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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-08
Sudden 81 Life Sentence
Brings Inquiry Demand

Mr.. BowleS said first news oil
the case came April 6 in a letter
from the youth to the parents
1T was confused note which
indicated the boy had slain thu
victim. perhaps in self-defense
in a fight in which young Royce
received a cut on the chin, Mr.
Bowles said.
After ascertaining from the
Pentagon the youth would have
Army counsel, Mr.. Bowles wrote
Ia chaplain in Bremerhaven ask
ing for specifications, circum'
stances of the case, and urgec
him to have the boy plead moi
guilty until all the facts were
known here.
On April "a a letter came
from a colonel of the judge ad.
vocate generals Office in Bremen.
haven.
The colonel's letter merely
said the boy was charged with
murder. that no extra copies O.
the specifications we're available
and referred me to a Capt. Johr
c. Powell, jr., who had beer
named to represent the boy,
Mr.. BowleS said.
Capt. Powell was in the same
Office with the colonel. Instead
of asking him for the specifica.
tons, the colonel suggested
write again from thousands Of
miles away.
Requested Not Guilty Plea
II wrote Capt. Powell the
same day, requesting the speci.
If1cations and that he plead the
boy not guilty. ! still haven
heard back on that.
Last Thursday a four-pag,
letter was received by Mr.. Koyc,
from Capt. Powell. 1t indicated
he might try for deal--hav,
the boy plead guilty, with the as
surance he would get no more
than 10 years for manslaughter
l told Mr.. Royce to reply right
away, and he did.
There was no indication In
the letter when the court-mar.
tial would convene. In fact, We
heard nothing before yesterday
when we were shocked by the
life sentence. Now I'm going IL
cable Powell and demand a full
explanation.
There Is no evidence Anthony
got other than a fair trial. But
III he was tricked into pleading
guilty, and then had the bool
thrown at him. we ought to know
that. too. We want a thorough
investigation Of this case"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-08

tional Capital Planning Commits
sion. The District Commission.
ers, who must adopt the plan be-
fore it has official status. have
called a public hearing on it for
next Monday.
The Planning Commission sent
the Commissioners yesterday ar
official volume of maps and docu.
ments explaining every phase Of
the development.
DR.. r. Frank Jones, Urban
League president, wrote to Com
missioner Robert E. Mclaughlin
that the Area c" plan-coupled
with other urban renewal" prof.
ects in the Southwest-provide
only low and high income hous-
ing, excluding families in the
$3,000-$4,5 500 income bracket.
Praises Intention
He said there is mo question
that present plans will convert
the Southwest into a Showplace
and redeem it from its former
unlovely status"
But the fundamental objec-
tive" of the renewal program, he
said, should be to provide sound
housing for people at all eco
nomic levels" The several
Southwest projects. he wrote
call for about 1870 units for
families earning less than $4,000
a year and about $500 units fol-
those with incomes of $4,000
to $4,000 or even higher"
John r. Searles, jr.. Redevel-
opment Land Agency director
charged that the leagues posi-
ton is "a false and unwarranted
assumption at this time"
He said the league was crit.
cizing the kind of (high-income
building they think Webb &
Knapp would like to build" but
that there is no assurance al
this time that a market exists
for such a volume of high.
income housing.
Sees Wide Variation
The RIA, he said, is "con.
isidering the engagement of out.
standing marketing consultant.
to help make sure that the kline
of building needed in Washing.
ton is constructed" Within tn,
framework of the official re-
development plans, he said, Their,
can be wide variation in rental
Ior housing sales prices.
DR.. Jones letter also singled
out a new controversy involvin,
development of the 76-acre Ares
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-08
CONVENTIONS
TODAY

The Independent Order OF
B'nai Birth Supreme Lodge
goes into Its fifth day Of ses-
sions in the Hotel Statler.
The International Associa-
ton Of Machinists continues
its staff conference in the
Madison Arms.
The National Association
Of Mutual Savings Banks
meets in the Shoreham
Hotel.
The Highway Transporta-
ton Congress begins a three
day session in the Mayflower
Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-08

dCCOl QlllS W Cllc tcdCLlcI VI lIle
class, DR.. Matthew Whitehead.
DR.. Whitehead said he was
greatly disappointed at the fail
lure of his experiment, but that he
thinks the students "have now
learned their lessons and I would
be willing to try it again" No
disciplinary action was taken,
but the class as a whole was rep
rimanded, he said.
Gave Test as Experiment
The class is made up of 4S
seniors studying education for
American life" DR.. Whitehead
said that when Ne found he
would have to be out of the city
on April 81 and could not meet
his class that day, he decided to
given the examination as an ex-
pertinent.
He arranged for one student
to pick up a sealed envelope from
his secretary just before the class
period. take it to the classroom
open it and distribute the exam
nation papers and announce
that the students were on their
honor to answer the questions
without help.
The test was composed of
questions on three subjects which
the class had been discussing:
/. "Innovative ideas in Amer
lean education"
2. Effects of depressions on
American education.
3. Crucial contemporary prob
lens now facing American edu-
cati0n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-08

