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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-15
Ross Quits Defense Post;
Denies Improper Acts
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investigators but dcniea any
wrongdoirg
M. Ross SAID he felt his effec-
Ciyeness had been impaired by
tire very serious implications
contained in she news stories"
about the contracts.
Quizzed by Senators
He hac been questioned We'd
neSday afternoon by the Senate
subcommittee, headed by Senator
Mcclellan. Democrat of Arkan-
|sas. III a closed door session. Up
until that time and at the close
|of that meeting. ne had SHOWN
inc intention Of resigring
However late last night there
appeared an air of urgency in
the dispatch Of his resignation
to Thomasville and the Presi-
dents three paragraph reply.
THE resignation was telephoned
to the Presidents vacation head
quarters and his reply was tele-
phoned back TO the Pentagon.
accompanying The release of
the Ross and Eisenhower letters
was one from Deputy Defense
Secretary Reuben B. Robertson
jr., backing up Mr.. Ross denial
of any wrongdoing.
1t explained that Mr. Ross
had taken leave of absenceI
January IL after stories con-
Injected his name to the award
ing of an Army contract toI
Wynn Enterprises. 1t went On
to say that Mansfield D..
!Sprague, Defense Department.
general counsel, then was or
Idered to conduct an investiga-
ton.
Neither from the report of
the general counsel nor from
any other sources has there
been any evidence with respect
Ito any such contracts that Mr..
Ross violated any of the con-
t1ict of interest statutes, sought
to influence the award of ny
Defense contracts or personally
Iprofited from the award OF any
Defense contract MIR. Robert
son wrote.
He pointed out that Mr.. Ross
had served as assistant secretary
since March Is, 1855. and said
that in that period "he has al
ways performed his work in an
excellent manner in what I re-
gard as a difficult assignment"
However. ne added that under
the circumstances, he could only
recommend that the President
accept Mr.. Ross resignation.
He went on to add that he had
read his own letter to Defense
Secretary Wilson. who is 'vaca-
tioning in Florida. and "he has
asked me to sign it for him in
his absence"
Mr.. Ross told the President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-15
3 Freed on Boil
In Perjury Case

a man and Two women from
North Carolina. facing extradi-
ton, were released under 81, 500
bond here yesterday.
They are Vincent j. DAILY. Sc:
Miss Edwina Mailman. 27. and
Miss Martha Z. Underwood. 81,
all living in the 1900 block OF
Connecticut avenue NV.
Municipal Court Judge Andrew
w. Howard continued the ex-
tradition hearing TO March IS.
The two women are charged
with perjury in North Carolina.
The man. accused of leading
them into perjury. was convicted
last year Of libeling q North
Carolina newspaperman.
The three were arrested
Wednesday by Detective Sergt.
Thomas Harry Of the Fugitive
Squad
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that while he fell compelled 10
leave. II have not violated in any
the historically recog-
nized precepts."
Mr.. Eisenhower replied that II
understand the reasons you set
forth for rcsigning at this tine
in spite of your conviction that
you have done violates
any legal or ethical standards
that must be observed in Gov
Thanks Offered for Efforts
The President said he appre-
ciateo Mr.. Ross concern for the
interest and requirements of
the Defense Department and
thanked him Tor his "contribu-
ton TO the effective fulfillment
of the Defense Department S
programs and mission" during
CIle last tnree years.
MIR. Ross was vice president OF
Wynn Enterprises from l949 un-
til 1852. The firm manufactures
athletic equipment and is located
in Knoxville, Tenn, and New
York. Mr. Ross served in Con-
greSs for one term from New
York's 5th congressional district
trict.
One report from the closed
Senate hearing was that Mr.
Ross called a Marine Corps gen.
eral to make an appointment for
his brother-in law. H. D, Wynn.
He said. however, that this was
to make an appointment
and had nothing TO do with the
awarding of contracts. Informed
sources said today that the call
brought forth no change in that
contract for clothing by the
Marine Corps.
Bid Lowest by $4,000
The contract that brought the
Ross matter under scrutiny was
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Site in Prince William
Proposed for Airport
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fanatical zeal to foist on Fairfax
County a second National Air
port at Burke that has blinded
Government and airline officials
to other nearby sites equally or
more suitable for the purpose
Of relieving the congestion at
National Airport
He said his purpose III suggest
ing the Belmont Bay site was
to point up that other sites are
available in nearby Virginia that
are within easy access of WASH
ington and are just as desirable
as Burke.
Il have awaited myself of the
expert services of c. v. Fritsche
q Associates, research consult
ants" Mr.. Broyhill said. And
they confirm this viewpoint after
extensive study. Apparently our
Civil AeronauticS officials and
the Air Transport Associates
have not explored these posi-
b1litjes.
ut must be quite obvious to
them that there exists strong
and determined opposition to
Burke. And it is quite unlikely
that in view of this opposition
Congress will vote the funds re-
queSted by the President for a
second national air terminal
there. A realistic appraisal of
this situation should cause CAA,
CAB and the airlines to seek a
less controversial site.
!. Il heartily recommend that
they seriously consider the par
ticular location In Prince VIII
liam County. In my opinion, it
NETS all their requirements and
would probably be free Of the
storm Of criticism which has at
tended the Burke proposal"
MIR. Broyhill presented time
and distance studies Of the auto
mobile trip from Belmont Bay
to various District destinations
as follows:
To Fourteenth street Bridge,
20l2 miles in % minutes.
To Memorial Bridge. 81 miles
in % minutes.
To the White Houst via Me-
mortal Bridge. 22Ia miles in IS
minutes.
To the Capitol via Fourteenth
street bridge, % miles In %
minutes.
To the Capitol via the pro-
posed Jones Point Bridge, 25h
miles in "a minutes.
He said the elapsed times
listed above are based on
: presently posted speed limits.
Aircraft approaches to the
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one for 1894. so by the Army
for the manufacture Of $4,000
pairs Of mems trousers. At that
time MIR. Ross said the contract
was awarded on the basis of low
bidding but he referred details to
his wife, adding that he did not
discuss these business matters
with her.
Mrs. Ross said her concern
had bio $4,000 lower than the
nearest competitor.
Mr.. Ross consistently has said
he holds no stock in the concern
nor did he receive any remit
neration from it.
He said he severed connections
with Wynn Enterprises and with
the Southern Athletic Co.. also
of Knoxville, and also in which
his wife is active, in 1852, when
he was elected to Congress.
Senator Mcclellan refused
any comment on the Ross resig-
nation. Earlier he had said his
subcommittee investigation into
the matter would be continued:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-15
Nicaragua Artists
Work to Be Shown

