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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-03-12

crisis that will divert their at
tention.
Tax Commission
This week we are re-introduc-
ing an old friend - the bill that
will separate the State Tax
c o m m is sion's administrative
functions from its quasi-judicial
functions. The Commission
would be replaced by an admin
istrative department. and COM
pletely separate Maryland Tax
Court.
Under the present system the
Commission sets the ground
rules for all local assessments
and also levies certain types of
assessments itself. Then it puts
on another hat and listens to all
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-03-12

only local bills Of Importance
that still await final decision
as to whether they shall be
put in the hopper are the
Councils bills to authorize
franchise (or gross receipts) tax
on public utilities and the vari-
Gus liquor bills that were the
subject of a public hearing last
Saturday.
The strictly local bills have
been moving along at a fairly
good clip. Last week the House
enacted and sent to the Cover
nor two of Senator Northrop's
bills that would (a) create an
additional Assistant States At.
torney post and (b) transfer the
control of restaurant licensing
from the Clerk of the Circuit
Court to the County's Depart
ment of Inspections and Ii.
censes.
The House also passed and
sent to the Senate bill to raise
the civil jurisdiction of the Peo-
pies Court from $500 to $1,000.
At the request of the Council,
Senator Northrop introduced a
bill to permit the Council to rem
der limited assistance to the
County Revenue Authority by
agreeing to pay up to $4,000
per year of the Authority's debt
service If a deficiency should
arise. This is additional security
for the super-cautious bond
buyers; it is not likely that the
County will ever have to cough
up the money.
The County Managers
squawk about our increasing
the salaries of the deputy sher-
ifs without providing additional
revenue to the County has been
remedied. We have jumped
aboard a Cecil County bill that
will raise some Of the sheriffs
fees to the levels now prevail.
ing In Baltimore City, Baltimore
County and Queen Anne's
County.
Bi-COunty Bills
IF the local bills have been
moving rapidly, the bi-county
bills have been doing just the
opposite.
The Prince Georges County
delegation is harassed by a well
ter OF local. bills (such as the
famous one to permit the Gas
Company to store gas under
ground In the Brandywine area),
so that It is very hard to get
them to reserve time for a Joint
meeting to process the Sanitary
Commission and Park and
Planning bills.
We expect to have such a
meeting Wednesday of this
week, providing that the Prince
Georgians do not develop some
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-03-12
Mrs. Button to Talk

Mrs. Dale Button, occupational
therapist with the Montgomery
County tuberculosis and Heart
Association, of Kensington, is
scheduled to speak on activity
programs in nursing homes at 8
pm. today before meeting of
the Maryland Nursing Home AS
ISOLATION at the Rockville Civic
Center.
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542, which would prohibit bottle
clubs and authorize pouring Ii
censes for veterans and frater.
nal clubhouses in the two down
county election districts.
Although the bill is technical
ly in the hands of the Alcoholic
Beverages Committee "a stand.
ing committee of the House,
rather than the Montgomery
delegation, I imagine that the
delegations collective wish will
ultimately determine its fate.
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new bills to
introduce.
In fact, the
deadline t o r
the introduc-
ton of new
bills without
suspension of
the rules) is
next Tuesday,
March II.
AS of this
.uritipO Z h q
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-03-12
Inside Annapolis
By Blair Lee III

ANNAPOLIS, March with
the 1859 session already more
than two-thirds completed, we
are no longer in the market for
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1959-03-12
NeIU Industry Here
Grytu Stevens

or roghkno
growth to honewm
m ~ t Apnhe CoutS
shops otw nHsth
roabe ndha hho eh@nma
o.! wi apa .GaS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-27
HOUSES FOR SALE-VA.

