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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
AAA Urges
AutoVioIution
Point System
BY a Star STAFF Writer

ANNAPOLIS, Feb. 12.-Rep-
resentatives of the American
Automobile Association came
out last night for a point sys-
TEN or nothing for handling
traffic law violation repeaters
In Maryland.
The position was taken by
Washington I. Cleveland. Sec
rotary of the Suburban Mary
land Advisory Board of the
AAA at a dinner with the
Montgomery and Prince
Georges delegations.
Mr.. Cleveland scored as bad
legislation" the recommended
ton of the Silver committee
on motor vehicle laws for auto
matte suspension of a drivers
permit after two hazardous
moving violations.
He told the legislators that
even if the General Assembly
cannot be sold on a point sys-
TEN similar to that in the
District of Columbia, his group
would not support the Silver
committees recommendation.
The AAA legislative program
also called for support of road
side control legislation. peri
odic inspection of motor vehi-
Giles and the Silver committees
program for mandatory offer
ing of driver training courses as
an elective in all secondary
schools.
Mr.. Cleveland agreed with
Montgomery and Prin C {
Georges legislators that the
motor vehicle inspection meas
ure should be bypassed this
year since most agreed its
chances of passing the Senate
are nil.
Mr.. Cleveland said under the
Silver committee bill, a park
ing ticket could be considered
. hazardous moving violation
under some circumstances.
IF the Silver committee rec
concentrations were carried
out literally" he said, many
suspensions and revocationS
would be inflicted for minor OF
trivial violations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12

February % in the church. He
comes to his new post from a
similar position at the New
s salem (Pa0 Presbyterian
Church. The 41-year-old Pitts
ton, Pa, clergyman is a grad
uate Of Bloomfield College and
Seminary.
Assistant at Sherwood
The Rev. Robert Harmon
will become assistant minister
at Sherwood Presbyterian
Church on May /. He was
accepted by presbytery yes
terday into the Presbyterian
Church from the Reformed
Episcopal Church. He has been
serving as pastor Of the Harvey
Warnger Memorial Chapel,
Summers Point. N. j. A native
of Atlantic City, N. j., Mr.. Har-
mon is a graduate of Temple
University and the Reformed
Episcopal Theological Sem
mary.
Support Of the Washington
Committee on Alcoholism
which was formed yesterday,
was voted by presbytery. The
resolution also authorized par
ticipation on the committee in
the name of presbytery repre-
sentation."
The presbytery meeting
was held in Silver Spring
Presbyterian Church, Silver
Spring, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
Pay Raises Under Fire
In Stote Budget Fight

Democrat of Wicomico County
call for heavy slashes by the
Finance Committee in the
budget and then across-the-
board percentage cuts for all
departments.
Mr.. White said the depart
.ments should decidede where
the percentage cuts we're to BIZ
made.
Blasts Governor
The Eastern Shore Delegate
referred to Gov. McKeldin as
a "spendthrift" who would give
the Legislature the RESPONSE
bility Of increasing taxes.
The Governor has proposed
so per cent increases in both
the sales and income tax rates
to balance his budget.
Mr.. White said his proposal
would remove the necessity Of
increasing taxes.
Introduced in the Senate
yesterday was a bill to outlaw
all wire tapping in the State
except in cases of espionage or
treason. Another bill to deny
police the right Of obtaining
court orders directly for wire
tapping already has passed the
House. Only States attorneys
or the attorney general could
apply for the orders under the
bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
Alexandria Scout
Saves Skuter, 8,
From Icy Pond

A young Alexandria Boy
Scout yesterday rescued an g.
year-old skater from an icy
pond.
The victim, Joe Masterson,
6405 Woodway street, Alex
andria. apparently was unin-
jured when he plunged into
water over his head after the
ice broke from under him.
Billy Ahlfeld, II, of S012
Woodbridge road, who was play
ing at the side of the pond at
the PinecreSt Golf Club. dashed
to young Masterson's aid and
pulled him out.
The rescuer's mother said
other boys who had stopped by
the pond as they were return
ing home from school formed a
chain and hauled the two boys
to shore. They included David
Pace, IL, of GAIA Brookside
drive. and Donald Jenkins, O.
of 6404 Braddock road.
Billy, a tenderfoot Scout OF
Alexandria's Troop 662, is a
fifth-grade student at Lincolnia
school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12

