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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-08-12
AN EXAMPLE, WORTHY MANY cHEERs AND MORE.

George W. Haskell of Elizabeth City, for 20 years
has operated newspaper, sometimes weekly sometimes
semi-weeky and sometimes daily His project has been
one-man He is of highest character and hon.
esty and his only vice has been working himself hours
that too long His trusting nature led him into bust
ness deal years ago. whereby his newspaper which
going concern just about wrecked and the value
of his equipment decimated terribly and for which he got
reimbursement He lost heavily In order to keep going
George worked all the harder trying to and rebuild
with what he had left He broke down his health and had
to spend long period in sanatorium.
1t was deserving fight worthy of many cheers from
the sidenes and particularly business support than
he got However he did make many admirers and friends
1t is those people who admire with Georges grit who
to his this month"; and agreed to keep his
paper going while he has again be away for IL months
this time George is in the Gravely Memorial Hospital at
Chapel Hill for serious operation which may have been
fastened by his continued work since his return home
George has been all his life loyal and true of
his town and his region He deserves much than he
will get and we would like to movement among the
newspaper publishers of his state to underw the opera
ton of his newspaper while he is away probably wouldn't
cost cent for income should take of the COSTS but by
bringing in the required mechanical and editorial talent
needed the newspaper could be revtazed into the useful
of community service that George always sought
make of it.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-08-12

We haven't had too much to say in the last two or three
about mosquito control project begun by the
businessmen of Mays Head and vicinity For thing got
good start plane bought and have waited to see
results of the early spraying We told that re-
suits were worth while All of know that effective control
of mosquitoes going to do than other thing we
think of toward making tourist customers happier
and putting more dollars in our pockets.
We're going to need lot more business soon because
old Connie interrupted the ringing of cash registers just
whole week The mention of hurricane any
where the Atlantic somehow makes people skedadde
just like old maids will climb tables at the mention OF
mouse with in sight Be it may, we've always had
EN- and probably always WILL meaning hurricanes Nobody
far has been hurt in the Dare Coast but we hurt
lot afteward and business is hurt the mosquitoes which
always follow hurricane tide.
The Mays Head mosquito control group is the only
united effort far to fight mosquitoes 1t is backed by sub
santia people, and managed by competent personnel We
understand is about out of funds and it's going to need
money shortly after Comics tides get in production
We hope folks with the money will loosen up little, and
chip in some more
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-08-12

the neighbors, but is forgiven for
all wrong-doing when he looks up
with his baby face and says, Il
sorry, muvver."
He likes to wade in mud puddies
and get dirty and wet and climb
on everything and walk on new
made beds and throw pillows, for
he is just a little boy who does
not want to be President OF the
United States. He has no ambitions,
but tries to sing Davy Crockett and
likes .airplanes, baseballs and any
thing that makes noise. When
he does not get his way, he becomes
very angry and will cry loudly
and peep through his fingers to
see if he is winning his point. lie
climbs the stair rail and climbs on
the dining table, but when ne
screws up his baby face in all
seriousness, he can do no wrong
when he says, 81 sorry, daddy"
He is just a little boy with wide
shoulders, big brown eyes, tiny
hands and feet, and little baby
smile that will melt heart OF
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-08-12
HURRICANE HEAT AND INDIAN SUMNER.

Indian Summer days in the making and the weather
seemed to be of unreenng heat eveones brain to
be scared to the point that the only thoughts cooling
drinks and tissues to wipe the profusion of perspraton
Drenched shirts and the constant exhaaon of reaths
the form of whew the constant reminder that the
weather has taken first place in thoughts and conversation
Then comes the almost deathy still humid heat-so
still that forebodng People begin to perk up-to
wonder Radios bare out that the to the
Atlantic coastlanda hurricanes headed this way The
drenched shirts forgotten telephones begin to
buzz those wanting to know the later weather bureau bull
letn-with the question"Is headed this way?" Even
the mnutest detail of its and action is listened
with the keenest interest
The quiet of the elements produces quiet of the popu
lacewith solemn prayerke attitude Each thinking out
his problem and method of its solving before the force of
the winds strike.
This Columbia this the 9th day of August 1855
when hurricane Connie threatening its way the
Atlantic-Blanche w. Cohoon.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-08-12

