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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Letters to The Star. /.

Eisenhower and Mr.. Weeks, the Secre-
tary of Commerce, that the Legion was
firmly opposed to closing the Merchant
Marine Academy. However, this ques-
ton has not been solved for all times,
as there will be- made. no doubt, an
other attempt to close this academy
We hear much today about democ-
racy and discrimination. Maybe at
some later. date, the American Legion
can investigate the discrimination now
practiced against the Cadet idShip-
men at the United States Merchant
Marine Academy in regard to their
pay. They receive no money, only sub
sistence" such as clothes, books. etc.
while the cadets and midshipmen at
our three other Federal academies are
paid with real money.
If we are going to have economy. and
maybe unemployment and "a recess
sion." let's not have it with national
defense. our ships and shipyards, our
Army and Navy, and our Merchant
Marine. Acta Non Verba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
The Case of General wicker

There is no doubt that Brigadier General
Ralph w. Zwicker was roughly handled and ver-
bally abused by Senator Mccarthy when he
appeared before the latter's subcommittee
The transcript of the hearing, it is fair to
say, supports Senator McCarthy's contention
that General wicker hemmed and hawed when
pressed for answers to certain questions It also
is fair to say, however, that the general was
badgered with respect to questions which he
should not have been expected to answer, and
furthermore, that Senator Mccarthy knew Gen
eral Zwicker would have liked to answer still
other questions but was not in position to do
so. In view of this, it was gross abuse of power
for Senator Mccarthy virtually to question the
generals integrity, to suggest that he lacked
the brains Of f1ve-year-old child and to say
that he was not fit to wear the Army uniform
In this respect, the protest from Secretary of
the Army Stevens was fully justified, and he
should stand by his determination to protect
Army officers from being browbeaten and hu-
inflated by the Mccarthy committee.
There remains one consequence of General
zwickers testimony, however, which must be
faced. The committee was trying to find out
why an honorable discharge had been given
Major Irving Peress. dentist, only few days
after he had invoked the Fifth Amendment in
refusing to tell the committee whether he had
Communist affiliations. This exchange occurred
between Roy Cohn, committee counsel, and Gen
eral Zwicker:
Mr.. Cohn: Now. General. would you like
to be able to tell us exactly what happened in
that (the PeresS) case. and what steps you
took and others took down at Camp Kimer
to take action against Peress long time before
action was finally forced by the committee?
General zwicker: That is toughie
Mr.. Cohn: All am asking you now is If
you could if you were at liberty to do so.
: would you like to be in position to tell us
that story?
General Zwicker: Well. may I say that If
were in a position to do So would be per-
fectly glad to give the committee any informal
ton that they desired.
The fair inference from this exchange is
that General zwicker was not in position to
talk with complete freedom to the committee,
and that there is more to the Peress story than
appears on the face Of the transcript. This,
furthermore, is an inference which is supported
by other exchanges in the testimony
1t is in the face of this that Secretary
Stevens is to make his scheduled appearance
before the Mccarthy committee tomorrow. He
has urged land Senator Mccarthy has agreed
that the hearing be opened to the public and
press because of "the Importance of this sub
ject to the American people" The subject has
indeed acquired an importance-an Importance
greater, really, than the possible Communist
leanings of an Army dentist would normally
suggest. 1t is important, on the one hand, to
refuse to yield in the matter of protecting
respected Army officers from abuse. On the
other, 1t is important to refute the suggestion
put forward by Senator Mccarthy that the
Army is coddling Communists or covering up
for Communists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
A Step in the Right Direction

Virginia would be taking step IN the right
direction if it joined with the District OF Column
bia and Maryland in a comprehensive study OF
public transportation problems In the Wash
ington area. Authority for participating in sucn
a study would be provided in a bill introduced
at Richmond by the Arlington and Fairfax
delegations to the General Assembly.
# introduction Of the bill should do nothing
more than direct attention Of the Legislature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Districts 'FIuq

