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Evening star., 1953-06-27
Long Terms in Jail
Given for Robberies,
Other Crimes Here

Several persons we're sentenced
to long prison terms yesterday
by judges of the U. S. District
Court for the District Of Co
lumbia for robberies and other
offenses.
Two men were given from six
to 20 years each by Judge Ed
ward M. Curran for the armed
robbery of a woman in her home
in the 1900 block Of Hayes street
/ NE. last March. They are Frank
L. Bullard. 80. of the first block
Of q street NV, and George w.
Cooper, q. Of the 800 block of
K street NE. both colored.
Their victim, Mrs. Evelyn B.
Gordon, was robbed Of property
valued at 1920, including $3.50
in cash and several pieces of
jewelry.
In another case, Judge Luther
w. Youngdahl gave William F.
Francis, 26, colored, of the 1900
block Of Corcoran street NV, a
former convict. from four to IL
years for robbing a woman of
$27 and for assaulting her with
a dangerous weapon.
Consecutive Sentences.
Police said the victim had gone
to the defendants home and,
during the course of the robbery,
was pushed down a fight of
steps. Judge Youngdahl ordered
sentences of from two to six
years on each count to run con-
secutively. Francis previously
has served time for robbery.
Paul r. Lambert, 81, colored,
Of the 600 block of Twelfth street
NE, was given from 3 to 8
years by Judge Richmond B.
Keech for a $50 holdup-r robbery
Of a liquor store in the 100
block of Eighth street Sc. He
then ordered that sentence to
run consecutively to q 1-to-3
year sentence given Lambert
earlier in the day by Judge Cur
ran for housebreaking. The two
sentences total 4 to IL years.
The housebreaking was into a
gasoline station, where Lambert
was caught. ~
Oliver H. Fooks, jr., 81. col
ored, of the 5000 block of Elev-
enth street NV, was given from
S to IS years by Judge Keech
for attempting to rape a 49,
year-old girl and for robbing her
of $5. The victim was forced
into an alley in the 14OO block
OF Fourteenth street NV.
8 to "a Years.
Judge Keech ordered the SEN
tence to run conSecutively to a
3-to-9-year term recently given
Fooks on a charge of assaulting
Evening star., 1953-06-27

of the 4100 block of Eighth street
NV, who was given 40 months
to 10 years; Elaine A. Lee, %,
colored, of the 1900 block of
Corcoran street NV, from 2 to
years, and Wing On Wong, AZ,
Chinese, of the 600 block of
Ninth street NE, from 2 to
years. The three were sentenced
by Judge Keech.
John w. Grover, 49. of the 900
block of Fifth street NE, was
given from 20 months to 5 years
by Judge Keech for gambling
law violations.
Evening star., 1953-06-27

oyer oyer drive; Sc; builder not selectsd: W.
street NV; to erect ons 1t tvn..sar9 TslnS
prick. ctnder block. stone, frame dwell.
,HnT Hs os0 ;t390 Highview terrace Sc. to cost
Archbishop P. A. o'Boyle, owner. e1a
Tenth street NV: builder not selected. !.
Evening star., 1953-06-27

TO make alterations for classreems. etc.,
5000 Georgis avenue NV. to cost
Anne E. Furash, owner, e30 r street
NV; Charles E. Kirsh, builder. SIS
Juniper street NV; santmyers q
erect one two-story brick and cinder
Evening star., 1953-06-27
ts. .tts. S22S Dix

block apsrtment. Q units. 6225 DIE
street NE, to cost $4,000.
1922 Aberfoyle place NV: Harvey p.
Baxter. architect, 2144 p st. NV; to
erect one one-story brick and cinder
bloch dwelling. 6Sl6 Thirty -second
street NV. to cost Sis. 600. 80
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-03-26
ReaYerdam

