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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-24
Aqed Horsemen Get Funds
Meant to Retire Old Horses
By DAMON RUNYON

WE SAW Phil Bieber, an ener-
w getic young New York turf
man, not long ago and asked him
what had become of his famous
plan to retire aged and decrepit
horses from the turf, which was
going like a house afire up in
New England some months back.
We thought that was a pretty
good idea. but Phil replied,
sadly, that it has been taken
over by interests that have
turned it into a plan TO retire
old and decrepit horsemen in
stead of horses.
We suppose that idea has its
merits, too, though we do not
recall ever seeing a horSeman,
ola and decrepit. or otherwise,
who was willing TO he retired.
The older a horSeman gets the
more the turf is the breath of
life to him.
IN THE other hand. we sup
" pose we must have seen
thousands of old and decrepit
horses that we thought probably
would welcome retirement had
they been able to express them
selves on that point.
We think it great pity that
Phil Beiber'S plan should have
become lost in the shuttle.
The race courses of the land
are cluttered up by what the
turf calls bad horses. which
are aged and crippled steeds and
horses that are just no account
as race horses and never will be
any account. many of them the
product of haphaZard breeding
because of the demand for horses
brought about by legalized bet
ting and the increase in the
number of tracks.
The Bieber plan was commenc-
ing TO weed out lot Of these.
AN ASSOCIATION called the
"A Horse Retirement Fund had
been created and the plan was
TO deduct ! per cent from the
winning purse of each race and
for the racing association to
donate like amount.
This money was 10 be used in
the purchase of the bad horses.
the hopelessly crippled TO he
destroyed and the others given
away without pedigree to farm
erS and any one else who would
give them good homes.
It was estimated that this
plan would eliminate over 1000
bad horses each year and it was
hoped that in time. with the CO.
operation of he breeders, a
sensible level of horse produc-
ton would DC reached and main
tanned, and the overcrowding of
many tracks. which is now the
bane of the owners and trainers,
done away with.
In three months nearly S10.-
600 was collected and the plan
had the enthusiastic support of
most of the turf fraternity. the
public. and even the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals.
DAD horses have been a turf
ID problem for many years,
though in the old days they were
mostly once good horses that
had gone bad.
Breeding was not practiced AS
Unfortunately and with as
little regard TO blood lines as is
the case today.
As far back as 1897 an at
tempt was made TO devise some
mems of eliminating the bad
horses.
William o. Scully of LeXing-
ton. Ky, fsthered q plan that
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-24
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY
Anil %. 1910

Nazi air domination over Nor
way has telling effects; Ger
mans report gains on both fronts.
Berlin announces unrestricted
German control" over occupied
areas OF Norway.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-24
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-24
25 YEARS AGO TODAY
AprH "a. 1916

Berlin believes Kaiser will
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over submarine issue; German
chancellor expected 10 answer
Wilson's ultimatum within as
hours.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-24
Greek Fall
Doesn't Mean
British Defeat
They Had TO Aid Athens
After Urging Resistance

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General Johnson are NOT neces-
sGriIy those of The Detroit
Tines.)
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12

British bombs bursting on the aerodroms al the
italian East African base Of Gura in one Of the smashing
raids that paved the way for the offensive that dsv
Gra1iani's army out Of Egypt. well into Libya. This
phote made from one Of the raidng planes shows hs.
low) some Of the italian ships surprised on the ground.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12
James L. Pinckney

