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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-04
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MINNEAPOLIS. Aug. 4 P).-
Delegates representing % of
Minnesota 80 votes at the DEM
ocratic National Convention have
decided to go to Chicago before
deciding who their presidential
candidate will be.
The delegation voted yesterday
10 hear from four potential
candidates at separate Chicago
meetings before committing it
self. The four with whom they
Will confer are Senator Kefauver
OF Tennessee. Adlai Stevenson,
Gov. Hartman of New York and
Senator Humphrey OF Mime
sofa.
A spokesman said delegates
we're concerned about farm. la
Dor. civil rights and public power
planks in the party platform and
wanted to hear how the leaders
felt about these subjects before
committing themselves.
The &c votes were won by Sem
ator Kefauver in the March
Minnesota primary. The other
4 votes will 20 to Mr. Stevenson.
Most delegates at the parley
admitted that they haven [
made up their minds on a candi-
date following Senator Ke-
fauyer'S withdrawal from the
presidential nomination race
earlier this week. Some. how
ever. we're wearing Stevenson
buttons while others we're dis
eussing Gov Hagrlmans pros
pecA /
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'Kefuuver Writes
To His DELEGATES

Senator Kefauver has followed
up his withdrawal as a candidate
for the Democratic presidential
nomination by writing to his
delegates urging them to support
Adlai E. Stevenson.
The Tennessean announced at
a news conference Tuesday that
he was bowling out of the race
in favor of Mr.. Stevenson in the
interest of a Democratic victory
in the November election.
In a letter to convention dele
gates who were supporting him
for the nomination. he wrote Il
believe that my action was the
right thing to do in order to
unite our party now for the
hard race ahead"
Senator Kefauver inclosed
with each letter, sent to about
$50 delegates, a copy of the an
nouncement of his decision to
withdraw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-04

Democratic chairman, has been
appointed campaign chairman
for Gov. Hartman in seven Mid
west States.
Mr.. More praised Gov. Harri-
man for his positive agricul-
ture program" describing it as
the kind of program the peo-
pie OF the Midwest want.
Impressed by Hartman
Mr.. More will take over the
duties formerly handled bv
Frank Mckinney of Indianapo-
lis. former Democratic national
chairman, who is to take over
direct supervision of Gov. Har-
rlmans convention activities.
Henry P. Christensen, the
party's Washington State chair
man, said he was Impressed with
the realistic stand Gov. Hartman
has taken on the serious farm
problems confronting the Ma
ton"
The third State chairman IA
voring the New York Governor
Robert Chaffin of Wyoming. said
Gov. Hartman is the choice of
the rank and file" voters. end
the strongest candidate in wy
oming.
MI. Stevenson, in commenting
TO reporters about speech by
Gov. Hartman. said he thought
there is enough to criticize in
the Eisenhower administration
without Democrats criticizing one
another"
i presume" he added, Gov
Hartman is doing what he thinks
best for our common tause. He
aid by common cause" he meant
the success of the Democratic
Party"
Gov. Hartman in an address
Thursday night, without men
tioning Mr.. Stevenson by name
had stated that a policy of mod
GRAFTON" would lead TO the party's
defeat in November
Mr.. Stevenson has called for
moderation in augmentation of
the Supreme Court order o de-
segregate the schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-04
.Stossen. May Name
.Herter Buckers
BY the Associated Pres

Harold E. Stassen's headquar-
tiers said today he may name to-
morrow some Of the Republicans
he claims are backing his cam
paign for an Eisenhower Herter
ticket in November.
The headquarters said sit may
be expected" that Mr.. Stassen
will begin to name some of the
hackers when he is interviewed
on a teleyision program, ABc's
College Press Conference, at 4.3O
pm.
Mr. Stassen opened headquar-
tiers here last Thursday for his
move TO drop Vice President
nixon and get the Republican vice
presidential nomination for Gov.
Christian Herter Of MaSsachu-
sets. Mr.. Stassen is on a
months leave as President Eisen-
hover disarmament adviser.
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Chandler Bids
For Support in
North Carolina

