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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
u. S. Lets Mexico
Keep Vaccine Sent
Prior to Controls
BY the Associated Press

The United States today de-
cided to let Mexico keep a ship
ment of polio vaccine sent to
that country just before export
controls were clamped on the
product.
The action, in response to APP
peals from Mexico, Cancelled
earlier orders for return of the
vaccine. The shipment, about
1000 doses, is now in the hands
of the Mexican Health Depart
ment at Mexico City.
A spokesman for the Bureau
of Foreign Commerce said that
Washington officials, after
studying available information,
were ordering the immediate
release of the shipment. He said
the collector of customs at
Houston was being notified.
Earlier Houston officials had
said the shipment was ordered
returned to Houston because it
left there Tuesday--the day be-
fore the Government set up
rules requiring special export
licenses on foreign shipments.
In Mexico City. Mexican Gus
toms officials authorized the re-
lease to q drug firm of the
vaccine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
Group Health
Rolls Grow

Enrollments in Group Hospi-
talization, Inc, gained 10000 to
reach sos. 900, Joseph H. Hines,
president of Washington's Blue
Cross Plan. announced yesterday.
Mr.. Hines gave his report at
the 21st annual meeting of the
organization. The Washington
area enrolment, he said, reach
ed. 100000
The net gain in 1854 was 80
per cent greater than it was in
1858, he said. Last year was
one of the most successful in
our history"
In that period 351 new en-
ploye subscriber groups were
added, in which process none of
the Substantial" old groups was
lost. Subscriber benefits in 1854
totaled more than SOS million,
Mr.. Hines said.
Results of the annual elec1
tons were: F. Moran McConihe,
Gen. Frank T. Hines and Frank
r. Jelleff, members of the board
of trustees; Mr.. Hines, presi-
dent: Alfred G. Neal, first vice
president; Charles D. Drayton,
second vice president; James H.
Lemon, secretary: Bruce Baird.
treasurer.
All, with the exception Of Mr..
McConihe, were Predictions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
Eisenhower Backs
Marshall Librury

! RICHMOND, Va, April Is (P).
President Eisenhower today
added his support to the George
c. Marshall foundation, the or
ganization established to collect
and preserve papers and docu-
mented records Of the career of
the Soldier-Statesman.
In a letter to John C. Hagan,
1r., president Of the non-profit
foundation, the President said
arrangements have been made
by the Department Of State, the
Defense Department and the ma
tional archives Ito cooperate
fully" with the research center
to be located at Virginia Military
Institute.
The President said he felt con-
fident continuing flow of docu-
ments pertinent to Gen. Mar
shall's career can be made avail
able to the foundation from gov
ernmental departments as the
papers are declassified.
The foundation. chartered In
1858. plans to construct a library
and museum to house Gen. Mar
shall's original papers and other
documents on the campus at
VMI. from which Gen. Marshall
graduated In 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
Stop 8 Shop, Inc, Ready
To Sign Up Members

Washington business and pro-
fessional men will begin signing
up tomorrow for membership in
a new organization which will
give shoppers one hours free
parking.
Oscar I. Dodek, executive vice
president and general manager
Of D. j. Kaufman stores. founder
and chairman Of the organiza-
ton. said hundreds Of inquiries
have been received from business
people since the plan was an
nounced.
The organization has applied
for charter under the name of
Downtown Park q Shop, Inc,
Mr.. Dodek said.
Other Oficers Listed
Other officers are E. A. Prit-
chard. executive vice president
of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers Association, vice chair
man; Robert E. Lee, senior vice
president of Lincoln National
Bank, treasurer, and Patrick T.
Gori, executive secretary.
Mr.. Dodek's firm became the
first charter member in a cere-
mony Saturday at the Merchants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
Planners Report
On Resources
OF Two Counties

