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lportant scientific information,
scientists reported.
The Air Force had hoped to
snare the capsule as it floated
down under a parachute near
the Hawaiian Islands yesterday.
But a cranky timing device
failed and the capsule was not
elected at the right time. This
attempt was to have been on
command from a radar station
in the Islands.
The little moon contained a
mechanism that automatically
shot out the capsule and fired
| its retro rockets to slow it down
enough to enter the atmoS-
| phere.
The point of return, how
ever, was calculated to be far
north of the range of Air Force
| planes which had been practic-
ing to snag the parachute with
dangling, trapeZe-like devices.
Recovery of the capsule
would have been an historic
achievement. Satellites-both
Russian and American-have
fallen back into the atmos-
phere but they burned up long
before they reached the
ground. This would have been
the first intact recovery of any
part of an orbiting moon.
Space for Animal
The DISCOVERIES capsule had
space for a small animal. Nc
animal was aboard this one,
but future Discoverer shots may
carry animal subjects such as
mice.
A Vanguard satellite attempt
failed Monday night at Cape
Canaveral, Fla, shortly after
the successful Discoverer shot
at the other end of the country
Authorities yesterday sale
the second stage of the Van.
guard rocket was knocked of
course by a severe jolt anc
failed to operate properly. The
rocket plunged into the Allan
tic.
!, In the missile field. a new
kind of Atlas-f1rst of the ID
series-corkscrewed off course
at Cape Canaveral late yester.
day and was destroyed in the
See MISSILES, Page A-2t
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Senhower said Mr.. Dulles is
"incapacitated" to carry on
the administrative burden Of
his Office and make policy as
well.
The President said he has
made no final decision on a
successor. He gave newsmen
the impression he might pick
someone other than Undersec-
rotary Christian A. Herter,
who has been serving as Act
ing Secretary. But the Presi-
dent by no means ruled out
Mr.. Herter.
Mr.. Dulles, Mr.. Eisenhower
said. will continue to serve
him as a foreign policy con-
sultant. He said he would an
nounee the Secretary's success
spr ss soon as possible.
Trace of Tears
There was a trace of tears
in Mr.. Eisenhower's eyes as
he announced the 71-year-old
Mr.. Dulles decision to step
down.
Although Mr.. Eisenhower
called Mr.. Dulles absolutely in
capacitated" for the adminis-
ltrative burden and "doing the
thinking for it" an aide said
later that the President had
not intended to use the word
absolutely"
Press Secretary James c.
Hagerty asked newsmen to de-
lete the word, and the official
White House transcript elimi-
mated it.
A reporter told Mr.. Eisen-
hover it had been pretty
much taken for granted that
Mr.. Herter would move up to
Mr.. Dulles cabinet post.
Asked whether he had
someone other than Mr.. Her
ter in mind, Mr.. Eisenhower
said there are "all kinds Of
considerations" to take into
account. He added there are
"a number of people with par
ticular talents" who could fill
the top foreign policy post.
Cancer Seen Spreading
Mr.. Eisenhower's dramatic
announcement came less than
"a hours after Mr.. Dulles doc
tors concluded that his cancer
probably has spread to the neck
area. Earlier it apparently had
been confined to the abdominal
area.
Mr.. Eisenhower strobe into
the temporary White House
press room near his vacation
headquarters at 9:35 am. and
announced that he wanted to
say something regarding Mr..
Dulles.
!, The Presidents emotion re-
garding the turn for the worse
= for Mr.. Dulles became more
and more obvious as he talked.
He reported that he had talked
to the Secretary by telephone
earlier in the morning. and
that in view of the doctors
See DULLES, Page A-1O
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FeisoI Adds q Title

CAIRO, April Is (AP). -
Saudi Arabia's Premier and
Foreign Minister, Crown Prince
Feisal, has taken over the adj
ditional job of Defense Minis
ter, the Egyptian newspaper Al
Akhbar reported today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-04-15
Home Rule
Supported at
Senate earinc
Congress Members
Favor Territory;
House Criticized
BY GRACE BASSETT
star stan Writer

