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Evening star., 1961-02-13
Six Women Win New Award

nomic ideas in simple Ian
guage that everyone UNDER
stands" has been a factor in
her success but only tells a
part Of her story.
Her award is being. given
for outstanding technical
and administrative skill in
initiating, organizing and di-
recting wholly new and enor-
nous statistical programs"
She contends that you
don't have to be much of q
mathematician in the statis-
tical field. Statistics are
nothing to be afraid of as
long as you know what ques-
ton you want to answer, and
If you know arithmetic" she
has said.
Mrs. Wickens, who started
her Government career with
the Federal Reserve Board,
joined the Department Of
Labor's Bureau of Labor
Statistics in 1888.
From assistant to the Com
missioner, she was promoted
two years later to Chief Of
the Division of Prices and
Cost of Living. During World
War II. she became we'll
known as the person in
charge of the price and cost
of living surveys of the BIS.
Between 1945 and 1858 she
was successfully Assistant
Commissioner for Program
Operations, Deputy Commis-
sioner of Labor Statistics
and Deputy Assistant Secre-
tary of Labor for Employ
ment and Manpower.
Youngest Winner
DR.. Yalow, Pathological
physicist, was selected for
"out S an ding professional
achievements in the field Of
medical research employing
radioisotopes."
A native New Yorker, she
has worked at the Bronx
Veterans Administration Hos
pital since 1947 where she is
now associate chief of the
kaleidoscope service.
During the past year she
has been associated with DR..
Solomon A. Berson in a study
of insulin which has opened
new areas of research on dia-
betes.
They also pioneered the
application of kaleidoscope
techniques to the study Of
thyroid function and blood
volume in man, and have
made contributions on the
metabolism of serum pro-
teins and the effects of ir-
radiation on proteinS and
amino acids.
A Hunter College gradu-
ate. DR.. Yalow received her
MS. and Ph.D. degrees in
physics from the University
Of Illinois. She and her hus-
band, DR.. A. Aaron Yalow, a
radio physicist, have two
children.
At 80, she is the youngest
of the six award recipients.
The six winners were se-
lected by five judges from a
list of IA nominees submit
ted by Federal agency heads.
members Of the Board Of
Trustees for the Award, and
the public.
The panel Of judges con-
sisted of Edwin D. Canham,
editor of the Christian Sci
ence Monitor, chairman; Miss
Frances Perkins, former Sec
retary of Labor and one time
Civil Service Commissioner;
George Rommey, president Of
American Motors Corp; Bruce
Gould, editor publisher Of
the Ladies Home Journal.
and David Brinkley, National
Broadcasting Co. news COM
mentator.
Evening star., 1961-02-13
SEAMS TO N
By PATRICIA SCOTT

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Evening star., 1961-02-13

D n e. I o u
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clined to give
the back view
of your hair
do a m o S t
fleeting look
or no look at
all. Don't be
satisfied with
an attractive
look from the
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police found Modigliani's The
Chocolitier" rolled up in a
suitcase stored in a luggage
rack.
Picasso's The Portrait Of
bastia n" and Looking
Through the Window" and an
Afro abstract were rolled to-
gether in a plastic garment
bag and hung in the closet of
a West Los Angeles garage
Ashdown said he rented as a
storage spot.
Ashdown told police he
ceased" the Bright Mansion
when he visited as the guest of
Mr.. Bright's mother-in-law
Mrs. Lottie Newmire.
A gunman knocked at the
Bright door the night of the
robbery and pulled a pistol from
a bouquet of gladioli when the
maid answered. She was forced
into a closet by the thief
before he made off with the
paintings.
Earlier yesterday, the maid,
Jeanne ProSser. "a. was unable
to identify Ashdown as the
gunman.
Although the paintings were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1961-09-22
Hodges Hopes Public
Will Get Council Talks

