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Evening star., 1955-05-03
Blair Lee Hits
McKeIdin for
Veto Threats
Charges Governor
Is Not Interested
In Larger Counties
By GENE GOODWIN

Dy OGGNG 0OOD"AN
Blair Lee III. ocratic
chairman of the Montgomery
House delegation. today attacked
Republican Gov. McKeldin for
his promised veto of six bills "of
direct and intense interest to
Montgomery County"
The Governor last week vetoed
"a acts of the recent 1855 Legis-
lature, and said that before the,
deadline Saturday he would veto
the 81 acts still on his desk.
Mr.. Lee criticized the Chief
Executive for stating that he
would veto certain bills without
giving the Legislature and the
public any reason. The Governor
last week issued messages of ex-
planation on the "a he singled
out for veto. but said he would
explain his other vetoes in mes
sages to come later.
Mr.. Lee said the Governors
promise to veto the James bill
increasing State incentive fund
aid to county schools simply
shows once again that McKeldin
is not interested in State aid to
the larger counties with growing
pains"
Would Double Fund.
The legislation would have
doubled incentive fund aid from
$40 to $40 per pupil. effective
June l, 1856, and the bill would
have meant an additional $470.-
900 to Montgomery in the first
year. The Montgomery delega-
tion chairman predicted the
Democratic-controlled Legisla-
ture would override this veto at
the 1856 session.
The Governors pledge to veto
legislation authorizing the Mont
gomery County Council to levy
a local tax on cigarettes and
other tobacco products brought
an observation from Mr.. Lee that
although Gov. McKeldin had de-
cided to block bills authorizing
tobacco taxes in the Democratic
counties of Hartford and Mont
gomery, he already has signed
measures creating such levies in
the Republican counties of Car
roll and Garrett.
| Mr.. Lee said Gov. McKeldin
showed "his interest in home
| rule to be only skin deep" when
he said he would veto the bill
reorganizing and localizing ap-
pointment of the Maryland d.
/ National Capital Park and Plan
ming Commission. The measure
provided that the six commits
sioners, all now appointed by the
Governor, be named instead by
the local governing bodies of
Montgomery and Prince Georges.
/ Sees Patronage Conflict
GAS soon as the Governors
pretended interest in home rule
comes in conflict with Republican
patronage, home rule goes down
the drain," Mr.. Lee charged.
Mr.. Lee expressed bewilder-
ment over the Governors in
tended veto of bills extending the
planning commissions jurisdic-
ton throughout most Of Mont
gomery and giving the commits
sion power to save and spend
surplus funds for rights of way.
schools sites and other public
purposes. He said the two bills
were very much in the public in
terest. The people of Montgomery
showed in the last election they
want a single planning agency
he added.
Also attacked by Mr.. Lee was
the Governors promised veto of
his bill for require that farm
land be assessed as such and not
as if it were subdivided.
This bill would have prevented
the assessment of fringe farm
land on its potential rather than
actual value" Mr.. Lee said.
Evening star., 1955-05-03
Warehouse Burns

RICHMOND. May 3 (P).-A
spectacular pre-dawn fire burned
out the Philip Levy furniture
warehouse here today, causing
damage tentatively estimated at
$350,000. No injuries were re-
ported.
Evening star., 1955-05-03
Vacant House Burns

Fire last night destroyed a
vacant house on the A. Smith
Bowman estate near Herndon,
Va.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-23
cod TRUCKS
AID IN MAIL