can. If we had the money, we
could do it all"
He blamed the lag on SPIRAL
ing costs Of engineering Cup
80 per cent?, construction Cup
40 per cent? and right-of-way
acquisitions Cup 81 per cent?.
II don't know what we can
do about rights-of-way." he
declared. "Its a very serious
problem-one that is faced by
every highway department.
I'VE used to talk about
rights-of-way affecting 10 per
cent of total costs. Now they
up about II per cent"
Juries Awarding More
Condemnation juries also are
awarding more money to claim
ants, he added. "Juries seem
to think the State Roads Com
mission has a lot Of money. But
its their money"
He cited q Department Of
Commerce report that highway
costs over the Nation have in
creased 81 per cent over esti-
mates presented to Congress
when 1t was considering the
new Federal (interstate) High
way Act three years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12

also would require approval at
two assembly sessions plus a
Statewide referendum.
The House Committee on
Counties, Cities and Towns
sent to the House floor a bill
sponsored by Delegates Webh
and Hirst to transfer authority
for adopting a master plan
from the planning commission
to the board of county super
viSors in certain counties like
Fairfax.
The bill had been reported
out favorably two weeks age
but was recommitted to COM
mittee because Of an objection
raised by Delegate James M
Thomson of Alexandria. Mr.
Thomson at the time said he
had been asked by members OF
the Fairfax Planning Com
mission to oppose the measure,
Mrs. Anne wilkins, chair
man of the Fairfax Board OF
County Supervisors, and Mr..
Hirst also appeared in support
of the bill. No one, including
Mr.. Thomson. appeared to op-
pose it. Mr.. Hirst advised the
committee that he had notified
the Fairfax Planning Commits
sion chairman, Keith Price, OF
the hearing and received a re-
ply telegram that he opposed
the measure.
Master Plan DiscOrd
The Supervisors and plan
ming commission in Fairfax
have been at odds for some
time over adoption Of a master
plan. Under the existing law
the planning commission has
authority to adopt the mas
ter plan, but supervisors have
authority to carry it out with
coming legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
Handicapped Job
Record Cited

Clarence j. Boudreau re-
ceived a Meritorious Service
Citation yesterday for having
hired more than 80 handicapped
persons in the last few years.
Mr.. Boudreau is manager of
the Sears, Roebuck and Co.
central service department
here.
The award was presented at
the Advertising Clubs weekly
luncheon yesterday in the
Presidential Arms. 1t was given
by William P. McCahill, execu-
tive secretary Of the Presidents
Committee on the Employment
Of the Physically Handicapped,
The principal speaker was
James Rotto, a former Hecht
Co. vice president, now a man
agement and advertising con-
sultant.
Mr.. Rotto said predictions
for an economic slump during
the first part Of hits year were
exaggerated.
1T just isn't going to be
that tough" he maintained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
BY a Star stan Writer


~ ANNAPOLIS. Feb. 12.-Econ-
omy-minded legislators today
are expected to shoot at a $3.3
million budget item for pay in
creases of State employees.
The House Ways and Means
Committee and the Senate
Finance Committee were To
meet jointly with the States
Standard Salary Board which
recommended the pay increases
In the Governors budget.
Shooting for a 81 million cut
in the $685. million deficit in
Gov. McKeldin's budget, COM
mittee members have indicated
they are likely to chop SO mil
lion of the salary adjustment
Maneuver in House
Yesterday the House CAV,
tentative approval TO bill thai
would reduce the deficit anoth.
err 81 million through a book.
keeping maneuver.
The bill would require thai
special fund agencies such al
the Roads Commission pay re-
tirement costs of their EN-
ployes out Of their specia,
funds instead Of the States
general fund.
The House yesterday ilearC
Delegate ElHomer VIII jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
Prince Georges Schools
Study $l5.8MiIIion Plan

