell can hard
ly be significantly larger than this.
The implications Of this fact are
obvious. No more need the world
think in terms of huge intercon-
tinental bomberS, numbering along
with a fuselage full Of equipment
in order to drop a bomb on de-
fenSeless city. Naturalization"
as the Army calls it, has now been
brought to the point where jet
or rocket plane could carry the
wherewithal of death under its
wings. Perhaps atomic weapons
are at last so small and transport
able that they could be smuggled
into the country unnoticed in
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20
Jesse Lee News
By Tommy billiard

About sixteen of the older girls celebrated Thursday night with a supper party in honor of Marie Abrahamsen and Rose mary Bernsten. The joint birth day party was held in the kitch- enette of the Girls Building, where they made waffles and all the trimmings, topping it off with two huge cakes contributed by Miss Peggy Deliver, house. mother.
 Plans are now underway at Jesse Lee for the Thanksgiving holidays which will soon be upon us. Decorations and food are among the important items on the planning list, and from all inklings they will be some thing to remember Rev. Charles Malin will speak to the chill dren at a pre-Thanksgiving Yes per service held in the Chapel Wednesday night, Nov. 25, and special service will be con ducted on Thanksgiving Day at 3 pm. by the Housemothers.
 The First Aid class, begun several weeks ago by the House mothers, is well underway now, with each Wednesday afternoon devoted to learning how to handle emergency cases, both large and small. Any stranger arriving on the scene might won der at the varied assortment of "rag-clad" people bustling about the Staff living room, as band age instruction is one of the most important parts of First Aid, and one of the most anus ing to watch. Much practical knowledge is being presented to the students who may have great deal of opportunity to use it, with 68 children constant ly engaged in so many lively activities.
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20

should make point of looking over these wrecks. Shattered glass, hopelessly crumpled steel and blood on the seat may inn press some with the constant need for careful, sober, driving,
 Since this accident occurred on the Lagoon Road, which is still the object of concern by many because of it's apparent haz- ards, the subject will probably come to the fore again. It should be understood that the element of danger does exist on that road, but that it is condition perfectly well known by every motorist in Seward. Every acci- dent that has occurred on this road has involved local people who are familiar with the quar- ter mile stretch of road. It cer- tainly seems to be another case of familiarity breeding con tempt.
 Considerable agitation for fence or guard rail on the La goon has been circulating since the tragic accident of a month ago which took the lives of mother and baby. However, no fence could have prevented the truck from hurtling into the Lagoon last night To us, it ap- pears that the first and most i'm portant safeguard against fur ther accidents on the Lagoon Road is a campaign for safe, sane and sober driving. A re duced speed limit on Lagoon Road, rigidly enforced, imple- mented with a mandatory jail sentence for careless and drunk drivers, would go a long way to protect the innocent from the criminally careless. This would not prevent the pure accident which is an act of God, but it would go q long way toward cutting accident rates in this area.
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20
SATURDAY

2:00--Let's Pretend CBS 2:30-Saturday at the Chase CBS 3:00-Rogers of The Gazette CBS 3:30-San Request 3:50-Church Announcements i i:00-Rcd River Dave 1 i:30-Network Show 5:00-Teenagers Request 5:30--Music ! Hall Varieties 6 6:00--World News 6:l5-SterlinS 6 Dance Parade 6 6:30--Ten-Iin Tunes 6:45-Anchorage News 6 6:55-Seward News
 7:00-Gene Autry CBS 7:20-Gangbusters CBS S:00-SportsncWspaper of tho Air S:30-Network Show 9:00---Ala ska News 9:15-Hour of St. Francis 9:30-Revivaltime l0 l0:00-Club 5l 1 0:30-Dude Martin CBS II :00--Sign off
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20
iirI Scout News

