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Evening star., 1953-10-23
Red Efforts 70 Explain
To POWs Still Stalled
AsSitdown Continues
BY the Asseeiatsd Press

PANMUNJOM, Oct. 23.-Red
efforts to persuade anti-Com-
munist Korean war prisoners to
return home appeared today to
be stalled, at least until next
week, and there was no indica-
ton whether the POWs would
call of a sitdown which
threatens the armistice.
The prisoners had been ex-
pected to announce a decision
today. But in midafternoon an
informed source said the North
Koreans would wait at least until
Monday to reply to Indian
efforts to get the explanation
program going again.
The Neutral Nations Repatria-
ton Commission met for two
hours today, then recessed with
out reporting progress on the
problem of coaxing balky anti
Red Koreans to attend Com
muniSt interviews.
Suspended All Week.
The explanation program has
been suspended since Monday,
when the Koreans threatened
mass breakout if forced to at
tend.
After the commission meeting
today, 1t. Gen. K. S. Thimayya,
the Indian chairman, promised a
statement tomorrow. And re-
liable source said the statement
probably would outline officially
the positions of various govern
mentS represented on the re-
patriation commission.
Gen. Thimayya said the prob
lem of the balky Korean POWs
was discussed and that the Com
munists repeatedly demanded
that explanation sessions be
scheduled.
He said the commission could
not agree on the amount of
force needed to get the Korean
prisoners out of their compounds
and the possible consequences of
such action.
Empowered to "Push."
He said Indian troops were
empowered to push" balky
prisoners to get them to the ex-
plantations. But he added:
If other North Koreans jump
in to help, or attack Indian
troops, and it becomes necessary
to use force against those pris-
oners, that is an entirely differ
ent matter. 1t is the conse-
quences and the amount of force
which is at issue"
Meanwhile, George Allen,
United States Ambassador to
India, arrived in Korea on a
mission to try and smooth out
differences between the U. N.
command and Indian guard
forces.
Mr.. Allen conferred with
South Korean President Syng-
man Rhee in Seoul, and was to
visit the U. N. advance camp
at PuSan.
Evening star., 1953-10-23
FOUND.

BRACELET, costume jewelry, near Mrs.
ks Toll House. Call JU. 9-4937
CAT, young, male, striped orange: part
Persian. EN-. 3-1S57.
DOG, male. light bun, brown collar,
mixed breed; vic. of W. Custus ave,
Alex, Va. owner or good home. XII.
a-3959.
PUPPY, male, with collar. light brown,
white streak on head. white paws and
chest; vic. of 1st and Gallstin SITS. NV.
TU. 2-0259.
SPRINGER SPANIEL, male. found in
the vicinity of Silver Spring. Ju.
Evening star., 1953-10-23
LOST

LOST
BEAGLE HOUND, small, female. white
with brown and black spots. Speedy"
Reward. Ii. 3-705S. -23
BILLFOLD, lady's, Thurs. eve, Wood
ward &; Lothrop's D. C. store or vic,
containing some money; reward. JU.
BRACELET, gold, 10 graduated blue
sdM.r and 20 small white stones; liberal
CAT. gray. male, red collar; in vic.
GhesteTbrook area near Falls CHI. Va.
Reward. IA. 2-0336. -25
CAT, altered male, black and tan. tiger
striped; green collar: reward. JU.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER, DunhiII. sterling
sli0sr; 0e, downtown area. Reward. 10.
COCKER SPANIEL PUP. about 4 mos
old; black and white spots: near
Colorado ave. Reward. RA. 3-7299.
CONTACT LENS, in black plastic case,
vic. Dupont Circle early Sept; reward.
ia. 5-5644. -25
DIAMOND WRIST WATCH. initials
W. W.; noon Thurs. Reward. OIL. 2-795l.
p9G, small, in the Vicinity Of New
Md: Looks like small collie; black and
Liberal reward 10. s-Oo45. 20
FUN HOUND, white with black and tan
markings: reward. RE. 7-S20O Ext
1155. between and $40. Ewes. HU.
FUR. mink, light brown, valuable. lost
Oct is. mr. vic. 18th st. and r. /.
ave: reward. OIL. 2-4216. %
GERMAN SHEPHERD, male, black and
tan: small for breed: Quaint Acres
area: name Tinker. Reward. JU. 9-4626.
KEYS (3). vic. Of 9Th st. and Pa. ave.
Sc, in black leather folder. Call
JU. 6-2624. -23
PARAKEET, blue: near Watergate Inn.
Reward AID. 2-7647. -25
RING. yellow. gold. West Point minia-
turs. Sapphire oircled with diamonds.
In vicinity of Mclean Gardens to Ten
ley Circle. Reward. EN-. 2-6212. -26
SORORITY PIN; vicinity Bancroft pl
NV, Children Hosp. or 31st and Ala
bama Sc; sentimental value. Reward
10. S-S3SO.
WIRE-HAIRED TERRIER. male white
with brown and black spot near tail:
ans. to Mike: lost Oct. 10, vic.
n. Wash. blvd: reward. HU. 3-5330.
ia. S-SS25. pa
WRIST WATCH. ladys Helbros with
black cord band; vic. downtown n W.
Reward HUI 3-7974 PA
Evening star., 1953-10-23
Beet Hard to Beut

