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Evening star., 1953-04-17
Brain Wash Possibility

The Defense Department has good ground
for its forewarning that when and if Korean
truce is agreed upon-Which conceivably may
happen within matter of weekS-Some of the
repatriated American prisoners of war may
return to the United States as apparent con-
verts to communism. In fact number of them
may even refuse to be sent back home choosing
instead to remain in Red China or North Korea
as ardent followers of Marx, Lenin, Stain and
Mao TSe-tung.
This possibility is considered a real one
because the Defense Department is in possess
sion of evidence indicating that the Commu-
nists have been employing various techniques"
to transform American POWs into seemingly
loyal Reds who have turned their backs on the
United States. The "techniques" apparently
have included relentless pressures, endless ar
gumentS, forced indoctrination, special in
ducementS, intimidation and numerous psy-
Geological measures designed to break down
both mental and physical resistance.
One of these measures has come to be
known as brain wash" A diabolcal exercise
in human psychology. it is believed. to be car
ried out without drugs or direct physical tor
ture. According to some experts familiar with
the Misunderstanding at least one American
who experienced it in Red China-it consists
primarily of unending interrogation and i'm
placable suggestion directed night and day,
week after week, against individuals who must
sit or stand through the ordeal in the blaze of
brilliant lights. In due course, the victim breaks
down; his mind is washed" of the truth; he
then literally believes in lies and fantasies
Some such process must account for the
fact that a few of our captured airmen have
confessed" to having engaged in germ warfare.
Nobody should be surprised, in the circum-
stances, if the Reds repatriate certain groups
of American prisoners who speak and act as If
they were Communists. Nor should anybody be
surprised if hundred more of our GIs and
certain of their officers announce that they do
not want to be returned home. In any case, it
is not improbable that the enemy has been do
ing his best to promote that kind of develop
ment as propaganda offsetting the fact that
tens of thousands of Chinese and North Korean
POWS have vowed that they will violently re-
sist repatriation.
If and when news of this sort develops, the
Nation should take an understanding view Of
it, keeping in mind the Defense Departments
advice that such captive American soldiers
cannot be condemned for cooperating with
the Communists, at least outwardly, for the
alternative may appear to be torture or death
or BOTH" If any of our GIS return home suffer-
ing from brain waSh," they will need to be
treated as men suffering from deep psyche
Evening star., 1953-04-17
Farmers Burden in Fuirfux

would like to congratulate The Star
on an editorial written about two
months ago which brought out the
point that the rate of Fairfax County
taxes is forcing Fairfax County farmers
into extinction.
This is definitely true. AS owner of
small farm for over a decade, and with
my family having lived here for gen.
erations, can verify this position. It
does not seem fair nor right that a
person cannot farm his land, if that is
what he desires. but is forced to sell
his land on account of high taxes,
Evening star., 1953-04-17
Crossing the Potomac
Alden Potter

Crossing the Potomac
In light Of daily observation Of the
trafnc situation on the Potomac River
bridges and the approaches to these
bridges on the Virginia side, I have
come to the conclusion that it would
be the greatest mistake to construct
any additional bridges unless funds are
made available to Virginia for enlarg-
ing present approaches to the four
bridges or constructing new ap-
proaches. ANY one who traverSes these
bridges into Virginia during the rush
hours knows that these bridges and
their approaching roadways are now
being used to capacity and in some
cases beyond capacity and that the
least collision or trace of bad weather
causes traffic to back up into the Dis
trict of Columbia
talked at length with officials of the
Virginia Department Of Highways and
presented this point of view to them.
They are in agreement that the Vir-
ginia approaches to the four bridges
are now overloaded, but the informa-
ton which they gave me which dis
turbs me most is the fact that no
funds Of any magnitude are now avail
able or will become available in the
near or the foreseeable future with
which Virginia can make major al
terationS to it's system of access roads
leading to the four Potomac River
crossings.
In view of these unimpeachable facts
venture to suggest that there is little
point in the D. c. Department of
Highways or the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission or the
Representatives in Congress from Vir-
ginia or officials Of Arlington County
continuing to seriously agitate for fu-
ture Potomac River crossings until
these groups, and the Virginia Depart
ment OF Highways can decide on some
method Of raising sufficient funds to
enable the State Of Virginia to widen
the approaches to the existing bridges
and be in q position to construct new
approaches If and when new bridges
are built across the river.
I am seriously interested in getting
better road facilities into Virginia and
agree heartily that more bridges are
needed across the river, but am
firmly convinced that building addi-
tional bridges without the building Of
additional access roads on the Virginia
side will result in the greatest folly
and waste of public funds. Moreover
the construction Of additional bridges
without access roads will simply fur
ther congest traf1c on the Virginia
side and cause 1t to back up into the
District Of Columbia, raising very seri-
Gus problems. John HI. King.
Evening star., 1953-04-17
For the Record
UnspOiled.