The Executive Council of the Girl Scouts met Monday evening at the Scout House and adopted a new constitution and by laws. The Council will now be off cially known as the Community Committee of Adult Girl Scouts. A temporary board of badge conSultants was named and all standing committee chairmen were appointed. The next reg ular meeting of the Committee will be held on December P at the Scout House.
 One troop has been reorgan izcd and is now meeting on Thursday at 400 at the Scout House. There is room in this troop for few more girls, so if you are interested come to the meeting next Thursday. The girls are working on their Basketry badge and each is mak- ing a woven reed basket.
 Girls of Troop have com pleted their badge work for First Aid under supervision of Mrs. Kirkpatrick, and First Aid to Animals under Mrs. Nicholas. The girls have planned a pot luck supper and party to follow their re gular meeting on Wednesday, Nov 25. This will enable girls working on Hostess and Cooking badges to complete their requirements.
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20
Editorial
By MEX

THE EFFICACY OF AN OB- JECT LESSON is often question able. For what it's worth how ever, there is fine object lesson in careful driving to be seen in the yard at Bay City Motors today. Two fine vehicles dam aged beyond repair because of one reckless driver who may still lose his own life.
 It is characteristic of human ature, particularly in the young, to see the results of such an accident, and still claim con fidently that it can't happen to me- Nevertheless, every youngster driving car today
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20
NURSE MARRIED HERE SATURDAY

RaeShel Ersland and Fred Masters were married in Seward Memorial Church last Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. Charles Malin performed the ceremony.
 Irene Hyke was bridesmaid and Ralph Griffin best man. The couple went to Tazlina Glacier Lodge for a honeymoon and will be at home in Forest Acres upon their return.
 Mrs. Masters is registered nurse at Seward Sanatorium.
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20
COOPER LANDING COUPLE PARENTS OF TINY BABY

AIr. and Mrs. James D. Nixon are parents of tWo-pound girl born October 8, at Kodiak where Mrs, Nixon was visiting. The child has been named Sharon Artie. She was premature baby of six months and was to be kept in an incubator for two months and then could be taken home.
 The Nixons are Cooper Land ing residents. They own and op- crate a small roadhouse there.
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20
SUNDAY

1 :o0-Good News Hour 1:3G-49'ers Professional Football 1 .0U- Lutheran Hour 1 4:30-Talent Scouts CBS 5:a0-Edgar , Bergen CBS 5:30-Stars Over Hollywood CTS 6:00---World News 6:15--W eekly Spectator 6:30-Network show
 7:00-On Stage CBS
 7:30-Jack Benny CBS S:00-Bing Crosby CBS S:20-Amos n Andy CBS
 9:00-Ala ska News 9:15-Christian Science Gst & 3rdD 9:30-Record Classics 1 0:00-World News l 10:15-HOur of Decision I 0:i5-Fcstival of Waltzes 1 :00-Sign off
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20

FROM SEWARD SS DENIAL. Thurs. Nov. 26 Valdez, Juneau, Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Seattle SS BARANOF. Thurs. Dec. 3 Sitka, Juneau. Ketchikan.
 Seattle
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE Mondays =. 10 AM 12 Noon Wednesdays ....-. l PM. 4 PM. Thursdays
 Well Baby Conference and Immunization Clinics ..--....-- 1:30 4:30 P M Other times by appointment.
 Call Main 238
 Monday thru Friday
 800 0- S:30 AM.
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20
K-I-B-H RADIO LOG
 l34O on Your Dial
FRIDAY

2:0O-Hour of Classics 3:30-San Request 4:00-Junior Miss CBS 4:l5-Afternoon with TaylorS 1:30-This 1 Believe 4:35-Family Skeleton CBS i:i5-Ray's Record Rally 5:00-Hilltop House CBS 5:15-Perry Mason CBS , 5:30--Dwight Cooke's Guest Book 5:l5-SonS of Pioneers 6:00-World News 6:15-Weather Report 6:20-Decade of Hits 6:25--Dinner Music 6 6:45-Anchorage News 6 6:j5-SeWard News 7:00--Broadways My Beat CES T:30-Godfrey Time CBS S:00-Network show
 S:30-Meet Mr McNutley CBS 9 9:00--Alaska News 9:15-Beulah Show CBS 9:30-Private Line
 9:i5-NetWork Show l :60-World News 10 10:15-Dreamtime 10:36-Mr. and Mrs. North CBS II :00-Sign off
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20

