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The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
APPROPRIATIONS

Starting with the S637 million
in spending recommended by the
Advisory Budget Commission, the
Joint Appropriations Committee
is currently hearing state Off
cialS support these recommended
appropriations and, in some cases,
request additional funds. With
many agencies still not heard
from, requests for additional funds
already total S22 million more
than Budget Commission recon-
mendations - IS million for cur
rent expenses, $l4 million for
current expenses, S14 million for
permanent Improvements. Cover
nor Hodges is on states financial
situation. a fact that may help
the committee reduce the problem
before it, but it may be more
difficult to keep current erxpense
spending to S637 million
REVENUE
The Joint Finace Committee
has as its starting point the re-
venue recommendations Of the
Advisory Budget Commission: 81
million in estimated surplus funds
to be on hand on July l; 1888 mil
lion from existing taxes; and So
million from new or increased
taxes to be levied on tobacco, soft
drinks, domestic insurance COM
panies, and liquor, plus removal of
the SIS sales tax limit. SO far,
the committee has heard argu-
ments against the insurance, IL
quor, and soft drinks taxes. and
has seen evidence that the pro-
posed tobacco tax will be resisted
just as strongly.
Finance committee members
would have their burden consid-
erably lightened if they could find
evidence to support an increase
in the udget Commissions 1888
million estimate of recenue from
existing taxes. The January re-
port off the Commissioner of Re-
venue revealed that sales tax re-
ceipts were IL pct. over last year
In prior years, legislators would
have taken hope from this in
formation and waited until mid
March to see what income tax
collections indicated about fu-
ture revenues from that source.
This year, however, as result
of legislation enacted, the income
tax filing dead line has been NOV
ed up to April Is, so legislators
will have to wait an additional
month to get final figures or
make their decisions without
them. Whether the General As
Sembly will wait until late April
before making up their minds re-
mains to be seen.
LAW AND MEDICINE
For number Of years North
Cardinals coroner system has
been called antiquated, with OBJ
servers pointing to a large num-
ber of deaths under unusual cir
Cumstances which, if investigat-
ed at all. were inadequately in
veStigated for lack of medical
knowledge. Most of the county
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT
Legislative Service

The General Assembly has COM
pleted its fourth full work week.
In that time it has lost two re-
presentatives through resignation
and gained requirements under
the 1853 constitutional amend
ment requiring the Governor, as
an alternative to calling a special
election, to appoint the nominee
of the county executive commit
tee of the party to which the
resigning member belongs. Th e
cascade of bills predicted at the
beginning of this week did not
materialize. In fact, introductions
fell IA short of last weeks total.
Number of introductions, taken a.
lone, is a poor measure of legiS-
lative progress, but it may be re-
levant when considered in con-
nection with the fact that many
of the bills on matters of sub
stance (other than taxation and
Spending) that must be antlci-
pated from state departments and
theSpecial study commission men
toned in the Governors fist mes
sage, have not yet been introduc-
ad
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
HEALTH INSURANCE

This week two more accident and
health. insurance bills were in
troduced in the House. One would
regulate advertising so as to re-
quire reference of the major ex-
ceptions in policies along with the
advertisement of benefits; the
other bill would require that the
insured's signed application be
reproduced as a part of the policy
issued to him.
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
FOOLS DIsOBEY RULES

Only driving fools disobey traf-
fic rules, declares the North Car
olina Department of Motor We
hicles. This observation is particu-
larly true in winter, when change
able weather and road driving con-
ditions call for strictest compliance
with all traffic regulations and
the exercise of common sense be-
hind the wheel.
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
Legislative Summary From Raleigh

