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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-25

q lot OF money. or become ia
nous. or through any deep
sense OF duty. I'm a scientist
because It's the most exciting
thing In the world.
when ! first entered CAL
tech ! didn't really know what
I wanted TO do. Then one night
when ] was walking around the
campus ! saw a light In the
biology lab. | went inside and
there was Thomas Hunt Nor
gan, the head OF the depart
ment. working on an expert
ment. DR.. Morgan-he's dead
now-found enough fun In his
work TO be there at 2 am, and
he was over 10.
GOOD Way Of Life"
THAT sold me, I figured
science must be q pretty good
way OF life. And IL has been :"
DR.. Hibbs majored In physics
az caltech and then went 10
Chicago University for his mas
ter's degree. He picked Chi
cago because his buddy. Roy
Walford. now assistant pro-
lessor Of pathology at the Med
ical Center OF the University
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-25

he's no backslapper. He's socla-
BILE. but he dislikes parties. He
doesn't have time for them,
Although he works for one OF
the biggest organizations In
the missiles and rockets field.
he remains a rugged non-con-
formist.
"The greatest sin," he be-
lieves. lis TO shackle another
human being"
To DR.. Hibbs nothing Is as
much fun as science.
I'm q scientist" he says.
mot because want TO make
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-25

search program Of the Cali
fornia Institute Of Technology's
Jet propulsion laboratory. He
played q major role In hurting
Americas explorer satellites
into space, and Ii hard at work
on top secret projects for the
future.
He's one of the Nations new
crop OF space scientists. a bright
young man with q future as
wide open as the universe he
hopes some day TO explore. His
greatest ambition Is TO go 10
the moon.
Bart Hibbs enjoys people, but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-25

Of California at Los Angeles.
was taking his medical train
Ing there.
II could get my higher math
anywhere" DIR. Hihhs says,
And Roy and ! wanted 10 use
our spare time planning q
world cruise"
Money was their most inn
portant problem. The boys de-
cided the gambling tables In
Nevada could supply the an
swer. In the fall Of i947 they
went 10 Reno.
Proceeding on the theory
that anything made by man
has something wrong with II,
they studied the roulette wheels
for two months.
Won $4,000 on Trip
I'VE observed that one num-
Der came up more frequently
than II should under the laws
OF chance" DR.. Hibbs recalls.
Prom our data we plotted a
probability curve. that is. pre-
determined when the number
would come up. Nine time out
of 10 we were right"
They won something like
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-25
Satellite Expert Once
Broke Cosino's Bank

PASADENA Calf, April rs Us--Long before DR.. Albert r.
Hbbs became satellite expert he studying objects whrl
Ing In orbit
Roulette balls TO be specific And Nevada gambling
viii forget him They lost fortune 10 the scientific
system he worked out while he stil In college,
Today at 80 Dr. Hbbs Is section chief OF the satellite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-25
Mother AbsoIved
In Support Case

A wife does not have 10 pay
support money for a child In
the custody OF the husband,
ID estic Relations Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
Coral Hills Man
Held in $4,000
Bank Robbery

BALTIMORE. April 10 R.-
The FBI yesterday announced
the arrest of Donald William
Jones, Is. Of Coral Hills. Md.
as an accessory in a $4,000
bank robbery last January al
NARROW Heights. Md.
The FBI said Jones is a
brother of TyruS Fields Jones
who along with Robert Wesley
Princeler. was arrested Janu-
airy 30 and charged with the
holdup.
Donald Jones was indicted
by a Federal grand jury as an
accessory in the $l0,464 stick
up January 26 at the NARROW
Heights Branch OF the First
National Bank of Southern
Maryland.
James j. Kelly. special agent
10 charge Of the Baltimore FBI
Office, said Donald Jones has
a criminal record dating back
to l948 which includes auto
larceny. assault, carrying dam
gerous weapons and robbery.
Kelly SAID Jones was arrest
ed at his apartment in the
1900 block Of Fifty-ninth ave-
nue., Coral Hills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
Market Robbery
Suspect Seized

A suspect was arrested early
today, 20 minutes after a po-
liceman shot at a man as he
was leaving Kay's Supermarket
at 1904 Fourth street NE.
Raymond Chambers. 10. OF
the 500. block OF Montana
avenue NE. was charged with
HOUSEKEEPING.
Pvt. j. E. Bartechko OF the
18th precinct reported he spot
ted a youth coming out of the
door Of the store at 1918 am.
When the suspect refused to
halt. Pvt. Bartechko said he
fired at him twice.
AS he fed. the suspec
dropped coat and a bag con-
tanning $28. Pvt. Bartechko
said that Chambers name and
address appeared on papers
which he found in the coat.
Pvt. Bartechko went to the
address where he said Cham
berS surrendered without re-
sistence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
Laurel Thief
Gets $3.50
AtWindow

