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The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-01-10
Babs0n Pleads For Fairness

Babson Park. Mass, Jan. S.
I notice that DIR. Walter W. He'll
er new Chairman of Council of
Economic Advisors for President
Elect Kennedy is telling the
American people that 1860 -
especially the last half = was a
period of recession. However.
while the net earnings of many
corporations were off, the gross
earnings of most Of these COM
panies held up very well.
Reasons for Poor Earnings and
Unemployment
Most of these corporations
showed poor net earnings because
they were obliged to pay higher
wages or give fringes, etc., to
their wageworkers when there
was no increase in their effici-
ency or output. At the anne
time, the door to higher .,rices
was closed by stiff competition
from domestic manufacturers as
well as by the rising flood of
low-cost goods from abroad.
I really feel that DR.. Heller
will have much trouble to
prove that our difficulties are
caused by a lack Of employment
opportunities. Let us face the
facts the union leaders in
this country must shoulder the
lions share of the blame. They
have priced many goods out of
our own and foreign markets by
pushing up production costs.
wish DR.. Heller would translate
unemployment into dollars. This
would be the fair thing for him
to do. He also should give pro-
per allowance to appropriations
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-01-10

school in Prince Edward County.
The white people through their own
efforts have provided educational
opportunities in nonsectarian private
schools for all white children applying.
Offers were made to the Negro peo-
pie in December 1859, and in July 1860
to assist them in offering educational
opportunities in this county for their
children. None of these offers have been
accepted, but the offers stand through
the Southside Schools, Inc, nonprofit
G ~poration now in existence.
The continued refusal of the Negro
citizens to accept any educational pro-
gram except integrated public schools,
shows that they are more interested in
Indignation of the races than in educa-
ton for their children. That is their
prerogative.
The Virginia Legislature in 1860
formulated a policy to provide educa-
tional opportunities for all children. It
recognized the necessity of scholarships
to the children who would attend mon
sectarian private schools in or outside,
and in public schools located outside,
the locality where the children re-
side :"
The county of Prince Edward has re-
fused to tax itself for integrated public
schools. However, the County Of Prince
Edward has provided 500 scholarships
for every child residing in this County
to attend private nonsectarian school
in the county, which supplements by
500 the State scholarships amounting
to $125 for elementary pupils and $3.50
for secondary students
Prince Edwards position is so simple
that it has been misunderstood widely
Simply stated it is: (and has been since
1850:
In 1856, 4,500 taxpayers Of Prince Ed
ward presented signed petition to the
Board of Supervisors, affirming
''our conviction that the separation OF
races in the public schools of this coun-
ty is absolutely necessary and do affirm
that we prefer to abandon public
schools and educate our children in
some other way if that be necessary to
preserve separation of the races in the
schools of this county"
When the time came in 1859 that sep
aration Of races in the public schools
was no longer possible, the Board of
Supervisors withheld county funds from
public school support, and reduced the
tax levy accordingly. In 1860 the levy
increased to provide scholarships of
500 to every child Of school age in the
county regardless of race.
There the matter stands
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-01-10

for relief, veterans benefits, un-
employment insurance, and old
age and survivors insurance.
Presidents Do Not Make Con-
ditiOns
1t is true that 1860 did not
roar like a lion"! Those who
had forecast the Roaring Six
ties" have thus far been disap-
pointed. It, however, is very I'M
fair for DR.. Heller to blame
this on the Eisenhower Admin
istration. Conditions make or "un-
make" Presidents; but Presidents
can do little to change the bust
ness cycle.
On the other hand, if this bust
ness readjustment should con-
tinue through 1861, and perhaps
become worse, it would be very
unfair for Republicans to blame
it on the Kennedy Administra-
ton. Every thoughtful business
man and labor leader knows that
1.-The trees cannot grow to the
sky and that after the abnormal
prosperity years since World
War II a readjustment is in
evitable; the longer it is post
poned, the the worse it will be.
BY the way DR.. Heller, who is
now As. was only a kid in 1890, -
only Is years old! Yes, and Mr..
Kennedy himself was then only
10 years of age.
Certain Areas Deserve Help
Among the 400 cities where the
leading newspapers publish this
weekly column, some are SUI
fering from real unemployment,
such as in areas hurt by the ma
tional switch from coal to oil. Yet
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-01-10
Letters To Editor
Moose Bring Cheer
To 60 Families

