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Evening star., 1951-12-11
SOUTHEAST.

Dear Sir:
1--WE want to get a parakeet and are
told by some who own them that If we
get them when very young they make
wonderful pets and can be taught all
kinds of tricks.
Nov what bothers me is this:
"Are parakeets carriers Of the dread
parrot disease?
What happened was that when
discussed the fact that we were going
to buy parakeet one of my friends told
me she wouldn't have one in the house
on account of the parrot disease.
$50 now 1 am wondering if there is
any truth in her statement that these
birds carry this disease.
do parakeets get the same care
that canaries do?
Sincerely, j. M. W."
A great deal of probably needless fear
has been caused by articles printed in
magazines about year ago.
There seem to be two strains of these
parakeets and one is relatively harmless.
1t would be a good thing, in buying
such bird, to make the seller explain
carefully what has been done to safe
guard the buyer-and the bird.
We know one local woman, susceptible
to colds and pneumonia, who was told
a year ago that some of these birds,
according to certain persons, would in
feet human beings.
She went right ahead and today. q
Evening star., 1951-12-11
This and That

year later, her blue parakeet is the JOY
and pride of the household and she is
in better health than before.
So there you are.
Certain precautions by sellers seem
to make these birds safe for modern
homes.
1t would be good thing to determine
on complete sanitation in the care of
one, not only for the birds sake but
for ones own.
1t is customary for these parakeets
to be permitted to fly around the house
This will mean certain amount of
excreta and this should not be allowed
to remain and dry, but should be care
fully removed.
Parakeets spend most of their time
at the cage bars. trying to get out.
This pressure for release in time pre-
walls, so that practically all of them are
allowed to wing around in the rooms.
Here is problem, to be sure, but
little care and determination will solve
it. If the bird is regarded as too much
trouble" in this respect, then it should
be gotten rid Of
While the bird is flying around, the
cage may be cleaned and dried Perches
scraped and so on.
Care is essentially that of canaries
with some differences, which any seller
can tell you about.
The big thing to remember is that
these beautiful birds are freedom lovers,
most of them coming originally from
high mountainous areas Of South Ameri-
Evening star., 1951-12-11
Settling the Rifle Debate

The ArmyS decision to go ahead with large
scale production of the MI (Garand) semiauto-
matte rifle settles for the time being the contro-
versy over Britain's new infantry rifle-at least
as far as the United States is concerned The
question as to relative merits of the Garand and
the new smaller-caliber, fast-firing British in
fantry weapon thus has been relegated to the
field of academic discussion There were indi-
cations that this debate might go on interminaby
an intolerable situation when quantity pro-
duction of rifles for our own forces and those of
our Allies of the Atlantic community is becoming
imperative.
The British rifle is reported to have nearly
double the firing speed of the Garand, which
became our standard rifle during World War II.
Our ordnance experts have improved the Garand
in number of important respects since that war
and they are convinced that it has advantages
over the new British rifle including accuracy and
penetrating power. But even if we conceded
superiority to the British weapon, production
difficulties would weigh against its adoption in
this tense period of international unrest. Winston
Churchill himself helped our Army to make up
Its mind against the British gun when he disclosed
recently that only 20 of the new rifles are in
existence and that quantity production of them
could not be expected before 1854.
Under the circumstances we had no safe
alternative but to proceed with manufacture of
the MI to meet the needs of post-Korea re-
mobilization and presumably, the requirements
of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The
main burden of producing arms for the NATO
forces is likely to fall on the United States First
deliveries under the new Garand production
program are scheduled for early next year. We
are thus assured of adequate flow of good rifles
to our ground forces everywhere-and to those
of our Allies as needed. Of course, both we and
the British should continue rifle research and de-
velopment with view to improving the weapons
of united democracy for possible future use But
in weighing any changes it must be kept in
mind that when danger threatens rifle in hand
is worth two on order
Evening star., 1951-12-11
Mink Symbolic?