MT. and Mrs. James Shea of Seward are parents of a son, Timothy Claude, born Novem- Der IS in Seward General Hos pital. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20
United Brotherhood of CARPENTERS and JOINERS Seword Carpenters Union 2304

Telephone: Black 216 Meetings at Lutheran Church Affiliated With A. F. of l. Meeting End Tuesday of Month Wm. C. Knaack - President R. M. Bevan Fin.-Se & Bus. Agt
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20

Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Elliott of Moose Pass are parents of a daughter born November IT in Seward General Hospital. Eunice Ann weighed 9 pounds ' ounces.
Seward seaport record., 1953-11-20

LEGION CAB - MAIN 200 24-Four TAXI SERVICE
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1953-03-27
ISRAEL POLICE FORCE
UNDERMINED AND
UNDERPAID. MINISTER SAYS

JERUSALEM, (JTA) - The Is
rael police force today consists of
$3.50 officers and men and is
woefully undermined, Police
Minister Behor Shitreet told Par
lament last week. He declared
that the calibre of the men on
the force was low because of the
poor salaries offered, and de-
manded that better pay be au-
thorized in order to attract higher
calibre applicants.
Mr.. Shitreet reported that there
were 1,1S6 criminals in Jail in Is
rael, including three under sent
ence of death and II under life
sentences. He said that in 1852
the police had solved 48 percent
of all crimes, as compared to 81
percent solved during the previ-
Gus year.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1953-03-27
MERIDIAN, MISS.
The Story Of Lazar Weiner

fiftyish Lazar Weiner who seems
to be perpetually in motion, de-
manding more of himself than
seems humanity possible.
Weiner is often misjudged by
his colleagues and acquaintance
for he rarely allows them to see
the warmth and sparkling humor
that lie hidden by a serious Wis
age and often harassed demeanor.
To see him at his best, you must
take him away from the highly
competitive, nerve-w a kin G
world of Jewish music in a big
city like New York. This was our
experience in 1948 when the
Weiners, my husband Maurice
Friedman and myself made a
cross country trip to Grand Can
yon, Arizona, California, Oregon
and Washington and there we
witnessed his child-like abandon
to the bounties of nature as well
as his eagerness to be liked for
himself, Lazar Weiner, the human
being and not Lazar Weiner, the
musician.
Weiner started life as a pianist
and though he rarely has time to
practise these days, he is still a
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1953-03-27
BY Susie Michael Friedman

In the city of New York which
is not one city but one hundred
in one. there resides a small COTE
RE Of dedicated men-the men
who create Jewish music in
America. With consecrated zeal
they answer the ancient Biblical
question of our enslaved ances-
tors in Babylon when they in
toned the words How can we
sing Tor createl the songs of Zion
1.-THE Jewish people) in a foreign
1and?" Who are these men who
write Jewish music in America
today?
Let us meet one of the most
gifted and progressive-small,
wiry, energetic, moody, middle
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1953-03-27
superb accompanies.

S0SS30 0CCOu1Ed111S1s
Born in 1897 in Cherkass, near
Kiev, Russia, he came to the Uni
ted States as a well-grounded
musician of seventeen. Here he
continued his studies in compost
ton while serving as accompanist
for several years with a major
Jewish chorus. With such expert
ence it was a logical step to be-
come interested in choral con-
Quoting. And what a victory for
Jewish choral music in America
when Weiner forsook the ivory
keys for a wooden baton, for he
is unquestionably one of the most
innately gifted of all Jewish con-
ductors today.
Weiner is one of the busiest
musicians in New York. not by
choice perhaps but because the
economic stress under which a
musician with a family must live
today. makes it imperative to as
sumo many professional obliga-
lions. all Of which in Weiner's
case are discharged in brilliant
fashion. for he is a perfectionist
to the most minute detail.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1953-03-27