Although a great deal of his
popularity roots from the Green
belt Athletic Club, where he held
the position of treasurer, Larry"
Pinckney is also well known for
his connections with the Coopera-
tive Organizing Committee and the
Greenbelt Citizens Association.
Mr.. Pinckney resides at lib
Crescent Road, is married and has
two children. He studied at the
Columbia School of Engineering
and Law from 1881 to 1853. At
present Mr.. Pinckney is employed
as a supervisor on Farm Security
Administration.
These are his beliefs as to carn-
paign issues:
No increase in taxes. Repeal of
the ordinance increasing council
mems salaries. Continued ade-
quate hospital facilities. A self
sufficient community and recrea,
tional center supported by revenue
from bowling alleys and other
recreational facilities. Advance
adequate publicity on all ordl-
nances. All meetings of the Coun-
Gil to be open to the public land
held at a time when the public may
attend. Adequate Greenbelt rep
resentation on the board Of direct
ors' when landlord control is trans
ferred from Farm Security Ad-
ministration to a management cor
poration. Immediate action to-
ward solving the present over
crowded school conditions.
Mr.. Pinckney states the follow
ing in a plea for his election:
"'My principal concern is to see
that Greenbelt citizens are ade-
quately represented. advocate
practical measures rather than
theories. In all circumstances !
will use my best judgment to pro-
tect the interests of the citizens
of Greenbelt. Under no .circunl-
stances will l be pushed around
In exercising this judgment
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12
Allen D. Morrison

Besides having served on Green
belts first councils in 1887 and
1888, Mr.. Morrison has also held
several posts in his home state of
Missouri. He was an alderman in
the North Ward for two years, and
represented his county in the Mis-
souri, legislature, where he served
on the appropriations committee
and as chairman of the committee
on accounts. For 10 years he iieid
the post of clerk of the town school
board, as well as president of the
Missouri School Board Association.
In addition to his legislative ex
perience, Mr.. Morrison was presi-
dent of County Bankers Aszo-
citation, as well as director ard
assistant cashier of his bank. An
other of his duties was the COM
membership for IL years of an
American Legion Post during
which time he was a delegate to
six national conventions.
Mr.. Morrison, who has lived at
58-H Crescent Road for four
years, is the father of four child
rem, and is employed by the Vet
Grams Administration.
Queried on his platform fol-
election, Mr.. Morrison replied:
1--WE pay taxes in our rent-as you
know-therefore, l am absolutely
opposed to any personal tax levy.
We do not need the money-tke
only way that l would favor per-
sonal tax assessment is that in
any request for funds by taxation,
you be notified of the request, the
amount requested and the purpose.
You would then be given a chance
to vote for or against the assess
ment. will, if elected, introduce
an ordance lowering the salary
from two hundred fifty dollars,
this fail of passage then other
courses will be taken"
Mr.. Morrison also advocated
bowling facilities, more beautiful
yards and a Fair in April instead
of August.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12
Anna Walsh McNamara>

Mrs. Anna Walsh Mcnamara,
mother of seven children-fve
daughters and two sons-has been
resident of Greenbelt for three
years, and lives at sc Crescent
Road. In addition to high school
education, she attended New
York City school of business.
While a resident of The i'll
corporated village of Malvcine.
Nassau County, New York, Mrs.
Mcnamara served as assistant
village clerk for seven years.
In stating her reason Tor seek
ing the office, Mrs. Mcnamara
says: 81 am seeking election b.
cause l feel that with my previous
experience in efficient and eco
nomic municipal government l can
render definite public service to
the people of this community anu
to the town of Greenbelt as a
whole. If elected, l shall be re-
sponsible to no particular group or
groups but to the entire popula-
ton of the community"
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12
Arthur N. Gawthrop

