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yolve strange circumstances. resulting in
his travelling over thousands Of miles of
water, spending time and money to help a
man he was to visit for "a hourS-and not
see again for three years-and requesting
the aid of United States Senator to fulfill
that promise.
There was loud rap at the door. Chris
opened it to face a boyhoOd friend he
hadn't seen in years, Air Force Capt. Julian
Osborne, on leave from an assignment with
SHAPE in Paris. They talked about old
times before Julian said: Chris, I'll be in
Paris only few more months. Why not
come over for a viSit?"
Chris face frightened. Then his wife
urged, Honey, you've never been in Europe.
You may never again get the opportunity.
The change should be relaxing. You could
take your vacation now instead of next
summer"
On January Is, 1858, Chris walked down
the gangplank of the luxury liner United
States which had docked in lie Havre,
France. He boarded a train for three
hour ride to Paris. A man with beard
to his waist-a Belgian priest-sat down
next to him in the wine" car.
'The priest was very friendly" Chris
recalls. HE bought me glass of wine. A
friend of his acted as an interpreter.
learned he was Father Albert Forgeur, on
leave for the first time in three years from
the Belgian Congo. I gladly accepted his
invitation to visit him at his home in Liege
(Belgium) after my visit in Paris"
1t was Hony-ESneux-a suburb of Liege-
where Chris subsequently was to fulfill his
promise. There the priest introduced him
to his brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Philippe Cloes, and their eight
children
Il could see this family was losing the
struggle to make ends meet" Chris recalls.
They didn't have warm clothes, nor enough
to eat The kids were sleeping four in a
bed. But there was a rich quality in the
family-friendlineSS and warmth I couldn't
overlook.
I learned they had harbored six doomed
American flyers from the Nazis in World
War II. They also had won a scroll from
the International Jewish Refugee Organ
ization for concealing seven Jews from the
Gestapo during Germany occupation.
Although Philippe and l were Stymied
by a language barrier, we did have one
thing in common-art. looked on Philippe
as lost painter He had been to some of
the best art schools in Belgium, having won
the highest school award for his work in
water colorS-the gold medal. Painting is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-05

my hobby, and felt sure this man was a
great artist. He had a f1neness of detail
that captured all the warmth and beauty Of
a subject, whether a bird in fight or the
petal of rose He specialized in painting
religious scenes and illustrating children'S
books.
II looked over hundreds of his paintings
gathering dust. Here was a man with
talent-a man 1 could really help"
Philippe was only too happy to have his
new American friend take some of the
paintings home with him. Chris had them
appraised in Washington art galleries. He
presented them to art directors in many
publishing houses in Baltimore and New
York. He wrote scores of letters to book
publishing, advertising and greeting card
firms the county over. The responses
ranged from his work Is excellent" to
hes truly great artist"
Philippe had asked me to sell painting
for. say. IS or $1O," Chris says. II sold his
first few pictures for $500 plus royalties.
AS time passed, was sending him thou
sands of dollarS-enough for a family of
10 to live on comfortably. 1 never would
accept cent, SO Philippe would send me
a rug or pottery he'd made. or pictures for
my three children. He, of course wanted
to come to this country to paint. got the
president of a well-known New York
Christmas caro- firm to hire him. He even
visited Philippe in Belgium"
That was two years ago. Then Chris
dream of bringing assured success to
Philippe-and fulfilling his promise
seemed to explode. Philippe was blocked
from leaving Belgium because medical
authorities in Antwerp claimed he had an
active case of tuberculosis
II had him send his chest plates to me-"
Chris explains. "RadiologiStS at Johns
Hopkins read them. They said he simply
had LESSONS from pleuriSy he'd contracted
20 years ago. No sign of TB. Senator
Butler, Republican Of Maryland then did
me a service Of sending cables and letters
to our Embassy in Antwerp to look into the
matter. His letters expedited Philippe'S
clearance"
Recently, Philippe came to this country
He's now top artist with the New York
Christmas card firm. Chris says. and hopes
later to bring his family over AS the two
men met, after three years and hundreds
of letters, Philippe'S words were:
How could any man have such a good
friend!"
That was enough for Chris-he'd fulfilled
the promise he'd made to himself when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-01
Congressman
Begin Training
For June Game

