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Evening star., 1961-03-23
YE ANCIENT CODE
1864 Gaming Laws
Face Modern 7 est

erence" material. Sidney A.
Cohen, who represents Thomas
w. Blankenship, a court re-
porter with offices at 939 D
street NV, disagrees.
It is simply ridiculous" to
argue that Title 16, Section
706, of the District of Columbia
Code "just doesn't exist" MI
Cohen said, THE fact the
language is not modernizec
means nothing whatsoever"
1T could be the law if writ
ten in Latin, Greek or Sanskrit;
Title l6, Section 706 of the
District of Columbia Code is
the law of the District of Co.
lumbia."
Difference of Location
The two attorneys also diff
fer over the Importance of the
fact that while the law is in
Washington, the alleged gam
bling was in Charles County
Md.
Mr.. Balzer predicts a flood
of suits against out-of state
gamblers in Washington courts
by District residents if the
Municipal Court rules for MI
Blankenship. Mr.. Cohen argues
the law says nothing about
where gambling occurred.
The present controversy
stems from a recent civil suit
by Mr.. Hamilton to recover
$1.606 he claimed he loaned
Mr.. Blankenship in 1858 and
never got back. Mr.. Hamilton,
who claimed gambling was not
involved, lost the suit and has
appealed.
Meanwhile, Mr.. Blankenship
counter-claimed for $4,000
under the old English law. He
claimed he was cheated" when
he lost money on slot machines
at Mr.. Hamilton'S place.
Evening star., 1961-03-23
Movie Pony Has Fool

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va, Mar.
% (AP)-The celebrated pony,
Misty. star Of a motion pic
ture scheduled for release soon,
gave birth to filly here Tues
day. 1t was the 15-year -old
pony's second foal.
Evening star., 1961-03-23
Savings Insurer Curb
Cleared by Assembly
Senate, Without Dissent, Passes Bill
Aimed at LeeisIotor-Run Concern
BY PAUL HOPE
Star Staff Writer

ANNAPOLIS Mar. 23-LegSation to curb the activities OF
company by three State legislators has been
approved by the General Assembly and sent to the Governor
for signing.
The bill, aimed at Security Financial Insurance Corp,
which inses deposits in savings and loan associations
, 1961-07-28
wo-Yeur- Old Girl
Knocked Down By
Tuxi On Northside Rd.

Luz Maria Wallace, 2,
was knocked down and Sc
riously injured by a Taxi
cab, driven by Ebenezer
Willocks, on the Northside
Road in the vicinity Of Hen
ny Schuster's Estate. She
suffered a fractured right
leg and a cut on her head.
According to the Police
report, Willocks was travel
ing from east to west, when
he saw an object between
some grass, then it started
across the road. He applied
his brakes and turned left,
but was too late to avoid
hitting the child.
A passing car took the lit
le girl to the hospital. Will
locks was charged with
speeding.
, 1961-07-28

fairs editor Of the Ladies
Journal. She is sche-
duled to address a joint
meeting Of the Women's
League and the Business &
Professional Women's Club
Of St. Thomas on Monday
night, July 81.
, 1961-07-28

the future needs as outlined
by consultant engineers.
Congress is not willing to
authorize the increased Dor
rowing power for needs.
The last figures show that
the power operation is re
sulting in a loss. A study
was made and
tons were proposed for an
increased rate for power &
light.
DR.. Kenneth Bartlett,
President Of Vicorp, said
dGSo III OLs LULA WOu1u NC
slightly less than those in
st. Thomas. The new rates
will go into effect shortly.
Hope is expressed thai
the increased rate the pow
er operation will be out Of
the category of a losing OPP
Grafton. Also taht depend
able power will be the re-
Continued on page A.
, 1961-07-28
Business. Professional
Women To Honor
Mrs. Margaret Hickey

