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Evening star., 1959-12-08
OLYMPIC OUTLOOK
The Modern OLYMPIC Games
By RALPH {. CRAIG

The Modern Olympic Games
exist because of the vision and
the persistency of a small
Frenchman who was not him.
self an athlete.
Baron Pierre de Courbetin
had long been interested in the
education of French youth. A
man of some means, he had
studied the educational systems
of other nations-both modern
Eand ancient. He was much i'm
pressed by the American, the
British, and the ancient Greek
systems, all of which stressed
competitive athletics.
Later the French authorities
recognized the Baron's work,
and in 1889 the Ministry Of
Public Education asked him to
organize an international con-
ference on physical education.
He was sent on trips to North
America and various European
countries, where he developed
friendships with like-minded
men who later formed the
nucleus Of his Olympic efforts.
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In his studies, he became con-
vinced that a revival Of the
Olympic Games, which had
been such an integral part of
Greek life, would benefit all ma
tions. The first public an
nouncement of his dream was
at a meeting of the Athletics
Sports Union at the Sorbonne
on November Is, 1892. Progress
was slow. and revival Of the
Olympic Games was not con-
sidered at an international
meeting until 1894.
Three commissioners, Pro-
fessor w. M. Sloane of Prince
ton University, c. Herbert. Sec
retary of the British Amateur
Athletic Association, and de
Courbetin planned the program
for that meeting.
Up to 1894, international
competition had been seriously
hampered by varying views Of
amateurism. So naturally. the
three commissioners weighted
the agenda with questions
seven of them-related to that
subject. An eighth read As fol-
lows: Regarding the possibility
of the revival of the Olympic
Games. Under what conditions
could they be re-established?"
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Official representatives from
nine nations attended this
meeting. five more nations sent
proxie or letters. Forty-nine
different organizations were
represented at the six-day meet
ing which started on June 16
1894. Two thousand people were
in the audience. They sang the
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This IS one Of Q series Of weekly
columns on the 1860 Olympic
Comes written by Ralph c. crois,
winner Of the 100 and 200 meters
events at the 1912 Comes in
Stockholm. cFois. o Michison
sroduate. IS one Of only six
Americans who have been double
track and field champions.
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HIKING CLUBS

CAPITAL HIKING CLUB-six OF
seven mile hike Sunday from Great
Falls to Dificult Run, Va, led by Johr
P. Riley Ludlow 2-S946). Meet at 8
am, At 1924 x street NV. for trans.
portation BY private car. Make reser.
Vations with leader by noon Saturday
CENTER HIKING CLUB-six-mil,
hike Sunday along the Appalachian
Trail from Champion Gap to Turner
Gap led by Ray Ostroff. Meet at Geor.
gia and Alaska bus terminal at $40
m. Make reservations with the
Smelkinsons at Taylor 9-l996.
YOUTH HOSTELs-Hike on AppIa.
chian Trail Sunday starting at Route
40 above Frederick, Nd, led by Bill
Vetter. Leave Youth Hostel once al
8 am. Bring own lunch.
Evening star., 1959-12-08
Virginia Relies
On Densmore
Auainst Ierps

Walt Densmore, who aver
aged better than. % points a
game in an All-Met choice
with George Washington High
School last year, is topping
that mark in his first two
starts as a collegian at the
University of Virginia.
The g. foot IS, 215 pound
Alexandria youngSter will be
the Cavaliers top scoring
threat tomorrow night when
Virginia plays at Maryland in
the Terps' home opener in
Cole Field House.
Densmore scored IS points
in an 1910 defeat at the hands
of William g. Mary and got "a
as the Cavaliers beat Rich
mond, 86-67.
Maryland Slight Favorite
Maryland, which opened with
a 64-57 victory over George
Washington, will be a slight
favorite. although Virginia won
two of three games between the
Atlantic Coast Conference ri
vals last year.
Maryland won, 63-53, at Col
lege Park, but lost $3.50 at
Charlottesville and 66-65 in
the first round Of the confer
ence tournament. The last two
defeats were during Virginia's
fast finish which included nine
victories in its last IL games.
Virginia's No. 2 scorer has
been Paul Adkins, with 40
points in two games. Adkins
had a 16-point average last
season. He was Virginia's No. !
scorer.
Terps in Better Shape
The Terps will be in better
physical condition than they
were for the CIV game. Char
lie McNeil's split finger has
had almost a week to heal,
and Pete Krukar is moving
better after further treatment
for a pulled thigh muscle.
Maryland has only two other
home games before the Christ
mas holidays. The Terps en-
tertain Georgetown next Mon
day night and play Wake
Forest Friday night, December
18.
Evening star., 1959-12-08
SKI
TRAILS
By ROBERT 3. RYAN

