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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
County Veterans Group Announce
Opposition To Charter Proposals

Taking it's first position on d
local Montgomery County govern
mental question since its forma-
ton as a non-partisan organiza-
ton some week ago, the Veterans
Better Government Group today
issued a statement recommending
that all veterans in the county
vote against the charter question
in the November election. The
group conceded that the 1914
charter campaign had resulted in
stimulating public interest in local
affairs and had occasioned the in
PRODUCTION of several improve.
ments in local government. How
ever, the group stated that in its
opinion any further improvements
should continue to be made within
the existing framework of county
government and not through the
medium of a new and untried
form of government which pos
sessed so many defects and weak
nesSes.
Among the defects and weak
neSses of charter listed by the
group were:
l. The constitutional provision
which prohibits the proposed
County Council from meeting
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
Policemen Ask
Commissioners
For Increase

The County Commissioners at
their meeting on Tuesday were
handed a petition signed by the
entire police force of the county
asking that the Board raise
their pay to a scale comparable
to that of the Metropolitan Police
Of Washington.
The petition signed by 100 po-
licemen, desk clerks and radio
operators, points to the increase In
population and business in the
county which makes their work
identical with that of the Metropo-
Titan Police. They also called at
tention to the increased cost of
living.
A clipping of news story from
a Washington paper attached to
the petition told of the ID per
cent increase in pay received by
the Metropolitan Police which
gives the lowest rookie on the
washington payroll $2,720.95 per
year. Montgomery rockies get ST.
100 and the average pay for pa
frolmen is $2,400.
In commenting later upon the
request, Willard F. Day county
supervisor pointed out that while
a Montgomery County rockies
pay starts at $1,000, he received a
live percent increase at the end of
each six months until he is receiy-
ing $1,000. Also that each police
man receives yearly $500 for new
Uniforms or for the upkeep of his
old ones.
A veteran policeman remarked
TO the Sentinel that IL the county
wanted men of high caliber Il
would be necessary to raise the
LAY. He said the 5000 a month
average was brought down by re-
tirement, insurance and other fees
to take home" pay of about $3.50
a month.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
Gburg Will
Have To Wait
For New School

There is no prospect of new
high school for Gaithersburg in
the immediate future, according to
assistant superintendent of schools
E. M. Douglas. He stated that
although the Board of Education
had purchased a site for the
school, the Civilian Production AID.
ministration is only granting con-
struction permits to schools which
are forced to run on double shifts
because of crowding. Gathers
burg school is crowded, but not
badly enough to fit the CPA's re-
2ulations. However, hope was
held out that the CPA will not
last forever, and that eventually
i will be abolished. By then it is
hoped that building costs will be
more reasonable and construction
can begin. The site is on Route
No. 240, where the Fireman's
Carnival was held in September.
Mr. Douglas, in discussing what
the Board of Education has done
to fill TIE requests of the Build
ing Committee of the school,
stated that the plumbing and
heating situations had been i'm
proved in the school as far as
could be done at present. Until
the new heating unit, which was
ordered months ago, arrives, the
school seems to be getting along
Continued on Page 81
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24

more often than one month out of
each twelve; 2. The charter pro-
vision that members of the County
Council shall serve without com
pensation; 8. TIE merger of legis-
lative and executive functions in
the County Council; 4. TIE chart
er provision granting life tenure
to department heads; 5.-The chart
Ell provision providing for non.
partisan elections.
The veterans group deplored
what they termed stubborn in
sistence" of charter advocates
that charter provided the only
possible formula for improving
county government.
The Veterans Eatter Govern
ment Group was formed to provide
veterans with the means of ex-
pressing their views as a group on
local government matter. 1t
welcomes as members all veterans
regardless of political affiiation,
and claims a present membership
well in excess of 200. James R.
Miller of Chevy Chase, former
captain in the Marine Corps and
holder of the Silver Star for gal
lantry in action in connection with
the assault on Guam, is acting as
temporary chairman of the group.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
Ocean City Sea Horse
To Open Shop Here

