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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-09-15
Red Quiz Defied
By Librarian
Mrs. Knowles Faces
Contempt Citation
By EDGAR L. PRINA

Mrs. Mary Knowles. q Society
Of Friends librarian at Plymouth
Meeting. Pa. today declined to
say whether she ever had been
q Communist and challenged the
authority of the Senate Internal
Security Subcommittee to ques-
tian her.
But the attractive. 45-year-old
witness asserted that she was not
how a member of the Communist
Party or of any organization on
the Attorney Generals subver-
sive list.
When pressed as TO whether
she had ever been q Red, she
refused to answer on grounds
this committee does not have
the jurisdiction to make such an
inquiry" She spurned use of
the Fifth Amendment or any
Constitutional provision in re-
fuSlng to answer.
Faces Contempt Citation
Subcommittee Counsel Jay
Sourwine warned that she was
risking a contempt charge. Later,
Acting Chairman Jenner. Re-
publican Of Indiana, told news
men he would ask the full judi
ciary committee to recommend a
contempt citation for Mrs.
Knowles.
The witness volunteered that
she had no knowledge "of mat
tiers involving national security,
subversion, sabotage. espionage,
infiltration or other illegal acts"
She testified that "for many,
many years I have had no con-
nection with any organization
on the Attorney Generals list"
When Mr.. Sourwine asked her
to be more specific. Mrs. Knowles
said: well many is more than
two and many many is more
than that"
Denies Red Meetings
Later the witness said she
could not remember whether
she had attended any Commu-
mist meetings in 1913. and added,
before that, I decline to an
swer."
Mrs. Knowles was identified
as a fellow member of the Com
Party by Herbert Phil
brick, former FBI undercover
agent, in testimony before the
subcommittee in 1858. She in
voked the Fifth Amendment when
questioned about the matter at
that time. Shortly afterward
she was released from her Job as
Librarian at NORWOOD, Mass.
Mr.. Sourwine said today the
subcommittee knows" she paid
See KNOWLES, Page AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-09-15
Agreement
Expected on
KeyFeotures
BIZ GEORGE BEVERIDGE


Approval by Federal planners
Of key features in the Webb &
Knapp proposal for redevelop-
ing southwest Washington APP
peared nearer today.
Chances for a go-ahead signal
on nearly all the basic South
west planning issues were boil
stored by three presentations
being made to the National Capt.
tai Planning Commission today:
/. A detailed "land-use" map
and report submitted by William
Zeckendorf's firm of Webb g.
Knapp. This contains details Of
Ia new street layout for the
Southwest, tells where schools.
fire houses and other public
buildings would be located and
in general earmarks-, the pro-
posed use Of every block.
2. A unanimous report Of the
commissions Co ordinating
Committee-whose members in
clude city highway: sewer and
water. traffic and other techni-
|cal experts-which favors, at the
operating level. a number Of
basic questions proposed by the
|land-use plan.
3. Endorsement Of the Co-ordi-
mating Committees findings by
la special committee Of Planning
Commission members.
Town Center Backed
One of the major points Of
agreement by the Co-ordinating
Committee is support for a AL
acre Town Center" located be-
tween Third and Sixth and I and
NJ streets S.W., which would in
Iclude retail shopping facilities
for the entire area.
This center. proposed by Webb
& Knapp, was one Of the knott
test problems to work out be-
cause 1t forces closing Df Fourth
street 6.W. between I and M.
Highway officials earlier had
maintained the street must re-
main open to handle traffic. The
approval was conditioned on
major improvements being made
to other main streets.
The proposal is that the
town center" would provide
shopping facilities also for new
residents in Project Area B--the
76-acre pilot redevelopment area
just to the north of the center.
II the center Is built, CONNER
clal areas now proposed in Area
B would be eliminated from that
project.
An early decision on this pos
sible change Is essential because
the Redevelopment Land Agency
soon will select a private in
weston to rebuild Area B and get
this small project started.
Adds Waterfront Arc
Another key feature in the
zeckendorf land-use plan is ex-
|pansion Of the space possible for
Washington Channel waterfront
development by curving the
existing line of Maine avenue in
an arc northward between
Seventh and Eleventh streets
S.W.
The new land-use plan does
not solve all the details of the
Southwest's new development.
It leaves some. in fact, virtually
untouched. But its approval
would furnish a blueprint
against which the details could
be worked out.
Probably the most important
question left up in the air is the
precise location of a new Ma
tional Air Museum proposed by
the Smithsonian Institution.
Smithsonian officials have
proposed it be located across the
north end of a 300-foot-wide
South Mall" proposed by Webb
& Knapp as the main entrance
way to the new Southwest from
Cnnfinmad nm Para 40 Cal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-09-15
ChurchiIIs on Holiday