What will this season be like?
The words may have to be
humbly retracted by this
writer, but by careful analysis
of upper atmosphere currents,
long-range forecasts and scien-
tific application Of these factors
to the width of the stripe on
the back of the "wooly-bear"
caterpillar, I hereby state that
the $3.50 ski season looks
promising"
In fact, the Appalachians al
most opened their ski season
ahead of Vermont-almost, I
say, since the recent warm
season did much to remove
promising cover from many of
the local areas.
Last week, in an initial dis
cussion Of the costs of ski
ing and equipment required,
my recommendation was to
rent ski gear, get the feel of
it and of the sport, and then
come back to buy. The next
question is How much?"
Ski-Prices range from just
under $40 to well over 500.
Good, dependable skis may be
obtained in the $40 range.
These skis will not have the
durability, appearance or fea-
lures of the higher-priced
models, but will serve the no
vice through his first season
and probably beyond, depend
ing upon the frequency of use.
AS the skier gains experience,
he will demand more of his
skis. He will require greater
response and maneuverability
in turns and downhill runs. He
will want a better ski. Should
he have bought this type of ski
at the outset? This decision
must be his. Economic factors
must be weighed against his
contemplated use of the equip
ment.
A ski which will be adequate
for the novice as well as the
seasoned skier will cost any,
where from just under $50 to
$50 or more. These skis offer
offset steel edges for greater
control, plastic top edges and
ridges to protect the top sur
faces of the skis, plastic bot
toms for greater speed.
All Of these features will help
to increase the skier's control
of his skis and thus his enjoy
ment of the sport. Skis in this
price range will accept all the
demands placed upon them by
the recreational skier.
y &x
In the high-priced brackets
we find the best of the wooden
skis and the very popular
metal and plastic skis. Prices
range from around $50 to well
over $100. These are for the
serious amateur for the recrea-
tlonal skier who skis frequently
and for the part-time competi-
tor.
Wood or metal? Each has its
virtues and vices.
Word has the f1exibility and
life; metal, the durability and
control. Most competitors
prefer wood skis, most recrea-
tional skiers look longingly to
the day when they can afford
metal skis. But this is an area
OF considerable controversy, so
in cowardly fashion, I will
withdraw.
A final note: Buy your skis at
a ski store. There are some
locally and many at the ski
areas you may visit. Most, pro-
prietors are skiers themselves.
They will talk skiing with you,
discuss different ski areas and
provide guidance in the selec-
ton Of your equipment.
Next week I shall shed some
light on a local mystery. Why
with the temp in the sos were
so skiers, with full ski gear and
clothing, converging on Holmes
Run Acres out in Fairfax
County2
Evening star., 1959-12-08
Penn Stute Drills