Tread in The Star of January 81 that
Commissioner Camalier discovers that
many cannot identify the Districts own
flag" I, too, have sadly noticed this
for long time.
Here is the flag of the District Of
Columbia: 1t has three red stars and
two red bars on white field-taken
right off the shield Of George Wash
ington's coat of arms. This is very
appropriate flag for Washington
George WaShington'S memorial city,
Perhaps it is timely that District
of Columbia Day be born. April Is seems
an appropriate date, for on April Is.
1871, upon the direction Of President
George Washington. the first corner
stone of the District was laid. On such
a holiday Washington residents could
display their flag with Old Glory. Then
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Aid for Dairy Formers

Instead Of having fight over the
Bricker amendment, which is merely
a test to find out If the Old Guard can
gain control over Congress instead of
our President maintaining control, why
doesn't our Government act quickly in
our present farm crisis and nelp our
people? The dairy farmers are really
suffering right now They are not
receiving an adequate return on their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24

Plenty Of Supply and Demand"
investment. Why should it take until
April or May to help them?
When person is i'll the doctor does
not wait four months before giving a
prescription to alleviate the trouble. 1t
surely should not take our Government
any lengthy time to correct bad eco
nomic situation.
Chester M. Way.
st. Petersburg, Fla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24

SURF WISH % lIIc DcSI VI AuCh'
supporters, because, in the political
sense, middle f-the-road" is COM
promise between what a politician be-
lieves is right and what he believes is
wrong-compromise between good and
evil.
It is good to know that Republican
and Democratic stalwarts are joining
forces for the purpose Of upholding
Americanism and giving the American
people square deal, for a change
C. L. Roy Houston,
Los Angeles, Calf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer to any question
4 TACT by writing The Evening Star Informa.
or Bureau. 1900 Eye St.: NV. Washington
D D c. Please tncose three 81 cents fol-
return postage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24

the flag of the District of Columbia
would become better known and
cherished. Maud Proctor Calls.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1954-04-22

Checking each final detail, that
everything will be in readiness for
the Parent Pupil dance at Kirk Jr.
High School Friday night, April
23rd, is this joint committee of
PTA and student body. One of the
new features will be cards for
parents who prefer them to dane
ing. An intermission floor show
will offer a variety of family
groups.
Left to right, the committee in
cludes Kent Andrews, Mrs. Victor
Elconin, PTA Room Mother Chair
man; Mr.. and Mrs. Budd Andrews,
Ways and Means chairmen; Ronny
Cornman, Gary Lotus. Seated are
Alan Alexander, Student Council
President; Betsy Baldau, Jackie
Cipite, student committee chair
man; Judy Weldon and Carol
Neitzel.
Each Kirk student was given
two parents and one student ticket
to dispose of, and additional
tickets may be obtained at the
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1954-04-22

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r.
Main, 1907 Strathmore ave-, a
boy, Bradley Ross Main, April 3rd.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1954-04-22
Know A Second
Language; This
Job Awaits You

A federal agency is seeking in
vestigators, code clerks and clerk
stenographers for overseas work
as we'll as clerk-stenographers and
clerk-typists in Washington, D. c.,
it was announced here today.
Recruiters for the agency will
be in Cleveland, April 19 through
the 3Oth to interview job seekers
at the Downtown office of the Ohio
State Employment Service, 1912
West 3rd st.
The openings for investigators
are for men under under 45 who
have been citizens for at least five
years and have working knowl-
edge of one or two languages such
as Italian, Greek, Polish, Chinese
or Arabic. A background of in
telligence work in military or civil
service, criminal investigation, in
vestigation for employment, or for
public prosecutors, courts or con-
gressional committees is required
for the work. A college degree in
law, business administrations, pub
lie administration, accounting, in
dustrial relations or social sciences
may be substituted for part of
the seven to nine years experience
needed to qualify for these jobs.
Salaries range from S4323 to S7689
per year plus transportation, hous-
ing allowance and cost of living
adjustment.
Replacement openings for over
seas work include code clerks,
stenographers and clerk typists,
q to 35 years of age. Young men
and women under 81 will be sta
toned in the nations capital.
Salaries range from $2950 in
Washington to S3175 for top ex-
perience with an overseas assign
ment. Various allowance are Of
fered for overseas work, depending
upon the post of duty.
Recruiters will interview at
OSES between the hours of am.
and 4:30 pm, Mondays through
Fridays, during their two-week
stay here.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1954-04-22
p.T.A.
MAYFAIR SPRING
CARD PARTY

