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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-07
December Peril
In Traffic Cited

Increased darkness during De-
cember will bring more pedes-
TRAN traffic injuries and fatal
tiles unless motorists and pedes-
TRANS are more cautious. a Viz
ginia State Police official warned
yesterday.
Capt. r. B King was one Of
30 police. citizens and armed
forces safety officials partici-
pating in a Pedestrian Protec-
ton Seminar at American Uni
versity, sponsored by the District
Division Of the American Auto
mobile Association.
Capt. King said the early dark
ness usually brings an increase
In traffic deaths in December
and will do so this year unless
drivers and pedestrians are
made aware Of the danger. He
said more pedestrians are injured
IN urban areas but that injuries
suffered by pedestrians on rural
highways usually are more severe
because Of the higher speeds of
autos.
Maryland Reduction Cited
Corpl. Joseph L. White, repre-
senting the Maryland State Po-
lice. said the pedestrian death
rate in his State was reduced II
per cent over the past five years
through education. special CAM
paigns and stricter enforcement.
K. c. McCloskey, chairman Of
the Prince Georges County Traf-
nc Safety Committee, said one
OF the problems of traffic en-
forcement In his county is lack
OF policemen. He said % officers
now patrol 500 miles Of county
roads.
AiBntlnB improved
Kenneth w. Smith Of the
Alexandria Traffic Engineering
Department said his community
attacked the problem Of pedes
TRAN safety by installing better
street lights, flashing amber
lights in school districts and
other devices.
Earlier in the day, Washing
ton traffic officials spoke to the
group. Traffic Safety Officers
Anthony E. Ellison noted that,
although the Districts overall
traf1c safety record this year
is the best for cities Of its size
(750.000 to / Million, the per-
centage Of pedestrians injured
has increased over last years
figure. He said recent campaigns
apparently have had some effect.
since the high rate Of pedestrian
injuries has dropped on some
what since May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-07
STRATFORD MOSAIC PUMPS

The ercifinEly different style
rOifh the 0ntiQMed finished
calf slashed in a diamond de.
sign. Closed toe fGbers into
delicate lines sDhile the closed
heel is poised and slim. These
smGrtIy tailored pumps are
perfectly suited for we0r mo.C
and into spring. In red or
French bread. Sizes 4 to 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
Auburn's FuIIbuck
Scores Twice to
Give South Victory

MOBILE. Ala, Jan. 7 (P).-
"A pair Of short touchdown
|plunges by Fullback Joe Chill
dress of Auburn in the first and
fourth quarters gave the South
team a 1879 victory over the
North today in the annual
Senior Bowl football game.
A crowd of $4,000 fans saw
the South repulse three deep
|penetrations by the Yankees in
the second half before pushing
over the clinching touchdown
to take a 4-3 edge in the series.
The North's only points came
on q safety in the third period,
when Bob Scarborough Of Au-
burn centered the ball over the
head Of Punter George Herring
|of Mississippi Southern and out
Of the end zone.
"Details on Page C-l)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08

would be physically able to un-
dertake a second term.
The Presidents last public
word about the possibility of
running again came at his last
news conference in Washington
on August 4. He made 1t clear
then that he intended to wait
Until this year before making any
decision, and that his health
would be one Of the factors In
that decision.
IF I now were such an In
fallible prophet" he said then,
that I could understand all
about the world situation. my
own situation. including the way
I felt, and possibly health and
everything else. as of that mo-
ment. there would be no great
excuse for deferring the decision.
l have not that gift Of prophecy. "
Presidents Own Idea
Mr.. Eisenhower's offer to tell
himself tomorrow how
he is feeling now was his own
idea.
Mr.. Hagerty, who had said
previously that the President
would not hold any news con-
ference while here. was asked
by reporters last night to try to
arrange a conference with DR..
Snyder to discuss the effect Of
his vacation here on his health.
He said he was putting that
Continued on Page IA, Col. /
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
The Stars Jay Cormody
Named Critic of Year

