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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-16

supports a pending bill for
across-the-board increases in
taxes on gasoline, deisel fuel and
new tires.
But the bills provision for a.
new tax on tread rubber. he
declared. particularly would hurt
small independent dealers who
also would have to pay the higher
levies on new tires they sell.
Fears Lowering Of Quality
He warned that the tax could
easily encourage tire manufac-
turers to bring out reduced quail
ity and low price tires that would
sell below the selling price OF
retreads." A quality retread is
safer than low quality new
tire, he commended.
Mr.. Marsh said the suggested
tax also ultimately could en-
danger national defense. He
recalled that retreading was a
"vital part Of keeping the Ma
ton on wheels during World
War II and the Korean fighting. :"
He predicted it would be equally
necessary in event Of a future
emergency.
Other witnesses today in
cluded J. w. Gaskins Of Florence,
Ala, chairman of the National
Association Of Oh-the-road Tire
Retreaders, and Russell L.
L.axson, administrative vice presi-
dent of the Tax Committee OF
the National Coal Association.
Mr.. Gaskins did not object to
the tax on tread rubber. He
urged, however. that it be made
to apply only to retreads used
for highway travel. Mr.. Laxson
told the committee that the coal
industry uses many tires and
trucks for mining operations. He
urged that such equipment be
exempt from the new or in
creased taxes If it Is used solely
for Of highway purposes.
Bill Criticized
Yesterday some of the bills
provisions toor pounding from
several other witnesses.
These included Democratic
Representatives Failon Of Mary
land and Gentry of Texas. MIR.
Fallon, a House Public Works
Committee member, sponsors a
separate bill for construction
features of the vast interstate
highway building program. Mr..
Gentry is a former State high
way commissioner.
Both told the committee that
the Boggs bill is a practical plan
for pay-as-you-go financing the
$35 billion Federal share Of the
proposed 15-year program. But
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Gas Stution Man
Reports $50 HoIdup

The 20-year-old night man
ager Of a gas station at 1925 Bla-
densburg road NE. reported to
police that he was robbed of $50
by a lone bandit early today.
Police said Milton d. Parker,
colored. Of 1910 Lewis street NE,
told them an unshaven colored
man. about 80. approached him
at the station and told him to
get inside. The man produced a
chrome-plated pistol and de-
manded money, he said.
Mr.. Parker said the bandit
took $50 and fed.
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Highway Finance Bills
Retreod Tx Plan Hit
BY ROBERT X. WALSH

proposed tax of cents pound retreaded tires
opposition from retail dealers today at House Ways and
Means Committee hearings methods of financing huge
highway building program
Winston W. Marsh general Of the National Tire
Rereads Association said this trade association
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Milford chronicle., 1956-10-05
Farm Fire Losses
Total $50, 900, 600
Cnntinnon from frai

Continued from first page)
measures and urges farm organiza-
tions and other groups to share ac-
lively in observing Fire Prevention
Week.
Analysing the causes of farm
fires, Larsen reports that defective
or overheated stoves and furnaces
are the single biggest offender in
the farm home itself. Careless use
of gasoline or kerosene is tied for
second place with defective Chin
neys and f1ues. Sparks from CHM
neys, electrical fires, lightning,
careless smoking and children with
matches are other important caus-
es.
Fires in barns and outbuildings
are caused mostly by spontaneous
combustion or electrical faults,
with lightning and defective or
overheated heating equipment hold
ing the next two places on the list.
Only about $50 of barn and out
building fires are of incendiary or
suspicious origin, Larsen says.
Tractor backfire and spilled fuel
account for about 4159o of the fires.
Milford chronicle., 1956-10-05
GOU. Gale BOggs Pro-
claims Handicapped
Week Oct. 7-I3
(Con''nued from page onel


