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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-26
Broad Avenue of Trade

President Eisenhower has made an
other clear and fortnight appeal for
support of his efforts toward an expansion
of world trade. His plea, in this case, was
made before the annual luncheon meeting
Of the Associated Press, and came while
the Senate Finance Committee was hight
ing over revision of the House approved
bill to extend and liberalize the Reciprocal
Trade Agreements Act. Since this legis-
lation Is the keystone Of the adminiStra-
TONS trade program, and since 1t faces
determined opposition on the Senate floor,
the Presidents latest appeal is a timely
one.
In brief, Mr.. Eisenhower's plea to the
newspaper group followed two principal
lines One was the broad argument that
economic strengthening Of the whole free
world is vital to the political and military
alliances which have been created on be-
half of our mutual security. In turn,
increased international trade is basic
and wholesome way of attaining this eco
nomic strength "broad avenue" as the
President expressed it, toward "a golden
era of peace and plenty" Significantly,
Mr.. Eisenhower reminded his audience
and the Congress. by ndirection-that this
broad avenue is tWo-way street by which
as much as one-third of our major agri-
cultural crops and large portion Of our
industrial production may find greater
markets abroad, and by which we may
obtain essential raw materials.
The Presidents second line of APP
proach was contained in single para
graph of reinsurance on how the requested
powers under liberalized reciprocal trade
act would be administered. It answered,
in effect, those who have expressed fear
of injury to certain segments of our own
economy. Reductions in tariffs and other
trade barriers, both here and abroad"
he said, must be gradual selective and
reciprocal. Changes which would result
in the threat of serious injury to industry
or general reduction in employment would
not strengthen the economy of this coun-
try or the free world. The trade measures
that have recommended . were pre-
pared in recognition of these facts" This
implied appeal for confidence in admin
istrative discretion echoes assurances OF
the same nature that were given during
House consideration of the legislation,
first by Chairman Randall of the Foreign
Economic Policy Commission and later by
House Minority Leader Martin. It would,
as Mr.. Martin then said, be damaging
to the Presidents own administration
to apply the reciprocal trade powers in
way to inflict hardships on American
interests.
The President has made persuasive
case against economic nationalism and
isolationism." Congress should weigh 1t
carefully among the many pressures being
applied for and against this philosophy
on world trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-26

such cases treated by the COM
munity> hospitals at a rate at
least equal to the costs at the
District General Hospital.
w. T. Brown, MD.
Administrator, Emergency
Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-26
Next Case for Science?

Now that polio has been
bested by science and the
many people who contributed
to this fight, it would be well
for the public and. science to
turn attention to one Of the
worst blights Of our society.
namely. mental illness.
Since this is q combination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-26

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Of diseases and social prob
lens, it is not likely that q
single vaccine can be pro-
duced which will turn every
body into rational human
beings.
But it is high time that the
public took some interest in
this problem. Our mental in
stitutions, which more nearly
resemble prisons than hos
pitfalls, are overlooking with the
senile. the INDECENT, the Grim
inal, the socially maladjusted.
those with obscure physical
diseases, mild neuroses and a
few violently insane. The legal
processes, OF, lack of them.
whereby people can be rail-
roaded" into these prisons and
the miserable conditions which
exist beyond the beautiful
landscaping and the respect
able facades of the outer
Offices and parlors should be
exposed to the bright light of
publicity.
r. /. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-26
Picking a School Board

A committee of judges has
requested advice from citizens
as to the selection of members
of the D. c. Board of Educa-
ton.
What's the matter with re-
tanning the incumbents on the
Board of Education? l think
with few exceptions they are
doing a good job with the per-
picking problems of integra-
ton in SO large a school sys-
tenn.
f.. n. Henderson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-26
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
fastua question ~ wrin
b, C. t..
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE

fuel the Nautilus reactor can
extract energy equivalent to
100000 gallons of fuel oil, or
5000 tons Of coal.
@. Have other countries be-
sides the United States taken
up the school safety patrol
dea?--W. NICE.
A. Twenty nine foreign
countries have adopted the
plan SO far. In the United
States 1t Is estimated that IL
million school children are
protected by $4,000 members
of school safety patrols oper-
ating in some $4,000 commu-
nities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-26
LETTERS TO THE STAR

Pen-names may be used II
letters carry iDriters' correct
names and addresses All
letters are subject to con-
denSdtion.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25
Perpetuating the Past :
Is There a Limit?

