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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-16

man said, may plan to visit some
Iof the Federal penal institutions
lin the future for q personal
check into narcotic problems
and the status of convicts.
A Justice Department official
was asked by Chairman Boggs
II he could clear up the conflict
ing testimony as to whether the
lBoggs act applies to. the District
lin connection with the indie
pendent sentence law.
David B. Irons, executive as.
sistant to the. chief Of the de-
lpartment's criminal division. re.
piled that there had been no Of
fetal ruling on the issue. He said
however. that in the United
States District Court here the
maximum sentence of the Boggs
law was uniformly followed.
But the District codes indeter-
inmate sentence requirement
provided. he said. that the mini
mum could not. be more thar
lone-third Of the maximum.
Mr.. Irons also said there could
be room for Improvement in thu
District laws on search and sci.
iZure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-16

on loans to savings and loan as
sociations.
Last July what are described
as moderate" restrictions were
placed on both VA and Federal
Housing Administration housing
credit. There are indications
these may soon be modified. too,
by again allowing 30-year matur-
ity loans. The maximum term OF
such loans was cut to Is years
on July 30.
Boosted Four Times
But there has been no indica-
ton Of any easing in the Federal
Reserve rediscount rate, which
has been boosted four times this
year until at rs per cent it is
at the highest level in 20 years.
Thomas J. Sweeney, director
of VAS loan guaranty service,
said VA is expecting some ESQ.,
900 CT home loan applications
next year. Such applications are
filed after a private lender has
entered into a commitment to
make loan with VA guaranty
of a portion.
Such q volume in 1856 would
equal the record $4,000 esti-
mated for this full year. It
would compare with a previous
top of $50, 900 in 1850 and $751;
600 in 1854.
VAS home loan guaranty busi-
ness began booming in April,
1854. after several lean years
and has been operating at q
record rate all this year.
Ofhcials who discussed the sit
uation with q reporter said much
of the increase resulted from
a May. 1853 ruling raising from
4 to As per cent the maximum
permissible interest rate on CT
home loans.
They conceded the increase
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-16
Mon Kills Himself
On Skyscraper Lounge

NEW YORK. Dec. Is TIA
man shot himself TO death last
might In the 86th floor tourist
lounge Of the Empire State
Building. police reported.
From a trash receptacle near
his body, police recovered tiny
fragments of a draft registra-
Etion card which bore the name
Iof Paul Edward Jones. OF Dorset,
Ohio. A physical description on
the card tailed with that of the
dead man. police said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-16

The SO Ford has the elegance of the Thunderbrd for
the Thunderbird inspired its styling It's powered like
the Thunderbird too, with the Thunderbirds own Y8
engine This is standard eight for all Faane and Station
Wagon models !. at no extra cost! And it gives you
sensational response, cat-quck and powerful to make
all your driving more fun!
As for safety, Ford for sc makes the first major
ribution to driver and passenger safety in accidents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-16

It's Lifeguard Design, which embodies advances like
Fords new Lfeguard deepcenter steering wheel, new
Lfeguard double-gip door latches optional seat
belts and expanded plastic Lfeguard padding for nsru
rnent panel and sun visors.
To wrap it all up Ford truly fine car is additionally
worth when you sell it, too. Is it any wonder SO
many people who could pay more are now buying the
fine new SO Ford!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-16
81 Loan Requests to Stay
Near Peak in Sc, VA Says
By the Associated Press

Veterans Administration officials today optimstaly fore
loan guaranty business viii continue ct
level of 0,000 applications in 1885,
They drew that picture despite administration moves in some
fields tighten credit but with encouragement from slight
this the Federal Home Loan Banks limitations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-16
Sentences Opposed

James v. Bennett. director of
the Bureau of Prisons. said he
was opposed to the mandatory
sentences in the Boggs law when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-16

With 7hunderbrd Y8 engine, Thvndebrdpred styling and
Lfeguod Design The So Ford worth far more than the price you p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-16
Dope Sentence
Probe 10 Hear
From Rover

United States Attorney Lex
Rover viii be invited to testify
before a House subcommittee re-
garding sentences given narcotic
law violators here.
Subcom mittee Chairman
Boggs. Democrat of Louisiana
said he wants to hear Mr.
Rover's views as to how the m.
tional Boggs law. which HI
sponsored. is being used here.
Testimony before the sub.
committee of the House Way:
and Means Committee during
the past two days differed ovel
the issue of whether the Bogg.
act for mandatory sentences II
narcotic cases was effective.
The legislator repeatedly ques.
toned key witnesses about the
applicability Of his law. espe.
cially in view of the District:
own so-called undetermined
sentence law.
May Visit Institutions
The subcommittee adjourned
late yesterday to be called into
session some time during the
next 80 days to hear Mr.. Rover
Committee members. the chair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05
Gold Stor Mothers
Pilgrimage Pushed
BY the Associated Pres,