Members Of the Business
and Professional Women's
Clubs of ST. Croix will en-
terrain Mrs. Margaret Hic-
key at a Beach dinner at the
Buccaneer on Tuesday
evening at Z.
Mrs. Hickey is Public AT
, 1961-07-28
5-Mun &c Delegation
Attend International
Congress in Trinidud

A fiye-man delegation
comprising Of Give Ban
field, jim Evans, Len Stein,
David Puritz and Ken Brit
ten will represent the Vir-
gin Islands at a Multi-Na-
ton Congress Of Junior
c a m b er international
which opens in Port of
Spain, Trinidad Today.
Sir Grantley Adams,
Prime Minister of the West
Indies Federation will Off
cially open the convention
to which 40, representa-
ives from Columbia, Equa-
dor, Venezuela, Surinam,
Netherlands Antilles, Puer7
to Rico, French West Indies
the U S. Virgin Islands and
the West Indies Federation
will participate.
Carlos Lastro, Secretary of Com
merce for Puerto Rico will address
the conferees on Economics and
Trade. As a special attraction,
the Virgin Islands delegation will
wear colorful VI, sport shirts, tall
brimmed Cha-Cha hats and will
be accompanied by Ken Britton,
local Jaycee and outstanding Tri-
nidad-born entertainer, who will
be featured in dance at an Inter-
national show staged for the visit
ing delegates.
While in Trinidad, the Jaycees
will be hosted by the US. Special
Representative, Ivan White and by
the Governor of Trinidad and To-
bago. Governor Paiewonsky will
send official greetings to the con-
ference body with the Virgin Is
lands delegates.
, 1961-07-28
Governor Says
Congress Demands
Liquidation 81 Vicorp

Liquidation Of Vicorp
Governor Ralph Paiewon-
sky said at his news confer
ence held on Wednesday at
Government House in St.
Thomas that there's a bill
pending in Congress asking
for the immediate liquida-
ton of the assets of the Vir-
gin Islands Corporation
through the General Ser
vice Administration. A re-
preventative of the Comp
troller Generals office ap-
peared before the Interior
Committee last July 20 &
supported 100 per cent Con-
gresham Jack Westland's
porposal. He is a Republi-
can from Washington state.
To show the seriousness
of the situation, the local
government and the Board
of Directors Of the Virgin
Islands Vorporation have
sought to recognize & eval-
uate the situation and deve-
opment of a sound econo-
mic program for transfer
renee of VICORP from it's
present stagnant, begged
down operation into a re-
vitalized active economic
force. This can be done
either under supervision of
the local government or
private industry, or a COM
bination of both. It is clear
to everyone that the Con-
gress wants the Federal
government divorced from
the commercial and %agricul-,
tural operations of the Vir-
gin Islands Company, the
Governor said.
Congress is questioning
the right Of VICORP to con
tinue this operation when
ten to twenty million dol
lars are needed to finance
, 1961-07-28

Alexander. De Lugo
Confer With F'sted
Democrats July 9th
State Chairman Joseph
Alexander and National
Committeeman Ron de Luz
go, upon invitation Of Presi-
dent A ! K e r Moor
head, conferred with the
Frederiksted Democratic
Club at their meeting on
Thursday evening, July 81,
according to a relase re-
ceived today.
After giving a brief out
line Of the history ofthe Is
lands Democrats, their
aims and their current ac-
complishments, Mr.. Alex
ander called for maximum
support of the Administra-
ton by all Democrats. On
the issue of patronage, he
stated that "a man should
not seek an office but that
the office should seek the
man"
National Committeeman
Ron de Lugo, gave a stimu-
lating talk to the Club by
presenting the facts" con-
some erroneous pub
lic statements made by-dis-
gruntled job seekers within
the party and other individ-
uals who are attempting to
cause discussion among the
Croix Democrats.
Mr.. De Lugo urges that
all Democrats should rally
behind their leaders in push
ahead with the princis
pies of true democracy in
the Virgin Islands.
Evening star., 1961-08-08