1t was with nostalgia relish that noted from last
weeks news that club has been formed in the county
carry for the sake of the horse The club says in it's
prospectus that only horse lovers will be considered for
bershp and that it is dedicated to the promotion of
back riding
The new organization thus takes its place along with
barbershop quares and the antique automobile clubs that
are dedicated to the glOries of passed eras.
There is no harm in this, of course In fact there is
grace and charm in thus pepetuatng the past and its high
memories But wonder how far the spirit will take
We know man who is passonatey addicted to collect
ing old shaving you know the kind that used to be
owned by barber shop patron and rest in the cupboard
emblazoned with the owners and initials. Now just
suppose = the wanted to perpetuate the of
shaving mugs back would the straght-edged razor
along with sidebums and other assorted beavers.
Moreover the horse cult plus the shaving mug cult could
really have impact business life The motor
industry might have close its doors and turn its assembly
lines to the manufacture of buggy whips and
binders.
And the safety companies well, all that can
say this is that lot of sports fans would miss their
favolite sports on the radio and TV.
The nation will probably survive however, until some
citizen conceves fondness for outdoor plumbing facilities
and organizes society to pepetuate by encouraging
their If and when that happens fear that we will
have assert that the of the past have end
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25
Accentuating the Positive
In POlice-Citizen Relations

One of the popular songs of few years that took
our fancy little number that had the theme Accen
uate the Positive with added advice, recall it,
about eliminating the negative
All Of which is by way of saying that believe and
hope this newspaper had at least slight positive conrbu
ton to the relationship between the County Police force
and ctzenry in its recent Most Courteous Cop Contest
We have pretty high regard for the caber of both the
average County resident and County Policeman By and
large most people living in the County have sound and
structive attitudes toward their Police
Mr. and Mrs Montgomery County prefer to look the
guardians of the law friends and allies in making the
County good place in which to live They would rather
cooperate with the Police in doing their work than either
ignore hamper them.
This attitude, a number of Policemen have told US,
is the difference between failure in police work
Kit encouraging to the Sentinel to note, as letters
of nomination in that many County residents not
busy take the time to commend the in uniform.
In other words the force has large of good will
active good will.
According to the evidence, good many officers appre
ciate this and have taken the pains to reciprocate.
We find all of this to the good and suggest that
little tolerant understanding of mutual harassments will go
far the preservation of this spirit There times when
talk is better than ticket And there also times when
the hot reto that springs to the lips of motost
is better if not uttered
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25
Flower Hill
Plans Sacred
Music Meet

The Flower Hill Church of the
Brethren is planning a Sacred
Music Institute over the week
end of August %. The sessions
will commence on Thursday,
August 25, and continue each
evening, at 8 o'clock, concluding
Tuesday, August 80.
In charge of the services will
be DR.. Alvin Brightbill, Profes-
sor of Music at Bethany Biblical
Seminary, Chicago. This is not
a talent display but an effort to
help people find the meaning of
the hymns they sing and to let
them express their own feelings.
There is a welcome extended to
all.
1t is planned to have the de-
nominational consultant on
church architecture, Forrest u.
Croft of Elgin, ILL.,, at Flower
Hill to consider preliminary
plans for the future church from
August % to September 2.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25
Rockville Merchants Plan
Harvest, Christmas Fetes

In addition to the Christmas
lighting display, which will be
extended this year, profession
al Santa Claus will be hired for
the two weeks of the promotion.
He will be introduced to the
community in a spectacular en-
trance to town such as Christ
mas parade and will have central
headquarters, probably on the
Court House lawn, from which
he will operate.
1t is planned to have him
travel through town each day,
entering all participating places
of business and greeting the
customers, particularly h e
younger ones. Also for the
youngsters he will be provided
with 5000 gift bags to be given
away.
The committee, headed by ].
P. Rinehart, is also planning to
secure a set of four 20x5-foot
permanent net banners. Two of
these will be strung across
Route 240 at both entrances to
Rockville and two will be strung
across the street in the center
of town. Copy on these banners
can be changed to suit each occa-
sion.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25
Tragedy Along the Seneca
~ 81 a. az
Let's Find the Cause and Cure

