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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-02

~ prougC 70 an END the Cham.
ber's three-day 45th annua
meeting.
Mr.. Talbot, who is senior vic,
president and director of thu
Woodward q Lothrop Depart.
ment Store. spoke briefly. HI
called for economy in Govern.
ment and q better Federal tai
program"
John s. Coleman, outgoinf
president Of the Chamber, who
now becomes board chairman
presided at the dinner. He i,
president Of the Burroughs Corp
Of Detroit.
The chief speaker was Starry
Grange. vice president Of the
Pacific Olive Co. Of visalia, Calf
Leaders Of the national cham.
Der and guests. who included
major figures in Government
100 in all. were introduced by
Arch N. Booth. executive vice
president Of the chamber.
Harrington Applauded
The loudest applause and
cheers were given to Russell c.
Harrington. Internal Revenue di-
rector. whose job the chamber
has been trying to reduce through
its demands for smaller taxes
There were some friendly and
facetious boos initially, but SO
great was the applause Mr.. Har-
rington had to arise q second
time in acknowledgment.
Mr.. Talbot said he regards
the national chamber as q ''tem-
pie Of freedom" He explained
1t is dedicated to the dignity and
Importance Of the individual and
to his social. political and eco
nomic rights and liberties. He
continued:
Our country was founded on
the proposition that the indi-
vidual is all-important. All the
changes that have swept over
US have not changed. and can
not change, that concept.
"The Importance Of the indi-
vidual is the hallmark of the
American system. And this Is
the time that Americans, as In
dividuals. should stand up for
their inherent and constitutional
rights as the only sovereigns of
the land.
Things TO Be Done
There are today certain
things that must be done. Fol-
instance: .
I'VE must continue to strive
for the Government reorganiza-
ton proposals Of the second
Hoover Commission.
I'VE must push forward ener-
getically toward our goal Of real
istic economy in Government
operations.
I'VE must multiply our efforts
In behalf Of q better Federal tax
program.
"And we must search for ways
to protect the national we'll
being against the abuse OF
monopolistic power Of every
kind.
"As the new president Of the
Chamber Of Commerce Of the
United States. I am prepared to
devote a year Of my life to the
: service Of this magnificent fed
Grafton, for believe that no man
in private life could wish for any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-02
VIEW SuIutinq Teachers

Ladies Of the Veterans Of For
eign Wars Auxiliary in Land
over, Nd. will present flowers
to all teachers in the community
to honor them on the first Ma
tional Teachers Day which will
be celebrated on Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-02
Beck Probe SET
For Next Week;
Duff Wii|ldraws
BY CECIL HOLLAND


without the legal services Of
former Senator James H. Duff
lof Pennsylvania, Teamster.
Union President Dave Beck will
Igo before investigating Senators
next Wednesday to hear
further derogatory evidence
against him.
Chairman Mcclellan Of the
Select Senate Committee inves-
tigating wrongdoing in labor ant
management ordered the So.
|year-old Transfers boss to re.
turn on that date.
About the same, It became
known that Beck and Senator
dun had severed relations fol
reasons on which the two diff.
Tered.
Mr.. Dun said he had with.
drawn" from Beck's employ
ION the other hand. the labol
Header said he was drop.
ping the former Senator because
Mr. Dun would not appear
with him at the Forthcoming
hearing.
used Fifth Amendment
When Beck was questioned
last March rs and ~ he re-
peatedly invoked the Fifth
Amendment on all interrogation
about his financial dealings with
the Transfers and whether he
may have Incorporated more
than $4,000 Of union funds
for his personal use. He said
he was under income tax in
vestigation.
Arthur d. Condor. an assoc
ciate Of Mr.. DUH. appeared
with Beck ct the hearings. The
Transfers boss said repeatedly
he was invoking the Fifth
Amendment on the advice Of
Mr.. Duff.
The former Senator. when
first employed. said he would
mot appear ct the hearings since
the investigation began while he
was still serving in the Senate.
He was defeated for reelection
last November.
Mr.. Dun refused to elab-
Iorate on his reasons for with
drawing other than to say there
might be something" In q
statement by Mr.. Condor that
the work Mr.. Dun UNDER
took for Beck had been COM
lpleted.
Beck did not say who his new
counsel would be.
New Data ON Beck
In announcing the new hear
ling. Senator Mcclellan said the
committee has received add
tional information regarding Mr..
Beck's activities and the use Of
the power of the union to fur
ther his own financial interest. /"
Eight to 10 witnesses win
testify. Senator Mcclellan said.
They are expected to detail &C.
tivities Of companies in which
Beck has an interest or owns In
dealings with the Transfers.
Senator Mcclellan said Beck
also would be given ample op-
portunity" to back up q state
Iment attributed to him that he
could blow the lid right on the
Senate" by answering questions.
Transfers Await Hearing
Meanwhile, Beck announced
that the Transfers Union Ex-
|ecutive Board viii appear Mon
day before the AFL-CIO Ethical
Practices Committee to answer
charges that the union may be
substantially under the domina-
ton Of corrupt influences.
The announcement yesterday
was the first definite indication
the union would appear to an
swer the charges.
Beck himself Is scheduled to
appear before the AFL-CIO Ex-
ecutive Council May 20 to defend
himself against charges which
led to his suspension as an ALL
CIO oficer. He was suspended
after invoking the Fifth Amend
ment before the Senate commit
tee and refusing to explain his
handling Of Transfers funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-02
Talbot Takes Up Reins
As U. S. Chamber Head
BY FRANCIS p. DOUGLAS

