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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19
READERS LETTER


Dear DR.. Steincrohn: Ny
problem is our 9-year-old. ]
am the mother of five children
three boys and two girls (22
IL. IA, 9 and y. The girl Of 8
has one bad ear, but has i'm
proved a bit during the past
year. We are having trouble
getting her to go to bed al
night.
She's afraid of I don't know
what. / have to get in bed with
her. Then If I get up and leave
her after I think she is asleep
she comes into my bedroom
and wakes me or her dad and
begs that we sleep with her.
She always was q little like this
but now it's worse. She gets ur
two or three times during the
night.
Until now I've shown q lot OF
patience, but I'm about ready
TO blow my top. My husband
too, because his nights rest is
disturbed.
Can you help us r'-h some
suggestions? What re we
doing wrong? We always buy
her the same things we get for
the other little one: yet she's
always sizing things up so hers
is better. I hope we can get her
straiehtened out. Not only for
her own sake. but for the hap
piness of the rest Of US. Sim
cerely. Mrs. p. T.
p. S. Helen always checks
all the doors and windows be-
fore she gets into bed. She
makes sure everything is shut
down tight at night.
Doctors Comment
You will agree that a doc
tors degree is not essential
for making a diagnosis of
chronic anxiety in your little
girl. That is evident to any
one. But what causes it? Why
is she scared as a rabbit?
Often such a problem takes a
lot of unraveling.
Childhood fears are not un-
common. Children 'get ideas;
we grownups can't imagine
where they come from - or
why. Most often they disap-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19
FEATURE Rcz
How to
STOP KILLING
YOURSELF
Don't Discount ChiId's Fear Of Night
By pR. PETER } sTElNcRoHN

pear without any specific
treatment. Parents have told
me all kinds of stories over
the years. And the most COM
mon Of all is the child's fear
of being aloneNa night.
Some mothers and fathers
take the view that they will
be "giving in" to the child if
they recognize the presence Of
such fears. They refuse to
allow the young one the safe
haven Of their own bed. They
don't want to spoil" their
child so they say: mo. You
can't and you mustn't come
here at night when you get
frightened. Wen spank you
II you do"
Having nowhere to turn for
relief, the child cries it out
in his own bed. I have always
believed that such n1isjudgment
and actual cruelty leaves its
mark on such children.
Here are my recommended
tions for Mrs. P. T. Trouble in
hearing may play some part in
causing your child's fear. Have
her under the care Of q good
ear doctor. If it isn't the ear,
and the condition persists, you
may have to take her to a child
psychologist later. That is, If
her problem seems to be inter-
fering with her schooling and
her interpersonal relationships
with other children. -
In my experience, however,
most Of children's fears disap-
pear as they came-and with
out treatment. Therefore I
suggest that you and your hus-
band continue to be as patient
with her as you have in the
past. If you two blow your
tops" now-as you think you
are close to doing-you will I'M
do all the good you have ac-
complished in the past by be-
ing so understanding.
Your public library has many
books on child fear. Why not
read up on the subject? It will
help you manage Helen.
released BY The Bell Syndicate. Inc.)
Tomorrow: Getting variety IN .
diobetie's diet. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19
BY PHIL YEAGER
and JOHN STARK

More than 500 Of the worlds
top businessmen recently met
in San Francisco for q special
international conference on in
dustrial development. OF all
the discussions, talks, round
tables. etc. none was more
SOLDERING than the warnings
against what sociologists today
are calling the population ex-
Iplosion."
Kingsley Davis. q University
LOT California professor and
delegate to the
u. MS Population Commits
sion pointed out that the
worlds 81 billion population
has doubled in the last 20 years
and is apt to redouble every AZ
years hereafter. If present
growth rates continue. scien-
lists predict the Earth win have
all the people it can sustain
by around 2020 A. D.
SIT is hard to avoid the con-
clusion," said Mr.. Davis. "that
human multiplication has got
ten out Of hand, that this un-
anticipated situation cannot
continue"
Two Solutions Put Forth
If the scientists are right,
there seem only two solutions
to the population dilemma:
1. Migration to the moon or
other planets.
2. Birth control.
In spite Of all the recent
|evidences Of modern mans
wizardry, it seems doubtful If
the first alternative win be very
feasible within the time limits
Indicated - which leaves birth
control.
When we get on the subject
of birth control. we immedi-
ately get into controversy. For
there is no agreement what
ever as to the best way Of
effecting it. The whole idea is
inextricably bound up in con-
fiicting concepts Of religion,
medicine, economies, sociology
and so on. Yet even in the So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19