Telegraph roads, Fairmont
Heights. District Heights. Lo-
Gust Hills and Douglass Junior
Senior.
Elementary Areas
Elementary schools are sched-
uled for the following areas:
Rogers Heights. Glassmanor,
Oxon Hill and Kirby roads,
Palmer Park, Capitol Heights,
Glen Arden and Carrollton.
Elementary schools to receive
additions would be North For
estville. Orem, Kentland, Ager
Road, Brooks Road, Beaver
Heights and Riverdale Hills.
The board rejected six bids
for the 28-classroom Oxon Hill
Senior High School. The low
est offer was S2,064,000. The
board asked Harder & Dressed,
Glen Burnie architects, to draft
new plans that would lower the
cost. The board had expected
to spend SIG million for the
project.
The board also confirmed the
SIS, 900 purchase of 10 acres
at Livingston and Old Fort
roads and New Indianhead
highway for an elementary
school site.
Site Negotiations
The board agreed to negoti-
ate for a 15-acre junior high
park-school site in. the north
west section of Carrollton near
Good Luck road.
In other actions, the board:
Changed the name Of the
Sc brook Acres Elementary
School to Gaywood School, and
the name of Langley Park No. 2
Elementary School to Nc
Cormick School, honoring Le-
ander Mccormick Goodheart.
: Approved the appointment of
Elmer K. Zeller as the boards
first supervisor of purchasing
and budgetary control, at a
salary of $4,000.
The board postponed adop-
ton until next week Of its
l958-59 operating budget,
pending receipt Of State aid
figures. The budget is esti-
mated at 1892 million, So mil
lion more than the current
rear's budget.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12

1854, planners foresaw an out
lay Of only $568,22 900.
The commission presented a
detailed review of the program
at its four-year mark to the
General Assembly here last
night.
Plan Swear Extension
At the same time, it an
nounced a plan to extend the
program three years to CO.
incide with the timetable for
the new Federal interstate net
work. authorized by Congress
in 1856.
This new 15-year Maryland
program would cost $I,146,-
735, 900, including an additional
1873 miles Of interstate roads at
$l92,170,000, the commission
said.
Commission Chairman Rob-
ert o. Bonnell said the esti-
mates were based on current
economic conditions, and al
lowances we're not made for
inflationary trends.
Even So" he declared. 1--WE
face a deficit Of $66.l70.827
To pay for these roads, we may
reasonably expect a total Of
81 $50, 565, 900 from State tar
revenues and bond sales, and
Federal payments"
, Far Short of Hopes
He said the States road
building program continues to
fall short Of hopes.
I'm the absence of additional
funds" he said, I'VE shall not
have reached the first four
years goal in mileage by the
end of the first five years"
He said 1852 miles Of con-
struction were scheduled in the
first four years, but only S88
have been started.
For 10 per cent Of the pro-
gram so far. we used 80 per
cent of the money.
However, we're doing al we
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
Youth Badly Hurt
In Oxon Hill Crash

A 17-year-old motorist was
critically injured last night in
a head-on collision on Indian
Head highway at Oxon Hill,
Md.
william X. Roussell Of 3i8
Cree drive, Forest Heights. was
admitted to Casualty Hospital
with head injuries and a broken
collarbone.
Prince Georges County police
listed the driver Of the other
car as FINS Harry McGraw. 81,
Of 77l9 Kay-Dot road. Broad
creek, who suffered head q rs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12

A $15.8 million construction
program calling for Is schools
and seven additions is being
studied by the Prince Georges
County Board Of Education.
The program. revealed yes
terday, is to meet classroom
needs through August, 1859,
and is based on an anticipated
enrolment jump from the
present 57,237 to $1,000 next
year.
Seven new mentary
schools are planned at a cost
Of $3.50. 900: seven additions,
$40, 900: seven Diary
schools. $11,150,00O. and site
acquisitions. $685., 900.
If adopted. the program will
be the first stage of 5000 mil
lion in construction needed to
meet estimated demand for
275 elementary classrooms and
416 secondary classrooms by the
l962-63 school year, according
to Assistant School Supt.
Thomas s. Gwynn, director OF
planning.
Public Hearing Due
School Board members were
handed the big building pro-
gram yesterday. They will dis
cuss it at a board meeting
before forwarding a final ver-
sion to the county commits
sioners who must approve bond
issues to finance it. A public
hearing will be held before
school board approval is given.
The board now is in the final
stages of a $11.5 million build
ing program adopted in De-
cember, 1856.
School officials noted that
building emphasis in the COM
ing years will be placed on
secondary schools where the
enrolment is growing at fast
pace.
Included in the construction
proposal are funds for six high
schools. plus $425,000 needed
to complete Laurel Junior High
School. The program also pro-
vides for $850,000 for a junior
high addition to the Palmer
Park school.
New high schools are planned
In these areas: Glenn Dale and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
B-2 THE EVENING STAR. washington D. c.
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY is. 1888
Byrd Decision Catches
Associates by Surprise