LONDON, Sept. Is (P.-Sir
Winston and Lady Churchill left
London by air today for a holi-
day in the south of France. They
will stay at the Cap Dali villa
of Publisher Lord Beaverbrook,
an old friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-09-15
Morocco Indecision Laid
To Threats of CoIonists

Icidents Of August 20. when raid
ing Berber tribesmen sacked and
burned outlying settlements, the
fear Of the government reached
the panic level. To insure
against a repetition of these out
RACES, large military forces were
dispatched to Morocco. On the
political level. every assurance
was given to the Nationalist
leaders that their major demands
for reform and self-rule would
be granted.
Last Monday. when the dead
line passed. Premier Faure got on
the radio and announced that a
decision had been reached and
would be supplemented In the
days to come. His purpose was
to stage a holding action--to
Iforestall any violence which
might be brewing IN the medi-
mas of Casablanca and Rabat.
Premier Faure did not explain
what the decision was. But it
was widely leaked that its major
provisions were the return of
lex-Sultan Mohammed Ben Yous-
Isef from exile to France. the re-
tirement Of the present Sultan
Mohammed Ben Arafa, the set
ting up Of o Crown Council and
the formation Of a representa-
tive Moroccan Assembly.
Anxiety Overdrawn
As the deadline passed, it
quickly became evident that the
governments anxiety about ma
tive violence was overdrawn. So
far, except for sporadic acts of
terrorism that are a normal part
Of modern Moroccan life, there
has been no trace of any mass
uprising. This is ascribed to two
causes: the Nationalist leaders
have no wish to compromise a
situation which they believe to
be developing in their favor. The
military preparations which have
been made to quell any disturb
Iance have been extremely i'm
Ipressiye.
What has happened within
the last 48 hours is that the gov
eminent in Paris has begun to
recover its poise. It has faced
up to the fact that the govern
ment itself Is badly divided about
the decisions that have been
reached and that the real threat
of violence lies in an entirely
new quarter. Today. if Premier
Faure is not actually reconsider
ing some aspects of his hasty de-
See MOVES, Page A-4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-09-15
ROSH HASHONAH
SERVICES LISTED

JEWISH NEW YEAR--Wcshinston
oreo Jews will usher in the Jewish
New feor 57l6 tomorrow at sundown.
For q list Of services os compiled by
the Jewish Community Council of
Greoter Washington, see poss A-24.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-09-15

this campus area.
after the planning commission
meeting today.
The university now Is putting
up a new engineering building
on the east side Of Twenty-thirc
street between @ and H streets
NV. It also is raising money
for a new law center, for which
mo site has been determined.
In a publication issued in 1947
the university listed needs in.
|cluding a new chemistry build
ling costing about 5000. a new
gymnasium to cost about $780,
600, two classroom building!
costing about 100000 each ane
four additional dormitories.
Figures Higher Today
Presumably, these figure
would be substantially highe
under today's building costs. Ant
Iofficials said the university want
Ito review all plans In connection
with the new renewal" posi-
lbilities.
Mr.. Searles said such univer
|sity expansion projects have beel
conducted with great success un
| der the redevelopment process u
| a number Of other cities. In
Icluded are expansions Of Wayn
University in Detroit. Tempt
University in Philadelphia ant
New York University.
The proposed new project arei
would be bounded on the ives
Iby an expressway which is par
of the long -planned inner bel
road network around the down
town section. Immediately ives
of the expressway. q Foggy Bot
tom area already has been desig
mated an oficial urban renewal
lproject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-09-15
Adenauer Gives
Cabinet Report
No Action Token
On Moscow folks

BONN, Germany, Sept. IS P1.
The West German cabinet
heard a report on the Moscow
talks by Chancellor Konrad
Adenauer today. but took no
formal action.
An Official announcement said
the ministers wanted to study
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Eost Gemon ToIks in Moscow to Open
Tomorrow. Page IA
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Favors Market CLOSING

