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Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
Urge Pay Increase
For Armed Forces
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S451.R24.439 Increase

RIUAgU6IgEDU AAANAEesoC
The commission estimated that on
the basis of the armed forces
strength of 1,374,OOO as of last
March, the pay and allowance boosts
would mean an increase of about
S451 ,624, ,439 over the $3,602,058,968
payroll total for this year.
Forrestal told a news conference
the Secretaries of the Army, Navy
and Air Force are in general agree
ment on the broad, major provisions
of the report" He said he expected
to forward it shortly to the Budget
Bureau for transmission to the
President.
The study, covering more than a
year and made by the commission
headed by Charles r. Hook, steel
corporation executive, is intended as
the basis for legislative recommen-
dations by the National Military Es-
4 tablishment to Congress. 1t covered
the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and
Air FOFce-the uniformed personnel
of the Coast Guard, the Public
Health Service and the Coast and
Geodetic Survey.
In general, the report used the
Army as an example in presenting
its studies and recommendations
Points to Civilian Salaries
The commission said that, $50 fan
as practicable" pay and other com
pensation should be comparable
with similar civilian jobs.
But it said it had not carried this
plan into the higher brackets be
cause it recognizes the danger t.
| the nation of attracting to the serv
2 ice those men whose prime mOtiva
> ton in life is personal gain rathe
/ than public service"
e There are dangers in developing
: a favored military class" it said.
f In addition to the base pay in
8 crease proposals, the commission
recommended:
D /. Sharp reductions in the 'haz
G ard pay" for officers, includin
0 flight pay" for generals. The ques
r tiOn of extra flying hours" pay fO
!. men normally on nOn-flying dUt
= has been widely debated among tn
d services and in Congress. The con
e mission took issue with the idea th5
d high-ranking officers must fly to II
tain the respect Of those under the
command.
It said there should be three type
of hazard duty pay" By categOrit
they are: (A) glider; parachute
submarine rescue; experiment.
diving: handling of lepers; demOl
70 tiOn of explosives: observation fl.
7t ing. OBJ deeP-sea diving. (C( Flyir
~ Of military aircraft by qualified pc
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
REDEEM

McCOlley Sunday School will be at
10 a. m, on January 2, 1949, with
Preston Donovan, Sup't. All are
welcome.
Sunshine Circle Glass is asked by
their teacher to try to have 1907
attendance thru 1949. There will be
interesting work ahead on the book
let's and classwOrk. Please attend.
McCOlley Ladies Aid will hold
their January meeting at the home
of Rev. and Mrs. James O'Neil, in
Glendale. Ladies are asked to do
nate for ice cream and cakes for this
first meeting of 1949. There will be
election of officers that night, also.
McCOlley Sunday School held
their Christmas program on last
Sunday. December 26. There was a
nice crowd and the children took
their parts well. Santa visited us
and gave us treats.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
FRANKFORT

On Friday evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
George W. HOrsey entertained Is
members Of their immediate family
to a pre-Yuletide dinner at their
home on Clayton Ave. Among those
present We're Major and Mrs. HaT-
Yey Kirk, Jr., and son, Harvey w.
klrk, Ord, from Arlington, Va; Mr..
and Mrs. George Bertram CrOpper
end daughter, JacQuelyn of Ocean
City, Md; Mr. and Mrs. John Walter
ana child from Clarksville; Mr.. ana
Mrs. Ebe Walter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Brumbley and Mr.. Charles Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert A. Trucks
css, Jr., OF Philadelphia, mOtOred
down and spent the Christmas
weekend at Long Acres with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Poole Long.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mordecai H. Hudson
and Mr.. James c. Hudson enter
tanned q party of l3 to a Christmas
dinner In their home on Greene St.
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Powell
motored TO Weirwood, Va, to enjoy
CHRISTMAS with their son-in-law and
daughter and two attractive grand
children, Capt. and Mrs. Harry Nc
Cam Master Dan Powell McCann
and baby Rebecca McCann.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. CrOcker were
overnight guests of their children
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester V. Hudson
and little Charles David at st. Mar.
tins Neck, Md, on Christmas Eve
and to dinner on Saturday, the 25th
Miss Betty Hudson has returned
TO her position in a business ofic,
IN Dover, after a weekend visit a
the home Of her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. NJ. H. HudsOn.and family.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
More 'COOns In
Kentucky
AP Newsfeatures