A cash box containing $2.3ls
was snatched from a Laurel
Race Track betting window
yesterday between the seventh
and eighth races.
The wooden box, with S8l
left inside, was dropped mo-
ments later by the nervous
thief when he was eyed by
a track detective unaware OF
the theft, according to Anne
Arundel County police.
The split-second robbery &C.
CURED when Benjamin Wells
If North Baltimore, cashier at
a $40 window, turned to look
at his tote machine. police said,
The track detective, George
Vedders, spotted a man sitting
in the grandstand holding a
short blue flannel coat in his
lap. police said.
When Mr.. Vedders APP
preached the man he jumped
up, dropped the coat and cash
box, ran down a stairway to a
lower level and disappeared in
the crowd, according to Police
1t. John Praley. Found in the
coat pockets we're a yellow lead
pencil. two sticks of gum and
a return bus ticket to Balti-
more.
Police broadcast a l3-State
lookout for the suspect, de-
scribed as Negro. Is to 20
years old. about 5 feet 7 inches
tall, weighing about lao pounds.
He was reported wearing a
blue plaid shirt, blue trousers
and a dirty cap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
MohIer Estate
Set at $443,247

An estate Of 443.247 was left
by the late Mrs. Clara M.
Mohler. widow Of a former chief
of the United States Bureau OF
Animal Husbandry, probate
papers disclosed today in Dis
trict Federal Court.
Mrs. Mohler died February rs
in the Delray Beach. Fla. home
Of her daughter, Mrs, Miriam
c. Carroll.
In the probate petition filed
by Attorney Jesse Lee Hall. the
estate was described as con-
sisting mostly Of stocks and
building and loan association
accounts.
Mrs. Mothers will specifies
that her daughter shall receive
half Of the estate. The one
half bequeathed to her son, the
late DR.. William M. Mohler goes
equally to his two children. DR..
John r. Mohler, of 12808 Cald-
well street, Rockville and Mrs.
Jeanne c. Baish of Fort Sill,
Okla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19

illustrators alike are entnu-
siastic over the courses and the
prospects for their continuation
and extension.
The Right Rev. Mcgr. John
S. Spence. director of educa-
ton of the Archdiocese OF
Washington, termed the re-
Spouse amazing"
Msgr. Spence, pastor Of the
st. John Baptist parish. ex-
planned the Russian language
was selected Ito meet tomor-
rows need of being able to
communicate with people whose
numbers and influence dom
mate such a large portion of
the earth" He pointed out
that 8 million Russian children
are now studying English.
Msgr. Spence added the
timing Of the experiment is
such as to "seize the post-Sput-
mix effect on our awakened
American populace as an oc-
casion for testing and popu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
Washington Bor
Elects Officers

De Long Harris has been
elected president of the Wash
ington Bar Association to sue
coed Roy Garvin, president for
the last two years.
Other new officers elected
this week are e. Lewis Terrell,
first vice president; John D.
Fauntleroy, second vice presi-
dent: Harry Alexander, record
ing secretary; M. Wilhelmina
Jackson, corresponding secre-
tary, and Don L. Young. treas
urer.
Mr.. Harris. 38. is a native of
New Orleans. He has prac-
ticed law in the District for IA
years. He Is a member of the
Supreme Court bar, of Phi Beta
Sigma Fraternity and of the
Asbury Methodist Church. His
wife. Dr.. Laline o. Harris,
teaches at Shaw Junior High
School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
City-County
Study Slated

