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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29
HckOryPOR
Raising Was
Rally Must

Tavern rallies, hickory pole
raisings and speeches in at least
one foreign language were a part
of the Montgomery County polit-
ical scene in the campaign of
1856.
An account in the SENTINEL
of Aug. % of that year deals with
a spirited meeting of Democrats
at the tavern of Thomas H. Rab-
bitt. First on the program was
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29
County Men
Owned Land
Now District

Would lower Montgomery
County be as prosperous if the
nations capital WERE NOT -ad-
| jacent? That's a question worth
speculation since only by the
shrewdest politicking from many
quarters was the Federal City"
located where it is.
Prior to 1888 Congress had met
in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Lam
caster, York, Princeton, Annap-
oils, Trenton, and New York. But
when the Pennsylvania military
units seeking back pay, apparent
ly feeling no brotherly love, drove
the Congressman from Phila-
delphia, it became obvious that
the time had come to remove
to some other place" 1t was de-
cided TO. select a residence in
which the government might ex-
ercise sufficient authority to pro-
tect itself from abuse, insult, and
violence. The idea for a new
Federal city was born.
Naturally all the states, includ-
ing Maryland, were anxious to
have the national capital within
their border. Much of the en-
thusiasm cooled when it was
learned that the state, because
of lack of Federal funds, was ex-
pected to donate the land AND
ERECT THE BUILDINGS.
Three general locations were
decided upon: the banks of the
Delaware, the banks of the Sus-
quehanna, and the banks of the
Potomac. Those early Congress-
men must have been fishing en-.
thusiasts. Or perhaps they were
making provision for the antici.
pated command, "Oh, go jump
in the river!"
Seeing that no action was be.
ing taken, the General Assembly
of Maryland took the iniative in
1883 by passing an act "to cede
TO Congress a district ten miles
/ square in this state for the seat
of the Government" Forseeing
that this chunk of Maryland
would come from Montgomery
County and that the government
might want to build the capital
on BOTH sides of the Potomac,
Virginia passed a similar resolu.
ton.
And here is where the Civil
War almost got started about IS
years early. In discussions to sc.
lcct the capital site, the North.
ern-packcd Congress pointedly
avoided Southern locations. Flu.
ture.PrcSident Madison was
moved to declare that if the
proceedings of that day had been
forescen by Virginia that state
might not have become a party
to the Constitution"
But there is nothing like'money
to attract the attention of Con.
gress. And so when Virginia APP.
propriated $4,000 and Maryland
$4,000 for the construction of
Federal buildings, Congressional
eyes snapped to the Potomac.
Not all was decided yet,
though. Citizens of Germantown,
Pa. had also raised money. Balti.
more and Georgetown pressed
strong claims for the Federal
City. And Northern congressman
demanded the South accept the
Assumption Bill" Jefferson
Davis called il a bitter bill"D as
part of a package deal" bring.
ing the capital to Virginia and
Maryland.
Finally, after George Washing.
ton had rejected a Williamsport.
Washington County, location, the
present site was approved. The
actual land was owned by five
countians, Daniel Carroll, David
Burns, Samuel Davidson, Motley
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29
Sentinel Editor
Continued from Page p


they ought, in Christian charity
TO help him out.
Gould some of these self
elected censors be put into har-
ness for a while and realize what
it means to be a mental engine
under perpetual press of intellec-
tual steam, they would possibly
change their view of the case
when they would knock off a
little article.
People who think that editing
a paper is a pleasanter diversion
than digging cellars by moon
light or Juggling bricks up a four
story building in hot July sun,
may profit by reflection"
The present editor admires the
candor of his predecessor of 100
years ago. He has many times
thought that less eXasperating
way of making a living must be
working on the new Viers Mill
Rd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29

must have cost Countians attend
ing the better part of a work
week.
But buckhorns for Buchanan
who cares as long as the party
wins? Or so they obviously fl
cured in 1856.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29

hiotically gave up their farms
for the capital So in 1891, the
Maryland Assembly having pass.
ed an act ceding land to the Fed.
eral government for the third
time, Montgomery County moved
over and welcomed its new neigh.
bor-Washington, District of Col.
umbia.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-09-29