TIMESAVER: Composer
Conductor Gustav Mailer once
directed the Imperial Opera In
Vienna. Extremely tempera-
mental, he would ny on the
handle whenever a mistake was
made during rehearsal. He
would stop the performance
and administer q tongue
flashing to the offender. His
interruptions were frequent and
rehearsals dragged for hours.
To save time. Mailer decided
to try something new. He had
q push button installed on the
stand. When pressed it flashed
q light backstage. From then
on. instead Of interrupting
after each mistake, MAILER
would press the button.
An assistant backstage, with
q score in front Of him, would
make an "x' next to the pas
sage being played. When the
performance was over. MAILER
would go over the *" marks.
recall the mistakes and berate
the offenders.
In the middle Of one re-
hearsal the assistant was called
away for a few minutes. He
had one Of the stagehands
watch the light. When he re-
turned he asked If the light
had flashed.
yes. it flashed once q cou-
pie Of minutes ago."
The assistant did some quick
calculating and made an "x''
next to the aria sung by the
leading tenor. When MAILER
saw the mark he was some
what puzzled. But he called In
the tenor. anyway. and bawled
him out numerically.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19

Janet Al am in my mid
20's and I have been married q
little over q year. Now I am
facing an awful problem and ]
don't know just what to do.
My mother died when / was
4 years old and my father re-
married and moved to another
State shortly afterwards My
grandmother brought me up.
She was very good to me in her
own way. but she is a peculiar.
unfriendly woman and my hus-
band dosn't like her very much.
She is now in poor health
and my aunts tell me it is my
place to take her in, since sne
did So much for me. My hus-
band says if she comes, he goes.
I don't think he would really
do it, but his wishes should
come first. My aunts screamed
at me when I told them that.
Mrs. N. R.-My sister and !
Just broke down and cried
when we realized how migrate
full Janet is. Her father was
ready to put her in an orphan
age until our mother stepped
in and said she would take her.
She stood by Janet through
thick and thin and cared for
her as only a mother can. Now
this little upstart says her hus-
band comes first.
AS o matter Of fact, Janet
wouldn't even have had . hus-
band If it weren't for my sister
and me. She is not exactly
attractive, but we managed to
find q young man for her. We
had to practically lasso him
to get him to meet her.
Janet's silly excuse about her
husband is just an evasion Of
her rightful responsibility. How
selfish can you get?
THE COUNCILS VIEW
How selfish can you get in
deed?
Mrs. N. r. and her sister
have evidently excused them
selves from all responsibility
toward their mother, who prob
ably also cared for them as
"only a mother can" Just why
is Janet more ungreateful
than they are?
1t appears to us that Mrs.
N. r. and her sister are try
ing to use Janet as a family
scapegoat and are trying to
cover up their self1shness with
a brazen attack on the young
woman.
Certainly. Janet owes her
grandmother a good deal, but
she should point out to her
aunts that she is not alone
in this debt. She should not
permit herself to be brow
beaten by these aggressive
older women, but should ask
them to show good cause why
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19
Nurse Groups Open
Two-Duy Meeting

Some 500 members of the
Graduate Nurses and the Dis
trict League for Nursing asso-
Citations are expected to attend
the groups annual two-day
meeting beginning today in the
Statler Hotel.
Following q series Of bust
ness sessions and election Of
officers today, the groups to-
morrow viii hear papers on
subjects related to nursing. A
banquet at z pm. tomorrow
will conclude the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19

VIRGINIA
Rusco SALES Co.
D24 Preston Ave, Charlottesville
20i East Davis &C.. cuipspsr
Hutehsrson's Furniture
Culpeper
pumfrlss Discount House
Dumfrtes
Pals Church Faint . Wallpaper
1870 West Broad o.. Pals church
John Llsgen Paints, Inc.
154 Hillwood Ave- Fails Church
The Floor shop
400 Williams St.. Fredericksburg
i0is Caroline d.. rrsderieksburs
BOZ i66. Frederieksburs
white supply C.
ala williams st.. Yrederieksburs
Duncan Electric CO.
Hamilton
lIl.ehslrs Dspsrtnsai Store
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Hopkins Furniture Co,
S12 King st.. Alexandria
sSS \. oisSs Road. ArlinstOn.
NE. Vernon FIoer Covering
2009 Mt. Vernon Ave- Alexandria
n q n venltion Blind Co.
2ii King st.. Alexandria
Zephyr Awnlns Go.
1912 Duke st., Alexandria
p snl R q, L 4.:s, Z SHADE sss.
sscs cOu SS5s.' Poke. AMI AIns soS'
A.B.C. Demolltlsn corD
1881 JEFFERSON Davis Hwy. Arlington
$500 wilson Blvd, AriinstOa
colner's Department Stores
Berryville
Braitbwuftss, Ine.
121 ". Main ~. Cnariottesvfne
Bullains apsslaities, me.
Bon 77o. chariottesvi1e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19
SECURITY FOR YOU
Should Women Take
Benefits at 81 or IS?