Each Christmas season the Motor
Pool Branch of Transportation Di-
ision at Erie Ordnance Depot, re-
ceiveS requests for the loan of van
type or tarpaulin covered cargo We
hicles to local Postmasters in this
area to assist them in the delivery
of parcel post and mail during the
Christmas rush.
Prior to these requests Gilbert
G. Winklea, LaCarne, Chief of the
oMtor Pool Branch, and Karl E.
Steindam, Port Clinton, who super
wise the repair and maintenance of
the depot's present ALLEGATION of
General Transport Administrative
Vehicles, are busy readying We
hicles for use by the Postmasters.
Vehicles are supplied without
drivers. The local Postmasters are
responsible for proper operation,
maintenance, repair and utilization
of vehicles while in their custody
and until returned to Erie Ord
nance Depot
Requests this year were received
from Mrs. Verdi Won Thron and
H. A. Ellsworth, Postmasters at
Port Clinton and Fremont, respec-
lively.
The trucks were put into use
last week with Port Clinton pick
ing up a one-half ton Pickup and
Fremont receiving two one and
one-half ton trucks. Ali vehicles
are equipped with tarpaulins and
racks, skid chains, fire extinguish-
ers, and emergency tool kit.
Army regulations require that all
vehicles loaned to Postmasters for
hauling of Christmas mails be re-
turned to Department of the Army
installations not later than Jan
uary 20 of each year.
Maj. James w. Devlin is Chief
of the Transportation Division.
with Roy E. Linger, Catawba Is
land, deputy chief.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-23
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Going to have a Christmas tree
in your home, office, church or
school?
The Christmas seasons activities
aften center around a Christmas
tree. In order to prevent these
activities from ending in tragedy
Charles R. Scott, Ohio State Fire
Marshal suggests that the follow
ing precautions be taken:
Q) Purchase freshly cut tree
which has been stored out of doors
(2) To prepare the tree for use
saw off butt end at a As degree
angle l inch above the original cut
Cut verticle grooves in the bark
Of the tree trunk.
(3) Keep the three standing in
water This will keep it green and
greatly reduce the flammability.
,(4) Place the tree away from door
ways, stairs, and heating stoves
and pipes.
90 Check the wiring on all dec
orations for broken or frayed cords
Disconnect electric lights, etc.
when no one is in the room. Be
careful not to overload electrical
circuits.
(6) Use only non combustible
decorations, metal, glass, asbestos,
etc.
(7) When the tree becomes dry
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-23
VISIT TO BUENOS AIRES HIGH SPOT
IN STIMSON SOUTH AMERICAN TRIP

which ranged from alligator shoes
and bags to mems belts, bill folds,
riding equipment and every con-
ceivable size and shape travelling
bag.
Going later to a typical night
club where native songs and dances
were performed, we passed long
line of people in front of the Peron
mansion who had paid fee to see
on display the fabulous collection
of Eva'S jewelry. The construction
of the large monument Peron was
building for his wife Cmoney for
which we learned, had been re-
quested from the peoples wages)
had ceased In all probability it
will not be completed
In this country people go IN and
out of office during the night. On
Tuesday when we left there had
been such change and soldiers
were in evidence everywhere. Our
host and hostess didn't discuss the
matter much, but they seemed
nervous and relieved to see us off
at the airport.
Leaving Argentina we couldn't
help thinking about the kindness,
generosity and genuinity of the
people we had met. Our hearts
went out to them in their present
Sufferings a suffering resulting
from the growing pains of this
country. Surely if the people had
a dependable government, the ma
ton could become very strong.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-23

Editors Note: Here is anofher
of fhe dispatches Miriam Stimson,
Sandusky Travel Agent. Author
and Lecturer is sending The News
during wings To South Amer
ica" trip.)
Have you ever had the experience
of meeting an old friend after many
years of separation? Well, my hus-
band was met in Buenos Aires by
his old University of Michigan
buddy, Herman Grunwaldt, whom
he hadn't seen for thirty-four years.
Despite the tenseness and political
turmoil the country is experienc-
ing we had most delightful three
and one-half days.
BuenoS Aires is a beautiful city
with wide, double laned highways
and avenues, a variety of imposing
buildings and Spanish styled homes
and many well planted and we'll
kept parks.
Dinner at the Grunwaldt's the
first night was something special.
First we had Argentinian sherry
cocktails to the accompaniment of
recorded tango music.
The first course consisted of
about ten pancakes the size of
large dinner plates placed on a
large platter. In between the pan
cakes were layers of mashed spin
ach, yams, potatoes, carrots, onions
and asparagus. Mrs. Grunwaldt cut
this like pie and poured hot but
ter sauce over each serving. l liked
it so we'll l had two servings only
to regret it when an immense plat
ter of three inch, Argentinian
steaks, red wine, rolls, asparagus,
salad and fruit followed.
The next day was Sunday. Early
in the morning we all piled again
into two cars and drove eighty
miles across the flat, green pampas
to one of the most outstanding of
Argentina's Estoncios Cattle ranch)
1t was owned by Senor and Sonora
William Stoudt.
A long lane bordered on each
side by tall shade trees led us to
the imposing Spanish ranch house
with a magnificent flower garden
to the front and swimming pool
at the side.
The Stoudts, both of whom speak
English, welcomed us and led us
through their home which was
unique for its rare old Spanish
tiles and priceless collection of
wood carvings and furnishings. We
were served cocktails on a side
porch then escorted on an explora-
tory walk to see typical trees and
flowers of the Argentina.
Finally, we were led to sep
arate garden. A group of hand
somely dressed gauchos wearing
riding boots, long baggy pants,
wide belts of silver and bold coins,
colorful blouses and broad-brimm-
ed black hats were standing around
barbecue fire. They were watch
ing native cooks who tended the
roasting of lamb, side of beef
and a chicken on large iron spits.
Other servants were carrying wine
and food to a large table set with
white cloth and brilliant red
flowers.
We were first served an excel
lent soup, then platters of juicy
lamb, beef, chicken, vegetables,
salad and fruit accompanied by ex-
cellent wine and brandy of the
country.
Monday was spent visiting Buen-
os Aires shops full of leather goods
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-23

