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Evening star., 1955-03-15
No Wire Taps
Found Here,
.C&P Reports
One-Time Annual
Checks Stepped Up,
Spokesman Reveals

The telephone company has
made a thorough check of its
Washington area wires and found
no secret wire taps such as
scandaliZed New York City re-
Gently, an official said today.
The spokesman, who preferred
to remain anonymous, said the
check was unusual only in that
it was run "a couple of weeks
earlier than it would have been
had not the New York case
broke"
1t has been the Chesapeake &
Potomac Co.'S policy to examine
its facilities completely from
time to time to prevent an en-
croachment on the wires by un-
savory characters, the official
said.
1t once was an annual survey.
but in recent years the check
is made more frequently.
Would Avoid Forewarning
For obvious reasons, the less
said about the thing the BETTER"
the spokesman added. What
good would a check do if pos
sible wiretappers were FORE
warned"
For the same reason, the COM
pany prefers not to elaborate on
the mechanics of what might be
termed counter espionage"
1t is known, however, that the
company carefully screens those
employees who run the tests.
Then each exchange is examined
for possible illicit tie-ins. An
other stage of the investigation
takes place in the field. but the
steps were not disclosed.
None Like New York's
The official said that, to his
knowledge, no investigation
ever unearthed wiretap center
like that found on February IL
in an East Side New York apart
ment. Two telephone company
employees there, and one other
suspect. were indicted for rig
ging up the device and using it
to eavesdrop on several victims.
Washington police have denied
they use wiretapS for gaining
evidence. The FBI says it uses
wiretaps only when specifically
empowered by the Attorney
General.
But wiretapping in Washing
ton is no novelty. Some of the
most famous instances came out
in the 1850 Senate investigation
when the names of Senators,
policemen and millionaires were
linked with what proved to be o
rather widespread practice Of
tuning in on other peoples
business,
Evening star., 1955-03-15
MontgomeryCouneiI
Hears Arguments in
zoning Test Cases

Montgomery County council
m e m b ers last night heard
opposing arguments in two
commercial zoning requests con-
sidered test cases in the 1947 zon-
ing plan defining the boundaries
of the Silver Spring business
district,
The two applications were
among four the Maryland-Na-
tional Capital Park and Plan
ming Commission said should be
viewed collectively and denied.
One property, now zoned
residential, at STA Georgia ave-
nue., is 40 feet outside the bust
ness district.
1t is owned by Mrs. Evelyn T
Scrimgeour, who wants to build
a surgical supply outlet.
The second request was for a
tract on the south side of Fen
wick Lane-around the corner
from the Scrimgeour property
The applicant, DR.. Herbert H
Diamond, aPediatrician, said he
hopes to construct a medical
center costing between $4,000
and 100000. 1t would, he said
constitute an ideal buffer struc-
ture in the marginal area.
Both applications were opposed
by the Allied Civic Group of Sill
yer Spring and the Executive
Committee of the Woodside Park
Civic Association.
A statement from the directors
of the Silver Spring Board of
Trade urged that the properties
be considered as sites for mu-
nicipal parking.
OF the four original requests
one, for a hotel at Colesville road
and Spring street. has been with
drawn and the last is scheduled
to be heard Monday. 1t is for
industrial zoning on lot 16 of
Lees Second Addition to Silver
Spring.
A decision on last nights ap-
plications will be announced in
about two weeks.
Evening star., 1955-03-15
Hearing Set Tomorrow
On 9 Planning Bills
BY q Stor Stoff Correspondent

ANNAPOLIS, Mar. Is. - A
hearing on the nine bills before
the Maryland Legislature on the
Maryland-N National Capital Park
and Planning Commission will
be- held here in the State House
at 9 pm. tomorrow.
Holding the hearing will be
the Joint Montgomery and Prince
Georges delegations, sponsors of
the bills.
Meanwhile, Delegate Gilbert
GUIDE of Montgomery, the lone
Republican in the two delega-
tions, said he will offer an
amendment to one bill to exclude
Gaithersburg from proposed ex-
tension of the planning commits
sion's jurisdiction throughout all
of Montgomery County. He
pointed out that Rockville is ex-
cluded from the extension in the
bill, and both towns have plan
ming ordinances of their own.
Evening star., 1955-03-15
Senate Defeats
Roads Probe
In Maryland
Democrats, Beaten
For Sd Time, to Ask
Action in House
BY the Associoted Press

