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vacancies, uncertainty over how
and when these were to be filled,
and other factors involving their
capacity to operate efficiently and
effectively.
One is the Federal Trade Com
mission which administers laws
relating to monopoly and fair
trade practices. For quite a while
lit has been in the midst OF a con-
troversy having to do with monop-
oly which affects both small busi-
/ ness and the consumer. This Is
over the basing point price sys-
tenn which also is currently at
issue in Congress.
The other is the Federal Power
Commission which has regulatory
authority over electric and natural
gas utilities, both of which con-
Germ the public interest. It. too, Is
now in the middle Of a contro-
versy, and deadlocked within itself
over proposals to revise its regu-
latory power over natural gas
which are embodied In q bill
passed recently by the House and
pending in the Senate. Obviously
this measure would weaken FPC's
regulatory authority over natural
gas.
Blame is Apportioned.
Blame for the situation within
these two commissions must be
shared both by President Truman
who has the appointive power as
well as the necessary influence to
press for action by the Senate on
his appointments, and by his Sen
ate lieutenants who have delayed
action on pending nominations:
This delay, of itself, has played
into the hands of powerful private
interests which would like to see
both of these commissions
weakened.
The flve-man Federal Trade
Commission now Is operating with
three members, one OF whom,
Garland S. Ferguson, II, Is serv-
ling on a sort of by-your-leave
basis, When his term expired last
September, he was re-appo1nted
by President Truman. But the
Republican Senate Of the e0th
Congress never did act on the
nomination. He continues on the
commission under the FTC statute
which provides that in such cases
a member serves until his success
sor is appointed and qualified.
The term Of another Of the three
functioning members, Lowell B.
Mason, expires September rs.
which means another vacancy
soon. The other member who Is
active on the commission is VIII
liam A. Ayers, former member OF
Congress from Kansas, its chair
man, who is 81. Commissioner
Even L. Davis. former member Of
Congress from Tennessee. who Is
73, is incapacitated by illness.
To the vacancy on the COM
mission President Truman early
last April nominated John Car
son, former newspaperman and
Government official, now execu-
tive secretary of the Cooperative
League of America. It was not
until nearly three months later,
on June 30, that the Senate In
terstate Commerce Committee be-
gan hearings on the Carson ap-
pointment. Now Senator johnson,
Democrat, Of Colorado, commit
tee chairman. says the committee
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c e r e m o nial
dress, were per-
| forming one OF
t h ir ancient
| dances-shout-
ing, clapp i n 6
and stamping.
| Right in the
middle of the
| group, keeping
up with t h e
Ibe st Of the
Zulus, was Mr..
H. v. Kalten-
horn. Before
| the Zulus had
yr,o G
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minister regu-
Il a t ory laws,
and of their
Importance be-
cause of their
power to inter-
pret statutes
designed to pro-
tect the public.
For SO m e
time two such
commissions in
which the pub
lie has a con-
siderable stake
have been han
L;~,~~aI Iyyo RI
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ton and care,
b u t in tn e
meanwhile the
heavy element
of uncertainty
a S to W h i c h
C ours e t h e
United States
will decide to
pursue is hold
ing up the con-
clusion of def
mite arrange
ments with a
n u m b e r of
countries in
vC1ya6
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Bv Constantine Br0i0n

The process of formulating new
American policy not only toward
China but toward the whole Far
East is proceeding with delibera-
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Gets Into Native Dance
Near Johunnesburq
Bv Henry McLemore e

JOHANNESBURG, SOUT H
AFRICA-I couldn't believe my
eyes. Either one of them.
Some SO Zulu tribesmen, in full
Evening star., 1949-02-10
Wallace 10 Present Budget
Al Press Meeting Monday

Henry A. Wallace will present a
national budget incorporating the
major elements of the Progressive
Party platform at a press confer
ence Monday, 1t was announced
yesterday by c. B. Baldwin, party
secretary.
The former presidential candi-
date of the Progressive Party and
his staff are finishing a draft of
a budget that will show how
a really abundant program for
America is both possible and prac-
tical," according to Mr.. Baldwin.
Mr.. Wallace will present the
budget after its final considera-
ton by the party's national COM
mittee, scheduled to meet Sunday.
Time and place of the press con-
ference have not yet been set.
Special aspects of the Progress
sive Party's budget will be provi-
sions for regional development
programs, housing and social Sc
curity that "go far beyond" the
Administrations plans in scope
and coverage, said Mr.. Baldwin.
But, he added. the program is
"eminently practical" within the
Federal Governments tax limi-
tationS.
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B'nai Birth Group
Hears Discussion on
Religion in Schools

