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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
Montgomery County
D.H.I.A. Report
May, 1856
Unit /, George Fuller, Supervisor:

Way, 1900
Unit 1, George Fuller, Supervisor:
E. D. Fry and Son, Sc R G H,
1899, 45.3.
John L. King, 46 II C II, 1921,
APT.
r. and G. Walker, SIS R H, 1854,
42.C.
Robert Stiles, 80 R j, 797, 4O.7
c. A. Watkins, 10 G II, 1922,
40.3.
T. M. viers, 81 F. C II 1921,
39.5.
George c. Fry, 81 r G H &
BIS, 11G1 39.2.
Francis CHM, Ga r. G, TAO, 3S.8
M. L. Burdette (HF), 107 RICH,
1880, 3S.1.
F. A. Fry, 43 RH, 1920, 37.4.
NJ. L. Burdette (1F), 70 GIL,
1882. 81.
J. w. King, sc RICH, 1104, 1863
M. H. King, 60 RICH, 1908, 36.7
T. NJ. Garrett and Sons, 80
RGG, 76S, 1854.
Glenbrook Barn, 50 RH, $50,
35.4.
Stewart Walker, 46 RICH, $50,
34,4lh ,asihle nia @n ai.,p
e. Martln, 50 RICH, 922, 339.
J. Raymond King, 33 RICH, $50,
1874.
VIM. Pyles, 81 RICH, 957, 31.9.
T. M. Anderson, Y RICH & ],
757, BIB.
w. I. King, 1873 RH, 1884, 31.4.
F. II. Ladson, 25 RICH, $50,
30.S.
B. r. Bealt, 2, 50 CHI, 900, 3O.2.
Unit 2, David Reed, Supervisor:
]. G. Howes, SO CHI, 1347, Ala.
Allie Messer, 46 Ri, 1907, Alb.
Thompson Furniture Co., SIS
RH, 1886, 43.5.
Filbert Farms, 4S RH, 1856,
4C.3.
]. L. Riggs, IS CHI 1901, 800
c. ]. Savage, 81 CHI, 1869, 1877.
Hassan's Farm, 1876 RH, 1000
36.2.
A. S. Price, SO GIL, 1923, 36.1.
A. Nagel, A GIL, 976, 1856.
r. L. Green, SO CHI, 964, 34.4.
c. Morgan, 81 GIL, 889, BAL.
A. Stul, "a GIL, 1872, 32.5.
j. Leo Clagett, 80 CHI, $50, 31.5.
r. L. French, SO CHI, S65, $40.
A. w. Ratliff, SO GG, 639, 30.1.
Unit 3, Joe Gessaman, Supervisor:
George Fuller, IL Ri, 1880,
400.
Leslie C. King, 90 RH, 1147,
40.4.
w. B. Green, % GGH, 866, 36.9.
Hadley Farms, 1oS GGH, SS9,
36.5.
James w. Shoemaker, 81 &C,
713, 35.S.
Paul C. Johnson, 70 C G. RH,
963, 35.3.
Donald Hobbs, 80 Mixed, 93s,
34.4.
p. c. Baughman and Son, SO
GHRBS, 904, 33.1.
r. r. and r. H Graves. 46
RH, 891, 33.1.
F. S. Gladhill, "a CHI, GAS, ISL.
VIM. E. Beall, II G G. RH, S89,
32.1.
Gilbert Carr, as GGH, 800, 31.3.
James E. Welsh, S. G & RH,
$40, 30.4.
M. B. Warfield and Son, So r
& GG RICH, 697, 30.3.
E. Clagett Jones, so GGH, sol,
30.1.
Unit 4. o. Lee Parham, Super.
visor:
Wilson Poole, 40 CHI, 1917, 45.3.
Drew Pearson, 50 RICH, 1886,
37.2.
T. M. King and Son, sc RICH,
925, 36.8.
Chester Leishear 2, 40 CHI,
1884, 1868.
John Stup, AZ CHI, 1893, 35,1.
]. d. and M. S. King, 103 RICH,
934, 34.9.
George Crawford, % RH, $50,
34.8.
Chester Leishear /, SO GIL, 1908,
1919.
Ellis Hood, 10 RICH, 909, 32s9.
Vincent Sutliff, 81 RICH, 876,
31.9.
L. G. and r. C. Beall, 81 OH,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
AgrOnOmy Field
Day Features
Research Work

