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Milford chronicle., 1955-01-28
LIFE-CHANGING WORLD
Except in cases of catastrophe, or

Except in cases of catastrophe, or Of un-
expected social upheaval change comes
slowly The face of American culture is
etched with lines of habit and tradition
while subtle notifications in each era have
worked on its mobile features. Of recent
years, changes Americans are growing used
to had their origins in war This nation has
never had a compulsory service program in
peacetime. But since World War ii and
Korea, our young men have been involved
in service activities.
No one has any idea for how much longer
it will be necessary to maintain peacetime
army. In the meantime, young doctors and
lawyers begin their practices somewhat
later. College men are two and three years
older. Clerks and skilled labOrers start train
ing during the tWenties instead of the teens.
Marriage, of major concern among the
young, has nomentarily stabilized to an ap-
prOXimate age average of tWenty-One The
variability of this figure from year to year
reflects the extreme of those who marry be-
fore the draft and those who postpone mar
riage until after establishing themselves in
civilian employment.
For women, the increased number seek
ing careers is a reflection Of this subtle shift
in our culture. With fewer men at home,
more single women are working and build
ing lives around their work. With men start
ing business life later, more wives are work
ing to help them establish themselves. Many
service mems wives must work.
Marriages based on cooperation cover
ing all domestic duties has become the norm
and not the exception. Of all the changes
In recent time, this last, most men agree
has made the deepest and weariest wrinkle
on the face of American culture.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-28
Washington Letter -- By Robert Nelson Taylor

Later, as a state Senator, young
Mr.. Byrd was a prime mover in
establishing a state highway system
for Virginia-WhOse only paved
road connected Washington and
Richmond. This too, at the insis-
tence of Senator Byrd, and then
Governor Byrd was a pay-as-yOu-gO
operation. and still is. No bonds, no
debts, and for years now a system
of roads as adequate as those of
any state to the needs of it's citi-
zens and visitors.
Today, Senator Byrd warns
against President EisenhOwer's ten
year highway program, expanded
by his advisory committee in record
time from so to 101 billions. Dollars,
that is! Instead of loading this
additional debt on unborn gener-
atiOns, with an additional II bill
lions of interest, the Senator would
appeal the Federal cent gas tax,
give it back to the states to do their
own TOad-building, and finance the
present Federal aid program with
a new half cent gas tax and a tax
on lubricating G:!.
We are told that our present
state governors, all 48, favor the
Clay Committee plan-proving, no
doubt, that 101 billion dillars can't
go wrong. But perhaps we'd better
listen to former Governor Byrd. We
can't think of a better qualified
witness.
0Ho
Breakfast-In.Bed Is Nice Too
Science is making sissies of us
but nobody seems to mind. The lat
est contribution to our plushy eXis-
tence is called 'MusitheTm." 1t was
introduced to this already spoiled
nation by General, Electric at the
recent Chicago convention of the
National Association of Home
Builders.
With MusitheTm, you can now go
to bed in a nice warm hOuse-with
the radio giving out with dream
music, news, culture or advice-and
this device will turn off the broad
cast and bank the furnace at any
preselected time within an hour Oi
your crawling into the hay But
don't blame Musitherm if the house
is cold when you get up two hours
later to raid the ice-bOx.
In the morning Musitherm viii
turn the heat on again, and when
you are ready. waken you with
the dulcet radio tones of whatever
you like to hear best before break
fast. And on week-ends, it will gel
the heat up without turning on the
radio
This is all very well, as far as il
goes But it does seem to us after
all we've been hearing about The
marvellous age in which we live
that we really should expect a de-
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-28
7. A. Y. G. Beats LO.u.

When Virginia's Senator Harry
Flood Byrd was Is, as the legend
goes, he made a pay-as-yOu-gO
deal with the station agent who
was holding the Byrd newsprint
for express charges, so that the
family paper, The Winchester Star
might continue publication. His
subsequent resuce of the family
fortunes may we'll explain his dedi-
cation to pay-as-yOu-gO.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-28
CREATING MORE VOTERS


Giving 18-years-olds the right to vote,
a plan already in force in Georgia, has not
made great headway, despite President Els
e.nhoWer's support. Both in 1858 and again
IN his recent message he called for a con-
stituti0nal amendment to this effect The
last Congress paid no attention, and the
prophets say that the new body will do like
wise. The argument usually advanced
against it is that this is matter for the
states to decide for themselves
This brings Governor Robert B. Meyner
Of New Jersey into the picture. He has just
urged his state to make this extension of
the suffrage. While it is too early to Judge
the legislatures reaction, that body is under
Republican control and therefore not too
sympathetic to Meyner, Democrat.
So far as known the only other state be-
sides Georgia to take action has been South
Dakota. There the legislature submitted a
constitutional amendment for the 1S-year-
olds, but the voters rejected it by close
vote
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-28
HOW TO CAUSE A NATURAL GAS
SHORTAGE