National Commander Timothy
J. Murphy Of the Veterans oil
Foreign Wars has called on the
Defense Department and Con-
Igress 10 arrange Immediately fol-
Gold Star mothers and widows
OF World War II dead to visit
the graves Of their sons and
Husbands overseas.
In a telegram yesterday to
Secretary Of Defense Wilson, Mr.
Murphy said the department and
some members Of Congress "are
still eyidencing an intent to con-
tinue their dilatory tactics" on
ong-pending legislation to set
up such a pilgrimage.
The VFW chief said he had
been informed by those in re-
sponsible positions that the
reason for the delay was that
the cemeteries overseas had not
been completed. On the basis Of
his recent tour Of Europe he
said this Is not so.
Mr.. Murphy said either OH.
icials are not really aware Of the
condition of the cemeteries "oi
they are making deliberate at
tempt to prevent the Gold Star
mothers and wives from visiting
the graves for financial reasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05
John Kern Retires
After AZ Years

John Kern, horticulturist with
the National Capital Parks, has
retired after AZ years with the
Federal Government. He re-
|ceived the Department Of In
'terior's meritorious honor award
from Frank T. Gartside, assist
ant park superintendent, at a
brief ceremony.
Mr.. Kern. who resides in Ia
koma Park, Md, entered Gov
eminent service in 1908 with the
Potomac Park section of the Ma
tional Capital Parks. In recent
years he has helped set up the
physical facilities required for
staging events such as the Pag-
cant of Peace. Independence Day
celebration. Presidents Cup Re-
gatta. Cherry Blossom Festival
and the presidential inaugura-
ItionS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05
PLAQUE IS MADE
IOF PRESIDENTS
LUCKY HORSESHOE

DENVER, Dec. S ~
That lucky horseshoe that
hung over the door of your
hospital room during seven
weeks of convalescence, Nj.
President, has been per-
manently enshrined at Fitz-
simons Army Hospital.
Mai. Gen. Martin E. Grit
fin, the hospital commander,
said the horseshoe has been
mounted on a plaque and
placed over the head Of the
bed used by President Eisen-
hover following his Septen1-
Der "a heart attack. The
horseshoe originally was pre-
sented by E. Bruce Kinney
Of Los Angeles.
1.-THE President consid-
cred 1t to be lucky" said Gen.
Griffin. land we hope some
Of the Eisenhower luck will
be transferred to every pa
tient who will occupy the
bed he used.
1T will hang there for all
time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05

rectors by letter that he prefers
not to be reelected" to the
$42,5 00-a-year job he took last
July l,
Directors Of the airline organi-
cation will hold their annual
meeting here December Is. In
dustry sources said some airline
officials had been opposed to Mr..
Parsons reelection. and ac-
ceptance Of his offer to resign
was considered likely.
Mr.. Pearson gave no reason for
his action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05

has been doing for relaxation,
such as golf, painting. playing
bridge and fishing. ARE good for
him." the Boston specialist
maintained.
"Of course. he won't get any
golf now at Gettysburg, but
bridge, the way he plays it occa-
sionally with old friends. lie good
for him.
! Il couldn't play it in such a
relaxed way as the President
does" DR.. White added. with a
smile.
Fundamentally Healthy
He re-emphasized the fact
that President Eisenhower was
fundamentally a healthy man
and in excellent physical con-
dition at the time he had the
heart attack.
Most intelligent people, If
they follow the course of treat
ment prescribed in a sensible
manner, can make q recovery"
he declared.
DR.. White has not seen the
President since November II, but
he has been getting regular re.
ports from Col. Thomas Mat
tingly, Walter Reed Army Hos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05
ART Dispute
May Hinge on
|Fingerprint

A guess, involving a finger
print on the face Of a bust of
ISt. John the Baptist. showed
signs today of plunging the
world Of art into another Of its
controversies over "the old mas
ters."
Sigmund Rothschild, an art
appraiser employed by Gimbels
lin New York, thinks he might
have one Of the creations of
Andrea del Verrocchio In his
hands. Verrocchio fiourished in
Florence in the 18th century.
|sculpturing and teaching. among
Others. Leonardo da Vinci.
Mr.. Rothschild guesses he may
have come across one Of YER
lrocchio's works. allegedly the
head of st. John the Baptist. To
prove his theory, he plans to ar
rive in Washington shortly and
Iexamine a number of busts here
lat the National Gallery of Art.
all verified creations Of verroc-
chic.
win Seek Fingerprints
He'll be looking for finger
prints on the busts here in hopes
|of matching them UP with the
one he has found on the left
cheek Of st. John. II he sue
Iceeds. he feels he'll have a good
case.
Taking something Of a dim
view of the fingerprint business
lis Perry B. Colt. assistant chief
curator at the National Gallery.
Today. for example, Mr.. Colt
Explained he does not know Mr.,
Rothschild, has never seen.-he
thinks--the bust of st. John
and, as q matter Of fact. does
not know If it Is st. John.
He added. also, that the YER
rocchio exhibit here has been
closely examined and though
there are a few scratches here
and there. no one has ever said
any flngerprints were present.
Identification Hard to Make
Mr.. Colts big point is that
even If fingerprints were found
all over the collection here
ones which matched with the one
st. John carries-who's to say
they are those Of Verrocchio?
While the Federal Buraeu of
Investigation is said to have a
number of prints on file, they
do not reach back to the 18th
century.
The curator pointed out that
number Of hands-other than
those Of Verrocchio-could have
fondled q hunk Of statuary be-
fore 1t was baked for immortal
purposes:
So far Mr.. Rothschil has not
contacted the gallery about his
visit. viii gallery officials vel
come him?
THE gallery" said Mr.. Colt,
'is open to the public"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05