You don't have to be fisherman to be shocked at reports
OF thousands of dead fish being taken from the Seneca We
have always had fairly high regard for the survival quail
ties of fish and the water of the must indeed be toxic
if they produce this heavy mortality
In the demise of the fish another warning to
the careless of nature. For some years
now commissions have been studying water pollution meet
ing at regular intervals and coming with admirable scen
c treatses that probably enjoy apprecave audience
in scientific circles.
According to the latest reports the dumping of garbage
and into the Seneca is cited possible of
the pscatora tragedy Post mortems being performed
the bodies of the unfortunate creatures in the hope that
the of the maady may definitely be tracked down.
The Sentinel will try to keep its readers informed on
this situation. The Seneca and River Road of the
county far too pleasant to be visited by repetition of
such situations There must be to the situation
that the average person understand and hope,
act on.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25
.Puppet Show
Fights Palsy
In ROckland

The time of carnivals and coun.
ty fairs being upon us, several
children in our community decid-
I'd to get into the swing of things
and hold a puppet show.
Faith and Judy Griffin, Sandra
md Alice Harris, Linda and Rich
lrd Monisera took it upon them
selves to write, produce, and direct
an extravaganza which delighted
the children in the neighborhood
as we'll as amazing several adults.
The best part of all and the
proudest one-for the children
was when they turned in the box
office receipts to the cerebral pal
sy fund!
Little Cathy Smith was four
years old last Saturday and her
mother, Mrs. Winfield Smith,
gave her a party Games were
played with prizes being won by
Russell Woodland and Dan Straub.
Guests at the party were: Bobbie
and Jimmy Updike, Jennifer and
Russell Woodland, Cathy Boyer
Kristina Anne Aubinoe, Dan and
Tom Straub, Selma Harris, Don
LeClair, Lisa and Miles Ruthberg
apd Cha Ral<nr
Mrs. Fern Clarke of Kansas
City, Kan, visited last week at
the home of DR.. and Mrs. Charles
Baker of 2O16 Rockland Avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Kretsch.
mer and children, of 1905 Brooke
Drive have returned from Vaca-
ton in Denver, Col. Enroute they
stopped and visited friends in Il
linois, Ohio, and Nebraska.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Crawford and
children of 2007 Rockland Ave
nue. returned from trip to West
Virginia, Northern Michigan and
Ohio.
Miss Barbara Starkloff has re-
turned home after spending sew
eral weeks visiting her grand
mother in Franklin, Penn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gore, 1906
Henry Road, have returned from
visiting in New England.
Master Jimmy Rutherford, of
Bradford, Penn, spent last week
visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney Freeman on Rock
land Avenue.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25
Finds Little to Criticize
Citizens Group Evaluates Job
Being Done by Its Proteges

Citizens for Good Government,
the political group organized for
the 1854 city elections, has evil
IDENTIFY not been doing much
laurel.resting since then but has
been keeping a sharp if friendly
eye on its candidates, the present
Mayor and Council.
This week 14-page report was
sent out to all its members CIV
ing a detailed analysis of the ac-
complishments of the Mayor and
Council as compared with their
election platform. The report
was the result of a six month
study by a three-member commit
tee, Edward w. Schaefer, Chris
TOPPER L. Henderson and Robert
j. Miller, at the request of the
executive board of CGG.
1t was caused by a directive
to the board included in the
Charter adopted at the general
membership meeting last Novem-
Der %. This requirement stated
that the board should keep
members informed relative to the
activities of the Mayor and
Council in carrying out the plat
form on which they w e e
elected"
The members of the commit
tee with the approval of the
executive board have come to
the conclusion that "since May
of last year many of the ideas
stressed in the platform have
been translated into fact, others
are in the process of being
realized, none have failed to
receive at least serious atten-
tiOn."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25