Philip M Talbot last night as president Of
the United States Chamber of Commerce-the st Washing
tonan to be chosen for that office
He presented the annual dinner
which crowded the banquet at the SheratonPak Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-03
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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-09-10

annual installments with interest
on deferred payments, at the rate as
shall be borne by the bonds to be
issued in anticipation of the collec-
tion thereof; provided that the own
er of any property assessed, may, at
his option, pay such assessment in
cash within thirty days after the
passage of such assessing ordinance.
Section 5. That bonds of the City
of London, Ohio. shall be issued in
anticipation of the collection of as
sessments by installments and In an
amount equal thereto: and notes of
said City shall be issued in antiei-
patton OF the levying of such as
sessment and the issue of such
bonds.
Section 6. That the Consulting En-
gineers be and are hereby directed
to prepare and file with the Council
a tentative assessment showing the
amount to be assessed on each lot or
parcel of land to be assessed.
Section z That the Service Direc-
tor be and he is hereby authorized
and directed, as soon as funds
therefore are available. to make and
execute a contract for said improve
ment with the lowest and best bid :
der after advertisement according
to law.
Section g. This ordinance is de-
clared to be an emergency measure
for the reason that the public peace,
health and safety of the inha bitants
of the City of London require its
immediate passage so that work
may be begun on this Improvement
before the onset Of bad weather.
Passed August Is, 1857
c. O. Snow
President of Council
APPROVED:
E. p. Speasmaker Mayor
ATTEST:
Forrest r. Hanson, Clerk
Sept. 10 16 II
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-09-10
ATTEST.
ORDINANCE NO. 100.

Forrest r. Hanson
Clerk Of Council
Sept. 8 10 16 II
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-09-10

damages resulting therefrom shall
be judicially inquired into after the
completion of the proposed improve
ment, and the City Solicitor be and
ed to institute proceedings in a court
of competent jurisdiction to inquire
into such claims.
Section 8. That the whole cost of
the said Improvement shall be as
sessed by the foot front upon the
following described lots and lands
all lots and lands inside the corpor-
ate limits Of the City of London
which abutt the said Improvement;
the cost of the said Improvement
shall include the cost and expense
of the preliminary and other sur
veys and the printing and publish
ing of the said notices, the cost of
construction together with interest
on notes and bonds issued in antici-
patton of the collection of deferred
assessments and all other expendi-
lures.
Section 4. That the assessments so
to be levied shall be paid in ten (1)
annual installments with interest on
deferred payments, at the rate as
shall be borne by the bonds to be
Issued in anticipation of the collec-
ton thereof; provided that the own
er OF any property assessed. may,
at his option. pay such assessing
ordinance.
section 5. That bonds of the City
of London, Ohio. shall be issued in
anticipation of the collection of as
sessments by installments and in
an amount equal thereto; and notes
Of said City shall be issued in am
ticlpation of the levying of such as
Sessment and the issue of such
bonds.
Section s. That the Consulting
engineers be and are hereby direct
ed TO prepare and file with the
Councll tentative assessment
showing the amount to be assess
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-09-10

