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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-15

Federal Judge Joseph c. Nc
Garraghy in the U. S. District
Court. The judge has heard oral
arguments on a petition for a
writ of habeas corpus sought by
the soldiers lawyers to block the
pending Japanese trial.
Judge McGarraghy is expected
to hand down his opinion the
middle Of next week.
In a brief filed in behalf Of the
Government yesterday. United
States Attorney Oliver Gasch de-
clared that:
/. There is no constitutional
right to trial by court-martial in
cases wherein the alleged offense
by the soldier is a violation OF
both military law and local civil
ian law.
Japan's Rights
2. Sovereign rights in Japan
belong to the government of
Japan, not TO the United States
3. Extradition is not involved
in this case.
4. The security treaty with
japan authorizes the admins
trative agreement and protocol
entered into under which the
jurisdiction waiver was made
The security treaty was rati-
fed by the Senate.
But counsel for the soldier
declare that the treaty did not
authorize the steps taken under
it. The view that it did was
termed "self-investiture of au-
thority under which citi-
zens of the United States may
be forcibly removed to foreign
courts for trial in violation OF
their most fundamental consti-
tutional rights. =
They asserted that If it is
deemed right to turn Girard
over for Japanese trial while he
is in American custody in Japan
the Government by the same
principle could, had the soldier
returned TO the United States
remove him from this country
and "whisk" him back TO Japan
for trial.
On Assigned Duty
Specialist Girard is accused OF
Staying the woman by hitting
her in the back with an empty
cartridge launched from rife
grenade launcher.
The woman was scavenginR
for scrap in a military maneuver
area in Japan when the incident
occurred. The area is used part
time by japanese forces and at
other times by American troops
At certain periods japanese
civilians farm II.
The soldiers commanding Of
ficer has certified that Specialist
Girard was in performance OF
his duty at the time of the
incident. The soldier had been
assigned 10 guard a machine
gun and other material.
Under an agreement with
Japan, which the Government
asserts grew out. Of the security
treaty. the United States ano
primary right 10 court-martia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-15
10000 Flock to Stadium
For Night Of Thrills

crowd of about 10000 gathered at Griffith Stadium last
night to watch District Masons and their oo drum
dance and sing through the goth annual Night of Thrills
Miss Eleanor Holt blueeyed brunette of 1901 Argonne
place NV crowned by Edward r. Carr Washington
real estate developer and she seemed the born
If the felt her purple robes she had right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-15
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. c. 80 A
is,
Nurses Gather for Last
Fond Look at Emergency

Mrs. Mamie Hume Hurbert Emergency Hospital Nursing
Schools first graduate and still active duty Washing
gathered with $50 other aumnae today bid farewell
to the 42yearold establishment which will
forever
Within few months Emergency will to the Hospi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-15

the soldier But. the Government
contends, it also had the right
to waive jurisdiction TO the
japanese.
This was done and it led TO
a Juror in Congress and the pres
ent court action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-15
Girord Counsel Charges
Power Grab in Waiver

Attorneys for Army Specialist William S Girard yesterday
charged the branch unlawful grab
when decided waive jurisdiction the soldier and allow
japanese court him for manaughter in the death of
japanese woman.
The charge contained in brief filed the lawyers with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-15

of sight near the Washington
MnnIKnent
Evening star., 1957-03-05
THE MAN BEHIND
BAILEY

THE BIG NOSE long feet school
Of ort is used to turn cut the comic
strip. Beetle BoiIcy." its creator.
Mort Woiker, soys on The Stor's Fco-
ture Pose. BIS The story is a
prelude TO comic strip festival events
sponsored by The Stor in connection
with New:poper Comics Week which
include $500 contest tor young cor
toonists ond O big roly Tuesday
night where the creator OF Kerry
Droke" show how how his cartoons
tokc shope. Contest rules oppeor on
Comic Page, BIO.
WHEN A WOMAN con ond eonnot
testify against her ex- husbond is the
subject OF todoy's Low in the News
by Phil Ycoeer and John Stork on
poee 30
ASH WEDNESDAY services will be
held tomorrow with the beginning Of
the holy period OF Lent, cospor
Names, The Stors religious news
editor, reports on pose AIS.
GWEN AND PeRLE MEET in porty
which mode society history lost night.
Betty Beole, The Stor's society col
umnist, wos present when the two most
tomous rivol Washington hostesses at
long lost eomc foee to foee ct the
some affair Whot hoppened' See
Miss Beole's column on pose B.S.
Evening star., 1957-03-05
Mother and Boby
Are Found Dead
Near Annapolis