of the Physically Handicapped to
call attention wherever possible
during this observance to the
great skill and abilities developed
by those who have overcome their
infirmities and stand ready to serve
as productive and responsible citi-
zens."
Members of the Governors Com
mittee on Employment of the
Physically Handicapped are: Mas
on e. Turner, Joseph Bancroft and
Sons, Co.. Wilmington, chairman;
John P. Benson, Veterans Employ
ment Officer; James w. Brown,
Chrysler Corporation, Newark;
Thomas Egan, state service officer,
American Legion; Miles L. Fred
erick, State Development Depart
ment; Gerrish Gassaway, execu-
tive vice president, Delaware State
Chamber of Commerce; Leo Green,
AFL-CIO; Harry r. Jackson, In
ternational Latex Corporation, Do
yer; and William H. McFadden,
Dover Air Force Base.
DR.. r. w. Helm, State Depart
ment of Education; David S.
Hugg, Veterans of Foreign Wars;
Joseph Micker, Disabled American
Veterans; John E. King, Whining
ton; Vernon NJ. Schneider, General
Motors, Willow Run; Albert Stet-
ser, director, State Unemployment
Commission; William H. Smith,
managing director, Veterans Ad-
Regional Office, Will
Otis w. Swain, Electric
Hose and Rubber Co.; Gen. Harry
B. Van Solver, Director of Selec-
tive Service; DR.. Victor d. Wash
burn, representing state physici
ans; P. Otis Swissler, Colorado
Fuel ard Iron Co., Claymont; and
James Cresson, L. d. Caulk Com
pany, Milford.
The Governors proclamation fol-
lows:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, it is most desirable
that in this period of prosperity
in our state and nation there
should be opportunity for each
citizen to share in the good fortune
of permanent employment; and
WHEREAS, industry has shown
a willingness to hire those people
whose aptitudes show them to be
Milford chronicle., 1956-10-05
Army Plans Draft Of
II, 900 During The
Month Of NOU.
CONTINUED from page one)

greater number of Reserve enlist
ments is anticipated. l am happy
to report that the Army Reserve
is set up to accommodate the ex-
pected increase"
In Seaford, headquarters for the
317th Tank Battalion, vacancies
exist for young men who wish to
join team which operates the
giant MAJ tank. No experience is
necessary. The new enlistees are
trained by experienced Seaford Re-
servists and active Army officers.
In Dover, Company &c" Of the
458th Engineers, Company "A" of
the 317th Tank Battalion, and the
932nd Engineer Company have
fast-growing units, on the lookout
for wide awake high school men.
For Delawareans of the Lewes-
Rehoboth Beach area, Company
"B" of the 317th Tank Battalion,
and the 931st Engineer Company
train Tuesday and Thursday eve
nings from to 10, respectively, at
Fort Miles.
A call to any of these Army Re-
serve training centers will provide
interested young men between the
ages of II and 1872, with full in
formation regarding any of the
units described, as well as others.
No person who is presently at
tending high school will be called
to six months active duty, until he
has graduated.
Milford chronicle., 1956-10-05

producers, regardless of so-called
physical handicaps; and
WHEREAS, industry is interest
ed today in hiring all men and wo-
men who are capable of producing
goods and services on an equitable
basis; and
WHEREAS, there is opportunity
now to gainfully employ almost
every person regardless of physical
condition so long as they are prop
erly trained in the procedure of the
job they are assigned to perform; !;
and
WHEREAS, it is a duty of state
and private agencies to provide
such training and give assistance
to our handicapped people in order
that they may become full-fedged
productive citizens in their COM
munities; and
WHEREAS. following such train
ing, industrial and business estab-
lishments should open their doors
to these people who have been GER
titled as able to be self-supporting
and
WHEREAS, greater understand
ing should be developed to empha-
size the contribution properly
trained physically handicapped
workers can make to the com
munity; now
THEREFORE, I. ]. Caleb Boggs,
Governor of the State of Delaware,
do hereby set aside and proclaim
the week of October through 13,
1856, as
NATIONAL EMPLOY THE
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
WEEK
| strongly urge that public and
private employers in Delaware as
sist in making the vocational re-
habilitation of our handicapped a
reality by considering them as reg
ular recruits in the labor force for
positions to be filled by their par
ticular skills.
| further urge public coopera-
tion with the Governors Committee
on the Employment of Physically
Handicapped to call attention
wherever possible during this OBJ
servance to the great skill and
abilities developed by those who
have overcome their infirmities
and stand ready to serve as pro-
ductive and responsible citizens.
Through the media of publicity,
talks before civic and industrial
groups and similar contacts, it is
my firm belief that we can sell this
program to our employers and as
sist in establishing a stronger and
more stable economy.
Milford chronicle., 1956-10-05
Delay On Building Farm
Grain Storage Can
Be Costly

