text: Spiff; / <■' K i * ■&£* y " I \ JRnl■H ik J \ ■. : r;:'f \ Hi // <\ m SL £ —■'** ' y \ a Hi " -■'• <yj(r \ * y \Mmm-. |hk* : Vy —-*-'-—"'» usm a x. \ MM QM^r-^'* |3l Sp fjjgfliilßßH^^Bk .3 HHb II x-. 1 -^% :^MHl^^',i ;>~? m? ' JC Kg I I || 1 n M HIImJBUB ill f'*' ’ n i t tl, r -. ■Bhß^BßSlm><jii^m i • 1 i ’* l j'' v; &■' '.' l 1■ /f :^m ' 1/ .;j/; : IMflHMHlSMfifeJ'dl 3|s- ' i PI JR —Star Staff Photo W Ranny Routt. TALL TREE AND MINARET—Adding beauty to the new Islamic Center and mosque at 2551 Massachusetts avenue N.W, two cypress trees are being planted as part of the outdoor decorations. One of them, standing 33 feet, is placed before the mosque. Area Residents Urged to Dig Bomb Shelters in Back Yards By William A. Millen Washington area residents should get busy digging underground shelters in their back yards, according to Federal Civil Defense Administrator Val Peterson. Such shelters would provide some protection against the radioactivity. Fallout that follows an atomic blast, Mr. Peterson told the Conference of Mayors yesterday afternoon in the State Department. Most of the sessions are secret. Several of the city heads commented that what they have heard thus far from Government leaders could have been said in front of their city halls. The shelter advice was aimed mainly at those living in the outskirts of the city or the suburbs. The target in a bombing attack would be the Capitol itself, he said, and the downtown area, would be destroyed. "If you live seven or eight miles away from the Capitol, you should right now build a shelter in your back yard," Mr. Peterson declared. A shelter with three feet of earth above it would protect against radioactivity, he said. Such shelters, he said, can be built at not too much expense. If constructed of concrete, they would also provide some protection against the blast itself, he explained. Would Peril Baltimore. If a bomb went off over Washington, he said, the high winds at 10,000 to 50,000 feet, prevailing from west to east, would carry radiocative material as far as Baltimore and other communities, Mr. Peterson asserted. Thus, he said, rural areas would find themselves in the front line of radioactivity. He advocated a return to the old-fashioned farm cellar, where vegetables were preserved in winter and milk and cream kept sweet in the summer. Such earth-covered caves, he said, might well be used by rural inhabitants to guard against radioactive dust. The Department of Health, Education and Welfare is responsible for the medical side of civil defense generally, including protection against biological warfare. The Agriculture Department, he explained, is responsible for combating any plant and agricultural diseases that might be spread by an enemy. Problem of Zoning. One speaker raised the problem of zoning in connection with Backyard shelters. Mr. Peterson replied that, as the American people became educated to the radio problem, this barrier would be removed. Mr. Peterson declared he is convinced that cities, if given sufficient warning, can successfully evacuate large sections of their population. But he conceded there are grave psychological, political, and other problems involved. He told the mayors that, on his recent visit to Europe, he found the Scandinavian countries far ahead in civil defense, with great underground shelters, also used as parking garages. Mayor Frank Zeidler of Milwaukee told the meeting about the evacuation drill his community went through. Because of the tremendous power of bombs, he said, residents must be taken to points at least 20 miles out of the city, with railroads and private automobiles participating at the movement. Effect of Radioactivity. Dr. Willard F. Libby, the new commissioner of the Atomic Energy Commission, also emphasized the effects of the radioactivity of atomic weapons. “Following the cooling period, the populace could stay behind shelters as much as possible,” he explained. “Certain measures could be taken to remove radioactive material and reduce the general hazard, according to directions of the Federal Civil Defense Administration. It would seem that simple measures are likely to be effective.” “The longer-lived material must either be removed or covered. As a rough rule, about a foot of earth is good shielding two feet of earth is excellent, and water at about three times these thicknesses—that is, one yard of water being equivalent to one foot of earth—is effective also. In other words, a shovel properly used could save a man’s life.” The conference turned today to less terrifying things, such as shop the Star first. Get an early start if you are planning to buy a home. Shop the big real estate section of The Star tomorrow. When you shop The Star first, you get a head start in your important weekend search for just the house you want. The widest variety of real estate offerings for sale in the Washington area appears in The Star every Saturday. You'll find additional reading enjoyment in the latest real estate news as reported by The Star. Read the many helpful and informative hints for improving your home. Don't miss the big real estate section in The Star tomorrow. Read The Star regularly. Phone Sterling 3-5000 for home delivery. Road-building and fiscal affairs. Lucius Clay, retired general who is chairman of the President’s Committee for a National Highway Program, discussed his plan for a $24-billion road program. The plan was approved two days ago in Philadelphia by the American Municipal Association. Gen. John Bragdon, co-ordinator of Public Works Planning. For the Council of Economic Advisers, also spoke today. Institute for Judaism An Institute for Judaism for public schools teachers will be held tomorrow in the Washington Hebrew Congregation temple, Massachusetts avenue and Massachusetts avenue N.W. The institute will open at the 11:15 a.m. service and conclude after a lunch, about 3 p.m. THIS SUNDAY'S BEST READING SHADES OF ROBIN HOOD—In The Star Pictorial Magazine, Meredith S. Buel takes you on a "Bow-and-Arrow Deer Hunt"—like yeomen of yesteryear, 20th-century hunters stalk their prey with bow and arrow on Virginia's Big Levels Federal Game Refuge. Photos by Elwood Baker. In the same magazine, Harold J. Flecknoe spins an action-book photo-story through two full pages entitled, "Jenny to the Rescue"—an exciting saga of yacht racing dramatically illustrated with photos that breathe of men, ships and canvas against the elements. HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST MYSTERY is 'The Strange Case of Charlie Chaplin,' how he turned against the United States, exiled himself and hobnobs with Reds. In the first of two installments, Louis Berg explains what manner of man Chaplin is—his contradictory personality, his bitterness. This Week Magazine. YOU BIG CHRISTMAS BOOK SECTION containing a reader's guide plus reviews of the year's best literary efforts in fields ranging from the children's department and foreign affairs to stage and screen—also included is a roundup of special book selections recommended for Christmas gifts. WHICH WAY FOR RED CHICKEN?—The five-year-old Communist Chinese regime has been a consistent enemy of The United States in word and deed. What are Peiping's goals? What are its strengths and weaknesses? How does American policy attack them? Star Staff Writer Earl H. Voss examines these questions in the Editorial Section. HIGHLIGHTS FOR WOMEN—In the Society and Fashion Section, Betty Beale writes about Polly Guggenheim in the third in her series of profiles on Washington's top hostesses; and Eleni describes dance dresses for the holiday season. WINTER RESORT AND TRAVEL SECTION—If you're fortunate—minded and your hopes point toward the North, South, East or West, be certain to check The Star's big Winter Resort and Travel Section for just the place you won't go and the means to get there by land, sea or air. FOR YOUR BEST READING EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK, ORDER THE EVENING AND SUNDAY STAR. HOME DELIVERY, $1.75 A MONTH. (NIGHT FINAL EDITION, 10 CENTS ADDITIONAL) PHONE STERLING 3-5000. WATERPROOFING WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1954 Board Charges Dilatory Action In ABC Cases Corporation Counsel Assailed on Handling Of Violation Reports The Corporation Counsel’s Office is criticized for alleged “dilatory action” in handling Alcoholic Beverage Control Board cases in a newly-published quarterly report of the board. Pointing to the small number of citation cases heard during the period from July 1 through September 30, the board’s report said: “This is not due to the actual decrease of violations reported, but to the dilatory action of the office of the Corporation counsel. “Since the board was deprived of its assistant Corporation Counsel, all reports alleging violations are transmitted to the office of the Corporation Counsel, there to be written and prepared for citation,” it continued. Slight Attention Given. “These reports are given slight attention at that office and frequently remain there for months before they are handled,” it said. The board formerly had Assistant Corporation Counsel Robert D. Wise assigned to it, but this assignment was discontinued about a year ago with reorganization of the Corporation Counsel’s Office. The board’s report said that as a result of the change, the reports are not being returned for action and that, with few cases upon which it can act, the board’s calendar “is thus broken up and cases that should have been disposed of long ago are still awaiting writing. Renewal Period Near. “This situation will reach an almost impossible one incident to the approaching ‘renewal period’ during which all licenses are renewed for the ensuing year,” the quarterly report warned, adding: “Unless this backlog is cleared before November it will be impossible for the board to hold hearings because of the renewal load.” The following actions of the board were listed for the period: Citation hearings, eight; protest hearings, six; conferences, 97; licenses issued, four; licenses denied, six; licenses canceled, two; licenses applied, seven; licenses warned as a result of hearings, two; cases dismissed after hearing, three. In two cases, license suspension was reduced after original action. The consolidated quarterly program report is the first to be reproduced for general distribution to District departments and offices. A covering memorandum from Schuyler Lowe, director of General Administration, told department heads “it is hoped that you will find the exchange of ideas which results from multiple distribution useful in relating your work to other work of the District government.” Dr. Alexander to Head Arlington Hospital Dr. John E. Alexander, of 3103 North Tenth street, Arlington (Va.), was