Mayfair PTA will hold its an
nual Spring Card Party, Friday
May 7th at p. m.
Mrs. Wade Ellis, Chairman, and
her committee, namely, Mrs. D,
VIM. Graves, Mrs. Arthur Madison,
Mrs. E. c. Wettrick, F. Raymont,
Mrs. R. Smith, and Mrs. John R.
Schultz.
Last years card party brought
about the renewal of old friend
ships-so-why not make Up a
table of your friends and neigh
bors and plan to spend the even
ing at Mayfair?
You may purchase your ticket
or tickets through any Board
Member, the School Office or at
the door.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1954-04-22

door. The ticket sale is being
handed entirely by the students
who promise a good turnout for
their first "you asked for it"
parent-student party.
Should there be proceeds after
the pupils have met their expenses,
they will go into the band uniform
fund.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1954-04-22

Mrs. Arthur Madison, 1868
Fifth ave, has been elected Pres
ident of Mayfair PTA for the year
1954-55.
Mrs. Madison has been active In
the Mayfair Unit for many years,
holding many various chairman
ships and last year was first vice
president. In addition she shares
her time with her Church Circle,
the YMCA, and Eastern Star.
Mrs. Madison, known as Marie TO
her >nany friends, will be installed
on May 18th, together with Mss
Sarah Wynkoop, Mayfair princi-
pal, honorary vice president; Mrs.
John R. Schultz, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Sten Helm, second vice
president; Mrs. Otto Guenther, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Fred Ray
mont, corresponding secretary;
Mrs. Wade Ellis, treasurer; Mrs.
S. W. Bogas, historian.
Mrs. Arthur Madison
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Jack l..
McGinnis, 14624 Elm ave-, a boy,
Robert Anthony McGinnis, April 8.
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. George
R. Espy, 1745 Collamer, a boy,
Steven Craig Espy, April 9Th.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r.
Main, 1907 Strathmore ave-, a
boy, Bradley Ross Main, April 3rd.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1954-04-22

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Carl F.
Dawson, 1881 Beaumont ST., boy
David Bruce Dawson, April 9th.
Evening star., 1954-10-26
Chicago Livestock

/, CHICAGO. Oct. % 8.-salable hogs
$500: market fairly active; is to Il
cents higher on butchers; mostly 81
higher on choice ! and Is 1sO-220 ID
weights; SowS unevenly $3.50 higher
most 1S0-270 Id. butchers 19,25-50
mainly 19.35-5O on choice / and Z
lightweights: q double. deck sorted 30.
220 lb. 1880; few heead 270-3OO ID
l9.00-25; few lots choice 150-17O ID
I7:50-19. 90: larger lots sows 400 lb. anl
lighter 17.25-18.25; bulk 45O-60O lbs
10 5O-17.O0; good clearance.
Saiable cattle $500: calves 700
slaughter steers and yearlings moderately
uneven. averaging steady; heifers steady
canner adncutter cows fairly active
fully steady: utility and commercial slow
100 higher; 1h ...- o6 load Of prime arouns
and prime steers 26.00-2S. 80; most goot
and choice grades 21.00-25.75: q few
commercial to low good steers 1900
1880: some choice to prime heifers ant
mixed yearlings 25.5O-75: most good ant
choice heifers 21.00-25.25; q few com
mercial grass heifers. down to 1900
utility and commercial cows 9.25-13. 90
Gamers and cutters 1909 90: utilit.
and commercial bulls 12.50-15.00; goot
and choice vealers 19.00-23 90: Gull t,
commercial grade 9.00-1S.00.
Sheep 1000; moderately active: al
classes fully steady; good to prime ma
tive wool lambs 10. .00-21 .25; a few prim,
21.5O: utility to low good 16.0O-1S so
Gull downward to 1000; choice ant
prime 95- 100 lb. clipped lambs with Nc
l pelts 19.75-20.25; good and choic
slaughter ewes 5.00-50.
Evening star., 1954-10-26
Capital Transit Aide
Hints Fringe Parking
Needs Financial Help