The Sea Horse Gift Shop which
opens next week in part of the
remodelled English building, is
operated by two young women,
Miss Charlotte Beaman and Mrs.
Elizabeth Talon, who met during
the war when they were both
lieutenants in the SPARS. On the
attractive turquoise shelves of
their shop they will offer for sale
choice pieces of glass, pottery,
ceramics, tole ware and aluminium
and copper ware. They will have
lending library of the latest
best sellers, as we'll as a complete
line of Norcross greeting cards.
Lamps, candles and gifts for chill
dren and babies will also be avail
able at the Sea Horse.
Miss Charlotte Beaman, who
has made her home in Bethesda
for a number of years, worked
for the Social Security Board and
the War Manpower Board.
Mrs. Talon has a merchandiz-
ing background and before the
war was buyer at Lord and
Taylor in New York City.
Both young women were in per-
sonnet work during their serv-
ice in the SPARS. Following
their discharge, they opened the
Sea Horse Gift Shop on tn.
Boardwalk in Ocean City, and
plan to reopen at the shore again
next summer continuing to keer
their shop in Rockville in opera
ton.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
Taylor Model Basin
Open For Inspection

Anyone who has seen the half
mile long building on Macarthur
Blvd, west Of Glen Echo and
Cabin John, and wondered what
its arched roof and solid walls
conceal, will have a chance TO
satisfy his curiosity on Friday,
October 25th, from S:15 A. NJ. to
400 P. NJ. On that day the
David Taylor Model Basin throws
open doors 10 the public as its
part in the Navy Day celebration
Of 1916.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
Rockville G.. C..
To Sponsor
Christmas Lane

An enthusiastic group of bus
mess people ATTENDED the regular
meeting Of the Rockville Chamber
OF Commerce on Monday evening.
With Clayton Gasque, president,
IN charge Of the meeting, a num-
her OF important matters dealing
with the betterment of Rockville
were discussed.
Morris Stern was appointed
chairman of a committee TO ar
range for a christmas Lane" ex-
tending on Montgomery Avenue
from the Post Office to Reed
Brothers Garage.
A committee was authorized TO
investigate taxi rates in Rockville.
On instance Of inequality stated
by member was a charge of
seventy-five cents for the trip
from Bethesda to Rockville, with
the return trip in a Rockville cab
costing $l.25.
Chairmen Of standing COM
mittees announced by Mr.. Gasque,
include Jack Brown, membership;
Judge d. A. DeLashmut, con-
stitution and bylaws; Jack Dia-
mond, civic improvements; Nor
ris Stern, industry and business
development; John Macdonald,
streets, roads and bridges; Dave
Belts, public utilities; Joseph
Stimek, Health and welfare, and
Roy Sherman, schools and educa-
ton.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
Church Women Observe
World Community Day

The Upper Montgomery County
Council of Church Women Will
observe World Community Day on
Friday, OVEN Der LIST al
Epworth Church in Gaithersburg
beginning at 1O:45 A. NJ. Lunch
con will be served at 1890. Mrs
Joy Elmer Morgan of Washington
will be the guest speaker. All
members of the w. S. c S. and
tL,oir pastors are invited to attend
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
Former Rotary Head
Now In Baltimore

Jack (B. NJ Allnutt, who for
many years lived in Montgomery
County, is now comfortably settled
in Baltimore with his wife. He
represented the Standard Lime g.
Stone Company for more than 25
years in Washington and the met
ropolitan area. He is now vice
president Of the Chemical Pro-
ducts Company in charge of sales
end operations. He was active in
Rotary Club work while in Mont
gomery County and was president
Of the Rockville Rotary from 1899
1910.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
Gaithersburg Plans
Halloween Party

COLLINS and hobos and beauti-
fui gypsies will parade in Gathers.
burg Halloween night with all
theif costumed trends to enjoy the
snncia entertainment arranged
for all ages by the Lions Club Of
Gaithersburg.
Prizes will be given in num-
Der of classes for costumes in the
paraGe, with more prizes awarded
for the games which will be played.
Dancing in the street will con-
tInue until 1870. Everyone in
the community is welcome to en-
Joy the Lions hospitality.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
Rev. L. G. Soper To
Wed Audrey Ricketts,

Mr.. and Mrs Vernon Ricketts,
Of Cabin John have announced
the engagement Of their daughter,
Audrey, to the Rev. Elgar G.
Soper.The Wedding is to take place
Sunday November 3 at Foundry
Methodist Church in Washington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
Sandy Spring A. A.
At Soccer