CHICAGO. Oct. % P.-A
giant beet-1312 pounds-is on
display and not for sale. at the
Elston farmers market. Katie
Stieff, produce manager, said the
big beet was grown on her
fathers farm in suburban Ar
lingtOn Heights.
Evening star., 1953-10-23
War Veterans Dance

The Israel Kleinman Post 588
of the Jewish War Veterans and
the Ladies Auxiliary of the post
will hold their sixth annual Hal
loween Dance at 9 pm. Sunday
in the Alexandrian Room, 1925
Prince street, Alexandria.
Evening star., 1953-10-23
MorseiIIe Is Chief Port

MARSEILLE. - Marseille has
been the chief port of the Med
iterranean and the commercial
crossroads of Europe and the
Near East since the sixth CEN
tury BIC.
Evening star., 1953-10-23
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If you need fuel oil, call WHshins-
tons Old Reliable firm at Republic
7-58O0. Since 1919 folks have depend
ed on US for quality fuel. Automatic
weather controlled deliveries. Meter.
printed delivery tickets your suaran-
tee of getting all the oil you pay for.
A free Ventalarm will be installed
on your tank to prevent oil spills. Day
and night service. We serve D. c.,
Md, Va. The Old Reliable A. P.
Woodson Co., 1913 H Street NV.
Phone Republic 7.S600.
, 1953-06-11
JOB PRINTING IS OUR SPECIALITY

lion, Farmers Home loan, and the Like be continued without
curtalmenf. Whatever projects are run BY the government IN
these parts are entirely in q different category from that on
the mainland and should therefore not be treated the same.
, 1953-06-11

IS the plate you need always on the bottom Of the chinaware stack
il the cupboard?
10 make all your china easily accessible, housekeeping experts ad.
wise YOU to try filing your dishes neatly away in rubberscovered plate
racks. Saves precious cupboard space, too.
These racks protect your china from tie hicks and scratches Of Ecps
hazard stacking. And you'll end your cabinets look brighter, facSs
attractive with dishes displayed in these red, yellow. or red racks.
III your basecabinet shelves are crowded With sdd-si7ed hakrx
dishes. try storing your glass casscrntes. pie plates. cake raDR snt
cooky sheets in Knbhernati stage "a Ks NJ moe saSS" III
through all the pots AL len fsh
, 1953-06-11
NO CUTS, PLEASE


THE DEMOCRATS IN the Senate tried everything they
knew to check the reorganization Of the Department at Agri-
culture, but to no avail. During the month Of June, therefore,
the Department will undergo a thorough changeover, with
practically unlimited powers in the hands Of Secretary Ezra
Taft Benson.
UNDER TIE NEW reorganization plan, a number Of
independent services have been placed under the Agriculture
Secretary. Notable among the new divisions which come
under the direct supervision and control Of the Agriculture
Secretary are Rural Elecrifcation and Farmers Home Loan
And here is where the Islands come in and have q direct
concern.
IT NO SECRET that the Republican administration
IS committed to exercise the most drastic economy, and in 50
doing balance the budget. In fact, the balancing of the bud
get IS but the FIRST step. AS Of now, major cuts have already
been instituted in even defense, and in the Air Force alone,
the cut is Eve billion dollars.
THESE CUTS co all the way from reducing the number
Of weather observation stations throughout the United States
right down Is education and the social services. For example,
Howard University IS being cut some so percent il appropria-
lions for new building and projects. Il is safe, therefore, to
conclude that if these cuts go all the way, then the Virgin
Islands will surely come in for our share, and heaven knows
that with conditions as they are reduction in appropriations
will be felt in the most vital spots.
IT rs KNOWN that the new Secretary Of Agriculture
does not favor price supports too strongly; that agriculture;
ike ali other aspects of the national economy should be al
lowed to run its natural course, and therefore come into its
own without prodding Or props. # is not the purpose ct this
editorial to take issue with that theory Of economics. Our own
circumstances are such that a certain amount OF subsidy is
needed to keep our agriculture breaking even, Any cuts N
appropriations for the development Of this phase Of our life
will cut right at the heart Of things.
WE r THAT SUCH programs as rural electifca-
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-21