ANNAPOLIS. Mar. 15.-Demo-
cratic leaders, unsuccessful in
seeking Senate approval last
night of a bill to probe the State
Roads Commission, began push
ing an identical measure in the
House today.
Majority Leader Boone, Demo-
crat, of Baltimore County said
the Ways and Means Committee,
Of which he is chairman, would
Immediately take up the proposal
originated by Delegate Cannon,
Democrat, of Wicomico.
Third Rejection of Bill
The Senate's refusal by a IA
13 vote last night marked the
third time it rejected the probe
bill since its introduction seven
weeks ago.
The Senate put off until today
semif1nal votes on four bills in
.volving creation of a Maryland
turnpike authority.
Two of these embody a plan
to strip the Roads Commission
Of power to build and operate
toll roads. The first project of
the independent turnpike agency
would be the Northeastern Ex-
pressway, paralleling U. S. Route
40 from Baltimore to the State
line. One measure is to set up
the independent agency, the
other to give it condemnation
powers.
New Bridge Proposed
The others would set up the
turnpike authority as a branch
of the Roads Commission and
clear the way for construction
OF a new Susquehanna River
bridge to join the expressway.
This bridge bill was amended
at the suggestion of Minority
Leader Kimble of Allegany to
postpone construction of the
bridge. in the meantime using
the existing span at Havre de
Grace.
Evening star., 1955-03-15
Civic Federation
Asks Two S15O,OOO
Montgomery Pools

Construction of two public
swimming pools, at $780, 900 each
was recommended last night by
the Montgomery County Civic
Federation, after a close vote
and a two-hour debate, ending
months of controversy for Fed
Grafton delegates and their con-
StituentS.
More than 100 county residents
met in Woodward and Lothrop's
Wisconsin avenue store. BY a
55-to-44 vote, they forwarded to
the County Council recommen-
dation that the pools be built
with the 7-cent county, wide levy
paid to the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Capital Park and Planning Com
mission for park acquisition and
development.
Bonds for Extra Cost
Any additional funds needed,
the resolution said, would be OBJ
tained from the sale of general
bonds to be retired from pool
receipts
1T is undesirable" the Fed
GRAFTON held, Ito increase the tax
burden fer construction, opera
tion or maintenance" of the two
pool program.
The plan was presented by the
groups social welfare commit
tee with one member, Mrs. E. A.
Earnest, issuing a minority re-
port.
Five Pools First Sought
The favorable recommendation
docs not accurately reflect" the
views of many residents and as
sociations in tgom cry
County, Mrs. Earnest said.
Proposed some months ago.
the program originally called for
five pools costing about $3.50, 900
with taxes covering most of the
expense. Officials said the five
pool plan would add 10 cents to
next years tax rate.
The Federation also took under
Amusement a plan to oppose the
Districts current study to deter
mine the feasibility of levying a
nonresident income tax.
Evening star., 1955-03-15
S., 200 Teacher Pay Floor

A dispatch from Baltimore in
yesterdays Star about the
Maryland State Teachers Asso-
citation seeking additional State
school funds said the associa-
ton and the Maryland Con-
gresS of Parents and Teachers
suggested the minimum salary
scale for teachers be increased
to $4,200-$5,000 Immediately.
The minimum amount should
have read $4,000.
Evening star., 1955-03-15
CIA Invited
To Build Center
In Alexandra
Council Suggests
120-Acre Truct
West of Shirley

The Alexandria City Council
today formally invited the Gen.
trail Intelligence Agency to To-
cate it's $38 million building
within that city.
Action was taken at a special
meeting called by City Manager
Ira F. Willard at the request of
Councilman James M. Duncan,
jr.
Mr.. Duncan said it is his un-
derstanding that the project will
be built under the Lease-Pur-
chase Act, meaning that wher-
ever CIA eventually locates the
Government would continue to
pay local taxes until it acquires
outright ownership after Is
years.
Councilmen made it clear that
the site they have in mind is
owned by Mark Winkler aid
would be on a portion Of 4 tract
of about 100 acres already zoned
for apartments.
West of Shirley
The area is north of Holmes
run and west of Shirley high
way, opposite the Brookville
apartment development.
Mr.. Duncan said he has been
comforting with Mr.. Winkler and
with representatives of the CIA
and it is his understanding that
the Government desires at least
SO acres and perhaps as much
as IS for the project which en-
ploys some 5000 persons.
The Board of Directors of the
Chamber of Commerce voted yes
tetrady to invite CIA to the city.
No Burden to City
Mr.. Ducan told the council
that the Government agency
would provide its own police and
fire protection and build its own
access roads, thus reducing the
expense to the city. His resolu-
ton declared that highway,
sewage, water and other facilities
are already available and that
Alexandria can offer services to
the agency not available outside
the city.
CIA repeatedly favors locating
on Government-oWned property
near Langly in Fairfax County,
but its plans have run into op-
position from local residents and
highways, water and sewer facil-
tiles have posed a problem in that
area.
Evening star., 1955-03-15
Bill Puts Retailers
On Cash Basis for Beer
BY q Sto' S aft Correspondent