The Observation-Disclosures Park
and Planning Commission yes
terday made public report on
community resources through
out Montgomery and Prince
Georges Counties.
The 28-page booklet is avail
able at the Calvert Mansion, Ri
verdale, and the Montgomery
Regional Office in Silver Spring
Copies also will be obtainable at
other county office buildings.
The commission also issued a
revised park guide listing all
facilities in its park system in
the two counties.
The commission now has AZ
tennis courts. Is of them hard
surface, in Montgomery. In the
county there are also 604 picnic
tables and 105 fireplaces. Prince
Georges has 1877 tables and SO
flreplaces.
The difference in facilities is
attributed to higher park taxes
and accessible space in Mont
gomery.
The booklet was printed as an
aftermath Of an inventory of rel
sources prepared for use by Gov
eminent agencies considering re-
location in the Washington SUI
burban area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17

and Manufacturers Association
Office, Room $40 of The Star
Building.
Members will be assessed IS a
week to create a fund for promo
ton Of the downtown shopping
area. Mr.. Dodek said. Stamps
will be issued to members which
will be pasted on the parking
checks of customers to cover the
first hours parking.
Associate Memberships, Too
Charter memberships will be
available until May S and the
parking plan will begin May 16.
Applications will be sent to those
who have indicated an interest
or they may be picked UP at the
Merchants and Manufacturers
Association Office.
Associate memberships will be
available to property owners who
do not actually operate a bust
ness.
This category was created be-
cause of the interest shown in
the plan by many property own
ers who realize the value of
promoting the downtown area, /"
Mr.. Dodek said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
School Health
Chief to Quit

DR.. Claire Christman, director
Of Arlington's school health de-
partment for seven years, has
announced her intention to re-
sign as soon as her successor can
be appointed, according to SUI
perintendant Of Schools T.. Ed
ward Rutter.
Praising her work, the school
administrator said DR.. Christ
man developed a "well-rounded"
school health program and a
strong volunteer health COM
mittee composed of representa-
tives Of parent-teacher associa-
tons.
DR.. Christman is chairman of
the School Health Services Com
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
Arlington County
Sets Free x-Ruys

Arlington County residents
will receive free X-rays from
l to $50 pm. tomorrow at the
Court House Property Yards on
South Twenty-ninth street, Ar
lington, the County tuberculosis
and Health Association an
nounced.
The mobile x-ray units will
be available during the week
as follows: Tuesday, Wares
Drug Store. 6843 Lee highway,
East Falls Church. from 10 am.
to 6 PM; Wednesday. Whelan's
Drug Store, ITO South Wayne
street from 10 am. to 6 pm;
Thursday. Shirlington Drug
Fair, South Twenty-eighth and
Quincy streets, from noon to 8
pm; Friday. the Hecht Co.,
Parkington, from / pm. to 9
pm; and Saturday. J. c. Pen
ney Co.. Clarendon, from 10 am.
to 6 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
Judge Soper to Retire at 81
From Fourth Circuit Court

RICHMOND. Va. April 16 up.
Judge Morris A. Soper of Bal
timore announced today he is
retiring as an active member Of
the .4th Circuit Court Of Appeals,
effective June 2.
The 82-year-old jurist submit
ted his retirement plans in q
letter to President Eisenhower,
who will appoint his successor
In it Judge Soper wrote he will
leave the bench go years to the
day after he became a member
Of the bar.
Judge Soper has been a State
or Federal Judge for the past 40
years. Although he Is retiring,
he will be available for future
assignments, he advised Presi-
dent Eisenhower. The United
States Code provides that re-
firing judges win continue to
hold office after their retirement.
In addition, Judge Soper will
receive his annual SIS. 500 salary
for the rest Of his life.
Born in Baltimore and edu-
Gated at Baltimore City College
and Johns Hopkins University.
he received his law degree from
the University Of Maryland.
Before being appointed o Fed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
Northrop to Address
Chevy Chase Group

The forty-first annual meeting
Of Chevy Chase Village residents
will be held at 8 pm. tomorrow
at the Village Hall.
State Senator E. G. Northrop
will address the group. Commit
tee reports and nomination of
four members to the board of
managers are included in the
agenda for the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
MARTIN HOLDS OUT
ELK PAW, LEAVES
LIONS IN UPROAR

Attempting a hands across
the border speech last night,
House Minority Leader Mar
tin put his foot in his mouth.
He was addressing the
Lions Clubs dinner, The
guest Of honor. . Chilean,
is the incoming president
Of Lions international. Rep
resentative Martin COM
mented he would be "the
first Latin American ever
to head the Elks."
Himself a Lion, Mr.. Mar
tin realized his mistake as
the laughter swelled around
him. He hastily reclassifled
the guest of honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
Suburb toGet
Water Mains

