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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-06-18

parison probably would hold true
in other communities.
Part of the report follows:
Although the size of the group
surveyed was small, the same re-
suits, projected to include the
thousands Of eyes glaring at the
screens this evening, would seem
to carry a terrific impact on our
curriculum. While the pupils are
turned in on Channel 5, just what
channel is education on?
The data compiled from the ques-
tionnaircs produced some extremely
interesting facts. OF the 37S punils
who were questioned. 135 had tcle-
vision sets in their own homes
available for constant use. Another
172 had either relatives or close
friends who did have set and lived
nearby, making it possible for them
to observe q program whenever
they desired. These figures show
that more than so per cent of the
children have easy access to video.
There are quite a few more pupils
who repeatedly view programs,
often, at theaters, hotels, and, alas,
at bars. Only those sets available
were counted, but the vf-
fects are without doubt working
On some of the occasional viewers.
Only eight of the pupils, or two
percent, have never seen a pro-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-06-18
Effect OF T.V. On
Students Is Surveyed

Just what is the net effect, edu-
cationally and otherwise, Of tele-
vision, in regard to children? This
question to some extent was
answered in "Thc Maryland Teach
err" prepared by Stanley S. Stahl,
principal of Taneytown High
school, and former resident of Oak
land.
1t is estimated that there are so
million TV watchers, using more
than II million sets.
The survey was prenared with
the thought in mind of what ex-
tent it would be necessary to
change the school curriculum to
meet the need If practical learn
ing is taking place, to what extent
is it being utilized in the class
room? And what can our schools do
to meet the challenge Of television?
Mr.. Stahl'z study concerned the
television habits of pupils enrolled
in the Taneytown Elementary
school A QUESTIONABLE was de-
vised and teachers. parents and
pupils aided in finding out lust
what the situation was. The COM
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-06-18

gram on television.
1t was further determined that
131 of the children watched pro-
grams every night of the week
spending anywhere from Is min
utes to six hours before the set
with the average time being about
three hours-quite sizable chunk
Of space out Of the time schedule
of an elementary school pupil.
In delving deeper into the listen
ing habits Of the pupils, several
very interesting facts were brought
out, one Of which was that the
parents exert tremendous pressure
as to the frequency of television
viewing. About so per cent of the
pupils stated that their parents
demand that homework and chores
be completed before turning the
dial, while % per cent reported
that they are made to miss their
favorite program as punishment
for misbehavior of a minor nature.
However, esthetically, parental
pressure is quite ineffective, with
the pupils being allowed to choose
whatever programs they desire Tex
cept when parents want something
else.) Only a very small number
stated that their parents make any
effort to choose programs for them
to watch. Also, certain claims to
the contrary, the family circle does
not seem to be increased by pos
session Of a set, as only 50 per cent
reported watching Ty with their
families, or mentioned any tendency
for everyone to stay home, es-
pecially after the newness wears
off.
The pupils questioned were
asked to give the three programs
which were their favorites and
were viewed most often. The result
ing list came to % different pro
grams, and the hodgepodge was
more varied than the most hetero-
geneous class room. 1t was finally
determined that the perennial fav-
olites among the Taneytown stu
dents are Amos and Andy, Roy
Rogers and Gene Aubrey, with the
Lone Ranger, I Love Lucy, and
Howdy Doody close behind.
Interestingly enough. not one
child listed a program which could
seriously be considered education
al, nor did any pupil list musical
programs, news. or commentators
among his favorites If a general
of favorites were
made, the list, in order of prefer
ence, would include comedies, west
ern tales, mysteries, sports, and
pure recreation. Only one pupil
was brazen enough to suggest that
"The Port That Built a City" should
be included.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-06-18

