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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-13
MIDTOWN NEW YORK
New Hotel for Old World
BY ROBERT SYLVESTER

HAVANA, Cuba--With every
body reaching for the moon
these days, 1t is a surprise. as
always, to set foot on this
blessed island and realize that
you are only IS minutes away
from a place like Miami Beach
by commercial airplane. BY
military plane. probably Is
minutes. BY sputnik, God
knows. Yet despite the inroads
Of neon lighting. TV and cleo
trio refrigeration. this is still
the only place in the world
where you can leave the New
World and IS minutes later.
be right in the middle Of the
Old World. This place even
today might be Seville. II you
didn't know better.
I set foot here along with
some other guests to bear wit
ness to the premiere Of the new
Havana Riviera Hotel. which
repeatedly cost "a million. 1t
has grabbed an even better
real estate position on the
Malecon than the traditional
Nacional Hotel. The place may
have cost $23 million more than
necessary since the government
merely specifies that IL some
outsider wants to build an edi-
f1ce for 81 million and take in
a Cuban partner. then said
outsider is eligible to run a
gambling casino.
This is the third year OF big
time American gambling in
Havana. The better operators
from Las Vegas and other spas
have long since set up shop.
More are still to come. These
chaps seem 10 think they can
bring a brand new and exciting
idea the idea Of taking a
chance 70 make money TO
these backward natives. What
nobody has gotten around to
tell them, apparently. is that
this city alone has had more
gambling than anything OF it's
size since Cecil B. DeMille's
.irst city OF sin.
1t is entirely likely that the
new. bigtime casinos will punch
a hard hole in the Florida
tourist trade. 1t is entirely I'M
likely that they will bring any
added financial woes 70 the
local populace which - man.
woman and child-would pre-
fer 10 risk a buck than waste
the money on food or rent.
Here the government runs a
weekly pool. a monthly pool.
I yearly pool and three "holi-
day pools" forget the big
)rizes. but one Of them is a
mere 100000. Here you can
call a local bookmaker named
3attisti mo relation 10 the
oresidenD and bet anything
from a baseball game. a horse
race. a national election. the
time Of day. a yacht race or
The outcome Of a Tv program.
And we have not yet even con-
sidered the neighborhood bet
ting.
In any neighborhood. rich or
poor. there Is the local daily
Chinese Ball draw. You pick
two numbers and get 50 to /
II you win. In any neiRhbor-
mood. in fact. you can do this
in the morning and then do It
all over again In the afternoon.
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II you are alergic to Chinese.
there are other numbers games.
49,
There are two jai alai games
going and with each program
you can bet about any way you
want. There Is . horse track
where. unless things have
changed this year. YOU can
while away the duh moments
between races by gambling in
the clubhouse casino. Or, IL
you're not q member OF the
clubhouse set. you can try a
few dice throws at the crap
games under the erandssand
Should you stand Of the
breakage for an entire day.
there Is q practically new dog
track DESTROYS Of your patron
age.
Nobody pays cash for a
round Of drinks down here. In
stead. you can play poker dice
for the tab. Then there is the
amusing dice game called 81"
or another one which is too
complicated for me. You can
also bet in the big game fish
pools or you can stand behind
the players and make side bets
on the interminable domino
games. which go on either for
blood or forever I've never
been sure which.
Well. anyway. somebody has
spent $24 million for the new.
est hotel-casino to open here
and it should be very interest,"
ing TO see whethsr, or not the
new owners can teach these
backward ehildren Of nature
how to gamble their money
away.
Arkansas State press., 1957-04-19