Editor, The Farmville Herald:
The officers and members Of
our lodge join with me in ex-
pressing our appreciation for
the fine publicity and coopera-
ton that your fine staff gave
us in connection with our "OP-
GRAFTON SANTA" We had a
most excellent response from
the public in making contribu-
tons and the gifts were appre-
ciated by many families. We
distributed approximately go
boxes. each containing fruit,
candy, clothes, toys. and food
items. Without the help Of your
fine newspaper our program
would have gone. begging.
John H. Warner. Secretary
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-01-10
Sophomore Class
Production At &c
Tonight Ats

The sophomore class Of Long
wood College will present its an
nnal production January 10 in
Jarnan Auditorium at 8 pm.
The title Of the program is
'Lucifer at Lot Loot. The plot
deals with Lucifer's plan to OBJ
tain money for use for fe-decor-
ating his home - A place down
South with a real warm climate. "
Lucifer and seven of his little
imps enroll in wealthy girls
college, where he finally per-
suades a newly rich girl, in love
with a poor football star. to give
him her money. He completes
his modernization project, how
ever. the closing scene shows
that his subjects are still un-
happy despite the improvements
he has made.
Starring as Lucifer will be
Mary Beth Olsen, from Hampton.
Sue Spicer, of Richmond, will
portray Evelyn, the newly rich
girl who gives Lucifef' her
money, and Gloria Van Buying
ton, a snobbish rich girl, will be
played by Harriet Hunt. of Roa-
nOke.
Co-chairmen for the production
are Ann Tweedy, from Rustburg,
and Neal Banks, from Richmond.
The performance is open to the
public. Tickets may be obtained
at the box office at Jarman Audi
forum the night of the perform
ance.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-01-10

other sections, such as the Cape
Canaveral coast of Florida, are
enjoying increased employment
due to development of missiles.
President Kennedy will make a
wise effort to relieve by tenn
porary aid any areas -"sub
merged as a result of natural
causes. A permanent cure will
be difficult and will take time.
He has, fortunately. not only the
unemployment and other legis-
lation passed by Congress in 1890
1910 but also the new small bust
ness investment companies in
stituted by the late Congress.
Hence 1 urge Republicans to
be patient and not blame the
new administration for whatever
happens in 1861. Many of our in
dustries are dependent upon con-
dltionS abroad, - in RiSsia, in
China, and in Europe {from which
l recently returned Our export
and import figures will be fact
ors in determining business con-
ditions in the United States.
What Christianity Demands
When Mr.. Eisenhower lighted
the nations Christmas tree on
Friday night. December %, he
appealed for aid for certain back
ward nations and races ~ ire
spective of color or creed" He
rightfully stated that. if we take
our Christianity seriously, we
must be fair and generous with
all nations and religions.
My appeal at this beginning
of 1861 is that both Republicans
and Democrats take their Christ
ianity seriously. That we be fair
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-01-10
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1861
About the Pilgrimage

NUMBERS of people have asked us
questions regarding the Third An
nual Pilgrimage which was held in
Farmville on January 2, bringing ap-
proximately 500 to 600 Negro citizens
and ten white citizens for five hour
grimages had been held in Richmond at
the Mosque with a trek to the Capitol
steps for prayer meeting. This year
it was transferred to Farmville with a
prayer meeting at the Courthouse. The
project was held under the auspices
here Of the Prince Edward Christian
Association, headed by Rev. L. F. Grit
fin, who is also coordinator for the
NAACP. The program was held in ex-
cellent decorum, as was to be expected.
Of those attending the pilgrimage it is
estimated that about 80 per cent were
from out of this area, this being state
wide pilgrimage.
The press reported the proceedings
at the afternoon session in detail. The
morning session was not open to the
public, which is also understandable
and perfectly within the rights of the
association. The people of the United
States have every right to assemble
peaceably and to petition, under the
First Amendment of the Constitution.
1t is pertinent that this pilgrimage
should be held in Prince Edward Coun-
ty. Propaganda, being a strong point in
the program Of the Christian Associa-
ton, is being used against the position
Of Prince Edward County in an effort
to force the County to enter the field of
public mtegrated schools.
1t is pertinent that this group should
resort to pressures to obtain this objec-
tive. Do they not know that this ques-
ton is now before the Federal Court in
a suit instituted by the NAACP?
1t is obvious to us, and to many con-
stitutional lawyers that this suit cannot
be won by the NAACP without upset
ting every established existing law and
principles set forth in the Constitution
of the United States.
If by daily local pressures the Board
of Supervisors can be forced to appro-
pirate for integrated public schools the
suit which is now before the court would
become moot. It would appear to US
that the NAACP does not have a great
deal of faith in it's present suit, and has
instituted this pressure tactic.
Why not let the court decide this very
important and fundamental constitu-
tional question?
In the meantime, there is no reason
for the Negro children to be out of
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-01-10
PROBABLY 50.

