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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-27
FORE AND AFT
By MALCOLM LAMBoRNE

Washington's chances Of win
ming the mems sailing champion
ship of the Chesapeake tomorrow
of Annapolis look very good, and
the reason is a strapping, 80
year-old sailor who has been
at it since he crewed at the age
Of 10 in Star boats on the East
ern Shore off Rock Hall.
Hal Boerick, dinghy skipper.
catamaran sailor or whatever
you care to name, is the reason
the Potomac River area may take
its first Chesapeake title tomor-
row. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound
Navy Department architect
earned his spot, late yesterday
when ne came through of
Washington Sailing Marina in
the final race of a two-day series
to pick the Potomac River rep
resentative.
Sailing in Lightnings against
the fleet champions of five other
e-designs, Boericke See-sawed
for top honors with Chuck
Everly. whose speciality is Light
nings. Going into the sixth and
final race, Everly had a lead OF
little over two points. But he
finished fifth while Boericke
with a near-perfect start, leo
the field. That clinched the
series.
The final score was Boericke
30.2; Everly. 27.8; Jack Lynch
Is; Don Wilson. 1877; Ralph
Farrant, 10, and Karl Gerhard
14.8.
Meanwhile, Boericke lost little
time in rounding up a crew fol
tomorrow's day-long series ir
Naval Academy knockabouts
One jib sheet tender will bt
Lynch, who races Busters. Boz
ricke will be right in his element
too. He learned some of the finel
points Of racing while at NIT
where, in 1943 he won the Mors.
Cup, emblematic of intercol.
legiate dinghy champion. Sailing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-27

second boat which they are call
ing the Muvalong. People on
the West Coast do things in a big
way.
4 \ 4 4
SHORT ENDS The House
Merchant Marine Committee re-
Isumes its pleasure boat hearings
in Detroit August 8, then moves
to Chicago for August 8 and 10.
Among those to be heard are
officials Of the Outboard Boating
Club Of America and the Ameri-
can Power Boat Association.
Jim Sper, who heads the Civil
Defense small boats program for
the bay, reminds yachtsmen they
can get applications from any
marine gasoline dock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-27
NOTES on BOATS
New Boat or Used One?
By BOB JONES

II you're a flrst-timer, there
are definite advantages in a
used boat. The saving is
usually considerable. And, I'M
like a used car, for example, the
boats value remains pegged at
about what you paid for it. That
is. of course, if it is kept up.
Certainly, the asking price for
some used boats makes them
hard to resist. But there's al
ways the question of whether
there's more to it than meets the
eye. Here are a few things to
look for:
HULL CONDITION: With
fiberglass, nodded plastic, metal
hulls, weaknesses are usually
obvious. Look for gourges, holes
and cracks. Wood construction
is another matter. Dry rot, the
number one enemy, usually &C.
ours wherever bare wood has
steady contact with the water
along the keel, waterline, rudder
posts, stem, transom, CENTER
board trunk and bed logs on
sailboatS.
For a while dry rot can be
covered up with paint. But it's
considered cricket" to probe
with an ice pick or sharp pointed
blade-a long fingernail is often
enough to spot the damage.
Look for soft spots where the
pick can be easily pushed into
the wood for about u to "a inch.
Dry rot is not always fatal. If
1t is confined to one spot where
new wood can replace the dam
age, the boat may still be q bar
gain. Inspect closely all wood
plugs; if they show signs Of
popping" there may be trouble
underneath. It's even advisable
to remove one or two for inspec-
ton Of the hardware they cover:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-27
ABOUT SAILING AND DIPLOMACY
Skipper Of Ship Of State
Takes q Devious Tack

listened to him partly because
he was captain or at least sailing
master of the ship of state, and
partly because he had the
double strength of sinew and in
tellect that commands attention.
Some part of it must come from
his love Of sailing and so many
other things out of doors, the
listener said to himself. Maybe
that's where he generates the
energy that runs us younger
men into the ground on those
never-ending rounds of the
worlds trouble spots.
The listener also was thinking
how they made jokes about the
big man in Washington; said
he might do a good job if he'd
only stop rushing around.
The reverie was interrupted
as the big man picked up the
thread of his observations, tug
ging at the brim of a fioppy
white hat that shielded his eyes
from the suns glare rejecting
off the water.
Sailing also teaches you that
a straight line is not always the
best way to reach an objective, 4"
the big man was saying. IF
the winds are adverse, you have
to pursue a devious course"
you've Got to Tack"
1t struck the Illuminating
listener that devious" was a
word not usually associated with
the big man. He'd heard him
called a bull in a China shop
and other uncomplimentary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-27
BY HENRY Muslin

