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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-07
ANTIQUES ALMANAC
Reflection Urged
In Buying Mirrors

sure way of knowing the origin
or age Of these mirrors. With
a feeling of fuGlity. the warn
ing should be given that SUBJ
stantial evidence should be
available before paying for
antiquity as well as attrac-
tiveneSs.
In this country, production
of reasonably priced mirrors
began after 1900, when mirror
makers invaded a field until
then the monopoly of cabinet
makers.
Early mirrors were in the
Sheraton style with the two
panel effect, then the Empire
influence took over.
Between 1880 and l845 a
single pane of glass was sub
stituted for the two-panel
glass, and mirrors with plain
frame faced with crotch-grain
mahogany, won favor.
Popular Type
1t has become a popular
pastime among dealers and
collectors to track down these
frames, strip off the mahog-
any veneer-which usually has
alligatored from age-and to
emerge with a pine frame
which, when cleaned and
waxed. is a thing of beauty.
Glass in such frames, Incl
dentally. usually was beveled.
UNDERSTANDABLE. our anoes-
tors of the early 1905 were
eager for new household en-
belliShmentS. and. trimming
with patriotism, ready to buy
the American-made product.
From the unlimited guam
titles of such frames still in
existence. we can only reason
that there has been no di-
minishing Of such eagerness or
spirit.
However. for those seeking
such a frame who might have
a touch Of cynicism. it would
be we'll to search out a mir
ror frame on which the veneer,
however weathered, is still in
evidence.
Removing the veneer Is
simple operation and refinish-
ing of such frames is among
the easiest Of all such chores.
Look behind the frame. ex-
anime the corners for signs
OF young sawmarks.
Too many mirrors are bought
on the wall-and without, as
the anonymous writer noted,
reflection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-07
Mr.. Donald Mcneil
N0med Speaker

Mr.. Donald s. Mcneil will
discuss "Freelance Manuscripts
as They Look to Consumer
Magazines and the Business
Press" when he addresses the
Chevy Chase Branch. National
League of American Pen
Women on Saturday at 2::30
pm. at the home Of Mrs. r. c.
Dorsey. 1903 Circle Mill road,
Alexandria.
Mr.. Mcneil is consulting
editor for Jewellers Circular
Keystone Magazine" He has
been in the field Of Journalism
since 1890.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-07

Gamma international Sorority
tomorrow at $50 pm. Pro-
ceeds will help to support
several local welfare projects
of this philanthropic organi-
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-07
Sorority Plans Show

A Dinner-Fashion Show at
the Hecht Co. in Arlington
will be sponsored by the Epsi-
Ion Pi Chapter of Sigma Phi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-07
we've the smart answer
for Washington weather
SPRING is
TOPPER TIME

Our Fashion 5th Shops make
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thot ore just right for most
spring days. For summer travel,
too, you'll treasure them. Have
your choice from short to "a
length, from 1875 to $500 in
our much-voried group.
Neckbond cordieon of Grotto-
weave wool hos turnbock cuffs,
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Longer short coat with tuxedo
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WGL-Eoshion 5th coot Shop,
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Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1957-12-18
BY Souren III. Tashian, MD.
Seattle 1, Washington

ONSSSAN - w oloAll1lS5 lOll
Total war from now on, will be
catastrophe and worldwide, fol-
lowed by epidemics and untold mis-
cry. The atom has revealed the
greatness of creation and the Gre
ator. 1t should not become the
source of deep sorrow and appre-
henSion.
The choice is ours. The human
race today has the means for ami
hilating itself in fit of complete
lunacy. Or, as rational human be-
ings, we could harness the atom
for the common good and blessing.
President Eisenhower has said that
the challenge of our time is the
search for new ideas and techniques
for world understanding while the
United States still possesses, by
the grace of God, the deterrent
strength.
Therefore, it is our individual
collective and universal responsible
ity to study the causes of war and
it's prevention as we would study
cancer or the threat of a plague
There should be no room for apa-
thy or despair. We must fight ag-
excessively for world law and order
while we stand guard on the ram
parts in defense of our way of life.
The battle is for the minds of the
people throughout the world. The
discovery and propagation of a
better idea offers greater oppor-
tunity for success than armed con-
flicts or a temporary thermonu-
clear statement. We should deVel-
op and mobilize the spiritual quail
tiles, the intellectual techniques of
universal cooperation under a just,
universal, enforceable law.
Physicians could use their in
fluence to win the minds and hearts
of people to reject the belligerent
policies of dictators. The World
Health Organization sends medical
commandos to drain swamps and
fight against epidemics and cpl
demic diseases. We need also in
formed and trained doctors to clear
the marshes of misunderstanding.
The Fulbright Act has torn down
misconceptions and enmi t i
through student and teacher eX-
change. Why not physician visits
Physicians should be ambassa-
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1957-12-18
The Threat Of War ond the
Physicians Responsibility