and the needles start to fall, re.
move it from the premises and de.
stroy it safely.
(8) Have a fire etxinguisher
handy in case of fire. It the tree
should catch fire call the fire dept.
then try to extinguish the fire.
Never try to carry burning tree
outside you will spread the fire
throughout the house.
Released from: The office OF
State Fire Marshal; December, '55
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-23

The rote of selecting asphalt
flexible type paving on all State
Highway systems increased from q
low of 1873 miles in 1890, TO an
amazing total of 1884 miles in
1853. During the some period,
selection of Poriiond Cement con-
crete or rigid type paving declined
from high of 1914 miles to
1852 miles per year. - Source:
Maryland Asphalt Association, Inc.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-12-23
est Present You, the Motorist Ever Received :.
Ohio Wrapped in ASPHALT RIBBONS

Yes, they're wrapping Ohio II asphalt
ribbons =. and for you, the motorist, it's
lucky break, because Asphalt roads are better
riding, more durable, and more economical
to construct and maintain. Comfort-wise, or
tax-wise. you can't beat Asphalt for paving
roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-21

numbers in hostile and unwar-
ranted attacks against the United
Nations Command. your side has
not yet submitted the report cover
ing the movement Of combat air
craft in or out of Korea"
Last week Gen. Parks delivered
another scathing attack against the
Reds, this time for a different kind
Of violation Of the truce terms.
Communist antiaircraft downed an
unarmed jet trainer with two men
aboard. Later the Reds fired on
CAT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
harmless-which had been sent out
to try to locate the downed Jet.
Abolish the NNSc?
The United States interest in
abolishing NNSC inspectors is
closely tied to its global military
strategy. The Pentagon wants to
withdraw q division or so of troops
which are. still in Korea. to aug
ment its strategic reserve.
But before it does this it would
like to beef up the Republic Of
Korea forces with more modern
equipment, like guided missiles and
atomic weapons. The Koreans al
ready have announced that United
States Army atomic experts will
soon start training ROK officers
in atomic warfare tactics. The
first phase will be confined to a
study of theory.
When the time comes to give
the Koreans some modern equip
ment. however. the Poles and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-21