en- who've worked under social
security.
For the sake Of explanation,
assume that your work entities
you to monthly payments Of
$3.50 at IS.
The choices you face are:
l. You can now-at 63-start
collecting monthly payments of
$76.70 a month based on the
payment reduction formula in
the social security law. In the
"a months before you reach SIS
you'll have collected a total of
81, $4,000 ($76.70 times "a
months.
2. Or you can wait until you
reach IS to start drawing the
full payments of $3.50 a
month. Your payments will al
ways be $l1.80 a month higher
than If you had started to draw
them at SO.
Thus the question boils down
to this: How long would it take
you to make up the 81, $40 80 by
taking your payments now with
payments at IS which are $11.8O
a month higher.
The answer: 1856 months, or
exactly 10 years after you
reach IS.
So if you figure you'll live to
be, 70, then you should wait
until you're IS to start drawing
your payments.
In almost all cases women
who'll retire between 81 and SIS
will face almost exactly the
same dilemma.
Thursday: An original social Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19

The Fomib Council consists Of q judge.
q psychiotrist, three elersymen. a
newspaper editor. q women's editor
and two writers. Each ortiele is a
summary Of an oetuol case history.
The council reports on problems
thot hove been deoIt with by re-
sponsibIe agencies and eounselovs.
they cannot care for their
aged mother.
Ccopyrieht 1867, General Features
Corp
Tornorvou NJ ov, a oirl ever nronose3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19

MARYLAND
Bethesda Shade and Awning Co.
4922 DeiRay Ave, Bethesda
Hub Furniture Co.
1919 New Hamp. Ave, Langley Park
John Lion, Inc.
Bethesda Ave. 4 Lyon La. Bethesda
1928 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda
Atlas shade q AvninE CO.
590S Central Ave, Capitol Heights
Kinss Floor Service
Damascus
KinEs Fioor Service
as North Market st. Frederick
The shervfn WILLIAMS C.
rs East Patrick st.. Frederick
ssbS coissviiie Rd.. silver sprins
Fe en- ma; Z Eiisx;orth Dr.. silver sprins
VIRGINIA
aaines nrothsrs. Ins. -
zoe Dsinssrheld Rd., AlexnndfA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19
By RAY HENRY

Dear Mr.. Henry: My hus-
band works for the railroad and
doesn't plan to quit until he's
20. For about ten years,
worked as a grocery store clerk
A month ago, a new manager
was hired and he let me go,
He didn't say so. but I'm sure
he felt I was too old to do
much of the work in the store,
I'm SO this month. Do you
think I should start my social
security now or wait until I'm
IS? Mrs. B. B."
Your question, Mrs. B. B., is
one which I'm often asked and
which hundreds of thousands
Of women will face as long as
the social security law is writ
ten the way it is.
Unfortunately, there's no pat
answer. To give an answer, I'd
have to know how long each OF
the women will live. Since this
isn't possible, the best I can
do is explain how the social
security law works and let them
make their own decisions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19
THE FAMILY COUNCIL
Fomily Splits on Care
OfAged Grandmother
THE PROBLEM
THE DETAILS

JANET Any husbands wishes come frst.
MRS n R-That's just evasion Of her responsibility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19
HERE'S THE STORY:


Under the law, a retired wom-
an who has earned the right
to social security because OF
her own work may collect
monthly payments at any time
after she reaches 81.
But. if she chooses to draw
the payments between 81 and
IS, her payments are smaller
than if she'd waited until she
reached IS.
How much smaller depends
on the number of months she
starts collecting before she
reaches IS.
If she starts them as soon as
she reaches 81, each monthly
check will be 80 per cent Of
what she could get If she had
waited until she reached IS.
For each month she waits
after she reaches 81 to start
ner payments, the payments
will be 5/9ths of / per cent
higher.
4 4
ONCE SHE STARTS them
before reaching SIS. the pay
ments will always be the same
size even after she reaches 65-
unless she goes back to work
or becomes entitled to higher
payments as a widow or wife.
In any case, If she chooses to
take her payments at any time
between 81 and IS. she'll be
money ahead for at least the
following is years.
Now, Mrs. B. B., let's apply
the law to your specific ques-
ton. Your situation is a good
general example for most wom-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19

