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have the honor to hand you herewith q Bill TO
Amend Title 19, Chapter 55, Section 1925 Of the Virgin
Islands Code, to eliminate the requirement that the Com
missioner 81 Public Works shall be required to consult
with the Commissioner Of Health before issuing sanitary
permits. This Bill is item 10 Of my Proclamation converting
4 specialsession Of the Legislature for January IL, l96O.
Act No. 498 Bil No. lO14l Third Legislature, First
Special Session, 1859. recommended by the Administra-
ton, had among its detectives to define clearly the 5autnoI-
itvs 81 the departments concerned in the issuance Of permits
for the installation Of sanitary facilities and for connection
to sewers and water lines. The object was to eliminate gu
plication in the issuance Of such permits.
During the process Of adoption an amendment
was inserted requiring that the Commissioner OF Public
Works. before issuing any such,permit, shall consult with
HE Commissioners Of Health. This. Of course, is not only
unnecessary but tends to defeatth purpose Of the. oil ana
to continue the overlapping which was sought g Pc
remedied.
Both the Commissioner Of Health and the Cornnls-
sioner Of Public Works, after discussing this matter, have
ommen to me that the Act should now pc AMENDED
to eliminate this Objectionable feature.
recommend that this bill be adopted
, 1960-06-15

have the honor to hand you herewith draft Of a Bill
to Provide 4 Pension for Mrs. Marie H. Fabio, widow Of
Mr.. Desmond "A. Fabio, former Storekeeper in the Depart-
ment Of Public Works. This Bill appears as item 10 Of my
Proclamation converting a special session Of the Legisla-
ture on January 18, 1860.
Mr.. Fabio4 resigned an October ~ 1855, alter 2112
years Of Government Service, but he died before an an
nuty for him could become effective. Had he lived sixteen
days longer, his surviving widow would have been entitled
to a life annuity. This is definitely hardship case and,
therefore, / recommend a pension for Mrs. Fabio from
the Pension Fund as in other like cases in the past.
Sincerely
, 1960-06-15
Sincerely yours,
ud) John .. Merw;n
John D. Merwin
Governor


GOVERNMENT HOUSE
Charlotte Amalie
st. Thomas
Virgin Islands Of the United States
December q, 1859
The Honorable
The President Of the Legislature
Of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Arnalie
Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
, 1960-06-15
LEGISLATIVE RECORD
CONTINUED from yesterday
GOVERNMENT HOUSE
Charlotte Arna1ie, Saint Thomas
Virgin Islands Of the United States
December %, 1859
LEGISLATIVE RECORD

THE Honorable
The President of the Legislature
Of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie
st. Thomas, Virgin Islands
NV dear Mr.. President:
, 1960-06-15
Sincerely.
lSgd) John d. Merwin
John D. MerWin
Governor
GOVERNMENT HOUSE

The Honorable
The PRESIDENT IF the I legislature
Of the Virpin Islands
Charlotte Amalie
st. Thomas. Virgin Islands
dear Mr.. President
Evening star., 1960-01-05
Wrong Way to Start 1860

The Nations motoristS-or rather a
considerable number Of them - have
given a gruesome demonstration Of how
to start the New Year wrong. It is a
national disgrace that traf1c fatalities
are off to running start, with this years
three-day New Year holiday period
breaking all records for death on the
highways.
Whereas the National Safety Coun-
ell estimated that 800 men, women and
children would lose their lives during the
critical turn-of the-year festivities, the
toll already has gone beyond the record
Of 1854 deaths set during the 1856 New
Year week end. That means that people
were being killed at the rate Of about one
every IS minutes. Countless others were
injured-many Of them crippled for life.
While the accidents have not as yet
been analyzed, safety authorities expect
the findings to point to the same old
causes, namely, excessive speed (the No.
! killer), risk-taking and other types Of
recklesSness, including drunken driving.
These are human factors that the motor
lists themselves can control. The tragedy
of it is that so few drivers take these
findings seriously except as they apply to
the other fellow.
Evening star., 1960-01-05
East German Headache

