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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-25
Zeckendorf Plan

The specter of urban de-
cay, a dim shape not long
ago, darkens with time. And
time flies with motorcar and
superhighway: Quietly es-
cape accelerates at an alarm
ing pace.
Hence ''DavidS" are raised to
slay the grim giant and we
have urban renewal programs
here in Washington, in the
zeckendorf plan, the largest
single weapon ever devised for
the fight.
Persons attacked strike back
at once. The doctor admins
tiers prompt relief. But pro-
grams take time - and the
Davids.
The pilot project, S0-acre
Area B, has been in prepara-
ton for roughly five years.
Another two will doubtless
pass before out of the lovely
open spaces left in the wake
of razing rise the figures now
on the drawing board. AS for
442-acre Area c, clearance
alone will, if not hopelessly
entangled in lawsuits, con-
sumo two to three years; and
rebuilding, a like time.
A decade will have been
spent.
But deterioration will not
pause to watch, to wait. The
gray giant win go on looming
ever larger over the emu
cleated dream. A headline in
your paper: Blight Seen
Peril to Third of D. c."
In view Of this lack Of
touch with time and reality,
belief in the Davids dwindles
daily. Even the benefit of the
doubt seems not to be on their
side. The intention which
created them and armed them
with the power of action
nets the dusty answer of a vast
postponement. Straw men
they seem, too infatuated with
dream to lift the great straw
they grasp at.
Simpler minds, men who
get things done. would, re-
iecting the distant vision, set
to work on the problems at
hand. BY this time, through
proof of achievement. they
would have convinced even
the dissident of the merit
and beauty Of their cause.
They would have something
to show-and not on paper.
And instead Of encourag-
ing the exodus, they might
have started the trend back.
They had the weapons, in the
form Of the Government loan
program for home, improve
ment and repair.
Example is one of the most
potent agents known to man.
AS anyone learns who paints
his house, for instance, paint
ing is catching; it spreads -
like a beneficent plague. At
bottom we are all Joneses.
For the Davids to have left
out of their calculations the
vulnerability of human ma
ture, while arrogating to them
selves the burden of renewal,
makes them strategists, psy-
biologists of no recognizable,
down-to-earth order. AS au-
thorities on the subject have
asserted. urban renewal can
not be accomplished by any
single group = nor can 1t be
superimposed. 1t cannot be
done for a city. 1t must be
done BY the citizens.
Cassandrus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-25
LETTERS TO THE STAR
MAsAlN6ToN STAR

corning the extension of park
and planning in our southern
areas. a year or so ago, a
member of that commission
stated, 1--WE do not wish to
take any community into the
Park and Planning Commits
sion unless we are requested
to do So" This meeting was
sponsored by the Inter- Com
munity Council of Southern
Maryland, which always sup
ports the will of the majority
in each community.
Z Fred Spinks.
Forestville, Md.
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Prince Georges Issue

OIlce again we are con-
fronted with the question
whether the lower or rural
part of Prince Georges county
should be included within the
framework of the Maryland
National Capital Park and
Planning Commission.
1t is not a question of what
benefits (if any would derive
to communities in the part of
the county not at present
within this framework, but a
matter of principle; principle
as deep and fundamental as
the very existence Of our Re-
public. with its democratic
form Of government. The pro-
vocative question, as minor as
1t may seem on the surface, is
denial to the communities of
their right to decide and de-
termine their own destina-
lions. Our opposition to a
blanket ordinance stems from
this democratic principle that
each community should have
the right to make its own de-
cisions; and only by referen-
dunn, whereby the majority
wishes to become part of one
agency or another.
Baltimore would most likely
resent it if people from Silver
Spring or Hyattsville at
tempted to tell them how to
run their local affairs.
My suggestion to our county
and State officials is not to
antagonize the sentiments of
the majority of the various
communities. One former
county official expressed him.
self by saying, in effect, that
the people didn't know what
was good for them. He was
not reelected.
Aside from this principle OF
self-determination, it is the
small fellow who viii be hurt
economically-the small wage
Garner who has tried to secure
a home within his limited
means. the farmer who is
struggling for a bare exist
ence. These people will have
to pay more taxes, more taxes.
and still more taxesl If the
majority Of a community
should be denied the right to
make its own decisions, would
this not be taxation without
representation? Are we going
to allow lower echelons with
in our State government to
take from us our right to de-
eide what we should or should
not do with our own proper
ties? Let us keep our Free
State free!
At an open meeting con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-25
Pegasus Dreams

He rodms fields OF the sun
Where clear streams run.
No 0odfy-sttng disturbs
Pegasus here. Sweet herbs
He crops, wedrs wings again,
Is proud OF golden name;
But strident morning cries
Him home. He signs
In his old stall and nop,
Patient. diDdits the plough.
A. D. Freemonj
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A Nomination
Fred Spinks.
Forestville, Md.