life tenancy Of the. property and
have set a price of $4,000 on
the tract. Failing to get that,
they have subdivided the acreage
and one lot has been sold.
Arguments Of park officials
against commercialization of the
battlefield area have carried lit
tie weight-and for q fairly good
reason. A hot dog stand is on
the site of Gen. James Long
streets headquarters and a re-
stand is in the Peach
Orchard area.
Unless something gives. the
park service, like the Confed-
crates. may be fighting a losing
battle for the land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05
Pentogon Scientist
Gets Post at NIT

n. H. Guyford stever, chief
scientist of the Air Force. has
been appointed associate dean Of
the School OF Engineering at the
Massachusetts, Institute Of Tech
nology. President James r. Kill
liam. jr., announced yesterday.
DR.. Stever. who has been on
leave from NIT since last Feb
ruary. when he came to Wash
ington for q years term of duty
in the Air Force post, will return
to NIT in June.
With the appointment DR..
Stever was also promoted from
associate professor to professor
of aeronautical engineering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05

10 treat JLlc EICSluCut dlVeT Ills
heart attack September "a,
answered some Of these queries
In an interview here today by
saying:
"We had been hoping earlier
that he could be expected to
he doing as much work by this
time.
His progress Of recovery and
activity are absolutely typical of
the average case Of coronary
thrombosis" he declared.
DR.. White does not think there
is any harmful effect on the
Presidents recuperation in the
late autumn chill at Gettysburg
or In the havy fall Of snow there
last week.
Comfort Stressed
1.-THE President is comfortable
at Gettysburg" he said. ut is a
pleasant place to be. One can
have q little snow without being
uncomfortable. The air is GER
tainly fresher in Gettysburg
than In Washington and there
is less strain there than at the
Capital"
DR.. White said the 1.800-foot
altitude at the presidential re-
treat at Camp David, some Is
miles from the Eisenhower farm.
where the President has been
holding q number of cabinet
meetings and high-level confer
Iences recently, was nothing to
bother Mr.. Eisenhower's or any
one else's heart.
Then, to those who have been
wondering why the President
hasn't gone to Florida. where he
could have enjoyed the pleas
ures of sun and golf. the Boston
physician pointed out that
Florida's weather could some
times be almost as trying as
New England's and that 1t was
quite possible to remain COM
Portable If one stayed inside
during stormy weather.
DR.. White disclosed that there
never has been any suggestion
for the President to 60 to
Florida. nor had trip to the
South been discussed.
THE important thing is that
the President is enjoying his stay
at Gettysburg" he pointed out
He is comfortable there"
All the things Mr.. Eisenhower
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05
Air Transport Head
Offers to RESIGN
BY the Associated Press

Harold L. Pearson, former as
sistant director of the Bureau Of
the Budget. has offered to resign
as president Of the Air Transport
Association, the organization Of
the scheduled airlines.
An Alta spokesman said today
Mr.. Pearson informed Alta d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05
ROKs Honor Dean

SEOUL, Dec. S (P1.-The South
Korean National Assembly has
presented citations to Maj. Gen,
william F. Dean (retired) and
the United States oath Infantry,
which he heroically commanded
at the outset of the Korean war.
The citation is to be forwarded
to him at his home in Berkeley,
Calf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05

oalc Oh Inc three pIeWaf dwellings,
on the Confederate line.
The Gettysburg National Mill
tary Park would like to take over
the tract, known as the Mcmillan
property, as a step in maintain
ing the area as nearly as possible
as it was at the time OF the bat
tie.
Park officials have been un-
able to reach an agreement with
the present owners. Mr.. and Mrs.
Guillermo Barriga. Mr.. Barriga.
q former commander in the Co
lombian Navy, is a teacher Of
Spanish at Gettysburg College.
They have turned down a
Government offer of $4,000 and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05

pital heart expert who has been
closely watching the Presidents
progress at Gettysburg.
Or. White expects to 60 to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05