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa,
Dec. 8 (AP) Penn States
football team braved a snow
storm and strong winds yes
terday to begin full-scale work.
outs for its Liberty Bowl con-
test with Alabama in Philadel-
phia December l9.
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is finished with tungsten car
bide. Since this edge is hard
er, the knife has q self-sharp-
ening action.
DecOy Self Initiating
Duck hunters might like de-
coyS. The Victor people have a
new one made of polyethylene
plastic that is self Initiating. It
works like a squeeze bottle.
They also might like a goose
or duck call. The Green Head
Co. has added an inexpensive
goose call to its line. It also
has a new squirrel call.
Predator hunting is a popu-
lar sport and the Scotch Game
Call Co. is introducing a call
that sounds like a small animal
in distress. It is designed to
attract foxes, 'coons, bobcats
or owls.
The Burnham Brothers of
Barble Falls, Tex, are produc-
ing new fox call that also is
supposed to lure all predators.
Kleenex tissues are new this
year in hunter red, to elimi-
nate any danger Of a flash of
white that might be mistaken
for a deer's tail.
Vest Carries Box of Shells
For carrying shells and
game, the Altick Sales Co. of
sOswego, Ore, has announced
a combination vest and bag
that holds a box of shells and
dispenses them from five sepa-
rate tubes. The shells are
elected by pressing a spring at
the base Of the tube.
A camp stove that will At
in a coat pocket but still do a
job of cooking is being mar
keted by Taykit Corp. of Stry-
ker, Ohio. 1t burns 112 hours
on one filling of gasoline. An
other Observation-Disclosures
works on a new principle, using
a chemical catalyst.
This device can broil a steak
in 6 minutes, when tilted over
serves as a stove and in any
position is a source of radiant
heat. 1t is made by Oxy-Cata-
lyst, Inc, of Wayne, Pa.
The fisherman, too, is not
neglected. Gladding, which is
producing a new single taper
fly line with backing in HID,
nc. GB and GA weights, also
has come out with a line of
plastic tackle boxes. They are
strong, yet light enough to
float.
| Further refinements are
found in spin-casting. reels.
Airex has introduced the
Impala. a budget-priced model
that Incorporates the features
Of the higher-priced reels.
Shakespeare has several in
novations, including a new
Presidential Series Of rods to
go with direct-drive, push-but-
ton Wonder Cast reels with
''revolvo- drag" a direct-drive
bait casting reel made for
monofllament line, a new spin
ming reel featuring Verti-Cross
wind and new vertical auto
matte fly reel.
Other New Reels Out
Horrocks-Ibbotson has two
new spin-casting reels, includ-
ing one to compete with the
low-priced models now being
imported. Bronson has applied
the auto makers forward
look" to new low-priced direct
drive casting reels.
South Bend is Offering Fu-
tura Spin-casting reels which
feature twin trigger line con-
troll for greater accuracy.
Pfueger has two new auto
matte fly reels. Both are engi-
neered for glass rods and one
may be taken apart by press
ing a button. Garcia has a new
Abumatic 10 spin-caster that
takes ITS yards of 12-pound
monofllament.
Evening star., 1959-12-08
AU Joyvees Top
Columbian Prep

Columbian Prep took a brief
lead at 9-6 but eventually lost
its opening basketball game,
74-54, to the American Univer-
sity junior varsity yesterday
at All.
Evening star., 1959-12-08
NEW PRODUCTS OUT
Christmas Shopping
For Sportsmen Easy
BY CHARLES COVELL

What to buy for John or Jim or Bob, who like the
outdoors, for Christmas?
There are lots of new items on the market If
he's hunter, we'd suggest, first of all, insulated
indies
Kodiak mirror., 1959-06-20
ModeFns To Enact Roaring TWenties

The "Flappers" of the Roaring Twenties" have been diligently practising for the coming Fourth of July festival at the Labor Tenn pie, where they will perform in the variety show at the dances on the 3rd and 4th of July.
 At this stage of practise, the "Flappers," commonly known as Keers, Cannon, Harvey, Melvarie, Leonard, Veerman, Ramaglia, and Geriene, are wondering how their mothers and dads ever sur vived the Charleston. Of differ ent generation, of course, these |" ladies" are endeavoring to make the dance, and, in fact, the entire evening as authenic as possible.
 The performances promise edu- cation and entertainment for the modern generation and a bit of nostalgia for the older folk.
 Ruth Breckan and Marge Wolf are assisting in the production.
Kodiak mirror., 1959-06-20
THE JUNE BRIDE

June is the month when we'd ding bells ring, and the happy participants look to a life of to- getherness.
 The groom, of course, is an in- tegral part of the scene, but all eyes are focused on the radiant countenance of the bride, as she is bedecked in all her Splendor it is she who commands the spotlight of this great occasion.
 The American bride sweeps down the aisle with all the self satisfaction of modern Diana returning from the hunt With a stag slung over her shoulder.
 But this spring ritual wasn't always the victory celebration of the female And everything about the wedding-including the word itself is designed to remind her that she once was, at best, a marketable commodity w. and at worst, fair game for any Strong-armed marauder.
 The best man, for example, is believed to be relic of the days when man simply carried off a girl who had wandered too far usually brought along a muscular friend to fight off pursuers, ac- cording to The World Book En- cyclpedia.
 The bridegroom had to hide out for while until the girls family gt tired of searching for them. This was the beginning of the honeymoon.
 Of course, these tactics didn't foster togethernesS and may have started the continuing battle between a husband and his mother-in-law.
 The practice of buying a wife left a girl with fewer bruises. But 1t didn't do much for her pride, especially when some African tribes thought she was worth about one OK.
 The betrothal of children was common among early Anglo Sax ms. The bridegroom's pledge of marriage was accompanied by a
Kodiak mirror., 1959-06-20
Contest Entry
 Deadline Near