Members Of Congress today
were their own best witnesses
for District home rule at a
Senate hearing.
Seven Representatives and
Senators from both parties
threw their support behind a
bill to make the District a ter
ritory. This administration
proposal calls on the President
to appoint a governor and Sec
rotary, and the people to elect
q 15-member assembly and a
non-voting delegate to the
House.
Appearing before a Senate
District subcommittee were
Republican Representatives
Dryer of New Jersey: Lindsay
Of New York, Bass of New
Hampshire, and Democratic
Representatives Rivers of Alas
ka, Foley of Maryland and
johnson Of Colorado.
Urges Passage Soon
Senator Allott, Republican of
Colorado. also spoke up for the
territorial idea and Democratic
Senators Bible, of Nevada, and
Kefauver. of Tennessee, urged
passage Of some kind of self
government legislation this ses-
sion.
The show of strength was
made before Subcommittee
Chairman Hartke, Democrat of
Indiana, who opened three days
of home rule hearings this
morning. Only a sprinkling of
local resident attended, despite
the unusual amount Of congress
SIGNAL testimony.
The testimony spotlighted
the crux Of the problem on
home rule legislation--the fail
ure of the House to act on any
Of four bills passed by the Sen
ate in the last decade.
my interest is in giving the
District some kind of home
rule this session." Chairman
Hartke said at the outset.
He made it clear that he
wanted to know whether the
District should have complete
home rule or none at all.
Fiercely Debated
This question was fiercelS
debated last session, primarily
by Senator Morse, Democrat o.
Oregon. He has branded thu
territorial bill as "half a loaf
of home rule. Today Senatol
Morse said he would reintro'
duce his original bill for al
elected mayor and city coun
Gil. That is his idea of thu
"full loaf" Of self-government
A separate Morse compromis'
measure creating a charte
commission also is before Sen
ator Hartke'S committee. Thi
commission would conduct
referendum not later than No
See HOME RULE. Page Az,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-04-15
Murphy, Dillon
And Herter Top
Possibilities
Lodge, Gruenther
Also Mentioned
For Cabinet Post
BY GARRETT ID. HORNER
star stan Writer

President Eisenhower is be-
lieved to be considering Robert
d. Murphy, 64-year-old
''trouble-shooting career diplo-
mat now serving as Deputy
Undersecretary of State, as a
successor to Secretary of State
Dulles.
The President made it clear
in announcing Mr.. Dulles resig-
nation at his Augusta (Ga)
vacation headquarters today
that the job will not go auto
matically to Acting Secretary
of State Christian A. Herter,
as had been generally supposed.
He did not rule out Mr..
Herter by any means. But his
remarks opened wide the door
to speculation that someone
else might be named to the
top cabinet post.
Besides Mr.. Herter and Mr..
Murphy, another possible sue
cesSor being discussed is C.
Douglas Dillon, 49-year-old
former investment banker now
serving as Deputy Undersecre-
tary of State for Economic At
fairs.
Lodge, GrQenther on List
There also was some specula-
ton that someone outside the
State Department now might
be brought in for the top for
eign policy job. Names mem
toned in this connection in
cluded Henry Cabot Lodge, jr.,
American representative to the
United Nations, and retired
Gen. Alfred M. Gruenther,
president of the American Red
Cross.
But in the present state of
world affairs, with critical ne
gotiations with the Soviet
Union over Berlin and Ger
many coming to the center of
the stage, it was believed most
likely that Mr.. Eisenhower
would pick as Secretary OF
State someone already familiar
with current problems-either
Mr.. Murphy, Mr.. Herter, or Mr.
Dillon.
To those who know Mr.. Eli
senhower and Mr.. Murphy well
one phrase the President uSeC
in his Augusta press conference
today looked like a clear hint
that he is giving most serious
consideration to Mr.. Murphy.
In explaining why he wa!
: not ruling MIR. Herter in or out
J of the job. Mr.. Eisenhower sale
there are a few others whC
/ have a particular talent" II
foreign affairs and that HI
wanted to consider all such pos
. Sibilities.
Particular Talent
The particular talent" de-
: scription fits Mr.. Murphy Xix,
! a glove. A career diplomat TO
! nearly 40 years, he has beer
: handling tough diplomatic as
signmentS in close association
with Mr.. Eisenhower for mucl
of the last II years.
! Most informed persons If
} See SUCCESSOR, Page ALI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-04-15
Dulles Quits, Unable to Go On;
Successor Remuins in Doubt
Castro Arrives 7 onight;
Threats on Sofety Made
Demonstrations, Picketing Expected;
Cuban to Get Tight Security Guard
BY JOHN v. HORNER
Star staff Writer