Doctor after examining patti
ent: Il don't like the looks of
your husband. Mrs. Adamson. =
Mrs. Adamson: Il don't either,
doctor, but he's so kind to the
children ...
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-01-10

to the President-Elect, who should
not be blamed for what happens
in 1861 in Cuba, Russia, or China.
The biggest thing for him to
fear is the time when China dis
covers how to make an mex
pensive atomic bomb.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-01-10

A WASHINGTON CORES.
PONDENT reports Congress
Evening star., 1961-06-30
Officials Tour
NewAddition at
Whittier School

District school officials to-
day toured the new 18-room
addition to the Whittier Ele-
mentary School, Fifth and
Sheridan streets NV, and
accepted it for the city.
The $5O0,OOO three STORY brick
structure can accommodate 418
students, raising the 35-year-
old schools capacity from $50
to 968.
Col. West Hamilton, chair
man of the school boards
building and grounds commit
tee, said he was satisfied with
the addition, but quipped, I'm
not sure that everyone will like
the color"
He referred to the buildings
unusual feature-pastel yellow
blue and green colors in class
rooms and Railways.
Mrs. Victor Howard, acting
principal of the school, said the
new addition would relieve
overcrowding. She said popula-
ton growth had caused classes
to be held in the auditorium
and in basement and attic
rooms of the old school.
The addition is the fourth to
the school, which opened in
1925 in two temporary buildings
Evening star., 1961-06-30
u. S. Lists :.
Is Areas of
Rising Jobs
BY the Associated Press

Improving job opportunities
caused nine major labor market
areas to be dropped this month
from the Labor Departments
list of areas of substantial un-
employment. One was added.
Six other areas also showed
significant improvement, al
though their unemployment
rate remained above the 6 per
cent level which marks the De-
partment's dividing line be-
tween substantial and moderate
joblessness.
The Labor Department COM
piles the list each month from
reports made by affiliated State
employment security agencies.
Chicago and Cincinnati led
the areas removed from sub
stantial jobless lists after drop
ping below 6 per cent unem-
ployment during the month, a
report showed today. Others
were Wilmington, Del; Ken
osha and Racine, Wis.
Reading. Pa, moved in the
other direction and was added
to the substantial unemploy-
ment category.
Evening star., 1961-06-30
COP. Governors
Plan to Consult
On Policies