I cannot refrain from commenting
upon the very significant cartoon in
The Star December / which portrayed
the mink asking the donkey to step
down as the Democratic Party's symbol
The mink is of the weasel family. He
seeks his prey at night, corners his
victim, slashes his throat and drinks
his blood, vampire style.
Can you think of more appropriate
symbol for Truman Democrats whose
legions of minks are bleeding this coun-
try dry? Until the Democratic Party
is restored to its old-fashioned honesty,
for one shall consider no other symbol
as being in true character for the Tru-
man Democrats. /. w. w.
Evening star., 1951-12-11
Letters to The Star

Mccarthy by comparing favorably his
actions with those now being taken by
Senator Humphrey to expose Communist
control in some unions. There is huge
difference which Mr. Lawrence should
note. Mr. Humphreys approach is not
one of hysteria based on wild and ref
utable allegations and Is in sharp con-
trast to the all-smearing. even by libel
Gus statement, tactics engaged In by
Senator Mccarthy.
Al Hartnett
Secretary Treasurer
International Union of Electrical,
Radio and Machine Workers, CIO.
Evening star., 1951-12-11
Questions and Answers

The Stars readers can get the answer to
any question Of fact by either writing The
Evening Star Information Bureau. 1900 street
NV, WASHINGTON 8 D. c., and inclosinR cents
return postage or by telephoning ST. 1863.
Evening star., 1951-12-11
By THE HASKIN SERVICE,


@. What woods are best suited to the
making of playground equipment?-
G. C. R.
A. The Forest Products Laboratory
says that maple is particularly good for
side rails Of a slide because it Is strong
and wears smooth and, if properly
selected and machined. is relatively free
from splinters and slivers. Ash and
hickory are good for toboggans because
of good bending qualities and strength.
For the smaller types of equipment.
maple and birch are also good. Elm
should be serviceable also.
Q. In water. do fish seem to be larger
or smaller than their actual size?-B. B.
A. Whether a fish seems larger in
the water or out depends upon the
angle at which the fish is viewed, also
whether the water is still or ripping.
In quiet body of water, if one looks
directly down on the back of the fish,
it is not enlarged, but If it is seen at
downward angle with light filtering
through from above, the fish will ap-
pear larger.
Evening star., 1951-12-11

Pen-naneS may be used If letters carry
1UriterS' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
Evening star., 1951-12-11
Church RuffIes

hope the new police chief clamps
down on church gambling Section %,
Chapter is. Of the D. C. Code forbids
gambling in any form. even the sale of
chances on raf1es for charitable causes.
The very idea-churches which should
set an example in morals and law en-
forcement are doing just the opposite.
Reader.
, 1951-10-29
Christmds Races !!
THE SAINT CROIX TURF

THE SAINT CROIX TURF
CLUE invites all race horse
owners to attend a meeting
MONDAY EVENING, OCT. 20
1851 at 800 o'clock in the
REST SCHOOL
HOUSE for the purpose Of
making definite plans for the
Christmas Races. THIS. IS
POSITIVELY THE LAST
CALL. Please be on time.
The Management
October "a, 1851.
, 1951-10-29

Embedded in public
thinking.
IN a recent editorial we
called attention to the grave
responsibility which Mr..
Skeoch faces, and that the
challenge is now his. He must
make good, or the evidence
will become even SO clear. AL
ready mention has been made
of the failure of one of his late
ventures in which the Munich
pality Of St. Croix, expressing
faith, came to his rescue.
Mr.. SKEOCH, born and
bred in St. Croix, must seek to
convince everyone that he is
both capable and willing to
work seriously for the welfare
of the island which provided
him with SO much Of its good
things.
AFTER examining both the
Governors position and that
of the legislators, it seems to
us that the Legislative Assem-
bly,, is in its perfect right to
seek to question the Governor
as to this appointment. After
all, the Virgin Islands Corp
grafton, though no longer a
rehabilitation project, is never
theless a government owned
and operated Tor quasi corp
Grafton, and as such there is
going to be public interest
expressed.
, 1951-10-29
UNPOPULAR APPOINTMENT

