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Evening star., 1955-06-14
BY the Associated Press

The Air Forces first turboprop
transport plane, the Hercules
C130A, will have a new elec-
tronic system to detect engine
fires Immediately.
With Air Force permission, E.
Douglas Reddan. vice president
of Fireye Division. Electronics
Corp. of America, Cambridge
Mass, announced today develop
|ment of the system after years
of research.
Mr.. Reddan said the heart OF
the new system is a miniature
.photo-conductive cell sensitive
to infrared rays emitted in large
quantities by fires.
"The eiectronic eye detects
with the speed of light" Mr..
Reddan said. Previously used
fire detectors are countless times
slower since they depend on
Evening star., 1955-06-14
Attack Suspect
Faces Lie Test

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calf,
June IA (P.-A bus boy admirer
of band vocalist Alice Lon may
be subjected to a lie detector
test today in connection with the
sadistic attack on the singer,
her husband and her mother.
Police detectives booked
Joseph M. Cannon, Is. on sus-
picion of robbery. Miss Lon, 27,
identified him as one of her fan
club members who has taken
pictures of her at the ballroom
where she sings with Lawrence
Welk'S orchestra.
But officers said a camera roll
found in Cannon's room con-
tanned no pictures of the singer
The hooded three-man gang
breaking into her home Sunday
took 120 pieces Of costume jew.
elry and forced her to pose nude
while they photographed her.
They kicked and beat her hus.
band, Robert M. Waterman, ano
her mother, Mrs. Mary Wyche
Her three children were not
harmed.
Cannon claims he was in San
Bernardino at the time.
Evening star., 1955-06-14
DEATHS REPORTED
(From D. c. Health Department,

George Elliott, SO. 5000 New Hampshire
Alexander Graham. SO. 1922 Spring rd
Frank Fay, SO. 11s5 Spring I'd. NV.
Agnes Dakin, 90, 3233 v st. NV,
Charles Scott, 20, 454 Burns ST. se.
Catherine Bradley, 10, 1895 Lawrence
Dixie Lamasure, 78, Washington.
Hunter Linton, 6S. 1910 Crittendon ct
Richard MOhler. es. 3212 Stephenson
ThseIma sii a zorn. 40. williamsburg. Va.
Letitia Thomas, 90, 5o4 Twenty-thirc
Henry iri Riley, infant. Arlington. Va.
Infant Murphy. 1928 Buena Vista terri
Eliza Clark, "a, 57ss smilburn ave. s.e
James washington. 81 i223 T st. NV
Ellen Harris, 90, 1884 Albemarle st. NV
Laura Spitzer. 76, WASHINGTON.
Lucie Buck. 73. HOO Twenty-fifth st
waiiter Kelly. 20. sO17 Rodman st. NV
George Cherry. SO. 1915 Seventeenth st
sidney wigransky. SO. 14os Mancheste
Evaiyn Crowen, 40. 1858 wahler pl. Sc
Mamie Lane, SO, 91S g st. s,w.
Alexander Tut, SO, IA NJ st. ne.
Beatrice Wright. 46. 1916 Eighteenth
Mildred Liverpool, 80, 14o4 Carroll st
Infant Robinson. 22l Fiftieth st. ne.
Evening star., 1955-06-14
Outdoor Art Fair
Awards 9 Prizes

The Southeast outdoor Ar
Fair, which moved inside wher
the week end got too wet
awarded nine prizes Sunday
night.
More than 400 articles were
exhibited. The fair was ar.
ranged by a group of Southeast
citizens. Entries came from
adults and children who live
or work in Southeast.
The prizes went to Mrs. Kath.
ryn Devine for professional OF
painting; Richard Treston, am.
ateur oil painting: Mrs. Edna
Lee, professional ceramics; Mrs
Maurine Phinisee. amateur ce-
|ramics; Mrs. Martha Hall, pro.
fessional sculpture; Mrs. Estelle
Main, amateur sculpture.
First prizes for children went
to Christine Paige, best painting
by a child under 10; Sheila Gal
lun, best painting by a chile
over 10, and Bonnie Barrette
best sculpture by a child.
Evening star., 1955-06-14
Strike Closes
80 Factories
In Singapore