HONOLULU, June 80 (AP) /.
Republican Governors have
agreed to work together in an
informal organization that
could have a heavy impact on
the course Of their party.
Confirming this today, Gov.
William F. Quinn Of Hawaii
said the idea for continuing
consultation among the 16
@. o. P. Governors grew out of
a series of meetings at the 53rd
annual Governors Conference
which ended Wednesday.
1T, was the general feeling
that it would be helpful to the
country and to. our party if we
could consult regularly about
matters of policy and perhaps
meet together from time to
time" he said in an interview.
Gov. Quinn said the Repub-
licans may get together next
fall, when a two-day Governors
conference on mental health
tentatively has been scheduled.
Among Republicans at the
conference there was no ap-
parent trend toward any po-
tential 1864 candidate, Gov.
Nelson A. Rockefeller of New
York is looked upon by several
as the party's likely choice.
but there also is support for
Arizona Senator Barry Gold
water, spokesman for G. o. P,
conservatives.
Evening star., 1961-06-30
ROBBERY
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the bandit with the machine
gun.
MY hands shot up" he said.
The customer said he never
saw the other bandit. However,
as the robbers prepared to flee
he said he heard the man with
the machinegm say, II advise
everyone to stay where you
are"
Benton L. Hit, So, of $500
Georgia avenue NV, told re-
porters he walked into the bank
right behind the man with the
machine gun. He said he saw
the man carry a blue Upper
bag over to a check writing
table, unzip the bag and pull
out the automatic weapon.
Gets Out UnObserved
When the bandit walked over
to q bank employe and pointed
the gun at him, Mr.. Hit said,
he turned around and quickly
walked out Of the bank unper-
ceived. Mr.. Hit said he went to
a grocery store nearby and
called police headquarters.
The employe at whom the
machine gun was aimed appar-
emily was Forrest HansborougS,
assistant cashier. Al, of 1906
Avalon street, West Hyattsville,
Md.
Mr.. Hansborough told re-
porters he was talking to a
customer at desk off to one
side when the bandit aimed the
weapon at him and said. 60
Evening star., 1961-06-30
SECURITY
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on the first $4,000 OF annual
income of each employe. The
employe tax will match this
amount. The self-employed
will have to increase their tax
by one-fifth of per cent.
The President called the
housing bill 1.-The most import
ant and far-reaching Federal
legislation" in this field in the
last IL years.
Members Of Congress who
handled the legislation wit
messed the signing ceremony in
the Presidents office.
Mr.. Kennedy pointed out that
the new housing measure
makes available for the first
time Federal aid to preserve
what he said was rapidly dis
appearing open land" and to
improve transportation in
growing urban and metro
politan areas.
1T recognizes, through a new
program of low-interest loans, +"
the President said, "the for
gotten families-those who are
ineligibls for public housing on
the one hand and those whose
incomes will not allow them
to pay for decent housing on
the other.
ut provides, at the same
time, expanded opportunities
for private industry to meet the
housing needs of families of
moderate income"
Evening star., 1961-06-30
HONEST THIEF
STEALS DINNER,
LEAVES DOLLAR

MARYVILLE, Tenn.
(AP) Mrs. Quentin Stiles
prepared her husbands
dinner last night, placed
it on the table and stepped
over to chat with a neigh
Dor while waiting for him
to return from work.
When the husband, an
insurance agent, arrived
some 80 minutes later, the
dishes were empty. A dol
lar bill was on the table.
Mr.. Stiles said he had no
idea who could have eaten
his meal. Just a hungry
but honest-posserby, I
guess" he said.
Evening star., 1961-06-30
Mogruder Urges
Koreans to Ease
Grip on Rivals

SEOUL, Korea, June 80 (AP).
United States Gen. Carter B.
Magruder today appealed to
South Korea's military rulers
to show a generous attitude
toward Korean commanders
who refused to back their coup.
Gen. Magruder made the ap-
peal just before leaving the To-
nation United Nations con4-
mand in Korea and retiring
from the Army after 80 years
in active service.
The 61-year-old general, who
opposed the May 16 revolt,
obviously was referring to
about a dozen high Korean
Army officers being held by the
ruling junta.
They include 1t. Gen. Lee
Han-lim. former commander of
the 1st Field Army, who stood
by his post in obedience to the
U. N. commander, who has
operational control of the South
Korean forces.
Evening star., 1961-06-30
q.
Ruling on Lios
Burs Deportation
B1 the Asnociafed pr,,.

District Court Judge Alexan-
der Holtzoff ruled yesterday
that William G. big Bill" Lias
is a native of the United States.
In so ruling. the judge turned
down Government contentious
that the 400-pound resident Of
Wheeling, w. Va, was born in
Greece and should be deported.
= Judge Holtzoff, who heard
the case without a jury, issued
his decision in the fourth day
of the trial, shortly after the
presentation of testimony was
concluded.
Lias, former bootlegger and
onetime owner of Wheeling
Downs Race track near Wheel
ing, rem aimed at home
throughout the trial. The court
was told that he is suffering
from diabetes and that his
physician recommended that he
not travel to Washington. His
testimony was by deposition.
Evening star., 1961-06-30
Propeller Club
Fetes Lawmakers

Senator Magnuson. Democrat
of Washington, and Repre-
sentative Bonner, Democrat of
North Carolina, were honored
for their contributions to the
Am eric a n merchant marine
last night at a dinner spon-
sored by the Propeller Club of
Washington.
The dinner, held at the May
flower Hotel. commemorated
the 25th anniversary Of the
Federal Merchant Marine Act.
Master of ceremonies at the
event was Rear Admiral Walter
c. Ford, USN, retired, president
of the Propeller Club, Port of
Washington.
Mr.. Bonner is chairman of
the House Merchant Marine
and Fisheries Committee.
Evening star., 1961-06-30
DILLON TOP D.. c. GIVER
TO REPUBLICAN, CAUSES