hany Chapel Marvin Nichols. Edward Cole, Bobbe Bland
Betty Afford Torrance Roberts and Afreta Rowe he pro
gram sponsored by Messers Otis Harris John NJ Smith,
and Mrs Forine Frida
discussion Of acomunity Laws Pertaining to Child
dance and Pupils Personnel Little Rock Public Schools Mrs
Psynter was introduced by Mrs Perry.
Further plans were made for the One World Tea which
lists be turned In by April 49, All parents and stu
dents asked cooperate in making the tea success
Mrs Mcdowell received the banner for having the largest
number parents present T. Gillespie the door prize
oPERETTA
The opere.ta. III NJ s PnafOre". by Gilbert and sul-
very beautifully presented In assembly Monday
morning by the vocal music organizations
IA cappeIa Choir Clubs and General Music Classes
The purpose Of this venture was to explore the realm
of and its production and TO develop deeper appeeia
ton for all music.
The main characters were: Tanner Gary Henry Shed
John Brown William Palmer. Thomas Nolan Ruby JONES'
Juerea Roberts Shirley Phillips These supported
by eouses The accompanies Henrietta Yancy Essie
Knowles. and Frances Smith
CAREER CONFERENCE
The Horace Mann Career Day. eo-sponsored by the Ur
ban League high schools In Pulaski and Lonoke counties
was held at Horace Mann April The conference opened
In General Assembly In the gymnasium Mr. Perry Taylor
executive secretary of Urban League presided Deyoons were
led by George Mays president Of the Mann Student Council
followed by prayer by Reverend F. Guy and welcome adj
by Romana Walton president Mann Career Club
Edwin Donaway president of Urban League introduced
the speaker Rock who Is the executive secretary OF
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission Music fur
nshed by the Horace Mann Choir.
From 10:15 to 1145 a. student interest groups were
held In the various cla.srooms eonsultapts were King
Mrs Wletta Simmons Mrs. Sarah A. Patterson. H. w. Hail.
IT.. w. 7. oey. Mrs Hazel Hynson. r. H. Greene Mrs E
c. Dyer DR. C. r. Lewis, Ledel Morehead. Miss L. c.
Barrow B. K Underwood Mrs c. j. Jarrett Miss Lnne
Beauchamp Mrs Gertrude Davis Miss Elizabeth oconnen
Mrs E. D. Proctor. DR.. NJ A. Jackson. DR.. E. upshur
Dr. Hugh Browne. DR. O. White. A. B. Fox FELTON, Lamb
James X Robinson Frank crae Miss Nellie Randall IL
Morrow. Dr. r. l. Wixom. Mitchell Crppin d. A. Schmand
Rev Guy Mr.. Jewel William Mrs Betty Betty a DICK Atty
tine Townes. Captain Charles O. league TSgt WR john
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not heard. He also gets an op
portunity TO make extended oral
Rotations which eliminate stage
fright As well a. develop q bet
Ter speaking voice. He learns q
bout the speech organs and he
learns that care should be given
his voice az well ss his eyes.
Finally. TO equip the student
fully for social conversation.
brief lessons are given In several
of the foreign languages. The stu
dent Is exposed to the many In
Elections Of Latin. one Of the rea-
sons for its becoming obsoleee. He
learns of the regularity Of French
and Spanish. He also notes that
cur language Is practically filled
with words Of Latin. French and
Spanish.
This last study Is important for
our present day people and VIII
be more 70 In the future. BE-
cause Of modern transportation
and extensive communication.
many people are making foreign
cantacts which. eventually. con-
cem many an ordinary citizen
To be Q success. be Q good
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sClPI0 A. Jones NJ
At ysnss Hish sshssi
Language CssFse Taught

Al yone9 nAGh HEaeed
Language Csurse Taught
Man has always been able 10
communicate IN some way. Crude
MS methods may have been but.
In time. he finally was partly
Understood by his listener or OBJ
server II not fully.
Many people. today. find them
selves. at times. unable 10 make
others understand what they are
trying TO say. what causes hisf".
they ask. There are many an
swers 10 this question. but q
few Of the simpler ones are. not
pronouneing words elarly. faulty
articulation. q very limited vo
eabulary. and improper tonality.
Our school system has made an
effort TO correct these faults BY
way Of q Language course. The
study here enables the student TO
build q suitable vocabulary. 10
articulate fully. which b necss-
sary because many words lose
their meanings II ell syllabies are
Arkansas State press., 1957-04-19

stsaeats Attend HesdIinsr Week
Five audents from the school.
Deanna criswe1. Betty Aosley.
csTmeiita Tayborn. Vivian Nat
thews and Chester Williams and
q faculty advisor Mrs. Catherine
P. Marshall attended the Ninth
Annual IntersehoIzstie Pres
Workshop st Lincoln University.
jefferson City. Missouri. April
Sc. 1857.
The workshop was enjoyable
and educational. Its purpose was
70 prepare the students 70 return
10 their various schools with new
ideas that viii help improve their
publication department.
The workshop was divided into
three sectona newspaper. year
book and photography.
In the newspaper section. vi
Wan Matthews received second
place and Chester Williams hon.
orable mention for their outstand-
ing performance In their section.
Deanna criswell received first
place IN the photography section
for her outstanding performances.
Betty Mosley and carmelita
Tayborn represented Jones In the
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gregory

