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Evening star., 1953-08-05
Freed Captives Talk
Little as They Arrive
At Freedom Village
By the Asseeia,ed Pres,

FREEDOM VILLAGE, Korea,
Aug. 5.-Seventy Americans, the
horror and boredom of Commu-
mist prison camps behind them,
Savored their first taste Of free
dom today at this village created
to speed them on their way
home.
Eight of the men, strapped
tightly to stretchers. were flown
here aboard four helicopters
from Panmunjom, where they
were freed.
There were few tales Of tor
ture, death and manning on the
lips of the liberated prisoners,
who appeared happy but be-
Wildered.
Some interviews were conduct
ed with frequent interruptions
i from censorS and the men obvi-
ously had been told there were
only certain subjects they could
discuss.
April Experience Recalled.
THE Army Department caught
hell after some of the stories the
sick and wounded told when they
got out last April" one officer
said in referring to the exchange
of sick and wounded prisoners
last spring.
One prisoner said he was, cap
tured because a South Korean
division collapsed on the flank
of his United States division.
The censor and an interview Of
ficer quickly interrupted:
You cannot write that"
The censor was told by one
reporter that he wrote the story
when it happened more than
two years ago.
The same censor refused to al
low the ex-prisoner to discuss
deaths Of allied captives on a
mid-winter march from Seoul
north to the Yalu River except
those deaths you actually saw
yourself"
Ambulances Take Over.
AS the helicopters carrying the
eight litter patients whirred
down on the landing strip am
balances sped them to clean hos
pital cots and expert care.
None was smiling.
A hospital corpsman remarked
sadly:
Here it is the happiest day OF
their lives and they are too sick
to appreciate it,"
The first two litter patients
we're Corpl. Richard M. Davis
of Bonneville. Ark, a I'd Divi-
sion infantryman. and Sergt
James Davis, 25, Mullin. S. c.
Both had spent more than two
years as prisoners of the Com
muniStS.
Sergt. Davis said many of his
Evening star., 1953-08-05
Soviet
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Central Committee Of the Com
munist Party had utilized the
time for the preparation of i'm
portant decisions which would
be confirmed by the Parliament.
(The Supreme Soviet always
votes ''yeS" on government meas
ureS. The last and only dissent
ing voice which any Westerner
remembers in this Parliament
was at its first meeting not quite
two decades ago. Then an i'm
properly instructed delegate from
Uzbek, Central Asis, rose to pro-
test an evening meeting on the
grounds that he had come long
way to reach Moscow and would
like time to go to a movie. The
startled chairman ignored him
and the delegate took the hint
He never objected again.)
Stalin's Tomb Improved.
Meanwhile. workmen were
busy today preparing the great
marble tomb dominating Mos
cows Red Square for the display
of Stains body beside that OF
Lenin.
Lenin's name engraved in the
central slab has been removed
and replaced by both his name
and Stalin's in equal size letters
Although the tomb is closed
to the public now, sightseers still
! throng around the door.
Evening star., 1953-08-05
Russiu PIuns Air Show

MOSCOW, Aug. S (P.-Russia
is expected to display her latest
military and civil aircraft at the
annual air feet day show at
Tuschino airport Sunday. West
ern ENJOYS plan to attend. In
recent years Soviet Air Force
contingents in the show were led
by Stalin's son, 1t. Gen. VASTLY
Stain.
Evening star., 1953-08-05

