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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Relief Recipients
Number Increasing,
Report Reveals

Continued increase in the
number of relief recipients was
reported yesterday by Welfare
Director Gerard NJ. Shea with
a February total of l4,45l at a
cost of $532,248.
Mr.. Shea reported to the Pub
lie Welfare Advisory Council at
its meeting yesterday afternoon
in the Municipal Center Build
ing.
The largest category was the
5000 persons receiving aid to
dependent children.
The February relief roll totals
compared with 14,303 persons
receiving assistance in January
amounting to S526.978.
Case Workers Needed.
The council heard a report
from a senior district supervisor,
Mrs. Viola j. Lee, who said that
her district needs three times as
many case workers as it now has.
because of the large and in
creaSing number of cases.
Other statistics given by Mrs.
Shea included a total of 2.139
children under commitment to
District institutions. These in
cluded $50 delinquent and 1927
dependent children.
During February, the popula-
ton at Junior Village reached
217 in one day. the highest num-
Der in the history of the insti-
tuition. Mr.. Shea said that 70
per cent of the admissions were
emergency placements by the
Police Women's Bureau.
Receiving Home Crowded.
The daily average population
at another crowded institution,
the Receiving Home for Children.
was So. The institution has a
capacity of 46.
The first patient will be moved
into the new infirmary at the
District Village Monday, and the
first two floors of the building
will be occupied as soon as pos
sible after Wednesday, Mr.. Shea
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Railroad Worker Survives
11,O0O-VoIt Shock

A 81 Ayear olds electricians
helper was in critical condition
today at Casualty Hospital from
severe burns and shock received
in an accident in the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad yards.
Sergt. Bernard Crooke of the
Homicide Squad identified him
as Robert Jones. 1923 Forty-first
street, Colmar Manor, Md. The
policeman said the accident APP
parently happened as follows:
Mr.. Jones had removed the
shoe of a pantograph, a device
which carries electrical current,
from an engine.
In some manner, Sergt. Crooke
said, the worker, walking on top
Of an engine, accidentally
touched a live wire with the
device, and 1000 volts passed
through his body. He was
knocked from the engine and
received additional injuries in
the fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Traffic Group Forms
Lobby 10 Promote
Road Safety Laws

Members of the Metropolitan
Area Traffic Council yesterday
set up a six-man lobby" to work
for the passage of traffic safety
laws in Congress and the Mary
land and Virginia Legislatures.
Brig. Gen. Louis w. Prentiss,
District Engineer Commissioner
and chairman of the council, ap-
pointed Assistant Corporation
Counsel Robert F. Kneipp of the
District to head the councils
Uniform Legislation Committee.
The group will review recon-
mendations made at a confer
ence on Washington area traffic
problems last September and will
compile a list of proposed safety
measures that require legislation,
Gen. PrentisS said at a meeting
in Alexandria.
Members of the committee are
State Senator Charles r. Fen
wick of Arlington. Martin Bostet-
ter. jr.. assistant city attorney
of Alexandria; State Senator
Anders r. Lofstrand, jr.. of
Montgomery County; Delegate
Perry o. Wilkinson of Prince
Georges County and Howard M.
Startling, member of the District
Commissioners Traffic Advisory
Board.
Committee members whose
home Jurisdictions already have
in force laws embodying the
councils recommendations will
provide their statutes as models
for the group to study, pointing
out shortcomings and pitfalls.
This committee will insure
that we have qualified men
working together to prepare and
present legislation before the
lawmakers of our various juriS-
dictions," Gen. PrentiSS said.
The council has a long list of
recommendations on traffic con-
gestion, law enforcement. driver
licensing, vehicle inspection,
traffic courts and safety educa-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Tax Ruling Review
Asked by Arlington