An investigation by Army or
congressional authorities was
demanded today by the attorney
of a 20-year-old Silver Spring
soldier whose family learned
only by wire dispatches that he
had been sentenced in Germany
to life imprisonment for murder.
Norman S. Bowles. jr.. the at
torney. said today he had been
rebuffed in repeated efforts to
learn specifications of charges
against the youth, Pvt. Anthony
T. Royce, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur T. Royce of 1904
Charles road, Silver Spring.
A friend of the Royce family.
Mr.. Bowles said it was not even
known to them the trial was
under way. Their first word
came when an Associated Press
story revealed yesterday that the
soldier had been convicted of the
murder at Bremerhaven of Pvt.
Henry H. Traylor. colored. of
New York.
This is a mysterious set of
circumstances" Mr.. Bowles said.
I'VE do not presume to know
whether the boy was guilty or
innocent, nor even whether there
was a reason to legally intervene.
But what we can't understand is
the refusal by the Army to fur
nish any information about the
case"
May Ask Secretary to Act
Mr.. Bowles said he would
probably ask for an investigation
by the Secretary of the Army
and. If necessary. follow it up
with an appeal to the Military
Court Of Justice, and request a
congressional investigation.
II thought the Army was in
Germany to protect the rights Of
Americans. not to throw up an
iron curtain Of its own" the at
torney said.
News of young Koyce's fate
was broken to the attorney and
the family by a reporter. Mrs.
Royce is seriously III and an eff
fort has been made to spare her
the full implication OF the SEN
tence, Mr.. Bowles said.
Little Information Obtained
The youth is the last remain
ing son Of four. the others having
died of natural causes. Young
Royce went into the Army three
years ago from high school in
New York where the family then
lived. Mr.. Royce, a travelling
salesman, is assisting the attor-
ney in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-08
Ford Man to Speak

Thomas B. Case, planning
manager for the Ford Thunder
bird, will be the guest speaker
before the Sports Car Club of
Americas Washington region
meeting at 8 pm, tomorrow.
The meeting will be held at the
Woodward & Lothrop Bethesda
store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-08
VA Hospital i Rockville
To Replace Mount Alto

The long-awated of the Mount Alto Veterans Hospital
may be realized in about five years.
News that the Federal Government had condemnation pro-
ceedngs against land Rockville Md
for million 500-bed Veterans Administration hospi-
tai replace the Georgetown structure reverbeated through
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-08
Students Found Cheating
AID. Teachers Co|Ieoe

An experiment in the honor system District Teachers
College has failed because students caught cheating
examination.
The studens-a seniors due graduate MONTH
of whom presumably will become teachers
test on critical analysis of ideas in education"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-08
Urbon League Hits
Southwest Project
Area c. RedeveIopment Plan
Called Unequal on Housing A
BY GEORGE BEvERIDGE

The 42acre AREA c. plan redeveoping Southwest WASH
attacked the Washington Urban League
squeezing OUT provisions for housing owermdde income"
families.
The attack the organized criticism of big rebuild
plan proposed by the William Zeckendorf Webb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-08
Chustised