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Long spent
the week end with Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Miller at New Pittsburgh, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles KINNEY, Jr.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Plumb all of
Lima spent Sunday evening with
Mrs. Nettie Young and Charles
Kimmeys.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Snider and
family expect to move near Shawnee
Twp school this fall as Mr.. Snider
received a contract to teach there.
Quite a large number from here
attended the funeral services for
Mrs. Henry Volant which was held
in Bluffton on Monday.
John Augsburger, A. D. Obenour
and Chris Henzi are the members of
the street department and have been
giving Beaverdam a face lifting dur
ing the past week.
Delbert Hall, Lancaster, Pa, and
sister, Carol Hall, Ft. Wayne, spent
the week end with their parents and
while here attended the funeral
services of their grandfather Frank
Williams.
James Cartwright arrived home
last week after a years service with
the u. S. Army in Germany.
The Lions club will hold a Ladies
Night banquet at the school on
Thursday evening, March 26th at
7 p. m. Each member is requested
to bring covered dish, sandwiches
and service. A short movie will be
screened by Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Mel
son. A good attendance is desired.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Rupright spent
the week end with relatives at Upper
Sandusky.
During the high wind on Sunday
night the local stop light was blown
to the street and damaged. At pres
ent there is a temporary blinker
signal being used.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Jurdy and
family, Balboa, Panama, Canal Zone,
are visiting with the following rela-
tives here: Mrs. Blanche Sawmiller,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. Watt and Mr..
and Mrs. C. w. Eversole. After
spending several weeks here, they
will motor to Okmulgee, Okla, to
spend some time with relatives there.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Huber called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Huber and
daughter Susan Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Morris Bell, daughter Mar
ian and son Tommy are making a
two weeks visit with Roger Bell and
family at Ell Paso, Texas. -..
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell Weaver and
children spent Saturday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Weaver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Badertscher
and family were Friday evening visit
ors of Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Zim-
norman and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Zimmerman
and family were Sunday evening
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight
Frantz and daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Bell and son
spent Tuesday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. L. Gratz. Sunday evening
callers were Mr.. and Mrs. James
GratZ ana 1amlly. s~.. s-rs.s-- fa g
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Younkman
and sons Norman and Richard Of Co
lumbus were Sunday dinner guests
of Mrs. Meta Phillips. Norman and
Richard will spend their Easter va
cation with Mrs. Phillips. tt -
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Younlman and
Mrs. Chilcothe were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Carey Younk-
man and family. .1;@'@ # .n
Mr.. Francis Younkman and Ruth
and Ray Scoles of Lima called on
Mrs. Meta Phillips Sunday evening.
Sunday visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Jennings were Mr.. and Mrs.
Winston Jennings and sons, Mrs.
Margaret Fleming and Mrs. Clara
Jennings, Mr.. and Mrs. Veron
Yoakam. a
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Artman, Supt.

Artman, Supt.
1890, Morning worship
Theme-"What Crucified Jesus 50
The Acquiescenee of the People"
The reception of the classes of new
members.
6:30, Youth Fellowship.
1880, Union Lenten service at the
Presbyterian church. The Rev. Budd
Shumaker will be the speaker.
Thursday after school, Junior Choir
rehearsal.
Thursday evening, $50 Lenten
Family Night Program, pot-luck sup
per, the Rev. Don Mumma of Lima,
will be the inspirational speaker,
classes for all ages and the pastors
class for new members.
Thursday evening, Choir rehearsal
at 800.
A Thursday evening, April 2, the Last
Supper dramatization and Commu-
MON. Every one is welcome. .
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~ ZzzE CHURCHES

