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took the lead midway the End Ian
and held on to the finish. Francis
Haslan (Car 44) gave keen compe-
tition for Laps and then ran into
difficulty and dropped back. Law
renee Tucker (Car 29) came on to
give Vincent real battle until he
threw a tire at the 20 Lap and
dropped out of contention. Bill
Walker (Car 3O) then moved into
the runner-up position to trail
Vincent over the finish line.
In the opening race Bill Davis
was out in front in Car 2 at the
first Lap. Sam Vincent (Car 24
took over the lead for one Ian
and then went over the bank to
drop out of the race. Davis moved
back in the lead and STAYED to the
end followed by Bill Billings (Car
I'D in End, and Bob Van Gorder
lCar 495), in 3rd. In the End race.
Bill Walker put Car 80 out in
front at the start and was never
headed although Horace williams
in Car AK gave him run for
the money to the finish. Tucker
(Car 29) was 3rd. In the 3rd Race.
Tucker (Car 29) jumped out to the
leao and came in winner, trailed
by Williams ak and Bill Walk
er CSO). In the 4th Race Jimmy
Edwards (Car 81 and Sam Vincent
(Car y put on one of the best
races of the evening. The lead
changed 4 times with Vincent
breaking away to win in the last
two Laps. Edwards was End with
Freddie White (Car 33) in 3rd
place. Francis Haslan (Car 44)
crashed through the fence on the
lst turn and was out of the race
going into the 4th Lap.
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ReCTeGtiORGL Center
VIII Open July lth
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early this month, has not. as vet
been refilled.
During the period that the swim
ming area has been free of water.
the Coolies have cleaned and level
ed the sandy bottom, which will
serve to make the swimming area
more attractive and much safer:
by removing stumps and spreading
sand over a wider area, the size of
the kiddies' Wading and swimming
area has been almost doubled. A
bulldozer has been used to advan-
tage near the end of the pier in
the effort to provide a deeper area
suitable for safe diving.
Stumps have also been removed
rom the shoreline and picnic
grove; benches, tables, see-saws
and swings have all been repaint-
ed, and major improvements have
been made to the lighthouses and
concession stand. A new sliding
board has been built by Dale NOlen
and this will be moved out into the
wading area as soon as Haven Lake
is reilled. Jimmy Weller has been
appointed by Cootie Commander
Charles Mulholland to take charge
OF the work sessions, another of
which will be held at the park this
Sunday.
Tentative plans for the 195S-re-
opening call for entertainment.
free eats, and gifts for the young
sters. Walter Quering and Preston
cannon are ito be in charge of the
entertainment. Clement Nevins will
have charge Of procuring and pre-
pairing steamed clans and other
"eatables", and Ralph Scott will
have charge of procuring and dis
tributing gifts for the voungstars
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-26

Kelly, Newark, junior vice COM
imander; Samuel d. Ableman, New
port, quartermaster, and Adam
Johns, Wilmington, surgeon. All
of the new officers were unanimous
choices except Rev. White, who
easily defeated Rev. Gibson, for
chaplain, and Adams Johns, who
defeated Leighton Johnson, George
town, for surgeon. The newly elect
ed officers were installed in their
respective offices by Past Depart
ment Commander Louis Szymanski.
James L. Cubbage, of Clayton,
who ably lead the Delaware De-
partment the past year, presided
over the encampment sessions and
was accorded a standing ovation
following the election of his sue
cessOr.
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-26
DISTURBING PHILOSOPHY

