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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1958-08-01
DOBBIN AMBLES
OFF FARM SCENE
IN N. AMERICA
Horse and Mules Decline ! Nil
lions in Two Decades
Of Motor Age

Westinghouse Dobbins and
mules amble slowly out to pasture,
many of their stalls are being
taken over by that noble mount
the jeep.
In less than two decades the
number of horses and mules on
American farms has declined from
about 14,5O0,000 to $500, 900. And
the Army mule has faded away.
The jeep, which has been stead
lily multiplying, didn't even exist
two decades ago. Then World War
III came, and suddenly deserts,
.iungles, and mountains were
bouncing with new breed of me-
chanical mule. In peacetime it has
been seen as far afield as Lhasa,
Tibet, but adapts easily to life on
the farm.
Jeep fanciers say it can plow,
terrace land, dig post holes, grind
corn, help herd cattle on ranches,
take the family to town for shop
ping-and do just about anything
but mind the baby.
Not Quite Like a Camel
There are reports that roadless
vehicles are making inroads in the
land of the camel, the National
Geographic Society observes. This
is remarkable change-about,
skeptics declare, for they can't be
MIXED. Nor can they be eaten or
turned into tents when retired.
But the jeep species has taken
firm root abroad. Spanking-new
vehicles manufactured under the
trade name Jeep roll from plants
in Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Hol-
land. France, Japan, and Canada.
Britain has its Land-Rover.
Germans produce, the Unimog.
Italy came up with La Campag-
nola (Open Country. A French
car maker has developed BAN
tam type intended to replace the
peasants cart and horse.
The family of do-anything, go
anywhere vehicles is growing in
the United States, too. By the end
of 1857 about 100000 Jeeps-
military and civilian-had been
produced in several models. The
Mechanical Mule, a young rela
tive that weighs only 900 pounds
but can carry a payload of 1000
is made by the same firm. Another
manufacturer puts out the Mighty
Mite.
Though Jeep, capitalized, is a
registered trade name, the word
<'ieep" has taken its place in the
Merriam Webster Dictionary as
meaning a "diminutive multipur-
pose cross-country vehicle"
CT And the Jeep
No one knows who gave the
jeep its name. The versatile little
vehicle with four-wheel drive was
developed for war job chiefly by
WHY'S Overland, its producer, and
American Bantam and Ford. While
in the testing stage it got to be
known as "jeep." This apparently
came from the letters GP (Gen-
eral Purpose) stamped on its back
or through association with the
noise "jeep" made by wonder
working animal in the POpeVe
comic strip.
The beloved jeep went where
ever the American army did. 1t
became, to the CT, what Traveller
was to Robert E. Lee and a camel
to T. E. Lawrence. Some CPS be-
came so fond of their mounts, ac-
cording to rumor, that at wars
end they mailed them home-piece
by piece.
Countless military jeeps never
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1958-08-01

got rotated home, officially or
otherwise. In Manila thousands of
surplus jeeps were drafted into
taxi-cab service and labeled Jeep-
neys. They're still going strong.
At the turn of the 1950's New
Guinea called itself the "land of
the dying jeep" because so many
were collapsing, beyond repair,
without hope of replacement.
At home the jeep's future, on
farm or military post, looks ever
brighter. The Army is trying to
see if it can make jeep fly.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1958-08-01
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Captain and Mrs. Clyde S.
Smithson, Jr., of Washington,
D. c., announce the birth Of q
daughter, Rebecca Viola, on
Wednesday, July %. Mrs. Smith
son is the former Miss Gunnhil-
dur Gudlaugsdottir Of Hofnaffjor-
dur, Iceland. Capt. Smithson is the
SON Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde s.
Smithson Of Creswell.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
Foreign Comedy
End E-52 Major
Theatre Feature

Britian's Christopher Fry, and
frances most admired play
wright, Jean Anouih, have COM
bined their talents in Ring
Round the Moon," the delightful
comedy which will be the second
major production of the Esq
University Theatre on December
IL, IL, l3 at 8:l5 pm. in Mitch
ell Hall.
Laid in luxurious chateau on
a summer evening just before
World War |, the plot concerns
the results of an arrogant twin
brothers employing a beautiful
ballerina to attend a great ball
and distract the attention of his
brother from a naughty heiress.
A festive setting, gorgeous
period costumes and outstanding
music will enhance the changing
moods of this interesting pro-
duction.
Reservations for tickets may
be made at the box office in
Mitchell Hall Dec. 3 through
Dec. 13 from $3.50 to 5 and 7 to
s pm. Undergraduate students
will receive reservations without
charge by presenting their I'D
cards at the box office.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
4-H Girls Experts
On Bugs. Sparks

