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Evening star., 1954-10-31
HOUSES EoR sALs--MD.
OPEN SUNDAY. l.e

56io wilson LANE
sos baths. spaoious dining GeonmsI peomi large
living room, sxtra-large and we'll
equipped kitchen, garage. On a
sos4 Rssssu L lft IowEsS RE1ssd e sell sadoS dtoSsay
OPEN a59 SYN, vN9sg NNooN IN TIL DARK
comb, kitchen with With siieih; tsbie space. sm
full bSmt.; lovely ward; CT ap-
proved. Sl1,o00. Just OF viers Min
EowPFRY Ta,; Pass ST ia csstsess5ines. stss55n RoHT l.
iSsFs ogFs dEoKaih sgHPAx 1lyRk. lIk
Lovely 3-bdrm. brick rambler. with a
soSF 1854 f from GoNEn1 Il !ohas IS sSsSS sssSs
oEnss oPEESs 5qNBAT; MBATTy ? I,I1S To s
40-ft. brick rambler. with 3 twin
20, with ireplace; elec. kit. with GE
DISPOSAL and dishwasher. Lge.
wooded lot, nr. elem. school Month
" payments, S97, ,C5, incl. taxes and
insur. Call MRS. HALL, LO. $500.
5-pEDRM., MODERN BRICK HOME
with 3 baths, huge liv. rm., full
sized din. rm. and completely equip.
kit; z acres. with small stream and
river on back, on good county road
| mile of Georgia ave. Price. S24,-
500. subject to reasonable offer, on
excellent terms. ASHLEY, INC,
Ma. S-6464
Open Sunday IL to 8. Directions:
Out Georgia ave. extended miles
beyond Olney to Gregg rd., turn left
l mile to open sign.
BUILD A SUBDIVISION HOUSE
on your lot anywhere in the metro
politan area at savings to you over
the cost of custom building. We
have arrangements with several
developers and subdivision builders
to produce on your lot the homes
they are featuring in their subdivi-
sions. Financing available. Trade
in guarantee plan on your present
home, Approximately months to
build: $500 in extras for those
building agreements reached before
the close of business Nov. 5, 1854
For further details or information
$3.50.
Evening star., 1954-10-31
e7o2 coLEsvTLLE RID.

OPEN SUN, TO
! " a-story brick. 2 bedrooms. bath,
liv. rm., fireplace. separate din. rm.,
inclosed porch 1st floor; bedrm.
bath and sewing room 2nd floor
Detached brick garage. Lovely lot
Reduced to S1S,150 or best offer
Will accept FHA or GI contract
ROBT. l.. LOWERY. JU. $4,000.
4609 EDGEFIELD RID.
OPEN SUNDAY. -6
Lovely new Bethesda Cape Cod, 4
large hedrms.. 2h2 baths. liv. rm.,
spacious living porch and garage
Directions: Conn ave. to Saul I'd,
west to EdgefieId. ROBT. L. Low
ERY, JU, $4,000.
Evening star., 1954-10-31
SILVER SPRING
1920 LORAIN AVE.

OPEN SUNDAY, 1 TIL 9 PM.
BEAUTIFUL WHITE brick
rambler with 3 lovely, large
bedrooms. 3 colored tile baths,
charming living room with
picture window. A separate
dining room, all-eleetric kit
Screened and open porches,
fiagstone patio Recreation
room and study. Laundry rm.
and attached garage. This
home is in immaculate condi-
tion throughout and custom
built lust 3 years 6go. The
owners have purchased a
larger home and want q quick
SALE. Directions: Out Colesville
I'd. TO sligo Greek pkwy.. left
3 blks. to Lorain ave, right to
home. See MI. 1ewrence or
5.7100.
1hester H. Keller, Realtol
Evening star., 1954-10-31
HOUSES FOR Salad.
BETHESDA AREA
SEE!
OPEN TO-DAY. j.!