was captured by the Communists
July IA. 1851, during a Korea
patrol action.
Letters From Prisoner.
The Graham family had re-
ceived letters from the youth
after his capture. Most of them
were cheerful but the last note
received indicated boredom with
prison camp.
An officer at the scene of his
capture wrote Mrs. Graham that
Alfred had been knocked down
and carried off by Red troops but
he was unable to determine
whether the youth suffered any
serious injury. The letters home
made no mention of injury.
The family was grouped in
front of a television set last
night as the names of the re-
leased Americans were made
public. Alfred's was not among
those called.
Shortly, the telephone rang.
A friend in Los Angeles had
heard the name on a West Coast
station and the family could
hardly believe their ears. Then
the name was carried locally.
Mrs. Graham remained up all
night, hoping to hear directly
from her son. At 6 am. she
finally went to bed.
One Maryland man and three
Virginians we're in the first
group of 10 Americans who
gained freedom at Panmunjom
last night. They are:
Pvt. Hall E. Saylor, 81, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul E. Saylor of
Ladiesburg. Md, II miles north
of Frederick.
Pvt. Willie B. Hatcher, 20, son
of Mrs. Ben Hatcher of Farm
vile, Va.
Pfc. Charlie Duncan, %, son
of Mrs. Catherine Doyle of
Portsmouth, Va.
Sergt. Emmett Gordon, jr., "a,
son of Mrs. Emmett Gordon of
Newport News, Va.
Everybody in the family got up
to celebrate when the news of
Pvt. Saylor's release reached the
home at Ladiesburg.
During the evening, members
of the family attempted to hear
the names of repatriates on their
radio set. But local storm made
static so bad that they gave up
and went to bed. They were
called by a Baltimore newspaper
and notified of young Saylor's
release.
The celebration was on.
Pvt. Saylor'S oldest brother
Martin, %. returned from Korea
service only two weeks ago. He
spent Is months there. Hall
enlisted in the Army in Febru-
ary, 1852. He went to Korea
last September and was reported
missing two months later.
Evening star., 1953-08-05
POWs
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bit a fingertip and traced in
blood:
"The Communists never de-
feated US"
Most of the Americans were
simply. quietly happy. One re-
turning prisoner threw his Chi
nese blue clothing sharply to the
ground, another laughed, some
waved.
Mingled with the brightness
was a touch of tenderness as
waiting hands picked up stretch
ers of sick and wounded men,
About half OF the 10 Americans
were on litters.
The American prisoners were
sped to Freedom Village, IL
miles south of Panmurljom. for
showers, food. quick medical
treatment and the first process
sing for their trip home.
The British were taken to
Camp Britannica and the South
Koreans to Camp Liberty. both
nearby Freedom Village.
The Americans will be taken
from Freedom Village to Inchon,
a port on Korea'S west coast,
where they will board trans
ports for home after a few days
of final processing. Non-Ameri-
cans will be sent to Japan for
processing before beginning their
journey home.
Maj. Gen. William F. Dean,
highest ranking American in
Red hands, was not among those
delivered in the first group. He
was captured in July, 1850, while
leading his United States oath
Division in action near Taejon.
He later was awarded the Con-
gresSional Medal of Honor.
1t was a propaganda reception
for the Red prisoners and not
a welcome home. The prisoners
acted as though they were well
aware of their roles.
They went on into their own
reception center, long, straw
covered shelter with a high,
Oriental archway under Chinese
and North Korean flags. On the
arch was written: "The Mother
land Embraces You"
The first North Koreans
listed as sick and wounded by
the allied command-were the
worst demonstrators. Chinese
who followed had also torn their
clothing and they sang and
chanted, but they were orderly
compared to the first group.
The Communists worked lit
tie ahead of schedule and the
last of the 400 prisoners prom
iSed for delivery we're in U.N.
hands by shortly after noon, and
in Freedom Village by / pm.
Dulles and Stevens on Hand.
At Freedom Village, they were
greeted by fellow soldiers and
allied leaders including Gen.
Maxwell D. Taylor, United States
9Th Army commander; Gen. o. P.
Weyland, Far East Air Forces
commander: Secretary of State
Dulles, and Army Secretary
Stevens.
For the second days exchange
the Reds gave the following
schedule:
9 amp sick and wounded
Americans, two of them litter
cases, and so sick South Koreans.
10 a.m.-50 South Koreans,
able-bodied Americans, 25 Brit
ish, 10 Filipinos, Z Colombians
and Australians.
II a.m.-25 Americans, Is
Turks and so South Koreans.
Noon-100 South Koreans.
They gave no explanation why
they were returning only 392,
rather than the 400 promised
| rlo iI1,
Evening star., 1953-08-05

