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Evening star., 1954-10-22

Vohto9e IN $ompot9n. f00e As
had been expected from COM
paratively unknown. He entered
the senatorial primary campaign
early this year against the late
former Senator Blair Moody
with a particular purpose in
mind-to challenge the domina-
ton Of the Democratic Party
here by Gov. Williams and the
CIO. Mr.. Mcnamara is an AFL
man and has been all his life,
since he started his career as an
apprentice pipef1tter at 10. Mr..
Moody, close friend of Gov. Will
han1s, who appointed him to fill
a vacancy In the Senate on the
death of the late Senator Arthur
Vandenberg. would undoubtedly
have won the primary election
and the senatorial nomination.
His sudden death last summer
left the Williams-CIO faction
faced with a choice of accepting
Mr.. Mcnamara or attempting an
eleventh-hour write-in campaign
for another. to them. more ac-
ceptable candidate. They de-
cided to swallow Mr.. Mcnamara.
Moody Widely Respected.
In the Democratic senatorial
primary election. however. 1885,
600 votes were cast for Blair
Moody In his grave. and $4,000
for MIR. Mcnamara. The big
vote for Mr.. Moody is explained
here as a token Of the liking and
respect the voters had for Mr..
Moody and resentment against
Mr.. McNamara. growing out Of
q newspaper report that Mr..
Mcnamara had raised the health
Evening star., 1954-10-22
Even Democrats in Michidun
Soy Ferguson Is Likely to Win

issue against Mr.. Moody while
he was in the hospital. The
claim is made now, however, that
all the soreness has gone and
that the Governor and his CIO
hackers have fully accepted Mr..
Mcnamara.
Observers say that If Gov.
Williams should win a fourth
term as governor-for which he
is running-with a lead of $780,
600 to 100000 over Leonard, his
Republican opponent, then Mr..
McNamara might have a good
chance to defeat Senator Fergu-
son.
Not all labor is supporting Mr..
Mcnamara, but a large proper
ton surely is. One exception is
James r. Hoffa, vice president
Of the Teamsters Union and
chairman of the Michigan Con-
ference of Teamsters, a power
in the big AFL union. Mr.. Hoffa
declared for Senator Ferguson
sometime ago.
AFL Official.
The Democratic nominee for
senator is a tall, good looking
Irishman, a contractor. and is
now sales manager and vice
president. of the Stanley Carter
Co., mechanical contractors. Of
Detroit. He was born in Wey-
mouth, Mass, So years ago. In
addition to being in the contract
ing business, Mr.. Mcnamara has
(See LINCOLN, Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1954-10-22
BY Charles G. Brooks

Juvenile Court Judge Edith n.
Cockrill today overruled a jury
which found a nine-year-old boy
involved" In an assault case in
court action earlier this month.
The judge, 1t was learned. dis
missed the case this morning
when she was due to announce
what disposition the court would
make OF the boy. The boys
mother told reporters the judge
gave no reason for the dismissal.
Juvenile Court is closed to the
press.
Her dismissal ct the time Of
sentencing involved q case which
Lawyer r. Emmitt Mckenzie an
nounced he would appeal to the
higher courts in an attempt to
upset the District's Juvenile
Evening star., 1954-10-22
Poor Canning Job
Causes Tragedy

POISON STRlKES-Three bachelor
brothers. who lived together neor
lourel for IS yeors. were divided
by deoth when botuIism struck two
fotoIIy. One eonned beets imper-
feetIy. Only the elder survived, otter
refusing to cot the beets. Pose A-2o.
WOMEN AND THE VOICE OF
AMERicA-There's plenty Of femole
tolenf, including princess Of Thai
. iond. on the dir with the Voice Of
America which is moving down from
New York TO broadcast to oil Of the
world from Washington. Pose B-3.
COOKING cHAMP-The junior
cooking chomp Of the United Stotes
is boy. Would you believe Il? See
pose BIZ for some other astounding
focts about our teen -osed world in
Teen Scene.
Evening star., 1954-10-22
The Political Picture
By Gould Lincoln
Stor Stuff Correspondent

DETROIT, Mich, Oct. 21.-
Originally an unwelcome guest
at the Mennen Williams-CIO
political table, Patrick v. Nc
Namara is now the Democratic
candidate for Senator-with
Gov. Williams and the CIO
plugging for him to win, if sur
face signs mean anything. But
the job of defeating Senator
Homer Ferguson. incumbent Re-
publican, still seems too big for
Mr.. Mcnamara. Indeed, a de-
feat for Ferguson is not expected
by the Democrats. They admit
when they talk confidentially
that the Republicans will win.
Mr.. Mcnamara. however, is
putting up a stronger fight than
Evening star., 1954-10-22
Baltimore Parkway
Opens in Full Today
To District Traffic:
Million -DoIIur-u-MiIe'
Road Tied in to Capital
Acclaimed as Best
By George Beveridge