Jay Carmody, drama critic Of
The Star, has been named
Critic of the Year" by the
Screen Directors Guild, it was
learned last night.
Regarded as the most coveted
prize of the profession. the AN
nual Critics Award" is given
each year to the critic deemed
most worthy by all the film di-
rectors of Hollywood.
The guild announcement said
1.-The award is conferred upon the
critic whose reviews during the
past year are judged to be the
most perceptive and conducive
to the betterment Of motion pic
lures. 1t is given in the belief
that constructive and enlight-
ened criticism is an important
factor in encouraging higher
standards in motion pictures and
promoting wider interest and
better understanding on the part
of the audience"
Will Go TO Hollywood
Mr.. Carmody will go to Holly
wood January 20 to accept a
plaque symbolizing the honor.
He will be accompanied by his
wife Theresa.
Only two others have won the
award ahead Of him--Hal Cohen
of the Pittsburgh Press last year
and Bosley Crowther Of the New
York Times two years ago.
Notification Of the award came
lin a long-distance telephone call
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
Mossodegh Gets
Assassination Quiz

TEHERAN, Iran, Jan. 7 (P.
Mohammed Mossadegh was
brought from his prison cell to
Teheran today for questioning
about the assassination of Gen.
Ali Razmara, the man he sue
ceeded as premier in 1851.
1t was Mossadegh's first visit
to the capital since his arrest in
August, 1858, when his regime
was overthrown. He was sent
enced to three years in Deem
Der, 1858, on treason charges.
Army sources said he was
taken before Gen. Hussein Aze-
modeh, army prosecutor general,
and questioned about charges
that he had a hand in plotting
the assassination of Razmara.
The charges were made by
Naval Safavi, leader of the ter
rorist Fedayan Islam Crusaders
for Islam during his recent trial
for plotting against the govern
ment.
Safavi, now under sentence Of
death. was arrested after the
recent attempt to kill Premier
Hussein Ala. Army sources said
Mossadegh denied the charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
Reds Unload
In Anturcticu

MOSCOW. Jan. 7 (P.-Radio
messages received here reported
the Diesel-electric flagship Of
the Soviet South Polar expedi-
ton. the OBJ, is now unloading
equipment in Antarctica.
The Russian vessel reached
its destination in Depot Bay
after penetrating several hum
bred yards into the edge of the
ice pack. the reports stated.
Assembly of planes has already
begun and tractors and other
materials are being put down.
Soviet scientists reconnoitered
some 20 miles on skis, The pres
ent anchorage is apparently still
some distance from the main
land itself.
A second message from the
second ship of the USSR ex-
petition, the Lena, reported
it was approaching Capetown
and would proceed to Antarctica
after picking up fresh supplies.
The present expedition repre-
sents the first formal and Off
cial incursion of the Soviets onto
the Antarctic Continent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
BeoII Supports Increase
In U. S. Payment to City

meeting Of the Fiscal Subcom-
mittees of the House and Sen
ate District Committees. They
viii meet in the hearing room
of the Senate District Commit
tee. AL members of the House
and Senate committees will be
invited to attend. although the
official considerations will be
taken by the fiscal subcommit-
tees-i1eaded on the House side
by Representative Howard Smith,
Democrat Of Virginia, also chair
man of the House Rules Com
mittee: on> the Senate side by
Senator Bible, Democrat Of Ne
vada.
Bible Recognizes Problem
Senator Bible. a relative new
conner to Congress after a long
public career in his home state,
contented himself last night with
a statement to reporters that Il
recognize this to be an acute
problem. I will do all I can to
speed action on the bill" He
voiced no final decisions on any
Of the details OF the big new
revenue program proposed by
District officials.
A somewhat similar view has
been taken by the veteran Vir-
ginia spokesman. Mr.. Smith,
who has been disturbed. however.
in the past several years, with
the recurring needs for more
and more District revenues.
The hearings may become
See TAXES, Page "A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
Northwest Storm Due
On Chesapeake Boy

BALTIMORE. Jan. 7 R.--
Northwest storm warnings were
posted on the Delaware and
Chesapeake bays tonight and for
Sunday for northerly winds
30-4O miles an hour with gusts
to so miles an hour.
The weather bureau at Friend
ship Airport said the storm
warnings were hoisted from
Block Island to Cape Hatteras,
including the two bays. The bu-
reau said 1t also would be windy
inland but the winds would
diminish as they moved west
ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08