friends starved to death in the
early months of 1851. He de-
scribed treatment in Red camps
as pretty tough"
"It feels wonderful to be
back" said Corpl. Davis, who
was captured Nov. 81, 1850. He
said not many men were left
of those captured with him.
One man tried to rise from his
Stretcher as it lay just outside
an ambulance. but he was too
weak to stand alone. Another
sat stolidly in an ambulance
reading small Bible.
A convoy of 10 ambulances
brought other liberated prisoners
here from Panmunjom.
All were greeted by welcoming
soldiers. a Marine band and
allied leaders.
Fresh Food Ready.
One of the first items was a
good American meal. The Navy
said also $4,000 pounds of fresh
stores have been loaded aboard
the transport Gen. Walker, which
will carry the first group of lib
Grated prisoners home from
1nchon. Normally transports dc
not draw fresh supplies in the
Orient.
But the Walker will provide
its passengers with fresh milk
fresh and frozen fruits and vepe-
tables. fresh meat and other
perishables.
One of the most recent cap-
tlves arriving today was Pfc
Albert Chicchine of Bloomfield
N. j. He was captured in july
1852, after being wounded ir
the leg while storming a Chinese
outpost.
Pfc. Chicckine said he wa.
given medical treatment within
1our hours, but it could have
Evening star., 1953-08-05
Akihito Honored in Bonn

BONN, Germany, Aug. 5 P.-
Japan's Crown Prince Akihito
was guest of honor last night at
a dinner given by West German
President eodore HeusS.
Guests included Chancellor Kon-
rad Adenauer, his cabinet and
members of the diplomatic corps.
Evening star., 1953-08-05
Town Marks Century

The charming little town of
Keisksmahoek, nesting at the
foot of South Africa's Amatola
Mountains, has been celebrating
the Tooth anniversary of its
founding in 1853.
Evening star., 1953-08-05

Wor-BIitzed Area Plans
Plans to develop war-blitzed
areas into building sites have
been announced at elfast,
Northern Ireland.
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09
Picture of Pioneer Reunion At Long Beach Now On
 Display In Nugget Window

In the window of the Nugget is a picture taken at the Sourdough reunion held in August at Long Beach, Calf, received by Carrie McLain.
 Many of those in the picture are former Nomeites; however, only a few have been identified, as years have altered appearances.
 Some that have been identified are Joe Bursick, brother-in-law of Carrie McLain, Leonard Seppala, Dick Sundquist Sr., Mrs. Bruner Mauro Thayer, Lulu Fairbanks, and Hazel Lindberg.
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09
Hospital Gets New Diathermy Machine

At the Chamber of Commerce luncheon yesterday Dr. F. Lang sam reported that the Woman's Division of Christian Service of the Methodist Church had given the hospital new piece of equip ment: an ultra -shortwave mach inc (diathermy) for deep heat treatments This is also used, he stated, for electro-surgery.
 He also stated that the most modern model of electric cardio- graph is scheduled to arrive after the first of the year.
 Chamber President Dewey Good rich appointed a committee of three-Larry Calvin, George Co., shaw, Ben Young-to lay out a comprehensive program of the needs of Second Division for the Alaska Development Board.
 It was also announced that the City had received official word from Alaska Public Works in Ju- neau that the decrease in funds for the school had again been in creased from $5OO,OO0 to $64O, ,OOO, and that the proposed change in the budget was now before a congressional committee.
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09

Fine Job Printing at the Nugget
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09
Extraordinary Basketball Game To Be Played At
 School Gym Friday Night

Friday evening, the Nome High gym will be the scene of the biggest sport event of the season when the Old Men representing the undefeated and united ''Lini- ment Squad" challenge the Little Guys, who fight under the colors of the 7th and 9th grades.
 This exciting tilt will follow the first game that features the Nome High girls meeting the Alumni girls, which begins at 6:45 instead of the regular o'clock starting time.
 Those who figure on starring for the liniment squad are: How ard Lyng, Carl Glavinovich, Nels Swanberg IT,, Cula Mickelson, Boyd Harwood, Tommy Martin, Paul Vaudeville, Lester Bronson, Luther Dunbar, and Sam Mogg ST.
 The squad will hold meeting tonight at 8 at the Ice Cream Center to iron out their plays.
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09
Enterprising Dewey Goodrich.