The House Of Burgesscs, first
representative legislature in
America, was elected by popular
vote at jamestown, Va, in 1919.
Evening star., 1955-07-06

cLERK.TYPisT. white. accurate.
36-hr. week. Room 2ls, 3306 18th
st. NV. -12
CLERK-TYPIST, permanent posi-.
tion; 37ls-hour. 5-day week: em-
ploye benefits: new air-cond. bldg.
Apply in person, Goth CENTURY
Eox Film CORP. 4l5 3rd st. NV.
DI. 7.S420 --0
CLERk-TYPTST. under 35. speed,
accuracy essential. 6-day wk., air
cond. ONCE. Bethesda. OIL. 2-11Il.
CLERK-TYPIsT: typing speed 30,
some exper. with figures preferred.
Liberal benefits. Air-cond. once.
Can sllEi5 Mss SPeo,nEE RonE oGS s1 e sssSt sss5
interesting and varied work; out:
excel. oppor. for advancement.
Enjoy working in your own neigh
9Srhgcd; See ME, WIFE. LIBER-
payrss ps s'iTsh EisERT9s EsRpTT19ps LosN ns q cokP. Ms
3407 Perry st.. Mt. Rainier. Nd.
CLERK-TYPIST, for claim depart.
ment OF large insurance company; |;
air.conditioned once; in Silver
Spr1nE; .b-day week. Phone JU
s-2277 for appointment. "a
CLERK-TYPIST with some short
hand for new car dealer. good pleas
ant working conditions, excellent
salary. liberal company benefits
ida ave. ne. Ii. $1,000. %
CLERk-TYPISTS t2l, age Is to 80.
high school graduates: 5-day week;
good hours; usual company bene-
fits. Apply to THE CITY BANK.
9th and Mass, ave. NV. "a
Rosslyn: S55. PoTOMAc EMPL.
AGcY.s 1884 Wilson blvd. Arl..
CLERK-TYPIST. for educational in
stitute: accurate. conscientious;
must enjoy tipping: 5-day wk.; an
nnal and sick leave. group hospi-
talization: salary open. Call HO.
2-1h20 for amt %
Evening star., 1955-07-06

Ever increasing demand for WHITE
CRO6S IN this territory creates
splendid openings for 2 good men
who are on the lookout for q
selling opportunity. far above the
average. Apply in person one day
only. Thursday. July q 10 TO 4
g@ gsTv,a. Mr ia ksFlf e sv r. ssS Sol
SECRETARIES, typists, engineers,
sa.s'Seas ss ss4c se'fss soyDs. ISsp'1sa cor. and
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANTS
For newly renovated service sta
tion on Boiling Air Force Base.
Permanent position for expert
enced men only. No night or sun
day work. Annual and sick leave
BENEFITS. group hospitaliza ton. Ap-
ply at EXCHANGE OFFICE. Bldg:
S-62R. Boiling Air Force Base. -
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT.
white. 25. to 40. fabrication exper
ences; enc Si $40 per day plus eommis:
sUNoCo SERVICE STATION. wis.
ave. and River I'd. NV. liz
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT
and car washer, experienced only
Apply 2 Am: to 8 pm, sYLvEsTER
GULF SERVICE, Georgia ana EAST
ern aves. NV.
SHEET METAL WORKERS. expert
enced ON stainless steel cutting
and assembly work. Rate 1925 per
hour. Steady work for right men.
MARENKA METAL MANUFACTURE
ING CO.. 5011 Creston St.. Blad-
ensburs, Nd. AP. 1888. -10
SHEET METAL HELPERS f2), ex-
perleneed, Apply Mr. Newman.
St, Fails Church. 2 to an,
JE. o-2555 ~
sORTER AND COUNTER for our
soiled linen dent; % %sxper.. PsEsSosE1 PSs1
SERVICE. 2149 Queens Chapel I'd.
ne. -S
sPoRTs INSTRUCTOR for 13-yr.-
old boy who is physically and men-
tally tops but poor in athletics.
Box 333-L, Star. %
Evening star., 1955-07-06
PAINTERS
SOBER AND RELIABLE
MUST BE EXPERIENCED
GOOD SALARY
APPLY: ALBAN TOWERS
3700 MASS. AVE. NV.