coroners are not physicians. Two
years ago rather elaborate bill
was presented. calling for a phy-
sician as medical examiner in
every county, district pathologists.
a state examiner, and a state
commission on postmortem me-
dicolegal examinations, but re-
tanning the coroners ina reduced
capacity. The costs of such Sys-
tenn to the counties killed the
1853 bill. This year almost the
same bill has been introduced,
but this time the counties may
elect whether they will come un-
der it's provisions. Two OF h r
bills introduced place heavy pen
alties on the sale or possession
of barbituric, hypnotic, and sleep
producing drugs unless the sale
or possession is by prescription or
otherwise connected with normal
and pharmaceutical work.
MOTOR VEHICLES
In the future North Carolina
cars will be equipped with only
one license plate if the Senate
follows the Houses action in pass
ing HB SO. Identical Senate and
House bills introduced would re-
quire the Commissioner of Reve-
nue. to provide an opportunity for
a hearing before drivers license
can be suspended under the Uni
form Drivers License Act. An
earlier House bill would prevent
a stay of license suspension mere
ly upon a petition for review of
the Motor Vehicle Commissioners
order suspending or revoking a
drivers license under the Ffnan-
cial Responsibility Act.
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
NOT TOO MUCH HELP

Some people are just plain hard to please And lot
OF Americans going to restrain themselves from throw
ing their hats in the air the convic
ton OF Chicago Communist Claude Lightfoot which
establishes membership in the Communist Party
crime The catch in this section of the Smith Act, which
received its first test in this trial. is that the member must
know that the Communists seek advocate overthrow of
the Government by force Which is like having prove
killer considers murder immoral before you can hang
him.
A little work, plus some responsibility, should be a
part OF the education Of every boy and girl in Lincoln
County regardless of what parents think
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
WHAT THEY'RE DOING

CNOTE. This is the 4th of a
series of weekly summaries pre-
pared by the legislative staff
of the Institute of Government
on the work of the North Caro-
lima General Assembly of 1855.
1t is confined to discussions of
matters of general interest and
major Importance
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
Use SLOW, BRAKE

Posted highway speed limits
NAV be far from safe when roads
are slippery with snow or Ice
warns the North Carolina Depart
ment of Motor Vehicles. Winter
wise motorists get to know the
"feel" of the road by trying their
brakes at slow speeds in an area
free from traffic. Find out Just
how slippery it is. Follow this safe
winter driving tip, and be among
the expert drivers who know acci-
dents can b avoided.
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10

The Navy submarine USS Tun-
ny has been modified to enable it
to launch guided missiles.
Evening star., 1955-02-06
| LoF Fontoine's Place Burned - Era Ends

Pop, an octogenarian, worked
there 20 years. He was a
combination groundkeeper and
breeder of the 100 game cocks
which the late Jimmy LaFon-
taine kept before he voluntarily
shut down five years ago.
With a misty eye Pop looked
at the rubble Of what was once
the largest gambling spot south
of New York. He said:
Eyes, son. I hate to see it go.
I spent many a day in that old
place. We really lived then"
Philadelphia Smitty used Gym
icism to hide his true feelings.
MANY a time" he told a
friend, II felt like burning that
darn place down. And now, by
gosh, they're doing it," A little
later. however, he remarked,
You know, / kinda hate to see
the old place destroyed"
Also there was Charles E.
Ford. attorney and confidante Of
LaFontaine. "I just had to be
here at the end. That old place
was good to me. Its destruction
marks the passing of an era. !"
Mr.. Ford is executor Of the
LaFontaine multimillion dollar
Evening star., 1955-02-06
MorriogeLicense
Applications