3-BEDRM., 2.BATH RAMBLER, 10
MINUTES TO PENTA0ON. Inn
maeulate all-briek rambler with
beautiful fenced rear yard-mag;
20-ft. living rm, with fireplace,
separate dining rm., 3 twin bed
rms. 2 all-tile baths, full bsmt,,
LARGE BUILT-IN GARAGE. Call
now for full details, ia, 5-7bT5,
METzLER: Realtors; after Q pm,
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FARMS
A GOING FARM

266 acres OF beautiful land (22O
ceres cleared ana under cultiva-
tom. Well fenced and watered,
many good outbldgs., attractive
residence and modern tenant
house Now being run as a sue
cessful dairy farm with new dairy
equipment and 20-cow masonry
milking house, but is ideal for
beef cattle farm. Long frontage on
State maintained road in Prince
William county, less than 40 miles
Glen, CIR. 3-4560.
Gordin-MenSh Realty Corp.
CR a-A6RO Gu 6R~on
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LOTS, ACREAGE FOR SALE

ALEX lots, over 10000 so. it.,
623-625 Upland pl., mr.. Masonic
Memorial. OWNER, ia. S-S766.
APPROX. 100 ACRES, sewer, water,
roads: will trade for income prop
erty. MA. S-7772: ewes. JU. g.
1922.
APT. SITE, As units, Sill spg.,
zoned Rio: ready to go; $4,000
cash. THOMAS j. FISHER g. CO,
73S 10th st. Mr.. Bauer, DI. q
$3.50, JU. 9-S792.
ARL., N, Country Club Hills
Choice lot for luxury home: $4,000
50. it., l00-ft. frontage. DUNKLE
REALTY, ia. 7-O146; evenings,
XII. S-4397.
BEAUTIFUL / ana 2-acre home-
sites, facing Congressional Coun-
try Club. $3.50 up; terms.
SHAPIRO INC, 1413 K. ME. S-1717
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ENTIRE FLOOR

AIR COND.. 4,lO0 SO. FIT.
ONLY $3.50 PER FIT.
Excellent daylight space with win
dows on four sides. flourescent
lighting, tile floors. Good mid
town. location. Will partition to
suit tenant.
CAFRITZ
14th and K NV. DI. 7-90s0
FOLGER BUILDING
725 ] 9th ST. NV.
HEART OF FINANCIAL AREA
1NN,PEsIIyyIIDgAL OFFICE At $50 MO.
FOR INSP. AND INFO. CONSULT
DI. 7-2342
KooNEs & MONTGOMERY, INC.
LAWYER-Office in large air-cond.
suite; confer. nm, library; secy.
serv. Denrike Bldg. EX. 1886.
NEW PRESTIGE office bldg. now
leasing at l411 K st NV occu-
pancy about Oct. L; IA floors,
all air conditioned. high speed
elevators. Suites from $40 50 it. to
1880 SO it.. A few full floors stin
available, Architectural services
include free space design SWES-
NIX q BLUM, INC, Realtors.
l4ll K ST. NV Call ST 3-3993.
OFFICE SPACE-6OO so. TT; Brook
land, mr.. Catholic Univ; End fl.
S75 month. Call RA. 3-7443
OFFICE OR STORE LOCATION,
1884 Conn. ave.-lst fir: approx
1.15O SO. it., of space, ready for
real estate, insurance or any other
business. Rent includes parking.
Call no 2-6S00 for appointment
to see.
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HOUSES FOR SALIVA.
NO MONEY DOWN

Move In before school starts and
take advantage of the low, low
financing of this 3-bedrm., 2-bath
rambler. Many desirable features
include full basement. formica van
tiles and bath sliding glass shower
FAMILY RIM. We repeat. NO
MONEY DOWN. Full price S1S,500.
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DOCTORS SUITE

Splendid location for two doctors
to share office, general practi-
toner and pediatrician or obste-
trician or surgeon On ground
floor Of apartment bldg in center
of Good Hope Hills. Naylor Gar
den area and surrounded by
1000 family-dwelling units: 3
rms. and bath. designed for prac-
ticlng physicians; Sl25 month.
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GENTLEMEN'S
ESTATE
80 ACRES

Fairfax County, near enough, but
not too near the Chantilly Airforce
DEVELOPMENT, for a very fine hous-
ing project, located on a state
don; 20 acres, for the low, low
price of $500 per acre. The 80
acres includes q very fine 4-bed-
room modern home, beautifully
handicapped, high elevation, back
from the highway. A very fine
section for comfortable living or a
natural for investment. 1t will
surely grow in value. viii sell all
together. Price $57,500, or re-
tain the dwelling and 10 acres
which will be for sale after acreage
is sold. Must sell acreage FIRST.
Terms 29ee down.
NJ a MAPTTN INC
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HOUSES FOR SALE-vA.
TWO-MlNUTE MYSTERY
ANSWER
From Poee r.