OPEN TODAY, is
10116 THORNWOoD, $4,000. our
eyes. stopped as yours will. on this
lovely 3-bedrfn. brick rambler. Big
bsmt.i Vets and non-vets act now
to insure q truly Wonderful Christ,
mas. Drive out Wisconsin ave. to
Cedar lane. then right about 2 miles
to Everett st., left l blk to Thorn
wood, then right to home.
81 10 MELVERN. $4,000. This new
2 baths and tremendous screened
porch should go todayl Will you
be the fortunate one? Come out
today. From Bank of Bethesda and
Wisconsin ave-, angle left on Old
GEORGETOWN rd. about miles to
Beech, left blk. to Singleton. right
about 3 biks. to Melvern, then left
to open sign.
ALLIED REALTY
7O0l Wis Ave g.0I, R-S60f
Evening star., 1954-10-31
HOUSES FOR sALE--Mp.
BRooKDALE
OPEN / TO 6

A. sparkling white brick. 3-bedroom
house in this sought-after section
with its quiet streets. level grassy
dens This picture book setting is
combined with q remarkably con-
venient location Just over the line
In Maryland. There as q large
screened porch. on the garden side
With entrance from the living room
and breakfast room. Attached ga
ern avenue, right one block to Haf-
rison, left one block to Andover.
right to 4603 Merivale.
MARSTELLER-McCAB
WO. 6-1966 Ewes. OIL. A-0u5l
Evening star., 1954-10-31
HOUSES FoR sALE--Mn.
ROCK CREEK HILLS
9700 ELROD RID.


OPEN SUN. / TIL DARK
This attractive CENTER HALL. white
brick Colonial. loc. in one OF the
finest residential areas OF Metro
politan Washington. SITUATED ON
APPROX. 1a-ACRE CORNER LOT.
not only has imposing appearance
but is CLOSE TO PUBLIC, PARO-
CHIAL SCHOOLS AND BUS.
FIRST FLOOR has o 24-ft. liv. rm.
MAdNIFicsE;NTS S SCREENED PoRcH
20 BY 20. I5-ft.. din. rm.,. library
and. "a bath and kit. with dish
washer, disposal and table space.
AND SECOND FLOOR has 5 excel.
Rssrps so yEE9 aes AhaE itsf SssSs sEAEES
EmINIsHED, m aPLAsTEEED :, AND
USED AS A BEDROOM FOR THE
OLDER CHILD.
FULL BASEMENT WITH LOVELY
PANELED REC. RIM. WITH BAR.
Also an extra-large room with heat
and light fixtures. Gas a.-c. heat.
TWO-CAR BUILT-IN GARAGE.
For additional information please
call Mr.. DeMelman, EN-. 3-3603.
To reach: North on Conn. ave past
the Columbia Country Club to
KenSington parkway. bear IA right.
on KenSington parkway to Saul S
I'd. and right to ELROD.
w. B. WRIGHT
5o21 Wis. Ave. EN-, $4,000.
Evening star., 1954-10-31

BETHESDA
West Chevy Chase Heights
S12. 900. $1,000 dn., balance. SS5 mo.
Two bedrms.. liv. rm.. din. rm., lge
kitchen. porch, full ,bsmt.: earaGe;
within 8 blks. OF schools, transp.,
Bethesda Naval Hospital.
Geo. w. Robertson, Realtor
1885 Wis. Ave. OIL. 2-2l23
OPEN DAILY-SUN.. 80 --3l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
This and That

Latest dog statistics show the beagle
leading the Nation. with the cocker
spaniel second. and the boxer third.
Where can you find better trio Of
dogs?
We have been watching the beagle
come to the fore for many years; there
has never been a time in the past Is
years when one or more have not been
running around Chevy Chase
Perhaps that is not saying much. in
itself, because the community is full
of dogs, big dogs, little dogs, and me-
dunn sized dogs.
Several months ago there was an
epidemic of French poodles, in several
colors, notably black and brown These
are said to be the most intelligent of
the canine race, but as so often hap
pens with intelligence, it often sours,
or grows mean, in this breed.
The poodle is wonderful dog, but
not so good for city as the beagle We
must count suburbs, of course, as city,
when talking about dogs.
The beagle can run free. seldom if
ever snaps or bites, minds its own
business, and has wonderful traffic
sense.
Other poor dogs may get run over,
but seldom the beagle, for he is brave,
intelligent, and cautious. Not even
humans show a better combination of
these precious qualities. so necessary
to survival in the motor age.
What goes on more velvet pays?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27