Janss na6gess
Mr.. and Mrs.. willie Tsls Of s.
Louis have been visiting his p.s-
ents. Mr.. and Mra Buck Alien.
kmnernn James and Edo
z. Holmes were also visitors ffem
st. Louis. Mr.. ard Arn HnE-
~ Freeman and hldrez. Lila
and Janet and Ned Tippttt snd
Jessie Morris al Of Little nsck
were suests recently Of Mr.. ~
Mra Daniel Barnes. James Bar
mes Of Los Angeles and Carroll
johnson Of st. Louis were gusse
Of the Daniel Barneses also-
Miss Paul Jean Valentine he's -
turned home from Kansas City.
:. Mr.. and Mrs james Young
we're In Searey Sunday On busi-
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yearbook section. Nc swsrds uszs
given In this sectioa. But many
Few IDEAS were gained that siu
be helpful In preparing TIE 10
Dragon
Come 70 our Literary To- ~
prii p. 4 % Q p m sponsored ~
tie Junior Iibrsriaaa
Mrs c. p. Marshall. reportiag
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son. cPo Jim Lachowsky cPo-1c Ronnie Tyler. cPo-1e
Florine Franklin. T. r. Betton and w. NJ Pierce.
The conference closed In General Assembly with Wilma
Faye To senior from Scpio Jones high school, presiding
The speaker W. T. Puryear. Director of Vocational
Guidance National Urban League Atlanta Georgia Intro
duction and remarks made by Mrs. Sadye Thompson
and Mrs T. Gravey Mrs Matte Jeltz gave overyew
of the conference Music furnished by Gwendoyn WASH
school
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relieves csnssipnsten oosvu1gAt. ueego
svesssn eDuR stomach 100 No noUa
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rslief d morninG. Life lookD sunny
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&. From Floor Gazing to Star Gazing

No housewife ever has TO b told
how important . good kitchen floor
covering Ia. Many . housewife has
begged : literally on bendcd knee
= for q new floor a. abe scrubbed
the dingy, outmoded old floor.
But maybe you didn't realize
what damage an outdated floor
covering can do TO your kitchens
decorative scheme. The small pho
to shows how old fashioned floor
covering can spoil the effect Of an
otherwise modern decor. The sink,
the cabinets, the stove = all Of the
eqdipment : 10 soundly up-to-date.
The equipment 10 well set of by
tasteful wallpaper. But the whole
effect Is spoiled by the clutter un-
derfoot which makes the kitchen
look its size and distracts the eye
from the modern equipment
Below, you see what q modern
floor covering can do ill by itself.
III. on1w suhrk softsI <hsnw> fran.
Arkansas State press., 1957-04-19

medicines acts directly On Tie
cuuss Of these troubles works
through q wumans sympatheete
nervous system 70 relieve tense
feelings and physical distress that
bring unhappiness 70 80 many.
Clinical tests prove this.
Nov this amazing formula 4
at drugStores without prescription.
ASK for Lydia Pinkhams Tab
lets. Don't let change-of-life rob
you Of joyI Get handy Pinkhams
Tablets. Contain blood Building
non See how fast you can feel
your happy self again = without
costly sl1otsl CAlso liquid Lydia 4
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound1
Arkansas State press., 1957-04-19

the old kitchen hoor covering nlad Inoeum in the
Gold Seal Stairway by Congeum Marin Inc But what diff
The little Kitchen looks and spacious The light floor
wallpaper shos full effect relyed Of the competition Of busy
again. Of floor has shown tie
mpo Of what's underfoot
Arkansas State press., 1957-04-19

Science Offers women new freedom
from much Of the misery Of
change Of life, thanks to an
amazing new tablet developed espe-
ci1lly 10 relieve these funcfionally-
caused discomforts. Doctors re-
ported sensational results using
this remarkable home treatment
alone -. and no costly t.fecfioasf
Relief fsr Q sss 81 10 Tested
IrTitahtlity, tortured nerves we're
Gained. Dizziness relieved. Awful
hot flashes subsidized. Here's why.
Unlike aspirin and such general
purpose remedies, this new tablet
Is = unique combination. Of special
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-29