At its June 26 meeting, the
Alexandria City Council will
select two members for two
new terms on the Alexandria
School Board, two three-year
terms having expired this
month. One of the retiring
members has indicated he
would like to be reappointed.
and bowling to unwritten GUS
tom, the City Council will be
obligated to reappoint him.
The second retiring mem
Der has indicated he does not
wish to serve another term,
thus requiring that the City
Council really appoint only
one new" member to the
School Board.
The City Council, by prior
utterances and commitment,
is obligated to make this new
member a qualified colored
citizen Of Alexandria. Col
ored citizens of this historical
city have been agitating since
1850 for appointment Of a
member of their race to the
board.
The Council, in prior years,
has given as the excuse for
not appointing a colored mem
Der the fact that it was obli-
gated to follow tradition, i.e.,
at the expiration of School
Board members terms, should
the two retiring members in
dictate they wish to be re-
appointed the Council by ira
dition or precedent had to
reappoint them.
Moreover, in its process of
receiving nominations from
the public initiated in 1850,
the Council in prior years has
claimed that too many"
colored citizens have been
nominated and that the Coun-
Gil could not determine the
colored nominee favored by
colored citizens. But only one
colored citizen has been NOM
mated this year: Mrs. Edith
Turner, who has been nomin-
ated for the third year. The
scene is now perfect.
Mrs. Turner is well qualified
for the School Board, having
been active in PTA and civic
circles in Alexandria for many
years. She is the immediate
past president of the Lyles-
Crouch PTA and current presi-
dent Of the Alexandria
City-wide PTA Council. She
is active in the Alexandria
Community Welfare Council
which is currently concerned
with the acute housing needs
in Alexandria for low and
medium income families. She
is well-liked by the white COM
munity. having worked in
racial harmony for some years.
Moreover. she is highly re-
garded for her intellect.
Furthermore, Mrs. Turner's
appointment to the Alexandria
School Board would 60 long
way in helping to ameliorate
in good faith the current
school crisis as a result of the
Supreme Courts decision.
Never before in its history has
this school board been in
such need Of Official" counsel
Of a colored member and citi-
zen.
Leonard SittOn Brown, Jr,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-25
Alberto Ginastera. Henry
Cowell. and Luigi Dallaticcola.

Alberto Ginastera, Henry
Cowell, and Luigi Dallaticcola.
@. Are there any species Of
mosquitoes in the United
States that do not bite human
beings?-E. v.
A. One such species is in
cluded in a list of at least 1873
that inhabit North America.
Known scientifically as Culex
(neoculex) territans. this mos
quito feeds only on frogs.
@. When does a kitten be-
come a cat?-C. w.
A. Most cat clubs consider a
kitten becomes a cat when 1t
is 8 months old.
@. How many pre-World
War II automobiles are still on
the road?-F. b. w.
A. Cars Of prewar vintage
are reported to number so
million, representing a con-
siderable proportion Of the
1855 registration total. which
is expected 10 be So million.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-25

Q. What volcano erupts
most frequently?-H. j. S.
A. Probably Mount Etna in
Sicily. This 10.74l-foot vol
cano, the largest and highest
in Europe, has had 80 violent
eruptionS since the dawn Of
written history. The earliest
records Of Etna's activity go
back to the 5th and 9th CEN
turtles B. c. Its only possible
rivals are a few peaks in Cen
trail America. but records Of
their eruptions are sketchy or
inconsistent.
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sham. They are not likely to be hood
winked by it. They know too much about
the character Of the Communist regime
to credit it with either legality or the
capacity to be just. The East German
leopard will be lsard put to convince
anybody that it has changed its peculiarly
ugly spots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-25

@. What composers have
been commissioned by the
Coolidge Foundation to write
compositions for the three
day music festival to be held
IN the Library Of Congress in
october l956?--W. B
A. Six composers have been
commissioned to write new
works for this occasion. They
are: Clan Carlo Menotti. VIII
Liam Bergsma. Peter Mennin.
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Practice Makes Perfect

Pen names may be used If
letters carry writers' correct
names and addresses. All
letters are subject to condeR-
SGtion.
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-06-22
SAM BUNESS CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH PARTY

