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Milford chronicle., 1956-04-06
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THE EASIER SIXTIES

Under the social security act 20 years
old last fall workers who vetire at 65 are
protected against total loss of income. The
social security income is not large, but it
does minimize worries about penniless old
age
For factory workers, miners and em-
ployees of other basic industries, it is sup
pleinented by pensions which guarantee
comparatively high degree of old age Sc
curity. AS a result, some workers can now
afford to retire to sunny climates, pro-
cedure that would have been impossible 20
years ago.
These gains are significant. Unfortu-
nately, though, many retired workers must
rely or public welfare because of expensive
illnesses or because retirement benefits do
not cover their needs. Many people are fore
ed to live solely on minimum social security
incomes because they did not work for COM
panies which provided retirement benefits
Some were too old and too close to retire
ment when the social security act passed
tc profit much now from its provisions.
But economic protection he's been pro-
vided to some degree. 1t is believed by
many that the mid-sixties period is too early
for men 20 leave active jobs, but most wage
earners need no longer look towards 65 with
hOpelessness
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-06
THE QUESTION is ADEQUATE
LEGISI ALTON

Herbert Hoover has again spoken up on
behalf of the housekeeping" reforms-in
budgetary and accounting procedures
were recommended in the task force reports
Of the commission he headed Putting them
into effect, he said, would save billions of
dollars-perhaps $4 billion or more a year.
Yet action taken so far is wholly incom-
piete"
AS Mr.. Hoover pointed out, the reforms
have been approved by the comptroller gen
eral, the budget director, and most other top
officials In the Executive Department of the
government. So, as he puts it, 'The ques-
ton now is adequate legislation" Only a
part of the reforms can be effected by .direc-
tion of the President or other administrative
officers-many of them, including some of
the most important, where savings to the
taxpayers would be greatest, are within the
prerogative of Congress alone.
1t is certainly to be hoped that further
delay is minimized Some of the Hoover
Commission reports, it is true, deal with
highly controversial matters and it was to
be expected that much debate would result
But others-and, again, these are among the
most important. fiscally speaking-have to
do with the keeping of records, the handling
.of surplus property, and other such matters
which are or should be out of the realm of
politics and conflicts in policy
The nation is cFeered because, this fiscal
year, we may have federal budgetary sur
plus of few hundred million dollars The
Hoover reports show us how to save many
times that sum-
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-06

The IT, 3. death rate reached an
all-time low of 9.2 per 1000 in
1854.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-06
LEMON-BUTTERED SPINACH

The United States government has been
asked to help urge children to eat proper
food. Though the request has been directed
to the Department of Agriculture, the ap-
peal might better have been made to the
National Military Establishment with its
combined strength of the Army, Navy and
Marine Corps.
The request was made in good faith by
home economics research advisory com
mittee which meets periodically to suggest
projects which the agriculture department
might adopt to help homemakers Inducing
children to eat proper food is laudable aim
But if parents can't persuade their youngs-
ters, it's doubtful that the agricultural de-
partment can Go much better
Perhaps its experts could develop choc-
olate-covered vegetables, milk which tastes
like soda, bot spinach in ice cream flavors
or lettuce which can be licked like lollipop.
But even if they should achieve such a
strange success, they'd only be toe dis
tance in the bewildering world of the peanut
kingdom.
What's a lick on a green lettuce lollipop
If the wrapper is stamped with no coupon? ?
How long would it be before the agriculture
department, immersed in the dictates of its
lilliputian cltizenry, gave in to demands such
as "Dere Sir: how many pistachio favored
spinach wrappers are required for one tor
of surplus wheat?"
Are there any other ideas the Depart
ment of Agriculture might tackle?
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Milford chronicle., 1956-04-06
Jungle Justice