AP NeWsteatureS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The state
game and fish division reports that
the raccOOn is increasing rapidly
throughout Kentucky. The animal
is most abundant. in the western
part Of the state, but also is be-
coming more plentiful in eastern
Kentucky.
A survey report released by
James w. CUrTie, superintendent of
game management, shows that the
OpOssum, like the coon, also is
/ relatively abundant throughout the
state.
The survey indicates that the fox
population in Kentucky is increas-
ing, with gray foxes most nUmer-
Gus in the mountain areas and red
foxes dominant in central and wes-
tern Kentucky.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
Smyrna Fire Loss Is
Set At SI5OyOOO
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"a, American Legion, the legiOn's
ambulance garage, and storage
rooms for the towns meter depart
ment. The ambulance was rescued
by Grant Garis, It's custodian.
The police Sunday moved their
headquarters to the new town hall
on Main Street, a half-block away,
and the Wilson Cabinet Company
set up temporary Offices in the New
Century Club.
Police Chief John W.. Jacobs, Jr.,
estimated the damage to the towns
property at 100000 and the damage
to property Of the other occupants
Of the building at $4,000.
The electric current in part of the
town was of for several hours dur
ing the fire. Chief Jacobs pulled a
main switch to save fTemen from
the hazards Of falling live wires.
The towns water supply was sup
plemented by water from the State
Welfare Home ana from Lake Como
FIremeh fighting the blaze came
from as far north as MiddletOwn
and Odessa and as far south as Dow
er and Camden-WyOming. The alarm
was sounded at 5:45 p. m, and while
the firemen had the fire under con.
troll by midnight, they remained un
til $3.50 a. m. to finish the work.
Women of the community made
large quantities of sandwiches a
the Hiway Diner. Sandwiches ant
coffee were served to the firemen a
the ONCE Of George G. ROthwell
near the Town Hall. During the fire
four physicians and the ambulance
stood by.
Chief Jacobs Sunday praised tn
state police for their aid to Smyrn
police at the FIRE. He announce
that the telephone number of tn
Smyrna police at their new head
quarters is 5751.
DR.. c. J. Prickett, mayor {
Smyrna, said that the cause Of th
fire is still unknown One theory, be
ing investigated BY the town official
is that a short circuit occurred
the wiring of Christmas lights o
the tower, where the fire startet
However, it was found that a fus
in the light circuit was not burne
cut, and this theory was therefor
not accepted, pending further inve
tiEatiOn.
The town council plans to hold
meeting soon to consider the pro
lem Of whether the gutted buildiI
should be torn down or rebuilt.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
LaUSOn Elected Speaker
Of House; Senate
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In much the same way Mr.. War
rem was elected The Dover legis-
lator had not figured in the ad-
vance dope which had indicated
that Rep. John P. Sinclair, of New
ark, also entering his second term,
would be the choice for floor lead
er, a post held two years ago by
Ralph S. keenan,, of Wilmington.
With the four principal jobs fill
ed the House caucus confined to
discuss attaches of which there
will be at least thirty. Shortly be-
fore midnight Mr.. Lawson said
that the Republicans are. organ
ICED in the House" but added that
no official announcement of the
selections would be made until the
Republicans in the House are sure
they're in the majority.
He referred here to the present
Supreme Court action in which the
seat of Robert L. Armstrong in the
/ Second Representative District in
Wilmington is challenged by RO-
bert H. Wahl, a Democrat.
BuIOW, BuFkhOlder COntenders
The Senate Republicans mean
while, with two of their members
missing, were discussing at a more
/ furious pace the election of a presi-
dent pro tenn and a majority floor
leader. BY IL p. m. it appeared
that the choice had fallen between
Senator Leon G. Bulow. Of Bridge
vile, and Senator E. Paul Burk
holder, of Dover.
At that time, it was learned
members of the Senate had heart
of Mr.. LawsOn's election in tn
House and were raising the Objec
tion that the presiding officers il
the two houses should not com
|. from the same county. If this oh
lection should become the chic
consideration Mr.. BulOw's chance
. would be lost.
The Senate caucus was held j
the senator's caucus room. Non
but the legislators was admitted t
either caucus, carrying out a re
1 cOmmendatiOn made by Isaac F
I Brown, Jr., chairman of the Re
i publican State Committee, who ha
E presided earlier at a dinner for tn
j legislators and party chieftans hel
in the Hotel Richardson.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31
Poultry Group VIII
Meet On january 6
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Directors Of the Association, and
chairmen Of poultry locals in their
communities, who viii attend the
business meeting ipclbde: Walter
Pyle, Stanton; = Lee HOfecker, Jr.,
Bear; Samuel Armour, MiddletOwn; /;
Leo ScanlOn, Dover; T. E. FlOun-
ders, Sr., Milford; Gertha NJ. Waller,
laurel; Earl Hawk, Bridgeville; G.
Grise McCabe, SelbyVille; Raymond
v. West, AillsbOrO: Howard War
ren, Georgetown: Charles Stuchlik,
Jr., Milton; and Samuel Sloan, Har-
besOn.
Milford chronicle., 1948-12-31