anse permsnent position. cAIsIIroRNi1xi
PHARMACY. 2162 California st.
PHARMACIST. full time: experi-
enced; 6-day week: good hours,
HIdGER's DRUG. 5017 Conn. %
PLAsTERERS (2). Repair work. Ap-
ply MAYTON q JOHNSTON, INC,
rear 1907 o ST. NV. =
PLUMBERS. experienced only. Apply
5636 Annapolis rd.. Bladensburg.
Md. 7:30 am. or pm. -6
ssSi 4. sPRiNkLE. L. IA. tSp 4-isss. 1io
PLUMBER's HELPER to MI posi-
ton with established firm, hospi-
WEBSTER & SONS. INC. Test.
1919, Service Bldg. 1st and n sts.
s.e. liz
PORTER. colored. for daywork: 51a-
day wk. Apply 1O5 Ring bids.,
1900 18th st. NV, 3 to 4.
PORTER, colored; daywork. l2 noon
to $50 pm; Sunday on. Eesi6en1v 6a1v
sober, reliable, experienced man
apply. Resident manager, 1900 T
st. NV. NE. S-0540. --S
PORTER. colored: must have p. e.
SiIa.i spSnIo PIC PfIsJ6gs sISs sss + st. A?P''
PREssER - Apply ARLINGTON
CLEANERS. 1909 Columbia pike
PRoofRHADER, AaSofiSni Sai third shift. II
midnight to am; steady work
Union shop. Apply NATloNAL
PUBLISHING CO., SOL N 81. ne
PRODUCE MANAGER. exper. only:
good pay and working .cond.: COM
pany paid hospitalizatpn and In
surance. Apply in person. BUCK.
INGHAM SUPER MARKET. 1898
Rhode Island ave. ne. p
Evening star., 1955-07-06
=. - =
ROUTEMAN

Sales Representative
Major oil company has openinss for
personnel interested In sales op;
portunities. Merchandising and
supervising service stations IN the
Washington area. Petroleum exper
necessary. Age. 26-41. Salary. PAID
vacations. car allowance and many
other company benefits. Give fun
details. Box 473-L. Star.
SALESMAN for wholesale candy and
tobacco co. Must have. car. Apply
between 10 Am. and pm. 6yl
4th st. NV. 20
SALESMAN-Young man for life In
surance career; large company.
guaranteed earnings. ME S-2S40.
SALESMAN. experienced Appliances.
rs leads or more per Wee9; dIonl
newspaper ads. Call ST. $1,000.
SALESMAN. to contact building
contractors, building supply and
farm supply dealers. Salary o.
salary and commission. Retirement
plan. Car essential. Reply in hand
writing, giving refs. and something
about yourself to BOX 104-K. star
SALESMAN for lse. well-regarded
wholesaler: established local terri
tory. calling on retail stores. Appn.
cants must have sales exper. ano
want permanent position WITH
good future, Decentralization. lie
ins., and many other company
dement's. Car REQUIRED. Apply after
9:3O am. STANDARD CIGAR Y
TOBACCO CO., Al Eye st. ne. -
Evening star., 1955-07-06
HELP--MEN

