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Evening star., 1960-08-27
MRS. MESTA ABSENT
AT JOHNSON PARTY

One OF Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Lyn-
don Johnson's most ardent pre-convention admirers
Mrs Pere Mesta absent yesterday from the party
ne gave for women who helped him in his presidential
campaign
The hostess who tossed 900 party in his
honor in Los Angeles invited the hurredy ar
ranged party Wednesday, But she sent her regrets
since she had long-standing commitment to act as
hostess at lawn party in honor of lawyers and
judges at American University.
AT the lawn party, when asked If she still for
johnson she said. Il was"
When pressed as to the meaning of the statement
she said she had more to say the subject now.
Il didn't attend the Johnson tea because was asked
to be hostess at this party before convention Other
wise certainly would have been the party Senator
johnson gave
She and her sister Mrs. George Tyson, attended
both Democratic and Republican conventions Mrs Tyson
is Republican, while Mrs Mesta is former Republican
turned Democrat. Rumor has it that Mrs. Tyson who
flew here from Nevada yesterday, will soon head COM
mittee Of workers for Vice President Nixon
Evening star., 1960-08-27
Bobby Thanks Ladies For LV0don'
Senator Is In and Out at Party in His Suite

Among those there was Mrs.
Fred VinSon. Mrs. johnson
asked her to add to the near
and dear" a picture Of the
beloved late Chief Justice"
1t was Immediately promised.
A big highlight of the
party was the introduction
by Hank Fort of her new
song Kennedy and john
son" which lauds the Demo-
cratic hopefuls as what we
need, we can depend our
great country to defend. we
want a team. win esteem.
they'll get things done. equal
right for everyone don't
miss the boat vote for
Kennedy and Johnson"
Mrs. India Edwards was
there saying that she will 60
on several speaking trips for
the Democratic National
Committee but one missing
staunch follower Of the Sem
ator's was Mrs. Perle Mesta,
who was being hostess at a
party for women lawyers.
Evening star., 1960-08-27
Science Adviser
Named byHerter
By the Associated Press

Walter G. Whitman, chair
man of the department of
chemical engineering at Massa-
chuSetts Institute of Technol-
ogy, is the State Department S
new science adviser.
Mr.. Whitman will replace
Wallace r. Brode, science ad-
wiser since January. 1858, who
is retiring. The appointment
was made by Secretary of State
Herter.
Mr.. Whitman, IS, has been
connected with NIT since 1884
and is now on leave. His home
is at Concord. Mass.
The task of the science ad-
wiser is to operate a system of
scientific attaches in United
States Embassies abroad (there
are 10 such attaches at pres
enD. to facilitate exchanges OF
information between United
States and foreign scientists
Evening star., 1960-08-27
BY DAISY CLELAND
Star STAFF Writer

A party was given yes
terday by Democratic Vice
Presidential Nominee Lyndon
Johnson and his wife for the
women who had worked for
the Johnso n-for President
ticket.
1t took place in the Senate
Majority Leaders impressive
offices in the Capitol, and
there we're Southern voices
and you all" as they sang
a song Don't Miss the Boat.
:. Vote Kennedy and john
SON."
In the middle Of the party.
Senator johnson re-entered
from the floor of the Senate
and introduced his running
mates younger brother Rob-
ert Kennedy. saying. Bobby
is doing a wonderful job and
we are meeting with him ev-
cry day"
He then explained that the
presidential nominee, Sena-
tor John F. Kennedy. was
down working Ito get our
minimum wages up and our
hours down."
Robert Kennedy. who spent
less than 10 minutes at the
party. said to Mrs. Johnson
that his wife was happy and
looking forward to accom-
panying her on a tour of
Texas starting on Monday,
but she's scared because
you're so smart"
In speaking to the ladies.
who had been introduced by
Senator johnson as Ladies
for LBJ and now Ladies for
Jack" Robert Kennedy said,
Evening star., 1960-08-27

1888. gave up a musical life for
social work because she want
ed to do something more con-
crete" She started as a visiting
social worker in boys prisons.
She founded the British Epi-
lepsy Association 10 years ago.
If only we could erase the
emotional attitudes. It. is so
very, very hard. Although no
one knows what causes epilep-
sy, it is a known fact that the
epileptic responds and improves
when treated normally.
Strides have been made in
schools. Epileptics are now kept
in normal schools. Over the
years we hope to erase the
stigma through the younger
generation"
Evening star., 1960-08-27