Senator Beall, Republican OF
Maryland. yesterday announced
his full approval Of the pro-
posal Of the Commissioners fol-
q So million increase In the
Federal payment. along with a
$40 million boost In District
taxes. In order TO rescue the
District from its current finan-
cial crisis.
He win be one Of the Senate
members who will begin con-
Wednesday. In q joint
meeting with the Fiscal Sub
committee Of the House District
Committee. Of how the District
can finance its costs, past, cur
rent and future.
Senator Beall said he had nc
opinions yet about the details
of the financial proposals sent
to Congress by the District
Commissioners. except for one
major item-this being the size
of the Federal share of costs.
Hearings Start Wednesday
Last year." he said. Il was
for an increase in the Federal
payment and I was for the in
crease proposed in the Public
Works act that was enacted into
law to provide financing for the
future development and main
tenance of the national capital.
when the Federal share was
raised to $40 million. I was for
that. And l am for the proposed
So million increase over what is
in the present law.
From all my experience with the
affairs of the District Of Column
bia, I consider this to be just
the Maryland Senator
said.
Although prevailing law au-
thorized a $40 million Federal
the House last year
in chopping this down
TO $18 million.
The issue will come to a head
in hearings beginning Wednes-
day morning before the joint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
President Cites
Southwest Job
Expresses Hope
For EurIy Start
BY GEORGE BEvERIDGE

President Eisenhower has ex,
pressed hope that Washington
southwest redevelopment pro.
gram, with most Of its planning
hurdles crossed, win get under
construction soon and be "a
symbol of our best efforts tt
provide decent housing and at
Itractive urban living"
The President expressed the
hope in reply to a report from
George A. Garrett. whom Mr.
Eisenhower asked nine months
ago to expedite the tagging city
improvement project.
Mr.. Garrett informed the
President that the southwest
program nov appears to be
fully under way and It's ultimate
success assured"
The White House yesterday
released the exchange Of letters
What President Wrote
Text Of Mr.. Eisenhower's letter
follows:
II am very glad to have youl
final report concerning the re-
of Southwest WASH
ington. 1t is indeed heartening
to know that the efforts of the
cooperating in the prof.
ect will result in early initiation
of construction and in a COM
plete rebuilding of the designated
area.
Certainly the Capital of this
great nation deserves to be a SYM
boil of our best efforts to pro-
vide decent housing and attraO-
tive urban living.
II should want the cooperating
to know, therefore. that
in the furtherance of these plans
and achievement of the rede-
velopment benefits that you
point out SO graphically, they
will have earned the lasting
gratitude Of the people Of Wash
ington and, indeed, of the entire
nation.
I'm expediting the redevelop-
ment plans you have made an
important contribution. I am
See SOUTHWEST. Page All
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
Automobiles Mean Travel;
Read About Both Today

Washingtons 9th annual Automobile Show,
based on a travel theme, "Vacationland, USA"
brings out the 22-page Automobile Section QO in
todays Star.
The section contains photos of all the new
cars, stories on their appearance, performance
specifications as well as articles on our highway
program and auto vacation prospects.
AS a running mate, the Travel Section (G)
tells an enticing story Of where you can go, how,
for what and what to do when you get there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
Israeli Polio Vaccine

JERUSALEM, Israeli Sector,
Jan. Z (P.-Fifty monkeys are
expected here from India in mid
January for use in Israeli man
ufactrre of polio vaccine. The
health ministry aims at produce
ing $4,000 doses. which will be
enough to immunize children be-
tween six months and 31a years
old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
FACES
WATER PROBLEM

TIME FOR DEcIsIoN-virsinio's
Voter Control Boord faces problem
Of deciding whether county streams
con serve the three fold function Of
supplying drinking voter, recreation
and sewage disposed. A detoiled &C.
count Of the puzzler oppeon on
pose Ala.
vIRGlNIA'S QUESTloN-A repro
duetion OF the ballot which will be
before Virginia voters in tomorrow's
referendum, along with reloted stories
on the spectacular debote on the
6roy amendment is on pose AS.
Rodio, N, Programs, Pages E-4-6
Complete Index, Pose AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
Indian Visit Slated

NEW DELHI. India, Jan. 7
R.-Iran's rulers are to start
a three-week tour of India Feb
ruary Is. The foreign ministry
announced Shah Mohammed
Reza Pahlevi and his queen.
Soraya. are making the visit at
the invitation of President RAJ
jendra Prasad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08