The Washington Suburban
Sanitary Commission will begin
this week the construction of
water mains throughout the
Camp Springs area Of Prince
Georges County, where home
owners have been plagued for
years by water shortages.
The commission appropriated
$49.s91 for the first step in a
three-part program. The sum
will pay for 29,675 feet Of l6-
inch mains and smaller feeder
mains in the section Of Camp
Springs south Of Gordon's COR
ner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
YMCA to Open Drive
For New Members

Belford v. Lawson. jr.. attor-
ney and chairman of the Juye-
nile Court Advisory Committee,
will address the Twelfth Street
Young Mems Christian hssocia-
ton Branch membership cam
paign kickoff meeting this after
noon.
Mr.. Lawson will speak at 4
pm. es the extension program to
carry YMCA work to other Sec
tons of the city is innaugurated.
DR.. Victor j. Tulane. general
chairman, end the Rev. E. C.
Smith. associate chairman. said
the largest attendance in recent
years is expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
Chilean Hailed
Al Lions Fete

South-of the-border displo-
mats assembled here last night
to hail Pan-American solidarity
and cheer q Chilean who is in
coming president Of Lions In
ternational.
1t was Pan-American-Con-
gressional Night for District 81
C of the Lions clubs. The Lions
staged the dinner in the May
flower Hotel.
Humberto Valenzuela, of San
tiago. who takes Office as the
worlds No. Lion next June, was
guest of honor. He will be the
first Latin American to head the
service organization.
Stronger Ties Asked
Mr.. Valenzuela called for
strengthening the ties binding
the Americas, to erect IAN in
surmountable barrier to the
dogmas of anarchy and sophism
that are threatening the very
foundation Of our age-old civili-
zation."
He spoke in Spanish but
promised that the next time he
delivers an address here, it will
be in English.
Nicaraguan Ambassador Gull
lermo Sevilla -Sacasa and DR..
Carlos Dayila, secretary-general
Of the Organization of the Amer
lean States, prised the Chilean.
Martin Predicts Peace
House Minority Leader Martin
said the Lions aims are those
of peace-loving, free people
everywhere. He predicted Lion
gains under the incoming presi-
dent, and gains in the world
campaign for peace. II am one
of those who believe we are 60
ing to have peace" he added.
Guests included several Re-
publican lawmakers from Capt.
toll Hill-the Democrats being
occupied elsewhere at the testi-
monial dinner for House Speaker
Rayburn-State Department Of
ficials, and the Ambassadors
from Ell Salvador. Peru, Argen-
tina, Haiti, Venezuela, Ecuador.
Mexico. Paraguay, Panama. the
Dominican Republic and Guate-
mala.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
Stun Cleanup
To Be Pushed
Citizens Association
Asked to Help Drive

AS part of a cleanup pro-
gram ordered recently by Dis
trict Engineer Commissioner
Thomas A, Lane. representatives
Of citizens associations have
been invited to District Build
ing conference Friday to try to
arouse neighborhood interest in
the task.
Letters went out last week to
organizations centered in the
Foggy Bottom area. and that
section bounded by@ Massachu-
sets, Constitution and Louisiana
avenues and Fourth street NV.
Another is the area bounded by
North Capitol street and Massa-
chusetts and New York avenues
NV.
The meeting is to be held at
10 am. in the Office of Cabell
Gwathmey, Director of Licenses
and Inspections.
Move Explained
According to Mr.. Gwathmey,
the idea is for civic groups to
arouse the interest of their
communities in voluntarily clean
ing up unsanitary and unsightly
conditions around their homes.
Mr.. Gwathmey said it is pre-
liminary to stricter enforcement
steps that will be taken once
city authorities adopt a sweep
ing housing code to correct bad
living conditions generally.
1.-THE emphasis at this time"
Mr.. Gwathmey said, sis to get
people to take it upon them
selves to get rid of trash in their
yards, end rodent menaces, clear
out weeds and stagnant water
and the like.
Will Attack Sums
"Of course" he added, 'if they
also decide to Ak up the inside
of their homes while they're at
1t, so much the better"
The licenses-inspections OIL
cial said that the aim now Is
attack slum environments on a
purely voluntary basis. He said
he expects that 80 per cent Of
the environmental problem could
be Strengthened out If tenants
and building owners were in
terested enough in tackling the
job without threats of prosecu-
ton.
I'VE hope that the forthcom-
Ing meeting will serve the vital
purpose of arousing enthusiasm
for a voluntary cleanup" Mr..
Gwathmey said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
.HedringsStart
Tomorrow on
School Budget
Final Action Near
On Supplemental
Funds for District
BY HAROLD B. ROGERS