doris of good will for law and or
der. This should be our dedicated
responsibility and goal. We can
arouse worldwide public opinion;
but to be effective, we must study
and know the facts.
We should have in our medical
schools and medical socities study
groups on world affairs. We should
give priority to forums and panel
discussions to explore the possible
means of prevention of thermonu-
clear suicide.
If our policy stays on armed re-
taliation, our sovereign right in
matters of life and death and the
destiny of our children is surrend-
cred to some distant trigger-happy
dictator We cannot afford the
luxury of complacency, of drifting
and waiting, hoping and praying
that voice from a burning bush
might tell us how to cope with the
unpredictable and ureliable govern
ments. We must recapture our
sovereign right.
How? That is the challenge of
our time.
Declaration of Conscience
Let us give the spark for
chain reaction so that physicians
of the world could make this dec
claration of conscience:
Today, war is preventable
and must be prevented. Our
civilization must not be des-
troyed by total war. We would
rather die than be slaves; but
it is cowardly to die without
fighting to survive. War is not
the alternative to peace.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1957-12-18

Nobody ever gets anything for
nothing, but lot of people keep
trying.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1957-12-18

Many people could retire COM
fortably on what their experience
has cost them.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1957-12-18

Lots of people have great aims
in life, but never pull the trigger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12
SECURITY FOR YOU
Disabled to Receive
Roise in Payments

by Congress on August 1.-THE
President said:
THE bill inadequately COM
pensates some veterans with
more serious service connected
disabilities. while providing
more than necessary increases
to Others"
3 Types Of Compensation
Three types Of compensation
to disabled veterans are raised
by the law:
/. The monthly payments
which almost every disabled
veteran gets based on the de-
gree Of his disability and
which are graduated upward
with the increased degree OF
disability. The Veterans Ad-
ministration (VA) rates the
disabilities at between 10 and
100 per cent disabling on the
basis Of physical examinations
Here's how the new and the
old monthly payments COM
pare for this type Of disability
compensation:
Disability
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12
A WOMAN DOCTOR
LOOKS AT
LOVE AND LIFE
BY Dr.. Morton HlIiord
Chapter 81
Adolescence

In almost 80 years of caring for women, as their
ohstetcan and gynecologist have known hundreds Of
adolescents I've heard the story from both Sides because
have known their mothers too In the next two articles
I'd like to address myself to eenagers understanding full
well what staggering responsibility am taking on.
Adolescence is time of decision 1t is only few years
since you put away your dolls but you make de-
csons worthy Of aged philosopher What Will
you choose? What do you think about God2 You
think your parents the worlds perfect beings
lately you discovering that they are fabe How do
you feel about hem Do you know what kind of mate you
today2
Adolescence is period Of growth lasting usually from
the of 10 II until about H. But it isn't only physical
growth. There is also massive upheaval in the entire
nervous system the endocrine glands 60 about their
functions Of changing child into collaborating woman
Some girls 60 through adolescence fairly sereney and
others are rocked by constant emotional storms
In the midst of all the changes your body adoes-
cence going to change personality for years
When 10 you knew for that you were the
apple of your parents eye Right you are convinced
that one loves you You to life through the
distortions of amusement-park mirror You and your
parents to be locked in terrible struggle to
determine who win possess you yourself they Your
friendships instead of being easy and happy pitched
to screaming point with jealousy and oversenstviy
Many things happening to you these days but most
disturbing of all is the battle with your parents You have
been in the of childhood completely protected by
parents Now their slightest attempt to protect or
advise you appears to to be aimed at posponing the
moment when your adult wings will be ready
Consider with your sometimes real wisdom the position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12
The Problem