RICHMOND, Mar. 27.-The
State Supreme Court yesterday
was asked to review a decision
upsetting Arlington's business
license tax on laundries and dry
cleaners who cross the State line
in their operations.
The Arlington Circuit Court
held that the tax against IA
laundries and dry cleaners was
illegal because it violated the
Constitution interstate COM
merce clause.
The court ordered the county
to refund taxes collected from
the firms.
But the Arlington governing
body contends the commerce
clause does not apply in the case
because. in effect, there is no
interstate commerce involved.
The county. in a petition filed
with the State appellate court.
said the laundries and dry
cleaners did their business in
Arlington and made trips into
Washington only to have the
actual cleaning done at their
plants.
The petition asked if taking
laundry into Washington consti-
tuted interstate commerce ito
such an extent that Arlington
County is thereby precluded
from taxing such activity"
The laundries have the right
to reply to the petition before
the State court decides whether
to review the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Cab Driver Sentenced
In Pushcart Man S Death

A cab driver was sentenced to
80 days in Jail and a 5000 fine
yesterday after jury found him
guilty of negligent homicide in
the death of a pushcart operator.
Caldwell c. Miller, So, of 1921
Georgia avenue NV, received
the sentence from Municipal
Court Judge Edward A. Beard.
who also ordered Miller to serve
an extra 80 days if he fails to
pay the fine.
Miller was convicted in the
traffic death Of Louis P. Roots.
43. 'of l745 Seaton place NV.
who was struck by Miller,s taxi
while pushing a cart during a
rain. The Government was rep
resented by Assistant United
States Attorney Harry Alexander.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Other Rescue Squads List
Women Staff Members

An article in The Star last
week quoted the Laurel (Md.)
Rescue Squads claim to being
the only one in either Mary
land or Virginia with women
members going on assignments
the same as men.
Maryland squads in Holly
wood and Shady Side, listing
one and six women members re-
spectively. and Virginia squads
in Colonial Beach and Forest
vile, reporting and Is women
members, have announced that
their distaff rescuers also work
alongside men.
Some other outfits with wom-
en- members restrict them, gen.
orally, to such jobs as maternity
cases and the like.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Advisory Group
Calls for 7 New
Hospitals Here
One of 400 Beds
For Chronic Disease
Cases Specified

Construction of two large new
hospitals in the District was
urged yesterday by a special ad-
visory group.
The city needs a 400-bed
chronic disease hospital, as well
as a 200-bed facility in rapidly
growing Southeast Washington,
the group said.
These recommendations were
made by the so-called Hill-Bur-
ton Hospital Advisory Council.
The group, headed by District
Health Director Daniel L. Seek
niger, includes leading private
physicians and city government
officials. 1t studies the needs of
local hospitals subject to aid
through Federal matching funds
unGer the Halliburton Act.
Early Construction Advised.
The council declared that a
private non-prof1t chronic dis
ease hospital, with GONZALES
cent facilities, should be built
here at the earliest possible
date" According to nationally
recognized standards. Washing
ton should have a total of 1924
beds for such patients. The
city can now offer only $50
beds. A 400-bed hospital would
be feasible, a council spokesman
said.
The city government itself
plans to make a modest start in
this direction. Funds to remodel
the present psychiatric building
at District General Hospital and
convert it to chronic disease and
convaleScent use are requested
in the pending public works i'm
provement program.
A new structure for Southeast
Washington should be built on
either Pennsylvania or Branch
avenue on the far side of the
Anacostia, under a recommended
ton by DR.. Herbert Marshall,
who spoke before the council.
The group supported his stand
for a 200-bed installation.
Voice in Planning Asked.
In another action, the council
recommended that the District
commissioners give it voice in
the planning and construction
of all future hospitals here.
In this way" the council re-
port stated, lit is hoped that
new facilities constructed. with
the assistance of the taxpayers
funds. would be placed in loca-
tionS to the advantage of the
taxpayers and would provide
services needed by the tax
payers"
In this connection. a council
spokesman called attention to
the fact that two hospitals now
serving the Southeast area
Sibley and Providence - ARE
planning to move in one direc-
ton. to the north, while the
population is moving in the
other direction"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
HoIdup Man Gets $40
In Laundry Robbery