and Col. Francis Pickens Miller
of Albemarle County.
Col. Miller lost to Senator
Byrd in a heated intraparty
battle in 1852. Delegate
Whitehead is a veteran Spokes-
man for the antiorganization
wing of the Virginia Demo-
cratic Party.
Also being talked about seri-
ously in Virginia political cir
cles today were the chances of
Republican Ted Dalton, MEM
Der of the State Senate and
perennial campaigner for Gov
ernor.
Although Senator Byrd's or
ganization associates SHE d
away from talking about po-
tential successors, they did ex-
press both shock and regret at
the retirement news.
Almond Statement
Gov. Almond said:
Harry Byrd is the greatest
living American. His long years
of constructive service to Vir-
GINA and to the Nation has
placed him at the very pin
nacle of American statesman
ship"
Speaker E. Blackburn Moore
of the House of Delegates said
Senator Byrd'S announcement
represented "a great loss to Vir-
giniaS public life and to the
Nation"
State Senator Garland Gray
of Waverly summed up the
general reaction among legis-
lators when he said. That's a
blow to Virginia.
State Senator Charles R.
Fenwick said if Senator Byrd
persists in his position. not
only will the Commonwealth
but the Nation as a whole will
be deprived of the services of
a great statesman"
Senator Thomas H. Blanton
of Bowling Green, chairman
of the Democratic State Gen.
trail Committee. was surprised
and astounded," but declined
to speculate on Senator Byrd's
possible successor.
State Senator Harry F. Byrd.
jr., questioned as to his possible
candidacy to succeed his
father, said: II don't want to
make any comment at this
time. I may have a statement
later"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12

of preSbytery and minister OF
Chevy Chase Presbyterian
Church, will report at the
March meeting.
The Rev. c. Stewart Nc
Kenzie, chairman Of presby.
tery's Committee on the Pres
byterian Home, told the min
listers and elders that the home
now is overcrowded with its 81
guests.
No Land for Expansion
He further pointed out there
is not enough land for expan-
sion on the present site and
added a new location would
enable the committee to build
cottages for married couple:
as well as erect a main building
Three ministers were APP
proved for new posts by the
commissioners yesterday.
The Rev. Leonardo j. Tesla
will be installed as minister Of
the recently organized Grace
Presbyterian Church, Lanham
Md, on February %. The in
Stallation service will be hello
at 4 pm. in Westminster Pres
byterian Church, Bladensburg
Md. Mr.. Tesla has been serv-
ing as pastor of Knox Presby-
terrain Church, Falls Church
Va.
The Rev. Daniel C. Manson
will be installed as minister Of
the Jamestown Md Presby.
terrain Church at 1880 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
|MuryIond's Miller
Files for Reelection

ANNAPOLIS, Feb. IL R.-
Representative Edward T. Mil
Ter filed yesterday as a candi-
date for nomination by the
Republicans to a seventh
straight term as Congressman
from Maryland's LIST eastern
Shore) district.
James P. Brock. administra-
tive assistant % the secretary
OF State. said Mr.. Miller mailed
in his formal candidates
papers and 500 filing fee.
Mr.. Miller. an attorney from
Easton, defeated Democrat
Hamilton P. Fox, jr., Of Sails
bury in 1856.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
|Chillum Democrats
Will Hear Morse

Senator Morse, Democrat of
Oregon. will speak at a meet
ing of the 9Th Precinct (Chil-
lum DISTRICT Democratic Club
at 7:45 o'clock tonight in Hy-
attsville's Northwestern High
School.
The Senator will be intro
duced by Representative Lank-
ford, Democrat of Maryland,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12

Senator Byrd's retirement
announcement today took many
of his associates by surprise
and opened a dor of oppor-
tunity to ambitious politicians
in Virginia.
Some members of his domi-
nant political organization be-
gan mentioning potential sue
cessors when they recovered
from the first reaction of
surprise. Others started talking
of ways to persuade their chief
to stay on the job.
A movement was reported in
the General Assembly to draft
a resolution urging the Senator
to reconsider. But the only
immediate action was a resolu-
ton from the House of Dele
gates commencing him and
wishing him well.
Introduced by Moore
E. Blackburn Moore, Speaker
Of the House and close friend
of the Senator, introduced the
resolution. which was approved
quickly and sent to the Senate
where it was assured of passage
The resolution describes Sen
ator Byrd as "a great Virginian
great American and true pa
triot."
None of Virginia's Democrat
te leaders was willing to name
a successor, but unofficial
sources close to the Senators
organization tossed several hats
tentatively into the ring.
Among those in the organi-
cation mentioned of the rec
ord were Representatives Will
liam M. Tuck of the 5th dis
trict and Watkins M. Abbitt
Of the 4th district.
High on the unofficial list
. was John S. Battle of Char
lottesville. He was conceded
generally to have been the
most popular Governor in many
years when he retired to pri-
vate law practice four years
ago.
Other Possibilities
Also expected to figure PROM
inently in speculation prior to
the July Democratic primary
are Representative Burr P.
Harrison of the 7th district,
General Assemblyman Robert
Whitehead of Nelson County
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
Blank Paper Vote
Bill Attacked