Mayor Gawthrop came into Of
fee upon the resignation of mayor
George Warner in February, 1941.
His participation in local affairs
began nearly four years ago when
he moved into Greenbelt. Re-
siding at Alb Ridge I'd, Mr..
Gawthrop is married and has two
children. He is a graduate of
preparatory school and has added
to his formal education by several
night and home courses. His &C.
cupation is in the field of electrical
mechanics.
Mr.. Gawthrop began his local
career as director of share distrib-
ution of the Consumer Organic
ing Committee in the early days
of Greenbelt. This group was the
forerunner of today's Consumer
Service. Later he served on the
board of directors of G.C.S. For
the past two years he has been a
member of the Town Council, and
mayor protein from February
1910 to February 1941. He is a
member of the Health Association,
G.C.S., and the Credit Union.
In statement to the Cooperator
Mayor Gawthrop expressed his
desire for reelection as follows:
81 have served on the Town
Council and I would welcome the
opportunity to serve again. The
tasks ahead for the new Council
in maintaining and improving our
services and institutions will be
made much more difficult by the
necessity of absorbing with as little
disruption as possible the rapid ex-
pansion to double our present
sized town. This will not be easy
but it is to me an interesting chal-
lenge which l can accept without
doubt that l can be useful as a
servant of the people OF Green
belt"
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12
Lydalu Palmer

Mrs. Lydalu Palmer, a widow
with two sons in Greenbelt' High
School, has lived in Greenbelt for
three years and nine months. Hell
present address is I'D Eastway.
She is employed as a stenogra pne r.
She gives her education as attend
ance p. at West Tennessee State
Teachers College.
In Greenbelt, Mrs. Palmer has
served as secretary to the Citizens
Association, journalistic Club, and
the Parent Teachers Association.
She also acted as publicity chair
man for the P.T.A., and worked
with the Cooperator in its early
days.
Mrs. Palmer sees no specific is
sues in the coming election, but
remarks that the "only important
issue in this election is the welfare
of Greenbelt and honest, cofiscient-
ious conduct of her civic affairc."
She states: "In the beginning, l
entered the race because | fell that
the women should be represented
in our town governing body, and
no other woman had declared
herself in the running. Then sthe
idea of helping to shape and guide
the policies of the town / have
watched from infancy to its pre-
ent early childhood, first interested
and then intrigued me. i offer to
the citizens my best efforts, and if
elected you will find I have stout
heart"
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12

Of Public Affairs of American Uni
versity.
No stranger to Greenbelt's COM
munity life, Mr.. East boasts a
record of four years in continuous
service. From 1887 to 1888 he
served as a member of the first
Town Council and as mayor pro-
tenn of the second Council, 1888
to 1889. In 1910 he became a
member of the board and vice pres
ident of Greenbelt Consumer Serv-
ices, Inc. During the current year
Mr.. East has been chairman of the
education committee of the Green
belt Citizens Association. He has
served on several fact-fnding COM
mittees appointed to settle local is
sues. He was elected to the board
of directors of the Health Associa-
ton at a meeting last week.
In addition to local affairs Mr..
East points to his undergraduate
training in political science and
history, and graduate work in
federal record administration, and
state and local archives as quail
fication for the position of council
man.
In Mr.. East's words the tissues
of this election, if the word is
sues is used in the usual sense,
are few and to me relatively un-
important. The choice of council
men in this election will be sig
nifcant indication of the direction
in which our community is to de-
velop from this time forward. In
the past four years we have evolv-
ed for ourselves a pattern of cor
munity enterprise which has made
our lives rich and full. Our ex-
panding community must be united
in the further development Of this
pattern"
Mr.. East summarizes his aspira-
tions with the following. 81 have
faith in Greenbelt and its future.
1t is on the Town Council that |
feel / can serve my community
best and it is as councilman that l
most enjoy serving"
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12
Thomas B. Kicker

