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Evening star., 1959-12-20

Leon was based here for his
colonization of Puerto Rico
and discovery of Florida.
1t became also the center Of
culture in the New World. Two
universities-Santo Tomas de
Aquino and Santiago de la Paz
were established in 1903.
Ciudad Trujille is believed to
be the oldest white settlement
in the New World. 1t was
founded by Bartolome Colum-
bus, brother of Christopher, in
1895 as La Nueva Isabella.
The name later was changed
to Santo Domingo del Puerto,
and still later to Santo Do
mingo de Guzman, honoring
the founder of the Dominican
Order. The present name-for
Generalissimo Trujillo - was
adopted in 1887.
Fierce Indians
Unlike today'S travellers, the
conquistadores were not always
made to feel welcome here. The
fierce Carib Indians harrassed
the colonistS, and uprisingS
were frequent. The Indians
eventually were conquered by
Columbus and forced into
slavery to work the gold mines
and plantations.
There is much to be seen
here by the history-minded
traveller.
The Alcazar de Colon (Castle
of Columbus) has been recently
restored to what archaeologiSts
feel it was like when Diego, son
Of Christopher, lived here as
viceroy.
The Tower of Homage-the
early governors and captain
generals went there to swear al
legiance to the Spanish crown
was built in 1903.
Evening star., 1959-12-20
TruVeI Writers
Elect Mike Frome

Michael Frome, free lance
travel writer, has been elected
chairman of the Southeastern
Chapter of the Society of
American Travel Writers. He
succeeds Jack Jonas, travel edi-
tor Of The Star.
Other officers picked at the
chapters December meeting
are Patricia Searight, WTOP,
first vice chairman; Davi d
Heller, free lance writer. second
vice chairman; Walter w. Hub
bard, Of the American Motorist
magazine. secretary, and Jack
Sperry, district sales manager
Of Alfalfa, treasurer.
Evening star., 1959-12-20

pure jet service from New York
to the Dominican Republic,
touched down at the new Tru-
jillo Airport two hours and A
minutes after takeof. This was
81 minutes ahead of schedule
for the 1,600-mile trip.
On hand to greet the giant
Boeing TOT Intercontinental
was President Hector Blen-
venido Trujillo y Molina
spending part of his wedding
day helping dedicate the new
airport-and Eel Jefe" himself
Generalissimo Rafael Leonidas
Trujillo y Molina.
The SIS million jet airport
lies along the south coast Of
the Dominican Republic. he
tween the sea and the broad
four-lane highway linking Ciu-
dad Trujillo and the beach re-
sort of Boca Chica-on land
first viewed by Columbus more
than four and a half centuries
ago.
From the air, it is easy to
see why this island was the
home base of the Spanish ex-
,plorers. The deep blue of the
waters along the coast testify
to the deepness of its natural
harbors.
Calm Waters
The seas here, too, are gen.
orally calm, almost glasslike.
Columbus named it La Es-
pamela - Little Spain = known
to the English as Hispaniola.
For more than so years the
island was the base for extend
ing Spain's conquests in the
New World.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa set
sail from here on his voyage
Of Pacific discovery. Francisco
PiZzaro moved from here to
Panama and on the his con-
quest of Peru. Juan Ponce de
Evening star., 1959-12-20
GET UP AND GO!
Rediscoverinq'
The New World
BY JACK JONAS
Star Travel Editor

CIUDAD TRUJTLLO-Christopher Columbus and his son
Diego did it the hard way.
They well the adventurous Pizarro, Balboa Cortes
and Ponce de Leon took days. months
shutting to and from this birthplace of the New World
Our Pan American World Arways jet clipper naugurating
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06

prepared for it, the National Safe
ty Council said Snow and ice.
combined with early darkness. fire.
quent snoWstorms and spattered
windshields, help cause the high
auto death and injury toll in the
winter
The Council cited these reveal
ing facts:
In one out Of six fatal auto &C
cidents. the weather is rainy, foggy
or snowy.
In one out Of four fatal auto ac-
cidents. the road is wet, snowy, icy
OF muddy.
IN fatal auto accidents in which
the drivers vision is obstructed
rain. snow and sleet on the car
windshield crop, up in two out Of
five instances.
Seat belts, must whenever YOU
drive" the Council said. ARE es-
pecially valuable in winter.
But nothing it emphasized
protects driver as much as be
ing prepared for the added hazards
Of winter driving"
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06