nnc: ans:s: snlss only eaperieneed sansa aPna men
wanted. Do not phone. apply In
Davis hwy Arl,. Va, south end
Of f4th st. bridge. %
MEN t2), full time, and ~ part
time Full-time men with no pre-
vtous exper. average 500 and up
per Wk. Repeat business plus reg
ular customers assure you Of steady
REGULAR income. Start on . ] OF 2
to yourself what an excel. oppor
this is. Fuller Brush dealers aver
age 500 and up per Wk. caliine
on. REGULAR customers by appt.
Fuller Brush customers are pleas
ant. courteous and buy these Ia
nous everyday necessities regu-
calls calls, with fh YOU Quar- and train you. you Sales
exper. unnecessary, but men Sc
iected must furn. refs. as 70 hon:
esty and character. Inquire at 91l
National Press Bldg. 14th and r
SITS. nv. or phone DI. 7-4477 or
BOY WANTED for delivery. Apply
DAVIDSON & WEINBERG, 1918
New York ave. NV.
YOUNG MAN. Age q. to 90. for
property management dept. Of an olo
well-estabiished real estate nrm;
Good opportunity 70 learn the real
estate business. Must be Quick 70
grab bus. methods and able 70
interview prospective tenents. Re-
ply BOX 37-M. Star. -
YOUNG. MAN, about 20 yrs. Of age.
to work in real estate once: b:day
week. Apply BOSS q PHELPS, INC.
YOUNG MAN, white, IS 70 Is: for
shopwork, must have Nd. ehaui;
permit. See Mr.. MESS ct lO44l
Metropolitan ave-, kensington, No.
YOUNG MEN. to work in shop; no
this address. 1889 wayeriy st..
PART HEs1ISM TiME-This Is not the usual
type Of selling job. No canvassing.
ideal for growing business oppor-
tunity. Age 5000. white, reliable
men can qualify without experiences.
EsxP'FiRiRNCES MI iii TIRE CHANGER-
Apply STIDHAM TIRE CORP.
1890 Nichols ave. sc. 10
LARGE JOB-Need experienced car
penters and carpenters helpers, for
frame work. Out telegraph I'd. to
Rosehill Farms, Alexandra, Va.
See foreman on Job or call ONCE
ONE LICENCED COMPRESSOR 4OP-
orator, and one licensed HYDRO
ponsldson. Esans Spe'ioSoSNi ipoSoSNiALDsoN PAVING
CO.. 90 Potomac ave. s.w, Ii; A.
Evening star., 1955-07-06
REAL ESTATE
MANAGEMENT

Do you have apartment rental know:
how? Are you live wire salesman
If your answers are yes. We have
opportunity plus for you! This
position calls for renting apartment
ability and technique with. one OF
the most aggressive property man
agement Arms In Northern. Virginia.
Write full details Of experiences giy-
ing local references. also state sal
AIRY desired and phone number for
Interview. Box 360-L. Star. -12
REFRIGERATION, AIR-CONDITION
MECHANIC; salary commencing
with ability and experience. Call
for appointment, OF. 4-7575. d 8.
REFRIGERATION SERVICE MAN.
Exper. preferred;. drivers permit.
Good pay for right man. Call AID;
RELIEF f1LfiF ELEVATOR ls1S Oh noiPsEiRAToR, for
. days each week Must have per-
NIT: TIC per hour. no. 2-43OQ;
RooFER, experienced in laying slate
and asbestos. Call RA. S-93sy;
Evening star., 1955-07-06
STOCK CLERK

10 to rs yrs. of aee. 11th-grade
education white, to check incomins
shi .1ments, handle stock, I'LL reouisi-
tions. ETC.; must have drivers
license and be able to assume some
responsibility; some experience re-
quired; perm. position: 40-hr. wk.
GOOD employe benefits. Call Person
mel Dent,
Evening star., 1955-07-06
COLLEGE STUDENTS

EARN SIS WEEKLY WORKING IN
BRAND IDENTiFIGTAAITI02N RE re
cAREMFMEE cAsE EsE 9E 81 eAR sAEl6sAk 66Es1kAs1E i4E
Mi.rfr5 xsMfTY To SPEAK WELL ARE
REQUIREMENTS: FOR 'MMEDi,
1898 GEORGIA AVE, SILVER
SPRING, 2nd FLOOR FRONT. BE-
TWEEN 10 AM: AND ! Pm; MON
DAY THROUGH THURSDAY. -
REAL ESTATE SALESMEN--Prince
GEORGES Properties are expandiniss
growth OF their clientele. Only
fligh-caliber men with clean, hon
est background viii be considered. |.
Draw against commissions may be
arranged. Call Mr.. Reamy Tor ap-
pointment. AP. 7-7774. y
Evening star., 1955-07-06
Ho. 2-5so5
SUPERVISOR
MTNTMTTM S2R0

