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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-09

sentially a finding and adj
visory group on taxation. The
1925 statute which created it listed
its principal functions as investi-
eating the operation and effects of
the Federal system of internal
revenue taxes and the adminiStra-
ton of those taxes.
The committee has considerable
legal latitude for conducting other
investigations and studies in re-
Spect to such taxes. 1t also advises
appropriate Senate and House
committees on possible methods Of
making taxes. especially income
taxes, simpler and more equitable.
Mr.. STAN and the stan, number
ing about Is lawyers. analysts, spe-
cialists, researchers and clerical en-
ployes. work frequently not only
with the House and Senate COM
mittees concerned with taxes, but
also with Treasury and Internal
Revenue Service officials.
The committee STATS most no.
table projects in recent years in
cluded a special study of post war
taxation. refund provisions on in
come. estate and gift taxes. and
assistance in the massive 1854 re-
vision Of the Internal Revenue Code.
Choin Reaction
Its most recent publication
a seemingly routine three-page
pamphlet with the prosaic title
Estimates OF Federal Receipts for
Fiscal Years 1857 and l958"-set
of a chain reaction in fiscal quar-
tiers Of Congress and the rest OF
the Government.
Characteristic OF Mr.. STAN, this
staff statement attempted no pol
icy announcements and avoided
any appearance Of trying to suggest
what ought or ought not to be done
about cutting taxes.
To what extent Mr.. STAN, the
staff report. or the Joint committee
itself persuaded some Democrats
to soft-pedal any tax reduction bill
move can only be surmised. Natu-
rally. Mr.. STAN would not talk
about that even If he were asked.
Nevertheless. prospects of enact
ment of an income tax relief bill
at the 1857 congressional session
to take effect next January / seem
to be growing DINNER. Such a bill
has a somewhat better chance of
passing at the 1858 session and
being made retroactive to January
l OF that year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-09
BY RICHARD OESTERMANN

One morning fast summer. an
American diplomat showed up at
the Epidemic Hospital in Copen-
hagen. Denmark. with his 17-year-
old daughter who suffered from
fever. headache and a stiff neck
symptoms Of polio.
AS he walked out. leaving her in
the hands Of Danish physicians, he
had no more to go on than their
tentative diagnosis that although
the girl had received only a first
incubation Of Denmark's special
vaccine there was a frightening
possibility that she had fallen vic
tim to the dread disease.
If this was indeed polio, after an
incubation. nothing like it had
happened in Denmark before.
Forty-eight agonizing hours later,
the suffering American parents
learned the final verdict: not polio.
Instead the symptoms were due to
a minor ailment, giving a tempo
rarily similar clinical picture. And
OCAAAAAuA n . VI
polio still stood unblemished.
AS Of this month with the vast
majority Of the Danish population
inoculated. some polio cases have
occurred but most have been mild
and not one fatal case has been
registered.
Little Denmark. with only a.
million inhabitants. has so far in
oculated 80 per cent of all people
up to the age of 40 in a drive of
unparalleled success.
To Americans this record may
seem miraculous. Actually, behind
it was great deal of hard and
careful work. Denmark had done
it. and how she had done it was
one Of the bright new chapters in
combating the disease.
In 1854. when DR.. Jonas E. Salk
announced his new vaccine to the
world. Denmark's doctors, like those
in virtually all countries, had been
at work for years on the problem.
In a population Of somewhat less
than half that Of New York City,
the Danes with their high standard
Of living had been recording one
Of the highest polio rates on record:
During the serious epidemic in
1852. 5.676 polio cases were reg
istered or 1909 per 100000 inhabit-
ants. OF the paralyzed victims 262
died. corresponding to six out of
every 100000 Danes. Hospitals were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-09
MEET Mr.. STAN
Hills Tax Expert Is Retiring Kind