Dords" by Dubois. Immediately af-
ter this work is presented by the Yes
per Choir, a feature length motion
picture, 81 Beheld His Glory, will be
shown. This film is produced by
Cathedral Films and is highly rec
commended. The time of the picture
is the story of the crucifxion and
resurrection of Jesus as seen through
the eyes of Cornelius, the Centurion.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend both of these unusual presenta-
tions.
Thursday
700 P. NJ, Choir rehearsal
Friday .#
7:30 P. M, A program of sacred
music by the Seminary Ensemble of
Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Chica-
go, Illinois. The ensemble consists
of ten men who are students at the
Seminary. The public is cordially in
vited to attend this service.
Sunday ~. #-.
9:00-9:30, Orchestra rehearsal.
9:30-10:30 Sunday School hour.
Leland w. Gerber, Superintendent.
1o:30-11:30 Worship Hour.
Sermon: "Behold! Your King Com
ing!" gus
Junior Youth Fellowship meets at
the church, 4:00-5:00 P. M.
7:30 P. NJ, Union service in the
First Presbyterian Church. This
service will conclude our Sunday
evening Union Lenten services. Con-
tinuing with the theme: "Personali-
ties of the Passion, Rev. Budd Shu-
maker will speak on "Pilate".
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Bishop Derstine
To Address Youth
For Christ Rally

Bishop c. F. Derstine, pastor,
author, Bible conference speaker and
lecturer, will address the March
Youth for Christ rally Saturday
evening, March %, at the Ebenezer'
Mennonite church.
A gifted speaker, Bishop Derstine
comes to the local meeting widely ac-
claimed by those who have heard
him. One Bible conference paper
reporting a recent address declared
him to be "a delightful admixture of
Wesleyan fervency, Lutheran ortho-
dox, Baptist tendency, Presbyterian
dignity, Quaker charity, plus dash
of Pentecostal gaiety sanctified by
Christian personality and ever guard
ed by Mennonite piety and Biblical
sobriety."
The writer further commended
that the speakers numerous stories
and illustrations were as feathers
to arrows, directing the shafts of
truth right to the heart.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES

FnESD GN1A1N Su uONASnZo
Rev. Leonard w. McIntiTe. Pastor
Week of March 29)
Rockport:
Sunday
$3.50 A. M. Morning Worship
Sermon: "Praise YE the Lord".
1880 A. M. Church School
Glasses for everyone
Good Friday, April g.
500 P. M.-Special Good Friday
service in our church; the pastor will
preach the sermon.
Bluffton:
Sunday
9:45 A. M. Church School
Class groups for all ages.
1856 A. M. Morning Worship
Sermon: praise YE the Lord".
7:30 P. NJ, Union Lenten service in
our church, Rev. Budd Shumaker,
preaching.
Thursday, April e
1880 P. M, Maundy Thursday Com
munion service. (This is our regular
Easter Communion service; the sac
rament will not be repeated on Eas-
ter Sunday.) 'an.t ID. g.. .a~f
A cordial Christian welcome awaits
those who worship with US.
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EBENEZER MENNONITE CHURCH
1.-TWO miles west of Bluffton)
Howard T. Landes. Pastor


Each evening at 500 o'clock Bible
Conference messages by Bishop C. F.
Derstine.
Thursday evening 900 o'clock re-
hearsal of .choruses for Easter musi-
cal program.
Saturday evening 500 o'clock
Youth for Christ meeting in our
church. Message: "Devinely Direct
ed Days.. f>~
Sunday
$3.50 A. M. Sunday School, Clifton
Diller. superintendent.
1880 Morning worship.
Message by Conference speaker,
Bishop Derstine, Kings Counsel to
Youth and Age" Children's choir
will sing. Love offering for oul
speaker. -''~"a'
7:30, Closing night of Bible Con,
ference. Message, "The Silver Trum,
lpet'. z .
Public invited to all meetings.
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NEW STARK FEDERATED
CHURCH

IL miles east of Beaverdam on BON.
Ronald Goodwill, Pastor
Sunday
$3.50 A. NJ, Sunday School .a
Lesson text: Matt. 27:32-44, 81.
10:30 A. NJ, Worship Service
Sermon: Triumph and Lament"
Come with us and share Gods
blessings.
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
12S w. Hardin st.
FindIay. Ohio