council. largest and richest in the
State.
Mr.. Simmons, q tan man with o
British guardsman's black mus
tache, IL o native OF Jackson. He
said he received his education in
the State and at the Sorbonne IN
Paris.
After serving in the British army
from 1889 to 1912, said Mr.. Sim
mons. he transferred to the Ameri-
can Navy.
Simmons Answers
Here are some Of the questions
and answers by Mr.. Simmons In an
interview:
@. Has there been any occasion
to practice the announced aims of
the councils; that Is, economic
coercion?
A. Not that I know Of You
must realize that the Citizens Coun-
Gil movement is not a closely con-
trolled movement. I have been
to a lot Of district meetings and
I have heard a lot of discussion. ]
think I can state it this way: They
feel that the NAACP has gained
lot Of its aims by use of economic
pressure and if that is the way
they choose to fight, why then it
is up to us to take such measures
as we can to protect our interests"
@. Is there any feeling that
ultimately indignation will come
about? Are these delaying tactics?
A. These are not delaying tactics.
If I thought they were I wouldn't
be interested. Now to try to answer
your question effectively. I think
there are people in Mississippi who
think it Gntegration) inevitable. I
would hazard no guess as to what
proportion. We feel 1t tthe
Supreme Court decision) can be
reversed.
@. You are actually looking for
a reversal Of the decision?
A. 1t Is hard to say. I think in
IIi6 lUklb IuLl IL may NC lCNCLcCu
If not by this one then subsequent
court.
@. Can this be classed rs q white
supremacist movement?
A. think it is much more than
q white supremacist group and I
think it is much more than a pro-
tectionist group. I think it is fun
damentally the first real STRINGS
of conservative revolt in this
country. judging by the responses
we've gotten from other States. L.
Some of the people who are at
tracted to this movement may not
be concerned about the Negro. What
would be classed as the old white
supremacist movement has no
place. It is too narrow.
@. have obtained some litera-
ture repeatedly distributed or rec
commended by the Citizens Councils
which was anti-Semitic.
A. The councils are not anti
Semitic. We have Jews In the
Councils"
ASSOCIATED Pressb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-21

Czechs ought not to be shopping
around the ports OF entry as they
are today.
Military men on the spot In
Korea were shocked recently when
the new Army Chief Of staff, Gen.
Maxwell Taylor, publicly discussed
a complete pullout from Korea. He
went SO far as to minimize prospects
that the Communists would attack
again.
Gen. Parks, for one, does not
share Gen. Taylor's confidence. In
his July appearance before the
Military Armistice Commission.
Gen. Parks told the Reds:
1.-THE combat forces, and particu-
larry the air forces, that you have
built up illegally and covertly since
the signing Of the armistice. con-
stitute q grave situation which
threatens seriously the very struc-
ture and stability Of the armistice
itself -.
I'VE have listened since last sum-
mer to the soothing music Of your
peaceful propaganda and your ex-
pressions for free and independent
united Korea. while at the same
time contending with your con-
tinued willful and fragrant viola
tions of the armistice agreement.
your hostile and aggressive actions.
and your murderous and inhumane
atrocities. The time has come to
demand that the powers who are
directing your iniquitous activities
start trying to reconcile your DR..
Jekyll with your Mr.. HYDE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-21

down registration to about 90
names and then they started get
ting down to the hard core and
then other types Of pressure were
used. They'd come and tell them
You've lived in this community for
Q long time and II you want to
stay here in peace. you'd better get
your name of this list After they
started making personal visits. the
Negroes gave in to the extent that
there are now only about IS left"
Last year, prior to the organiza-
ton Of the Citizens Councils.
Humphreys had 1875 Negroes regis
tered. A random check Of three
neighboring delta counties showed
that Negro registration in Sun
flower County had dropped from
ia to zero. The number in Mont
gomery County went from 20 to
zero. Yazoo County's voting list for
Negroes dropped from 125 to 80.
When asked about registration
figures In Sunflower. Circuit Court
Clerk c. c. Campbell, said sharply.
mo Negro voters. This is the home
Of the Citizens Councils"
Robert B. Patterson, a Holly
Ridge planter and executive secre-
tary Of the Statewide organization
of Citizens Councils, was asked If
one Of the current detectives was to
eliminate Negroes as voters. He re-
piled: I'VE aren't against anyone
voting who is qualified under our
new registration law"
Registration Amendment
Mississippi has adopted a consti-
tutional amendment requiring pros
pective registrants to be able to
read, write and interpret the Fed
eral and State constitutions to the
satisfaction Of the local registrar.
The amendment was described in
legislative debate as a means OF
keeping Negroes from the polls. The
session which adopted this amend
ment also provided for the aboli-
ton of the States public school sys-
UcH IL HcCeSSdIy w ACCp NCbiOCo
out Of white schools.
Mr. Patterson said most Of his
current activity has been devoted
to organizing and that he has APP
peared in six States by invitation
to explain the Mississippi councils.
He listed these States as Arkansas,
Louisiana. Texas, Alabama, Georgia
and South Carolina.
Citizens Councils are known to
be operating now in Dallas County.
Ala, and Kilgore, Tex. There are
reports Of council activity in South
east Arkansas and Mr.. Patterson
said he believed one had been set
up in Florida.
During the interview. Mr.. Pat
terson objected to an Associated
Press story which last year de-
scribed the councils as "anti-Negro
vigilantes. Said Mr.. Patterson:
I'VE aren't anti-anybody."
One Of the rising powers In coun-
ell activities is William ]. Simmons,
executive secretary Of the Jackson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-21