There's more to an insect than
meets the eye, according to
young entomologist Abby Ann
Apgar, Is, of Townsend. She was
judged 1858 state winner in the
All Entomology program by the
State Extension Service.
Miss Apgar, a Blackbird All
Club member since 1852, is re-
sponsible for nearly 300 insects
that have been exhibited at New
Castle County and Delaware
State Fairs for the past four
years. She has given demonstra-
tions before local, county, and
state groups, and has been help
ing fellow members with their
entomology projects.
Electricity holds no mystery
for Jean Shakespeare, is, of
Hockessin, state champion in
the All Electric program.
President of the Y's Owl All
Club, she has been a member
for five years, and active in the
electrical project for three. In
her first year, she won a blue
ribbon for a lamp.
Her most recent project in
cluded the making of an am
meter, a transformer, a single
pole switch display board, and
her favorite-an electric pencil.
Miss Shakespeare is also ac-
tive in entomology, clothing, and
cooking projects.
Both Miss Apgar and Miss
Shakespeare will receive trip
awards to the National All Club
Congress convening in Chicago,
Nov. 30-Dec. 4. The entomology
award donor is Hercules Powder
Co., and the electric award is
the Westinghouse Educational
Foundation.
The programs are under the
direction of the Cooperative Ex-
tension Service.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
Broilers Require
Adequate Space

Today, efficiency is the by
word of Delmarva's great broiler
industry. But efficiency has to be
coupled to production of a quail
ity broiler with good finish to
hold our competitive position in
the market.
Delmarva Poultry Industry's
Keep Delmarva Growing COM
mittee points out that sufficient
feeder space is very important
in the production of this well fin
ished, high quality broiler. The
DPI committee and extension
poultrymen are recommending
at least 20 five-foot trough feed
ers per 1000 birds. The recon-
mendation also includes using
the reels to reduce feed wastage.
If the grower prefers round,
hanging feeders, the recommen-
dation is 20 large, or rs small
feeders of this type per 1000.
All feeders need to be well
spaced in the house so a bird
won't have to walk more than
10 feet to the feed source. Spac-
ing also is very important to the
grower using automatic feeders.
When automatic feeders are pre-
ferred, the recommendation is to
use one run through the house
for each 10 feet of width.
Several reasons have been CIV
en- for supplying ample feeder
space for the birds. 1t will in
crease feed efficiency and in turn
give better feed conversion.
Many growers believe that it de-
creases cannibalism and bare
back troubles.
In several instances where
feeder space has been increased,
there has been a saving of sew
eral days growing time with
production of a better quality
broiler. Also, it is reasonable to
believe that at market time the
flock is more uniform due to less
competition for feed space.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
SCHOOL
REPORTER

End Marking Period Terminates
Yesterday, Dec. 3, marked the
end of the second marking per-
iod for students at John Bassett
Moore High School. Report cards
will be issued to all students on
Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 10.
School Observes Delaware Day
Delaware Day will be observ-
ed at the John Bassett Moore
High School on Monday morn
ing at $40, when a special as
sembly program will be present
ed by MIR. Toman, Junior High
Core teacher. The day will also
be marked via discussions in the
various social studies classes.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
Clayton