Rev. George P. Timberlake. Rector
Sunday, March 20, Palm Sunday
7:30 A. NJ, Holy Communion
$50 A. NJ, Adult Bible class d
$50 A. NJ, Church School
HOO A. M, Morning prayer and
Litany. Nursery and Kindergarten
Monday, March 30.
sos P. M.,Evening Prayer mon
day through Friday 80.
TOO P. M, Cub Scout Pack meeting
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CARD OF THANKS

f We wish to extend our, heartfelt
hanks and deep appreciation to our
Heighbors, friends and relatives for
he cards, flowers, and sharing of
bur deep sorrow in the passing of
aur husband and father, Frank A.
Williams. We especially wish to ex-
Ness our sincere thanks to Rev.
Wright for his consoling words and
songs, also Paul Diller for his kind
ness. .
Mrs. Bertha williams and Family.
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CARD OF THANKS

I've wish to express our deep ap-
preciation for the cards, gifts, flow
eB, prayers and calls from the
friends and relatives. Also to the
nurses for their faithful service to
our mother, Mrs. Sarah Lehman,
during her long disqualification.
sd The Family
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

Sunday School $50 A. M. s4
Sunday services at 10:30 A. NJ. I'D
Subject: Reality" s| .,.
Testimonial meeting at 1850 We'd
nesday evening. st.: -..
The reading room at the church is
open every Wednesday from TOO to
7:S0 p, M. The public In invited to
all services and to visit the reading
room.
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! We wish 70 extend our heartfelt
hanks to til Z many neighbors, rela-
ives and friends for their many ex-
hressions of sympathy and acts of
Rindness in sharing our deep sorrow
d the passing Of our mother We
Specially wish to- express our sincere
hanks to Rev. Landes for his con-
bling words, the organist and quar-
tRt for their beautiful hymns, the
Iadies of the Ebenezer church who
sssisted in many ways, also the Paul
Miller Funeral Home.
II Mr.. & Mrs. Walter Neiswander,
81 Mr.. & Mrs. Roy E. Lehman,
II Mr.. & Mrs. Vilas Lehman, s--
E Mr.. & Mrs. jesse c. Lehman,
81 Mr.. & Mrs. Elmer G. Lehman,
E Mr.. & Mrs. Harvey C. Lehman.
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Tuesday, March 81

1000 A. NJ, Holy Communion
Wednesday, April l.
7:30 P. M, Evening prayer and SER
mon, The Rev. T. F. Frisby, Defiance
Thursday, April e
7:3O P. NJ, Holy Communion
Good Friday, April s.
1880 P. M, Evening service
Easter Even, Saturday, April r.
400, Holy Baptism
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Corner of Elm and Lawn Avenue)
Rev. Clarence Yeager, Pastor
Mail address: st. Rita's Hospital
Lima, Ohio
Sunday Masses: 900 A. N.
Holy Days: 8:15 A III.
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CARD OF THANKS

n wish to thank all those who re-
nembered me during my recent ill
ness with their prayers, cards and
flowers. And o special thanks to all
my neighbors and relatives for their
help at this time. All was greatly
appreciated.
H Mrs. Wilmer Badaltscl1a3
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MISSIONARY CHURCH
Robert r.. Welch, Minister

Robert r. Welch, Minister
Thursday
7:30 p. NJ, Prayer meeting.
7:30 P. NJ, Young Peoples Prayer
and Bible study.
Sunday
9:30 Sunday School
1890 Morning Worship
700 Young Peoples meeting.
700 Gospel Light Service.
7:30 Evening service.
Everyone is welcome.
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CHURCH OF CHRIST
Bluffton- Beaverdam Parish
Budd Shumaker, Pastor

Budd Shumaker, Pastor
Bluffton:
Sunday School $50
Morning Worship 10:30
Beaverdam:
Sunday School 9:30
Communion 1890
Sermon: Blasphemy and Worship!
We welcome you to worship with
us and share our fellowship.
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LUTHERAN CHURCH
Rev. V. ]. Monk, Pastor

Sunday
$50 A. NJ. Sunday School, Harold
Beals, Supt.
7:30 P. M. Worship service.
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PLEASANT HILL METHODIST
Owen X. Wright, Pastor

Morning Worship Sunday at $50.
Sunday School at 1870.
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Sunday School $3.50 a. m.

