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LAKE WALES.

Lake Wales. at the very core
Of Florida. is q small resort town
Of some 5000 population. but It's
10 smaller communities combine
into an area Of $4,000 people.
Situated In what is known as
the Take and ridge section. Lake
Wales is in the midst Of the gi-
gantic citrus industry. It is also
the center Of cultural attrac-
tions for many thousands Of an
nual visitors.
One Of the most popular at
fractions in all Of Florida Is the
serene Mountain Lake Sanctu-
airy, better known as Box Tower.
The Singing Tower and Noun
tain Lake Sanctuary were es-
tablished by Edward William
Box. journalist, editor and
Pulitzer Prize winner. Box es-
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Interomo Project
To Alter Picture
In South Florida
MIAMI

MIAMI.
The biggest change in the
South Florida tourist picture is
approaching with plans for the
proposed 5000 million Interams
Latin American Trade Mart.
It will be located just outside
Of the city of Miami, half mile
from the Miami Beach ocean
front motel area. Elaborate road
systems are now being planned
to handle the thousands Of cars
expected each day.
In addition to existing U. s.
Highway l and U. 8. Ala. q third
major highway is proposed to
enter the 550-acre trade site
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Visitors Enjoy
Ringing Legacy
SARASOTA,

SARASOTA.
Near Sarasota, on Florida
West coast, is 81 acres Of tribute
to the name Of Americas most
fabulous Snowman, John Ring
ling and his wife. Mabel.
Three museums, the John and
Mabel Ringing Museum of Art,
Ca DIAN (House Of John in dia-
Ilect Of Venice. and the Museum
Iof the American Circus are In
Icluded in the State-owned
museum.
The Art Museum had It's be-
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Florida Reodyto Entertain
Record Influx of Tourists

March 20 through the slst. gives
everyone q chance to participate
by growing a beard or donning
q sheet. For the feminine pop
ulace, q more seductive costume
might be called for. Weeks be-
fore the pageant, the city ia
theirs fine any male caught
shaving.
Sunshine Festival
The Goddess Of Sunshine and
her consort. Mr.. Sun, reign the
first week in April at st. Peters,
burg at the Sunshine Festival.
Each State enters q queen and
from them Miss Sunshine Is
chosen.
Starting in 1900 with Q Wash
Birthday celebration.
the annual event has evolved
through the years. growing larg-
|er and more elaborate until it is
"a major spectacle today.
Opening the first week In April
with a street parade. The Festi-
val Of Venice at Fl. Lauderdale
lis followed by nine full days Of
entertainment. On the first day,
Miss Sorority uSA is selected.
Some of the highlights are a
sports car show, an archery tour
Inament, beauty contests, a fash
ion show and other entertain
ment.
Discovery Festival
Near Bradenton, Fla, there is
10 monument commemorating the
discovery Of that territory by
fernando de Soto and every year
In April. this year April 20 to as,
an elaborate festival Is held
based on period and costumine
Iof the 10th Century Spanish and
Indian. For I'VE days. fiesta Ia
the thing with dances. contests
and parades to enliven the resi-
dents and guests.
AL these and many more are
in store for Florida's guests.
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performers as wen a. other
paraphernalia.
In addition. q huge building Is
being constructed which will
house the permanent quarters
OF the Circus Hall Of Fame. This
institution will be operated as q
perpetual monument to the great
performers and attractions of
the by-gone days in the annals
of the eyer-popular circus.
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mands the surrender of the city
with q blood-written note pinned
at dagger's point to the door Of
city hall. When the demand is
refused. the ferocious crew lands
land captures the city hall. When
1.-THE demand is refused. the fero-
cious crew lands and captures
the city for five days Of merry
making which includes several
balls.
Semenole Bass Day
Held each year ct Moore
Haven IL Q celebration called
Chala Mira. which means Bass
Day" in the Seminole language.
or "The Day-of-the- Fish. This
one-day celebration Is . back
woodsy. homespun affair Of .
type all its own In which Indians
and palefaces pit their skill In q
national contest of turkey. duck,
quail and alligator calling.
Chala Nitka is held early In
February and features all the
color and gaiety that goes with
a bass fishing contest, q plug
casting contest, boat racing and
an unusual bazaar held by the
stole Seminoles in ceremonial
dress.
At Winter Haven, the Florida
citrus exposition Is held February
Is through Is, q week long ex-
ltravaganza that Is both festive
and educational. Started 81
years ago to dramatic Florida's
vast golden crop. this Is q pic
Ituresque show of every phase Of
the industry from tree nursery
to the ultimate part Of the con-
sumner. Events include selection
Iof the Florida Citrus Queen
nightly fireworks and o parade
LOT so or more floats.
Passion Play to Open
On the serious side. but GER
tainly . date not to be missed,
Is the BLACK Hills Passion Play, /"
starting February 10 and run
ming until April is at Lake
Wales. The original play has
been cut to the last seven days
in the life Of Christ. Christus Is
portrayed by Josesph Meier, sew
enth generation Of q family who
have acted In the Passion PLAY /"
TheAfortieth annual pageant
of Sara de Soto. additionally
one OF Florida's most colorful
flestas, is to be held February 26
through March I. Festivities
include a water ballet. fashion
shows. street dances. a fire.
works display, q nighttime pa
rade Of fancy floats and circus
animals and the Coronation
Ball. featuring q big name band.
The motif for costuming is
taken from the legend Of Sara.
the daughter Of fernando de
Soto. who discovered that por-
ton Of Florida.
| 1t Is said that his daughter
fell In love with an Indian chief.
Men grow boards and everyone
wears bits Of Spanish costume
to mark the celebration. The
pageant draws upward Of
100000 visitors.
Festival ut Clearwater
/ Beginning its third year. the
Fun n Sun" Festival at Clear
water is held March 10 through
the 18th. The whirl Of gayety IN
GLIDING free attractions daily for
visitors and residents. street
dances. water thrill shows, va
iriety stage shows and many
other affairs. The festival con-
cludes with q parade with dog
ems Of bands. floats and thou
sands Of marchers.
| The Arabian Nights Pageant
in Its sixth year at Opo LockA.
RESORTS
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HELP-MEN