For the sake of our national
welfare and to prevent further
serious disunity in our country,
religious instruction must not be
permitted in the public schools OF
America, an educator said here
last night.
DR.. Richard B. Kennan. eXecu-
tive secretary of the Commission
for the Defense of Democracy
Through Education, a unit of the
National Education Association
made the statement last night at
a lecture sponsored by the Anti
Defamation League of B'nai
Birth in the Jewish Community
Center.
Another speaker who came out
against such teaching was Dr.
Joseph M. Dawson, executive Sec
retary of public relations for the
Baptists of the United States
John O'Connor. professor of his
tory and public speaking at
Georgetown University, took an
opposite stand.
Religious instruction must not
be permitted in the public schools
because they are the greatest
unifying force in this Nation OF
widely differing groups" DR..
Kennan declared. In the world
of today, he said, religion means.
to the great rank and file, narrow
sectarianism, tending toward
division and dissension."
Prof. O'Connor countered that
inasmuch as parents support the
public schools by paying taxes
they have the right to have their
children receive religious train
ing in the schools.
The child has the right Ito
know about the Heavely Father"
so that, in later life, his profess
sions to universal brotherhood
shall not be merely empty
words" Prof. O'Connor asserted
DR.. Dawson said Baptists mot
only believe in education, but are
passionate IN the effort to keep
it religious"
"Baptists, however, believe
strongly in the principle of sep
aration of church and state" he
added.
DR.. Leo Shapiro. national edu-
cation director of the Antidef-
amation League of B'nai Birth.
was moderator OF the program,
which was put on by the organ
ization's Independence Chapter.
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Bonus Blanks Arrive
For Louisiunu Veterans

Application blanks for Worlo
War II veterans bonuses from
Louisiana have arrived at the
Veterans Service Center, 140(
Pennsylvania avenue NV. Wal
dron E. Leonard, director, an
nounced yesterday.
Mr.. Leonard pointed out that
blanks now are on hand from all
States that have approved the
bonuses, as well as current in
formation on the situation in the
various States.
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Bell. The ceremony was held in
the post Office, North Capitol
street and Massachusetts, avenue
me. Mr.. Bell gave Mrs. Collins
a bouquet.
Several hundred fellow employees
witnessed the ceremony, for Mr..
Collins was very popular. officials
said. His service with the postal
group was interrupted for two
years, when the Economy Act
barred both husband and wife
from working for the Government.
Mrs. Collins was a school teacher
here.
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Beckman, PRA Emp|oye,
Ends 44-Year u. 5. Service

Gustave E. Beckrnan, store.
keeper in the Public Roads Ad.
ministration, Federal Work Agen-
cy, retired recently, after nearly
A years of continuous service
with the Government.
Mr.. Beckman was appointed in
the Office of the Secretary of Ag-
riculture in March, 1905. He
transferred in 1915 to Public Roads
and Rural Engineering, which has
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City Post Office Emp|oye
Retires After 8 Years

Wilkie Collins, veteran City Post
Office employe, today was enjoy
ing the first day Of his retirement,
following 80 years of active
service.
Mr.. Collins received a gold
watch and purse of money, the
gift of his fellow workers, at a
brief ceremony yesterday after
noon. The presentation was made
by Acting Postmaster w. Gordon
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Poet to Address Writers

Miss Alice Hutchins Drake, poet.
will address the Society of Free
Lance Writers at 8 o'clock tonight
in the Mount Pleasant Library
Sixteenth and Lamont streets
NV.
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lbecome the Public Roads Admin
istration.
His fellow-workers presented
him a wallet and a round "trip
ticket to Florida, where he expects
to spend the balance of the winter.
He lives at 1924 Fourth street
NE
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Jewish Veterans to Meet

The Nations Capital Post No
1856, Jewish War Veterans, will
meet at $3.50 o'clock tonight in the
Jewish War Veterans Home, 3146
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Sixteenth street NV. Two sound
movies of Israel will be shown.
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Save-Save- at this reduced price!
There's no initiation in Firestone Tire prices!
You get silent tread! Curvegripping safety
shoulders" Famous Gum.Dipped cord body!
Lifetime guarantee! Buy and save today {.
and you'll still have new tires on your car
next spring.
Smyrna times., 1949-03-10
COOPERATIVE
MEET MARCH Ia
Conference of Southern States
Board Members to be Held
at Dover
r. o. WALTON TO ATTEND