Mill Road, Silver Spring, a stu
dent. at the University of Mary
land; trained as post quarter
master.
Maj. George IL Tighe, Jr.,
1927 Oldfield Drive, Kensing-
ton, tax analyst, Internal Re-
venue Service; trained as COM
manding officer, headquarters
company. Maj. Philip Yarnall,
5000 Ferdale Street, Kensington;
a trademark examiner with the
u. S. Patent Office; trained as
Gil. Maj. William E. Dossey,
133O8 Midway Avenue, Rockville;
associated with the National
Security Agency, Washington;
trained as recruiting officer, per-
sonnet section.
Capt. Harry Harner. 24O2
Evans Drive, Silver Spring;
assistant branch chief, Depart
ment of the Army, assistant chief
of staff G.3; trained as assistant
G-3. Capt. Louis w. Gross, SOC
Calvin Lane, Rockville; accoun.
tant with the General Account.
ing Office; trained as fiscal
officer. LIST 1t. Lloyd Thomas,
4Oo w. Montgomery Avenue,
Rockville, an instructor at RAN
dolph'Macon Academy; trained
as range maintenance officer.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25
Army Units
Return Here
On Saturday

Lawyers, businessmen, office
clerks, statesmen, government
officials and school teachers
from the Rockville area will re-
turn to civilian life Saturday
when the 2164th Army Reserve
area service unit returns to the
Washington area after Is days
of active duty at Fl. Eustis, Va.
Belonging to one of the few
Army reserve units of its type in
the country, the members of the
2164th have been training to take
over the administration of post,
camp or station upon short
notice.
The Rockville reservists, to-
gether with civilian and military
positions respectively are:
Maj. Robert Brouillette, 1907
Bangar Drive, Garrett Park
Estates; district sales manager,
Reuban H. Donnelley Corp;
trained as passenger and freight
officer, transportation section.
Maj. Mark c. Snyder, 10605 Edge
wood Avenue, Silver Spring;
claims supervisor, Federal Hous-
ing Administration; trained as
transportation officer. Maj. Nor
gan l.. Tenny, 10807 Montrose
Avenue, Garrett Park; lawyer
with Staley and Prescott firm;
trained as post judge advocate.
Maj. Irving Cheslaw, 11413 Mon.
terry Drive, Silver Spring; train
ed as public information officer.
Maj. R. w. Stickley, 1903
Renich Lane, Silver Spring; asso-
ciated with the Prudential Insur-
ance Co., trained as assistant Ga.
Maj. Charles r. Weaver, 1923
Tenbrook Drive, Silver Spring;
assistant to vice president,
Thompson's Honor Dairy; train
ed as director of intelligence.
Maj. Guy S. Widner, 271O Plyers
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25

itno Department Director, an eX-
tneded program for both sum-
mer ad winter and an increase
in recreation areas from three to
eight Editors note: another
area was added since the report
was written), with the coopera-
ton of the two advisory commit
tees, Youth Activities and Parks
and Recreation.
Progress was especially noted
in prevention of water short
ages; overhauling of city's finan-
cial methods and structure, in
particular, modern budgeting, ac-
counting and inventory which
resulted in a decrease in the tax
rate; personnel ordinances; pro-
cedures established for purchas-
ing and for conducting meetings
and hearings that would be
effective, systematic and ensure
citizen participation.
A supplement to the report
brings it up to date from the
end of the Mayor and Councils
first year in office in May to the
present month.
Noted here are the adoption
of a large budget that includes
a number of capital projects
without increasing the tax rate
and the first five-year construc-
ton program; studies of the best
source of water supply, complete
storm drainage program and
feasibility of a city-owned sewer
plant; hearings on home rule
legislation and the parking pro-
blem; and new procedures on
coming applications.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25
By Dorothy B. Waleslxi

