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The Lincoln times., 1956-05-07
PRESS CAN PRESERVE FREEDOM

In the editorial columns and the front pages Of
newspapers and from the speakers platforms
ly hear about the freedom of the press
Newspaper editors and publishers constantly seek
ing ways to safeguard the freedom of the press There
reason for the search to be prolonged difficult for
this right guaranteed under the Constitution
United States
Freedom of the press" is right which carries certain
definite responsibilities with it. All that the newspapers
the nation have to do to protect and preserve the
dom of the press to to that they vigorously per-
form the duties that the public has right to expect of
free press.
AS long the people of this country believe the
press IN fact is free there danger whatever the
newspapers losing their Freedom If the public be-
comes convinced that the newspapers of this country
deliberately dlStortng the miSepreSenng officials
or otherwise using their journals for selfish purposes there
Will be no need 1Or them to camOr about free press
The general public disgusted with a sycophant press
will applaud any step taken to curb unbrided license
decent code of ethics of responsibility and the evi
dence OF desire to the public we'll will go towards
preserving the freedom of the press
The Lincoln times., 1956-05-07

SUSAN Coolidge
The arrival of May marks the end of the first third
of 1856 1t is also the last full month Spring.
mer arrives in June.
May is a nostalgia month to most Americans not only
because May 30h is Memorial Day but for many other
we'll This month students all over the country
pete their school years. and millions graduate from either
high school college and many of them take their first
fling in free enterprise system.
In sections of country May Day is celebrated
by sports festivals other ceremonies and there usually
May Queen and May court, in the vicinity each
May.
The widely accepted version the origin of the
word May is the theory that it from the word
who the mother of Mercury Maia the eldest the
Pleiades the daughters of Atlas Peione
supposed to have been the mother of Here and the
identified her with Maia Maesa Italian goddess
of Spring
1t thought those days that May was an unlucky
month for marriage because the festival of the goddess
chastity and the festival of the unhappy dead both
held in May Thus June has become the month of mar
riageS.
In our country, Derby Day comes in May and at
Churchill Downs, Louisville the famous Kentucky
Derby We also remember the month because it
May 7th, 1915 that the ''Lusania bound
pool from New York was sunk by German submarines
drowning many Americans
The first ranScontinenta railroad also finished in
May on May TO- 1869 and the last tie of polished Cali
forna laurel laid that date The rails laid this
tie spiked with silver spike supplied by Nevada
iron silver and gold spike provided by Utah, and gold
spike provided by California.
Mothers Day also falls in May each year 1t rela-
lively recent CUSTOM having been begun in 1907 The first
permanent English settlement the United States was
also in May, on May 18TH 1907, at Jamestown
Virginia where 105 coloniSts of the London Company
a small fort and few huts
Among the other things remember in MAY are the
famous flight OF Charles Lindbergh May 90 1927 Me
mortal Day which falls May 3Oth, the anniversary of
the Battle of Manila Bay which falls May 1st and the
anniversary of the establishment first medical school
in America May 3rd 1t then that John Morgan
and Dr. William Shipper, Jr, established medical de-
parmen in what was then known as the College of Phil
adephia.
The Lincoln times., 1956-05-07
THIS is PROGRESS

No father, and certainly mother will argue the
that daughters taller stronger healthier pref
tier than the preceding generation Even Government
statistics bear that out
But now comes evidence to prove that they are
also smarter than their elders in the matter enchanting
their natural charms. We have the authority
1000 Sarah Coventry jeWery Fashion Show Directors
who all sections of America and talk
million young every year that daughter really
a sharp number:
What she thinks of today in the matter of personal
adornment they becomes the accepted ewery
fashion of tomorrow Charm bracelets instance
idea She thought of pning silver gold jewelled
ment on severe-ooking hat and creating Hollywood
number When she wanted necklace, she hooked a
few old bracelets together and created new rage And
so goes The examples too for
ber Just ask the next pretty girl you what's new in
costume jewery, and she may show you a creation she
dreamed up five minutes ago.
The findings of the Sarah Coventry fashion ladies
should males of all ages that it's brave and
beautiful world we live in = and getting beautiful
all the time. Perhaps should pay little more heed be
little obServan and appreciave the lovely
things around
And we don't mean just the robins and the spring
flowers or even the fishing
The Lincoln times., 1956-05-07
MONDAY, MAY 7, 1856
TIME TO RING AGAIN