Members of the Board of Direc-
tors of Southern States, Smyrna
Clayton Service, Smyrna, Southern
States Cooperative service agency,
will attend an annual mid-winter
regional conference for Southern
States board members in this area
Monday night, March ii, at Dover.
Local persons invited to the session
include: Ernest f. Smith, Jr., Ken
ton, C. Townsend Vaughn, Cove D..
Slaughter, George M. Blendt and
Walter B. Knots, Smyrna, Ernest
v. Blendt and Carlton M. Davis,
Clayton. Rhesa o. Walton, mana
ger of the local cooperative, also
will attend. Highlight of the meet
ing will be mid-year report on
Southern States operations and
financial standing. Board members
also will receive a picture of the
farm supply situation for the
spring season and will discuss and
vote on matters of policy. Regional
! conferences give members an op-
Smyrna times., 1949-03-10
REPORT ON RED
CROSS DRIVE
Contributions Amounted to
S1250.07 With More
Coming In
MORE SOLICITORS ADDED

The total amount subscribed by
Area No. 4 in the Red Cross drive
which has been conducted for the
past week was $1250.O7 on Tues
day. Miss Elizabeth Wilson was
area chairman for the drive and
announced on Tuesday that addi-
tional small amounts are expected
to swell the total before next week.
In addition to the names printed in
last weeks Smyrna Times, the fol-
lowing have acted as solicitors:
Clayton: Mrs. Mary Slaughter,
Mrs. Julian Dunning, Mrs. w. F.
Fleming, Mrs. Lester Smith, Jr,
For Smyrna: Miss Agnes Wick,
Miss Ruth Collins, and Miss Emma
Payne, who took care of the drive
at the Welfare Home. Represented
in the area are Smyrna, Clayton
Kenton, Woodland Beach, and
Downs Chapel. The town of Clay
ton subscribed $275 toward the
total to date. Miss Wilson CRATE.
fully acknowledges the splendid
cooperation and help of all of her
aides, and the good response by
the citizens of the area.
Smyrna times., 1949-03-10
SERVICES AT ST. PETERS
Holy Communion Every Wednes.
day Morning During Lent

Holy Communion Every Wednes-
day Morning During Lent
Services on the second Sunday
in Lent, March 13, will be as fol-
lows: 8 am, Holy Communion;
Morning Prayer and sermon by the
pastor, the Rev. Donald ]. Parsons
at IL am; church school, 10 am.
During Lent there will be service
of Holy Communion every Wednes-
day at 10 am. and a Lenten SER
vice every Wednesday evening at
8 o'clock. The rector will answer
questions handed in by parishion-
ers at the evening service. Con-
firmation classes will be held each
Tuesday night at 8 o'clock at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
Middleton. A bake for the benefit
of the junior choir will be held
Saturday at the Cupid Ice Cream
Store. The Woman's Auxiliary
will meet on Monday, March IA at
the parish house at pm. Hostess
es at the tea will be Mrs. Fred
Heinold and Mrs. Stanley. Mem
bers are urged to attend as several
matters of Importance will be dis
cussed. Used Christmas cards
may be brought, tied in bundles,
which will be used in an institution
in occupational therapy depart
ment. This is a project in the
church periodical work of the Aux
iliary. Rehearsals of the junior
choir will be held on Tuesdays at
3:45 pm. under the direction of
Mrs. John Fearon.
Smyrna times., 1949-03-10
SEEK SCHOOL
INFORMATION
1000 Former Students Asked
to Assist in Educational
Programs
FORMS DISTRIBUTED