A few days ago The Star had note
about the Swedish explorer" Roald
AmundSen.
I am quite certain that Roald
Amundsen was just as proud Of being
a Norwegian as Norway is proud of
claiming him as one of her great sons.
Alfred Einhaug.
Evening star., 1953-04-17
Questions and Answers

The Star readers can get the answer to any
question Of fact by either yy5inttnF The Evsntns
Wash'r~t0-r 2 d. c.. and inclosing 3 cents re.
turn postaRO or By telephoning Sterling 3-7363.
Evening star., 1953-04-17
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. When were serial numbers first
used in the Army?-P. r. K.
A. Serial numbers were introduced in
World War at the recommendation Of
Gen. Pershing, and No. assigned to
Arthur B. Cream of Portland, Greg.
stationed at that time in Gen. Per-
shing's headquarters. These numbers,
which are called serial numbers, now go
beyond 58,000,000.
Evening star., 1953-04-17

logical wound AS for those who may refuse to
return, 1t will be tragically difficult to get them
back and restore them to normal
Evening star., 1953-04-17

@. How long does food remain in
the stomach after q meal?-A. P.
A. The length of time varies. In
tests meals have been found to remain
to 4 hours, but a normal meal may
remain in the stomach for as long as
6 to Z hours.
Evening star., 1953-04-17

@. Did Queen Juliana of the Neither
lands attend college?-H. L. c.
A. She attended the University Of
Leiden, receiving her law degree, hon.
oris causa, in 1881.
The guardian., 1953-01-03

Ard thou shalt love the Lord thy
God With all thy heart, and with
al thy soul, and with all thy mind,
and with all thy strength: this Is
the first commandment.
-(St. Mark XII, 3e.)
Surely we are letting ourselves
Ia for trouble, for disappointment,
fer a denial of the complete hap
,piness that could be ours, If We
disregard these words Of Jesus
and thus delude ourselves into
thinking that rust loving God q
little-While indulging ourselves
is enough. The fact is that little
self-indulgenee grows into lot
of it, and soon the Lord rs crowded
ont.
The guardian., 1953-01-03

Fluorescent lamps using 360-
cycle current are said to give 40
per cent more light than on the
usual 60-cycle current.
The guardian., 1953-01-03
VETERANS
WORLD WAR Il