ONA ~ Ian M YIN MEM
THE of Gordon Skeoch as president of the
Virgin Islands Corporation created more stir than could at
hrst be imagined. This is clearly an indication that the choice
did not set well with the people, and that the legislature, as
the duly elected representative group wants to make its SEN
timents heard and felt. The time must surely come when the
men in the Interior Department should give a little more
thought to the wishes Of the people. Certainly, this is not an
appointment which meets any form of approval.
COMING SIMULTANEOUSLY with the appointment
OF Mr.. .Skeoch was the news that Axel Schade was removed
from the position of vice president. Nh. Schade has been
with the Corporation for the past Is years, and certainly
knows its internal fmctonng. The exercise of economy has
been the reason given for terminating the services of
Mr.. Schade.
IN A SPECIAL news article to The New York Times, the
matter was discussed, and Oscar Chapman, Secretary of the
Interior, denied that any racial bias or political consideration
had entered into the choice. The same article explains that
Mr.. Schade had not resigned voluntarily. The reason given
tor Nh. Skeochs appointment was that the Virgin Islands
Corporation is no longer a rehabilitation project, but a strictly
business enterprise, and that a businessman is needed at it's
head. The assumption is that a skilled and highly efficient
businessman, fully conscious of all aspects of the business
could bring to the Corporation that measure of ultimate abb
lily which neither a novice nor non-businessman could posi-
bly, bring. And the Department of the Interior is convinced
that Mr.. Skeoch is the right man for the right job at the
right time.
SECRETARY CHAPMAN has taken occasion to deny
any racial bias in the appointment of Mr.. Skeoch, and there
is little we can do but accept that denial, and concede the
statement made, unless and until there is evidence to the
contrary.
THIS IS NOT the first time that talk Of the royal family"
has come about, and dissatisfaction expressed at the sinister
part which that family" plays in the life Of the island. It is
not our purpose to follow bindly, but it might be well at some
future date to make some treatment of this idea which has
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-02-16
New School
CONTINUED from Page /

(COntlnueQ from rage
sue voted by residents of Port
Clinton, was allocated for equip
ping the building. Equipment in
cluded an intercommunication
system for both the new and the
old grade schools.
The new structure, considered
the last word in educational plan
ming, will house about 48O pupils
from kindergarten through the
fourth grade, Sims said.
There are ID classrooms, proper
a double room for the kindergart
en- and a small auditorium room
During the construction program
a small room was also added to
the home economics department
of the high school.
Moving To Take Time
Supt. Sims explained that NOV
ing will be a gradual process, as
many seats will have to be NOV
ed from the old building, some
from the third floor, and installed
in the new building.
Seventh and eighth grade stud
ents will be moved into the High
School building rooms which are
now occupied by the fifth and
sixth grades. First and second
graders, and part of the third
graders will also be moved from
the main building to the new one
The task of starting the migra
ton from the old building to the
new will begin February 26, ac
cording to the present plans, anc
is expected to be completed by
March l.
Arrangements for the oper
house are being made by officer.
of the Parent-Teachers' Associa
ton.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-02-16
Tavern Patron
Struck On Head

Ray Killiam, 528 East Third
street, was treated at Magruder
Hospital for decorations on the
right side of his head, which we're
suffered, according to police, dur
ing fracas in a Fulton street
tavern Tuesday morning.
The victim, said to have been
struck on the head with a beer
bottle, was removed to the hos
pital by Paul Workawitz, who
later took him to his home.
An earlier report indicated that
Killiam had been stabbed, but an
investigation disclosed that was
not the case.
Following a series of mishapS
which included hitting a light pole
and reporting his car stolen after
complaints were registered with
police that he was disturbing the
peace, Harold Brandt, 722 Mon
roe street, was finally incarcerated
on a charge of drunkenness by
city authorities.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-02-16
Danbury Church
Officers Reinstated

DR.. Norman Menter of Detroit,
President of the Michigan District
of The American Lutheran Yes
try, attended the recent regular
meeting of the vestry of st. Paul'S
Lutheran Church at Danbury At
this time, the resignation of Rev.
E. E. Ecahoff, effective in Novem~
ber. was accepted. Because of
several irregularities in proce
dure at the annual congregations
al meeting in January. it was de-
clared unconstitutional and void.
The previous councilmen aud
officers will serve until their sue.
cesSors are elected at the semi
annual meeting in July.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-02-16
Worst Damage Inflicted BY
First Cold Blast At
Thanksgiving Time