Farmers who are planning to put
up grain storage structures should
start construction this fall, iad-
vises Willard t. McAllister, Uni
versity of Delaware farm manage
ment specialist.
Deadline date for them to be able
to take advantage of the special
5-year income tax write-off on such
structures authorized by Congress
is December 81. he pointed out. At
the last session of Congress, the
deadline was not extended for an
other year.
The Delaware farm management
specialist said that there is need
Milford chronicle., 1956-10-05
School Construction
Costs Are Average
Continued from nare onel

no greater than our neighbors and
full value is being received for each
dollar spent. Delaware is building
fine school buildings but certainly
not luxury schools"
The School Cost Survey Commit
roe was aDnointed last April by the
State Board Of Education to make
a comprehensive and extensive
study of school construction costs
and to determine if the citizens of
Delaware are receiving full value
for each dollar expended
In terms of comparative educa-
t'onal programs it was found that
Delaware elementary schools pro-
vide more square feet of floor space
rer child than elementary schools
in the three neighboring states.
although the extra floor space
provided per pupil in Delaware
public schools adds to building
costs" the report continues, "the
difference lies in the provisions
made in allowance for art, physical
education, music, visual aids, and
other non-classroom space that are
considered vital parts of the edu-
cational program" The report
recommends larger classroom areas
for Delaware schools and the con-
tinuation and extension of an en-
riched educational program which
includes art, music, visual aids.
and physical education. Delaware
can afford to construct school
buildings that will provide a full
educational program for every
child in the State" according to
the report, "and where economies
are to be- effected, they should not
be done at the expense of a full
educational program"
Appropriation for school con-
structioD in the State of Delaware
between 1949 and 1855 amounted
&c $102,19S.561 and provided facili-
ties for an enrolment growth of
1888 pupils. The report estimates
that 100000, 900 will be needed for
public school construction during
the next twelve years to accommo-
date an expected growth in enroll
ment of 20,4S3 by 1867.
DR.. Kenneth G. Madden, superin-
tendent, Seaford Special School
District, was general chairman of
the committee, with William r.
Manning, Wilmington architect as
vice-chairman and Earl r. Field,
engineer with the j. II. Wood Co.,
Dover, as secretary. The first sub
committee consisted of DR.. Harry
o. Eisenberg, principal, Rose Hill
Minquadale School District, chair
man; DR.. Kenneth G. Madden; and
Robert II. Reed, School Board
member; William w. W. Henry
Comprehensive High School, Do
yer. The second subcommittee COM
prised Granville M. Read, Chief
engineer, DUPONT Co, Wilmington,
chairman; Byard v. Carmean, State
Board of Education; Earl r. Field;
DR.. r. L. Herbst, State Department
OF Public Instruction; William r.
Manning, Robert X. Mason, con-
struction engineer, DUPONT Co.;
and A. ]. Taylor, chief engineer,
Delaware School Auxiliary Asso-
cJation, Wilmington. Subcommit-
tee three was composed of DR.. II.
b. King, State Department of Pub
lie Instruction, chairman; DIR.
Howard E. Row, State Department
OF Public instruction; and Marvel
q. Watson, State Board of Educa-
ton. DR.. George r. Miller, Jr.,
State Superintendent of Public In
struction, and Mrs. Edgar w. Bu-
chanan, president of the State
Board of Education, acted in an
advisory capacity to the general
committee.
Milford chronicle., 1956-10-05
Ice Capades Open
In Philly Oct. 9Th
Continued from mage one,

Ontlnue0 from page Onel
yer Skates" is laid; the gay light
hearted spirit of France is charm
i ingly projected in the saucy "Pari-
sian Precision; and the romance
and gaiety of Brazil is dramatical-
y pictured in Ria Marenga", the
glittering finale.
Strictly in the American vein in
this fabulous ice extravaganza are
Seventeen, production which
salutes teenagers as well as the
7th edition of Ice Capades; 'Rhap-
sody in Blue, George Gershwin's s
immortal composition; and a pre-
sentation of the wonderland of
youth. "Disneyland"
New comers to the cast of stars
this year include Ronnie Robert
son and Catherine Louise Machado
(being billed as Chado) who were
competitors this season in the Win
ter Olympics at Cortina, Italy; the
Worlds Championships at Gar
misch, Germany, and. the U. S.
National Championships held last
March at the Philadelphia Arena.
They turned professional to join
the 18th edition of the John H. Har-
produced Ice Capades. Also
new are the 1855 and 1856 French
figure skating champions, Gigi
Naboudet and Christine Moreauz.
"Old" favorites once again in the
skating cast include Bobby Specht,
who plays the romantic lead in the
STORY" production Hans Brinker
and the Silver Skates; the "Old
Smoothies'', Orrin Markhus and
Irma Thomas; Bobby Maxson and
Rosemary Henderson; Helen Day.
idson, Hugh Forgie and Stig Lar
son and MANY, many others.
Milford chronicle., 1956-10-05