BY their own admission, the Krem-
lin-serving Communists Of East Ger
many are running into serious trouble
with their campaign to convert all farms
into state owned collectiveS. Although
nearly so per cent Of the country'S agri-
cultural land has already suffered that
fate, the program apparently is being
resisted with mounting vigor on an ever
widening scale.
Indeed, according to a speech de-
livered recently by Erich Mueckenberger,
who is one of East Germany's Red
agricultural bosses, the resiStance-pri-
marily in the form of arson and sabotage
has become alarming" in its inten-
sity. Within a single three-month pc
riod, for example, the rebellious farmers
have poisoned cattle, set fire to build
ings, smashed machinery, assaulted
Evening star., 1960-01-05
Giant on the March

Although its propagandiSts have
grossly exaggerated its great leap for
ward" in economic development, Red
China unquestionably has been making
significant progress in terms Of building
up its power, agriculturally, industrially
and otherwise. To that extent, certainly
Senator Jackson has not overStated the
case in declaring that the Communist
regime Of Mao TZe-tung has transformed
the country from PROSTATE colossus
into a giant on the march, in ten short
years."
Mr.. JackSon's evaluation is based on
special study prepared by the staff of
the Senate Government Operations Sub
committee, which he heads. What the
study shows Is that China's II million
Communists, although constituting only
very small percentage Of the total
population Of $50 million, are rigidly
disciplined to carry out the policies and
directiveS Of the party's tough and ruth
less high command made up Of Mao and
a mere handful of other top leaders.
These leaderS-"knowledge and con-
f1dent to the point Of cockineSs
only to give the orders, and then the
lower echelonS, the rank-and-file Reds,
Immediately go to work on the Chinese
masses.
Thus, as Mr.. Jackson has put 1t,
China's Communist Party is the drill
sergeant of lock-step society,"" one Of
whose grimmer manifestations is the de-
humanizing commune" program under
which millions Of men, women and
children have been cruelty regimented.
Moreover, according to the Subcommit-
tees study, the organizations Mao-led
hierarchy-whoSe doctrinal dogmas re-
quire hostility toward the West-"has
attained degree of unity and stability
unequaled by other major Communist
parties" including the Soviet Unions.
And this in turn has made it easier for
the Red high command to impose its will
on the Chinese people and embark on
such adventures as its savage Tibetan
aggression and it's violations of India's
northern frontier.
Communist China, of course, still
faces an enormously difflcult task in
trying to modernize its agriculture and
CoGdDAAoAA O oGLOIS
economy. Nevertheless 1t is a country
plainly on the move at fast tempo, and
its huge population (growing at rate of
130 million every decade) represents
actual and potential power of a sort that
can hardly fail in time to have fateful
impact on Asia and the world. The pros
pect is one that must cause sober think
ing not merely in countries like India,
but in the Soviet Union as well-espe-
cially so because of what seems to be
the ever increasing aggressiveness Of
Peiping's policies.
Evening star., 1960-01-05
Happy Endinq-We Hope

Most people, as of now, will toss their
hats In the air and applaud the settle
ment Of the steel strike. There are good
reasons for this.
The settlement does much to insure
that 1860 will be boom year. 1t relieves
jittery Congress and jittery admins
tration Of the need to press for new legis-
lation to deal with resumed steel strike.
1t reinvigorateS, at least temporarily, our
traditional concept of free collective bar
gaining as opposed to dictated settle
mentS Of industrial disputes. And it
means that the hard-hit communities
which look to steel for a livelihood can
face the future with fresh confidence.
There remains, however, the ques-
tion Of the bill, and who will pay it. Steel
Magazine, trade journal, estimates that
the settlement will increase steel-mak-
ing costs by about SIC ton over the life
of the 30-month contract. Earlier, the
industry had said 1t could absorb a some
what smaller cost rise in return for
changes in work rules which would lead
to greater efficiency in steel production.
But in this settlement 1t has thrown in
the sponge on the issue of work-rule
changes, and is appealing instead to the
union and the workers to "join hands
In united effort to improve efficiency
and eliminate waste" If the response
to this appeal is favorable significant
increases in steel prices should not be
necessary. If 1t is not favorable, or If
the entire cost Of the new agreement Is
passed on to the consumer, another in
fiationary whirl Is inevitable. In other
words, the bill will be passed on to the
public-all Of us-with a mandatory
please Remit" notice appended.
This is where Mr. Nixon, who Is
credited with Recommending" the set
tlement terms, enters the picture. The
Vice Presidents political prospects GER
tainly will be enhanced If this turns out
to be noninf1ationary or only a mildly
inflationary settlement. He may suffer
in the long run, however, If the end
result is another drop in the purchasing
power of the dollar-a result which
would bear down most heavily on those
who cannot readily improve their earn
ing position. And this, in turn, is re-
minder that the steel strike settlement,
applauded though it may be, is not really
an answer to the problem of big union
and big industry settlements" for which
the general public is called upon to pay
through the nose.
Evening star., 1960-01-05
Political Men at Work