The million-do mile
Baltimore Washington parkway
a gleam in Federal planners
eyes since 1888, opens to traffic
for the first time today as a full
length intercity route.
District officials will snip a
ribbon at ceremonies this after
noon to put it in business.
Actually, the roads 10-mile
Baltimore end has been in op-
Grafton for a year. almost to the
day. Opening today is the Dis
trict's connection, a brand-new
1h-mile extension of New York
avenue, starting at Bladensburg
road NE. and leading to the
newly-completed 19-mile Fed
eral section, built by the Bureau
Of Public Roads and controlled
by National Capital Parks.
Driving time for the 30.8 miles
from Bladensburg road to the
Baltimore city limits is well
under an hour-and it's a pleas
ure all the way.
Some motorists might have
other favorites, but all things
considered the new parkway is
probably the areas finest road.
Beauty and Safety.
H. j. Spelman, Bureau of
Public Roads division engineer
who supervised the Federal Sec
tion construction. for example.
says his favorite is the little
Spout Run parkway that leads
to the Potomac near Key Bridge
in Arlington.
But he comedies he doesn't
know what else could be done
by modern highway engineering
to improve the safety. beauty and
function Of the Baltimore Wash
ington road.
It's twin one-way roads wind
through Maryland's rolling
wooded hills, divided by grassy,
tree-studded center strips wider
than 200 feet in places. It is
protected by a right-of of-way that
ranges from 400 to 1900 feet
wide.
In sharp contrast to q. s.
Route the notorious "Old
Bloody" that has been the main
intercity route for years--no
roads cross the parkway at grade.
The 81 miles contain a grade
separation or bridge structures
and no traffic lights. Most of the
Federal. sections structures have
beautiful stone facings. Power
lines are underground.
Despite its winding design, the
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Evening star., 1954-10-22
China Cabinet Sold
First Day by Star Ad

Mrs. N. S. wonted to sell chino
eobinet. After ploeins an inexpensive
I'D in The Stor Classified she found
o buyer quickly. She sold the item
the first day her od appeared in
Woshinston's biggest classified mar
kef place.
Year ia end yeor cut, The Stor
produces the best year-'round results
for classified advertisers.
II You want to buy. trade or sell,
tell il to the long established audience
Of The StoF readers.
Just phone Sterling 5000 and osk
for on ad-takss.
Evening star., 1954-10-22
Late News
Bulletin
Prisoners Riot Aqoin

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (P).
"A second riot within a month
broke out in Missouri Peniten-
tiary at noon today. Deputy
Warden william p. Stein
hauser said between 500 and
600 convicts upset their plates
and walked out. Jefferson City
policemen and State highway
patrolmen converged on the
prison with riot gums, rifles
and tear gas.
Evening star., 1954-10-22

Upper Marlboro. They have
two boys, 8 and II years old. The
family lives at 5000 Walker Mill
drive. in the Seat Pleasant area.
Immediately after announce
nlent of Sheriff Beall's appoint
n1ent, reliable sources predicted
the sheriff would resign his pres
ent office and would recommend
to Gov. McKeldin that his chief
deputy, Ellis G. Dudley be ap-
pointed in his place. Mr.. Dudley
is a Republican candidate for
sheriff in the November election.
Evening star., 1954-10-22
By Crosby S. Noyes
Foreign Correspondent Of The Ssar

PARIS. Oct. 22.-Diplomatic
conferences have a kind Of life
Of their own. The pattern seems
almost inevitable.
In the opening stage every one
is impressed by the enormous
number of issues to be settled
and worried about monkey
wrencheS that other fellows may
throw. In the second stage things
suddenly take an optimistic turn
and the problems melt away.
Then, usually on the next to last
day, some horrifying snag de-
velops that keeps every one shak-
ing in his boots right down to
the final curtain.
This conference IS no excep-
ton. With all the main points
neatly wrapped up, the Western
leaders now nervously fear the
Evening star., 1954-10-22
Storm in Curibbeun
Isn't Hurricane Irene
BY The A..oeiossd Press

