The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-12-30

FACING an uneasy peace worldwide,
new executive personnel in the gov
eminent of the nation, Tightening Of
spending or additional tax take in Vir-
ginia, and planned attack on Prince
Edwards school policies the coming
year bids fair to be interesting, if ex-
acting
1860 saw the greatest galaxy Of world
rulers possibly ever assembled, when
Nikita Khrushchev led the strong men
dictators from fifteen nations to the
general meeting of the United Nations
in New York headquarters. The Rus
sian premier had accepted an invitation
from President Eisenhower earlier in
the year and made tour of the United
States. being wlned and dined at every
stop. Finally he conferred with Mr.
Eisenhower at Camp David, and the
world breathed sigh of relief in the
hope for permanent peace
But, when Mr. Eisenhower was to have
returned the call with visit to Russia.
Khrushchev had changed his mood. ad-
vanced spy charges against W planes,
and withdrew his invitation. Not only
that but strong Communist forces in
Japan fomented violent anti-American
demonstrations which caused the Jap
anese government to withdraw its in
vitation to the President.
Nevertheless, President Eisenhower
made goodwill tours to Asia Europe
and South America and was we'll re-
ceived in every place he visited 1860
can be recorded as the greatest visiting
year in history.
1860 saw the topping Of al old ruler.
Syngman Rhee, Korean patriot and long
time leader, was forced to retire as
president. The pressures from young
Koreans was too great.
Castro completed his revolution in
Cuba
Several new nations were born in
Africa, and in July Belgian was forced
to grant independence to the Congo,
thereby, precipitating crisis in a
struggle for power which almost top
Piled the United Nations And the end
is not yet there. 1861 may see civil war
in the Congo, with further weakening
Of the u. N.
National and international events and
developments appear to be awaiting the
change of administration in the United
States in January. There is an air of
uncertainty over the world at this years
end.
The United States elected new presi-
dent, John F. Kennedy, Democrat, a
young man, who promises new from
tiers. Around him he is gathering a
new team, possibly with new ideas
and new programs with an air Of dash
ing and daring. Certainly there will be
some changes in policies, some new
legislation.
T he Eisenhower administration
closes with record of eight years of
peace, OF relative prosperity, of high
employment and no unusual national
crises. However, the budget remained
unbalanced and the highest expendi-
lures in peacetime history were made
for ornaments for defense. The outer
alr-age began, the atomic age developed,
unnamed missiles and anti-missles,
and exploration begun Of the universe
through rockets. Almost unbelievable
machines displace more and more labor,
both in industry and science.
What of the next eight years? The
world awaits with abated anxiety.
In Virginia, the legislature refused
to enact sales tax to provide more
funds for capital expenditures. current
expenses, and local assistance. Now
there is talk of converting the lawmakers
to increase tax receipts in order to meet
the budget and equally strong talk Of
cutting expenses to fcrestall additional
taxes. Virglnians are determined to
maintain their strong fisca! record. Dur