Wednesday, June 24, is the deadline for entries in the Yard Improvement Contest, sponsored by the Kodiak Garden Club, ac- cording to chairman Ellen Daw- son. Everyone still interested in entering this contest should con- tact Mrs. Dawson at 2171, or Leona Dickow at 2532.
 The next regular meeting of the Kodiak Garden Club will be held at the home of Mrs. Emily Bull lock, 5QtrS. 21A,' Naval Station. Guests are cordially invited.
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KCaiIAK MIRROR
Couples Uniting In Marriage Was Not Always The Happy Occasion As Now

"wed"-Security for the purchase price of the bride. From this comes our word wedding"
 Giving the bride away" merely represents the time when the father delivered his daughter to her fiance, who paid up.
 Among some modern tribes. however, notions of romance have persuaded the father to re nounce his loot, and the bride gets the traditional gifts.
Kodiak mirror., 1959-06-20
Zieba Family Will Vacation

Mrs. Jim Zieba, together with daughter Gail and son Michael, left Tuesday morning for Wash ington state where they will spend the summer on vacation.
 MT. Zieba and daughter Janet will join them in Bremerton dur ing July. The family expects to return shortly after September 1.
Kodiak mirror., 1959-06-20
Mrs. Sturmer
 To Go Outside

Mrs. Roman Sumner, wife of Rev. Sturmer, pastor of the Rus sian Church will leave Tuesday for Berkeley California. ".
 She will visit the Summers son in-law and daughter, MT. and Mrs. H. o. Hamel, and their fani- ly. Mrs. Sumner plans to be gone at least a month.
Kodiak mirror., 1959-06-20
KODIAK, ALASKA, JUNE %, 1859

gradients, except franHurterS; simmer IS minutes. Split frank furterS; place in shallow baking dish. Pour over barbecue sauce and bake in moderate oven (375 deg.) 30 minutes. basting several times. Serves six.
 Cabbage Slaw with Cream Ores sing can be prepared before leaving for the picnic grounds, too, and goes well with frankfur- ters. It can be kept cool in the new thermoS dishes.
 CABBAGE SHAW
 3 cups shredded cabbage, cris- + cup diced celery
 1h cup shredded carrot
 l cup cream salad dressing
 Toss the prepa-ed vegt. 1les and dressing together. Serve crisp and cold on lettuce leaves.
 CREAM SALAD DRESSING
 l cup thick sour cream
 2 tbspns. vinegar
 l tbSpn. fresh lemon juice
 tbspn. finely minced green
 onion
 F tspn. salt
 Pepper
 Beat all ingredients together Serve over cabbage salads or mix ed greens. Makes about IA cups.
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Co c&gaa E 2rty
 H0nCrs FoGGentate

A cocktail party in honor of Potentate and Mrs. Lloyde Coder will be given from to 7 Sunday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Ed Getty at 20 E on the Naval Station.
 All Shriners and their wives are invited.
 Ed Getty and John Lotz are hosts for the occasion.
Kodiak mirror., 1959-06-20
SOCIAL NOTES Homemaking Happenings About 7o~ Gardening

nice day to be spending at a desk but it is necessary. Think we will just pack dinner into a basket and head for the beach q Dit later III the afternoon It is so simple to just burn the paper plates, too.
Kodiak mirror., 1959-06-20
AgneWs' Have Son

A son, Mark Henry, was born on June 13 to LiSe Renee and It. Richard Scott Agnew, USN. The baby, who weighed 2 lbs. 1 OF. at birth, is the Agnews' second child.
 The family resides at Qtrs. GOA, Naval Station.
Kodiak mirror., 1959-06-20
Recipe of the Week

Summer usually means picnicS for most of Us (weatherl permit ting, of courSe), and picnicS bring to mind frankfurterS. For a change from the roasted franks, try them barbecued-they can easily be relocated over the camp fire. BARBECUED FRANKFURTERS l medium-sized onion, chopped 3 tbspns. salad oil
 1 tbSnp. sugar
 1 tpsn. dry mustard
 Salt& pepper
 l tspn. paprika 12 cup catsup
 + cup water
 A cup vinegar
 l tbspn. Worcestershire sauce
 Drop of TobaSco sauce 12 frankfurterS
 Lightly brown onion in salad oil. Add combined remaining in
Kodiak mirror., 1959-06-20
Weed Control Is Necessary