Concern in America for the fate
of a former Dutch naval officer on
trial for his life in Djakarta, In
donesia, is building up as the court
proceedings, begun in February a
year ago, after more than a year
of Imprisonment, approach their
weary end.
But whatever happens to Cap
tain Leon Jungschlaeger, in a trial
marked by Communist demonstra-
tions, pressure that forced two
lawyers to abandon his defense,
vacillating testimony from prose-
cution witnesses of unsavory rep
utations detailed charges of police
brutality and Indonesian Govern
ment refusal to admit qualified de-
fense counsel into the country, the
end is not yet. When the judge, not
Jury, has decided the Captain S
fate probably late in April -
there are several more Dutchmen
to try on similar charges of sub
version.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-06

to nation. 1t is an illusion which
experience must cure, and which
just pride ought to discard"
With all due respect to the Sec
retary of State, we are shocked at
his inference that George Wash
ington would approve of the So
billions in aid we have spread
among 80 nations since 1945, and
of the income tax shake-down plus
the deficit spending this has en-
tailed. Nor IAN we conceive of his
condoning our fatuous permission
to aided countries by which they
may sell strategic materials to the
enemy this colossal beneyolence
was intended to restraint
Mr.. Dulles abuse of the words
of our most revered leader is more
reckless than his earlier brink of
war" statements.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-06
SUNDAY SCHOOL WEEK

This years observance of National Sun
day School Week-sponsored by the Lay
mems National Committee. an all-faiths or
ganization-wil take place April 9-15. 1t
is not directed at those young people who
now attend churches of their respective
faiths-it is directed at the millions who,
tragically and needlessly, are receiving no
religious training whatsoever
The Sunday School, with its roots deep
in values which are timeless and eternal can
in large measure determine what kind of
men and women the children of today will
become. The forthcoming week deserves and
demands the full support of us ALTO the
end that its great spiritual and moral pur-
pose may be successfully realized.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-06
Immunity Act Upheld

The U. S. Supreme Court, in
7-2 opinion, has upheld the I'M
munity Act of 1854 by which the
Government can compel testimony
from witnesses in national secur-
ity cases by extending immunity
from prosecution. BY this Act, at
long last, the Communist is de-
MED the shelter of the Fifth
Amendment. Asked about his Red
affiliations, he must now answer,
or be jailed for contempt of court
And while he can not be punish
ed for an discriminating answer, he
is branded before the world as a
traitor, which is, in itself, a life
sentence.
Milford chronicle., 1956-04-06
Reasons For Attenuation

Attenuation is absolutely neces-
sary If we are to continue to raise
the American standard OF living.
1t is also necessary for our na-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-03
PIaybaCk
See Front Cover
See From Cover

Gregory Peck and Marisa PaVan
cast critical eye on their big love scene
HOLLYWOOD
The girl who is posing with exotic Chinese
lamp first to my attention in her native Italy, There
her sister. Pier Angel. filming Teresa and the
exGFs who extras in that picture ted with her
rageOusy. But Marsa Pavan then plump. plain and Is.
needed no chaperon.
Things have changed Marsas star. too, rising Now
D. she gave splendid performance in The Rose Tattoo
mot being Shamed even by Oscar-wnning Anna Mag
mani. She is being Gregory Pecks wartime
Italian sweetheart in The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit
This last assignment great Plum and, photos
show great fun For Marsa played her big love with
Peck twice. Director Nunnaly Johnson feeling the
could be improved - Continued on next page
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13

the fundamental principles of our eonsti.
tional government:
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13

ASWan dam. NasSer retaliated BY
taking possession of the SueZ Canal
to get his needed funds from tolls
AS 70 per cent of the steamships
using the canal were British. and
AS the stock Of the canal company
WAS hel1 largely by French bankers,
these countries Immediately became
vitality Interested. Although Secrc-
tary Dulles hoped to bring about a
compromise program. he failed and
conditions have become worse.
Israel Comes int the Picture
During recent weeks Nasser, the
Egyptian dictator. has been stirring
up trouble between Israel and Jor-
dan. This irritation finally caused q
conflict between Jordan aud Israel.
The latter invaded Egypt and at
tempted to break through to Cairo
and tile Snez Canal. This made the
situation very serious. President
Eisenhower attempted to get the
hot potato" taken over by the
Emitted Nations. But. England and
France thought it would be unsafe
TO wait tor dilly daily action on the
part Of the United Nations. There
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13
Prince Edward Four-Square