he cNlc and university groups are to
be commended for their efforts which APP
pear to be unsuccessful The politicians
should be scored for making it necessary
for civic and university groups to invite and
arrange such programs. They are falling
down ON the Job, and the OLD fight and fire
of real political meeting during which
the candidates made the Wckin ring and
his supporters gathered enthusiasm IS
much needed in Virginia
Political meetings should b. arranged
and conducted by political groups support
ing one candidate or another If Joint de
bate is to be desired. the candidates and
their political supporters should arrange
the debate and show some enthusiasm one
way or the other.
The trend Of political discussions spon-
Sorcd by civic groups rather than political
debates sponsored by politicians may ac-
count in some measure fof the small vote
being cast i'm Virginia. especially in our
section of Virginia. Politicians Of whatever
rarity should stir their StumpS, arrange
some real old rouSinp political meetings
own in the grass roots She privilege to
vote. 50 important to the Republic. may be
at stalk. unless more citizens avail them
selves Of the franchise.
Mr. Dalton. Republican nominee for
governor. has said that he will appoint the
best men available to public office regard
less Of party affilation if hc is elected Mr..
Dalton may mean what he saws but it
sounds bit far fetched to us. We readily
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-21
Strange Politics

Come strange things have happened in
- politics during the past Few years.
Like the old gray mare she amt what She
use to be" Present trends are a little
disturbing.
A new technique came into being in
Virginia when Francis Pickens Miller or
posed John Stuart Battle for governor
Civic groups invited the then candidates for
governor to appear on the platform TO
discuss needs Of Virginia. not politics
Meetings were held in several parts Of
Virginia, especially at the colleges and
universities under sponsorship of a college
or university alunlnae organization. Nh
Miller was an eager speaker and was able
10 accept every invitation. He was MOI well
known in Virginia and this was an excel
lent way to get before the people. 1t was
exceptionally Favorable to him The other
candidates were forced to follow suit as
far as possible The promotion by the civic
committee of the aiumnae organization was
not particularly Successful The candidates
said aS little politically as hey could III
meetings were pleasant bot more social
than political. and only medumly we'll
attended
In the campaign for Democratic COVER.
nor nomination Just closed a civic group
attempted to follow the example Of the
college organization with a joint meeting
AZ which the issues Of the campaign were
TO be discussed. IN FarmAill ont, one
candidate was present while the other
Democratic gubcrnatoriaI candidate and the
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-21
Squabbline Over The First

Nov that Mount Everest has at last been
= climbed full-fiedged row has de
veioped between members Of the expedi-
ton which conquered the worlds highest
mountain. There have been reports that
the former mountain guide Tensing Nor
kay was the first to reach the peak of
Everest
However. Sin John Hunt. leader Of the
victorious expedition, repeatedly has
threatened 70 cancel NorAay's proposed
trip e England if the 2uide did not re-
tract statements that he had been the
first to attain the top peak Of Everest.
Moreover, controversy has broken
out IN the Indian press. With some writer's
charging that Norkay has not been treated
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-21
Ny Old House of Clay

When have left this old clay house Of mine
And no light Of life through its windows Shine
Place il in box and lay it, pray
In the bosom of earth to mOulder away
And with it. my friends, hope that you can
Inter all of my faults Since life began
My old house Of clay, bury deep and forget
SO | can be square and free from all debt
Through my faith and His grace want to be clean.
full Well know it is too late To mend
4 poorly built house when reach LIES end
But YOU who are living, Just gaze upon mine
And live your lives better while still there is time
As YOU look at my house, tears should be shed.
Its like all clay houses when their tenants have fled.
| have lived in this house tenant alone,
And when Deaths angel calls want to 20 home
! am not ungratetu n.y. this old world devne
With love and birds and the glorious sunshine,
Is beautiful place and part Of Gods plan.
And a token Of love that He gave to
But when life is over, its cycle complete,
There are loved ones long anxious to meet
SO open Lies books and check the years past
And the balance we strike, We know is the last.
we check them with care, each page must be clean,
It's the record take to the Builder Supreme.
50 when am gone from this old house Of clay,
Just box It my friends and lay il away.
For the Builder has promised when it's old and spent
TO build me another With the timbers sent
And we'll do know that this now house will be
Built with the lumber provided BIZ me-
It depends on materials each send across.
If the quality'S poor, Of course it + our loss
As for materials it il best To select
Twas told to us all BY the Great Architect
With His "A new commandment give unto YOU
That You love one another" your whole life through
50 the very best timber to send up above.
Is clear. straight grained with Brothery Love
H. H. Whitaker
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-21