Weeds use nutrients and mois- ture that crops need. They must be controlled from the very start. The worst garden pest is chick weed, although lambs-quarters, plantain and shepards purse are also bad.
 Cultivation by hand or power tools must be shallow. Otherwise the roots of crop plants are in. jured. Hand or power cultivators work well between rows. Hoeing and hand wedding is needed around and between plants in the row. Start when the first weeds are above ground. Keep at it un- til the last weed seed has germina- ted.
 In much of Alaska, summer is wet, encouraging weed growth af- ter most garden plants are large. During the late season, much ef- fort is needed to suppress weeds. Weeds germinating in August sometimes set seed before freez- up.
 Commercial gardeners are now using chemicals to control weeds. Although carrots are easily weed ed with Stoddard solvent, in gen. eral chemical control is not prac- tical for the beginning home gardener. Both the crop to be grown and the weeds to be killed must be considered before herb icide is selected. Chemical weed control requires spray equipment and a variety of materials.
 Mulch between rows of vegeta- bleS has been tried for many years as a weed control. For those who are away for long periods this method has some merit, ex- cept where soil temperatures are as low as on the Kenai Penisula. Mulch not only retards weed grow tn but conServes moisture. Mulch has more value after row crops are we'll advanced and are them selves not Smothered by the mulch.
 Ordinary newspapers or build ing papers smother weeds but do not stand up against adverse weather A new black plastic Sheeting has been used with some success by home gardeners. This material shades out weeds and at the same time sheds water toward the plant row. The soil is slightly warmer under the black plastic.
 *See Chemical Weed Killers and Their Use. Alaska Extension Bull. letin 61O.
 (The above is reprinted from the University of Alaska Exten. sion Service Bulletin 451, Gar. denS in Alaska.)
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Of This and That
By BETHA DECREE

The people of Kodiak should be very proud of the Kodiak Ma s..al Station. It has the finest Operating Command, the finest officers and squadron of any sta tion to which we have been attach ed" The above comments were made to us by two enlisted men who are recent arrivals to Kodiak and are attached to VAHMIO. As a resident of Kodiak we thanked the young men for their compli- ments, and we hope they con- tinue to feel that Kodiak is a good duty station
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 Whoever set the small animal trap on Near Island, on the cliff directly across the channel from Kodiak, will find it sprung. But the owner will find no animal in the trap No tearing at the paws No agoniz in g at tempts to be free We are quite certain that the pelt of the animal caught in the trap last Sunday afternoon would have no market value /; :. It happened to be, our own Scotty,, Duffy Nc Duff, who was enjoying his ex- ploration of the island. 5t
 There are many people who picnic on Near Island, and child ren, as well as dogs, like to wan der around. We are happy that it was not some small child that was trapped. Poor little Duffy was frantic with pain until he was released, but his mistress suffered as much, if not more, because we know nothing about animal traps. We tried to pry the thing open, but were unable to do SO. So all we could do was sit on the cliff, trying to keep the dog quiet while assistance came from the rest of the party who had been fishing in the harbor.
 If people must set traps in popuplar recreation areas, it might be well if they were thoughtful enough to post warn- ing signs. We realize that dogs can't read, but the owners can, and so can parents Per- SOnally, we can see no point in trapping the few small animals that may be found on near Island, but to each his own fun '. Perhaps someone needs the food. If so, we will be happy to contri. bute a couple cans of salmon, .- Might even add a can of
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 The putschke (even if one spells it in a different manner, the stuff is a mess) is growing at high speed. Now is the time to try to eradicate it. Soon the seeds will be ripening and flying about, to form new plants next year. Many people may not realize that the juice of the plant is poisonous to many of us and causes painful burns and bliSters. We don't feel that we can ask the JayceeS tc take over this problem, as they already have their hands full. SC perhaps the rest of us should get busy! We have found that . diStaste for the obnoxious weed a small trowel and energy work we'll together Just dig out the heart of the plant That's all there is too it.
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ing the public This committee would be charged with the
proper conduct of the strike vote
SENSIBLE BALLOTS: If enacted into law, legisla-
on would provide that the vote be referendum postal ballot
The ballots with summary Of all the issues would be mailed
to the homes of all the workers involved first class certified
mail These ballots would be returned in sealed and unden
abe blank envelope designated post Office box accessible
only to the election committee body who would count the
vote and make known the results thus eliminating any chance
Of reprisal from either the union or the employer.
SENSIBLE VOTING: This type of legislation obviously
allows every employee study both sides Of the issue before
committing himself 1t allows him to discuss the issues with
his fellow employees Most important the worker consult
with his wife and family in the privacy Of his home for
Unreasonable help coming sound decision before execu
ing his ballot way the other This procedure
dependable secret baloby giving protection the worker
his employer and the public.