Her story that her hus-
band "toppled backward
over the low rail" was an
obvious lie. A person who
blacks out while standing
almost always falls for
ward, which Loving would
have certainly done with
the added impetus Of q
pellet striking his back.
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HAS. H. JAMESON, REALToR
POOLESVILLE, MD
REAL ESTATE LOANS

AAAA CASH LOANS and refinanc-
ing. Any amount: any purpose
consolidate debts, reduce pymts.
D1. 7-4445; evenings. JU S-949S.
MONEY. end TRUSTS-We will buy
End trusts notes: D c.. nearby Nd,
or Va Reasonable rates Ma
TlONAL MORTGAGE & INVEST
MENT CORP, 1912 N Y ave.
NV. Ma. S-5S33
PLENTY FUNDS AVAILABLE, 1st
or 2nd mortgage. ia. 2-2303 or
ia. 7-5S00.
SECOND TRUSTS PURCHASED
At Extremely Low Discounts
M. x. STONE OIL. 2-3414
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DOCTORS-DENTISTS

CONNECTICUT AVE. and R SITS
End A., 5-rm. suite, in ele-
vator building. Good mid
town location. Formerly oc-
cupied by prominent dentist,
$40. C. W. SIMPSON CO,
INC, 927 18th st. NV, NE.
$1,000.
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$500 DOWN

You can't tell q book by Its cover.
home to appreciate its full value.
2 bedrms., 14x1g jalousied family
rm. plus modern fully equipped
kitchen with colored appliances.
Beautiful h-acre lot with putting
green. FILA appraised $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-27

LAKE BANCROFT has many
beautiful homes, but this,
we believe is the finest,
Brand sparkling new. Gus
; tom-built, 5 big bedrooms
. "A lead to balcony overlook
. ing the lake,, fabulous 35-
. ~. living room, 40-ft. fam
. lily room, both overlook your
. own private beach and dock,
and still another 35-ft. rec.
room. Planned and designed
to accent the heavily
wooded lot. It's a home Of
distinction that is for
person who appreciates the
best. By appointment, call
ia. 6-1550, ATLAS REALTY
: CO., 4751 Lee highway
. Corner Glebe rd.)
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INVEST. PROP. WANTED

Rundown OR VACANT or UNDER
developed properties purchased.
II large and well located No
homes or apartments under 20
units. Brokers protected for full
commissions. B. FRANKLIN KAHN.
ST. 3-5656; evenings, OIL. 4-017S.
WISH TO INVEST all cash in
houses. apis or lots by Aug 81
tn 2-7900: ewes. UN 4-7005
4 to so
Unit apts.: upper NV. or Silver
Spring; ask for Mr.. Brooks. MAUI
RICE FITZGERALD COMPANY,
1911 @ st. NV, MA. S-33S6.
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DE LUKE RAMBLER
REALITY, INC.
KE. 6-7300

fAIRFAx TOWNE-Charming con-
temporary split-ievels with
den or 4th bedrm.. huge iiv. rm.,
util. rm. and "a bath next to q
beaut. equipped kit: family din.
I'm. large enough for your dinner
parties, and full bsmt. Adjacent to
the new UNIVERSITY OF yIR-
GINA Gdi ho ste; ONLY IN S1s;76o n With
REALTORS, ia. 7-s500, 204S viii
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STORES FOR RENT

NEW BUILDING, heavy electric,
lge. water and gas lines; parking
and loading In rear. Call HU.
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q 000 SO FIT
INDUSTRIAL PROP. for SALE