Research work involving meth
DDS of establishing grass and le-
gume seedlings for pasture and
hay will be Of prime interest at
the University of Maryland's ag-
ronomy field day, Tuesday re
ports Charles p. Ellington, Uni
versity extension agronomist.
The field day will also feature
lime, fertilizer and time of cut
ting studies on alfalfa and or
chard grassladino clover as well
as experiments involving rotation
versus continuous cultivation and
continuous grassland.
The research farm is five miles
northwest of College Park and
just east of the new highway %
near Falkland. Tours begin at
$50 am. and run until noon. The
afternoon program will be de
voted to demonstrations of farm
machinery. Lunch will be avail
able at the farm.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
COunty's Farm
Products Worth
$9,697,5S7 in 81

The value of products sold in
1854 by operators of 1,455 farms
in Montgomery County was So,
697587, according to a prelimin.
airy report OF the 1854 census of
agriculture published by the Blu
reau of the Census, U. S. Depart
ment of Commerce.
The value of all crops was 81
994,773 and included S1,0O4,767
for field crops, S156,291 for vege,
tables, S102,173 for fruits and
nuts, and S731,542 for horticul
tural specialties.
Value of all livestock and live
stock products sold was S76S2'-
OCT and included S5,083,234 for
dairy products, S394,498 for poul-
try and poultry products, and 81
204,335 for livestock and live
stock products.
Forest products sold from the
county's farms amounted to SD
TAT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
4-H Livestock, Dairy Judging Series
Begins With Sessions This Week

With the cooperation of Mont
gomery County livestock and
dairy breeders, county All Clubs
have set up their judging sched-
ule for conducting county con-
tests.
The junior and senior cham
pion judges in each classification
will get club jackets, and the
highest scoring 4-H'ers will be
given further training and form
a team to represent Montgomery
County in the All fair at the
state judging contest.
The dairy judging schedule,
which began Tuesday, continues
as follows: June &c, 8 p. m, Rob
ert Stiles of Rockville; July 3, 8
p. m, T. NJ Garrett and sons of
Rockville; July 10, 8 p. m. Ralph
and Grover Walker of Gathers
burg.
Also July II, 8 p. M, Harold
Young of Rockville; July "a, 8
p. m. c. M. Thomas of Rockville;
August 20, 10 a. M; University
of Maryland, and August 25, 10
a. m, Montgomery County Fair.
Livestock judging begins at 8
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
Corn, Tobacco,
Wheat Included
In Reserve Plan

The acreage reserve program
of the recently passed Soil Bank
Act applies to three crops in
Maryland, Chester S. Bradley,
state chairman of the Agricul.
tural Sterilization and Conserva.
ton Committee, said.
The three crops are corn lin
commercial corn counties), tobac-
co, and wheat. Mr.. Bradley said
farmers can help bring the sup
ply of these crops more nearly in
line with demand by placing q
part of their allotted acreage or
soil bank base in the case of corn.
into the acreage reserve and re-
ceive cash payment.
Land designated by the farmer
and put into the reserve must be
by the county ASC of
flee, and no crop, including hay.
pasture, seed or grain can be har-
vested from this area during 1856
Mr.. Bradley explained.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
John Muncaster
Meets With Alters

John Muncaster, long a local
leader of the Laytonsville Boys
All Club, met with the club for
the last time at the June meet
ing held in the home of John
and Thomas King. Mr. MuncaSt.
er is moving to Virginia.
The June meeting was the last
the club will hold until Septem-
Der, although the members expect
to be busy with their projects,
judging contests, and entries for
the Montgomery County Fair
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
Thompson Family of Sandy Spring
Holds Reunion of -Four Generations