A study of municipal-county
fiscal relations is being
launched by the Prince Georges
Municipal Association.
The study is designed to pro-
vide "a sound basis for nego-
tiations to bring about equita-
BILE treatment of taxpayers
who reside in the county's mu-
inequalities.
Particular attention will be
given by the study to such
services as road maintenance,
street lights. signs. police. storm
drainage. libraries. recreation.
traffic lights, trash and gar
bage collection, coming author
ity. fire protection and adj
miniStrative costs.
The association earlier urged
adjustment Of the present set
up whereby some residents pay
municipal and county taxes for
services given by both jurisdic-
tons. such as police protection.
The $l,400 study is expected
to be completed by September
/ under the direction of Ed
mund MeSter. executive secre-
tary Of the Maryland Municipal
League. Spearheading the study
will be william r. Hamilton.
jr.. a University of Maryland
political science instructor.
hired for $1,000. Additional ex-
penses are expected to cost
5000.
The association hopes to col
lect $500 for the study from
the country's 81 municipalities
The group has recommended
contributions ranging from
$40 to S116. based on the
1856 assessable base Of each
town. The remaining $500
would come from the associa-
ton treasury.
The study was authorized by
the association with the adop-
ton Thursday Of a report pre-
pared by its committee on CITY,
county fiscal relations. headed
by Forest Heights Mayor Cliff
ford r. Armhold.
The report noted that since
1858 the Maryland Municipal
League has recognized the ex-
istence Of inequities in city
county fiscal relations through
out the State"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
Foirfox Boxer, 81,
Hurt in Accident

A Fairfax baker was criti-
cally injured today when his
car collided with a tractor
trailer truck on Route 236 near
Accotink Creek, Fairfax County
police reported.
Walter w. Koprivich, 81, of
2 Westmore drive, received in
ternal injuries and severe cuts
In the collision about 4:30 am.
on his way to work at an Ar
lington bakery. He was re-
ported in shock at Arlington
Hospital.
Fairfax police listed the driv-
err of the truck as Max D..
Bogar, A, of New Buffalo, Pa.
They charged him with reckless
driving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
Seized
AtConvent

A l5-year-old boy was ar
rested after entering a nuns
bedroom at st. Francis de Sales
Convent, 2Ol5 Rhode Island
avenue NE. early today. and
charged with HOUSEKEEPING.
The boy was carrying a bot
tie of ether and wads OF cot
ton. He told police he wanted
to get even" with the sisters.
who teach at st. Francis de
Sales School.
According to Juvenile Squad
detectives. the boy entered the
convent about 100 am. usirR
a duplicate key. They said
he had somehow procured the
key several months ago.
He went to a second floor
bedroom. moistened a piece of
cotton with ether and was
bending over the bed OF one
Of the nuns when she awoke
and saw him. She called for
help and another nun came.
One Of them called the pas
tor Of st. Francis de Sales
Church. the Rev. Paul Gaylofi.
who telephoned police. The
boy did not attempt TO flee
and was there when police ar
rived.
According to police the boy
had been a student in the
school for four years and said
he resented the sisters meth
DDS Of punishment" He told
police he planned to render
several of the sisters uncon-
scious with the ether and
make them sick" for per
scouting" him.
The boy was TO be held at
the Receiving Home until
Monday, when he will go before
Juvenile Court on the house,
breaking charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19

Ilarizing the teaching of a
foreign language in elementary
schools"
UNDERSIGNED also was the
fact that American youth Is
willing to undertake the mental
discipline and hard work oil
studying a language Of different
script and alphabet from oul
own.
Latin, French, Spanish anC
German already are being
taught in parochial secondary
schools as part of the regular
curriculum.
The four teachers Of the
Russian course are Russia born
American citizens on the staff
of the SAM School of Lam
guages.
Glasses are bi-weekly and Of
one hours duration each after
regular school hours. The
study fee is $40 plus a So
charge for books for each stu
dent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19

Wayne Carpenter in Alexandria
Federal Court.
A motion for change of
venue. which the Fairfax court
was set TO hear yesterday. was
postponed until next Friday
because Todaro was not in
court and had not waived his
appearance by a signed state
ment.
His attorneys. Albert Ahern,
jr.. and Joseph Lyman, told the
court they had not realized
Todaro's presence was neces-
Sary.
Todaro. A, of Herndon, Va,
was arrested January % with
his wife and George Mobile. 48,
Of New York. Federal narcotics
agents and Virginia State police
said they seized approximately
$500. 900 worth of opium in. a
car occupied by Todaro and
Mobile. and at Todaro'S home,
All three are charged with
possessing narcotics and manu-
featuring narcotics. Todaro's
trial on the possession charge
is the first scheduled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19

victim-who was driving the
other car.
Later. under questioning by
Assistant United States Attor-
ney A. Andrew Giangreco. the
prosecutor. Mr.. Monteith testi-
fed he heard Carpenter say u
Overton. you get that one and
I'll park this one" This re-
feTed to the Monteith apd ALI
man cars.
Cuts Himself Free
Mr.. Monteith said he set
himself free within 10 min
utes after the abductors left in
the Altman car. Mrs. Altman
testified earlier how Carpenter
and Overton decided to put
her out of the car and how
the defendant tied her up IN
some woods near Cheraw. S. c.
Carpenter and Overton. who
was killed in an auto crash
within the week, we're fleeing
from Washington where they
had shot up the Jo-Del Res
taurant. TIC Ninth street NV,
the Government contends.
Three men died of their
wounds.
Defense Attorneys James j.
Laughlin and Albert ]. Ahern,
jr.. plan to cross-examine Mr..
Monteith Monday and then
begin presenting defense wit
nesses. The case may go to
the jury Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
Press Group Protests
Fire Dispatcher Goo