The Sandy Spring Athletic AS.
ISOLATION lost a soccer game to the
team Of the II. A. Sugar Radio
Mart on the Rosedale Playground
in Washington with the score 5 to
2 The Association will play at
Sherwood against Silver Spring,
Sunday, October q at 2:30.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
Wendell Turner At
Syracuse University

Wendell r. Turner, son of Mr..
and Mrs. w. X. Turner of Rock
vile, is among more than 10000
students enrolled for the fall
semester at Syracuse University.
He is freshman in the School of
Speech and Dramatic Art. 90%
of the men enrolled are veterans.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
Oyster Supper
For BrOOkeviIIe

The Woman's Society of Chris
tian Service of the Salem Metho-
dist Church, Brookeville, will have
81 oyster, country ham, and
chicken salad supper on Novem-
Der 5 and 6, starting at noon on
the 9TH and at 4:30 P. NJ. on the
9Th. The supper will be held in
Orndorff Hall which has kaen en-
larged so that the people who at
tend can be taken care of more
comfortably.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
10Th Anniversary For
LaytOnsvilIe Couple

Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Bogley cele-
hrated their 29th wedding an
niversary last Thursday with a
dinner party at which their guests
we're Mrs. Forest Crown, Mrs.
Mabel Elder, Mrs. Sterling
hawkins and son, and Mrs. George
Young Jr,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24

John A, Temon; vice president
in charge of operations of The
Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Companies, has received the
honorary degree Of Doctor of En-
pineering from Worcester Poly
technic Institute, Worcester, Mas
sachusetts. The degree was con-
ferred in recognition of Mr..
Remon's outstanding accomplish
ment in his profession, for the
many beneficial services in his
community and for the generosity
and loyal devotion to his Alma
Mater.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24

trend until controls were lifted
from meats.
Tho Since then, many
Coming observers be-
Elaction lieve, the trend
has been changed
and there is much speculation
as to whether or not the COM
plexion of the next Congress will
be changed. A number of politi-
cal observers say that there will
be sufficient Republican gain to
swing control of the House OF
Representatives and others go
even so far as to predict the
possibility of changing control
of the U. S. Senate.
II is almost automatic that
Americans vote as much
against" as "for" and this year
the anti-Democratic prediction
results from a knowledge that
the public has it's first oppor-
tunity of expressing irritations
against the party in power over
a number of issues, such as con-
trolls, strikes, increased prices,
shortages, etc. The effect of this
generally accepted trend is
usually registered against can
didates for national office rather
than for local and State office.
At the same time Maryland,
normally Demo-
More cratic by a
Concern large margin on
Than Usual registration, is
witnessing con-
test for State offices which indi-
Gates great deal more Demo-
cratic concern than usual. And
further, Democrats running for
county offices are recognizing
the apparent hopefulness of the
opposition and are girding them
selves for an energetic effort
during the final stages of the
campaign.
This article is printed in papers
circulating almost exclusively in
Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery
and Prince Georges Counties
four counties which are always
written of to the Democrats.
But even i'll these counties Demo
cratic leaders recognize the need
for even bigger majorities in
the hope of offsetting losses in
other parts of the State.
Second only to political inter-
est are a number of current
problems, not the least of which
is Mr.. John l.. Lewis threat of
a new coal strike just at the
beginning of the heating season.
10 dwell too much on Mr.. Lewis
threat of a new
Lewis Threat strike can only
vi New be repetitious.
GOAL Strike However, this
country must
'u some means of limiting Mr..
Lewis power. We must curb
ms authority to the point where
ne cannot cause a great nation
me ours to either be denied
0uiiiclent coal for normal needs
VI 70 live under constant dread
Oh another ruinous strike.
In, Inc relationship of the current
poli'ical campaign to the grow
ing distaste of the American
people Tor continuous strikes is
t ',er close. AS a matter of
,act polls have shown strikes TO
Se one of the major considera-
~ TINS OF the public's irritation.
at "e Pittsburgh public utility
~ inc mas been finally ended, but
community of a million and
"Sf people suffered almost a
a.. n''"'N under denial of those
in.. .sS that they are rightly and
entitled to regardless of
I''agreements that might
O''ur between labor and manage.
No, '' If the outcome of the
c sU.s@os' elections nationally
r nnhl1. President Truman a Re-
trait. congress the Admins
than wv 'o"ld look no further
for tbo '''ngton's shortcomings
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
We Too-Are
For Lane And O'Conor