America now has portable Liberty Bell that rings!
And peas with rich full tone in spite of the fact that
it the most perfect SmaScale replica of the historic
original in Philadelphia that been undertaken
For while the famous crack has been reproduced along
with every other detail Gncludng Pennsylvania spelled
in the inscripton) it was cut only halfway through in
the pattern.
The Liberty Bell, which stands 20 inches high on
its base and weighs As pounds presented to the In
dustra College of the Armed Forces by the Copper Brass
Research Association behalf of the copper industry
the nation 1t is presently display Fifth Avenue
store window Orchard Bennett) in New York, to
memorate National Military Reserve Week. Later it will
travel around the country where its commanding peal
officially open the regional meetings of the ICAF.
The bronze alloy from which the bell is cast comes
from an old Navy formula used for lighthouse bells
and belbuoys and consists of 70 percent of very pure
copper and 21 percent block tin The Association contacted
25 ngot makers without before finding two COM
panes, the Burndy Engineering Co.. of Norwalk Conn
and the Mueller Brass Co. of Port Huron Mich would
produce this special alloy
In the meanwhile, salty 86-year-old Captain Bob
Grimskold, who is craftsman by profession and runs
charter boats for fun, down in Independence Hail.
climbing around the original Liberty Bell taking exact
measurements and rbbngs of the quaint inscription Next
scale drawings from which the pattern made
The meculously exact pattern then enclosed in
mold of plasterofsiica and the actual casting by
the lost wax process. The mold baked at 400 de-
greeS for almost 40 hours until the completely
evaporaed The cavity left then filled with molten
bronze under pressure After COOLING the mold broken
away.
Equally painStakng attention given the standards
supporting the bell the oak beam from which hangs be-
ing handcarved then rubbed with nSeed oil and scorched
with bOWtorch to give the authentic cracked aged and
firemarked appearance
There is probably worthy apprecative Gus
todan than the Industrial College OF the Armed Forces
But the elaborate research and loving involved in
producing this revered relic can and will made avail
able to any other patriotic organization any individual
The mods and pattern have been retained so those wish
ing to obtain still another Liberty Bell at moder-
ate cost and might obtain by the Fourth of
July!
If we a foundation with millions to dispose of, in
deed might be writing the Copper Brass Research AS
Socation for its permission and assistance providing
such treasure to state historical society in America
The Lincoln times., 1956-05-07
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allowed to proceed to their des
tination under parole" or super
vision.
After closing of large Service
detention facilities. such as Ellis
Island. the only sizable groups Of
aliens detained were illegal Mex.
lean entries, who were kept in stag.
ing area camps in Texas and Cali
fornia from two to four days prior
to their return to Mexico
Detentions for 1855 totaled l40,.
553. including lbs, ,6O6 Mexicans. In
1854, detentionS totaled 1861 and
Of that number. 349, 730 were Mex
lean nationals. showing effective
ness OF Operation Wetback in re-
ducing the necessary number of de-
tentionS on the southwest border.
The practice of 'paroling" most
aliens with documentary troubles
to their destination has resulted
in less than one per cent violation
of parole terms. according to es-
Inmates of the Service.
During 1855. the Government
realized in excess of SIS, 900, 900
from income and continuing hqui-
dahons of enemy assets seized
during World War II. This amount
iS several ,ooi1ljooc mora than y,ae
received in 1854.
In year-end report to Attorney
General Brownell, Assistant Attor-
ney General Dallas S. Townsend,
who heads the Office of Alien
Property of the Department of
Justice, stated that there had been
continued progress in liquidating
vested properties, terminating lit
igation and disposing of pending
claims.
The Lincoln times., 1956-05-07
CAN WE TIE OWN SHOELACES

child self reliant can tie his own shoe
laceS the principle applies in the realm public
fairs.
United States Senator Harry F. Byrd recently said
we are building up government of paternalism There
no state in this Union that can't support it's
tenn There is not single county in this country that
can't do it. OF course if they think they getting
thing for nothing from the Federal government it may be
that they won't try to do it. ..."
child who never learns to tie his ShoelaceS faces
dark future So do peoples who look government of
unlimited powers to do for them what they should
themselves
The Lincoln times., 1956-05-07
COOPERATION wETsACK"