JAMES LATIMER. political writer for
the Richmond Times Dispatch last We'd
nesday observed that the States Rights
candidates carried only one county prince
Edward, the center of inflamed anti-inte-
grafton emotions in Southside Virginia.
Mr. Latimers observation is erroneous
in two Of three respects.
First. the people of Prince Edward are
not inflamed Fortunately, the civic lead
ers have assumed their responsibility from
the beginning. The people have made their
position clear and concise. Their opinion is
not divided. BY calm discussion and
thoughtful and prayerfu considerations
they have taken a position,--a firm posi-
ton. unequivocally Though news reporters
from some papers in the North have
either misunderstood or misinterpreted the
actions of Prince Edward people, there has
been no condition of being infamed among
the people Of the county.
In the second place. indignation of pub
lie schools is not an emotion with the peo
pie Of the county 1t Is not theoretical.
philosophical, religious or psychological
mat r.. FROM the decision Oh DldCh 4nOI-
day May II, 1854, we have known it to be
d practical problem which we must face in
a practical way To this good day, may it
be said that the people have so faced it,
without rancor or emotion. At least 90 per
cent of the white people. and we believe
ma ority Of the Negro people are in agree
ment-namely that indignation in the pub
i l. H. Il -
public education for both races-and 90
per cent Of the white people have so stated
in an Affirmation signed by over $500
people as late as last May.
Mr. Latimer is absolutely correct in
stating that the people of Prince Edward
are anti-integrationists.
Many Northern reporters have misun-
derstood Prince Edward Countians and ii
there be Others in the South or in Virginia
please indulge us in the reprinting of a few
excerpts Of the Declaration of Convictions,
adopted at a public meeting May 3. 1856
when the people of the county made crystal
clear their convictions. which surpass the
question of racial Indignation and declare
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13
Babson Discusses War Possibilities

Babson Park, Mass. Nov. 8. The
foreign situation looks serious. II
really overshadows the election re-
suits, which l will discuss next
week During the 30 years that I
have written this column have
learned, however. that conditions
make or unmake U. S. presidents,
and that u S. presidents do not
make or unmake world affairs.
Hence. feel that every citi-
zen, shopkeeper, manufacturer. and
banker should intensively study the
world situation before making fu-
ture plans.
The Egyptian Situation
For many years Egypt had been
under the control of the British
Empire through a figurehead ruler.
Two years ago there was a reve-
luton instigated by the army. Since
then Nasser has served as dictator
This was not satisfactory to Eng
land and France. but they took no
action until the Suez Canal problem
arose
Because the Western Nations re-
fused the funds to build the big
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13

fore. they took immediate action
themselves with which all readers
are we'll acquainted through the
American press.
The situation has been further
muddled by Russia joining the
United States against England and
France This could lead to the DOS
sibility Of a three-cornered war or
at least of the United States and
Russia remaining neutral, which
cannot imagine as far as Russia Is
concerned. The situation must be q
great temptation for Russia to step
In and take the plum" which Eng
land, France. Israel, and others
will be fighting over. The only thing
holding Russia back would be the
fear Of permanently losing some Of
her satellites. including East -0es-
many. A real war could probably
bring about unificstton Of Germany
PreseBt Outieat for War
As I am writing this column the
strategy Of England and France
hss been to take the arfieldS y
Egypt. drop down their parachute
armies. and get ii strong position
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13