Senator johnson gave out
his own cake yesterday al
though he is 50 today.
The cake for his honored
guests had a printed error
in it to the hilarity Of Mrs.
johnson. who discovered it.
Instead of reading "LBJ never
underestimates the power OF
women" it came out "LBJ
never underestimate the
power of women" On dis
covery Mrs. johnson laugh
ingly said, ITS not an ad-
monition. it's supposed to be
a statement"
Senator johnson was his
usual self during the party
on and off the floor of the
Senate and always within
touch of his desk piled high
with papers and his tele-
phone, which was a "live
wire"
The 4 pm. party was de-
layed for almost a half hour
when the host was meeting
in the closed door office with
a group Of Senators includ-
ing Senator Carl Hayden,
chairman of the Senate Ap-
preparations Committee.
The Senator also brought
several of his colleagues into
the party and introduced
Senator Mike Mansfield,
the man who does all the
work I get credit for; Sem
ator Gene McCarty, one of
the brilliant young stars OF
the Senate; Senator Frank
Church. the youngest men,
Der and in some ways the
most attractive"
Evening star., 1960-08-27
Shark Fence
Built in Ocean

SEA GIRT, N. j., Aug. 27
CAP).-A shark fence" has
been set up in the Atlantic
Ocean here where a bather was
bitten by a shark.
Designed to ward off dan
gerous fish, the fence" con-
sists of rs feet of perforated
pipe through which COM
pressed air is pumped. The COM
pressed air comes out through
holes in the pipe and forms a
curtain of air bubbles.
The bubble curtain was de-
signed by Frank Arpin and An
thony Cataldo. Mr.. Arpin said
bathers can swim through it
and feel nothing but a tickle
of bubbles" but to sharks and
other fish it is like a wall, and
they veer away from it.
Evening star., 1960-08-27
Briton Would Erase
Stigma Of Epilepsy
BY MYRA MACPHERSON
Star SIAN Writer

Its the old idea Of devil
possession and folklore. It's new
er really died." said English
visitor Miss Irene Gardner in
speaking serious thoughts about
epilepsy.
An earnest messenger trying
to Grace the stigma attached
to this disease, Miss Gardner,
honorary secretary of the Brit
ish Epilepsy Association, has
spent the summer wandering to
Australia, New Zealand and
across the United States.
"Cowardice and ignorance on
the part of the public makes
it difficult for epileptics to get
employment, live normal lives, "
she said.
The loneliness that scars so
deeply with this disease often
makes people try to hide that
they are afflicted.
People from every walk of
life get it. There have been
those Of royal birth and those
of high intelligence. But those
in high positions don't call it
epilepsy - they'll say black
outs or 'faints.'
This is one of our troubles.
II they would all admit it,
prejudices would soon die out
because everyone would know
mental arrangement Is not a
fellow traveller of epilepsy" said
Miss Gardner.
Learning about the American
approach to the problem, Miss
Gardner said United States re-
search was much more extern
sive and publicity activities
distribution of literature, films,
etc.-was more widespread.
However, the British Epilep-
tics have more assistance be-
cause of welfare state set up in
which they receive free mcdi-
cine, training. Also our organi-
zation is national and most
countries have organizations
that assist on a more local and
not as effective a level"
Miss Gardner, pianist until
Evening star., 1960-08-27

You ladies caused us a great
deal of difficulty during the
campaign and I'm happy
we're all on the same side
now. I'll sleep better at night.
If you'll put forth the same
effort in the next two months
las in the Johnson-for- Pres
ident campaign). it'll make all
the difference and make the
victory easier"
Mrs. johnson, with a mu-
sical Southern accent, point
ed to the yellow cher favorite
color chrysanthemums on
the tea table.
These flowers show a dual
purpose-they are thrifty and
when I had my so-called press
conference earlier this week
l came home and found the
f1owers-the maid had taken
the card out and only the
florists I'm thirsty. f1ll me
with water note was there.
Then found Lyndon's S card
To my favorite lady on a
good press conference"
SiXtee n-year-old Lynda
Bird johnson, eldest daughter
of the nominee, said that the
press references to her and
a steady beau" at the con-
vention when she was at
DiSneyland and didn't know
about her fathers nomina-
tom had hurt her dating
here but not for long.
Birthday Cake
And Mrs. johnson in speak
ing about tand in front Of
Lucy Baines, age 13. said,
She has had two things hap
pen to her this summer
she has learned to roll up
her own hair and things have
happened to her figure"
Evening star., 1960-08-27
Furm-City Week Set

President Eisenhower ha S
proclaimed November 1924 as
National Farm City Week and
called upon the peopl e
throughout the country to par
ticipate fully in the observance
of that week"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-10-02
By EVELYN M. DENT
Contributing Writer