Jewish orphans in Joint Distribution Committee
orphanage their thanks aid
provided by DC major American aiding distressed Jews
abroad This year. supplied nearly pounds
supplies
Europe North Africa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-01

A new kind Of slipper comfort!
Crofted Of suede-Iike suedene
durable and waterproof.
Hond-Ioced, feIt-cushion insoIe.
For home, beach, shower, trovel.
White only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-01

By the makers Of SCOTS Lownl
Core products q new spreod-
er thot fits almost any ID toi
lo inch rubber-tire mower. Han !
dies all types Of gross seed ondl
fertilizer. !
Evening star., 1953-06-14
BETHESDA
lSt-WOOR BEDRM.

~ PR1CE. 26,95O
o4O6 HARDWOOD RD., OPEN SUM-
DAY. IL. Immaculate Williams
burg brick Colonial. built in 1871,
situated on q huge shady lot on q
BEDRM. OR DEN WITH COMPiETSEI; SI;
BATH . few steps up from lst d.
There are Q twin-sized bedrms. and
complete bath on End hoor, the
kG: Is COMPLETELY MODERN
WITH DISHWASHER AND Dis
FOSAL Paneled rec. rm., built-in
garage, rear porch overlooking beau
tiIul landscaped rear grounds COM
proved purchaser. Dir: Out wis
ave. to Bradley blvd, left to Glen
brook rd., right to Wilson lane. left
about 80 yards to Custer I'd. and
right to Harwood. w. B. WRIGHT.
Realtor Builder. EN-, 3-56OC.
Evening star., 1953-06-14
American University Park
1923 46th ST, NV.

OPEN SUNDAY. TO 8 Pm.
Just completed. new detached brick
home In the garden spot Of Wash
tngton: Center-hall entrance, large
electric kitchen; screened concrete
porch and powder room on LIST q.
on End d.; full basement with lava
tory. Gas e.-e. heat; excellent a.
naneipg and reasonably priced. Bee
this house to-day. eau Mr. Shu-
MARSHALL J. WAPLE CO.
1924 18th et.. Realtor. AD. 4-2o0l
Evening star., 1953-06-14
BANNOCKBURN
Modern Brick Rambler

6S0S BROXBURN COURT
OPEN SUN, ] TIL DARK-Beauti-
full brick rambler situated on .
Huge HlUGE MICELY LANDSCAPED LOT
and only 3h blks.- to direct transp
downtown. The home contains q
bedrms.. 2 tiled baths. bsmt., built
IN garage. thermopaned picture win.
dow overlooking beautiful grounds,
Price. S2S.950. DIR: Out River
rd. to Wilson lane. left ON Wilson
lane to Laverrock rd., right on Lave
rock to Broxburn ct. and open sign.
or out Mass. ave-. left on Colds
right on Macarthur to Wilson lane.
right on Wilson lane to Broxburn
g; and left to property. w. B.
WRIGHT. Realtor- Builder, 5O2I
WISCONSIN ave a NJ EM a kRnn
Evening star., 1953-06-14

NEAR MACARTHUR BLVD, Chain
Bridge. carltne, bus and recreation.
rooms. bath. gas heat, 2-car garage;
on lot go #. wide with 16-ft. alley
on side. This is one Of those COM
Portable. roomy.. older type houses.
with large front porch and priced
within reach; $16,500. Open this
3-s552. Louis p. sHoEAIAKER En-
1919 Z st. NV, MA. S-l166.
Evening star., 1953-06-14
OPEN
gao to b::3O
5747 POTOMAC AVE.
6603 POTOMAC AVE.

