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The Sidney herald., 1960-03-30

Baltimore, Md. = Because he
felt sorry for a homeless 65-
year-old man, Vernon Sheppard
hired him as a Waterman. A
few hours later Sheppard went
looking for him.
He is still looking. He is also
looking for the $4,000 the man
took with him when he left.
The Sidney herald., 1960-03-30

March 10, 1860 at 900 A. M. All
members and clerk were in atten-
dance.
with respect to installation of the new
windows in the Vault of the County
Clerk and Recorders office.
On motion made and carried the
following persons were appointed
Registrars for the County's twenty (20)
precincts.
PRECINCT
Evening star., 1960-12-27
Fishermen Find
Rock Once More
Off Toll Timbers

Capt. Louis Bean Of Beans
Fishing Center at Wynne, Md.
says that charter captains are
hoping to revive the excellent
rockfshing found in the lower
Potomac last winter.
Until early February q year
ago, boats were getting fish ur
to the l5-pound limit of Tall
Timbers.
Yesterday several boats from
the Point Lookout area, in
cluding the Shidepoke out ot
Beans docks, captained BY
Jules Langston, fished the area
Langston reported back with q
dozen rock Weighing up to 4
pounds. The captain said that
one or two other boats had fish
aboard Weighing up to Il
pounds.
Evening star., 1960-12-27
Money Sought
To Buy WetIunds

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 27 (AP)
.-Sportsmen and conservation
lists. concerned that the Ma
tion's dwindling wetlands may
not last long enough for year.
by-year purchases designed tc
save critical areas, are driving
for Q crash program of acqui.
sition, the Milwaukee journal
says.
The new Congress will be
asked to appropriate $22S mil.
lion for immediate purchase OF
vital Midwestern waterfowl
nesting areas. StaR Writer r
q. Lynch said In O dispatch
from Washington.
Provision will be made tc
repay the appropriation from
future waterfowl hunting
stamp revenues, Lynch added
Evening star., 1960-12-27
BOWLING