ANNAPOLIS. Mar. l5.-Mary-
land taverns and other retailers
could buy beer and ale from
wholesalers only on a cash basis
under bill before the Maryland
Legislature today.
The bill. introduced last night
by Delegates A. Gordon Boone
and John Mcguire, both Demo-
Gratis of Baltimore County, also
would give retail beer outlets 90
days from the effective date Of
the act tJune u to pay unpaid
bills for beer and ale.
Sponsors explained they put
the bill in at the request of
wholesalers, who have COM
planned that certain retailers are
taking advantage Of the whole
salers' need for retail outlets.
Evening star., 1955-03-15

Blessed are the poor in spirit
-. :" When you are weak and help
less and no help comes from the
material world, then you look to God
for this help and strength. All of us
have our weak and helpless times,
and all of my help and all of my
strength has come from God.
Blessed are the pure in heart
:. :" After l am done with the tolls
of life, and through with all the aches
and pains and sickness, know there
will be place for me. Through all
of my difficulties, can hear His
voice saying, at the end, well done,
Evening star., 1955-03-15
Legion Open House

Arlington American Legion
Post 139 will hold an open house
program at 8 pm. tomorrow at
its clubhouse, 3445 North Wash
ington boulevard, to mark the
seth anniversary of the first
American Legion convention in
Paris, March 15-17, 1919.
Evening star., 1955-03-15
Almond Issues Ruling
On Board Candidates
BY the Associated Pres.

RICHMOND, Mar. l5.-Attor-
ney General Lindsay J. Almond
yesterday held that a person
seeking position on a county
board need only have his can
didacy petition signed by voters
in the magisterial district from
which he is to run, instead Of
from the county as whole.
Evening star., 1955-03-15
Sleepy Hollow PTA Meets

The Sleepy Hollow Elementary
School Parent-Teacher Associa-
ton will meet at 8 pm. tomor-
row at the school on Sleepy Hol-
low road, Falls Church, Va.
Evening star., 1955-03-15

my good and faithful servant There will be sickness
then, and no aches or pains.
These words from St. Matthew daily source Of
comfort to me.
Tomorrow-Representative Hays Of Arkansas.
Evening star., 1955-03-15
A Thuuglrt fur Tnhay
Lenten Reflections by People You Know
By Washington BurreII
Redcop No. 7, Union Stotion

Helpful to me are those verses from the Scriptures
which say Blessed the poor spirit theirs the
kingdom of Heaven" (St Matthew v3 and Blessed are
the pure in heart for they shall God" Matthew v8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-30
Navy Bons Public Show
Of Its Guided Missiles

Until further notice there will
be no public display u Navy
guided missiles and associated
equipment and other new devices
including new weapons, expert
mental aircraft or new military
equipment"
The Navy has been in hot
water on several occasions re-
Gently as a result of publicizing
new equipment. These included
the atomic submarine Nautilus,
the vertical take-of plane and
the one-man wingless Flying
Platform"
The new directive stemmed
from Defense Secretary Wilson's
recent breakdown on release of
technical information. That
came as a result of President
Eisenhower's displeasure over
some recent disclosures.
Navy spokesman said their
ban was dispatched to prevent
any mis-steps by outlying sta
ticns. Spokesman also pointed
out that it is easier for the Navy
to hide its new weapons that
for the Army and Air Force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-30
WET NAM
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round of a finish fight for con-
troll of the capital-quieted last
night after shattered remnants
of the Binh xuyen forces reeled
across the Chinese Arroyo, a
canal separating Saigon proper
from Chinese-populated Cho
Lon.
Military sources said more
than 500 soldiers and civilians
were killed and an estimated
$500 wounded in the battle with
the society's 5000 troops.
Listed among the casualties
was Everett Dixie" Reese of
Texas, director of the United
States aid programs photo serv-
ice. He was shot down while
flying in a light plane over the
Binh Xuyen area. but his exact
fate was still not known.
Gen. Paul Ely, French COM
missioner general, ordered his
troops to throw up barbados
around the foreign residential
quarter of the city, closing off
the area from Nationalist forces.
The move created new tension
as the Wet Namese--already
angry at what they consider
French interference in their in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-30
Signal Chief
To Take Oath