of said notes or the bonds in antici-
patton of which they are issued
when and as the same fall due.
Section s. 1t is hereby determined
that all acts, conditions and things
necessary to be done, precedent &c
and in the issuing of these notes, in
order to make them legal, valid and
binding obligations of said city
have been done, performed and have
happened in regular and due form
as required by law; that the faith
credit and revenue of said city are
hereby irrevocably pledged for the
prompt payment of the principal
and interest thereof at maturity and
that no limitation of Indebtedness
of taxation, either statutory or con-
stitutional, has been exceeded in is
suing these notes.
Section 3. The city auditor is here
by directed to forward a certified
copy of this ordinance to the county
auditor.
Section 10. This Ordinance is de-
clared to be an emergency measure
for the reason that the public peace
health, and safety of the inhabitants
of the city of London require the
immediate issue of said notes in or
der to provide funds to pay the cost
of the Improvement contemplated
and shall take effect Immediately
upon its passage.
Passed August Is, 1857.
G. o. Snow
President of Council
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Forrest r. Hanson
Clerk of Council
Sept. 9 10 16 II
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-09-10
ORDINANCE NO.

ORDINANCE No. 1@l2
Determining to proceed with the
the construction of curbs and gut
ters, a boulevard strip, and the paw
ing of said street.
Be it ordained by the Council OF
the City Of London, State Of Ohio:
Section /. That it is hereby deter
mined to proceed with the improve
ment of Whitaker Drive bv the con-
struction of curbs and cutters, a
boulevard strip, and the paving OF
said street, i'm accordance with Or
dinance No. 1905. passed on the 1st
day of August, 1857 and in accord
ance with the plans. specifications,
estimates. and profiles heretofore
approved and now on file in the Of
flee Of the Service Director.
damages resulting theerfrom shall
be judicially inquired into after the
completion of the proposed improve
ment, and the City Solicitor be and
he is hereby authorized and direct
ed to institute proceedings in a
court of competent jurisdiction to
induire into such claims.
Section 3. That the whole cost of
the said Improvement shall be as
sessed equally upon all lots and
lands which abutt said improve
ment. The cost of the said improve
ment shall include the cost and ex-
pense of the preliminary and other
surveys and the printing and pub
fishing of the said notices, the cost
of construction together with inter-
est on notes and bonds issued in an
ticipation of the collection of defer
red assessments and all other ex-
penditures.
Section a. That the assessments so
to be levied shall be paid in ten (l0)
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-09-10
ORDINANCE NO. 1905

ORDINANCE NO. 1905
An Ordinance declaring ii necessary
to improve Whitaker Drive by the
construction of curbs and cutters.
boulevard strip, and the paving of
said street.
Be it ordained by the Council of
the City of London, State Of Ohio:
Section |. That ii is necessary to
improve Whitaker Drive by the con-
struction Of curbs and cutters, a
boulevard strip and the paving of
said street.
Section 2. That the drawing, spe-
cifications, and estimates of the
said proposed improvement hereto
gineers and now on file in the of
flee of the Service Director, be and
the same are hereby approved.
Section 3. That the whole cost of
the said Improvement shall be as
sessed equally upon all lots and
lands which abutt said improves
ment. The cost OF the said improve
ment shall include the cost and eX-
pense of the preliminary and other
surveys and the printing and pub
fishing Of the said notices. the cost
of construction together with inter-
est on notes and bonds issued in an
ticipation of the collection of defer
red assessments and all other ex-
penditures.
Section 4. That the assessments so
to be levied shall be paid in ten (0)
annual in installments with interest on
deferred payments at not more than
six per cent (6%) per annum; pro-
vided that the owner of the propertv
assessed may at his option pay such
assessment in cash within thirty
days from and after the passage OF
the assessing ordinance in which
case such cash assessment shall not
include any item of interest upon
bonds to be issued in anticipation
Of the collection Of deferred Install
ments of assessments.
Section 5. That notes and bonds
Of the City of London, Ohio, shall
be issued in anticipation of collec-
tion OF assessments by installments
and in an amount equal thereto.
Section 6. This ordinance is de-
clared to be an emergency measure
for the reason that the public peace,
health and safety Of the inhabitants
| of the City of London require its
J immediate passage so that work
may be begun on this Improvement
before the onset of had weather.
Passed August Is. 1857.
G. o. Snow
President Of Council
APPROVED:
r. =. Speasmaker
Mayor
ATTEST:
Forrest r. Hanson
Clerk Of Council
| Sept. 8 10 16 II
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-09-10
ORDINANCE No. 1anz