The athletic minded-if not
bodled-members of the House
60 into spring training tomor-
row for the Annual June Con-
gressional Baseball Game spon-
sored by The Star.
The legislators, 80 in all and
representing 10 States, have as
sembled at Daytona Beach, Fla,
for their five-day training ses-
sion. They and their families are
the guests OF the Chamber of
Commerce there during the
Easter holidays.
City Island Ball Park is the
site for these springtime out
RACES committed in the name of
the great American pastime by
House Republicans versus House
Democrats. The big training
season contest is scheduled for
Thursday night. with television
and newsreel coverage.
1t won't all be muscle strain,
however.
On Wednesday, for example,
the lawgivers and their families
will be treated to a boat trip
along the scenic Halifax River
Other relaxation will be afforded.
Representative AS. sgd" Her.
long Of Florida is managing the
Democrats. Representative Glenn
Strong Arm" Davis of Wiscon-
sin is masted-minding and
pitching for the Republicans.
Both are unblushlngly voicing
their confidence for victory in
the Griffith Stadium game in
June, proceeds from which are
turned over to The Stars Sum-
mer Camp Fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-01
CafritztoAid
Synagogue Job

Morris Cafritz. District real es-
tate man and civic leader, has
accepted Craftsmanship of the
Washington committee for the
restoration of historic Touro
Synagogue in Newport, R. I.
The announcement was made
BY William Zeckendorf, New
York real estate developer and
national chairman of the resto-
ration group.
The synagogue was conse-
Grated in 1853 and is believed to
be the Oldest synagogue in the
United States. 1t was designated
a national historic site by the
Federal Government in 1916.
The Washington committee
Will discuss restoration plans at
a luncheon meeting Wednesday
at the Statler Hotel.
In addition to Mr.. Cafritz. the
committee is composed of Joseph
F. Barr, Alfred L. Bennett.
Rabbi Isadore Breslau, Rabbi
A. Balbour Brlckner, Rabbi Nor
man Gerstenfeld. Morris Gewirz,
Aaron Goldman. Gilbert Hahn.
Charles I. Kaplan, Garfield /.
KaSs, joel S. kaufman. joseph
A. Kaufman, Wilton w. King,
Elmer Klavans. Fred S. Kogod.
Milton S. Kronheim. Richard K.
Lyon and Morton Wilmer.
The following men will CO.
sponsor the luncheon: Lewis l..
Strauss, chairman of the Atomic
Energy Commission: Represen-
tative Celler. Democrat of New
York; Maxwell NJ. rabbi. sec
rotary of the cabinet; Simon E.
Sobeloff, solicitor general of the
United States, and Senator Pas
tore, Democrat of Rhode Island.
Admiral Strauss, Senator Pas
tore and Congressman Ce.ler
are members of the national
rom m ittnp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-01
First Division Meets

The District Chapter of the
Society of the First Division will
meet at 8 pm. tomorrow in the
Grill Room Of the Army and
Navy Club, Seventeenth and /
streets NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-01

Suits in wool fionneI, reverse twist,
eobordine. tweed, silk wool etc.
Fitted or boxy, long or short jockets.
Misses sizes s to Is and some half
sizes in the group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-01

coots in wool tweed, hopsockine.
knit, flannel, doeskin, etc. Styles
include fluid slim lines, cordioon-
collars, small collars, beIted backs,
etc. Sizes 8 to Is in group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09

best wishes for your future sue
cess and happiness.
with warm regard.
Sincerely,
Dwight d. Eisenhower"
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the period originally set, and ]
fully understand that your per-
sonal responsibilities now require
your departure. I appreciate,
too, your wish that the date for
your departure be set on the
basis Of what is satisfactory to
the administration. It would
seem to me that November is,
II agreeable to you, would be the
most convenient date.
you and your colleagues have
developed the United States In
formation Agency into a strong
arm Of our country in our
struggle for world freedom. 1t
has now been firmly established.
It presents the truth about the
United States and our foreign
policy factually to all the world
which Is free to hear its voice,
and many behind the curtain
who are not free have managed
to hear 1t also. The pioneering
work which you have done has
|provea the validity Of our con-
cept in creating the agency three
years ago.
"You have every reason to be
proud Of your accomplishments
AS you leave the Government,
you take with you my personal
thanks for your fine service and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09
Hospital Stuff Gets
Record VA Award
BY the Associated Press

