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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-09
District Heads
Renew Pleas
For Federal Aid
Rise Urged From
$23 to $32 Million
In Annual Payment

The District Commissioners
yesterday made q new appeal
for more generous financial
treatment Of the District by
Congress.
The city heads declared that
local taxes and the present Fed
eral payment are not enough to
meet pressing needs and urged
q congressional grant Of addi-
tional Federal help.
The three ofiicials appeared
in a special program on WNAAL-
TV, The Star television station.
The program focused on the
state of the Nations Capital
message presented to Congress
two weeks ago.
The message urged an in
crease from $23 million to $32
million in the authorized an
nual Federal payment, 500
million in borrowing authority
for public works, and a congress
sional pledge to bear local costs
which exceed the city's tax ca
liabilities.
Fears Exodus
Commissioner Robert E. Nc
Laughlin declared that District
taxes already exceed those in
Washington suburban commu-
mites and that increases could
accelerate an exodus of sub
stantial taxpayers.
IF we increase our taxes be-
yond the present level-and
they are higher already than
most of the surrounding SUBJ.
urbs-there's more inclination
for taxpaying citizens to leave.
and less likelihood of new BUSH
ness locating in the District"
he asserted
He noted that the Capital is
providing lever increasing mu-
nicipal services to increasing
numbers of suburbaniteS."
Mr.. Mclaughlin and Engi-
neer Commissioner Alvin C..
yelling pointed out that the
Federal Government itself pays
no taxes although occupying
nearly half of the city's land.
Col. yelling also noted that
because it is the National Capt.
tai the city has no industrial
base to help support the high
standards required by the Gov
eminent in highways, bridges
and other public facilities.
Cites Injustice"
Commissioner David B. Kari
rick cited what he termed "the
keen injustice" of congressional
failure to bear a larger share
of District expenses. Asked
why Congress had abandoned
a one.tirne $3.50 Federal-local
basis for sharing costs, he de-
clared:
Il don't believe the WASH
ingtonians know.
We've been going to Con-
gress asking for inadequacies,
which they have further re-
duced." he added.
Asked why the Commission
ers had not proposed reviving a
specific percentage formula as
the basis for the Federal pay
ment, Mr.. Mclaughlin said he
thought a proposed equating of
local and suburban taxes was
"as near as we can come to a
formula"
Eye Maryland Rise
The Commissioner in answer
to another question said per
haps" District taxes "can go up
somewhat" if a suggested Mary
land tax rise goes through.
Mr.. Mclaughlin expressed
hope that urban renewal efforts
might reverse the city's loss of
upper and middle-income tax
payers.
George Beveridge, reporter
for The Star. moderated the
special program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-09
CONVENTIONS
TODAY

The American Associa-
ton for the United Nations
opens a two-day meeting in
the May1ower Hotel.
Going into its second day,
the Eastern Arts Associa-
ton is headquartered in the
Statler Hotel.
The D. c. Dental Society
opens q two-day post
graduate clinic in the
Shoreham Hotel.
This information sgDplied bV
the Convention and Visitors
Bureau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-09
Slate Expected
To SET Record
In Montgomery
Election Chiefs
Get Brueed for
Lost Minute Rush