n GAh4h AOAN w - - "a - II
~ An age-old problem has
been called the top operational
achievement of the immigration
and Naturalization Service during
1855.
In a report on 1855 activities,
Commissioner J. NJ. Swing said:
Operation Wetback, completed d
last year. brought effective control
of the southwest border for the
first time. Continued vigilance and
effective use of men and equip
ment has maintained that control. :"
Swing pointed out that the flow
Of illegal wetbacks across the
United StateS-Mexican border in
1855 was more than 80 per cent
less than for 1854. Before Oper-
alton Wetback, he said. Border
Patrolmen were picking up 5000
Illegal Mexican entries a day.
During 1855 this number was re-
duced to less than 200 a day.
Swings report stated that when
The wetback apprehenSions were
near the 5000 a day figure, many
were evading detec ton, while un-
der present tight control practically
all who cross illegally are detected
and apprehended.
The report also termed a success
the new Service detention policy,
under which only those aliens like
ly to abScond and those whose re-
lease would be inimical to the ma
tional security or public safety are
detained.
Prios to this new policy, many
aliens whose papers were not in or
der were detained. Under the pres
ent policy, most aliens with pure
ly documentary" difficulties are
The Lincoln times., 1956-05-07

AND NOW MAY

Springs last-born darling, clear-eyed, sweet,
PauSes a moment with tWinklng feet,
And golden locks, in breezy play,
Half teasing and half tender, to repeat,
Her song May"
The Lincoln times., 1956-05-07

there is difference between competitive
premium grade gasolineS >. in the power
they deliver :. and in the 5moothne55 with
which they deliver it.
Careful scientific laboratory and road tests
show that major cause Of power loss in
todays cars is due to engine deposits.
Because you can't see what deposits do,
we've used the above photos to show you
what difference they can make in an engines
smoothness-
Evening star., 1956-08-17
Benson Scores
Farm Plank

DENVER, Aug. II R.-The
farm plank in the Democratic
platform was criticized last night
by Secretary Of Agriculture Ben
son as "a tossed salad composed
lof inaccuracies, half truths,
lplatitudes and promises impos-
sible to fulfill"
ut is noteworthy for the
things it omits," he declared in
a statement given reporters dur
ing 20-minute stop here while
flying from Washington to Idaho
Falls, Idaho. for a speech.
Mr.. Benson said that controls
over farmers would be necessary
lif the Democratic promise to
support livestock prices was car
ried out.
ITO carry out their rash pledge
they must tell the hog farmer
how many sows he can keep
the poultry man how many liens
he can have and how many eggs
the hens can lay. And they must
regulate the calf crop on the
Western range the Secretary
said.
Mr.. Benson asserted the Demo-
cratic pledges contain no new
issues and lie in two broad cate
gories:
/. Programs which the Demo-
crats have previously supported
and. on which they have taken
a beating,
2. Programs which the present
Evening star., 1956-08-17
McKELDIN SUGGESTS PLANK
TO KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL.

STAR CONVENTION BUREAU SAN FRANCISCO
Aug l7Gov. McKeldin of Maryland has urged Republic
cans to put keep America Beautiful plank in their
1856 platform.
He presented the plank to the platform subcommittee
governmental affairs yesterday stating that tons of
litter and debris American highways recreational
is "a national disgrace"
Noting that Maryland, California and many other
States have begun antitter campaigns Gov. McKeldn
said lit costing Nations taxpayers more than $50
million each just to litter from primary high
alone not to mention countless additional millions
spent cleaning parks beaches streams towns cities
and other public areas"
He also asserted that between 75O and 1000 people
needlessy killed and nearly 100000 seriously injured
each result of striking swerving to avoid
objects thoughtessly thrown the highway
After presenting his plank Gov. McKeldin posed for
photographers with 20-year-old Judy Weld Miss San
Francisco of 1885, who also is Keep America Beautiful
booster
Evening star., 1956-08-17
Eisenhower Sees
Stussen Briefly

Harold E. Stassen. still car.
rying on his dump Nixon cam.
paign, conferred briefly with
President Eisenhower TODAY.
White House Press Secretary
James C. Hagerty said Mi. Stas-
sen saw the President for about
five minutes to pay his respects
before leaving for San Francisco.
where the Republican National
Convention meets next week..
Mr.. Hagerty said he did not
know whether Mr.. Stassen talked
with the Presi1ent about the vice
presidential situation.
a snort while later Vice Presi-
dent Nixon and Mr.. Svassen took
of in separate planes for the
convention with Mr.. Nixon de-
claring I'm not going to say I
nave the inside track"
Mr.. Stassen walked within 10
feet of Mr.. Nixon to board his
plane. but neither man gave any
indication OF awareness OF the
others presence.
Evening star., 1956-08-17

administration already has under
way and on which there is nc
issue.
Our programs are getting re-
Suits" he said at Idaho Falls
after reporting a 10 per cent rise
in farm income.
But he added, in speech pre-
pared for a meeting Of seven
Idaho farm organizations, that
."it takes time to rectify a bad
situation-and we inherited a
situation that was very bad"
Blaming the rigid farm price
supports of prior Democratic adj
ministrations, he said farm prices
are too low and many of our
families on farms and ranches
are in trouble" because of tire
mendous surpluses which hang
over the market"
Evening star., 1956-08-17