SINGAPORE. June IA [R.-
Singapore's 1000 taxicabs dis
appeared from the British COL
Iony's streets today as drivers
Joined in Communist backed
general strike protesting the ar
rest of six Chinese union officials.
About 80 factories and firms
were closed.
The taxi drivers walkout left
thousands stranded without any
form of public transportation
All the city'S IS bus lines were
shut down Sunday when 5000
employees walked off their jobs
The general strike so far was
only partially effective. The
government estimated about H.
900 workers were idle of 10000
ordered out by leaders of SO
unions.
The union leaders said the
rest of their members would join
the walkout shortly. This threat
came after Singapore's labor
government turned down union
offer to call off the strike in
exchange for the release of the
six union officials arrested Sun
day
No major violence was re-
ported so far, but authorities
kept a sharp lookout for any
outbreaks, Strike-sparked riots
last month cost the lives of four
persons, including Gene D. Sy-
ImondS. an American news cor
respondent.
AS picket lines mushroomed
throughout the island, police
said "intimidators" forced the
taxi drivers to join the strike.
Food stores stopped deliveries
as their drivers also walked out.
A blackmarket in gasoline
sent the usual price of 1.42
Straits dollars (47 cents) per
gallon to seven Straits dollars
($2.30). ;
. Firms so far affected by the
strike included most rubber fac
tories. the Ford Motor Co., Ma
tional Carbon g. Carbide Co., and
the KiWi Boot Polish Co.
Another automobile was set on
fire, apparently by strikers or
strike sympathizers, raising to
20 the number of cars damaged
or burned within a week.
Evening star., 1955-06-14
Jackson Sees Red Effort
To Top U.S.. Atom Plan

Eisenhower proposed for the first
time that the sharing of atomic
secrets be extended to atomic
power plants, and suggested that
this country pay half the cost
of the smaller research reactors
lit already is helping some coun-
tries build.
Plan Hailed in Congress
His plan found general APP
proval in Congress. Representa-
tive Price, Democrat, of Illinois,
for example, said the recon-
mendations "are in line with
what the (atomic energy) COM
mittee has always advocated
A first step toward congres-
sional approval of these objec-
tives came yesterday when the
Atomic Energy Committee voted
to authorize IS million to carry
them out. That was So million
more than the Atomic Energy
Commission indicated would be
needed at first.
However, the committee re-
jected another Eisenhower pro-
posal-a bid for $21 million to
start work on a nuclear-powered
"atoms-for-peace" ship to cruise
the world.
The committee did approve a
$25 million item to build power
reactor for use in a surface ship
which could be adapted either
for military or merchant use.
.Knowland Confident
Senate Republican LIE a der
Knowland said at the White
House today he believes the
merchant ship pro-
posal will win Congressional ap-
proval and the necessary ap-
before this session
of Congress is over.
Noting that the goodwill
atomic ship was voted down by
a narrow" margin of 9-to-7 in
the joint committee. Senator
Knowland said Republicans have
served notice that an
would be offered on
the Senate floor to carry out the
recommendation.
He told reporters that the
matter was discussed at a con-
ference of Republican Congress
sional leaders with the President
this morning. The consensus at
the meeting was that the atomic
ship would serve a very useful
purpose in promoting the atoms
for-peace program.
Evening star., 1955-06-14
L Brove Youngsters Get
Health School Diplomas