This the second Of 10 ehcpter condensed from the
book. Jesus ond His Times" by Doniei-Rops. in
which the story Of Christ is set forth osonst the his
toueoI background Of oetuoi life in the Palestine Of
thot time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05
Dr.. White Says Farm
Is Best for Eisenhower
BY MARJORIE MARTIN
North American Rewspaper Alliance

BOSTON, Dec 5-Many Americans have wondering If
President Eisenhower wouldn't be getting much accomplished
at the White House at his Gettysburg farm during
lescence from his heart attack he attempting
his official duties too quickly Pennsylvania weather
currently isn't harder on him than Washingtons would be-
Dr. Paul Dudley White Boston specialist called to Denver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05
Another Bottle (ofWords)
Is Woged at Gettysburg
~ q star stan Correspondent

GETTYSBURG. Pa. Dec 5.-The National Park Service is
waging another battle Of Gettysburg.
This fought with words piece Of land Confed-
crate troops tried to take with 1863
which stands original farmhouse with postwar additions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05

Gettysburg around lid Decem.
Der for another checkup on the
President In the series he has
been making since September IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05

Copyright, 1854 by z p. Dutton g. Co.
Distributed by the REGISTER and Tribune SyndicateD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05

Tomorrow: Jesus begins His first public octs omd the
customs and turbulent events Of His time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-05

but during the whole public life of Jesus
he does not appear at all.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-07-01
History to the People

Alberta has good idea in the two truck vans be-
ing sent the province showing residents exhibits of
Alberta history Occasion marks the 5Oh anniversary
of the province being established.
One of the vans was parked at Waterton last Sat
urday during the International Days celebration There
steady stream of Alberta citizens including a
number of Blood Indians going through the looking
at exhibits of early-day Alberta. There samples
of Indian craftsmanship, clothes worn by pioneers
pictures of early-day prominent Alberta citizens and
copies of old newspapers
We couldn't help but think that Montana with its
gold rushes, fur trapping, river transportation the
Missouri Indian battles and missions possibly has had
eventful history than do neighbors to the
north
In Helena the state has an outstanding museum
Most residents of the F1athead, and likely in many
other portions of this third largest state, do not get
to Helena.
1t would seem like good idea in these years to
bring portion of Montana history to the Sc coun
ties in motor or railroad car as is being done
in Alberta. MR
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-07-01
To SQue Liues

Tragedy too frequently comes to our midst through
drowning in this section of Montana where lakes and
streams are so close to our doorsteps
Harry Campbell long-tim Flathead county coro-
ner until 1885, says that he doesn't recall single year
in the past 80 where there wasn't drowning In early
days cause often log drives, and of course fish
ing boating and swimming have continued to provide
their tragedies through the years He didn't have an
actual count of the drownings
AS result of special interest to the Flathead is
new Montana law that takes effect July l. This pro-
vides that boats have lfejackets preservers cap
able of keeping persons afloat.
The regulation appears sensible and necessary.
Definitely there should not be drownings through fail
ure to provide boats with life preservers. The following
is text of the new law. MR.
CHAPTER 1879 LAWS OF 1857
Section I. Provisions for Life Saving Equipment
l. 1t shall be unlawful for any person. firm, or cor
poration or other entity, owning, renting, leasing
or using any boat either privately or for hire, to
operate said boat upon the streams, rivers, lakes,
reservoirs or waters within the state of Montana with
out such life saving preserving equipment as here
matter defined There shall be adequate life Jackets or
preservers capable of keeping afoat such persons in
or upon the above mentioned boat while is in opera
ton upon the waters of this state
g. A life jacket shall be an article worn upon the
person. of sufficient buoyancy and design for the pur-
nose of keeping such person aflOat in water life
preserver shall be any other article not necessarily
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-07-01
Chinese inheritance

Fortunately this forested area approaches July
9Th with much improved moisture pattern. Two weeks
ago the fire danger officially at point not ordin
arily reached until mid-July.
Residents of this area should keep in mind that it
is against the law to discharge frecrackers in the
national forests and also this type of entertainment
does not belong in the national parks
Flathead cities likewise have regulations against
discharge of firecrackers. Columbia Falls has
dinance that forbids the sale and discharge.
From the standpoint of safety of forests and indi-
viduals, we think such regulations good idea.
1t is unfortunate that the Montana legislature is
so little aware of the western portion of the state with
its forest economy
Individual families of the Flathead could do more
observing July 4th by displaying the American flag
a rather unusual sight in these parts.
Use of firecrackers is still legal but not in the cit
les, national forests parks Since the fascinating
though dangerous playthings not completely elm
mated they should be at least curtailed If junior is
just too persistent discharge frecrackers with care,
and in safe, legal areas. MR.