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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-13
Refugees Choke Colony,
Britain Closes the Door

HONG KONG, Sept. Is R.-
In Eastern Europe the Com
munists build ingenious barriers
to keep the discomfort ringed
in. In Southwest Asia the Reds
in some cases demand the right
to allow their discontents to flee.
Here the West slams the door,
This week Britain, owner of
this island on the rim of Red
China. closed a rickety border
bridge to the thousands on the
other side. She said she couldn't
help it-refugees are choking
the colony and hundreds were
coming in evey day. Water and
rice are scarce.
Bed, to many, is a piece of
sidewalk. Home to hundreds of
thousands is a hut of rotting
wood and cardboard. A score of
discarded bodies is picked up
nightly by street patrols. The
tally goes higher when winter
comes.
Free Pass
Peiping gave these people a
free pass to leave Red China
and. for the sake Of face, a re-
entry card.
The government estimates 81
900 have walked over to Hong
Kong since the entry restric-
tibns were eased last February.
Only $4,000 went back.
The other $4,000 let the time
limit run out on their permits
and melted into the teeming
slums. Many are misfits, some
too old to work. Others are men
and women carrying their chill
dren and possessions on their
backs, hoping to get a hand from
RELATIVES. Some are lame. Most
want work but few have skills,
There are few jobs available. It's
not hard to find scholars trained
in the Chinese classics using
pick and shovel for so cents
Omitted States) a day.
| No one knows Hong Kong's
present population. The govern
ment guesses, it is more than
az million. 1t was 100000 in
l1946.
There are $4,000 more births
every year than deaths. \
No one wants the refugees
Few can emigrate to other coun-
tiles. Many live on handouts
from the government or Ameri-
can charity.
Express Hope
/ The British administration ex-
presses hope the problem will
be mitigated by larger numbers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-13
New BorIey Variety

WINNIPEG, Aug. 20 (P.-
Ingrid is a new star in the farm
er's armament. It's the name of
a h-developed barley var
iety. resulting from a cross Of
Balder, Binder and Opal strains.
Research experts have been test
ing the early ripening Ingrid
here and announce British
farmers will be able to plant it
next year. Farmers in other
countries won't get the strain.
primarily a mailing barley, be-
fore 1858.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-13

of Chinese returning to the
mainland than have done in the
past"
This appears a slim hope.
BY official count. 345,00O re-
turned to China during the past
six months to visit relatives and
take a look at what the Com
munists call the New China.
Only $4,000 stayed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-13
Red Plot Seen
Against U. 5. on
Panama Canal
By oMER ANDERSON

BY OMER ANDERSON
North American Newspaper Alliance
BONN, Sept. Authorizations
communism has opened an agi-
tation campaign in Latin Amer
Iica against the Panama Canal
coinciding with meetings on in
Decentralization of the Suez
Canal.
The campaign is directed from
Prague. 1t aims at stirring Latir
American nationalism against
control of the Panama Cana
Zone.
Communist leaders feel thai
the Panama Canal-in the pres
lent troubled international situa-
ltion--is a made-to-order Rec
propaganda target.
The campaign has these twin
Iobjectives:
/. Toput the United States or
the defensive in the Suez dis.
Ipute.
2. To use the Panama Cana
Issue as a vehicle to infuse fresf
vigor intos Latin American anti
United States feeling.
Trained in Prague
Agitators have been dis,
patched, it is reported, from thl
so-called State College for Po'
Ilitical and Economic Science,
the big Communist, overseas
propaganda training center il
Prague.
This institution specializes il
agitation in the "underdevel
toped" areas Of the world.
The Communists reported.
hope to get backing from the pc,
litical foes of Panamanian Pres
ident Ricardo Arias. Elsewhere
in Latin America, the campaign
is being tied to local anti United
States and British issues.
Communist strength in Latii
America, although not nantes
recently, is strong. There is clos
contact between internationa
communism's clearing house IL
Prague and local Latin American
Communist movements.
The Panama Canal is a dura
BILE whipping boy of Communis
agitation in Latin America. 1t i
also a volcanic issue of Pana
manian politics-long dormant
then suddenly erupting.
The Suez conference, accord
ing to reports from Prague, vii
be used by the Soviets as
forum for a wide-ranging dis
cussion of Western imperial
ism" There is just enough SINH
larity between the Suez AM
Panama Canals to give the So
viets an opening.
Old Communist Theme
The Panama Canal grab" b
President Theodore Roosevelt
administration in 1901 is a treas
ured theme Of Communist prop
Uganda for Latin America.
Russia also is reported plan
ming to move TO the fore certai
other Latin American contro
versies. These include Britain
ownership Of British Hondurai
disputed by Honduras, and {
the Falkland Islands, dispute
by Argentina.
One of the minds behind tt
pending campaign is reported I
be Jacobo Arbenz Guzmal
ousted as Guatemala's presider
by the Castillo Armas coup
1854. Arbenz fled with his fam
lily to Switzerland.
He was brought to Prague la
autumn, and is said to be a prin
cipal adviser to internations
communism Of Central Ameri
can affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-13