The local firemen have been
kept busy lately answering
alarms. The first in a series was
sounded on Saturday, Nov. 20,
for a chimney fire at the home
of George Tribbitt, on the
Downes Chapel-Blanco 70 a d /,
about eight miles south of Clay
ton. No damage resulted. j..
George Knotts, chief, and seven
volunteers answered the alarm
with one piece of apparatus, and
were in service for one hour and
Is minutes. The second alarm
was on Sunday, Nov. 80, at l1:45
am. for a fire at the home of
Earl Moore, on Washington st.
A minor blaze was caused when
a blow torch used to thaw froz-
en- water pipes started a fire.
Damage was estimated to be
about $40. Eighteen men re-
sponded with all available ap-
paratus, which is routine for all
in-town fires. The Citizens Hose
Company, Smyrna, also respond
ed to the alarm. The third alarm
was on Tuesday morning at 5
O'Clock, in the Pennsylvania
Railroad Yard. A cook car, part
of a l0-car construction train,
caught fire in partition from
an overheated stove. Estimated
damage was $50. Sixteen men
responded to this alarm with
three pieces of apparatus and
were in service thirty minutes.
An important change affecting
telephone service will become
effective Sunday, Dec. 7. In case
of fire or emergency, the new
number of the Clayton Fire
Company will be Olive 3-532l.
The Thanksgiving Day holiday
was quietly observed in the
Clayton area. Family gatherings
and dinner parties were numer-
Gus, and a number of persons
from town attended the special
dinner to personnel with guests
at the Dover Air Force Base.
MIR. and Mrs. Kenneth Thorpe
and daughter, of College Park,
Md, were guests over the week
end of his parents, MIR. and Mrs
Elwood Thorpe.
Guess it's more or less taker
for granted that this column just
naturally comes out each week
It's a real problem collecting anc
compiling the news. This is youl
column and suggestions are al
ways welcomed. If anyone ha.
any news they would like print
ed in this column just drop it of
at Jim Clark's Clayton New.
Agency.
The weakly wit: The sures
way to double your money is tt
fold it over and put it back il
your pocket.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
School Board
suO ssSd woly psouruoO

penditures of $l,465.23 for in
stuctional supplies and $l,l0l.-
36 for textbooks. Expenditure on
library books, textbooks and in
structional supplies are made
early each year as these mater
ials are used for the balance OF
the year. DR.. Raymond w. Helm,
State Department of Vocational
Education, notified the local dis
trict that a countrywide meeting
concerning the proposed techni-
cal-vocational school has beer
postponed. No meeting of the
Smyrna board will be held ir
December.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04

One of the most significant advances in U. S.
transportation history occurs in January when
American Airlines launches the first commercial
jet service across the nation with TOT Jet Flag
ships (shown above).
The most thoroughly tested airliners ever to
enter service, the huge 600 mile 7O7
Flagships will trim the nonstop time between
Los Angeles and New York, where they will be
introduced, to an incredible ~ hours.
Americans big four engine jets will carry 112
passengers in both first-cass and aircoach ac-
commodatons (56 in each) and will have consid-
cradle cargo carrying capacity. Their speed will
shrink the nation another 40 per cent resulting
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
Mccoy Nominated For
AlI-American Team

Word has been received at the
John Bassett Moore High School
that Ronald Mccoy has been
nominated for the Teen" Mag
azine All-American High School
Football Squad. The final selec-
tions will appear in the January
issue of the magazine. All ath-
letes chosen for the final honors
will be flown to Hollywood, Cal.
to appear on a national televi-
sion show, and spend a week on
the coast as guests of Teen
magazine.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
LOurer Doors Help
Home Air Conditioner

Louver doors, between rooms
and on closets, make home air.
conditioning systems work more
efficiently. They also add inter-
est to any decorating scheme
with their "textured" appear
ance.
The tilted Stats in louver doors
of ponderosa pine permit cooled
air to circulate more readily
from room to room while still
maintaining privacy. On closets,
the air moving through the stats
prevents musty odors ano deters
moths.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04

in tremendous savings in time for passengers
and shippers.
The principal improvement which may be re-
membered longer by the passenger than the saw
ings in time is the superior comfort of the great
new airliners. Americans TOT Jet Flagships are
longer, wider and roomier than the slower piston
airplanes they will replace and are virtually
vibration free because of the turbine engines.
Following the introduction of the TOT Jet Flag
ships on the transcontinental nonstop route be-
tween Los Angeles and New York, service will be
expanded to include by mid-1959 San Francisco,
Chicago Dallas, Washington, D. c., Baltimore
and Boston
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04

He is survived by his mother,
his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Robinson,
Philadelphia; and three sons,
Robert A., Richard H., and Rom
aid S., all of Philadelphia; one
brother, John T. Robinson, Clay
ton; and three sisters, Mrs. Les
ley Koechig, Sharon Hill, Pa;
Mrs. Claudia Truax, Smyrna; and
Mrs. Samuel Logan, Clayton. He
was a commercial painter in
Philadelphia before retiring a
year ago to establish his home
in CLAYTON.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
Discount
Continued from Page One

will automatically have his or
her card cancelled and that re-
cord entered on the individual
card file kept in the office. One
dollar buys So weeks of movie
discount savings. When the reg
ular price is 65 cents the movie
discount card admits for 40
cents; rs cent admission for As
cents; 80 cent admissions, for SIS
cents, and Sl.25 admissions for
rs cents.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
Fires
Continued from Page One

over south of Smyrna on the
Dupont Parkway and a slight
fire resulted. The driver was
James M. Reed and state police
called the Citizens Hose Com
pany. At 3:l5 pm, the men and
equipment were called to the
property of Harrison Lomax,
Taylor's Bridge Road, where the
wind carried flames from a trash
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
Alexander Robinson Dies