Montgomery County election
supervisors are bracing them.
selves for the traditional last
minute rush Of ONCE seekers
who will file before the primary
filing deadline ct midnight. to-
morrow.
Rival states inside both the
Republican and Democratic
ranks split farther apart last
week and the number Of candi-
dates increased corresponding
ly. BY tomorrow night the total
number Of candidates in both
parties is expected to be well
over l00-one Of the highest
figures in recent nearby Mary
land history.
Including a County Circuit
judgeship, there are % local
posts to be filled in the general
election in November. .Nomi-
nees for the posts will be deter
mined in the May 20 primary
for both parties. In addition.
the two parties each elect in
the primary seven State Gen.
trail Committee members and
seven State Convention dele
gates.
BY the end of last week, the
County Supervisors Of Elections
Office in Rockville had admin
istered the filing oath to 81
candidates.
Lee Sees No Harmony
Unificationae fforts inside the
two parties. efforts which in.
volved the frequent use Of such
notices as "middle-of-the-
road" harmony" unity and
compromise" last week broke
down to the extent that one
Democratic leader of long.
standing-Col. E. Brooke Lee
declared: There is no such
thing as harmony in this coun-
ty."
Among Republican ranks, .
bloc of "a candidates rebelling
against old-guard leadership
was opposed last week by q
growing collection Of so-called
organization candidates.
Among leaders of the late
filing organization Republicans
we're l.. S. tTed) Ray and Wal
ter w. Dawson, both members
of the party's State Central
Committee. and Sidney M.
Oliver. former vice chairman of
the Maryland National Capital
Park and Planning Commission.
The inSurgent Republicans,
backed by the recently organ.
lied United Republicans Com.
mittee. Endorsed a slate for
County Council seats which in
cludes William H. Romack, jr.,
Cecil E. Custer, Paul T. Gull
bertson, Henry K. McHarg, Hal
Lackey. Mrs. Mary e. Caldwell
and David Macdonald.
CaucaS Rejects Slate
Democratic moves which cul-
in a compromise ticket
recommended last month we're
offset by rejection of the stats
by members of the Montgomery
County Democratic Caucus.
There were close to 20 Dem
ocratic candidates for seven
County Council nominations
last week with more expected
10 file tomorrow.
Leaders in the harmony move
we're State Senator Edward s.
Northrop and Delegate Blair
Lee III. Both will seek re.
election and neither is expected
10 encounter serious opposition.
Between the deadline for fil-
ing tomorrow and the deadline
for the withdrawal of candi-
dates the following Monday
party officials indicated a last
ditch effort to reach compro-
misses at least in some Offices
will be made.
Caucus Chairman David
Reich, a candidate for the DEM
ocratic State Central Commits
ice, said the anti-organization
group will meet Thursday night
10 review the complete field Of
and discuss possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-09
D. c. INCOME TAX
Estimated 10000
Entitled to Refunds
BY HARRIET GRIFFITHS
star stan Writer

Your District income tax re-
turn may unlock a piggy bank
you were feeding unawares last
year.
City income tax authorities
estimate that from 10000 to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-09
New Building Code
Proposals Aired
Public Hearing Set for May 26
On Plans Drafted by ConsuItonts
BY JAMES G. DEANE
star stan Writer

S64-page proposed Washington building code was
made public yesterday by Joseph ngentz director Of the
District licenses and inspections department
The proposed CODE intended to replace the cys existing
code in effect since 1851 drafted by private consant
at the cy request has not yet been reviewed by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-09
Mary Washington Marks
SO Years Of Progress
BY DON S. WARREN
Star stan Writer

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. Mar ga distinguished COM
pay OF State officials educators alumni students and
will assemble here Friday to celebrate the golden anniversary
of Mary Washington College.
They will find evidence that this institution,
honor of the mother of the first President changed char
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-09
NewCode Might Have
Curbed Fire, Aide Says

proposed District building code might have saved
twin apartment houses destroyed by fire Friday night
Fourteenth street NV had it been in force today
City officials yesterday disclosed that proposed new code
revves provisions OF 1912 law requiring ncosng
stairwells and elevator shafts in cid buildings.
Fire Marshal Raymond c. Roberts said the Fourteenth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-09

First Of q Series
, 1958-06-24
Puerto Rico Credtes
New Ed11, Post
To End ~Illiterdcy

Puerto Rico : A new type OF
teaching post has recently
been created in Puerto Rico's
Department of Public Instruc-
ton. This post is expected to
fill the need Of the Island
Literacy Program for instruc-
tors for small groups of litter
ates scattered in various parts
Continued on page ~
, 1958-06-24
Executive Advisory
Comm. of c. Of c.
Meets Tonight at $3.50

T h Executive Advisory
Committee Of the st. Croix
Chamber of Commerce will
meet at the Club Comanche
tonight. Acting Governor John
David Merwin was summoned
address the group on Taxa
ton and Assessed Valuation"
Cocktails will be served at
200; dinner at 7::30; the meet
ing begins at $50.
, 1958-06-24
Copper Wire Factory
To Sell Poducts
In Puerto Rico

The first North American
factory which will sell its
whole production on t h e
Puerto Rican market has been
inaugurated near the road to
Carolina. This is the Phelps
Dodge Plant which will manu-
facture copper wire.
In his speech at the inaugu-
Continued on page ~
, 1958-06-24
UNICEF Increases
Assistance to
The West Indies


The West Indies A United
Kingdom Release states that
the United Nations Information
al Children's Emergency Fund
which gives assistance t.
many schemes in The West In
dies, is steadily expanding its
assistance for the provision of
better food for children.
AT the recent session of the
Continued on page ~
, 1958-06-24
Administrative Asst.
Will be C~ommencem't
Speaker at CHS.

