Evening star., 1939-10-15
Radcliffe Says Nation
Should Follow Lead
Of Free State
Senator Is Speaker at
HyottsviIIe Dedication
Of Building

United States Senator George L.
Radcliffe, speaking at the dedica-
ton of the new $l25,OOO Prince
Georges County Building in Hyatts-
vile yesterday, called on the Nation
to follow the Free States lead in
liberal and wise thinking in facing
problems developed since the advent
of the European war.
Gov. Herbert r. O'Conor and Rep
resentative Lansdale G. Sasscer also
spoke briefly at the exercises, which
attracted crowd of 1000 Maryland
residents. Frequently the speakers,
their words drowned out by the
clamor Of trains and street cars
passing nearby, were compelled to
wait until rail trafic passed.
The junior Maryland Senator re-
called the history of the State and
said an overflow from the National
Capital came to Hyattsville and
that the new building was a glory
ito the people of Maryland and to
the State"
In comparing the United States
and countries in Europe, he said
the liberalism of Maryland should
be followed in handling interna-
tional problems. Act wisely and
deliberately" he said, "and be
thoughtful and careful at all times,'
was the warning brought to those
assembled for the ceremonies.
Governor Arrives Late.
Because OF football engagement
the Governor was late in arriving
He said the new building was not
| only credit to the county, but to
the State as we'll Calling it a
proper and meritorious event. he
pointed out that while in Hyattsville
building was being dedicated, in
Europe buildings were being de-
stroyed. He added that it was a
high commentary on the United
States form of government that
the country belongs to the people, as
is shown in the ballot box.
The Governor praised county Of
f1cials and Representative Sasscer
for their fine work in obtaining
erection of the county building. He
emphasized that Prince Georges
County was a "bulwark of toler-
ance," as we'll as a place of liberty.
The new building will house the
county jail welfare agency, court
room and other local divisions.
Building Termed Milestone"
Representative Sasscer said the
new building is "a milestone and
| pointed out that few communities
have grown as rapidly as Hyattsville
because OF its proximity to the
National Capital.
He predicted that the metro
politan area in time would rival in
population that of other national
capitals of the world.
The Rev. D. Hobart Evans. pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church,
Hyattsville, gave the invocation.
which was followed by Introductory
remarks by Robert M. Wilkins, mas
ter of ceremonies. Music for the
afternoon and evening was given
by the Washington Gas Light Co.
Band.
G.. E. Carlstrand. head of the
company which constructed the
building. presented the keys to the
building to William A. Carson,
chairman of the county commits
sioners.
Paul H. Kea, president of the
Prince Georges County Chamber of
Commerce, presented the national
and State flags to the new building
management.
Cash awards for a county song
were presented by Mr. Carson to c.
Frederick Orton and William Moore.
Robert Ware Strauss, brother of
Michael Strauss, director of public
information for Harold l.. Ickes.
Secretary of Interior, as assistant
regional administrator. gave a brief
resume of the Federal participa-
ton in the construction of the
project.
A parade from the Maryland Ma
tional Guard Armory preceded the
ceremonies. Members OF the local
Boy Scouts of America and the Girl
Scouts participated.