by looking at his grimly set face
and forced smile.
AS Mr. Stevenson went over
the top. Mr.. Truman was asked
if he had any comment.
"only that the Democrats will
win." he said.
Was he willing to campaign
fors Mr.. Stevenson?
"Of course, if he wants me to. .
Mr.. Truman replied. I'll sup
port the ticket. -"
Mr.. Truman was under the
impression that, as the only liv-
ing Democratic ex-President. he
would be invited to the platform
to congratulate the winner. He
had said as much to reporters.
adding he was going up there
to hug Adlai."
Evening star., 1956-08-17

ton by acclamation-and Mr..
Truman was shorn of all but his
past glories.
Smiling grimly and gamely.
Mr.. Truman offered Mr.. Ste
venson his full campaign sup
port even as he pondered whether
the former Illinois Governor
would accept it.
The convention will hear from
Mr.. Truman once more, when he
addresses the closing session to-
night. He is sure to voice his
backing for the new ticket
against President Eisenhower
and the Republicans.
1t was only yesterday that Mr..
Truman, a veteran of many po-
litical wars, had declared of his
effort to nominate Gov. Harri-
man: This thing goes to the
finish"
THE old man never stops in
the middle of the fight,' he said
of himself They'll have to
knock him out or beat him"
And beat him they did while
he watched from a box seat in
the big convention hall before
the eyes of thousands of fellow
Democrats D and a TV audience
of millions.
Forced Smile
1t was a tough night for the
72-year-old former President.
You could see how tough it was
Evening star., 1956-08-17
.Trumun Eyes ToIk Bid
If They Still Won't Me-

CHICAGO. Aug. II P.-For-
mer President Harry S. Truman
last night indicated he would
speak at a Democratic campaign
kickoff dinner in Ottumwa,
Iowa. September /.
They want me to speak," Mr..
Truman said. Asked if he plans
to accept the invitation, he said
Il probably will if they still want
me after this convention.
The dinner will be for Iowa
Democratic candidates.
Evening star., 1956-08-17

probably most upset by the out
come was his grandson, Bobby
Fisk, IA, who had led the Har-
riman demonstration in conven-
ton hall.
Gov. Hartman told a ques-
toner that former President
Harry Truman's prestige would
not be damaged by having sup
ported him in a losing cause
Gov. Hartman said he had been
associated with Mr.. Truman for
years and that Mr.. Truman's
support was an expression of
loyalty"
We'll be fighting together to
elect Adlai Stevenson" Gov
Hartman said.
Evening star., 1956-08-17
Pharmacy Scholarship
Awards Made to Two

Two area high school students
have been awarded scholarships
to the George Washington
University School of Pharmacy.
it was announced today.
Cyrus T. Di Nenna, of 22O
Ninth street Sc, a graduate of
Eastern High School, received
a years grant from the District
P h a rm a C u ical Association,
Morton Krousen. 1904 Aragon
lane, Chevy Chase, Md. re-
ceived similar prize from
Alpha Zeta omega. the pharma-
ceutical fraternity. Mr.. Krouscn
is a graduate of Bethesda Chevy
Chase High School.
Evening star., 1956-08-17
Puroding Delegates
Wallet Is Snutched

/ CHICAGO. Aug. II (Pg.-The
billfold of a parading Colorado
delegate was snatched from his
pocket last night during the
demonstration for Adlai Steven
son at the Democratic National
Convention.
Polito Martinez, jr., of Fort
Garland, reported the theft to
Chicago police. He said the wal
let contained $50 and personal
papers.
Evening star., 1956-08-17
Trumon Says He Has
No Regrets on Action
Continued From First Pag,

Continued From First Page
Of him in the way of campaign
ing.
But the lack of attention he is
getting now is in strong contrast
to the way he attracted party
leaders when he arrived here.
His step was as peppery as
ever as he walked along. accom-
panied by smaller group of re-
porters than usual.
Would Do It Again
In saying he has mo regrets
for making the fight for Gov.
Hartman, he said he would do
1t again under the same circum-
stances"
His only interest in the vice
presidential nominee, Mr.. Tru-
man said. is that he be a man
capable of being President
Did he believe President Eisen-
hover would get any comfort
out CT the Democratic ticket?
mo Republican ever gets any
comfort out of a Democratic
convention, he said.
A week ago, Mr.. Truman made
a triumuhant entry into Chicago
for the convention. Mr.. Steven
son and emissaries from other
contenders for the party's presi-
Dental nomination met him at
the train. vying for his favor
went all-out for Gov. Hartman
and organized a drive to stop
Mr.. Stevenson. He had some
harsh things to say about Mr..
Stevenson's fighting qualities,
and Mr.. StevenSon's espousai CT
moderation.
Last night, the convention
gave Mr.. Stevenson the nomina-
Evening star., 1956-08-17