A few months ago a Supreme Court de-
cisiOn held that under existing law the Fed
eral Power Commission has the authority to
regulate the price of natural gas at the we'll
head. And this poses a highly important
question: Can the government do better than
producers in assuring a steady, dependable
supply OF the gas at reasonable rates?
To begin with, gas prices have been reg
ulated for years in two of the industry's
three phases of operation. Local distribu-
tors are subjected to the state and local
laws governing public utilities, and the inter-
state pipelines come under federal iurisdic-
ton.
The producers have no exclusive fran
cfises or sheltered markets. The vast ma
lOrlty have been independent businessmen,
selling In a competitive market within the
confines of a a single state Theirs is a
risky enterprise. 1t costs an average of
more than 100000 to sink an exploratory
well and eight turn out dry for every sue
cessful one. Obviously, they must see a
chance Of profit if they are to continue, to
take such risks and thus made sure our fu-
ture gas supply will be adequate.
From 1945 to mid-1954 the cost of ma
tural gas rose only 12 per cent, as compared
to jump of almost 80 per cent in the gen
eral price structure. The producers share
1f what the consumer pays for gas is about
10 per cent. if government regulation fore
ed the Well-head price down the saving to
consumers would be insignificant pro
ducers would be dealt a ruinous blow. The
inevitable result would be less gas and an
eventual shortage.
A number of members of Congress have
said that they favor freeing the producers
from federal price-iXing. In the interest Of
an important industry and the consumers
who depend on it, that should be done with
out delay.
Milford chronicle., 1955-01-28

vice that will put the cat out
at night and let him in while it
takes in the morning milk.
, 1955-08-09
Hurricane Connie"
500 Miles Off Florida,
Moving Northwest

Hurricane Connie" which
threw a terrific scare into
the Virgin Islands, Puerto
Rico and some of the British
Islands, was last reported to
be a little more than 500 miles
off the Florida coast and NOV
ing northwestward at twelve
miles an hour, with winds ex-
tending out 100 miles to the
north and east, according to a
radio report.
Storm warnings were sesnt
cut to small boats to remain
close to shore, warning that
this hurricane is severe and
great caution should be exer-
cised.
, 1955-08-09

with respect to retroactive
rent increases in the cases of
government employees who
received salary increases re-
troactive to April /, 1855. Ac-
cording to Federal regulations
unless a waiver is granted, il
will be necessary in such
cases to make the necessary
rental adjustments retroac-
tive to May /, 1855.
Washington officials recent
~ permitted local authorities
to disregard the provisions
Continued on page 4
, 1955-08-09
lose Benitez. Stdte
Chuirmun for PR. to
Speuk in st. Thomos

Jose A. Benitez, State Chair
man Of the Democratic Party
in Puerto Rico. will be the
principal speaker at the St.
Thomas Democratic Club in
, 1955-08-09
Commissions Of Fin.
Reports S298,OOO in
Retirement Funds

Finance Commissioner Lee
roy Quinn, has disclosed that
Retirement Funds for the Vir
gin Islands amount to about
$4,000.
Of this total $4,000 repre-
sent the amount deducted.
from employees salaries in
st. Thomas and $4,000 from
st. Croix.
, 1955-08-09

Housing Authority
Considers Amendnts
10 Regulations
The Virgin Islands Housing
and Redevelopment Author
ity held a special meeting on
Friday last, for the purpose Of
making necessary amend
ments to the Authority's Co
cupancy Policy.
The Authority will consider
among other things, increas-
ing the limitation Of assist
ance to needy membes of
families not living under the
the same roof for exemption
from the payment Of rent.
At the present time tenants
are allowed an exemption Of
not more than 10 percent of
net income for the support OF
needy dependents living else
where.
It is also expected that the
Authority will act favorably
on a proposal to decrease the
value placed upon meals re-
ceived BY members Of tenant
families at their places of en-
ployment. The value of meals
received on the job is consid-
cred part of income.
The Authority is also Civ
ing consideration to increas-
ing the maximum number Of
persons that may occupy 2 &
3-bedroom apartments. Pre-
sent limitation is five persons
to a 2-bedroom apartment,
seven persons to a 3-bedroom
apartment. This amendment
will allow for admission Of a
number Of families comprised
Of eight persons who could
not have been assigned an
apartment heretofore.
Henry Millin, Executive Di-
rector of the Authority, dis
closed that a request has been
made to. the Public Housing
Administration for a waiver
, 1955-08-09

ST. Thomas on Wednesday
night, August 10, at $3.50, it
was made known.
The meeting will be held
Continued on page 4
, 1955-08-09
Five Reqistrunts
Depdrt for Induction
Center in P. R.