elected president of Arlington Hospital at a meeting of the staff at the hospital last night. CONGRESSMAN TEACHES A CLASS—Representative Albert, Democrat, of Oklahoma takes charge of the fifth grade at Draper Elementary School here yesterday. The Congressman, subbing for Teacher Catherine E. Lascone, spent much time answering questions about his job. WALLACE SELLER, 1233 Valley avenue S.E., explains a fine point to a group of fifth-graders at the Draper School. Representative Albert Subs For Fifth-Grade Teacher By James G. Deane A Congressman took time out from his legislative duties yesterday to teach fifth grade at the District’s Draper Elementary School. The temporary teacher was Representative Carl Albert, Democrat, of Oklahoma. Representative Albert took over Miss Catherine E. Lascone’s class at Draper yesterday morning at the invitation of Draper’s principal, Miss Grace Bush. Draper, this fall, has been recruiting parents as substitute teachers so regular teachers can visit other schools. Miss Lascone went to Brightwood School yesterday, so Representative Albert took her place. The Oklahoman has a 6-year-old daughter, Mary Frances, attending first grade at Drape's. Miss Bush said the children were thrilled to get a man teacher, and Representative Albert also appeared pleased with his special assignment. Wallace Seidel of 1233 Valley avenue S.E., father of a second grader, also took over a fifth grade class yesterday. Mr. Seidel, a Defense Department employee, substituted for Mrs. Minnie Brennan. Representative Albert divided his teaching stint between regular classwork, and a discussion of matters of Government, including some very current. The 39 youngsters spent much of the morning asking him about Congress. One of the most persistent questions concerned the McCarthy censure controversy. Mr. Albert was asked at one point: “Are you for or against McCarthy?” The Oklahoman skirted this one, replying: “I would hate to say anything to this group that was in any way political. I’m a Democrat, and if I said anything about McCarthy I’m sure you’d think I was being political.” At that point, the bell rang for a cracker-and-milk break, and the subject wasn’t pursued any further. Representative Albert opened the class according to regular routine with the pledge to the flag, reading from the Bible, and news. The class spent the first half of the morning on English and arithmetic, and later turned to the history of the Pilgrim settlement in New England. The visiting congressman took out 15 minutes from the regular schedule for a discussion of the reasons why Washington residents can’t vote. He explained that the Constitution provides voting for representation in Congress of only the States and that he thinks a constitutional amendment would be needed to change the situation here. He added that he supported giving a vote to the people of the District. When class was over, a number of the youngsters came up to shake hands and tell their visiting teacher they enjoyed the session. Practically all of them also asked for his autograph. Mr. Albert’s own daughter was not in school because she recently had her tonsils removed. Mr. Seidel’s class devoted the morning to spelling, social studies, and reading. Neither of the visitors ever taught grade school before. Mr. Albert, a former Rhodes scholar and attorney, has substituted as a lecturer at the University of Oklahoma, however. Mr. Seidel, who has a master’s degree in political science from Columbia University, also has done some lecturing. The two were the first fathers to substitute at Draper. Journalism Fraternity Picks 8 at Maryland U. Eight University of Maryland students were tapped this week for membership in Pi Delta Epilon, national honorary journalism fraternity. They are Dick Park, 10305 Ridgemoor drive, Silver Spring; Barbara Dodd, 9021 Sudbury Rd., Silver Spring; Harold Burdett, 3616 Southern avenue, S.E., and Frank Weedon, 4805 Central avenue, Capitol Heights. Also Biddle Bickford, 4301 Saul Road, Kensington; Audrey Nicholson, 1631 Nicholson Street, N.W.; Sandra Sowder, Sandy Spring, and Charles Wickard, Cumberland, Md. WASHINGTON NEWS OBITUARIES 3 Alexandria Boys Jailed Awaiting Room In Training School Two 14-year-old boys and a third aged 15 have been locked up in the Alexandria jail for one week now because there is no room for them at the State training school to which they have been committed. This was disclosed by Alexandria Juvenile Judge Irene Pancoast last night at a public meeting to consider plans for a regional juvenile detention home. Judge Pancoast said she was forgiven to place the boys in jail because there was no other place to send them while they are awaiting transfer to the State school. The three boys are all colored. Two were arrested for participating in a series of burglaries and the third was picked up for violating terms of probation on an earlier offense, Judge Pancoast said. Committed Friday. All three were committed by Judge Pancoast last Friday to custody of the State Welfare Department, which is supposed to place them in Virginia’s training school for colored boys near Richmond. Virginia law prohibits imprisonment of children under 14 in jail under any conditions, and juveniles 14 to 18 may be locked up in jail only when they are kept separate from adult prisoners and when the juvenile judge feels it is necessary. The