ton in the situation. Mr.. Morsell
stated:
THE NAACP has been I'M
Justly accused of moving too
fast for Indignation in Southern
schools"
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
Vets Ready With
First Aid Station

If Sis skins her knee or if
Sonny scratches his finger while
having fun at the East Cleveland
Community Picnic, Wednesday,
July 18th at Euclid Beach Park,
Nom won't need to worry. There
will be a First Aid Station avail
able in the Log Cabin with a
registered nurse on duty.
This convenience to the hundreds
of picnickers will be a courtesy of
East Cleveland Post No. 1900 Vet.
erans of Foreign Wars.
In addition, the VFWs will have
a display of war souvenirs at their
booth. A veteran will be ready to
sign up new members, and general
information will be available.
The First Aid Booth will be
under the direction of Past Com
mander, Stan Russell, Past Com
mander Joseph Eckels. Auxiliary
President Mabel Lewellyn and
Senior Vice President, Mrs. Rudy
Lundblad, with an assist from
other post members during the day.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
ECBA Selecting
Citizen Of Year
For Third Time

The East Cleveland Business
Association is again selecting an
East Clevelander to receive it's
annual Citizen Award. The pre-
sentation is made during the eve
ming program of the Community
Picnic at Euclid Beach. This years
picnic is Wednesday, July 18th.
The award was inaugurated in
1855 and the first resident to be
so honored was long time commun-
ity worker, David Whale. Mr..
Whale was also a picnic committee
trustee for many years. In 1856
the award was bestowed on Miss
Elsa c. Berg, reporter for the
East Cleveland Leader.
In addition to the plaque given
the chosen citizen, his name will
also be inscribed on a permanent
Citizenship Award listing at East
Cleveland Public Library.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
Clown Readers
Reach 764 In
Library Clubs

The East Cleveland Mountain
Climbers are very active group.
There are 600 members in the club
and 317 have read at least two
books to receive their banners and
start up the mountains. The climb
ers that have read IL books and
have reached the top of Mt. An
napurna this week include: Louise
Ellis, 1912 Northfield; Jean
Kadis, ALP Ardenall; John
Welniak, 1901 Orinoco.
These energetic climbers have
read % books and have reached the
summit of Mt. Everest: Heather
Lorber, 915 Selwyn rd.; Jay Pre-
vite, S32 H e IN d a le; Santo
Schiciano, 1841 Penrose; Lois
Watson, 13413 Milan.
The 764 members of the Clown
Bookmark Club have been lively
too, for now 522 members have
begun to color polka dots by read
ing and reporting on books. One
hundred and fifteen of the book
marks are in the Main Children's
Room, 161 are at Caledonia Branch,
and 246 at North Branch.
The only recruitment for men,
bership in either of the clubs is
an East Cleveland Library card.
Boys and girls may join at any of
the East Cleveland Libraries. Let's
readi
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
Ice Rink AT
New PIoyIot