I'M aateasasl17 - -aaals
| tbs service At least 80 days and 81
least $500 cash.
Money Invested Ii A Home
Buys Security and Happiness
FOR SALE
RocKLAND PLACE - Vacant,
single, 7 rooms, z attic rooms.
white stove, sink, driveway and
yard, price, $4,000.
BALL ST. - vacant. 7 rooms, oil
burner, large yard, price, $1,000.
SCHUYLER ST. - Roxbup, z !
fam, AS rms, sep. heaters,
price, sl5.soo Apt. available for
buyer.
BRUNSWICK ST. fam. and z
car garage, s-s-4 rms, hot
water heaters, with oil, price
S12,5oo.
DEVON ST. = z fam, garage, as
rooms. h.w. heat with oil. price,
Sit,Soo.
NoRWELL sT.-3 fam, s-6-6
rms, sep. heaters, one with oil,
price, Sli,soo. Apt. for buyer.
LAhAARTlNE sT.--Store. 2 apts.,
5 rooms each, income Sio4.oo mo.
Vacant apt, price, $1,000. Ex-
eellent investment.
WALNUT AVE.-s fam, s.6-6
rooms. central heat with oil. Own
eF will vaeate. Price sl2. 500.
WALNUT AVE.-s family house
S-6-6 rooms, central heat with
oil, owner will vaeste. Monthly
income $4,000. Price As Is Si2,-
500.
HoLLANDER ST.--s family frame
5-6-6 rooms, front piaEzss, sep.
heaters. Price $4,000.
BRooKLEDGE ST. family with
z car garage, rs rooms, fiTeplses,
tile bath and kitchen, sep hot
water heaters with oil. Must Be
see TO be appreciated. Price -
$4,000.
RANDOLPH - Ridge Hill Rd. -
5 rooms, single with hen house
and bFooders. Price Ss500.oo
modsfH bedroom suite, double
fed. dresser, chest Of drawers -
$500.
TO LET
PERKINS ST. - furnished FesHis,
kitehsR .............-....Ss per week
LIST YOUR VACANT ROOMS
WITH RoUNDTRIIs ROOM
REGISTRY for selected and
recommended parties. With o.
~iihsui kitchen privileges.
NOTARY PUBLIC
E. I. ROUNDTREE
90 HUMBOLDT AVE.
Ga 1900
The guardian., 1953-01-03

at any First Glass or Second
Glass Post Office in Massachu-
setts or from the Executive Sec
rotary, Board of u S. Civil Ser
vice Examiners, Federal Housing
Administration, Boston, Mass. Ap-
plications must be received not
later than January 80, 1858.
The guardian., 1953-01-03
LIGHTS

Clean your headlights after
dark reduce speed so you can
lights illuminate the road ahead.
The guardian., 1953-01-03
Government Jobs

Positions Of appraiser, con-
struction examiner, construction
inspector, and loan examiner are
open in Boston, Springfield, Wor-
cester and Providence. Salaries
range from $4205 to s5O6O per
year.
Further information and appli-
cation forms may be obtained
from the Civil Service Secretary
The guardian., 1953-01-03
"'~ COD SALE
EUn spsS m,
BOSTON

H 3 FAMILY brick, s-6-6 rooms, ho
water heat with oil, rear piazEss
near Huntington Ave, good con-
dition. desirable location, z sep.
entrances, 5 large, light, airy rooms
vacant on Isl floor, which you can
occupy on taking title. Price
$500. For quick action you can
own il for $4,000.
CLEANING, dying and pressing
business needs . new owner, Pre-
sent owners will sell al reasonable
piree and terms. Opportunity for
an aggressive individual or couple
Of young or middle-sged people.
RoxBURY
3 FAMILY-4-5-5 rooms, income
S7I.50 monthly. Tenants furnish
own heat. Convenient 10 school,
stores and transportation. Price
$4,000; $40 pays principal, inter
est and taxes: S7i.S0-S49 is
$3.50 you can use TO advantage.
3 FAMlLY-s-6 g s rooms. sep.
hot water heaters. front and rear
pis1zss. Price $500. a-pieee
baths, white comb. set tubs and
sinks. Beautiful spts. Owner will
vseate after selling.
6 FAMILY BRIcK-sep. heaters.
Approved for G.I. loan of $4,000.
Price $4,000. z 6.I's can pay
in $500 each. Mortgage for IS
wears at 4ool In good condition.
Come, be the early birds and get
il.
WARREN STREET - 5 rooms -
oak floors in sll room, very good
condition inside and outside, heated
garage, fireplace. so you can smoke
comfortably your PPe OF peace
at eventide.
J FAMILY - 41z Sk So
rooms, sep. heaters. Apt. vacant
and in good condition. ready for
YOU 70 move in, newly insaisted
by shingles, Price $500. Only
$1,000 cash required.
Old we'll established and first class
tailor business for sale on main
throuoEhfsFe, fully equipped and
doing business. Make appointment
10 see same.
FOR RENT
VACANT STORE - Formerly first
class beauty psrIoF. Now for
rent.
Funished. first class rooms in
Renbury and Boston.
z ROOM furnished kitshsnefts, lii 1
class Location and surroundings,
telsphone in hall for your sonven-
ienee. Everything Necessary tuFn-
ished except food and linen. SIS
weekly,
WE HAVE CLIENTS LOOKING TO
RENT HOUSES, APIS, klTCH-
ENETTEs, ROOMS AND STORES.
PLEASE LIST YOURS WITH US
FOR SERVICE. lF Tou ARE IN
MED or A FIRST OR SECOND
MORTGAGE TO BUY OR REPAIR
We CAN HELP you. CALL ON
US. WE ARE HERE TO SERVE
You.
H. c. IARRkT /.
e73 fremont ST.. RoxbuFY
10 z-9347
The guardian., 1953-01-03