headline that "GOP Demands ALI
Out Mixing"
! Loose puts it mildly. Mr.. Percy
sends copy of the report, and the
exact words we're: 1--WE look to-
ward the day when segregation is
completely eliminated in public
Places Southerners don't like this
either, of course, but if angling so
mild went into a National Demo
cratic statement or platform you
can imagine Paul Butler, Hubert
Humphrey and Harry Truman walk
ing smack-dab out Of the conven-
ton.
Similarly, on the right to vote,
the committee was for sp y
removal Of the unconstitutional
barriers The "unconstitutional"
may or may not have been intended
for understanding but certainly there
are many barriers which are not
unconstitutional and W h ich the
South employs to save itself from
domination by bloc-voting irres-
ponsibles, illiterates and reprehensi-
bles.
The report in toto was a splendid
expression Of modern-day individual
ism and constitutionalism, some
thing for all, not just the Republi-
cans. Yet the only recognition it
has had in some Of our blindly Ma
tional Democratic Southern papers
is the sentence on segregation. And
that Was misrepresented.
REPUBLICANS ARE GETTING
carelesser and carelesser about be-
ing good integrationists Comes Re
publican Harold Stassen, running
for mayor Of Philadelphia, chal-
longing the incumbent Democrat,
Richard DilWorth, for encouraging
Northern migration of Southern Ne
groes. Stassen would stop the mi
grafton of Negroes to Philadelphia
altogether This is the new segrega-
tion-Northern efforts to have col
ored people stay South.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06
i. ID. WHITAKER

least some respects AS stated we
are in the best position for future
education than we have been for
Is years. Well, we got some of that
because adjoining states imposed
sales tax we don't need
sales tax now or never. They better
stick to education and let the more
moderately sensible people run the
tax assesin?
That most of any sales tax that
could be imposed would go for edu-
cation is just false hope There
will be so many claims laid upon
it that these teachers will be
giving more than they will ever be
getting.
l am against any SALES TAX.
We got shed of one Republican
Ted Dalton was sworn in as
Judge Little good that will do us.
but when they bench they are just
out of politics.
The past week brought in some
awful wrecks of planes and cars
. death was on the alert all
over again.
Russia is on the losing end now
we got EN- eathing American
food and fixed by American
cooks that ought to fix EN-.
Thanks for reading.
Yours,
j. Marvin Brown
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06
Tips On How To Be A Better Winter
Driver Offered By Safety Council

Six quick tips from the National
Safety Council on how to be a
better winter driver:
Winterize not only your car, but
your driving technique and your
attitude. as we'll. Normal speeds
often are too fast for winter con
ditions. When Weathers bad, slow
down.
Have good tires preferably
snow tires and for more severe
conditions, use reinforced tir e
chains
Keep windshield and windows
clear, and wiper blades. heater and
defroster ii proper operating con
dition.
Cot the fec. Of the road as soon
as YOU start out but away from
hazards or other cars. BY cautious
~ trying Your brakes or gently
pressing your accelerator, YOU car
learn how slippery the road sur
face IS, Then adjust Your speed &C.
cordlngly.
Keep We'll back Of the vehicle
ahead to give yourself plenty Of
room for an emergency stop. Fol
loving too closely i doubly dang
eHous Oh winter roads.
Pump Your brakes to stop quick
" On icy roads. tanning on the
brakes viii throw the car into ar
uncomfortable skid The trick is t
slow the car BY rapid and inter
snlttent brake applications and a
the same tune maintain rolling trac
ton that gives steering control.
! There's nothing much you car
/ do about winter weathcr-except be
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06
Double Check

Down at Richmond the teachers
got re-actvated and jined in a
you tickle me and l tickle you"
performance. They even praised
our nutty Governor and come out
full fledged for a sales tax because
they would possibly get a raise in
salary. am agin' any Sales tax in
Virginia. 1 believe in Keeping Vir-
GINA green but without any sales
tax We should be different in at
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06
Farm Issue Basic