Administrative Assistant Alva
MacFarlane will be the speak
er at the Commencement
Exercises to be held at the
Christiansted High School to-
morrow night. He will substi-
tute for Acting Governor Mer-
win who will be off the
Island.
The program is open to
the public, even though some
invitations we're issued to the
students for their parents, rela
tives or guardians. The audi
forum accommodates eight
hundred persons; only five
hundred invitations w e r
handed out.
, 1958-06-24
Government Secy
MerWin Summoned
TO Washington. DC.

Government Secretary John
David Merwn was summoned
tc Washington, D. c., it was
made known today.
The reason for the hurried
trip was n 0 t announced.
However, it is known that
Governor Gordon is in the
capital to attend a meeting Of
the Board of Directors of the
Virgin Islands Corporation,
among other things.
DR., Roy Bornn, Commits
sioner Of Social Welfare has
been designated Acting Cover
nor w h e n Mr.. Merwin
departs.
, 1958-06-24
Davis Brothers
Arrive Too Ldte
For Mother S Funeral
Grummur School to
Hold Commencement
Exercises Thursday

The Christiansted Grammar Cyril A. and Robert Davis,
School will hold it's commence brothers of Mrs. Elena Chris
ment exercises. on Thursday, tan, arrived by plane from
June 26, 1858, it was an the mainland on Saturday
nounced today by Mrs. Hilda afternoon. June q, a day too
England, Acting Principal. late to attend their mothers
The program will begin at funeral. Mrs. Alice Davis
2 pm; the principal speaker passed away on June 10Th,
w l be Senator Aubrey and because it was her ex-
Anduze. pressed desire not to be placed
Four new concrete benches in the morgue, she was buried
have been installed at the the following day.
school which was donated by Mr.. Cyril Davis came all the
the Glass of '57-that was the way from Omaha, Nebraska;
9Th grade that moved on to the Mr.. Robert Davis came from
Junior High School. The Glass New York City. They were
of SO plans to donate an add met at the airport by another
ing machine to the school. brother, Francis R. G. Davis.
The public is invited to wit They will return to the
ness the graduation Icere- mainland on Friday, accom-
monies. panied by their sister, Mrs.
, 1958-06-24
Now Hotel in
Curacao Helps to
Keep Tourists There

Curacao A recent report
from the immigration Service
Of Curacao shows that the
number Of tourists who re-
main in the island for more
than one day has increased
appreciably. This is clearly
shown by comparing figures
for the first four months of
1858 with those for the first
four months of 1857. The re-
port states that this was I'M
d%oubtedly due to the opening
Of the Curacao Intercontinen-
tai Hotel last October.
The report shows that from
January to April this year
5.649 visitors arrived in Cura-
Gao and spent a total of 34,328
nights. For the same period
last year, 4,o86 visitors stayed
27,6O5 nights. All in all, the
report finds, the tourist trade
generally has shown a very
satisfactory increase, most Of
the visitors coming to Curacao
from the United States and
Venezuela.
, 1958-06-24
All Pro0. Spreading
throughout
The West Indies

Nevis : From a feature arti-
Gle in the Jamaica Cleaner on
the All Movement in The
West Indies, we learn that
prominent agriculturists and
public spirited people in Nevis
recently met to form-and did
form-a All Central Managing
Committee with a Constitution
hased closely on the Jamaica
pattern.
This year Of Federation,
says the Jamaican writer, has
seen the utilization with the
Jamaica Committee of many
clubs in Cayman, Turks Is
lands and Dominica. but. the
biggest move yet is the afilia-
ton of the Central Managing
Continued on page A.
, 1958-06-24

brother, Francis R. G. Davis.
They will return to the
mainland on Friday, accom-
panied by their sister, Mrs.
Christian, who is going to
spend her vacation with her
daughter, Mrs. Merle E. Simp-
son, in New York City.
The Nome nugget., 1958-08-22
Jet Trainer Shot
 Down in Pratice

GRANDVIEW, Mo, R III High above the clouds over western Missouri jet plane streaked northward toward Kansas City yesterday. It was unidentified, and thus presumed by the Air Force to be an enemy. At Richards -Gebaur AFB here on the southern outskirts of Kan sas City, sleek F1O2A took off to intercept the invader.
 Within minutes, 1st It. Roland Svane, 26, of Seattle and his in- terceptor sighted the aggressor aircraft at 41,OO0 feet.
 Svane attacked. Three Falcon air-to-air missiles shot from the interceptor toward the target. One of them hit the tail of the plane, and the jet headed earth ward. Its two crewmen bailed out.
 Unfortunately, the enemy was T-33 Air Force trainer and Svane's attack was routine practice maneuver, this is until the three missiles, which auto matically seek their targets were discharged
 The trainers crew escaped with cuts and bruises. They were picked up by a truck driver who saw their parachutes come down.
 At news conference, Svane declined comment when asked what caused the Falcons to fire.
 Three security officers were equally reticent.
 As for the Air Force, officials said only that they are investi- gating.~
The Nome nugget., 1958-08-22