The Montgomery County
Press Association yesterday I'M
animously passed a resolution
opposing a proposed fire regu-
lation that would prohibit fire
alarm dispatchers from giving
information to the press or
public.
The regulation in question
was part Of a list Of rules for
the proposed Montgomery
County central fire alarm sys-
TEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
CONVENTIONS
TODAY

The National Council Of
the National Jewish We'll
fare Board continues its
Shoreham Hotel meetings.
Closing a four-day con-
vention. the American So
ciety Of Newspaper Editors
holds final sessions in the
Statler Hotel.
The National Society Of
Children Of the American
Revolution has head
quarters in the Mayhower
Hotel.
Opening a four-day con-
clave. the National Society
of United Daughters of
1912 meets in the Hotel
2400.
This information supplied by u
sashinRton Convention and Visito
Iureau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
Prince Georges
Queen Selected

. Beverly Jane May. 20. a
blue-eyed redhead,. last night
was selected Miss Prince
Georges County in the first an
nual pageant sponsored jointly
by the Prince Georges Jaycees
and the Interfraternity Coun-
Gil of the University of Mary
land.
Miss May, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Roy c. May of 1918
North Roosevelt street. Arling-
ton. an honor student at Mary
land, was the unanimous
choice of the judges over the
II other contestants.
Linda Cutting of Hyattsville
and Anita Holloway of Land
over Hills, also Maryland goods.
were named first and second
runnersup respectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19

struction. She was built in
Brixham. England. as nearly
like the original Mayfiower as
possible. She has hand-hewn
Devon oak timbers and mastS
OF Oregon pine.
OF the crew OF 80 who sailed
her to this country last year
only two are left. The l7-year-
old cabin boy. Graham Num-,
leaves Sunday for home. The
first mate. Adrian Small. who
celebrated his 10Th birthday to-
day. leaves in a week for home
He is going 10 marry the girl
ne met in Brixham a year ago.
Given TO American Group
/ The ship. originally the prop
erty Of a British company, was
given TO an American group
last Thanksgiving Day. The
group. which aN5o took over
some 500. 900 remaining indebt-
edneSS. is known as Plymouth
Plantation. Inc. It plans to re-
store many Of the scenes Of the
Pilgrims first years in America
as well as preserving May
flower II.
Reactions Of visitors yester-
day we're threefold. First there
were the little boys who tried
TO Chamber up the rigging,
shouting Tally ho!" and
Here comes Zorro"
Then there were the adults
who tried to visualize the Pill
grims' living arrangements
aboard ship.
Finally there were the two
Daughters Of the American
Revolution. one Of whom said
to the other: II get seasick on
a good ship-it must be terri
bic on one like this"
What kept 1t from tipping
over in the wind?" was a queS-
ton often asked by first-day
visitors. Although the May
flower II proved her Seaworthi-
ness on the Atlantic. her high
false afterdeck makes her APP
pear top-heavy.
other visitors marveled that
1903 Pilgrims could have spent
whole days during rough
weather in the cramped space
between decks.
mo wonder they were so
grateful at arriving safe on
shore" said one middle-aged
woman to her companion.
Children we're more inter-
ested in the high masts and
complicated rigging. I'D like
to ride up there" said one
boy. pointing to the crows nest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
Teen Dances Open
Again at 4 Corners

Teen dances have been re-
sumed at the Four Corners
Recreation center in Montgom-
cry County.
Last week a shortage OF
adult chaperones forced can
collation. Of the weekly dance.
Attendant publicity prompt
ed many persons to volunteer
with the result that chap
ercnes will be available for the
spring schedule of dances. a
recreation department spokes-
man said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19