The final phase Of the survey
was a review Of the opinions Of the
different faculty members as to
the effects of TV as noticed in pupil
behavior, study habits, and school
attitude. The teachers were, in
general, generous in their opinions
as to the benefits Of TV.
The first and most obvious bene-
fit noted was the multiple use of
video as an audio-visual aid. No
one would question the learning
features connected with seeing and
hearing events unfold before your
eyes. Such impressions last and
the ideas derived do find their way
into the classrooms and add much
to discussions. This all makes avail
able a variety of opportunities that
could not exist otherwise. In addi-
ton to the wider interest and scope
of ideas, it was also noted that
the general recognition vocabulary
range seems to be much greater.
Self-eXpressiOn and rhythmic abil-
ity also seem to be noticeably af-
fected. Another positive factor
would be the fact that TV has be-
come a substitute for the movies,
thereby tending to keep pupils
home with their families and off
the streets at night.
On the other side of the ledger,
there appear to be quite few neg
ative features. The programs being
watched most certainly would not
appeal too much to educators, and
it is doubtful if any of the favorites
would be recommended for con-
slant viewing. Pupils seem to be
placing their favorite programs
far above their school work. 1t was
observed that even though 1870 pu-
pills did report that parents said
homework must be finished, quite
a siZable number of these same
pupils seldom do any homework,
thereby showing that some par
ents are watching the programs
through the wool their pride and
JOY has stretched over their eyes.
Constant heavy use Of sets seems
to be another bad feature, and
quite often those reporting excess
sive watching, fall in the lowest
reading class groups. Interesting
philosophy: Those who can't read,
look)
The accompanying loss Of much
needed sleep and rest, not to
mention those nervous and excit-
able children who undoubtedly
wake up in the middle of the night
to the clatter of hoof-beats and the
clamor Of siX-guns, adds another
dismal point.
A final aspect mentioned here
deals with eyestrain. Of the total
school enrolment of 41O, 80 pupils
are now wearing glasses to correct
visual difficulties. Another 81 were
found, when tested, to be in need
of recheck by a competent eye
specialist. II would be difficult to
prove, but perhaps long hours of
"snow," Pickering, and fading has
had an effect to be much concerned
about
One important question was not
clearly answered. Are the pupils
reading as many supplemental
books as formerly? No definite
trend could be noted here, except
that those books being read do fol-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-06-18

becher attended a shower in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Tissue at the
home Of the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Tissue, at State
Line, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. George f. HetZ,
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Glass, Mrs.
Henry Glass and daughter visited
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
George at Turtle Creek, Pa.
Allen Hanft, of Hartville. Ohio,
spent the weekend with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Hanft.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-06-18

Mrs. John Mengas and son, Of
Keyser Ridge, were Sunday after
noon guests Of Mrs. Vernon Reich
enbecher.
Donald Uphold, of Oakland, Wis
tied last week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Rob Roy Paugh.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Hickman, Of
Pittsburgh, visited Saturday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hickman.
Miss Kathryn Brown is visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Wagner
and family at McIIemy
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-06-18

low the same pattern as the pro-
grams. Some teachers thought less
reading was being done, but others
noted an increased interest.
To summarize, it could be stated
quite frankly that television shows
little positive utilization, except for
those advantages which creep in in
cidentally. Facts learned by view
ing programs are being used, but
the whole potential wealth of new
viewpoints and stimulating ideas
remains virtually untouched. A
great need does exist to tap this
reservoir which is becoming filled
with a jargon of jumbled material.
Many of the worst features can
be counteracted by closer super
visory pattern for viewing, which
must be developed by parents and
teachers working together. Teach
ers can also do much in their
classes to aid the students in Great
ing high standards in viewing pro-
grams and to improve selectivity
Teaching of proper mechanical
habits, such as viewing distance,
room lighting, and tuning pro-
cedure can also become a function
Of the school in helping to prevent
eye strain.
Even the programs themselves
can be improved educationally by
proper pressures. Vast improve
ments are already evidenced on
the program listings of many
stations, and many adaptations to
classroom use are already in prac-
tice. Education must move ahead.
No, don't turn it off! Let's re-
fresh ourselves and get ready for
the second act.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1953-06-18

Army announced prospective
closing of five more large troop
training centers.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1953-08-05