Retail clerks in a New England state
don't want to work after six at night So
their union asked the legislature to pass a
law making it illegal for any store in town
OF more than 5000 and with over nine en-
ployees to keep open after that hour.
The Wall Street Journal made this the
subject of an editorial. 1t said that it could
understand and sympathize with the posi-
tons OF all invOlved-the clerks, the store
keepers, and the consumers. 1t then pointed
to some of the absurd complexities that would
crop up in an attempt to draft the demanded
law, saying, "A rational argument could be
made for both sides of every position and
so, no matter what the result, the law would
be arbitrary capriciOus and confusing"
Then the paper made this significant OBJ
seryatiOn: yet what is disturbing goes deep
er than the difficulties Of craftsmanship. For
this little squabble is a reflection of a gen
eral philosophy that the governments role is
to Jump In as arbiter and judge every labor
matter 1t must take Sides
That goes to the heart of the matter
There are all kinds of conflicting arguments
as to the merits and demerits of retail stores
staying open at night. But these arguments
are dWarfed by the incOntrOvertible fact that
when we run to government to solve every
problem, we are undermining the basic re-
sponslbilities, rights, and freedoms of indi-
Vlduals, businesses and organizations.
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-26
TIME IS THE BIG FACTOR

A bill has been introduced in Congress-
which would require the Interstate Commerce
Commission to act within so days when the
railroads apply for rate adjustments made
necessary by increased operating costs. In
the view of experts, this bill would correct
a serious and lOng-standing inequality-and
1t would go long way toward restoring basic
stability to. the railroads financial position.
Recent experience demonstrates Just how
important this proposed bill is. Since World
War IL, the railroads found it necessary to
petition the ICC for rate increases on four
occasions, due to soaring wages and material
costs. The elapsed time between the filing of
the petitions and ices final devisions aver
aged 206 dayS-Or nine and One-half months.
In one case there was a delay of $50 davs.
The railroads were required to operate ali
this time with inadequate revenues-asN : is
witnessed by the fact that in each instance
ICC finally granted substantial increases.
ASK any businessman, small or large
what 1t would mean to him if he had to sell
ms goods and services at fixed price. while
the cost of labor and everything else he had
to buy went up and up. The railroads are
no different from any other business in this
respect-and, in addition, they must paw for
a tremendous expansion and Improvement
program which is essential if thew are to
continue to provide the quality of service This
country needs. The "time-lag" bill is loo
per cent IN the public interest.
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-26
BABSON Discusses The 1853 Crop Outlook

BABSON PARK, Mass, June 26-
Although it is too early in the sea
son for me to make a cOmprehen-
siVe forecast of the 1853 cron
prospects, there are a few high
lights that may be of interest. But
tlrst, l can say that as of June /
the outlook for most of the conn
try was fairly good
ANOTHER BUMPER WHEAT
CROP
Wheat crops of a billion bushels
or more have been commonplace in
this country during recent years.
The 1858 crop should be no excep-
tlon, TO the rule, Notwithstanding
the very poor outlook in certain
dry sections. Things would look
brighter for the wheat farmer ;f
the total crop were smaller, since
storage space at the peak of the
harvesting season will be at a
premium. This will make it diff
cult, If not impossible, for some
farmers to avail themselves Of the
Government loan. Supplies Of old
crop wheat are also heavy. This
all adds up to burdensOme total
supplies for the 1953-1954 season.
ana may we'll presage some form of
government control on 1854 pro-
duction.
expect another relatively small
rye crop this year, perhaps mOder-
ately larger than the 1852 outturn
OF l5,91O,O00 bushels, but well be-
low the ten-year average of 25.-
SSl 200 bushels. However, it should
sufiice, since imports from Canada
probably will take up any slack
Despite floods and other setbacks
IN the southern rice area, another
Dig crop is on the way, and viii
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-26

The University of Maryland has
developed a new tomato variety.
resistant to cracking and highly re-
slstant to fusarium wilt. Seed Of
the new variety, Chesapeake, is
now being distributed to seed
growers.
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-26
TRADE, NOT AID