'It's trite to talk about sailing
the ship Of state" the big man
was saying. He spoke without
taking his eyes from a string of
Dragon Class sloops beating up
one leg Of race course of Lake
Ontario's Sodus Bay.
The big man had a special
interest in the race. It was part
of a regatta being run under his
auspices and the winner would
get a handsome silver cup in
scribed with the donors name.
1t was the second year of the
regatta, but the first the big
man had been able to attend.
The Nations business had kept
him away the previous July.
He'd been at the Geneva con-
ference then. and even now at
SoduS Bay affairs of state were
f1avoring the big mans remarks.
''Trite it may be-" he went on,
"but the ship of state smile
persists with good reason. Sail
ing develops qualities useful to
a diplomat; patience, endurance,
eternal vigilance, the ability to
survive the unexpected. Sailing
also teaches you the Importance
of having a final objective"
Commands Attention
One listener who had heard
the same thesis before was
thinking between the big mans
words. marveling as always at
the vitality behind them. He
was thinking how the big man
was So years old and showed no
loss Of zest for living; how people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-27

represent Washington as a result
of three squadron contests held
earlier this season. Jones. for
instance, won the last test two
weeks ago of Selby Bay.
They will be trying for a fourth
victory, something no other
squadron has achieved. In fact,
Potomac navigators in their last
five district contests can count
three f1rsts and a second. That,
too, is a record.
= - =
Henry Burroughs. Presidents
Cup Regatta chairman, can
hardly believe his own eyes. He
now has a third entry for the
feature race September Is and
JIG. Last week there were Edgar
Kairser's Scooter Too and Hawaii
Kai III, of Oakland, Calf. This
week the mail brought an entry
from J. Philip Murphy Of Pied
mont. Calf, the unlimited hydro
Breathless. His son Jay Murphy
stationed at Fort Belvoir, should
do the driving. If it works out
right, the Murphys may have a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-27
Eight Matches Slated
At Washington G&CC

The Washington Golf and
Country Club invitation mems
doubles tennis tournament, with
a bigger field than expected, was
to complete preliminary rounos
today in preparation for the
main action tomorrow and Sum
day. Today's eight matches will
begin at 5 pm.
In action yesterday. Bill
O'Brien and DR.. Jim Shafer de-
feated Dan McKnew and Ted
wilkinson, GA, 60. Tony
Thompson and Bud Miller de-
faulted to Larry and Ray Sherry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-27

galvanized fastenings do not
stand up as well as brass or
bronze. The seller should have
no objections to this kind of
probing, but if he does you've
got your answer with no further
bother.
FRAMES that are twisted or
cracked are other serious mat
tiers and cost Of replacement
should be considered. It's fairly
easy to spot a boat that has
been badly handled. Here again
it may not be fatal, but unless
the price is really low, the cost
OF reconditioning may be too
great. If there's any large sum
OF money involved, it's advisable
to have an expert survey the
boat for you: his fee usually
$25 to $500 will be worth it.
STORAGE HISTORY is i'm
portant. Has it been left in the
open or under cover; been out
OF the water for any length of
time during hot, dry weather?
Has it been properly shored up?
Too many hulls that were true
to start with become warped
from faulty grading and block
ing. Planked hulls quite often
viii leak when launched, but
tighten up after a few hours of
wetting. Inspect for caulkinp
leaks; dark stains usually mean
q steady leak. But new caulkinp
is a trivial matter If that's ali
1t needs. New planks run into
money.
POWER AND MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT: Call for profess
sional inspection. Even then
q test run in the water will re-
veal much about ignition, fuel
pump, clean gas tanks, gears
and general performance. In.
spect the propeller shaft, pack
ing and condition Of hull around
1t. Is the prop" undamaged or
wobbly?
SAILS, rigging and spars may
be OF top quality, but not worth
a dime If carelessly handled. II
the owner has kept his sails dry
and properly folded that's half
the battle. but the real test is
their shape when being used
The cloth may be in Al con-
dition, but a stretched bolt rope
along the luff or foot will make
a poor set. So Just as you might
have the engine tuned UP by q
mechanic, have a sailmaker &c
over your sails--it's q good In
vestment. On spars check the
fittings for looseness, corrosior
and signs Of weakness. All spars
should be well vanished
straight and free from checking
or cracks. Rope lines are moi
expected to be new, but they
should be unchafed and clean
Most boat owners take pride
in having their craft in tor
shape at all times. The price
they're asking may well be worth
! 1t. After all. when it comes Il
reselling it yourself, you can ash
and get the price you paid, Il
the boat hasn't suffered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-27
THE WEEK
IN BOATING
Tomorrow