Under D. c. laW couples must
apply for a marriage license on
one day. wait three full days
and receipe the license on the
fifth day. Sundays and hoIt-
days are counted the same as
other days.
Nick ,vaccaro. 90. and Luella Ray. 20,
both of Fort Myer. Va
Edward Rose. 2S. Chevery. Md, and
Phyllis Levensaler. 20. 1923 10th st.
NV.
Guiiiermo Mora. -. Naval Gun Factory,
Frank Bulinsky. 81, 1928 Queens Chapel
!. road ne. and Josephine Di Guilio.
John watermsn. ss. Naval gun factory.
and Patricia Ward, %, Mount Rainier.
Bobby Mosler. 25. Fort Myer, Va. and
Doris Fletcher. "a. 2617 Georsia ave.
Raymond Thomas, SO. Philadelphia, and
Lenora Glascoe, 43. 744 Fairmont st.
Howard Wise. 20. 211 18th st. ne,
and winifred Erskine. 10, 2529 14th
Paul Berman, 90. $500 O st. NV. and
Marene Diener. 90. 1886 Roxanna
rd. NV
Jerome johnson, 25, 1903 Massachu-
setts ave. NV. and Helen Brown, II.
Francis Emo. 81, Kensington. Md. and
Nora Mangin. 81. 2430 Pennsylvania
Juan Garcia. "a. 1909 Lanier pl NV.
and Rosa Amanda. 10. 1440 Girard
Maurice Mahoney. So. Colmar Manor.
Md, and Leolah Palmer, 46. 249
william Lasio, ~. cheverly Manor. Nd.
and Cosette Sapp, 27. Stsrke., Fla
Richard Beckwith. "a, Bethesda. Md.
and Sally Pardoe. 20. Kenwood. Md.
NV, and Joan Brooks. is. 1854 Ap-
Mauriee rioa Neitaev. St es, and Jean Cooper.
Patrick La Malva. IS, 1s47 Mintwood
pl NV, and Joan Mikels. 10. 80
Plattsbure ct NV.
Evening star., 1955-02-06
SO Brand New Dodge Custom Royal Lonters
Given Away in Get The Thrill" Contest

all this bigness with a touch of your
fingers through full-time Power Steering.
We want you to get the thrill of New
Outlook" on the world through the swept
back sWeep-dround windshield.
We want you to. get the h,iH Of safety
power from an aircratt-type V-8 engine.
A new contest every day - dashing
Custom Royal Lancer to be given away!
It's funl It's easy! It's thrilling! And it's
going on right now at your Dodge dealers.
Evening star., 1955-02-06

Dodge has never done anything like this
before! But then-theres never been
car like this before!
We want eyerybody-yes, ererybody-to
get the thrill of driving this great new
flair-fashioned Dodge!
We want you to get the thrill of command
ing car so long and low and dashing-
up to 9 inches longer than other cars in
its class.
We want you to get the thrill of handling
Evening star., 1955-02-06
Editorial Association
To Fight Restrictions
On Covering Trials
sy the Assoeiassd Pres,

ST. PETERSBURG. Fla. Feb.
5.LThe National Editorial Asso-
citation plans to resist restrictions
on covering crime news and
trials.
Hugh Boyd of New Brunswick.
N. j., vice chairman of MEAS
Freedom and Information Com
mittee, said his group would
make It's views known to bar
associations seeking to put into
effect what is known as Canon
20.
This canon, If adopted by court
systems. would restrict publish
ing of pre-trial news stories
about persons arrested for GRIM
inal law violations.
Mr.. Boyd also announced that
Northwestern University's School
of Journalism would work with
NEA in writing and distributing
the MEAS bulletin on freedom of
information.
Another step to be undertaken
by the committee, he said, is to
encourage journalism schools to
do graduate research in freedom
Of information.
The NEA. an organization of
weekly and small daily news
papers, ended a winter confer
ence business session today.
v. M. Newton, jr., managing
editor of the Tampa Tribune
and chairman of Sigma Delta
Chi's Freedom Of Information
Committee, told the editors and
publishers that some members
of Congress talk of one thing
about freedom of information
and practice another.
He asked what kind Of po-
litical mind is this" where the
peoples business is conducted
behind closed doors and the
public often never hears of Con-
gressional action until law has
been written into the statute
books?
Mr.. Newton said this Nations
foreign relations, and especially
those concerning the Far East,
would be in a much better posi-
ton had diplomatic negotiations
been conducted on top of the
table"
Evening star., 1955-02-06
Star stan Photo.