I Sheets, 6S5 to 6S4. Nadgie
Nancy topped tough Mario Sc
greti 656 to 581 and Mary Ann
Davis put the bug on the illus
trious Matt Bennie. 694 to 687.
In the closest match Olga
Smith and Herb Zost elimi-
mated Marty Dunn and Vern
Ashbacher, one Of the best keg-
ers ever to hit town. 1851 to
1850.
OF the noted Robinette fam
| lily Of bowlers only Mamma
Betty survived. with her part
ner, M. Duris.
The remaining 50 couples will
roll tonight at the Silver Hill
Bowl.
Last nights results:
5! 81: sRIsSS Ply s-::s 'fsS: Sos:
JssS waEn. 9SosStT Snsf'' pSssoD
Laellis TtnSrocE S CO. iie12, Mike Frem.
inE s59D de5, N; 5ambreny $500 Bill
t7ssi det, dersi % srSes SsSsSo ,SoS1os. a1 sissEo
well (72O. 1856 to 1882,
t76s5 dsf: Lou straSS lSS7I -LsS Kfs-
m.5 JoSSsa torasS..S assS sS swine.
hart (8O2) def. B. james (66el John
MidEs Hunter n.S.nS,:I SSS5ISP. Renee sss {7S5S
$50 def. Norma Winninger (69iJ Al
May Faiardo !sS0l Tony Llppa G7o2l
Marilyn Klster 1o62l Bob Anger, ir,
G774l def. Evelyn Tobe (55gJ -EWell
RoSi9ssss s.asy RoSiE,.s4 RoSiS i4Ss e 1899 nr,
S7sS5 dsf, Evelyn Tlriefssn J5so) -c5si
0inny Romaek (635l joel Wilson
{s926 def Dee Arsnts t6ss)-Eli Levine
S757I def, VI Boldly l60N Jim Be.
oinny John!on (64l Bob BennsI
l06T DEF. Dot Long Sel9l-Lee schros-
Ger 5.S. iSSso alssssn asSs 70 1tSSSSj.a.d r.ylo,
9 s7l99! ) d:s IaatE Eat: .S gSTitEp.E,. a. ISei}
s pdS d., ssE A ASSsSsI SSC! asFEy HSttSr ,;.
s.Ss,s '' 'asnss 1tss Z 'Ss5s}t 5stSi :Mi.rie s.rr.t
Hcasr CTis5. 1887 70 iis5.
sir' d. D:yis S.a. st S'pR!: NJ
| klnley (070), 1881 bo 1921
Evelyn. HarkneSs l677l- Ron Ward
!eS3l def. Ann Penn 500 art john
SOC 'SRsi RdSiniaSS LEO ,sssli1sssss, e s1l1ss sm,,h,or
% oEses Bl.IsEs 'is65aaSC .Msi. e issa; Rsaas;buru
SzIS ri;,.rSs. Ssi. Eslieis HsVF,n {S9gI I-dsc
''snSsn Sinf tSabsealiS lSSS So.s e 1883 iiss def
NAY lsSYy AnehoT t6sO)-Ed Kitchen (S6S)'
tsis J.;l s.,a,t tss1ssa a!;,ss. .g.s H.9rs,
Densiord I5l6). 1924 te 1915. -
1856 DEF; IScilisO RooDmsn tnssf5GR aSS4jcs
Maria .Toceonslli i649J Ted Wade
SlI,, 5SSSl dei; Milis Paddock t6b2) Bob
Def, sue Jackson SS47J Hing Won1
t75s RSt a.f a0sE sI..n6s RoSy qOs SehsS!
Pallie Berry (692l Ed Lostocki
(eg3( def A.. Lamb (5S6) -Eldo Wisbe
'6ssSS1;; sS,;;. 1888 & e &1179io1,,,., a
q5S def sfSsd Rssh syItesGS cTIttsnaeR s4as,, sa4ilt,
Gene Bledsoe l6S6), 1249 to 1927.
Harriette Wheeler. (621) Don spi-
nnatD HaGD, SSSGD ,SSsii,, Ssi,, psls Eoams t6SD-
" oire % Smith S0S 'ss6j cis Hers g zost st t7s1,
Def; Marty Dunn (614)-VeFn Ash.
baeher $3.50, 1891 TO 1850.
Evening star., 1960-12-27

Of the Moon Share tense
moments on the return portion
Of q journey which, Won Braun
says, will be commonplace for
people Of the next generation!
Don't miss this fascinating
1896 book condensed in Jan
uary Readers Digest
another example Of how the
Digest can be relied upon to
keep you informed. Get your
copy today, only BE.
Evening star., 1960-12-27

TH 7ERNHER Won BRAUN,
w whose past predic-
tions have been amazingly
accurate, now brings you an
absorbing fictional account
Of a 478, 900 mile round trip
to the Moon!
You will actually join two
American astronauts % they
hurtle through space at 26, 900
miles per hour -. Spend excit-
ing days exploring mysteries
Evening star., 1960-12-27
WITH ROD THOMAS