The Secretary Of the Navy
and Mrs. William B. FRANKIE
have invitations out for 4
dinner Thursday at the Of
ficers Club, National Naval
Medical Center. Their guests
will be the confereeS and
their wives who viii be here
for the second annual secre-
tariat alumni meeting.
The happy idea Of bring
ing together all those who in
the past have served as Sec
retaries Of the Navy and
their present counterpartS
was initiated last year by
Secretary FRANKIE. The con-
ference also includes the
Chief Of Naval Operations,
Admiral Arleigh A. Burke,
and the Commandment of
the Marine Corps. Gen.
David M. Shoup.
While the husbands are
discussing Navy business,
the wives will be entertained
Thursday by the Naval Of
ficers Wives Club. Mrs.
George F. Beardsley, the
clubs new president, will
act as hostess at a morning
coffee for the visitors at the
Army Navy Country Club.
Mrs. FRANKIE heads the list
Of honor guests and with her
will be the former Secre-
taries' wives. Mrs. William
G. Madill has charge Of res
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-10-02
WHAT AMERICA THINKS
Women Favor Nixon

hower's footsteps, he has a
good record and he thinks
clearly"
WOMEN FOR KENNEDY
A Colorado junior college
teacher: Senator Kennedy
has youthful vitality, q broad
point of view and political
and economic independence.
He is a clear headed thinker"
The wife Of a New Jersey
carpenter: Kennedy is not
q man who. will withhold
anything. He knows too much
about what has been going
on in Washington" The
wife of a Minnesota auto
worker: HE is very level
headed and has q pleasant
way about him." The wife of
a Long Island ladies tailor:
He is frank and honest.
Besides, he's a Democrat"
MEN FOR NIXON
A Rhode Island accountant:
Nixon is best fitted to handle
the problems. He will follow
along Eisenhower'S path" A
Texas insurance adjuster:
nixon has a little more ex-
perience in foreign affairs. l."
A manager Of a New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-10-02

at luncheon In the Pentagon
on Thursday.
On Friday the entire COM
pany go to Quantico for the
better part Of the day. At
luncheon time they will be
the guests Of the Command
ing General, Marine Corps
Schools, 1t. Gen. Edward W.
Snedeker. and Mrs. Snedeker.
South African Visitors
The South African Chief Of
Naval Staff, Rear Admiral
Hugo Hendrick Biermann,
o. B. E., and Capt. Donald
Robertson, director Of Tech
nical Services and Superin-
tendent Of South African
Dockyards at Simonstown,
arrived here Thursday morn
ing.
They are in the United
States at the invitation Of the
Chief of Naval Operations
who with Mrs. Burke gave a
dinner for them at Admiral
House the evening Of their
arrival.
The South African Armed
Forces Attache and Mrs.
Theron will give a reception
at the Offlcers Club, Boiling
Air Force Base, from $3.50 to
$3.50 pm. tomorrow in honor
Of their visiting countrymen.
Admiral Biermann and
Capt. Robertson went to New
York yesterday. and will re-
turn tomorrow in time for the
reception. They will be in
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SERVICE NEWS
SERVICE NEWS 'z
1i3es58 a- 8 s
Navy Alumni Meeting Set
Former Members of Secretoriot Due Here

ervations for this gala morn
ing get-together.
Wave officers Of the Blu
reau Of Naval Personnel will
entertain the wives at lunch
con on Thursday. They have
invited the group to the
Army and Navy Club. 1t.
Sara DENLY. 1t. Patricia
Donovan and Ensign Carol
Bush have charge of ar
rangementS for the lunch
con.
Among the visitors arriving
this week will be Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond H. Fogler.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Strive Hen
sci, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L.
Jahncke. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
]. Kenney. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
T. Koehler, Mr.. and Mrs.
GARRISON Norton. Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Pratt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herb Askins, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph A. Bard, Mr.. and
Mrs. James F. Floberg and
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Kimball.
Also coming are Mrs. James
H. Smith. Mr.. Artemus
Gates, Mr.. Charles Edison,
Mr.. John Nicholas Brown,
MIR. Sinclair Armstrong, Mr..
Mark Andrews and Mr..
Francis p. Whitehair.
Members Of the former
secretariat, their present
counterpartS. Admiral Burke
and Gen. Shoup will be the
guests Of Secretary FRANKIE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-10-02