Fifth district rendezvous
and navigators contest,
United States Power Squad
rons, Sue Island, Md.
Mems sailing champion
ships. Naval Academy, An
napoliS, 10 am.
Start of two-day sailing
regattaS of Chester River
Yacht and Country Club,
and Potapskut Sailing Asso-
citation.
Poplar Island Thomas
Point race for Stars and
DeltaS, Gibson Island, Md.
Start of two-day inboard-
cupboard regatta, Clarks-
vile, Va.
Sunday
Weekly sailing series of
National Yacht Club, WASH
ington Sailing Marina, 1870
pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-27

NAUTICAL GLOSSARY
ANCHOR HITCH: Knot used
for securing a rope TO a buoy
or light anchor.
SWAY: To raise or hoist.
REEVE: To pass q rope end
through grommet hole or block.
OAKUM: Caulking made of
hemp fiber.
FURRING: Double planking
on side of hull.
i FALSE KEEL: Extra piece Of
timber added to real keel to
protect 1t from grounding dam
age, also to prevent side slipping
or leeway.
Copyright, 1855. By Superior Feature.
syndicate, Incl
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-01-19

. Savings Accounts
. School Savings
. Christmas Clubs
. Saving by Mall
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-04-27

colossal failure and should be re-
pealed. The state had no business
getting into a third structure tax
field, if only from the standpoint
Of excessive administrative cost.
Substitute revenue to retire the
multi-million dollar highway bond
issue can be secured under more
equitable formula-and more eff
ciently-through the diesel fuel,
gasoline and license channels. The
axle-mile tax has never come close
to approaching the revenues claim
ed by its sponsors who seemed to
be more concerned with persecut-
ing one of Ohio's major industries
than it did with the professed pur-
pose of the tax. Further, the axle
mile tax has seriously jeopardlzed
Ohio's long-standing reciprocity
agreements with other states. Ii
this discriminatory tax is not re-
pealed, Ohio's position will be
tantamount to inviting federal in
tervention, particularly in the re
ciprocity phase and that would
constitute an invasion of states
rights that no thinking person
would want to happen.
Eighteenth, Ohio is on the thres-
hold of its greatest era of indus
trial expansion. To take full ad-
vantage of our two waterways
the Ohio River and the st. Law
renee Seaway-as well as our many
other natural facilities the state
through the Ohio Development
Commission or comparable other
agency, should sponsor an aggres-
sive full-scale industrial expansion
program to permit us to compete
with other states rather than coast
along on a status quo basis. Such
a program would permit Ohio to
reap the full benefits of boom
ing economy and give every seq
ment OF our economy us Iull snare
of unparalleled prosperity.
And that essentially is the crux
of my entire campaign. l am ap-
pealing to each of you in my home
county-to each of you who has so
generously honored me on this oc-
casion-to join thousands of other
Democrats in every section of Ohio
in this crusade to restore the two
party system, to restore to the
little people of Ohio their dignity
and their constitutional rights.
Through a revitalized, new Demo
cratic Party let's unite with a de-
termination of purpose and lift the
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-04-27
Louis Heinenan
Heads PIB Legion