Thomas B. Kicker is most Idnl-
iliar to Greenbelters as manager
of the local service station. He
lives at 2-K Northway Road, is
married and has three children.
Recently, he was selected assistant
manager fer Greenbelt Consumer
Services.
Mr.. Kicker is graduate OF
Business High School, Washing
ton, D. c., and of Poteet's Buiness
College. His education at both liz
situations was preparatory to an
extensive practical training in 10.
cal business administration.
For the past two years, MI
Kicker has served as a member OF
the Council of the Town of Greel,-
belt, and he has been active Ill the
affairs of Greenbelt Consumer
Services. for four years.
In the field of outside activities,
Mr.. Kicker was elected to the
board of directors of the Gathers
burg Petroleum Cooperative, an
organization having a membership
of 1925 patrons, and has served
on that body for the past two
and one half years. -
According to Mr.. Kicker, there
are no important issues IN this
election. His statement on why
he is seeking reelection follows:
81 am seeking reelection to thu
= Council because / am interested
in the town of Greenbelt, and as l
have demonstrated during the past
two years, l have worked hard and
well for the mutual benefit OF the
people of Greenbelt and l would
appreciate the opportunity to carry
on"
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12
Sol Z. Shub

Sol Stubs name for the past
two years has been synonym fol
transportation because of his work
on the Greenbelt Citizens Associa-
ton transportation committee.
Mr.. Shub lives at Al Ridge
Road with his wife, two daughters
and a son. He is a supervisor il.
region of the US. Housing Au-
thority. A graduate Of Emerson
Institute Preparatory School, Nh.
Shub received a LIB. from Ma
tional University in December
1884.
In addition to serving as head of
the transportation committee he
was vice president of the Hebrew
Congregation in 1889, and has
served as a member of the board
of Greenbelt Publishers and as
general manager of the Cooperator
since last February.
Aside from his experience IN To-
cal affairs Mr.. Shub points to his
work with tenant problems for the
Housing Authority for evidence o:
his eligibility as councilman. He
has also had 10 years of expert
ence as clerk and manager in groo-
cry aad department stores, and
was IAN organizer and secretary
for the Progressive Grocer's Asso-
citation.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12
Marian P. Staniec

Marian P. Staniec, of l8-D
Parkway Road, is married and
has been a resident of Greenbelt
for three and a half years.
Mr.. Staniec is employed as ad-
Indicator at the Social Security
Board. He recently passed the
D. C. Bar Examination and will
be formally admitted to the prac-
tice of law in about a month. In
cluded in his education is the
study Of accountancy.
Attendance of University eve
ming classes during the past three
wears has made it impossible for
Mr.. Staniec to actively participate
in community life.
Mr.. Staniec points to his eduoa-
ton in the study of law and az
countancy as well as his present
position with the Government,
quasi-judicial in nature, as Eleet-
ing the requirements of a town
councilman. He adds that because
of this education and experience,
he has developed the ability t.
analyze, weigh and evaluate nat
tiers of legislations, all of which
are very importnt in the enact
ment of equitable and sound laws"
Regarding the most important is.
sues of this election, Mr.. SSaniec
states that, "There are a number
Of very important Issues: How
ever, to do Juice to the discussion
thereof and because Of the limited
space allowed for this Tin the
Cooperator) / can only hope to
refer the people to my flyer which
will be circulated"
In his statement to the Go
operator, Mr.. Staniec added,
81 am seeking election because
of my sincere interest in our conf
munity, and because OF my de-
sire to devote my time and effort
to the betferment Of our ttcwif. y y
objective is for each person to have
more voice in his government and
to have the enactment OF equitable
and sound legislation"
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12
Presenting the III Council Candidates

According to Mr.. Shub the irl-
portant issues in the election are
the hospital, which he would nave
enlarged and placed on a more
permanent basis; and transporta-
ton, for which he would seek
"real solution in view of the il
creased town population" His cleo
ton statement follows:
81 feel that my experience with
transportation for the last two
years has given me clear, broad
view with a solution to this prob
lem. The Council to date has net
been able to provide for transport
alton facilities for our people"
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12