The largest incentive award in
the history Of the Veterans Ad-
will go to employees
of the Fort Lyon (Colo.D Hos
pital.
The money. totaling $4,000.
will be shared by 436 employees
who had been on duty six months
or more as Of May 2. 1856.
VA Administrator Harvey v.
Higley said yesterday the award
will be presented by DR.. William
S. Middleton. chief VA medical
director. in a special ceremony
at the hospital on November IL.
He said the award was granted
for superior performance and
teamwork OF the hospital en-
ployes."
II demonstrates. he added.
that modern psychiatric care
can be made available at an iso-
lated station operating with 4
limited but devoted" medical
staff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09
SCHOOL RUN
BY CONGRESS
is MTEGRATED

Congress. whose members
don't see exactly eye to
eye on school racial integra-
ton. is running its own
integrated school.
Two Negro boys are en-
rolled in the Capitol Page
School, operated by Con-
gress primarily for its pages.
They are Charles Bush, 16,
Of 1919 Third street NV,
now in his third year as a
page in the Supreme Court,
and Frederick Saunders, II.
Of 1918 Thirteenth street
NV. who works in the
courts library. Frederick
enrolled in the page school
last year, Charles the year
before.
The page schools present
enrolment is 80. but this
will Jump to around 80 when
the new Congress assemblies
IN January. The District
public school system ad-
ministers the school under
congressional supervision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09
|Streibert, US|A
Chief, Resigns
BY the Associated Press

Theodore c. Streibert has re-
signed as director Of the United
States Information Agency, eff
fective November Is.
The White House announced
acceptance Of the resignation by
President Eisenhower yesterday.
In an exchange Of correspond
ence made public by the White
House Streibert told the Presi-
dent he is leaving Government
service because of personal con-
siderations." He wrote:
Although as you know, ! UNI
|dertook this work originally with
Ia commitment for only one year,
i have now completed more than
three years of service, and my
family responsibilities will not
permit further continuance.
In reply, Mr.. Eisenhower said:
Dear Mr.. Streibert:
while I am very sorry that
you find it necessary to leave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09
PhOny Charities
Warning Given

The Better Business Bureau
and Waldron E. Leonard, direc-
tor of the Veterans Service Gen.
ter here, again have warned the
public against operators and
promoters Of phony charities.
This year Mr.. Leonard said.
the primary gimmick is the sale
Of candy through telephone
solicitation by fake promoters
who say the money will be used
for hospitalized veterans.
The callers, or in some cases
door-to-door canvassers, say they
represent a certain veterans
group and ask from IS UP a
pound for the candy-a we'll
known brand. This also applies
to Christmas cards.
Both the veterans head and
w. j. Mawhinney, assistant d.
rector Of the Better Business Blu
reau, urge persons solicited to ask
that a request by letter be sent
them for consideration.
Mr.. Mawhinney urged that no
contribution be made. Instead
the person approached should
contact the Better Business Bu-
reau for information concerning
the organization asking for
money.
Mr.. Leonard said it has been
estimated that about $500 900 is
taken out Of the District annually
by such phony groups and that
the figure may run higher this
year.
Every legitimate group that
wants to solicit for some charity.
Mr.. Mawhinney said. should call
the Better Business Bureau and
give the bureau information on
what 1t is doing. In this way.
callers checking on solicitations
by the group can be assured they
are not being dllped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09

clude the heads of many of the
country'S greatest corporations,
for support in the Pentagpn's
effort to obtain and hold the
hard core Of technician-soldiers
needed in modern warfare.
Mounting Costs Seen
He warned that defense costs
probably will continue to mount
for some time. The Defense De-
partment assumes, he said, that
the country's total production
will continue to grow, and de-
Tense will remain about 10 per
cent of the total" National pro-
duction now is estimated at an
annual rate of $414 billion a year
and is rising.
He brushed aside reports that
Washington's new new look" at
the defense program might re-
suit in a stable cut in the num-
Der Of men in uniform.
The military force strength
may be subject to very limited
downward adjustment by the
end Of 1885," he said.
Cut In Forces Unlikely
But the current review of the
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military establishment, in con-
nection with preparation Of the
fiscal 1858 budget to be sent to
Congress by President Eisen-
hover in January will result in
mo cut in the combat forces
that I know Of" Mr.. Burgess
added.
He indicated the Pentagon will
not be interested in proposals
for ending the draft-as pro-
posed for study by defeated
Democratic nominee Adlai Ste
venson - until an alternative
idea is presented for meeting
military manpower needs.
One of the basic assumptions
(which underlie future man.
power directions until 1860 and
beyond" Mr.. Burgess said, is
that "Selective service and the
draft will remain an essential
national insurance policy"
The draft law remains in
force until mid-1959. Mr.. Bur-
gess said he could not see any
change before Congress takes
up the question at that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09
BY JOHN A. GILES