stone. He does not want to be a
congressman or senator, but likes
cowboys and Superman and boats
and horses. He can never sit still,
but must ever be on the move and
stands on his head on the furni-
ture. His hands are dirty and his
eyelashes are long and he does not
obey his parents, but to win his
point he only has to display his
winning smile and say in all humil-
ity, 81 sorry, muvver and dad"
One day he will grow up an@
put away childish things and there
will be no more running and jump
ing and carefree playing at our
house. No more will we hear his
childish patter and baby crying in
the night, for life will grow serious
for him as he must face the woes
of the world. No more can muvver
soothe his weeping and kiss his
little fingers to heal them from all
hurt. Now he is an angel straight
from heaven, but then he will be
a man as he finds that world that
he is seeking.
No matter what he does or where
he may wander along the high
road of life, he will always be our
baby boy and he may become
famous and reach unheard-of pin
nacles of success in life, but best
of all we will remember his serious
baby face and hear him when he
said, II sorry, muvver and dad"
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-08-12
GULROCK PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. James Pugh of
Norfolk and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Sadler of New Holland visited Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Pugh. Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Pugh and Jr. also visited
them.
Mrs. Warren Payne is home after
a visit at Roanoke Rapids and
Valdosta, Ga. Mr.. and Mrs. Sephas
Harris and Sharon of Roanoke
Rapids spent the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. Payne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Pugh and
Patricia were in Washington Sat-
urday. Mrs. Patsy Mckinney of
Engelhard spent several days with
her daughter, Mrs. Carl Pugh.
Guthrie Francis of Stumpy
Point visited mere last week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Payne and
Alex Mason were in Fairfield Sat
urday.
Mrs. Mary Dali of Springfield
has returned home after a week
here with her sister, Mrs. Roscoe
Mason.
Carol Gilligan is visiting her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Bill
Mason of Norfolk, Va.
Mrs. Roscoe Mason spent Sum-
day at Mays Head.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ozrow Gibbs of
Middletown, Mr.. and Mrs. Mac
Caravan of Engelhard, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Cuthrell of Lake Land
ing and Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Gibbs
of Pantego visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Linwood Gibbs Sunday.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-08-12
OTHER EDITORS
JUST A LITTLE BOY WHO
SAYS: 81 SORRY MUVVER''
BY CARLTON NORRIS
Editor, Gates County Index

He's just little boy with big
eyes, a big grin, baby face and
little pug nose. He laughs and cries
and runs and jumps and falls
down and gets up and tries it all
over again. He breaks toys and
writes on walls and drops food on
the floors and scars the furniture
with his bike, and he is lot Of
trouble. !
He doesn't want to go to. bed at
night and he arises early in the
morning and he loves dogs and
pulls the cats tail and breaks disn4
es and anything he eats such as
chocolate cake looks good on his
face. He is provoking to his par
ents and makes too much noise for
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-08-12
FARMERS TAKE A LOOK AT
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
lFrom Better Farmingl

(From Better Farming)
The movement toward consolidation of rural schools is
slowing down despite strong pressure behind
that farmers carefully balancing the possible
gains against the costs Their verdict often than
not that the price of consolidation is too high not only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23
A Thnngtt fur Tnhay
Lenten Reflections by People You Know
By Senotor Robert S. Kerr

There many of Scripture which mean so
much Certainly is greater has meaning than
John, lille: For God loved the world that He gave
His only begoen Son, that whatsoever believeth in Him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23
Nixon Receives
Vnginio-Grown
Japanese Cherry

Vice President Nixon was given
a Japanese cherry blossom tree
today, the same strain as the
beauties which ring Tidal Basin
but his tree grew in Norfolk.
The 8-foot high, single bios
som tree will be planted in the
Nixon family's yard at 1901 Til
den street NV.
I'VE don't have a cherry tree.
we have a couple Of blooming
crab apples" Mr.. Nixon told
members of the Cherry Blossom
Festival Committee, who pre-
sented the gift at the Capitol.
Edward J. Kelly, superintend-
ent of National Capital Parks
and vice chairman of the festi-
val committee, said, I'VE couldn't
give one from the Basin, that
would be Illegal since they're
Government property"
MFR. Nixon will be a participant
in the festival, which begins
March IS. He will spin the wheel
Of fortune at the festival ball,
April /, at the Shoreham Hotel
and so choose the cherry blossom
queen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23
By Fronk SortweII, Jr.