To provide for the submission to
the electors of the City of London,
Ohio, of the question Shall a COM
mission be chosen to frame a char
ter" and for the election of the
members of the commission. Be it
ordained by the Council of the City
of London, State of Ohio, two-thirds
of all members elected thereto con-
curing:
SEC. /. That the question Shall
a commission be chosen to frame a
charter" be submitted to a vote of
the qualified electors of the said
city at the regular election to be
held on Tuesday the 5th day of No
vember, 1857, at the regular places
of voting in said city as established
by the Board of Deputy State Super
visors and Inspectors of Elections
of Madison County, Ohio, between
the hours of $50 am. and $3.50 pm.
Eastern Standard time that said
question shall be submitted upon
the form of ballot approved and rec
commended by the office Of the Sec
retary of State for the State of
Ohio:
SEC. II. All nominations for mem
bers of such commission shall be
made by nominating petitions sign
ed by not less than 26 nor more
than 50 qualified electors residing
in the City of London, Ohio, and pro-
vided that the names of more than
one commissioner may be placed
upon any of said petitions and any
elector signing thereon shall be
deemed to have signed for each of
the commissioners whose names ap-
pear in said petition. Said petitions
shall be certified and filed with the
Board Of Deputy State Supervisors
and Inspectors OF Elections for Mad
ison County, Ohio, on or before the
Goth day before the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in Novem-
her 1897.
SEC. III. The ballots shall be
printed and prepared as otherwise
provided by law and the rules and
regulations Of the Secretary Of
non partisan candidates;
SEC. w. All statutes, rules and
regulations governing the qualifica-
tions of voters, the marking of ball
lots. the counting Of ballots and GER
tifying election results shall be ap-
plicable to this election; ..
SEC V. That the Clerk be and he
| hereby is directed to certify a copy
Of this ordinance to the Board OF
Deputy State Supervisors and In
spectors of Elections for Madison
County, Ohio.
SEC. VI: That the Mayor be and
he is hereby directed to give public
notice of the time and place of hold
ing such election by publication of
such notice at least ten days prior
to the day of such election, in Q
newspaper published and of general
circulation in said city.
SEC. VII: This ordinance shall be
published for the times and in the
newspapers as required for publica-
tion of ordinances, resolutions and
proclamations of elections and shall
take effect and be in force from and
after the earliest period allowed by
law.
Passed August Is, 1857.
G. o. Snow, President
ATTEST:
Forrest r. Hanson, Clerk
STATE OF OHIO,
COUNTY OF MADISON,
CITY OF LONDON, IS:
The undersigned as Clerk for the
City of London. Ohio, hereby certi-
fies that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of an ordinance adopt.
ed by the London city council OF
London. Ohio, on the 18th day OF
July, 1857.
Forrest r. Hanson, Clerk
Sept 9 10 16 II
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-09-10

be held in PEBBLES, Ohio, Septem-
Der IL, Is, 10, and 20.
Frame, whose ancestors original
ly settled in Adams County as
result of land grants for Revolu-
tionary War Veterans, has been a
lifelong resident of this hilly, farm
ing country. He now operates a re-
tail store in the county seat, West
Union.
Typical of the enthusiastic effort
being expended by Adams Coun-
tians to make this worldwide ex-
position a great success, he regards
this show as a great boon to world
peace and amity, as well as an in
ternational conservation promotion.
In commenting on the value OF
the Worlds Conservation -Exposl-
ton and Flowing Contests, he said:
There is so much talk about war
with great nations flexing their
muscles, that l believe people
should talk and act peace through
international competitive events.
Our blowing contest here will show
the world Adams County stands
for peace and the promotion OF
good will"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-09-10