~ CCAlto AOl hdulbos ~ ICAllo AOI
children.
Today's weather will be a
replica of yesterday'S-warm
and sunny. The mercury, which
hit 80 yesterday. may get to 81.
1t was the highest recorded this
year.
Last Stand Here
The Mayfiower II, which
crossed the Atlantic in 81 days
last year from Plymouth, Eng
land. to Plymouth. Mass. ,the
Pilgrims took 81 days.. is max
ing her last stand here before
retiring. She will spend about
two months in Washington and
then return to her home base
in Plymouth, Mass.
A tremendous tourist attrac-
ton there and in New York,
she got disappointingly little
attention in Miami. where she
was taken in December. A tug
brought her to Washington this
week.
Washington visitors yester-
day were impressed with the
ships magnificent hand con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
SUNDAYS BEST READING
3-Part Fiction Thriller
Begins in Sunday Star

"THE DAY THE CHILDREN VANISHED"-Is the title
of different kind Of story It's eere, exciting and
suspense filled. The first of three weekly INSTALL
ments begins this Sunday in This Week Magazine
an entire town is gripped by panic when
school bus with nine children and a driver aboard
vanshes without trace. Don't miss it.
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT-It can be fun and full of
creative satisfaction. In a series beginning on
The Sunday Stars Garden Page, noted expert Mrs.
Herbert H. Greger will teach you the fascinating
art of floral arrangement. It's easier than you
think.
SIR WINSTONS PAINTINGS-Thirty-iv of them
to Washington next week when the great
statesman painter will offer his first American ex-
hibiton. See SUNDAY, The Star Magazine for the
story of "Churchirs Paintings complete with four
reproductions one in full-color on the cover Of
the same magazine.
TEEN-AGERS AT THE HELM-TEEN Magazines cover
story reports practical experience in democracy
Maryland teen-agers taking over the State
house in Annapolis. Find out how students intro
duced bills, held debates, voted and amended the
States controversial ban high school fraternities
and sorortes.
MISSILES AT THE READY-American soldiers in
Europe are standing by their atomic missiles today,
ready on minutes notice to flare back at an atomic
aggressor Richard Frykund, Star European cor
respondent, begins series of three articles on
Sunday giving closeup look at the men manning
the Honest Johns, Matadors. Corporals and Maces
Phone Sterling $4,000 for Home Delivery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-04-19
Third Force
Indorses 10 in
Montgomery
Northrop Heods
Free Democrats
Peace Ticket
AGA THE EVENING STAR
{" Washington, d. c. I
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, I0Aa
ny CHARLES L. HOFFMAN
star star Writer

Montgomery County's Free
Democrats last night ofiicially
organized a third slate for the
May 20 primary by indorsing
is candidates.
Heading the slate Endorsed
last night is Senator Edward s.
Northrop, seeking reelection.
He is the chairman and one OF
the prime movers In the third
force.
The Is Endorsements were
made unanimously by some
so persons at the meeting in
Chevy Chase village.
The Endorsements included
seven persons who have been
active In the Montgomery
County caucus. Three we're
officers In the caucus.
All five caucus members who
had been dropped from the
Democrats for SO" slate be-
cause Of their refusal TO agree
to loyalty pledge were among
those Endorsed by the Free
Democrats.
Two Women Backed
They are j. Grahame Walker.
candidate for the House of
Delegates; Register of Wills
Elizabeth Assay. who is seeking
reelection; Mrs. Frances Les
ser, Orphans Court candidate:
Mrs. Ann Brown, State Central
Committee candidate. and Al
fred Seaman, candidate for
delegate to the State conven-
ton.
Mrs. Lesser and Mrs. Assay.
because they decided TO stay
aloof from the two major fac
tons. had found themselves on
no ticket.
Endorsed in the House Of
Delegates race along with Mr..
Walker we're Mrs. Edna p. Cook
and Blair Lee III and Charles
w. woodward, jr.. the latter
two incumbentS.
Two candidates we're in
dorsed in the county council
races. They were David L.
Cahoon in the Sd district and
Saul I. Stern in the at-large
race.
For States attorney the
group recommended Leonard T.
Hardy.
In the State convention race
they also Endorsed Mrs. Louise
Terzian and Mrs. Byrna Kulla.
Judge Stedman Prescott was
also Endorsed for the Court of
Appeals and Attorney James E. |
Pugh for Judge of the Circuit |
Court.
More Selections Likely
Indications were that the /
Free Democrats may indorse
other candidates before ON |
cially completing their ticket. |
Last nights Endorsements were /.
made on motion Of Tom Scott. |
precinct chairman in the Park
wood area of Bethesda.
The two major states already |
in the field are the Democrats |
for So" and the United Demo-
Gratis. I
None Of the candidates of
the Democrats for SO have
been endorsed by the Free
Democrats.