e. c. Giddings. vice president
of Capital Transit Co., indicated
yesterday his firm will go slow
on future fringe parking projects
unless it gets financial help.
AS possibilities, he suggested
relief from special transit taxes
or consideration by the District
Motor Vehicle Parking Agency
Of underwriting some expenses.
Speaking at q luncheon meet
ing Of the Washington Board OF
Trades Railroad and Transit
Committee at the Willard Hotel,
Mr.. Giddings was asked if he
wasn't putting the kiss Of
death" on fringe parking.
Evening star., 1954-10-26

The oficial said he wasn't,
and that he wanted to see such
projects continued. But the
problem. he said. Is one or who
Is going TO pay Tor the service.
Mr. Giddings said the basic
problem Of the transit firm is
economic" !" and warned that the
firm is mot too far on from ask
ing for another rate increase =
He said 1t has agreed not to ask
for an increase until after next
January /, but that 1t looks as II
a request will come soon after
that date.
In another talk on transit
problems. James Rotto. Hecht Co.
vice president, said he thought
progress could be made II the
transit company would sit down
with merchants and others on
q give-and-take basis" He said
merchants do not feel 1t Is up to
them to subsidize transit service.
however.
Evening star., 1954-10-26
|UA Reports Increase
lin Traffic and Net;
Capital Earnings Up
By WiIIiom A. MiIIen

For the first nine months or
this year, United Air Lines today
reported record traffic volumes
and operating revenue.
Net earnings after taxes totaled
$8.4S3.68S or $3.13 q share. COM
pared with $8.024.115 or $2.96 q
share q year ago.
Operating revenues aggregated
$l48,1 ,395, up 13 per cent over
the same period last year. w. A.
Patterson, president. said operat-
ing expenses were 130.925, ola,
up IA per cent.
Third-quarter earnings totaled
S., ,960,617 or $2.32 a share, COM
pared with $685., ,699 or $l.5l q
share in 1853 period.
Evening star., 1954-10-26
Southern Dividends

The Board of Directors of the
Southern Railway Co. today de-
clared a dividend Of 62.5 cents
on the common, payable Decem-
Der Is to stockholders of record
November Is. They also de-
clared a 1.25 per cent dividend
or 62.5 cents per share on the
$50 preferred, payable December
Is to stockholders of record Mo-
vember Is.
September net income totaled
$2.005,728 compared with $2,-
542,727 in 1858. Net for the
first nine months totaled $l6.-
576,181 or $5.51 a share against
$23 1908, ,149 or 1888 in the 1853
period.
Gross operating revenues in
September were $20,492,
against $23,091 $50 for Septem-
ber, 1853 $2.599. .2o3 dron
Evening star., 1954-10-26
Air Lines Pick Turner