-Uut IIldJ ne preferred 10 con-
tinue as Governor of New York
and to seek reelection to that
post in 1858
Only minutes after the nation
al convention chose Adlai Ste
venson as its presidential nomi-
nee, Gov. Hartman pledged to
support Mr.. Stevenson in his
campaign against President
Eisenhower.
Asked whether he would cam
Ipaign actively for Mr.. Stevenson,
he replied:
"Of course I WILL"
Visited by Stevenson
Mr.. Stevenson later paid a
courtesy call on Gov. Hartman
in the latter's hotel suite.
Gov. Hartman said he in
tended to speak throughout New
York State for both local and
national Democratic tickets, but
that this did not exclude the
possibility he would campaign
outside the State if he was in
vited to do so.
1T is essential for the welfare
of the Nation that we have a
Democrat in the White House, .
he said.
Grandson Disappointed
Gov. Hartman appeared un-
perturbed by his own over
whelming defeat. He was smil-
ing and relaxed as he faced
newsmen and television cameras
soon after Mr.. Stevenson went
over the top.
His wife Marie was equally
composed. The family member
Evening star., 1956-08-17
SANE CANDIDATES
IN TWO ELECTIONS
AFTER so YEARS !
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
The expected second Ste
venson- Eisenhower race this
year will be the first in more
than so years in which pres
idential candidates We're the
same twice in a row.
The last time was in 1900
when William Mckinley,
Republican, defeated Will
liam Jennings Bryan. the
Democratic nominee, for the
second successive time.
Evening star., 1956-08-17
Horrinon Not Interested
In Second Spot on Ticket

CHICAGO. Aug II Q-Averel Hartman defeated the
Democratic presidential nomination. said today
ested in the vice presidency
The New York Governor told appear on
the convention floor at oday final session. only delegate
He said the vice presidency increasingly
Evening star., 1956-08-17
FOUND

CAT. black and white, With smudSe on
nose Owner call XII 9.5e5a
BROOCH, set with larger ana IL
small stones. found on ST.. near
mesa Counter.
KITTY. black, with white WhisksrG and
mustAehe. found Alexandria owner OF
good Virginla home. XII p-3a5q
KITTEN, black manx found .Aisxandris
owner o. good virginia home. XII
a-3ebg.
KiTTEN. pretty, yellow and white: vie
Raleieh ave. Alexandria kf. q.Sasa
PARAKEEr. ereen and yeIlog Vsaring
band vicinity OF wheaton. CAL VII
5000 after . pm.
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Evening star., 1956-08-17

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portant Advance Fall Sale savings.
See our impressive lineup of all that's !.
new in fabric, color and styling for
men for 1856 and 1857.
Evening star., 1956-08-17

WALLET. Womans brown. lost in
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and Capital Transit car tokens: re-
ward RE 6-i435,
IOsT OR STRAYED-4-mo.- old maltese
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resafd 1851 Mount Pleasant 81. nv,
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Evening star., 1956-08-17

DOG, toy. cross Manchester and Dober-
man Pinscher black brown paws. brown
Spots over eyes. white throat. black
spots: answers to name Of "Rocky":
lost Hillancale Forest area: reward.
Evening star., 1956-08-17
LOST

BRIEFCASE, brown leather; on outside.
Charles j Bell Washington D c.
lost Monday night. vic 18th and K sts
nv. reward Contact AID 4-1n50
CAMERA-ArEus CO camera at Grif-
nth Stadium. Sunday; Reward. JE.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-09-28
Woods Entertain
For Fasteners

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben p. Wood, N.
Main Street, entertained Saturday
evening at Coover Memorial Club
House with a farewell dinner for
Mrs. Woods cousin, Mrs. Bail K.
Major and Mr.. Major of Wexford,
Rhode Island. The Majors returned
home Sunday after visit with
Mrs Majors sister, Miss Bess
Cartmille, East First Street.
The Woods guests were, DR.. and
Mrs. F. E. holland, Mrs. Minnie
holland, Mrs. Wade Farrar, Mr..
and Mrs. Major and Miss Cart
mile.