Sam Buness. son of Mir. and Mrs. Maurice BuueSs. celebrated his fourth birthday June II with a party at the family home. Mrs. Buness was assisted durin4 the af- ternoon by Miss kathy Rooney
 Birthday cake, ice cream. sand wiches and punch were served.
 Games were played, and those helping young sam to celebrate the big event were.
 Andrea Surtevant Googeu Rinehart. "Big Shot" Barlow, James and Mike Slough. Jeauie Grant. Darlene Wickmau. Penny Wickman. Bill and Bobby Arm strong Timmy and Kyle Smith. Robert Campbell. Douglas McAdeu. Margaret Bowler, Terry and Debra Buness, Patrick Stangl, Roselyn and Candace Chase and Sam's two sister Ann and Kay.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-06-22
CAMPAIGN FOR OXYGEN TENT STARTS TUESDAY

Spearheaded by the Chamber of Commerce. a drive will start Tues day to raise S1,70O in the commun- ity to buy an oxygen tent and electro-cardiograph for the Bishop Rowe General hospital.
 In connection with the H. B. Thornquist memorial several dona- tions have been made to the hos pital toward an electro-cardiograph and the Chamber of Commerce. at its last meeting, appointed d com mittee of Donald J. House and Senator James Nolan to confer with the hospital and doctor to de- termine its immediate needs. After conference the committee announc- ed the drive would start Tuesday to get both pieces of equipment. The estimated cost is $1.700. Sev- eral hundred dollars already have been donated by various fraterual groups and individuals
 Donations may be left at the hos pital, at the Wrangell Drug store or With House or Nolan personally
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-06-22
MULKEIT CHARGED WITH ASSAULT

Allen Harvey MuIkeit, 10. was charged in U $. Commissioners court this week With assault with a dangerous weapon following an 9ltercation early Sunday morning in which Raymond Willard. "A, la ter was taken to Bishop Rowe Gen. eral hospital suffering from alleged knife stab wounds.
 Nulsnit vas held under s2.OO0 hlil by Judge Wing for the grand '~r and Thursday was taken to Juneau by L. s. Deputy Marshal
 "~man Miller where district court 1s HOW in session for a few days
 ~ho two young men are alleged .o have gotten into a dispute early Sunday morning in the vicinity of he Legion dugout. Nulkeit is all leeed to have yielded knife. Af- ter the fracas, the two men were reported seen arm-in-arm headed for home. Later Willard entered the hasrital for treatment of "a few scratches Sunday afternoon Mulkeit was arrested. on the as- sault charge
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-06-22
WRANGELL COUPLE MARRIED AT
 CANDLE LIGHT CEREMONY

In Il candle light ceremony at the Presbyterian Church June 9, Miss Coralie Mclean became the bride Jf Mr. Paul B. Thornquist. The inn nressive ceremony was performed by the Rev. Paul r. Evans ali $ D. !. .n the presence of many friends.
 Entering on the arm of her brJ- he, Mr. Dan Mclean who gave her in marriage the bride wore T h1l'et-Ipngth white gown of white lace over satin with bouffant skirt ,nd ler Veil Wa tinger-tip length. -hn rarried hnuH"et of orchids and lilies-of-the- valley.
 She was preceded ny her maid Of Honor. Miss Abr Pe:ticrew. and bridesmaid. Mrs. Dan Mclean. Miss Pettic~ew in yellow lace with matching nylon jacket and Mrs
 ro.r in blue satin with match ing lace jacket. Little Linda Bige- was flower girl. dressed in yellow and wearing a band of flowers in her hair and Al Meryyn was ring bearer
 At the foot of the altar the bride WAS met by the groom who had as his best man Mr. James Gunderson. Ushers were Mr. Tom MaXand and Mr. Gary Gunderson.
 The wedding music was played by Miss Barbara Sharnbroich who also accompanied Mir. Robert Zim- merman, soloist. at the organ.
 Following the church ceremony a reception was held at the. home of the brides mother, Mrs. Richard Johanson. The refreshment table, set with lace cloth and silver, was centered with a tiered wedding cake decorated with sprays of lilies of-the-valley and small bells.
 Mrs. William Eastaugh and Mrs. Johanson were in chn~~o cs the re- ception with Mrs. II. E. Thorn auist. mother of the groom, assist ing in receiving the guests.
 Mrs. Oar Walter and Mrs. Tom Maxand poured and Mrs. F. R. Sharnbroieh served the wedding cqFe. Punch WIS served by Misses Johanna and Rhoda Petticrew and NIT. Dave Remmerden The Misses Petticrev also had charge of the guest book.
 The young couple will make their home in WrangeH for the winter and in the spring go to Seattle where NIT. Thornouist will finished his final semester at the University of Washington.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-06-22
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT PROVIDES MORE FUNDS FOR ALASKA