Last April. Mr.. Gwathmey
told House Appropriations sub
committee that the markets
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Temperatures Today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-09-15
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair tonight, low near IS. Fair. little
warmer tomorrow. (Full report plus resort
forecast on Page A-2)
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1955-03-15
Reseal Program
Is Announced

WASHINGTON, D.C.-It is going to
be slow year in Washington where
farm legislation is concerned. With a
new farm law passed last year, and
the election next, lawmakers from
rural areas are inclined to take things
slow, except when it comes to talk.
There will continue to be noisy
debate about 80 per cent VS.. fIex-
lille price supports. A bill to re-
store 80 per cent supports has at
least chance for passage by the
House. Odds are still heavy against
Senate approval.
There are a few bills in the hopper
that stand pretty fair chances of going
through that will affect ranchers and
farmers, directly or indirectly. The
military draft is one. The House already
has approved extension of the draft
until July /, 1859
Legislation to allow reduction of tar
ifs, and three-year extension of re-
ciprocal trade, is being pushed hard by
the administration. Strong support for
this is coming from the farm organiza-
ton, most Democrats and some Re
publicans. Outcome is still in doubt
Passed by whisker in the House, the
Presidents trade legislation faces an
other rigorous test in the Senate.
Industries that want protection
from competitive imports, and many
high-tariff Republicans mean to battle
''liberalized" world trade to the end.
Their success would be tough blow
for Ike to take Trade legislation leads
his list of 'musts" for passage by this
Congress.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1955-03-15
NO sooner announced than it shot 10 the top
NEW OLIVER SUPER 50

Here, too, if you want it, is divers independently
Controlled PTO.
BVilf-in Hydraulic System
Hydraulic system? The best! Built right in
standard equipment The brakes are self-energiz-
ing, double dsc-you use half the foot pressure of
band brakes, get four times the braking surface.
Steering is the re-circulating ball type-the same
used In fine cars.
But you get the idea. There is no other tractor
like the Super SIS. Certainly no value to match it.:
the Super SIS is comparatively priced (yet like all
divers, it's bound to bring you more at trade-in
time). Why not give it work test? See for your
self the things that have made this Super SIS the
talk of the farming world.
The OLIVER Corporation, 400 West Madison
Street, Chicago 6, Illinois,
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1955-03-15

Barely six months old, the Super SIS is already
accepted THE tractor i'm it's class -. the most
talked-abOut, most sought-after tractor In years
1T isn't hard to see why.
What other tractor packs so much power into
such convenient size? The Super SIS stands less
than AZ feet high, with a wheel base just notch
over six feet-ideal for working close quarters.
Yet it's the most powerful tractor in it's class
strong enough to pull three bottomsl
Three-Poinf Hitch .. Sfcndord Equipment
And the things it can dol It's handy three point
hitch STANDARD equipment) takes not only the
complete line of Oliver TOOLS but any three point
hitch Implements Add a tool bar carrier, and it
handles still more-plus all kinds of mounted
equipment: scrapers, leaders about anything
you name.
But that's only a starter! Here, also, is the
widest speed range In farming-six speeds for
ward, two reversal new super-low of III miles
an hour. Here's a choice of engine, gasoline or
diesel, you can have the that's best for you.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1955-03-15
RESEAL PROGRAM

A reseaI program of 1854 crop
grains stored on ranches and farms
has been announced by USDA for
Montana and certain other states
to clear the way for handling of SIS
crops Sin an orderly fashion," The
reseal operations will be similar to
the programs for 1852 and 1853
crops.
Farmers who choose to reSeal will
hold grain on the farm instead of de-
livering to CCC at the end of the regu-
lar loan period Loans on Montana
farn-stored grains will be extended
until March 81, 1856, on wheat, barley
and until July 81, 1856, on corn, Except
in designated angoumois moth areas. =
Reseal extension deadline date is April
30, 1856, on rye, oats and flaxseed,
Producers who hold 81 grain until
The new maturity date will receive full
storage payment for the entire period.
Payment on loans redeemed before ma
turity will depend on length of time re-
sealed grain is held. Application for
reseal loans should be made to county
ASC offices.
Under the resealing program, also,
purchase agreements may be converted
into price-support loans for the extend
ed period. Loans on 50 and '53 crops
now under reseal will not be extended,
says USDA.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1955-03-15
MINIMUM WAGE ISSUE