War College Women's Club
luncheon. She viii share
honors with Mrs. George II.
Decker. wife of the new
Army Chief of STAFF, and her
cousin Miss Helen Reed. Mrs,
Donald F. Chamberlain and
the wives Of civilian mem
bers Of the college are host
esses for the day.
The Army Chief Of Engi-
neers and Mrs. Emerson c.
Itschner will leave tomor-
row for a European holiday.
They plan to 60 to Frank
fort. Germany, where they
will pick up q car and then
travel over the continent
and England. Gen. Itschner
is to fly home October "A,
but Mrs. Itschner does not
expect to return until
Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Itschner is going on
to Italy after the general
leaves for home. She will
visit with Col. and Mrs.
Frank Miner in Verona,
and Col. and Mrs. Arthur
Nauman in Livorno. Then in
Naples she expects to stay
with Col. and Mrs. James
U. Moorhead before sailing
for home.
Col. Nauman has been on
duty in Korea and flew to
his new assignment at
Headquarters. Mediterrane-
an Division. in d-Septem-
Der. Mrs. Nauman, who had
been living in Arlington, has
Joined him in Naples.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-10-02

town until Wednesday when
they are to leave for the West
Coast on an inspection tour
Of Navy Bases. Their schedule
calls for their return to
Washington October Is, then
to New York en- route home.
The Army Adjutant Gem
eral and Mrs. Robert v. Lee
are in Lancaster, Pa, this
week end as the guests of re-
tired Mai. Gen. Daniel B.
Stricken.
Gen. Lee, this afternoon is
to be the principal speaker at
the dedication of the home of
Brig. Gen. Edward Hand, the
first Adjutant General of the
Army. His term of office was
from 1898.
Guest Speaker
On Wednesday the wife of
the Austrian Ambassador,
Mrs. Platter. is to be the
guest speaker at the National
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-10-02
BY JACK BOYLE

Director, what America Thinks" Poll
NEW YORK, Oct. Com
trary to many assumptions,
Richard M. Nixon Is stronger
with the women than John
F. Kennedy.
Many political commenta-
tors have expressed the opin-
ion that Senator Kennedy's
boyish charm would endear
him to the women. But an
analysis Of the last four
What America Thinks" polls
shows that on four different
points. Vice President Nixon
has more distaff support than
his opponent.
In the last four weeks,
what America Thinks" in
reviewers have asked a cross
section Of Americans what
candidates they were likely to
vote for; which would be bet
ter II foreign affairs became
dominant In the next four
years: which would be better
II domestic affairs were dom
inant, and which makes the
best impression on television.
The results were published
weekly.
Instead of taking q new
poll this week, I directed .
rehabilitation Of these last four
polls. breaking down answers
by sex. Here is what the fig
ures show In percentages:
VNtin0 iYntaYHtin1oS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-10-02

The figures show that on
each Of the four points
women favored Nixon over
Kennedy and in each case
the women's plurality was
greater than that Of the men.
All Of those interviewed
were asked reasons for their
opinion. Here is Q sampling,
first Of:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-10-02
WOMEN FOR NIXON

A New York housewife, a
former teacher: MY family
feels Mr.. Nixon is dignified
and sure Of himself" A
Tennessee student: He is
more sincere and has a better
business vocabulary" A New
York State school matron:
He can follow in Eisen-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-10-02
MEN FOR KENNEDY

A Tennessee railroad con-
ductor: Kennedy is a smart
and hkeable man. He Is sin
cere and. besides, he's q
Democrat. A Massachusetts,
forge maintenance man: For
a change. I want q Demo-
cratic President"
An Iowa hospital worker:
Kennedy has o way with
people. We have seen what
the Republicans have done,
now let's give the Democrats
a chance" A New York State
oil dealer: "a change will do
the country good. Kennedy
may be able to handle
Khrushchev better"
(CopyriEht, 1860. the Bell syndieate)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-10-02
Buffet Luncheon

Local alumnae of Douglass
College will meet for a buffet
luncheon at 2 pm. Saturday
at the home of Mrs. Marvin
Rappaport, Chevy Chase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-10-02

boys shop: HE is the
stronger Of the two and more
experienced"
Evening star., 1960-06-12
Mrs. America
Going on Tour

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla,
June II (AP).-The little town
Of Kentland, Ind, will cele-
brate its Tooth anniversary
June 30-July 4 but its heroine
won't be there to ride a float
prepared for her.
The reason is because Mrs.
George Murphy has been
crowned Mrs. America and the
personal appearance tours that
go with the honor will keep
her from taking part in the
celebration.
However, the statuesque, 81
year-old brunette expects to
return to Kentland to visit
her five children in about a
week.
Mrs. Murphy and her hus-
band, George, today inspected
a 100000 home with swimming
pool which was her main prize
in the contest.
This sure is different than
our big old two-story house
back home" Mr.. Murphy said.
I'VE might just move down
here"
Evening star., 1960-06-12
BY the Associated Press