thority on taxes. but he is the
only one who can talk about him
self. And he won't"
1t thus may come as a surprise to
many of his associates that this
powerfully built man whose main
exertion seems to center on tax
tables once covered lot of ground
on the tennis courts. He still be-
longs to yacht club here. He owns
a Maryland farm where he usually
stays when not at his home in
Chevy Chase or at his Office.
Notwithstanding his devotion to
work and long hours of labor he
is no desk slave. much less a slave
driver. AS soon as Congress adj
journs every year he heads for his
farm. He told a friend that he no
longer remains at his Office after
adjournment to clean up odds and
ends" He found that the odds and
ends never ended.
A Quiet Influence
Mr. STAN often sits in the Senate
or House chamber to assist man.
ayers Of tax bills. Members say he
never attempts to suggest tax
policy or impose his views on speci-
nc types Of revenue-raising. But
they credit him with profound in
fiuence because of his vast back
ground and his grasp of hard facts
that sometimes debate great ex-
pectations or rosy political hopes
of legislators.
Whether Mr.. STAN is a Republi-
can or Democrat is officially I'M
known at the Capitol. and nobody
cares. He entered Government
service in 1922 as an attorney in
the Internal Revenue Service. He
had obtained an ABB. degree from
Washington College and a law de-
gree from Georgetown University.
In 1927 he became assistant coun-
sci of the Joint committee and its
staff director in 1893.
Other little known facts about
this comparatively little known ex-
pert are that he is bachelor, has
written several books and articles
on taxation. was an ensign in the
United States Naval Reserve. and
sees no reason why he should at
tempt to be the best dressed man
in Washington.
The Joint committee Of 10 mem
bers selected from the House Ways
and Means Committee and the
Senate Finance Committee is es-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-09
BY MARY LOU WERNER

A candidate without any opposi-
ton has become the most contro-
verSial figure in Virginia's APP
preaching Democratic primary.
He is Howard c. Gilmer, IT.. of
Pulaski, who is the party's lone
nominee for attorney general.
Mr.. Gilmer's letter writing talents
have put HIM on the political hot
spot. While he was United States
District Attorney for the Western
district Of Virginia, he became a
resident director for the National
Old Line Insurance Co. and wrote
letters indorsing policies offered by
that company.
The Virginia Association OF Life
Underwriters and the Roanoke AS
ISOLATION of Life Underwriters last
month adopted resolutions accus-
ing Mr.. Gilmer of peddling influ-
ence by writing the letters and &C.
cepting pay from the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-09
Civil Rights:
House Test

The administration civil rights
bill provides for trial by a Judge
whenever a contempt arises out Of
the flouting Of an injunction against
the denial Of civil rights. Southern
opponents Of the bill have argued
that this denies a basic constitu-
tional right--the right to a jury
trial. Proponents Of the bill reply
hat Southern Juries are not inclined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-09

Line to cease using his letter in
sales presentations"
In Mr. Gilmer's words, the in
surors' criticism is a deliberate
political smear instigated behind
scenes by political opponents.
He said the smear" began with
anonymous letters circulated among
members of the General Assembly
and other people throughout the
State.
A CowordIy Act
THE writer did not have the
courage to sign it, said Mr.. Gilmer.
Subsequent events are just a con-
tinuation of this cowardly act. In
order to dupe the public, these peo-
pie have now pushed it and dis
torted the facts to make it appear
that there was wrongdoing. AS I
originally said, my employment was
as a resident director of the COM
pany. Naturally. some discounted
competitors did not like it,"
Mr.. Gilmer'S license asa life in
surance agent was issued by the
State Corporation Commission in
July. 1858, and the insurers say the
letters were written that same year.
while he was United States Attor-
ney for the Western District of
Virginia.
II it is any consolation to Mr..
Gllmer and his Democratic hackers,
he was not the only letter writer
for National Old Line.
An enterprising reporter for the
Richmond News Leader checked
sec records and found that resi-
dent directorshipS were held
throughout the State by some other
prominent figures.
To Get Commissions
According to the sec. agents who
served as resident directors were To
receive $35 per $4,000 of insurance
sold with their assistance. That's
where the letters came in.
Ana II the scattered finger point
ing isn't enough to take the heat
OIL Mr.. Gilmer, the Democrats ap-
parently have some reserve strategy
to employ.
A 1ocular luncheon conversation
overheard between two top Demo-
cratic chieftains in Richmond last
week went something like this.
Politician No. This Gilmer
incident could turn out for the good
OF the party--look what happened
TO Vice President Nixon in 1852"
Politician No. 2.-"Yes, but Nixon
had cocker spaniel"
Politician No. l.-"Well. we can
always buy Gilmer a dog. or bor-
row one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-09