to take over the Suez Canal. But,
Russia may either switch to the side
Of Egypt or else ignore all countries
and take over the Suez Canal, the
Oh fields, and pipe lines herself.
This would truly be a major catas-
trophe which We will treat in later
column as the situation develops.
If Russia honestly remains neutral
or sides with the United States. the
situation need not be serious
Canada has already refused to
ship more airplanes or war equip
ment to Egypt This action may be
followed by the United States and
possibly by Russia and certain other
countries. If, however. there is a
real war, England and France will
also need airplanes and war equip.
meDt. This offers a very juicy OPP
poftunity for countries which re-
main neutral, and could even get
into our domestic politics. Although
our government is urging peace, yet
it must be remembered that the
United States as well as both, Great
Britain and France have a strong
Jewish population. Many financiers
in al these countries are Jewish and
this may have been factor in the
recent election.
L. s Business (lutlOAk
l. seems only logical that this
situation will put damper on bush
ness in the United States for the
immediate future. Many expansion
plans that have been made will be
held up; while radical stock market
movements may be expected. Tn.
employment could become preva-
lent in certain industries. although
the airplanes. oils, and steels may
benefit from this unfortunate stu
alton. Ii seems as if the temptation
will be for most of us to take do
nothing" attitude.
knowing Europe as l we'll do,
there is one bright side to the pic
ture. This is that it might miracu-
lousy bring Europe together and
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13
Letters To Editor
We Shall Know
The Truth

Editor The Herald:
'Ye shall know the Truth,
And the Truth shall. make you
free. st. John 1872
1t was the search for truth and
freedom which inspired the found
ers of this country. Among them
Thomas jefferson. author OF the
Declaration Of Independence.
When he founded the University
of Virginia, he chose the above
Bible quotation to be its motto
I hope that people everywhere
can share with Jefferson the deep
belief that truth shall make men
free.
"Taint what's been done and over
Hits whut you'se gwine ter dc
Ter git us on de wagin
Whuts gwine ter pull us thru
Quit slingin' mud. an SANDER
In de luther fellows face,
Keep you own face clean an
Shinin',
In runnin' of dis race
Tell de folks dat truths yo mot
/ TO.
, Keep yo' platform high an dry
I'd ruther take er whuppin'
/ That ter win wild er lie
Cordially yours,
EVERETT A. TRENT
Clayville. Va.
/ a Christian you got to bt
born in it,
/ Thanks for reading,
Yours, J. MARVIN BROWN
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13
Double Check

Just When We democrats naQ
decided to dunk Adlai and Keef.
even if We had to hold our noses
to dunk EN-. along come the Re-
publicans and snapped us out of
the whole mess. We got two Con-
gressmen and one Senator in the
swap. 1t yet remains to be seen
as to WHO got the dunking-and
so goes the politics Of the past
and present
We can at this time bend our
efforts to better ways and means
and less confusing things. Per-
sonally, / am not responsible for
anything that happened or will
I happen III the future. had rather
prefer 70 be a democratic Demo-
crat. lust what am, and not Civ
/ ing if l am Whatever may
happen now is in the future so no
worry. Politically We move along
next selecting a Governor, that
has already been picked even
/ if the State goes Republican
500 they make it painless for you
voters all the worry taken out
You just go to the polls on q GER
tain day and make an x in the
designated spot and everytime you
yak back, somebody yells "Dicta-
tor" So we get back in line
1t was said of speaker ad-
dressing a crowd of could be vot-
ers, You WANT FREEDOM" One
little guy yelled back, II want
something for FREE I'm already
I DOMB.'
Democrats have voted the Re-
publican ticket SO long now the.
really thing they are Republicans
Being a Democrat is like being
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13

house Here it would be possible, we believe
to construct permanent voting booths for
voters to mark their ballots in secrecy In
addition, two sets of Judges could be on
hand to serve the voters-one set to serve
voters whose names fall in the alphabet
from A to N and another set for the names
from NJ to z. Under such system the work
and the time for voting could be reduced
to minimum.
The expense of an additional set Of
Judges $4,000 per diem, from a. m to 6
p. m. and possibly five hours more for
countng-1S hours) would be reasonable
both for the voter and the judges.
Parking facilities around the fire house
are sufficient to care for the needs of the
voters, and there is a dequate space
to place every voter under cover while he
waits.
We respectfully suggest that the polling
place be moved from the council chamber
to the fire house
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13
Permit US to quote in part.