IF snow is formed at very low
temperatures it falls in small
fakes. but if formed Just below the
freezing point the flakes are large
and complex.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26

Billy the Goat says: Worry is
like a rocking chair. 1t will give
you something to do but it won't
get you anywhere.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26

sandy olnt-Matapeake Service
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26

Mrs. Edward Clogg spent Monday
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Brenneman and
MIR. and Mrs. Ralph Riddle and son,
Larry, of Stewartstown, Pa, were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Murray
Brenneman, Sr., on Sunday.
James Burns, of Washington, d.
c., spent part of last week with his
brother, H. M. Burns and Mrs.
Burns.
Guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Wilkins last week
were Mrs. Alex Wilkins and Mrs.
VIM. Clendaniel of Slaughter Neck
and Thursday Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
ROOsa of Milford on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward ClOgg and
children, Janet and Jackie, visited
relatives in Ocean View, FrankfOrd
and Bayard on Sunday.
Mrs. Ruth DickersOn was a Will
mingtOn visitor on Saturday.
VIM. Martin, of Baltimore, Md,
spent the weekend with his mo-
ther, Mrs. Mia Martin.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26
Safety Council Notes

The seasons of the year have a
profound effect on our motoring
problems and our driving habits
according to the Delaware Safety
Council. The wise motorist changes
his motoring habits with the sea-
sOns-just as he changes the type
of clothing he wears. He adapts his
driving to the weather, and he
would no more thing of using sum-
mer driving habits during the win
ter than he would think of bravins
the cold season without an over
coat.
Now we have come to the time
when we anticipate-with pleas
sure-the coming Of spring. We
have turned our calendar to the
month of Marcia month of
change, during which we can ex-
pect the worst and the best from
the weatherman. And we know
what the month of March will re-
quire of us. 1t will require our
best driving ability, and adaptabili-
ty-lf our driving experience is to
be kept unmarried.
First, thawing weather is usual
ly followed by freezing tempera-
tures-in March. The change can
come quickly-Often within the
space of few hours. Water from
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26
ended to the bereaved family.

tended to the bereaved family.
Mrs. Mary Moor, Miss Blanche
Pettyjohn, of BlackwoOd, N. j., Miss
Betty Devier of GlendOra, N. j., and
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Robinson of
Coatsville, Pa, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Derrickson and
family on Saturday.
Mrs. Elsie Brooks and son, of
Denton, Md, spent the weekend
with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Satterfeld.
Mrs. Audrey Long, of Dover, was
the guest of Mrs. Earnest Fitzger-
aid on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Carty, of
Hedding, N. j., spent the weekend
with their grandmother, Mrs. Bes-
sic Morgan. Mrs. Carty, before her
marriage last week, was Miss Bes-
sic Morgan, of BOrdentOwn, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs Spencer Scotten of
Dover and Mrs. Fred Ayers of Oc-
can Drive, S. Carloina, were visi-
tors of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Derrick
son and Mrs. Willard Clendaniel on
Monday.
Miss Joan Swain, a student at the
University of Delaware, spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Swain.
Miss Gilmore Satterfeld, a stu
dent nurse at the Jefferson Hosni-
tai, Philadelphia, Pa, spent the
weekend with her mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Satterfeld and attended
the wedding of her sister, Miss Nor
ma Satterfield on Saturday.
Mrs. Raymond Wilkins and Mrs
Utley Roberts and son. Johnnie
spent Saturday in Wilmington.
Rev. r. N. Wright, who has been
quite i'll at the home of his daugh-
ter in Harrington, is improved at
this writing. ?
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Hudson. Of
DagsbOrO, accompanied by Mr.. and
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26
LINCOLN
Lincoln Methodist Church
Rev. E. n. Wright, minister
Sunday, March 2Sth