Sunday School $3.50 a. m.
Worship 10:30 g. m.
7:15 P. M. Departmental meetings.
500 P. M. Evening service.
Rev. Owen Haifley will be guest
speaker for both services.
Choir rehearsal Thursday 1880 P.
M. =.
Prayer and Bible study Thursday
500 P. M.
The public is cordially invited to
each of these services.
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EVANGELICAL MENNONITE
Reuben Short. Pastor

Reuben Short. Pastor
i "But we see Jesus, who was made
a little lower than the angels for the
suffering of death, crowned with
glory and honor; that he by the grace
of God should taste death for every
man."Heb. 2:9.
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EVANGELICAL & REFORMED
CHURCHES

V. c. Oppermann, Minister
Emmanuel's:
$3.50 A. M, Church School.
10:45 A. NJ, Morning Worship.
The Rite Of Confirmation will be
observed in our Worship Service on
Sunday.
Joint Lenten services will be held
at st. Johns church on Thursday
evening at 500 o'clock. Come and
join your fellow Christians in wor>
ship.
The Father and Son Banquet will
be held on Friday evening of this
week at st. Johns church at 6:45 P.
M. Rev. George Alternately of Leip-
sic is the guest speaker. Come and
bring a son! You will be glad you
did. + j
The Dorcas Missionary Circle will
meet on Wednesday evening, April /,
at 500 o'clock at the home of Mrs.
Stella Huber. All ladies are invited
to attend. .@
st. Johns:
$3.50 A. NJ, Morning Worship.
1890 A. NJ, Church School
The Rite of Confirmation will be
observed in our worship service on
Sunday. s- .y
Confirmation examination on We'd
nesday evening at 1880. Parents and
friends invited. Elders requested to
be present. ~8s5.
The choir will meet for rehearsal
on Thursday evening at TOO o'clock
All choir members attend.
Joint Lenten services will be held
in our church on Thursday evening al
1900 o'clock. This is our final serv.
ice for the Lenten season. Come ans
join your friends.
The Father and Son Banquet viii
be held in the church on Friday eve,
ming at Gas P. M. Rev. George Alb,
ernathy of Leipsic will be the guest
speaker. Bring a son and have 3
fine evening together.
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FIRST MENNGNIqE CHURCH
?" Alvin ]. ,Beachy, Pastor
Earl Lehman. Director OF Music
Wednesday, ,m ~.
1880 P. M, The Vesper Choir will
give a rendition of "The Seven Last
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FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
Church and jackson SITS.
Robert L. King, Pastor

Sunudy-
$50 Church School, Robert ]
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THE BEAVERDAM METHODIST
Owen II WRIGHT paStnr

IIII DIItt ILTNDktII NIT IIODIyI
Owen X. Wright, Pastor !
Sunday School every Sunday at
$3.50. !
Morning Worship every Sunday at
10:45.
w. S. C. S. First Thursday of each
month. ~
MYF meeting every other week at
700. I
Evening star., 1953-09-20
School for Retarded
OPENS in Bethesda

Sunnyday School-a school for
mentally retarded children
starts it's fourth season tomor-
row in Bethesda.
Sponsored by Help for Re-
tarded Children, Inc, an organi-
zation of parents and friends of
retarded children, Sunnyday will
be aiding children who have not
had an opportunity for educa-
ton and training because of
their limited mental develop
ment.
Operated as a non-profit, CO.
operative venture. Sunnyday
School receives its financial sup
port from tuition and from funds
raised by the organization
through cake sales, raffes and
other activities. The school is
approved by the Maryland State
Department of Education.
Located at 4700 Norwood drive,
in the Bethesda Chevy Chase
Recreation Center, the school
supplements the already exist
ing special classes in the Mont
gomery County public schools.
1t takes children who are not
eligible for special classes and
helps them develop toward fu-
ture acceptance.
The schools monthly meetings
are held at the Health. Educa-
ton and Welfare Building, Third
and C streets S.W. at 8 pm,
the third Thursday OF each
month
Evening star., 1953-09-20