CENTRALLY LOCATED west Of
Connecticut near the Mayflower.
new elevator, aforementioned
building with parking space on
premises for clients or patients,
Call Mr.. Andreoli, evenings, DE.
2-6426. MARSTELLER, McCABE
e. m Wn
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fAIRFAx CO.. Is miles Fails Ch.;

REAb1Otto' ia. I-oOOOB EUfO Will
son blvd.
FAIRFAX CO., Is miles Falls CHI:
S31 800; TEN ACRES, streams;
spacious 9-rm. Colonial; gracious
soft. liv. .rm., 15-ft, din. rm.,
porch; IND T.. 1 twin-siSed bed.
rms bath .atl attic; ,, 6smt;; gEs Ga'
Realtor, JE. 2-3272, JE. 2-4664.
fALLS CHURCH AREA; Sll, 300
Little brk; Cape Cod; paneled liv.
rm., flrepl., bedrm.. equip. lift.
kit. washer, .drier. air cond.: bath,
carport, outdoor flrepl; lovely lot;
Realtor. JE. 2-3273, JE. 2-4664.
EALLS CHURCH-Spotless 3-bed-
room brick rambler. The kitchen
will delight the lady Of the house.
Dishwasher, disposal, electric
range with exhaust fan hood and
table space. CHEEKY living rm.
with fireplace: large dining area
and full bath also 1st A.: full
bsmt. with picture windows; full
bath, fireplace and space for rec.
I'm. and extra bedrm. Topping all
this is the -240-ft. deep level lot
with beautiful shrubs and tower
ing oak trees. Only 2 blks. to bus
and shops. A not to be passed up
buy for 81 800. See this onel
MT. BROYHILL & SONS CORP,
REALTORS, 1910 Lee hwy, ia.
4-l300, 8 It'll 9.
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Jr. Estate
Sr. Estate

Beautiful four bedroom with two
more possiblel, center hall Colo
near Centerville. Everything about
the home is spacious-the living
room with fireplace is 30x15 and
all other rooms are comparable
The lawn is well kept and there
are many shade trees and beauti-
full shrubbery. There is a barn
and a garage In good condition.
Priced to sell at $4,000 This is
the home for the buyer desiring
country living within easy driving
distance to d. c.
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WAREHOUSES FOR RENT

BETHESDA-4,7OO IT. in modern
brick bldg; Aft. ceiling, cleo.
overhead door. E. M. FRY CO.,
OIL. 6-73S3 or JU. S-9317.
BETHESDA. c. zone-2,350 IT.,
in l-story modern bldg. 14-ft.
ceiling, overhead door: or showrm.
front; parking. E. NJ. FRY CO.,
OIL. R-73S3 or Ill S-na17
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DUKE ST. AREA
ALEXANDRIA

INDUSTRIAL SITES
Ia acres. |. - acres, 9, i14 acres
or more. SELL OR LEASE. Ware
houses. 5000. 1000. 1880, So
600. 100000 So. IT. Call Carl
Gewirz
BOSS AND PHELPS, INC.
REALTOR
1417 X st. NV. MA. $4,000
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Warehouses For Rent
Modern one floor plan buildings of
0,000-lS, 000-30,000 feet. with
and without rail sidings, adapt
able 10 specific designs for either
manufacturing or distribution.
union 4-s003 Brokers invited.
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COUNTRY PROPERTY

MARYLAND-Fine old Colonial es-
tate, big farm, development lands
acreage, Mr.. Beall. OIL. 6-S1Os.
consin ave. DE. 2-ll37.
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MINED. OCCUPANCY, CT LOAN
i4NO Falls Church - Contemp.
split-level; 8 b.r.. 2h baths, den,
mod. kit, carport, picture win
dow overlooking woods: mid-EOs.
OWNER. JE. 2-5O85
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BINS ZJTo u0Wn.
NJ. A. MARTIN, INC.
REAL ESTATE BROKERS
61S Spring St. Herndon 430
CHARLES H. JAMESON
DARNESTOWN