WHATS 50 SPECIAL
about this occasion7 Why the 1857
Cadillac Limousine with uniformed
chauffeur, Of counsel For your spe-
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parties, sports events. etc.-of when
you want to enjoy q httIe elegance
rent . 1857 DC. Transit Cadillac
Limousine. You'll feel like . million
At q quite reasonable cost. Phons
Federal $500. or write OF visit
the DC. Transit Terminal q ll25
Pennsylvania Ave-. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19

WASHINGTON
Atlantic Venetian Blind Co.
73S 9TH st. Sc.
1927 18th ST. NV.
Capital Awning Co.
4424 Arkansas Ave, NV.
District Products
1928 18th St. Sc.
Edwards Venetian Blind Service
1888 Georgia Ave. NV.
Hub Furniture Co.
1th and ID sts. NV.
Hub Furniture Co.
Benning Rd. and Minnesota Ave. MI
2sO7 i4th st. NV.
eeaFs, Reebuck and Co.
oil Biadsnsburs Rd. NE.
$500 w f::ss;a AZ; AZ. 81 s'w.
2s4s Alsbama Ave sE.
Il Fl =. ssr1 J g. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19
How :l9 Pom, !!:|:ks sheds dirt!

Any unteated surface matter how smooth seems has @ pits
and mpsscons which oct o hiding places" for dt... greatly
maWihed they look like this:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19
The choices you face are:

Thursday: An orieinol social Sc.
eurity dim is slowly being achieved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19
'tS'Wl|

In the Du Pon laboratory ud" d called ecIOda silica sn
compound On your Essiems Star ynesns you'll cell sheer ma6I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19
A SURFACE FAR SMOOTHER THAN GLASS.

Eastern's Star venetian blinds are as
far ahead in styling as they are in self
cleaning action! Their unique all-metal
Stats have distinctive S-shaped con-
tours that fow together when closed
to create an elegant lone piece" effect.
Add your choice of soft colors, and
you have the smartest window treat
ment any dream house ever sawl
Closed, Eastern's Star venetians pro-
vide maximum darkness, total privacy,
actual insulation" against heat or
cold because their S-shaped Stats
fully interlock. Holf-open, they difuse
light perfectly. Wide-open. Eastern's
Star gives you the clearest. brightest
view because its wider stats are
much farther apart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19

To keep dit from getting ooc Eastens Star Stats are coated
with solution containing particles Of Du Pon 'Iudc which h
every microscopic csce. ie together b form The smoClsst
finish ever attained Because particles Of Ludo smaller than The
smallest particles Of dust they completely cover the surface The
STAT with protective coating that gives dit place hide adhere:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19

Tomonow:'MoEo girl ever PROPOSED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19

Tomorrow: Getting variety in a
diobetie's diet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19

Fridoy: When unsolicited item,
turn up in the nsoiI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-19
Revolutionary new process keeps
Stats spotless as never before!

enjoy
two important firms achieve this miracle Du POnt develop the amazing
"Ludo" compound Eastern perfect its venetian blinds
Eastens Star
'Ludox" coating t work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-29
BUILDERS REPORT

Former President Herbert
Hoover was among those send
ing congratulations to FILA
Commissioner Norman p. Ma
son on the 23rd birthday of the
Federal Housing Administration.
The agency was set up June 81,
1884.
The Metropolitan Association
Of General Improvement Con-
tractors said today it will pro-
vide "evaluators" Of work in the
home improvement field. Ser
vices will be provided similarly
to that Of real estate appraisers
at a fee.
Robert c. Turner has been APP
pointed director Of the Facing
Tile Institute. national associa-
ton Of structural clay facing
tile manufacturers, with head
quarters in Washington.
81 **
Employees Of M. Pomponio &
Sons. Pomponio Realty, Inc,
Pomponio Insurance Agency,
Inc, and First Founding Corp,
will have a picnic today at the
Pomponio farm in Warrenton,
Va.
Contracts for future construc-
ton in the United States rose
sharply in May, F. w. Dodge
Corp. construction news firm,
reported today. The total of
So, 1893. $4,000 in May was IA
per cent above the comparable
month last year. One signifi-
cant feature of the May figures
is the fact that the dollar volume
Of contracts for one and two
family houses was at the same
level as in May 1856. the firm
said. This marks the first month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-29

chief Of the magazine. said the
program is'aimed at determining
"the four best houses built and
Handicapped in the United States
since June, 1854"
Other judges are:
Pietro Belluschi. Of the Mass
achusetts Institute Of Techno-
loey. chairman: william w,
Wurster. Of the University Of
California; Minoru Yamasaki, Of
! Yamasaki. Leinweber q Assoc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-29