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-01
Penny-Pinching

The $4,000 financial predicament of the
District Veterans Service Center warrants more
consideration than it has so far gotten from
Congress. Years ago. after considerable public
demand, the center became truly zone stop"
activity, eliminating as far as possible the we'll
known run around from one agency to another
This was achieved with a small staff and slim
budget The center's director even turned back
to the Treasury some funds he had saved by
strict economy Last summer Congress cut the
center's budget from $127, 900 to $4,000. Seven
employees had to be laid of, but the rules call
for 30-day notice and payment Of accumulated
leave That cost the center $1,000, of which
81, 900 was saved by not replacing housing
expert when she resigned. The Commissioners
asked for $1,000 to make up the deficit, but the
House Appropriations Committee cut the re-
quest to $4,000 with a critical aside about the
center'S administration. The center's director
says he can't fire any more Of his employees
because he owes them so much accumulated
leave, mainly due to their staying on the job
without vacation to fill the gaps left by the
seven fired employees. Veterans are still using
the center at the rate of 800 day. They range
from the World War veteran in need of hos
pitaliZation to the 21-year-old veteran of the
Korean conflict in need of fatherly advice about
beginning as an adult the civilian life he left
as a boy. The veterans are still very much with
US. They should not. be let down for $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-01
Willow Ware Legend

In The Sunday Star Of April 10
there was an article by Edward s.
Jones headed Secret Societies. Foreign
Chinese Could Aid South China Revolt"
Mr.. Jones interprets the legend of the
willow Ware" pattern in a way which
is new to me. He claims that it depicts
three Buddhist monks, fleeing from q
Chinese monastery which is being
burned by the ManchuS. These monks,
according to him. founded the secret
society Of Heaven and Earth" or THE
Triad Society"
I have heard the legend Of the
Chinese Willow Plate many times but
never this version. The story as have
read it and taught it and seen it written
and heard it told has been as follows:
A very wealthy Chinese and his
daughter lived in the house. She fell
in love with the gardener. Her father
was furious. The figures on the bridge
are the girl, her lover, and the father,
following with appraised thong. The
birds overhead are the souls of the two
lovers. who lost their lives, fleeing from
the irate old man. The gods took pity
on them! The old Chinese father can
be clearly seen, with his whip appraised.
Where did Mr.. Jones get his version?
Laura *. Pollock.
Editors note: Mr.. Jones received
the story of "Willow Pattern" china
originally from the Governor of Fukien
Province, where the Triad Society was
formed. It was also explained at the
time that the pattern had been copied
by British manufacturers who had
modified the design to appeal to
Western tastes. Illustrations of the
differences were provided. It should be
noted that all Of the figures shown on
the bridge are carrying in their hands
articles which have been identified as
stats or "distaffs," as opposed to the
popular story that only the last figure
is carrying a whip. Also none Of the
figures shown is female. DR.. j. S. M.
Ward, probably the best known English
speaking Sinologist, supports this ex-
planation.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-01

some one says. when hearing the pes
simistic phrase in every day life.
The expert knows better.
He realizes that too often such
phrases, unheeded, are the very first
signs. and that if an expert could be
found to assess them, and to carefully
talk over matters, something might be
done to save lost soul.
In the final analysis, it all comes
down to the individual.
It is necessary to have the back
ground in ones self to save ones self
Some one should come to comfort.
but, as the great novelist said, no one
ever does. At least it seems that way
The complexities of life have grown in
recent years. Even the unthinking
know great deal about too much. No
one, for instance, can understand the
atom, but most persons today think
they know at least little about It.
Those who looked at the recent
Einstein formulas, as printed in the
newspapers, knew that they actually
knew nothing. All they have, as q re-
suit of other mems wisdom, is a great
uneasiness. They know enough to be
afraid. They have right to be afraid;
who knows what will come? It is the
unknown Of which mankind has al
ways been frightened most.
One Of the best defenses is summed
up in the common expression, $50
what?"
The careless, saying that. scarcely
realize that it is a bulwark against
fright, but 1t is. Common phrases are
the residue of the wisdom Of mankind.
The slogans we read often strike
straight home. The proverbs common
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-01
By Charles E. TroceWeN
v. ID. l..