Louis v. Heineman was elected
Commander of the Scheible-Down-
ing Port No. 542, American Legion,
Put-in-Bay, at the April meeting
fthe Post. Other officers elected
for the 1956-57 term are: William
c. Miller, 1st Vice Commander; Jo-
seph Disrude, End Vice Command
er; Joseph J. Parker, Adjutant; Ed
ward N. Cooper, Finance Officer;
Rev. Lee Lindenberger, Chaplain;
Nathan H. Laid, Service Officer,
and Kenney B. Chapman, Sergeant
at Alarms.
The Island Post is again spon-
soring the annual Red Cross Blood
Donor drive. Joseph J. Parker is
chairman of the pledge committee.
The collection point is the Biro
Auditorium, Marblehead, May 9th.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-04-27
erans of World Wars / and II.

erans of World Wars / and II.
Eleventh, there must be insti-
suited an exhaustive study of our
entire tax structure, and if / am
the next governor the most com
petent tax brains in the country
will be called upon to assist in the
setting up of an equitable tax
formula based more on ability to
pay than upon use, practice IN
Ohio that has placed an unfair
burden upon the little n1an-al-
most to the point of breaking his
financial back. After six years
service on the House Finance Com
mittee, am convinced that our
state government can properly
meet the service demands placed
upon it by the public IF and
that's big 'if''-if the leaks in
our sales tax laws are plugged.
It's nothing but a patchwork OF
exemption amendments now. Also,
there must be realistic approach
on the question of aid to local
governments. It's silly for the state
to have surpluses ranging from so
to 100 million dollars biennium
when local governments are forced
to enact abominable payroll taxes
and special levies to keep operat-
ing.
Twelfth, Ohio must continue to
explore in the field of education.
Our growing population compels
us to expedite a program in this
field with respect to new facilities
and better pay for teachers. The
new state board of education and
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-04-27

recommendations of the School
Survey Commission must be given
fair chance and a freer hand to
bring about the higher standards
Ohio deserves in education.
Thirteenth, wage earners of our
state are entitled to a revision of
the workmen's compensation act
to place its control in the hands
of the government-the people
rather than the employer as it is
now. In the last session, employ
ers did grant a partial increase in
maximum benefits but employers
still control the individual boards
and still have the power to force
a settlement down the throat of a
needy injured worker. It's out of
balance and must be rectified.
Fourteenth, the states unem-
ployment compensation statutes
must be modernized, keyed and
geared to the ever-changing cost
Of living. We must recognize the
concept of the guaranteed annual
wage, just as nine other states al
ready have done. There must be
an overhaul of our laws in this
field to prevent the suspension of
rights under them by selfish in
terpretationS.
Fifteenth, there must be an ex-
haustive re-examination of the
laws governing insurance com
panies, particularly in the auto
field. Automobile insurance rates
particularly are at fault. They are
not based on degree of risk, as is
fire insurance. The accident-free
driver receives no premium reduc-
tons based on his record of safe
driving. He pays as much as the
careless driver. That is false
basis fer setting rates and should
be changed.
Sixteenth, my record and posi-
ton on civil rights and liberties
is clear. During my service in the
Assembly / voted for Fair En-
ployment Practices legislat n
every time it was offered on the
floor. Unfortunately, Republican
majorities have defeated FEP. 1t
is time we in Ohio and in America
begin to practice the democracy
that we preach. Every citizen is
entitled to equal opportunity under
our constitution and it should be
granted irrespective of race or
creed.
Seventeenth, Ohio's discriminatory
axlemile tax has proved itself a
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-04-27

great state of Ohio to the lofty
position it deserves. Ohio has a
proud history. The Democratic
Party has fine record of progress
and performance. But we must
fight for its preservation so our
state can become even more heal
thy and strong than we have ever
known it to be. A strong Ohio
means a strong nation. A strong
nation is the surest guarantee for
the freedom loving people of the
world for enduring peace and pros
perity.
If you believe in me and in my
program, | hope you will make a
determined effort between now
and May 8 to roll up tremendous
primary vote-by contracting not
only your friends and neighbors
in Ottawa County but acquaint-
ances throughout the state of Ohio.
I am firmly convinced that with
your help Victory is within our
grasp.
From the very bottom of my
heart, / thank you for your pa
tience in listening-and most of
all for the high honor you have
paid me by your presence here to-
night on what to me will be one
of the most memorable occasions
in my lifetime. God bless you ak
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-04-27
Group Attending
Circuit Assembly

Some 80 delegates from the Port
Clinton Congregation of Jehovah's
Witnesses will attend a three-day
Circuit Assembly at Fremont Ross
High School, April 27, % and 20.
Norman H. Kihlken, presiding
minister here, who will head the
delegation, announced today that
a total of upwards of 1000 wit
nesses is expected to attend from
nineteen congregations of North
western Ohio Circuit No. 5.
Assembly climax will be the
Bible lecture Consulting God on
World Affairs, to be given Sun
day afternoon, April %, at 800
pm. by A. Manera, district mini
ster from the New York head
quarters of the Watchtower Bible
Society. All the assembly programs
are free and open to the public.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-04-27
RE:IDER -.