Temperamental Connie damp
ened the spirits of the judges and
some of the exhibits in Rock
ville's recreation areas displays
of their summer creations, re-
Gently.
However, there was no doubt
about the winners of the first
and second prizes. Rockville
Junior area children walked
away with the blue ribbon on all
points for display and workman
ship. The unusually high quality
of their craftwork and the num-
Der of exhibits would have won
for them alone but the display
also had an excellent layout.
We hope that our citizens
about-town got peek at the
window at Jaye's Bootery in
spite of the wind and weather.
The homemade peep-shows, the
metal and clay modelling articles,
jeWelry, woodworking and the
papier-mache piggy banks were
worth browsing time even with
water dripping down your neck.
The high rate of useful articles
also counted with the judges.
In the next block, Sam Bog
ley'S window caught the judges
attention with Rockcrest Forests
display which had an unusually
we'll balanced layout. Since the
quality and number of the crafts
exhibited were also high, this
play area came in second by
unanimous vote.
AS all of the areas work was
impressive, it was a little harder
to choose the two honorable
mentions but all three judges
finally agreed on Twinbrook and
Lincoln Park, located at Nor
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25
Hurricane SlOlDs Judges, But
Play WindOv Displays Shine

mans Youth World and the u. S.
Public Health Service.
Because of Comics tantrumS,
the judges based their choice of
TWinbrook on the creativeneSS
and Imagination used in the
articles displayed. The actual
display was washed out Saturday
morning before the judging. To
console the Twinbrook children,
Norman Bernstein is donating
$25 worth of toys to the play
center.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25

The only criticisms offered are
found in the concluding para
graphs where the committee sug-
gests that ain some cases coor.
dination between the Mayor
and Council and the citizens
committees could be improved
upon" and also more progress
in the field of traffic and trans
portation codification of
ordinances and moderniza-
ton of the City Charter"
In addition, the committee
hopes that "the spirit of pro-
gress and energy displayed by
the Mayor and Council can in
creasingly be shared by Rock
ville's City Manager and other
permanent city employees since it
is they who must of necessity
provide the continuity from one
administration to another"
Aside from these relatively
minor departures" the report
praises the setting up of the
citizens advisory committees, one
of the major planks. 1t also out
lines the steps taken to carry out
the central theme of the plat
form which was the need for
overall planning in the develop
ment of Rockville. The creation
of the Rockville Planning Com
mission in December 1854 and
the Qualification of the city's
authority under Home Rule in
the matter of overall planning
are pointed out
Stressed by the report is the
establishment of a city Recrea-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1955-08-25
Sen. BeaII Summarizes
Congress- Accomplishments

need-also, authorized $75 million
for the rural telephone program
and $3.50 million for REA loans;
permitted increased borrower
ownership and control of the
farm credit system under the
Farm Credit Administration;
added 81 billion to the borrowing
power of the Commodity Credit
Corporation for farm price sup
port operations.
Labor and business:
Minimum wage increased to 81
per hour, extension of the life
of, the Small Business Admins
tration for two years and an in
crease in its loan ceilings; in
creased criminal penalties under
the Sherman Antitrust Act;
granted the Federal Government
the right of taking action to re-
cover damages under antitrust
laws and also to establish a uni
form statute of limitations; in
creased the maximum annuity
payable to beneficiaries under the
Railroad Retirement Act.
General welfare:
A $50 million antipolio program
to provide states with free vac
cine; public housing expanded to
$4,000 units for next year; au-
thorization of an eight-year pro-
gram of research in development
and use of saline waters; authori-
cation of research into proven
ton of air pollution.
Servicemen and veterans bene.
fits:
Permitted all persons in the
Armed Forces as of January 81,
1855, to continue accrual of edu-
cational benefits; protection of
the right to vote in Federal cleo
tons of members of the Armed
Forces overseas; granted permits,
sion to service personnel for re-
newal of term insurance within
120 days after separation from
the service and extended CT I'M
employment compensation for
Korean War veterans with cut
off date of January 10, 1860.
Government:
Two.year extension of presi-
dents authority to reorganize
Federal agencies; established a BIZ
partisan commission to study
Government personnel security
system.
These are only the highlights,
of course, but it has indeed been
busy session.
There is still much to be done,
however, and we will be back in
January with our sleeves rolled
up-ready to go to work again.
We wish you pleasant and
prosperous summer.