W. The following editorial from THE BALTIMORE SUNDAY sun of October 70
Lefty which has
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-10-24
| Might Be

p. G. sTROMBERG

TT IS NATURAL that the most
i absorbing subject today is
the approaching election. This
wear it is comparable, to a de-
Gree. with 1920 although 1920
was a presidential year. In the
current campaign there was
definitely an anti-Administration
trend until controls were lifted
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-09-27

contrast between luxurious living
and political and social upheaval
was not new in this memorable
summer. The escapism Of the
upper-class Negro and a new band
u ll.heeled lower class Negroes
may have been understandable In
terms Of the individuals involved,
and the separate forces which had
caused them to be that way. q.
But rs an intelligent group reac
ton TO the realities Of our life and
times, the gaiety so faithfully des-
cribed these last few months in the
best.Tead columns is "A phenomenon
to observe with wonder and alarm"
Marjorie Mckenzie in the Pitts
burRh Courier.
THE best answer know to the
question: Am | today's woman, or
Yesterday woman, IL another
question: How do you stand on the
Negro ISSUE!
This is the true gauge by which
we may judge how closely we are
In tune with the present time, or
whether we are merely echoes Of
past prejudices. The Negro issue
is "a peculiarly American problem.
II Is our problem, because it Is Of
our own creation and does not exist
in the same form anywhere else in
the world. Claire Boothe Luce in
Today's Woman magazine.
Then sat in for Father at the
Chiangs' cocktail party. ChurchilI's
daughter, Sarah, was performing n
similar duty for her father. But !
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-09-27


In another column this page Charles g. Johnson
be another setback In
IN the The department apparently letting discretion
better part OF vaor has peacetme calling for all
Negro units Of various sizes rather than mixing Negro and white
sonnet within individual units.
One thoroughly appreciate the objections Negro
against this policy however and m understand
He Of forces promotions The political strength Of those
hostile to Negro equality anything but
elections Georgia and Mississippi The chairman mill
ay affairs committee representative from Kentucky
likely to be friendly 10 the idea Of Negrowhite equality
These forces raise fuoc bring political
to bear the
support the justice Of the Negro claims.
The department probably rightly feels duty
lead the battle for racial equality To do might well opNde the
strength Of the armed forces national defense
the problem of segregation he fully
has been solved by the nation " a whole
The plan Negro officers with Negro probably
best program possible long the principle Of segregation prevails
unofficial though widespread policy assigning
officers Negro units assigning officers such units punish
ment"
Officially only officers with efficiency
Negro commands The fact that often
directly contradictory baSisby raising
efficiency ratngsundernes the
policy will not be enough Similar njuces likely
recruited harbor mistaken unjust ideas
difficult 20 how the Justify Its ban
ensment needs personnel badly the draft has had
Reconstructed
But that temporary long
partment viii have depend entirely
As long qualified Negroes willing volunteer the
lacks justification The wartime record Of Negro soldiers well
civilian aptitude show that satisfactory training
portunes with white soldiers and assigned qualified officers they
than an the bill
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-09-27
Bobby Feller lam WRONG About Iuckie

Sam Man q he Montreal Herald baseball bobby Fer Of
s%a y e %sTs quoted as saying that you
M" ~ lit
well I'M s: q SS . % s%S" s 1't S ssS
%: an I %s ID
st Montreal batter to win the leagues batting SnRponsSp since
@ S@e won 6Ss S. % ns s SrTS The
record Of 3tS 1880 Thus makes Jackie the batter
Bobby ssv q % ~ $ at a . p"s ahead S
hits Is yobagGes that q RCchss,
ss: 'S IS Tasf S and oas
mss Ssn n H 6A sT q" A S he probably walked
tried must (! Ss fellow Rs,fs:
seldom s$ 'S""
a. YSS have consolation Bobby wsTsn the call
% rev S: S% he %cSd TS
One = 1s' SyS goS
friend; chat Robbie win thoasS And that b ad "'"k "
b. hitting %"S"' ss tIS'
=: plate but NJ fast running that those
Suddenly became hitter lammnE doubles triples
know about h fielding Bob hi. natural
S' Sa' @ hs WA" & sas 5 % @
S'S he ss Ss league
o. The A ballot. received League Offices
on Sar ssss9ns Robinson had nine votes second The
the gate s the T S@ Williams Hr S%d
F S & because We YOU % A f" o OF y S
troupe Of basebalsTs He declined touring
qwn stars, lpcsdng two RoyAl. Campan and Marvin Akey
Jackie helped Montreal attendance
road The mrnles business tipped to 4i27So paid including
Ss s'T me %o %s o" Ns No road bad with
minor club. - :
This may showing or Well Jackie Ia not the type
And Montreal proud Of him
those who thought wouldn't
grade the majors And he doesn't crowd would be- on
hand NJ the ball park to welcome him back here
Robinson the best bunor the today
rating him above the immortal Cobb
IST s1H Ss g. Tie spG e
that he's better csSS spS a'G rS TSS
Bethel Southerner having RobnonH
him myself and put him 10 he'd nights
to make nothing happened 10 him"
(signedl SAM MALTIN
The Montreal Herald
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-09-27

