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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04
Understands Problems

/ read your article on the
personnel problems in the coun-
ty schools with some under
standing. On the 26th of jan
uary of this year, was in Mr..
Bartlett's office to discuss a
very serious personnel problem.
He told another indignant
mother and me that he would
do all he could to take care of
the matter He further stated
that pressure outside of the
school system prevented him
from taking any direct action.
AS far as know the matter re-
mains unsolved to this day. His
death was indeed a great loss to
the entire county.
Since that time I have been
privileged to have a conference
with DR.. Norris, the former
Superintendent of Schools. l
hope and pray that someday the
facts concerning his departure
from this county come before
the general public. 1 found
them to be not only disgusting,
but an outright insult to this
wonderful dedicated educator.
Elizabeth Nj. Furlow
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04
Rillles
of the
Times
High Hope

hare rodmed the lCide
aCorld ouer Haze rested
ih the sun Had my share
OF its sorrolCS' Not too
much Of its fHn ;. The sights
PUe seen haze been strange
ones Some you would
scarcely believe Trying
the steel Of my manhood /.
Tenets to tchich cledve i.
PUe seen honor torn osunder
>. Pride cast to deepest n,ire
And seen men to fear
surrender Their souls to
despot's hire oh God. must
it last forever f. Can't peace
at last be brought :. So men
cdn Hpe by the precepts i.
Your Boon has dl1DdyS
taught? No matter the
God you 1corship or doc
trines Of your creed Let's
qCork for a peaceful future /.
With faith in every deed /.
Let's declare the time is near
ing When men of the
1Corld unite And soberly
talk their troubles Aud
forget the tcill to fight!
Richard Hobart
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04
Who Suid Wufer
Supply Is Adequate?

The July % Sentinel page
A2) contains the first in a
series of five articles describing
the operation of the Washing
ton Suburban Sanitary Commits
sion:
WATER SUPPLY -.
ADEQUATE FOR AREA"
l want to disput this claim
and ask that you publish my
letter in the hope that ! will
get some support Tor the recur-
rent water shortage in Fort
Sumner Hills.
The Commission boasts that
5000 new water house connec-
tons were made last year. For
TIL accomplishment the sCom-
mission is to be commended and
for the many other worthwhile
projects for storm sewers, sani-
tary sewers and other opera
tons under its jurisdiction.
BUT, 1 live in one of those new
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04
Political Candidates
Need Leadership
An Opinion

1t is believed that youth, vigor, and the
complete command of leadership exerted by
the Democratic and Republican candidates for
President will filter through the maze of po-
htical activities and descend on Foley and
Matthias, Democratic and Republican candi-
dates respectively, for Congress from the
Sixth District
John r. Foley is serving his first term in
Congress after having defeated Dewitt Hyde
two years ago.
Mr.. Foley could not be called the leader
Of the Democratic Party in the Sixth District,
but he is certainly leader of an active group
Of Democrats. Furthermore, he has been able
to get along with most Democratic leaders
of his district during the time he has been
in Congress
1t is assumed that Mr.. Foley will support
Mr.. Kennedy although he was not in his camp
before the convention. And knowing how the
Kennedy organization works. we doubt if
Foley will get the attention he might other
wise have received from the bright young
Kennedy group.
Foley is young, aggressive, personable
and glib. He will be an active candidate and
it is suspected that he will use all of the po-
litical tricks that he and his advisors can
think up during the coming weeks.
It's no secret that many local Democratic
leaders are unhappy with the advisors Con-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04
J. B. Zutmon

Nixon had not joined forces with him and
put their combined ideas on the platform"
Six paragraphs later, Drummond says the
same thing in different words, Rockefeller
could not possibly have won his platform
crusade without Nixon" And again, nixon
rescued Rockefeller from failure"
In another portion of the column, Drum
mond states fatty that "the new Nixon
Rockefeller alliance is indispensable to each
of them"
Not content with this, however. Drum.
mond Celebrates:
nixon could not possibly win his election
crusade without Rockefeller"
Then, to make certain that the reader
understands what he is trying to say, the
columnist rewrites what he wrote four para
graphs earlier: They are essential to each
other"
Toward the end of his column Drum
mond says again what he said before but
in different words: IF Nixon is elected it
will be due in part to the influence of Rookie
Teller" And he ends this masterpiece of re-
dundancy thus:
He Rockefeller) and Nixon have
formed political alliance =. that is in their
mutual interest to keep intact"
No review of the torrent of words COM
ing out of the Republican convention would
be complete, however, without taking note
oil this rather petulant paragraph by David
Lawrence:
AT least, the Republicans are conduct
ing an orderly convention and delegates have
been in their seats virtually all the time DUR
ing the sessions"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04
A Gross Inequity