Enterprising Dewey Goodrich. jealous of Fairbanks and Anchor age installing television this win ter. had hoped that Nome would have TV in time for inc Roof Garden this year. ordered and re- ceived a modern set with all the latest gadgets. Dewey had plan ned to relax in comfort and see the Roof Garden performance in his own luxurious apartment. Sor- " Dewey. guess you'll have 10 go 10 the School Gym - and Dewey has never missed a Roof Garden.
 -Pd. Advt.
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09
ALASKA AIRLINES

From Anchorage: Jack Jenkins, MT. and Mrs. D. Matney.
 From Unalakleet: Lawrence Williams.
 To Kotzebue: E. Euband.
 From Kotzebue: Don Mcdonald.
 To Anchorage: Louis Kost, Johnny Bell, Mary Ann Peter son, A. Parson, MT. and Mrs. Mat ney, Wilbur Walluk, Cpl. E. H. Miller.
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09
Beta Sigs To Hold Sale Saturday at US. Mere
 Benefit Lunch Program

A candy -cooky sale sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi will be held Saturday, December 12, beginning at 1O:00 am, at the US. Mercan- tile Store.
 The proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Hot Lunch Pro- gram which will go into effect after the school children's Christ mas vacation. All donations of your favorite cookies or candies will surely be appreciated by the sorority.
 Attractively wrapped gift boxes of all sizes will also be for sale Save time by buying these boxes already decorated for Christmas gift giving.
 The Sweetheart of Beta Sigma Phi' doll and her wardrobe will also be on display during the sale. The lucky owner will be named at a sorority party on Dec. 19.
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09
PAN AMERICAN AIHWAYS

Arriving Tuesday: George Sink, Guy LaPointe, Lillie Tungwenuk, and Frank Unruh.
 Departing: Dan Okuda and Phillip Willette.
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09
"A T T E N T I o N JUNIOR POLICE PATROL

All Junior Police Patrol mem bers will be guests of inc man. agement of the local theater Sat- urday afternoon al inc matinee. Boys must have membership cards with them in order 10 be admitted free of charge.
 Clyde Glass, Leader
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09
ODD FELLOWS

Will meet with inc Rebekahs at 8 p.m.. Dec. g. in inc Odd Fellow Hall.
 The Odd Fellows are in urgent need for opinions of and sugges- lions for inc future of inc Lodge.
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09

The Nome Theater. under new management, announces ii will be closed Saturday night so that its patrons can attend the Roof Garden. -Pd. Advt.
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09
MIMI HOSPITAL

Admitted: Lorraine Kost, Paul Dryden, Joseph Mayac.
 Discharged: Steve Anawlic, Chas. Berg, Olga Nesbitt and in fant, Margaret Willoya, Katherine Stack, Neil Foster.
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09
FUNERAL NOTICE

Graveside burial services will be held for Jack Woods al Bel mont Point Cemetery al 2:00 p.n.. December 10. 1853.
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09

Wilbur Walluk. local Eskimo ar tist, left yesterday for Anchorage, where he will spend the holiday.
 Wilbur has been doing a great deal of fine art work and is taking a short rest for his eyes.
The Nome nugget., 1953-12-09
N O T | c E

Rehearsals for inc Pioneer Roof Garden al the school tonight and Thursday, 500 p.n.. and Friday after the ball game.
 Fred Bockman
Evening star., 1953-05-14
By WiIIiom H. Stonemon
foreign corespendsDi Of The Stor and
the chicuqo Daily News