sonally of the school that you
are going to have either authorized
trade or you are going to have
clandestine trade. don't see
as much advantage in maintaining
the Ctrade) differential as some
people do. :"
The Eisenhower comment, COM
ing almost on the heels Of strong
and uncompromising State Depart
ment reafiirmations OF the United
States determination TO retain a
total embargo against trade with
Red China, brought angry re-
sponses from some Senators.
But the strength of the Senate
bloc shaping up in favor Of a new
look" at United States China policy
appeared to be gaining last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-09
Pentogon Furor

There we're unusually vehement
protests from the armed forces last
week. An order Of Defense Secre-
tary Wilson slashed military
contract spending by $500 million
across the board" The action was
necessary. the Pentagon said, to
forestall overspending that has
exceeded this years budget forecast
OF $50 billion by more than So
billion.
The services. particularly the Air
Force, walled that the directive
would seriously impair national
defense. Senator Symington. Dem
ocrat Of Missouri. charged that the
order meant direct cutting OF part
OF our strategic retaliatory control. :"
But the Pentagons fiscal boss, AS
sistant Secretary Wilfred j. Mcneil.
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Continued From Page AIS

was favorable to the White House,
the Senator's nevertheless signified
their displeasure with the foreign
aid programs present setup. A
rider attached to the bill would
take foreign aid away from the
International Cooperation Admin
istration and give it to the State
Department.
Despite the easy victory in the
committee. however. the bill faces
the usual rocky road ahead in the
full Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-09
Embarrassing Spot

Embarrassing Spot
Whatever the compensation was
for. 1t has put Mr.. Gilmer and the
State Democratic organization
which is supporting him in an en-
barassing position. to say the least.
Notwithstanding. Mr.. Gilmer has
made up his mind to stay on the
ticket. And apparently his decision
has the blessing Of Senator Byrd,
Gov. Stanley. and company.
Defending such situation in
political campaign is an unaccus-
toned role for the Virginia Demo-
cratic organization led by Senator
Byrd. The ruling political clan al
ways has been able to point PRIDE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-09
REVIEW OF THE WEEKS EVENTS

warned that current spending rates
would cost $42 billion in the year
ahead rather than the $38 billion
estimated in the budget.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-09
WRGhIAS POLITICAL STORM
The GiImer Case Has Democrats Worried

The candidate promptly denied
that he was paid for the letters, but
acknowledged that he did get some
compensation for serving as a resi-
dent director Of the insurance
firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-09
A Personal Report on Tranqui|izers

Millions of Americans are
taking tranquilising pills. One
medical estimate is that more
than 40 million prescriptions for
these drugs were issued last
year. Some physicians siDedr by
them as a medication for tense
or anxious patients, Others find
their widespread use "territy-
ing" as one doctor put it at an
American Medical Association
symposium last meek.
Recently a Bethesda minister
decided to find out for himself
and his congregation u just
hon. tranquilisers affect the
taker in his oiDn feelings and
in his relationships Nth the
people around him. Here is his
report:
By THE REV. JOHN BAKER
Minister, Unitarian Church Of
Montgomery County
All last year I was troubled by
the number of people who told me
they were taking tranquilizers;
was also concerned about the con-
Trajectory reports about these
drugs. I knew doctors who pre-
ccs-ikod fhav,a f0x al that. ,,1~,,o,,e
or worried patients and preachers
who denounced them with almost
the same vigor they attacked
strong drink.
Some people who were taking
the drugs asked me what I thought
of them, as if they were not sure
it was right to need them. Others
were enthusiastic. and their praise
amounted to a sales talk.
! had a hard time matching the
benefits I heard about on the one
hand with the perils described on
the other. At the same time.
everything pointed to the necessity
for my discussing the religious i'm
plications of tranquilizers from the
pulpit.
Loeicol Experiment
After talking to physicians,
chemists and psychiatrists. I had
a much better idea of what the
scientific world knew about the
drugs. But I still had no idea
what the person taking them felt.
or how life changed for him. There
seemed one logical thing to do
try them myself.
A psychoanalyst friend with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-09