Vice. President Nixon, to Charles
Thomas Donnelly of Washington
in st. Peters Catholic Church in
Olney. Rev. Joseph Joshua Mum
dell officiated.
The bride is the daughter of
Ralph Merle Cox OF st. Louis, Mo.
and the late Ms. Cox. Mr.. Don
nelly is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard DonneIly of Washington.
The vice-president originally
had planned to be present but at
the last minute was unable to at
tend. Mrs. Nixon and several
of the California delega-
ton were among guests at the
wedding which was followed by a
reception at Llewellyn Fields, the
Sandy Spring residence of Mrs.
Velma Dow, friend of the bride.
The new officers of the WSCS
of Ashton Methodist Church were
officially installed at the II am.
service last Sunday at the church
by Rev. Gerald Alderman. Mrs.
Flora Golf is president; Ger
trude Alderman, vice-president;
Crawford, treasurer and
Adele Watkins, recording secre-
tary.
On June 6, Flora Golf, the pres
ident, held a meeting of the exec
utive committee of the WSCS at
her home, where plans were made
for the coming year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Watkins
of Ashton flew to California last
Thursday to spend a two-week va
cation with their son Monroe and
his family in San Jose, as well as
with their daughter, Clarita Wat
kins.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
Negro All Club
Week to Begin
This Saturday

Plans are underway for the
state Negro All Club Week Sat
urday through June 30 at Mary
land State College, Princess
Anne, according to Mrs. Ezelle
M. Hawkins, and Martin G. Bal
ley, Negro district agents of the
University of Maryland extension
service.
Approximately 300 Alters,
adult leaders and agenth are ex-
pected to attend the youth week
which has its program built
around the national theme, I'm
proving Family and Community
Living"
Highlights of the week will be
explained by Mrs. Hawkins at the
first junior leadership assembly
on Saturday Also, Onnie l..
Privette, Negro county agricul-
tural agent in Montgomery
County, will discuss Indian tribal
organizations which will be the
organizational structure through
out the week. sat.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
F. H. Ladson, l CT, Ga.

F. H. LadSon, / CD, Ga.
Gladhill Brothers l, l GIL, 60.
Unit 2:
Hassan's Farm, % Ri, $3.50.
Thompson Furniture Co., Is
RH, 74-60.
]. C. Howes, II CHI, $3.50.
Filbert Farms, 10 RH, 1852.
r. L. Green, 10 CHI, 72-61.
Allie Messer, 8 Ri, 134-63.
A. S. Price, 5 GIL, 1851.
]. L. Riggs, 3 CHI, 1855.
r. L. French, 3 CHI, $3.50.
c. j. Savage, 2 OH, 1856.
A. w. Nagel, 2 CHI, 61-60.
Lee Parham, l GIL, 70.
Unit 8:
Leslie c. King, 20 RH, $3.50.
Hadley Farms, 8 GGH, $3.50.
P. c. Johnson, 6 GRH, 1851.
E. c. Jones, 6 GGH, $3.50.
Gilbert Carr, 5 GGH, 77-62.
], w. Shoemaker, 5 GG, 1853.
Tsp. c. Baughman and son, OH
RIBS, 1850.
George Fuller, a RH, 1858.
Donald Hobbs, a Mixed, 1853.
Linwood Thompson, RHRA,
71-60.
T. c. Kelley, 3 Mixed, $780,
B. and E. B. Weitzer, 3 RH,
1914.
w. B. Green, 3 GGH, 69-61.
w. A. RELY, 2 CHI, 1861.
w. E. Beall, 2 GRH, 1861.
Rex Fender, 2 CHI, 71-65.
F. S. Gladhill, l GIL, 80.
Mrs. z. E. Fulks, l CT, II.
M. B. Warfield and son, l GG,
62.
John Eubank, 1 GIL, 60.
r. r. and r. H. Graves, RH,
60.
Unit A:
y. -. ana M. >. hlng, 10 RGH,
61A61.
Vincent Sutliff, 9 Ri, 1851.
Wilson Poole, 7 CHI, $3.50.
Drew Pearson, a RICH, 1862.
L. G. and r. c. Beall, 4 CHI,
77-60.
Chester Leishear /, d GIL, r.
60.
John Stup, 3 CHI, 71-60.
w. B. Dorsey and sons, 2 RICH,
6S-61.
Chester Leishear 2, 2 CHI, Il
60.
George Crawford, RH, 1852.
Leroy Savage, 2 OH, 63-61.
David Martin, l CHI, SO.
T. M, Killing and son, l CHI, Cd.
Ellis Hood, l CHI, 63.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
Hay Harvest
Mishaps Can
Be Prevented