A 10-year-old boy, who tried
to hang himself in the District
Receiving Home for Children is
q perfect example of the kind
of child who should never be
in the home, Supt. j. s. Kosisky
said today.
But there was no other place to
put him.
The boy, emotionallly dis
turbed, had been making trouble
for other children in the insti-
tuition over the week end, Mr..
Kosisky said.
Although the staff of the home
knew in the first hour they had
him that he was trouble maker
and tried to keep a special watch
on him, he attacked several boys.
In the fracas his shirt was torn
off. A counselor put the boy
in his bedroom and went to get
another shirt.
The boy stripped a sheet off
the bed, threw one end over
the door, slammed the door to
hold it, and hanged himself.
The counselor found him gasp
ing for breath. DR.. Robert Lin
coin, consultant psychiatrist to
the Welfare Department, sent
the boy to District General Hos
pital for mental observation.
II tried to question him. but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23
Receiving Home Called No Place for Boy, 10
Who Attempted to Hang Self With Sheet

he wouldn't talk at ALL" Mr..
Kosisky said. Il asked him If
he wanted to live. He shook his
head but wouldn't say anything"
DR.. Lincoln, who had seen
the colored boy throw a tan
trum when he had barely entered
the Receiving Home, had felt
there was little that could be
done for him in the home. But
the District has no facilities for
such disturbed children. he said.
The 10-year-old had been ar
rested for threatening police
officer with a pairing knife.
Another boy as seriously dis
turbed is in the Receiving Home
today, Mr.. Kosisky said. He is a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23
Star sta6 Photo.

sex pervert and requires con-
slant watching.
On the girls side of the home
five inmates are in solitary con-
f1nement today after a disturb
ance Monday.
1t started when an 18-year-old
and four friends began torment
ing a 13-year-old girl who was
going home that day. The 13-
year-old was taken out of the
area and the girls turned on
another. Three counselors and
two juvenile squad officers, who
were there in connection with
another case. quieted the girls.
but not before one had smashed
the glass in a door with a chair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23

Two juveniles made a 40-foot
drop down tied bed sheets to
escape last night from detention
quarters on the third floor of
Arlington Courthouse.
The boys. one II and the other
IA, were recaptured just before
midnight in a stolen car on South
Glebe road near Fourteenth
street, Detective Sergt. George
Coppage said.
Arlington Hospital said the IT.
year-old was treated for a
spralned ankle. Police said he
became frightened about halfway
down and jumped to the con-
crete areaway between the court
house and the old jail.
The boys landed just outside
windows of the detective bureau
in the courthouse basement,
which was unoccupied at the
time.
Held for Fairfax
Both boys were being held in
the Arlington shelter for Fairfax
authorities. Fairfax court Off
Gals said the older boy. who
lives in Arlington, is charged
with breaking into a store.
The 14-year-old who lives
near Falls Church, was COM
mitted as being incorrigible
after his mother complained she
was unable to control him and
he refused to 60 to school.
Judge Hugh Reid said that in
recent weeks the shelter has
been damned with the extreme
problem age crowd" He said
there have been as many as Is
juveniles in the two-room shell
ter in the day time and 10 at
night.
Anyone who wants to do a
real job of getting away can do
it." the judge said. He added
the greatest risk is that a boy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23
House Unit Expected
To Authorize Study
Of Auditorium Soon