A laundry employe reported he
was held up and robbed of $40
early today at the Wah Lee
Laundry, 25l8 Pennsylvania
avenue Sc.
Police said Wah Lee, jr., Is.
waited on a man about 12:45
am. today who asked for his
laundry. Police said young Lee
asked the man for his laundry
ticket. Police said the man,
colored. reached in his pocket
and pulled out a pistol. He
ordered the young Lee to open
the cash register and took $40
in bills before fleeing east on
Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Housing Bill ScuttIing
In Committee Denied
By Builders Official

| r. G. Hughes. president Of the
National Association Of Home
Builders, last night minimized
the effect of a House Appropria-
tons Committee recommended
ton which cut President Eisen-
hower's four-year, 140,000-unit
public housing program.
Mr.. Hughes veered from a
prepared speech to make his
comment during a meeting of
the Home Builders Association
of Metropolitan Washington,
during which Robert j. Lewis,
Real Estate Editor of The Star.
received the 1853 journalistic
award of the local group. The
meeting was held in the May
flower Hotel.
Referring to late head lines
last night. Mr.. Hughes said he
did not feel that the Appropria-
tions Committee action repre-
sented '1cuttling" of the pro-
gram. W
2 Million Families a Year.
The program. If enacted, he
said. would result in 2 million
families being benefited every
year with new housing or re-
habilitation of housing.
The speaker called particular
attention to the low-cost housing
plan recommended by President
Eisenhower. He said the Ma
tional Association of Home
Builders is supporting President
Eisenhower's overall housing
program as the best means avail
able of solving Americas ma
tional housing problems.
| Mr.. Hughes pointed out that
the United States still faces an
enormous" housing program
despite the fact that more than
8 million new housing units have
been constructed since the close
of World War II.
/ Mr.. Lewis originally was
scheduled to receive the award
some weeks ago. but could not
be present because of illness.
The award was offered in local
competition for the first time
and was set up last August to
inspire and maintain high
levels of reporting in the field of
home building" in this area.
Architectural Prize.
Only a short time previously
Mr.. Lewis had received the cita-
ton Of the Washington Chapter
OF the American Institute of
Architects for excellence in
architectural reporting. He also
received the $3.50 first prize of
the national organization of the
American Institute of Architects
for having written the best news
story on an architectural sub
ject during 1853.
The award he received last
night was an engraved gold
trophy. presented by President
Clyde j. Verkerke of the local
! group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Phillips Reelected
Head of Traffic Bourd

Joseph w. Phillips. Alexan-
dria businessman. was reelected
chairman of the city's traffic
board yesterday at the first
meeting of the group under
provisions of the city charter.
Mr.. Phillips was one of two
public members of the old board.
which had two lay members and
five from city departments. City
officials who formerly served
now become advisors to the
group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
More NignfLifel
- 2 4
Urged TO Bring
Industry Here
New Yorker Says
Area Needs More
LIGHT Entertainment

Washington can rent lot Of
Office space to corporations leav-
ing New York City, local business
leaders were told yesterday.
But to bring such organiza-
tons here as part of the program
to expand the economic base,
provision must be made to offer
more activities on "the lighter
side Of life"
William Zeckendorf, president
of the New York firm Of Webb
g. Knapp, which has proposed a
multi-million dollar face lifting
for Southwest Washington, Of
fered the suggestion at a lunch
con meeting Of the Washington
Board of Trade.
The Trade Board has en-
barked on a program to encour-
age new industries and business
ventures to locate here. A ten
tative three-year budget of $780,
600 has been agreed upon by the
Executive Board to promote this
activity.
Would Brighten Night Life.
Washington should become a.
truly cosmopolitan center, not
place where. after the sun goes
down. a visitor has nothing to dc
but sit in his hotel lobby" Mr..
Zeckendorf declared.
Another speaker at the lunch
con which attracted nearly 400
Trade Board members to the
Mayflower Hotel, congratulated
the organization for discovering
that ito rely on political payrolls
is not the best way to build an
economy"
The Executive Boards outline
of the economic expansion pro-
gram suggested looking for new
enterprises. which would be
least responsive to Federal en-
ployment fluctuations"
The speaker, Charles w. Har-
baugh. manager of the Domes-
tic Distribution Department of
the United States Chamber of
Commerce, said experience has
shown that "over 80 per cent
OF all industrial expansion comes
from within community"
To accomplish the goal of
broadening the areas economic
base. all elements of the COM
munity must work together, he
said.
Labor Management Team.
This means that organized
labor and management must
team up for economic develop
ment." Mr.. Harbaugh said.
w. j. Kelly. vice president of
the Association of American
Railroads, discussed the con-
tribution railroads are making
to Washington's economic sta
tus. He described the District
as lone of the main centerS
OF railroad activity in the Ma
ton"
J. G. Reid. jr.. general man.
ager of the Electronics Division
of the American Car and Foundry
Co.. which recently eStab-
lished its headquarters in Alex
andria, Va. said the research
facilities of this area influenced
his companys decision to locate
here.
Washington is probably the
greatest center of research and
development in the world" he
commented. This fact alone will
help to sell other research or
CARNATIONS on the desirability
of locating a headquarters here,
he added.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Northwestern Hiqh PTA