It has been emphasized that
bowling Is Q sociable, family
sport, and the point was borne
out last night at Wheaton
Plaza, when the first round Of
the Holiday Invitational mixed
doubles was rolled.
Sixty-four couples competed.
Many Of the partners never
had seen each other bowl. They
were paired by . hat draw.
Eligible were all members Of
the Major Travelling League Of
men and women sponsored by
the Metropolitan Washington
Bowling Proprietors Associa-
ton and the high scorers Of
leagues which bowl at member
establishments Of the associa-
ton, which Is donating all
prizes, totaling $500.
Because some Of the tenpin
plants are not members Of the
association q number Of excel
lent keglers were excluded, but
the event, in o big way, is Serv-
ing its purpose as o tenpin
promotion. This reporter never
has seen o happier gathering
Of bowlerS than the one last
night. New acquaintance
either won happily or lost in
amity. The place was alive
with their children.
Still the competition was
vigorous. Two pairs deadlocked
for the lead. Linda Bare
rolled $50 for four games and
Harry Patton S17 for / l,467 and
were equalled by Dot Heffer
with GIL and Rube Scheidt
with 796.
Spotlighted were teen-agers
Polly Sweet and Jim Robinette.
both tagged for bigtime star
dom. But Polly rolled 561 and
Jim 826, highest series Of the
round, only to be eliminated by
Bea Hamilton, 657. and Jack
Scales, TAT. by o score Of 1404
to 1887.
High scorer among the
women was Elaine Kennedy
with 70S. Second best was
Norma Winninger with Sol.
rolled against Elaine. The Ken
nedy-Ray Hartwell duo elm
mated Winninger-Al Riston.
1465 to 14l7.
In the red-faced department
were three men. Lou Moring
outscored her partner, Ed
Evening star., 1960-12-27

Skier's directory-Vermont:
Bromley, Manchester-Snow
reports, 3l4. Lodging, 297.
Jay Peak, North Troy-Snow
reports, Yukon S-2511. Lodging,
Yukon 8-2607.
Killington Basin, Sherburne
Evening star., 1960-12-27
Snow reports and lodging

Snow reports and lodging
PR. 3-7971.
Mad River Glen, Waitsfleld--
Snow reports and lodging
Waitsfield 20, ring 2.
Mount Snow, West Dover
Snow reports, HON estes q
1888. Lodging. Homestead
4-3361.
Pico Peak, Rutland - Snow
reports and lodging, Home.
stead 4-3361. PR. 3-2747.
Stowe, Stowe-Snow reports
and lodging, Alpine 3-7652.
Evening star., 1960-12-27
BOATS and MARINE

16.FT. BOAT. motor and trailer; many
extras; $500 cash. PO. 2.3b46
Evening star., 1960-03-20
FURNITURE
TAKOMA TRANSFER
AND STORAGE co.
UNCLAIMED STORAGE

IS odd dinette chairs, 50
chairs, SIS TO SI2: 8 odd
sofas. S25 to S45; 2-pe.
liv. rm. sets, S35: 3-pc.
sectionals, S35; 80 odd
pieces occ. tables. night
stands, benches. ironing
boards, lamps, book cases,
81 to So; . metal cabinets,
IS ca; 8 small desks, SIS
to $40: (2l trunks, SIS ca;
sgle. and dble. beds, SIS to
S15: sgle. beds, springs and
mattresses, complete S26
each; dble. Hollywood bed.
S45; 20 odd pieces chests,
dressers and vanities, $40
70 S35: 3 mangles, $40 to
S25; 4 wringer washers,
SO TO S35: apt-size
stove, $50: 5-piece black
LACQUER dinette set, S35;
z bedru. sets, $50 to sos:
rugs, mirrors, misc. items
too numerous to mention.
Evening star., 1960-03-20

: MULTILUTH oPER.. 1850. exper.
} ewes. and sats.. colored, capable
|. UnoSe II EA1nQ
Evening star., 1960-03-20
hELP W0ME EN-
tcONrlNuEDl

WoMAN-To visit apartment resi-
dents for interior decorators; no
selling. Just make appointments
for interested parties to see hne
furniture, removed from model
homes and priced at 500 on.
Earn S40-S60 Q week part time
or more than Sl00 full time.
Call MRS. SPRINGER, Ma. s.
YOUSe LADY, for posting clerk /;
age. 81 to IS; modern air-cond
once: 5-day wk.. $40 to 4:30;
good starting sal. and usual COM
pany BENEFITS Apply S045 18th
St, Silver Spring, Nd, between /
and 4 pm.
YOUNG LADY. 1925, high school
graduate: elerk-typist position, no
dictation required; many fringe
dement's, 39-hour week; located in
downtown Washington. Call Mrs.
Stewart. Elk. 3-l040, EASTERN
ACCEPTANCE CORP, 425 18th
st. NV. Wash, d. c.
e23 WEEKLY for wearing lovely
dresses supplied to you by US.
Just show Fashion Frocks to
friends. No investment. canvassing
or experience necessary. FASHION
FROCKS, Dept. D-6664, Cincin-
natl, Ohio.
Evening star., 1960-03-20
BARGAINS
No One Has Govt. Quality for Less