training school for colored boys is the third State institution for juveniles to become overcrowded. The situation first was brought to light two months ago, when a 16-year-old Loudoun County girl remained 36 days in the Groveton police lockup in Fairfax County because there was no room for her in the State training school for white girls. The State later disclosed that it also had a backlog of boys waiting admission to the training school for white boys. Only the school for delinquent colored girls has remained unaffected by the recent overcrowding. Warns Against Catchall Unit. Carroll Minor, director of the division of youth services for the State Welfare Department, said there currently were 26 boys waiting admission to the school for colored boys. He expected room might be found for the three Alexandria boys by the middle of next week. Last night’s meeting, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission, was held at the Falls Church parish house to explain the status of the regional detention home idea. Northwestern High Dance Northwestern High School, Hyattsville, Md., will hold its annual alumni dance from 8:30 to 11:30 o’clock tonight. The event is sponsored by the Student Council. Do You Really Drive Well? Driver A comes to a stop as a pedestrian steps from the curb to cross at an uncontrolled intersection. Driver B, who is another in the mysteries of jogs for lagging memories regarding District traffic laws, is in a hurry, pulls from behind the other car to pass. Should Driver B: 1. Pass Driver A as planned. 2. Stop and wait for the other motorist to proceed. 3. Sound the horn sharply. Answer 2 is correct. Section 52 (b) of the Traffic and Motor Vehicle Regulations states: “Whenever any vehicle is stopped at any crosswalk at any intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway.** A-29 Lack of Unity Cited in Drive On Delinquency Hendrickson Hits Failure of Agencies To Co-operate Senator Hendrickson, Republican, of New Jersey, last night protested there was a continuing lack of cooperation in the handling of juvenile delinquency in the District. In view of this, he said in his farewell speech to the Senate, the Judiciary subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency was giving “serious consideration” to legislation. Senator Hendrickson, who was not a candidate for re-election, was chairman of the special subcommittee which conducted hearings here and in many other cities over the country. Contributions Cited. In a summary of its past work, he predicted that a rise in juvenile delinquency would end with this year. He said he believed his subcommittee’s work had made a big contribution toward stemming crimes by youths but that there is need for better coordination of efforts. He urged careful consideration in the new Congress of recommendations for legislation to be presented next year by the subcommittee. In some he told the Senate, subcommittee efforts to spotlight the lack of coordination among affected agencies had not had any appreciable effect. “One such situation exists right here in the District of Columbia at Congress’ own doorstep,” he said. He said. He recalled that, in the subcommittee’s interim report last March, it had reported a wide lack of effective co-operation (in agencies here) and “evidence of great friction.” “From recent items appearing in the public press,” he said, “the situation in the District is no whit different today than it was a year ago.” He did not specify but apparently was referring to the long-standing disputes over the secrecy of data concerning Juvenile Court cases. Co-operation Urged. “Co-operation must come about through the earnest desire on the part of all persons involved to get together to do the job,” the Senator said. “It is hard to legislate co-operation. I hope it will not be necessary. But in view of the situation as it exists and Congress’ responsibility for the District, our subcommittee is seriously considering whether, in this case, legislation might not be necessary to achieve even the beginning of co-operation. “Children in the District, whose welfare is peculiarly the responsibility of the Congress, should not continue to be innocent victims of pulling and hauling on the part of public officials.” Senate Approves Two Judgeships The Senate last night unanimously approved nominations to two Washington judgeships and a United States marshal here shortly before adjourning since. Confirmed were Judge Walter M. Bast. In the U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia; Joseph C. McGarragh, lawyer and civil leader, to succeed Judge Basian as a member of the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and Carlton G. Beall to be marshal. Judge Bastian was named to a vacancy caused by the death of Judge Bennett Champ Clark. Mr. Beall, former sheriff of Prince Georges County, already is serving here as marshal under a recess appointment. Calvary Methodist To Open Youth Center The Calvary Methodist Church, 1459 Columbia Road N.W., will open its new Youth Center at 10 a.m. tomorrow, according to the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Orris G. Robinson. The church has a gymnasium and basketball court, and the center will offer crafts and educational programs, as well as sports, to neighborhood youth between the ages of 6 and 18. The driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle. 