A standard size ice rink is to be
included in the plans for the new
playground which the city will
establish on land purchased for that
purpose year or so ago. The plot
is off Shaw ave., north of the
Nickel Plate Railroad, with an en-
trance also from Elderwood ave.
Part of the parcel is now occupied
by Bill Garments Golf Range.
The rink was discussed inform
ally Tuesday evening when the City
Commission enacted the necessary
legislation to place the playground
project, plus scheduled park i'm
provements in one bond issue to be
voted on in November.
G. T. Apthorp, finance director,
said the city has given much study
to rink, and plans to build one in
the new playground. Exact cost of
the rink is not determined, but one
being erected by private interests
near Warrensville is close to the
$4,000 figure.
Also enacted was the legislation
for second bond issue to be voted
on at the November election, to
cover costs of enlarging the city
hall and adjacent service build
ings. The amount in each instance
is $250,O00.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
Bond Issues On
Many Ballots In
Area This Year

East Cleveland is not alone in
it's plan to vote a bond issue in
November for capital improv-
ments. A number of suburbs have
taken action to do likewise. East
Cleveland is seeking approval of
a $25O,OOO for City Hall renova-
tions, and $25O,O0O for parks and
Fairgrounds.
Cleveland Heights is mapping
plans for a $2,000,000 bond issue
to cover a $1,000,0O0 sewer repair
and additions project, a 100000
off-street parking plan, and new
$500,00O city hall.
Richmond Heights will be seek
ing approval Of a $150,O0O bond
issue for a new village hall, and
$4,000 for sewer and water line
expansion, and new police and
fire building.
Shaker Heights is listing as its
bond issue causes S500,OO0 each
for off street parking improve
ments and a new city hall; and a
$1,OOO,OOO for sewer repairs and
additions.
Lakewood will seek approval of a
S1,000.OO0 bond issue for a new
City Hall and other services, and
100000 for breakwater repairs.
Euclid will be seeking
$4,8OO,OOO for expansion of the
sewage plant to serve Euclid,
Wickliffe and Willowick.
Mayfield Heights will present to
it's voters a 1890, 900 bond issue for
a swimming pool.
Cleveland Heights School Dis
trict will seek five mill additional
operating levy.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
Straight A Pupils
Get Ball Tickets

Fifteen Shaw High School stu
dents will enjoy the Cleveland
Indians home games this summer,
that many being the recipients of
baseball tickets from the Cleveland
Baseball Club. The tickets are
granted to stu dents having
straight AS at the closing semes-
ter of the school year.
Receiving tickets are:
Ruth Cunningham, 1851 Talyor
rd.; Carolyn Jeffrey, 1865 Nela
rd.; Gary LOTUS, 16O24 Glynn rd. /;
Herbert Alexander, 1854 Carlyon
rd.; Edward Frey, 1887 Coventry
rd.; Margaret Hunsicker, 1649 Ell
beron rd.; Loramae Weiland, 1888
Bellemore rd.; Richard West,
11O2 Carlyon rd.; Georgia Liatti,
1850 East 131st ST.; Margaret
Sisk, 1852 Hillside rd.; Nora Jean
Wellman, 343 East 105th st. /;
Elaine Hooper, 14740 Euclid ave. ;
Lewis Jones, 1925 Nelaview rd. /;
Patricia Moore, 942 East 131st st. (;
Salley Pollen, 1119 Thornhill rd.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
a Months $500
For This Speeder

Continuing his policy of stiff
sentences for speeders and drivers
driving while intoxicated, Judge
Stanton Adams of the East Cleve-
land Municipal Court handed down
his usual sentences for these Of
fenses last Saturday.
18-year-old William r. Gabele,
$40 South Green rd., South Euclid
was fined $500 and given a four
months Jail sentence for speeding.
In addition to travelling 20 miles
an hour, Gabele was found to be
driving despite the fact that his
license had been suspended.
Charged with driving while in
toxicated, Frank w. Morgan, Al,
of 1725 Page ave. was fined $500
and five days; Harold Whitkey, 40,
of 1919 Hayden ave., $500 and 10
days; Mrs. Thelma Burgher, 45, of
1747 Page ave., $3.50 and two days.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
Ticket
Information