Common sense can proven;
many haying accidents" says
Guy w. Gienger, University OF
Maryland extension agricultural
engineer. Operation of power
machinery requires know-how
and good judgement" he states
With present widespread use
of balers and field choppers, safe
practices are a must. Available
nationwide statistics, according
to the National Safety Council
indicate that the harvest of hay
claims more lives than the har
vest of any other crop. Balers
field choppers, and moving ma
chimes are frequently involved
J For safer haying, Mr.. Gienge-
OFFERS the following suggestions
Shut off the power before
cleaning, oiling or adjusting any
power driven machine; keep he.
power take-off and all other
safety shields in place; do not
permit unnecessary passengers
on loaded hay wagons.
Handle tractors with care
particularly on public roads and
in raking and moving oper
ations; packing ensilage in
trench silos with tractors has
proved highly hazardous. Oper
ators should be well qualified
and we'll aware Of the dangers;
pitchforks must always be
handled with caution.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
300 Expected
To Attend State
FLA Contention

Some 300 Maryland farm boys
will go to the University of Mary
land campus next Wednesday
and Thursday for their annual
state convention of the Future
Farmers of America
There will be judging contests
I'm dairy cattle, vegetables, farm
lmechanics, public speaking, land
Judging, tractor operation, live
stock, milk and poultry. Winning
teams and high individuals in the
College Park competition will be
sent to regional and national
judging contests later in the year
TO compete against FLA winners
from other states.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
8. Less Feed Waste

: Bite-Size helps keep rabbits
from nuzzling or scratching
feed out of the feeder. And
it's easier for rabbits of all
rrac "a AT
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21

p. m today at the farm of w. w.
Rappley of Potomac, and continu-
es as follows: June %, 8 p. m.
George Lechlider of Laytonsville;
July 5, 8 p. m, Tim Mittell Of
Sandy Spring; July II, 8 p. M,
Sam Riggs and Robert Chichest-
er of Olney
July 10, 8 p. m, Stanley Stab
Ter of Brookeville; August 20, 10
a. m, University of Maryland,
and August Is, 10 a. m, Mont
gomery County Fair,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
By Bette diNiliiiio
SIP 4.5O8l

The annual reunion OF the An
drew Jackson Thompson family
was held at Friends Community
House in Sandy Spring on the last
Saturday in May with large at
tendance, most of the families be
ing renresented. Two families ir
particular. Herbert Thompson
and Mrs. Jessie Laswell, had four
generations present.
Andrew J. Thompson was q
lifelong resident of Montgomery
County, living on Cedar Lane IN
Ednor. His grandson, Andrew
Jackson Thompson II, and great
grandson, Andrew j "a k so n
Thompson, III, still live at Ednor
Rev. Almus c. Thompson Of
Couderport, Pa, was the host this
year Supper was served at 6
pm. After a short business meet
ing the young people entertained
with group singing, recitations
and readings. After refreshments
of ice cream and cake, the meet
ing was adjourned to meet again
in 1857 on the last Saturday in
May at the Friends Community
House.
jeanne Ayres, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter Ayres, Hard
ing Lane, has been honored by
being named the nurse to offer
the greatest improvement in the
art of nursing at the Church
Home and Hospital in Baltimore.
She has also been named the best
all-around student. jeanne grad
uated from Sherwood High in
1853 and is now in her second
year at the Church Home and
Mr.. and Mrs. William c. Birely
Of Ashton were among the guests
who attended the wedding of Miss
Dorothy Eloise Cox, secretary to
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
SS1, 300.
Cows Making 60 Lbs.
Or More Fat