Of 1857 that the dollar volume
of contracts for this type Of
building did not fall below the
comparable year-earlier leyel.
The number Of housing units
represented by the May con-
tracts was 101. TAI, down S per
cent from the same month last
wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-29
III his Barbecue
lsOperoted
Electrically
BY D. M. DERWIN

American taste for barbecuedI
steaks. chops, hamburgers and
the ever popular hot dog-in fact
anything that's barbecued-is
now in for a new thrill through
IN inexpensive successor to the,
barbecue" which is built into q
standard kitchen cabinet.
This new product brings bar
becuing fun indoors for year
around pleasure, seals in juices
and gives meat q delicious
tmokey flavor without the mess
Of charcoal.
Instead Of charcoal, this new
Electric barbecue employs Q bed
81 ceramic refractory Goals"
which last indefinitely and are
brought quickly to the proper
broiling temperature by a 1000
watt. 220 volt electric element.
Fat dripping into the ceramic
b instantly consumed with the
glow and sparkle Of actual COM
bustion. thus retaining all the
fun and flavor Of true barbecue
ing.
A three-position switch gives
high. medium or low heat con-
troll for steaks, roasts or ham,
burgers, while a signal timer
mounted on the control panel
reminds when the meat should
be turned.
Unlike many indoor barbecues.
this new barbecue can be inco-
porated into a standard kitchen
Or playroom plan without the
need for expensive brick or
masonary construction. It is
offered in enamel finish and has
hardwood top which can be
useed as a carving platter.
A safety feature is a switch,
concealed under the top, which
cuts of all power when the cover
Is in place. Thus, the user, or q
child, cannot inadvertently turn
on the broiler when the element
Is covered.
When not In use, the hard
wood barbecue top serves as a
kitchen deck area or cutting
board.
The grills are divided so that
both halves will At easily into
the sink or dishpan. All operat-
ing parts, including the electric
element. are easily disassembled.
The chrome plated grills tilt to
drain of any excessive fat into
an easily emptied receptacle In
the removable drip pan below.
An electric rotisserie Is available
es an accessory.
The manufacturer recommends
that this new built-in broiler,
which fits into q standard
kitchen cabinet "A inches wide
and % inches high, be used in
the kitchen, family room or play
room under a ventilating hood
to provide proper and effective
ventilation.
In many areas 1t will also find
great acceptance on the covered
patio. summer house, or screened
porch.
For further information, write
Mr.. Derwin, Room 200, The Eve
ming Star. Washinoton d C..
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iates. Royal Oaks. Mich. and
Carl Koch. Of Carl Koch q AS
sociates. Cambridge. Mass. as.
Isociate judges
Deadlines have been extended
to- August 1. for entry forms.
Complete material is to be SUBJ
mitted by September ~. A total
OF $1,000 in prizes win be awarded
In two observation-disclosures under
1900 square feet and over 1900
square feet. sI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-29
Reyes Is Chosen
Judge for
Competition

Arthur H. Reyes. Of Reyes q
Lethbridge. Washington, has
been selected as one of i've arch
itects to Judge 1857 architectural
awards sponsored by House and
Garden Magazine.
William H. Lowe, jr., editor in
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Ridsewood viIIose. Chevy Chose. Nd.
1909 BybVook Lone-0pen Sum-, l0-7

Impressive Colonial brick home very spoeious lot odon-
ing Roinowood. Den low first floor. screened
porch, delightful bedroom g tiled boths Ind Lovely
recreation Expondbe Bird H. odooe Blessed Socroent
Perish Near Schools and large ecreotion center This home is
priced to sell todoy
Directions: CHEVY Chase Circle
Western Are GresHuae ST. left blocks Bvbrook Lane then
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It's immocuote-true hoI-oI large rooms la H.
lov screened porch focno the eoden lovely tiled bohs
steps .otte Jorge closets level lot beautifully ondscoped
Prote drive TO oorooe Waking dstonee oil schools Bes-
sed Sacrament Porish block bus Quick possession
This home should be your Must todoy" list II is
priced OF SIG 95o-oetuoly below tcdoys market and will
sell quickly oct accordingly.
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