Approximately 1000 former stu
dents of Is Delaware public schools
will be asked to assist in improv-
ing the educational programs Of
fered in the State.
DR.. Stanley R. Ostrom, Super.
visor of Guidance, and local schoo,
counselors have cooperated in de.
veloping the form to be used. The
form has been distributed to grad.
uates and former students who
left school before completing the
twelfth grade.
The study is being made to de-
termine what improvements can
be made in the school programs to
better meet the needs of the child
rem they serve. The former stu
dents will be asked what specific
courses should be added to help
better prepare future students
They will also be asked what
school experiences were most help
full to them. The study includes vo-
cational, social, and educational in
terpretations of the individuals s
school experiences.
From this data school officials
will make whatever recommends
tions are deemed necessary to i'm
prove the effectiveness of life ad-
justment education.
1t has been said that our schools
are not adapted to teach all of the
students enrolled. For those who
do not go to college or who do not
enter the skilled trades, the schools
must enrich the programs that
now exist. The counselors and ad-
ministrators of the State hope that
this study will shed some light on
what can be offered to meet these
needs.
The returns will be reviewed tc
assist the local schools and, from
the State level, to improve the
overall program.
! Letters telling the former stu.
dents about this project have beer
sent to those involved in the study
One form will be sent to gradu.
Smyrna times., 1949-03-10
The Smyrna Times
Phone s2zs SMYRNA. DELAWARE

Founded by Robert D. HoffeeAer. Juis o.
1884. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
Owned and Published by Robert d. Hof-
fecker. Jr., from February 10. 1907 10
December "a. 1882
Published Every Thursday Msrning by
The Smyrna Times. Inc. 25 Commerce
Btreet. Smyrna, Del.
w. Lester Smith. Manager
ADVERTISEMENTS = The Smyrna Times
Is the business medium not only for the
town II represents. but for the outlying
district of which il is the center. en-
bracing the towns of Clayton, Kenton,
ChegwoId, Townsend. Leipsic. &c. A rate
OF so cents per inch an insertion charged
for transient advertising. Season or
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale, For Rent,
Lost and Found advertisements occupy
ing one inch space or less. a minimum
charge of so cents per insertion. In
nemoriam articles. 10 cents per line Per
issue.
Entered as End class matter March Is,
1870 at the post office AT Smyrna, Del, un-
der Act of Congress of March 8. 1879.
Subscription price. s1.50 per year. strictly
In advance
Smyrna times., 1949-03-10

ates and a similar form will be
sent to non-graduates. The forms
require approximately is minutes
to complete. They contain ques-
tions concerning the present voea-
tion of the individual, his prepara-
tion, the adequacy of his training,
and his opinion of what might
have improved the training. To
permit true and frank answers,
the former students are asked not
to sign their names or identify
themselves in any way.
The forms will be returned to
the local school. The cooperation
of the former students is requested
to complete this study. From the
1000 anticipated returns valuable
information is expected. The ex-
periences of former students work
ing in our Democracy are especial
ly needed at this time to bolster
the teaching skills and ideals
necessary for the further develop
ment of our communities, State,
and Nation.
Participating schools include;
Newark, Middletown, Dover, Eel
ton, Smyrna, Milford, Milton, Har-
rington, Laurel, Seaford, Delmar
Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth
Millsboro, Selbyville, John M
Clayton, and Alexis 1. DUPONT.
Smyrna times., 1949-03-10
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages. Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
so YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

Taken from our old files Of
corresponding week, es near
date Of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature of the
Times, will cal to mind people
and events Of the older genera
non.
Smyrna times., 1949-03-10

portunity to talk over improve
ments in the Cooperative,s opera
tons and service. Principal speak
er will be DR.. C. D. caskey. Direc-
tor, Research Department, South
ern States Cooperative, Richmond,
Virginia. Presiding will be a men,
ber of Southern States coopera-
tive's Board Of Directors, L. d.
Caulk of Wyoming. Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1949-03-10

from the property of the latter
near Mt. Friendship Church, they
were run into by the engine of a
north bound train about half past
five o'clock, as they were crossing
the track at "Jimtown" crossing,
just below Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1949-03-10
states of Many FIags

Ten flags have flown over Louisi-
ana since fernando de Soto claimed
the territory for Spain in l541. Texas
has flown six flags. including its
own. After revolving from Mexico
in 1886. Texas became first a re-
public and then part of the United
States in 1845. and it is the only
state authorized to subdivide into
separate states whenever it wishes
Smyrna times., 1949-03-10