Prime Minister Fidel Castro Of Cuba will arrive here
tonight and officials frankly don't know what to expect
The controversial leader of the Cuban revolution is
coming on an unofficial 1-day visit but he will receive
about much official protection as is possible to provide
beginning with his arrival at pm. at the Military Air
Transport Terminal
BECAUSE threats against his safety have been received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-04-15
Afford Election
Probe0rdered
Committee Votes
12-1l for Inquiry
BY ROBERT X. WALSH
Star star Writer

The House Administration
Committee voted IL to II to-
day to investigate the election
of Dr.. Dale Afford, write-ir
segregation candidate, over
former Representative Brooks
Hays of Arkansas last Novem-
Der.
Committee Chairman Burle-
son, Democrat of Texas, refused
to reveal the committees vot-
ing lineup. 1t was learned
however, that a combination Of
Republicans and Democrats
from States outside the South
combined to carry the motion
made BY Repre- S ntatfvt
Thompson, Democrat of New
Jersey, for the investigation.
Advised of the committee &C
ton, DR.. Afford told a reporter
"As I have always said, I vel
come an investigation on a fail
and impartial basis.
Il know that when all thu
information has been gathered
that the committee desires !
will know that my election wa
the wish of the majority of th'
people of the 5th congressiona
district"
Early Action Ordered
The investigation will b
made initially by a subcommit
| tee headed by Representative
Ashmore, Democrat of Soutl
Carolina. Mr.. BurleSon ex
planned that the Thompson mo
ton specifically ordered tina
the investigation be completes
at the earliest possible time.
The motion also requestet
that Federal authorities releas
ballots and other document
relating to the Little Rock cleo
ton to the committee.
The Alford-Hays election ap
parently is being investigate
by a Federal grand jury il
Little Rock. Mr.. Burleson toll,
reporters, however. that tn
committee has received infor
nation from the United State
District Attorney in Little Roc
that the grand jury examina
ton is concerned primarily wit,
possible violation of the Fed
eral election laws rather tina
with who was elected in tn
congressional district.
The House subcommittee in
See Afford, Page Az
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-04-15
ONE POLITICIAN
IN HOUSE ENOUGH

ONE POLITICIAN in the fomiIy is
enough, according to Mrs. Thvston
B. Morton. Ruth Dean interviews the
wife Of the new ehoirmon Of the
Republican National Committee on
pooe CA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-04-15
Phone room hours:

Phone room hours:
Mon. Thurs,
$50 AM. to 8 PM.
Fri. $3.50 AM. to 10 PM.
Sat-. $3.50 AM. to 8 PM.
Sun, IL AM. to 8 PM.
The business counter will
continue to operate in the
lobby of the former Star
Building at 18th Street and
Pennsylvania avenue NV.
for the following classified
services: placement Of
classified advertising: pick
up Of classified box replies;
personal placement of
church advertising.
The business counter viii
observe the following oper-
ating hours:
Mon. Fri, 8 AM. to 9 PM.
Sat, 8 AM. to s PM.
SUM-. Closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-04-15
Resignation Seen Loss
OF Anti-Red BuIwork
European Allies Voice Regret on Dulles
Timina Is Blow to West BerIiners