The Pentagon's top brass
have been ordered to stick close
to Washington to participate in
the many discussions leading
to basic decisions during this
critical period"
The no-travel order applies to
the Secretaries and the chiefs
Of, the Army, Navy and Air
Force.
1t originally was issued early
last month and banned travel
during November to middle
cember to consider the military
budget. already delayed some
six weeks by the elections.
But since the Middle East and
Eastern European crises arose,
Defense Secretary Wilson has
reinforced it with a second
memorandum to his subordi-
mates.
Gen. Taylor Returns
Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor, Army
Chief of Staff, cut short a
Middle Eastern tour to comply.
He arrived here last night.
Mr.. Wilson's deputy. Reuben
Robertson. jr.. signed the initial
order. 1t called attention to the
fact that the period following
the election would be a critical
one for the military.
I'm view Of the nature and
Importance of the problems. "
he wrote, "the top officials and
planners should remain here.
Accordingly. we request that
you make appropriate arrange
ments to this end" he said. If
there are any situations of an
emergency nature which call for
a change in this plan, will you
please bring the matter up with
Mr.. Wilson or me-"
Meanwhile, meetings were TAX
ing place to consider the effects
Of the international situation on
plans for the size of the armed
forces. The worsening Internal
ional situation was expected to
bring yet further delay in prepar-
alton Of the budget.
President Eisenhower and the
top Pentagon brass were said
to be taking the budget into
consideration as they meet to
discuss the world situation.
Activity Held Down
Orders for all quiet on the
Pentagon front went out during
the electioneering and hardly a
wheel has turned except for
presentations" on segments of
the overall program, based on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09
It's Cold Inside, Too

COLLINSVILLE, H.. Nov. 9
RD.-Residents OF Northgate
Apartments a public housing
project. had only makeshift
heating yesterday as the Their
mometer dipped 20 80. Hous-
ing officials said a new LIQUID
gas system is ready for use but
must be approved by the State
FIRE marShals Office before IL
can 60 INTO operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09
Desk, Derrick Club
Elects New Officers

The Washington Chapter Of
the Desk and Derrick Club. an
organization Of women who work
in the oil industry. has elected
Mrs. Phyllis Townshend pres
ident. She succeeds Miss Vivian
Nedeau.
Other officers elected by the
group include Miss Esther Katz,
vice president; Mrs. Nancy Hun
ter, corresponding secretary: Mrs
Jean Cordle. recording secretary,
and Mrs. Clara Dobbs. treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09

Government service in the near
future, I must honor your re-
quest and accept your resigna-
ton as director of the United
States Information Agency. We
have already benefited greatly
from your willingness to con-
tinue in your post long beyond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09
Military Chiefs Ordered
To Stay Near for Talks

plans Of continued peace in the
world.
Normally the work Of prepar-
ing the military spending plan,
calling for so per cent of the ma
tional outlay, would have been
well underway by october /.
Recently the President and the
Joint Chiefs have had several
sessions to canvass the situation
and discuss the size of the armed
services so that spending for
their support could be deter
mined.
The Middle East situation and
the anti-Communist uprisings in
Europe post two questions of pri-
mary concern to the United
States. They are:
/. What is to happen to Mr..
IEiSenhower'S delicately balanced
budget if additional billions are
to be poured into the armed
services?
2. What effect will there be
on plans suggested by Defense
Secretary wilson that the
strength Of the services be re-
Iduced by 100000 or more?
Military expenditures this year
will total more than $50 billion,
and Mr.. Wilson has estimated it
will be up from 81 billion to 81
billion next year. That is neces-
lsary to pay for weapons ordered
two years ago and for which
prices have risen and for the in
Creased cost of day-to-day OPP
Ierations.
Expense Rise Indicated
However, Mr.. Wilson's in
creased cost figures may be low
in view Of orders to commanders
around the world to tighten
their defense readiness because
of the changing international
picture. Thes operations include
movement Of the Nays big car
riers and supporting warships in
greater numbers.
Quite another fiscal matter
to be decided is the amount to
be allowed for educational au-
thority - that is, authority to
place orders for deliveries some
two or more years hence.
Such authority this year is
approximately $685. billion. The
services have suggested that 1t
be increased to $48 billion in
the fiscal year beginning next
July l. Mr.. Wilson said the larger
figure represented only flash"
estimates and indicated strongly
1t could be reduced sharply. How
ever. he made that statement
before the international situa-
ltion grew more precarious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-09
Rising Military Budgets
Until 1860 Predicted