LOWS NdklHg OU LUIS.
Or More Fat
Unit L:
w. 1. King, 81 RH, 106-60.
E. D. Fry, IA Ri, 1912.
Francis CHM, Ia RG, 1852.
]. w. King, II RH, 81-61.
]. L. King,11 GIL, 1851.
M. L. Burdette (PF), 9 OH,
10000.
Glenbrook Farm, 8 Ri 103-63.
M. L. Burdette (HF), 8 CHI, 49,
60.
R. and G. Walker, 8 RH, 1851.
George c.. Fry, 6 RSRGH, 106-
60.
M. H. King, 6 RH, 1853.
T. M. Garrett and sons, 6 re,
1880.
T. M. Viers, 6 CHI, 1852.
F. A. Fry, 5 RI, 97-63.
Desmond and Layman, 5 CHI,
81-62.
T. M. Anderson, 5 RICH, II.
62.
c. Martin, a GG-GH, 77-61.
]. Raymond Kemp, 3 CHI, g.
60.
Stewart Walker, 2 CHI, 1852.
E. r. Johnson, 2 OH, 67.64.
B. r. Beall and sons 2, 2 CHI,
65-62.
P. c. Watkins, 2 CHI, 1851.
c. A. Watkins, 2 CHI, 60-60
B. R. Beall and sons /, l OH,
60.
Robert Stiles, / RI, &C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1956-06-21
Dairy Head Named

DR.. Richard F. Davis of the
University of Maryland dairy de
partment has been appointed head
of the dairy department, Agri-
culture Dean Gordon NJ Cairns
announced. DR.. Davis assumes
his new duties July 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-02

report household and personal belongings
in full and at fair value. Others make
partial reports or none at all. It Is i'm
practicable for the tax authorities to at
tempt a house-to-house assessment Of
such possessions. As a result, the tax is
applied unequally and unfairly.
The District recently abandoned this
type of tax and many other jurisdictions
have done likewise. Virginia would be
justified in abolishing it, too. A favorable
vote in the referendum would be the first
step. 1t would open the way for passage
of necessary legislation to permit coun-
ties and cities to do away with the tax.
A vote for the amendment in effect,
therefore, is vote against the levy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-02
An InequitobIe Tax

Virginia's voters, whatever their party
allegiance. ought to join next Tuesday in
voicing overwhelming disapproval Of the
nequitable and unenforceable personal
property tax on household goods and per-
sonal possessions. They can do so by vot-
Ing for a proposed amendment to the
State constitution authorizing repeal Of
this unpopular tax.
Eight members Of the General As
sembly who sponsored the amendment
referendum have called special attention
TO the issue, which so far has been sub
merged by other election issues, local,
State and national. 1t would be unfor-
tunate II, for lack of information on the
referendum, the voters failed to support
the move IN the Legislature to do away
with the tax, proceeds Of which 60 TO
local needs. As the sponsors pointed out
In statement to all voters, some tax
payers, more conscientious than others,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-02
Father Edmund A. Walsh

With the death, at II, of Rev. DR..
Edmund A. Walsh, the free world has lost
militant crusader against communism,
and Washington has lost beloved ed
ucator and friend. It is sad that the
persuasive voice Of Father Walsh, crying
out against the perfidy and godlessness
OF Marxism on the march, has been stilled
at last. But there can be no doubt as to
the widespread and lasting effects on free
men Of his preachings and his warnings.
Father Walsh was better informed on
Russia and its brand of totalitarianism
than most other men regarded as experts
on the SovietS. He not only had studied
most of the available writings on revolu-
Cionary Russia but had familiarized him
self with the language and had spent
some time in Russia after World War I
AS member of the Hoover Relief Admin
istration and as director of the Papal
Relief Mission. He watched with growing
revulsion and alarm the rise to power
Of the Stain dictatorship, with its
crushing of religious and democratic
principles and its glorihcation of ruth
less state authority and armed strength.
What he saw and what he learned
inspired him to devote most of his latter
years to writings and lectures on the
menace of Red aggression and the need
for strong Western defenSes against this
threat. He was regular and respected
speaker at War College seminars and
other military classes and at the FBI Ma
tional Academy. His views on the aims
Of the Communist conspiracy were of help
to the Government in formulating plans
for national defense and internal secu-
rity. With all these activities, Father
Walsh found time to work in sundry other
causes, including, Of course, the School
Of Foreign Service which he founded in
1919 at Georgetown University. He was
vice president of the university at the
time Of his death.
Washington showed its admiration
and affection for him at largely at
tended public dinner in 1852, commence
rating the 50th anniversary Of his entry
into the Jesuit order. It was only a few
days after this testimonial that Father
Walsh suffered a stroke which was to
end his active labors. 1t is good that this
demonstration Of community regard was
given while Father Walsh was yet alive.
He had the satisfaction Of knowing that
his good works were appreciated by all
who knew him and all who benefited from
his wisdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-02
First Eomik