The work Of six Nacaraguar
artists is being exhibited at the
Pan American Union until March
"a.
The exhibition is sponsored by
the Nicaraguan Ambassador. DR.,
GuillerIno Sevilla. The artists
are associated with the School
Ioi Fine Arts of Managua. whose
director. Rodrigo Penalba will
exhibit.
The other five artists making
their Washington debut are
Omar de Leon. Asilia CULLEN,
Fernando Saravia, Ernesto Car
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-14
Gives the Grommes
M. S. p. Alerandria

For M. w. of Alexandria,
regarding French measures:
I too come from France and
have been faced with the same
problem. There is no such
thing as a French measuring
cup and in order to use French
recipes had to buy a scale.
The department at Tenth and
F streets NV. with a branch
in Alexandria, used to carry
a scale which gives q reading
in grammes as we'll as in
ounces. II M. w. cannot find
1t there. / could give her other
addresses, If she wants to con-
tact me through r. c. H.
tWelcome to her; / hope she
likes 1t here as much as / do.)
For Mrs. r. F. B. Of Chevy
Chase. who asked about a dog
for her children:
! also have two children.
aged 3 and S. Before Christ
mas We bought a black poodle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-14
READERS CLEARING HOUSE

My children are S, 3 and /,
and we have two boxers, male
and female. They are the
constant guardians and COM
panions of our children and are
as gentle as can be. The chill
dren adore them and that in
cludes our baby.
I care for the dogs, for the
most part, but they are always
so eager to feed and brush
them.
AS for a mutt versus a thor
oughbred. I would suggest a
thoroughbred. Both require
the same care, feeding, groom
ing, etc. When a thorough
bred is selected. you can pretty
well tell what kind of DISPOSE
ton it will have. Each indi-
vidual breed has certain dis
tinctive traits and charac-
teristicS-Some are good
watchdogs. others especially
loyal. or noted for their love
Of children.
Before you buy, delve into
the characteristics Of each
breed and pick one that's best
suited to your family. The
most important thing is to
make certain that the family
enthusiastically wants this pet
and that it will be cared for
day in and day out as it should
be. From your letter to r. C. H.
it's apparent that your chill
dren are gentle and will give
a pup a wonderful home.
! would also like to add q few
comments to the discussion of
a few months ago regarding
gas versus electric cooking. We
have a new home and I am
cooking with electricity. /
think it's the most modern,
clean. efficient and fast way
to cook and I have such won-
derful luck with all my favorite
recipes. It has really made
cooking fun.
I would like to ask some
kind reader who has a DISH
washer to come to my rescue.
My dishes, pans and every
thing come out spotless, but
my glasses sometimes have
spots or a haze on them. How
can / remedy this? / use a
"spotless" detergent In this
dishwasher.
THANK VIM -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-14