MIAMI. Fla, Oct. %. The
Weather Bureau reported an "all
clear" on its storm map today.
A Navy hurricane hunter plane
explored q suspicious area In the
western Caribbean yesterday and
found rain and thunderstorms
but no tropical disturbances.
Evening star., 1954-10-22
Knight Asks Closing
OF Oil Refineries in
Coast Smog Siege
California Governor
Acts as Los Angeles Area
Battles Gray Blanket
BY the Associatsd Press

Los ANGELES, Oct. 22.-Gov.
Goodwin knight today appealed
to the petroleum industry to shut
down all ref1neries in Los Angeles
County Immediately in strong
move in this areas all-out bat
tie against smog.
The Governor explained that
the shutdown, which would have
have to be made on a voluntary
basis. would actually be a test
to determine If the move would
materially reduce the smog.
There was no immediate off,
cial comment from the oil indus
try. but observers who declined
use Of their names said they
doubted the industry would shut
down as requested. These sources
said it is extremely doubtful such
a shutdown would prove any,
thing, and 1t would work a hard
ship on refineries.
Oil Firms Polled.
A spokesman for the Western
Oil & Gas Association, the in
dustry's trade association, said a
statement would be issued later
today as soon as companies are
polled. Companies will act unan-
imously in the matter, the
spokesman said.
Gov. Knight said he would
leave the decision on the length
of the shutdown up to the in
dustry and smog experts. He
asked that salaries of refinery
workers be paid during the emer-
gency period.
Oil refineriets have been a
major source of smog.
No Scarcity of Gas.
The Governor said there are
adequate storage stocks of gaso-
line and oil in the Los Angeles
area so there will be no scarcity
during the test.
Los Angeles Mayor Norris
Poulson yesterday disclosed he
almost declared a state of emer-
gency.
The county grand jury also
has launched an investigation to
determine if anti-smog laws are
being enforced.
There have been several mass
protest meetings-the largest, in
hard-hit Pasadena, drawing a
crowd Of 5000. Civic authori-
ties have held scores of meetings
and hearings and delivered
countless speeches.
The county supervisors, d.
rectly responsible for smog con-
troll, took their firmest step to
date by voting to prohibit back
yard incinerators within a year.
The Los Angeles city council has
voted to limit incinerator burn
ing hours.
NOW In l5tn Lay.
AS the current smog siege en-
tered its 17th straight day, suf-
ferers blamed it for smarting
eyes, runny noses, sore throats,
burning lungs" and nausea.
Smog was termed a contributing
factor" In the death of a little
girl.
Smog-named from the words
fog and smoke--began on an irri-
tating scale shortly after scien-
tist Eugene Houdry developed the
cracking process for producing
high octane gasoline in 1941. The
process resulted In the emission
by refineries Of sulphur dioxide
and hydrocarbons into the at
mosphere.
Evening star., 1954-10-22
Jury 1anlperiing
Efforts Probed
In Carper Trial
Anonymous Calls
Directed to at
Least Two on Panel

All mVeSClgaClOn To-Day was
under way into attempts to tam
per with at least two jurors dur
ing the trial Of suspended Police
1t. H. H. Carper and his former
aide, Sergt. William H. Taylor.
The probe was ordered yester-
day at 4::30 pm. by Federal Judge
Edward A. Tamm, who had pre-
sided at the trial of the police
men. Both officers were ac-
quilted Wednesday of charges
of conspiracy and accepting
bribes to protect dope peddlers
here.
The tampering attempts, made
by phone calls. were reported by
the jurors to Judge Tamm early
in the trial. But he decided to
withhold ordering a probe until
after the case was concluded in
order to avoid any appearance of
jury coercion.
One anonymous male told the
wife Of Juror that "Carper and
Taylor can make it worth his
WHILE"
Call on October 6.
The phone call was made to
the residence of Robert w. Back.
29, a Western Electric Co.
clerk who lives at 1905 Wis
consin avenue NV, a member
OF the jury. The call was made
at about 1850 am. October 6.
Alternate Juror Charles D.
Barrick, Al, of 1908 Tenth street
NE. an Agriculture Department
clerk. received a phone call at
about 6:35 pm. the following
day.
Mr.. Barrick told Judge Tamm
that a male :oice then said
"this is Speed" or "this is Steve"
Mr.. Barrick had difficulty UNDER
standing the caller. Finally,
the voice said, "You know Sergt.
Taylor is very good friend of
mine" ..
The caller then rang Off.
Tip to Paper.
The same day, United States
Attorney Leo A. Rover was
called by the city editor of the
Washington Post and Times
Herald who reported q mysteri-
Gus phone call to the newspaper.
The caller, it was said, identified
himself as Jesse" and appeared
to have q Greek accent. He told
the newspaper that three jurors
had been approached.
The caller mentioned Mr.. Back,
Mr.. Barrick and a third name
that was indistinct.
The phone calls were discussed
with counsel for both sides at
bench conferences out of earshot
Of the jury and newspaper re-
porters during the trial.
The transcript of the trial
shows that Defense Attorney
Myron G. Ehrlich, at a bench
conference, moved for a mistrial
on the basis of the attempted
tampering.
Proposed Warning Jurors.
Judge Tamm rejected the mo-
ton but remarked that if counsel
thought it desirable, he would
instruct the jury to disregard
any phone calls made them con-
corning this case"
The. Judge told reporters yes
terday that he did not declare a
mistrial because he felt that the
jurors had not been influenced
by the calls.
Judge Tamm, after leaving
the bench late yesterday after
noon. summoned Assistant
United States Attorney Fred
erick Smithson who had been
chief prosecutor in the Carper-
Taylor trial.
The judge then advised Mr..
Smithson that an investigation
should be started. Later Mr..
Rover announced that Mr..
Smithson and Assistant United
States Attorney E. Riley Casey
would be in charge of the probe.
The prosecutor said the aid of
Federal agents would be sought.
Evening star., 1954-10-22