son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Teddis
Hines. 1349 Kenyon street NV
William Rich, president of tht
iPTA of the Health School anc
Visiting 1nstructing Corps, dis
Itributed gifts to the graduates
costume jewelry for the girls, cuff
link and tie clasp sets for the
boys.
The Rev. Robert E. Van Beu.
sen pronounced the invocation
and benediction. His son, Robert
was one Of the Health Schoo
graduates. The family lives al
1888 Sixteenth street NV.
Other members of the grad
uating class included:
Carlos Eduardo Gouvea, son
of Joaquin C. Gouvea, 4545 Con-
necticut avenue NV; Kenneth
George Heyman. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Heyman, 564 Mich
olson street NE; Abbie Veronica
Moore. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Harold Moore. 5312 Maple road
Arlington, Va.
Also, Arlene Mildred Roles
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Roles. 1006 New Hampshire
avenue NV; Sandra Lynn Sale
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Sale, 1880 Hobart street NV;
Theresa Viola Simms, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Simms
738 Twelfth street Sc; Alfred
George Jund, son of Mr.. and Mrs
John Jund, 46l2 Forty-eighth
street NV.
Also, William Taylor Pryse, sor
Iof Mr.. and Mrs. William Pryse
4609 Albemarle street NV, ano
Helen L. Torreyson, daughter o1
Mrs. Thelma O. Torreyson, {
Eighth street Sc.
Evening star., 1955-06-14
Berry Forms Festival
And, Parade Draw !, 500

The program included various
ballet numbers and tap and
square dance groups of the youth
center on the stage. A group OF
youngsters under IL. dressed in
rag costumes, danced to the tune
Iof "The Glad Rag DOLL" The
Anacostia-Spingarn Cadet groups
also performed.
Groups in the parade included
the Police Boys Club No. 3
Drum and Bugle Corps; Scout
Troops Nos. 533 and 504, patrol
boys from Birney Schools, the
Junior Police and Citizens Corps
from Parkchester Courts and $50
costumed children with flags and
banners.
Evening star., 1955-06-14
EIectronic Fire Alarm System
Installed in Transport Plane

thermal effectss which have a
slow response"
He added that the device de-
tects the flicker" which dis
tinguishes flames from constant
Iinfrared radiation coming from
lamps, heat processes and other
sources.
The instant the detection sys-
tenn indicates fire a control
unit flashes a warning light in
the cockpit advising the crew
which engine is ablaze.
The Hercules, built by Lock-
heed Aircraft Corp. at Marietta,
Ga. has four jet engines driving
Ipropellers. 1t has a cargo capac-
lity of 20 tons, and is able to
take off from and land on run
ways of moderate length.
Evening star., 1955-06-14

A total of $500 persons saw
the parade and fourth annual
June festival of the Barry Farms
Recreation Center, 1880 Sumner
road Sc, last night.
About 5000 of the spectators
lined the parade route along
Sumner road and as it proceeded
along Firth Stirling road. Stevens
and Wade roads, then back to
Sumner and into the grounds
where the festival took place.
The festival queen. Miss Joan
Dyson, a student at AnacoStia
High School, was crowned by C.
Gordon Southall, president of the
Hillsdale Civic Association.
Evening star., 1955-06-14
PhiIodeIphion Held Up
In His Hotel Room Here

Chester N. Hayes, So, colored,
chief of the Rehousing Bureau,
Redevelopment Authority Of
Philadelphia, reported to police
that he was robbed Of $50 and
his wrist watch in his room at
the Hotel Statler last night.
In Washington to attend a
redevelopment conference, Mr..
Hayes told officers he answered
a knock at his door about 1880
pm. and was forced to give
up his money and watch to a
man who held his hand in his
pocket as though he had a gun.
Evening star., 1955-06-14
BY the Associated Press

Senator Jackson, Democrat of
Washington said today the Unit
ed States must move forward
faster" in the peaceful atomic
field to counter anticipated Rus
sian efforts to claim leadership.
Senator Jackson. a member of
the ate-House Atomic Energy
Committee, said President EiSen-
hower's latest atoms-for-peace
proposal was "a very good job as
far as it went" But he said this
country should be willing to go
further.
Other informed sources said a
major factor behind the Presi-
dents proposal, made in speech
Saturday at Penn State Univer-
sity, was the hope it will take
some steam out of moves ex-
pected from the Russians.
Such proposals could come at
the top-level big four meeting
starting July 18 at Geneva or
at a United Nations interna-
tional conference on the peace
full uses of atomic energy. This
conference, also at Geneva, is
scheduled August 800.
Soviet Move Predicted
These sources said the admin
istration anticipates the Soviets
will unveil, with all the drama
and propaganda they can, an
atoms-for-p peace plan aimed at
portraying Russia as the leading
humanitarian power of the
world.
Senator Jackson. disclaiming
any knowledge as to the intent
of Mr.. Eisenhower's speech, said
In an interview that Russia will
attempt to seize the issue of the
peaceful atom and make it their
own" 4
"We must assume that they
have made real progress in
peacetime uses of nuclear pow
err" Senator Jackson said. 1--WE
don't know what they may come
up with at Geneva, but we can
be sure they will play the peace
full atom Just as hard as they
can"
This Nation should be pre-
pared to assist in making both
research and commercial power
reactors available to allies, Sen
ator jackson said, adding: ITO
assist friendly nations obtain re-
search reactors is a step in the
right direction. but not a big
enough STEP"
In his weekend speech Mr..
Evening star., 1955-06-14