Five registrants left for
Puerto Rico today where they
will be indicted into the
Forces, it was an
nounced by Colonel Christ
mas, Deputy Director Of Sell
ective Service for the Virgin
Three are from St. Thomas
and two from st. Croix.
Those from St. Croix are:
Guillermo Santiago-M elendez
and Santiago Soto-Cruz; and
from St. Thomas, Alfred r.
Stevens, Alexander Casey and
Robert B. Paterson.
The group was accompanied
by Jose Ramon Serrano, a de-
linquent transfer from a local
board outside the Islands.
, 1955-08-09
Pfc. Fridge Jacobs
Graduates From
Army Specialist Schl

ETA JIMA, Japan Pfc. FL
ridge A. Jacobs, 81, Of Chris
tiansted, St. Croix, recently
was graduated from the
Army's Eta Jima Specialist
School in Japan, according
to a release issued by the
Armyeinformation center.
The son Of Milton Jacobs.
well-known jeWeler, Jacobs
entered the Army in Novem-
Der 1858 and completed his
basic training at Camp Chat
fee, Arkansas! His wife, Lu.
cida, lives in Christiansted.
Pvte Jacobs completed the
schools clerk typist course.
Evening star., 1955-01-19

interested in civic music develop
ment 70 show. their support BY
attending occasional concerts. Il
only the members friends and
relatives had come. there would
have been q respectable number
listening last night.
As an amateur organization,
the orchestra has little need for
modesty. Their programs are
well selected. Under the direc-
ton Of thoroughly competent
leader. the music. is well re-
hearsed and played. with rela-
lively few Of the embarrassing
mishaps that often weaken such
groups.
Evening star., 1955-01-19

and sandy Cove suite. Mckay; where
the Citfons Bl0on. johann Strauss
suite from The namnAtion OF faust.
Berlio9.
An amateur orchestra can get
along. If need be, on the en-
thusiasm Of its players. There
is enjoyment In getting together
to sight-read or otherwise To
keep q musical hand in.
The music should be playable
but demanding enough to keep
up interest. and. II the players
can manage q Strauss waltz or
a Beethoven overture. 50 much
the better.
It cannot be denied. though,
that q scheduled concert creates
incentive. Players come more
regularly to rehearsal. work
harder and look forward to play
ing for an audience.
Last night the audience. whose
number barely exceeded the or
chestra's roster, must have beer
disheartening to Hendrix Essers
and the Washington Civic Or
chestra as they gave their winter
concert In Roosevelt Auditorium
In a community Of a million
there should be enough people
Evening star., 1955-01-19
Md. u. Orchestra
Can Ripen Later
By poy Thorpe

The Maryland University orchestra.
Bryce Jordan, conductor. Assisting
artists: The Chapel Choir and the
Msns sondsctor alee eMieSsel s Istieton conduct.
ing. The Testament Of Freedom ray
{ Beilamy, bass. Program: Overture to
phony in . NAT, Stamitz- Kinder Fan
fare, arioso and chorus from Eeloice:
Beloved Christians. Buxtehude- -Ulrich:
The Testament Of Freedom, THOMPSON:
Emperor Waltzes, opus 437, Strauss.
Last nights performance was
the first of the newly organized
Maryland University Orchestra.
The group. about so strong, is
not yet developed to the point
where it shows any distinguish
ing characteristics. 1t was un-
doubtedly the idea Of the con-
ductor, Bryce Jordan, to give the
students an opportunity to ap-
pear before an audience rather
than to wait until his audience
could be assured Of a finished
musical product.
The audience did not mind. It
filled the pleasant Students
Union Auditorium and gave the
new group a hearty welcome.
The university glee club. older,
| is also a more proficient organi-
zation. It's performance Of the
Randall Thompson Testament
Of Freedom" brought back mem
cries of the Washington Sesqui-
4 centennial at the Watergate.
where the piece had its first
local hearing.
Musically, MFR. Thompson's
work is a subtle burlesque Of the
flag-waying patriotic choral ex-
/ travaga1za. It's text is taken
I from Thomas jefferson. dis
jointed by the sauciest synco-
patton. The words OF the found
Evening star., 1955-01-19
Goose Creek Club Elects