The 06th Congress gets back to work
tomorrow with its attention almost sure
TO be divided between making laws and
making issues. To some degree, this is
invariably the case in presidential elec-
ton year but it is even more certain in a
year when so many Of the potential
nominees for the two top places on both
Republican and Democratic tickets are
members OF the national legislature.
The words and the votes Of all of these
men OF hope and ambition are apt to
flgure Importantly when the party con-
VentionS gather next July. In addition.
the simple instinct for political survival
Will have its customary election-year
bearing on all members of the House and
one-third Of the Senate.
There are other forces present
which may give sharper
edge to congressional conduct in the
coming six months. During the 1859
session there emerged a rather clear
division between what are broadly de-
scr1bed as conservative and liberal phi
losophieS, resulting on the Democratic
side particularly in an intraparty split.
For the liberal faction 1t was, by and
large, highly frustrating experience as
the majority leadership of Speaker Ray
burn and Senator johnson imposed its
rule OF compromise and accommodation
with the Republican executive branch.
While there are no grounds for believing
the two Texans have changed their per-
sonal views about what constitutes good
legislation or responsible legislative be-
havior, there are bound to be increased
pressure and temptation to project a
sharper image Of Democratic opposition.
Coincidentally, President Eisenhower's
increased vigor in dealing with Congress
probably will help set the stage for some
partisan Showdowns.
Partisan considerations aside, how
ever, there are two circumstances which
represent challenge to the lawmakers.
Perhaps with good reason, the new
decade Of the 1960S Is being looked upon
as one Of vast changes and great under
takings. PSychologically, 1t seems to
demand action and 1t is probable that
much Of the legislative debate-moSt
particularly on domestic matters-will
revolve around the anticipated needs Of
"the soaring sixties" On the interna-
tional front, the Presidents whole
hearted venture into personal diplomacy
and the practice Of summitry has given
a more aggressive tone to the pursuit Of
peace. 1t will no doubt be echoed on
Capitol Hill.
The session undoubtedly will be
brought to an end before the first con-
vention, the Democratic, meets in Los
Angeles on July II. 1t should, however,
be conversationally lively one.
Evening star., 1960-01-05
Affronted by Doctor

1t is a personal affront to
every WaShingtonian to read
such statements as quoted in
your recent article by a gen.
eral practitioner that Amer
leans care more for their
homes. expensive cars, and
high living than for their
health.
Would this doctor have us
believe that the monies for
cancer research come from
doctors and other medical
institutions? I believe "the
record speaks for ITSELF;
cancer research is almost
totally supported by individ-
ual and public donations.
This doctor is possibly one
who speaks from the COM
fort Of an expensive home,
two-car family, secure flnan-
cial standing and berates the
average American for doing
so little. 1t might even be
the opportune time for such
a doctor to ask himself,
What is the extent of my
personal contribution" Ger
tainly not his labor, for this
he is well paid. Does he con-
tribute Of his personal time
to research or charitable
endeavors? Are his personal
monetary contributions in
keeping with his income?
If criticism is all he has to
offer. perhaps as with char
ity 1t should began at home.
Z. r. q.
Evening star., 1960-01-05
NAACP'S Records