FREE PARKING OUR PRIVATE LOT
]. H. GICHNER
2513 M ST. NV. FE. 3-6345
Evening star., 1960-03-20

CHECKWRITKRs; very late model
Paymasters: choice items at
greatly reduced prices. Mon. and
Bethesda. OF. S.2s53. O A'e''
Evening star., 1960-03-20
INSTRUCTION COURSES
(coNTINuEDl

PITMAN SHORTHAND or penmsn-
shi' 12-th.hr. pvt. lessons SIS.
Ewes. AD. 2-0666. (Nr. Woodner. }
COLORED STUDENTS INQUIRE
RE. 7-2SeS. New classes in Civil
Service, typing, shorthand. ac-
counting BOYD'S SCHOOL, estab-
lished AZ years, corner 18th and
Evening star., 1960-03-20
SlTuATIoRs-MEn
(coNTIhuEDl

MULTILUTH oPER.. 1850. exper.
ewes. and Sats., colored, capable
Woods, II. 7-4109.
OFFICE MAN-Capable once as
sistant with adm. ability: exper.
all once routine, bkkpg., payrolls,
| employe tax reports, cores. typing
and gen. clerical duties: age 80,
white. Box SGT, Star. 2ls
PLUMBING AND HEATING Esti-
mator, exD. in plan and specifiea-
tion work ACQUAINTED DC. Area.
Box Bib, Star.
REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER. 5
years experience in design Of
streets. storm and sanitary sew
stsr sfs; For resume write Boz "a: S;u'
RESTAURANT MANAGER
Trained in Germany. exper. in
cafeteria, rest. kitchen and food
planning. Gail OIL. 6-4470 Mon.
sECRETARX thoroughly expert
enced. knowledge bookkeeping
Good references. AP. 1880.
SHORT ORDER COOK or care for
male patient, or gh.w.. reliable
ref, in or out. Ii. 3-S55S.
TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER: IL
yrs, road exp, diesel preferred.
good refs. and record. Avail. i'm
med. NO. 7-4g5S.
YNG. MAN iSpanishl seeks eve. lob,
, yrs. college: knows refs, cleo,
paint, carp, car. tools. LU 1-022O.
COL0RED. eleV.-switchboard oper.,
painting, maintenance. other, eX-
per, respon. LU. 3-l473.
COLORED-DISPATCHER, shipping
and receiving clerk, Is years ex-
perience. Ii. 3-3905. 20'
Evening star., 1960-03-20

BEDRM. BARGAIN-6-pe. con.
temporary walnut bedroom suite
at REAL BARGAIN PRICE. Con-
sisting Of 50-in. dresser, mirror,
40-in.- chest, night tables and
a single or double bed. II you are
looking for 9 real bargain in fne
quality, here It Is. CoMPARE Al
S649; on SALE. S234.95 piuI
freight. MARIO FURNITURl
CO., 1928 Izth st. NV. De
a54 AN6 4MoNbSHSHAii NbSHSHAiIASLE SUNDAY
BEDR0OM-l complete bedroom
suite, green, 500; twin beds
walnut. complete. $50. NO. 7-46Ii
BEDRM. SET, S75i sofa and chair
S35; dinette set, S35; coffee table
ana z end tables. S22. CO
$500. between l2-5.
BEDRM. SIT, lined oak. 6 pcs
incl. spg. and mattress, SI35
Frigidaire, IL Gu. it., S75; Magic
Chef 36-in. gas range, S35
Wedgevood china service for /;
wLserytng pcs, $3.50. JE. 3-0O5S
BEDROOM SUITE, Apiece .Cordo,
van mahogany: very good condi
ton: SlS5: call 10. 3-6245.
BEDS, double bunk, steel. Govt. sur,
plus: S1295, incl. 2 sleeping units
NV. DI. 1929.
BEDRM. RM-DINFTTE
Evening star., 1960-03-20