Mail. File Perpetual Inventory
JANE BURCH Rm. 226 Bond Bldg.
TEACHERS, for private school posi-
tions in math:, science. librarian.
die school subjects. Very desirable.
ADAMS TEACHERS AGENCY, 1341
i @ st, NV, RE, 7-393S.
TELEPHONE SALESMAN-Program
deal: your phone. Call IA. s-4Se6.
Evening star., 1955-07-06
Government Employees
Insurance Company

14th and Il Sts. NV.
Please Apply at L st. Entrance
MATTRESSES. white, must be neat.
experienced and attractive; top
salary and tips. DANNY'S STEAK
HOUSE. 2714 Good Hope I'd. Sc.
MATTRESSES. EXPERIENCED, want.
TIPS. Apply 61s nth ST. N.w.-s
with cocktails; excel. earnings,
good working conds. and hrs; ya.
cation with pay. SuLLIVANS:
2731 Bladensburg I'd. ne. corner
wsSSiTfhREssEs. sSTthR Bskssa VII WHITE; experiences
mssis Eyppy sasaIyyL aNsaHyyLoRs sSfssRa ssEarooD
RESTAURANT, Old Bladensburg. rd.
and Georgia ave., wheaton, NAG;
counter; wanted. GOOD
hours, good pay. Sunday OF: Appiy
in person. BALTIMORE DELICA-
whhtAsspi shift. Appis TRio REsTAuRANT.
iWsHITE-Apply in per.
son 6-2. Suns OF. VILLA NOVA
RESTAURANT. No. 5 r st. NV. Ii.
ssfffiIEis tone,. white. experienced.
over q; nightwork. THE ROYAL
son AFT. 1 pm. 1917 N. Y. ave; ne,
WAITRESS. experienced for nishs
club, no Sundays. apply STAR
LITE. 1419 Irving st. NV. aiter
8 pm.
Evening star., 1955-07-06
SALESMAN-$1 900

SALESMAN-Sl,U ,UuU
WASHINGTON, D. c. AREA
SELL BY APPOINTMENT WORLDS
FINEST ENcY. BRITANNICA
MARKET UNLIMITED WITH PROS
pEcTs WANTING SOME DAY.
cINcH FOR cLosERs ON TODAY
BASIS. SOME OF OUR MEN
EARN UP TO $4,000 A MONTH
COMM. EVEN A BEGINNER
CAN MAKE $3.50 EACH WEEK.
PHONE RE. 7-es11 FOR Apt.
FOR INTERVIEW OR WRITE DIST.
MGR. W. HANNA. 927 18th ST.
NV. RM. 700. WASHINGTON. D. c.
SALESMEN-Severa aggressive men
to canvass for sales Of Q popular
product Of q leading national
manufacturer, High commission. car
essential. Phone LU. 3-2O21 Tor
appolntment. -1O
Evening star., 1955-07-06
MATTRESSES

GIRLS; several; age 2O-2S; for adj
yertising promotion work. Salary
day. fPARkHS%eH!Sy Me,ToR CO: sSso
NJ 81. NV, DO NOT TELEPHONE.
Tor public relations work. RE.
LADIES; part time. D!snifi.d. proa.-
able; 3 ewes. plus Sat. am. NO
exper: REQUIRED. Car; white. Call
general once work in air.
sSoqi sS0fthsnSs S%et som. M tspins. S Phone Mr..
SShSTITJJtt SoIS|Ss. IT.. s.stsYo. H. rhur,s.' ms
ence required; TO operate our tsie.
phone switchboard: hours, s:16 to
) pm; 6-day. week. Apply per-
sonnel once, 3rd a., EQUITABLE
LIFE INSURANCE CO., s1o 14th
(ccntinued on next passl
Evening star., 1955-07-06
TYPIsT