SEA ISLAND, Ga, Nov (-Industry leaders have been
advised expect rising military budgets no substantial cut
in United States military forces until 1860 longer.
Assistant Secretary of Defense Burgess presented
this outlook to the Commerce Departments Advisory
Council meeting here with Government officials.
Mr. Burgess appealed council whose 1865 members in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-30

Saturday, Washington Store
Monday, 7 Corners Store
200 pm.
with informal modelling
Hoo to $500
Misses Dresses
4 3rd Floor, Washington Store
Upper Main, 7 Corners
Three from the show.
Rose silk peou de sole goes to
cocktail party, stoys to dance.
Rising woistline, S-l2. 6o.o5
Shaded from white to eroy or
pink to maroon, cotton loce with
softly dropped royon sotin, 8-l6.
1925
BustIe bow and mistIetoe beading
for O dramatic fuIl-Ieneth ocetote
satin. White or lime. 1915. $500
WGL--Msses' Dresses, Bird Floor
Selection Of Fashions at
Chevy Chose, Corners and Alexandra
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-12-06
ARNOLD M. FREELAND

Arnold Mike Freeland, 35, en-
ploye of the town of KingwoOd,
died last Saturday. December l, in
Preston Memorial hospital, "a
hours after he had received a frac-
tured skull at Fireman's Park, in
Kingwood
Freeland and other city employees
we're removing playground equip
ment from the field and were dis
mantling a heavy swing when the
crossbar fell, striking Freeland's
head. Emergency surgery was per-
formed at the hospital He had
been employed by Kingwood for
four years.
He was a son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Kenny Freeland. Survivors
are his widow and three children,
all at home; three brothers, David
Freeland, MorgantoWn; Clarence
Freeland. Kingwood, and DorWoOd
Freeland, Oakland: two sisters,
Mrs. Anne Rosenberg, Confluence,
Pa: and Mrs. Sarah Stuchell,
Reedsville.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Ellwood Adams,
Crellin, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Berthe Lynn, to
Harold Leo Knots, Akrcn, Ohio.
formerly Of Oakland
Miss Adams is a 1858 graduate
of Southern High school and is
also a graduate of Memorial Hos
pital School of Nursing in Cum
berland. She is a member of the
nursing staff of the hospital.
Mr. Knots, son of Mrs. Mabel
Knots of Oakland and George
Knots, Crellin, is a graduate of
Terra Alta High school, class of
1852. He recently returned after
completing a four-year enlistment
in the air force. He served last
year in Alaska. He is employed in
Akron.
The wedding will take place in
the Crellin Union church, Satur-
day, December 30
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-12-06
DIED
MRS. LYDIA YosT

Mrs. Lydia Yost aged Sc, form
erly of Accident died Tuesday, De
cember 4, at Camden N. j.
Born April II, 1870 she was a
daughter of the late Elias and
Elizabeth Hershberger Bower
master.
Survivors include three sons,
Harvey Yost, Grand Rapids. Mich;
Foster Yost, Accident; and Henry
Yost, Moorstown, N. j.; a daughter,
Miss Elizabeth Yost, Somerset,
Pa. a brother, Edward Bower
master Somerset; five grandchil-
dren and six great grandchilC- en-.
Funeral services will be con-
Quoted Friday afternoon at 2:30
from the Maple Grove church of
the Brethren by Rev. Council
Clancy. Burial will be in the
Grantsville cemetery