estate and the man who sold the
building to the food chain.
Built of foot-thick walls, in
cluding the partitions dividing
the rooms, the old Rives mansion
made a spectacular fire. It died
q hard death.
After all the floors, roof and
wooden sections had been con-
sumed, the sturdy walls were still
standing. Chief T. Weston Scott.
of the Cottage City Volunteer
Fire Department directed hose
lines on the red hot bricks.
The sudden contraction caused
by cold water tumbled the south
wall, sending a shower Of sparks
high into the air.
Hundreds Of camera fans took
still and motion pictures Of the
blaze at its height.
Meanwhile, Robert Byrus, di-
rector of the University of Mary
lands fire service extension. ex-
planned what was being done by
firemen. He used a public ad-
dress system.
Deputy Chief William H. Bos-
we'll of the Washington Fire De-
partment and Chief Harvey Mills
Evening star., 1955-02-06
Life in the u. S.
ToxicobD Driver
Ayerts Suicide,
ts35Cents
BY the Assoeioisd Press

NORTH HOLLYWOOD. Calf. ;.
Feb. 5.-Cab Driver Merrill Scott,
81. told police this sequence Of
events was more than he ex-
pected for a 35-cent fare:
Calvin D. Morris. 20, laborer,
boarded Mr.. SCOTS taxicab and
promptly threatened to shoot
himself. Mr.. Scott tried to dis
suade him, but was threatened
with being shot In return.
Mr.. Scott slammed on the
brakes. causing his passenger to
bump his head against the front
seat. Mr.. Scott then disarmed
him and called police.
Motorcycle Officer John Grant.
3S, headed for the scene, but
tipped over his cycle. breaking
his foot.
Other officers arrested Morris
on suspicion of assault with a
deadly weapon.
Morris turned to Mr.. Scott and
paid his fare-35 cents.
Evening star., 1955-02-06
By Joseph B. Byrnes

Philadelphia Smitty and Old
Pop Tayman went to the crema-
ton yesterday.
Consumed in the flames was
part of an era-the RiveS man
sion, better known to Washing
tons sporting gentry as Jimmy
LaFontaine's place.
Located on Bladensburg road
just across Eastern avenue. the
large brick and frame structure
was set ablaze deliberately. 1t
was done as a practice exercise
for Prince Georges County vol
unteer firemen.
When the rubble is cleared,
the site will be used for con-
struction of a huge food dis
tribution center by the Giant
Food chain. Work begins in
April.
OF the 1000 or SO spectators
on hand. none present had a
more intimate association with
"Jimmy's Place" than Phila-
delphia Smitty and old Pop.
Smitty was a dice game stick
man in the gambling den's hey
day.
Evening star., 1955-02-06
Quite q Commotion!

INDIANAPOLIS up. - Two
year-old Margaret Ann Kilby
doesn't know what the fuss Is
all about, but her first driving
attempt left her neighborhood
without water for three hours,
her street a sheet of ice and the
family car a wreck.
Left in the car in a driveway
with the motor running by her
mother, Mrs. Louise Kilby, 26.
Margaret Ann slipped of the
front seat onto the accelerator.
The car, left in reverse, shot
backward across the street and
broke off q flreplug.
The doors had become locked
and a window had to be smashed
before Margaret Ann could be
removed. She was not hurt.
Evening star., 1955-02-06

VIRGINIA
ALExANpRiA-BEESoN MOTORS,
l704 Nj. Vernon Ave.
ARLIkGToN-klR5Y's SALES & SERVICE,
INC. 3237 Wilson Blvd
FALLS cHURcH-FALLs CHURCH MOTORS,
554al. Washington 81.
Evening star., 1955-02-06
Panama Diplomat 10 Wed
Maruot Fonteyn in Paris
BY the Assoeiatsd Press

LONDON. Feb. 5.-Dr. Ro-
berto Arias, 36-year-old Pana-
manian lawyer and diplomat who
will marry Margot Fonteyn, the
ballerina, arrived in London to-
day en- route to his Paris we'd
ding.
He was greeted at London Air
port by Miss Fonteyn, who will
Evening star., 1955-02-06