dog are better with o thor
oughbred than they are with
q mutt, though some NUTS
are delightful too. Also q dog
is pretty much in sight. and
it is nicer to have a handsome
one around.
Now ! have a request: ] am
contemplating buying q wash
ing machine and q drier. ]
am hesitating between buying
the items separately or In
combination form. Space is no
problem. ] cannot have an
outside vent for the drier. ALI
the advertisements look good.
Could I have the readers
opinions and advice?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-14

to cope with long faces or
try to tear them away from
the TV set. because they play
with Cooky. 1t is amazing to
see how a young pup under
stands that she has to be more
gentle in playing with my g.
year-old than she is with the
adults.
AS to the question of thor
oughbred versus mutt: My adj
vice is get a medium size,
female thoroughbred. Small
dogs take too much of a beat
ing with young children;
females are more gentle than
males; and your chance of
having a gentle, intelligent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-14
Capsule Course
In Buby Core

The District Of Columbia
Chapter of the American Red
Cross at POPS E street NV.
has scheduled another "con-
centrated" Mother and Baby
Course, to begin this Tuesday.
The popular course can be
completed in only three days
by attending morning and af-
ternoon sessions. The other
lessons will be given this
Thursday and next Tuesday,
April %. Hours are from 10
until noon and until 3 on
each Of these days, and there
is q canteen at the Chapter
which students are invited to
use while enrolled in the
class.
To register. call Executive
$1,000, Extension $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-14
About q Dog:
The Ayes Have II

mrs. l.. u. r., F1tffdL
Dear Mrs. r. F. B. of Chevy
Chase: ! heartily recommend
the purchase Of a dog for your
young children. providing they
understand the pet is not to
be abused. We have two chill
dren and two dogs and have
found a puppy Of 4 or S months
is easier for q child to handle
and also easier to train.
AS to the strong bond Of
friendship between child and
pet, please realize that the
friendship will be strained to
the breaking point many times,
e.g.. IL the pup should chew up
a prize toy. but we've found the
puppy always wins in the end.
Now for the virtues of a
pedigree dog versus a mongrel.
We have both and find them
to be Of equal intelligence:
both took the same amount of
time to train. Any puppy, re-
CARELESS Of its ancestry, will
respond to loving care.
One other suggestion: At
feeding time. make sure the
children alternate in giving
the pup its meal. Now, best OF
luck to you and I'm sure your
dog will give you many years
of pleasure.
Mrs. E. A. B., Siluer Spring
In response to Mrs. r. F. B.:
Ny advice is to purchase q dog
for her children. ages 3 and s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-14
Late Entry:
Joe FroqQers
S. F., SHUer Spring

~ - 0tOOf WI NbS
About Christmas someone
asked for Joe Froggers. I'm
sorry to be so late In sending
the recipe in, but ! hope 1t
can still be used. They're good
any time!
Joe Froggers: Seven cups
sifted all-purpose flour with
l tablespoon salt. / tablespoon
ginger, / teaspoon cloves, /
teaspoon nutmeg, u teaspoon
allspice. Combine "a cup water
with "a cup rum. Then COM
bine 2 teaspoons baking soda
with 2 cups dark molasses.
Cream ! cup shortening with 2
cups sugar. Add sifted dry
ingredients, water mixture and
molasses mixture in 2 sections
to creamed mixture. blending
well after each addition.
Chill dough. preferably over
night. Roll to A-inch thick
ness on Toured board. Cut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-14

pup. BY all means get q dog
now. You will have the re-
sponsibility of the care Of the
pet, but the fun of watching
the children love, pet and play
with the dog is worth it many
times.
Our younger daughter was
so lonely when our older
started to go to kindergarten
in the mornings that she did
not even want to get out of
bed and my mornings were
wasted as far as work was
concerned. Now she hops
out Of bed and plays almost
all morning with Cooky.
On rainy days ! do not have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-14

program for the international
relations group on Tuesday
at ! pm. The meeting will be
held at the Buckingham Com
munity Center. Glebe road
and North Pershing drive, Mrs.
James B. Edison. group chair
man. will serve as moderator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-14
Open Forum, Plonned