WdEIu ClluIdUC.
1t was clear from the Presi-
dents offer. as relayed by White
House Press Secretary James G
Hagerty, that he would not be
prepared to answer the big polit-
Iical question Of 1956-whethel
Inc will run again.
But he was bound to be asked
about his second term intentions
Mr.. Hagerty said it was per
Ifectly obvious" that the Presi-
dent lis not going to answer
some things right now" He die
mot specifically bar any type OF
questioning however.
A Chart Is Offered
Mr.. Hagerty put it this way:
THE President has offered to
chat with the newspapermen
down here about the conditions
of his health, how he feels, and
what he is going to do when he
gets back to Washington in get
ting back into the regular rou-
tine of the presidency"
When a reporter wanted to
know If he would talk about what
he Is going to do in the next two
years, Mr.. Hagerty said no. he
was just ready to say what he
will do lin the immediate
period" after his return to the
White House.
Tomorrow's meeting with the
comparatively small group of re-
Iporters here, however informal
and limited in nature, will be Mr..
Eisenhower's first news confer
Ience since last August 4. That
was 10 days before he few to
Denver for a summer vacation
that was interrupted by his Sep
TENDER "a heart attack.
Mr.. Hagerty has announced
that the President intends to
resume regular news confer
Iences when he gets back into
White House routine. But he
has not set any exact time for
starting them in Washington
again.
Will Re Recorded
The conference tomorrow will
be tape-recorded and filmed for
later radio and television broad
cast. It is scheduled for Q am,
two hours before the President
plans to take off for Washington
in his personal plane. Columbine
III.
In the meantime, Mr.. Hagerty
quoted Maj. Gen. Howard M
Snyder. the Presidents personal
physician, as satisfied that his
vacation here has served the
purpose Of helping the Presi-
dents health"
Mr.. Eisenhower was described
after his last full medical check
up in Gettysburg. Pa, last month
as IN excellent condition. But
his doctors said then they wanted
to wait until a mid-February
examination. after he has been
exposed to the full White House
work load o few weeks. before
! advising him on whether he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
virgiiniians Vote
Tomorrow on
GrayProposaI
Both Sides Mcke
Final Radio Pleas
In School Bottle
BY ALEX. r. PRESTON
star stan Correspondent

RICHMOND. Jan. 7.-Oppos-
ing sides in the Gray amendment
debate snapped last-minute
punches tonight as Virginians
got ready to vote Monday on the
first step of a plan to avoid en-
forced indignation in public
schools.
The Gray plan is Virginia's
answer to the Supreme Court
decision barring racial Segrega-
ton in public schools.
Former Gov. John S. Battle.
who seeks a favorable vote in
the referendum. warned Of
q catastrophe" in Virginia's
schools unless the General As
sembly can proceed with the
Gray plan. Passage Of the
referendum would be the first
step in the Gray plan to provide
tuition grants for children to
attend private, non-sectarian
schools.
Record Vote Possible
From State Senator Armistead
Boothe of Alexandria came q
statement that Mondays vote Is
not for or against segregation.
Mr.. Boothe, leader Of a move
ment to defeat the convention
proposal, predicted the State
would have the same degree OF
segregated and integrated
schools regardless of the refer
endum outcome.
Mr.. Battle and Mr.. Boothe
made their statements in radio
broadcasts. Other speakers on
the program with Mr.. Boothe
were Delegate John Webb Of
Fairfax County and Mrs. Eliza
beth Campbell. former Arlington
School Board chairman.
The referendum turnout could
come close to the record total OF
about 100000 votes cast In the
1852 Eisenhower victory In Viz
ginia. The weather forecast Is
for fair and cool in most sections
Of the State.
Question Before Voters
To be decided by voters be-
tween 6 am. and 6 pm. Monday
is this question: Whether q con-
vention shall be called to amend
the State constitution to allow
use Of public funds for tuition
grants in private non-sectarian
schools.
This is the first recommends
ton Of a 32-member legislative
commission headed by State
Senator Garland Gray Of Wav-
erly. Other portions of its he
point program to avoid compul-
sorry attendance at integrated
public schools would be enacted
by the General Assembly after
1t convenes wednesday.
Mr.. Battle told a radio au-
dience, 1.-The Supreme Court de-
cisions holding segregation in
the public schools to be unconsti-
tutional struck our school system
q body blow. :.
Viewing more than Is years
Of public life, my primary inter-
est has been the improvement Of
educational opportunities for all
Of the children Of Virginia. 49,.
Sees Schools at Stake
II cannot contemplate the
abandonment Of public schools
in many sections of Virginia
without making every effort to
prevent this catastrophe. and I
am sure this will happen unless
Continued on Page AS, Col. /
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from George Sidney Of Metro
Goldwyn-Mayer and president Of
the directors guild. To hear Mr..
Carmody tell 1t. it came as some
thing of a shock.
I'VE talked for 20 minutes
coast-to-coast, the tolls were
rolling up, and all could think
to say over and over was, Gee,
this is wonderful I kept think
ing, drama critics are supposed
See CARMODY, Page "A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
VoroshiIov Goes Home