Commencement exercises were
held yesterday for IL brave
youngsters completing their
ninth grade of schooling, despite
handicaps that could have halted
the education Of less courageous
children.
Five received diplomas from
the Health School. 1t is the Dis
trict-operated institution in the
Burdick Vocational High School,
Thirteenth and Allison streets
NV. The seven other certificates
were for boys and girls who
went to class" in their own
homes or in hospitals. Their
teachers were from the Visiting
Instruction Corps, another Dis
trict service.
Spirited Services
At the ceremony in Burdick
Schools auditorium. wheel
chairs, crutches and leg braces
were casual accessories to the
principal business at hand.
Choir duties were by under
graduates They might have been
more frail of limb than their
contemporaries blessed with bet
ter health. but their singing was
as spirited as any.
"They asked nothing but an
opportunity" said Lawson j.
Cantrell, assistant superintend-
ent of Junior high schools for the
District. Mr.. Cantrell added that,
If all the members of Congress
and the District Commissioners
had attended the commence
ment. "all we would have to do is
go to them tomorrow and ask
them for the money these chill
dren need. and we would get it,"
Gifts for Graduates
Mrs. Evangeline P. Skitsky, 6
teacher. and past chapter regent
OF the Daughters of the Ameri.
can Revolution. presented award.
for good citizenship to two pu.
pills. They were Virginia Atkin.
son. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
William Atkinson, sci Seventh
street Sc, and Wayne Hines
Evening star., 1955-06-14

Especially when you're on vacation, it's fun
to keep in touch with what's happening
at home. So have The Star follow you
wherever you go. Just tell us where you're
going, when you're leaving and how long
you plan to be away Your copy of The Star
will reach you every day.
Evening star., 1955-06-14
BIRTHS REPORTED

BOYS
ira and Rita Apter.
Vincent and Rosemary Burgher.
irving and Joan Cashell.
Nathan and Ruth Gittleson.
quentin and Emmylog Hansen.
Henry and Jerry Irving
Homer and Shirley Jensen.
Julius and Ruth Kopit.
Walter and Janet Nelson,
Arthur and Margaret Peisner.
Jackie and Dsna Robertson.
Charles and Christina Schoenberger.
James and Lois Sehold.
Louis and Sarah Val,
Joseph and Rita Weeks.
Russell and Ruth Zane.
Joseph and Harriet Akers.
Thomas and and Mary Harley.
Earle and Malinda Neale.
John and Elinor Breads.
joseph and Huguette Callaway.
Joseph and Mary Cox.
Milton, and Barbara Garner.
Magdaleno and Lolita JardeieSa.
william and Minnie Junkin.
Charles and Ruth Mills
Robert and Ruby Peddle.
Theodore and Donna Rislev.
Albert and Eleanor Robertazzi.
Jesse and Gertrude Snead.
Joseph and Reverlv SNYDER.
Moises Noises and Pauline Tauber.
Alired Ain and FRANCES Watson.
John and LaNoir Dewkins.
Talbert and Minnie Glover.
Charles and MARGARET Holly.
Toy and Sau Ng.
Walter and Judith Whitaker.
James and Mary Young.
GIRLS
zang and Gertrude Auerbach.
Perry and Catherine Bateman.
Olan and Rosa Channel.
Robert and Thelma Faragher.
Thomas and Hazel Fritter.
Daniel and Ruth Kuhn.
Thomas and Evelyn Garner.
Marion and Elizabeth Harris.
Edward and Carol Herbert.
Harry and Elizabeth HUFF.
Thomas and Anne Mako.
Billy and Patricia Markland.
Anthony and Jean Mayhew.
Kenneth ard Helen Montgomery.
Victor and Martha Parker.
George and Teresa Rowe.
William and Patricia ScheH.
Robert and Gloria Silva.
Jerry and Mae Timmons.
Carl and Estelle Waslosky.
Perry and Nancy Wilcox
Paul and Yolanda Zamora.
Thomas ana Esther BallenRer.
Eugene and Estella Sharp.
Albert and Efie Campbell.
Jack and Lorena Dresser.
Glenn and Virginia Barton.
James and Mary Boyd.
Robert and Charlotte Fisher.
Wilbur and Ethel Cannon.
Norman and Ann Haley.
Darwin and Rosalie Helm
Herbert and Sharon Honecker.
Arthur and jeanette Jaauett.
Wallace and Kay Love.
Bertram and jeanette Marks.
Alfred ana Mary Masiello.
Aldo and Louise Mencarint.
Franklin and Betty Mccoy,
Maurice and Marie Poole.
Robert and Doris Sanford.
George and Dawn Scheffel.
Vernon and Daphna Stamm.
William and Angeline Underwood.
Charles and Shirley Williams.
#shn and Doris Wright.
8obert and Beulah Bing.
Joha and Elaine Saunders.
Evening star., 1955-06-14
MARRIAGE
LICENSE
APPLICATIONS