Gus and business world as Esthtr
Phillips Kemp, has been Employed
as private secretary to the chief
contracting officer of the Chicago
Air regional Office, Mid-Central
Air Procurement District, u S.
Air Force. Her position has been
transferred to Chanutt Air Force
Base, Rantoul. where she will be
employed in the Procurement Sec
ton.
The Kemps will be at home with
their Dad, Mr.. Phillips, and pen
ding location of office space, Atty.
Kemp may be reached at the resi-
dence.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1953-08-05
JIMMY PAYNE ELECTED
HEAD OF DANCE UNIT

Jimmy Payne, 5919 S. Ada, has
been elected president of the Chi
cage Chapter of the National
Assn. of Dance and Affiliated
Artists. Payne is in charge Of
all dance classes at the Pent-
house Dance Studios, Cd West
Randolph
Other newly-elected officers of
the Chicago group are LaVergne
Burk, vice president; Edith Her
from, treasurer and William
Mersback, secretary.
As president of the local
chapter, Payne will head the
host committee during the asso-
cations annual convention Aug.
2 thru Aug. 3 at the Congress
Hotel.
SUJN-TTMES
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1953-08-05

Miss Ruth Moreland of West
Eads st. is visiting her sisters at
Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Flora
Rankin returned home from visit
ing mother Mrs. Anna mireland.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. Sumner of Terre
Haute, Ind visited cousin Mrs.
A. Morland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Kelker of
West Eads were dinner hostesses
to 10 honoring Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Smith mother who is Wis
ting at Odgen from Miss.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1953-08-05
ATTORNEY KEMP TO LOCATE
IN CHAMPAIGN

Mr.. Charles Z. Phillips, Sr.,
has informed the Illinois Times
that his son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Attorney and Mrs. John M
Kemp, Jr., will take up residence
with him at FOG Bethune Court,
Carver Park on or about August
l, 1862.
Mr.. Kemp is a graduate of the
Lincoln College of Law in Spring
field, Illinois and was admitted
TO the Illinois Bar in 1914. After
tour of thirty months duty in
the II. S. Air Force, he accepted
a position with the us. Govern
ment as an attorney in the Vet
Grams Administration in Chicago.
Upon leaving the government
service in 1861, Mr.. Kemp en-
tered the full time practice of
law in Chicago, being associated
with his brother, Attorney Nc
Henry Kemp, and Mr.. w. Ches-
ter Kitchen, formerly of the old
established firm of Ellis and West
brooks.
Upon his location in Champaign
Mr.. Kemp will be engaged in the
private practice of law and will
be associated with Mr.. Charles
(. Phillips, Jr., in insurance and
real estate.
Mrs. Kemp, known to all her
friends and associates in the religi-
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1953-08-05

Mr.. Fred Hines, Chicago, WIS.,
tied mother, Mrs. E. j. Hines of
w. Charles st.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1953-08-05
SPREADING THE WORD