The Fairfax County Republic
can Committee last night
unanimously adopted a reso-
luton calling Virginia's blank
paper voting registration bill
"a violation of the principles
of America, in which the voting
privilege is supposed to be
an inalienable right"
The committee, meeting in
the Falls Church High School,
elected Robert Brockhurst ex-
ecutive vice chairman and
chose about 20 new members.
County Supervisor Richard
Ovenshine explained the pro-
posed metropolitan county form
of government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12

privileges ana ElecClonS Com
mittee, where its chances Of
success are nil.
Senator Ted Dalton of Rad
ford, chief patron. said the
resolution was offered "in the
hope the electorate in Virgins
can be enlarged rather thar
restricted"
His comment was aimed al
the pending blank paper" reg
istration bill which a group Of
Southside Democratic Senators
have introduced with the de-
sign of curtailing Negro regis
tration.
Senator Dalton has sponsored
resolutions to repeal the pol
tax and lower the voting age al
past Assembly sessions without
success. Cosponsors on the new
move with him are Senators
Roy Wolfe Of Gate City ano
Floyd Landreth of Galax.
Amendment Proposed
Democratic Senators, who
voted for the blank paper bill
in committee said they believed
it was in keeping with the pres
ent constitutional registration
requirement, introduced a reso-
luton calling for an amend
ment of that section of the
Constitution. Their proposed
amendment would specify that
prepared registration applica-
tons could be used in signing
up new voters.
Sponsors of the proposed
registration amendment are
Senators Earl Fitzpatrick of
Roanoke and Robert F. Bald
win. jr., of Norfolk. They had
announced plans to offer the
registration amendment last
week when the blank paper bill
was in committee. Like the
poll tax repeal, their resolution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
Rood Plan Costs Rise
SO Pct. in MARYLAND
Rv a star stan Writer

ANNAPOLIS Md, Feb 12.-Maryland's ambitious 12-year
highway tagging far behind schedule will
per cent than originally planned the State Roads Com
mission has revealed
Revised estimates point total cost of 1854
the 1902 miles of roadway When the program began
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
NewSiteMoy Be Sought
For Presbyterian Home

The Washington City Presbytey yesterday the
appointment of committee to study the possibility moving
the Presbyterian Home from 1918 Newton street NV to
another SITE
The home for aged guests has been in the old Moves
mansion since 1917.
The committee appointed by DR. Paul Ludwig moderator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-12
Three Virginia Senators
Want to Ban Poll Tex
BY a star star writer

RICHMOND, Feb. l2Virgnia's three Republican State
Senators eliminate the poll tax voting require
ment and lower the voting to IS.
They introduced resolution yesterday calling for
sutional amendment to that effect The resolution
to the Rules Committee which let it to the Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-06

omy picture. he told newsmen
at the airport.
The economy is basically
sound and SO long as people
continue to have confidence"
he said, the recession will
start to subside and business
will take an upward turn in the
not too distant future"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-06
First Suhuru Oil
Arrives in France

MARSEILLE, France, Mar. 6
(R.-The first shipload of oil
from Frances new Sahara Des-
ert fields arrived today from
the Algerian port of Philippe
vile.
The 15,000-ton President
Meny brought the oil to the
Martigues refinery near Mar
Seille after an expensive strug-
gle Of almost two months to
get it through rebel-infested
areas Of Algeria.
Even though expenses of
shipping and guarding the oil
far exceeded its value, French
officials regarded the shipment
as a moral victory over the
rebels. The rebels have vowed
to prevent French exploitation
of oil wells in the rich HASH
Messaoud field more than 400
miles south of the Mediter-
ranean.
The field is estimated to con-
tain about 500 million tons of
oil. France hopes to ship 10
million tons a year by 1862.
This is the first producing oil
field in French-controlled ter
ritory and is counted upon in
Paris to reduce the financial
strain Of paying dollars or
pounds for all Of Frances pc
troleum needs.