BAY RIDGE. Md, Mar. 5 (A)
The bodies of young mother
and her four-month-old son
were discovered today on the
beach in front Of their home at
33 Sands avenue.
Both apparently died of gun
shot wounds. A shotgun was
found near the bodies.
Anne Arundel County police
identified the woman as Mrs.
Marjorie Wilhelmson. The baby
was Curt Evan Wilhelmson.
The bodies we're discovered
about 8 am. by Mrs. Wilhelm
sons mother-in-law.
Police from the Edgewater
station said Mrs. Wilhelmson
had been treated for a nervous
disorder in January but was
considered well on the way To
recovery"
They believe the tragedy re-
suited from temporary insan-
ity" of the mother. Officer j. w.
Moreland is handling the inves-
tigation.
Bay Ridge is about four miles
southeast Of Annapolis on the
lesapeaKe Bay.
Evening star., 1957-03-05
Prison Terms
Given CuudIe
And Connolly

ST. LOUIS. Mar. 5 up. Mat
thew J. Connolly and T. Lamar
Caudle. who held high positions
in the Truman administration,
today were sentenced 10 two
years in prison and fined S2,500
each for conspiring to dcfraud
the Government.
Federal District Judge Gunnar
H. Nordbye. before imposing
sentence. denied a motion for a
new trial.
The laSt-minute motion filed
yesterday was that the late Fed
eral judge Rubey NJ. Hulen. who
presided at their trial last sum-
mer, was IN mo proper mental
and physical condition" TO pre-
side at the trial
Judge Hulen was found shot
to death in yard at his home
three weeks after Caudle and
Connolly were convicted on June
IA by the Federal Court jury. A
coroner's jury was unable to de-
termlne whether Judge Hulen
killed himself deliberately or ac-
cidentally.
Judge Nordbye said today he
found nothing in the record of
the case to indicate Judge Hulen
had suffered from any mental
disturbance at the time OF the
trial
Connolly and Caudle could
have been sentenced to five years
in prison and fined $4,000 each.
Judge Nordlye permitted the
two men to continue free under
$4,000 bond each. pending an
appeal.
Connolly was White House APP
Ipointments secretary during the
Truman administration. Caudle
was head of the Justice Depart
ments tax division until Mr..
Truman fired him for having
outside interests that conflicted
with his official duties.
A jury Of four women and
eight men found that Connolly
and Caudle conspired to try and
avert the prosecution of Irving
Sachs. a st. Louis shoejobber
and income tax evader. who
paid $4,000 fine, but didn't
20 to prison.
Harry /. Schwimmer, a for
mer Kansas City attorney. was
also defendant, but a mistrial
was declared when he became
i'll.
AT the trial the Government
contended that Schwimmer, us
ing Sachs money. gave oil
royalties and things Of other
value to Connolly and Caudle
to use their influence TO avoid
prosecution OF Sachs.
Evening star., 1957-03-05
Lenten Series to Explore
of Bible on You

How has your life been affected by thought
from the Bible?
That question is being asked of people in all
walks of life in the Washington area by The Star.
Their answers will be published in new
Lenten series called "A Thought for Today 1t
begins tomorrow. 1t will continue throughout the
Lenten season.
Judges, top Government officials, singers,
businessmen, members of Congress and just plain
folks have agreed to answer this question for
The Star.
If you read this SERIES beginning on Ash
Wednesday, you will be able to see if your life
has been affected by thought from the Bible in
the same way that others have been.
Evening star., 1957-03-05
COP. Chiefs Voice
Hope for Suvinqs

Republican congressional lead
ers said after a White House
conference today that they and
the administration are looking
for ways to cut Federal expendi-
lures without damaging Gov
ernment functioning.
House Republican Leader Mar
tin said Republicans are inter-
ested IN economy and want TO
cut wherever we can because
the taxpayers need relief
Senate Republican Leader
Knowland said there was gen.
eral discussion at the conference
Of g. o. P. leaders with Presi-
dent Eisenhower of the need for
keeping alert to places where
cuts can be made in the budget
without harm to national de-
fense.
Evening star., 1957-03-05