Mrs. r. i've should try tc
handle Georges problem BY
ourselves.
Mr.. r. 1--WE can't mess
around, he needs a psychiatrist.
The Details
Mrs. r. MY husband
wants to take our 12-year-old
boy to a psychiatrist because
he says he is afraid George is
growing up with perverted ten
denotes.
About q year ago he and
another boy were caught
molesting little girl. He was
severely punished and it didn't
happen again. Recently. how
ever. our l4-year-old daughter
has complained that she caught
George peeping into her room
when she was dressing. My
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12

around with this problem by
ourselves. You read so much
about the terrible trouble kids
get into these days. We have
to get this thing under con-
troll before George gets much
older. think it's silly to start
thinking about money when
something so serious is in
volved. We'd never forgive our
selves If George got into any
real trouble.
George is a fairly good boy
in other ways. He is quiet and
obedient. He gets along in
school and has lots of friends
His teachers say he is better
than average.
My own brother has been a
serious problem to the family
all his life because of sex prob
lens which started in child
hood.
THE COUNCILS VIEWS
II George was not brought
before the juvenile authorities
on grounds of molesting the
little girl, the chances are that
his behavior was not Of a very
serious nature.
Just to make sure, however,
and also to straighten out their
own attitudes in this matter.
the r.. Us should consult a
psychiatrist or their family
physician. They should not
bring George unless the doc
tor tells them to because from
the details they have given.
there is nothing necessarily
frightening about Georges be-
havior and they should not
give MIN the IDEA ne is sick
and needs treatment.
Mr.. r. J. is evidently alarmed
because Of certain problems in
volving his brother. but ne
should realize that sexual prob
lens are not isolated. II the
boy does well in school, has
wholesome friends. looks active,
happy and reasonably alert,
there Is no need to make a
problem out Of him on the basis
Of a few incidents Of improper
behavior.
George has evidently become
a bit overfocused on sex. but
this is probably his parents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12
BY RAY HENRY

President Eisenhower has re-
luctantly signed a bill raising
the monthly payments that two
million veterans receive for dis
abilities from service.
The increases will show up
in the checks mailed out at the
end Of october. Veterans
themselves need take no action
to get them.
With a few exceptions. the
raises viii be about 10 per
cent. except for veterans who
are totally disabled. Their
checks will be hiked by nearly
Is per cent.
In signing the bill--passed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12
FEATURE Rcz
THE FAMILY COUNCIL
Father Thinks Son
Needs Psychiotrist

The FomiIY Council consists Of q Judge
q psyehiotrist. three eIeFsymen. 4
newspaper editor, a vomen's editol
ond two writers. Eoch article is q
summary Of on oetuol cose history
The council reports on problem.
thot hove been dealt with BY re-.
sponsible agencies and counselors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12
Highway Users Honor
25-Yeur EmyIoye

The oldest employee Of the
National Highway Users Con-
ference has been honored for
his IS years of service to the
organization.
He is Stephen D. Bowdoin.
OF ATOP Drexel road. College
Park. Md. At present the con-
ference's office manager. he
started working for the or
ganization the day it opened
its Office in the National Press
Building in 1892.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12

fault because they have placed
too much Importance on it.
Severe punishments are no an
swer TO sex interest and Curl
osity. The r. Us should let
George know they will answer
his questions about sex frank
~, but that the kind Of inves-
LEGATIONS he has INDUCED in are
frowned on.
They should tell their daugh-
ter to avoid exposing herself,
but discourage her from max
ing a big issue of it If she
should catch George peeping. It
Is quite possible she has been
somewhat at fault in these in
cidents - although. again, it
would be foolish to make an
issue of this.
(copyright. 1857. General Features
Corp
Tomorrow: A girl, "a, Is disturbed
besouse her FotheF spends q lot Of
time OF the Foee tFoek.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12

art. or other elements whose
value is entirely to the spirit.
During this time Of reject
ing parents and the life Of
the family there must be
something else TO fill the
vacuum besides yourself. It's
one of the paradoxes Of life
that something which en-
larges the spirit. which isn't
tangible. invariably enlarges
the personality and under
standing, which are more
palpable.
This spiritual stretching
should be an active thing,
pursued vigorously. In ado
lescence nothing stands still
and maturity can never be
achieved without a struggle.
From: "a Woman Doctor Looks
at Love and Life. conyrirht ia56.
1852 By. Marion Hiiliard. Published
py Doubleday & Co. Inc.
Tomorrow; Boys and Girls stert
taking note Of their gender in
adolescence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12
FAMOUS FABLES
BY E. E. EDGAR