Every person having tickets for
the East Cleveland Community
Picnic at Euclid Beach Park We'd
nesday, July 18th are reminded
by Ticket Chairmen Don Fisher
and Harry Martin to observe the
following regulations on tickets.
1. Every ticket and stub must be
filled in according to the instruc-
tions on the ticket. Any ticket
not properly filled in will be
voided.
2. No tickets will be accepted on
the platform.
8. Each prize must be accepted as
given.
4. Two ticket containers will be
placed in the Log Cabin.
5. Strip tickets good for Major and
Minor prizes must be placed in
the barrel marked for Major
and Minor prizes. All strip
tickets must be deposited in the
barrel by 700 p. m.
6. Auto tickets for the Grand
Award must be deposited in the
proper barrel by 8:45 p. m.
7. Grand Award and Major Award
winners must be present to re-
ceive their prize.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12

Wayne c. Blough, East Cleve-
lands Shaw High School princi-
pal, today was named chairman of
the Junior Red Cross organiza-
ton in Greater Cleveland by
Robert E. Bingham, chairman of
the Greater Cleveland Red Cross
Chapter.
Blough succeeds Sam S. Dickey,
assistant superintendent of the
Lakewood Board of Education,
who served as chairman of Junior
Red Cross since 1851.
The new chairman of Junior Red
Cross, which has a membership
enrolment in Greater Cleveland of
more than 250,OOO members, has
led the schools division in the
Annual Red Cross Campaign since
1852 when he was appointed by
Dickey.
Blough lives at 1929 Grasmere
rd., East Cleveland.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
Community Picnic Wednesday At Euclid Beach
City 1857 -.
Budget Up
100000

1t is going to cost an estimated
100000 more to operate the City
of East Cleveland in 1867 than it
has in 1856, G. T. Apthory, finance
director, told the City Commission
when he presented the next years
budget to them Tuesday evening,
July 10th. Anticipated operation
costs for 1857 will be $1,222, ,265,
an 80 increase over the 1856
actual net appropriation of
$1,113,46O.
The Commission set July oath
at 7:45 p. m. for the public hear
ing on the budget. This is the next
regular meeting night for the
Commission.
Of the estimated $4,000 "up"
for next years municipal require
ments, it was explained that the
budget includes a $45,000 contin-
gency item, should an emergency
arise. This is general practice
here. An equal sum is being allo-
Gated to meet the salaries of three
required additional employees, es-
tablished salary increments and a
general increase in the cost of all
municipal housekeeping items.
The three to be named includes
a successor for the office of exec
utive assistant, which has been
vacant since the resignation of
Sheldon Schweitert who entered
military service several weeks ago;
and a junior engineer and drafts
man for the Department Of En-
gineering.
The Commission authorized ac-
ceptance of bids for four sedans,
one chassis-trailer combination,
one station wagon and five cab
chassis for a total expenditure of
$34,014. One sedan goes to the
fire department; the cab-chassis
units all for the Service Depart
ments new waste collection equip
ment and the balance of the motor
equipment is assigned to the police
department.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
Await Ruling In
Death Of Infant

A ruling in the death Of three
and a-half months old Joseph Rudy
of 13411 First ave. has not yet
been made by Coroner Samuel R.
Gerber.
The infants mother, Mrs. John
Rudy, 20, found the baby face
down in his crib July 7th, shortly
after she had put him to bed.
Jerome Kutash, another tenant
in the apartment building in which
the Rudys reside, tried artificial
respiration before the police
arrived.
The couple has one other child,
Deborah Ann, ID months. Mr..
Rudy is tool and die maker at
the Colt rd. Fisher Body plant.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12