for considerably more on-the-farm
storage of corn in the state and
that this tax write-off offers far
mers considerable savings in build
ing such structures. He thinks that
if more storage were available it
would tend to stabilize grain prices
year in and year out by avoiding
market gluts at harvest time.
McAllister also reminded far
mers that they can get government
loans to increase their storage IA
cilities Loans up to so per cent
of the the cost of constructing
storage and rs per cent of the
cost of drying equipment are avail
able He advices those who are in
terested to stop in at their county
ASC office of the U. S. Department
of Agriculture.
Milford chronicle., 1956-10-05
New BuSterfat Test

A new test for determining the
fat content of milk and cream has
been announced by the us. depart
ment of agriculture. But many de-
tails will have to be worked out be-
fore it is practical for general use,
Milford chronicle., 1956-10-05
No HorseIess Carriages

In addition to aiding motor travel,
one Of the main purposes Of early
automobile clubs was to overcome
antagonism of livery stable opera.
tors who frequently barred ''horse-
less carriages" from their prem
ises.
Milford chronicle., 1956-10-05
New Credit Plan
Gives You Up TO
800 Without
Down Payment

Twenty years of dream
ing and developing has be-
come a reality at w. L.
Grant, thanks to a remark
able new credit plan recent
ly announced.
Called the w. I. Grant
"Charge-It" Plan, it pro-
vides quick, easy credit
service to Grant shoppers.
No down payment is re-
quired for amounts up to
5000 and payments are
spaced over a period up to
eight months. Being a re-
volving credit plan it puts
additional credit at the
shoppers command as she
makes her regular pay
ments.
Family shoppers in par
ticular find the new plan a
boon, for it gives them
credit to spend for peak
needs without disturbing
their regular budgets. Be-
cause the customer sets her
own credit limit, she can
not overspend.
Company officialspointsd
out that the plan is de-
signed for the utmost econ
omy of cost.
A quick visit to the w.
7. Grant stores credit Office
will open your account to-
dayl
w. 7. GRANT Co.
MILF RD
Milford chronicle., 1956-10-05

Singapore has $4,000 people.
Smyrna times., 1956-04-05
REUNION SURVEY
18th Air Force Society Propose
National Reunion in August

18th Air Force Society Propose
National Reunion in August
The 18th Air Force Society
comprised of veterans who served
with the 18th Air Force in Italy
during World War II, is conduct
ing national survey to determ-
inc the possibility of holding a
national reunion for the air vets
in Philadelphia on Friday and Sat
urday, August oath and 25th..
General Nathan F. Twining,
Chief of Staff of the United States
Air Force, combat commander of
the 18th, and Honorary Life Pres
ident of the air fraternity, is in
favor of the national reunion,
which will be the first for the
society.
18th veterans interested in at
tending the proposed reunion are
requested to write to the 18th
Air Force Society, 1854 Dyre ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1956-04-05

mistake. We are very sorry fol
this error.
The art of running all trains
on one main track does not seem
TO bother the operating force in
charge of railroads. The trains
continue back and forth as though
no trouble at all. Even the break
season of springtime, summertime
or Christmas time do not seem
to cause any extra difficulties OF
delays in the movements of the
many trains. Some predicted that
a decreased business would come
from using one track only, but
such has not been the case. Traffic
grows however, if anything.
Undoubtedly the most profitable
form of lying is that used in fat
tering people.
The rocket age is upon us and
on its way out is this old saying,
you'll never get out of this world
alive"
Some folks say that they are
good losers. When the fellow at
the next desk hears that, he COM
ments, "I don't like hypocrites. /"
An improssibility of yesteryear
becomes a luxury of today and a
necessity of tomorrow. /.
First determine that a thing
can be and shall be done and the
chances are a way will be found
to do it.
Standards of the so-called older
generation must be raised if we
expect the standards of youth to
rise.
The Easter service at Imman-
uel Methodist Church on Sunday
morning drew a congregation that
filled the edifce. The Easter SER
mon by the Rev. Frank G. Buck
ley was impressive and very in
teresting. The minister choose for
his text the Goth chapter of st.
John. 1t is far better to stand
Smyrna times., 1956-04-05