Public school officials will tes-
tify tomorrow morning before
the House Appropriations Sub
committee handling the District
budget on the estimates for the
schools during the next fiscal
year. beginning July 1.
The school budget will begin
the weeks consideration by q
subcommittee headed by Rep
resentative Rabaut, Democrat,
Of Michigan, as the unit pro-
ceeds to hear the rest Of the
departmental heads Of the Dis
trict government. Next to tes-
tify will be the Recreation De-
partment.
There was no indication last
night as to how long the SUBJ
committee will take to consider
the Districts SITS million budget
before it will be ready to report
to the full committee.
Supplemental Appeal
Meantime, Congress is ex-
pected to complete action early
this week on the second supple
mental appropriation bill carry
ing funds needed for the District
and other agencies during the
rest of this fiscal year, ending
June 80.
The supplemental bill. passed
last week by the Senate. is ex-
pected to be sent to conference
tomorrow by the House to iron
out differences between the sep
arate versions approved by the
two bodies.
There was some prospect the
conferees might meet tomorrow
or Tuesday.
Among the items in the sup
Elemental bill are $1.023. 800 as
passed by the Senate for District
needs. Included in this cate
CORY are funds for paying the
Districts share for repairs Of
buildings at st. Elizabeths Hos
pital and money for increased
costs Of public assistance.
Senate Version
A Senate version Of the bill
which also includes several other
functions, carries IS million to
start construction on the, pro-
posed new House ONCE Building
and 100000 for the National
Capital Planning Commission to
make a survey of mass transpor-
tation in the Washington Met
ropolitan Area.
The House and Senate have
approved 100000 for the Ma
tional Park Service to prepare
construction drawings, specifica-
tions. estimates. and other nee
essary reconstruction work on
the proposed Jones Point bridge
over the Potomac River.
This span, authorized by the
last Congress, would cross the
river from Jones Point on the
downstream side of Alexandra
to a point in Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17

mittee Of the American School
Health Association. She also is
president Of the Parent Teacher
Association at the Adelphi tMd.)
Elementary School and q menu
Der of the Prince Georges County
School Health Council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
PIun Session Called

Members of the Fairfax
County Planning Commission
will discuss the proposed county
Master Plan at meeting of
the Springfield (Va.) Civic AS
ISOLATION at 8 pm. Wednesday
at Garfield Elementary School.
Herbert F. Schumann, county
planning director, will conduct
the discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17

Commissioner Samuel Spencer
said last night he sees no pros
pect of restoring special teacher
funds to next winters District
public school budget.
/ For economy reasons, the Com
missioners slashed a $225, 900
teacher item from the school esti-
mate now pending before Con-
gress. The item included num-
Der Of teachers for the mentally
retarded. =
Mr.. Spencer was asked on the
weekly Report to the People
broadcast over Station WWDC
whether an expected District
budget surplus would be sufficient
to allow restoration of the de-
leted item.
The city has been expecting a
deficit for the next fiscal year
when the teacher funds were
slashed, but last week Federal
budget officials confirmed a re-
vised revenue estimate which
now is expected to produce a
surplus of something over the
$225. 900.
No Other Reserve in Sight
Mr.. Spencer replied. however,
that he does not believe the
small surplus will be enough,
since the District has no other
reserve in sight.
School officials have indicated
a strong desire to have the funds
restored. They are slated to
testify in a closed budget hear
ing before the House District
Appropriations subcommittee to-
morrow. but it was not known
yesterday whether they will be
given an opportunity to raise
the question of the special
teacher funds,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
Civic Group to Meet

The Arlington County Civic
Federation will meet at 8 pm.
Tuesday in Lyon Park Com
munity House to discuss the pro-
posed 1856 county and school
budgets. 81
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eral circuit court Judge, he was
mentioned frequently as a Re-
publican candidate for Governor
OF Maryland, but he always de-
clined to run.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
Association to Meet

BALTIMORE. April is Dr.
The Maryland Weights and
Measures Association win hold
its fifth annual conference here
April 81. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-17
Optimist Luncheon