WILMINGTON, N. c.. Aug. 4
R.-Kentucky Gov. A. B. (Hap-
py) Chandler, whipping his po-
litical bandwagon through the
Carolinas in search of Southern
support for the Democratic pres
idential nomination. makes his
bid for Tar Heel votes today.
Gov. Chandler. who will adj
dress a Democratic Party rally
here, tossed this warning at his
fellow Southerners" yesterday:
IF the South doesn't give me
solid support at the national con-
vention, they might as well write
the Southern boys off so far as
consideration by the party is
concerned"
Gov. Chandler, predicting de-
feat for "the so-called 'front.'
running candidates" Adlai Ste
venson and Gov. Hartman of
New York, said he will be IAN
active candidate for the D.. NOM
nation right down to the wire"
Hopes for Carolina Aid
The 58-year-old former Sena-
tor said he has "a definite feel
ing" after his stand in South
Carolina that he will pick up
most of the States 20 conven-
ton votes when Gov. George Bell
Zimmerman. jr., drops out as a
favorite son candidate.
Gov. Chandler, who moved his
campaign to Wilmington yester-
day, said he and Gov. Thinner
man talked very seriously about
the present political situation in
the country. I hope I shook him
into consciousness about the sit
uation." Gov. Zimmerman COM
HE (Chandler) expressed his
interest in the problems and well
fare of our people and invited
our delegation to the national
convention to examine his voting
record in the United States Sem
ate on controversial issues affect
ing the South"
Segregation Discussed
Gov. Chandler termed the dis
cusslon OF the Supreme Courts
decision striking down segreea-
ton as 'just engaging in con-
versation."
I'VE know" he said, "that the
Supreme Court has the final say
on the law of the land"
Public school indignation, Gov.
Chandler declared, should be
geared to local conditions and
not forced"
Il don't mind saying" he
added, that the problem hss
been handled we'll in Kentucky"
where indignation is under way
in many school districts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-04

AAAAuAA 90 JOoSlDlC VIC pI6S-
ldentlal nominee, said he and the
New York Governor have been
part of team over good
many years"
However. he sideStepped ques-
tons about a running mate with
this comment:
! don't know of a single leader
OF the Democratic Party who
isn't qualified to be the (vice pres
ldentiaD candidate"
The party's 1852 presidential
nominee, asked how quickly he
thinks the national convention
will nominate him. replied: Il
don't speculate on the bal
lot. l expect to be nominated. ]
don't know on what ballot
Leading COntenders
The convention opens in Chi
cago August Is and Mr.. Steven
son and Gov. Hartman are re-
garded as leading contenders for
the nomination.
Gov. Harriman'S campaign
headquarters said yesterday that
three Democratic State chair
men reported the New York
Governors position greatly
strengthened" since Senator Ke-
fauvers withdrawal from the
race for the presidential nomi-
nation
AT the same time it was an
nounced that Jake More, Iowa
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his own leg with 20-pound
sledge hammer.
A witness, however. said
Thursday in Buford during the
first day of the committee probe
that he saw three men move
down a line of &c white men, who
sat on the ground with two rocks
eight inches apart under their
legs, popping" the bones with
hammers.
The committee, after hearing
the evidence, said it found that
profanity and abusive language
has been used by the guards and
the supervisors in addressing the
prisoners" and that some of
the guards and supervisory per-
sonnet have on occasion slapped
and cuffed prisoners.
The committee recommended
that the department of correc-
tons take action to stop such
Immediately.
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.Red-West Talks
Set by C|erics

GALYATETOE. Hungary, Aug.
a (R.-The central committee Of
the World Council of Churches
voted last night to meet with So
Wet church leaders next winter
to discuss bringing the Russian
Orthodox Church into the coun-
Gil. The two delegations prob
ably will meet in Paris in Janu-
airy.
The central committee acted
on a proposal of its chairman,
DR.. Franklin Clark Fry Of New
York, president of the United
Lutheran Church in America.
DR.. Fry conducted preliminary
negotiations with the Russians
several months ago in Moscow
and New York.
DR.. Fry reported that Metro
politan Nikolai of Moscow had
written him the Russian churches
were ready to review their de-
cision of 1947 not to join the
council, and that the Russians
now find ther views in complete
accord with those of the world
council"
The central committee, which
ends its meetings here tomorrow,
also issued a lengthy resolution
on international affairs. It called
upon churches of all nations to
appeal an international agree
ment for the discontinuance or
limitation and control of expert
ments with nuclear weapons "in
order to end a grave danger to
mankind" 1t also called for end
ing of the cold war by eliminate
ing false propaganda, for self
government for all countries.
freedom of worship and of travel.
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concentrated on his stands on
national and international af-
fairs. Among them are:
l. Gov. Lees refusal to pay
part of his 1855 income tax. He
did so as a protest against the
use of tax money for foreign aid.
The Government collected his
unpaid taxes by Selling his bank
accounts.
2. In a speech last month in
New York. Gov. Lee said Presi-
dent Eisenhower announced he
was a candidate for renomina-
ton because "he didn't want to
lose control of Congress and he
wanted to control convention
votes so as to be able to swing
them to someone of his choice"
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it had found nothing to substan-
tiate allegation of cruelty and
brutality at the prison branch
for incorrigible convicts 40 miles
northeast of Atlanta.
Legs of 36 Smashed
The investigation was called
after the legs of SO convicts were
smashed with 20-pound sledges
during a rest period Monday aft
ernoon and others were mutt
lated Tuesday. Examination at
the State Prison Hospital in
Reidsville showed that all Suf-
fered leg injuries but that five
did not have fractures.
The prisoners were quoted at
the time as saying they broke
their own legs in protest against
brutality. hard treatment and
cursing by the guards.
Five interviewed
Five were interviewed by the
committee in the prison hospital
yesterday. Each swore he struck
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Gov. Lee Facing Fight
In Bid for Third Term