With Undersecretary of Labor
W. Willard Writ, there was
no problem. Mr.. Writ gave
advance copies of his talk to
newsmen.
The question of secret
speeches by Government Off
Gals was an important factor
underlying an earlier feud be-
tween Mr.. Hodges and the
council, which was affiliated
with the Commerce Depart
ment until early last summer.
The group was then known as
the Business Advisory Council.
Before the council broke its
27-year-old ties with Com
merce, Senator Hodges insisted
it hear no more secret speeches
from high officials. He said
it wasn't fair for one group
of businessmen to get infor-
nation not available to all
competitors.
Private Organization
After breaking with Mr..
Hodges, the council set up shop
as a private organization with
the same membership drawn
from the top ranks of business
and industry. It offered its
research and advisory services
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$4,000 Art Found;
Stolen for Big Splash

LOS ANGELES. Sept. %
tAP).-A Palm Springs real
estate salesman who police say
admitted he took paintings
valued at S670,0OO 80 I could
draw attention to myself and
make a big splash" succeeded.
edward Henrv Ashdown, 90.
OF Costa Mesa, Calf, led police
last night to a bus depot and
rented garage where officers
found the four art works stolen
On September 10 from the Bel
Air mansion of industrialist
David Bright.
Ashdown, arrested la t e
wednesday, first denied taking
the two Picassos, a Modigliani
and an Afro. But when the dis
trict attorneys office issued a
complaint charging him with
suspicion of robbery and grand
theft, police said he admitted
the crime.
Police traced Ashdown
through fingerprints found in
Mr.. Bright's home.
Ashdown said he had no in
tention of selling the paintings.
IN the Hollywood bus depot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1961-09-22
By the Associated Press

Secretary of CONNIE ere e
Hodges scored a victory of sorts
in the arrangements for the
peacemaking session yesterday
between President Kennedy and
the blue-ribbon Business Coun-
Gil.
Mr.. Hodges. it was learned
today, insisted in a pre-meet-
ing huddle with Mr.. Kennedy
that three Government officials
who addressed the council dur
ing the day should make their
remarks public.
Mr.. Hodges won his point,
at least in theory.
Whether all of the speeches
would be made public remained
in doubt today, however.
Arthur Dean, Mr.. Kennedy's
chief nuclear test ban negotia-
tor, spoke off the cuff to the
council and hurried back to
the United Nations, leaving no
text.
Bundy's Remarks
It was understood the White
House was preparing to dis
tribute the remarks made by
McGeorge Bundy. the Presi-
dents assistant for national
security matters, but the text
was not yet in sight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1961-09-22

other men were taken into Gus
Iody.
The driver was identified as
rficheel E. Jiminez, SO. of
Brooklyn. Authorities said he
and the others had concocted a
scheme to make it appear that
the vehicle was hijacked.
Officials expressed doubt shat
the quartet knew the truck con-
tanned the art objects, 1nciuo-
ing a sculpture by Picasso worth
$1,000.
Total value OF the art OBJ
jects alone was listed as 500, 900.
They belonged to- collector
Joseph H. Hirschhorn of New
York, who had bought them in
England. They were being
moved to a warehouse for Gus
toms evaluation when the al
legged hijacking took place.
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occasion for an effort to dispel
any idea that it is antagonistic
to business.
That was the gist of Mr..
Wirtz talk. He mentioned a
long list of presidential and
Labor Department committees
on which Ito industry repre-
sentatives. including some
members of the Business Coun-
Gil itself, hold membership.
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to any interested Government
agency.
The Government did not
hurry to snap up this offer but,
after Mr.. Kennedy and council
leaders met last night at the
White House, an administration
spokesman said he was sure
Government agencies would be
happy to utilize such services.
The administration used the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1961-09-22
FBI FOLLS
HLJACK PLOT

NEW YORK, Sept. % (AP) =.
"A truck carrying 100000
worth of art objects and other
goods was recovered quickly by
the FBI yesterday after what
was termed a fake hijacking.
The trucks driver and three
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1961-09-22
Indiu's Envoy
Sees President
BY the Associated Press

midas new Ambassador B.
K. Nehru presented his ere
dentials to President Kennedy
yesterday and joined in a 40
minute informal discussion of
world problems.
Mr.. Nehru, a cousin of Prime
Minister Nehru, replaced M. C.
Chagla who returned home in
June to stand for election to
the Indian Parliament.
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The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-22
BabsOn Discusses Intangibles