FOREIGN MAID, who loves chill
dren and can cook, wanted 70 live
in and assist in care Of > school,
age children and infant. Other
ample time OF Call MRS. FARRAR,
DI. 1887, for an appointment
Evening star., 1960-03-20
CAMERAS

Univex S-mm. protector $7SS
Keystone l6-mm. pro-
jector ------ 25.88
keystone, 8-mm., movie 1888
B&J Press, AXIS --- 1888
IViteSSa, F-2- 5988
ContaX 3-A, F-2- 1853
Retina sc, F-2 2-------- 1888
Binocular new 2.88
Lady's dia. ring 4.88
Typewriter, Royalite--- 49.88
Air rife, cal. 1T new 8.88
Clarinet outfit - 3488
Guitars new 1898
Black diamond, Gibson
guitar string sets - l.25
Flute outfit - 1898
Piano accordion, 80 bass 1888
Trumpet ~ - 22.88
Bongos new, FROM 5.88
Gibson jumbo guitar $500
Guitar, pickup and
amp. (new)--- 45.0O
Evening star., 1960-03-20
HELP-D0MES

F''.I'' = y =" p y . - T =
CHILD CARE (2). Eh.w., for 2 drs.
5i2 days, live in. Bethesda. Ref
reo G3- EN- 5-IA05
Evening star., 1960-03-20
LAB. TECH

Class starts Mar. 23rd in medical
laboratory techniaues. Courses
taught day or evening-coed. Job
opportunities excellent. For info.
write or call WASHINGTON
SCHOOL OF MED. TECH. lllS
OOnA n III =
Evening star., 1960-05-19
Subwoys and Autos

Architect Louis Justement, in his
address to the Washington Building
Congress, made forceful appeal for
immediate enactment of the rapid
transit authority bill which should
receive COMMUNICATIVE support. AS
he pointed out, an atmosphere" for
transit Improvements has been built up
which, if lost now, may never be re-
covered. We think that he went step
too far, however, in proposing that free
way construction be Sidetracked until
after we see how much of the total
transportation problem can be solved by
transit
The mistake Mr.. JuStement makes,
in our judgment, is in viewing freeways
and rapid transit as an either-or propo-
Sition The fact is that both forms are
urgently needed. Actually, the delay
which Mr.. JuStement desires in freeWay
construction will occur on many projects
as matter of course The Route 240
controversy, for example, is far from
settled. The status of most of the inner
loop network could hardly be more in
definite. Those projects which can
proceed, however, such as the south and
west portions of the inner loop and the
Potomac River EXpreSSway, should move
ahead as expeditiously as possible. The
administrative and financial machinery
for rapid transit unfortunately will take
time to develop, no matter how we'll
things go. 1t would be foolish not to
spend such money as is available for
needed freewayS in the meantime.
There also is questionable reasoning,
1t seems to us, in the "Short-range"
suggestion that we should mot worry
too much if transportation by private
automobile becomes more time-consum-
ing and inconvenient while the bus
becomes, relatively, more convenient"
For how would bus transit become more
convenient? Are buses not subject to
the same traffic Snarls as autos? Indeed,
any effective express bus system requires
the construction of freewayS for right
of-Ways.
Far more sensible than a head-in-
the-sand attitude is the positive develop
ment of single policy that would
coordinate the role of the automobile
Evening star., 1960-05-19