LONDON, April Is tAP),-Americas European allies
viewed the resignation of John Foster Dulles today as the
loss of major bulwark against Communist pressure
In view of his precarious physical condition, his de-
partue office Secretary of State had been generally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-04-15
President Sad
As Hell Gives
News TO Press
Retiring Chief
Will Continue
To Be Adviser
BY MARVIN ARROWSMITH
Associated Press stan Writer

AUGUSTA, Ga, April IS
President Eisenhower, his
voice choked with emotion.
today sadly announced the res
ignation of cancer stricken
Secretary Of State John Foster
Dulles.
At q news conference at his
vacation headquarters. Mr.. Eli
-C~
Transcript Of Eisenhower News Con-
ference. Poge AS
Evening star., 1959-12-04
W. 9. Blackburn Dies:
Document Expert

Walter Gerard Blackburn, 81,
former veteran document ex-
pert in the Federal Bureau of
Investigation laboratory here,
died Wednesday in Del Mar,
Calf.
Mr.. Blackburn, a native of
Yonkers. N. Y, was a 1920 grad
uate of Cornell University with
a bachelors degree in chemis-
try. He served 20 months in the
Navy in World War I as a mem
Der of a mine-sweeping crew in
Atlantic coastal waters.
Entering the FBI as a special
agent in 1894, Mr.. Blackburn
served for a short time in the
Charlotte IN. c. field Office
and then was transferred to
the laboratory here where he
served as a document expert
until he retired in June, 1854.
Survivors include his wife,
Louise, Of Del Mar, whom he
married in 1925; a son, Gerard,
of San Diego. Calf; a sister
in-law. Mrs. Andrew W. Edison,
S25 New Hampshire avenue
NV. For many years before
retiring, Mr.. Blackburn lived at
26l2 South Joyce street, Arling-
ton, and 1929 Wakefield drive,
Evening star., 1959-12-04
George Douglas,
Dry Cleaner Here
For 2o Years

George William Douglas. So,
a Washington area dry cleaner
for 90 years, died yesterday at
his home. 7400 Fourteenth
street NV.
Mr.. Douglas, a native of
Neeces, S. c., was the owner of
Peerless Cleaners, 1757 Colum-
bia road NV, until 1857, when
he sold the business.
When he came to Washing
ton in 1880, Mr.. Douglas be-
came a partner with the late
Jake and Louis May in their dry
cleaning firm. In 1910 he left
the partnership and opened his
own business.
Mr.. Douglas leaves his wife
Mary Ann of the home address;
his stepmother, Mrs. Lena
Douglas of Neeces; three step
brothers. Thomas and Cecil of
223 Phillips drive. Alexandria,
and Lester of Neeces: a step
sister. Mrs. Mary Hughes Of
Neeces. and a sister, Mrs. Mo-
dell Wyatt Of Alexandria.
Friends may call at the Deal
Funeral Home. 4812 Georgia
avenue NV. Services will be
at 10 am. Saturday at the First
Baptist Church, Sixteenth and
o streets N w., with burial in
Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
Evening star., 1959-12-04
Norfolk TuIks Set
In Docks Strike

NORFOLK, Va, Dec.
(AP).-A weekend session Il
planned here to seek agree.
ment on a new contract cover
ing Hampton Roads $500
longshoremen.
A report on progress of talks
in Norfolk will be submitted
to a presidential fact finding
board in time for a meeting
of that board at 10 am. Mon
day, Harry, Thompson, execu-
tive vice president of the
Hampton Roads Maritime AS
sociation, said yesterday.
Negotiations here follow
Tuesdays tentative agreement
in New York talks in. which
representatives of the In
ternational Longshoremen's AS
sociation accepted a 41-cent
an hour wage and fringe
benefit package to be spread
over the three-year period oi
the contract.
The talks here will be
headed by David Aston. in
ternational vice president OF
the LILA and longshore leader
in Hampton Roads. and Larry
E. Pentecost, United States
Lines manager in Norfolk and
chairman of the Maritime AS
sociation'S negotiating COM
mittee.
Evening star., 1959-12-04