PERMISSION: When tn e
late Harold Ross founded the
New Yorker magazine, he made
it clear to his financial hacker
that he intended to keep the
editorial department independ-
ent.
The first thing he did was to
issue an edict forbidding any
member of the business Office
from entering the editorial
sanctum. For a long time, the
invisible line was never crossed.
Then one day the financial
hacker himself gingerly stepped
inside the editorial Office and
made his way between the
desks.
The air became charged with
tension. Everyone froze. Then
one writer stirred. He fixed the
hacker with an accusing eye
and sharply demanded:
What are you doing here?"
The other flushed.
Il have permission" he
stammered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12
How to
STOP KILLING
YOURSELF
Six Ways to Prevent Bed-Wettinq
By Or. PETER J. sTEIMcRonN

/ psychological reason there
could be for his bedwetting.
guess, as you said. the only
alternative is to wait patiently
for the day when the bed will
remain dry. incidentally, the
doctors have not found a. thing
wrong.)
I'm sure now that my hus-
bands viewpoint has changed
since ! gave him your column
to read. He encourages the boy
and never raises a hand to him
any morel Many. many thanks.
Sincerely your, a grateful Nom.
Doctors Reply
These have been gratifying
letters. There's enough cruelty
and suffering in the world with
out having to witness the pun
ishment of a helpless, frus-
trated child. A child that must
go to sleep every night praying
that the bed sheets viii be
dry in the morning.
For those Of you who did
not read the previous column
on bedweting let me sum I'D its
important points.
l. If your child is q bed
wetter, take him to the doctor
for a complete checkup. Rarely
will a physical cause be found,
but it is necessary to be sure.
2. Review the emotional en-
vironment he is growing up in.
Is there tension between you
and your husband? Does the
child feel loved-or left out
Of the family orbit? (In any
case, try to remedy the situa-
tion.)
3. 1t is worth trying simple
medicines prescribed by your
doctor to lessen irritability Of
the bladder. Sometimes pick
ing up the child at night before
he vets will help cure the
habit. Most times. however,
he has already beat you to it
and wet the bed.
4. Some recent antibed-
wetting gadgets (automatic
alarms) occasionally help. Ask
your doctor about them.
S. Be patient. in time your
child will control himself.
8. I repeat: Never, but never,
punish your child for bed
wetting. Don't hit him, don't
shame himl
For your child'S sake and
your own. I hope you remem-
Der these six suggestions.
tRelessed By The Bell Syndicate. Inc }
Tomorrow: The Hozords Of Bootins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12

These rates are for veterans
with wartime disabilities. The
rates for veterans with peace
time disabilities are 80 per cent
OF the wartime rates.
2. Special monthly payments
to disabled veterans who have
dependents and who have dis
abilities rated at so per cent or
more. The size Of these addi-
tional payments depends on the
degree to which the veteran is
disabled. whether he was dis
abled IN wartime or peacetime
military service and the kind
and number Of dependents.
They range from a low Of Sc
a month for a peacetime vet
eran with a so per cent disabil-
ity and only a child as a de-
pendent to $50 q month for a
wartime veteran with a 100 per
cent disability and q wife and
three children.
Increase in Payments
In any case, the increases in
these payments is about 10 per
cent across the board.
3. Monthly payments for the
loss Of use Of parts of the
body-such as eyes, legs, arms,
etc. These payments are us
ually in addition to the two
types Of payments above.
They range from SAT a
month for a loss Of a hand to a
high Of $3.50 a month for null
tiple losses. However, no dis
abled veteran may receive more
than $3.50 a month combining
his degree Of disability pay
ments and this type Of monthly
allowance.
These payments. too, with
few exceptions average a 10 per
cent increase under the new
rates.
You may tDrite Ray Henry
in care OF The Star about your
oiDn Social Security or retire
ment problem. Please inclose
a stamped. self-addresSed en-
Uelope and rs cents In conn.,
From AP Newsfeatures
Monday: A widOwsF wonis to know
" he con receive soeiol security did
to pay for his wiis't burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12