simpIe and swee-hat Fruit Topped Coffee Cake
ad from quick cake batter and topped with s"eeheu
prunes and apreOs
Bake shops wonderful selection Of st5racte ira s3p %
These goodastng breads are Mandy anu
have on hand for snacks and breakfast -. ..,l
baking own cohee CAKE make II looA eA FP
The recipe for this quick coffee cake is just right for an snca
9nch round Try futed pan you nave " -
the shape pictured Or tube PAN - IT,. oua
This Fruit Coffee Cake is easy to makeso NIX II up ol'e anu
vary by using different toppings -, =, II, l;.rt.
Mix the two stirring until smooth Use dried apples or oeg
instead Of the sprcots Or try canned and draheo
cherries bueberries pineapple hdblts , :. a 80
Fruit Coffee Cake is good for the breakfast menu because offers
building protein Use enriched hour IN yoo DaAs lOi
B-vitamins and food iron.
~ sSNas FRUIT TOPPED COFFEE CAKE
powder
netsJh =
"
cooked red aprco halves eE, beaten \
oosso, 9s melted shortening
sL sugar over butter or milk and shortening Add to -four
Of stirring until mixture IS
into prepared pan
rcot prune halves alternately and bake moda not oven
around of pan. Sft to- (40O F) about 80 mhuIeS
gether -four baking powder, salt
and u cup sugar Combine egg, Makes coHee CAKE.
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Flower Hill

Next week will be Family Week
in the interdenominational church
programs, and Flower Hill Church
of the Brethren will observe it with
a special sermon Sunday morning,
on ''The Family in Gods Plan"
There will be a special effort to
emphasize family worship in each
home, during the week, and an eff
fort to get every home to try the
Family Altar. A special invitation
is given to any family to worship
at Flower Hill Sunday morning,
and sitting together as a family
unit, to try to understand the
strength and hope that should
come from the family unit.
The District Children's Workers
met in a conference last Saturday,
at Frederick, and our pastors wife,
Mrs. Warner, led the discussion
group on Primary problems. Mrs.
Harry Diehl took an exhibit of ac-
tivity work by the Juniors at
Flower Hill.
The Reverend Mr.. Warner, the
pastor of Flower Hill Church, will
attend a meeting of Camp Leaders
who are meeting at Camp Mardela,
near Denton, this weekend.
Next Sunday night the Reverend
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Richard Montgomery
High School News
Written by the Students

Mr.. Howard L. Newhouse, an
English and commercial teacher
Of RMHS, was informed April Is
that he was eligible for a $4,000
High School Teacher Fellowship
for the Advancement of Education.
This Fellowship will enable Mr..
Newhouse to study for one aca-
demic year certain subjects in
which he wishes to- acquire a
broader background.
Five of these Fellowships were
given to teachers in Maryland by
the Ford Foundation. Mr.. New
house received the only one given
in Montgomery County.
Mr.. Newhouse plans to study
Romantic Literature, Literary
German, Greek, and Research in
Standard American English at the
University of Pennsylvania and
Columbia University
Mr.. Newhouse has taught Eng
fish, Shorthand and Office Practice
at RMHS for five years. Before
coming to RMHS, he taught at
College. He also taught for the
USAFI on Guam while in the
armed services.
Mr.. Newhouse will return to
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-04-30
News From
Sherwood High