Richard G. Turner or United
Air Lines Is the new president
Of the Air Line Trafiic Associa-
ton Of Washington. Other OH
GERS chosen were: wv. William
Struck, Northwest Orient Air
lines. secretary and Don Robert
son. Eastern Airlines. treasurer.
The association is composed of
traffic and sales Representatives
Of the scheduled airlines serving
the National Capital.
Gary Gariepy, president Of
Sales Training international. In
conjunction with the Sales Exc
ecutives Club of Washington.
viii conduct a three might work.
shop In the United States Cham
Der Of Commerce auditorium.
November Is. Sessions win start
at 7:45 pm. The theme is
"Your Future Is In Your Hands. /"
Evening star., 1954-10-26
WHICH ONE OF THE 4 WILL SAVE
MONEY FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

only one bill once a month! C.
Your entire cost is deductible as
an operating expense! D. Elimi-
nate capital investment in equip
ment, parts, garage space; save
mechanics overhead!
Keep in step with the trend
do as more and more "blue-
chip" companies across the coun-
try are doing switch from
owning to leasing! Get the facts
it will pay you in the long
run!
Call the NATIONAL TRUCK
RENTAL COMPANY, North
7-7700 or stop in at 1916 Geor-
gia Ave., N. w. for complete
information on transient (day,
week, month) or long-term pas
senger car and truck rentals.
Evening star., 1954-10-26

We are now offering to econ
omy-minded businessmen a diff
ferent passenger car and truck
rental services that will save you
time, trouble and money!
zach of the following basic
plans can be "custom-tailored''
to fit your special requirements
l. Transient (day, week,
month) Passenger Car
Rentals.
2. Long-Term Passenger Car
Rentals.
3. Transient (day, week,
month) Truck Rentals.
a. Long-Term Truck Rentals
You gain these important ad.
vantages: A. Release capital fol
more profit-producing uses! B
Save bookkeeping expenses-pay
Evening star., 1954-10-26
Capital Earnings Guin

Capital Airlines. Inc, for quar-
ter ended September 30, report
ed: Earned $1.23 a share COM
pared with n cents in 1853 Pc
riod. Operating revenues totaled
$13.811.556 compared with $l2,-
S74.341 for the corresponding
1858 period.
Net profit after taxes reached
$971.722 contrasted with $607,-
003 for the 1858 period.
For the nine months ended
September 80. the company re-
ported $1.28 earned a share
against $1.60 in 1858; operating
revenues of $35,901, ,275 against
$34 ,348.952 for the similar 1853
period.
Evening star., 1954-10-26
Foreign Exchange

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 up. - Foreign
exchange rates follow, Great Britain in
dollars, others in cents Unbalanced un.
iGS' in New York open % market. 8 s1sS i pei
cent premium or 1O3.09ss.
Europe-Great Britain, pound. 2.79s4;
$.7sis; eo.Say. 2.T79%a771155S; Belgium
s Westesn eR no deutsss ans
90. s5; Holland, guilder 26.32. up .O2
Italy, lira. .16h: Portugal, escudo. $50;
Sweden, krona, 1894; switzerland. franc
free, 1898: Denmark, krone. 1880.
Latin America-Argentina. free. 7.24;
Brazil, free. 80; Mexico, s.02; vene-
Zuela. bolivar, 30.03.
Far East-Hong Kong dollar. 1880.
Evening star., 1954-10-26
lonsburgh's Contract Due

A contract may be awarded
later this week for the projected
So million shopping center to be
constructed by Lansburgh's De-
partment Store at New Hamp-
shire avenue and University lane.
Herman L. Neugass, vice presi-
dent, last night told the Prince
Georges County Chamber Of
Commerce about the program.
The meeting was held at the
Langley Park Hot Shoppe. MIR.
NeugaSs said this will be the
first suburban department store
OF a major downtown Washing
ton store to be constructed in
Prince Georges County. Bids
were opened last Friday. Z
Details of the plans were pre-
viously announced. The three
story structure will occupy a l3-
acre plot. have parking space
for 1900 automobiles, and around
some 300 persons will be en-
ployed. Over a period Of time
Mr.. Neugass estimated that sis
million annually in trade would
be done by the shopping center,
which will include the new Lans-
burgh's. It is expected to be
open for business next Septem-
ber /.
Evening star., 1954-10-26
| 500 in Arlington Sign
Anti lnteerotion Plan
BY tho Assoeiufsd Prsss