Mr.. oestermonn is o Copenhagen journalist
ond mooozine writer.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1957-01-05

Our Congratulations to Mr..
David Whitfield OF Belmont,
who recently was selected by
the president of Home Federal
Saving and Loan Association
to head the grand opening acti-
vities.
Mr.. Whitfield is widlv
known, in Detroit. especial-
ly on north end. where he
serves as president of the
Belmont Ave. Black Club.
His wife. Ruth. is on the
advertising staff Of a local
newspaper. They have two
sons.
New Bundle
The Thomas Johnsons Of
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1957-01-05
Carefully Observe
Children Emotions

ANN ARPOR-Carefully OBJ
serve in your children every
emotion that is praiseworsly and
LEI reward accompany it.
These words of wisdom were
written by DR.. Hueh Smith in
his book. ] etter 10 Married
Women, on Nursing and the
NJ anag m ent of Children"
philadelphia. 1902 now IN The
University Ct Michgan's Gle
ments Tihrsry.
DR.. Smith, who wne he Dr..
Shock Of The late Fioht~er'h
Century, tried to punc,ure old
wives tale about childbirth ami
infant care. says Howard II.
Peckham, director OF the Lib
rary.
oAfrhlen.. g. DrSmith. whotnoi.
DR.. Smith assures harried pa
rents, Il would earnestly recon-
mend forbearance. The encour-
agement of one virtuous i'm
pulse will have much happier
effect than the correction of a
hundred faults"
The doctor, who would pro-
badly have been an exponent
of progressive education in our
day writes: Where children's
dispositions are untoward, if
they be subdued by harsh
words, threats, and chastise-
ment. how are their tempers
ruffledl And what is TO be
expected but that they consider
severity and violence as the only
means for them to obtain any
ptnt over others"
A s'ick'cr fo~ keenirg ~~o-
riSes to the small fry. he writ e.
Even in the NEST irifln7 p~o-
misc a r7re1- cHr r'"kn 70
ch'l"rr,. | oorrcct'v rccnnr I'D
49, u NJ r,lir'o--'v 'h>~o' to.
Otherwise you teach them a
shock M les-on cf decci'"
No. 'or rn~mo-' 'v"u'l 'Nn
roc, 'octo~ to'~r~'e lvi~n ha' i;
- child~c~ "Fo~ o~,'iv0caticr
'hoir -ur'Ghmert or"h' 20 he
exceedingly severe" "Put.' he
wa~~r. ain every noint where
YOU find IL rccoc~arv ~ co-~o"+
ho ~,,.a ,.N,. -->~l, 4ho.-- +--.'-'
ecr~'rla or thoir errcr. Be tho
roughly ~atiefio1 49,. -
cc~1s from culpab'o erno'ion
before Won r~r~o''a ''~--~ Co. =
sometimes fall out that wrong
actions may PR coed from laud-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1957-01-05
Society Doings