The Sherwood band under the
direction of Mr.. Laakko attended
the Annual Band Clinic at Mary
land U. on April "a, The clinic is
an all-day program which is at
tended by all junior and senior
high bands in Maryland. The
bands were rated by five promin-
ent band leaders to give the MEM
bers a basis for improvement. Mr..
Laakko feels that this constructive
criticism will help the band and
he is very optimistic about it's fu-
ture success. If there were full
time band teacher, this now ener-
getic organization could become
more important part of Sher-
woods extra-curricular activies.
The Music Club of SHS pre-
scented their first Annual Music
Club Concert on Friday, April "a,
in the Sherwood gym. The Is
members of the club sang a var
iety of songs, Nina Vann played
two piano solos, and Patty Toms,
one of Sherwood's favorite en-
tertainers, sang two scheduled
numbers and one encore.
The SHS faculty is sponsoring
a square dance in the Sherwood
gym on Friday, May /. Maurice
Flowers Orchestra has been chos-
en- to play. The proceeds will be
used to buy furniture for the fac
ulty room in the new high school.
Baseball season is here and
Sherwood is off with a winning
start. On May 81, the Warriors
played Poolesville in a no-hit game
and won on walks and penalties
by 80. May "a, Sherwood won
their second game of the season,
beating Damascus 90.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-04-30

RMHS to continue teaching after
he finishes studying.
Open House Was Success
The Open House which was held
on Sunday, April 26, proved to
be a success. Mrs. Reed tabulated
approximately 275 parents sigma
lures on the register; this does not
account for children present. The
guests, after being welcomed by
teachers and students, toured the
old building and new addition.
Each class room had samples of
students work on display.
Traffic Problem Solved
The boys of the Landscape De-
partment, under the supervision of
Mrs. Reed, are seeing their plans
realized by the construction of the
sidewalk and bus-turn-around
directly southeast of the school.
The turn-around is the solution
of traffic problem caused by
the confusion of buses and parents
cars in the front circle. The plan
was further melted when a par
ent's car struck Pat Compton, a
ninth grader, as she crossed the
front circle.
After the landscape boys drew
up the plans, the Maintenance De-
partment of the Board of Educa-
ton put in the curbing and side
walk.The road will be widened to
twenty feet and black-topped.
Perhaps a shelter will be con-
structed in the back of the school
for bus students.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Convey of
Agnew Drive had as their house
guests last weekend. Mr.. Covey's
sister and niece, Mrs. David Les
her and daughter Marian of Balti-
more. Marian Lesher appeared on
TV while in Washington. On Sat-
urday she danced on the "Candy
Kitchen" program.
Miss Susie Belle Cronise, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Mary Cronise of Craw-
ford Drive spent Easter in Holland
this year. Miss Cronise is sta
toned in London, England and is
employed by Uncle Sam.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmanuel Walter
and daughter Linda of Denham
Road spent last weekend at the
home of Mrs. Walters mother,
Mrs. Ruth Snyder at Winchester.
Levin Gregory Comfy, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Levin Comfy of
Lewis Avenue was baptized at St.
Mary's Church on Sunday, April
Y, at 2 pm. by Father Gregory
Echle of Holy Comforter Parish in
Washington. Levin Gregory's god
parents were DR.. and Mrs. William
S. Murphy of Rockville. A lunch
con for the baptismal party, Miss
Rebecca Fields, Mrs. Comly's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William S.
Shipley and Miss Elizabeth Metz
ger of Washington, Mrs. Bessie
Dove of Rockville, Mr.. Robert
Harris of New York and big sis
ters Anne, Barbara, Carol and
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-04-30