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 4 (P).
Utah Republicans hold their
State nominating convention to-
day and the big question is
whether Gov. j. Bracken Lee can
push through his bid for an I'M
precedented third term.
Many leading Utah Repub-
licans oppose Gov. Lee and have
been trying to influence dele
gates to reject his third-term
bid. The opposition stems from
Gov. Lees refusal to pay part
of his 1855 income tax. his op-
position to the United Nations
and his criticism of President
Eisenhower and his administra-
ton.
Watkins Role Unknown
Among those who oppose the
Governor is Republican Senator
Watkins, Utah's senior Senator
Senator Watkins attacked Gov.
Lee from the Senate floor last
month for questioning President
Eisenhower's motives in an
.nouncing he would seek renom-
ination.
Senator Watkins was to at
tend the convention but it was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-04
FRIENDS PAY FINE
ON PARKING TICKET
ISSUED TO TRUMAN

KANSAS CITY (P).-An
overtime parking fine of
$3.50 against former Presi-
dent Truman was paid by
Mayor H. Roe Bartle of
Kansas City yesterday.
The fine. the mayor ex-
planned, was raised by Is
cent contributions from "a
number of good citizens of
Kansas City and surroundP
ing territory"
The warrant against Mr..
Truman read that the of
Tense took place last Septem-
Der 18 at the Municipal Air
Terminal.
Contacted at his Office. the
former President laughed.
First I'd known about it,"
he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-04
Leads in Power

ALBANY. N. Y.-Leading all
the other States, New York now
has an electric-power capacity of
more than 8 million kilowatts.
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Stevenson Won't Tell
Choice for No. J SPOT

CHICAGO Aug t1-Adlai E. Stevenson is keeping quiet
ABOUT ms choice for the Democratic presidential
but ne has reiterated his belief nominated for President
MI stevenson was questioned by York yes
terday before boarding plane for Chicago. "
The former Illinois Governor asked about Gov Averer r,o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-04
Convention Bottles Open
For Texas Democrats

DALLAS Tex, Aug Q-Texas Democrats meet in county
conventions today with the party leadership Majority
Leader Lyndon johnson wesed from Gov Allan shive being
challenged.
One of the stormeSt Tarrant County years
predicted at Fort Worth johnson forces walked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-04
MutiIotion Probers
Urqe Prison Reform

REIDSVILLE Ga, Aug. ga joint legislative committee
has completed twoday probe of muaon at the
Rock Quarry State Prison Buord with recommendations that
strict discipline be maintained and that guards
cutting inmates.
But the unanimous report Yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-04

THE EVENING STAR A-9
Washington. D. c.
SATURDAY. AUGUST 4, 1885
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-24

Tough. lons.los'ins, red pIosiie
'hoi looks like leoiher. Snop.
top coin pocket. identification
cord ond Two transparent en-.
~elopes for phoioS-iv,i like
MONS and DodL
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-24
New Name Is Given
To Pleasant Valley
Recreation Area