BERLIN. Jan. 7 (R.--Soviet
President Klementi Y. Voroshi-
lov ended a five-day visit to East
Germany tonight and left East
Berlin by train for Moscow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08

moted would
Architectural which actually
official
buildings would
Building Southern Railway Building south street be-
emped parked
a (Story A-21)
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succeed Samuel spencer, now
Timing Of White House Announcement
Surprised Koniek. Poee A-l0
president Of the Board Of Com
missioners, when his term on the
board expires on April 5, White
House Press Secretary James c.
Hagerty told newsmen.
Mr.. Spencer wrote the Presi-
dent recently. asking that he
not be considered for reappoint-
ment because compelling per-
sonal considerations and obliga-
lions make it necessary for me
to return to private life at this
time"
Active in Civic Groups
Mr.. Eisenhower reluctantly"
accepted his request, and wrote
Mr.. Spencer that you have my
admiration for your devoted
service"
Mr.. Karrick, 81, a Republican,
has been president Of the Fidelity
Storage Co. for % years and Is
active in many District civic
organizations.
While Mr.. Eisenhower intends
to nominate him to succeed Mr..
Spencer as a member Of the
Board Of Commissioners. it viii
be up to the three commissioners
themselves to select one Of their
number as new president Of the
board.
Letters Exchanged
I Text Of an exchange Of letters
between the President and Mr..
Spencer, made public at Mr..
lEisenhower's vacation headquar.
tiers here today. follows:
I January 6. 1856.
4 Dear Sam:
4 ! have your letter Of January
5th and regret you have come
Ito the conclusion, for personal
reasons. that you can no longer
serve as president and member
iof the Board of Commissioners
of the District of Columbia after
the end Of your present term.
Accordingly. I reluctantly accept
your request not to be recon-
sidered for another term.
/ During Jour term Of Office you
have served the people Of the
District with distinction. Under
your leadership considerable
progress has been made for their
benefit and welfare.
! You have my admiration for
your devoted service and my
best wishes for you and your
/ See KARRICK, Page A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
President to Meet Press
First Time Since Illness
But He Is Not Yet Reody to Answer
2d-Term Query. Hogerty Discloses =
By GARRETT d. H0RNER
star star Correspondent

KEY WEST, Fla, Jan President Eisenhower plans TO
subject himself to questioning by newsmen tomorrow for the
first time since his September "a heart attack.
He volunteered meet with reporters shortly before he
flies back to Washington them how he feels after IL
days of exercise nonagung work in this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08
Karrick Will Succeed
Spencer on DC. Board
Businessmen
Is Selected
ByPresident
By a star stan Correspondent.

KEY WEST Fla, Jan. Z
President Eisenhower today an
nounced his intention to nomi-
nate David B. Karrick, president
Of the Fidelity, Storage Co. in
Washington, as a member Of the
District of Columbia Board Of
Commissioners.
Mr.. Karrick will be named to
succeed Samuel Spencer, now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08

Timing Of White House Announcement
Surprised Kouick. Pose A-l0
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WEATHER FORECAST

Clear today, high In upper 20s. strong
northerly winds. Fair and cold tomorrow.
Gull report on Page A-2)
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IourIy Temperatures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-08

Continued on Page IA, G,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-22

ueacher author Dick Reddy (above)
searched for these five famous sayings in
ID old (pre-192O history texts. He found
No. in n, No. in 9, No. ; in 7. No. 4
in - and No. 5 in II. Then he looked
through IS modern texts. He found No.
in only /, No. in none, No. ; in none,
No. 4 in z, No. S in ;. In other words,
they've just about disappeared from
school. Do your kids know who said each?
And do you? For answers. see page 81.