JUNEAU -lP- The Interior De partments Alaska budget for the fiscal year 1857 provides for an in- crease Of $5,712.067 over the a- mount appropriated for the 1856 fiscal year.
 Word that the departments 195- budget has been signed into law was received this week by the of flee of Gov B. Frank HeintzIe- man.
 Here is q comparison of the al- lotment for Alaska for the fiscal years 1857 and 1856:
 The Governors office vii! re- ceiye $99.Hl2 compared with $94.- 65O in 1856 The budget provides S4S.000 for legislative expenses. while there were none last year.
 For the care of Insane $S33.90j has been budgeted. compared with S770.000 in 1856.
 The Alaska Public Works allot- ment has been increased from S3.- 0oo.OOO in 1856 to $4,9GS.OO0 in 1857. Road construction has been allotted $7.S00.O00 as against $G.- 300.00O in 1856. which mainten- ance funds have been increased from $3.5OO,SO0 to $2.535.OO0 in 1857.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-06-22
PRESBYTERIAN SEMINAR TO VISIT HERE TOMORROW

A travelling seminar, under the leadership Of Dr. J. Earl Jackman. secretary for board work in Alaska of the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church. '. s. -a., Is visiting the Territory in a concentrated study of mission work The seminar is made up of 2G people, a majority of which are Iaymen and women of the church. Among the group traveling with the seminar, iii addition to Dr. and Mrs. Jackmau are: the Rev. Eben Cobb Brink, secretary for church promotion in the division of mis- sionary support, and Chaplain John K. Boneman.
 The seminar has already arrived at Annette and visited the towns of Metlakatla, Ketchikan and the West Coast, and will proceed from here. where they will visit tomor- row, to Petersburg, Juneau, Sitka, Hoonah, and then on to the Inter for.
 They are travelling in Southeast Alaska via Alaska Coastal Airlines PBY and will take the work of AL skan missions in three sections - Southeastern Alaska, Anchorage and the southern part of the In- terior, and the last leg of the trip will take them to Fairbanks and then northward to Barrow
 Arriving in Wrangcil about 10 a. m. the group will visit import ant tourist attractions aod wlll journey to the church whore they will be served lunch by the Ladies Aid. under supervision of Mrs. J. c. Hay. Following the lunch, and an informal question period. the seminar Will leave for Petersburg at D. m
 Interpreting the towns history and culture for the group will be Tom Ukas. Mrs. Mary Lanting and the Rev. Evans, local Presbyterian Church pastor.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-06-22
MRS. MORE GIVEN
 PARTY IN SEATTLE BEFORE RETURN TO WRANGELL

Before she returned to her home in Wraugell recently. Mrs. Marie Nore was honored with a farewell party in Seattle given by Mrs. Os- car Berg of Sunset Hill.
 Amoul those present were friends and former meighbors of Ms. Nore in WrangeH who now live in Seattle and vicinity. Includ- ed Were Mrs. Andrew Prusi Mrs. Elizabeth Arola. Ms. Laura Lund, and Mrs. Emma Meldahl. Seattle friends attending were Mrs. Olive Toft Mrs. Emma Satire Mrs. Jonna Rihsheim. Mrs Petra Ness and Mrs. Lillie Murray Mrs. Nore's new dau-hter-in-Iaw. Mrs. AIf Nore and her mother. Mrs. Elda Fry of Vashon Island, also were present.
 Mrs. Murray, Mrs Berg's dauga- ter. assisted with serving the buf- fet luncheon.
 Mrs Prusi presented Mrs. Nore with bon voyage gift from those present. expressing the hope of al that Mrs. Nore would return to Seattle again soon
 Mrs. Nore thanked everyone for making her stay in Seattle so ltlea- sant and for the warm welcome she had received, especially from Ier MIS- Berg With whom She stayed
 Upon returning to Wrangen last week Mrs. Nore said she enjoyed Seattle immensely and anticipated another visit soon
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-06-22
LOCAL COUPLE IN VALDEZ FOR CHURCH CONVENTION