Alexander E. Robinson, SIS,
formerly of Philadelphia, died at
his home near Clayton last
Thursday. He was the son of
Mrs. Didama Hawkins Robinson
and the late Alexander E. Rob-
inson, Sr. Services were held in
the FAIRIES Funeral Chapel on
Monday afternoon and interment
was in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
Ed. j. Boqqs
Continued from Page One

during World War II and was a
worker in polio drives. He was
a member of Cheswold Metho-
dist Church. In addition to Gov.
Boggs, he is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Lettie Vaughn Boggs;
another son, Calvin Boggs, Ches-
void; a sister, Mrs. j. Ralph
Stout, Boston, Mass; and three
grandchildren. A third son, Capt.
Clayton Boggs, was killed in the
South Pacific in World War IL.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04

The committee reminds all
growers that quality and finish
is what the buyer is looking for.
Adequate feeder space helps
broilers grow; helps keep Del
marva growing!
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
Santa
CONTINUED from Page One

professional men and friends.
Rodney Schuman is chairman of
the Santa Claus committee,
which includes Brooks Banta,
Glenn Matthews, Ray Sammons,
Bruce Clark, Thomas Bowers,
George D. Wright, Arthur Thom-
as, Robert Nored, Philip Denney,
and A. H. Hammond, Jr. The
total membership of the local
Jaycees will be involved in the
rlans and the conducting of the
project.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04

fire into a corn field. There was
no damage.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
Delegates Appointed To Safety
Conference

Delegates to the 9Th Annual
Safety Conference to be held at
Dover High School on Saturday,
Dec. 6, have been announced by
officials of John Bassett Moore
High School. They include James
Persinger, Richard Hudson, Rob
ert Pritchard, Bruce Pearce and
Charles Rebar. Ronald Mccoy
a member of the senior class
will be one of the speakers al
the conference.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-04
Drama Club Readies Christmas
PlaV

The Dramatics Club is hard at
work preparing for their annual
Christmas play to be held on
Wednesday, Dec. IL, in the high
school auditorium. Miss Killalea
of the English department will
direct the play with the follow
ing students portraying roles:
James Persinger, Carole VOL
ford, Sandra Kruchen, Margaret
Hurd, Jeffrey Deamer, Norma
Jane Birmingham, and Thomas
Mills. The play this year will be
"A King Shall Reign"
Basketball Team Brings Practice
The John Bassett Moore High
School Eagles basketball team
will begin practice for the 1859
basketball campaign on Monday,
Dec. 8. Coach Richardson Tritt
hopes to greet an enthusiastic
group of candidates. The candi-
dates expected back from last
year include James Persinger,
Richard Cole, Ronald Mccoy,
William Slacum, and Wayne
Cole. The following junior var
sity players from last year
should add strength to the team:
Robert Eckhart, Luther Lucas,
Barry Pritchard, Joe Walker, and
Clark Ross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-05-18

Gent bandits" "corruptionists."
contemplate little creatures"
"jack rabbits" and "cat rabbits"
Finally, a phony revolution that
was Matched in Room 1852 of
New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
resulted in a revolutionary army
Of 500 bribed Colombian soldiers
stationed in the Department of
Panama. plus some 400 members
of the Panama City fire depart
ment.
An almost ancient treaty with
New Granada Oater Colombian
was exhumed to provide the excuse
for force. The old treaty provided
United States guarantees of
isthmus neutrality. In a some
what strained Interpretation,
Roosevelt planned to rely on the
treaty to prevent Colombia from
putting down the upcoming re-
volt in its own country.
When the revolutionary army"
made a pass at revolt. the United
States sent the USS Nashville to
prevent Colombia from landing
troops to repulse the rebels, who,
of course, succeeded and set up
their own government.
Thus was born the Republic of
Panama. with whom Roosevelt
found it easier to negotiate for
land for the canal.
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Dominion Republic:

In 1905, President Theodore
Roosevelt, because of the large
national debt which had been
caused by what he called "insur-
rectionary habits" took over the
customs service of the Dominican
Republic. The Dominicans we're
allowed to keep only As per cent
of their customs receipts. the rest
going to pay off the national debt.
Later in this country. which the
Grant administration had wanted
to annex in 1869, United States
solicitude for the Panama Canal
during a violent Dominican up
rising led to the landing of Ma
rines in 1916. The Navy took the
government by force and set up
an absolute dictatorship. Those
who resisted were shot. The Amer
lean forces were evacuated in 1924.
but the United States did not end
its receivership of Dominican Gus
toms until April 2, 1941.
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Khrushchev and West Are Close
On Little Disarmament Terms

until January I. 1859 = time
enough 10 permit France TO set OF
her first atomic weapon and thus
become a member OF the nuclear
club" The delay would also. Of
course. give the United States and
Britain time TO finish their cur
rent series.
In a second major move 10 ease
the allies objections. the EiSen-
hover administration has asked
Congress 10 amend the Atomic
Energy Act 10 permit sharing OF
atomic information and weapon
fuel Britain and France have said
privately that II this we're done,
they would agree 10 freeze their
own nuclear-weapons technology
In re a test ban.
Big Proviso
In order TO qualify TO receive
American help. France would have
10 demonstrate that she already
possessed a nuclear-weapons ca
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-05-18

against the Board of Public Works
that a Joint Investigating Com
mittee from the House and Sem
ate was appointed to examine
them. During the course of the
investigation, which lasted four
months, so many irregularities
were revealed that it became OBJ
vious that the District govern
ment could not continue without
a radical change.
The report issued in May, 1874.
stated that the system Of fixed
prices established by the board
had led to much graft and ex-
travagance, and that District sur
veyors had made faulty measure
ments for work done on behalf
of the Federal government. AL
though Shepherd was personally
absolved from charges of corrup-
ton, his autocratic administra-
ton of the Board was roundly
condemned.
The limit of the District debt
fixed by Congress had been ex-
ceeded by more than $12 million.
In order to reduce the expense
of governing the District the
Committee advocated abolishing
the Offices of Governor, Delegate.
and Legislative Assembly, replac-
ing them by three commissioners
to be appointed by the President.
who would administer the District
until Congress @evised a perma-
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Venezuela:

The United States attempted
TO force arbitration of a dispute
between Venezuela and Great
Britain over the boundary sepa-
rating British Guinea and Vene-
zuela. During the discussions in
1895, Secretary of State Olney
sent Britain a bristling note
which interpreted the Monroe
Doctrine in a way that Infatuated
many Latins:
To-day the United States is
practically sovereign on this con-
tinent, and its fiat is law upon
the subjects to which it confines
its jurisdiction"
Six years later, President Theo-
dore Roosevelt denied himself the
opportunity to apply the Monroe
Doctrine when he permitted"
Germany and Great Britain to
force the collection of debts from
a Venezuelan dictator - sending
the collection agents via warship.
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leisurely manner, Mr.. Shepherd
felt compelled to start work in all
sections of the city simultaneously
in order to keep ahead Of the
property owners. Since the OPP
position was temporarily power
less both in the Legislature and
in Congress he could afford to
ignore the cries of Boss" and
Dictator" which were hurled
against him.
BY the winter OF 1872 Wash
ington was assuming the appear
ance of a national capital. The
canal had been covered over,
streets had been parked and
paved, lighting had been installed
and trees planted. In December,
1872, Congress voted $1,250,000 to
pay for part of its share of the
improvements, and added three
months later further grant Of
So million. This was far more
money than the District had ever
received in a comparable period.
However, che very magnitude Of
the appropriations caused many
property owners to delay payment
on their special assessments in the
hope that Congress would con-
tinue its generosity, and taxpayers
all over the United States now be-
gan to take a closer interest in the
financial affairs of the District, in
which they had a stake.
In September. 1873, eJenry ..
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Haiti:

A series of revolutions in Presi-
dent Wilson's first term led to
fears that some European nation
might try to take advantage OF
the situation, intervene, and thus
endanger the Panama Canal. In
1915, in an action that aroused
the entire southern hemisphere,
United States Marines were landed
in Haiti to restore order. The
marines found it necessary to
shoot some 1000 Haitians before
order was restored. Neighboring
Latin American nations were
further angered when the United
States naval commander sent
Secretary of the Navy Daniels a
cable which read: Next Thurs
day II will permit Congress
[Haiti'sl to elect a president" A