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. To call on
protected list Of local retail hafd-
ware outlets. Write giving details
of experience and BACKGROUND 10
Box 455-H, Star -1g
Statesmen. to sell 1856 Fords. Ex-
eel opportunity to earn big mofey
u you are q willing. hard WORKED.
Sales exper, necessary. II you are
selling product you don't like and
want a new Ford demonstrator,
vac. disqualification and other
dement's, see Mr., Shaw. betw. 1919
on Mon. and Tues. MONROE
FORD CO., 1897 East-West hwy.
t2), white. "a to 40 for
established retail routes. Salary
and commission. 5-day week; large
company with fine opportunity for
advancement. Car and expenses
furnished. Must have good refs.
and furnish bond. Call HO. q
571S for interview. Ia
- Excellent opportunity,
drafting and art dept. Two aEgres-
sive, intelliaent men: no drinkers:
Govt. and comml. calls. Perm.
position See MR.. KEHOE, MUTH
CO.. 1882 New York ave. NV. -13
tSALESMEN-Direct men experienced
in books. Bibles. vacuum cleaners,
pots and pans magazines. etc. I
want 4 statesmen. not order takers
who have a genuine desire for earn
inRs of Sl5n weekly or more Draw
against earned commission. See Mr..
Peters. Room 80. 724 9th ST. NV.
IA
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HELP-MEN
COLLECTION MANAGER

Thoroughly experienced only. Sal
pany. has unusual opening for mar
to take charge OF collection depart.
nent. Exceptional opportunity to ad
vance quickly as loan manager. Sal
AIRY. commensurate with ability anc
periodic increases based entirely OF
merit; All modern employe benefits
I'm ave-. silver sprine. Nd. J6 1A 5,
1000 IL
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HELP-MEN tcens.l
ASSIST. MANAGER
TRAINEE