mechanically stacked, one above
the other, to forme the desired
electronic circuit.
Officials said the new system
would make it possible to mass
produce complicated electronic
components now laboriously put
together by hand. And the cost
will be less, they added.
They also looked forward to
the day when the maze Of wires
and coils in radios-all hand
soldered-will be replaced by a
stack Of waters automatically
stamped out and assembled by
machine.
They estimated the system
would save IS to go per cent in
electronicS production, depending
on the type Of equipment. For
the military. the system offers
an answer to the almost in
satiable demand for electronics
equipment in modern warfare.
Evening star., 1953-09-20
Toasfmasfer' Club Gets Charter at Silver Spring

The Silver Spring Toast
masters Club received it's charter
and installed new officers last
week.
Charles Pentz, district COVER
nor of the Toastmasters Inter-
national, presented the charter
to the recently organized group
and presided over the installa-
ton of the following officers:
Evening star., 1953-09-20
Nuvy's New EIectronic Wafer
Could Reduce Cost of TV Sets

The Navy unveiled yesterday
what it termed a revolutionary
production system" for mass
manufacture Of electronic parts
which conceivably could give ci-
villains cheaper television sets.
The system, developed by the
National Bureau of Standards
at its Arlington annxe, is as
simple as a child's building
blocks. In fact, the research
was code-named Project Tinker
Toy"
The basic element is a small.
ceramic wafer, similar in ap-
pearance to a cocktail cracker.
which is stamped out on a ma
chine adapted from one used
to make doughnuts. Circuits are
printed on the waters, turning
them into such conventional
electronic parts as resistors or
capacitorS. The waters are then
Evening star., 1953-09-20


A salesman with a whole coun-
try to sell is Hasan Polatkan,
Turkeys young and enthusiastic
Minister of Finance.
In this country to attend the
annual meeting of the World
Bank and international None
tary fund, Mr.. Polatkan is miss
ing few opportunities to boost
his country as a likely place for
the enterprising American in
vestor to deal himself in.
In this, Mr.. Polatkan finds
himself singing in close harmony
with his American hosts. One of
the more popular themes being
plugged by the administration
these days is the idea that pri-
vate investment must take up
the slack as public foreign aid
programs taper of.
Turkey Has Talking Points.
The Turks, of course, are not
the only people to have read
and inwardly digested the hand
writing on the wall. Most West
ern European countries, and a
number Of others beside. have
long joined the search for pri-
vate American capital. The diff
ference is that Mr.. Polatkan
has a couple of talking points
that should make him the envy
of his competitors.
First. and perhaps most i'm
portant, is a new draught law
covering control of foreign in
vestmentS which will be sub
mitted (and passed. in the
Turkish Parliament this winter.
Until now. Turkey has shared
with other countries the princi-
pal stumbling blocks to the
American investor-a mass of
complicated restrictive regula-
tionS which in many cases adds
up to the fact that the foreign
investor can't spend his money
as he wants. can't take out the
money that he makes and can't
sell out on his own terms.
In clearing away this uninvit-
ing legal underground, Turkey
is taking a significant lead. Mr..
Polatkan sums up the new law
simply by saying that every type
OF enterprise in the country will /!
be thrown open to foreign in
veStment without restrictions or
limitations on the transfer of /
capital and profits.
Big Industrial Potential.
Beyond this, the country itself |
has certain unique attractions
TO otfer the serious investor. Tur-
key is big country with a very !
substantial industrial potential |
just waiting to be had. It is the
only country outside of Western
Europe where the essential in
of steel-iron ore and |
coking coal-are found in the
same area. It has ample reserves
of hydroelectric potential and
significant untapped oil reserves.
Its mountain ranges yield most
OF the vital necessities of a de-
veloped industry: chromium,
copper, lead. manganese, zinc.
and antimony. Tin and
rubber are about the only staples
that are lacking.
1t is, furthermore, a land where
new ideas and new ways of doing