WE wish the County Council well in its announced
~ effort to bring about equitable distribution
OF the revenue from Maryland's gasoline taxes.
1t not only would bring about vast increase in the
contys revenues from tax to which it is one of
the heaviest contributors but would wipe out tax dis
uibution formula nequtabe any have ever had
the misfortune to analyze.
We think the council was wise in deciding to appeal
to the State Association of County Commissioners Git in
cludes county councils, tool for support of measure
which would provide for the distribution of gasoline tax
funds on basis of automobile registrations substitute
for the present unbalanced formula For only we-organ-
zed strength can persuade the Legislature to alter the
long-standing, silly system.
For the unenlghtened the present distribution for
mula works this way: the State Roads Commission re-
ceves so per cent of all gasoline finance
It's extensive and expensive road network while the City
OF Baltimore receives 80 per cent and the remaining %
counties of the State share the remaining 20 per cent
We can't quarrel with the State Roads Commissions
90 per cent. 1t has tremendously expensive program
OF new construction and maintenance to finance and we
think its share of the State fund is quite proper
But then we get to the distribution of the remaining
% per cent Baltimore City is given a flat 80 per cent
without regard to road mileage population automobile
registrations while the other % counties have split up
The remaining 20 per cent the basis of road Eseage
alone
Just how silly can you get?
1t all evolved from outmoded formula derived back
In the days when just about all of the Maryland residents
lived IN Baltimore and there justification for
giving the city lions share of the tax proceeds But
times have changed and the population of Montgomery
Prince Georges Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties
combined is far greater than that of Baltimore City I'm
fortunately the law hasn't been changed
We think the time has come for another look at the
archaic formula and we're glad to the County Council
has decided to act We think of no fairer method
OF distributing the tax than the basis of automobile
registrations because it indicates just who is paying the
freight
The State Association of County Commissioners
launched move to bring about revision of the formula
last year but made little Roadway. Now, with Mont
gomery Countys powerful voice added to the chorus of
protest is to be hoped that the Legislature be per-
suaded TO lend more attentive to legitimate
plant.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04
Thoughts
COP Convention
Provided Lille Copy

Now that the tumult and the shouting
at the Republican national convention have
died, it is clear that the avalanche of
analysts who descended on Chicago were
working under tremendous handicap.
Their problem was simply this: There
was little to write about.
In fact, outside of the nocturnal plat
form agreement between Nixon and Rookie
Teller, there just wasn't anything with which
to fill the pages of the newspapers and mag
azines so amply represented in the Windy
City.
From the very outset, it was obvious
that Nixon had the presidential nomination
in his pocket, despite all of the brave words
coming from Goldwater and Rockefeller sup
porters. And the New York governors re.
peated statements made it equally clear that
he was not going to take the job of vice
president
AS a result, it soon became evident to
the perplexed political pundits that the only
solid nugget of fact on which they could
base their stories was the Nixon-Rockefeller
New York love feast.
But this, too, had its drawbacks You
can only write so much about a platform
statement without running the risk of re-
peating yourself. Nevertheless, in the alb
sence of other newsworthy items, the news
hungry columnists and reporters wrote and
wrote. and wrote, until they ended up re-
writing each other and themselves.
One of the more notable examples of
this new style of repetitive writing was the
highly respected Roscoe Drummond. In one
of his columns he starts off bV saving that
"Gov. Rockefeller would have ended up as
a neglected voice shouting from the side
lines of the Chicago stockyards if Richard
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04
In the RIGHT Direction

TTIE enrichment offered by the School Board
outstanding examples of the excellent results that
achieved when education fuls its primary function
training and stimulating the mind
Also they encouraging sign of the boards
willingness to provide meaningful and challenging
opportunities for learning for gifted children
BY removing the dead hand of uniformity from those
participating in the sx-week program the board has gone
a long way toward giving the children free reign in
their eager search for knowledge
Too often youngsters whose abilities are far above
those of the average child in the average classroom be-
come bored and restless They frustrated by the
relatively slow pace of their companions and their energies
may seek release in less desirable outlets.
To maintain their interest and the keen edge of their
inqurng minds is essential that every possible obstacle
be removed from the full realization of their talents
This does not that they are to be permitted to
wild There must be guidance and firm but UNDER
standing hand by the teacher to provide the mental dis
ciplne that is so vitality important to learning
For its efforts in this direction, the board deserves
the support of every citizen interested in promoting true
education.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04