LEESBURG. Va. Jan. 10 (Spe-
ciaD Harry c. wanner of Lees
burg was elected chairman Of
the board of governors of the
Goose Creek Country Club at
the annual meeting held Satur-
day. s. M. Arwine, Falls
Church. was elected secretary,
and Harry J. C'Meara. Ashburn,
treasurer.
Evening star., 1955-01-19
By Wendell Mcraroye

The Omitted States Army Hand.
Mas Hugh n, Curry; nol leader; ,se soloplss: pe:
paTtmsntsi paTsns ph zsditeriam. isn1Si ProsrsTa:
The Liberty Bell. sousa; Music Hall.
Jacob: Andante from the Ncrdic Sym
RRsSsS RsSss rlssdon HsasS sines ss.e kalsr' es SYM
Hindsnith; Wsddins Of the Winds
Danny Danny Boy. Boy trsdifionai; L. Donna
/ Mobile. Verdi; January FenTuary
The United States Army Band
inaugurated its 1855 series in the
| Departmental Auditorium with
program in which the two
most defensible numbers were
John Philip Sousa's Liberty
Bell March and the Symphony
| in B fiat" Of Paul Hindemith.
This is a fine work thoughtful,
profound and beautifully scored.
The band achieved moments OF
beautiful tone in this work.
notably in a long contrapuntal
passage early in the slow move
ment, played by Gilbert Mitchell,
trumpet, and Albert Ravella,
saxophone, and in the clmactic
| finale.
The rest of the music and the
arrangement of the program
were safely in the tradition OF
the Sunday park concerts OF the
Silver Cornet Band of Scratch
ankle, Ark. The Music Hall
Overture Of Frederick jacob is
a harmless novelty, very well
arranged for band by Raymond
Kirby;s the wedding of the
Winds Waltz" is probably one
Of the BOT best waltzes in the
band repertory, and the march
by Don Gillis, with its insuffer-
ably coy title. has more bad
ostinati per running foot than
anything heard recently.
The guest artist. tenor Eugene
Conley, charmed part OF the
audience with his rendition OF
chestnut salad. He has a good
voice, which shifts gears now
and then into an amazingly
breathlesS falsetto, but his read
/ ing Of the all-too-familiar opera
tic airs showed q careful study
of the mannerisrns of earlier
and greater, tenors. This is one
| mans opinion. In all fairness
| to Mr.. Conley, there was a good
/ looking brunette three row;
| down who fairly squirmed with
1 ecstasy at each high note. They
/ like those songs in Scratchankle
too.
/ The whole program was set II
q framework called Freedom
| Sings" with the cooperation oi
the Freedoms Foundation al
/ Valley Forge. Kenneth D
Wells, president of the organiza'
ton, made a short speech mid
way in the program for the pur'
pose of combining words o.
/ freedom" with the music oi
/ freedom" Most Of what he hae
to say was familiar and sound
but one quotation "only fret
men have something to sint
about" reflects a change o.
policy since the waters-of-B Baby
| lon episode.
| The audience participated IL
| the singing Of the Nationa
j Anthem and America thu
Beautiful"
Evening star., 1955-01-19
Freedom Sings Band Concert
Has Small Town Flavor

ing father: saThe God who gave
us life gave US liberty at the
same time" are twisted by musi-
cal accentuation to introduce q
note Of scepticism: 'The God
who gave us life gave US liberty.
At the same time. One is
left to imagine any qualification.
The university's music depart
ment has been enlarged and
strengthened this year, and the
new student orchestra has every
opportunity to become an inter-
esting amateur organization.
Evening star., 1955-01-19

Need we tell you they're char
coal-broiled? Barbecued in q
sauce. pungent with catSup.
heady wine, herbs2 Need We say
one taste of these ribs and you'll
be .'ribbing" AT TED LEWIS
the rest of your life? What a
pleasant fate! Having such cock
tails, such sho' enuf pecan piel
And in such charm iattne in
the Crows Nest. named after the
famous oil in the TED LEWIS
collection. Open $50 PM.-12:30
AM; Sundays, l-l1:30 Pm,
Full course dinners till II PM.
2655 Conn. Ave. NV.
FRIDAY. Listen, my children,
THE PEKTNG (the only true
Evening star., 1955-01-19

L 3 w ] s.
G o u r m e t
mecca. These
are loaded
ribs. loaded
with sweet
meat, for the
TED LEWIS
brand come
from the RIB
land of Cam
adian bacon,
Evening star., 1955-01-19