TAIPEH, Formosa, Oct. % (P)
Vice Admiral Alfred M. Pride,
commander of the United States
7th Fleet, is due in Keelung
Monday for a brief visit to this
Nationalist Chinese island.
Evening star., 1954-10-22
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tsee LINCOLN. Page A-so
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Admiral Visits Formosu

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-26
John H. Coffman, 50,
Lawyer Hercules
In Fire al Home

John Harry Coffman, so, an
attorney and retired lieutenant
colonel (USMC), died yesterday
at his three-story brick home at
2012 Hillyer place NV.
Mr.. Coffman was alone in the
house and was found uncon-
scious on a bed in second floor
bedroom. He was pronounced
dead at $3.50 am, apparently
from smoke inhalation. police
said.
The fire was reported by a
passing motorist, Samuel F. Gil
amo, Al, Of 816 Chillum road.
Chillum, Md, who told police he
saw flames coming from first
floor windows.
Although the fire was con-
tanned on the first floor, f1remen
said, the heat generated was so
intense it baked articles on the
second floor. Coroner A. Magruder
Macdonald said the heat caused
third degree burns to Mr.. Coff-
mans body although flames did
not come near the bedroom.
Cause of the fire has not been
determined but f1remen said it
may have started from defective
wiring in a living room lamp.
Mrs. Coffman, who was on va
cation with her children in Mon
tague, Mass, was notified and is
to return today.
Mr.. Coffman had offices at 1915
I street NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-26

Democrats who were active
despite Republican control of
Congress were Howard D. Smith
of Virginia and Oren Harris Of
Arkansas.
On the House Appropriations
Committees subcommittee on
the District of Columbia, the
active members were Earl Will
SON Of Indiana, chairman, and
Charles w. Vursell Of Illinois.
both Republicans, and w. F.
Norrell of Arkansas and Anto-
MO M. Fernandez. of New Mex
leo. both Democrats.
Biggest achievement of the
session was action to ease the
Federal City's financial plight.
This came after long and
painstaking hearings in the
form of a revenue measure rails
ing Is different taxes on local
residents-to produce SAB more
each year in revenue-and in
creasing by SO million the Fed
eral Governments contribution
to the cost of operating its Capt.
tai City.
Above IL Pct. Now.
kOther than grants-in-aid.
which go to all States and the
District of Columbia on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-26

Then the House members had
to rush to the floor during de-
bate on the Districts $170 mil
lion budget for the fiscal year
1855. which began last July /.
for a showdown fight over an
effort to cut 81 million out Of
the newly authorized $40 million
Federal payment.
They argued strenuously that
they had taken careful pains to
make sure the revenue measure
would hurt the local taxpayers
as much as the Federal Govern
ment. Also, they pointed out,
there is no guarantee from year
to year that the full Federal
payment will be approved by
Congress, but that the new taxes
will be collected anyway-in-
Guiding a one per cent tax on
groceries and a raise from to
2 cents on each pack of ciga-
rettes sold in Washington.
They won on a roll call vote
of 1876 to 168.
Minor Bills Handled.
In addition to major legisla-
ton for the District, the com.
mittees handle many less i'm
portant bills.
During the Goth Congress, fol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-26
Boy, Is, Shot Fatally
By Girl at DRIVEN
sx ihe Assoeioted Press