With at least g months ex-
perience in dictaphone or SIM
liar type or recording; inter.
esting work in convenient 10.
cation: excellent working con-
ditions: steadily expanding
organization: 5-day week. 8
to 4:30.
Evening star., 1955-07-06
THE EVENING STAR
llo1 nENnA AVE. NV

lIUl EENNA. AVE. NV
MAID, white; European background
preferred. To live in; 5-day week
Good cook, moderate housework,
paIt-time care for 3-yr. .-old. Nearby
exclusive waterfront community.
TRANSFORMATION supplied on days on
Bettef-than-averege pay to the
rient, person. Ex. 3-2652 between
" SECRETARY. for intern.
lists; air-eonditioned once: part
time, HUo 3-fi3h0. -7
registered; for child-en's
summer camp: not. over 40 yrs. Of
age. Immediate position. Cali
DARLINGTON, Nd, 45Sl. reverse
NURSES AIDE, white: for sensral
noor duty In nursing home. Good
salary; must live In; references
PATENT 'sTENo., 4-man law Arm;
central location. aforementioned Of.
nee: will pay top rate for woman
under, 40 with patent experience
70 take charge Of ofice. DI. 2.
Evening star., 1955-07-06
TYPIST

For full-time typing. white. pef-
manent only: 5-day. 40-hr. week.
bonus. air-conditioned BUILDING.
Can uo o.o47e
Evening star., 1955-07-06
FIT. BELVOIR
ENGINEERS AND
BIOLOGISTS NEARING
SEPARATION DATE

Major oil producing company needs
pstrosnm slss aas
with B. g. degrees and biologists
with at least one year Of graduate
work who win be separated within
the next 100 days for work In their
production and exploration depart:
ments Il you quality, please cal
Id'o,s FloOT; shcreham sIildins for a3.
District 7.2362. DAY or evening
interviews being accepted July z
Through July 10. After s pm and
on Sunday. call George Carr at
NE. 6-6031, 10
Evening star., 1955-07-06
HELP MEN

2 MEN WANTED experienced, to
solicit advertising by Telephone for
shertfi's convention publication
Full or part time. Phone between
1890 and $50. ST. $500 or RE
ATT. ADVERTISING Statesmen
A local radio and Ty station needs
an aggressive salesman to explain
radio. and Tv programs to local
businessmen by phone. Call Mr..
PAYNE, RE. 7-S0O0 for appt. IS
Evening star., 1955-07-06
White Cross
Plan

rhis Is the fastest -srowing plan IN
HEsTi1i.i HFs iiyE gnSsrcfHiss1sanu cHs1aufY y eoNff eoNl i;
ofiers an excellent opportunity TO
elm To <15n A WEEK
Evening star., 1955-07-06
ATTENTION. SOLICITORS

We have one of the best propositions
in town. Transp. furnished, 5-day
wk. Apply in person, Wednes. and
Thurs. from . am. to z pm. or
call ST. 3-7S94 for appointment.
1929 Vermont ave. NV, Room 1923.
Evening star., 1955-07-06

SALESMAN
EXCELLENT SALARY
UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY
well-estab, mfgr. wants salesman
with car willing to match hard
work and long hours for excenent
tunity that ,omes once in q LIFE
time. Wri;e FARBOIL COMPANY.
sol Key hwy, Baltimore 80, Mary
land. for application blank.
Evening star., 1955-07-06
CLERK-TYPIST

CLERK-TYPIST
Age 1895; permanent position with
large organization. Accurate typins
essential. Hours 9:15 to 5, inter-
esttng work In convenient DOWN
town air-conditioned once. Paid
vacation and sick leave. excellent
company benefits. See MIR. WEIGH,
1922 L st. NV. -15
Evening star., 1955-07-06
LEDGER CLERK

Young woman. 20-35 yrs. OF age, fol-
perm, position In our acct. dept,
handling accounts receivable. rou.
tine and control; some appropriate
experiences and ability to type are
ary commensurate with experience
Apply Personnel, Room 605. Open
weekdays S:S0-6. and Sat- 0-12
No phone calls.
mrYr rsyyrsxyrxy/r CmAn
Evening star., 1955-07-06
HnR--Mn