N o rth ern
c h i n e S e
kitch n in
townD is q
thrilling way
to ''eat" his
tory. Would
you know
W hat hap
pened 1000
y e ars ago
W en- the
royal family
Evening star., 1955-01-19

boned breast, baked gently In
chicken consomme, then bathed
In a sauce supreme. We're here
to state we're ringing in for 1t at
Washington's cave-dweller's fav-
orite spot PIERRE. Ring the bell
over Dichyssoise. the broccoli
Polonaise, the eggplant GRUMPY
with pecans, the bdb1 da rhun1,
or sherbet with Swedish waffle.
Sounds Lucullan2 is! But the
tariffs easy both in PIERRE up
stairs; PIERRETTE downstairs
Zone platter dinners here now
from 5:30-7:30). Cocktails.
LuncheonS, i1:45-3, dinners
5:45-9:l5. 1929 @ st. N,W.t
Evening star., 1955-01-19

br e a S t OF
guinea sou S
cloche (un-
der a gla S S
beni) which
makes q de-
lectable gas
tro n o m ! c
ding : dong,
and can you
tell us why
not? T h ! S
ten d e ri Y
Evening star., 1955-01-19

tongue could utter the thoughts
that arise at the sight OF his
epicurean dream emerging, AZ
Venus from the seafoam, from
Madanne's own culinary wizsrdry.
Madame, applausel You who
thought Of the delicate season.
inas: you who sprinkled same
on each precious lump OF back
fin; you who rolled the pastry;
baked it golden: you who added
the glory Of wine; or is this
almond7 Always applause at
TOWN HOUSE and only just 10
minutes away daily. Cocktails.
"a and Howard. Baltimore.
And GdbbT commands:
ROMA: 34Io Conn. Ave. NV.
BONIT,S. 1o22 Vermont Ave.
NV.
MARLING HOUSE: 20 Il. Fay.
ette, Baltimore.
PEERCE'S PLANTATION: pu-
laney Valley Rd., 2 mi. n. Of
Towson, Baltimore.
n cIossd Sunday. - Monday
cosyrisht 1853
Evening star., 1955-01-19

In pleasing contrast to the de-
licious brown sugar sauce. Have
you ever had the unforgettable
brown bread (frorn a genera
tions-old recipeD; the heavenly
fresh coconut cream pie2 Not
one grandma, but two. must've
had her finger in this pie-in-
the-sky-dessert, that has been
the Joy Of the Districts bon
ufuants for over a quarter Of q
century. Luncheons, 1890:
tea, 3-5; dinners, 5-3. Imported
wines. 1901 Arlington Ridge Rd,
Arlington, Va.tt
Evening star., 1955-01-19

first tasted Fun yum Gee Chick
en- velveO? When the chicken
breast was pounded paper thin,
then dipped in egg white, gently
sauteed, and heaped high with
mushrooms, slivers of rosy ham?
Children. the royal family
drooled Gas you Wild over this
dish, the delight of gourmets
since time began. And children.
the orange cup rum, lemon
Juice slipped from a real orangeD
isn't history, but it's making it
at THE PEKING, the lodestar OF
the Chinese Embassy. 5522 Conn.
NV, Daily.
SATURDAY. Want to ring" In
at RESTAURANT PIERRE? For
Evening star., 1955-01-19

OUSE, a
a u niq u e
world Of an
tiques, blaz-
ing fires and
the best view
Of the Cap
ital in these
p IA is. Not
Just ham, but
A L L ISON'S
fin e S t, its
nutlike flavor
Evening star., 1955-01-19


blanket roll
ing rou nd
NJ a d a m e
Louisa's crab
m at crea-
ton Baked
Crab Roll
at T orr
style TOWN
HO USE in
Bal
I'VE would
q n q mn
Evening star., 1955-01-19

THURSDAY. Spare-ribsf
That's O misnomer at TED
Evening star., 1955-01-19
Civic Orchestra Has
Slim Audience
By Fronk c. CompbeII

The washinston Civic Orchestra
Hendrix Essers. eonductor. spon-
Recreation Department. m Roosevelt
Auditorium. Program: Prelude and
Pugue In D minor. Handel-Kindler;
symphony in Z nat, Filtz; Egmont
Overture. Beethoven: Rocky Hafhof
Evening star., 1955-01-19

SUNDAY. They're hsm-ming 1t
up at ALLISONS LITTLE TEA
Evening star., 1955-01-19

MONDAY. Break, break break
ESQ gently. forkD the pastry
Evening star., 1955-01-19

SATURDAY. Want to ring" In
at RESTAURANT PIERRE? For