Estimated to cost in excess of
100000, the new building will be
located on a 160-acre site 1850 feet
above sea level, at a point said to
be the highest in northern Ohio,
a little over a mile from Route
6 in Geagua County, just beyond
Chardon.
The Austin Company, which is
designing and erecting the new
observatory, will also be respon-
sible for dismantling, moving and
installing the two telescopes.
The new observatory is being
named for DR.. j. j. Nassau, head
of the department of astronomy at
Case DR.. and Mrs. Nassau re-
side IN East Cleveland.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
Weaver Named To
Important Panel

Upon the request of the City of
Sandusky, Western Reserve Uni
versity will send to that city a
panel of three experts to conduct
the oral examination for the selec-
tion of new chief of police. The
other examinations leading to the
selection have been given.
Chosen by the university to make
up this panel in this new service
it offers to municipalities are H. S.
Weaver, chief of police of East
Cleveland; Prof. Oliver Schroeder
and Prof. Joseph Campbell of the
university staff.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
Honor Mrs. Cummings
On Goth Birthday

Members of Calvary Lutheran
Church of which she is a charter
member, remembered Mrs. Glenn
Cummings Of Windermere st. on
her S0th birthday anniversary,
June 29th. Cards and flowers and
other gifts poured into her home
as all responded to the shower
surprise for this beloved member.
Despite her 80 years, Mrs. Cum
mings seldom misses a church
service.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
BieyeIe Rider Hurt

In Euclid Glenville Hospital
with fractured left hand and his
left leg in a cast is Thomas Drei-
fort, 15, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Dreifort of 1877 Hastings
avenue.
Thomas was riding his motor
bike along East 162nd st. about
1 100 p. m. Saturday, July 7th when
he lost control and swerved into
the side of a south-bound automo-
bile. He enters Shaw in the fall as
a Sophomore.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
$50 Reservations
For Area Picnic

Up to Tuesday $50 residents OF
the Euclid -Taylor-Coit neighbor-
hood had made reservations for the
outing to be held Sunday at Forest
Hill Park by the Home Owners
Civic Association of that area.
Teams of two women each have
canvassed each street to invite
both home owners and tenants to
Join in the fun.
There will be a sports program,
visiting and, of course, a basket
picnic supper.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
Convalesinq

Paul Broer jr., 14-year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Broer, 14508
Terrace rd. is home from st.
Luke's Hospital where ne under
went hip surgery. Paul is coming
along fine, but will have to depend
on crutches for the next few
months.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12

AS in the past many years, once
again the annual East Cleveland
picnic, Wednesday, July 18th will
be spotlighted by the softball game
between the two major service
clubs of the city-Kiwanis and
Exchange. For years they have
been battling it out for the soft
ball picnic championship and a
prize Of $500. The check is ear
marked for boys and girls work by
the winning team.
Pictured are the chairmen Of
the respective picnic ball COM
mittees, Allen Gibson of Kiwanis
and Chuck Kastilahn of Exchange.
Both are optimistic of their res
pective chances. Gibson says that
the defeat of Kiwanis last year
has absolutely no bearing on its
game for this year. They'll win.
Kastilahn, however, is of the
opinion that Exchange is on a
string of victories and that this
year will be no exception for their
club.
Both captains are very secretive
as to starting lineups. But what
ever, however, come Wednesday,
July 18th at A p. m. both clubs will
step on to the Beach diamond, to
try their best for the "Mostest"
base hits and runs, for another
thriller on the picnic's sports
program.
Folks, the bleachers and the
teams await you.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
FULL PLEDGE DENTIST

Two young East Clevelanders
will start careers in dentistry hav-
ing successfully passed the Ohio
State Dental Board examination.
They are Raymond ]. Dutchman,
1902 Superior rd., and James c.
Leslie, 141O1 Ardenall ave.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1956-07-12
al Class Reunion

The June 1941 Class of Collin
wood High School is holding a re-
union dance on August 18th at the
Lake Shore Country Club.
For tickets call Steve Borish, w.
1-9s49 or Mildred Wanda Crooks
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