CAREER OPPoR-
TUNITY AVAIL. TO
THREE MEN OF GOOD
CHARACTER, HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATES.
AGE 21-30. AUTOMO-
BILE REQUIRED DUR
ING EARLY PHASE OF
TRAINING. EXCEL.
CAR ALLOWANCE. WE
HAVE INCREASED
THE STARTING SAL
AIRY AND HAVE
ADDED A PROFIT
S HARING RETIRE
MENT PLAN TO OUR
MANY OTHER BENE-
FITS. THIS POSITION
OFFERS EXCEL. OP-
PORTUNITY IN Elk
PANDING PROGRESS
SIVE FIRM, WITH
PROMOTIONS AND
SALARY INCREASE
CONSISTENT WITH
ABILITY AND ADJ
VANCEMENT TO
MORE RESPONSIBLE
ITY. APPLY IN PER-
SON, MR.. RAUM, 1892
GEORGIA AVE, Sill
YER SPRING, MD. MR..
HOFFACKER, 1908
RHODE ISLAND AVE,
MT. RAINIER, MD.
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Statesmen At Once

Local territory now open for quali-
fed men to represent national cor.
poration In d!gniied semiprofessional
capacity. Consistent and intellisent
effort will insure excellent, steady
year round income and a permanent
career in a low pressure field. Pleas
ant contacts. repeat business, ex.
elusive territory. Previous sales ex.
perience. helpful but not essential.
as successful applicants will receive
complete training and supervision.
Car necessary. For local interview,
write SANDERSON. Box 202. Newark.
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ing. Must live in Washington area
Men qualifying will receive salary
and comm. plus bonus; Car turn.,
vacation with pay Must be neat
and aggressive. For appt. call ST
3-7S94 from 8 am. to pm.
-l4
white. 2l-35: ability
TO manage retail store; typist: very
good salary. Ii. 7-3303. Ia
SALES CLERK. general merchandise
store. Past experience. furniture
sales desirable. Energetic. depend
able; opportunity for advancement
9 e4ss q dignity aeE disabled sooa T eohsfa
conditions. Apply GOODWILL IN
DUSIRIES Personnel once i.:29
10th st. NV. - to IL noon. Monday
through Friday. lis
SALES ENGINEER, recent graduate
oil BME, BEE or BSE. full training
on the job and factory school be-
fore becoming sales engr.; full
salary during training period; WORK
with architects, consulting enRrs;
and contractors for promotion and
sales OF automatic controls for
temperature, humidity. air condi-
tioning ana special process equip
ment. Nation wide company: SAL
airy advancements, bonus. group
disqualification, life insurance, re-
tirement plan. Apply. stating age,
exper.. qualifications and education.
Box Attn, Star. IL
SALES MANAGER. for major appli-
ance dept. executive type. Expert
enced in kitchen remodeling. We
have GE franchise, ETC.; 90 our own
B ihs1aEiailSn & son son, ao H9OI T. T. ave
ne. HO. $4,000. -l3
SALES MANAGER-Growin or
gan!zation with several genera.
merchandise stores requires initia-
tive, ability to meet challenging
situations. interest in people. State
past employment experience. educa-
tionai BACKGROUND. minimum salary
requirement. BOX Ash, Star
lis
SALESMAN, appliances: exper. pref.
earn 5000 wk. draw, direct leads
only. sos sth st. NV, st. 3-7nus.
-15
SALESMAN; nationally known ONCE
machine corp. has opening on sale,
stad for man 25-35 able To sell
executives. Complete traininf
course given. Unlimited opportunity
for person seeking permanent
career. See MR.. ENGEL. l21t
Conn. ave. NV. Ia
SALESMAN TO cal on automotiv,
trade; excellent opportunity fol
man willing TO work, No phone
calls. BEN HUNDLEY. TIRES
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HELP-kEN