fairly by the leaders OF the expedition or
the foreign press. There are also reports
that Norkay and Sir Edward F. Hillary
who also attained the peak Of Everest, are
experiencing strained relations. Some news
papers 90 50 far as to assert that the con
dition is Strainine international relations
between India and other countries
It seems we can not forget the recent
victorious Everest expedition. As far as we
can see 1t makes no difference whether Hill
larry or Norkay achieved the summit of
Everest first The world went along very
well before any one climbed to The top Of
tins peak, and if the nations involved ex-
perlehce rltt because Of the controversy
they would set some sort of record for
wasted emotion.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-21
Letters to Editor
BelOna Birds Don't
Worry Over Drouth
Editor
The F'armville Herald

Editor
The Farmville Herald
My bird friends are enjoying
this nice, cool weather. I doubt
If they worry on account of the
drouth. There are more purple
martins at "Birdland Farm" than
! have seen for years. They seem
50 happy and chirpy all the time.
have worried for fear they
would suffer for water. as the
small streams are completely dry.
They do not come to my bird
/ baths
Partridges are calling contin-
ually in my yard and fields.
Wrens have gotten their young
ont of the gourd that they pre-
ferred to attractive bird houses
built especially for them.
Dickie still comes for his raisins
and waits on the porch until he
/ is served.
All the birds send best wishes
to bird-lovers, and urge them to
provide food and water.
Birdie May Baueh
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-21
Guest Editor


Christian Ssience Monitor
One index of the degree of
political civilization nation has
attained lies in whether its top
officials can leave public office in
safety and comfort
In Moscow LavreatI p. Beria
awaits in prison a trial at which
his execution as q traitor Will al
mos. certainly be demanded He
Is not a figure to compel pity
since IN his arrogant, cold-eyed
days as head of the Soviet secret
police he sent more people to
death or starvation than most
persons would like to dream about.
His crime was to strive for power
and come out second-in a
tOtalitarlan state, where such d
contest can be carried on only by
INTRIGUE backed with guns
BY comparison. a certain man
has been wandering about from
country to country who last year
figured in a struggle for position
and authority in the United
States His name is Adlai Steven
son. He aSplred to the presidency
in the only way one can seriously
contend for that office in the
United States a contest of ballots.
But his only encounter with
machine guns took place the
other DAY in the Soviet sector OF
Berlin
Mr. Stevenson is not in exile. as
some might assume. When he
presents his passports at New
York lie Will be readmitted to the
country where former Presidents
Hoover and Truman enjoy wide
spread respect even though their
official policies underwent rever-
sal
The difference lies. Of course.
in whether policies can be
separated from personalities In
one kind OF regime, any opposi-
ton is regarded as treason, be-
cause the basic difference is not
over policy but power 1t would
be unfortunate if the political
climate in America dropped back
in that direction. For one of
Americas greatest resources is
I the tradition Of tolerance in which
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-21
Double Check

Thanks for your votes folks
Tuesday was great day in III.
life not only do | thank you
for your vote but for the kind re-
marks made TO and about Double
Check" and The Farmville Herald
Don't you think for one minute
that l don't appreciate them
every word and the ones who
spoke them Thank you
The Democrats are charged
with having wars and the COP is
charged with having a drouth.
but can it be possible that this
administration viii go all out for
relief? That l got to see!
Parties split on meaning Of low
vote IN Prlmary-you put down a
hot bed and Virginia politics and
then wonder why the 'taterS
sprout. You call the Undertaken
and refuse TO allow him to have
the body-Thats what you did
Harry and that applies to
Tom, Dick and Harry. Go on and
weep its your worry-I'm
agn it. Shake hands, retire to
your corner and come out fight
ing-but try and fight cleani l
hope the voters will take more
sincere part in Virginia'S select
ing Of office holders voting
Rrudge! We need a contentious
feeling and desire to better con-
ditionS all over l thank you for
your visits.
Yours and thanks for reading
j Marvin Brown
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-21