firm and never waver in our de.
votion to God, who gave his only
begotten son to save all who be.
lieveth in Him; that they shall
have everlasting life. His remarks
covered all the incidents that pic.
tured the resurrection, also other
trials and turbulations of the
Master. The day was lovely; the
bright and balmy weather giving
a fine chance for everyone To near
the Gospel and thus have a de-
lightful hour or two in the Mas
ter's house, in helping their souls
salvation. The choir rendered sew
eral choice selections that convey
ed the Easter theme in a pleasing
way, and their contribution to the
glory of the Great Event was
much appreciated.
Miss Arie Hill, who has resided
here for several months, has NOV
ed to Odessa where she will re-
side in the future. While here, she
gained many friends all of whom
regret her departure from our To-
cality.
Easter guests in town included
former Mayor Leroy Lockerman
of Delmar, Del, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Franklin Taylor of Wilmington
who visited Mrs. Nina MaIoney
and other relatives here during
the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Manner
ing and children of Chester, Pa,
spent Easter Sunday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Burton
Mannering.
On several occasions the aver
age person has said goodby to
winter only to find the cold sea-
son springing back again with
plenty of sleet and snow. Winter
does not seem willing to go this
time as it has made several baIks
so far. People who are figuring
on good garden have had to
cancel all arrangements and take
a back seat for awhile. Winter
was tough enough, but refused to
go when the disguisted residents
asked it to go. To add to this pre-
dictament, the ordinary hometown
er or another are being told that
cycle of hard winters will set
in soon, probably about 1868, and
continue for 10 or IL years, bring
ing snow pretty deep and sleet |
Smyrna times., 1956-04-05
CheswOld

Cheswold Methodist Church; the
Rev. c. H. Squires, pastor: Sun
day School, 10 am, Bennie Shock
ley, superintendent; worship hour,
IL am. Choir practice Thursday
evening, 7:30, at the church.
Mrs. Aaron Ellington will en-
tertain the WSCS at her home on
Wednesday evening, April IL, at
7:30 pm. A good attendance is re-
quested
Miss Elsie Fritz of Wilmington
spent the Easter holidays with her
aunt and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Barcus, Sr.
Mrs. George Wright of near
Smyrna times., 1956-04-05

aplenty. We all hope this is in
correct but it does seem likely to
be the case. The last big snow
that we had came in 1909, just
one day before Christmas Day,
Then the snow was two feet deep
and tied up traffic completely. On
the railroad it was three feet
deep and in the country none OF
the farm fences could be SEEN
The residents in a general way
were glad to see spring coming
along and it gave them feeling
of security and wholesome cheer.
Memories are like religion, they
form the sweetest part of life.
They vividly bring back to the
mind what glorious days they
were. Not all happy days but gen.
orally speaking the old days had
plenty of happy occasions and but
few regrets. So often we find the
old folks sitting back and review
ing the scenes of their childhood.
Whenever you find a roomful or
houseful of people you are bound
to find them enjoyably discussing
the happy days of their young
lives. Once, by the way, an old
gentleman kept on telling Of
young life that meant so much to
him. He talked steadily for eight
hours and his listeners, although
bored, managed to sit by while
he held a talkfest. They said they
were really glad when he got
through his long review of what
happened to him. Twice during
the talk he almost went to sleep
but his listeners kept on nudging
him and sometimes would yell
loudly to keep him awake. They
knew him pretty WELL
Smyrna times., 1956-04-05
Townsend

Easter Sunday was bright anc
balmy and a number of visitors
came here to spend the day. Old
friends and acquaintances met
again and a fine social time was
added to the observance of the
memorable occasion. 1t was also
an inviting day to be outdoors
and many got out and enjoyed
a ride or a walk into the country
parts. The occasion met real
day of pleasure to everyone in
clined to make a real social event
of the great day. We hope that
everyone had a royalty good time
in passing the day marking the
resurrection.
What to do in winter bothers
some people. They have their pro-
grams for each day marked out
in the summertime, but when win
ter comes they never seem to
know what to do. Outdoor duties
call them in hot weather, but the
cold weather stops them from do
ing what they think ought to be
done. They seem to think that
some jobs can go without any
action, so they resolve to sit
around a hot fire and warm them
selves that way.
False reports fly around SEEM
ingly faster than the correct ones.
Recently we were told that Mrs.
Bertha Graham had eye trouble
and had gone to the hospital for
treatment 1t seemed to have the
semblance of truth and was so
accepted by the writer. Later,
however, it was learned that Mrs.
Graham had no eye trouble at
all, and the report to that, effect
was used to show such a report
of eye trouble was absolutely
groundless. 1t was annoying to
this lady and we truly regret the