Under D. c. lalD couples must
apply for q marriage license on
one day, tDait three fuH days
and receiue the license on the
fifth day. Sundays and holi-
days are counted the same as
other dnyS.
Evening star., 1955-06-14
81 Million Cars in '65

DETROIT.-By 1865 it is now
estimated there will be 81 million
passenger cars and II million
trucks and buses using the Ma
tion's highway system.
Evening star., 1955-06-14

Bernard Pendleton, 80, 1121 Sd st. ne,
and Barbara Speirs, 20. 1923 Sd St. n e.
Hal Jeffers, 23, 100 Iryington st. s.w.
and Mary Hancock. 81. 1914 5th st
Harold Dwyer. 20, Hyattsville, Md. and
Patricia Redmond. 10. 157 Irvington
st. s.w.
Go don Green, "a. Tomball, Tex, and
Marsha Beebe. 20, 54I5 Connecticut
Harold Hart, 25, and Margaret winfrey
20, both of Alexandria. Va.
Conrad SEIZURE, 20, and Geraldiu Nc.
Adams. %, both Of Arlington, Va.
Walte' Stewart. 10. Ft. Myer, Va. and
Jeanette Burch, 10, 200 I'd st. Sc.
Chester BsLder, SO. 1929 Staples st. ne.
and Dorothy Sly. "a, 2s13 Terrace I'd
Calvin Larye, 80, 1926 Sd st. NV, and
EVELYN Terry, 80, 1890 Sd st. NV.
Leo Martin, 23, Worcester, Mass. and
Patricia Oglethorpe, II, 327 st. Sc
Clarke Harris. %, McKeesport. Pa, and
Patricia Williams, 20, Takoma Park
Rodney Hunt. 90, and Deanna Berlo, II
both OF Alexandria, Va.
Michae' Dumal, Il, Buskirk, N. Y, ant
Evelyn Payne, 30, Falls Church. Va.
John Ccakley, %, South Amboy, N. j
and Rernice Dowdy, FL, $3.50 T st. s.e
Donald Fighter, %. oil Alabama ave
Sc, and Margaret Luby, 2I, GOT
Brandywine st, sc.
Martin Knight, 1400 Staples st. me-
and Mittie Doane, 10. 1910 Living.
ston ru. Sc.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-11
PLANE LANDS on TRUCK

Orotno Idaho Merel Bowler.
47-year-old pilot Of light plane
letting Gls plane down Col
routine landing Instead of ht-
.aa the landing strip the plane
landed piggy baCk->tyle on top
of tuck The truck driver LLOYD
Caars 1r said hid wasn't aware Of
aha hanp, until wing IA
fae alaaa pped ara hc >av tHc
Shadow No oHc Vas hurt and tile
damage 10 thc plane and truck
Waa surprisingly slight
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FOOD SHOP VALUES