The Army'S new chief signal
officer, Maj. Gen. j. D. O'Con-
nell, will be sworn into Office at
8 am. tomorrow.
An Army spokesman today adj
mitted that the timing of the
oath taking was unusual"
However, he gave this expla-
nation:
off Gen. O'Connell did not take
the oath on Sunday-the date
on which he was appointed by
President Eisenhower for four
year term-it would be necessary
to name an acting chief. This
would necessitate lot of paper
work that would have to be re-
scinded the next day when the
general ordinarily would take
the office. Therefore, he de-
cided to take Office on the day
of his appointment although it
happens to fall on Sunday"
The spokesman added that
Army lawyers had stated the
procedure was entirely legal.
Gen. O'Connell will succeed
Maj. Gen. George I. Back, whose
re-assignment has not been an
nounced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-30
Bondsmun Is Hit
With Pop Bottle;
Lawyer Accused

Donald Weed, a Washington
attorney, today was held in $500
bond on a charge of assaulting
a bondsman with a pop bottle.
Municipal Judge Almond
Scott set June 6 as date for
jury trial. Weed was accused of
striking dsman Perry
Howard. ir.. over the head with
the bottle during an argument
early today in Mr.. Towards Of
fee at 5l2 Fifth street NV.
According to police Mr..
Towards wound required 10
stitches. But a charge of assault
with a dangerous weapon was
cut down to simple assault by
the United States Attorneys Of
fee. Weed yesterday pleaded
guilty to simple assault involv-
ing an argument with a woman.
Sentence in this case was de-
ferred until May 20. A drunk
charge against Weed. stemming
from the alleged assault, was
continued until June 6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-30
WILL

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ploye, left no relative closer than
two women who are daughters
of a first cousin. These two
Mrs. Helen Davenport Smith of
Midlothian, Va, and Mrs. Fannie
Davenport Barnes of Mine Run,
Va.-instituted suit to have the
estate settled.
They each will receive one
sixteenth of the estate after
more than $4,000 costs were
taken out. The 39-cent check
went to R. V. Suttle of 407 De-
catur streets NV, Washington,
an elderly relative by marriage.
Checks Average
Twelve checks for 40 cents
were sent to great-grandchildren
of the first cousin of Miss Lee.
Average size of the checks
was $57.
Oddly enough, Mr.. King said,
Miss Lee had made a will. The
original is believed to have been
lost when her apartment was
vandalized, a carbon copy was
found but was not considered
valid by the court. 1t left the
entire estate to the Salvation
Army in Washington except for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-30
BY JOHN A. GILES

The Navy has banned any dis
play of its guided missiles and
other equipment while the Army
and All Force plan for such dis
plays on Armed Forces Day, May
81.
An Air Force spokesman said
that service will show off its
famed surface-to-surface Mata-
dor missile. The weapon will De
shown at several installations, in
Guiding Boiling Air Base and
Baltimore's Friendship Airport.
The Army also hopes to DEM
onStrate some of its Mixes in &C
ton. Battalions armed with
Surface-to-air weapons already
have begun to ring metropolitan
areas such as Washington. Re-
Gently a Nike was accidentally
discharged at Fort Meade, Md,
and portions of it fell on the
busy Baltimore Freeway.
The Nays bar to such show
ings, contained in a message to
all Navy and Marine Corps. sta
tionS, is specific. It states:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-30
Repeal Pledged if Laws
Impede Vaccine Program
CHARIOT EsvILLE, Va,

CHARIOT TESVILLE, Va,
April 80 (P.-Equitable alloca-
ton and distribution of the Salk
polio vaccine is a primary con-
sheraton of the Justice Depart
ment, Attorney General Brownell
told a University of Virginia au-
dience here last night.
The Federal tanti-trust laws
will not be permitted to slow
down distribution of the vaccine,
he. declared.
IF we find that any Federal
law, antitrust or otherwise, in
terferes with the fair ALLEGATION
and distribution of this vaccine.
we have decided that in the
emergency such laws will be re-
pealed or modified or set aside
by moratorium"
The attorney general con-
tinued. There is to be no legal
bar for the. distribution of the
vaccine to every family regard
sless of wealth. and there win be
no buying by. the Wealthy at
higher pricesss' '~--'' Il
p "At the sasnest ime,s he said,
I'VE mus; see to 1t that there
is no collision or artificial rails
ing of prices" y.
Addresses Fraternity
Mr.. Brownell spoke to q, public
meeting sponsored by the Sigma
MI Phi legal fraternity at the
university.
Noting that the Government
had authorized six firms to
manufacture the vaccine, he
said it soon became apparent
that these pharmaceutical houses
have not been able to prepare
enough of the substance to go
around"
While predicting that there
would be enough vaccine for all
children from the ages one to
nine by August !, he said during
the weeks just ahead that de-
mand will far exceed the sup
ply and distribution must be
equitable.
1.-THE Nation faces a situation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-30