dehte that more support is needed from
the people. He says the war in Tndo-C China
could be ended in three months if French
lndo-( hna was granted dominion-status.
and that the people Of these states would
then rally behind the French-cormanded
army.
Above all else. Silpa says. the need in
the Far East is for technical aid. economic
experts and guidance from The United
States and other countries. The trouble
with money. as aid. he saws. is that the
people only spend it and then revert to the
same living standard He believes aid
should take the form Of educating the
people and raising the living standard
through teaching and technical guidance
Sllpa also believes miitalr weapons are
needed, but he believes a ong-term vic
tory is impossible without other forms of
aid. as Well. More independence. and this
type Of aid. will beat the Communists in
the Far East, according to the visiting
editor
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-21

meeting door Sktit in her face ONLY
a second before the door slammed.
the man had turned to see her He
knew she had seen him murder
q man.
She fled back down the aisle to-
ward the club car. unable to speak
Halfway to the next car She
glanced over her shoulder The
door opened and the man IN gray
started down the aisle after her.
With high heels and the sWaying Of
the train, running was almost Inn
possible.
Somewhere down in her throat.
her voice had stuck She couldn
utter a sound or cry for help. She
could just run, while the other pas
sengers hardly took notice
He was right behind her as she
reached the door to the next car.
His hand closed over hers On the
door knob. They were alone in the
tiny space connecting the two cars
and the roar of the train would
drown any sound she could make
even if she could find her voice
Her heart pounded so hard that
she could feel it in her ears and at
the base of her throat. choking her.
His hand was like d vice as he
moved hers from the knob. She
jerked around, facing him, seeing
his face like a mask. his eyes ex-
pressionless, his thin lips drawn
back from white teeth
She had known what he would
do even before he jerked open the
outside door, but fear had rooted
her to the spot. She knew how the
White-faced man must have felt be
fore he fell backward into space.
With his hands on her shoulders.
he moved her backward toward the
open door without speaking a word.
Terrified, she found her voice at
last and screamed. Her hand found
and clutched the edge OF the door
as she heard a voice from some
where.
Let her go. Jackson. F."
The man spun around at the
sound OF the voice, lost his balance
and fell toward the door dragging
her with him. The rest was like Il
nightmare. Her grip on the door
loosened and she was falling out
ward. She screamed again before
she felt the hand on her arm pull
ing her back as the sleeve Of her
suit tore The man III gray was
still holding her sleeve as he fell.
She came to. sitting in the club
car with people crowding around
her, exclaiming over her She
picked one face from the crowd.
Il didn't die"
''No, thank goodness. I caught
you just in time I'm Lieutenant
Blake, Miami police We've been
chasing that guy and the one he
pushed off the train for weeks. We
won't be bothered with them again.
III get you something to drink,
then well 60 somewhere and I'll
tell you about it, privately"
She'd never again complain of a
vacation without excitement. And
romance?-weI, Lieutenant Blake
was goodlooklng and. he told her,
unattached.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-21
Business & Industry
BUEKEVILLE TICKET
HOLDER WINS SAW

N f. Barton. Of Burkeyille. won
the Clinton Power CHAIN saw. III
the Lucky Winner contest Satur-
day at F. w Shanaberper and
Sons, at Farmv.lle Mr. Barton 5
stroke of fortune came with No
1919. About 500 visitors thronged
the local establishment dullnp
the contest and demonstrations.
AL Fontaine. Clinton factory re-
preventative was present to help
with the demonstrations with saws
and attachments.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-21
0-Miauts
u Fiction

through the club car and the two
beyond. Her seat was IN the fourth
car from the end
AS she opened the door to the
little space between the cars. She
saw the whole thing The outside
door Of the speeding train was
open and, framed against the black
night and the fleeing countryside.
was man with his back to the
door. Terror was written in every
hne of his white face Two feet
away from him. with his back 10
Susan, was another man in gray
overcoat and gray hat. She saw
his hands move swiftly and the
Whlte-faccd man screamed as he
topplcd backward out the door, his
hands clutChing at nothing. one
moment he was there, the next he
was swallowed up III a black pit
Susan gaspcd. unable to scream.
just as the wind whipped the con