SALESMAN-Man, "a to IS years of
age. to sell complete line Of quality,
nationally known tires with top
Alexandria area. Leads furnished:
tnstailment plan available TO close
sales. Must be aggressive sales
type. interested in working for ad-
vancement toward managerial posi-
ton. Salaried position plus bonus
including full salary during 30-day
training period. Men with tire
selling experience preferred. In
terviews Will be held at 1901 Conn
ave. NV Suite No. 707, on Tues
day, February IA, z to pm. IA
- Old established De
Soto-Plymouth leadership has OPEN
ing .or mature and aggressive
family man interested in increas-
ing lis income md making his
future Ire. Need rot have pre-
yiouS automobile selling experience.
Prefer r." with successful OK
perience in outside selling. Must
be. Bile to contact people and de.
velop business; under direction Of
sales manager. Our compensation
plan the best available in this
field. TRANSPORTATION furnished.
many -ther benefits. See Mr.. Cis-
sell SELLERS SALES AND SERV-
ICE. 622S Baltimore ave-. River
dale. nd. Id
SALESMAN - VACUUM CLEANERS
Best deal in town; Just s sales
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ROIJTE MAN

We have q well-established route.
bilious man with some sales expert
Ience. wonderful opportunity for q
sober and reliable man who will
service present customers and So
liicit new business Guaranteed SAL
larry. commission. complete company
benefits. Apply CENTRAL CLEAN
Frs, 323 Carroll st NV. IA
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HElp-MEN
ROOM CLERK
HOTEL STATLER

Excellent opportunity for expert
enced young man; good salary with
many emplOye benefits.
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statesmen

late model car for the largest sales
organization of its Eind in the city:
ability to deal effectively with the
public ana highest personal ref
erences only REQUISITES Average
earnings will exceed $50 per vk
to start This is an excellent OPP
uortunity for the right men. We
will accept 3 permanent full time
men Call Mr. WHITE at JU &
7169 to arrange personal interview.
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HElP-MEN

DRUG CLERKS. exper., for active
suburban shopping center store:
good chance for advancement;
pleasant working conditions; good
salary. See Mr.. Sable, DRUG FAIR.
Langley Park between 9:30 and
ELErTRiC APPLIANCE MECHAN-
les, experience with automatic
washers. refriReration and air.
conditioning; salary depending
upon experience and ability; per-
manent. DAUBER'S, 1920 18th
st NV Ia
ELECTRICIAN - Must have license.
Experienced: references required.
Excellent pay. Box 424-G, Star.
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Furniture Salesman

Must be experienced: good
reference; permanent; excel
lent opportunity in growing
concern: good salary and
commission
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HELp-MEN
FOOD SERVICE
SUPERVISOR
oNDAY THRU FRIDA'

40-HOUR WEEK
Opportunity for career in food
work for experienced restaurant su-
pervisor viii train in sanitation
and service in large commercial food
serving breakfast and
lunch in cafeterias in Government
buildings. Early DAYTIME hours An
nual and sick leave and other bene-
fits. Age 81 to 40.
GOVERNMENT SERVICES. INC.
1135 2lst st. NV.
Ia
sALESMAN-DECORA.
TOR, must have knowledge of in
wages. Apply in writing, stating
full particulars. Box 275-H. Star.
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AUTO SALESMAN

To sell new and used Fords. the
hottest car in its field today. All
company benefits Demonstrations
furnished If you have good reference
and II you can sell See Northeast
Motors for one Of the best pay plans
in town. SIS a week guaranteed to
start. Close coordination between
in person. Q to II am. no Sat. Mr.
Porter or Mr., Whitcraft NORTH
EAST MOTORS. go Bladensbnre
I'd ne III
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HELP--MEN

PRoPERTY--Man and
and ONCE for 200 units, located in
Sc. WASHINGTON; live on project:
long hours but good salary. Box
aR0E PfaP IA
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statesmen
statesmen 49,
Experience Unnecessary

ANCHOR POST PROD
UCTS, INC, the country's
leading chain link manufac-
turer of residential fence,
desires statesmen for Wash
ington area, Men selected
will have year-round en-
ployment with excellent OPP
portunity for advancement.
Must have car, good appear
ance, pleasing personality
and be willing to work. We
train with a salary, and fur
nish leads in a protected ter
ritory.
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SALESMAN - VACUUM CLEANERS
Best deal in town; Just s sales
takes home S1S5 weekly. We train
YOU. Call D1 1-n2lO. Jig
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ROUTE statesmen