ONE of the basic issues which might be
n settled in the 1860 Presidential cleo
tons is the farm dilemma. There is grow
ing realization among Americans Of both
political parties - that something must be
done to solve the farm problem.
The government is spending many bill
lions Of dollars each year on the farm prob
lem, and much of this money is spent to en-
courage production Of crops which no one
will buy. Obviously, this is not the perfect
solution to the problem.
Among some people, there is a feeling
that Republican victory in 1860 would
encourage the COP. to take firm, correc-
tive action i'll the farm field This would
apparently include lower price supports, of
more flexible basis. among other things.
OF course, it remains to be seen what will
happen at the conventions, and what plat
forms the parties will adopt, in regard to
agriculture. However, it is logical to assume
that the Democrats will be more inclined
to go along with fixed and high parity price
supports.
All indications are, then, that the farm
issue will be one of the basic and major is
sues in 1860, and, further, the complexion
Of the next Congress, which will be elected
in November of 1860, as we'll as the party
utilization of the presidential winner, will
provide the key clue to future events.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06

sion of the Seth Congress should decide
upon is this very issue If more freedom is
needed by railroads, if greater competition
is warranted, and if certain forms of gov
eminent support are possible, without IN
flicting undue and unnecessary cost on the
taxpayer then action is now overdue.
The situation is already acute, and the
time for action is at hand. Our democratic
form Of government should demonstrate its
flexibility to cope with the situation,
through congressional decision, in 1860
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06
MARITAL SINKING SPELL

A couple of husbands were dis
crssing their status at home. and
cae said: I'm the boss in my
home For instance, last night there
was no hot water, so / raised the
roof and believe me, l got lots OF
hot water in a hurry
Then after a pause he added II
hate to wash dishes in cold water. '
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06
SERv1CE.

Logan, Utah = william R. Miller
couldn't have received quicker
medical attention than when his
car collided with two others and
he was injured.
In one of the other cars was DR..
Robert H. Boyd, who was travel
ing with his family and Z nurse.
The physician and nurse treated
NUlle-'s injury unit! be could be
taken - Z hospital.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06
Railroads Necessary

THE railroads, which have been whitening
on the vine in the United States in re
cent years, as far as passenger service is
concerned are undoubtedly experiencing
critical stage, one of the most critical IN all
their history They are watching multi
billion dollar program OF highway expan-
sion take shape, while their problems null
tiply.
Railroad management is now confronted
with problems created by unions and by
problems created by stronger and stronger
competition.
The railroads have long contended that
they are being Disseminated against, and
there is something to their claim. The U. S.
taxpayer puts lot of money into high
ways, and Of course these are public facili-
ties, and this is justifiablc. On the other
hand, it is nevertheless true that trucking
companies and those who use the highways,
are able to compete with the railroads be-
cause Of the widespread system Of high
ways which the taxpayer has built
1t is also true that the railroad must
maintain its tracks and right-of-ways, and
facilities, and it is difficult for them to
compete with trucking firm.
The point we should keep in mind is that
it will be a tragedy in this country if the
railroads are allowed to Wither on the vine
As far as passenger service is concerned, it
may be that the railroads can serve only
limited function in the future Already the
experts have predicted tina. the long haul5
for passengers, say between New York and
California, for example, are gong to be a
relic Of the past very soon.
On the other hand, the railroads can do
certain jobs better than anyone else, and
country with strong railroad system is
far more secure, and stronger from a stand
point of national defense, than one with
weak and overwhelming rail system.
In the past session Congress held extern
slve hearings into the railroad dilemma AS
yet, however. no overall, impartial ap-
proach to the problem has been taken by
Congress.
One of the issues which tie second ses-
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06

But how m ny
people do trust in
God more than
in money? They
say that the diff
ference between
North and South
America Is that
the Europeans
" h Q came to
8 ettle S out b
A A
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06

In Virginia, no one is allowed to
hunt or trap on another's land with
out the landowners permission.
Hunting with firearms or other
weapon on Sunday is prohibited in
Virginia.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06
Why | So Live