Many years ago the Ma
tional Association for the
Advancement Of Colored
People was yelling loud, and
long, for the courts to force
the Klu Klux Klan to open
its books and reveal their
contributor and membership
lists. The courts yielded to
this vocal pressure group
and forced open all xxx.
records.
Today the N.A.A.C.P. is
still yelling loud, and long,
but this time the shoe is on
the other foot. They are de-
manding these same courts
refuse to allow any duly con-
stituted authority from OPEN
ing any Of their books, contri-
butor and membership lists.
1t is the general belief that
the laws Of the land are to
be obeyed by all persons, re-
gardleSs Of race, color, or
creed. we hear so much about
these days. 1t will be interest,"
ing to watch the outcome Of
their request. Will the
N.A.A.C.P. be forced to open
their books like all other
groups. societies and oreani-
cations. or is the N.A.A.CP.
above the laws Of the land?
Are they exempt from certain
laws and entitled to special
privileges from the courts?
Wondering.
Evening star., 1960-01-05
Sword of DomocIes

The fearful Sword of Da-
mocles" has once again been
arrogantly hoisted over our
poor headSl The recent con-
vention Of nuclear big-wigs
in Georgia has decreed it,
and the satisfied, vested nu-
clear interests are chuckling
and grinning over the ease
Of their victory!
A bound, helpless and mute
world humanity is thus
made a political hostage!
Our Government, in effect,
now says to Russia. You
play the nuclear game as we
want it played, or off go
their silly heads"
We are offered a crumb of
consolation: We shall be
warned" in advance!
The nuclear juggernaut
shall roll on, and those hands
raised in protest against it
shall be crushed. The dollar
rides supremel
J. p. BessOr.
Evening star., 1960-01-05
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL
Cafe scenes:

Cafe scenes:
The customer beckoned the
waitress.
Miss" he said, what is
wrong with these eggs?"
Don't ask me-" snapped
the girl. II only laid the
table"
One time in an all-night
eating place a customer
rolled in, literally rolled,
since he was very far gone.
He staggered up to the
counter. and accosted the
counterman.
Gimme q cup Of coffee"
he cried.
The counterman, seeing
the other was plain drunk,
thought to placate him.
Certainly. SIR" he agreed.
AIlu WLldL c1cc
The other leered at him.
Gimme 48 poached eggs"
he demanded.
&& -
"Forty-eight poached
eggs!" said the counterman.
why. mister, nobody can
eat 48 poached eggs"
He leveled his look at the
drunk.
why. mister" he said,
"even you can't eat that
many poached eggs"
The other smiled knowingly.
Who said I wanted to
eat emp" he replied.
Then what do you want
them for?"
The inebriated one smiled
placidly. II Just want to look
at EN-" he said.
A& &&
The upshot of this story,
whether he ever got his eggs
or not, has never been told.
Such things are never told
in stories.
There is the story of the
famous Secretary of the
Treasury, many years ago,
who had taking ways.
He was noted for it.
Those who came in contact
with him and who were in the
know always looked out for
this.
If they offered him a cigar,
they kept tight hold on the
rest of them.
One prominent official un-
der him received a box of
cigars at Christmas from
Puerto Rico. 1t was not
called payola then.
The man took the box into
the Secretary's Office, and
held 1t out. proffering a
cigar, as he thought.
The Secretary thought
differently.
Thank you, judge" he
beamed, taking the whole box
Evening star., 1960-01-05

Communist agents seeking to force col
lectivization, and engaged in hundreds
Of such acts throughout the country.
This speaks pretty much for itself.
East Germany's farmers are bitterly
opposed to being collectivized, and al
though the puppet regime may have the
power to impose the system on them,
they will continue to resist. They will do
so, either passively or actively, in a way
that is likely to constitute a persistent
headache for their Communist overlords.
Evening star., 1960-01-05