President Kennedys Secretary of Treasury, C. Doug
las Dillon apparently the largest contributor in the
District of Columbia to the national Republican election
campaign last year.
Mr. Dillon and his wife contributed $18050 to vari-
GUS Republican causes according to list of Nation wide
contributions compiled by Congressional Quarterly.
Three thousand dollars went to the volunteers for
Nxon-Lodge" in the Capital The largest joint
tribution was the $4,000 Mr. and Mrs Dillon gave for
District G. 0. P. campaign dinner last September.
Mr.. Dillon was Undersecretary of State in the Esen-
hover administration.
Evening star., 1961-06-30
z Plead Innocent
In Grocer's Death

WESTMINSTER, Md, June
80 CAP). Two Maryland SOL
diers pleaded not guilty in
Carroll County Circuit Court
yesterday to charges of rob-
bing and Staying a Ridgeville,
Md, grocer in his store last
month.
The defendants, John H
Garbutt, 81, of Germantown
and James E. jefferson of Bal
timore, are accused of shoot
ing 55-year-old Earl L. Baker
May 18. They we're arraigned
before Judge James E. Boy
Ian, jr.
Evening star., 1961-06-30
ROBBERY
Six I eIIers Forced
To Hand Over Cash

back and get the money from
the vault"
The bank official said he
told the bandit there was no
money in the vault. that the
tellers had it all.
Go get," he said the bandit
ordered him.
Police Notified
Ernest r. Wilson, senior vice
president of the bank, said the
holdup took place very quickly.
AS soon as the men left by the
rear exit, he said, an unidenti-
fled bank employe ran next
door and called police.
The police dispatcher broad
cast this description:
The man with the machine
gun was described as being As
to so years old, S feet 5 or 6
inches tall, 1876 to lao pounds,
with black straight hair and an
olive complexion, a assmall thin
.mustache, wearing dark glasses.
a straw Panama hat and spoke
with a loud, clear voice and a
New York accent.
The man with the pistol was
described as 5 feet 10 inches
all, 160 pounds, a slight. bulg-
ing stomach, dark hair. and
wearing q long-sleeved white
pullover sweater.
The Brightwood branch bank
was held up and robbed of
$3,519 September 80, 1859, by
a bandit who handed the teller
q note saying. i've got a .38
pointed at your stomach" and
demanded the money,
Evening star., 1961-06-30
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said, You're under arrest He
looked around and said. Yeah?
What for? What charger
Il told him I guess he knew
what for, and he said, Yeah.
I guess I do That was 1t. He
offered no resistance what
ever. He was not armed, not
even a pocket knife
The deputy said he then
asked Tonker where the car
was and he replied it was
down the street.
Positively Identified
HE seemed in pretty good
shape, except for a few drinks
When asked him whether he
had beaten those two women,
he said he didn't want to talk
about anything right then. He
did not admit or deny it."
Sheriff Greer said he had
been expecting Tonker since
last Monday. He notified the
FBI in Washington, which in
turn told Montgomery County
officials of the arrest. Mont
gomery detectives said they
were going after Tonker as soon
as they are notified officially
Tonker Identified
Mrs. Zimmele, according to
Montgomery detectives, has
positively identified Tonker as
the man she saw beating Miss
Williamson and who later beat
the. elderly woman when she
sought to aid her younger COM
panion.
Both Mrs. Zimmeie and Miss
Williamson still are in George
town Hospital. Mrs. Zimmele
was severely beaten on the head
and face and Miss Williamson
was beaten on the head, arms
and legs. Both were still un-
conscious from the night at
tack when Mrs. Zimmele'S maid
arrived the following morning
Before moving to suburban
Maryland, Mrs. Zimmele long
had been a District resident
maintaining an art studio here
She is associated with many
art groups and the Daughters
of the American Revolution
She is a daughter of a wealthy
and prominent Pittsburgh
banking family.
A warrant charging assault
with intent to kill was sworn
against Tonker the day after
the attacks. He has a police
record back to 1888, including
charges of indecent assaults or
on a small boy and girl and Of
striking a woman, and has
served at least two sentences
Tonker' had worked for Mrs
Zimmele for more than two
years as chauffeur and handy
man. Mrs. Zimmele told police
she had no idea what precipi-
tated the assaults.