The Arlington BRAND h,
American Association of Uni
versity Women. plan an open
forum in which members will
discuss and bring up to date
their years study of foreign
affairs. This will provide the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-14
WEE WOMEN

with 4-inch cutters. Place on
creased sheets. Bake at 375
degrees for 10 or IL minutes.
Yield: Two dozen 5-inch
cookies. Let stand on sheet
a few minutes before remov-
ing to prevent breaking. Store
in covered cookie lar.
Evening star., 1957-12-26
WIN, LOSE OR
lDRAW ;, FRANCE, ,1A~u
A Christmas to Remember

THE CHRISTMAS DAY chore Of writing a sports
column doesn't always easy talking ON the tele
phone to a guy like George Barton helps
George calls himself sem-retred these days living in
St Paul Barton had been sports editor Of the Minneapolis
Daily News and later the Tribune Now he's author OF
book just on the market.
Oh. yes! Barton for many many years was fight
referee
was appropriate to telephone Barton can
tell what is considered here. of the classic if sad
Christmas stories George had part in it.
THERE WAS PRETTY good fighter, heavyweight,
named Billy Miske He was good enough to fight Jack
Dempsey three times and Tommy Gibbons nve times
On May g. 1918 he the loser in close fight with
Dempsey 1t was the first Of their three fights Tex
Rickard the famous promoter told principals The
winner meets willard for the title"
1t wasn't Miskes day Nor were the years that fol-
lowed He stricken with Brights disease and retired
in 1923 from the ring
He had family. There his wife Marie and Billy
Doug and Donna Doug was named after Douglas Fair
banks ST. "A real good performer" Nske said of Fair
banks
'MIsKE CALLED UP HIS MANAGER. Jack Reddy.
Barton saying 1T was in October of 2S He said
Jack, get me Tight
You can't fght,' Reddy answered. DO you want me
to be ruled out for putting sick man in the ring?
There was no reply. at least at the moment.
Finally, Billy said Jack, I'm fat broke I need
pay day. There's Christmas coming up.
Reddy said: Billy. you can't train
Il don't have to train for this one' Miske replied
Look, know I'm dying. I haven't got long to CO."
THE GUY REDDY MATCHED his aiIing Miske with
was Bill Brennan, tough fighter in anybodys league
You might die IN the ring" Reddy warned Mske
Il know 1t better than you" Miske replied. Il want
the fight"
Miske didn't train. He couldn't. Barton called up
Reddy and chewed him out
You can't do this thing to nice guy like Billy"
George said.
I'm tell you the whole story" Reddy responded MY
tiger is dying. You know it and know it."
80 wen skip It," Barton said
MsKE WON THE FIGHT. Incredibly he knocked out
Brennan in the fourth round November T. His purse
was $2,400 and Reddy refused TO take nickel
They had good Christmas in the Miske house Billy
blew his purse On December 26 he called his manager
Reddy:
For Gods sake" he said. "come and get me to
hospital Jack can't stand the pain"
He died on New Years Day But he had happy
Christmas.
Evening star., 1957-12-26
Leohy 90 Per Cent Sure
He'll Coach Texas AGM

COLLEGE STATION. Tex.
Dec. rs up. = Texas Ann
thought it had famed Frank
Leahy. former Notre Dame
football coach, as its head
coach and athletic director
but wasn't sure today--Leahy
declares his doctor will have tc
say so first.
The confusing situation OF
President M. T. Harrington OF
Texas AIM announcing that
an agreement had been reached
with the man who guided Bos-
ton College and Notre Dame "a
the heights in college football,
and Leahy then saying 1t was
contingent on q medical check
up, arose last night.
DR.. Harrington released a
statement that Leahy had
agreed TO a three-year contract
at $4,000 a year-s1, 900 more
than was paid Paul Bryant,
who resigned TO go 10 Alabama
plus a television contract and
rent-free use Of a college,
owned residence He added
that formal signing OF the con-
tract was expected by the end
OF the week. that Leahy was
in a hospital at his home In
Michigan City. Ind. recovering
from an ankle fracture.
However. at the hospital
Le'ahy said. Il told them 1t was
Evening star., 1957-12-26

80 per cent definite" but that
he was going to Chicago to see
DR.. Cliff Barborka, who treated
him for a stomach ailment
three years ago-something
that had caused him to retire
from coaching in 1853 after
compiling q fabulous record as
head man Of Notre Dame.
Leahy said he thought a final
agreement wasn't supposed TO
be reached until Saturday.
While DR.. Harrington said
Leahy had attached no strings
70 his agreement. although he
had mentioned that he thought
he would have a medical check
up. Leahy declared: Il know I
have a date TO have my stom-
ach examined. / know I told
him ! wanted TO have this med.
ical examination for my sake
and theirs. ] wouldn't want to
go to them In poor health II
wouldn't be right for them or
for Frank Leahy. ! feel he un-
derstood that. I told him I
would give him a call 5atur-
day"
Anyway, II appears AIM
won't know until Saturday
whether Leahy is to come here.
He said that II he does he
viii bring Bob Mcbride, his as
sis mt coach at Notre Dame.
See IcAHY. Page C-2
Evening star., 1957-12-26
Automobile Crush
Seriously Injuries
Rice linemun