HAMPTON, Va, July PA
16-year -old Newport News youth
was wounded fatally by a bullet
fired from a pistol by his Ia
year-old girl companion while
the two sat in a car in a drive-in
theater here, police said.
1 The victim. Harvey Kulman,
died within minutes after the
.22-caliber bullet plowed through
his body Saturday night, police
said. They said nit apparently
severed a main artery.
The girl, whose name was
withheld because Of her age, was
quoted as saying the boy handed
her the pistol-a miniature gun
used for firing blank cartridges
and told her to pull the trig-'
ger. She said she complied and
the boy slumped into the seat.
Police said the girl. who Is
from Philadelphia. told them
she thought at first the boy was
only pretending to be shot. But
after about a half-hour she left
the car and went to the projec-
ton. room where she told at
tendants what had happened.
The girl was charged with the
shooting In a juvenile petition
filed after she was questioned by
police and DR.. Paul J. Parker.
assistant State medical exami-
ner. She was released under
bond for Juvenile Court hearing
August Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-26
virginian Cut by Glass
In Store Gas Explosion
Bv IN. A,.oeio,ed Press

HAMPTON, Va, July 26.-One
man was slightly injured here
yesterday when an explosion Of
gas showered gas slivers into the
street from shattered front and
side display windows Of the F..
w. Woolworth Co.
Richard Bagley of Hampton
received a number Of head and
neck cuts from flying glass. He
was given first aid treatment.
He said he was weighing himself
on d scale at a stores entrance
at the time.
Fire officials said the explosion
apparently was touched OF by q
spark from an electric motor IN
q pit under the store floor.
Fire Marshal Frank Hopkins
said there was evidence Of gas
fumes In the building after the
blast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-26
Fete al TaneYfown
Takes Frivolous Turn
BY The Associated Press

TANEYTOWN, Md, July 26.
The 1900 citizens Of Taneytown
launched a celebration Of the
Carroll County community's
20Oth birthday on a solemn note
last night.
The week-long celebration be-
gan with an outdoor vesper serv-
ice at Memorial Park. Music by
a chorus of 125 mixed voices was
featured.
Beginning today, the celebra-
ton under the direction Of the
Bi-Centennial Organization was
to become more frivolous, Many
of the towns menfolk are grow
ing boards in a contest which
will reach a climax Saturday
night.
The first presentation Of an
outdoor pageant. Here on the
Monocacy," win be given to-
morrow evening. Some 900 per-
sons are taking part under the
direction Of the writer. Miss
Dorothy Elderdice Of Westmin-
ster.
A parade viii be held Satur-
day afternoon with more than
$50 entries, including bands.
drum corps, floats. old cars,
horse drawn vehicles and
marching units.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-26
Know Your Policemen
Ex-Juzz Bundsmdn Now Calls
The Tune in Second Precinct

astic baseball fan. He once was
a star pitcher for the Pullman
Co.'s team, which took part in
the city championships in
1929-30.
During his vacation in Florida
this spring he spent most Of his
time at the Washington Sen
ators' spring training camp. He
managed the Police Depart
ment's team in 1850 and led it
to a championship.
Capt. Winters, who was made
acting captain September 18.
1850, and was promoted to per-
manent captain a month and a
half later. has been commended
Is times during his career as q
policeman.
He and his wife live in Bla-
densburg, Md. They have two
daughters, one married and one
working as a secretary in the
Department of Weights and
Measures.
Capt. Winters is a Mason,
member Of the Circle Club and
a member Of the Home Plate
Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-26
tuberculosis Clinic
In Fairfax Will Aid
Northern Virginia

A new chest clinic will be
established in Fairfax as part of
Virginia's effort to gain the
upper hand over tuberculosis,
the State Health Department
has announced.
I Clinics also will be set up in
Wise and Northampton counties
and in six other locations to be
determined later. The legisla-
ture appropriated $135,000 for
the nine clinics. There are al
ready two clinics in operation in
Suffolk and Warwick.
The Fairfax clinic, to be 10
Gated in the town of Fairfax, will
serve several counties in north
ern Virginia, but the exact num-
Der has not been determined, the
department said.
DR.. w. E. Apperson, assistant
director of tuberculosis control,
said the clinics will be operated
in cooperation with local health
units. Each clinic will have part
time specialists and nurses. The
centers will be operated for di-
agnostic purposes and not to
treat patients. Persons attend
ing will be advised on the type
of treatment, if any, that may
be needed.
A nominal charge will be made
to those able to pay, DR.. Apper-
son said.
He said the clinics would be
established in the next several
months and all Of them are to
be in operation by next year.