The magnolias are among the
outstanding spring Towering
trees in the Washington area.
The cup and saucer magnolia
M. soulangeana) trees are in
full bloom.
The star magnolia M. Stel-
lata) is also showing color but,
contrary to most years, has fol-
lowed rather than preceded the
cup and saucer magnolia. These
two are deciduous magnolias
(shed their leaves in the falD and
many gardeners do not recog-
nize them as magnolias for this
reason,
The Southern magnolia IN.
virginiana, sometimes thought
to be the real Southern mag
nolia M. grandiflora), is the
large-leaved summer blooming
tree that is so popular both in
public and private paintings.
Then there is a fourth. the
cucumber magnolia IN. obovata) +.
a native Of this area. and, while
its leaves resemble those of the
Southern magnolia, it is a decid-
uous tree. There are other mag
nolias, some of which are useful.
Snowy and Striking
The magnolias are snowy trees
Their blooms range up to 6
inches or more in diameter.
Those of the star magnolia are
the smallest. but will average
3 inches. Both the star and the
cup and saucer might we'll be
treated as large sized shrubs
although they may be trained
into small trees. The others
are trees Of fairly good size
However. all are considered
desirable ornamentals. If we
allow them to retain their lower
branches they may attain too
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think them difficult to trans
plant.
4 Mention was made of the
earlinesS of Towering. I might
amplify this by pointing to the
several varieties of the cup and
saucer which flower a week or
more later on the average. One
variety, lenne, a deep reddish
purple. sometimes has its bloom
hidden by the young foliage.
No Pest Worries Here
| The magnolias are not immune
to insects and disease. but in
this area are seldom troubled.
The magnolia scale is probably
! the most serious of the insect
pests: if it should appear, a dor
mant strength spray will control
it on the deciduous species. NAL
athion may be used on the ever
green trees. The leaf diseases
are seldom encountered and then
are seldom serious enough to
justify spraying.
The magnolias like a moist
soil and in this area it may be
supplied in part by keeping the
trees well mulched. Fertilizing
is seldom recommended when
the trees are making normal
growth. because they will out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-29
SuWdust Held Beneficial

BLACKSBURG, Va.-Sawdust
is an excellent material to use as
a mulch for vegetables. flowers,
berry plants and shrubs. a VIP
horticulturist declares.
Contrary to popular belief,
sawduSt does not make the soil
acid" he AYERS, and there have
been numerous tests conducted
by research in different parts Of
the country to bear this out"
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G A r D E N
G U|D A N c f
Those Snowy MognoIios Do Well Here
Frost Sometimes Strikes
By W. H. YOUNGMAN

great a spread for the smaller
yard.
Frost Sometimes Strikes
In spite of their earliness of
blooming, the magnolias are
hardy trees, but the Southern
magnolia does not withstand
strong winter winds. Those on
the Mall often show some winter
injury if they are situated in a
windswept spot. The more COM
mon injury is the loss of bloom
to late frosts and that can hardly
be termed winter injury or loss
because of lack of hardness.
The magnolias are rather toll
Grant of soil and site, but thrive
best in sandy loan soils in a not
too exposed situation. They pre-
fer to grow in full sun but will
tolerate light shade. They do
not withstand droughty situa-
lions.
Warning on Transplanting
Some consider the magnolia
as a plant difficult to trans
plant. but if they are moved in
the spring with a substantial
ball of earth they do not pose
any unusual problem in this re-
spect. OF course, the reason for
this time Of planting and the
large ball of earth is that they
have large fleshy roots which
heal most quickly when growth
is active in the spring. Also.
unless carefully transplanted
several times during their growth,
the root system is rather sparse.
Failure to observe these points
is probably the reason that some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-29
Lawns Bulletin Reudy

Better Lawns" is the title Of
Home and Garden Bulletin No.
81 of the U. S. Department of
Agriculture. While it is written
for the whole United States, the
basic principles, illustrations, and
tables make it a valuable ref
erence for the home gardener,
whether it is a new lawn or an
old one which the owner wishes
to improve.-W. II. Y.
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grow their situation in small
yards too quickly without this
help. However, if they appear
lacking in vigor and appearance
they may be fertilized in the
spring with any of the standard
mixtures.
, 1957-06-29

against these. men; that they are
like bats in the sunlight, but by
reason of their training and their
experience, they are able to bring
to trial these violators of the law.
It is also true that the public
are aiders and abetters of these
creatures who prey upon us. You
abandon your homes to the lone
illness and darkness of your pas
tora1 acres. You leave neither
light, dog, nor caretaker to watch
over your possessions. You even
neglect to alert the police. You
run off to distant shores, and be-
cause you believe in the honesty
and integrity of your neighbor,
many times you forget the stran-
ger, the passerby, the transient,
who may be tempted to remind
you of your Indifference, your
carelessness, your lack of pro-
priety, and even Of your foolish
trust in your fellowman.
I do not wish to appear in the
role of a censor Neither would
[ want you to consider my re-
marks as criticisms. Frankly, /
would hope that you look upon
what I have said a. a plea for
cooperation, for support, and for
assistance. 1t is equally your job,
your responsibility, your obliga-
ton, and your duty to assist your
law enforcement organization in
making your island a finer and
better place in which to live. Let
us consider it in the light OF a
community project, and ! am sure
you will agree that if we work
together as a team we can beat
these scavengers who prey upon
our society.
, 1957-06-29
BARGAINS