The proposed boost in minimum
wages from IS to- 80 cents an hour
rs creating more explosive issue
than farm supports. Odds favor
passage, and the administration
problem may be to hold the i'm
crease to that figure, which it
favOrs.
Labor unions are exerting full force
% raise the wage minimum to SIPS al
The frontiersman., 1955-12-22
Over 50 Vehicle Plates Sold First Weak in Palmer

Several vehicle owners already have purchased license plates for 1856, U. s. Commissioner Doro- thy Saxton said this week. Up to Wednesday 54 sets had been sold for passenger vehicles in the Pal mer area.
 Mrs. Saxton reminded local residents that the Territorial School Tax, which is often paid at the time vehicle owners pur- chase their plates, has been raised by Territorial Law from $500 to $7.50. The change in law went into effect December IS to apply on 1856 payments of the school tax.
 Vehicle owners have until Feb ruary 28 in which to purchase plates.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-22
MARTINS AND hAILLERS TAKE F[RSTS IN CHRISTMAS LlGXTING CONTEST

ed makes it worthy prize win. ner. Third place went to the Harry Winner family for their attractive outdoor decoration The Wimmer home is located in the Sherrod addition.
 Judging was difficult, the jud- ges said, and suggested that fam lilies ride around the valley and see the many beautiful and at tractive decorations put up by valley residents. Others who had registered for the contest were Dana Miemann on Matanuska street; in the same neighborhood Robin Nieman decorated the window in the Noel Woods home; at the corner of Bailey Hill street and Moose Creek avenue the home of Bunny Westrack; Lila A. Woods decorated the window at her grandmother's, Mrs. Lila NeWville; Cathy Klayun and Annie Yaloisoff decorated Clarice Isaccson's home in the Sherrod addition; Gladys Jones has an att tractive window in her home on Valley street in the Coop area several homes have decorated in side and out; on the Farmers loop road the homes of Marne Hanks and The Washburns are decorated; at the Butte Mrs. Lor- en McKechnie has decorated for Christmas, as has Mrs. Frye. Many other homes have put up festive holiday trim, making the valley a beautiful place to see during this Christmas season.
 Garden club members said win ner's checks will be in the mail as soon as possible.
 Judges for the contest were Rusty Dow, Betty 10 Riddle, and Wanda Jelinek. The club expres- Sed their appreciation to the iudg- es who braved the high winds Sunday night in making the rounds to see the various dis plays.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-22

The final response to our Snrlstmas lighting and decorat- Ing contest was most gratifying" q spokesman of the club said this week Tn announcing the winners A total of 21 names were entered III the contest, an addition of F during the last few days of the registration period.
 First prizes in window decora- tons went to the Paul Martin family of Martin Road. Their family project earned them the sum of $l5 and the admiration of people passing their home. Their large picture window was artifui- iy done in nativity scene with a third dimentional flair To reach the Martin home interest ed persons should drive down Springer road, turn left and con- tlnue almost to the end where the Martin Road turns off to the left.
 Second place in the same class went to Cy Brewer family for their beautiful window decora- Sfon, in which they also used the religious motif. The Brewer home IS located on the Butte loop road.
 Third place went to the Allan Mick family for their large win dow scene depicting a rural scene and large gold star with a Christmas wish message, subtle reference to the capitol of Alaska.
 Several entrants decorated their yards and for the Art Mill ier's efforts they were awarded first place in this class. Their out door scene is complete with Sam ta's reindeer. The Miller home IS situated just east of the North Palmer Store. Second place was awarded to the United Protestant Church where considerable work made it one of the outstanding displays in the valley. Lighted candles in each window; large lighted star on top of the church and the entire church flood light
The frontiersman., 1955-12-22
Reporters
 No1eAook