AS election day draws near,
l believe we should pause a
moment, from the turmoil and
the rancor Of the campaign,
and examine closely the beau
tiful and devoted relationship
OF our First Family. The full
and useful life Of the Eisen-
howers stands as a shining
example of all that is good and
wholesome in American family
life. Mamie Doud Eisenhower
is a charming. truly gracious
and wonderful First Lady.
Theodore Roosevelt in his
book. "The Foes Of Our Own
Household" writes:
THE qualities that make
men and women eager lovers,
faithful. duty-performing hard
working husbands and wives,
and wise and devoted fathers
and mothers stand at the
foundations Of all possible
social welfare, and also rep
resent the Hottest heights Of
human happiness and useful
ness. No other form Of personal
success and happiness or OF in
dividual service to the state
compares with that which is
represented by the love Of the
one man for the one woman,
Of their joint work as home
maker and home-keeper. and
Of their ability to bring UP
the children that are theirs"
John Z. Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-02
Not Yet Too Late

With Israel now claiming to have
captured all of the Sinai Peninsula, and
with Britain and France apparently de-
termined to land troops in Egypt, there
seems to be only the most remote posi-
bility that they will respond aff1rmatively
to the United Nations call for an i'm
mediate cease-f1re. Nevertheless, it must
sober them to know that what they are
doing has been condemned, in effect, by
the overwhelming mass of world opinion,
and conceivably-just conceivably-this
may yet stay them.
In any event, by a massive vote of GA
to 5, the General Assembly has made
clear that most of the worlds nations,
although they have not branded it as
aggression, are ranged against the Anglo
French-ISraeli action. That is why they
have so emphatically adopted the resolu-
ton introduced by Secretary Dulles. What
the resolution urges, in addition to the
ceaSe-flre, is ~ that Israel forthwith
pull out of the Sinai Peninsula and with
draw behind the armiStice lines; (2) that
all members of the U. N, meaning partic-
ularly Britain and France at this time,
refrain from introducing war materials
into the area; (3) that the Suez Canal be
opened for the free passage of ships Just
as soon as the cease-f1re takes effect, and
(4) that the Assembly remain in emer-
gency session pending compliance with
these recommendations.
The Assembly, of course, has no
power to enforce this resolution. But
what must be hoped for, even though it
may be forlorn hope, is that the 64-to-
vote will act as moral pressure effec-
tive enough to generate second thoughts
OF kind that may persuade the British,
French and ISraeliS to reconsider their
position before they commit themselves
completely and irrevocably to a course of
armed force. They have not yet been
Stigmatized as aggresSors, and what the
U. N. has recommended offers them hon.
orable ways and means of extricating
themselves from a supremacy perilous
adventure that could lead to a general
war full Of the deadliest sort Of poten-
tialities In short, it is still not too late for
them to return to the principles of the
United Nations Charter and give the
peace-makers another chance in the
Middle East
In all of this, the British and French
governments carry an awful burden of
responsibility. Considering Egypt's pro-
vocations under Colonel Nasser, one may
sympathize with the thoughts and feel
ingS that finally led Prime Minister Eden
and. Premier Mollet to decide on military
action. But it is decision that has
caused bitter division in their own coun-
tries while at the same time alternating
nearly all the rest of the world. In the
circumstances, for their own sake as well
as for the sake Of peace in general, they
should feel impelled now to heed the
counSelS of the U. N.