wonderful animal. He had
great personality, and was,
unlike most cats, very affec-
'tionate.
My husband, however, feels
that cats are unfeeling and
quite worthless, and says he
would much rather have a
dog similar in size. As you
may have gathered, we have
q small house and if we get
q dog, it must be small.
I have heard so many peo-
pie say that Siamese cats
are the most destructive, of
all that I feel there must be
something to it. In my books,
if we can't have a Siamese
cat, we just won't have any
cat at all.
What do some of you read
ers think Of this? Could we
train the cat to let the furn-
ture alone, or is this ripping
and clawing part of their
heritage? My husband says
Evening star., 1961-08-08
WHY GROW OLD7
Ways to Take Years
Off Your Voice

Speak up front. right behind
your teeth.
Danish voice blemishes, es-
pecially nasality. Keep your
tones out Of your nose and
channel them through your
mouth. Humming helps to
cultivate proper resonance
and eliminate nasality.
Ward off vocal wrinkles
with vocal hygiene. Don't
clear your throat. Cough in
stead. The action involved in
throat clearing grinds the
vocal cords in q muscular
squeeze. Coughing, on the
other hand, brings the dia-
phragm muscles into action.
Forestall facial lines and
tight tones by talking with
a relaxed mouth. Keep your
cheek muscles in comparative
repose.
Infuse your tones with
person to person warmth. A
tape recorder is q great help.
Work to perfect your con-
versational skills on your re-
corder just as you use cos
meticS on your skin and a
brush on your hair.
A tape recorder is q sound
mirror and your most accu-
rate critic. However, If you do
not have one, practice your
speech with your family.
Check the rate of your
speech. Is it to fast or too
slow?
Evening star., 1961-08-08
By JOSEPHINE LowMAN

Aeslsyet anu Itlpune 6yuoIC1be
The quality Of q woman's
voice is so very important to
her. It can be extremely ir-
ritating or extremely soothing
or exciting to others. Not
only that, many women fail
to realize that the voice can
give away age just as readily
as the middle-age spread or
wrinkles. It is important to
work on your voice.
According to Dorthy Urls,
the well-known speech au-
thority and author of the
beok, "Everybody's Book of
Better Speaking" (The Da-
vid Mckay Company, you
can improve your voice and
keep it youthful with the
following 10 rules.
Make the breath you speak
with short, deep and easy.
If possible read aloud regu-
larly to a tape recorder a va
riety of inspiring and chal-
lenging passages which give
color and strength to your
tones.
Find your your own most
comfortable pitch. Favor the
middle and lower register in
your conversation. Don't
fake" your voice to be coy
ly high or sexily low or
you'll risk appearing ridicu-
lous.
Stay out Of your throat.
Evening star., 1961-08-08

Dear Mrs. R.J.C.:
Paint the walls a deep
midnight blue. Use white
curtains, sofa in a white and
royal blue print. Carpeting
in a lively Empire green
d. C.. asks:
IT am IA years old and
my parents are building a
house. It will be the first
time I have had my own
room so they told me I could
decorate it.
Tell me if my ideas sound
right and if not could you
please help me. The furni-.
ture I have is all maple.
The room is 13x10 and ]
was thinking of painting it
white with a purple rug. The
curtains are going to be
white with purple and pink
flowers.
I would appreciate your
criticism very much. Oh, we
have two little dogs (reaD
and I was thinking of paint
ing their bed white and putt
ting a purple mattress on it.
Then I am going to put it in
my room. How does that
-sound?"
Dear d. c.:
I think it all sounds very
attractive. Be sure the pur-
pie rug is a nice deep violet
purple! Those dogs of yours
sound as if they were born
to the purple!"
Copyright 1861, Dorothy Draper
Evening star., 1961-08-08
Other RepIies