Lincoln Methodist Church
Rev. E. N. Wright, minister
Sunday, March 28th
ii a. m.-Church School.
1880 p. m.-Easter Service.
Loyal Workers class, Mrs. Eva
Donovan, teacher, will have charge
of the exercises and Rev. Richard
Green, of Dover, will be the guest
speaker.
The Lincoln w. S. c, S. will meet
at the home of Mrs. Hubbard Mack
lin on Tuesday evening, March 30.
A good attendance is desired.
Miss Norma Satterfleld, daughter
of Mrs. Elizabeth Satterfeld and
Chester Marvel, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Marvel, of Milford, were
married at the home of the groom
on Saturday, March 90, at 2:3O
p. m.
Mrs. Anna Kavalkovich spent the
weekend in Wilmington and
Spring City, Pa, visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Reed and
daughters, Nancy and Diane, visi-
ted Mr.. and Mrs. e. G. Reed on Sun
day. Nancy's many friends will be
glad to know that she is able to
walk again.
Frank Dawson returned home on
Monday after being a patient in the
Milford Memorial Hospital last
week. Mr.. Dawson is much inn
proved in health.
Our community was shocked on
Tuesday afternoon by the sudden
passing Of Raymond Cooper, who
died of heart attack. He was a
veteran of World War / and was a
member Of the Blue Hen Post of
the V. F. W., of Milford, and was
employed by John Fitzgerald.
He was the son of the late Geo.
R. and Abbie PassWaters Cooper
and is survived by his wife, Grace
M. Cooper, a daughter, Jean. and
two sons, Edgar and Donald: a
sister, Mrs. Willie Belts, of Milton
and two brothers, Edward, of Mil
ford and Elmer, of Lincoln. The
funeral was held in the Lincoln
Church on Thursday afternoon and
interment in Lincoln cemetery The
sympathy Of the community is ex-
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26

melting snow can turn to ice as
soon as the sun starts to go down.
Sometimes this can happen in the
middle of the afternoon. Unless
the weather is exceptionally balmy,
we can expect that nightfall will
find ice forming on some parts Of
the highway. These patches of ice
are all the more treacherous if they
occur infrequently, between long
stretches of clear. dry pavement.
Keep a sharp lookout for ice on
the highway. Slow down at night,
so that your headlights can reveal
ice spots before it is too late. Drive
with great caution on curves and
hills which obstruct your range of
vision. Don't let an unexpected
patch of ice surprise you.
Another hazard OF early spring
is that of soft shoulders along the
roadside. The highway shoulders
can become saturated with water
from the melting snow, and when
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26

Bus Connection. Sc Sundays only.
e Ferry service through to Claiborne
for vehicles via prompt connection
at ROmancOke.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26
Beggar Makes Profit
On 40 Cent Loss

HONK KONG -(P)- A sympa-
thetic citizens paused to console a
blind beggar, who was crying pitt
fully as he grOped his way along a
wall, says local paper Why was
he crying. He'd lost 40 cents. So the
sOft-hearted one helped him search
for it, and not finding it, prOffered
40 cents from his own pocket which
the beggar gratefully accepted.
The following day the sympathe-
tic citizens, walking the same by
way, came upon a blind beggar cry
ing pitifully as he groped his way
along a we'll =. the same beggar in
search of 40 cents.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26
Russisn CO Line

The Russians completed their first
long distance gas line this year. It
is 524 miles in length and brings
natural gas from 22 natural gas
wells near Saratov in the Volga re-
gion to Moscow. It's construction
was begun during Che war in 1874. It
crosses so rivers and lakes and
much swamp land.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26

this occurs they offer anything but
a firm footing for an automobile.
Experienced motorists also know
that spring thaws can do things to
the highway itself. .Heaving and
breaking up of pavements in the
spring challenges our highway en-
gineers-but it also challenges the
rest Of us. Bumps and holes in the
highway are marked by our state,
country and city highway commits
sions as soon as they are discover
ed. But the signs don't do any good
unless we who drive are alert to
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26
them-and obey them.

see them-and obey them.
These are signs Of spring which
we can't afford to overlook. Let's
now throw our caution to the
winds, but let's adapt our driving
to the new season which is at hand.
The month Of March brings a pro-
mise of spring. Let's watch our
driving habits and in them we will
find a promise of happy motoring
days to come.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26
9p1RNI NINleNRNRN -

Next Monday night will be a red
letter night for Crystal FOunt
Lodge. It will be the election Of
new officers for the ensuing term
and Grand Master Robert d. Moore
Of Wilmington and his staff will
make his Official visit 70 this lodge.
SO brothers. make plans to be
present next Monday night.
GO
Folks, don't forget the card and
bingo party sponsored by the Mar
garet G. Pyle Rebekah Lodge, No.
~, /. o. q. f., that will be held on
Thursday evening, April 1, at 8:15
O'Clock, in the George /. Jester
Auditorium Of the Odd Fellows
Temple on North Walnut street.
Prizes and refreshments. The pub
lie is cordially invited to be pres
ent.
The Margaret C. Pyle Rebekah
Lodge, No. II, /. o. o. F., viii hold
a card and bingo party in the
AG4A5g A. IGatr4 AAAAANA AAAA "a
the Odd Fellows Temple on North
Walnut Street on Thursday eve
ming, April I, at 8:15 o'clock.
Prizes and refreshments. The pub
lice is cordially invited to be pres
ent
The writer heard that Harrison
Lynch was stopped by cop and
said to him: Have you a warning
signal on the front of your car?
Harrison replied: Yes, sir. / have
a little sign that says Dodge Bro
Tiers"
Billy the Goat says: Worry is
like a rocking chair. 1t will give
you something to do but it won't
get you anywhere.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26