to all races, possess a world Of simple
wisdom. They are not just bright say
ingS, or wiSecrackS, as we say today,
but hold an essential wiseness. Take
the old French proverb, This is
wicked animal: when attacked, it de-
tends itself" Here we have the essence
Of the French mind, seeing clearly that
the innocent are often attacked, and
then villified because they resist. To
know this proverb. and to realize its
rightness, is to have shot ready to
throw back at the enemy in time Of
need.
A little wholesome cyniciSn. mostly
found in not expecting too much of
mankind, is one of the best self-com-
forters.
One runs certain danger, Of course,
in using this weapon.
In this respect. it Is no different
from a shotgun or an atom bomb.
The back lash may be worse than
the first effect. .
To adopt bit of cynicism, to defend
ones self, without knowing when to
drop it, is to build up trouble for ones
self.
OVERRIDING is usually bad, and partic-
ularly so in the handling of cynicism.
We have simplifled our definition of
the cynic too far If we hold to the
dictionary's primary meaning Of
snarling dog. The good dog only Snarls
when he needs to: the rest of the time
he is like the now famous "doggie in
the window" with his waggly tail. The
Greek cynicS were philosophers who
long ago recognized the value of a
little doubt In everyday life. We need
it more than ever now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-01

winning words written by Sergei Mix
haloff and Ell Registrar.
On March IS, 1914, it was officially
announced to the world that the Inter
rationale" was replaced by the Hymn
of the Soviet Union" A theme Of world
revolution, hate and hope was being
replaced by one which was considered
both patriotic and nationalistic-thi
fact being deduced from the mention
of great Russia" great Lenin." and
of course, great Stain" 1t is one Of
the new national anthems. If not the
only one, which mentions a leaders
name in its verse. This point demon
strates a certain type Of individuality
quite typical Of Russia's latter-day
leaders.
The reason given for this momentous
revision was that the International"
did not reflect the fundamental changes
which had occurred in the country
as a result of the success of Soviet
construction and was not true picture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-01
How to Get New Maestro Into the Act?
By Katherine E. Wilson

As WEBS Of pastel ribbons are
"a woven into tents Of spring May
poles to the familiar tune Of Country
Garden" the far more enveloping web
of Communist fervor today echoes
around the world to the tempo of the
Soviet Union national hymn.
Last May Day. the Russian anthem
was the musical banner for the gigan-
tic display Of troops, armor and jet
planes parading before Premier Stain
during Moscow's May Day celebration
in Red Square. It might have been
the background music for the 10000
Communists shouting the anti-United
States and anti-Japanese slogans at
the riotous May Day. rally in Tokyo.
Well could it have been the marching
song of the Red group who were fired
upon after ignoring positive orders not
to join Mexico City's May Day parade.
This musical power is Just one more
tribute to the never-to-be-forgotten
leadership Of Joseph Stain. This
maestro Of the worlds political con-
cert knew fun well the background and
history Of his peoples emotions and
thereby created some Of his personal
power through them.
Formerly, the INTERNATIONAL" was
considered as the companion piece in
status to God Save the King" and
Francis Scott Keys masterpiece. Ac-
tually, the "Internationale" was not
of Russian origin, but was borrowed
from the Rfench-having been intro
duced in Paris in December, 1899, by
the French Socialist, Henri Ghesquiri.
It Immediately became the most popu-
lar hymn of workers of the world.
After Tsarist times. its theme. Down
With the Exploiters of the Workers."
was in accord with Russian thinking.
Yet, as time moved on and Stain
gained what free thinking democracies
hope was a superficial mastery of his
countrymen'S minds, he found this
recognized national anthem no longer
a perfect fit into his plans of progress.
With a wave of his wand. in his favorite
maestro fashion, it was no more. An
open competition for the new national
anthem was won by A. v. Alexandrof,
a well-known music composer, with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-01
This and That