Although ottawa county fruit
trees have been exposed to near
record breaking cold blasts for
the past six weeks, local growers
are of the opinion that little dam
age has been inflicted thus far.
The most damage, in fact, was
caused by the first real cold blast
of the fall and winter which
struck last Thanksgiving. The
sustained zero and sub-zero waves
which were registered since that
time were not considered damag-
ing to fruit trees, particularly
peach orchards.
This weeks sleet storm had no
damaging effects whatever, fruit
men report.
AL Kalb, manager of the Dan
bury Fruit Co., said this week that
in his opinion, the peach crop
may not be full one, but will
not be much under normal, pro-
vided spring conditions are close
to normal.
Apple trees are also believed to
have stood the rigorous weather
rather well to date, growers indi-
cate.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-02-16
HIGHWAY
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Continued from Page IL
Because of heavy loading of
Cleveland trucks at quarry on
the peninsula, portions of the
pavement have shown some dis
treSs, but for the most part it
is as sound and serviceable rs
when laid down.
"And that makes our story.
Kent f. Wedekind was county
surveyor when the pavement was
started. He was holding a title
which later was changed to
County Engineer Reigel f, Fct-
terman was county engineer
when the work was completed,
County Started Project
Wedekind started the work en-
tirely with county money but for
the later job, state aid was pro-
vided, and the project given a
state number, PWC 9038X. Ap-
proval was at first withheld when
the State Highway Department
was advised that Kelley Island
limestone was the aggregate
used for the concrete. Said the
state highway department,-"It is
not up to standard. It's too
soft"
After some delay, approval
was reluctantly given, because OF
the proximity of Kelley Island
to the job, and the unavailable
ty of any other adequate supply.
for the six additional miles of
highway.
The concrete pavement laid ir
1881 was of balanced design, nine
inches thick at the edges and Z
inches thick at the center. Two
years later, the bigger job of
paving 6 miles was done with
thinner concrete, eight inches
thickness at the edges and 5 3iS
inches at the center. This six
miles of concrete had novel
feature in that it was provided
with continuous ga in. dowels
running the length of the pave
ment, six inches in from each
edge.
Expansion joints were placed
every 90 feet and contraction
joints every 80 feet.
The pavement Joins State Rt
l63 at the south line of Marble,
head, and State Route 2 at Bay
Bridge at its other end.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-02-16
FRUIT CROP OVER 1900
NOT BELIEVED PERSONS VISIT
TO Be IMPAIRED MUSEUM IN YEAR
Curator Makes Annual Report
To Members OF City COun-
Gil Tuesday

A total of 1901 persons visited
the Ottawa County Historical Mu-
scum during the past year, the
curator reported to city council
men last Tuesday This was 70
more than visited the local mu-
scum in the preceding year, she
said. There were visitors from
80 Ohio towns other than Port
Clinton, and those from outside
the state registered from 18
states. The only foreigner who
came to the museum was from
Wuppertal, a town 80 miles re-
moved from Sologne, Germany.
During 1850 there were 1853
contributions, bringing the total
from 1890 to the end of last year
to 6,387.
Regarded as the most unusual
exhibit is a short section of the
lace bark tree which was brought
to this country from the Island
OF Jamaica.
Curator Miss May Hesselbart
told councilmen that the Ottawa
County Historical Museum is de-
finitely ION the map" and has
for many years been recognized
by the Ohio State Archaeological
and Historical Society Of Colum-
bus.
Last spring, she said, Fremont
broadcasting company gave a
brief history of the founding of
Port Clinton and the organiza-
tion OF the museum. Inquiries.
books and other literature were
received from points as far away
as Caracas, Venezuela and Lima,
Peru, Miss Hesselbart said.
The museum is open Wednes-
day and Saturday evenings from
6:30 until $50 p. m. and on
Thursday and Saturday afternoons
from 3 until S p. m.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-02-16
Realistic Amateurs
Draw Big House For
Playnakers' Premier

Despite rain and fog, Monday
evening, good sized audience
was present to witness The Play
makers production of three one
act plays in the high school audi
torium. That the plays were well
received was apparent from the
applause and the favorable com.
ments heard at the close of the
evening.
At times the performance reach
ed almost professional perfection
and members of the casts, and
their directors, are to be compli-
mented for the excellent ability
shown and the smoothness with
which the plays moved.
DR.. Kenneth Carter and Pat
ClemonS, cast in the roles of hus-
band and wife, in Suppressed De-
sires" gave outstandingly good
performances as did Sylvia Max
rim in her role as the sister. To-
gether they skillfully executed
their lines and actions in por-
traying the domestic scenes with
realism.
For sheer drama "The Valiant"
is always a challenge to dramatic
groups in that it offers the actors
an opportunity to test their abiii-
ties and judge their success as
performers of more serious roles.
Monday nights cast met this chal-
lenge by giving an excellent per-
formance. Webb Behrman and
Ruth Brokate carried the lead
roles and were capably assisted by
Frank Carstens, Jerry Nakrin and
Eddie Edwards.
The hilarious satire "Some
Women We're Talking" starred
Margaret jenkins, Jean Dracka,
Ida Mae Nissen, Grace Wolf and
Rita Thomas all of whom handled
their comedy roles like veterans
and garnered many laughs from
delighted audience. Alton Gov
er's brief, but important, role
rounded out the story of the play,
bringing the evenings entertain
ment to a successful ending.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-02-16
CITY BUYS Ne W
Street SWEEPER