OF the 3S,9SO farms in Maine,
only 2,519 are operated by tenants.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26
RomaneoIee. claiborne Service

Note: All boats leaving Claiborne make
connections with boats leaving Mat
apeake / hour later.
For connecting Carrier Information.
Consult:
Red Star Motor Coaches, Inc,
~lisburY and Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore & Annapolis r. r. Co,
Baltimore. Md.
Pennsylvania Greyhound Lines
Washington, u. G.
THE STATE ROADS COMMISSION
or MARYLAND
lo0 3. LEXINGTON STREET
BALTIMORB-S. ND.
mSO-ti
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26
THE CHESAPEAKE BAY
FERRY SYSTEM

SehedHle-Daily and Sunday
EFFEcTIvE-oCToBER 2l. 1947
Evening star., 1948-06-06

II you want others to like you
If you want to put your
best foot forward socially and
in business. get in the habit
of using Listerine Antiseptie.
Rinse the mouth with 1t every
night and morning. and be
sure to use 1t between times
before business and social en-
gagements.
Evening star., 1948-08-30
Chemists Told of New Fly Killer,
Harmless to Animals, Plants

Another report disclosed that den-
fists can put new chemical bricks in
teeth to prevent decay.
This was accomplished, according
to the report, by applying sodium
f1ouride to the outside of the teeth.
Atoms of the f1uorine element auto
matically force out some of the
PHOSPHORUS atoms in the tooth
structure and take their places.
Decay Found Lessened.
About 20 years ago it was dis
covered that people living in areas
where there was much fuorine in
the drinking water suffered from
black spots in the enamel of their
| teeth, but that the amount of decay
was much less than in other Sec
tions.
This has led to the suggestion
that some amounts of huorine, not
sufficient to cause the mottled
enamel, be placed in city reservoirs
as drinking water now is doc
tored" with iodine to prevent goitre.
The same purpose can be served
more easily, the chemists were told
by Drs. Howard A. Kirshner, Albert
E. Sobel, Albert Hanok and I. Fan
kuchen of the Brooklyn Polytechnic
Institute and the Brooklyn Jewish
Hospital.
They have found, they said, that
extracted teeth treated with fuorine
In this fashion show much greater
resistance when placed in acids
similar to those formed in the mouth
by bacteria.
Evening star., 1948-08-30
Regular Grand Jury Indicts
Five on GAMING CHARGES

Five persons were indicted today
on gambling charges by the regular
grand jury. An extensive investiga-
ton into gambling in the District
still is being made by special
grand jury.
Those named today in indictments
returned before Justice Richmond
B. Keech of District Court we're:
Anthony J. Flaccomio. 43, of the
2100 block N street NV. who was
named on charges of promoting a
lottery, making numbers bets and
possession of numbers slips; Frank
E. Baker, Al, of the 340O block of
Fourteenth street NV, charged
with setting up and operating a
gaming table for betting on race
horses; Milton w. Longest, rs, COL
ored, 5100 block of D street Sc,
charged with promoting a lottery
and possession of numbers slips;
John Basket, 80, colored, 1900 block
of Eleventh street NV, and Hilton
L. Riddick, IS, colored, 1900 block OF
N place NV, both of whom are
charged with setting up and oper-
ating a gaming table.
Evening star., 1948-08-30
Michaux Attacks Divorce
And Criticizes Film Stars

Elder Lightfoot Solomon Michaux
last night attacked the Nations in
creasing divorce rate as "one of the
greatest evils of our country" and
had a sharp word for movie stars
on that score.
Marking the tenth anniversary of
his revival services at Griffith
Stadium, the elder told his congre-
CATION it was "all very well'' that
Hollywood stars profess marital
love on the screen.
But when they take matrimonial
trips of their own too many of them
hit mountainside, like an airplane
in a fog" he declared.
The congregation, numbering sew
eral thousand, last night saw the
elders Church of God choir of 156
form an electrically lighted cross OF
red and blue as they sang their
hymns.
The next stadium revival meeting
is scheduled for $50 pm. next
Sunday, when Elder Michaux's sub
ject will be why God suffered the
Negro to be brought to America as
slaves"