are something less than bosom
pals, though that had nothing
To do with this case. apparently
Anyway, Mr.. Billingsley said
Mr.. Gleason became loud and
boisterous as soon as he and the
blond were given a table.
Mr.. Gleason was requested to
leave. He refused. Mr.. Gleason
then was ordered TO beat 1t. Still
he remained. That's when the
tuSsle bagan.
When II was over a few mo-
ments later. Mr.. Gleason and the
blond were outside.
Evening star., 1957-03-05
.ontgomeryBudgetCo CoIIs
For 15-Cent Tax Boost

projects are appropriations of
projects IN this years budget.
2. Also included IN the budget
have been Sl.9 million for a
parking garage in Silver Spring
and 100000 for a golf course.
both Of which would be built not
with county funds but by the
proposed new revenue bond au-
thority.
The budget would require the
issuance of $10.9 million worth
OF bonds. Authorizations already
are on the books for projects re-
quiring $ll7 million in new
bonds pushing the potential
total county debt to nearly S8l
million by June 80. 1858.
Plans New Office
The budget calls for creation
of a new Office in the county
governmental set-up to be
headed by an architect.
The building and grounds
Office would be shown as a d.
vision under the county man
ayers Office now but would be
raised to departmental status
in the County Councils May
legislative session.
The Reese proposal is pat
termed after a set-up now in
effect in Baltimore County. The
architect would handle all Jobs
under $4,000. He would review
finance plans and specifications
for new buildings designed BY
outside architects and take over
the inspection of all construc-
tion Jobs. calling in the outside
architect only when changes in
plans have to be made.
Mr.. Reese also recommended
a similar post be created by the
School Board TO work exclusively
on school construction. AT pres
ent, a county spokesman said
last night. the School Board and
county pay out about 2 per cent
See MONTGOMERY, Page "A
Evening star., 1957-03-05

riot among the Arabs of the
GAIA Strip.
United Nations Emergency
Forces based in the Sinai PENN
sula are to move into the GAIA
Strip and Shsrm El Sheikh. at
the Aqaba Cuffs mouth. stimuli
taneously with the Israeli with
drawals.
The informants said the GAIA
Strip evacuation will be in three
stages. The troops will first
turn over the frontier town of
Rata to the u. N, then Khan
nyunis and finally GAIA Town,
the capital in the north Of the
strip.
Political informants said re-
belliouS parties in the govern
ment coalition now were ex-
pected TO line up with Mr.. Ben
Gurion on a vote of con-
fidence following his explana-
ton today to the Knesset (par-
liamenD Of his withdrawal order
The rebels support would insure
Endorsement of Mr.. Ben-Gurion' s
policy
Political sources said the
Knesset resolution supporting the
Premier would be so worded that
the two dissident parties-the
Achrut Avoda and the Mapam-
could vote for it. The two par
ties also were expected to Join
the rest of the government ma
jority in voting against a no.
confidence resolution the opposi-
ton parties had ready for sub
mission to Parliament.
1t was learned that Mr. Ben
Gurion put particular faith in
personal assurances from Presi-
dent Eisenhower. Informants said
this trust was based. at least in
part, on Mr.. Eisenhower's letter
Saturdya stating "hopes and ex-
pectations were voiced by your
foreign minister and others
l believe it reasonable to enter
tain such hopes and eXpecta-
tions "
Economic factors were said to
be another prime reason affect
ing the decision to withdraw
Continued on Page A-6, Col. 1
Evening star., 1957-03-05
By CHARLES L. HOFFMAN

Montgomery County Manager
NJ. L. Reese today recommended
a record-breaking s528 million
budget he said would require a
l5-cent increase in the present
general county rate of s2.U3 per
500.
The budget calls for 1862 mil
lion operating expenditures, in
cluding S201. 1877 to make up for
an overestimate in revenues in
the present budget.
1t also would provide for sl6.6
million worth of capital con-
struction.
The County Council. after
public hearings, must adopt a
budget and set a tax rate by
April Is.
S5 Million Increase
The total budget for the year
beginning next July | would ex-
ceed that appropriated for the
present year by SIS million.
The operating budget would
be up some S45 million. accord
ing to figures presented at a
press briefing on the budget last
night. The tax rate proposed is
based on an estimated accessible
base Of S946 million.
The Reese operating budget
recommendations are 100000
short of the total requests he
received from county depart
ment heads.
Some recommendations are
we'll above individual requests
An example is the funds re-
quired to pay off the principal
and interest on county indebted
ness which are up some S700. 900
to more than IS million.
Explains Increase
Mr.. Reese had said Saturday
his budget would fall below $50
million.
Explaining the increase last
night. he said.
/. Some 50 million worth OF
Evening star., 1957-03-05
Senate Argues
u. N. Police Aid
Percentage of Cost
For u. S. Is Issue
BY ]. A. OLEARY