WHITE. 81 to As, furnish good
references. Direct to consumer SELL
ing. Must live in Washington area
Men qualifying will receive salary
and comm. plus bonus, Car turn.,
vacation with pay Must be nea,
and aggressive. For appt. call ST
3-7S94 from 8 am. to 8 pm.
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AUTO PARTS MAN. experienced In
Mopsr parts desired However
will consider q bright young man
with some automotive BACKGROUND.
to learn the parts business: all
benefits; See MI; Buete. or Mr..
Claude Meyers, TREW MOTOR Co.
1929 14th st. NV. DE. 2-6700
-lb
AUTO SALESMAN for most active
used-car lot in the area; excep-
tionaliy good earnings. We sell
unusually clean ears and sales
man must be high type. highly ex-
perienced, with very good back
ground REINES MOTOR Co.
-i3
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COLLECTION MEN

men needed for permanent posi-
ton at an excellent salary; inside
work. We offer many company bene-
Ats. Ask for Mr.. BuSkey. Else
MANS. F at It'll ST. NV. lis
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B0OkKEEPER. experienced in double
entry Bookkeeping helpful Good
pay. paid vacations. gEeup hospi-
talization. Apply in person. 61Iai
Georgia ave. NV. ia
BO0KKEEPER- TYPIST, young man
high school graduate: excellent OPP
portunity for advancement with
OLD established company. Tele-
phone bet. 2 and 3 ON. weekdays.
NE, S-1475. --I6
BOOKKEEPER. experienced general
ledger. for large ONCE . miles west
of Falls Church on U. 8. 20. salary
open, Call JE. 2-1S94, q to ). la
BkkPR. - Travel agency exper,,
pref. Apply own handwriting and
state salerv desired Box 84-J,
Star IL"
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BOOKKEEPER
for
Permanent Career Position

We offer an outstanding oppor-
tunity for a top-notch bookkeeper
who can nanage and direct our en-
tire bookkeeping department. Must
be dynamic, alert and DESTROYS OF
forging ahead with our corporation
Must be fully experienced to han
die double entry ledgers. Male or
female candidates will be considered
Beginning salary. $4,000. Full
company benefits and excellent OPP
portunity TO progress in this per-
manent career position.
Apply in person to Mr. Slower.
CAPITAL CREDIT CORPORATION
1925 y st. NV Washington. D. C..
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ROUTE SALEsMEN-We have OPEN
inRs for 2 reliable men, willing to
learn laundry and dry cleaning
route selling. Guaranteed salary
while learning: salary and commits
sion when assigned to route: vaca-
ton with pay after one wear sery-
ice. plus other incentives Apply In
Mr.. Heinbuch STERLING LAUN.
nRY 1901 9th st n W IA
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CLERK-BOOKKEEPER, 1888 yrs.
as assistant to ONCE manager;
good starting pay. excellent oppor-
tunity for advancement, 5h-day
week. many extra benefits. Apply
Mr.. Patane or Mr.. Norris. LOGAN
(Ford). I'LL 18th st. NV. Id
CLERK-TYPIST, with or without
experience, for general ONCE work:
vacation with pay and other COM
pany dement's. with the largest air.
conditioning service company. Apply
In person only; interviews con-
fidential. r. g. NJ. REFRIGERA-
TON CO. 227 L st. ne. --l6
COLLECTION MEN. white 800 up
Hotel clerks 3d. ZIP
Cooks and short order $40 up
Drivers and truck helpers - S4i up
Dishwashers and porters -. SO up
Bus boys - S35 up
Young men. trainees -----. $40 up
Grill and countermen ---~-- 500 un
Pantry men $40 Up
Service station attendants $50 Up
Parking lot attendants -. $40 up
Fountain manaReT, white open
Houaemen ianitor live in open
Various Other Jobs Available
METROPOLITAN
Employment Agency, Inc.
zoe 10th 81. NV. near N. z. Ave
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GREAT RAPIDS FURNITURE CO,
BOZ 9TH ct. NV. Elk. 3-674g