ais, the Secretary NAFTALIN
of Commerce has enjoyed a ire
mendous personal popularity, ex-
ceeding even that Of President Tru-
man. In the 1914 national Demo-
cratic convention the Minnesota
delegation was unanimous in its
support of Wallace for the Vice
Presidential nomination. 1t led the
convention demonstration in his be-
half and rejected all Overtures to
swing to the Truman bandwagon.
Thus, Wallace's utterances have up
to now been received in friendly
fashion by Minnesota progressives.
Conflicting statements by party
leaders reflected the divided re-
spouse that greeted Wallace's
speech within the Democratic
Farmer-Labor Party. Theodore
Jorgenson, DFL nominee for u. S.
Senate, defended Wallace's posi-
ton. terming it great service"
in making people realize more
fully the danger in our present
policy" Mayor Hubert II. Hum
phrey of Minneapolis, on the other
hand, despite his being a close per-
sonal friend Of Wallace. declared
that the speech was contrary TO
the principles of the United Ma
tions" and rejected Wallace's view
that there are two worlds"
Among Republicans the reaction
to Wallace's speech was entirely
negative. Senator Joseph II. Ball
vigorously condemned it as "sabo-
tagging American peace-time ef-
forts" He warned against an APP
peasement policy towards Russia,
declaring that "our only chance Of
avoiding the conflict is to convince
Russia that we intend to stick to
the principles of the Atlantic
Charter and fulfil our obligation
to promote freedom and democracy
in other nations"
The Minnesota state Republican
convention came off, as predicted,
without hitch. Senator Ball had a
few anxious moments before the
convention opened, but any plans to
censure him for boiling COP ranks
in "a to support Franklin RoOse-
welt were submerged by the gen
eral convention spirit Of harmony.
The boom for Harold Stassen for
President was set off. Bernhard
LeVander, 30-year-old Stassen lead
err, was named state chairman. A
state bonus for soldiers was APP
proved, but commitments on how
to finance it were avoided. An H.
point platform favored, among
other items, increased aid to
schools, establishment of public
housing enabling legislation, and
the United Nations program.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-09-27

hadn't much opportunity to talk
with her. Madame Chang came TO
my side and led me to two chairs
almost at once.
She struck me as quite a per-
former. She leaned forward, look
ing at me brightly, agreeing with
everything I said, resting her hand
firmly on my knee. do not for a
second believe that she thought me
so important that she must win me
over for any Interior future pur-
poses. What | do believe is that
Madame Chang has for so long a
time dealt with people-and es-
pecially men---on the basis of win
ming charm and a simulated inter
est in them that by now IL is her
second nature. And | would fear
TO watch her first nature at work.
Frankly, IT, would terrify me"
Elliot Roosevelt in his book, "As
He Saw It,"
To-day as the world watches the
white race, confused, bewildered,
arrogant and frightened, standing
against the backdrop Of time. hold
ing in its hand the most terrible
power that men have yet dreamed
Of, | know only this: II does not
matter now how we are labeled.
There will be no separation into
poor people or rich, Christian or
Jew, white or colored, stupid or in
telligent. II that bomb drops from
the white mans hand, We shall be
destroyed together in a common
dust."-Lillian Smith in the Wo-
mans Home Companion.