were beautifully attired for the
occasion.
After having been served with
a delightful supper, club pals
received their gifts, then sociable
games become the attraction.
Mrs. Dorothy Duncan of Alger
St. is president.
The Detroit Council of Wo-
mems Clubs gave a beautiful
Christmas party Thursday evc-
ming in the elaborate recrea-
tion room of Mrs. Inez Young
OF Sunset Blvd. Members and
friends made il happy &C.
casion.
Mr.. ard Mrs. EdwarS p
Cf Pacific Street opened their
J voly J one Cor he annua
Xmas party Of Tho p no"h' CIR
Weinee ay 10 the r riends ane
husbands. The table was lod
with over 60 may d7lcc' NJ
ca ables, which eve-y one en-
jo''e'.
Secret pail were fi~'''v ~"
known and their gifts were sim
Nv 'nv w, alcc rif 'or uas''
All total, a most enjoyable eve
niv@
Idlewild To- Owner's cp'h
Detroit Branch cove a r. -
Cfriqtrnos patty Gun Az e-eni"
NJ the homo o. NJ ~-' -
' 1i~hard o. West Bosscn Blvd
Tio~o ,vcrn Man, rrr-1b &c n"
q q n >-n~c-,' f0~ wi 'c''
r. =. w. - ~''-1son Is IN
- ~ p~oG;dent.
"rnrpr vo-1en' fcr Td'-w eli
= - rlr'u obiac .vc 20 n
c'ub.
-.a co~-e;- Croup e-'cvaS
I ,r,m~nco'v their annuel Christ
r1as par'v eiv"r ~ ~" sp'c'ou
,orco n Me-. Geneva Ca"-ev q
Tiremar rvenuo. A lovo'y dir
rc~ wee served anl Christina
g;r.s exchance1. with other SC
ciabIe diversions.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Branam o.
Arden PAX were host to TIE
Detroit Idlewilder Club last
SUNDAY evening for their Christ
mas party and regular business
meeting.
After having been graciousiy
served, social hours were IN
dulged In and there was mucn
| fun. 0,,
Some present were: David
Prantlev joseph Craigen. =
caldwell Arthur Cartwrien'
Mr.. and Mrs. John Conway, Mrs
Katie Davis, T. Roseman. MIS-
EVELYN d. Fields. Mrs. Sue Dodd
LEROY Dews. Jaw Ellis, oscar
Fite, Phil Giles. Willis Graves we,
DIR. Ted Hughes. Mr.. and MRS
Andrew Jackson. Bill Horton
DIR. Richard McGhee, DR.. j. n
Mattox. Laverne and Sadie
Johnson. Clarence Brown BOT
Weaver and others.
Mrs. Francis co'man OF Lima .
Ohio, were the Xmas guest .,
the acotman family" OF Bla'n'
avenue. ----
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1957-01-05
Bv RUBY WOODS