BABSON PARK, MASS. Dec
22-As the last weekly column
which I shall write you before
my business ard financial fore
cast for 1862" appears in this
newspaper. I wish to say an
important word to you. In short,
your future as an investor or
businessman, especially as a
manufacturer or retailer-de-
ponds upon certain intangibles
which cannot be reduced to sta
tistics. Let me mention four of
these.
Personal Relations
From year to year, the labor
situation will become more diff
cult. Firms which do not deal
with labor unions will ultimately
have to come to it. while those
which already are dealing with
labor unions will be subject to
more and more demands. In or
der to be successful, you must
be able to deal with employees
successfully.
Some people naturally can do
this, while others naturally can
not. This means that you must
meet every employee with a
smile, and must always take
some time to talk with employees
personally. 1t absolutely re
quires a sunny disposition and
considerable patience.
importance Of Judgment
In studying the history of a
corporation in terms of en-
ployment or the purchase or
sale Of its stock you cannot de-
pend on statistics or on any of
the other guides which l have
mentioned in earlier columns.
People succeeded and failed in
business before there were any
such things as statistics, or credit
reports. or any other form of
printed information. My grand
father actually kept his accounts
on his shirtsleeve during the
week and they were copied by
one Of his daughters in a rough
notebook on Sundays. The
various manuals and financial
services now available are Of
help, but you must determine
how they are to be used.
have great respects for ac-
countants. The President Of the
Babson Institute is an accountant.
The work of the accountant, how
ever. is largely that Of a doctor
making a "post-mortem" exam
ination. Very seldom is an &C
countant able to forecast the
future any more than a doctor
can. He compares more to one
who dissects or analyses man
after death. The beginning Of
each year starts new life for
the accountant.
Courage Most Important
Going back to the days of
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-22

Venice and Athens, when trading
first started. courage was the
main asset a successful man had
to have. This applied to trading
by sea in small vessels without
chart or compass and by pack
caravans which went over the
mountains with valuable goods.
Courage was indispensable, and
it still is.
Today, the businessman has
the advantage of telephones,
.airplanes. and even stock
brokers' tickers; but none Of
these thirgs take the place of
courage. The reason is obvious;
namely, that all his competitors
have the same advantages. all
have telephones: all can use
airplanes, all can subscribe to
Dun and Bradstreet or Moody's
reports or any other business
aids. Hence. it all comes down to
the fact that it is the one hav-
ing the best judgement plus the
best courage who will be the sue
cessful man.
BY religion, / do not mean
theology. 1t does not interest me
how old a denomination is, or
how large is its membership.
Many religious people do not at
tend Church, except at Christ
mas and Easter. ThtouglU,it
hisory. people have been relgi-
GUS and nonreligious. ever feel
that some who call themselves
atheists may be truly religious.
On the wall surrounding the
Great World Globe on the cam
pus of the Babson Institute are
these words in large letters.
"FOr What Is A Man Profited,
# He Shall Gain The Whole
World And Lose His Own Soulr'
The greatest intangible of all is
a sane religion. A man may
accumulate property without re-
ligion; but he is successful only
as he is happy and his children
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-22

If this be fact, Nehru condemns him.
self.
Goa has been owned and governed by
Portugal from the dawn of modern
times. It is a showcase of western cul-
ture in India, where the people enjoy a
higher standard Of living than the peo-
pie of India.
In our opinion, Mr.. Nehru is guilty Of
unmitigated aggression, while talking
peace SIMULTANEOUSLY. Do any rulers
of Africa and Asia mean what they say :?
Or, can we trust them. Our faith is
shaken in Nehru.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-22
Civil Defense
Effort Prodded