Continued from Page C-D
to recipients and members of their
family. These statutes must be
liberalized to permit our aged to
maintain standards consistent with
the democratic concept of the dig
nifty of man.
Eighth, our state government
must recognize that agriculture is
an important phase of Ohio's econ
omy. Every effort should be made
to expand extension services and
existing facilities for research as
an aid to our farmers in their
never-ending struggle to improve
the high standards of rural resi-
dents.
Ninth, the field of conservation
is one of Ohio's most important
and most neglected = departments
in the complex life of today. 1t
reaches far beyond the usual con
cept of fishing and wildlife. There
must be instituted at once COM
prehensive program to solve the
tricky problems of vanishing water
supply, air and stream pollution,
shore erosion, drainage, reforesta-
ton, strip mining, and a score of
other equally important allied
avenues.
Tenth, Veterans of the Korean
War are entitled to the same con-
sideration on the question of a
bonus as was extended to our vet
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1956-04-27
Ronald A. Mackey
On Shangri-La

PACIFIC FLEET - Serving a.
board the Pacific Fleet attack air
craft carrier USS Shangri-La is
Ronald A. Mackey, aviation ma.
chinist's mate second class, USN
son of Mrs. Mabel Mackey of Gyp-
sum, and husband of the former
Miss Janice Flynn of Lakeside. The
Shangri-La is on its first tour OF
the Far East after completing a
go million dollar overhaul which
made it the first in the series of
new attack aircraft carriers.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15

WIDEST RANGE OF SIZES You'd design
building of exactly the size you need. And
Butler gives you just that. You get exactly the
building you want from choice of seven diff
ferent widths, three bay lengths, and three side
wall heights, as we'll as unlimited lengths.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15

BIG, WIDE DOORS In farm building of your
design, you'd want big doors-1ike Buffers
through which you could drive your biggest
machinery with ease. No scraping of edges,
no backing and inching. Doors are big for con-
venience, install where you want 'em.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15

FAST, LoW-cOST EREcTION-Your dream"
building would go up fast at low cost :. like
Butler In days after foundation has set, the
Butler structural system is up roofing and siding
is on and buildings are up and paying for them
selves. No other building goes up as fastl
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15

TIGHT CONSTRUCTION You'd design tight
building, easy to put up, permanent, mainte-
nance Free That's Butler! Cover panels are
factory die-formed No difficult field joining to
do. Panels are crimped at windows, base, doors
to keep out weather, rodents. Fire-safe, tool
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15

STRAIGHT SIDEWALKS you were designing
a farm building, you'd probably specify straight
But1er-type sidewalks that let you store bagged
or ba1ed crops from wall to wall, from floor to
ceiling. Big, tall machinery backs right up
against Butler walls-no waste space.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-02-15

cLEAR-sPAN INTERIORS You'd want no posts
or distractions in your building. You'd want
clear span interiors, like in Butler buildings.
Nothing to dodge with machinery, or take up
valuable storage space. You get ali the space
you pay for in Butler metal farm building.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1956-09-05

gan. where he was born Janu-
larry Z. 1916, Estes studied for
four years at General Motors
Institute in Flint. Mich. Then he
entered the University Of Gin
cinnati. where he studied for
two years and graduated with
his degree in mechanical engin-
ncrIng. Estes Joined the GIN
Research Laboratories as re-
search engineer III 1899.
Estes Joined the Oldsmobilc
Division as motor development
engineer in 1916 after seven
years with the GM Research
Laboratories in Detroit. Later
ne was advanced TO assistant
motor engineer and to chassis
engineer early IN 1851. He be-
came body engineer late in 1892.
n May. 1854. Estes was promot-
Il 10 assistant chief engineer in
hargC of the body design, Chas-
is design and standards cngin-
|ecring groups.