Mrs. J. P. W., Adelphi
After I asked for assist
ance in this column in find
ing a French book. I read the
column more eagerly than
ever nightly, hoping to find a
reply. I saw none. Then when
I received an envelope con-
tanning a number of replies
sent to the RICH, my heart
was truly warmed. I wasn't
Evening star., 1961-08-08

cream eolors to help you
plan your next refreshing
color do-overl
Think Of your choice Of
colors in mint green pista-
chic. rosy-red cherry, rich
brown chocolate, red-ripe
strawberry. tangy orange ice,
yellow lemon ice and the
deep magenta of raspberry
sherbet.
Can you see these trans
lated into rooms? I omitted
white vanilla but, Of course,
that is the basis for all the
fascinating sauces" or color
splashes that give individ-
uality to a room.
Let's imagine a room with
chocolate brown walls, sofa
in lemon-ice-yellow, two
chairs In pistachio, lemon
and orange ice print. Rug
in orange ice and curtains in
vanilla. You could get the
red-ripe strawberry color in a
vase, q painting Of the fruit,
or a lamp base.
Why not try an ice cream
room? It should be delecta-
blel
Mrs. II. ]. C. asks:
II have two royal blue
Paoh chairs in light walnut.
Therefore I would have to
get a sofa and carpeting to
blend with the chairs. I would
appreciate it very much if
you could give me some sug-
gestionS as to color of sofa,
carpeting and walls"
Evening star., 1961-08-08
READERS CLEARING HOUSE

lings cooked in boiling water,
drained and then fried in
butter, with an egg mixture
poured over them. I just can't
remember the magic ingredi-
ents that made them taste so
good.
Evening star., 1961-08-08
In q Gorden

G. L. c.. Siluer Spring
Can anyone furnish the
words to the poem that ex-
presses this thought: You
are nearer Gods heart in a
garden than any place else
on earth? I'm not sure Il
this quotation Is exact, but I
am sure it expresses the
thought. Thank you.
Evening star., 1961-08-08
Roast Turkey
Mrs H. B. WASHINGTON

MFSs n. D., WdSftJHgLOH
Quite a while ago. someone
wrote in telling how she used
a covered roaster to cook her
turkey, and she gave direc-
tions for SO doing.
I have lost the clipping,
and would appreciate it if
someone could send it in
again. I am most anxious to
try it. I have been using an
open roasting g pan. and
haven't been satisfied with
the results.
Evening star., 1961-08-08
Here's How

Readers Clearing House is con-
Quoted ENTIRELY THROUGH THE
NAIL as q publie-seriee exchange
Of ideas between oreo readers. The
Stor cannot accept phone coils per-
toining to this column. All letters
must bear the writer's full name and
address. No advertising is printed.
Evening star., 1961-08-08
Ask DOROTHY
DRAPER
Try q Room Done
In Ice Cream CoIors

Ice cream is an all-year round delight not just
for sweltering days. You may turn off your air
conditioner and turn on the furnace but ice cream
still looks goodl
What has this got to do with decorating? I'm
suggesting that YOU use some of the luscious ice
Evening star., 1961-08-08

aware that replies were given
to readers other than those
printed in the column. I'm
most grateful to all who an
swered my plea.
Evening star., 1961-08-08
Is Siomese Cat Destructive?
Mrs. B. A. c., Washington

I've heard many conflicting reports about Sa-
mese cats Avid supporters of these cats say they
are the next best thing to dog.
Real cat-loverS say they are better than dogs
Other people say they are destructive CATS and that
they are mean, and that we should get small dog
I once knew a Siamese cat and thought him
Evening star., 1961-08-08

that tt we can get ample
proof that Siamese cats need
not be destructive, we can
consider getting one.
Evening star., 1961-08-08
German Dish
F. F. l.. Washington

F. F. L., Washington
Does anyone know the
name and details of making
a dish which I believe is of
German origin and has a
name something like "Spitz?"
It consists of small dump
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-28
before Age Of HMMdOMI...