BUCKINGHAM. Dec. 21-Civil
Defense meeting was held here
December 16, to discuss and exc
cute forms received from the
Fifth Naval District. Norfolk, re-
garding a fallout shelter survey
and marking program for the
county.
Those attending were Joel M.
LeSueur. director, John c Spenc-
er. assistant director, Robert G.
Jones. co-ordinator. w. w. Snod-
dy, deputy coordinator and r. S.
Ellis, chief of resources.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-22
Mattoax Pageant
Set For Saturday

f'MATTOA. Dec. 81 A page
ant will be given at Mattoax
Presbyterian Church on Satur-
day night. December %. begin
ming at 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dodson,
Mrs. Dodson's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Easter.
Mrs. Bessie Perry, Of Freder-
icksburg. and Miss Judy Davis,
of Richmond, spent the week
end' with mrs 'Pefrys bfotner,;
Tennyson Leistra.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow Bow
lin and children dropped in to
see Mrs. Mildred Wilmington
and Lynne on Sunday night.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-22
A Christmas Message

influenced by Christianity. This spuri-
Gus theory is the anthesis of Christian
ity, yet many who call themselves
Christians will not see and will not hear
The battle for the minds of men is be-
ing waged, with Christianity on the one
side and Communism on the other.
AS one looks upon the unstable con-
ditions, the warlike acts, conspiracy, in
trigue, strategem, faithlessness among
the rulers of nations, feeling of de-
spondency may come to mind. Evil may
appear to overpower good. Material
things may have prime appeal. Faith
may be questioned.
Let us not forget that Christianity
has been a virile and potent influence
when all seemed dark Men have been
sustained in all sorts and conditions
through faith. AS individuals we have
experienced the power of faith. Nations
have grown and prospered through the
power of faith. Many, who have spent
a life of misery as agnostics, have died
in serenity by faith. Christianity is
faith, and through this faith peace may
be brought in the ages to come.
The spirit of Christmas exemplifies
the best in mankind - faith, hope and
charity. Faith in the saving power of
Christ, whose birth we celebrate. Hope
for the salvation in spirit, which has
been promised. Charity, in mind and
spirit toward all men.
We, too, might be respondent of the
future of civilization, but for the words
of our Savior, as recorded by St. Mat
thew.
"All power is given unto me in heaven
and in EARTH
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-22

"AH pOlCer is giUen unto me in heauen
and in EARTH" Matthew XXIII-18.
At this time of the year all Christ
endom celebrates the birth of the Christ
child in Bethlehem. Born in a manger, of
humble parents, He grew to manhood,
walked among men, taught the princi-
pies Of Christian living, exemplified
the perfect life, performed the miracles,
attracted the multitudes, was arrested,
tried in an injudicious court, was mock
ed and crucified on the cross - an
ignoble sentence to death. He was bur-
led, and rose again from the dead, re-
appeared to teach his little group of dis
ciples, and assembled into heaven to sit
at the right hand of the Father to Judge
the quick and the dead. Thus was COM
pleted the first and only cycle of life
on this earth.
The band of twelve disciples, small
group indeed, carried the message to all
the world according to His orders. In
the intervening 1861 years since His
birth, Christianity has endured and will
endure until the end of the world, when
the Son of God will come to judge in
truth and in spirit.
In this year of 1861, peace on earth
goodwill toward men appears to have
been forgotten. The people cry for
peace, but there is no peace. The evils
OF the flesh dominate in many parts Of
this world. Only in nations influenced
by the Christian doctrines is there any
peace of mind OF hope of salvation
Raising its ugly head is the govern
mental theory of Communism. An
atheistic theory of power, cruelty,
avarice, and domination. It's atheistic
tenacles reach into many spheres now
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-22

turn out well. I believe in sane
prayer. ! read my Bible every
day. Those who know me
probably feel I am a hypocrite
because I make so many mis-
takes, However, would be of
much less value to myself and
everyone else if I did not have a
sane religion.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-22