Monty Larsh, USN, is home for the Christmas holidays from his station at San Diego, California.
 Denny BouwenS, son of Police Chief and Mrs Bernard Bouwens, celebrated his sixth birthday re- gently with a party at his home. Fifteen neighborhood children helped him celebrate with games and refreshments of ice cream and a big birthday cake
 Olive Johnson.plans to reopen her snack bar this weekend. She will be located at Club '49 and in Wtes all her friends to drop in for her famous snacks, including chicken and prawns.
 A large turnout of Palmer Elks and their ladies enjoyed the lod- ge's annual Christmas party held at Elks hall December 21. A buff fet lunch was served during the evening and dancing was enjoy ed. A beautifully decorated Christmas tree lent holiday air to the festivities.
 The Territorial Police two-way radio has been installed in the police office at City Hall, it was announced this week. This is the second police radio in Palmer, the other being located at the home of Territorial Police Officer Frank Cornelius.
 Four representatives from the 5839th Base Flight Squadron at Elmendorf were in Palmer this week to deliver a cash gift to the Church of God childrenS' home in Palmer. The money was col Iected from personal donations from airmen in the Squad.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-22
CIVIL SERVICE JOBS
 OPEN FOR APPLICATION

Applications will be accepted for appointment to the position of Soil Conservation Aid, GS-2, and GS-4, Salary $2,96O to $3,4l5 per annum), according to the Portland Field Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners for the Department of Agriculture. The positions are located in the states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and the Territory ot Alaska. Appointments may be made by the Soil Conservation Service, U. $. Department of Agriculture, and other Federal Agencies.
 The examiners also announced that applications will be accept ed for career conditional appoint ment to the position of Engineer ing Aid (AgriculturaD GS-2, GS-4, and GS-5. Salary $2960 to $267O per annum. These positions are located in the same states as listed above. Applications for these examinations will be ac- cepted by the Executive Secre- tary, Field Board of U. s. Civil Service Examiners, U. s. Depart ment of Agriculture, 1218 s. w. Washington Street, Portland 5, Oregon.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-22
Churches.

Continued from page D Lancaster bringing the Christ mas message.
 Midnight mass will be celebrat- ed at St. Michael's Catholic Church December 24 and two masses will be offered on Christ mas Day by the Rev. James F. Snead.
 Other area churches are plan ming special Christmas Day pro grams during their regular Sun day morning services.
 All residents of the valley are invited to join the churches in observance of the Christmas hoi- day.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-22
Obituary BARBARA JOYCE BRANTON
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Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at United Protestant Church for Barbara Joyce Branton, wife of Thomas Richard Branton, who died at Anchorage December ". Clifton Grover, president of the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, conducted the ser vice, assisted by members of the church.
 Mrs. Branton, injured in an automobile accident early Satur- day evening, died at Providence Hospital shortly after having glv- en birth to a daughter.
 The daughter of Toivo and Norma Bentti, Mrs. Branton came to Alaska with her parents from Great Falls, Montana in 1947 and graduated from Palmer High School in 1853. Tn addition to her husband, infant daughter, and parents, she is survived by three brothers, Irwin, Larry and Will liam, all of Palmer, and her ma ternal grandmother, Mrs. Alice Flarnm of Rexburg, Idaho.
 Prior to the church services, members of Beta Sigma Phi, of which Mrs. Branton was a mem Der, held a memorial service n the church assembly hall. Mrs. Harold Thu1na, chapter advisor, read the service.
 Interment took place in the Palmer Cemetery. Pail bearers were Irwin, Larry and William Bentti, Robert Goodman, Ronald Shook, and Jim Cottrel.
The frontiersman., 1955-12-22

Five University of Alaska fa- culty members are listed in the recently printed 1855 biological sciences volume II of American Men of Science" They are Dr.
 John l.. Buckley, leader of the Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit; Frederick c. Dean, assis- tant professor of wildlife man agement; Otto William Geist, re- search associate in paleontology;
The frontiersman., 1955-12-22
Merry Christmas

This Christmas wish This New Year cheer Is bringing you The happiest year. The Holy church The Holy night The Holy star Was calm and bright. Through the Heavens The Holy star Shone here and there So bright and far. This Holy Day This Christmas morn Was full of cheer When Christ was born Tn little town of Bethlehem The light shone down to Thee To keep the hearts of many
 souls To keep the heart of me.
 By Dorothy Campbell,
 Age 10 years
The frontiersman., 1955-12-22

pr. Brina Kessel, associate pro- lessor of biological science, and Druska Carr Schaible, professor of biological sciences and head of that department.