MANNHEIM, Germany-Be-
cause the wife of a colored Amer
ican warrant officer serving here
in Germany has a heart as big
as the State of Texas one of the
crueliest injuStices of the postwar
world is being righted.
When a Scandinavian airlines
system plane left Frankfurt for
New York last Saturday, its pas
sengers included five small chill
dren of mixed American Negro
and German blood whose fathers
had refused to support them and
whose mothers were unable to
do so.
That brought up to 90 the
number of such children who
have left for the United States to
grow up as American citizens.
For this fact all of them have
to thank Mabel Grammar, whose
husband, Oscar Grammar, is a
chief warrant officer in the 62d
aircraft artillery regiment sta
toned at Taylor Barracks here
in Mannheim.
Children Adopted.
Mrs. Grammar has not only
worked hard to find American
homes for the illegitimate chill
dren of American Negro soldiers
in Germany. She and her hus-
band have adopted five of these
children themselves and are in
the process of adopting a sixth.
The business stal ted soon after
the GrammarS came to Germany
two years ago.
Il had gone to an orphanage
to see the children" Mrs. Gram
mar explains. "I found myself
Evening star., 1953-05-14
'Mortinsbure Senior
Wins Scholarship
Speeiai oispoteh 10 The Star

MARTINSBURG, w. Va. May
14.-Wilma Kay Bailey, a senior
at Martinsburg High School. has
won a scholarship to West Vir-
ginia University. Twenty-Five
scholarships. covering all tuition
and fees for four years are
awarded to outstanding high
school students in the State
annually by the Board of Cover
nors of West Virginia Univer-
Sity.
The only other high school
student in this area awarded one
of the scholarships is Keith
Harlow Wolford, Of Romney,
Hampshire County.
Evening star., 1953-05-14
Two Put In Orphanage.

stamp" she says with deep in
dignation.
Two Put In Orphanage.
Two little girls who have been
sent to the United States had to
be placed in an orphanage by the
mother because she only had IS
marks ($14) a month to support
them, herself and a German
child by her marriage.
Mrs. Grammar estimates that
there are 3.100 illegitimate child
dren of mixed blood here in Ger
many for whom placement in
American homes would be desir-
able. And the number is in
creasing between IS and 20 a
day." she adds.
This is in addition to the huge
number of children born of white
American fathers. 1--WE would
like to help them, too." says Mrs.
Grammar. ''but it Is just too
much for us"
Mrs. Grammar Is a former
newspaper woman and worked
for the Afro-American in Wash
ington, D. C. She and her hus-
band lived at 2008 18th
street NV,
Evening star., 1953-05-14
DC. Woman Helps Children
OfGI Fathers Reach w.

surrounded by them. all pleading,
I want a mummy It nearly
broke my heart and of course we
decided to adopt a child our
selves. And we just kept on.
Being in Europe has made me
appreciate the privilege of being
an American more than ever,
and I made up my mind that as
many of these children as pos
Sible should have that privilege.
"These children aren't going to
have silks and satins, but they
will have good decent American
homes and parents to love them
Paper and Airline Aid.
Mrs. Grammar has had help
from the Afro-American, a
Negro national daily published
in Baltimore. Md, and from
Scandinavian Airlines.
The newspaper helped to in
terest American families in
adopting the children. The
Scandinavian Airline agreed to
take the children to the United
States without compelling the
foster parents to pay the fare
of an adult escort, an extra $500
of expense.
Two American airlines which
Mrs. Grammar approached re-
fused to cooperate in this way.
The United States Government
and the fathers of the illegitimate
children born here in Germany
have failed miserably to deal
with the problem.
A German girl who "gets in
trouble" has to fend for herself
except when the man responsible
is decent enough to stand by her.
Most of the fathers whom Mrs.
Grammar has asked to help
wouldn't even buy a postage
Evening star., 1953-05-14

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