60 to Paris tomorrow morning
for the wedding after dancing
twice today for the Sadler's
Wells ballet company at Covent
Garden. Mr.. AriaS was scheduled
to watch her performance this
afternoon in 1.-THE Firebird."
The wedding is planned for
tomorrow afternoon in the Pana-
manian consulate. The couple
will fly Immediately to New York
and then to Nassau for a honey
moon. Miss Fonteyn will resume
her dancing career here Feb
ruary %.
Evening star., 1955-02-06

of the Clarendon department,
were on the sidelines.
Four hours after Chief Scott
applied the torch to 200 gallons
of fuel oil used as a starter for
the blaze, the spectators, along
with Philadelphia Smitty and
Old Pop Tayman, had gone.
Evening star., 1955-02-06

DISTRICT OF coLUMBIA-WASHIkGToN
BEAL MOTOR CO., 14ol Rhode Isiond Ave- NE.
FRANCIS e. PARSONS INC, 2iOo Nichols Ave. Sc.
HALEYS INCORPORATED, First g N Sts. Sc
kAPLAN & CRAWFORD, 1929 Champion Street NV.
ToRREY MOTOR. COMPANY. 1918 Connecticut Ave. NV
TREW MOTOR dbMpANY. l4ze 18th St. NW-M
Evening star., 1955-02-06
SturtIed Fishermen

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (P.-Eu-
gene Grabowski settled himself
comfortably in his ice fishing
shanty at Pickerel Lake.
Suddenly, a muskrat popped
out of the hole in the ice.
The startled Mr.. Grabowski
ran from the shanty, knocking
the door from its hinges.
II only had fishing license,
he explained sheepishly to a
friend,
Evening star., 1955-02-06

MARYLAND
BETHESDA-DIVVER MOTOR CO.,
7730 Georgetown Rood
HYATTSVILLE-BANklkl 6 SONS MOTORS,
INC, $500 Baltimore Ave.
RocKvILLE-ReeD BROTHERS, INC,
500 E. Montgomery Ave.
SILVER SPRiNeA-SUBURBAN MOTORS, INC,
q 95l Pershino Drive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-23

FORD 1883 convertible: auto. trans,
r.. h: fully equip. Like new. Must
sci! at onse. p sY OWNER: ss:Ss6.
SEXUAL miles; one owner; sii;s4S S
rom Isl 81 Tudor excel. cond.; sun
paint; clean, s77s. WE. 5-es59;
FORD 81 s-eyl Tudor: sheridan
covers: radio and heater. and other
accessories. one-owner car, with
very low. mileage, Warranted o
S NOS or s 600 900 @fls; speGisi tq pSe'
FORD "a customline s-cyi. Fordor:
seat covers; radio and heater, turn
ssssls sac6Sn Shts and 9S Other
tremely low mileage. Looks IKE
FRANK Psnns ,x Small Al, }R . J ms aeG9
F tll.s' as ISsOE "e good gg s,St sPS
sIUDERkKER ;eoo.'oa. ave- W.
FORD SO Fordor VS. Custom; r.
MAN sTUpEBAkER, 7e6o Ga. ave
FORD 81 Gcrestiine Pordor: Wv
tires. r.. and b.: very clean, OWNER
CO. $4,000 wO. 8-3T7c "a,
FORD 80 VS. customllne Tudor
Wv. tires, 7. and h.. Fordoma tic,
seat covers: very clean car for
i ndooa s SAsH ASLi sSis c 2por:
st., Ari. tRosslyu), Va. IA. $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-23
AUTOMOBILES EoR SALE