A sharp hight developed In the
Senate today over whether Con-
gress should add to the Middle
East resolution a provision urg-
ing the President to continue to
furnish military aid to the
United Nations police force in
Egypt.
Majority Leader Johnson of
Texas joined Senator Mansfield.
Democrat of Montana. in sup
porting the amendment. while
Republican Leader Knowland of
California opposed it as the Sem
ate pushed toward a final vote
on the resolution.
The debate boiled down to a
discussion Of what percentage of
the cost of running the United
Nations should be borne by the
United States.
Senator Knowland expressed
fear that if Congress adopted
this amendment other countries
would use it as an excuse for
letting the United States pick
up the entire check for support
ing the U. N. force in Egypt.
L. S. Pledge Cited
Senator KnoWlapd said the
United States has already agreed
to pay one-third OF the first SIC
million being spent on the police
force. and so per cent of addi-
tional costs.
Senator 10 son charged
without mentioning names. that
a bald smokescreen" was being
thrown up by those who argue {.
this amendment would change
the ratio of U. N. contribution
Senator johnson said the fact
that Israel is pulling out of the
GAIA Strip makes it all the more
important that Congress express
its approval of continued sup
port from the U. N. police force
Earlier today. the Senate re-
jected without a roll call another
Mansfield amendment requiring
the President to seek an interna-
tional agreement TO control the
shipment Of arms or so called
volunteers" into the Middle
East.
Senate Meets Early
The Senate met an hour and
a half earlier than usual in an
effort to complete passage by
nightfall.
II the House. which already
has approved it. accepts few
Senate changes. the resolution
should be on the President S
desk for signature by the end
of the week. 1t does two things.
!. Serves notice on Russia
that this country will send its
See DOCTRINE, Page A-6
Evening star., 1957-03-05
Mr.. Gleason Is Bounced
RIGHT Out of Stork Club

NEW YORK. Mar. 5 tP.-
Celebrated Comedian Jackie
Gleason has now joined the
ranks of those who've gotten
the celebrated bounce at the
celebrated Stork Club.
The TV star staged an i'm
promptu off camera performance
which was bit too much off,
color for club proprietor Sher-
man Billingsley.
Witnesses described Mr.. Glea-
sons act as closely resembling
that Of the character, THE
Loudmouth.' he often portrays
on his shows.
Mr.. Billingsley said, however.
MI. Gleason overdid the part
when he played it at the club
late last night--not only was
he loud, he was downright OBJ
scene.
After a bit of a tussle, ii was
said, the comedian was escorted
right of the premises. More
over, Mr.. Billingsley decreed, as
he has in the case of other i'm
polite patrons in the past, that
the latch-string will not be out
hereafter for Mr.. Gleason
1--WE don't welcome that cali
Der of person as a patron he
said.
1t was all a bit vague, but this
appeared to be the sequence OF
events.
Mr.. Gleason, with an unidenti-
fed blond o. his arm, arrived
at the club on East Fifty-third
street about 1880 pm. after a
call at another celebrated saloon.
Toots Shors.
NJ Shor and Mr.. Billingsley
Evening star., 1957-03-05
CSC Overhaul
Asked in Report
To Senate Unit
Committee Delays
Booking After COP.
Opposes Port of Plan
BY JOSEPH YOUNG

A report to the Senate Civil
Service Committee today called
for thorough overhaul of the
Civil Service Commission in its
operations, responsibilities and
PHILOSOPHERS.
1t demanded that the commits
sion exercise a much greater
role and leadership in Govern
ment personnel programs, poll
cies and management.
The report was made by the
committees professional staff,
which made an investigation of
the civil service system in con-
junction with consultant.
James r. Watson. executive di-
rector of the National Civil
Service League.
Republicans Object
In closed session today Re-
publican members objected to
some parts of the report. AS a
result. Chairman Johnston
agreed to let the report be filed
without committee Endorsement
at this time. Instead, Senator
Johnston said he would appoint
a subcommittee on various
phrases of the report.
The committee also called for
widespread changes in Federal
employe working conditions and
benefits. 1t proposed extending
appeals rights to nonveterans
that are now given to veterans
on adverse agency actions. an in
dependent Federal board of
appeals, an extensive program
for selecting and training su-
perviSors. systemized program
for giving promotions based on
merit, restriction of military
personnel in civilian Jobs. and
a number of other changes.
Climaxing a one-year inves-
tigation of the Governments
civil service system, the COM
mittee said legislative action is
needed to accomplish many of
the desired results. Some results
could be obtained by executive
action.
Calls for New Thinking
The Senate groups report de-
clared that New thinking, new
blood. new goals. and a COM
pletely new philosophy should be
injected into the Civil Service
Commission from the top down
and from the bottom up" 1t
demanded that the csc take
strong leadership in effecting
Government personnel policies
and practices.
Otherwise. the committee said.
An entirely new approach must
be taken to provide the Govern
ment with real leadership in the
field Of personnel administration
and management.
The mittee report
charged that the commission
was now mainly policing"
Continued on Page "A, Col. 1
Evening star., 1957-03-05
E Eqypt GivesGo-Ahead
For Reopening Suez
Clearing Due
75% Use
In 2 Weeks
BY EARL H. VOSS