political becomes clearly apparent from
the fact that during the peace years
of the 20-year Democratic regime. from
1888 to 194l. they reduced the Repub-
lican single exemption of 81 500 to $3.50.
In 1912 it was further reduced to $500.
where it remained until the 80th Re
publican Congress boosted the exemp-
ton to 5000. During the same years the
Democrats reduced the Republican ex-
emption Of $500 for married couples
to $1,000, which was increased by the
80th Congress to $1,000. Never at any
time during those 20 years did we hear
q Democrat demand increased eXemp-
tons and had they remained in power
the single exemption would probably
have been reduced to $400. Now, with
the Republicans in power. their hypo-
critical cries rise to high heaven, al
though more than wo-thirds of the tax
reforms proposed by President Eisen-
hover will benefit the small taxpayer.
However, nothing can have the slight
est effect upon the political thinking
of Senator George and like-minded
Democratic budget wreckers who are
determined that their bleeding heart
orators shall strut their stuff in the
coming election campaign. That their
strategy may backf1re would be the
well-deserved answer to this insult to
the intelligence of the electorate.
Old Reactionary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
We Need q ,Womon's Touch

Robert r. Young, never accused of being
a stand-patters now has rushed in where many
an angel (of busineSs) has feared to tread. For
Mr.. Young, in the process of making up a slate
OF Is nominees he hopes will be elected to the
board Of directors of the New York Central
Railroad, has selected woman editor as one
Of his candidates.
I'VE need a womans touch on the rail-
roads," pronounced Mr. Young. To which the
chosen nominee; Mrs. Lila Acheson Wallace,
co-owner and co-editor of Readers Digest,
agreed In sweeping fashion <I think every
thing needs womans TOUCH" she said, with
true feminine modesty Mrs Wallaces touch"
on the Digest repeatedly is responsible for "the
soft pink and green pastel walls, patterned
linen draperies, eighteenth century Georgian
tables and leather-topped desks and fresh-cut
flowers" in all the offices.
The big test between Mr. Young and the
present management of the New York Central
comes on May 26 when the votes and proxies
on nearly 6.5 million shares of common stock
will be cast. If Mr.. Young's slate wins, the
New York Central trains may start looking
much prettier than, at present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27

The beagle trips along the block as
if on those latest-type soft rubber heels.
His meaty tail springs up over his
back in happy gesture to the whole
world. including points north. east, west
and SOUTH with special reference to
the canine field.
This bright, discreet fellow knows
everything that goes on in his neigh
borhood, but like a good citizen he
keeps his nose out of others affairs.
He is not much of 6" fighter, but
usually is not called on for such per-
sonal interference. He lives quiet
life, but lively one at the same time.
if you know what we mean, and any
one who loves dogs is sure to know.
The beagle is more popular in this
country than in England, where it
came from.
1t Is said that James I wrote let
ter to his wife calling her affection
ately his little beagle" and pretty
beagle
Whether these endearments were
altogether what they seemed to mean
has been disputed.
Some authorities say that beagle"
in any of its variant spellings some
times meant lout. or ne'er-do
Some of the old English meaning
seems derived from "beag," meaning
little, which fits the dog very well,
since 1t Is seldom more than Is inches
at the shoulder. h
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
By Charles E. TroceWeh

English hunters of the 18th century
sometimes regarded this dog, evidently,
as a sort of lap dog, which will seem
strange, indeed, to those who know it
as a good field dog.
The dog was introduced into this
country about 1876, since when it has
made good on its own, with the de-
votion of it's many human friends.
Maryland has been a great beagle
State, at one time possessing some
crosses known as bench-legged beagles.
This name came from the crooked fore
legs.
The baSset, or baSSet hound, Is an
other short-legged dog; and, of course,
the famous dachShund must not be-
forgotten. There is something chummy
and endearing about these little short
fellows, so low to earth. The basSet is
sometimes described as large dachs-
hund with head much like blood
hound.
A too long tail is regarded as beagle
defect, but some very sweet little
beagles have this fault.
The rat tail is more serious. A good
beagle has good solid-looking tail.
The dish-faced beagle is out, at least,
as far as prizes 60 This little fox
hound has a melodious voice, but does
little barking.
Clean, happy, affectionate, and in
telligent-what more can one ask for
in city dog?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Perspective on ItoIy's Reds