Humbly, as a Texan, I sup
port the most qualified Sena-
tor Lyndon B. johnson for
President.
To say that he has done a
good job" is the essence Of
triteness; to say that he is an
American standing for free
ideals, patriotism and prin-
ciples is to say that he is
the only true American who
should be the candidate for
1860.
Senator johnson has con-
sistently voted against COM
munism, against socialism,
against fascism, against kings,
and for our democratic So
ciety of men-as opposed to
those who publicly or secre-
lively advocate a society of
drones and sheep-and there
can be no question as to
where Senator johnson stands
on the policies in behalf of
our country.
Paul X. HYDE,
Dallas. TeX
Evening star., 1960-05-19

I noticed in The Star an
article about the shrinking
fleet of the United States
Navy. If this is so, why is the
Navy closing the Naval Gun
Factory?
They could have most of
the work that is necessary to
maintain the ships and air.
craft done there and at a
cheaper price and have a
product that will last longer
than the same thing that is
manufactured by a con-
tracted company.
Just recently I was in
formed by one of my class
mates that the paint which
was produced at the Naval
Gun Factory was cheaper
and lasted almost twice as
long as that manufactured
by a contracted company.
This would save a great deal
of money which could be
used to build new ships.
1t seems more logical to
make its own products than
to waste money on a cheap
and inferior product.
The Navy should keep up
the Naval Factory and thus
make it possible to build a
bigger and better fleet.
Richard B. Marth.
Evening star., 1960-05-19
PTA Confusion

It is heartening to read
that one of your alert Star
reporters also was rather
thoroughly confused at the
D. c. (State) PTA conven-
ton.
Your paper of May IL re-
ports that any District resi-
dent can be eligible for PTA
Office; whereas the conven-
tion did not vote to limit
elected officers or board of
managers members to Dis
trict residency. AS the by
laws we're voted, residents of
any place can be eligible if
their children attend the
D. C. public schools. Can you
imagine Maryland or Virginia
PTAs having D. c. residents
holding Office in their PTAs!
d. C. Taxpayer.
Evening star., 1960-05-19
McGiH on 'Riohts'

Ralph McGill said South
ern Congressman considered
the recent passage of the
civil rights bill a victory for
the South. He quoted Sena-
tor Harry F. Byrd as saying
it was considered a victory
for the South compared with
the provisions of the original
bill and the 40-odd amend
ments which were proposed
most of which was uncon-
stitutional and offensive to
the South"
Mr.. McGill speaks of
rights opportunity for the
South" Just whose oppor-
tunity is he speaking of-the
Negro'S or the white mans?
1t doesn't take much think
ing to decide this, just a little
arithmetic. If there are TO-
600 Negroes in a county, and
5000 whites, the majority will
elect their man. 1t won't be
long before we shall have
Negro Sheriffs, State Senators
and then on to the United
States Senate.
ZOella Yagle.
Evening star., 1960-05-19
Amonq Those Present