A lady we know, who isn't
afraid to put booriSh people
In their place, was attending
the opera the other night
when news of Alben Barkley'S
death filtered through the
audience.
A couple behind her seemed
particularly concerned, and
she could hear them dis
cussing whether they ought
to disrupt the operas enjoy
ment by others by leaving
Immediately or waiting for in
Permission. They decided to
wait.
After the intermission, their
place was taken by two
women. During the quieter
parts of the act, our friend
heard such phrases behind
her as a.. and then l washed
my slips :" and Il put my
girdle In to soak. :"
This went on for some time.
Our friend turned. pointed a
firm forefinger at one of the
women, and said:
Lets wait until we get
home to do our laundry. and
enjoy the opera, shall we?"
The women subsidized.
Name
Why do they call it Har-
ward street?
This was a part of the Co
lumbia Heights subdivision,
where many of the streets
originally were given the
names of colleges.
There were, for example,
Harvard, Yale, Princeton,
Columbia and Dartmouth
streets. When the Commits
SiOnerS, about so years ago,
changed the naming system
to make outlying streets
alphabetical, Harvard fitted
right in. But Yale was
changed to Farm o n t,
Princeton to Girard, and
Dartmouth to Lamont.
Column bia street was
changed to Columbia road.
Any Princeton Tigers who
are around can take some
sOlace from the fact that
Princeton street reappeared
as Princeton lane in the
Park View area east Of CO.
lumbia Heights.
Street Scenes
A man telling a companion
as they walked along F street
near Ninth street NV: Then
! looked again, and found
out didn't have three aces
at all. / had only two" ;.
A man getting out of his
car on the Fourteenth Street
Bridge to remove a nail
studded board from one OF
the traffic lanes. 49,.
Crows nesting atop a house
at Twentieth and o streets
NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-08
Comfort

Tom Coll figures there's
ut least one startling who's
gone through a Washington
summer before.
This particular startling
has built a nest in an air
conditioner in one of the
windows at the National
Council of Catholic Men,
1912 Massachusetts, avenue
NV, where Mr.. Coll works.
But If the starting was
seeking cool comfort for her
fledglings, she's going TO be
disappointed. They're not
going to turn that air con-
ditiOner on until the birds
leave the nest, for fear Of
disturbing them.
Mrs. John lola, at 220
Allison street NV, also has
a bird problem. She can't
turn the light on in her
bathroom. The reason: A
robin has built a nest just
outside the easement win
dow, and the light disturbs
mother robin at night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-08
The
Rambler
Little Items Add
To Big Contracts
By JACK JONAS

Here's a man with the Dis
trict's money problem at
heart.
Roland Brennan, District
procurement officer, was out
in his auto the other day,
around Seventeenth and M
streets.
He saw a contractors truck
hit a bump. Three lanterns
jolted off the truck, and the
driver, unaware of the loss,
kept going. Some youngsters
nearby converged on the
lanterns. w..
AS procurement officer, one
of Mr.. Brennan's tasks is to
scan contractors bids for city
jobs, and his reasoning went
like this:
Lanterns cost money. This
particular contractor often
did work for the District gov
eminent. Loss of things like
lanterns are eventually
chalked up to overhead. And
the loss of three lanterns con-
ceivably could affect the cost
of a city job in the future.
Mr.. Brennan got out of his
car and rescued the lanterns.
The contractor was notified,
and he sent a man to pick
them up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-08

Here's a man with the Dis
trict's money problem at
heart.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03
Fishing Clinic to
Offer More Tips

ANN ARBOR--A host of fish
cries experts will gather March
II at University OF Michigan to
give tips on how TO shorten the
time between bites to sports
fishermen attending the Univer.
sity's Fishing Clinic.
The Clinic is open 10 any
one interested in joining the
elite among fishermsn-thoss
who really know what they're
doing out there" according 10
Assistant Prof. John z. Bar
dach, In charge Of arrange
ments.
Professor Bsrdash explains
the purpose Of this years Clinic
by saying. Last year we talked
about the fish themselves; this
year we wish TO stress the fish
in its relation 10 the environ
ment; we're going to show how
a knowledge OF the environment
can add to your knowledge of
the habits of the fish"
Among the topics 10 be dis
cussed. and illustrated with
slides and films, are how to tell
fish apart, skin diving. natural
bats, and fun in fishing. Also
on the agenda are talks on trout
streams and lakes, the Great
Lakes and their game fish, and
warm water lakes.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03
Cab, Jan Russell
on Murrow Show

Edward r. Murrow and 'Per-
son to Person." CHS televiewers
visit screen actress Jane Rus
sell and her husband, former
football star Bob Waterfield, at
their California home, and en-
tertainer Cab Galloway and his
family at their residence in Lido
Beach, N. Y, on Friday, lo:30-ll
pm.
The Waterfields designed their
own modern, glass-walled house
in Sherman Oaks. not far from
the neighborhood in which they
grew up. Bob and Jane recent
ly formed their own indepen-
dent film company and have
just completed a movie in Mex
leo.
Cab and his S-year-old daugh-
ter, Lael, recently recorded q
best-selling record. Little One"
Cab started out 10 be q law
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03
RetiringQueen
.Wee-Bit-Sad