In his series of on-the-scene reports from
Italy, Crosby s. Noyes foreign correspondent
of The STAR has arrived at relatively reassur-
ing conclusion as regards the Communist threat
over there According to his findings, it is
unquestionably serious threat, but it is not
so imminent or so grave, or so irresistible as
has been depicted in some recent news dis
patches and magazine articles
AS Mr.. Noyes has put it, "the Communists
will not take over Italy either next week or next
year. There is excellent reason to think that
they will never take over at all, unless land the
reservation can be emphasized) everybody de-
cides to stop worrying about them" The "un-
less" here is important, of course, but II the
Christian Democrats hold fast together with
the smaller middle -the-road parties, and If
the Italian people remain alert to the danger,
the danger itself can in time be reduced to
readily manageable proportions and perhaps be
eliminated altogether.
All this is based on the further assumption,
as Mr.. Noyes has reported, that there will be
vigorous action to carry out a number of much
needed reforms, including reforms aimed at
correcting social and economic inequitieS in
urban and agricultural areas. Given that then
Italy should be able to rid itself OF the Red
menace. Where there's a will, there's way.
Despite alarmiSt stories to the contrary, the
Italians certainly have the capacity to come
out on top in this matter. 1t would be sheer
defeatiSm to think otherwise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
A Versatile Vegetable

The potato is versatile vegetable. It not
only contributes to overweight it also con-
tributes to headaches-political and economic.
1t is in the news today because of the headache
problem 1t has been in the news before for the
same reason.
In 1949-5O, for example, more potatoes were
grown than were sold. The Government then
spent $500 million to buy surplus potatoes, plus
the cost of dyeing them blue to keep them of
the market. Now, it seems, more potatoes were
grown in 1858 than were sold. On February
10, however, Secretary of Agriculture Benson
said the Government had no plans for buying
potatoes. But on March "a, last Wednesday,
Mr.. Benson announced a program Of Limited"
buying Of 1858 surplus potatoes. The extent Of
the surplus is not accurately known at the
moment. but on January it was estimated at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Viroiniu Hostile to Military

A recent letter, Signed Greatly Con-
fused" dealt with the problem Of taxing
service personnel in the Arlington area.
AS serviceman I would like to reply.
do not object to paying taxes that
contribute toward the constructive OBJ
iectiveS of Virginia. Due to no fault
or choice Of my own. I am assigned to
the Pentagon and reside in Arlington.
My domicile is officially in New Jersey
where I received my education and
where maintain voting address. In
spite of my long homage to New Jersey,
I would have liked to join the ranks
of those who live in this particular area
of Virginia. However, after reading
speeches made in the Virginia Legis-
lature about foreigners" i.e.. those
who cannot claim ancestral allegiance
to Lees army, or have no blood attach
ment to this noble State, I am not
particularly DESTROYS Of paying the
many taxes due for the questionable
privilege of being permanently an out
slider from the North.
Being gouged by money-mad land
lords is bad enough without the addi-
tional distinction of being fair game
because my forebears didn't land south
of Mason and Dixon's line. AS perma-
nent> serviceman, will at some time
retire and join a community where I
will feel at home amongst those who
will mutually share with me bond of
friendship and respect for my service to
my country. If such an attitude could
be found to exist in the State of Vir-
ginia, would gladly become a tax-pay-
ing member of the Commonwealth and
proudly claim Virginia as my home. To
date. and with all due respect to my
most cordial immediate neighbors, I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27