Room cEEaK : casHIER. szpsri-
enee4, neet appeArtnss insuranee
benefits after 5 molthA Apply
Nanagsr. LAPAYEfTE HOTEL
Evening star., 1955-07-06
CLERK-TYPIST


White, for dry cleaning stores. Ap-
ply plCKEYs CLEANERS, 9TH and
Franklin gts. NE. ~-6
Evening star., 1955-07-06
STENOGRAPHERS

EXCELLENT JOB oProRTuNrTIEs:
ESas SxasISa SE6 rSHesEyASfSpss; Is
RECENT EMPLoYED DESIRED.
AqE MpEsTEpTFE TspFE %frH 81 sALAEx AHLxAsEnxnIfScs fSd
AND ABILITY. CALL m PERSON.
DAILY, 8 TO 8.
Evening star., 1955-02-20
HOW U.S.. MEN CAN LIVE LONGER
Continued from preceding page

know that this refusal to do what
is advised is based on fear. He
often will say that he cannot
afford" to slow down. I know
that what he really means is that
if he pampers himself people viii
think he's slipping. Office pro-
motions. he says. do not 60 to a
man who is past his prime.
Or. he thinks that his family
authority may be threatened -
will Junior continue to respect
and obey a dad who can no
longer keep up with him on a
fishing trip? Sometimes there is
a young and lively wife who
complicates matters!
Evening star., 1955-02-20
SuiaAen D0ssaand

Doc. a friend OF mine dropped
dead last week. just like that!
Nobody even knew there was
anything wrong with him! Guess
you better look me over, eh?"
Unfortunately. the fright sell
dom lasts very long. Nor. of
course. would anyone wish a
man to change his living habits
through sheer panic. Re-educa-
ton must do the job. But if the
American man is to adopt a more
sensible health program. he des-
perately needs the support of
family. friends and business asso-
ciates..
Let's stop ridiculing the weary
man who hesitates about playing
the second round of golf or thinks
he's had it" after 30 frames of
bowling.
At mealtime let not make the
middle-aged man feel that he is
only half a man il he refuses
second and third portions. Too
often ipe make 0sereaiing another
false test Of masculinity.
Let's quit needing the tired.
worried businessman who needs
to spend his week end relaxing
and taking nap or two on the
sofa.
Of course we don't want to
turn our menfolk into whining
hypochondriacs. always worrying
about the state Of their health.
Continued on page 30
Evening star., 1955-02-20

Late, Late Show" on TV. This
man brags unconvincingly." lean
get along on five hours sleep!"
He cOnceais emotions. The
ability to choke back tears, to
deny fear, to conceal humilia-
ton, disappointment and en-
barrassment is another of the
extreme burdens these men load
upon themselves. Emotional
blows are to be taken on the chin
without flinching,. He knows the
rule: You are supposed to be
happy-go-lucky. even when you
lose your job. You are not allowed
to weep even when your wife or
sweetheart leaves you. You may
be permitted a few tears at your
mothers grave, but not manyv
1t is impossible to estimate
what enormous damage to nerv-
Gus and emotional stability is
caused by so much grirnly re-
pressed feeling. Yet even to show
symptoms of nerves" is wom-
anish!
He ignores injury. So many
men who are invalided at SIS with
heart or circulatory disturbances
admit that they felt the first
warning flutters 20 years before.
There was shortness Of breath.
pain, dizziness. Il was scared all
right but I made myself forget
about it. | figured if there was
anything wrong with me. I didn't
want to know
OtherS limp through life with
a football knee" or a game
wrist" because they sustained an
injury on the playing field yet
thought it manly to 60 back and
finish the game!
Can't Slow Down
WHENEVER I hear a case history
of this kind l recall a wry old
country doctor once knew who
used to tell his patients. "Ignor-
ance is bliss. yet it may raise a
blister!"
Many physicians have told me
that they are exasperated be-
cause even those patients who
ask for medical advice often pro-
ceed to ignore it. But l have long
since given up scolding patients.
When l meet a man who is over
strained and half i'll. yet foolishly
stubborn about his health, l