ogsrlookine beautiful Potomac
din. rm.. KIT. bedrm.. fun bath
25x30 recr. rm.;- oil h.-w.h. Law.
and shower. New house condition /ol
similar facsimile with exception oi
apt. basement. Extra lot. Worthy OF
your inspection today for the un-
usual charm offered Tor city hytnK
Miss Book on premises. Ii, 1887
ZAGAMI REALTY co.
Evening star., 1953-06-14

COLORED-WOODRIDGE
Q nice 0-rm. detached homes In nice
section. bungalow ana 2.Btory;
Sl,000-$1, 500 down.
ROBERTS REALTY co.
Ho. 2-1672. HU. 9-eee9.
Evening star., 1953-06-14
AMER. UNIV. PARK
4811 ALBEMARLE ST.
OPEN STTNnAv OTTO

A delightful red brick Colonial resi-.
deuce in this most desirable sec.
ton. 4 yrs. old. .lge. liv. rm. will
f1repl.. screened porch, din. rm.
powder rm. and all-elec. kit, on Is
A.; 8 bedrms. and 2 baths on sec
ond H.: stairs to fioqred attic; full
Handicapped. fenced yd.; conv. to th,
Spring Valley shopping ctr. anc
transp. $29.95O. LINKINS CO.
1918 N st. NV, DI. 7-86SS. Sat
and sun. call Mr.. Romer. WO
Evening star., 1953-06-14
HOUSES FOR sALE--N.W.
CHEVY CHASE, D. C.
8 BEDRMS.-2 BATHS

- 6501 UTAH AVE.
OPEN SUN. 1 tn 7-ImmacuIate
pre-wsr Colonial brick home To-
Gated on q WIDE WOODED LOT
only . few steps to transp. and
Lafayette grade school. There il
Q breakfast nook. recr. rm. with
1lrenl. and Lear garage. stair,
to large floored attic. Beautiful
chestnut trim throughout. Excel
lent terms. DIR: Out Conn. ave
to Nebraska ave-. right on Nebraska
to Utah ave-. left to the property.
Or out Conn. ave. to Chevy Chase
Pinehurst Circle and right u block
to property. W. B. WRIGHT. Real
tor-Builder.. 6021 wisconsin ave
NV. EN-. $4,000.
Evening star., 1953-06-14
1gRAR GEORGIA AND ALASKA AYES,

--semidet. 6-rm. brick; Immaculate
Oondition: family size kit, lst d.
powder rm., feneed-in yard: block
10 shopa and tr1nsp.; close to pub
He and psrochiAl schools. Priced
right; good terms. Immediate occu-
H0ney. PRESS REALTY CORP, ST
1-eS10: 0veG., RA. S-13S3. ia
Evening star., 1953-06-14
T R E /!

Owner. Of large center hail brick CO.
. lonial wishes to trade same on
small home. in equally fne neigh
NO CASH NEEDED If you have a
large equity in your present home.
For details call
TENCHER WALKER Tnc An h.oRaA
Evening star., 1953-05-05

prize in poetry in 1888. He was
honored yesterday for his Col
lected Poems 1917-1952." Mr.
MacLeish once was librarian OF
Congress and an assistant Sec
retary of State.
Recount of Trip.
Mr.. Whitehead, IS, native
Of Inman, Va, won his second
Pulitzer prize for his 4.400-word
story. "The Great Deception" a
graphic description of President
Eisenhower's secret flight to
Korea before his Inauguration
Mr.. Whitehead in 1851 shared a
Pulitzer prize for his Korean wal
coverage with several other COR
respondents.
The awards for journalism are
worth $1,000 each to the win
ners. The prize-winning news.
papers get gold medals. Awards
in other fields are worth $500.
Joseph Pulitzer. the late pub.
Usher and founder of the st
Louis Post-Dispatch, established
the Pulitzer prizes in journalism
and letters in a bequest of $2.s
million to Columbia University
Awards announced yesterday
were the 36th annual prizes.
Entries were screened by /.
| journalists who handed theil
recommendations on to an ad.
visory board. The boards Sc.
lections then were passed on by
the trustees of Columbia.