100 million bushels. described as an unusually"
large amount.
Mr.. Benson has made it clear in the past
that he has no large appetite for price-support
buying And in thi5 case he has warned that
acreage reduction will be one of the require
ments in the Limited" buying program. But
a departmental survey of planting intentions OF
potato farmers indicates that they have much
more ambitious plans than would be possible
under the Governments misrepresentation
formula It is difIicult to tell, therefore, just
how limited" Mr. Benson's buying program
will be-or even how limited" will be the head
ache that is sure to accompany 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
D. C. Public Works Proqrum

Since the District public works pro-
gram is designed to.make our National
Capital a source of pride to all Ameri-
cans, why should not the greater part
of the cost be borne by all Americans?
To secure the civic needs of super
imposed colossal national governmental
installation by taxing District residents
is lnexcusable, unnecessary and inequi-
table. If carried by all Americans the
cost to each would be negligible, where
as to the loW-income District people the
burden would be very great.
The shame is that the District has to
submit in such matters to taxation
without representation" If, in their
discretion, our lawmakers continue this
un-American approach, the least they
can do is to pass the burden of such
taxation on to their constituents who
do have representation.
Francis H. Miles, Jr.
r X
The passage of the D. c. public works
bill by the House indicates that this
bill has reached the halfway mark,
and may yet become law in this session
of Congress.
It is yet possible to make amendments
to allow for construction of buildings
left out of this emaSculated bill. One
building which should be constructed is
the West Administration Building. to
replace the District Building at Four
tenth and E streets. Another need is
for small building to house transient
men and women, to replace the so-called
Municipal Lodging House. The need for
both buildings should be obvious. The
Federal Government needs more space,
and it now owns the building at Four
tenth and E streets, occupied by part
of the District government. In view of
the urge to get rid of temporary Gov
eminent buildings, the District should
get the funds necessary to erect the new
building on the site already provided
for it, and leave the old building in the
Federal Triangle to the Federal Gov
eminent AS to the old lodging house,
this building is in bad shape. and cam
not be used much longer. The question
is. do We want to Jail transients, if the
local charitable organizations have no
suitable housing? I think the District
has enough black eyes without going
out looking for another.
The money to pay for these buildings
could be carried in the bill If CORE
spending reduction were made in the
amount allocated to highways. We are
spending too much for highway and
bridge construction designed to relieve
traffic congestion. After we have spent
this $50 million to relieve congestion (if
we do it still will not eliminate it.,
for we are not going to the root of it..
Virginia has indicated that she does
not want to pay anything on these
bridges or approaches. So If she can
get along without the Reaches Run or
E street bridges, certainly we should
jump at the chance to save some money,
or at least spend the money on a purely
District benefit, the way Virginia spends
hers.
Let's get some more buildings that
we need, instead of bridges which only
a fraction of the Districts population
. will use. Then. If Virginia wants a
bridge across the Potomac later. we can
agree to let them build a toll bridge.
william p. Thomas, Jr.,
National Gateway Citizens Asso-
citation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Job for a Trained Force

Decision of congressional leaders to create
a new, well-trained Capitol Police force, indie
pendent of the Metropolitan Police Department
or other agencies, is logical outgrowth of the
recent shooting foray in the House The Capt.
ton in the past, under its outmoded patronage
system Of picking guards The protection job Is
one best done by officers directly responsible to
Congress-
There has been number of unwise policing
proposals in the wake of the Puerto Rican Incl
dent Several legislators suggested giving the
assignment on q permanent basis to the
Metropolitan Police force But such a plan
would have imposed heavy additional burdens
on a force already undermined for its city
wide duties. 1t would, too, have tended to
of sort that Chief Murray should not have to
contend with. 1t had even been proposed that
the guarding of the Capitol should be turned
over to the Marine Corps This was properly
rejected as an inappropriate diversion of mill
tary energies.
What the Capitol needs is force of care
fully picked, physically qualified and thoroughly
trained policemen, under strict discipline and
supervision There are 1877 members of the
present force, a stable contingent as far as
numbers go. Quality is more important than
quantity in organizing an effective guard force,
however. There is no reason why a properly
chosen and trained police staff at the Capitol
should cost any more than the present group
and the investment would provide far more
protection than is now available.