The House District Commit
tee is expected to approve soon
the first step toward creation
of a music, cultural and civic
auditorium for Washington.
Already approved by a sub
committee headed by Repre-
sentative Morrison, Democrat, of
Louisiana, the measure provides
a $25, 900 appropriation to set up
a commission to study the plan.
Details Of the proposal would
be left to 13-member COM
mission which would report di-
rectly to the President. There
appears to be little opposition
in the District Committee to the
bill to set up the commission.
Should it be approved as ex-
pected. it would go directly to
the House for consideration. The
Senate also is believed to be
favorably disposed toward the
bill.
The proposal has strong sup
port from civic and cultural
groups here, and the Washing
ton Board OF Trade has voiced
its support.
For Inaugurations, Too
In general, the bill proposes
a large auditorium, suitable for
presidential inaugurations and
other state functions; symphony
and opera halls, and facilities
for radio and television.
Inflated proposals in the past
for such a structure have in
cluded side issues which observ-
ers feel fastened their defeat.
The current plan, however, is
devoid of definite proposals,
calling only for a study.
A spokesman for the House
District Committee said the bill
probably would be considered at
the committees next meeting,
possibly later this week.
Representative TIL ompson,
Democrat, of New Jersey has
voiced the hope that private
interests would provide the need
ed cash for building such an
auditorium. Several individuals
have expressed interest in help
ing to finance the building.
White House Approval Seen
The bill, if approved by the
House and Senate, also is ex-
pected to have smooth sailing
at the White House. In his
state-of -the-U Union message to
Congress earlier this year Presi-
dent Eisenhower proposed to do
more to give official recognition
to the Importance Of the arts
and other cultural activities"
Sponsors of the measures also
have argued that the Govern
ment already is spending vast
sums to help rebuild cultural
facilities in foreign countries.
In making its study the pro-
posed commission would work
with the National Capital Plan
ming Commission and the Fed
eral Commission on Fine Arts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23
2 Juveniles Use Bedsheet Rope
To Escape Arlington Lookup

trying to escape might injure
or kill himself on the long drop
to the ground.
St0p-gap Shelter
The judge said the escape was
possible because the shelter is
lust a stop-gap." He said the
proposed regional detention
home to be built near AMMAN
dale is badly needed.
The juvenile detention facility,
opened last year, adjoins the
county Jail. Windows of the
juvenile shelter are not barred
but are covered by wire mesh.
Police said the boys left the
sheets flying in the wind and
made their way to the nearby
1000 block of North Fifteenth
street, where they stole the auto.
They were recaptured by Po-
licemen Charles M. Mackey, jr.,
and John F. Fogerty near the
home of one of the boys. After
being examined at the hospital,
they were placed in Jail. The
14-year-old was unhurt, the hos
pital said.
Two weeks ago, newsmen re-
ceived anonymous telephone
calls saying just such an escape
attempt had been made at the
juvenile shelter. Juvenile au-
thorities, after an inspection of
the shelter with newsmen. said
there was nothing to the report.
A county newspaper ran an &C
count of the rumor and the re-
ported method of escape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23
information Booth
In Capitol Rotundo
Asked by Kefouver

An information booth would
be established in the rotunda Of
the Capitol for the benefit Of
thousands Of visitors who throng
the place, under legislation in
troduced by Senator Kefauver,
Democrat, Of Tennessee.
"It is important" said Senator
Kefauver, that accurate infor-
nation concerning the Capitol,
its history and its place in our
Government be made available
to each visitor"
To make such information
available in printed form. the
Architect of the Capitol would
be directed to set up the booth
and to direct the preparation
Of an appropriate pamphlet to
be distributed to visitors con-
corning the Capitol and the oper-
staons Of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23
SquireExpet, Ii, Offersto Trap White House Colony;
Senator Neuberger Opens Drive to Bring Them Back