If you could prove to me there is
No heaven or hell,
The golden rule I'd still live by
While here en- earth | dwell.
. do this not to get reward
In otter life to be
But more because it satisfies
A feeling deep in me.
In the long run it pays US here
70 unto others do
As we would have them do to US
While life we troveI through.
The things we SOW we also reap
Are words that | think true,
And if We, bread On waters cost,
It will return to you
Each deed We do, each word We say
Is Of our life q port
And they for good Or evil will
Affect our mind and heart.
So that IS Why Say thot
AS go On my way,
The golden rule, BY Christ laid dowr
Live BY from day to day.
n wAjTAkEP
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06

Trying to live right would be easier if
things were fixed so you got time off for
good Observation-Disclosures ENQUIRER.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06
God First
Lesson for November 8, 1869

~WE MUST OBEY God rather
~ than men," So said the
Apostles long ago. It is one Of the
famed quotations from the Bible.
Is this just something from "BIble
times" or does it mean something
today?
TN God We Trust" IS a motto
everybody has seen on his money.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06

Germany, they would be a far greater
threat to the West than they are today.
In fact, our two primary enemies Of
World War II, Germany and Japan, are
our most vital allies today. We must have
the support Of Germany and Japan in Eu-
rope and the Far East, for they are the
key countries, and the most powerful of our
allies. (Japan, which started to re-arm a
bit more slowly, is now on the way to be-
coming major power again.)
Byrnes' comments point up the critical
necessity for the allies to stick by West
Germany, and Berlin. We should not re-
treat one inch in our determination to main
tain our rights in Berlin, and we must never
take any action which will be construed by
the West Germans as weakness or appease-
ment on our part.
Once we are bluffed out Of our rights, or
inundated by the Russians, we will begin
to lose the confidence, and therefore the
support, Of West Germans, and the German
people constitute our strongest allies in
Europe today.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06
Democrats or Not?

voter in the primary is honor-bound to sup
port the nominee, certainly to the extent Of
refraining from voting against him in the
General election. If a voter does vote
against the Democratic nominee in the Gen
eral election, he is ineligible to vote in a
Democratic primary until after the up-com-
ing General election generally the duration
of a year In other words, his eligibility can
be challenged at the next primary
Primaries in Virginia are held by the
Democratic party Republican candidates
are chosen by convention method. The par
ties have the choice of the two methods.
In time past General elections held little
interest in most of Virginia, because nomi-
nation in the Democratic primary, overcame
any serious opposition from the weak Re-
publican candidate But if Democrats are
going to compete in the primary and then
against their own nominee in the General
election, the party has lost its purpose.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06

IF the decision, of Acknowledgement AL
bertis HARRISON is correct, the Demo
cratic Party in Virginia has come to sad
state AS we understand the decision: An
unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic
nomination may serve if he is elected as
write-in in the General election.
A candidate for nomination to office by
the Democratic primary pledges his sup
port to the Democratic nominee Cor the
successful candidate in the primary. Thus
the defeated candidate for the Democratic
nomination is honor bound by his own
pledge to the Democratic party to support
the nominee. 1t appears inconsistent with
party rules to encourage such Wrlte-ln
practice The Democratic party in Virginia
will have fost the loyalty of its members
which is the heartbeat of any group, polltl-
cal or otherwise.
Under present Virginia law governing
primaries democratic or Republican, a
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06
Germany Prime Target

lanes +. Byrnes. who visited Europe re-
recently and who spent much time IN
Germany, has spoken out on his impress
sions The former Secretary Of State, Sen
ator, Supreme Court Justice, assistant
president. etc. is qualified to speak on for
eign relations. 1t is interesting to note that
he believes the major ambition Of the So
vets is complete control Of all Germany.
Said Byrnes They believe that essential
to their world domination Byrnes believes
the Russians stalled on German peace
treaty after the war for the ultimate pnr
pose Of creating a Soviet puppet govern
ment
However, the Allies did not fall for this,
and saw to it that West Germany developed
as free country When the Russians were
blocked there, they concentrated on East
Germany.
Byrnes' comments parallel those OF many
other foreign policy experts. Germany, the
foremost power in Europe. is the key to de
velopment on the Continent If the Russians
ever controlled a ommunist-orientated
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06
John Temple Graves
Wilson COnservative-Liberal