On March II, Harriet Eileen
Holmes. reigning Miss Devon
Aire Queen Of 1855, will step
down from her throne and hand
her scepter and crown to her
successor.
Harriet, q calm beauty. feels
a BIT sad about II all.
Il really shouldn't feel as
do. but / can't seem to conceal
my emotions. I've had so much
fun during my reigning peroad.
meeting new people, receiving
wonderful gifts and being able
to represent the Devon-Aires on
various occasions"
Curvacious Harriet is the
l7-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Timothy Holmes ST..
Of Beals Street. She is a senior
at Eastern High School. Upon
graduating in June. she will at
tend a local business college.
Upon ending the interview.
Harriet asked II she could
make one last remark.
Smilingly, she said. ITO the
lucky girl who will be my sue
cessor, / extend my heartest
wishes for the ensuing months"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03
UNI DIPLOMAS
TOTAL 982

ANN ARBOR-Diplomas have
been mailed to 982 University
OF Michigan students who COM
pleted requirements for a degree
at the end of the Fall Semester
in February.
The Regents approved the
degrees at their regular month
ly meeting Feb. 10, according
70 Secretary Herbert G. Watkins.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03

The home owners of
this area are proud Of
their MONIES; and they
have doone a loot for the
beauty of this commune
ity.
Mrs. Joseph Wright,
with her resplendent per-
sonality. has lived on Char
est street for 20 years.
During these years she has
served her community we'll.
Mrs. Wright is an active
member of Mitchell Me-
mortal Methodist church.
She is also a member of the
Wesleyan Service Guild,
The Mothers Club at Per-
shing, Order of the Eastern
Stars, and a local bridge
club.
Unassuming Mrs. Wright
highly compliments the
There's plenty of re-
creation for the children of
this community. There are
such organizations as the
Cub Scouts and Brownie
Scouts. One couldn't ask
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03
Community
ofthe Month

definitely is one to be proud
Of.
II really can't find the
right words to express how
wonderful it really u.s." she
said.
Mrs. Whitworth is en-
ployed as a night super
visor at Receiving Hospital.
She is a member of the
Church of Christ Holiness.
the Christian Women Will
ing Workers and the Nurses
organization.
Preparing exotic duties
is her favorite pastime.
Mrs. Ann Gibbons Of
l7456 MacKay agrees
with her neighbors. She,
too, thinks the Conant
Gardens area is a lovely
one.
The Mackay Block Club,
Of which she is an active
member, is composed of
only a few blocks; how
ever they are striving to
make it a community club.
Mrs. Gibbons hobby is
sewing and her favorite
pastime is playing bridge.
These citizens as well
as others in this area
are making outstanding
contributions towa ard
community progress with
the help Of thoughtful CO.
operation among them
selves.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03
Sports
JeahreHe
IANuDsTriN . .HEALY loom

AUsTIN.HEALY loom
This Austin Healy loom is q
modified version Of Donald
Healy's Hundred"
HIGHER compression. q high
lift eamshsff. special isnifion
timing and special inlet mani
folds are included among The
engine notifications.
An anti-roll bar, special front
shock-absorbers, a strapped
down, lowered bonnet and two
tone finish are other modifica-
tons.
Maker: Austin Motor Co,
Birmingham, England and DON
aid Hesly Motor Co., The Cape.
England.
Engine: 4 cyl DIV
Bore X stroke: 344 in X 1888
in
Horsepower: 100 at 400 rpm
Transmission: 3Nspeed and cd
Displacement: i62 GU In
wheelbase: 90 In
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03
GIobetrotters Set For Tv Pro Game

naries as Charlie Hoxie. Leon
Hillard and Deacon Davis in
their display OF court wizard.
rY.
The Boston team Will RELY
heavily on the talents OF Bevo
Francis. the 'phenom' from Rio
Grande College who broke all
sorts Of scoring records as a
collegian, and Ron MacGilvrsy,
the sll-around basketeer from
St Johns University.
Jack Drees will handle the
commentary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03
Boy Scouts Aide Speaks
at PATTERSON Banquet

Roberts gave the invocation,
including group singing with
Benjamin Boyce directing.
Presentations were made by
president of the Gideons' Band,
Lawrence l.. Stewart, to the
oldest Father. and Youngest
Father. and the Father with
the Largest Number Of Sons
Present.
Guest speaker was Joseph
Gross, a Special Leader and En-
voy in the Boy Scouts of Amer
lea. a speciality for the past 10
years and for which he pre-
pared well for this Worldwide
Endeavor. an organization with
some 100000 members.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03