y
the 88-piece La Fenice Theater
on the podium stood
the US's most active musical
to Europe, Manhat-
tan born Conductor Dean Dixon,
81; on the racks, instead of the
usual outdoor fare, was music by
modern composers, e-g. Walter
Piston, Bernard Hermann, Ben
jamin Britten.
Venetians came TO satisfy
their curiosity, stayed to enjoy
themselves. They admired the
conductors vigorous command of
the orchestra, warmed TO his OBJ
vious sympathy for the music. II
Gazzettino's usually acid critic
praised Dixon's technical preci-
sion. and sensitivity to the rhy-
thmic values" Rarer still was tho
desponse of the musicians: they
donated their services for an ex.
tra rehearsal, and said they
hoped the conductor would come
back next year.
Swedish Resident. Conductor
Dixon was not in Europe by
chance: Negro, he moved there
in 1949 because the U. S. gave
h m too little chance. A dozen
years ago, with degrees from the
Juiliard School and Columbia in
his pocket, he got high marks as
the New York Philharmonic-Sym-
phony, Boston Symphony, Phila-
delphia Orchestra, N BIC Sym
phony. But good reviews and pub
lie honors Che got the 1948 Ditson
Award for his services to Ameri-
can musie) did not lead to a full
time conducting post.
After skirting the musical
fringes with his own interracial
A meriean Youth Orchestra and
series of children's concerts for
while he resolved to try Europe.
n Paris, after his debut in a ra-
ado concert, the guest-conduct-
ng offers began to flock in. Last
eason he led 80 concerts, and he
as conducted in nine countries,
rom Israel to Finland. Next sea
on he. will be q resident conduc-
o of the Goteborg (Sweden)
"My Very Existence" Dixon
,lays his share Of classics, but
inds that Europeans have high
anticipatory interest" in C n
temporary u. S. music. In re-
ponse, he has played about 80
American scores in the past lS
nonths. Among h composers
whose works have had European
hearings under Dixon are Charles
yes Third Symphony, Walling-
ord Riegger Canon and Fugue
Strings), Howard Swanson
Short Symphony.
Dixon is no exile, hopes to con-
iuct again in the u. S., "if | get
IN invitation" He thinks min
'rity races" can benefit by the
of his success: my very
existence as a conductor who Is
accepted win be the kind of slim
Iius that they rarely get today"
Among the new compositions
Dixon played in Venice was 20
minute Symphonic Set for Piano
and Orchestra by Kansas born
GORDON Parks, 80, professionally a
LIFE photographer and, like Con-
ductor Dixon, Negro. Written
In four movements (Announce-
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1953-08-05

Mrs. Carolyne Tate, Milwau-
kee, Wis, visited friends in
Champaign, recently.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1953-08-05

Mrs. Edna Diffay and Mrs.
Mary Jones visited Wrighter and
Mcdonald in Dayton.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1953-08-05
SUN-TTMES
VISITORS

Mrs. Margaret M. Wright, of
Chicago, visited cousins and I'M
Gle.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1953-08-05

Celest, Jr., of Carbonate, Wis
sted father, Mr.. Celeste Everhart,
Sr.. and sister.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1953-08-05

Miss Sideny Thompson of Chi
cago houseguest of DIR. Landel
Diffay.
Evening star., 1953-08-07
Presidents S Report
Is Mush,' SaysMorse

Senator Morse, the Oregon In
dependent, today accused Presi-
dent Eisenhower of feeding the
American people "a bowl of
political mush" in his radio re-
port to the Nation last night.
Senator Morse, who left the
Republican Party during the 1852
political race. said the Presi-
dents speech was seasoned with
his campaign technique of speak
ing in half truths"
Charging that American for
eign policy has deteriorated, Sen
ator Morse said the tendency of
the administration Ito shoot
from hip and lip on foreign af-
fairs has increased the danger of
our becoming involved in more
serious difficulties in Asia"
Failure to balance the budget,
reduce the national debt and
cut taxes is the responsibility of
President Eisenhower, not the
Truman administration, Senator
Morse asserted.
"A few more speeches of politi-
cal soap salesmanship such as
the one of last night are about
all the American people need to
become convinced that in 1854
they must start turning the
Eisenhower administration out
of Office, if the public welfare is
to be protected" Senator Morse
said.
Evening star., 1953-08-07
Eisenhower
Continued From First Page.)

"our influence in world affairs
with such fortitude and foresight
that it will deter aggression ano
eventually secure peace"
Recalling the allied determi-
nation to obtain an honorable
truce in Korea, the President de-
clared that I'VE have shown, in
the winning of this truce, that
the collective resolve of the free
world can and will meet aggreS-
sion in Asia-or anywhere in the
world"
Developments both East and
West could not fail to have i'm
pressed the peoples of the Soviet
world" said Gen. Eisenhower
who pointed in this connection
to the defiance being exhibited
by the people in Communist
controlled Eastern Germany. in
the Berlin uprisings and later. in
boldly storming over to the West
to get the food sent in by. this
country.
On the home front, President
Eisenhower told of reductions in
Government personnel, expul-
sion of security risks" and con-
tinued custer of "incompetents, y
III line with his promise to estab-
lish "a national administration
of such integrity and efficiency
that its honor at home will in
sure respect abroad"
Stringent hiring policies
have cut the Government force
by many tens of thousands, he
said.
In the fiscal field, President
Eisenhower said the budget re-
quests of the Truman admins
tration had been slashed by $13
billion, but 1--WE delayed lower
ing or removing taxes, which,
however harsh, provide essential
revenue if the tide of debt is to
be turned"
Conceding that the mounting
public debt the G. o. P. in
herited includes a part of
the inescapable cost of war;" the
President repeated that the debt
limit-now $275 billion-may
have to be raised later this year,
explaining that bills already con-
tracted by the Government must
be paid the day they become due.
Tax reforms will be forthcom-
ing, he said.
Evening star., 1953-08-07