Egypt has given the go-ahead
to reopen the Suez Canal.
The State Department under
stands that 1t. Gen. Raymond
Wheeler, chief of the United
Nations clearance force in Egypt,
has been given permission to
clear the last two obstacles to
ships of 25-foot draft, the tug
Edgar Bonnet and the frigate
Abukir.
The job is expected to take 10
days to two weeks.
Removal will permit resump-
ton of upwards of rs per cent
of the traffic through the canal.
Until now, Egyptian President
Canal Abdel Nasser had refused
permission to the U. N. to work
on the two obstacles.
1t was widely believed he was
waiting for Israel to withdraw
IRON The GAIA Strip and the
Gulf of Aqaba area. Israel has
now pledged to pull out fully
and promptly"
Sees Opening in 10 Days
Secretary of State Dulles said
at his news conference today the
canal could be opened in about
10 days if work goes forward Wig
orouSly. He said the canal ought
to be opened very quickly now,
after noting that there has been
j a tendency for Egypt to drag its
feet until she received assurance
that Israeli troops would be
withdrawn.
In prepared statement, Mr..
Dulles expressed the United
States great qualification" that
Israel has decided to withdraw
in compliance with the United
Nations resolution of February 2.
The schedule for the pullout,
he said. is reasonably expedi-
tious. He could not be precise,
ne explained, because the actual
schedule is classified.
The Secretary repeated that
there have been no private as
surances to anyone to achieve
Israeli's withdrawal beyond the
public statements of the United
States position on February II
and 20 and March l and 2.
He refused to be specific
about how long United Nations
forces should stay in GAIA.
Israel wants Egypt barred until
a peace treaty is signed. Mr..
Dulles said the United States
does not anticipate that individ-
ual nations now supplying troops
to the U. N. force would with
draw them separately.
New Resolution Not Needed
Another resolution about sta
tioning U. N. forces in GAIA
is not required. Secretary Dulles
believes. The February 2 reso-
luton is adequate, he said.
Two Dredges Moved
/ Yesterday at Suez two dredges
were moved out of the way. but
Gen. Wheeler did not consider
these to be major obstacles to
firs.-phase clearance.
Before the Egyptian-ordered
delays. Gen. Wheeler had esti-
mated that clearance of the
Bonnet and Abukir would permit
passage OF ships of 10000 tons
or 25-foot draft. About rs per
cent of the normal traffic through
the canal thus could have been
accommodated.
During the Egyptian foot
See CANAL. Page AS
Evening star., 1957-03-05

than 10 per cent of the cost. The
budget includes several Sousa-
phones at prices ranging from
S700 to $3.50. 1t includes o harp
at $l,500, which would mean
$3.50 out of the Federal Treas
ury -.
My examination convinceS
me that there are many other
items in this budget which re-
quire close examination and
scrutiny and which probably
prompt the desire of the school
officials to keep it secret"
He urged the people of Ar
lington, at public hearings, Ito
demand facts and figures on
this budget"
Questions Payments
He added, "I urge the mem
bers of Congress to give consid-
Grafton to this proposition
Should all of the taxpayers of
the United States be asked to
contribute to the luxuries the
Arlington County school system
enjoys?
Granted that we have a re-
sponsibility when sudden
Federal impact overloads a
community's schools without a
commensurate increase in the
community's tax rates. Agreed
that the Federal Government
should take some steps to help
out in such a federally created
emergency.
But I ask you. should this
kind OF assistance continue year
See ARLINGTON. Page Al