houses which had new water
connection and so do 80 of my
neighbors.
In July 1859 we moved into a
new house, new plumbing, new
copper pipes, and new connec-
ton. For three days at approx
mately 3 pm. we could not
battle the children, flush the tot
let, or wash dishes. A vacuous
gurgle was obtained, even when
the water was turned on in the
basement. No pressure on the
line. 1t went on for three days.
In evaporation one of the
neighbors alerted the fire de-
partment to the fact that should
we have a fire there was no
water at the fire hydrant. Calls
and letters went to the COM
mission and they assured us
that it would be taken care of
by next summer 1880.
After these assurances we
rested until July 1860 and again
no water for dishes, shower, or
toilet. This time the Commits
sion, after call to Gov. Tawes
says Everything is going to be
alright" One week later the
pressure isn't enough to
sprinkle the lawn in a 3.foot
diameter circle.
Fort Sumner is on the bank
of the Potomac River. We
shouldn't have water short.
age, should we? The standpipe
from whence cometh our water
is in Kenwood Park $50 feet
above sea level. Fort Sumner is
$40 feet above sea level. The
water level drops in the stand
pipe and we get a vacuous CUR
gle. In 1854 Woodacres had the
same problem and they got a
crossover pump to keep the
pressure up. Why can't the
Commission do the same for
Fort Sumner?
Very truly yours.
j. Conway Hunt
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04

Only few people realize the
importance of drinking water in
hot weather for our animals
and birds. Water is often more
important than food. Water in
a rustproof vessel in our yard
or along any street or road will
auench the thirrt of any animal
who may pass that way
There is more suffering
among our domestic animals in
summer than in winter Besides
thirst, there is abandonment
during their owners vacations,
heat, fleas, suffocation, skin
diseases, and more hit-and-run
drivers.
We call attention to the fol-
lowing suggestions:
1. Special care should be used
quench the thirst OF any animal
during vacations. Leave them
with friends who love and I'M
derstand them, or board them
with reputable kennel-one
which permit you to SEE the
living quarters with individual
runways. Sometimes your BIG
dog will be kept in SMALL
cage for the duration of your
absence.
2. An animal left in a car
may suffocate. Always park in
the shade. and if you cannot
take your pet with you, open
the windows three inches on op-
posite sides to insure d passage
of air.
3. A home without fence,
no matter how small the space,
should not own a dog. Having
a dog tied to chain more than
an hour or two at a time is bar
barrie and cruel. He feels the
same about this as you would
in the same position. II he is
tied to a small doghouse, ex-
pected to serve as shade, it is
worse. because in the hot sun
the doghouse can be a place
of torture.
Remember, your dog or cat
loves you and is happy only
when he is by your side. 1t is
you whom he seeks. Your dog
does not seek wide acres of land
on which to roam. You are more
precious to him and he will be
happier in a one-room apart
ment if he can ,e with you. He
tells you this almost every mo-
ment of his life. Cant you UNI
derstand?" he says. you hui
mans are dumb, too, but in
different way"
Sherry Reed
Director Human Education
Animal Protective Associa-
ton.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04
Tournament Tennis
Days Are Recalled
County Law

NV editor suggested that a column about
my tennis days might be of general interest
If it is logical to conclude that one who has
done something an infinite number of times
is an authority in that endeavor, then it is
logical to suTInise that l know how to hit
tennis ball. But logic sometimes betrays
for the truth is that l only know how not
to hit a tennis ball For over 80 years
have run miles attempting to learn to hit
the ball correctly, but have succeeded only
in hitting it incorrectly slightly fewer times
than other players. However, l still hope
to do better, and, considering the devastating
effects that golf has upon military personnel,
/ will remain upon the tennis court
In order to see the intense and agile ten
mis- me" who toured the country for several
years playing big time" tennis it is neces-
sary to look backwards as far as the de-
preston years. During those years, when
the tiger provided in my heart, l knew not
how to hit tennis ball nearly better than
everybody else and, judging by the phrases
contained in my self-wrotten tennis note
book, which is authority for these assertions,
/ then had the stuff with which to write
the impeccable phrases and sentences of
which this column is so stuffed with.
1 am about as timid in permitting you
to look into my self written note book as
the girl in the teeny weeny. yellow, polka
dot bikini who just steps from the bath
house into the presence of the public eye.
The writing shows me in my "Oh, Wilder
ness" age. but 1t is accurate reporting of
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04
Mason Butcher