The Washington Optimist
Club will hold its weekly lunch
eon-meeting at 1915 pm. Tues
day In the Mayfiower Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-06

you stain the wood or wax 1t to
keep its natural appearance.
Some. Of the most beautiful
pine paneling In historic houses
never was stained or vanished.
It was allowed to mellow with
age.
Or If you prefer. you can paint
any kind of wood paneling in the
Williamsburg style. The only
trouble with painting it is that
it will call for q tough removal
job If anyone ever wants to get
down to the natural wood.
4 4 + +
A good tip on staining tongue
and-grove decorative paneling,
such as knotty pine. is to stain
and seal the boards on both
sides and all edges when you
have them cut to size and before
you nail them into place. This
point is stressed by q lumber
trade association in a docu-
mentary film. Operation Attic"
It insureS you against having
unfinished cracks show up in
the course of natural movement
in the wall, such as from ex-
pansion. contraction or settling.
Another sound suggestion
from the producers is to store
your lumber for a few days in
the room where you plan to use
1t. The boards should be stacked
with strips separating them to
allow for complete air circula-
ton. This permits the lumber to
adjust to the prevailing temper
ature and humidity of the room
before it is nailed and rigid. Any
scrap wood or short pieces Of
wood lath can be used for strips.
These are good ideas whether
you are using yellow pines,
pecky cypress, or any other kind
of wood. And it also is wise to
get acquainted with all of the
various woods available at your
local lumber yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-06
Studying All Angles Helps
When Building Extra Room

UNSUITABLE home improvement on
q time payment basis. Banks and
savings associations readily ad-
vance funds for such projects,
when the FILA insures
their loan and you pay for the
insurance.
In other cases, where there is
an "open-end" clause in a
mortgage, you can borrow back
some of the money you already
have paid OF and either extend
the life Of the mortgage without
paying more each month. or IN
the remaining payments.
A wood paneled room Is espe-
cially appropriate for a boy as
well as for future use as a den.
This has an informal and rustic
tone and still it has dignity, too,
because of its Early American
background.
You can get gorgeous effects
with wood paneling without
a fortune. One Of its
big advantages is the fact that
you don't have to redecorate II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-06
Arlington
Construction

Recent Arlington County build.
ing permits included:
Barnett & Rita Lester. owners
dwelling at 2507 North Lincoln
street; to cost $4,000: architect
Kenneth H. Sheard.
Arlington Development Corp.
All Shady lane. Falls Church,
Va, owner: dwelling at 411S
North Randolph street; to cost
$4,000; architect, w. Maxwell
E. ]. Dent. jr., 3517 Spring.
land lane NV. owner; dwelling
at 5138 Thirty-eighth street,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-06
By DAVID G. BAREUTHER

ny DAVID IL 0AAEO 1hE1
Finishing on . separate room
for Q school boy or school girl
can be . profitable project.
You can find lots Of authorities
who win pontiflcate on the
theme of how a private room
contributes to the development
Of an adolescent's personality.
There's no denying that the
youngster viii like the idea and
besides it can add value to your
house.
Whether this room involves
conversion of an attic, q breeze
way. q garage. or q corner Of q
dry and airy basement, it should
not be regarded as temporary
expedient. You may think that
within too few years, Junior or
Sister will finish school and soon
fly the coop. However. good use
can always be found for q we'll
planned and permanently finish
ed extra room.
OF course, all construction
work is relatively expensive now
adays. but 1t Is easy to make q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-06

north: to cost $s5.ooo; architect,
Allen ]. Dickey.
Gordon johnson, $3.50 FIJI
teenth street, north. owner:
dwelling at $500 Twenty-sixth
street. north: to cost $4,000;
architect. Ralph Francis. Also
1906 Twenty-sixth street. north.
Max r. and Abbie M. Kuball,
1924 Twenty second street,
north. owner; dwelling at 260l
North Quincy street: to cost
$28. 600: architect. Charles M.
Medford
John e. DeLashmutt. AIS
Rock Spring road, owner; three
apartment buildings Of 10 units
each at 1903, 1905. 1901 North
Culpeper street; to cost $50, 900
each; architect, A. L. Lueders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-06
Before Painting Stucco

Before painting stucco, be sure
that the surface Is thoroughly
wire-brushed to remove any salt
formation. The paint should be
applied promptly after the brush
ing.