The Northwestern High School
Parent-Teacher Association will
hold open house from 7 to 10
pm. today in the school on
Colesville road. Hyattsville, Md,
to give future students, parents
and friends an opportunity to
meet the faculty and see the
claSsrQoms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Irving Miller 10 Preside
AT Israel Planning Session

DR.. Irving Miller, chairman of
the American Zionist Council
and president of the Zionist Or
ganization of America, will pre-
side at tonight's session of the
International Planning Confer
ence for Israel.
More than 900 delegates are
attending the three-day meeting
in the Mayf1oWer Hotel. They
are launching a $3.50 million
bond issue to expand ISrael'S in
dustry and agriculture.
The evening talks begin at Z
pm.
The conference will continue
through tomorrow night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Long Arm of Law
Won't Be Exposed
BY Short Sleeves
By the Assoeiafed Pres,

RICHMOND. Mar. 27.-Rich-
mond police are a little hot under
the collar.
Last year the city bought them
1880. hort-sleeved, open -collared
shirts. costing in all $3,915-to
be worn on summertime duty.
Yesterday the shirts were ruled
out for the summer uniform. Ex-
posed hairy arms and casual
wear for policemen are mot in
keeping with the sternness and
dignity of the law" city officials
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Bethesda Man Hurt
As Car Overturns

A Bethesda man was flung
from his overturning car and
critically injured in an accident
on Route 301 near T. B., Md,
this morning.
Jerome Fish, 27, of 473O Brad
ley boulevard. lost control of his
car and was thrown to the pave
ment as it turned over, members
of the Clinton Rescue Squad
said.
The squad took him to Cas-
ualty Hospital with head cuts
and internal injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27

his candidacy
for the 10th
District S e a t
in the House,
subject to the
D e moo ratio
primary July
10.
Mr.. Brund-
age, a veteran
of World War
II, lives in
ForeStville in
F a i r t a x
County.
He is a grad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27

Princeton University and holds a
masters degree from Georgetown
University.
The 10th District seat is now
held by Representative Broyhill,
Republican.
Deadline for candidates to file
for the Democratic primary is
April IA. The only other entry
so far is j. Walter White, Of Nc
Lean, a Fairfax County attor-
ney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-27
Arlington Instructor
Seeks Seat in House

Dean Brundage, 80. chairman
of the Social Studies Department
at Arlington's Westinghouse
High School. today announced
The Nome nugget., 1954-05-12
LOOKING AT A POPPY WINDOW
By VIRGINIA MARTIN