TT isn't often that governing body has the opportunity
L to appoint to high and responsible office man of
Mason Butchers intellect and unique human qualities for
administration.
Therefore it can be easily understood why we be-
came enthusiastically pleased when there appeared sub
stance to our belief that the Montgomery County Council
had offered the county managershp to Mr. Butcher Fur
theore the prospects raised when close associates
said there was more than glimmer of hope that ne
would accept.
We along with vast majority of those acquainted
with Mr. Butchers talents will pray that an official an
nouncemen will be made Immediately after the Council
meets tonight No would be more welcome in Mont
gomery County.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04

nR. c. Taylor Whittier is to be commended for promot
~ ing two qualified within the system to assume
leadership of two important schools.
Guy Jewell has been an effective teacher and prin-
cipa in school system since 1921. He will be fine
executive for Richard Montgomery High School.
Eugene P. Moran presently vice principal of Broome
Junior High has been promoted to head that school, He
is well qualified to assume this responsibility.
DR.. Whittier and the School Board should realize
the value of definite personnel policy whereby presently
employed personnel has at least equal opportunity with
those applicants from outside the system for appointment
to the higher and more responsible positions.
They must realize what such firm policy would
do for the morale of the than 1920 teachers super
visors and officials of the Montgomery County School
Department Conversely, they must realize what damage
has been done due to the lack of this personnel policy
Perhaps, this is sign in the wind that firm, equal
opportunity personnel policy will be established in
School System.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04
Magic

by Elizabeth Trip
StorBl-blne clouds
From the north
Race to fill the sky
And shade the sun.
The toind, herald OF the RAIN
Calls
Come
And 1Udtoh the summer
Cast q SPELL"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-04
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Evening star., 1960-03-30
James C. Conley & Co.

brK. rambler on lovely Handicapped
lot containing 3 bedrms.. u,
baths. liv. rm. with firepl., di.
nettc, all-elec. kit: full hsmt
central air cond. Many extras
SlS,95O Call JU. 5-422@: ewes
JU. S-SS9O. LAWRENCE v
IITTFS co
Evening star., 1960-03-30
HOUSES FOR SALE-MD.
CHEVY CHASE-S22 500.

A stunning Cape Cod home. Just on
the market. loaded with charm
and warmth, situated on a deep
lot in old Chevy Chase. Large
living room-dining room combina-
tion. kitchen with breakfast space,
> bedrooms. bath, on LIST floor;
stairs to finished End floor: rec
reation room Home in excellent
condition: ideal for a couple or
small family See right away!
Call WO $4,000 I'll .. EDW. H.
JONES a. CO., INC, $500 Conn.
ave.
CHEVY CHAsE-lst time offered /;
brick rambler, on lovely wooded
lot. close-in loo. walk to bus: ex-
eel cond.; private yard with won-
derful view from lee. scr. porch /:
3 bedrmS., . baths, brkfst. space
in kit, fully tiled bSmt., fireplace:
mid-e0s. BETHESDA REALTY. OIL.
Evening star., 1960-03-30

AP. I-1I74
PRINCE GEORGES PROPERTIES
W L. BENJAMIN, Broker
Evening star., 1960-03-30
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY

SERENE = Beaut..
It. wide. 2-yr. old rsmbiin' Is ii.
Western" Rancher with 12K27
It. carport. 3 bedrooms. l2xl2
equip. kitchen with wall oven
and birch cabinets: 12xl2 din.
rm.; storage attic. Assume S13,275
flrSt truSt-you love the price
MARYLAND SALES, REALTORS,
AP. 1908.
ADELPBI HILLS-Modern Cape Cod
trick: 2 bedrooms, den, living rrn.,
fireplace, carport. Assume Az
loan. Paw SSl mo. HUGH T. PECK.
HE. 4-l1O0 til 2 pm
ADELPHI = Almost new custom
built brick Cape Cod WA lge bed
rms. = full baths, dining rm..
liv. rm.. wffireplace, dazzling rec
rIn: and deep wooded lot: spa
CIOUSNESS PLUS QUALITY"
W. J. NICHOLAS. HE. 4-lOOO
ANDREWS S-BoLLING; Sla,95O =
New. 4s-ft. brick rambler: liv.
I'm. with brk. wall irepl, din.
rm.. 3 bedrms.. u baths large
built-in kit: full bsmt.; l00x20O-
Hi. S-5O54. ~
ANDkkhS-bOLLlN area-Sl t4NU
down FHA for 3-bedrm brk. Co.
lonial on lge. level lot: liv. rm,
w/firepl.. din. rm., lge. kit: full
loan RE 6-7232
ANDREWS S-BOLLING-Split level:
Ice llv. rm., fam. rm with firepl
Sliding glass doors. elec. kit, :
lge. bedTms., ia baths. screened
porch, carport. storage rm. lee.
lot; $50 500. $1,000 cash, assume
- yr. loan. Immed. possess.
OWNER. HI. a-51S2.
BELTsVILLE = Only SIO.95O for
this full bsmt. Cape Cod with sep.
din rm. on Ist n. and plenty OF
room for the growing family on
the unfln. 2nd A.
PARAMOUNT REALTY co. 49,,
REALTORS WE. 5-542:
Evening star., 1960-03-30
HOUSES FOR sALE--MD.