Hello! HOW's Ii been treat
ing everyone this week? I have
had a very nice week and now
am looking fol ward to ga'ne
hack to school and coping the
books.
New that vacation f're Is
ever and evsrvons viii b. CO.
ing back 20 school il VII be
very lonesome in D-tro'f bu.
w, ell can have pioasant msm-
o-ie-.
The Alp'a Phi Alpha Fra'ern-
~ presented Christina Capers'
TUESDAY,. Dec. IS, at the Wayne
STUDENT Center.
Many couples danced to he
muse of the Wiley Thompson
Combo with their real cool
music.
Among a few of those there
were Margaret White, Audrey
Small, Weston Diggs. Frank
Clark, Rosa Marie Block, Dennis
Schultz. Nettie Jones, George
Jennett, Izetta Ray, Johnson
Woods, Edward Boyer, Bernice
Sharpe. Nickie Pitts, Barbara
Edwards, Ronnie Harden, Gerald
jones, Joan Scott, Everette Rob-
inson, Fairfax Woods, Ronald
Bingham, Phillip Thompson,
William Lewis, yours truly, and
many others.
Little Miss Carolyn Paiier-
son of Garland avenue gave a
fule party Saturday in her
spacious rec eaton room. The
cclor schenre FIR the evening
WAS b'u> and pink.
Miss Peterson Looked vers'
'ha"ming in her =. ir, oe :. block
''a~col rrcv wv lrague ski
with gN'l md t'~~k accessor. IS.
Eo''n1 FIof D,-s
Arlo,o II So ca"-g h01 dco@
ND chips AM s'rpin- asscr' !
~ WOO Ka~o'-'~ MANGO. Joan
r'char'. Jane C'l'iam Ju-e Rii.
Cc-~~l V>-~~~ M rlo
7av-o Dnn-'e cni h. Marin
orins. Tar V Joncc Lirdar
olSman Robert and Join Thor
I'll y hn'y 'er Charlie
VAN, Ma' rie Jean Ridlcv Fran
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Continued From Page 81
Sullivan, Mrs. Julia Murchison
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Cabule.
II was a real Christmas din
ner at the home of Mrs. Daisy
Smith Tuesday. Mrs. John
Thomas was guest.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard King
OF Firwood gave an elaborate
dinner party Sunday evening,
inviting "a friends to share the
hospitality.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Fowler %
Bewick were the gracious hos'
TO an elaborate Christmas party
Saturday nigh.
As usual the vul,'i'e decor
tifns nd the sma 'ly dressed
r'''rc"S added O.. made 4 beau
tiful scene.
a delicious dir-cr was serve ,
and quite pa'a.ablc 20 all.
Guests: Mr.. and Mr.. FIR I'd
Howell Mr.. and Mrs. William
Jackson Mr.. and No.. crr"re
Johnson Mr.. and Ms. T'o'''"-
Searcy, Mr.. and Ms. MARSHALL
Fstis Mr.. and NJ s. Leroy
Spradley, M. and M s. j p.
Young Mr.. am Ms. r otN-
wart, Mr.. and Mrs. WI a'.l POI
inSon. Mr.. an Mrs. H'nrv Pa
terson, Mr.. md Ma 10 '
Iallaferro and Mrs. Ada Broad
dus.
cI.uss
Current Topic Str - -
gave 'heir annual Christina.
pat ~ TIE h~me % M 90
Mre. CNarles Diras or. o. B =
ton Blvd. Thnrsdsv ev,1'~~
The members and their guest:
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1957-01-05
1een-Age
Talk

els Sharpe, jerry Roseman, and
q host Of others.
Rose Marie Block. Barbara
Edwards. Kai Nixon, ValariN
Hall. Ronali Harden, Denn''
Schultz, Fa.r'ax Woods, Gera''
jones AMI George Johns n
served az host and HOSES to n
g CUP of 100 teen-agers SUNDAY
Dec. % in tie beautiful recre-
alton room of Rose Marie Block
on Ed son.
Dancers
Everyone dan cd TO both p-o-
eressive jazz and rock and roll.
Among those enj wing them
rr'''Ns q 'eis rh''lCus party
were: Frank Clark. Audrey
Small, Bob Jackson. MCKEE PITT,
Barbara Brooks, Phillip Thomp-
son, Bernice Sharpe, James
Boyd, Pat Harris, Sidney Fox,
jeanette Williams, Weston Diggs,
Doyle Cole, George Jennett, De-
MISE Lett;
Bobbie Fletcher, Johns n
Woods, Everette Robinson, Wade
Cartwright. Alvin Cruther,
James Varley, Joyce Shaw, Bar
bara Moore, Delphine Mallare,
Eleanor Jones. Dolores Mallare,
Daritz Mallare.
Pat Greene. Raymond Dudley,
Sandra Cox, Chester Parker,
Harry Todd, Tommy Route,
Joyce Holder. Gloria Adams,
Lester Tally, Edsel Burke, Lar
mon McKennon. JIMMY Estell,
Wyche Wyche Alta Harrison,
Madeline Wyche. Gwen Nc
I.vans. Diane Ely and many
others.
Tho c e~-opoliton Coe1e viii
rroco~. winter Fantasy" Jan
4 at the Lazy IT, uroan YWCA,
G. Antoine and Elizabeth.
The highlight o. thu evnninc
will be music by the Jazz Dele
gates.
Well, I guess as time qoes or
I will have more 20 report t.
vou but until tho ~ long ~
Rave very HAPPY NEW
WEAR.