55c Patriot Brand Sweet Picked
Watermelon Rind, IS ounce jar
39c, 3 for LOO
48c Patriot Brond Sweet Mus
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39c, 3 for LOO
Sc Patriot strawberry preserves,
10 ounce jor, 2 for LOO
48c Patriot erope Jelly, 10 ounce
jar 3oc, 3 for LOO
Csc Patriot black raspberry Jelly.
10 ounce jar. 2 for LOO
Csc Goodman whole sweet pick
= les, 70 ounce jar, 2 for Ito
CSC Patriot Brond, ice cream,
extra rich, quart Soc
Sc RicheIieu halves EIberto
freestone peaches, | pound IA
ounce con 2 for LOO
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40c Richelieu whole tomatoes,
pound 3 ounce can, 3 for Csc
27c RicheIieu cream style gor-
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pound, 2lc, S for 100
27c RicheIieu whole kernel eoI-
den corn, ! pound can,
2lc, 5 for 100
4Oc Richelieu small sifted June
peas, pound can, 2Sc, 2 for Sc
29c RicheIieu oppfesouce, sweet
ened, ! pound can, 23c, 4 for Csc
2,lO Exquisite Blossom Design
decorated assorted cookies, z
pound tin, Los
43c Goodman Onion Relish, old
fashioned flavor. IS ounce jar,
BIC, 8 for 100
43c Goodman PiccoliIIi relish,
IS ounce jar, SIC, 8 for LOO
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$50 Fournier's whole picked
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quart jar, l.l9
W5L-Food Shop. st Floor,
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Bake Shop Specials
LOO Layer cokes, Soc
8" lemon merineue pie, regular
Iy Doc, 64c
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North Building . oIso Chevy Chase
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Coshew CoromeI Chews covered
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By james Nc Kinney, Jr.

TNHEY were going home to the Sunset
Il District in Inspector Harry Conroy's
car.
Inspector Tom Devin tried to relax while
Conroy drove. They had been working
half the night, but they hadn't found
Fahron.
Devin tried to evade the admission, but
underneath he was glad. Fahron was a
killer, and Devin had had enough of killers.
Its going to be foggy out here" Conroy
said.
The Older man leaned closer to the wind
shield as he turned into Fulton Street. San
Francisco could be sparkIingly clear down.
town, and this side Of the city might be
covered with thick blanket of fog.
Devin looked at the tall spires of St.
Ignatius wreathed in sWirling gray, then
leaned back and closed his eyes, listening
to the police calls. Conroy always kept
his radio tuned to the police band.
There was still no trace of Fahron.
Earlier, they had closed in on him in the
Mission District, but he'd slipped out. In
twelve hours he'd killed two people. If he
weren't caught soon, he'd probably kill
more. But let someone else get him, Devin
thought, not me.
"How's Betty?" Conroy asked.
Fine. Devin got out cigarette, lit it,
then stared at the glowing tip. She's been
trying to talk me into leaving the force,
Harry"
Conroy turned his head. ''She has?''
Devin shrugged. you know - it's kind
of tough on her."
CoNRoY looked back at the street. yeah.
Sure, it is, kid. For bachelor like me, this
is all right. But when you've got wife -"
Devin felt his face flush. Conroy's an
swer had been too quick, too pat. Betty
had talked to him about quitting the force,
but only because she understood how he
felt, because she understood that he'd lost
his nerve. In reality it was DeWn himself
who wanted to quit, and he was certain
that Conroy knew that.
They turned into Golden Gate Park, and
here the fog thickened, lying heavily over
the trees and terraces.
Great night for escaped cons" Conroy
said.
The radio sounded again. Fahron had
turned up on Portola Drive near Twin
Peaks. He'd seriously wounded a service
station attendant, stolen blue sedan.
Conroy swore angrily. 'Kill-crazy."
Devin's insides knotted. Kill-crazy, just