the Internal Revenues decision
and challenged the committee to
back up its charge of preferential
treatment.
The statement conceded that
Secretary Snyder had been called
on with the request that he
ask his department people to
give us as early an answer as
possible on our application be-
cause it was necessary for the
contractors to make arrange
ments with the banks"
Followed Law, Firm Says.
The plan for financing recon-
struction of their plant "consti-
tuted compliance, absolute and
literal compliance" with the tax
law in force at the time. the
company insisted.
1--WE challenge the counsel for
the committee to exhibit any
application which contained a
plan similar to the one we sub
mitted to the Treasury" it con-
tinued
"In other words. before any
inSinuations are made or any in
ferences are drawn that Mon
santo received any preferential
treatment we suggest that it first
be determined whether any 9TH
er cases involved the same kinds
of facts and circumstances, and
whether they involved a plan
exactly the same as Monsanto's
plan"
Final Rulings Defended.
The committee ran into tough
shedding, yesterday, when 1T came
to showing how the Secretary's
interest in the different cases
affected the final decisions. The
chief witness, former Treasury
General Counsel Thomas j.
Lynch vigorously defended the
legality of the decisions in both
cases and denied fatty that any
pressure had been brought on
him from higher up.
In the Lasdon case, Mr.. Lynch
said he certainly shared the
view after going into it thor
oughly that it was all right to
approve the ruling" finally is
sued by the Internal Revenue
Bureau. The case involved the
sale of patents by Mr.. Lasdon
to a family y-owned charitable in
stitution and tax savings esti-
mated by the committee at about
81 million.
An earlier witness, Washing
ton Attorney Welburn Mayock.
testified that he received a fee
of SOS. 900 for pleading the legal
Evening star., 1953-08-07
court, where he was given a SEN
tence of 120 days or 5000 fine.


tence of 120 days or 5000 fine.
Heavy Fines Expected.
Judge Nelson made it clear
that in the future heavy fines
and Jail sentences would be the
rule. Until the end of his term
in United States branch of NUM-
cipal Court-where these cases
are tried-he found most defen-
dants asking for jury trials al
though one did plead guilty and
got a 30-day sentence.
Most of the jury trials requested
while Judge Nelson was on the
bench will be coming up this
month, which should provide
more evidence of what kind OF
sentences the court will impose
and what maneuvers defense
attorneys will attempt to fight
| CIl6 ucW law.
July Box Score
Here is a box score for July;
The morals division charged
88 with presence in illegal eStab-
lishments, including 81 whisky
places, II gambling places and 8
dope pads"
The precincts charged As with
presence in illegal establishments
These include 81 accused of pres
ence in a gambling establishment
in the First precinct; l3 accused
of being in illegal whisky estab-
lishments in the Second precinct;
eight accused of being in illegal
whisky places in the Third pre-
cinct and three accused of pres
ence in illegal whisky places in
the Ninth precinct.
Evening star., 1953-08-07
Tax Probe
Continued From First Page

NConClnued from First Page)
wound up its hearings on the
l948 case of drug manufacturer
William S. Lasdon, in which a
favorable decision brought a
100000 donation to the Demo-
cratic Party's campaign fund.
MOnsant0 Case Recalled.
1t also heard the story of how
Treasury officials found sym
pathetic" solution to the tax
problems of the Monsanto Chem
ical Co. of st. Louis after Mr..
Snyder interested himself per-
sonally in the case.
In a statement today, Mon
santo defended the legality of