He challenged father and son
to build together each one
cherishing complete fellowship
ing for the best family growth,
that we should put high hopes
and trust in God; that out Of
many comes some boy who will
make his mark in life; and
whether it is our own boy or
someone else's boy ii becomes
the duty of all TO give much TO
push a worthy son ahead in
life pursuit; for our rewards will
be returned in other ways.
The program was capped with
l5-minute film mvoie, entitled
THE Hand is Quicker"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03

The Gldeons Band Of Bethel
AME Church presented Faith
er and Son Banquet in the din
ing room last Friday evening,
with Marian Dryden as Ban
quet chairman.
Some Of the nearly 200 men
and boys included many men
who brought a boy with no
iaiher or some boys who
brought neishborins father.
An elegant menu was pre-
pared IN the beautiful new
Kitchen by Mrs. Hattie Hurl-
burt.
Following the dinner, DR..
Aaron C. Toodles. POSTMASTER.
conducted the evenings pro-
gram, after the Rev. Jos. L
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03
News of Asia

"What Is New In Asia?" is the
title OF a challenging new lee
ture-discussion series in Detroit
at the Rsckham Educational
Memorial (Farnsworth at Wood.
wsrd) at 7:30 pm. on Fridays
according to the University OF
Michigan Extension Service.
Lecturers are Prof. N. Mar
bury Efimenco. who is a coordi
nator of the series. Prof. Russell
H. Fifield and Prof. Robert F
Ward. all specialists from thu
University's political science de
partment.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03

The Harlem Globetrotters,
world celebrated basketball ma
gicians. will meet the Boston
Whirlwinds. a top-rated profess
sional quintet. in a special game
from the University Of Notre
Dame az South Bend, Ind, on
the CHS Television Network,
Saturday. March 10. 3-4.45 pm.
One OF the greatest court
attractions in the history Of
The game, Abe Sapersiein's
Globetroiiers will be repre-
ssnfed by such hoop lumi-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03
regular black.

regular black.
Or. il you're in the mood FOR
exciting romance. use one OF the
softer brown shades, any one Of
which is bound TO invite praise
In spite OF constantly rising
costs. the price Of the generous
four capsule package Of Black
Strand and Brown Strand Hair
Coloring IL still only Use.
Hundreds OF thousands now
use Black Strand and Brown
Strand Hair Coloring to restore
attractive, natural-looking color
to faded, burnt, gray and gray
ing hahir in the privacy OF their
own home.
Stores sell Black Strand Hair
Coloring in two shades, Black
and Jet Black, and Brown
Strand Hair Coloring in three
shades Of Dark Brown, Medium
Brown and Light Brown.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03

for a finer, more beautiful
neighborhood."
Petite Mrs. John d.
Corners of of 1891 Dean
street has been a Conant
Gardens resident for over
three years.
She is a member of Mary
Palmer Methodist Church.
Mrs. Corners is also a
member of The Queen Es-
Their Group of Mary Pal
mer, and a member of the
Clarence Woods Property
Owners Organization.
Amiable Mrs. Corners
favorite pastime is enter
tanning her many friends ;
her hobby is collecting
Chinaware.
Mrs. Corners offered no
complaints about her COM
munity.
This is indeed a truly
beautiful section of De-
troit. The some-owners
have contributed greatly
to enhance this beauty.
We are proud of the
Juveniles in this area;
they are perfect speci-
mems of their undoubted-
ly adequate homelife."
Personable Mrs. Whit
worth of 1900 Brinker
thinks the neighborhood
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03

We beauty editors are con-
stantly alert for hints which
contribute to the glamour of our
readers. And, can only urge
you to try one Of the really
alluring Black Strand shades
now available
Imagine the Joy Of the star
fire glow in your hair when you
use Jet Black, or the sparkle
and radiant highlights which are
yours to enjoy for months with
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03
Youth Returns When Old Age
Gray Hair Gets Young Again

CHICAGO nl-Leadng hair specialists agree, folks no
longer need look old due to gray hair. and the Black
Strand Co. makes ii easy to the return of youthful
like natural color that they make available the most popular
shades so much in vogue wherever smart people meet
~ fhoir rolo
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03

yer. but got interested in music,
became a drummer and even
tually a singer after he forgot
the lyrics Of a song and had TO
'improvise the words
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1956-03-03
BY MURAL E. WRIGHT

Conant Gardens, or the Gardens" as it has been
called is beautiful residential section.