FORD Isl victoria hsra top. every
aeceSscry;- any denonstrntion: PVT.
owner VIII accent trade and finance
appreciated. Mr.. LOWE. IN. 5000
FORD 81 Victoria: beaut e-tone
green. with contrasting seat covers:
has Fordomatic. radio, heater. turn
sisnals and other accessories. Looks
Ike prand-neW. Special today, SSq5
PRANK SMALL. JR-. INC. 1900
Penna. ave. Sc. 10. 2-9s27. -s3
FORD 1919 4-doof; new tires. p. h.:
shiny black over-hauled engine; new
inspection; aIl-ehrome hub caps:
bought . new car. Private owner.
will sell $3.50 or best ofer. Cali
after pm. RE. 1876. ga
FORD '53 "S" customline convert:
low mileage: orig, faWn brown nm
ish. with brown leather uphol.: T.
and h. Fordomatic; very clean;
S1.395. NASH ARLINGTON CORP.
Indoor. Showroom, 2015 N Moore
st., Arl. tRosslyn), Va, IA. s-3030,
FORD 1929 Model A de luxe Fordor
sedan: perfect condition: 20. 500 ac-
tual miles; used very little. First
$500. KE. 5-O1a2. a4s
FORD '53 station wagon Country
Sedani; 3 PASS. S-tone nnish. r.
h. excel. eond.; $3.50. KE. s-4i01.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-04-23

CHEVROLET '5a de luxe coupe;
exceptional value at 1885. NASH
ARLINGTON CORP. Indoor Show
room. .2015 n, Moore St. Arl. ROSS
lyn,, Va; "a. s-3o3o. p
TOP: leather inteGior; new Power H
slide; r. and h.: S795. OIL. 2-S666.
CHEVROLET 80 Cdr: gray; excel
cond.; new Wv. tires. Owner going
in service, must sell. WA. 1-a1 IL
CHEVROLET 81 4-dr. station wagon;
dark green finish: immaculate in
way SS95. BELL MOTORS, SOLO
cT Ml;ss9Stp svs SO wo e ssso stvi,os
pass. coupe; 5000 mi; r. and h.:
kept, Best offer. LII, 4-345T. III
IA convertible; r. and h.,
snow grip tires, good running cond,;
must sell. $40. CO. 5-6595.. --25
seats, metal body, excel, cond,, new
or f owner s9w XII. s selGlfea regularly
CHEVROLET 1850; l owner; 40, 900
mi: 10, 5;,s935. anytime sunday;
ShENhObEl O5 hel AIR 2-0T., 0ehu-
tiful slate Sray with ivory stripe;
froster, other. extras; extra clean;
owner; mechanically peri. Snecisl.
81. 099; bank financing KIRK MO!
TOR CO.. 1000 Ga. ave, ia. o.
CHEVROLET "a go" e-dr.; prac-
ticaliy brand new; driven only 9
wks.; power steering. power drive
radio and heater, custom seat COW
ers; in beautiful 2-tone ivory and
financing KIRK MOTOR CO.. 1000
c az iSs f. &c. sGts Suburban station
wagon. This all-metal s-passrnser
wagon has had owner and oply
$4,000 mi. OF generous treatment
Onyl S6a5: sos down. PINEY
BRANCH MOTORS, JU. s-11s5..
1871 4-dr. sedan; heat
sr: good condition; reasonable. Call
c IA sliisF so Cdr. d. luxe: ,s.
tras; had loving care; owner over
ciTsff;y;RSfiFSIi J ls,i G-s AZ, 4. ,0,.,
equipped sood condition Gail VA
cHIvRoLEr 81 cdr. sedan, power.
slide, r, and h.: lustrous green On
ish. This car must be seen to be
NppLtCS AZ only 5000. bHF WEEK
M NI1,ISS' Oven Els s, Wis ave n ". Wo
A.: nice paint, good
body no dents; Al motor: S1S5 or
best offer. 1850 II st. ne, Ii. 4-845S
cHEy: - Aero sedan: eaulpp.d;
s s!ssn s sTl sE pSESSi mech perfect
CHEW, 1854 2-door; r and h.: like
new: can arranee bank financing:
will accent trade. LU. I-0332. 80
and h.. seat covers, Wv. tires: peri
cond, $3.50. ~. a-33Ts. --.4
CHRYsLER ~ small "6' sedan:
garased since new. Driven . mi.
o ssily sy oy nn,.s Just S,.s IKE t new
new car. Spotless uphoi STEERING
brakes. motor AL; Wv. tires and
1tI T.sd mot ssS srS wii,oS on oI ,ss eoss