the accumulated debris to a pile at the
end Of their property About daylight,
especially in the fall and winter
months, Uncle Simon" Taylor, with
his donkey and cart appeared to re-
move the piles. Many mornings we met
Frank in the middle of the street.
Over the years our friendship has
grown. Frank Verser can tell you acur-
ately more about old Farmville, espe-
cially Main Street, than any citizen we
know. He is walking encyclopedia of
information.
Verser's store has long been the gath
ering place to pass the time of day"
and it is the haven of older citizens when
they revisit their native haunts. Verser's
has been for many years the mems
store, where quality merchandise to
please mans taste was available.
One can bet that Frank Verser will
still frequent Main street as he enjoys
his well-earned rest from the respon-
sibilities. For one who has been in one
place So years, Frank expects to travel
- to attend the Lions Club Convention
in France, next summer. His many
friends wish for him many happy years
as Dean Emeritus of Main Street, Farm
vile. Good luck to a great guy.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-22
". .. Morkmee
Poinsettia Originated In Mexico

The Christmas season, especi-
ally this one Of 1851, warrants
a measure of attention to the
man whose name is perpetuated
by that holiday decoration plant,
the poinsettia.
This brilliant red and green
plant has jaw breaking botani-
cal name Euphorbia pulcherri-
ma. But its familiar name de-
rives from one of the nations
early diplomats, Joel R. Pom
set.
Poinsett died 10 years ago
this month, ending a career of
remarkable accomplishment in
many diverse fields. The fact
that his name is best known to-
day because of its horticultural
heritage is fully in character
with the man. for he mixed
lively and informed interest in
natural science with his = other
activities. He was. among other
things, one of the moving spirits
behind and the first president of
the National Institute for the
promotion of Science, the fore
runner Of Washington's famed
Smithsonian Institute. '"8
The poinsettia was brought to
the United States by Poinsett
while he was serving as the
first United States minister to
Mexico, 1859. The shrub prov
ed much more successful in
America. by the way, than
Poinsett himself proved to be in
Mexico.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-22

His Mexico mission was beset
by three chief difficulties, two
external and one internal. At
that time, United States policy
discouraged efforts to free Cuba
from Spain, and sought to &C
quire all or part of the then
Mexican territory of Texas. In
both respects, POinsett encoun-
tered official Mexican resis-
lance and resentment. And on
his own part. he engaged so
actively in the partisan affairs
of Mexican politics that he help
ed defeat his own purpose.
But Poinsett's intense interest
in fostering liberal movements
in Mexico. designed to supplant
the monarchy with republican
form of government, were fully
consistent with his earlier ac-
tons on a diplomatic mission in
Chile. While in that country, he
openly aided and abetted the
move for Chilean independence.
Naturally, his actions and SYM
pathies were met with hostility
in many contemporary quarters.
But nevertheless he won the
friendship of the Chilean people,
and he is well remembered by
them even today.
The South American missions
Of Poinsett were made, how
ever, under United States direc-
dves which seem remarkably
like those reflected by the cur
rent program to foster better
relations between the Americas.
When Poinsett moved South to
Latin America, he carried with
him instructions from Secretary
OF State James Monroe which
have familiar ring even today.
They directed him to "diffuse
the impression that the United
States will cherish the sincerest
goodwill toward the people Of
Spanish America"
And there was add( ! the hope
that friendly relations and the
most liberal intercourse" would
prevail between inhabitants of
the Western Hemisphere. to the
end that all could live under
that system of peace. justice
and good will which is the only
source of h inc S for ma
tons"
Much of Poinsett's undoing
was brought about by his fervor
to convey that impression to
the peoples of South America
and to help them mold their
governments into the pattern of
the United States. In that lat
ter regard. as in many of his
other enterprises. he was far
ahead of his time.
But if his diplomatic efforts
fell short of complete success,
he nevertheless made lasting
contributions in other roles. He
served his native state Of South
Carolina as state legislator
and as an initiator of notable
public works. and he served the
United States as an able Secre-'
tary of War.
At Stateburg, S. c.. his grave
bears the words: "Pure patriot,
an honest man. and a good
Christian"