The great Thomas Hardy, in speak
ing of one of his characters (Jude)
says: "He could have been comforted
if any one had come to comfort him.
But no one ever does"
This honest pessimism points to one
great necessity:
One must comfort ones self.
Every one, for even moderate Sue
cess in this world. must be able to
look at life realistically. to dream and
hope, but at the same time measure
one fact by another, and not be too
happy over success, or too upset over
failure.
Hundreds of suicides, on the increase
in recent years, show how many per-
sons there are who understand the first
part OF this necessity, but not the last
part, and it is exactly in the last part
that one can help ones self most.
1t is comparatively easy to be modest
in success, but extremely difficult to
refuse to be upset by failure Of one
sort or another
Everywhere the steady listener hears
pessimistic phrases.
Some of them, unfortunately, are
uttered by persons who will go on to
kill themselves.
This is the conclusion Of medical
men who, in recent years, have made q
study of such matters, owing to the
increase in suicides all over the coun-
try.
The pesSimistic utterance has come
to hold in their minds place 1t never
did before, and still does not among
laymen.
"Hes Just shooting Oh his mouth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-01
Postal improvements

When our Postmaster General in
augurated new postal schedule, ex-
tending the window services at Benja-
min Franklin Station and thirty-one
other stations throughout the city, he
brought great relief to long-suffering
public.
From purely personal angle, the
city-wide collection of mail from $3.50
am. through II pm. each weekday
under the new plan, adding as it does
212 hours to the previous collection
schedule and expediting the turnover
of letters in city where mail has been
recognized as taking three days in
transit, is an even greater achievement.
With approximately $4,000 letters
now picked up on the II o'clock collec-
ton, one-quarter of which is estimated
for city delivery, the gratifying result Of
a letter passing from sender to recipient
overnight has been achieved.
When q cabinet offlcer indicted into
Office on January 20 addresses himself
so Immediately and so successfully to
the improvement of his public service
as Arthur E. Summerfield has done in
the case of the mail service a warm
recognition on the part of the citizens
affected and salvos of praise would seem
to be very much in order. LetStls hope
other departments of the Government
will address themselves to equal consid-
Grafton Of the public convenience, initi-
ating control of the parking meters
in the vicinity Of our Post Offices with
the objective of creating rapid turn
over of those desiring to park and post.
A fifteen or twenty minute parking
period would permit, except on holidays,
ample time for the usual mailing re-
quirements.
Mrs. George e. Thorpe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-01
Peace Cross Solution

It isn't hard to understand why
after reading your news item headed
Few Boat Owners Seem Interested in
Bladensburg Basin"-there isn't too
much enthusiasm for boat basin near
the famed Peace Cross.
The American Automobile Association
has, for score of years, been urging
as has The Star-a solution to the
flooded conditions which so often pre-
vail at the juncture of U. s. and U. S.
SO. Here is an important artery Of
trafic and intersection which is so
badly under water, during winter or
rainy seasons, that sometimes passenger
cars simply cannot get through at all.
u. s. SO connects the Capital of the
United States with the Capital Of Mary
land; and U. S. connects Washington.
D. c., with such important cities as
Baltimore. Philadelphia, Newark and
New York.
. believe the AAA Clubs position is
sound in that their chief interest lies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-01
We Build q House

First ,Dere our trees. the sourtDood
And hickories, a single pine
Above our blueprint roof. We could
Imagine floor and tDau from ttotne
Staked out in patterns on the ground.
Building the house afforded netD
Adventure daily, till tDe found
Ourselves Dere in it, as it UretD.
For such house 0rotDs like a tree
Nor can be shaped By hands alone:
With hearts and hands in harmony,
We butt our house to stand like stone
Against whatever time may bring
And offer more than Shelterin0.
Louise Crenshow Roy