and swapping the lid shut.
Whether the other ever got
his cigars back was never
known.
Temp Jones, who always
manages to get into things,
somehow, was once eating in
an all-night eatery on Penn.
sylvania avenue.
He had on a nice new suit.
This was in the era Of the
dark blue serge.
In those days, no man was
thought to be well dressed
unless he had a blue serge.
1t might be shiny at the
cuffs, but If it were blue
serge. it was all right.
Jones had stepped out, that
day, in his new suit. He Is
one Of those persons who Is
always uncomfortable in new
clothes.
A new hat worries him.
New shoes, too.
When it comes to suits and
overcoats, they spoil his day,
he is so anxious not to soil
them, and in the first week
especially.
He sat down in an arm
chair and asked for cocoa.
He stirred his cup, after
putting in plenty Of sugar.
Cocoa is always so all-flred
hot nobody can drink it.
Jones sat there, stirring
and stirring.
He stirred so hard that he
stirred the cup over, and all
the hot, sticky cocoa went
all down his new coat and
vest and trousers.
In those days men wore
vests.
The hot, sticky cocoa would
not come out. It was like
Macbeth's damned spot.
1t finally dried and stiff
fened, like starch, and that
was the way Templeton Jones
went back to the office.
Evening star., 1960-01-05
Cubo's Niohtmore'

Your editorial "Cuba's
Nightmare" reminds me that
q year ago you published q
letter from me in which I
stated that Castro, who had
Just come into power with
democratic pretensions would
end up as q dictator and an
anti-American dictator; a
pro-Communist dictator.
This business in Cuba goes
back many years. In 1880 I
used to meet Cuban boys sent
to New York by Communist
organizations in Cuba to be
trained on Communist "dia-
lectic and tactics" This went
on for years with the obvious
knowledge Of Federal author
tiles in this country.
I am sure the State Depart
ment and other Federal
authorities are not surprised
at all about present conditions
in Cuba; they ought to be
ashamed rather.
A few years ago all the left
wing and the so-called "re-
spectacle" newspapers in this
country were believing about
what Peron was doing to La
Prensa," the Buenos Aires
newspaper. Do you read any
thing now about what Fidel
Castro is doing to that excel
lent newspaper "Diario de la
Marina" in Havana, whose
owner has just been Jailed?
Why does not the leftist press,
the freedom boys" Of this
country, protest against this
abuse by a Red dictator
against one Of the finest and
oldest newspapers in the
world? What, no freedom Of
the press now?
Joseph I. Puente
Evening star., 1960-01-05
TV Crime Wave

The rigging Of television
quiz shows, which aroused
such a stir. is just another
phrase Of humbug, wlnked
at in the entertainment field
ever since P. T. Barnum
declared There is a sucker
born every minute"
We strain at q gnat while
we swallow a camel. What
we should put q stop to is
the really harmful programs
whose unwholesome influ-
ence builds up q powerful
Indictment to crime and
violence; namely the pro-
grams in which murder is
the theme for entertain
ment. Murder by gun, by
knife, by club, by strangula-
ton, by poison-any way as
long as 1t is sensational,
callous. violent, gruesome,
and shocking to the last
degree.
To the chronic television
addict murder becomes q
small matter, a game, a cas-
ual pastime. without realiz-
ing 1t he is transformed into
q victim Of self-hypnosis;
lives in a land Of make
believe. where nothing is
what 1t seems. He gradually
loses interest in the real
problems and events In life,
the tendency being to re-
spond more and more to the
impulses and urges stimu-
lated by a poisoned sub
conscious mlnQ.
These murder programs
are no good for anyone. The
impressionable or simple
minded youth. the mentally
disturbed, the otherwise
harmless derelict, the sexual
pervert are thereby easily
melted with the aid Of q little
alcohoD to become murder
ers, and instructed in a wide
choice Of methods for ac-
complishing their ends.
What hypocrites we are.
We hold up our hands In
horror at the idea Of bull
fights. We forbid cock fights,
where a couple Of game roost-
ers do only what comes
naturally. Yet in the name
Of entertainment we allow to
be projected into our homes.
hour after hour. 365 days in
the year, scenes depicting
in realistic detail the delib-
crate murder Of human
beings for money, revenge.
jealousy. passion. fear or just
for an idiotic thrill.
r. z. Newell, Sr.