Frank j. Lastner is President of
Greenbelt Consumer Services
board of directors. He is married,
has two girls and lives at 19-P
Ridge Road.
Mr.. Lastner's record of COM
munity service includes two terms
as president of the Greenbelt Citi-
zen Association and service on the
town administration committee in
addition to his present job as
president of G.C.S. He is high
school graduate and has pursued
special courses in advertising, SELL
ing, public speaking, and business
economies.
Before coming to Greenbelt Mr..
Lastner gained experience with
municipal government as ali officer
and member of the Citizen and
Improvement Association in Bal
timore. His interest in Green
belt is evidenced by his record
Of participation in community af-
fairs during his residence of 5
years and months.
In his statement to the Co.
operator Mr.. Lastner said: az am
interested in sound and reliable
Town Administration. Having a
broad civic interest and the op-
portunity to apply it, l feel l can
give the people what they desire"
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12
Ed Walther

The present mayor protein OF
Greenbelt, and chairman OF the
local defense council, Ed Walther,
lists also his positions as director
on the Health Association anu the
Homeowner's cooperative, CHAIR
man of the Town Council corn
mittee on recreation, and men.-
berhip on the executive committee
of the Citizens Association as quail
ifications in regard to work done In
community life.
Mr.. Walther is married, has two
children, and has lived in Green
belt three years. He studied at the
University of California and IL
now employed as personnel admlh-
istrator in the Office for ,Emerg.
ency Management. He has mac
graduate training in government,
and three years experience teach
ing State and local government
to college students. He engaged
in local politics in Los Angeles Tor
several years.
Four items are listed by Mr.
Walther as the issues OF tiiis
election, namely: The maintain
ance of all our institutions as they
now exist; protection and develop
ment of the towns medical, recre-
ational and educational program;
a community building for Green
belt built especially for towns
peoples constant enjoyment; close
and continuous cooperation in the
defense program.
Mr.. Walther gives as his reason
for seeking election as: Because.
want to do my part to get for
Greenbelt such needed things as a
community building; because /
want to aid in the furtherance Of
Greenbelt's significant institutions
as best can; and because I believe
that in the time of serious crisis
facing our country all citizens
should participate in the affairs of
their government to the fullest
extent"
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12
George F. Bauer

George F. Bauer, of ii Garden
way, is the father of two boys
and has resided in Greenbelt for
four years. Mr.. Bauer is enl-
ployed by the Navy Department
as a craftsman. He studied me-
chanical engineering at the Amer
lean School of Chicago. Mr.. Bauer
has served as secretary and di-
rector of the Credit Union and
was chairman of the organizing
committee for the Athletic Club.
He also served two terms as presi-
dent of the club.
Questioned as to what he con-
siders the most important tissues
of this election his answer was:
81 don't think there are any most
important issues, but / will ans
wer any questions asked me, by
anyone who thinks there are any
such issues. l am very interested
in a recreation building for our
soon-to-be-enlarged town, with
bowling facilities provided, along
the lines of plans previously
drawn"
Asked as to his reason for seek
ing election, Mr.. Bauer replied
that many of his friends have
asked him to run to apply some
"horse and common sense" to laws
and expenditures, and to say mo"
when necessary,-to spend only
when necessary for the good of
the town as if it came out of his
own pocket.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-09-12
Curtiss F. Barker

"Curt" Barker, secretary of the
Greenbelt Athletic Club and a
member of the towns various rec
reation teams, has spent the past
three and one-half years IN Green
belt. He is married, and the
father of two children.
A lawyer with the Public Roads
Administration, Mr.. Barker is a
graduate in business administra-
ton from Michigan State, and was
a LII. B. from Georgetown.
He bases his campaign on a
continuation of the Municipal Hos
pital, while the County lacks SINH
lar facilities, and reputation OF
the recent pay increase voted them
selves by the present council. He
feels the Council should take the
initiative on the problem Of trans
portation.
Upon being interviewed by the
Cooperator, Mr.. Barker stated: 81
am an average citizen who feels
that when able he should aid his
community in its civic activities
After four years of night school.
which prohibited my activity in
civic affairs, / am now able and
eager to participate. / realize the
position carries much responsibility
yet l feel qualified as a parent, a
citizen and a lawyer to hold the,
Office"