10 A, 6-rm. mod. bungalow, new
guest house. Washington-type
lake, streams, high scenic plateau,
2,400 feet in length, ideal for
alrstrip, long frt. Rte. 2S, approx.
8 mi; to Co. capitol; $4,000;
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MISSIONER BRICK, 3 bed
rooms, basement with 4th
bedroom and End bath;
wooded level lot. S16,95O,
FLA or CT. Owner will move
right out.
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THANKSGIVING Bread Continued from page 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-22
It's fun to
make bread

above the range. As rule it did its duty,
but sometimes it didn't rise enough and
sometimes it rose too much and ran all
over creation with stalactites of dough
hanging from the pam"
The tradition that bread making takes
endless time and energy is a left over
from the earlier days. Under present
conditions it is quite easy to make bread.
Here is the Thanksgiving loaf which the
children are baking. Bake it the modern
way - but break it gratefully!
Thanksgiving Bread
l package or cake yeast dry or compressed
u cup wGrrs, not hot, toater (Lukewarm
for cOmpTessedD N
Is4 cups lukemdrm wdter Q7Ff-
2 tablespoons sugar 0S
l tablespoon salt
tablespoon shortening, melted
511 cups atted -four, about
Dissolve the yeast in the n cup water.
Combine the remaining l q cups water,
sugar, salt and shortening. Add 3 cups
of the -four; beat until smooth. Stir in
dissolved yeast. Add l II cups of the
-four; beat thoroughly. Mix in enough
of the remaining -four to make a soft
dough. Turn dough onto lightly Toured
surface. Let rise 10 minutes. Knead
until smooth. Place in creased bowl,
turning once to bring creased side up.
Cover. Let rise in warm place until dou-
bic in bulk, ~ to 2 hours. Punch
down. Knead dough on lightly Toured
surface for 2 minutes. Divide in half;
let rest 10 minutes. Shape each half into
a lO-inch oblong loaf. Seal ends. Place
on creased baking sheet. Cover. Let
rise in warm place until double in bulk,
IS minutes. Bake at 425'F. 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to 35O0F., bake l hour.
Yield: 2 loaves bread. - The E"d
Evening star., 1959-12-20

usually oak or chestnut, in the bottle, or
for some years in casks and then in bottles.
If the wine of certain vintage has special.
qualities it may be bottled exactly two years
after and proclaimed "Vintage" Port.
This type of wine, matured in the bottle
is richer and heavier than the other types
and will exhibit the vintage's year on the
bottle. But a wine which is not "Vin.
tage" does not usually display any date on
the bottles label. This does not infer
that it is of lesser quality; it may be a
superior blend of high-quality old Ports
usually matured in wood.
As can be seen there are many types of
are suitable for every different occasion.
All these types, however, do have eome-
thing in common as a result of the peculiar
soil and climatic conditions of the Douro
Region. As a matter of fact Port Wine is
not a type of wine but geographical des.
ignation of origin.
To ensure the high quality of Port and
its specific characteristics the Douro Re-
gion was firstly demarcated by law more
than two hundred years ago, in 1856. So
that only the wine produced in that dis
trict, in its steep, terraced and rocky vine
yards is called Port Wine.
Port Wine is thus defined as being the
generous wine produced in the demarcated
region of the Douro-in the northeast of
Portugal-matured and shipped from the
harbour of Oporto.
A very efficient official organization super
vises the production of Port from the vine
to the shipment and guarantees its genu.
ineness by means of Certificate of Origin,
which accompanies each shipment of wine.
This certificate is issued by the Port Wine
Institute, in Oporto, but only after ap-
proval of the wines by a panel of duly
qualified tasters.
Evening star., 1959-12-20

tries, aided by free converta-
bility Of currency.
Moreover, the natural condi-
tions within the Federal Re-
public by themselves point to
free economic relations with
the world generally and with
Europe in particular.
AS a densely populated in
dustrial country with about SO
million people, having only rel
atively small sources of raw
materials Of her own, the Fed
eral Republic is in fact de-
pendent upon the import of
raw materials and of food
stuttS, paying for these imports
with finished products.
Even though the natural
conditions Of our country thus
predestine US to the production
Of finished goods Zone fourth
Of imports are raw materials,
q scant third are foodstuffs,
with finished goods represent
ing 800 of EXPORTS, it is not
to be concluded that we look
upon economic exchange mere
ly as a complementary relation
In which a country imports
Evening star., 1959-12-20