The Pleasant Valley Recreation
area near Bittinger has received a
new name. 1t will be known in the
future as the University of Mary
land Western Maryland All Center
The center is operated primarily
to provide facilities for educational
activities of County and State
groups participating in the pro-
gram of the University of Mary
land Cooperative Extension serv-
ice. The All camp section is for
private use only. 1t accommodates
80 to 120 persons.
When not in use by the Universe
ty of Maryland Extension Service
during the summer it may be re-
served by organized educational
groups.
The public picnic area provides
facilities for daytime picnicking or
swimming. There are picnic tables,
pavilion, bathhouse and
open area for recreation. There is
no charge for use of the public
area and no reservations are re-
uuired.
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Named To Committee

Miss Frances Grove, supervisor
of public health nurses for this
county, has been appointed a mem
Der of the regional committee OF
the Maryland State Clference OF
Social Welfare, according to Mrs
Peter II. Priest, Hagerstown, reg
ional chairman.
The Maryland State Conference
of social welfare is statewide
group of lay and professional per-
sons, organizations and agencies
interested in all phases of social
welfare programs for Maryland
citizens. 1t is both forum and an
action body. 1t provides oppor-
tunity through its annual confer
ence and annual regional meetings
for its members to meet together
for discussion of common problems
and current developments in health
and welfare fields. 1t promotes
social action and legislation upon
the direction of its membership.
Since the conference was organ
lied in 1904 a two-day annual meet
ing has been held The 1855 meet
ing on Community Responsible
ty for Social Welfare" will be held
June 7 and at the Gilman School
in Baltimore
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-24

Some groups felt social security
discouraged thrift and personal eff
fort by farmers. Others felt young
farmers should be permitted a
lower rate. Group said letter
was being sent to Senators Butler
and Beall in reference to bill
HR7225, requesting no further in
crease in social security payments
until full study of entire program
is made
They suggested 60 days of en-
ployment needed before deducting
the social security tax from farm
labor. one group suggested farm
er should have few years to de-
eide if he wanted social security.
One group reported it would not
be practical to give farmers a
choice of paying for social security
nor possible to set a satisfactory
age limit for deciding whether a
man wants social security They al
so advised older farmers getting
his income up to the highest pos
sible bracket quickly. Another felt
that retirement benefits should be
paid on highest income, whether it
was paid on or off the farm.
One group suggested that tape
recordings of good speeches pre-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-24
Helen Camp To Be
With Playhouse
Again This Year

Helen Camp, who is known
throughout various theatrical cir
Giles as "a girl who can play any
thing" will return to the Garrett
County Playhouse this summer
with Gene Yells troupe of actors
and actresses for an eight week sea-
son at the Arden Boat Club on
Deep Greek Lake.
Miss Camp received her the
atrical training at the University
of New MeXico's Rodcy Hall. Since
then she has gone on from there
to achieve a singular distinction of
her own in the field of theatrical
arts.
While at the campus theatre in
Albuquerque, Helen Camp played
leading roles in Two Blind Mice, ~
"Liliom," The Mad Woman of
Chaillot," and The Pot Boilers"
Following her graduation in 1852
with a degree in drama from the
southwestern university, she went
to England and enrolled at the
Weber-Douglass Dramatics School
in London. During her year and a
half there, Miss Camp studied the
entire range of theatre, and ran
the gamut of English expressions.
She perfected them in her own
style and returned to the United
States to present her own English
Hall Varieties" one-Woman show.
Last year Miss Camp toured the
entire midwest bringing down the
house wherever she appeared with
her delightful monologues, singing
and dramatic sketches. Next year
she is planning a longer tour which
will introduce her hilarious acts
to audiences throughout the coun-
try.
Helen Camp will return with last
seasons summer players to the
Garrett County Playhouse: Leonard
Drum, Tom Calkins, d. G. Buckles,
Suzanne Oglesby and Bonnie Bar
ton.
New faces on the stage this year
at the local summer playhouse will
be Ronald Yost, Donnie WEIGH,
Robert Morris and Myron Herrick.
Miss Mary Louise Helbig, presi-
dent of the Business and Profess
sional Women's club of Garrett
County, is heading the committee
handling the season subscription
sale for the Garrett County Play
house.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-24
N e w S
FROM THE
Ruth Enlow Library
BY EDITH BROCK