MT. ana Alrs B.cuaid Stokes are in Valdez this week attending an Alaska convention oI the Assembly of God Mission churches. The cou- vention began Tuesday aud Will end sunday.
 Amons those attending are the Rev. Victor Trimmer ana tne Rev. Gale LewIs of Sprngfield, Missouri. headquarters o1 the Assembly o1 God church, who will make visit Lo church parishes in Alaska after the convention. They Will be in WraHgeu July lN for a oup-nigh, cAurcn service on their way ba,A to Springfield
 Mir. and Ms. stole- are expect ed to return home right after th convention closes Sunday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-06-22
SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES TEACHING STAFF FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR

E. k. Sharnbroich, president of the Wrangell School Board, today announced members of the teach ins staff for WrangeI schools for the 1956-1957 terms.
 Only one vacancy yet exists and that is for a fifth grade teacher. MT. Sharnbroich said but Rollen E. Nipps, superintendent of Wran- gell schools who is now in the states. is Interviewing applicants for that position.
 Tn the high school the teaching staff will be: Rollen E. Nipps, sup erintendent: Herschel Beane. Soc ial Science and Art; Harold Hop per. Science and Mathmetics: Jack Hatcher, Commercial. Mrs. Alice Voorhies. English and Foreign Language; Mrs. Elsie Stephens. Home Economics: Steve Laposki, Shop and Physical Education and Athletic Coach; William BiXby, Music
 Tn the elementary grades Mrs. NJ. McColMm. Kindergarten; Mrs. Neva Coulter. Primary. Mrs. Gladys Wahto. Primary: Mrs. Dor othy Roberts. Primary; Mrs Pat Rhodes. Third Grade; Mrs. Gladys Watkins, Fourth Grade; Fifth Grade. open: Arvo Wahto. Sixth Grade Robert Wickman. Seventh Grade; Frank Denney. Eighth Grade
 All former teachers are return ing except for Mrs. Elsie Stephens and MT. and Mrs Wahto who are teaching their first in Wrangell
 Mrs Stephens is from Esbon. Kansas and has Il years teaching experience.
 MT. and Mrs Wahto are coming here from Spokane but have had q number of years of teaching eXper- fence in \laska. including five years at Pelican
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-06-22
AUXILIARY HOLDS
 LAST MEETING UNTIL FALL

St. Philips Woman's Auxiliary heId its Iasl meeting for the sum mer last night.
 Plans Were made for d rummagc and commisssion sale for Saturday. June @0. Mrs l.. T. Campbell is iu charge of thc commission urticIe-. Anyone wishing to donate for tn, iummage sale can leave articles ul Parish Hall next Thursday or Frl- day afternoon
 Plans for the Fourth of July were also made Each member i. to donate two cans of pop corn - ropped If anyone does Hot have time to pop tge corn, contact Mrs. Herbert Bradley and arrangements will be made to have il popped.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-06-22
CITY COUNCIL
 AUTHORIZES $52,OOO IN RED WARRANTS"

The City Council at a special meeting last Friday night author lzed the issuance of $52,0OO in
 red warrants" to meet the exist ing deficit in city funds. Author Ization was given for $45.OOO for the general fund and $7,OOO for the water, the latter amount to in- clude the diversion of Packers Creek tO the main water system. a project already started. Red war rants are notes issued by the city to local investors against future revenues and pay five percent inter- est until redeemed.
 Deficit in the general fund was attributed to over-estimate expense Incurred in construction of the breakwater and obtaining the fill material for re-claiming land back of the breakwater. Project. origin ally planned to run upwards of S23,OoO. is now estimated to cost between $50.0OO and $GO.OOO Fin al actual costs have not vet been determined. it was explained. due O uncertainty of dredging fill ex- reneo.
 The Council also adopted a con- iemnation ordinance, similar to he one in force in Juneau. which provides for notice to owners of condemned property, and which. if not needed the city may act and charge costs against the property involved.
 A letter from the Alaska Public WorE4 agency asked the Council for any Iatc information on the S25.ooo Front Street water main project or any change in plans. APW hopes to have money avail able after July !, it was explained. to undertake the project on a 50- 30 basis With the city
The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-06-22
CHAMBER MEETING TUESDAY TO HEAR GUARD OFFICER

Chamber of Commerce at its din ner meeting at 5 D. m. Tuesday in the Elks building, will hear d rel port on the status Of the proposed dredging of Dry Strait, it was an- nounced this week by President F.. G. Hanford. A committee working on the project has received inform ation from Delegate E. l.. Bartlett which will be up for discussion Tuesday evening, he said.
 Hanford was advised today by the Governors office that Col. E. Farmer, head of the Territorial Ma tional Guard, would be guest of the Chamber Tuesday if he returns from Anchorage in time. If he is unable to keepthf schedule Capt Brock of the Guard will De here.