A presidential primary with some
new entries, and one which may pro-
vide some new clues, comes up in Oregon
tomorrow.
For the first time this year, Demo-
cratic Senators Johnson of Texas and
Symington of Missouri will appear on
a presidential preference ballot-along
with front-running Senator Kennedy of
Massachusetts, and favorite-son Senator
Morse of the host State. Neither of the
first two has campaigned in Oregon. Ac-
cordingly, each has grounds, if needed,
for struggling off a poor showing. OF
the two, Senator Symington actually
has more at stake. Lacking the hard
core of delegate strength (from the
Southern StateS) which is expected to
support Senator Johnson, at least on the
first ballot at Los Angeles in July, Mr..
Symington has an opportunity to dem
onStrate that he enjoys public support
outside his home area. A good showing
would be most helpful to him.
The Kennedy Morse clash remains
the main bout on the Democratic pro-
gram, however. Already two-time loser
beaten by Senator Humphrey in the
District and crushed by Senator Ken
nedy in Maryland-the Oregonian has
been rated the favorite in his home
State. If he wins, it will neither hurt
Mr. Kennedy materially nor move Mr..
Morse an inch closer toward a place on
the presidential ticket If Mr.. Kennedy
wins, however, it will give the New Eng
lander an impressive climax to his clean
sweep in his long series of primary
battles.
One other aspect of tomorrowS vot-
ing in Oregon also has potential Signifi-
canoe. Vice President Nixon is running
unoppoSed on the Republican ticket, but
G. o. P. leaders are making an admitted
effort to pile up heavy vote for the
Californian. Mr.. Nixon has made an
excellent showing in other State pri-
marieS, not only by comparison with the
votes given President Eisenhower in un-
contested primaries in 1856 but also by
comparison with those cast for Mr.. Ken
nedy his year. The Oregon results will
be scanned carefully on the same basis.
Evening star., 1960-05-19

and the role of transit-each moving as
quickly as it can-in the overall trans
portation picture. This has not yet
been done. 1t will be difficult to
accomplish administratively, and off,
cials of the entire region-who have
control over highway construction
should begin talking about it.
OF primary Importance to everyone,
of course, is congressional approval of
the transit bill. Let us not imagine that
all our problems can be solved by rapid
transit, however, any more than they
can be solved by relying entirely on an
unending increase in the streams Of
automobiles which would try to fight
their way in and out of the city each day.
Evening star., 1960-05-19
Aggressive Type

I am in favor of war as a
means of settling disputes
between nations.
War always has been and
always will be a natural part
Of mankind's existence. It
fits in with the universal
plan. 1t is wrong, stupid and
a waste of time to oppose
war. The daily cries of our
weak-spined leaders, peace,
peace, let there be peace"
are disgusting and degrading.
Man is by nature a violent
animal. People prefer the
sight of blood to a hand
shake. Do you want proof?
Which television programs
are the most popular? The
ones in which the most peo-
pie are killed or wounded.
Why do heavyweight fights
draw larger crowds than
lightweight fights? Simply
because the bigger the boxers,
the more blood there is to
spill. the more flesh and
bones to batter. Which Presi-
dents are best remembered?
The wartime Presidents, of
Evening star., 1960-05-19
Name Droppers

The House committee investigating
the Federal Power Commission may yet
strike pay dirt. But right now it seems
to be needlessly and pointleSSly resort
ing to smear tactics.
This is especially true of the So
called social contacts between commits
sion members and prominent individ-
ualS in private life. If these really were
social contacts-and the committee has
made no suggestion to the contrary
what is to be gained by embarrassing
people who have done nothing wrong?
Dropping big names may make head
lines, but it is hardly practice which
reflects credit on the committee.
Evening star., 1960-05-19
Capital Punishment

The question of whether we
should abolish capital punish
ment or not is inextricably
bound with the idea of
melting proper justice to
malefactors. For what the
criminal does, he must be
punished first. After that, If
he feels that he wants to
rehabilitate himself, that he
wants to repay the injured
persons in some way, that is
between him and God. Society
can give him a chance, but it
cannot wet-nurSe him and
expect him to then become a
useful member whether he
is willing or not. Unfortu-
nately, our code of laws, like
our code Of ethics, has been
retreating in the face of
criminal onslaughts for many
years. Our lawyers have been
perverting the law more and
more to suit their own ends,
and assuming this course will
continue, we will eventually
wind up by having no law at
all. Perhaps this is what the
advocates of abolition Of
capital punishment" want.
After they succeed in this
goal, then they can plug for
abolition of punishment" or
chaos. There is something
worth saving in every Grim
inal, they say, so let's save
them all. Maybe that would
save face" for the United
States among foreign coun-
tries. and defeat Communist
ideas. How ridiculous can we
get, anyhow?
William p Thomas t.