BRECKENRIDGE. Tex.
Dec. 26 (AP).-Charley
Knight. second-string guard or
the Rice football team thai
meets Navy in the Cotton Bow
January !. was seriously in
jured last night in an auto
mobile accident.
knight. a letterman, was in
volyed in a two-car crash on
the western outskirts OF this
city.
His sister. Sandra Joe
knight. IA. OF Sweetwater. and
a brother. Cloyd Ray knight
Of Giles. N. Mex. also were in
jured in the accident.
Knight. 20. from Albany
Tex. missed several games
during the season because OF
football injuries. He will be
replaced in the Cotton Bow
game by Mack Kennedy Of the
second unit.
Evening star., 1957-12-26
Engagement Story
Just Publicity Cog,
Poul Hornunq Suys

( LOUISVILLE. KY, Dec. 26
R.-Paul Hornung, former
Notre Dame football star. de-
MED today that he had sent
an engagement ring inside a
football to Pat Mowry, tele-
vision actress.
The report Of his engage
ment was termed "a publicity
gag" by Hornung. who PLAYED
with the Green Bay Packers
during the 1857 season.
You know how HOLLYWOOD
is" Hornung said at his home
here today. Il laughed when
l saw it In the papers. / don't
have any marriage plans at the
present"
Hornung said. when I do
get married. L mnot going 10
send my ring in a football. f"
He called the report ridiculous.
adding that he had three dates
with Miss Mowry but "nothinQ
serious. We're just friends"
Miss Mowry said yesterday
in Los Angeles the football and
ring were mailed from Hor-
nung's home. She said they
had no immediate marriage
plans because he is to report
soon for induction into. the
armed forces.
Hornung said he will enter
the Army January 26 for a
six-month tour OF duty and
then return to the Packers.
Evening star., 1957-12-26
BY BILL FUCHS
star star Correspondent

l DALLAS. Tex. Dec. ga
bowl game normally winds up
a season for a college football
team. For Joe Tranchini, Nays
third-string quarterback. the
1858 campaign will begin
Wednesday when the Middies
play Rice in the Cotton Bowl.
Tranchini, who saw only lim-
tied action all year. will move
right into the spot held for two
seasons by Tom Forrestal.
who with Is other seniors. will
be playing his last football
game New Years Day.
/ Pat Flood. the No. 2 quarter
back. also is a senior. And
Coach Eddie Erdelatz has In
dicated Tranchini may see
more action against Rice tnan
he has in almost any game to
date.
He needs the experience. /"
Erdelatz says. This is a good
chance for him to get some. 4"
Not that Erdelatz win sacri-
fee Navy's chances Just to get
a comparatively green sopho-
more working experience. For
restal and Flood also will get
in their licks. But the 6-foot,
i67-pound sophomore from
Clarion. Pa. has indicated by
past performance he rates .
chance TO show what he can
do against topfiight opposition
He has completed IL Of 30
passes for l79 yards and one
touchdown doing spot work
this year.
The Navy squad. coaches and
other officials, were arriving
here from scattered points
throughout the day. First prac-
tice will be conducted tomor-
row. Rice was expected to
hold its first post Christmas
workout today at Abilene. about
l35 miles to the west.
Visitors already were crowd
Evening star., 1957-12-26
7 ronchini, Navy Back,
Gets Chonce in Bowl

ing into Dallas hotels ready
for q jam-paeked program Of
various events preceding the
game.
Parades, luncheons. dinners.
carniyals. basketball tourna-
ments and other events have
been arranged by the Cotton
Bowl people to help the visitors
enjoyed themselves.
Most Of the country win be
able to see a large part Of the
game on television, though
some Of the early moments win
be missed because Of the Or
ange Bowl game. which will be
carried by the same CHS net
work.
THE game win start at
$3.50 pm. Washington time
and viii be seen over WTOP-
81
Though Navy has a slightly
better record. the game is
considered a tossup. Navy
won eight games. lost only to
North Carolina in an early-sea-
son upset and was tied by q
Duke team it generally OUT
played. Rice posted q 7-3 rec
ord. but came along strong at
the finish. winning its final
four to wrap UP the Southwest
Conference crown and bowl
berth.