activities at the encampment
was provided by the Invader
Steel Band of st. Croix. Four
of the Invaders-Sgt. Charles
Davis, Specialist Second Glass
Heartsille E.. Benjamin, and
Specialists Third Class Rubio
Muckle and Raphael Hall.
are Reservists, members of the
785th. On June 10 they were
joined by the other bandsmen
from St. Croix, including lead
er, Clarence Shervington.
The Invaders received an
enthusiastic reception at their
concert at the Salinas Train
ing Area before a large audi
ence of Reservists t h a t
evening.
, 1957-06-29
ADDRESS
to the Chamber of Commerce sE'
LEON A. MANSON PA
Commissioner of Public Safety
June Is, 1857
ADDR E S
Continued from yesterday

(Contlnued from yesterday
Now, gentlemen, there is no
dispute that your island is beau
tiful and your people most law
abiding. However, because the
wheels of progress must keep
turning; the fruits of III labor
must be enjoyed; we find in our
midst the derelicts, the parasites,
the vultures lurking in t h e
shadows and waiting for that op-
perfume moment to Wrest from
our grasp that which we have
toiled and labored for. That is the
flaw, the knot that is so inexor-
ably interviewer in the fabric of
our society. 1t is because of them
that tonight you are seeking the
answer. You are posing questions
and demanding a satisfactory ex-
PLANTATION of our stewardship.
A crime is pe~rpetrated in many
cases in the dark and without the
presence of a third person leav-
ing few clues. It is not my desire
to appear facetious but, briefly,
crime can be controlled or greatly
curtailed if the public would be
more alert and more cooperative.
The incidence of crime could be
greatly reduced b y vigilance,
watchfulness, and by an even
more personalized interest in our
possessions or belongings.
Many of us are Of the opinion
that since we maintain a police
department, the burden of respon-
sibility shifts and, accordingly,
we may sit back in relative COM
fort and rely exclusively upon
the skill and experience of our
uniformed and plainclothes men
to perform miracles. Well, many
times they do perform feats OF
skin or produce results that bor-
der on the phenomenal. The pub
lie knows that. They know too
that many times the odds are
, 1957-06-29
VIRGIN ISLANDERS -.

June 9, as some $500 Reser-
visits from all section of Puer-
to Rico reached the encamp-
ment.
At Salinas, the Virgin Is
land Reservists spent two
weeks concentrating on all
aspects of military life, and
especially on the particular
duties of searchlight battery.
Their training exercises in
cluded a night problem which
involved lighting one end of
the Salinas airstrip which was
being repaired by an Engineer
Battalion.
Highlight of the recreational
, 1957-06-29

A number Of so-called good
buys in questionable stocks
turned out 10 be farowells.
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and $1,000 square feet Of tunnel
ceiling. Traffic through the. tun-
nels is rerouted from 10 pm.
until 6 am. daily.
Resurfacing of Connecticut
avenue from. Legation street to
Chevy Chase Circle is about
half finished.
The project. two weeks under
way. should not require more
than 80 to As days total.
Workmen with special heaters
are now burning off the dead
asphalt in place for 20 years.
On the exposed concrete base
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the contractor is the Capital
Engineering Co.
Work is we'll underway on the
construction Of a bridge in line
on Military road over Rock
Greek. The 100000 project
was started last January and
has a target of March. 1858.
Young & Crary, Inc. of Wash
ington are the contractors.
Slated to get underway on
Monday is widening and re-
paving job on Seventeenth
street NE. between Benning road
and Bladensburg road. a 90-day
project that will cost about
$3.50. 900.
In Bid Stage
Still in the bid or award stage,
Mr.. Heath reported, are these
projects: A four-lane highway on
Military road from Thirteenth to
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avenue NE. spaced about a
quarter Of a mile apart, is about
half finished. This 100000
project by the Heman Ward
Construction Co. has a June
target date.
Tunnel Half Done
The six-lane vehicular under
pass on Kenilworth at Eastern
avenue an 100000 undertaking,
is also about so per cent
completed. The project is a
joint venture with the State
Roads Commission Of Maryland
The contractor is Humphreys
g. Harding of New York.
The Irving and North Capitol
streets interchange. part of a
proposed cloverleaf, is IS per
cent completed and probably will
be finished by October. The
cost of the Ferro-concrete inter-
change alone is 100000, and
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they will spread q new coating
Of asphalt. The stretch. says
Mr.. Heath will then be good
for another 20 years.
Similar treatment has been
ordered for the seven-block
stretch of Georgia avenue from
Quincy to Buchanan streets.