ed on each lot or parcel of land to
be assessed.
Section Z. That the Service Direc-
tor be and he is hereby authorized
and directed, as soon as funds there
fore are available, to make and ex-
ecute a contract for said improve
ment with the lowest and best bid
der after advertisement according
to law.
Section s. This ordinance is de-
clared to be an emergency measure
for the reason that the public peace
health and safety of the inhabitants
of the City of London require its
immediate passage so that work
may be begun on this Improvement
before the onset of bad weather.
Passed: August Is, 1857
G. o. Snow
President of Council
APPROVED:
E. +. Speasmaker, Mayor
ATTEST:
Forrest r.. Hanson, Clerk.
Sept. 10 16 II
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-09-10

Fund to be applied the payment of
principal and interest Of said notes
in the manner provided by law.
Section 6. Said notes shall be full
general obligations of the city and
the full faith, credit and revenue of
said city are hereby pledged for the
prompt payment of the same. The
par value to be received from the
sale of the bonds anticipated by
said notes and any excess fund re-
sulting from the issuance of said
notes shall, to the extent necessary.
be used only for the retirement of
said notes at maturity, together
with interest thereon, and is here
by pledged for such purpose.
Section 7. During the year or
years while such notes run there
shall be levied on all the taxable
property in the city of London, in
addition to, all other, taxes; direct
tax annually not less than that
which would have been levied if
bonds had been issued without the
prior issue of such notes
Said tax shall be and is hereby
ordered computed, certified, levied
and extended upon the tax duplicate
and collected by the same officers,
in the same manner and at the same
time that taxes for general purpose
for each of said years are certified,
extended and collected. Said tax
shall be placed before and in pref
erence to all other items and for the
full amount thereof. The funds de-
rived from said tax levies hereby
required shall be placed in sep
arate and distinct fund, which, to-
the same, shall be irrevocably
pledged for the payment Of the
principal and interest of said notes
or the bonds in anticipation of
which they are issued when and as
the same fall due.
Section 8. It is hereby determined
that all acts, conditions and things
necessary to be done, precedent to
and in the issuing of these notes, in
order to make them legal, valid and
binding obligations of said city
have been done, performed and have
happened in regular and due form
as required by law: that the faith,
credit and revenue of said city are
hereby irrevocably pledged for the
prompt payment of the principal
and interest thereof at maturity
and that no limitation Of indebted
ness of taxation, either statutory or
constitutional, has been exceeded in
issuing these notes.
Section 9. The city auditor is here
by directed to forward a certified
copy of this ordinance to the coun-
ty auditor.
Section 10. This Ordinance is de-
clared to be an emergency measure,
for the reason that the public peace,
health, and safety Of the inhabitants
of the city of London require the
immediate issue of said notes in
order to provide funds to pay the
cost of the Improvement contem-
plated and shall take effect immedi-
ately upon its passage.
Passed: August Is, 1857.
G. O. Snow
President of Council
APPROVED:
f. P. Speasmaker, Mayor
ATTEST:
Forrest r. Hanson
Clerk of Council
Sept. 10 16 II
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-09-10

ORDINANCE NO. 1909
Determining to proceed with the
Improvement Of Lafayette Road by
the construction of curbS and gut
ters commencing 90 feet east of the
present curb and gutter and thence
in an easterIy direction to the most
easterly property line of w. Richard
Day.
Be it ordained by the Council of
the City of London, State of Ohio:
Section l. That it is hereby deter
mined to proceed with the improve
ment of Lafayette Road by the con-
struction of curbs and cutters COM
mencing so feet east Of the present
curb and gutter and thence in an
easterly direction to the most east
erly property line of w Richard
Day, in accordance with Ordinance
No. 1906. passed on the 1st day of
August. 1857 and in accordance with
the plans. specifications, estimates
and profiles heretofore approved
and now on file in the office of the
Service Director.
Section 2. That all claims for