The official Bureau of Census estimate for Alaska July 1, 1856, was 2060O0. Our current estimate of population is 22O,OOO Of the 220,OOO approximately 5O,OOO are military.
The Nome nugget., 1958-08-22

Your vote will moi only be appreciated. but held in trust toward the fulfillment of a better Alaska"
The Nome nugget., 1958-08-22
3. YOU'RE IMPORTANT DOLLARS AHEAD ON GAS SAVING!

Plymouth proved it can save you money on fuel by winning the Mobilgas Economy Run two years in row! But gas saving isn't all! Along with it's economy, Plymouth thrills you with terrific new GO!
The Nome nugget., 1958-08-22
{. YOU ENJOY THE EXTRA ECONOMIES THAT ONLY PROVED RUGeEDNESs BRINGS!

Maintenance costs are way down on Plymouth the car that proved it ran like new after 58,OOO punishing miles of day-and-night cross-country driving in 58 days. At the end of the test, Plymouth's road veteran looked and acted like a factory-fresh car.
The Adak sun., 1958-03-17

SUN Monday. IF March 1858
 194o~ Plymouth, Good Condi tion, call A82. ]
 A woman in Little Rock, Ark., bought " a mink stole and: hurried to: a fashion : show. There, a drawing was held and she : won the grant prize, mink stole. : - One day little girl was heard talk ] ing to a neighbor child with whom che : was playing cowboy. nYou be Wild :: Bill : Hiclup," she said, 'and I I'll be. Wyatt : Burp.n ,. :
 "Do you permit your wife to have her. own Way?"
 MO, she has it without my permission :
 terribly jealous woman used to sub ]: init her husband to a regular inspection, ]: every evening. The slightest hair dis : most Frightening scene.
 One night, finding. nothing at all ]: she burst into tears and Vept: "Even bald women, noW.">
 Tops in Pops It's only matter of time, so why fight it? The new ruler of the nation's top ten juke box tunes as listed in this weekss "Cashbox Maga~
The Adak sun., 1958-03-17
Page 10
ADAK SUN
FOR SALE


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 For fur rther information Call Chief STEVENS at Quarters E-l3o, phone 5o5W. : - = = One sunbeam shouemaster, three months old : Contact Looney at HANS.
 ~l7n RIGA T.V. with Antenna for $6o. Call ! l26W. " cash.
 1850 Studebaker, H., excellent condition : Motor and Transmission completely over- ] hauled, 1850. cash. " Contact R.E. GRANTHAM, sK2, at 256N days j or AMULET E-8l nights. : - ' One Aviation Winter Working Green Uniform : :: Coat size 30, trousers 28 waist, 32 lgth. i
The Adak sun., 1958-03-17

Tops in Pops It's only matter of time, so why fight it? The new ruler of the nation's $ top ten juke box tunes as listed in this Week's "Cashbox Maga@ zine," is Elvis Presley with "Don 't.n Others, in order were: nGet A Job" (Sil- houettes); :"Short shortsn (Roya1 Teens) nAt the Hop" Danny and Jumiors); "Catch A Falling starn (Perry como); nsail Along Silv' Try Moonn (Billy Vaughn); "The Stroll (Diamonds); "You Are My Destiny" (Pau1 Anka); "sugartime" (Mc Guire sisters); and "Oh Julie" (Crescendos).
The Adak sun., 1958-03-17
RHYMES OF THE TINES

 When Shillelaghs, shamrocks, and the like are seen, 'tis time again for nWe- arin' ths Green."
The Adak sun., 1958-03-17

One Aviation Winter Working Green Unifor Coat size 30, trousers 28 waist, 32 lgth In like new condition. Ouner~ leaving ADA on April ship. If interested, call Chic Indig, o25/l25 days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-05-25

records and by q small band
Mrs. Fenton y. Smith IA
chairman OF the chapter
which will use proceeds from
the benefit 10 aid youngsters
AZ the Boys Town OF North
ern Italy" near Milan.
The benefit chairman Is
Mrs. Thomas Blackshear OF
Franconia. Mrs. Carl Crotty
Is the ticket chairman and
others heading committees
are ID. A. Wagner. patrons.
and Mrs. Prank Baldwin.
publicity.
Mrs. Richard Nixon Is hon.
orary chairman OF both the
chapter OF Orphans Of Italy
and signora Brosio, wife Of
the Italian Ambassador. Is
also an honorary chairman
OF the local chapter.
The Boys Town OF North
ern Italy. which Is one Of
the finest trade schools in
that country. grew from an
orphanage founded after
World War II by an Italian
priest. Father Carloni. for
Tess than a dozen homeless
boys.
Orphans Of Italy. Inc, was
organized through American
efforts In 1850 as a means
OF providing financial as
sistance. The work Is now
supported by % committees
in the United States and one
In Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-05-25
Benefit Outing to Aid
Boys Town in Italy