GARAGE MANAGER CASHIER -
White Are. 25-40 Must be cap
supervising men. SS5 week TO start.
Also company benefits. See MR..
MOORE Ind floor, 1910 Eye St
NV. 3 to 4 pm. --13
GROCERY CLERK. experienced. ex-
celieni opportunity. Apply 1929
Conn ave NV Ia
CLERK, some experience
in meat necessary; all-around ich;
local references. Apply 62S 9Th
st s.w. Ia
GUARD-Permanent position. inside
work. must be eligible for special
police commission. 4 pm. to IL
midnight. 40-hr week including
mo. Apply in person. CHILDREN S
HOgPIIAI. hi O . n and ! n,
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Auto Statesmen
BASEMENT River

Childre~'s wear. Starting salary,
$4,000 per year. Wonderful opportu-
nifty for quick Advancement
Mr. GREEN
0. N. MCBRIDE CO.
700 H ST, NE,
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Bus Operator-Lecturer
CARPENTERS

8 mnn Immediately for trim work.
s eGSa Rsy e0 RsoL Tfsdy NC e E95s
Ga. ave. Silver Spring. Ia
CIGAR CLERK. white must be ex-
perienced In the handling Of to-
bacco. candy. magazines: perma-
nent position. Apply SCHWARTZ
PHARMACY. 1900 Conn. ave. NV.
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ENGINEERING Co

1910 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY.
ALEXANDRIA--KI. 9-9190
A Subsidiary of Westinghouse
Air Brake Co,
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18th AND X STREETS NV.
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HELPER

Wanted: young man to learn the
application OF aluminium storm
windows and doors Good start
Ing salary, vacation. etc. Apply
Mr.. Burning, lis Oronoco St..
Alexandria, Va. OV. 3-0762. Ia
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@ & S LAUNDRY

No experience needed. We vii
train you our way. All company ben
etts, guaranteed salary. plus bonus
Interview 30 Mon. through Friday
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AUTOMATICALLY SPEAKING
Worlds Squash Champ Feted;
Brazilian Painter Honored

York with the United Nations.
have been busy getting the
embassy In order.
They have turned one small
drawing room into an Orien-
tai room filled with mementos
and curios from the Near and
Far East-among them an APP
propriately red carved box
from Communist China's boss
Chou En- Lai.
Throughout the embassy the
Ais have hung their large col
lection Of paintings. The Am
bassador. who has Travelled
widely. makes 1t a point to buy
one painting in each country
Attending the Ais party
were Mrs. George Allen, wife
of the Assistant Secretary Of
State, who collected an auto
graph from Mr.. Hashim for
her son. Justice and Mrs.
William Douglas were there. as
were Lady Makins. Mr.. and
Mrs. Victor Purse, Ambassador
Iguichi Of Japan. Mr.. Roy st.
Lewis, plus q number Of Luz
minaries from the sports
world.
New Pakistani Officials
Among the large group Of
Pakistanis present was the new
Commercial Secretary Of the
embassy. M. q. Dastgir and his
wife. Nine Dastgir is promi-
nent social worker In PakiStan.
was secretary Of the All-Pakis-
tan Women's Association. at
tended the United Nations con-
ference on non-governmental
organizations in Indionesia In
1851 and was awarded the
Coronation Medal by Queen
Elizabeth.
Brazilian Embassy Fete
Yesterday was q happy
occasion at the Brazilian En-
bassy, for it marked the re-
turn to Washington Of Mime.
Muniz, wife Of the Brazilian
Ambassador. who has been abb
sent for several weeks due to
the death Of her son-in-lRw.
A small Embassy reception
was given by the Munizes to
pay tribute to Brazil's most
famous modern painter. Cam
dido Portinad.
Artist Portinari was unable
to be present to receive the In
ternational Fine-Arts Councils
gold medal for his achieve
ments as a painter. So AM
bassador Muniz accepted the
award In his absence. Making
the presentation was DR.. Harry
Cohen. President In the United
States of the international
Fine-Arts Council.
Mrs. Dean Acheson. an