May 1O-Another North Korean
MIG attack on U. N. aircraft over
international waters confirming
continued illegal air activity on
the Red side. II
June 21--Two North Korean air
force lieutenants surrendered q
YAK-l8 aircraft at Seoul. They
brought wits them reports of some
800 combat aircraft operating in
North Korea and Of new airflelds
being built. They also told Of
ruses with which the Communists
tried to deceive the misc inspec-
tors:
l. Flying combat aircraft away
from airfields about to be inspected.
2. Hiding whole or dismantled
combat aircraft In ravineS near the
airfields and camouflaging them.
3. Stationing heavy guards
around hiding places. to prevent
misc inspectors from happening
upon the aircraft.
4. Reducing boundaries Of the
airfields, to restrict inspectors
access.
S. Long, detailed coaching OF
probable witnesses" to give in
spectors false information.
July 5LGen. Parks told the
Communist members Of the Armis-
tice Commission: "In the first %
months of the arTnistice. despite
the fact that you have twice
openly employed your illegally
acquired combat aircraft in large
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-21

ison such a blunt ultimatum, but
President Madison's war call fol-
lowed in short order. The War
Hawks promptly delivered their
part of the deal by forcing King
Caucas." as the nominating caucus
was nicknamed. to tap the Presi.
dent for another four-year lease.
Clevelond's Attitude
Grover Cleveland quailed, so he
said. at the idea of a second term
but in 1888 he went after 1t ham,
mer and tongs. Failing to get it
that year he said, why should I
have any desire or purpose Of re-
turning to the presidency? I made
a creditable showing during my
first term and / might lose what
ever character and reputation are
already gained by it. do not feel
I can take the risk involved in q
second term"
All very well, but Cleveland
thought otherwise in 1892. He went
after that second term and got it.
Like John Tyler. President Wood
row Wilson took unto himself o
new, beautiful wife just when the
Nation was asking about a second
term. 1t was certainly no time to
vacate 1900 Pennsylvania avenue.
Then, too. his party was humping
out the slogan HE kept US out Of
war" So, with a bride on his hands
and keeping America out Of World
War I, what else could President
do than pursue a second term? Still,
he avowed, IF you think too much
about being reelected, it is very
difficult to be worth re-electing."
Adams Part
John Adams rallied at fate and
Thomas Jefferson who denied him
a second term in 1900. He literally
painted to remain in power. Yet,
in after years, he characterized his
presidency as "a tale told by an
idiot, full of sound and fury signify
ing nothing" Still. Old John had
,thirsted for four years more Of the
same thing.
His son. John Quincy Adams. like
his father, was rampant for q
second term. He staged the big
gest mudslinging saturnalia in
American politics in an effort to
succeed himself. He vacated the
White House in a huff when he
lost
Harry Truman, of course. wanted
a second term so badly he actually
transformed the country in pur-
suit Of it. Ulysses Grant had no
intention of leaving the White
House at the end of his first term.
He even tried to get a third. Mrs.
Grant once said she and the Presi-
dent would have enjoyed living
there forever"
Polk Was Different
James K. Polk was heartily sick.
of the presidency. Never once did
he consider a second term and he
shuffled of the Office like a man
dropping a heavy burden. Indeed.
he went home to die in three
months.
Nor had James Buchanan any
second term aspirations. Civil strife
was about to explode on the White
House threshold. To incoming
President Lincoln Old Buck said.
ttTf x,o,, axa oe hony,x, ms, raor civ
on entering this house as I am on
leaving it, you are the happiest
man on earth"
Chester A. Arthur was the only
President who presumably died of
a broken heart because his party
refused to re-nominate him for
second term. He sickened and died
In less than two years after leaving
the White House.