In this age of handouts of thing another by our
government we'd like to call attention that the Statue Of
Liberty Is years old this fall and financed exclusive
y by people of France and United States without cent
being contributed by the Federal government School chill
dren of both countries poured their pennies into the popular
subscriptions Neither governments asked to aid in
ucton Of the statue and the giant pedestal which bears it,
In 1875 it decided that the French would build the
statue and transport here and the American people would
finance and build the PEDESTAL Frederic A. Barthodi AL
9atian sculptor fashioned it, Citizens in $50 cities of France
raised $3.50 0O0 Here committee raised $1250O0 for the
pedestal but it wasn't enough Joseph Pulitzer Of the
New York World, then started campaign for funds School
children contributed Benefit theatrical performance, sport
ing events entertainments and balls raised 100000.
On Saturday. October %, 1886 the torch held high in
the right hand of the Statue of Liberty lighted In his
dedcatoy address President Grover Cleveland said I'VE will
rot forget that Liberty has here made her home shall
her chosen altar be neglected.
We don't want to forget where Liberty is
We don't want to forget either that patriotism has to be
bigger than government; and freedom-oving men and
women, must keep close watch governmen-est it
buy away our liberty with our money!
So, into the year of 1862, may all freedom
loving people resolve to do their best abolish these schemes
of that provide money in astronomic proper
and any gveaway projects that tend only to keep
people perpetuay in office The practice has gotten way
beyond us.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-28
zS22{EH3Z IT, zzz.E3EH E1I
Mrs. RandOl Named
To Pillsbury Council

Mrs. Elizabeth Randol home
economics teacher at Southern
High school has been selected to
serve as a member Of Pillsbuy's
Educational Council
Each state is represented on the
council by three home economies
teachers chosen by their state SUI
pcrvisors of home economies Other
teachers representing Maryland
are Mrs. Corinne Johnson Elk
ridge. and Mrs. Nellie b Nichoi-
son Of Baltimore. Their selection
TO the council was made by Mrs
Evelyn Miller. Maryland State Su-
pcrvisor of Home Economics
The council will work directly
with Pil!sbury's Junior Home Serv-
ice Center which produces educa-
tional materials for use within its
schools.
In commenting on Mrs. Rando's
appointment, w. Kenneth Johns,
principal. stated that such rccogni-
ton was not surprising She has
been an outstanding teacher and
is highly deserving Of such recogni-
ton" he said.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-28
l54,25l Cancellations
At Oakland Post Offira

There were 154.251 cancellations
of outgoing letter mail during the
December Christmas mailing peri
cd, it was announced by Donald
NJ Browning. postmaster.
This is also twelve thousand
more than for the same period last
year, or seven percent increase.
The cancellations covered the
period December 4th to 9th.
The biggest day did not change,
the Christmas mail reaching its
peak on Monday. December IS
when l7467 pieces were cancelled.
Last year the biggest day was the
14th with 1883, and the previous
year it was on the Is with 1850,
Browning said parcel post was
very heavy and somewhat of an
increase over the previous yea.
This year the total was 8058. There
is no way to check the incoming
pieces of mail but he said this
was unusually heavy also. He fClt
that the postal staff had handled
the Christmas rush in an efficient
manner. He said the efficiency was
due to the early mailing of many
customers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-28
Assistance To Veterans
Remains Available

The Veterans Administration was
planning to close its contact office
in Cumberland on Friday, Deem
Der 20.
Richard c. Manning, director of
the Maryland Veterans commits
sion. maintains a full time office
in the county building in Cumbcr-
land, with itincrant service in
Homecoming, Wcstcrnport. Frost
burg. Grantsville. Accident, Kitz-
miller and Oakland He said
Thomas G.. Kilduff, assistant state
service officer, would help Vetcr-
ans and their dependents to pre-
vent unnecessary travel.
The visitations include the fol
lowing: Grantsville, fourth Mon
day each month. Hershbcrgcr's In
surancc office, $50 TO 4; Kitzmillcr,
fourth Monday each month, at post
office, 10 to $780, Oakland, fourth
Monday each month, Employment
Security office, 1915 TO ,; Acct
dent, fourth Monday each month,
Spocrlciu garage, 2.30 to 3.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-28
Garrett National To
Pay Four Percent
On Savings Accounts