Game he who stood at Jefferson S
right hand :"
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06

REFERENCES TP INTEGRA.
TION in the magnificent report of
the Republican Committee on Pro-
gram and Progress we're subject
to somewhat loose interpretations
Ii parts OF the Southern press"
writes the committees remarkable
chairman. c. II. Percy, after read
.rS a report IN this column Of q
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-11-06

find gold, but those who came to
North America came to find God.
Is this true? And If it is, could yoa
guess it from what North Amer
leans spend their time running
after?
, 1959-07-16
THE ST CROIX AVIS

AVIS
advice Of the lawyer because it IS the a thing he said
at the h~earing-this thing that came out about the poor
people, and the poor people should have this, and the poor
this and the poor the other.
But. Mr.. Chairman, when you see a report-even the
Hospital Report didn't go IN to say that people are un-
scrupulous. All through the report it is filled with spite
ard malice. 4 don't think we could adopt a. report where
We are citing people, WhoSE names have been submitted to
the committee as purchasers of land or applicants to pur-1
chase land, as being interruptions, or unworthy or any
thing like that.
think that as far as the recommendations go, after
acceptance of the report, it is up to us to follow through on
the recommendations, if they are right or wrong. But, I
think they can bring the same report out, but / would like
to see a lot Of sections !. as you say we're closing off at
4:30 ... deleted from this Report IF you want to- 60
through it I'll be glad to point them out. / don't wish you
to think that am trying to- waste time. ! think a lot Of
things here ought to be deleted from this Report before we
adopt it-fnding that people in the community were UNI
s%crupulous or conniving or any such thing ike that, Mr..
Chairman
And, until acase is tested in Court and until the in
tent Of the Homestead Law is brought out with respect to-
the selling, the purchasing or the leasing Of Government
Land we are not in position to deternine-becaus Of a
lawyers opinion or his Interpretation Of the laW-that peo-
pie are inscriptions or did not know the intent Or did not
administer the Program in a proper manner.
Mr.. Chairman, II refer your attention to page IL to the
Findings of the Report-Findings Number Gin writing
its contracts Of sale and deeds conveying homestead lands
: What contract, what deed has ever been tested in
court by a competent court to know whether the deeds
that they are using today are right have been told, per
sonally, that the contract or deed that got was the wrong
one-they used the wrong form; that, since the adoption
Of the Code they should have printed another form. Whose
mistake, whose fault is that? The Administration? The
Purchaser Of the Land?
" the Authority did not include adequate clauses
= Whose fault? Mine? Yours? 1t should say the Gov
ernment-fronn the Governor down, all three Of them.
From Governor de Casros days are unscrlpulousa and
incompetent. It doesn't say that. Il says the people who
purchase the land. That's bad, Mr.. Chairman. Who are
they really trying to help2 !" did not include adequate
clauses designed to protect the public interest from unfair
advantage by unscrupulousp persons -.
THE PRESIDENT: From which page are you read
ing, Senator?
Mr.. REESE: That's page II, at the bottom, Find
ings Number s. seThe division has been unnecessarily
tardy in allocating land at Annals Hope, Saint Croix, to
veterans and other qualified applicants That's Finding
Number z on page 18.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-04-11
PACHUTA NEWS

The City-Wide Usher Board of
Pachuta, Mississippi met with the
New Fellowship Church, April 5,
1859. The Ushers met at 5 o'clock
to practice for the Homecoming on
the First Sunday in May. The prac-
tice was directed by the President,
from the Lowin Area. Mrs. Martin
Madison and Mrs. Carrie Com
best are Matrons of the Pachuta
Area. The General Session was
called to order by the Chairman
of the Prayer Band. The meeting
was great success, and all Bands
were present. The following min
listers were also present: Rev.
Johnson from Shubuta, Mississippi
Rev. Barnett, from Barnett, Mis-
sissippi, and Rev. Bender from