City Council authorized the
purchase of new Wayne street
sweeper at a cost of $9,687.50, at
its regular meeting in city hall
Tuesday night.
1t was decided to offer the pres
ent and much smaller machine for
sale to some other municipality
The new equipment has capacity
of three cubic yards for gather
ing city dust and debris, and is
expected to nearly double the
efficiency of the street cleaning
operation in the city.
Councilmen urged the construc-
ton of toilet facilities at city park
for the benefit of tourists passing
through vacationland this summer.
Existing facilities were discon-
tinued at the waterworkS building
last summer after it noted that
plumbing fixtures had been wreck
ed by vagrants. A proposed new
building would be constructed of
brick or tile, and equipped with
indestructable fittings.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-02-16
Local Girl In BGU
Speech Competition

Adele Kihlken, of Port Clinton
is among a group Of women stud
ents from 13 Ohio colleges who
will compete at Bowling Green
University Friday today in dram
attic readings, oratory and extern
peraneous speaking.
Miss Kihlken is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Kihlkcn,
Route l. She will be featured in
extempore in today's competition.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1951-02-16
Ike Capitol Spotlight

re S@TIs1"I s3fzoIIS1SzH-
DEADLINE
. for introduction of House bills was Monday and now
the legislature is beginning to edge into the serious
MUCH
-. of our mail this week devoted to teachers re-
tireent new health districts and the belt convevor as
well as the proposed tax on Ohio wines most legis-
lators welcome hearing from the folks back home pro-
vded the mail is sincere and not the fometter variety
were still practicng the formula we used in the last
session regarding legislation: u how does it affect Of
tawa County, and p is it good for the state of Oho
BILLS
Incorporating most of the Lausche Administration
program awaiting consideration by the Assem-
bly the outstanding exception, of course is the
executive budget The legislature can't effectively deal
with finance and taxatonmajo issues Of this session
Until the budget and general appropriation bill
ready. Two of the new state oice-holders, both Re-
pubicans, didn't submit their requests until 10 days
ago and that has been holding up submission of the
executive budget
bill was offered in the senate by Senator c. Stanley
Mechem (R Nelsonvle) last week it proposes to
amend the sales tax law but to retain its basis struc
ture this bill, unlike the House measure sponsored
by the Administration, would retain the tax stamp
method of collection it does not reinstate 1c
bracket the bill would cut vendors discounts from
to per cent and permit the sale of stamps by local
school board authorities townships, and municpa-
ties, The fees to be paid into local general funds the
exemption casual sales automobiles would
be removed and the would provide for adj
ditional auditors to improve enforcement . it has
been referred to the Senate Taxation Committee
A GOOD SIZED
group of Ottawa Countans visited the satehouse
last week and many of them enjoyed visit with Gov
ernor Lausche most of the visitors were in town
for the annual meeting honoring Top Ten" tomato
growers heading the list, of course Ohos 1850
champion Walter Beck, of Elmore Walter had his
picture taken with the Governor several times and also
was interviewed by the press and radio
Jim Teagarden, representing the j. Weller Com
pany, Oak Harbor, made many of the arrangements =.
included in his party besides Mr.. Beck Walter
Eversole, Lindsey; Earl Ovelmyer Lindsey; Edward
Paule, Emore Walter and John Yeagle, Lindsey
Martin Boss Elmore; Emerson AuXter, Lindsey; John
Lohr, Emore; Edward Flick, Emore; Vernon Zenser,
Oak Harbor; Earl (Bud) Boomer. Oak Harbor, w. +.
K'""stermeyer, Graytown and County Agent Fred
Grimm
Other visitors of the week included George Lonz,
Middle Bass and Kenneth c. Wahl, of Danhury Town
ship who were in the capitol matters pertaining to
the wine and commercial fishing industries