Diane, and big brother Michael,
followed at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Comfy.
Among the sick bay in Rock
crest is young Elwood America,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Amer
lea of Rockcrest Drive who is MAX
ing a slow recovery from his re-
cent serious illness.
Little Faith O'Gorman daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo O'Gorman
is the latest Lewis Avenue victim
of that old boogie boo the measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Twark of
Crawford Drive returned home on
Sunday from Kent, Ohio where
they visited Mr.. Twark's sister and
brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Cashmere. While there they
attended the wedding of Mr..
Twark's niece, Miss Janet Cash
mere to Mr.. Clifford Gierke on
Saturday. They also visited their
many friends and relatives.
st. Mary's Sodality held a tea
and reception for new members at
the Church and Parish Hall last
Sunday afternoon. Sixteen new
members were received into the
group. Father Gregory Echle of
Holy Comforter Church in Wash
ington gave the invocation and re-
ceived the new members. Father
Kane of st. Mary's Church assisted
at the ceremonies. Tea was served
by the project, Mrs. Forrest
Magruder.
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Richard Montgomery High
Minstrel Show Tomorrow

Howdy Honey" is the name of
the minstrel being presented at 8
pm. tomorrow at the R.M.H.S.
This is not a regular minstrel.
Howdy Honey" represents de-
parture from former shows of the
same type. 1t was written and pro-
duced by the students.
There is great mystery con-
corning, the first act of the show.
1t is a" deep, dark" secret. The
only hint that Mrs. Mary F. de-
Vermond, director, will give is that
it is "chock full of humor and
fun. You'll have to come and see
it for yourself"
The cast includes such charac-
ters as Levi Dinwiddie DANGER
field, Barry Pifer; Emancipation
Skunky Small Change, Joe Bride;
Rev. Shadrack Abednego Jones,
Stuart Sherman; Alphonse Napo-
leon Beau'E'Gard, Glenn Smith;
Creola, Alethia Mayes; and
Bubble Jaw Duke Ellington Lee,
Ned Prettyman.
The last part of the show will
consist of speciality acts and
harmony. These include dance
numbers, novelties, and vocal solo
numbers. Some of the old favor
ties sung by the cast will include
"Spookie Boogie Hop" Sweet
Georgia Brown" "Ol' Man River
"Who Did? Whale Did! -, "It's
a Grand Night for Singing"
Ezekial Saw De Wheel" and
Fine and Dandy"
Howdy Honey" is being CO.
sponsored by the Glee Club and
Student Government. The Stu
dent Government is in charge of
publicity, tickets, refreshments,
programs, etc; the Glee Club
handles all talent and production
of the minstrel.
1t is hoped that everyone will
turn out to make the show a sue
cess. The public is cordially in
vited to attend.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-04-30

teachers will attend the reception
for DR.. Edwin Broome to be held
Saturday afternoon at Richard
Montgomery High School. Mr..
and Mrs. Emerson Slacum will at
tend the secondary schools prin-
cipals' dinner in honor of DR.. and
Mrs. Edwin Broome at the Peter
Pan Saturday evening.
Mrs. Benjamin Duckett, Mrs. B.
M. Woodfield and Mrs. j. o. Har-
vey were among the group from
Damascus who went on the garden
tour of the county Monday.
Cliffie Bennett spent the week
with his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. M. Woodfield, while his
brother, Stevie, was i'll at home.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-04-30
Rockets Defeat
Georgetown Prep

The Rockets used three pitchers,
three hits, and five runs to defeat
Georgetown Prep on April 81, by
score of to 3.
Jim Barrack, John Coleman and
Bill Hutchinson did the pitching,
and Dick Disney, Robert Ricketts,.
and Bill Hutchinson supplied one
hit each for the Rockets. Berry
and Scarf were the two hurlers
for Georgetown Prep. The Rockets
scored all of their runs in the last
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-04-30
FELLOWSHIP CLUB DANCE

The Fellowship Club of Mont
gomery Lodge 1876, A. M. & F. M,
of Rockville will hold its Annual
Spring Dance Saturday, May 2,
at the Agricultural Center in Cal
thersburg.
The band will strike up the first
tune at $3.50 and dancing will con-
tinue until 1890. Tickets are
$500 per couple, tax included, and
dress will be informal.