A few months ago ! wrote q
column on bedwetting., Those
of you who recall it will re-
member that what / stressed
most was the need for SYM
pathy. These youngsters neec
that above all else. / said that
there was no specific treatment
for the condition. But we die
know this: harsh words anc
physical punishment are cruel
and heartless. Besides, they ag-
gravate rather than help the
condition.
You will be interested that
have received many letters
from parents thanking me fol-
l'putting straight" somebody
else in the family who belivec
1.-THE only way to treat the con-
dition was to beat up the be.
wildered child. For example
here is such a letter received
this morning:
Readers Letter
Dear. DR.. Steincrohn: Many
thanks for your column on bed
wetting. Yours was the first on
the subject to give me much
IN eeded encouragement.
promptly cut it out Of the paper
and showed it to my husband
My son, q happy. good-natured
boy of 10 is a bed-wetter and
my husband has punished him
many times for having a wet
bed. 1t has almost killed me
TO stand by and watch our son
take needless beatings from his
own father.
/ have heard that one Of the
reasons children wet is be-
cause they are growing up in a
loveless home. / don't happen
to agree with that. My closest
friend, who has the same prob
lem with one Of her children,
is a wonderful person. She
gives her children a lot Of love
and care. So do /. That couldn't
possibly be the reason in our
case.
! was the first to be married
in my family and when my son
was born he was my parents
and our pride and joy. He has
always had a lot of love and
attention. / can't see what
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12
Registration Begins
At Dance Playhouse

The Dance Playhouse. l741
Church street NV, has begun
registration for its fall sched-
ule.
Boys and girls from ages 4
to IL may be registered for
Saturday classes. which begin
on September %. After-school
classes for teen-agers and
morning and evening classes
for adults begin the week OF
September 30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12

Tomorrow: The Hozords Of BOotins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12

Monday: A widowsr wonis to know
" he con receive soeiol security old
TO pay for his wiie't burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-12

husband again punished him,
but that didn't stop it from
happening again. Then we
found some lewd drawings
George had made.
/ know psychiatric help is
very expensive and I don't think
we would qualify for clinic
treatment. / think we should
try to handle the problem by
ourselves.
Mr.. X. J. - I think we'd be
playing with fire If we mess
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-11


offered as guide to GreG Die,Oers.
Project 2The Jazz Age" "a repea This enlightening
and often amusing kaleidoscope of the 2Os enhanced
by the narration of the late beloved Allen Start
ing with glimpse Of Versailles in 1919 and running
through the faefu stock market crash in October 1929
the film shows such reminders of the 20s as speak
easies expatriate artists living in Paris Charles
bergh taking off his legendary transatlantic flight
Decidedly worth seeing. 1880 pm. WRC4
Vic Damone ShOw-Fnal show of the for Vic with
Duke Ellington playing medley of his hits and swing
harpist Bobby Maxwell doing such odies i've Got
Rhythm" Vic sings IT'S Autumn" Lets Fall in
Love" and finds time to banter with guest Roberta
Sherwood Next week. Patti Page and THE Big Record
pm, WTOP-9.
Kraft Theatre-"The Old Ticker" An unusual comedy
bitterly sarzng TV quiz shows-particulary the kind
that hold contestants up to ridcue Author John Whe-
don also kids pompous politicians fashion experts and
show-busnes hypoctes with varying degrees Of
Not consistent show, but often quite funny and well
played by Paul Hartman, Sam Levene and Genda Far
rel Color PM, WRC4.
Ozzie and Harret-"The Borrowed Tuxedo" Ga repeat
Oze takes the cake tonight he plays POSTMASTER
the explorers club bit of sapstick foA this but
thanks to ozzes underpaying, gets
pm, WMAL-7.
U. s. Steel HOur-"Windfa" Although it lacks movement
this story of MIdwestern farmer and his pickering
children is often perceptive Ed Begey heavily
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the first time in years. to attend funeral Thoughtful
DRAMA but not for all tastes. 10 pm. WTOP-9.