RICHMOND. va. Oct. 2s.-
Gov. stanley's once yesterday
received 3 petition containing
the signatures OF 500 Arlington
residents in opposition to the
integration of Negro and white
school pupils.
The petition was accompanied
by a note signed over the name
OF Harry Lee Warren. jr.
Evening star., 1954-10-26
Metal Quotations

NEW YORK. Oct. 26 M.-Spot nom
Ferrous metal prices today: copper 80
cents q pound, Connecticut Valley. Lead
Is cents pound. New York. Zinc l1h
cents o pound, East st. Louis. Tin 925a
cents . pound. New York At Pittsburgh.
scrap steel No. / heavy was quoted ct
Evening star., 1954-10-26
Indio to Boost Ash Output

Indian plans to boost soda ash
production within five years to
meet the country's annual needs
Of 100000 tons, New Delhi res
| ports.
Evening star., 1954-10-26

compared l000Omle basis 1t survey that dupli.
catedas Motor Trend points outan average experience of
in the first years operation and ownership of
car" The results as reported in the July issue:
Mercury beat all tested in its class ow ownership cost
per mIe-beat all the test every class except for one
in the so-caled 'lov,price' field.
And, remember, for all its economy, Mercury has
l6lhp overhead valve Va engine You enjoy the easy ham
ding advantages of the only joint front wheel suspension
in its field And you get that holds the cass champion
ship" for resale value.
Best Of ALL you couldn't pick better time buy Mercury.
We now offering special yearend deals that top any
bave ever made. Come in and see!
Evening star., 1954-10-26
A. S. Clarke Elected

The new president of the Ma
tional Electrical Machine Shops,
Inc, Silver Spring. Md, is A. S.
Clarke. He succeeds the late
E. M. Nevils, jr.
Ralph E. Harmon, vice presi-
dent in charge of finance. was
also elected to the firms board
of directors. He aided In Or
ganizing the Bank Of Silver
Spring and was formerly its con-
troller and vice president.
Mr.. Clarke formerly was vice
president in charge of engineer
ing for the firm, which makes
electronic instruments and COM
munications equipment. Some
400 persons are employed by the
company.
Evening star., 1954-10-26
SuIes Manager Named

s. l.. Young has been ap-
pointed district sales manager
in the Washington area for the
Baltimore Transfer Co. This was
announced by the firms general
sales manager. William T. Fitz-
gerald.
Evening star., 1954-10-26
Ford Plans Showing

The new line of Ford cars will
be inspected by dealers at a
showing at the Hotel Statler on
Friday in a special preview, Of
ficialS said.
Charles Oliphant, former chief
counsel of the Internal Revenue
Service, now in private practice.
will be the main speaker at the
session Of the District Institute
Of Certified Public Accountants.
This will be held at $50 pm.
Thursday in the congressional
room of the willard Hotel.
MIR. Oliphant will speak on
''The Science of Accounting APP
piled in Income Taxes Under the
1854 Aeyenue Act"
Evening star., 1954-10-26
Insurance Firm Honored

The Brem and Klein Agency,
general agents here of General
American Life Insurance Co.,
said the insurance firm was
judged as having the best. an
nual report in the Financial
Worlds survey.
General American was given
the bronze award at a banquet
last night at the Hotel Statler,
New York. About 1,400 business
and financial executives from the
United States and Canada at
tended. Some 5000 annual re-
ports were considered this year
in the international competition,
officials said. DR.. Pierre r.
Bretey. editor of the Analysts
Journal, was chairman of the
jury that made the final selec-
tions.
Evening star., 1954-10-26
Dividends Announced

NEW YORK Oct. a6 lR,s Dividends
announced: