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Evening star., 1960-08-09
New Home Rule Plan
Proposed by ShipLey

A revised home rule proposal
designed to avert a possible
District financial crisis was Of
fered yesterday by Carl L.
Shipley, chairman of the Dis
trict Republican State Com
mittee.
Mr.. Shipley said that he
believes the most satisfactory
form Of home rule legislation
would be modelled after the old
territorial form of government
but would include safeguards
to assure adequate Federal
funds.
MIR. Shipley's statements were
an elaboration of a letter he
sent yesterday to Maurice II,
STAINS, director of the Federal
Bureau Of the Budget.
Worry on Taxes
In this letter, Mr.. Shipley
expressed concern that unless
some precautions are taken,
self-government "can only lead
to increased taxes and ex-
panded budgets in response to
popular pressure on elected
legislators"
He warned that this would
speed the fight of taxpayers
from Washington, with ulti-
mate bankruptcy or utter de-
terioration of the Nations
Capital"
The safeguard would fix
national Government RESPONSE
bility" by transferring control
OF the District budget to the
United States Bureau of the
Budget, Mr.. Shipley said.
The District Republica n
chairman said he was drafting
a bill to be submitted to Con-
greSS which would provide for
an appointed governor and a
legislative assembly consisting
OF an appointed council and an
elected House of Delegates. The
measure would also provide fol-
q non-voting delegate to Con-
greSS.
The Shipley proposal is SINH,
lar to a White House bill callins
for an appointed governor anc
an elected legislative assembly
This Administration measure il
stalled in the House Distric
Committee despite attempts tt
pry 1t loose with a discharg,
petition. The Senate has passed
a separate bill establishing al
elected mayor-city council form
Of government.
Mr.. Shipley said he plans t.
present his proposed legisla,
tion at a meeting Of the G. o. p
District Committee.
He added that If it is ap
Evening star., 1960-08-09
Fomilies Told to 7 axe
Glass From Porches

-Four Arlington families whose glassedn porches built
without building permits to take the glass out again
The families who improved their porches by installing
floors paneng and glass aouses discovered that they
in effect created another their homes and were
several feet setback lines.
TIL glass ordered removed, and the homeowners
Evening star., 1960-08-09
CONVENTIONS
TODAY

The Association of the
United States Army meets
for the second day at the
Sheraton Park.
The Piggly Wiggly OPP
orators Association closes
at the Shoreham.
This information is supplied
by the Convention and Visitors
Bureau Of the Metropolitan
Washington Board Of Trade.
Evening star., 1960-08-09

ana QlSplayeQ WIN oC1er aIllma
The stall built to receive
seven registered Early American
ponies includes a small blue
tent trimmed in white within
which may be found a table
with tablecloth, an electric fan,
portraits Of prize ponies, a
chandelier and a rug on the
floor.
Its nothing unusual" said
Don Jacobs, trainer for the
Gainesville pony and horse
farm. "At some of the pony
shows the stalls even have bars
and white picket fences"
But located as 1t is across
from the shorthorn steers and
within hearing distance of the
Hereford cattle and the New
Hampshire Red chickens, the
stalls appearance has attracted
considerable attention.
Outside of the blue tent, for
instance is displayed a gilded
viceroy pony cart, complete
with a full-scale model wear
ing a spotless white coat and
black trousers.
Show Thursday
The fair; which began yes
terday, has no pony competi-
ton, and the ponies this year
are mostly for display. Four
of Lawn Wales ponies Will
compete with ponies from
three other farms in a race
Thursday night, and their
drivers will be wearing colors.
But it's not a formal race"
said Mr.. Jacobs. "Weu trot
them til the ponies decide
they'd like to quit, mostly as a
demonstration"
The ponies will be raced on
a new track, built in the last
few weeks, for go-cart racing,
a special feature of the fair
this year. ,
The track, graded and rolled
by members of the Veterans
Farm Club, which sponsors the
fair, is. circled by piles Of old
tires to keep the small carts
from Straying.
1T was finished in the nick
of time with everybody work
ing" said Bob Brinkley, a
Prince William school teacher
who is handling publicity. But
no one has yet had time to
measure its length. about an
eighth of a mile, its builders
think.
Buildings Ready
Members of the club have
themselves built every struc-
ture on the ground since they
organized the fair 10 years ago.
That includes a number OF
buildings for displaying live
stock as we'll as a large barn.
The commercial exhibits are
lin a tent this year, but Farm
Club members are hoping to
Nbuild a new cinder block build
ing with fair proceeds in the
near future.
Besides the premiums offered
| for best of the poultry. handi-
craft, home economics and 300
odd livestock entries, the
fair is providing entertainment
every night, Mr.. Brinkley said.
Tonight there will be barber
shop singing; Wednesday a
beauty contest for Miss Prince
William County, Thursday a
demonstration by eight county
fire departments plus the pony
race, and Friday and, Saturday
races by the go-carts.A
In addition. some days are
set aside for specialized groups
to-day and Thursday for chill
dren who will be admitted to
carnival rides for half price
from noon until 6 p.m.-and
Thursday for members Of the
Future Farmers of America and
the Future Homemakers OF
America. Friday is All Day
with wheelbarrow racing, sack
races, obstacle races, and con-
Evening star., 1960-08-09

proved by the committee the
bill will be submitted when
Congress convenes in January.
Budget Bureau Control
Mr.. Shipley explained that
under his proposal the budget
recommended by District off,
cials would be subject to ap-
proval by the Bureau of the
Budget-rather than merely
being referred to the bureau as
at present. It would be like any
other budget of a Federal
agency such as the Defense De-
partment or the Interstate
Commerce Commission, for eY-
ample.
Under this system, Mr.. Ship
ley said, the President would
have to fight the battle Of the
District budget just as he sup
ports the appropriation for any
other Federal agency.
And the President should
fight for the budget of the Ma
tion's Capital, said Mr.. Ship
ley.
At present the District budget
is not under the control oi
the Bureau Of the Budget, but
is simply forwarded by this
agency to Congress.
District officials have the
the proposed appropriations ap-
proved by Congress.
Mr.. Shipley said that under
his proposed territorial form
OF government the governor
and Legislature would screen the
budget "but control would be
placed in the hands of the Fed.
eral Bureau Of the Budget.
Population Decline Cited
Discussing the Districts pres.
ent financial situation, MIR
Shipley told Mr.. Stans, "The
population of the District ha:
declined from 100000 in 1856
to 747,00o in 1860.
Since 1854 our budget ha.
increased from $145 million tt
approximately $3.50 million
Lower income groups are gravi.
tating to Washington, Will:
higher income groups are NOV.
ing to the suburbs.
This has increased expense.
for welfare, education, health
hospitals and law enforcement
nearly 60 per cent, while othel
general government activitie!
have increased about rs pei
cent.
During the same period, per.
sonal income has increased
only 9 per cent. Unless a solu.
tion is found, a financial crisi.
impends in the Nations Capital
Evening star., 1960-08-09
Ponies and Prizes Set
For Manassas Fair

A bunch of pedigree ponies Joined the Prince William
County this year brought with them the splendor to
which they accustomed.
Set in style at the outside of Manassas 8 ponies
from four farms which will be raced with roadster bikes cars
displayed with other animals during the sxday exhibition
The stall built visitors to Lawn Vale Farms
Evening star., 1960-08-09
Pencil Warns User

NEW YORK. "A line of
autograph" pencils is being
marketed by a New York manu-
facturer. They have write-in
panels where the user can in
scribe his name or a warning
such as Drop ThiS!"
Evening star., 1960-08-09

tests for tractor operating, hog
calling, cracker eating and
bubble gum blowing.
The fair closes Saturday.
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the walls and barricaded themselves inside
the barracks for a mOmentary advantage.
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buildings were barricaded with sandbags as
tall as a man, but to no avail. Once the
rooms were opened, they were stormed,
one after the other, and taken at the point
of bayonet.
1.-THE Texan Resistance was drama in
- four acts that morning which lasted
not much longer than full-length tragedy
on the stage. The first act was the attempt
to hold the walls against the Mexicans. The
second act occurred in the courtyard area
where the battle was joined hand to hand.
The last two acts were in sense indoors
- the first in the barracks, the last in the
Alamo chapel.
The third act, and the most bitterly
fought with the greatest number of casual
ties amongst the Texans, was the retreat
into the convent barracks. Most of the
rooms had interior parapets just inside the
doorway, parapets built of two frames of
bear or cowhides stretched on poles, with
the inner cavity thickly mounded with
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Where they were not blasted out of their
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Now, like Travis, Crockett died outdoors,
where he wished to be. Later, he and his
men were found at their post near the
stockade fence. In his hand was "Old
Betsy" his favorite rife. In mute testimony
to man whose craftsmanship was legend
airy, the greatest concentration of Mexican
bodies were found around Crockett's body.
The very last act of the Alamo Drama
took place in the only building that stands
today, the Alamo chapel.
Though in ruins and largely filed with
debris, the chapel, with its fOur-foOt-thick
walls, was still the strongest building in the
mission. Into the chapel now withdrew the
remnants of the Texas army. They had an
additional reason for defending the church.
Their store Of powder had been cached in
a northern room of the chapel which was
the least vulnerable to enemy gun6re. By
agreement, the last man alive was to light
a torch to the powder.
1t was Major Robert Evans who made the
decision that the time had come to obliter-
ate the fort His torch haring, Major Evans
made dash for the powder magazine.
Dut the cannon balls had preached the
- chapel's barred doors, and the Next
cans streamed in before Major Evans chose
his moment. Arm raised to hurl the fire into
the powder, he was shot down on the run
before he could touch off the explosion.
He fell face downward on the earthen floor.
This was probably the last act Of attempted
aggression by any living Texan at the Alamo.
OF those who died there little more
remains to be said. On the Texan side 1872
men were killed; about fifteen women and
children were spared. Perhaps most con-
elusive is the figure given to DR.. Sutherland
by Santa Annals secretary, Ramon Mar
tinez Caro-. Caro- said: I'VE brought to
San Antonio more than 5000 men and we
lost during the siege l,544 of the best of
them. The Texans fought more like devils
than men," The End
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Evening star., 1960-04-06
Defeat Puts Pressure
On Humphrey in D. c.

n the district. where Senator
Morse has been campaigning
vigorously for some time.
Fine ShOwings" Cited
Senator Humphrey was sched-
uled to arrive at National Air
port here at 3:43 pm. today
from Wisconsin.
Offlcials of the D. c. Com
mittee for Humphrey said that
his schedule for the next few
days has not been finally de-
cided upon, but they empha-
sized that the Senator has no
intention of withdrawing from
the District primary.
w. John Kenney, chairman
of the D. c. Committee for
Humphrey, declared that SEN
ator Humphrey made "a fine
showing" in Wisconsin and
blamed Senator Kennedy's win
ming margin on Republicans
who voted for the MaSsachu-
sets Senator.
Neither Senator Morse nor
A. L. Wheeler, chairman of the
D. C. Morse for President Club,
were Immediately available for
Evening star., 1960-04-06
BY CHARLES PIERCE
Star stan Writer

Now that Senator Humphrey
Of Minnesota has been defeated
In Wisconsin, he must increase
the tempo of his campaign for
the May 3 district primary, OBJ
servers believe.
Although the national spot
Hight is on the May 10 West
Virginia rematch between Sena-
tor Humphrey and Senator
Kennedy of Massachusetts,,
Senator Humphrey will have to
clear the district primary
hurdle first.
"A loss here would mean that
he would go into West Vir-
ginia a two-time loser, de-
teated here by Senator Morse
Of Oregon, a man Senator Hum
phrey's supporters have con-
sistently discounted "as not
even a serious candidate
This means that, despite the
fact he is hard pressed for both
time and money, Senator
Humphrey will have to attempt
more than a token campaign
Evening star., 1960-04-06

comment on the results Of the
Wisconsin primary.
Seymour NJ. Chase, president
Of the District Draft Stevenson
Committee, said both Senator
Kennedy and Senator Hum
phrey "see INTO have suffered
in the Wisconsin primary.
Boost to Stevenson Seen
Kennedy did not establish
himself as the strong front
runner, and Humphrey lost in
his own backyard" said Mr..
Chase. This will help Demo-
Gratis to see that the strongest
candidate is one who is also
best qualified to be President
Adlal Stevenson"
Mr.. Kenney released the fol-
lowing statement:
Senator Humphrey has
made a fine showing in Wis
conSin, despite the time, effort
and money spent by the oppo-
sition. Considering the dire
predictions of a few weeks ago
the pollsters were almost as
wrong this time as they were
in 1948.
senator Humphrey led
among Democrats in the pri-
mary. 1t was the crossover
Republicans who gave Senator
Kennedy his margin. Senator
Humphrey proved his strength
in the important farm areas
which the Democrats must
carry in order to win.
"Vice President Nixon's fun
damental weakness as a vote
getter was also apparent. And
Evening star., 1960-04-06

1t is interesting to note tha
the one district in which Sen
ator Humphrey made the poor
est showing was the 8tn dis
trict, the late Senator Nc
Carthy's area. This answers
the question of how old-line
Mccarthy supporters would
vote.
Taking into account all the
various factors involved we be-
lieve the Wisconsin primary is
the start of a strong Humphrey
campaign which will lead to
the White House next Novem-
ber."
Evening star., 1960-04-06
Obstetricions Elect

CINCINNATI, April 6 (AP)
DIR. c. P. Hodgkinson of De-
troit, chief of the department
of gynecology and obstetrics at
Henry Ford Hospital, took over
today as president of the Amer
ican College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists. The college
today wound up its eighth an
nual conference here.
Evening star., 1960-04-06
Fugitive Slave Law
Erased by Michigan

LANSING, Mich. April 6
CAP).-Fugitive slaves can sleep
easier in Michigan from now on.
The State House of Repre-
sentatives finally has removed
from the books an 1864 law
dealing with the detention of
any person claimed as a fugi-
tive slave.
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JE. 2-75OS

FALLS CHURCH, top cond.-3-
bedrm., 2-bath split WIDEN: hot.
water radiant heat. dishwasher,
disposal; fenced I'd: at Sl9. 900
assume Sl6,500 FLA loan w/Sl,.
900 On. for ell cash above trust,
VIII cut price to SIS.53O. No
agents Please. OWNER, JE. e
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N MONROE
I'VE TRADE HOMES
REALTORS SO. 5-910

WE TRADE HOMES"
SO. $4,000
= Open today. / to
dark - Utterly charming stone
and-brick Colonial: 4 bedrms., 3
baths. . half baths; situated on
quiet cul-de-sac among finest
homes. This is indeed gracious
home, LIST floor, spaciorT center
hall. 23xl5 living rm. with. hre-
place opening onto patio and also
a screened porch. paneled den
with fireplace opening on patio,
14x13.9 dining rm. with built-in
corner cupboards. bright sunny
kitchen l5.6x14 (you should see
eoxl5;a with fireplace and pri-
bedrms. and another bath; 3rd
floor, oox15 bedrm. with full
bath: full basement; gas heat;
5-ton air conditioner; huge rec
reation room with par and run
ninT water: maids room: laundry:
breezeway to Lear 4srage. The
level lot Is we'll Handicapped and
has some lovely trees. Excellent
construction; cornices in hall,
living rm., dining rm. and den.
Walk to st. Agnes, st. Mary's or
George Mason Schools. The price
s. subject to negotiation. Now is
the time to make your Cfier. The
owner must sell at once. He IS
From Pents|on. Shirley hwy. to
Ridge road, right and straight to
Russell road lin Alexandria,, right
to Woodland terrace. right tn
Virginia ave, and left to ola
and our sign. ROMYE ANBoRN
Realtor, OF. 4-S5S6. OF. 4-s035
ALEX ARLANDIA. OPEN 1-5, 3647
Edison st, - Huge corner lot
fenced. $500 down. FILA terms
$3.50 mo-, PITT. Cntest little
town house. all brick, 3 bedrms.
Gift. living rm, brick patio;
terrific location, near 3 buslines
Of Mt. Vernon ave, east on West
Reed. left on Edison. FL. 4-3l33,
FRANCES REALTY.
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FAIRFAX

4-bedroom, 3-bath. brick. and
frame split-level; large living
room with fireplace, separate
dining room, equipped kitch.
en-, and basement: on large lot
with city water. sewer, curbs.
suffers and sidewalks: located
In town Of Fairfax, convenient
to schools. churches and shop
ping. Price. S21,500. FHA or
conventional financing.
$500 less than FLA appraised
price. This lovely, 3-bedroom
brick rambler has large living
room with fireplace, dining
area, equipped kitchen and
carport; located IN Army Navy
Country Club area: walk to
public and parochial schools.
Priced at $19,250 for quick
sale.
Call CIR. 3-24s4
UNITED REALTY CORP.
Fairfax Theater Bldg,
Fairfax. Va.
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HOUSES FOR sALE-vA.

AIR CONDITIONED, 3-bedrm. brk.
split-level in Bren Mar PIX; lge.
rec. rm., "a baths, fenced I'd As
sumo Az CT loan; avail Jan. /:
100000. OWNER, FL. 4-7327.
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WOODLAND OPEN
1f(9p&m
n LAKESIDE DRIVE
OPEN . tn H.30

GREENBELT seaut., spac;. new
Srk. d Tam s1es UT Eith fhaEp0Stb st hiy
Full daylight bsmt. Glass slidini
door. plus another exit: a acre
attr. shaded lot. Splendid, individ
neighb.. mr.. lake. tennis cts, pool
etc. Only $4,000, terms. GREEN
BELT REALTY CO., 15l Center,
way, Greenbelt, Md, OR. 4-51O0
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MCLEAN

OPEN SUNDAY; l:5 Brand:
bedrooms, 2 baths on one
floor. 26xl4 living room,
LARGE, large kitchen, sepa-
rate dining room. hot-water
heat. full basement, Q Are
places; o large level lot;
Dir: West on Rte. l23 from
Mclean trafie light to left on
Seneca I'd. ! block TO houses
on left.
ASSUME $1,000, SK% loan
on 2-year-new brick rambler:
3 bedrooms. 2 baths. full
basement: extras include air
conditioner. VIII consider
$1,000 down to qualified
buyer or lease with option to
buy. Call to see.
JE. 4-7a6O
OWNERS REALTY
EXCHANGE, INC.
$50 W. Broad Street
Falls Church, Va.
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FALLS CHURCH

Open for your inspection 1
It'll dark. Be pleasantly sur
prised and visit q truly we'll
designed and constructed A.
LEVEL SPLIT: immediate
possession; tremendous kit.
and din. rm., liv. rm. with
dignity, FOUR large bed
rooms. 3 full baths, large rec.
I'm. on ground level. garaee,
entrance foyer, hot-water
heat. large lot with trees,
ALSO. see THE DrPLO-
MAT" q rambler with space
to spare. Priced from S34. 500.
Directions: North on Rte. 7
to George Mason High school.
left on Dale DR.. to left on
Cedar st. Watch for the
follow ME- signs.
Only $4,000 On. II you like q
Colonial with plenty Of yard
space for the Riddles to play,
call to see this house TO-DAY.
Family din. nm, liv. rm. with
fireplace. 2 hedrms., full
bsmt. Priced at only Si7,e50,
Assume trusts.
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GLEN CARLYN

Charming two-story home in Glen
Carlyn. Three nice bedrooms. Re-
decorated and ready to move in
See 1T today Tomorrow may be
too late. $l7,900.
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ST. AIMS

Is within walking distance Of
this desirable 3-bedrm. land.
Of ofn s SF;If G9!eS1ai j in near II
Wilson blvd. This desirable
home is within walking dis.
tence of elementary and jr
high schools. Full basement
and attached garage is ir
addition to the other out
standing eatures. Only
S19,950 and name your
terms. IA. 4-1300.