Beginning January 1, 1862, the
Garrett National Bark in Oakland
will pay four percent interest on
savings accounts deposited there,
according 10 full page announce
gent appearing in this weeks is
sue of The Republican,
The 4 percent ratc is applicable
to those savings accounts which re-
main at least for fun year, in
accordance with provisions of the
Federal Reserve act.
The present rate is 3 percent
which has been in effect since
November /. 1853. Prior to that the
rate was percent.
Only two other Maryland banks
have announced this hike in the
interest rate, and it is not legal in
any bank in Pennsylvania, it was
stated.
Wesley Schaiblc, cashier of the
Garrett National, said the growth
of savings there had increased
from 81 million to S2,500O00 during
the past five years. The advertise
ment appears on page nine of to-
days issue.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-28
Pythian Sisters
Elect Officers

Pythian Sisters of Garrett
Temple, Oakland, elected Officers
at the last meeting of the group
on Monday evening, December 10.
Miss Hills Yoder was named
most excellent chief Others named
included Mrs. Georgia burst, cN-
cellent senior: Mrs. nellie SWartzen-
trubcr. excellent junior; Mrs. Pa
tricia White, manager; Miss Ellen
Turney, secretary; Mrs. Carrie
Shaffer. treasurer; Mrs. Amelia
Harvey, protector; Mrs. Mary
Browning. mistress OF work; Mrs.
Patricia White, press correspond
cnt: Mrs Carrie CHATTER, captain
of degree staff
Mrs. Ruby Ashby was named
to Grand Temple
session with Miss Ellen Turncy as
alternate Trustees are Mrs Carrie
Shaffcr, Mrs. Anne Mciscnbach and
Mrs Clara Dewitt
Officers will be installed on
Monday. January with Mrs.
Blanche Phillips as installing Oh
ficer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-28
Bayard Fire Unit
Elects Officers

George Layton has been elected
president of the Bayard Volunteer
Fire company. Assisting him are
Carl Rinkcr, presidents; Mel
vim Recdy, secretary; Wellington
B. Cramcr, treasurer; James r.
Head. chief; Edwin Gather, as
sistant chief; James Gather cap
tain: Lester Simmons, sergeant
Herman r. Winters, chaplain; H.
r.. Fulk, ST.. trustee and news re-
porter.
The company answered six
alarms during 1861 Total damage
was estimated at $4,400 There were
two fluc fires with no damage
An American LaFrancc fire
truck with a 1861 Ford chassis was
purchased by the company last
May.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1961-12-28
State Roads Adds
Snow Equipment

The State Roads commission has
prepared for its annual winter
battles by adding 1877 new pieces
of snow fighting equipment, il
was announced. Garrett county
probably will get its share of this
equipment, but as of yesterday, no
official word had been received by
Edward P. Kahl, roads enginecr
Tor the state in Garrett county.
The equipment includes 70 dump
trucks equipped with ploWs and
spreaders, costing S71O,56O The
SRC already had a stockpile of
ga pieces of equipment. The
agency also hires equipment both
on a continuous standby basis for
the entire winter season or tempo
rarily when conditions warrant
MIR. Kahl said they were expect
ing some requirements of old
equipment and that one additional
piece was received several weeks
ago.
During one storm last winter
more than 600 pieces of equipment
were operating simultaneously on
Maryland highways. Snow removal
cost the state almost S24 million
last winter. The average cost in
recent years has been SIG to Sl.8
million.