The Washington chapter Of
the Orphans Of Italy Com
mittee win sponsor a benefit
outing on June 7 al the Glen
Echo Amusement Park.
Subscribers viii receive
titkets 10 various attractions
at the park and. In addition,
will be entitled 10 attend
special entertainment being
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-05-25

arranged In the ballroom At
Glen Echo that afternoon.
A program for young chill
dren win begin at 1 pm. and
a teen hop" Is scheduled
between , and 5 pm. Disc
Jockey Don Dillard viii pre-
side at the latter event which
viii include music played on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-05-25
ON THE
AGENDA
TOMORROW

Alpha Omicron ri Alum
nae Chapter-6:30 pm. at
home of Mrs. John c. Ham
nett, 9709 Holmhurst road,
Bethesda. Buffet supper for
senior members Of Pi Delta
Chapter at Maryland U.
COED Club Of YWCA-
YWCA annual bowling BAN
quet.
University Park WOman's
Club, Inc.-l2:30 pm. Prince
Georges Country Club, board
Of directors luncheon and
meeting.
Diario las Américas., 1958-05-17
EDITORIAL
THE JUDGE WHO LOST HIS BEARINGS

Very r~egrettable was the conduct of Circuit Judge
Vincent G1blIn, when he sent a witness to Jail, because he,
saying he lacked adequate knowledge of the English
language. This conduct has been the object of serious cri-
tlclSm from many quarters, representatives OF both Latin
American and United States citizens.
1t is evident that the attitude of the Judge lacked the
necessary pOnderatiOn which must possess anyone who, in
the name OF the Republic, and by authority of the law, must
administer justice. In the Miami courts, including the one
presided by the above mentioned Judge, the use of a
responsible interpreter has always been admitted, in cases
when testimony is heard from persons who do not have Suf-
ficlent knowledge of the English language. 1t was a shock,
therefore, to learn of the attitude of the Honorable Mr..
Giblin, who not only rejected the testimony in Spanish,
but took it as an .OffenSe, and for that reason acted, in a
violent manner, against EleuteriO Gonzalez, who tried to
testify in Spanish, as it has always been done in similar
cases.
In the press, radio, and particularly in televisiOn, the
occurrence has been widely publicized and condemned by
Y. s. commentators and editOrialistS of responsible opinion.
This, of course, h0nOrS the citizens of the United States
who have given new evidence of human understanding.
ANY testimony given under oath, in particular i'm cases
in which justice is at stake, must logically be given in a
clear and conscious manner. In this act, the complete
mastering OF the language is of vital Importance, so that
the person giving the testimony may be absolutely sure of
what he is saying, and can adjust himself to the reality of
facts. In the same manner, it lends moral peace of mind
to the Judge who is to administer justice to know that the
testimony has been given, not only without promises or
threats, as corresponds in democratic regimes, but also
In a clear manner, without the difficulties of the language
being a reason for terrible doubts i'm the conscience Of the
Judge.
Very r%egrettable is also the fact that, as 1t has been
reported, this incident was an occasion for the above
mentioned Judge to make statements which have hurt, to
say the least, the Latin American community of Miami.
terms, no matter what their cultural, social or economic
position may be, have positively contributed, perhaps more
than 1t is generally thought, to the progress and prestige
OF this furnishing region of Florida.
Diario las Américas., 1958-05-17
United States Should Support
Latin American Common Market
Idea, Prominent Leaders Aqree

NEW YORK, (UP). - Adolph
A. Berle, American ex-ambassador
in Brazil, asked the United States
to support the Latin American
common market, as well as inter
national agreements directed to
the sterilization of four or five
basical products essential for the
Latin American economy.
Berle, Assistant Secretary of
State for Latin American Affairs
during Franklin D. Roosevelt
administration, participated in a
round table radio program on the
recent tour of Vice-President, Ri
chard M. Nixon to South America,
transmitted by the c Columbia
Broadcasting System.
Gallo Plaza Lasso, ex-President
of Ecuador, suggested the necce-
sity of the Latin American com
mon market.