only what 1t does not possess
or what 1t can not produce.
The Federal Republic, while
advocating the European Eco
nomic Community and being
determined to work for Its
realization to the best Of her
ability, Is nevertheless not Of
the opinion that with the crea-
ton Of EEC alone the task of
European Economic Integra-
ton will have been completely
accomplished. The form for
aSsociating EEC with the other
countries Of free Europe has
as yet not been found.
Any endeavors to find that
form will have the wholeheart-
ed support Of the Federal Re-
public.
This is predicated not alone
on the necessity Of maintain
ing the good and confident COL
laboratio1 within OEEC and Of
avoiding any resentment as
well as any attendant political
ly unpleasant manifestations;
it is dictated also by rational
political considerations and the
country's obvious interests.
Seven Of the countries out
Evening star., 1959-12-20

other products to the United
States. among which such
products as glass and ceramics.
furniture, textiles and jewelry
Of Finnish design have gained
renown.
Finland is also known as Q
camping and sports country.
and 1t can offer to the Ameri-
can market equipment for all
sorts Of field and track sports,
gymnastics and hunting.
The food industry has been
during the last decades one of
the most expanding industrial
branches. 1t has offered to the
United States in the course of
years such products as candies,
lingonberries, crisp-bread, etc.
The dairy industry contributed
last year with a supply Of some
800 tons Of cheese.
The leading export items Of
the engineering industry have
been paper and pulp mill ma
chinery including complete
plants. Many types Of smaller
machinery and equipment are
also made here for export.
Evening star., 1959-12-20

AGING the Atlantic Ocean, a
sunny rampant of western Europe, stands
Portugal. 1t is an amiable country, and
as the saying goes, there the land ends and
begins the sea. A small and ancient ma.
tion who throughout its long life always
felt the calling of the open sea that bathes
its picturesque shores spotted with beaches,
fishermen villages, and dunes covered with
pine forests which served to build the old.
time sailing boats ('caravelas") in which
the hardy Portuguese sailors went around
the undiscovered world, opening new sea
routes, discovering new lands and peoples.
A Portuguese poet once said: "Oh salted
sea, how much of your salt is made up of
Portuguese tears!" This statement if not
literally exact is nevertheless a poetic
truth which gives us an idea of the binding
force with which the sea attracted this
small nation and the sorrows and sacrifices
which inevitably escort all great enter.
prises.
But Portugal, if turned towards the ocean,
has also its inland with its specific char.
acteristics. 1t can be said, notwithstand-
ing its small European area, that Portugal
is land of diversity, quite rich in folklore
and different landscapes. 1t is sufficient
to confront its mountainous north with the
cork-tree plains and hills of Alentejo, the
smiling green and fertile Mimic to the
austere Beira plateau, the lusciousness of
the orchards around Alcobaca to tho rocki.
ness and dryness of the Douro valley.
With such variety it is natural that it
grows and produces a number of different
products. And it can be safely said that
one Of its most famous is Port Wine.
In the granitic and fresh north of Portugal,
there exists a small region, like an island,
almost surrounded by mountains which
serve the dual purpose of keeping the
rainy winds outside and the heat inside.
This district, called the ''Douro" stretches
along the upper valley of the Douro river
and of some of its tributaries; the soil is
mostly schist rock. 1t is very hot in sum.
mer and cold in winter. 1t is harsh and
rugged but beautiful land, poor in its agri.
cultural possibilities except that it is the
birthplace of Port. There you find the
special agro-climatic conditions which
make it the Port Wine country. There
mans titanic effort has through the Cen
turies changed the face of the steep valleys,
smashing the stone to make a thin LAYER
OF soil, hewing narrow terraces up the