Permit Us to quote in part:
We first affirm our deep and abiding .
loyalty and devotion 20 country and its in !.
stitutions. We acknowledged the Constitution
to be the supreme law Of the land and the bull
wark of our liberties ever subject to the sover-
exn powers reserved by it to the states and the
people We deem it the obligation Of free
men to preserve the powers reserved under the !
Constitution to the states and to the people
and preserve the separation Of the powers of
government in the legislative. executive and
judicial branches separately
1--WE believe that the moulding of the
minds and characters of our children is the
sacred duty and priceless natural right and
obligation Of parents We conceive this
freedom to be among the sacred rights retain
ed by the people under the Ninth Amendment
of the Federal Constitution
Among the reserved rights and powers OF
the states guaranteed to the State of Virginia
under the Tenth Amendment, is the power to
maintain racL.uy separate public schools. We
Go not perceive. that the exercise of this power
has ever been prohibited to the states by any
provision Of the Federal Constitution To
concede the right. of the Federal Court to with
draw this power from the individual states is
to concede that all rights and powers of the
states and OF the people are enjoyed at the
sufferance of the judiciary and that the guar
antees of the liberties OF the people are no
longer fixed in the Constitution itself .
We act with animus toward any man
body of men, We do not act in the oppres-
sion of the Negro people of this county We
propose in every way that We can. to preserve
every proper constitutional right Of all the
people of Prince Edward County. However i
cannot and will not place merely supposed
rights. newly created by judicial mandate above
the conscience, of our people and above the
rights and powers, which for generations have
been exercised honoraby and constitutionally
by the people of county.
In the light of these Declarations OF
Convictions" it is no mere coincidence tina,
Prince Edward County supported tht
States Rights candidates whose platform
and convictions coincide with the express
I'd will Of these people If the support an,
defense of our constitutional rights alrC
powers make US "the center of nflameC
emotion" then make the
most of it.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13
Virginia Drew Seven
Million 1856 Tourists

More than seven million tourist
guests visiting Virginia resorts and
historic shrines this year accounted
for II per cent rise in the travel
business the State Chamber OF
Commerce reports.
The Blue Ridge Parkway drew
more than four million guests. and
Mount Vernon continued one Of the
States and nations most popular
shllnes with 100000 visitors.
Proprietors reported in a Cham.
Der survey that there were more
guests, with more money to spant
and more time in which to spent il
increased advertising and promo
tional activity was credited with
much of the increase
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13
Civil Service Job
Opportunity Listed

Until further notice. applica-
tons will be accepted for the po-
sitions automotive mechanic. So
$50 a year, garageman, $4,000 a
year, and motor vehicle operator.
$3.50 a year for duty with the
Post Office service at various
cities in Delaware. Maryland,
Pennsylvania and Virginia
A written test is not required
Applicants will be rated from .
review of their experience and
training. Full information and
application forms may be- obtain
ed by contracting the Civil Service
representative at Farmville or
other community poStofficeS
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13
Change the Farmville Polls

WITH BETWEEN 1900 and 1000 people
" voting at the FarrEvlle precinct the
polling place in the Town Council Cham
Der has become outmoded In January many
voters braved a cold, damp, dreary day to
east their votes and stood in lire for a con-
siderable time to express their opinion in
the amendment referendum. Last Tuesday
over 500 Farmvilians east their votes
Some We're delayed in line for half to
three-quarters of an hour.
The Judges at the polls performed a
remarkable service in both cases in pro-
cessing the voters with as much dispatch
as was possible. The fact is that it is
humanity impossible to vote this number
Of people without some waiting
Under the present arrangements one set
Of Judges have to do all Of the work at
tended to all of the details thus causing
delay.
We suggest that the Farmville voting
precinct be moved to the Farmville fire
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13
DIR. Landlord Will
Address Conference

Or Francis G.. Landlord. il.
president Of Longwood College
will attend the fourth mathema
tics conference for teachers OF
Mathematics in North Carolina
to be held at the University OF
North Carolina. Chapel Hill or
Saturday. Nov. IT.
DR.. Landlord viii speak on
tne topic Developing Indepen-
dence In Arithmetic. =
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-11-13

make the United Nations a real
force for good. 1t might bring about
an effective agreement as to the
H-Bomb and accomplish m ny
other good things which otherwise
could not be settled for years.
Therefore, like every other cloud it
has a silver lining