( Presidential impotence and
senatorial indignation over the
White House squirrel situation
appeared undated today, but an
11-year-old Washington school
boy came up with a word of
advice.
Randy Wilson. 1890 Varnum
street NV. a veteran squirrel
trapper. declared:
II think the squirrels are better
of in the woods"
Randy. it was disclosed today,
has some right to speak in the
controversy. Last week, after
reading of President Eisen-
hower's difficulties with nut
burying squirrels on the White
House putting green. he offered
to help remove them.
1t was revealed last week that
White House squirrels were being
caught in box-traps and deported
to where they can't interfere
with presidential golf.
Yesterday, Senator Neuberger,
Democrat, Of Oregon, solemnly
protested in the Senate, offering
$25 to start a Save the White
House Squirrels Fund" and ap-
pealing for backing from Wild
life lovers.
Young Randy considers HIM
self a wildlife lover, but he isn't
going along with the Senator.
Last week the Washington
youngster, a fifth grader at Sa-
cred Heart School, wrote Mr..
Eisenhower Offering to place his
squirrel-trapping experience at
the Presidents disposal. He had
caught about IS which were in
terfering with gardens in his
neighborhood. All were freed in
a park.
Senator Neuberger yesterday
put himself squarely in opposi-
ton to all White House squirrel
trapping.
The Oregon Senator COM
planned that it was likely, under
this program of Punishment.
that many squirrel families are
being torn apart-mothers and
fathers separated from their Off
spring" He also asserted:
"A little piece of the White
House belongs to me, as it does
to every American. I don't want
my piece of the White House to
be without the White House
squirrels"
The Senator suggested build
ing a fence to protect the putting
green.
Senator Barley, Democrat, of
Kentucky also made a remark or
two on the subject. He sug-
gested that maybe the squirrels,
according to their habit, are
busy seeking to bury some of the
nuts which have been brought
to Washington recently"
The former Vice President
paraphrased q biblical verse
(Matthew 8:20):
Foxes have holes, the birds of
the air have their nests, but
the son Of man hath nowhere
to putt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23

Should not perish, but nave ever
lasting life"
OF equal import is John, xiv.1,2,3:
Let not your heart be troubled; We
believe in God. believe also in Me.
In My Fathers house are many man
Sions; if it were not so, would have
told you. go to prepare place
for you. And if l go and prepare a
place for you, will come again, and
receive you unto Myself; that where
I am, there We may be also"
These verses give cherished re-
assurance and promise and COM
fort. They build our spirit and re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23
Trade Board
Opposes Use
OF Friendship
Reuffirms Stund
For New AirfieId in
Northern Virginia

Opposition to use of Balti-
more's Friendship International
Airport as a second airport for
Washington has been recon-
mended by the Washington
Board Of Trades Executive Com
mittee, the board announced to-
day.
The action came less than a
week after White House approval
of a suggestion to designate
Friendship as a co-terminal for
Washington on a temporary
basis.
At the same time, Senator
Butler. Republican, of Maryland
announced he will confer next
Monday with officials of the air.
lines using National Airport and
Friendship.
Meanwhile, though, he turned
down an invitation from the
Board of Trades Aviation Com
mittee to attend q luncheon at
1890 pm. Monday for a dis
cussion Of problems and pos
sibilities for the use of Friend
ship.
Cites Federal Activities
The Trade Boards Executive
Committee approved a recon-
mendation by the Aviation Com
mittee urging that:
1.-THE Washington Board of
Trade should reaffirm opposi-
ton to the designation of the
Baltimore Friendship Airport as
a co-terminal to serve Wash
ington and reaff1rm its support
of Northern Virginia site,
preferably at Burke"
The report called impractical
and unrealistic" a suggestion in
the White House-approved state
ment that local governments in
the Washington Metropolitan
Area should finance any new
airport.
The Trade Board pointed out,
washington is the Federal
city. Its largest employer is
the United States Government.
Most other employment is here
solely to serve the Federal Gov
eminent or its employees.
1.-THE residents and businesses
Of the District of Columbia &C.
cupying but Al per cent of the
potentially taxable land area
must provide municipal services
for the entire area aided only by
a Federal payment amounting
to some Is per cent of the Dis
trict budget.
at is beyond our means to
finance an additional airport,
too. unless the Federal payment
is increased. We doubt that adj
jacent Maryland and Virginia
communities would participate
in the financing"
Urges Alternative Work
The report urged quick con-
Struction of a new hanger, addi-
tional gates and a second bag
gage room at National Airport,
as suggested in the White House.
approved statement.
1t warned, however, that
"even after these improvements
have been made, the capacity of
National Airport during instru-
ment landing conditions will not
be increased. The basic deficiency
inadequate runways-can only
be overcome by constructing an
additional north-south landing
strip and that will require en-
larging the field"
The committee recommended
this, if there is to be no new
Washington airport.
Senator Butler said his meet
ing-scheduled to be attended by
from 16 to 20 of the airlines off,
cials-will discuss the possibility
of setting up an airline limousine
terminal near Bladensburg road
and New York avenue NE.
This intersection, the entrance
to the newly opened Baltimore
Washington Parkway, is less
than 80 minutes by auto from
Baltimore's giant new airport.