which requires very great pa
tience," he declared. "A sub
stantial victory over polio has
been won,. and in a.. matter OF
months the great boon Of the
Salk vaccine wilt be available to
all who need it,"
Offered Other Nations
Mr.. Brownell noted that Pres
ident Eisenhower offered to make
the Salk formula available to
other nations. but none OF the
vaccine itself until the needs are
met in this country.
He said the vaccine would not
be distributed by the Govern
ment, but under Government
supervision.
1--WE will see that no one State
has more than its fair share, and
if we find any artificial price
rigging we will take action to
break it up" he declared.
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COntlnueu from First Page
were imperative in view of the
gravity of the crises and the
grim alternative that faces us
If there are to be no negotia-
tionS.
I'VE feel and hope that patient
and persistent endeavour may
produce results, or at least show
the way toward them we
entertain no prejudices and do
not feel ourselves barred in re-
spect Of any approach that will
lead to peace"
Among those who heard Mr..
Nehru speak were American and
Canadian diplomats, including
the new United States Ambassa-
dor, Jonn Sherman Cooper.
Commenting on the Asian
African conference, Mr.. Nehru
declared the Communist satel-
lites could in no way be called
colonies" as some members of
the parley alleged. a-
Mr.. Nehru referred to the
Banding controversy over the
definition Of colonialism. He
said this dispute reflects the
projection of cold war Affiliations
into the arena" Of the Banding
talks.
Mr.. Nehru said colonialsm in
its "well-understood sense" was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-30
EIbe Veterans
Get u. ). 0kay

CHICAGO. April 80 (Py.-Pass-
ports for IL American veterans
Of the Elbe Eiver meeting Of
United States end Russian troops
have heen cleared by the State
Department for a reunion in
Moscow, a spok esman for the
group said yesterday.
The State Depal tment il
Washington confirmed the an.
nouncement made by Joseph Po-
Iowsky. 81, of Chicago. It made
no further comment.
"All of us will be in Washirg-
ton Monday morning for the
final paper work." Mr.. Polowsky
said. We're working on the
transportation details now. but
aim to leave Tuesday"
Mr.. Polowsky is secretary Of
the American Veterans of the
Elbe River Linkup. They held a
10th anniversary reunion In
Washington earlier this week.
He said the group plans to be
in Moscow for the 10th ami
versary celebration of the Rus
sian V-day, May 9. Ten years
ago he was Pvt. Polowsky, men,
Der of the patrol led by 1t. AL
bert L. Kotzebue, which crossed
the Elbe at Stella, Germany,
to make the first contact Of
combat men between the two
armies.
MIR. Polowsky'S group will fly
to Russia at the invitation If
the Soviet veterans of the Elpe
River link-up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-30
By tine Associated Press

Secretary of State Dulles to-
day was reported planning to
meet in Paris with top French
leaders next week end in a per-
sonal move to reconcile con-
fiicting French-American pol
icies toward revolt-torn South
Wet Nam.
Mr.. Dulles is to leave Friday
for Paris to attend a Western
Big Three foreign ministers
meeting and Atlantic Pact talks
He was reported agreeable to
separate Indo-China discussions
while in the French capital.
French Embassy officials re-
ported Foreign Minister Antoine
Pinay and probably Premier
Edgar Faure were anxious to
meet with Mr.. Dulles on the crit
ical Indo-China outlook to work
out a joint plan for restoring
order.
Split Disclosed
A French-American split was
disclosed publicly yesterday when
the State Department reaf-
firmed its backing for Wet
Mans Premier Ngo Dinh Diem.
This came only a few hours after
France had pointedly declared
the Indo-Chinese leader was no
longer equal to the task of gov
erning.
This policy conflict came to
public view as Diem proclaimed
a victory for his loyal army
forces in the bloody two-day
war against a French supported
rebel group known as the Binh
Xuyen.
Mr.. Dulles and top United
States officials were reported
wavering slightly in their sup
port of Diem, but nevertheless
unwilling to switch backing to
any new candidate on the