Poppy Day is just around the corner-May 29 this year-so once again we are telling that fas- cinating story of the little red poppy to millions of people in this great country of ours.
 Recently, as I paused to look at a window display in one of the main stores of my town, 1 saw the principal object of display was the American Legion Auxil- iary poppy. Standing there, my thoughts turned again to all those sacrifices that have made life SO free and enjoyable for me.
 I saw before me small white crosses, row on row, where fields of poppies were blooming. My heart was grateful that we honor those fallen heroes in this special way, paying homage to them each year by wearing this beloved little red flower.
 Then I thought of those who did not die-those who came back doomed to years of hardships and suffering, which sometimes is worse than death. l remembered a young man I had seen on a re- cent visit to our veterans hospital. He was lying flat on his back, his hands held high busy twisting bright red paper petals, and song on his lips said: T am happy there is work for me to do."
 Another patient in wheelchair could not speak and his leg was gone, but his fingers were flying. I knew his thoughts were of loved ones and the money he could send home, as he fashioned each flower.
 A tug at my sleeve brought my thoughts back from the hospital. Looking down, I saw little fel- low wearing glasses and recog- nized him as a child whom the Auxiliary had helped when his eyes needed attention. He said: ''Thank you, lady, for making me see better"
 His mother had told him about the magic flower, the poppy, and how all the money contributed on Poppy Day is used to help the disabled veteran-to help them get back on their feet physically, mentally and financially-and to help veterans children when they are in need.
 My heart was thankful for the poppy and the many wonderful things it makes possible.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-09-23
EVANGELICAL AND REFORMED
CHURCHES

V. c. Oppermann, Minister
Emmanuel's:
9:30 A. M. Church School
10:45 A. M. Morning Worship
No choir rehearsal this week.
The Mems Brotherhood meets at
the church on Thursday evening of
this week at 500 o'clock. Theme
Prayer Makes A Difference. All
men are invited to be present.
Catechism Instruction on Saturday
morning at 9:30 A. M.
Fall Meeting of Synod on Wednes-
day Sept. go at Trinity church, Upper
sandusky, Ohio. Organizations choose
your delegate. Report to the Par
sonage as to who is going.
st. Johns:
$3.50 A. M Church School
10:30A. M Rally Day Program and
Promotion
II Believep a special program pre-
pared for Rally Day will be presented
on Sunday morning during the
Church School Hour. Let's rally
about the church on Sunday by being
present.
Choir will meet for rehearsal or
Thursday evening at 1880 at the
church. All choir members attend.
The Mems Brotherhood meets at
EmmanuePs Church on Thursday
evening at 800 o'clock. Program
Prayer Makes A Difference" All
men of the churches are invited to
attend. 1
Catechisms obstruction on Saturday
morning at $3.50 A. M. ..
Fall meet of Synod on Wednesday
the Goth, at Upper Sandusky. Organ
izations appoint your delegate and
report to the parsonage so that trans
portation may be provided.
Executive Hoard of the Women's
Guild meets ION Thursday evening
Sept. 80, at 500 at the church.
FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH
Alvin ]. Beachy, Pastor
Earl Lehmsn-Director of Music
Thursday:
7:30 P. M. Adult Choir rehearsal
Sunday:
9:00-9:30 "A. M. Orchestra rehears-
al
9:30-10;3Q A. M. Sunday School
Hour Classics for all age groups.
Kenneth Winkler, supt.
10:30-11:a0 Worship Hour
/ Sermon: 4The Peace of God"
7:3O p. mi Musical Program by the
choir.
The Pastor will bring a brief med
itation at the time of the evening
service. The public is cordially in
vited to attend.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs Harry Huber and
daughter Mae, Mr.. and Mrs. Cloyce
Ernest and sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Huber called on Mr.. land Mrs. Law
renee Jennings and Mr.. and Mrs.
Huber Jennings of Clyde, Ohio. Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Bell enter
tanned with hamburger fry Sunday
evening" Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Jen-
nings, Mr. and Mrs. j. L. Gratz and
Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. Reichenbach.
Mr.. and Mrs, r. A. Stratton, Mr..
and Mrs. James Stratton and chill
dren and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert STRAIT
ton and daughteh were Sunday din
ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry
Miller of Lima.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bedell of Co
lumbus were Sunday guests at the
home of Mrs. Samantha and Cloyd
Bodell in AlgeB and Sunday evening
callers were rr. and Mrs. Chester
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hirshfeld ot
Lima We're week end guests at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Marquart
south of BlJffton.
Seth Bashger and son, operators
of the Mofning Star Cider Press
went to Michigan last week end and
returned with truck load of cider
barrels for the. use of their custom
ers.
George Witch, east of Bluffton,
who will observe his Seth birthday in
November, has been busy cutting
corn and shocking it.
The Bluffton area was well repre-
sented at the Columbus Grove Stock