MASS. AVE. EXTENDED-This
lovely contemporary offers 4 bed
rms. baths. firepls., rec. rm.
and lge. carport in picturesque
setting with beaut. view from
lower SOs. GEO. W RoBERTsoN.
Realtor, 1896 Wis. ave, OIL
2-2l23; after 8. call FE. 7-7342.
Evening star., 1960-03-30

SUITLAND-4 bedrooms.
BRADBURY PARK bedrooms.
DISTRICT HEIGHTS bedrooms
FoREsIyMLE-.4 bedrooms.
Dial RE. 6-4l4O; ewes. HI. e-5357
CAMPBELL REALTY
Evening star., 1960-03-30
HOUSES FOR SALIVA.

ALEX. Home and investment
Sl3,500 Have your own COM
plete apartment with kitchen
and bath on iSt floor and rent
out a similar apartment upstairs
Convenient location anc good
,srmi NJ ses sHRRy \ t0asS oso k R.,ity aI"SS9 ad.
min. yves. KI. 9-54SS.
Evening star., 1960-03-30

TAKOMA bedroom brick
Cape Cod. = baths, basement with
outside entrance. Assume 4izss
loan PAYABLE 500 mo. incl. taxes.
HUGH 7. PECK, HE 4-l1O0.
1RbS New HamnShire ave
Evening star., 1960-03-30

SILVER SPRING.. .bedrm.. "g-
bath bi-level. with paneled rec
rm. and beautiful equip. GE kit,
in q most desirable community
in close-in Sill. Spg. $3.50 dn.
OIL; also. FHA and l0'c dn. con-
ventional: immed poss. I. l..
LEWIS e. ASSOC, ME. S-43l6
and HE Od-u-
Evening star., 1960-03-30

SILVER SPRING. near Eastern
Suburban Junior Hieh-Brick-
d-Shingle Colonial: 3 bedrmS..
bath. liv. rm, seq. din rm., equip
kitchen, fun bsmt. side screened
porch; nice level lot; patio: ask
ing Slj.40O CHESTER KELLER
WOODMOCR AGENCY CORP, JU.
Evening star., 1960-03-30
THE PERRY BOSWELL co

III I GIN4l L ONnO O"GGS W.
REALToR. WA. $500
BIRCHWOOD CITY-Like new; g.
bedrm., bsmt., firepl., brick-and-
frame rambler Take over, 54't
loan. No qualifying.
RE. 5-40s5 WEST REAL ESTATE
BLADENSBURG
9-bedrm bungalow on Ice level lot
very neat and clean; close to all
cows. Only $500 dn., Sss total
pymts. Vac. quick poSS.
CHEVERLY AREA
New rambler with 3 bedrms., ] "a
baths, lge mod. kit, rec.-type
bsn1t, 1S-ft. concrete front porch;
Sl5,75O. FLA or cow Quick posI.
PRINCE GEORGES REALTY CO.
THE HOUSE OF HOMES"
Evening star., 1960-03-30
PLEASANT LIVING

Features brick -snd-stone English
manor-type home; 1st-n. hedrm.
bath; hot-water heat immac
cond; 3-car brick garage, etc.
Ewes. ia. a-O6TO.
r. A. HUMPHREYS, JU. $4,000
Evening star., 1960-03-30

JUNE oCCUPANCY-New 3-bed-
| rm. ramblerS now being built;
mod. kits, full bsmts: deen lots
| $3.50 dn Act nov for choice To-
cation. UN. 4-S5S3,