machine, but at a cheaper price
than that asked by Todd's.
The appliance store, Mr..
Levin said, then assured Mr..
WeisSenberg they would either
give him such a machine or
provide its cash value, If he
could find another one like it
in the Washington area. The
store was under the impression
it had an exclusive leadership
on this type of machine, Mr..
Levin said.
But Mr.. WeisSenberg did find
another such machine at q
cheaper price in a Wisconsin
avenue store, then sought to
get Todd's to live up to what
he felt was a unilateral oral
contract-either supply a ma
chine or the cash.
However, Mr.. Levin said.
Todd'S would only agree to sell
MIR. WeiSSenberg one Of their
own machines at a wholesale
price, which was almost 500
Evening star., 1959-12-04

also worked for the George
Hyman Construction Co.
Born in York, Mr.. Eppley
moved TO Washington in 1908.
AS an operating engineer, he
worked in construction here
nearly all his life.
In addition to his sister and
daughter. Mr.. Eppley leaves his
wife, the former Miss Mae Gun
nett of Frostburg, Md, and a
son. the Rev. George T. Ep-
pley. rector of st. Luke's Epis-
copal Church, Atascadero, Cal.
He is also survived by three
brothers, Howard Eppley. Paris
Eppley, and a sister, Mrs. Mabel
Lehman, all of York. He also
leaves four grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2
pm. tomorrow at the S. H.
Hines Funeral Home, 2901
Fourteenth street NV. Burial
will be in Fort Lincoln Mauso-
leum.
Evening star., 1959-12-04
SIS Settles
Price Deal
On Washer

A Silver Spring mans com.
plant that an appliance store
reneged on an offer to give him
a washing machine paid of tC
the tune Of SIS yesterday.
AS a result of an out-of-
court settlement approved by
Municipal Court Judge Mary
Barlow, Todd'S TV and Appli-
ances at 1102 F street NV
agreed to pay the money to Sid
ney WeisSenberg Of 1908 Glen
Park drive, Silver Spring. Md.
Bernard T. Levin, attorney
for Mr.. WeiSsenberg, explained
to the judge that his client in
December, 1858, wanted to buy
q particular type of washing
Evening star., 1959-12-04
George E EppIey, 81, Built
Landmarks With Bio Crane

George F. Eppley, 81, whose
skill with a giant crane and
other heavy construction equip
ment served him well in. work
on many Washington land
marks, including the Lincoln
Memorial, died Wednesday in
York. Pa. after a heart attack,
He was visiting his sister,
Mrs. Amanda Hartmann.
Mr.. Eppley's daughter, Dr.
Ann Sandefer, rector Of the
Unity Center of Christianity,
601 Thirteenth street NV, re-
members hearing her father
tell how he put Mr.. Lincoln
in his chair" when the monu-
ment was under construction.
In addition to the Lincoln
Memorial, he worked on the
Supreme Court Building, the
Archives Building and the
House of Representatives. H
Evening star., 1959-12-04
Mental Hospitals
Crowdinq Cited

RICHMOND, Dec. 4 (AP).-
Virginia'S mental hospitals are
caring for nearly 20 per cent
more patients than their rated
bed capacity.
The annual report Of the
State Department of Mental
Hygiene and Hospitals, to be
presented to Gov. Almond,
shows there was an average
of 1884 persons in the mental
hospitals and training schools
during the last fiscal year. This
is 1895 more than the build
ings were designed to house.
Evening star., 1959-12-04

Alexandria, where he was active
in Masonic circles.
Funeral services will be next
week at st. Peters Episcopal
Church, Del Mar, with burial
in Fort Rosecrans Cemetery,
San Diego.
Evening star., 1959-12-04

less than the original price they
had asked. The dispute was re-
solved with yesterdays settle
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-21
Margaret
29 To-day