rev. Joseph Il. wright VI I1ul-
melville, Pa, filled the pulpit of st.
Peters Church this town, Sunday,
both morning and night. Mr..
Wright is a former rector of st.
Peters from 1874 to 1876.
Walter o. Hoffecker, who was
confined to his home some five
weeks after the middle of January
until some ten days ago, started
last week at the direction of his
physician on sea trip, to be gone
a month. The ocean voyage is in
the direction of the South, leaving
New York on Saturday on the At
las line, which runs to South and
Central America. Mrs. Hoffecker,
during his absence, will visit her
parents in Philadelphia.
Misses Nettie Tschudy and Rena
Williams, who were visiting in
Northern New Jersey, returned
home last week.
The family of MIR. Henry Pike
by the kind invitation of Mr.
James N. Lloyd, are his guests un.
til the moving time in Wilmington
25th of March.
Rev. Walter Lord and bride re-
turned on Saturday. They will take
the house of Mrs. Jordon, on Fra
zier Street.
Mrs. George #. Melvin, of An
napolis, Md, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. ]. t. farrell.
Hon. John H. Hoffecker, who
was in Washington last week pre-
Sented his credentials as a member
elect of the 56th Congress, as is
the custom now, which was re-
ceived and filed by the secretary,
Major Mcdowell of Pennsylvania.
Representative Packer of Pennsyl-
vania, insisted on his taking a seat
on the floor at one of the vacant
desks, and introduced him to twen-
ty or thirty of those who will be
mis- fellow members when Congress
reconvenes in December.
Mrs. Alice Bailey, of FELTON,, is
visiting Mrs. Laura Temple.
Miss Mary HAZEL entertained
the members of the G.. S. K, and
others on Thursday night the occa-
sion being her 14th birthday.
Mr. Andrew Sisco, who was
burned about the face Friday, by
the explosion of a gasoline stove
which he was mending, is consider
ably improved.
About ten couples attended q
dance given in the Twentieth Cen
tury Drawing Room last Monday
evening to enjoy an evening given
in honor of Mrs. Harry Millhouse
of. Tioga, Pa. Music was furnished
by Watkins orchestra and a de.
lightful time was had.
Miss Florence G.. HAZEL enter.
tanned few of her friends at hel
heme on Delaware Street on Fri
day evening in honor of Mrs. Harry
Millhouse, of Tioga, Pa. The even
ing was delightfully."- spent il
music, games and social pastimes
feature of which was a game
Patent Medicines" played will
cards. During the evening somt
instrumental music was rendered
by Miss Edith Beck and Miss Mar,
Anthony. Singing led by Mis-
Katherine w. Beckett and Mis-
Mary Anthony was indulged in
Those present were: Mrs. Harr,
MilIhouse, Tioga, Pa, Miss Mar.
Anthony, Miss Katherine Beckett
Miss M. Edith Beck, Miss Florenc,
G. HAZEL; Mr.. Howard R. Jones
MIR. John Anthony, MIR. P. Pric,
Jacobs, Mr.. William S. Diehl, ant
MIR. Robert H. Denney.
ANOTHER VICTIM OF
"JIMTOWN CROSSING"
On Thursday afternoon las
as Thos. Hemsley accompanied b.
Evening star., 1949-10-02

WYNN is pain? Contrary to what you prob
w ably thought, it isn't something that
comes and goes. It's always with you. usually
ignored in the rush of everyday life, like the
feel of your clothes against your skin. We
don't pay attention to pain until it gets bad
enough and then, although its warning signals
are often lfesavers, we fear or resent it. Our
reaction is always subtle blend of actual
hurting" and emotional habits based on
custom and superstition.
Are men or women more sensitive to pain?
asked several people what they thought A
hulk1ng truck driver snorted, Whore you
kidding? l cut myself the other night
scratch i didn't even notice it. My wife
would have set up howl" Equally positive
on the other side was five-foot-four secre-
tary, who was certain that men were the
sissies. The moderator in this and many other
pain debates was DR.. Harold c. Wolff, of the
New York Hospital Cornell Medical Cen
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ter. who put the matter to scientific test.
DR.. Wolff and DR.. James D. Hardy, of
the Russell Sage Institute of Pathology and
the department of physiology at Cornell, have
devised pain meter" (other scientists have
been producing similar gadgets) which looks
something like cross between movie pro-
jector and a radio set 1t contains 1,OOO-watt
light bulb whose rays are passed through a
Evening star., 1949-10-02

concentrating lens and focused for three
seconds on an inch-square spot on the fore
head. The bulb can be made brighter and the
spot hotter and hotter over range of from 100
to $50 mllcalories The idea of the test is to let
the doctor know the exact moment when the
slowly increasing heat turns to jab of pain.
The secretary spoke out when the meter
read 23O millicalories; that was her so-called