The Garrett County Bus Oper-
ators Association is presenting
books in memory of Judson Glot-
felty, c. c. GOehringer, jefferson
burst, Warren Rathbun and How
ard Skidmore.
Books i'm memory of William 7.
DeWeese are being presented by
Mr.. and Mrs Leo Helbig, Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis r. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Nordeck and Dr. and Mrs.
H. r Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Turner have presented a book in
memory of Ray Lewis.
Donations of books have been
received this week from Mrs. G. f.
Britain, Mrs. Maud Fauber, Will
liam Breckbill George Littman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Garrett and
Danny Garrett. The WSCS of st.
Pauls Methodist church has given
an album of monograph records.
A number of antique guns from
the collection of Edward r. O'Don-
nell will be placed on exhibit this
week in the large display case A
powder horn, bullet molds and
ladle from Max Jarboe'S collection
will also be displayed. This eX-
hibit will be continued for several
weeks.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-24
PIT. A. Council Has FinuI
Meeting Of School Year

Nine schools were represented in
the final meeting for the present
term for the Garrett County Coun-
Gil of Parents and Teachers held
last Thursday night at the Swan
ton elementary school.
Attending were representatives
from SWanton, Oakland Elemental
ry, GrantsvilIc, Kitzmillcr, MI
Zion, Loeb Lynn, Red House,
Northern and Southern.
Robert w Stemple, executive di-
rector of the County Welfare
Board. spoke of the welfare work
done in Garrett county.
Representatives were elected to
attend the P-T.A. summer confer
ence July 9, 10 and II at College
Park. They are Mrs. Earlene Ev-
ans and Mrs. Mary Hartman, OF
Kitzmiller.
John Wolf, president of the
council, presided at the business
session. Refreshments were served
by the SWanton P-T.A.
Those present at the meeting
had agreed that the past year had
been a success towards advance
ment of P-TA. work in the county,
it was stated by Mrs. Wayne Ham
ilton, secretary.
The next meeting will be held
the third Thursday of September
with Kitzmiller as the host school.
House committee approved an
increase in postal rates.
Lightning caused fire that de-
stroyed Science Hall at d. and E.
college at Elkins.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-24
Model of An Atomic
Power Reactor Will
Be Shown at Meeting

Army engineers will display the
model of an atomic power reactor
for industrial use at the Spring
Meeting of the Interstate Com
mission on the Potomac River
Basin on Friday, May 25, at Mar
, tinsburg, w. Va The model will
demonstrate the workings of a nu-
clear power reactor now being
built at Fort Belvoir, Va, which
will be in operation early in 1857,
and will feature safeguards against
contamination of the river by radio
active wastes The workings of this
atomic reactor is expected to alter
the face of industrial methods in
the future.
Earlier in the day, Colonel Ray
Adams, District Engineer, u. S.
Army Corps of Engineers, will dis
cuss the purpose and scope of the
current Potomac River survey by
the Corps, upon which will be
based plans for the future develop
ment of the river. OF particular in
terest to residents Of the upper Po-
tomac Valley is the first phase of
the survey, which concerns de-
velopment of the North Branch of
the Potomac River and its tribu
tary streams. Public hearings have
already been held in four towns in
the drainage area of the North
Branch, and studies of the river
are now going forward. Specific
recommendation will be made by
the Army Corps for river develop
ment projects for purposes of flood
control, low flow regulation, pol
luton and silt control, water sup
ply, hydro-electric power, the de-
Of fish and Wildlife re-
sources and recreational areas.
Other features of the Interstate
Commissions meeting will be adj
dresses and panel discussions on
the progress of the treatment of
wastes to reduce pOllu-
ton of the Potomac River and keep
its waters clean and uscablc.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-24

Trims 100 feet Of hedge in less
than half an hour. Smooth con-
tinuous chain operation makes
10000 cuts per minute without
vibration. Model l03
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-24
Discussion Groups Report
For April Meetings

Seven Farm Bureau Planning
groups reported activities for April
to Merle A. Garletts, planning
groups secretary, with the discus
sion topic being Social Security
How Far Shall We Coz"
Most groups expressed need for
more information. Farmers were
reported reluctant to pay for social
security ON compulsory basis
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1956-05-24
Blooming Rose Church
To Hold Memorial Service

The Blooming Rose Methodist
church, located two miles west OF
Friendsville on the Markleysburg
road, will hold its annual Memori-
al Service on Sunday, May q, at
2:30 p. m, DIST. Rev. Paul A. Sc
bree, pastor of the Pilgrim Holt
ness Church of Cuzzart w. Va,
will deliver the memorial address.
The program will feature a Roll
Call Altar Service and special
music. The public is invited.