LONDON. Aug. q (AP)-
Princess Margaret became 20
today. For her ofilcial birth
day portrait she posed at the
piano.
Released to all British
newspapers. the anniversary
photograph showed her in O
pensive mood and q low cut
gown. with her right hand
picking out q melody mostly
on the black notes.
Queen Elizabeth's younger
sister Is an accomplished
pianist and mimic. Her
tastes run to American show
tunes and jazz. Currently
high on her list are songs
from West Side Story"
Margaret spent her birth
day at Balmoral Castle. in
Scotland. where the Queen
and her family are vacation
ing.
Her birthday picture dress
was white taffeta with tan
gerine and green flowers.
Around her graceful neck she
wore o diamond necklace and
single pearls hung from her
ears. At her bosom was O
huge diam o n d-studde d
brooch.
Her left hand was hidden,
but it's unlikely she was hid
ing an engagement ring.
There haven't even been any
rumors Of romance for the
Princess lately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-21
EXCLUSIVELY
YOURS
Poles Fete I Legislators;
Obscure Bohenidns Frolic

speech at noon BY the lake.
Each night there is . show.
the flrst one fittingly called
1.-THE Cremation Of Carep;
another. Low Jinks.s de-
'scribed by former Assistant
Secretary Of State Walter
Robertson "as good as the
best that Broadway can Of.
fer" md the finale, "Cortez. =
q spectacular musicale with
q cast of 500 ''Bohemians."
But the appeal Of the
grove" unused my inform
ant, lis In the surrounding
woods and fields and streams
and lakes. the crispness and
stiffness Of the air sweetened
by the sound OF swallows. II
Is In the beauty Of the sun!
shine altering through the
leaves Of the redwood trees,
natures cathedral that Is
uneuualled by anything man
can build. IT Is In the with
drawal from the prosaic
world so that. renewed and
refreshed. one can return
to It,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-21

Appearing to look toward bright tomorrow
is Princess Margaret Of Brtoin who celebrates
her 10Th birthday today. This portrait was
mode at Royal Lodge. Windsor. by Anthony
Armstrong Jones, and was released in eonnee-
ton with the anniversary of the birth Of the
Princess.-AP Wirephoto
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-06-14
Program Listines

7-Aeross the Boord. Quiz.
Ted Brown, m. c.
Glove Of Life. Seriol.
1870
Alt Could Be You.
5-Romper Room. Kids.
Connie Bohlin. teacher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-06-14
June Is

7-Pontomime Quiz.
9-Seoreh for Tomorrow. Ser1.
1z:45
9-Guidins Light. Serial.
100
Ats O Greet Life. Comedy.
5-TV Readers Digest. Orono.
7-Musie Binqo. Quiz.
Johnny Gilbert, m. {.
9-Thcoter OF Stors. Oromo.
"Stuotion Wonted" Cesor Ro-
nero, Alon jenkins
l:30
Ain Our Town. Color.
Moe McGouy, host
5-'1"o lunch Movie.
~, Hours. Marrow Corner"
1888. Douglas Forbonks, ir.
IL Married Joon. Comedy.
9-As the World Turns. Serl.
200
4-oueen for a Day. Giveowoy.
7-Doy in Court. Triol.
s-Jimmy Deon Show. Variety.
$3.50
4-Hossis Bossis. Color.
7-GoIe Storm Show. Comedy.
9-House Porty. Variety.
800
4-Youns Dr.. Malone. Drama.
S-Mr. and Mrs. North.
7-oeot the Clock. Come.
9-The Bio Poyoff. Quiz.
Bob Poiqe. host
$3.50
4-From These Roots. Dromo.
S-Dous Fairbanks Presents.
7-Who Do You Trust? Quiz.
9-The Verdict Is Yours. Triol.
Jim Mckay. reporter.
400
4-TrUFh or Consequences.
COLOR Bob Borker, host.
5-pic'; Temole. Kids.
Hour. Featuring songs and
Popeye cortoons.
7-Arericon Bondstond.
IA Hours. Dick Clark, m. {.
e-The Brighter Doy. SerioI.
AIS