Oliver G. Powers has noti-
fed the State Department he
will be here tomorrow to talk
with officials about a possible
visit to Moscow to see his i'm
prisoned son, Francis G.
Powers. pilot Of the U-2 photo
graphic plane which went down
in Central Russia last month.
The elder Powers. IS, a
Norton, Va, shoemaker. was
assured by State Department
officials that authorities in the
Soviet Affairs section and in
the Passport ONCE of the de-
partment would be glad to talk
with him. They said Mr..
Powers intends to apply for a
passport.
Reports from Norton were
that Mr.. Powers would be ac-
companied on the trip here by
his wife and by Sol w. Curry,
vice mayor of Norton who has
been acting as Mr.. Powers ad-
wiser. Recently Mr.. Powers
indicated he had postponed a
Moscow visit indefinitely.
In Moscow Tass News Agency
reported that Premier Khru-
shchev had offered to help the
elder Powers see his son if he
wants to travel to the Soviet
Union.
TaSs said Mr.. KhruShchev's
Evening star., 1960-06-12
Arsonist Seeking
Gem Cache Freed
In Mine Cuve-in

SAN DIEGO, Calf, June II
(AP).-A gem miner trapped
for 10 hours in a cave-in yes
terday was behind bars today
in the county Jail.
He is Calvin Trevor Mellish,
AZ, of nearby Escondido. He
was pinned by his right arm
130 feet underground in a
tourmaline mine So miles north
of here when a 500-pound
boulder rolled down on him.
Mellish. serving a years
sentence for arson in the burn
ing of his home. was freed
last month on $2,625 bail to
enter the mine. He told the
court at that time he wanted
to recover a cache of gem
stones and $4,000 in cash..
Rescue workers had to shore
up a narrow mine shaft and
jack up the boulder to free
Mellish. He was released from
a hospital last night. Bail
bondsman George Martin said
he surrendered Mellish to the
county jail.
"He was supposed to get
that money" Mr.. Martin said
But now it's too dangerous
in there and a slide has
covered his cache"
Evening star., 1960-06-12
Powers Coming Here
To Discuss Soviet Trip

offer was contained in his re-
ply to a letter from the elder
Powers.
Mr.. Powers said he had re-
ceived no letter from the Rus
sian Premier but said the con-
tents sounded like the tele-
gram he received late last
month signed by Mr.. Khru-
shchev.
Mr.. KhruShchev's reply said
according to Tass:
IT must ten you that your
son will be tried in accordance
with the laws of the Soviet
Union. The law is the law and
I am not in a position to inter-
fere in a case which is entirely
within the competence of the
judicial organs"
Evening star., 1960-06-12
Acc to Act
InCourt Ban
On A-PIunt
BY the Associated Press

The Atomic Energy Commits
sion yesterday called a special
for tomorrow to take
up a United States Court of
decision setting aside
a construction order for an
atomic energy plant in Monroe
County, Mich.
Commission Chairman John
A. McCone also said the Acc
will confer with Attorney Gen
eral Rogers about the case but
he did not indicate what action
the Acc will seek from the
Justice Department.
The Court Of Appeals Friday
set aside the Acc order au-
thorizing construction of the
$45 million power plant.
The court said Acc findings
that the plant could be oper-
ated without undue risk to the
health and safety of the public
were inadequate. 1t said the
case must go back to the Acc
for further study to determine
if adequate safety findings can
be made.
A provisional construction
permit was issued by the Acc
in August, 1856, for a nuclear
power reactor to the Power
Reactor Development Co. Of
Michigan.
The reactor, largest of its
kind ever authorized, would
be located at Lagoona Beach
on Lake Erie about 80 miles
southwest of Detroit
Mr.. McCone said granting
of the provisional construction
permit took place before he
became a commission member,
but added:
THE issues raised by the
courts decision are of very
great Importance to the COM
mission and to industry in
connection with matters of
public health and safety"
Evening star., 1960-06-12
Dentist Charged
In Assault Case

DR.. Stanley Levin, 40, a den-
tist with Offices in the 27O0
block of Pennsylvania avenue
Sc, was charged with simple
assault yesterday on a 17-year-
old girl who came to his office
on Thursday seeking work, po-
lice reported.
Detective w. R. Holden of
the police sex squad, said the
girl accused the dentist of max
ing improper advances when
she sought work as a dental
assistant.
DR.. Levin, who lives in the
$500 block of Shirley lane,
Chevy Chase, Md, was released
under $1,000 bond.
Evening star., 1960-06-12
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